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Dec. 4. The Sarasota Ballet will proudly present one of American’s great choreographers, Twyla Tharp’s “In the Upper Room.” Admission is $20 to $75. Call (941) 359-0099 ext. 101 or visit SarasotaBallet.org.

Dec. 4The Sarasota Garden Club invites you to share

in the spirit of the coming Holiday season at their 11th annual Holiday Boutique and Plant Sale--Dec. 4 and 5. 9: a.m. to 4 p.m. Local Artists and craftsman featur-ing: art objects, paintings, jewelry, wood turning and handcrafted items will be showcasing and selling their wares. Specialty Poinsettias, plants, Pantry and Vintage Collection items will be on sale. Start your Holiday shop-ping and enjoy lunch or a snack on the SGC Garden Patio while surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage accenting the Falling Waters pond. No admission charge. 1131 Blvd of the Arts (next to G-Whiz )(941) 955-0875.

Downtown Holiday Parade on Main Street. Started in 1974 this parade has become one of the largest and best holiday parades along the Sun Coast. The air is filled with sights, sounds, spirit and magic of the holiday sea-son. Starting after sunset on Main Street to Bay Front.

Dec. 9Holiday Party at Sarasota Architectural

Salvage, 1093 Central Ave., Sarasota, at 5:30 p.m. The fifth annual holiday party is in partnership with the Child Protection Center. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped gift for the children. Wine, beer, soda and food will be served. Advance ticket sales include special benefits, extra drink tickets and a coupon to use in the store. Call (941) 362-0803.

Get a ticket from Mote for “Casting for a Cause,” a celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the new West Marine, 4708 South Tamiami Trail. Guests can enjoy food, live music, festivities and special discounts exclusive to attendees. All tickets purchased from Mote benefit marine research and outreach. Tickets are $10 per per-son. To purchase a ticket, contact Stacy Alexander at stacyalexander@mote.org or 388-4441 ext. 509.

Dec. 1124th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade

starting at 7 p.m. The best areas for viewing are Marina Jack Restaurant, Bayfront Park, City Island and Centennial Park. The parade route has been expanded by an additional turn marker at the southwest side of Bayfront Park. All boats must now pass approximately one third of the Sarasota Bay side of Bayfront Park within a few yards, to be considered for judging. The Bayfront Park spectator viewing area has been expanded to include the entire Northern tip of island near the fountain. The VIP viewing area has been moved to the Marina Jack’s fuel dock to allow additional space for spectators. This will improve spectator viewing from Bayfront Park considerably. For more information, visit SarasotaChristmasBoatParade.com.

KeyEventsNov. 30

Wine, Dine and Pine at Marie Selby Botanical A unique and stylish event featuring one-of-a-kind trees, wreathes and centerpieces creatively decorated by local artists, celebrities and gardens supporters; silent auction; select wine, gourmet cheeses and specialty appetizers by Whole Foods Market; music by Scott Blum Trio. Silent auction bidding closes at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 per person. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Tickets on sale in the Selby Gardens Welcome Center or online at www.selby.org.

Dec. 1Fashion Week 2010 Kick Off at Designing Women

Boutique, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail. Dorothy Loud, vintage dealer, offers costume and couture jewelry, purses and more. Admission is $14. Visit DesingingWomenBoutique.org for more information.

Dec. 2Holiday Splendor at the Ringling Museum,

5401 Bay Shore Road, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring one unwrapped new toy per guest. Benefits the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots. For more information, call (941) 359-5700 or visit www.ringling.org.

Dec. 3

Gem and Jewelry Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Frank Cox Productions present some of the finest gem, jewelry and bead collections for sale in the United States. Call (941) 954-4165 for more information or visit Auditorium.SarasotaGov.com.

Manhattan Transfer at the Van Wezel, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. The platinum selling, world-wide chart topping super vocal quartet, widely renowned for broad-ening the musical landscape with their innovative, genre defying sound has won 10 Grammys and is now back

in top-notch form with their highly anticipated release of The Chick Corea Songbook. The Manhattan Transfer’s 1992 Christmas album remains one of its most popular, including acclaimed classics like “Silent Night, Holy Night” and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Don’t miss this spectacular holiday experience! Show at 8 p.m. Box Office (941) 953-3368 or visit VanWezel.org.

31st Annual Holiday Night on St. Armands Circle St. Armands will be turned into a white light wonderland. Christmas Carol Sing-Along and the lighting of 51-foot Rocky Mountain Pine Christmas tree and the lighting of our spectacular Holiday Decorations, exclu-sively designed for St. Armands. There will be strolling carolers, barbershop quartets, steel drums, classical gui-tar, children’s groups, face painters and costumed holiday characters. Santa and his “reindeer” will arrive, escorted by the Sarasota Police Department. Once arriving on the Circle, Santa will be available for visits and photo oppor-tunities throughout the evening. All St. Armands stores will have extended store hours and additional parking will be available at the Lido Beach Pavilion. Santa Claus will arrive at 6 p.m. and the Christmas Carol Sing Along will be at 6 p.m. The tree-lighting ceremony is at 6:15 p.m., and there will be continuous live musical enter-tainment throughout the evening.

Hot Cars and Cool Chicks from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Encore Motorcars, 6000 S. U.S. 41, Sarasota. Attention cool chicks! A shopping extravaganza at Encore Motorcars featuring Christmas mojitos and yummy hors d’oeuvres. To benefit the American Red Cross. Contact Nicole Rissler at (941) 379-9300 for more information.

The Sarasota Ballet presents “Modern Greats” at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Shows at 8 p.m., Dec. 3, and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.,

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