Community Calendar

Memories in Ordinary Objects — A Generative Poetry Workshop
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
April 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$55 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
This workshop invites participants to explore how ordinary objects can unlock vivid memories and inspire poetry. Through guided exercises, we will delve into the emotional significance of everyday items—such as a photograph, a cup, or a pair of shoes—and how they can serve as powerful metaphors. Participants will engage in group discussions, receive individual feedback, and create one or more poems that reflect the connection between personal memories and these objects. By the end of the workshop, everyone will leave with a new understanding of how to find the extraordinary in the everyday. Open to all levels, this class fosters a supportive and creative space for personal expression.

Bloom & Flutter: How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
April 4, 1-2 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Discover the magic of transforming your Florida garden into a butterfly haven. This course will teach you how to select native Florida plants that attract and sustain local butterfly species year-round. Learn essential gardening techniques for creating a pollinator-friendly environment. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this course will help you bring beauty and biodiversity to your outdoor space.

Grab some fabric and start looming in this great hands-on activity with textiles by making your own hand loom. Tour the MAACM galleries included.

Free with admission.

Join us every Saturday at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

This is a free event.

What’s It Worth? with Andrew Ford
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
April 7, 10-11:30 am
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Bring in one item that you have been curious about, and Andrew Ford will assess its worth. With decades of knowledge and experience, Andrew can accurately evaluate the value of your treasure. It could be a sterling silver necklace from your great aunt or a glass sculpture. Whatever it is, bring it in, and let Andrew tell you what it’s worth!

Join us for an exciting paint and sip, guided by MOSI’s award-winning artist. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided for your convenience and enjoyment.

Our artist will guide you step by step to create a beautiful, themed painting you’ll be proud of. Sip on complimentary wine provided by Keel Farms as you paint and create your masterpiece. This event is perfect for beginners, seasoned painters, or anyone looking for a unique night out.

Must Be 18+ to attend and 21+ with valid ID to be served wine

All Materials Included

Wine Samples Included

Exhibit admission included from 6pm-7pm. Painting begins promptly at 7pm

Make your home your happy place with an indoor garden.

Surrounded by beautiful plants in the Kerby’s Nursery Greenhouse, you’ll enjoy this FREE discussion on keeping your indoor jungle vibrant. We'll give our best tips and tricks on caring for houseplants: discussing placement in your home along with how to water, feed, prune, control pests, create humidity, and more. Turn your home into a plant oasis!

We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes early to park and make your way to the Kerby’s Nursery Greenhouse where the event is held.

Join us every Saturday at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

This is a free event.

Guiding Lights: A History of Florida’s Famous Lighthouses
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
April 16, 10-11 am
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Florida’s lighthouses have many fascinating stories to share, including surprising associations with a famous Union general and the infamous Secretary of State of the Confederate States of America. Join award-winning author and editor Liz Coursen as she uses colorful illustrations and contemporary ephemera to explore the little-known role that lighthouses have played in Florida’s history in this lively, hour-long lecture.

Celebrating Nancy Roucher
Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota, FL 34239
Tuesday, April 22 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
More info and tickets ($100): https://sarasotajewishtheatre.com/celebrating-nancy-roucher/
Sarasota Jewish Theatre is proud to honor longtime Sarasota arts advocate Nancy Roucher during a luncheon at Michael’s On East. This special event will bring together friends, colleagues, and community members to celebrate Roucher’s incredible impact on Sarasota’s arts scene. When Roucher moved to Sarasota in 1986, she immediately began contributing to the arts community. She founded Sarasota’s Arts Education Task Force in 1988 in response to the gradual erosion in arts programs in Sarasota County schools. In 2019, Roucher was honored by the state of Florida for her longtime contributions to promoting arts education. She was awarded with the Dr. Mary Palmer Trailblazer Award from the Florida Alliance for Arts Education.