The Venice Branch of the American Association of University Women is proud to present "Across a Barrier of Fear: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt," a one-woman play starring character actress Jane VanBoskirk and written by Sharon Whitney

Thursday, Feb. 20 -- Doors open at 3 p.m.; performance at 4 p.m. at the Venice Community Center

Tickets, $40; includes one glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and "light bites" after the performance

Tickets available at:

• Coles Postal Service USA, 2357-3 S. Tamiami Trail
• Collectors Gallery & Framery, 114 S. Nokomis Ave.
• Down Island Way Boutique, 225 W. Miami Ave.
• Venice Olive Oil Company, 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 5
• Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S.

Or visit the Venice AAUW website

Proceeds benefit AAUW Florida Tech Trek, a one-week camp that gives area girls entering eighth grade hands-on experience in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)