MOVIN' OUT - BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 Show Time: 7 p.m. Henry Haid rose to prominence portraying piano man Billy Joel in Twyla Tharp's Tony Award winning Broadway musical "Movin' Out". New York Theater proclaimed, "Pianist/lead vocalist Henry Haid's electric voice rang out passionately and impressively." Prior to his stint on Broadway, Henry Haid performed throughout the USA, Europe and the Caribbean. Get ready to re-live the Billy Joel hits that you know and love! Section A - $25 Section B - $20
	FINIS HENDERSON:  Tribute to the Hottest Artists Saturday, March 17 Show Time: 7 p.m. Growing up in show business, Finis was influenced at an early age by his song and dance man father and one time Vice President of Sammy Davis Jr. Enterprises.  Being exposed to that kind of talent and encouragement...he was destined to be a star!  With Finis it's not the number of voices and characters he does, it's the unique blend of it all.  As entertainment for the entire family, this dynamic performer is SIMPLY THE FINIS! Section A - $25 Section B - $20
Purchasing Tickets
	You may purchase tickets online, by phone, or in the office: To purchase tickets online Click here Once at the site: Click on "Register" in the global navigation at the top of the page Click on the down arrow in the Location field and select the Venice Community Center Select the show you'd like to see and complete the enrollment/purchasing steps **If this is your first time enrolling in an activity with Parks and Recreation online, you will be asked to register for a password. Your password will be sent to you within 24 hours** To purchase tickets by phone, call 941-861-1380 To purchase tickets in the office, stop by 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice NOTE 1: Tickets purchased online will be sent via U.S. mail. If tickets are purchased within seven days of the show, tickets will be held at will call. NOTE 2: All sales are final - No refunds. NOTE 3: Please be courteous to all show attendees sitting in the General Seating sections, holding seats open or blocking seats is not permitted. Please wait for your entire party to arrive and then look for seats together.
	When purchasing Season Tickets in Rows 1-4 (Purple) or Rows 5-8 (Green)  sections, you are purchasing a reserved seat.  You will have the same seat number for all five shows.  Season ticket holders must arrive and be seated prior to the start of a show. Venue staff are not responsible for holding seats once show begins When purchasing ticket(s) in Section A (Yellow) or Section B (Blue), you are purchasing a General Seating ticket. Seating is first-come, first-served within the section.  General Seating Sections will be scaled to size according to tickets sales.
Other Activities and Events (TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE)
	A NIGHT TO DANCE Dances sponsored by the Venice Community Center Partners A full season of monthly dances. All dances 7 to 10 p.m. with a free dance lesson by Marilyn and Vito Carcioppolo at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own beverages, mixers and snacks. $10 at the door. Parties of eight or more may reserve a table by calling 496-9692. Jan. 5, 2012 - Sonny and Sable Feb. 9, 2012 - Daniel Fugazzotto March 8, 2012 - Memories April 5, 2012 - Greg Rini
	A NIGHT OF VEGAS Annual Fundraiser hosted by Venice Community Center Partners and Venice Sunrise Rotary Club Saturday, March 10, 2011  6 -10 p.m. $40.00 includes hors d'oeuvres, 1000 gaming chips, 1 free drink.  (FIRST 200 TICKETS INCLUDE ENTRY INTO $1,000 CASH PRIZE REVERSE RAFFLE) Enjoy an evening of Black Jack, Slot Machines, Texas Hold 'Em, Craps, entertainment by Greg Rini, great food, full liquor bar, and a Reverse Raffle. Call 861-1380 for more info. "The gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only by Casino Party Nights Florida Inc."
	SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING (SILL) LECTURE SERIES Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - Domestic Issues Fridays 10 a.m. - Global Issues The SILL lecture series features renowned speakers who are experts in their fields and cover a broad range of topics about important international and domestic issues. Forty-five minute lectures are followed by lively audience participation question and answer sessions. Speakers provide information and insights seldom covered in mainstream media. FREE LECTURE ON JAN. 6, 2012. For more lecture information, call 941-493-8572.
	VENICE ANTIQUE SHOW Featuring over 50 national and regional exhibitors.  January 21 and 22  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. February 25 and 26  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call Steve at 315-430-8296.
	QUILTING BY THE GULF XIV-BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW Over 200 traditional, contemporary and art quilts.  Giant boutique and gorgeous handmade items, daily silent auction to benefit South County Food Pantry, antique quilt displays and lectures, raffle quilt, door prizes, quilt appraisals, Breakfast,  lunch and snack sale proceeds to benefit Cancer Research. Admission:  $7 or $12 for both days. For more information, visit www.vaqg.org
	MORNING ZUMBA WITH LYNN (Mondays and Thursdays)  9 - 10 a.m. MORNING ZUMBA WITH SANDRA (Wednesdays)  9 - 10 a.m. Both Zumba instructors offer  exhilarating, Latin infused dance exercise classes. Contact the instructors directly for class dates and fees. You can reach Lynn at 941-493-8630 or Sandra at 941-716-3253.
	BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS Do you enjoy dancing with the Stars? Wish you could dance like them? Now is your chance. Learn the Waltz, Cha Cha, Swing, Fox Trot and more. Vito and Marilyn Carcioppolo will have you dancing like a pro in no time. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call for pricing, 941-496-9692.