Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2009 - (Page 28) Theatre ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota 800-361-8388, www.asolo.org From Nov. – June, the professional Asolo Rep actors and designers present a unique rotating repertory of classic and recent Broadway hits in the beautifully-restored former opera house from Dunfermline. Map grid E-7. $$$ GOLDEN APPLE DINNER THEATRE 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 800-652-0920, www.thegoldenapple.com A complete evening out. The tiered arrangement of swivel seats in the theater offers optimal viewing and dining. Cocktails, wine and other beverages available. Known as “Broadway on the Suncoast”. Map grid E-8. $$$$ HOUDINI’S SHOWPLACE Sarasota Hotel & Marina 7150 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota 941-925-8021, www.sarasotamagic.com Magic Dinner Theatre. From Las Vegas, Master Magician Vince Carmen and “America’s First Family of Magic” welcome you to Florida’s only magic dinner theatre. Featuring comedy, illusions, sleight of hand and much more. Enjoy a delicious dinner, table-side magic and a stage show for all ages! Showtimes: Thur. – Sat. 6:30pm. Reservations required. Map grid D-6. ISLAND PLAYERS Corner of Pine and Gulf, Anna Maria 941-778-5755, www.theislandplayers.org In their 60th season, this community theater has performances from Oct. – May. Map grid B-4. LAKEWOOD RANCH CINEMAS 10715 Rodeo Dr., Lakewood Ranch 941-955-3456, www.filmsociety.org The newest venue for the long-established Sarasota Film Society. Six screens offer the best in art and independent and first-run films. Enjoy a glass of beer or wine while watching your favorite flick in an intimate atmosphere. Map grid H-7. MANATEE PLAYERS 102 Old Main St., Bradenton 941-748-5875, www.manateeplayers.com National award-winning community theatre. Sixty seasons of live theatre in Bradenton. Open year ‘round. Visit their website for schedule and ticket information. Map grid D-4. $$$ POWEL CROSLEY THEATRE 8374 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota 941-722-3244, www.powelcrosleytheatre.com The beautiful sunset of Sarasota Bay transforms the Powel Crosley Estate into a gorgeous backdrop for the Powel Crosley Theatre. Theatrical presentations of works by Edgar Allan Poe, Dickens and Shakespeare. Map grid E-7. VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL 777 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota 800-826-9303, www.vanwezel.org National and international performances of Broadway musicals, songs, dances and world-class orchestras. Map grid E-8. day spas ACQUA AVEDA SALON SPA & STORE 5311 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 941-778-5400, www.acquaaveda.com Where surf meets sophistication. Experience Aveda's signature treatments, styles from trendy to classic, makeup, nails, massage and body treatments. Enjoy a complimentary glass of tea while shopping in our Aveda store. You can also indulge in the natural purity of an Acqua Aveda "stay spa" experience at your island resort with signature Aveda Spa treatments offered on your private balcony, beach front, bay or poolside. Call to schedule a day of relaxation at one of our partner resorts - for yourself or your whole group. Acqua, bringing you and the world back into balance. Island renewal at it's finest. Map grid B-4. BLUE DOOR SPA & SALON 5234 SR 64 E., Bradenton 941-747-0111, www.thebluedoorspa.com Full-service, luxury day spa with skin care, nail, body treatments, hair and make-up. Map grid F-4. BODY & SOL SPA & WELLNESS 9807 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 941-650-5441, www.annamariadayspa.com Soak in some relaxation for the soul. We’ll pamper you from head to toe with a personal spa experience. Wedding consultant on staff. Specializing in massage, nails, skin, hair and makeup. Located upstairs at Ginny’s and Jane E’s. Map grid A-4. SPARENITY 810 – 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton 941-727-7711, www.sparenity.net Full-service, luxury day spa specializing in skin care, nails, body treatments, hair and make-up. Map grid E-5. THE WELLNESS CENTER AT TIDEMARK RESORTS 5310 Sunrise Lane, Holmes Beach 941-778-8397 The total body experience - challenge yourself in our state-of-the-art fitness center. Work out with a personal trainer. Join a class. Rejuvenate with a body treatment or massage. Opening Spring 2009. Map grid B-4. 28 www.FloridasGulfIslands.com http://www.asolo.org http://www.powelcrosleytheatre.com http://www.theislandplayers.org http://www.thegoldenapple.com http://www.filmsociety.org http://www.vanwezel.org http://www.sarasotamagic.com http://www.manateeplayers.com http://www.sparenity.net http://www.acquaaveda.com http://www.thebluedoorspa.com http://www.annamariadayspa.com http://www.FloridasGulfIslands.com
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