Thank you all who attended our first Friends of The Venice Symphony Wine Tasting at Venice Fine Wine and Spirits. It was a fabulous way to kick off the Friends season. Be sure to attend our next Friends event.

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The Friends of The Venice Symphony is a dedicated group of volunteers who act as community ambassadors and support and promote the Venice Symphony in many ways. Friends’ members organize fundraising events, enjoy socials, volunteer in the office and at concerts and provide support that enhances the Symphony’s mission. An annual Friends contribution of $40 for individual membership and $50 for couples is all it takes to get started! Membership runs from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

To share your special talent and engage with others with a passion for quality music, contact the office at 941-207-8822 or email the Friends at friends@thevenicesymphony.org or to join, click on the application at the bottom of this page.

Office Volunteers | Year-round
We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with mailings, filing, data entry and answering phones. We also train volunteers on our ticketing system. There is no minimum amount of hours required.

Concerts and Events
Greet concertgoers, sit at the information table before concerts and/or at intermission, or help at the will call desk. Help organize and staff special events and youth education programs.

Friends Events: List will be updated throughout the season

January 19 at 10:30 am – William H. Jervey Jr Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice. – Social gathering, business meeting and program with musician. Open to current and future Friends. RSVP required at friends@thevenicesymphony.org or call 941-207-8822. Here are the Minutes to the October 2022 meeting.
February 9 at 10:30 am – Venice Police Headquarters Community Room, 1575 E. Venice Ave. – Program TBD