The Sarasota Scene May 25, 2018

EVENTS

Da Capo Society to Host The Wizard of Oz Costume Contest
2018/19 Season of “Classic Movies at the Opera House” launches Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 7
6:00 p.m.
$10
Celebrating the launch of the new season of “Classic Movies at the Opera House.”
The series will occur twice monthly starting June 7 and will include timeless films designed to be enjoyed on the big screen in the elegance of the Opera House. Each presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. All seating is general admission.
The Wizard of Oz costume contest will begin at 6pm. Guests who have purchased a ticket and are attending the movie will be eligible to compete. Once they arrive, contestants can register and show off their creativity at the judges table located in the Opera House lobby. The judges will be a panel of Da Capo Society members. First, second, and third prize awards will be handed out on the opera house stage before the movie begins. The contest is free and all ages are welcome.

Inaugural Fundraiser for Children’s Guardian Fund

The Havana Nights event will feature music, salsa dance lessons, tapas, Cuban-themed cocktails, raffle prizes and more.
June 9
7:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
The presenting sponsor for the event is Evolve Business Consulting, a Manatee-based business coaching and customer service training agency in Manatee County.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit http://bit.ly/HavanaNightsCGF.
Tickets will not be sold at the door.

HarborChase of Sarasota Hosts “Cocktails for a Cause”
Special Event to Benefit The Roskamp Institute
Thursday, June 14
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the event will benefit The Roskamp Institute, a non-profit biomedical facility specializing in Alzheimer’s research.
$10 | RSVP by June 11
The event will feature a cash bar, prize raffle and live music by John Whiteleather.
Raffle tickets will be sold for a variety of gift baskets. (941) 462-2346