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Events
LATE NIGHT WRAP PARTY
Saturday, April 4 – 11:37pm
Ceviche
1216 First Street, Sarasota
Price: $75 / $125 VIP
Attire: Cocktail
- Keep the energy going strong for one last party at the Sarasota Film Festival! After an evening of filmmaker tributes and awards, celebrate another successful year of one of Florida’s – and the nation’s – premier film festivals. Join the stars one last time to enjoy tasty tapas, cocktails and dancing into the night. Make the most out of your festival experience with this exclusive end event – for lasting memories until next year!
Steve Buscemi, Illeana Douglas, Bill Paxton, Richard Schiff and many others expected to attend.
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FILMMAKER'S TRIBUTE
Saturday, April 4 - Doors open at 6pm / Curtain at 7pm
Sarasota Opera House
61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota
Price: Starting at $35 to $225 VIP
Attire: Cocktail / Night at the Theatre
- Each year, the Sarasota Film Festival honors cinema’s greatest stars at The Filmmaker’s Tribute Event, the highlight of our annual Festival. This year, The Sarasota Opera House plays host as we hand out the awards to our winning filmmakers. As the evening’s centerpiece, join celebrated guest actors in honoring the life of one of Hollywood's most gifted directors, Hal Ashby. The evening features a cocktail party for our special guests, followed by an evening of entertainment, film and conversation that is not to be missed.
Steve Buscemi, David Carradine, Illeana Douglas, Norman Jewison, Bill Paxton, Richard Schiff, Jon Voight and many others expected to attend.
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NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS
Friday, April 3 – 9:30pm
Michael’s on East
1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota
Price: $100
Attire: Cocktail / Disco
- Join the Sarasota Film Festival at Michael’s on East for a star-studded evening at this favorite high-energy festival event. Dance, dine and mingle with the stars and filmmakers and help celebrate the Festival’s cinematic delights. With several open bars featuring classic cocktails and delicious fare – grab your dancing shoes and be prepared for a fantastic night!
Steve Buscemi, David Carradine, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Illeana Douglas, Norman Jewison, Bill Paxton, Richard Schiff, Jon Voight and many others expected to attend.
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WORLD CINEMA CELEBRATION
Wednesday, April 1 – 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Island Park by the Bayfront
1 Marina Plaza, Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
Price: $50
Attire: Smart Casual
- Join the Sarasota Film Festival down by the bay this year for a breezy Caribbean-inspired evening. Soak up the swaying palm trees and gentle ocean air while sampling the taste of tropical-style cuisine. Enjoy the festivities and lively party atmosphere as you kick back, relax and mingle – or you can cha-cha and mambo the night away! Don’t miss this much-anticipated event! Featuring music by Orquesta Los Soneros.
This celebration benefits the Sarasota City Parks Foundation and contributes toward the construction of a shade structure for the Bayfront Children's Playground.
Event Chair David "Big Papi" Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox expected to attend.
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OPENING NIGHT FILM & GALA
Friday, March 27 – Film 7:00pm / Gala 9:00pm
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Price: Film $20 / Gala $100
Attire: Cocktail
- Let’s get the party started – it’s Opening Night! After the Opening Night Film, Oren Moverman's deeply moving story of brotherhood and service - THE MESSENGER, don't miss your opportunity to mingle with the cast and other luminaries at the Opening Night Gala. The 2009 Sarasota Film Festival lays the red carpet out for its first arrivals at Sarasota’s most distinctive of venues, the exquisite Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Share and enjoy a magical evening filled with music, cocktails and fabulous hors d’oeuvres catered by Michael’s on East, while Sarasota Bay provides the stunning backdrop for dancing under the stars and other spectacular surprises.
Oren Moverman, Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Joe Pantoliano expected to attend.
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A Red Carpet Event
A Sarasota affair Hollywood style. On October 4th Hollywood is coming to Hillview St. Hosted by The 5'O clock club, Big Sugar and the Hillview grill. Live Music at each venue, Celebrity Look-a-like contest, Fashion Show by Yara's Boutique and Specialty drinks. Only $5.00 to enter! Partial proceeds donated to Generoso Foundation. Helping musicians and the service industry in times of need. It's a block party extravaganza!
Blue Martini Inaugural Charity Golf Event
Sertember 22nd.
Szambelan vodka is proud to be part of this wonderful event. The golf tournament is Monday September 22nd at Metro West Golf Club and the beneficiaries are the Wounded Warriors Project, The Ken Griffey Jr. Family Foundation and the Pace Center for Women. We are looking forward to providing you with an amazing experience and hope to duplicate for years to come.
Make A Wish Foundation
August 2nd 7pm - 10pm
Szambelan is excited to be co-sponsoring the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Florida for a brand new event to help raise money to grant wishes of local children with life-threating medical conditions. Art for wishes is taking place at the Orlando Repertory Theatre. This unique and exciting event will feature Orlando's own Rock Demarco. Paint dances mid-air as he transforms blank canvas into incredible works of art.
To purchase tickets or for more information visit http://artforwishes.central.org
SunCoast Offshore Race
June 28th thru July 6th
SZAMBELAN vodka is proud to announce that we will are sponsoring the local Love Muscle race team this year. Please come out and help us raise money for several local charities including Shriner's Childrens Hospital, United Cerebral Palsy, SunCoast Foundation for the Handicapped and the Big Cat Habitat.
Please call the festival hotline or visit their website for information on the upcoming events.
(941)-371-8820 Ext. 1800 www.suncoastoffshore.org
Taste of the Suncoast
March 6, 2008 6-9 PM
Come join us inside Robarts Arena along with Sarasota's finest restaurants, wineries, siilent auction and entertainment!
For additional information contact Pam Gifford 941-556-2724
To purchase tickets, Please visit any Landmark Bank location or All faith Food Bank.
Advanced Ticket Price $50.00 ($60.00 at the door)
JET PORT RECEPTION, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH Fundraiser to benefit the Child Protection Center
WHEN: 6:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: RECTRIX AERODROME CENTER AT SRQ
The evening will be filled with classic imported and exotic cars, sophisticated jets, Harley Davidson motorcycles, entertainment, silent auction, great food catered by Michael's On East, cocktails and lots of goodwill. Complimentary valet available.
Chillounge night on Feb. 2, 2008. Learn More.
Please come down and join us for this exciting and fun filled evening!
January 11th 2008 Fundraiser for the ARTS COUNCIL Sarasota County Source for the Arts.
Please contact Wendy Bowen for ticket information at 941-329-4641
Szambelan Vodka is proud to be an event sponsor for Chillounge Night on Palm Ave.
Palm Avenue, the jewel of Sarasota's Art district will host Chillounge Night on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Chillounge Night is brought to you by the Sarasota Conservation foundation.
For additional information: Please contact Rainer Scheer at 941-448-0995
Nov. 3rd. 11th Annual golf tournament to benefit InStride Equine Assisted
Therapy at the Lake Venice Golf Club
Shotgun start at 8:30 AM
For additional info contact info@instridetherapy.org
Brand Name Imports is proud to be an event sponsor for this year's annual SRQ Hot list party. The event will be held on September 15, 2007 from 8pm to 1am at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
The 10th Annual SRQ Hot List Party
Please come down and join us for this exciting and fun filled evening!
