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‘Piano Classics Remade’

Conrad Tao, a concert pianist and composer, presents a Hermitage Artist
Retreat program that will show why he was described by New York
Magazine as “the kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical
music.” He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago
Symphony and other major international orchestras. 7 p.m. March 28.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. $5
registration. Hermitageartistretreat.org

Bruce Liu

The first prize winner at the 2021 Chopin International Piano Competition
returns for a Sarasota Concert Association Great Performers series concert.
Bruce Liu will be performing works by Rameau, Chopin, Ravel and Liszt.
7:30 p.m. March 29, Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way,
Sarasota. $30-$85. 941-966-6161; scasarasota.org

The Landscape of Guitar

Guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli bring
together music from their two projects. Terra Guitarra is described as one
of the top nuevo flamenco groups in the world. Patchouli features the
artist’s lead vocals, duets and compositions. 7:30 p.m. March 29. Glenridge
Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. $22.50-$27.50. 941-
552-5325; gpactix.com

Tournament of Fools

FST Improv presents what it calls a “knockdown, drag-out comedy battle
royale” featuring ensemble members competing in a series of improv
scenes, songs and games. 8:30 p.m. March 30. FST Bowne’s Lab Theatre,
1265 First St., Sarasota. $15-$18. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org

‘The Power of Peanut Butter & Other Winning plays’

Throughout the year, teams of actors from Florida Studio Theatre work
with students around the world encouraging them to write new plays. The
winning entries are collected and performed Story Theatre-style in this
annual festival that is presented on weekends by FST’s Children’s Theatre.
March 30-May 4, FST Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. $10.
941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org

Artist Series Salon