Dance the Evening Away to Beautiful Sunsets at Third Thursdays Cocktails at the Cà d’Zan

Sarasota, FL—January 3, 2008— Guests will enjoy sunsets from the Cà d’Zan Terrace this season while dancing and enjoying refreshments as Third Thursday Cocktails at the Cà d’Zan continue in 2008 at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. 

            Live bands from around the area will play throughout the evening and guests can purchase a variety of refreshments from 6-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.

            The schedule of bands follows:

• January 17, 2008-Vertigo
• February 21, 2008-Henry Lawrence Band                 
• March 20, 2008-The Boneshakers

            Doors open for Third Thursday’s at 5:45 p.m. and tickets are $5 per person. Seating capacity is limited.  Personal chairs, food and beverages will not be permitted into the event.

            Parking for the concerts will be available across the street from the museum at the FSU Asolo Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased at the John M. McKay Visitors Pavilion. For more information, call 941.359.5700 Ext. 5705.

            In case of inclement weather, call (941) 360-7375 the day of the event. 

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in its affiliation with Florida State University, is the largest museum/university complex in the nation.  It preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling, educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art; Cà d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Museum; the Original Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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