Go & Do: March 11

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Mixon’s Concert in the Grove: Mixon’s Fruit Farms, 2712 26th Ave. E., Bradenton

Mixon’s Concert in the Grove will be 6-9 p.m. March 11 featuring Yesterdayze. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No coolers allowed. Chairs are available or bring your own. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle for the evening benefits the Center for Autism Resources and Education. The concert is free. Parking: $5. Information: 748-5829.

Bradenton Courthouse Square Concerts: Bradenton Courthouse Square, Manatee Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets, Bradenton

Courthouse Square Concerts will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 with live music. Tables and chairs will be available. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the local street vendors. The concerts are free. Information: 704-4366.

Palmetto Heritage Day: Palmetto Historical Park, 10th Avenue and Sixth Street West, Palmetto

A park Open House and a variety of activities will be offered 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 13 featuring old-time music, storytellers, petting corral, quilting, whip cracking and blacksmithing demonstrations, a movie about Cracker Cattle and Cracker Horses, and multiple activities for children. Admission: free. Information: 721-2034.

2010 Dick Coles Memorial Fly-In: MCRC, 7315 71st St. E., Palmetto

The 2010 Dick Coles Memorial Fly-In will be March 12-14 featuring a large variety of aircraft including War Birds, civilian aircraft, trainers, gas-powered, electric-powered and helicopters. There will be a noon demo including a candy drop for the kids, and multiple airplane demonstrations. Food and refreshments are available for purchase. The event is free; $2 donation per car. For full schedule, please call Jim Holloman at 224-7009 or Bill Cryer at 807-2924.

Farmers markets: various locations

n Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a farmers market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 13 and every Saturday featuring produce, fruit, vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers, gourmet specialties and more. Admission: free. Information: 907-0243 or visit www.lwrmainstreet.com.

n The Downtown Farmers Market will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13 and every Saturday through May on Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The market features fresh food and produce vendors, plant and flowers, jewelry and arts and crafts. Admission: free. Information: 544-8077.

n The Historic Bridge Street Merchants Association will host a farmers market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13 in Bradenton Beach, featuring locally grown plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables from area farmers and suppliers, as well as cooking demonstrations by local chefs and local and regional arts and crafts items. Information: 518-4431.

n The community farmers market will be 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 17 and every Wednesday at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, featuring all-natural veggies, breads, flowers, trees and more. There will be live music, free food sampling, chair massages, handcrafted skin and body care products. Admission: free. Information: Virginia Kittsley or visit www.newmedicinecommunity.com.