Friday Fest on the Bay – Julie Black a.ka. “Angel for Blues”-Jazz/Blues-Friday August 15, 2008 5-9PM FREE
This year the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is mixing up the music from 60’s rock to high energy country presented by The WILDE AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY. Each month, residents and visitors alike are invited to come join the party for FREE! Along with live music, there will be food, and beverage vendors so just bring lawn chairs or blankets – no coolers, no food and no weapons of any kind, please. Julie Black a.k.a. "Angel for Blues" is one of the most exciting new singer/ songwriters today! Her original music reflects a passion for Blues while incorporating flavors of other genres. A captivating vocalist, her rich, soulful voice conjures up raw emotions. She commands your attention with deep & powerful tones one minute, then seduces you with velvety steam-soaked sounds the next. Her distinctive sound has the world by the ear! SPONSORS: OUR TALENT SPONSOR HYATT RESIDENCE CLUB SIESTA KEY,WSJT 94.1, SARASOTA ARTS COUNCIL, COMCAST, BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, BUDWEISER , ABC7, BRADENTON HERALD, THE VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIA PRODUCTIONS CARAGIULOS, SWEET TOMATOES AND, WATER BOY.
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There are no special student priced tickets available for this event.
Curtain Calls are your opportunity to learn more about the creative process with our visiting artists. These informal pre- or post-performance discussions, all held at the Van Wezel, are FREE and open to the public. No tickets are required. Please join us!
Sorry, group tickets are not available for this event.
Special Requests
The Van Wezel strives to ensure that all people, regardless of ability, can enjoy our programming and our facility. Both the Main and Bayside lobbies are now completely accessible to people with disabilities. If you have a special request for accessible seating or special assistance materials, please contact the Box Office at 941-953-3368 at least three weeks in advance of the event. Elevators in both lobbies provide easy access to all levels of the Hall, including the Grand Foyer and Auditorium. In the auditorium, wheelchair seating is available in Sections A and C. Wheelchair patrons can be accommodated in restrooms off both lobbies.
For the Hard of Hearing
The Van Wezel offers the Sennheiser Infrared listening system. The Sennheiser system makes it possible for those with a hearing loss of up to 75% to hear a program from any seat in the auditorium. Sennheiser headsets are available for use free of charge in both lobbies before each show.
Patrons in Wheelchairs
Patrons in wheelchairs may enter through automatic doors in both Main and Bayside lobbies on ground level (no stairs). Only disabled patrons with tickets in wheelchair section may use the free parking facilities on the circle outside the Main Entrance. Your cooperation is requested. Additional free parking for handicapped is provided in the regular parking area. Cars must have necessary identification to qualify for these special arrangements. Wheelchair patrons can be accommodated in restrooms off both lobbies. There is a wheelchair on the premises for emergency use, thanks to the generosity of Easter Seals.
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