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Now Playing
[ surreel cinema ]
The SurREEL Cinema Lounge is a unique collaboration between
Westfield Sarasota Square
and Ringling College of Art, melding
art, education, entertainment and commerce. This groundbreaking
collaboration of art and commerce showcases award-winning animation from
Ringling College students and drives retail traffic through offering an
entertaining and educational shopping center experience. The Lounge will be
open free-of-charge on a full-time basis for visitors to view Ringling
student animated films, which run an average of two minutes in length each. |
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Opens December 28
[ paris in plein air ]
Artist Marguerite Jill Dye exhibits "South of France Joie de Vivre: Plein
Air Paintings by Marguerite Jill Dye" at
Simon’s Coffee House, 5900 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. These paintings
reflect her 40-year love affair with the south of France, first as a student
in Monaco and later on travels through Paris. Sip a cafe au lait and save an
airline ticket as you journey through the south of France at Simon’s. Monday
- Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. |
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Opens December 29
[ golden dragon acrobats ]
Direct from China:
The Golden Dragon Acrobats will appear at
The Players Theatre, 838 N Tamiami
Trail in Sarasota, in their ancient tradition of spell-binding,
family-oriented daring acrobatics, jaw-dropping feats, traditional dance,
spectacular costumes, and traditional and contemporary music. Tickets are
$38 for adults; $18 for children 16 and under - call 941-365-2494. |
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Last Minute Reduced Price Tickets and Special Offers
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The
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you will be entered into a drawing for 4 free tickets to see
Lazy Fairy Improv in 2010)
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Opens December 29
[ hayes and hyman ]
The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
presents “The
Musical Magic of Hayes and Hyman” through January 10, featuring two of
the most renowned performers of our time Song stylist Bill Hayes has sold
over a million records with The Ballad of Davy Crockett and is a long-time
star of TV’s Days of Our Lives. Dick Hyman has created over 100 albums, won
seven Most Valuable Player Awards from the National Academy of Recording
Arts and Sciences, scored over 15 Woody Allen movies (as well as Moonstruck,
Billy Bathgate and TwoWeeksNotice and many others). Together the two create
an evening of magical musical moments. Box office: 941-366-5454. |
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December 30
[ soul sensations ]
The Sarasota Soul Sensations offer up a serving of blues (the good kind!) at
the Lake Osprey Cabaret, 6265
Lake Osprey Drive in Lakewood Ranch, beginning at 8:00 pm. Featuring special
gues Wilton Crump aka “The Blues Man” and lead vocalist of the Spaniels,
tickets are only $15 and can be purchased through
www.lakeospreyplaza.com or by
calling 941-907-9252. |
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Opens January 1
[ mccurdy’s comedy ]
Dale Jones’ Non-Stop Comedy at
McCurdy’s for three shows. His
machine gun style delivery and animated facials with quick improvisations
and non-stop physical comedy will leave you wishing you had his energy and
wanting to give him Ritalin. His wacky, physical comedy will give you a
glimpse into his crazy world. Box office: 941-925-3869.
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Opens January 5
[ reflections ]
Florida Studio Theatre
presents “Reflections”
in the Goldstein Cabaret through March 20. Soul infused with pop cross-over
appeal, during the ‘60s and‘70s, turned out unforgettable chart toppers from
artists such as The Supremes, Aretha Franklin and Four Tops. The lively and
fresh new sound included songs such as "Heat Wave," "Ain't No Mountain High
Enough," "Stop! in the Name of Love," "Proud Mary" and many more! Box
office: 941-366-9000.
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Opens January 6
[ southern comforts ]
Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96
West Dearborn Street in Englewood, present Kathleen Clark’s comedy “Southern
Comforts” through January 24. Amanda, a perky church volunteer visiting from
Tennessee, is charming, self-possessed and shrewd. Before she knows it, her
southern accent and fashionable figure are wearing down the tough, northern
hide of Gus, who suffered through a long, lonely marriage. See the show if
you want to know what happens to this pair. Box office: 941-475-6756. |
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Opens January 6
[ blue/orange ]
FSU/Asolo Conservatory presents Joe Penhall’s “Blue/Orange” in the Jane
B. Cook Theatre through January 24. Two psychiatrists lock horns over the
diagnosis of a young black patient, and a dangerous game of power, ego and
racial prejudice unfolds. This edgy new play explores the politics of mental
illness with enormous power and scathing comedy. Box office: 941-351-8000. |
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January 7
[ transform your approach ]
From 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the
Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill Street in Sarasota, artist
Carolyn Ritter will discuss her transformation in the approach of painting
where she began to concern herself with the process rather than the outcome,
and where she could begin to watch the painting unfold. Ritter will let us
in on her discovery of painting where playing is more important than
planning, reaction more important than action, and emotion more important
than intellect. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required
so call 941-955-4546. A reception for the artist will follow the lecture. |
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Begins January 7
[ extraordinarily human ]
The South Florida Museum has
an “Extraordinarily Human” film line up, premiering on January 7 and running
every Thursday through February 25. “Extraordinarily Human” examines the
lives of people who have changed the world they live in through intellect,
eccentricity, talent, enlightenment or plain determination. Shows begin at
7:00 pm in the Bishop Planetarium Theater, 201 10th Street West in
Bradenton.**The Museum is also offering a special presentation, “The Maya
Mystery of 2010” on January 13 at 6:00 pm, with author Anthony Aveni
discussing his book, “End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012.”** Call
941-746-4131 or visit the
museum’s website for more info.
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Opens January 7
[ sugar babies ]
Manatee Players presents “Sugar
Babies” through January 24. This is a riotously funny, nostalgic trip for
those who remember burlesque and a happy discovery for those too young to
recall this irreverent form of American entertainment. All the classic
vaudeville comedy sketches are here, along with such wonderful songs as
"Exactly Like You," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby" and "Don't
Blame Me." Box office: 941-748-5875. |
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Opens January 8
[ so ]
Sarasota Orchestra
take you on a one-of-a-kind musical expedition beginning with George
Gershwin’s sassy Cuban Overture. Then Daniel Jordan, concertmaster, takes
the stage for a solo performance of Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy. You’ll
also travel to Dvorák’s homeland of Bohemia with four of his Slavonic
Dances. The evening concludes with a guided tour of Rome, courtesy of
Respighi’s magnificent masterpiece Pines of Rome. Three performances only at
the Van Wezel. Box office: 941-953-3434. |
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January 23-24
[ sarasota masters art festival ]
Benefitting Forty Carrots
Family Center, the second annual
Sarasota
Masters Art Festival will be held on South Palm Avenue from 9:00 am –
5:00 pm with the majority of participating artists never having displayed in
Sarasota. Stop and sop for oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; sculpture;
ceramics; fine jewelry; blown glass; and many other types of art.
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Through January
[ celebrated socialite ]
The Bertha Palmer Celebrations
planned for 2010 will be the biggest celebration of Sarasota´s history ever.
It’s the biggest celebration ever of a Sarasota woman pioneer. Some of the
2010 events include “The Jewel of the Gold Coast” by Sally Sexton Kalmbach
(January 12), Venice Symphony Pops Concert “A Serenade for Bertha Palmer”
(January 14-16), an afternoon tea with Bertha at Myakka State Park (January
21), and Bertha Palmer Centennial Antiques Show and Appraisals (January
28-30). For a complete calendar of events and more information, visit
BerthaPalmerAlive.com.
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Through January
[ real art for real people ]
Jump start January and beat the blahs by visiting
Frary Gallery in the Rosemary
District. Three of Sarasota’s most innovative artists have events planned:
Ellen Kaiden, watercolorist, will
show her new work full of life, movement and sensuality. Susan von Gries’
paintings are lyrical interpretations of classical music. George Box creates
found object fantasies that stream from his unique creativity. Friday nights
at 1419 5th Street in Sarasota.
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Last Weekend in January
[ culinary art ]
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals
serve up their third annual
Forks & Corks Festival
with flair from January 29-February 1. Chefs from member restaurants present
their culinary masterpieces along with the impressive creations of
international winemakers and brewmasters. Intimate events, seminars, and a
grand afternoon of tasting at the Ringling
Museum of Art Courtyard – get all the delicious details here.
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[ volunteers ]
Sarasota Opera seeks volunteers
to serve as supernumeraries (non-singing extras) for its production of the
opera Cavalleria rusticana. Rehearsals are in January and a run of ten
performances (not nightly) throughout February and March.
Seeking:
- men (there are no openings for women)
- 5'9" or so and TALLER
- any age
- must stand erect and be fit with strong backs
- must be comfortable lifting and carrying props on stage
If you are interested, please e-mail artistic administrator Greg Trupiano at
gTrupiano@sarasotaopera.org
or call at 941-366-8450, ext. 420. There will be a call for this positions
on Saturday, January 9 from 11:00 - 12 noon but you are requested to call or
e-mail your interest first. |
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[ voice and speech training ]
John Burr offers voiceover and speech training at his new studio in
Sarasota. And this year, he's added a new program for kids from 14 to 18,
called the Young Talent Program. Whatever your needs, with his many years of
experience, John can help you develop into a world-class voiceover talent or
public speaker. Check
out John's website for the details. |
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December 30
[ audition assistance ]
Florida Studio Theatre
presents Demystifying the Audition Process - Adding Spontaneity and Fun to
your Auditions led by Stephen Hope from the cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee.” From 11:00 – 3:00 pm,
get the tips you need for a better audition, complete with lunch! $35; call
Pam Smith at 941-366-1350 for the details or to register. |
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January 4
[ call for entries ]
The 6th Annual Paint the Town 2010 call for entries deadline is Monday,
January 4. The Morean Arts Center and the
St. Petersburg Representational Art
Association invite you to submit an application for eligibility to
participate in this major outdoor painting event in St. Petersburg. There is
a $30 fee for entry into the selection process. Send a completed entry form,
a CD (no slides or photographs, please) with up to 3 images, a check for $30
made payable to the Morean Arts Center, a one-page resume, and an SASE (.60
postage if you would like your CD returned) to: The Morean Arts Center, 719
Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Attn: Amanda Cooper.
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[ call to artists ]
Mote Marine Laboratory is
now accepting entry applications for art representing Mote's 55 years of
preserving our world's marine environment and advancing marine science for
entry in a week-long exhibition in March. Selected artworks will be shown in
the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 55th Anniversary Celebration Juried
Art Exhibition. The display will greet guests in Mote Aquarium, which
attracts 300,000 visitors each year, including the opening and closing
receptions and a silent auction. Catch a glimmering snook on canvas, sketch
a darting dolphin, get colorful with corals — explore the sea of
possibilities. For more
information, submission and entry forms.
Please address questions to Exhibition Chairwoman,
Deborah Dart. Entries must be
hand delivered and will only be accepted between 10:00 - 3:00 pm, March 10,
2010. |
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December 30
[ audition assistance ]
Florida Studio Theatre
presents Demystifying the Audition Process - Adding Spontaneity and Fun to
your Auditions led by Stephen Hope from the cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee.” From 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., get the tips you need for
a better audition, complete with lunch! $35; call Pam Smith at 941-366-1350
for the details or to register.
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Begins January 4
[ israeli folk dance ]
Enjoy an evening of exhilarating dancing when Israeli folk dancing comes to
Sarasota. Sessions begin at 7:00 pm on January 4 and continue on Mondays
through the spring at the Sarasota Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami
Trail. Cost is $5 or five sessions for $20. Dress is casual; dances will be
taught by dance specialist Mary Finegold, who has taught Israeli folk
dancing for the past 10 years. Phone 941-727-5109 for more info. |
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Begins January 4
[ guest artists at fuzión ]
Dance professors Millicent Johnnie, Southern Methodist University, and
Pamela Pietro, NYU, will be in residency during the month of January and
guest instruct these classes: Beginner-Intermediate Modern Dance on Mondays
from 6:00 – 7:00 pm; and Intermediate-Advance Modern Dance on Wednesdays
from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. At New College of Florida Fitness Center, 5639 Gen.
Twinning Blvd. in Sarasota. See
fuziondance.com for more info. |
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January/February Deadlines
[ call to artists ]
Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program has announced several new projects
with deadlines in January/February 2010. On the
Call to
Artists page of the program’s website are links to descriptions of new
public art projects. With budgets ranging from $41,000 to $97,000, the art
selection committees are searching for a variety of artwork – two and three
dimensional, existing and commissioned. |
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January 15
[ call to artists ]
The City of Sarasota extends a call to professional Florida artists
to submit applications for a public art competition titled "Intersections,"
where 12 artists will be selected to display sculptures, for one year, in
five downtown shopping districts. At the end of the year, one sculpture will
be selected for purchase to be included in the City of Sarasota's Public Art
Collection. This Call to Artists closes January 15. For information, contact
Jeannene Kott at 415-354-5590 or email. |
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Ongoing
[ art classes & workshops ]
Did you know that Art & Frame of Sarasota, 1055 S. Tamiami Trail in
Sarasota, offers regular art classes (such as Michael White’s Cartoon Class)
and special workshops? It’s true! One upcoming workshop is Celia Buchanan:
Mixed Media Done Right on January 22 and 23.
Check out their
class schedule here. |
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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):
Florida Studio Theatre
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The Players Theatre of Sarasota
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Manatee Players
• The
Golden Apple
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Island Players •
Asolo Repertory Theatre •
Venice Theatre •
Lemon Bay Playhouse |
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