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Dancer-choreographer James Whiteside, who has been a principal dancer
and choreographer for American Ballet Theatre, shares stories about his
career in a Hermitage Artist Retreat program. Whiteside, who has
performed leading roles in “Swan Lake,” “The Nutcracker,” “Romeo &
Juliet” and “Giselle,” is also a playwright, podcast host and storyteller. 5:30
p.m. March 4. Hermitage Artist Retreat Palm House, 6630 Manasota Key
Road, Englewood. $5 registration. Hermitageartistretreat.org

Tomorrow’s Voices Tonight

Key Chorale Student Scholars perform a recital in this annual soiree
featuring music, cocktails and light bites. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 4.
Westcoast Black Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. $25. 941-552-
8768; keychorale.org

‘Stayin’ Alive’

The music of the Bee Gees comes to the stage in this tribute group show
featuring such disco hits as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “Stayin’ Alive,”
and more tender songs including “How Deep Is Your Love” and
“Massachusetts.” The songs are accompanied by video clips, photos and
images of the group. 7:30 p.m. March 4, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall,
777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $35-$60. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org

‘Let’s Hang On!’

The sounds of the 1960s come alive with a performance by this group,
featuring 10 singers recalling the sounds of Frankie Valli and The Four
Seasons and the musical “Jersey Boys.” 7:30 p.m. March 5, Charlotte
Players at Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St.,
Punta Gorda. $45-$51, $23-$26 for students. 941-255-
1022; charlotteplayers.org

Modern Marimba

The nonprofit arts hub Modern Marimba works to inspire healing, peace,
justice and liberation through music. Co-founders and musicians Tihda
Vongkoth and Steph Davis perform on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone
and other instruments during a Sarasota Concert Association music
matinee. 2 p.m. March 6, First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St.,
Sarasota. The free concert is sold out, but a wait list is available. 941-966-
6161; scasarasota.org