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Jeanne Corcoran will assume the role as Director of the new Film and Entertainment Office on February 20. The position may be new to Sarasota, but Jeanne is returning to her roots here and looking forward to it. For the past several years Jeanne has been a film commissioner and production manager for the State of Nevada Film Office in Las Vegas. While there, Jeanne facilitated the production of thousands of projects from major studio films to small indies. She is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International, the National Association of Television Programming Executives and Women in Film, among other industry groups. Jeanne has been an administrator for Nevada’s annual screenwriter’s competition, the oldest of its kind in the nation. She has sold two feature length screenplays and received numerous awards and nominations for her work. In her “spare time,” Jeanne works on programs designed to aid in childhood literacy and authored The Meanie Bug & Other Silly Creatures, a children’s book. Jeanne’s television show, The Storygenie, has been aired throughout the States, Europe and Asia. Phew, and if that wasn’t enough, she has been a professional stage, film and television actress. Welcome home Jeanne! (click here to nominate our next artist)
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Now The Hermitage Artist Retreat is raising money through an on-line auction. The many items include tickets to Florida Studio Theatre, travel packages, artwork and much more. Support this great local treasure and get some booty for yourself at the same time. |
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Through February 11 Due to popular demand, Nobody Don’t Like Yogi has been extended and moved to the Cook Theatre. This is your last weekend so don’t miss the humor of Yogi Berra as performed by David S. Howard under the direction of Michael Edwards at the Asolo Repertory. |
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February 8 – 17 The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents August Wilson’s Fences at the Historic Asolo Theatre for two weekends only. Tickets available on-line or by calling 941-358-9228. |
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February 9 [ peg’s birthday ] Hey, she is an artist in her own right so I can include this if I want!! It’s my wife’s 50th, yes I’m brave enough to say it, 50th birthday on Friday and we are going to the Metro around 8:00 pm to hear Tanya Radtke and Friends perform at 9:00 pm. If you know Peg, stop by and wish her a happy birthday (you may have to speak up now because she is 50!). Wasn’t she cute back in, I don’t know, 1967? (we will be outside, so dress accordingly!) |
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February 10 Acoustic Skullduggery and Friends are playing at Stir the Soul Coffee (525 E. Venice Ave. in Venice). Intimate setting, great music and coffee. Check it out. |
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February 10 The Florida West Coast Symphony and the Manatee Symphony present Valentine Pops at 8:30 in the Neel Performing Arts Center at MCC. (photo of guest vocalist Marguerite Krull) |
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February 11 In support of UNIFEM’s Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, a special fundraiser reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The Backlot. Come backstage for an advance screening of Gayle Knutsen’s short film "If There Were No Lutherans… Would There Still Be Green JELL-O?" and a clip from the Florida premiere of Beth Murphy’s "Beyond the 11th." Tickets are $50 for this worthy fundraiser. Call 941-284-1027 for details. |
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February 11 and 12 The Selby Library offers up two scoops of lively entertainment next week. First, on February 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm it’s A Gilbert and Sullivan Gala with local performers romping through favorites by the duo. Then on February 12 at 8:00 pm catch the 2002 film called Grateful Dawg chronicling the friendship between the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and bluegrass mandolinist and acoustic music composer David Grisman. Call the library for details and to confirm dates and times at 941-861-5000. (note: Gilbert and Sullivan never had an ice cream flavor named for them!) |
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Now Playing It is 5:00 on Super Bowl Sunday and I am writing this issue when the phones rings and it is an avid reader calling to tell me that he just saw Circus Sarasota and was blown away by it; the talent and the not-your-typical-run-of-the-mill circus. So, I am letting you know that the circus is in town and you can even get discount coupons by clicking here. |
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Opening February 13 Golf, the Musical returns to the Venice Little Theatre bringing audiences a hilarious look at the sport Mark Twain described as “a good walk spoiled.” Whether you love or hate the sport, you will get the humor and enjoy the show. Order tickets on-line or call 941-488-1115. |
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Through February 14 and
beyond M Gallery of Fine Art, on Palm Avenue, is currently exhibiting a Three Woman Show featuring Katie Dobson Cundiff, Susan Foster and Gloria Yonan through Feb. 14. Then on February 17 M welcomes an exhibit of Clayton J. Beck III (artwork shown at right) with a reception that evening from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. |
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February 14 An Evening With presents Milton Esterow at 7:30. Esterow is the editor and publisher of ARTnews magazine, which boasts a circulation of 200,000 in 123 countries. He will share his insights on the art word to collectors, artists and those who are simply interested. The event is at the Historic Asolo Theatre and information is available on-line or by calling 941-360-7399. |
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February 15 Art Center Sarasota, celebrating its 80th year, opens three exhibits: in the Main Gallery the juried exhibition called ABSTRACTS. The Middle Gallery displays the mixed media work of Anita Wexler and Marci Weingold. ARTISTIC COUPLES is an exhibit in celebration of Valentine’s Day and couples who create together. (painting by Anita Wexler) |
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February 16 Time for the monthly Towles Court art walk is here again and promises a grand time. The galleries stay open, the restaurants are welcoming and the atmosphere is inviting. Check it out from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. |
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February 16 - 18 The Sarasota Shell Show will be at the Municipal Auditorium displaying shells from around the world that will amaze. Their will also be artistic jewelry, photographs and other items for sale. Admission is only $4 and the show runs Friday 12:30 - 5:00 pm, Sat. and Sun. from 10:00 - 5:00 pm. |
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Nearly Everyday It is a busy time at the Backlot including February 11 and 14 with the This is Democracy!?! Film Festival. Presented by a “military mom,” the Backlot is screening several films about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and politics in general. Admission is at your discretion: donations. On February 12 at 7:30 pm, it’s a staged reading of “The American Play” by Suzanne-Lori Parks as part of the every-Monday series called The Best Plays You’ve Never Seen. Again, FREE, but give a donation! February 13: Royal Jazz Series Artist Spotlight Series, Terry Plumeri Trio with David Goldblatt and Joe La Barbera for a $20 cover, 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Buy Tickets Online. For details on all the events at the Backlot click here. |
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February 18 Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and accompanying musicians including keyboards, guitar, brass and vocalists, will be featured by POPS Extras! at The Historic Asolo Theater at 4:00 pm. The energized concert will feature traditional Scottish music, along with original compositions by the Jacobites. Tickets are available through the Historic Asolo Theater Box Office by calling 941-360-7399. |
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[ am 1220 ] Get crystal clear reception of Cliff Roles’ Talk of the Sun Coast by listening here on your computer. On February 12 Cliff welcomes Irene Silver from Sarasota Senior Theatre. Then on February 15 enjoy soprano Maria Knapik and conductor David Neely from the Sarasota Opera’s production of HALKA. |
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February 23 The Kaleidoscope Touring Program is an acting troupe of adults and children with disabilities sponsored by Children's Haven and the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Help sponsor this great cause by attending a special benefit at the Backlot starring Becky's Rejects Improv Troupe, Swing-n-Suede, Sarasota Youth Theatre's Rising Stars dance troupe, the Women's Theatre Collaborative, a solo by Asolo performer McLain Looper and Annie Morrison with a piece from her one woman show. Tickets are $25 and available at www.SRQBoxOffice.com or by calling 941-355-8808 x 258. The show starts at 8:00 pm and includes a hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. Cash bar. |
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February 23 Enjoy a vibrant evening featuring a frenzied dash to snatch fabulous packages of prizes and art off the walls in the galleries of ArtCenter Manatee. Participants purchase tickets to earn the chance to be the first to pick from an extraordinary selection of art & events, such as a vacation or sunset cruise, all with a minimum value of $300. Only 100 participant tickets: $150. |
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Through February 27 Creationism versus Evolution is a one-man show of paintings and drawings by Fernando Madridejos at the Glen Gallery of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Fernando asks, “Where did we come from, why are we here and where are we going?” |
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February 10 The Florida Ballet Arts Academy is holding auditions for The Nutmeg Conservatory in Connecticut from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Academy on Beneva. Contact via the web or at 941-955-3422 for further information. |
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February 24 auditions The Sarasota Jewish Theater is holding auditions at the Flanzer JCC on February 24 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for two future readings. The first, in March, is The Cigar Maker by Lester Angeloff. Then in April it’s Elizabeth of Russia by Sharon Leslie and David Ohrenstein. Call 941-378-5568 x231 for details and to schedule your audition slot. |
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