Sarasota Wine and Fun!

Hanami Japanese Fine Dining - Rosemary District

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM EDT

Hanami Japanese Fine Dining, 1525 4th St Unit C, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota, FL, US

Pre-Show Dinner at Hanami Japanese Fine Dining.

PLEASE NOTE: This is only for those of us attending the Fogartyville performance at 8 pm. If we have extra room, we will open it up for others to join. You can add a comment or get on WL.

### 🧾 Event Details

• Casual group reservation (no pre-set menu or pairings)
• Order from the full menu and pay your own tab that night.
• Free street parking is available (park between the two venues)
• Then, just a few blocks away, walk to Fogartyville

🍽️ Menu: https://hanamifl.com/menu/

### About Hanami Japanese Fine Dining

Discover the art of sushi with our innovative and flavorful creations. Every dish is crafted to perfection, blending traditional techniques with modern flair. Our main focus is on sushi, featuring a wide array of unique rolls and fresh sashimi that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Each piece is a work of art, meticulously prepared to provide an unforgettable dining experience. Complement your sushi selection with our expertly crafted cocktails, designed to enhance the flavors of your meal and elevate your culinary journey.

Beyond sushi, our menu offers a variety of other delectable dishes to satisfy every palate. Indulge in our savory seafood stir-fry, bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Savor the taste of our hibachi entrées, cooked to perfection with a delightful blend of spices. Experience the rich and hearty flavors of our Korean Gal Be, a true feast for the senses. At Tsunami Sushi, we are dedicated to providing a diverse and exceptional dining experience, ensuring that every visit is a culinary adventure.

💳 Reservation Deposit
To reserve your seat, please send $19.19 via one of the options below:
Venmo

• Username: `dkbvenmoaccount`
• Last 4 digits of phone: 2192

Zelle

• Email: `dawna9999@yahoo.com`
• Name: Eldringhoff

RSVP & Refund Policy

• 📝 Include the event name and date in your payment note
• 💳 Pay for each event separately — no lump sums
• 🔁 Change of plans? Please update your RSVP and leave a comment so we can help confirm someone on the waitlist.
• ✅ This is a refundable deposit to secure your seat. Refunds will be issued the weekend after the event.
• 🚫 No-shows or late cancellations, barring emergencies, will not be refunded.

Crafted to delight your taste buds, a culinary journey awaits.

Fogartyville: Tinsley Ellis - blues

Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM EDT

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 25 Kumquat Court Sarasota, Sarasota, fl, US

Fogartyville presents: Tinsley Ellis

Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/@Tinsley_Ellis
Concert: 8 PM | Doors: 7 PM
Date: Friday, September 18
Venue: Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center
Tickets:

• $32.07 (Members)
• $37.25 (Non-members)
  (Let us know if you are a member when you RSVP and send the correct amount.)

Payment to Reserve Your Spot:

• Zelle: sarasotawinefun@gmail.com (last name Malka)
• Venmo: @Annie-Malka (last 4 digits: 0345)

✅ Include event name & date in your payment note
✅ Pay for each event separately
✅ No refunds for no-shows unless we can fill your spot

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About
Atlanta-based musician Tinsley Ellis – known for decades as one of the greatest electric blues-rock guitarists of his generation – is now also recognized as one of the very best contemporary acoustic blues guitarists, songwriters and performers in the world. With 2024’s critically acclaimed, Blues Music Award-nominated Naked Truth, Ellis unplugged with his first-ever acoustic album. On it he mixed his own striking original songs -- inspired by Son House, Skip James, Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters -- with a few reinvented covers. According to No Depression, “Even though it’s just Ellis and his acoustic guitars, there’s plenty of hell-raisin’ blues going on. With the ghost of Elmore James looking over his shoulder and Wolf leaning in…Ellis proves he’s an icon.”

Now, with his new album, Labor Of Love, Ellis delivers a raw, edgy, self-produced set of 13 original compositions, all performed with pure, emotional honesty. The songs spin modern tales of floods, conflagrations, voodoo spirits, personal travails and heaven-sent prayers. From the feral opener Hoodoo Woman to the John Lee Hooker-groove of Long Time to the evocative, Skip James-inspired To A Hammer to the Son House-style stomp of Sunnyland, Ellis inhabits his songs in a way that is simply astonishing. Each performance carries the weight, experience and hard-earned wisdom Ellis learned over four decades on the road, making Labor Of Love as profoundly deep and moving as any music he has made in his career. It covers the gamut of emotions, finding good times in the hard times, mixing gentle beauty with foot-pounding ferocity.

During a break from the recording of the new album, Ellis spent time in Bentonia, Mississippi, birthplace of Skip James and home to blues legend Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. Ellis soaked up the spirit of this tiny Delta town, hanging out with Holmes and getting a deep insight into genuine Bentonia blues. Later, Ellis performed with Holmes at his famous Blue Front Café, soaking up every moment. “Once I got home,” notes Ellis, “I went right back to the studio and incorporated everything that I just experienced into my music.”

For the album, Ellis used six different open tunings on his beloved 1969 Martin D-35, his 12-string Martin D-12-20, and his 1937 National Steel O Series guitars. He also, for the first time in his career, played mandolin on three of the album’s songs. The instrumentation and the tunings, he notes, create endless possibilities, and he finds himself constantly invigorated by the music.
Since the 2024 release of Naked Truth, Ellis has been travelling on his own, performing solo all over the country in his jokingly named “Two Guitars And A Car” tour. For Ellis, playing solo, acoustic blues has helped him tap into the raw essence of the music. “I love doing these shows,” Ellis says, with plans to continue touring solo for the foreseeable future. “No matter what I play, I like to have an edge. For me, just playing this music is a labor of love. I sat at the feet of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf. I got into this music because of them. I always told myself if I could just make a living playing the blues, I’d be, at least in my own mind, successful.”

Premier Guitar believes he’s more than reached that goal, declaring, “Ellis is a legend of American blues music…he’s an American music treasure. He delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues, and is one of modern blues’ greatest performers.”

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Seating & Atmosphere
Fogartyville is a cozy venue; indoor seats go fast. Patio seating (with fans and a lovely breeze) will likely open the day before. Same price, great view anywhere you sit. Send your payment even if you get on the waitlist—we’ll try to sneak some chairs in by our tables first.

Dinner Before the Show
RSVP separately once our pre-concert dinner event is posted if you’d like to start the fun early. There’s always a food truck at the venue and a bar with wine and beer.

Parking Tips
Free street parking all around; you may need to drive around a bit to find some (insider tip: the streets in front of Lefty’s, just a block away, often have availability). Overflow at Gulfside Bank (333 N. Orange Ave).