Islander Calender
Wednesday, Dec. 28
12:30 to 4 p.m. - Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies.
Saturday, Dec. 31
7:20 a.m. - Manatee River Run 5-mile run and walk presented by the Bradenton Runners Club at Emerson Point Park in Palmetto. Information: 778-1171. Fee applies.
8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
10 a.m. - Watercolor painting demonstration with Barbara Orear at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6648.
Monday, Jan. 2
6:30 p.m. - The Artists Guild of Anna Maria presents "The Seven Points of Perspective" with Ginny Eitman at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6694.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Open submission for the Anna Maria Island Art League James Pay memorial art exhibit exhibit, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
7 to 8 a.m. - Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7978.
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Open submission for the Anna Maria Island Art League James Pay memorial art exhibit, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies.
12:30 to 3 p.m. - Scrabble at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Bring your own game and timer.
1 p.m. - Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island presents "Travels with Theresa" at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-6083.
Ongoing:
- "Ann Casale: A Life's Work of Passion" exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30. Information: 778-2099.
- Photographer Rolf Bertram window exhibit at the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30. Information: 778-6694.
- National Watercolor Society member Jacquie Clark window exhibit at the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 20. Information: 778-6694.
- Contemporary and traditional art exhibit at Wallace Fine Art Gallery, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, No. 103, Longboat Key, through Jan. 30. Information: 387-0746.
- "The Highwaymen," Florida's African-American landscape painters exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through March 12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.
Upcoming:
- Tai Chi for arthritis demonstration at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 5.
- Bridge lessons at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 6.
- Line dancing at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 6.
- Open Mic Night at the Artists Guild Gallery Jan. 6.
- James Pay memorial art exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League Jan. 6.
- Food for Life at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 7.
- Florida Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Association dinner at the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum Boatshop Jan. 7.
- Sarasota POPS Orchestra at Bishop Planetarium Jan. 8.
- "Jazz in the Chapel of the Arts" at First United Methodist Church, Sarasota, Jan. 8.
- Irish dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 9.
- Widowed persons support group at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 9.
- "Cracker Culture in Florida History" at the Manatee Village Historical Park Jan. 9.
- Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library Jan. 9.
- Bob Hills underwater photography lecture at the Island Branch Library Jan. 10.
Save the Date:
- Anna Maria Island Privateer's Thieves Market Jan. 14.
- Southeastern Guide Dogs open house Jan. 14.
- "Mote at 50" lecture at Mote Marine's Immersion Cinema Jan. 17.
- Shaman Band concert at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 20.
- Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Extravaganza Jan. 21.
- Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Key Chamber Awards Breakfast Jan. 24.
- Island Players "Murder by Misadventure" Jan. 26.
- King Middle School Media Center fundraising party/auction Feb. 11
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