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Monthly Feature
Upcoming Events
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
www.vanwezel.org
Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 35 years.
Built in 1968 with funds from a city bond referendum and a bequest from philanthropists Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel, the Van Wezel opened its doors in 1970 with a production of Fiddler on the Roof. Since then, the Hall has welcomed a broad range of performers and shows, including world-class symphonies, both classical and modern dance companies, jazz artists, pop legends, and the best Broadway has to offer, such as this season's Movin' Out.
With its renovation in 2000, the Hall contains 25,000 more square feet than before, meaning larger lobbies and Grand Foyer, more restrooms, a new stagehouse, the latest in sound and lighting systems, and an Education Center. The 1,736-seat Hall is completely compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota.
Here is a sample of performances in February:
Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant 40th Anniversary Massacree Tour with Special Guests Abe Guthrie, Gordon Titcomb and The Massacree Band - 02/01/06
Sing! Sing! Sing! A Tribute to Benny Goodman’s Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concerts - 02/01/06
The Incredible! Acrobats of China The Shanghai Circus - 02/05/06
MOVIN’ OUT - 02/07/06 - 02/12/06
Gordon Lightfoot - 02/13/06
Kenny Rogers - 02/14/06
Our Sinatra - 02/26/06
Willie Nelson - 02/27/06
Engelbert Humperdinck - 02/28/06
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
Charge-It Line (941) 953-3368
Toll Free 1-800-826-9303
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