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May 31 - this Saturday! 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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Memorial Day/Week [ statue in our midst ] Ever been to J. D. Hammel Park? Bet you have and you just didn’t know it. Lee Gaines and Larry Kelleher produce Sarasota History Alive and a weekly short film about different places of interest throughout Sarasota. This week, learn about the War Memorial downtown, how it got there and who’s responsible. Each film is just a couple minutes long and well worth watching. |
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May 31 [ jewels ] The first 20 women to show up get a free pair of gemstone earrings. What about the dudes? Jaszy’s Jewelry Trunk Show and Eco-Fashion Event features the designs of Jasmine McAllister and runs from 11:00 – 5:00 pm at Simply Spoiled (100 Central Ave., Sarasota). |
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Through June 2 [ selby gardens exhibit ] The 28th Annual Photographic Exhibition is going on through June 2 in the Museum of Botany and the Arts at Selby Gardens. Entries are from around the country but Best in Show honors went to Sarasotan Kathy Roth. Beginning June 6, the Museum will be filled with a multi-media show featuring works by Selby instructors including botanicals drawings, calligraphy, ikebana (oriental flower arrangements) and more. |
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June 2 [ blues jam ] Al Fuller’s Blues Jam hits the stage at the Five O’clock Club from 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. The band starts out the night with a set of original music and then invite local musicians to join them for an open stage jam. Bring you instrument and join in! Throughout the month, Five O’Clock Club welcomes “Identity Krisis” “3 Peace” and “Democracy.” |
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June 2 & 9 [ cinematic romances ] Monday Movies return to the Historic Asolo Theatre with a series called “Both Sides of the Lens; Great Cinematic Romances.” On June 2nd it’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn star in “Adams Rib” on June 9th. All movies start at 7:00 pm and cost $7. There are a bunch more movies every Monday through June. Call 941-360-7399 for the whole story. |
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June 2 – 21 [ sarasota music festival ] There simply isn’t enough space here to tell you about all of the concerts, classes, lectures and more. So, suffice it to say there’s a lot of music at this year’s Sarasota Music Festival. Visit the Festival website by clicking the link and enjoy. |
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June 6 & 7 [ for writers and readers ] The Fourth Annual “Mystery Florida” conference returns to Sarasota and the Lido Beach Resort Hotel. There’s a bunch to do including seminars on writing, a special conference all about John D. McDonald, presented by Cal Branche. The keynote speaker this year is New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Connelly (author of “Echo Park” “The Overlook” “The Lincoln Lawyer”). You can check out pricing and the conference schedule at Mystery Florida’s website. On Friday, June 6 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, the public is invited to the free Mystery Mingle reception where a ling list of Florida mystery writers will be on hand, signing books and mingling with the crowd. Call 941-388-2850 for more information and to secure one of only 100 openings for the conference. Click here to see the list of authors. |
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Now [ exhibit at the players ] The photography of Donna Des Isles in currently exhibited all over the walls of the foyer at The Players Theatre. Titled “Echoes of Light,” the photos are of reflections and the shapes and colors of light on water. Visit Donna’s website to learn about the artist and see more examples of her work. |
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Opening soon [ fst ] Tickets are on sale now for Florida Studio Theatre’s production of “The Mystery of Irma Vep” in the Keating Theatre. Named "Best Comedy Play" by The New York Times and Time Magazine, the play satirizes Wuthering Heights, Hitchcock's Rebecca, The Mummy's Curse and more are in an hysterical romp. It’s quick change marathon of two actors portraying eight classic characters. |
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June 7 & 8 [ sound of music ] Throughout the year, developmentally challenged adults from the Loveland Center go to Venice Little Theatre for acting classes and workshops. The result is a truly remarkable performance and this year it’s “The Sound of Music” for two shows only; June 7 at 8:00 pm and June 8 at 2:00 pm. |
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Now Playing [ rocky horror ] The Venice Little Theatre closes its 2008 season with the wildly popular Rocky Horror Show, Tuesday – Saturday through June 14. Special midnight performances are on June 7 & 14. VLT encourages all you Rocky Horror fans to come in costume, with your props and play along. Call 941-488-1115. |
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Through July 6 [ chicago ] The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre puts on the razzle-dazzle with the hugely popular “Chicago.” Music, murder, dance and song what could be better? |
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June 12 – 15 [ tempest ] The Players unleash their 2008 Summer Sizzler starting with Shakepeare’s “The Tempest” June 12 – 15. Next is Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body” June 26 – 29 and, last but not least, “If the Devil Could Fall in Love” July 17 – 20. Go to one or buy tickets to all three for just $45 and save $10 a ticket. Call 941-362-2494 |
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I’ve seen them in airports for years but finally broke down last month and
bought my first The No.1
Ladies Detective Agency book. I wasn’t expecting much – a lightweight
mystery series set in Africa with a “cutesy” female detective – but boy, was
I surprised. They are now among my favorite books ever. They recount the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, around 40, a clever, ambitious, kind-hearted woman in Botswana who takes her inheritance of 180 cattle and opens a detective agency. First she hires a secretary, Mwa Mukutsi, the top graduate of the Botswana Secretarial College. They wait for business, occasionally shoe-ing out the chickens who wander in. Things are slow at first but soon a whole stream of suspicious husbands, missing persons and swindled employers are seeking them out. Meanwhile, Precious –who was briefly and disastrously married to a jazz trumpeter – is being courted by Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, a prosperous mechanic. Will they ever tie the knot? The books are actually much more about the characters’ personal lives, and the picture we get of everyday life in a small town in Africa is fascinating. The most thrilling moment: Mwa Mukutsi, who all her life has been beaten out by the pretty girls, gets promoted to assistant detective. The series is written by Alexander McCall Smith, who might best be described as the Mr. Chatterbox of Edinburgh, Scotland. He’s white and teaches law and writes for the paper but he grew up in Africa and clearly loves it. You’ll understand Africa much better after reading this books but that’s not the point. They define what reading for pleasure is all about. It’s that simple. (editor's note: Click here for more about Robert Plunket) |
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Summer Acting Classes for Kids Registration for The Stage Door Workshop summer camp at The Players Theatre is underway for students between the ages of 8 and 17. This camp explores the magic of musical theatre! Join the adventure of musical theatre including play production, acting techniques and skills, technical theatre, dance, singing, creative movement, theatre games and more. Students learn alongside a professional staff while developing an understanding of the creative and physical self, and fostering self-confidence and self-esteem. Each session culminates in an exciting original musical revue performance on stage. There are two four-week sessions available. Contact The Players Theatre. |
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[ auditions ] The Paradise Acting Company in Englewood is having auditions June 1 & 2. Visit their website for more information. |
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[ classes ] Details about classes at the Colleen Cassidy Art School and the 2008 Summertime Kid Camp are posted on www.colleencassidy.com The camp offers classes in watercolor, acrylic, floor mats, painted furniture, finger knitting, drawing, jewelry design, mother and child jewelry design, collage, clay and sumi painting for kids ages 7 - 17. For the big kids (adults) there are watercolor classes, furniture painting, floor cloth painting, jewelry design, collage, drawing and yarn art. |
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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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[ upcoming dance classes ] Fuzión Dance Artists will be offering dance workshops throughout the month of June and July on Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, at the Westcoast Civic Ballet, 525 North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota. The dance workshops will highlight a variety of dance techniques and movement teaching approaches for dancers of all levels and experiences. Each workshop will be taught by a different company member. For more information please contact 941-345-5755. |
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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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