Rise and Shine Saturday set for Nov. 14 in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Rise and Shine Saturday, part of the Living Arts Festival, will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Green adjacent to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Bill Sarazen, Rise and Shine Saturday chairperson, discussed the event.What to expect at Rise and Shine SaturdayThe family-friendly event includes the “Rising Stars Talent Competition” at 2 p.m. Vendor booths, exhibits, music, performances and classes also are scheduled.The annual event gives students their first exposure to dance, music, theatre, art and culinary arts.Living Arts Festival scheduleThe Living Arts Festival will take place Nov. 8-15 at venues from Bradenton to Venice. Events will be held before and after the festival. Some events require tickets, and others are free.Events during the week include:Live theatre, dance and music performancesVisual arts exhibits and pop-upsCollaborative productions and world premieresFamily activities, culinary arts and moreMany of the eve