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Betty studied at the School of Fine Arts of Yale University. Prior to moving to Sarasota in 2002, Betty lived in Puerto Rico for many years. Now she divides her time between Sarasota and Verbier, Switzerland. The love of travel and exotic places is evident in Betty’s paintings, many of which are series based on specific locations throughout the world. Her work has won numerous awards and has been shown in collections throughout the world. Take a moment to check out Betty’s art. (click here to nominate our next artist)
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March 23 [ not your average high school theatre ] Sarasota's premiere high school improv troupe, SHS's Improv Underground, will be performing Friday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the band room at Sarasota High School. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at the door. Leave pretense at the door and laugh along as this talented troupe of teens under the direction of Zac Chase of FST Improv builds scenes based wholly on audience suggestions. |
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March 24 The Manatee Players’ teen acting troupe, “Show Kidz”, will present a free performance at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre on Saturday. The performance will begin at 2:00 pm with no reservations needed. The show will include a variety of acting and musical numbers. “Show Kidz” is directed by Diana Shoemaker and are available to entertain at functions in the Bradenton area by calling the Manatee Players at 941-748-0111. |
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Through March 31 Enjoy the work of three landscape artists at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, downtown near Burns Court. Heidi Edwards (work shown at right), Bruce Marsh and William Nichols are hanging now and worth the visit. |
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March 26 Artist Daphne Cummings is creating a special art installation project and you can help from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Daphne is going to cover the entire southern and eastern sides of the Hermitage’s Bach Cottage with FALLEN seagrape leaves. That’s where you come in; she needs lots of fallen leaves and help sticking them to the building. When finished applying the leaves, she will photograph the artistic result. Call 941-475-2098 for more information. (kids can help if accompanied by an adult) |
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March 26
[ bug ]
The "Best Play You've Never Seen" series continues at the Backlot at 7:30 pm with a staged reading of "BUG" by Tracy Letts. Set in a seedy Oklahoma City motel room, this cutting edge play centers on the meeting between Agnes, a divorced waitress with a cocaine habit, and Peter, a Gulf War drifter introduced to her by her lesbian friend, R.C. ** not for kids or prissy people!! Doors open at 7:00 pm. The show is FREE (donations appreciated and suggested). |
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Through April 6 The Blue Madonna, Two Monks with a Shovel is a 40-minute movie, named after a painting at the Ringling Museum, written by George Harborak and filmed in Sarasota. You can see the film daily, on a continuous loop, through the window of the Peter Paul Gallery on Palm Avenue. The film is also shown inside on a large screen at 3 PM every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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March 28 & 29 McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre presents McCurdy’s All Stars Comedy Show. The show features both headliners and up-and-coming comedians who make their homes in Florida. (all 7:30 pm shows on Thursdays and Sundays at McCurdy’s are always smoke free! (That’s non-smoking, not free cigarettes!) |
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March 29 – April 8 Nine, the winner of the 1982 Tony Award for Best Musical, hits the boards at The Players soon. Call 941-365-2494 for information or click here to buy tickets. |
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March 30 The Pepper Tree: A Literary Magazine hosts A Lunch & Learn Authors Roundtable at Michael’s On East from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. The workshop, which includes lunch, will include authors speaking on various topics. Seats are expected to fill quickly, so call 941-922-2662 for further information. |
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March 30
[ musical fashion ] The Sarasota Senior Theatre presents their Fourth Annual Musical Fashion Show & Luncheon from 11:30 - 2:30 pm at Michael's On East. Order tickets on-line at SRQBoxOffice.com or by calling 941-383-0380 or 941-365-2017. |
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March 31 Live at the Fogartyville Café, it’s finger style guitar hero, John Danley ,at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 941-741-9755 for reservations. Proceeds will benefit WSLR Community Radio where you can hear fingerstyle guitar every Wednesday night from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Aerial Boundaries with Rich LaPenna. |
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March 31 The public is invited to an opening reception for three-exhibits-in-one at ArtCenter Manatee from 3:00- 5:00 pm. See works by Women Contemporary Artists in the Kellogg Gallery; the National League of Pen Women in the Searle Gallery; and ArtCenter Members in the Reid-Hodges Gallery. It’s all free and you can call 941-746-2862 for information. |
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Now M Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to add the work of Hilarie Lambert to the gallery. “The range and mood in her pieces are broad; sometimes done tongue in cheek, with her sense of humor evident in the choice of titles and subject matter. The artist also can address subjects with a classical style, while still rendering the pieces with her signature flair.” says the Moultrie News |
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April 1 Webber/Alexander Designs, a clay artist & an oil painter, exhibit at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts March 28 - April 30. All are welcome at an artist’s reception Sunday April 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Center. Call 941-383-2345 to confirm details. |
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April 6 The Village of the Arts in Bradenton is a cool place to visit. Click here to watch a short video tour of the Village. The first weekend of every month is the Art Walk on Friday night and Saturday morning. |
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April 7 The annual Tappercise Show – a benefit for TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care – goes up on the MainStage at Venice Little Theatre. The tickets are $12.00 and are available now at the VLT box office or by phone at 941-488-1115. The performance is at 3:00 p.m. |
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Through April 19 The Madonna Stella Studio, at 1900 Main Street, is showing the work of Barbara Gavel. Call 941-706-2119 for information. |
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Now playing The Wind that Shakes the Barley is the story of two Irish brothers united in the IRA to fight for independence from England and then divided after a peace treaty means different things to each man. Catch this gripping film at Burns Court. Join the Film Society and save $2.50 off you tickets! |
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Tickets now The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, was first produced in London in 1895 and was the last comedy Wilde ever produced. Now is your chance to see this wonderful play at the Powel Crosley Theatre April 11 - 20. |
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Weeks Only At Florida Studio Theatre : Permanent Collection is a play that follows Sterling North, the newly appointed Executive Director of a private art museum, as controversy ignites when he tries to change the predominately white art adorning the walls to include African art. Good drama, splash of comedy, dose of reality about political correctness. |
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[ auditions ] Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Venice Little Theatre March 25 & 26 for a May/June production. Contact the theatre for details at 941-488-1115. |
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[ auditions ] The Banyan Theater Company will hold auditions for its summer 2007 season on Monday, March 26 and Monday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Ruby Allen Studio (use the Stage Door entrance) at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Those wishing to audition must schedule an appointment by calling 941-351-1277. |
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[ call for plays ] The Players Theatre’s 7th Annual New-Play Reading Series is accepting submissions through May 1. The winning “Best of Series” play will get a full production in the summer of 2008. Click here for details. |
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Register Now Get your acting, improv, playwriting and dance classes at Florida Studio Theatre’s Spring Adult Education Series. Call 941-366-1350. Discounts available by mentioning AnythingArts.com! Classes start next week, so get on it. |
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[ towles court lease ] Professional offices, studio/galleries for lease. Space available is 250 - 300 square feet for $750/mo + tax (includes utilities and parking). Artists and /or professionals may share space. Contact Jon @ 350-2393 and visit their site for information on Towles Court. |
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[ job ] The Banyan Theater Company, a Sarasota non-profit in its sixth year, is seeking a Development Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, organizing and executing the company’s fundraising activities to secure contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. Email info@banayantheater.org for more information or call 941-358-5330. |
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| Information about show times, places and dates is assumed accurate but not guaranteed. Please contact the presenting organization directly, by the link or phone number provided, to confirm information. | |
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