Jekyll & Hyde, the timeless story of an experiment gone bad, opens soon at The Players Theatre. This production will bring back many Players favorites such as Chris Caswell, Robert Mansell, Craig Weiskerger, Tom Yowarski, Randy Garmer, Jack Eddleman, Robert Kantrowitz, Matt Orr, Shelly Whiteside, Lori Incardona, Nancy Brinning,along with talented new comers Howard Jackson, Mike Kent, Michael Morris, Tom McGuirk, Jeanne Larranaga, Stephanie Costello, Karen La Losh and Stephanie Harmon. No room to write anything else after all those credits! Click here for tickets and information. 

The much anticipated Tale of Two Cities hits the boards at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Call 941-351-8000 for information or buy tickets online. 

Narrative Art is a juried exhibition of work by members of Women Contemporary Artists. The exhibition, now on display at Selby Library, is a collaboration with the November 3 Reading Festival. (shown: One String Short of a Cello by Bonnie Dennisoil) 

The Venice Art Center will host the 2007 Women Contemporary Artists juried fall exhibit November 21, 2007. Joseph Melancon, area artist and art instructor, juried the work for admission and cash awards. The winners will be presented with their cash awards of $500, $300 and $200 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, respectively during the artists' reception on Friday, November 2nd. (shown: Third Place: Alice Benjamin’s Deb With Hat)

This month enjoy appearances by the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Senior Theater, Art Center Sarasota, the Sarasota Sarasotans of Sarasota, and the West Coast Civic Ballet during the First Friday Gallery Walk on Palm Avenue. It all happens from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

It’s always fun and filled with exciting artwork, but it’s even better when the mercury starts drooping. Visit the Palm Avenue websites for more information: this one and this one.

The Village of the Arts, in Bradenton, not only has a Friday night walk but also a Saturday morning walk. So there is no excuse not to catch Sarasota and Bradenton’s gallery walks on the same weekend. Click here for the skinny. 

The Sarasota Film Festival continues it popular Moonlight Movies at Payne Park, downtown. This week catch the latest Bond movie, with the next Bond- Daniel Craig. The PG13 movie starts at 8:00 pm and there is no cost.

Amy Webber is a clay sculptor, potter and photographer with varied interests and talents. Her solo exhibit at Art Uptown is entitled Teapot Extraordinaire & More. During First Friday visit the gallery to see Amy’s work, enjoy some “spiked” Texas Tea and live music by Dean and Emily Miller (music from 9:00 - 11:00 pm).

At Florida Studio Theatre’s Cabaret, Harry Who? “a vivacious musical revue featuring the songs of Harry Warren. America's greatest unknown songwriter, Harry Warren was one of the most prolific composers during the golden era of the Hollywood musical. This show swings with its hummable hits, including 'Jeepers Creepers,' 'Forty Second Street,' 'That's Amore' and 'We're in the Money.'

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts has two exhibits running right now and an opening reception November 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. In the Durante Gallery the National League of American Pen Women exhibit runs through the 23rd. The Glen Gallery has an exhibit celebrating the art of glass by the Suncoast Glass Guild, which runs through the 26th. Call 941-383-2345 for more information. 

The Dabbert Gallery is plush with the original art of Tom Swimm, Brian Sage, Kathleen Carrillo, David Bottini, Charles Vickery and Allan Teger in an exhibit called Destinations: Land, Sea & Cityscapes. (shown: Pine, Aspen & Birch by David Bottini; acrylic on canvas)

“Collage with paint that makes a statement.” Frank Creaturo has added a new element to his already eclectic and respected work. Stop by the Creaturo Studio & Gallery during First Friday or check his website for regular gallery hours. Also on display are the amazing sculptures of Jack Dowd. 

The Painted Lady will be in full bloom with an outdoor marketplace of exotic flowers, plants and art. Local plant growers, florists and juried selected artists will have display booths on the lush grounds of the Gallery. The festivities are from 10:00 - 1:00 pm (wine tasting noon - 4:00 pm).

The Michael Royal Trio is jamming live at the East Village Cabaret in Lakewood Ranch. Two performances; 7:00 and 10:0 pm. The Cabaret is very cozy and intimate and a great place to enjoy music, comedy and more. Call 941-363-9300 for more information.

At McCurdy’s Comedy Theater: “Rich Guzzi is a wild man. His hypnotic shows have been the talk of the nation. Racy fun and crazy good times mark Rich's shows. You can choose to participate... or just sit back and watch as the show unfolds before your eyes. The surprises never end as Rich takes his volunteers on a tour through their sub-conscious world of laughter!” (**the show on Monday the 12th is a “family show” with no smoking, no drinking and… ok.) Call 941-925-FUNY for more information. 

The Sarasota Big Band Jazz Ensemble, featuring vocalist Mary Beth McLeod, will delight audiences with two upcoming performances: First, on November 7 at 7:30 pm at the Venice Community Center (941-486-2311) and again on November 14th, at 8:00 pm, at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center (941-552-5325).

ArtCenter Manatee presents SNATCH IT! - the popular fundraiser with a twist. Only a limited number of tickets are sold and none go home empty handed. Prize packages includes works of art, like trips to Mexico and Key West and a variety of jerseys signed by some of the biggest in the NFL. Need we mention the Snatch-It-Tini, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Sundown Productions? (shown: More Than A Pear by Chauncey Nelson) 

The Cine-World International Film Festival is back at Burns Court. Each year Cine-World presents an amazing variety of films from around the globe, covering a lot of subjects that you just don’t see on a regular basis. Check the Film Society site for the latest information. 

As the Van Wezel site says, “Tom Chapin’s music spans styles and generations. Tom brings clever wordplay, “intelligent songs,” harmonies and a variety of musical styles to the stage, changing from guitar to banjo to autoharp throughout the performance. His music presents a positive awareness about life, family relationships and the environment as he invites participation at every level, celebrating the world of children.” This special family performance is at 10:30 in the morning and only $7. It’s all part of the Van Wezel’s Saturday Morning For Kids.  

The Fourth Season of Sarasota Season of Sculpture returns to the downtown bayfront. As in years past, there will be a couple of dozen large and small sculptures from around the world, including a 70 foot tall piece, called Star Pointer, by sculptor Jon Henry.

Lillette Jenkins-Wisner appears courtesy of the 19th annual Bradenton Community Fine Arts Series. Wisner is renowned as a vocalist, pianist and raconteur bringing an eclectic mix of jazz, classical and gospel music to the stage. The performance is at 4:00 pm at the First Methodist Church, 603 11th Street W., in Bradenton. Contact Jim Johnston at 941-747-4406 for further information. 

The Second, Fourth and Fifth Tuesday of every month Elizabeth Van Riper hosts The Creative Life of WSLR, 96.5 FM, from 9:00 - 10:00 in the morning. On the 13th Elizabeth welcomes Sarasota Season of Sculpture artists Jack Dowd and Bruce White. Listen to WSLR anytime by clicking here. 

The Sylvia Smith Percussion Duo will conduct a master class that is free and open to the public from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the Neel Performing Arts Center off 26th Street at 60th Avenue West, Manatee Community College (MCC) Bradenton. The duo is noted for performing the music of Stuart Saunders Smith, one of America’s most innovative composers. For more information, call 941-752-5252.

Max Muller will be teaching watercolor classes at the Englewood Art Center beginning November 16. Classes run from 9:00 - 3:00 pm, on Fridays, for three weeks. Call 941-474-5548

Nov 4 & 5
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Venice Little Theatre is holding auditions on November 4 & 5, at 7:30 pm each night, for The Music Man. Performance dates are December 28 - 31. Then on November 11 - 12, again 7:30 pm each night, auditions for Run For Your Wife; which will “run” in January and February. As with any dates and times mentioned, be sure to call or visit the web to confirm.

ArtCenter Manatee will be receiving artwork for “ArtRageous,” an open, juried, all media exhibition, open to all artists, on Saturday, November 10 and Monday, November 12 from 10:00 - 4:00 pm and Tuesday, November 13, 9:00 - noon. There is a limit of 2 entries per artist, the entry fee is $15 per entry for ArtCenter members, $25 per entry for non-members. 1st place award is $1,000, 2nd place, $500 and 3rd place is $250, as well as a $100 Nell Rude photography award and two Equal Merit awards.

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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