Things to do this weekend from the Bradenton Herald and more

Go & Do: Oct. 1
MANATEE
Palying unitl 10/11/09 "Hello Dolly" at the Manatee Players show starts 7:30pm Tuesday thru Thurs 8:00pm Friday and Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday for tickets call the Manatee Players Box Office at 941-748-5875.
10/02/2009 to 10/02/2009
Contact The Rotart Club of Anna Maria Is at 941-778-1880
Experience a touch of Tuscany! A Sparkling Evening of Classical Brilliance. Annika Kaschenz and Francesco Attesti will be preforming October 2nd ant 5:30pm at the BradentonCountry Club during a dinner. Tickets are available for concert only $25.00; or dinner and the concert the price is $75.00 to purchase tickets call 941-778-8585 or 941-778-1880. or visit www.annamariarotary.org for more information. All proceeds will benefit Rotary Club charities including, but not limited to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and local youth music programs.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry Cinema Program: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
South Florida Museum invites the public to be a part of their newest offering, Eat, Drink and Be Merry Film Series which premiere Oct. 1. All movie times are 7 p.m. Thursdays with live music beginning at 6 p.m. The schedule of the movies is: “Big Night” Oct. 1, “The Thin Man” Oct. 8, “Babette’s Feast” Oct. 15, “All in This Tea” with a special screening of “Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe” Oct. 22, “Eat Drink Man Woman” Oct. 29, and “Chocolat” Nov. 5. Tickets: $8 general admission, $6 seniors and $5 for members. Reservations are required. Information: 746-4131, ext. 11.
10/2/09 Don't forget about Friday night football Manatee Hurricanes will be playing Lkaewood Ranch Mustangs at Lakewood Ranch game starts at 7:30pm
First Friday Open Mic: The Village Bookshop, 1006 11 Ave. W., Bradenton
An open mic will be 8-10 p.m. Oct. 2 during Bradenton’s Village of the Arts artwalk in the garden at the Village Bookshop. All poets, musicians, stand-up comedians, ranters, ravers, authors, and readers are welcome to this “free speech” event. Information: 750-9141.
Music on Main: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host Music on Main concert 6-9 p.m. Oct. 2 and every first Friday of the month featuring live music. Beer, wine, and food sales will benefit the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance. Bring own chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed. Dog on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. Information: www.mainstreetatlakewood ranch.com
Community yard sale: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto
The Palmetto Historical Commission will host a community yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring treasures and bargains of all kinds, food and refreshments available for purchase. The park buildings, including the Agricultural Museum will be open for free self-guided tours. Information: 723-4991.
Duette Fire Rescue Safety Fair: Duette Fire Station, 34010 S.R. 62, Duette
The Duette Fire Station will hold its first annual Safety Fair noon-4 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring home, travel, recreational and farm safety items and education, children’s games and activities, bounce house, guest speakers, safety demonstrations, free safety related items, door prizes and free food. Information: 737-9608 or e-mail duettefd@msn.com
Night at the Museum “Latin Drumming and Dance for Kids”: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
In celebration of Latin History Month the South Florida Museum will be hosting a Latin drumming and dance workshop for kids of all ages 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring Leymis Bolasnos-Wilmott of Fuzion Dance and percussionist Scot Blum. Attendees can enjoy related crafts and activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the planetarium lobby. No experience is necessary. General admission is half price after 4 p.m.: $4, free for members. Information: 746-4131, ext. 11.
Fifth Annual Diva Angels Poker Run Fundraiser: Peggy’s Corral, 4511 U.S. 41 N., Palmetto
The Fifth Annual Diva Angels Poker Run will begin at Peggy’s Corral Oct. 4 with registration starting at 10 a.m. and ending with a party at Linger Lodge, 7205 Linger Lodge Road, Bradenton. There will be vendors, barbecue, cash bar, 50/50 prizes, and live music by The Whipping Post Bank. Proceeds will benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs. For more information, call Tanya Tedford at 378-1663 or e-mail sweettmt@comcast.net.
2009 Old Miakka Fall Hootennany and Schoolhouse Restoration Benefit: Old Miakka Schoolhouse, 15800 Wilson Road, Sarasota
The 2009 Old Miakka Fall Hootennany and Schoolhouse Restoration Benefit will be 4 p.m. Oct. 4 featuring arts, crafts, living history. educational booths, clogging, train rides, children’s games, prizes, silent auction, and live music by Big Ray Bryant, Pete Gallagher and Par Barmore, Bill LaPietra and Tom Hicks, the Jeff Evans Band, C.C. Carter and the Contenders and Electric Myakka. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of the Old Miakka Schoolhouse. Information: 322-8852 or 342-6419.
SARASOTA
First Friday Walk: Burns Square, Sarasota
Historic Burns Square welcomes everyone to the First Friday Walk 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3. The public will be able to enjoy shopping, dining, galleries and entertainment in the district between Ringling Boulevard and Oak Street. For more information e-mail contact@burnssquare.com or visit www.Burnssquare.com
Friday Dance Party: Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota
Fun with or without partner, the public can enjoy music by the five piece Sig Harder Band, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 2. There will be free coffee, cake, sodas and snacks. BYOB. Admission: $10. Information: 726-0569.
Fall Festival and Plant Sale: Tropiflora, 3530 Tallevast Road, Sarasota
Event features orchids, bromeliads and rare exotic plants available for purchase, live music, barbecue from The Oaks, door prizes and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4. Information: (941)351-2267 or www.tropiflora.com.
“A Tribute to Michael Jackson” Dance Party: Whole Foods Market, 1451 First St., Sarasota
The Sarasota Season of Sculpture, Fuzion Dance Artists and Whole Foods Market will sponsor a “Tribute to Michael Jackson” dance party with rehearsal at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission: $10, includes instruction, performance and entrance to the Last Call Gallery as well as refreshments and snacks. Information: 366-7767 or visit www.seasonofsculpture.com
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20th Anniversary Hyde Park Village Art Fair: Hyde Park Village, 1622 Snow Avenue Tampa
The 20th anniversary Hyde Park Village Art Fair will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-4 featuring original arts and crafts of local and national artists. Artwork includes paintings, jewelry and more. Information: artfestival.com