BRADENTON -- Atomic Bazaars, CD release parties and intergalactic activities highlight this weekend in the 941. Get ready, it's time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!
What is Atomic Holiday Bazaar? It's eight years of hand made, unusual, amusing and beautiful indie craft. This year Atomic has 165 vendors in the Main Auditorium and Bay Front room. They have worked their hands numb to bring you this year's dazzling creations ranging from: "Repurposed" Jewelry, Screen Printed Everything, Vintage Clothing and Accessories, Children's Clothing, Organic Body/Home Products, Jams & Jellies, Cookies and Cupcakes, One of a Kind Home Decor, Off the Beaten Path Photography, Fantasy to Horror and More. Seriously...a lot more.
On both Saturday and Sunday, for the lucky 100 who are the first to walk through the auditorium doors, the Atomic tote bag tradition continues. Totes are screen printed by Atomic sponsor Clothesline and handed out by SRQ's derby gal's the North River Rolling Renegades. The totes are stuffed with vendor coupons to be used during the Atomic show (some are good for online shopping) and sponsor Atomic Ranch Magazine sent their fabulous magazine featuring mid century homes.
Atomic Holiday Bazaar
Saturday and Sunday
SRQ Municipal Auditorium
801 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota
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“Harper” is a multi award winning singer/songwriter/ harmonica/didgeridoo performer who has won Australian Blues Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Acoustic Artist of the Year (Trev Awards) plus a Gold Record for “Sailing Australia”. With his signing to Blind Pig Records (USA) in 2004, he moved to Michigan. Harper has been nominated for three Detroit Music Awards in recent years and has established a strong national and international touring circuit.
“Motor City Josh” is a much beloved singer-songwriter, guitarist and sound engineer. Josh has won and been nominated for multiple Detroit Music Awards and is a huge favorite in the Motor City. Motor City Josh and the Big 3 have taken their funky blues nationwide and to Europe for many years and have established a strong and loyal following. Motor City Josh has performed at some of the largest and most prestigious festivals in the world and is a much sought-after performer and sound engineer.
“Bare Bones” the CD brings together two very strong headlining performers whose deep love of traditional blues has brought about this collaboration. Strong vocals, exquisite acoustic guitar riffs and extraordinary harp vamps combined with clever and often hilarious lyrics will bring enjoyment to those who like their blues stripped back and on the porch!
Harper & Motor City Josh
CD Release Party
Saturday
Ace's
4343 Palma Sola Blvd
Bradenton
9 p.m.
$10 Cover
Non-Smoking Show
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Get ready for an intergalactic event at Robinson Preserve with guest astronomer Jeff Rodgers from the South Florida Museum. For one night only, hear tales of the constellations of winter, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Perseus, Pegasus, and more during a naked-eye laser-guided tour of the nighttime sky.
Learn how to find Comet ISON visible in the early morning skies. Please arrive by 6 p.m. to meet the group for a brief introduction. Suitable for all ages. Program sponsored by the South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium. Reservations are required. Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 6039.
Starry Night Comet Walk
Saturday
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NW
Bradenton