Each month we visit one of the various surrounding beaches. Nothing compares to a Florida sunset! At Manasota Beach, you are free to take a stroll down the shoreline, watch dolphins and local birds in the surf, and of course, witness a beautiful sunset.

Out-of-work New York stage performers May, Jerry and George, head to Hollywood to make their fortune teaching silent movie stars how to speak and articulate with the onset of the “Talkies.” By Broadway luminaries Kaufman and Hart, this hilarious screwball spoof melds the worlds of theatre and film in brilliant style and became the basis for Singin’ in the Rain.

One of the greatest Italian operas returns to the company for the first time in a decade. The beauty of the opera’s bravura music, including the famous “Sextet” and “Mad Scene,” promises to make this an audience favorite.

Moods will "lighten" and spirits will soar, as Bello and other fabulous international circus artists create "hair-raising" fun.  We even have VIP Boxes, right on the concourse, no steps to your seat.  This is an unforgettable and fun show!

Venice Orchid Society brings some its most "Enchanting" blooms to the Venice Art Center. There will be hundreds for guests to choose from. They will also be able to ask questions concerning the care of the delicate orchids.

In 19^th century Eastern Europe, options for young women are few, and the study of Torah and Talmud are forbidden. Yentil’s only hope of pursuing her dreams is to disguise herself as a boy in order to learn. But when she falls in love, she must decide whether or not to reveal the truth. For everyone who has wanted to do something and was told they couldn’t, and for everyone who has loved the wrong person for the right reason, this beautifully written play with music resonates with pure magic.

Residents attended Van Wezel for this wonderful show in January. Faust, fly balls, and devilishly good fun all meet at the home plate of the 7 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Damn Yankees. A 1950s middle aged baseball fanatic trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team in the pennant race. Filled with his songs like, Whatever Lola Wants and You Gotta Have Heart, this show is a musical comedy home run!

The Venice-Nokomis Rotary Art Festival is an annual event which hosts vendors from all around Florida as they bring their one of a kind creations to the public. You can browse unique pieces of photography, paintings, woodwork and more!

Miromar Outlet Mall in Estero is one of Florida's top outlets featuring designer stores such as Anne Taylor Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic and Chico's. Residents always come back having enjoyed their time at this outdoor shopping campus.

This landmark exhibition brings to life one of the greatest civilizations in the history of the world, spotlighting astonishing objects of every kind.Mummy cases and sacred works in diverse media, tomb and temple reliefs, papyrus fragments, alabaster vessels, and rare objects comprised of precious stones make this one of the most dramatic shows ever presented at the MFA. The 100 works demonstrate the genius of ancient craftsmen, and the magical or spiritual qualities of the objects are revealed at every turn. The internationally respected Egyptologist Dr. Robert Steven Bianchi is the guest curator.