Sarasota calendar 11.19.15

Community

Thursday, Nov. 19
Miracle at Suncoast Motorsports
Runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Suncoast Porsche Audi, 5005 S. Tamiami Trail. The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is partnering with the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) to provide a sensory aid for special-needs children in Sarasota County schools. Tickets are $95. Visit miracleatsuncoast.com.

Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 
Sarasota Fall Fine Arts Festival 
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street. The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association presents the third annual Sarasota Fall Fine Arts Festival, featuring original paintings, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking and more. Admission is free. Visit paragonartevents.com.

Saturday, Nov. 28 
Light Up Siesta Key Village 
Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Village, Ocean Boulevard. The annual festivities feature a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at about 6:15 p.m. at the Gazebo at Ocean Blvd and Canal Road. Santa will arrive on a float in the holiday parade, which will begin at Avenida del Mare and Beach Road at 5:40 p.m. and travel north on Beach Road to Ocean Boulevard. Admission is free. Visit siestakeychamber.com.

Entertainment 

Thursday, Nov. 19 
Holiday Nights at Ca' d'Zan
Runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road. The mansion will be decked out for the holiday season with a 10-foot-tall tree during extended hours. Tickets are $5 to $10; free for members or with "Art After Five" admission. Call 358-3180. 

Angels Giving
Runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Cottage Restaurant, 153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key. The event includes a tasting, live music and bourbon tasting with proceeds benefitting All Faiths Food Bank. Tickets are $25 per person. Call 312-9300.

Friday, Nov. 20
Monthly Contra Dances
Starts at 7:30 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court. The second season of monthly community contra dance kicks off and is open to all dancers. Instructional walkthroughs start at 7:30 p.m.; regular dancing begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Visit wslr.org.

Religion

Sunday, Nov. 22
Interfaith Service 
Starts at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St. This year’s service has a focus on music with a joint choir from different denominations. All faith groups and congregations are welcome to join in a service to give thanks, followed by a reception. Participation is free. Call 955-8119.