Good morning, Bradenton.

Folk-rock artist James McMurtry + Betty Soo will perform at Skipper's Smokehouse on Saturday, Jan.

31, with doors opening at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show and tickets available now.

On Jan. 4 at 4:00 p.m., world-acclaimed Eleonora Lvov will perform a benefit concert at Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bradenton — her program features classical works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt while inviting donations at the door.

Oyster River Ecology is restoring the Manatee River by assembling oyster rag pots that filter water and revive oyster habitats with volunteer help Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at their Palmetto warehouse, aiming to cover 10 acres now and 100 acres in the future while honoring local fishing traditions.

Manatee County invites residents to apply for three seats on its Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) to help protect natural resources.

The application period ends January 23 and the group meets every other month at 6:00 p.m. in the Manatee Room at 1112 Manatee Ave W.

Christmas Day at Pier 22

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — PIER 22 — Chef-created Holiday Menu — Make merry memories this Christmas with seasonal delights by the waterfront.

Zack Pomerleau Live Performance

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Inner Compass Brewing Company at LWR — Check for cover charge — Enjoy a night of classic blues and originals from a talented local multi-instrumentalist.

New Year’s Eve Gala 2025

7 PM - 2 AM — Gala Banquets and Events — $160 Members, $170 Non-members — Celebrate the New Year with elegant dining, live music, and an open bar in a grand venue.

The Ultimate Elvis Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — SCF Neel Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an unrivaled multimedia tribute to Elvis Presley featuring champion tribute artist Cote Deonath and The Infinit-E Tribute Band.

Fiorelli Wine Run 5k

9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. — Fiorelli Winery — Registration fees apply — Combine your love for running and wine in this fun 5k race.

Lifeworks in Photography: A Lecture with Clyde Butcher

6 PM-12 AM — The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature — Free entry — Discover the journey of Clyde Butcher's photographic life intertwined with America's wild landscapes.