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Circus Circus! December’s Conversation at the Crocker!
Deborah Walk, Curator of the Ringling Circus Museum, invites three famous circus friends to sit and chat about performing, rehearsing at winter quarters and much more. Hear insider stories about circus luminaries and how they influenced the development of Sarasota and Venice while thrilling audiences all over the world. Deborah Walk, Tibbals Curator of the… Read more
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Historical Society
In 1863 Thanksgiving became our third national holiday alongside Washington’s birthday and Independence Day. NPR’s audio report on recreating a Thanksgiving dinner in the style of 1863. Boil a tender, nice piece of beef — any piece that is clear from sinews and gristle; boil it till it is perfectly tender. When it is cold,… Read more
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Sounds of the Holidays Tuesday Dec 3
SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS, featuring inspirational music, carols and spirituals will fill the historic Crocker Memorial Church on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:00 P.M. This FREE concert for historic music lovers is open to the public and features internationally known voices including: Sharon E. Scott, Sarasota’s own Mahalia Jackson, Bill Schustik – America’s Troubadour, Tyrone… Read more
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