2015 Sarasota Film Festival special events calendar
Opening Night Film: "Time Out of Mind"
Details: The Sarasota Film Festival opens with "Time Out of Mind," starring Richard Gere. Director Oren Moverman will appear at the screening along with star Ben Vereen.
When/where: 5:30 p.m. red carpet, 6:30 p.m. screening April 10, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Tickets: VIP $60/$48 member, Gold $40/$32 member, Silver $30/$24 member
Attire: Cocktail
Opening Night Party
Details: Musical entertainment features Florida band the Hip Nauticals and DJ Imminent. Ticket includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and festival-themed cocktails. Cash bar.
When/where: 9 p.m. April 10, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Tickets: VIP $150/$120 member, General $100/$80 member
Attire: Cocktail
At Lunch with Jane Seymour and special guests
Details: Enjoy mimosas and catered lunch. Silent auction.
When/where: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 17, Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
Tickets: $125/$100 member
Attire: Business
Cinema Tropicale
Details: The popular event moves to Michael's on East this year. High end fashion show, live music and DJs, Delicious hors d'oeuvres by Michael's on East.
When/where: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April 17, Michael's on East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota
Tickets: $150/$120 member, VIP $300/$240 member
Attire: Caribbean cocktail
Closing Night Film & Awards
Details: A screening of "I'll See You in My Dreams," starring Blythe Danner who will walk the red carpet along with director Brett Haley.
When/where: 5 p.m. red carpet, 6 p.m. award show, 7 p.m. screening of "I'll See You in My Dreams" April 18, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Tickets: VIP $60/$48 member, Gold $40/$32 member, Silver $30/$24 member
Attire: Cocktail
1137 Unwrap Party
Details: Celebrate the final night of the festival. Ticket purchase includes limited complimentary cocktails with cash bar and late-night appetizers.
When/where: 11:37 p.m.-1 a.m. April 18, The Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota
Tickets: $45
Attire: Hollywood chic
Tea by the Sea: Lunch and Conversation with Blythe Danner
Details: Meet actress Blythe Danner for an intimate lunch in conjunction with the SFF Conversation Series. Special guests include Rachel Weisz and Tom Browne.
When/where: noon-2 p.m. April 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club, 1234 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota
Tickets: $125/$100 members
Box office
The festival's box office is open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 6-10 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 11-19 at Regal Hollywood 20, 1993 Main St., Sarasota. Single film tickets are $14 general admission, $10 students with ID. Spotlight or Centerpiece film tickets are $20. Matinee tickets: $10. Packages are available. Tickets are available at sarasotafilmfestival.com or by calling 941-366-6200.
This story was originally published April 5, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "2015 Sarasota Film Festival special events calendar."