MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Did you get lost in the whirl of local events this weekend? Check in every Monday for the Monday Event Mashup to catch up on all the action from the weekend.

+ The Junior League of Sarasota hosted the first Art of Food Festival with dishes inspired by the arts of Sarasota on Saturday, at The Francis ballroom.

+ Braden River High School students capped homecoming week with a space-themed dance Saturday.

+ Longboat Key residents examined the new exhibit of Louis Cabot's canvas photography prints Friday, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

+ Women from the Temple Emanu-El congregation gathered for a workshop to learn how to bake traditional challah bread Sunday.

+ Music on Main attendees enjoyed food, drinks and live music by Smokey's Session, as they strolled down Lakewood Ranch Main Street Friday night.

+ The weather was just right for cozying up with a bowl or two of soup at the All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope event on Sunday, at Phillippi Estate Park.

+ Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Friday, to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

+ Alumni and parents from Sarasota High School and Riverview High School hosted a tailgate before the rivalry football game on Friday, at Gateway Bank.

+ USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty and staff gathered to welcome Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, Friday, in the school’s rotunda.

+ Students at Tara Elementary School welcomed the fall season during a special fall festival event Saturday, at the school.

+ Rosedale Golf and Country Club hosted a Luau for members and guests Saturday, at the clubhouse.

+ Families enjoyed budget friendly fun, which consisted of games and food at the YMCA's Fall Festival Friday.

+ Black Tie: Uncorked at Lakewood Ranch