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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Pops Orchestra celebrates Irish music
and traditions with this concert led by music director Robyn Bell. It
features the Jacobites Pipe and Drum group, Highland dancers and Irish
Dance Academy of Sarasota. The program includes “Danny Boy,” “Tam
O’Shanter” and “Scotland the Brave.” 3 p.m. March 17, Riverview
Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota and 7:30 p.m. March 18, Neel
Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. $30-$60. 941-926-
7677; thepopsorchestra.org

Paul Taylor Dance Company marks its 70th anniversary with a performance at the
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
PROVIDED BY VAN WEZEL
Paul Taylor Dance Company

The iconic modern dance company marks its 70th anniversary. The
program includes Taylor’s acclaimed “Promethean Fire,” created after 9/11
and described by The New York Times as “quite simply one of the best
dance works” he has created. It also includes the comedic “Gossamer
Gallants” and the Florida premiere of resident choreographer Lauren
Lovette’s “Echo.” 7 p.m. March 18. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N.
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $30-$80. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org