Introduce your children to the world of live music! It's fun for the whole family.

Sights and Sounds of the Circus

September 11, 2010
2pm | John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Ticket Prices: $10

In a collaboration with the Ringling Museum, the Sarasota Orchestra performs the family concert Sights and Sounds of the Circus at the Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets ($10) include concert and Museum admission. Step right up for an afternoon of music and museum fun with the music of the big top. From the traditional circus parade anthem Entry of the Gladiators to Barnum & Bailey’s Favorites, Dance of the Tumblers and The Comedians, circus fans of all ages will be bouncing in their seats. Come early or stay late, your ticket includes Museum admission and Family Day activities. Get creative at the Art Cart in the Circus Museum and then complete the Big & Small Look and Find to win a prize.

Call the Historic Asolo Theater Box office 941-360-7399, or on-line at www.ringling.org for more information.

Holiday Concert at Mote

December 21, 2010
2pm | Mote Marine

Ticket Prices: Free with paid aquarium admission

Admission for the day at Mote Marine during this holiday school vacation day includes so much more than manatees. Enjoy a full holiday concert experience near the shark tank. A festive program for the young and young-at-heart, the concert includes the Suite from Polar Express, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, A Christmas Festival (sing-a-long) and Festive Sounds of Hanukah. Folding in music themed for the aquarium, the audience will hear The Penguin and hornpipe from Water Music.

Call Mote Marine Aquarium for ticket information: (941) 388-4441.

Family Concert 3

March 3, 2011
7pm | South Florida Museum

Ticket Prices: $10

Two resident ensembles of the Sarasota Orchestra, the Sarasota String Quartet and the Sarasota Wind Quintet, take on the challenge of depicting nature through music. This unique program will be both delightful and moving, as it features images in the Planetarium setting.

Call South Florida Museum for ticket information: (941) 746-4131.