Where are you located?
Fogartyville is co-located at 525 Kumquat Court with WSLR Community Radio. The entrance to Fogartyville is on the West side of the building, one block east of Lemon Avenue and just south of Blvd of the Arts.
What are your hours?
Fogartyville is an event-driven venue. We are open only when we have events scheduled. Please check the Fogartyville page for a listing of all upcoming events.
When is the box office open?
Our box office is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM. You can reach us during these hours by calling (941) 894-6469 for assistance with tickets, membership benefits, or event information.
Where can I park?
We only have a few parking spaces available at the entrance to Fogartyville. If you are handicapped and need us to reserve you a space close to the entrance, please call the office — 941-894-6469 — in advance of the event you will be attending so that we can make the proper accommodations for you.
Once the parking directly behind Fogartyville is taken, refer to the map below to find other available parking spots.
Can I rent your venue for a private event?
Fogartyville is available for rent on a limited basis. Call Ariel at 941-894-6469 for details or email: ariel@wslr.org
Can I bring my own refreshments?
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, unless specifically noted. Fogartyville will have beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages for sale during events.
Is there food available?
We often host a rotating list of food trucks. Doors open one hour before the show starts and the food truck begins serving when doors open. Food is typically available until the start of the second set. Snacks are available at the Fogartyville Bar.
Is seating general admission?
Indoor seats are reserved for most ticketed events. If inside is fully reserved we open up our patio (which has retractable shades) for general admission seating, weather-permitting.
How do I use my complimentary member tickets or receive the member discount when purchasing tickets online?
To redeem your complimentary tickets or access member pricing, you’ll need to call our box office directly at (941) 894-6469. As a small nonprofit, our ticketing system does not automatically connect to our membership records, so these benefits must be applied manually. Once a ticket purchase is processed online, we’re unable to issue refunds or retroactively apply member discounts—so be sure to call us before completing your purchase to take full advantage of your member benefits!
Can I get a refund after purchasing tickets?
Unfortunately, once a ticket purchase has been processed and your credit card charged, we are unable to issue refunds. As a small nonprofit, the majority of each ticket price is allocated immediately to paying the artists and covering event costs, which are financial commitments we make well in advance. We do require any cancellations to be made at least 48 hours before the event in order to offer a refund or credit—after that time, funds have already been committed and we’re unable to reverse the charges. Supporting independent musicians and ensuring fair compensation is a key part of our mission, and your understanding helps us continue that work.
Can I apply the cost of an unused ticket toward a membership?
We are not able to apply the value of unused tickets toward membership contributions. Memberships and ticket sales are handled separately, and each serves a specific purpose—ticket revenue primarily supports the artists and production of the events, while membership funds help sustain our nonprofit operations, facilities, and programming year-round. While we understand things come up, we are unable to transfer ticket costs to other forms of support.
What is a listening room?
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center is a listening room and while the performers love the audience to applaud, laugh and occasionally sing along, conversation during the show distracts other listeners and is disrespectful to the songwriters who form the backbone of our music community.
We encourage talking before the show, between sets and after the show but ask that during the performances, audience members refrain from conversation.
What’s the story of your venue?
WSLR+Fogartyville History
Can I bring my camera to the show?
Our camera policy varies depending on the artist. Unless you’ve received prior artist and venue approval, absolutely no professional cameras, detachable lenses or flash.
Are you a nonsmoking venue?
Yes, and this includes vaping. There are however safe, well-lit areas outside the building for smokers.
For shows when the patio seating is being utilized, smoking is not allowed on the patio.
The Fogartyville patio has retractable shades.
How do I book my band to play your venue?
Thank you for your interest in performing at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, considered to be among the best listening rooms in Florida.
If you are an artist interested in submitting materials for consideration, please EMAIL an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) with pertinent links to digital samples of your music (e.g. website, Soundcloud, YouTube, ReverbNation, etc.), and available dates to Ariel Aparicio-Jerro, Fogartyville Director at ariel@wslr.org. In the subject line, please specify: BOOKING SUBMISSION: (Band Name). In the body of the email, please specify your preferred time frame for a performance date.