Island Players to hold second tryout
The Island Players are holding a second tryout for “The Curious Savage,” by John Patrick, on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the...
‘Beyond a Joke’ has plenty of them
ANNA MARIA – If you’ve been to Island Players performances more than once lately, you will notice they generally start out the same way....
NEST opening soon
The NEST will open at Robinson Preserve on Friday, Feb. 16 from 4-6 p.m. with a family-friendly event sponsored by Manatee County’s Parks and...
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Art League presents silk painting
The Anna Maria Island Art League, at 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, hosts a Painting on Silk Workshop with Mark Mizener...
Island Players presents ‘Beyond a Joke’
ANNA MARIA - The Island Players’ production of “Beyond a Joke,” by Dereck Benfield, opens Thursday, Jan. 11.
James Thaggard directs this comedy about murder....
Free Smurfs movie at City Pier Park
ANNA MARIA – The Smurfs are coming to City Pier Park in Anna Maria.
As part of Anna Maria city officials' continued efforts to better...
Shamrock Shiver lives up to its name
BRADENTON BEACH – Ten years ago, a group of Clancy’s Irish Pub customers decided to emulate the polar bear events that saw people plunge...
Art around the Island
Making something beautiful
The Island Branch Library’s Quilting Club meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. It’s...
New Year’s fireworks at Beach House
BRADENTON BEACH - Once again, the Beach House restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, will ring in the New Year with a fireworks show, weather permitting,...
Library events this week
Thriller discussed
The Island Branch Library Book Club meets at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. They will discuss...
Wienermobile drivers relish the attention
HOLMES BEACH – In these days of conspicuous consumption, a standout vehicle is a must, and one of the most outstanding sets of wheels...
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Needles and hooks
The Island Branch Library Knit and Crochet Club meets at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m....
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A call to artists
The Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, is asking for submissions to its “Past to Present” photography...
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Winterfest
The 30th Annual Winterfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10, from 10...
Christmas tree lighting and outdoor movie too
BRADENTON BEACH – On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Bridge Street Merchants will host its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The holiday celebration will take place...
