You may purchase tickets online, on the phone, or in the office:

• Click here to purchase tickets online. Once at the site:

• Click on "Register" in the global navigation at the top of the page
• Use the drop down key on Location and choose 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 on the 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
NOTE 3:  We offer a 15 percent discount to groups of 25 or more, groups will also have reserved seating. Call the office to purchase group tickets.

Saturday, Nov. 21,  2009 - 7 p.m.

No tracks, no instruments...pure talent! This group of mega talented young men are taking the nation by storm with a show so unique critics have dubbed it the most refreshing approach to music that's graced the stage for quite some time. 4:2:Five have stunned audiences all over the country with a high energy song and dance spectacular anchored by five golden voices. Everything you hear comes from the mouths of these babes! Awarded People's Music Award "Best Live Act" 2001.

Section A:  $15
Section B:  $10

For more information and ticket sales call 941-861-5000.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 - 7 p.m.

Enjoy a high energy song and dance tribute unlike any you've seen before, right before your eyes. The New Dawn Singers unleash a barrage of enthusiasm highlighting the music loved by all...Vaudeville, Fifties, Swing, Irish Dance, famous movies and television themes, novelty medleys, holiday extravaganzas, and a stirring tribute paying homage to the good old Red, White, and Blue!

Section A:  $15
Section B:  $10

For more information and ticket sales call 941-861-5000. 

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 - 7 p.m.

Beatlemania Live has complete, authentic costume changes to accompany the music from every Beatles era: Ed Sullivan, Shea Stadium, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road! Beatlemania Live performs with full orchestration to capture the original sound of many of the Beatles greatest hits including: "Yesterday", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band", "Magical Mystery tour", Penny Lane", "Let It Be", "Something", and many more!!

Beatlemanica Live uses the original model guitars and drums as used by the Beatles in combination with theatrical make-up, original costumes, and stage choreography to authentically recreate the image of a live Beatles concert!!  Beatlemanica Live is not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with Apple Corp. Ltd. or The Beatles.

Section A:  $25
Section B:  $20

For more information and ticket sales call 941-861-5000. 

Jan. 18 & 19, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

The Fabulous Hubcaps is one of the nation's most sought after oldies and classic rock show bands. Their career has been as diverse and colorful as the bowling shirts they wear. On any given month, their schedule may take them from Miami to Pittsburgh, Atlanta to Detroit, or Albany to Washington, DC. Inducted into The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing Arts Hall of Fame, The Fabulous Hubcaps have been the choice of entertainment for decades. The Fabulous Hubcaps look forward to having you share a magical evening of entertainment with them as they continue to prove that "Rock and Roll is Alive and Well!"

Section A:  $35 (Reserved Seating)
Section B:  $25 (Reserved Seating)

For ticket sales and information call Jim Wilson 941-266-2760.
There is going to be food and beverage vendors on site, so have a bite to eat here before the show. 

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 - 7 p.m.

Endorsed by Neil Diamond himself, Jay White recreates the look, sound, and mannerisms of "The World's Classiest Rock Star." White has performed in over 8000 shows in five countries including over 100 shows over the past five years at the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. "Jay, keep singing so I can stay home and relax, " says the real Neil Diamond.

Section A:  $25
Section B:  $20

For more information and ticket sales call 941-861-5000. 

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 7 p.m.

Dwight Icenhower is considered to be one of the best tribute artists in the country today. Dwight has mastered the 50's, 60's,and 70's eras of Elvis' career and has performed all over the United States winning a myriad of Elvis awards too numerous to mention. He has shared the stage with some personal friends of Elvis including DJ Fontana, The Jordanaires, The Sweet inspirations, Cynthia Pepper, Julie Parrish, Charlotte Hodge, and Joe Esposito.

Section A:  $25
Section B:  $20

For more information and ticket sales call 941-861-5000. 

When purchasing season tickets or group tickets, you are purchasing a reserved seat within a section (see notes below.)

Note: 

• We set up chairs according to ticket sales, it is imperative that all ticket holders understand that they expected to move down a chair if asked by an usher to help accommodate all ticket holders.  Guests are not permitted to hold "empty" seats for more "personal" space.
• All ticket sales are final - no refunds are permitted.
• Season ticket holders must arrive for shows no later than 15 minutes before show time or reserved seating signs will be removed.
• Large groups (reserved seating) will be seated when all guests have arrived - group must be seated at least 30 minutes prior to show time.
• Sections of seating will be scaled to size according to tickets sales.

Section A (Yellow) - seating up to 360 guests - first 14 rows from stage
Section B (Blue)  - seating up to 640 guests