“We’re really excited to bring this terrific show back to my hometown,” Nik Wallenda said in a statement. “We will feature some performers that were not here last year, which I’m confident the fans will enjoy tremendously.”
Erendira Wallenda, a two-time Guinness World Record holder for aerial stunts, performed during her husband’s TV special over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua last March. David “The Bullet” Smith is billed as a second-generation cannonball with six Guinness World Record titles to his name. And the The FMX freestyle jumpers, who have been seen on shows such as “X Games,” will jump their dirt bikes over 75 feet through the air from ramp to ramp.
2. Sarasota Native American Art & Music Festival
The rich culture, artistry, music, food and traditions of the Native American people will be on display at the 14th annual Sarasota Native American Art & Music Festival. This year’s event will feature the first annual Sarasota Native American Music Concert (tickets are $15 or festival/concert combo $22; children free.) Taking place 6-10 p.m. Saturday, the numerous acts on the lineup include Stevie Strings, singer Teri Garrison performing with Richy Kicklighter, and The Huntoons debuting a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Allman Brothers Band. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. (concert) Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Tickets at the gate are $10 adult, $5 children 6-12, 5 and under are free. Military and first responders $8. Info: sarasotanativeamericanindianfestival.com
Kojo to open in downtown Sarasota
A new Asian restaurant, featuring the same ownership as a popular Sarasota-Manatee dining destination, will take over a prime location in downtown Sarasota.
Kojo has moved into the 1289 N. Palm Ave. space that formerly housed Lemon Tree Kitchen on Palm Avenue Parking Garage’s ground floor, with hopes to open by late February, said co-owner Natalia Levey. She is also an owner of Speaks Clam Bar, a New York-style Italian clam bar with Lakewood Ranch and St. Armands Circle locations.
Levey said Kojo was inspired by time she spent in Asia as well as traveling with her husband, and will incorporate cuisines from across the continent in its menu.
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Fiesta Fridays! postponed
Fiesta Fridays!, a monthly event that included live music, food, games and other attractions, has been postponed for the foreseeable future, according to Nathan Benderson Park CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler.
Herrera-Mishler said the event is too expensive to host with the limited capacity necessary to ensure social distancing. He called the postponement of the event, one of his personal favorites, an easy decision.