Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning

06/08/2026

Ukrainian musicians Andrii and Yurii Padkovskyi escaped war-torn Ukraine to perform in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. Andrii, a violinist, was 16 when he arrived in Sarasota in 2022 with his older brother Yurii, 21, a clarinetist. The Padkovskyi brothers and their mother were able to make their way to Florida with the help of a former neighbor from Ukraine who was then living in Port Charlotte.

Andrii and Yurii Padkovskyi will Open SILL's Music Monday on January 4th, 2027

05/20/2026

Music Mondays, 2027, including our guest lecturer for Wednesday, February 10 – Seth Rudetsky.

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05/20/2026

Sill Music Monday on January 11th
Adam Gwon is an American composer and lyricist made his off-Broadway debut in 2009 with Ordinary Days, the first musical production in Roundabout Theatre Company's black box space, Roundabout Underground

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04/29/2026

IF you missed Bobby Nunes, oboe in Feb at Music Monday, you can see him on Sun., May 10, 2026 • 4:00 pm at The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

Sunday Best Series Baroque Treasures
First Presbyterian Church

Featuring Emerging Artitsts:
Bobby Nunes, oboe
Phoebe Powell, harp

With Special Guests:
Paolo Bordignon, harpsichord; Katherine Baloff, violin; Leah Latorraca, violin; Stephanie Block, viola; David Bender, cello; John Miller, bass

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35190/production/1241071?performanceId=11647312

Two of Sarasota’s finest step into the spotlight with a program that basks in the magical sounds of their ancient instruments.
Accompanied by strings and harpsichord, Sarasota Orchestra principal oboe Bobby Nunes and principal harp Phoebe Powell each perform a concerto for their instrument by baroque master G.F. Handel. The two also join forces for Debussy’s enchanting Album of Five Pieces for Oboe and Harp.

04/29/2026

The Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) is currently updating its website, with a new version scheduled to go live on September 1. Tickets will go on sale at that time.

In the meantime, we are preparing an exciting 2027 season featuring our popular Global Issues and Music Mondays lectures. Our programs will start on January 4th and will be located in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch.

03/28/2026

The Tables are Turned

In a special twist for our final Music Mondays program, Betsy Hudson Traba and Joseph Holt step out of their hosting roles and onto the stage as guest performers. Betsy, the principal flute for the Sarasota Orchestra, and Joseph, a renowned pianist, conductor, and former Artistic Director of the Choral Artists of Sarasota, will showcase their immense musical talents. Joining them as guest host is Robyn Bell, conductor of the Sarasota Pops and creator of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.

Music Mondays. March 30th

10:30 AM Church of the Palms 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota

3:00 PM Venice Presbyterian Church 825 The Rialto, Venice