September 11, 2026: 9/11 and Venice VG Editor Bob Mudge
October 9, 2026: The Leading Ladies of Sarasota County Program/Outreach Specialist Meg Lepak
November 13, 2026: Vagabonds Matt Perhac
January 8, 2027: The Bells a silent film w/music first shown in Venice, July 1927 First movie shown at El Prado Theatre, later known as Venice Theatre, and in 1937 as the Gulf Theater; located on West Venice
February 12, 2027: Prestige Early Talkie; some scenes shot north of Snook Haven
March 12-13, 2027: Writers Festival and Book Fair VHI sponsored
April 9, 2027: Baseball: Venice in 9 innings Harry Klinkhamer
October 15, 2026 from 4-6PM Doctor and I Book Release Tea
at San Marco Hotel
October 31 and November 1 from 10AM-4PM Venice Main Street Art Fest
at Venice Ave Downtown (Volunteers needed)
November 7, 2026 from 10AM-3PM Old Betsy Birthday Bash
at Old Betsy and Venice History Museums (Volunteers needed)
January 14, 2027 from 11:30AM-2:30PM VHI Annual Luncheon
at Mission Valley Country Club
January 30 and 31, 2027 from 1-5PM Venice Main Street Craft Fest
at Venice Ave Downtown (Volunteers needed)
March 7, 2027 from 2-4PM VHI Members Only Event/Annual Meeting
at Venice Train Depot
March 12, 2027 from 10AM-5PM Venice Writers Festival
at Venice Public Library (Volunteers needed)
March 13, 2027 from 10AM-3PM Venice Book Fair
at Blalock Park (Volunteers needed)
There will be music, food trucks, kids activities, antique fire equipment and a birthday cake!
THIS FREE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE OLD BETSY MUSEUM AT 343 NASSAU STREET SOUTH, VENICE, FL
