Marx Brothers antics  and circus surprises are in store at  A Madcap Evening at the Circus, on March 15 to benefit Senior Friendship Centers .

Back by popular demand after a sell-out performance last year, Senior Friendship Center’s signature event  will feature performances by Circus Sarasota, Lydia the Tattooed Lady, an Opera Interlude, and three ring action. Showtime is  6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by fabulous dinner by Michael’s on East at The Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. Tickets are $150 per person, and can be reserved by calling 941.556.3205.

Harold Ronson of Longboat Key is the event chair, and “The Roustabouts” (event committee) includes Jewel Ash, Charlie Boothby, Veronica Brady,  JoAnn Campisi, Peter Campisi, Dr. Ann Chavel, Bob Harris, Carolyn Michel, Andi Munzer, Flori Roberts, Molly Schechter, Elisabeth Waters and Margaret Wise.

Sponsors include The Ronson Family, Ernie Garcia, Mary Ann Robinson, Betty Schoenbaum, Sylvia Cohodas, Northern Trust Bank, Boyer & Jackson, PA, Observer Goup, Jules & Sheila Rose, Molly Schechter, Gil & Elisabeth Waters, Rochelle Bernard, Robert Carter, Critical Care& Veterinary Specialists -  Anne Chauvet, Beatrice Friedman, Kim Githler, Doris Kaplan, Phillip King & Dennis Stover, The Lewis Foundation  - Susan and Bob Coyne, Menell Family Foundation – Betty Menell, Rudoph Mueller, John Pollina, Bill and Margaret Wise.Once again please join us for a Madcap Evening of fun, food and great laughs.  Cocktail attire and valet parking.  For further information call Cheryl Pilch at 556-3205.