FRIday Dec 6 Blues on Main5–10 pM Three Blues duos perform on pedestrian-friendly Old Main Street with food and craft vendors. The Blues appeTizer concerT 6–9 pM Free concert will showcase Selwyn Birchwood and Steve Arvey on the big stage of the 2013 Bradenton Blues Festival. Bring a blanket. Beverages and food are available for purchase. Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave., Bradenton, FL

Déjà Blues in The Blues lounge feaTuring johnny rawls7 pm–miDnighT Tickets are $125 per person which includes premium open bar, fabulous food and entertainment. $75 of the ticket is tax deductible; all proceeds benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee. For more information & to purchase tickets call 747-6797 or visit www.wrcmanatee.org

The Brickyard behind O’bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar427 12th St West, Bradenton, FL

satuRday Dec 710 aM–8 pMPresenting sponsor BMO Harris Bank + 69 other business sponsors

Annual festival featuring a stellar team of top blues artists on the downtown Riverwalk. Line-up: Shemekia Copeland, Eddie Shaw & the Wolfgang, Trampled

Underfoot, Anthony Gomes, John Nemeth, Johnny Rawls, Albert Castiglia, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones with Dennis Gruenling. Bring a blanket. Beverages and food available for purchase.

Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave., Bradenton, FL Tickets are limited. $30 in advance and $40 the day of the event. For more information & to purchase tickets visit www.bradentonbluesfestival.org

Blues on Main 5–11 pM Sarasota Slims performs on Old Main Street with food trucks and local vendors.

Tarpon poinTe Blues7 pM–MiDnighT Blues legend Chris Durant performs at Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar.801 Riverside Drive East, Bradenton, FLwww.TarponPointeGrill.com

sunday Dec 8gospel Blues Brunch on olD Main sTreeT 11 aM–1 pMGrab brunch from a downtown restaurant or gourmet food truck and enjoy a Gospel Blues concert from Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Performance begins at noon. Old Main Street between Manatee Ave. West and 4th Street

Bradenton

Blues WeekenD join the party! Downtown Bradenton is buzzing with the Blues from December 6 through 8.

caTch The Trolley!A FREE and FUN trolley

will be circulating around downtown on Friday

evening from 5–10 PM and Saturday from

10 AM–10 PM.

go To WWW.realizeBraDenTon.coM for DoWnToWn inforMaTion anD a parking Map.The Blues Weekend is a collaborative effort of

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

BRADENTONR E A L I Z E

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Proudly Sponsored by these Realtors:

JAYMIE CARTERLYNNE CALLAHAN

DEBBIE VOGLERCHERYL ROBERTS

DoWnToWn BraDenTonThe Blues anD so Much More

ThursDay, DeceMBer 5, 5–7pM friDay & saTurDay, DeceMBer 6–7, 9aM–5pMArtCenter Manatee’s annual Holiday Party and Sale! Shop for local, handcrafted gifts, just in time for that special person on your list.

ArtCenter Manatee209 9th St W, Bradentonwww.artcentermanatee.org

stroll the riverwalk and enjoy downtown’s restaurants and unique mix of art, theater, and history – all within a walkable riverfront community.

ThursDay, DeceMBer 5–DeceMBer 22A comedy about what happens when the scruffiest, unruly kids in town decide to be in a church Christmas pageant.

Kiwanis Studio Theater

friDay, DeceMBer 6, 6–8pMSouth Florida Museum’s film series with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase.

Ace Ventura (Rated PG-13) Jim Carrey plays a dopey pet detective.

South Florida Museum Bishop Planetarium Theater201 10th Street Westwww.SouthFloridaMuseum.org

an olDe fashioneD Village chrisTMasfriDay, DeceMBer 6, 6–9:30pM saTurDay, DeceMBer 7, 11–4pMCarolers, Santa, strolling barbershop quartet, antique displays, handmade gifts, holiday sugar plums and treats; something for everyone!

Village of the Arts, BradentonThe heart of the village is at the intersection of 12th Ave West and 12th Street West.www.villageofthearts.com

in Our nOn-prOFiT ShOpS And dOwnTOwn MArKeT

The Artists’ Market at ArtCenter Manatee has a large selection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, glass, turned wood, fiber art, and cards. The gift shop has affordable prices and an ever-changing selection of incredible gifts. The whistle Stop gift shop at the Manatee Village historical park is located in a restored country store features Florida and local history books, train merchandise, toys, home accessories, paintings, jewelry and postcards. The South Florida Museum Shop offers fossils, gems, books, apparel and manatee souvenirs—perfect for aspiring archeologists, stargazers, environmentally-conscious and science-curious. unique Boutique in the Jennings Arcade offers gently-loved women’s clothes and accessories. Shop and support the Women’s Resource Center. The 40 shops and galleries of the Village of the Arts have gifts for everyone on your holiday list. For hours and directions visit www.Villageofthearts.com. downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday mornings; December 7, 14, & 21 from 9AM - 2PM. On December 21 Mainly Art, in conjunction with the Farmers’ Market, hosts local artisans and crafters selling their wares.

ThursDay, DeceMBer 5– DeceMBer 22A high-flying musical about a boy who never grows up.

Stone hall

Manatee performing Arts Center 502 3rd Avenue West

Tickets at www.manateeplayers.com