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Featured Artist
Vince Carmen, founder of Houdini’s Showplace (in the Sarasota Hotel and Marina, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail in Bradenton), has been performing his magic across the world for over three decades. He performs with his wife Yvonne (known as “the first lady of the unicycle” because she tosses cups and saucers to balance on her head while riding a six-foot tall unicycle) and his daughter Erika. Vince says, “Our show is performance art as we present it, and it’s for anyone who wishes to suspend belief and be amazed. The sophisticated public understands that magic is not just for kids.” As a master magician, Vince has performed at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel in Vegas for the long-running show called "City Lights." He performed at Harrah's, and spent a year playing the Scala Theatre in Madrid. He captivated the other side of the world during his New Zealand tour by turning beautiful women into roaring tigers. He was also a featured performer at Circus Circus in Vegas for eight years. Vince’s other tours include magical performances in Canada, Rio de Janeiro, Argentina and Puerto Rico. Versatility is the key to Vince’s success. He has conquered the total spectrum of magical skills from sleight of hand to making horses and even cars full of women disappear. Vince’s multitude of talents garnered him a feature story in Magic magazine, and just this past week he was awarded the Society of American Magicians’ Presidential Citation. Houdini’s Showplace show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, beginning with cocktails and tableside magic, a buffet dinner, and then the show. Cost is $39.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages five to 12, and free for kids under age five. For reservations, call 941-925-8021. Visit sarasotamagic.com for more information. (click here to nominate our next artist)
May 31 Sarasota’s new Documentary Film Society (DFS) is screening “Knuckleball,” by local producer and comedian Ken Sons. The screening is at 10:30 am on May 31st at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Ken will be on hand after the 70 minute screening for Q & A with the audience. A portion of the proceeds will help the Documentary Film Society get rolling. The DFS mission is to enhance the appreciation of documentary films as both entertainment and as an educational catalyst to increase awareness and promote action. The DFS plans to produce a couple of documentaries each year about a local non-profit or cause. The production will be at no cost and provided for those non-profits that can not otherwise afford the expense. Sponsorship funding opportunities (Producer Credit) exist for those who’d like to help their special cause receive much deserved recognition. Contact Rick here. |
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Through May 25 [ ragtime ] The hit musical “Ragtime” closes this weekend at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The play is “mostly sung” with the story being told through song; the music includes marches, cakewalks, gospel and ragtime. Phone 941-748-5875 for tickets or more info. |
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May 22 [ folk art ] The Studio@620, 620 First Avenue South in St. Petersburg, presents "Folk Art: Florida, Up South, and the Rest of America," an exhibition of art and cultural objects created by “folk” who inhabit the lower 48. The works feature primarily representational art - the landscape and images of people; all deal with some aspect of the human condition. May 22 at 7:30 pm Kristin Congdon will present a folk art lecture. The exhibit runs through June 1. Phone 727-895-6620 for more information. |
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May 23 [ must see at mcc ] An exhibition of print art in Manatee Community College’s permanent collection will be showcased throughout the summer in the fine art gallery at MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th Street West in building 9A. The Fine Art Print Collection 2 exhibit opens May 23 and features prints of works by Salvador Dali, Francisco Goya, Kathe Kollwitz, Edvard Munch, Roberto Matta, Nobuo Satoh and other noted artists. Summer gallery hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 941-752-5225. |
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May 24 & 25 [ bric-a-brac ] If you’re heading to the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival this weekend, be sure to catch the Bric-a-brac Vintage Vagabond Variety Show at the Silver Venue. May 24 at noon and May 25 at 8:00 pm, a troupe of French vagabond performers, known as "Theatre Des Funambules," along with their live acoustic avant-garde band, Bric-a-brac, present an explosion of song, clowning, puppetry, and, of course, a big French bear! Bric-a-brac features Ray and D’Arcy Arpke’s (of Euphemia Haye) daughter Kate and her husband Rob. |
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June 5 - 8 [ forks & corks ] Celebrate the culinary artistry of our local restaurants during the Sarasota-Manatee Originals’ inaugural Forks & Corks food and wine festival, which runs from June 5 – 8. Lots of items to choose from: winemaker-hosted dinners at various restaurants, Bubbles by the Bay at the Ca d’Zan, Forks & Corks University at the University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee Campus, and a Grand Tasting in the Ringling Museum courtyard. Buy tickets online here. |
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June 6 [ bloomin’ reception ] The Dancing Crane Gallery’s exhibition “Bloomin’ Kaleidoscope” continues through June with a reception to meet the artists on June 6. Artistic and creative blooms adorn the gallery walls in shapes of anything floral, created by artists Barbara Schicitano, Morton Leslie, Mary Louise Ringers, Martin F. Hennigan, Helene Hirmes, Nancy Heart, Marianthe Pastore, Wil Dawson, Daniel Petrov and Bonnie Stoddard, among others. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and first Fridays from 6:00 – 9:30 pm. 1019 10th Avenue West; phone 941-744-1333. (Shown: Awakening by Barbara Schicitano) |
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June 15 [ throw papa from the train ] Well, not really. The folks at the Florida Railroad Museum might not like that. But you can treat Dad to a relaxing 90-minute ride on the museum’s train, which departs at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 12210 83rd Street East (just off 301) in Parrish. Phone 877-869-0800 or visit their website - Florida Railroad Museum. |
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get ix now [ swing ] “Swing!” returns to the Manatee Players! Back by popular demand, this show celebrates the popular music and dance that exploded out of pre-war Harlem’s hotbed of youth culture and swept the world. The limited run of 10 performances begins June 19. “Swing!” sold out last fall, so get your tickets now to avoid being disappointed. Tickets are $23 for adults and $11 for students. Call 941-748-5875 to reserve yours or visit their website for more information. 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. |
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May 29 [ family beach portrait ] The Digital Technology Centre is offering a course on Family Beach Photography. Participants will go to the beach and learn how to best take location shots and then return to the Centre to learn how to enhance your photos. AnythingArts.com readers save 10% on all DTC courses by entering “anythingarts.com” as the promo code when you sign up. Other upcoming classes include Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Lighting Techniques and Flower Photography. |
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June 4 – July 30 [ you should be dancin’ ] Fuzión Dance Artists will be offering dance workshops on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Westcoast Civic Ballet, 525 North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota. Improv (June 4), modern (June 11 & 25, July 30), Afro-Cuban (June 18), Afro-modern (July 2), contemporary (July 9), salsa (July 16) and modern/partnering (July 23). $12 per workshop or four for $40. Call 941-345-5755 for more info. |
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June 8 & 9 [ auditions ] Auditions for the Manatee Players’ production of “The Will Rogers Follies” are June 8 and 9 at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street, Bradenton, at 7:00 pm each evening. Come prepared with a song and dressed appropriately for the movement portion of the audition. The large cast includes actors, singers and dancers age seven and up. Especially needed are specialty acts including rope tricks, jugglers and dogs that can perform tricks. The cast includes many showgirls. Questions? Call Rick Kerby at 941-748-0111. |
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summer-long [ teen programs ] The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, is offering special teen programs this summer, Wednesday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm. Classes include basic drawing (June 11), cell phone charms (June 18), t-shirt surgery (July 2) and duct tape wallets (July 23). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; prior registration is not necessary. For a full list of classes and more information, call 941-778-6341. |
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Auditions [ pick me, no me ] Be sure to check the audition pages of local
theaters to make sure you don’t miss anything (click the theater name):
Venice Little Theatre •
Florida Studio Theatre
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The Banyan
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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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