Cigar Box Festival hits the right notes

Cigar box guitars have been around since the 1800s and have become fashionable again in recent years — just ask Justin Johnson, a leading ambassador for the instrument and the 9 p.m. headliner of WSLR’s Third Annual Cigar Box Festival, which also features performances by local favorites Steve Arvey and David Smash as well as workshops. 3 p.m. (doors), Saturday; Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota; $15 (advance), $20 (door); 941-545-5635; wslr.org