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Featured Artist
Tom Murray
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(reprinted from the
Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 31, 2010, with the
permission of
Billy Cox,
writer)
Sarasota filmmaker Tom Murray, whose documentaries were regular
features at the annual Gay and Lesbian Film Celebration
at Burns Court, suffered a fatal heart attack at his
home Thursday afternoon.
Tom Murray, who died Thursday at 65, was known for his
documentaries.
"It was quick," said friend Vince Kieler. "The
paramedics tried everything, but they couldn't bring him
back."
A native of Woodstock, Ill., the 65-year-old Murray was
a home inspector who began making movies in 2004. The
former Peace Corps volunteer, cab driver, store manager
and construction worker had recently completed a rough
cut of his seventh film, on spirituality.
"He loved film, he thrived on it," said Jim Jablonski,
who frequently previewed Murray's documentaries before
the final edits. "He said to me on more than one
occasion that he wished he'd realized his passion long
before."
Murray's films -- which often focused on the lives and
challenges of gay and lesbian Americans -- reached film
festival audiences from New York to Yuma, Ariz.
"He wanted to correct the fallacies about the gay and
lesbian community," Jablonski said. "He wanted to show
how silly so many of our policies and prejudices really
are against human beings who are just living normal
lives."
Murray explored eclectic aspects of that
often-marginalized culture, from gay rodeos to reversing
sex-change surgeries. In 2007, he challenged the U.S.
military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy with a
documentary called "Tell."
"So many groups identified as minorities feel isolated
by society," Murray told the Herald-Tribune in 2007,
"but in the military, you feel like you're a part of
something, you belong to a group. That's why there's
such sadness when you're asked to leave.
"I'd like to think, 20 years from now, we'll look back
and say, 'I can't believe we treated people like that.'"
Murray is survived by a brother, Mike Murray, and
sister, Patricia Nelson, both of Woodstock.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Kieler said
Murray's ashes will be placed at his parents' graves in
Woodstock.
Visit Tom’s website
to see his film credits and see below for a trailer of “Amancio-
Two Faces on a Tombstone."
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(** Editor’s note: because we are loving the ease of
pinching event info directly off of our AnythingArts.com calendar, and doing
it with regularity, from now on “AA.com” will be the notation for all such
plagiarized material.) |
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Through August 13
[ kids art ]
The First Annual KidsArt Camp Exhibition
at ArtCenter Manatee displays art created by kids ages 4
– 15 and is open to the public through August 13th. New pieces will be added
to the show each week as more campers contribute to the show. The finale for
the KidsArt show is a reception/party for all the campers, their families
and friends on Friday, August 13th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Through August 22
[ banyan theater ]
The Banyan Theater Company’s third and final play of the season is “Side
Man." Side Man tells the story of a troubled family set against the backdrop
of the waning years of the jazz era. The play is told in selected flashbacks
by Clifford, as he relates the story of his father, a passionate and
talented jazz trumpeter, and his mother, a woman whose marriage was
destroyed by her husband’s devotion to his music. Side Man garnered the
Oppenheimer Award for Best New American Playwright, eventually going on to
be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and winning the 1999 Tony
Award for Best Play. Directed by Jim Wise, Side Man features Dan Bright,
Steve DuMouchel and Robert Herrle. Check the schedule on the
Banyan website
for dates that include Play Talks with actors.
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Through August 29
[ sylvia ]
Come celebrate the dog days of summer when
Florida Studio Theatre unleashes
“Sylvia," A. R. Gurney’s hilarious canine fantasy about love and
relationships. After 22 years of marriage, Upper East Side empty-nesters
Kate and Greg finally have time to work on their strained relationship. But
when Greg brings home a flirtatious stray mutt, an unlikely love triangle
develops as wife and dog vie for Greg’s attention. Played by an actress,
this precocious, street-smart poodle/lab mix not only talks back when spoken
to, but also quotes Homer and sings Cole Porter - making her a formidable
“other woman” in one of the most unusual romantic triangles in the history
of theater. Call 941-366-9000 for tickets and
information.
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Through September 1
[ trash talk ]
The Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library (Venice) is showing an exhibition
called “Leighton
Letter 2010." Lehighton Letters is a series of works
created for public libraries worldwide by found object sculptor
Richard J. Hinger. Works from Lehighton Letters, named after the artist’s PA
birthplace, are on exhibition in London, New York City, Paris, Washington
D.C. and 30 other public libraries. These new works are made from salvaged
signage letters inlaid with assorted commonplace objects, and spell out
inspiring words such as READ, BOOKS, and ART. Hinger, a self/taught artist
for 25 years, makes sculptures out of used and discarded items.
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Now
[ uu must must see see ]
The Unitarian Universalist Church
Gallery is hosting the first U.S.
exhibition of Chinese-brush artist
Renee Vickery. Renee has exhibited
internationally and only recently moved to Florida. Her work, using Chinese
materials, produces traditional images as well as vibrant contemporary local
scenes.
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August 6
[ reflections ]
M Gallery of Fine Art presents the work of
Eli Cedrone in “Summer
Reflections." Eli will be revealing her newest collection of portrait and
figurative work during Sarasota’s Palm Avenue First Friday Gallery Walk,
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Her work bridges abstraction and realism. Call 941-954-8774 for
information.
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August 6
[ yo, eat ]
Ortygia restaurant, 1418 13th Street W. Bradenton, is hosting its 3rd Annual
“Sicily Under the Stars” with special Sicilian style tapas on the patio and
music by tenor Joseph Spinella. Spinella,
back from the MET, will
sing opera and Italian favorites. Restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m. and
music is from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Call 941-741-8646. (rain date is August 7).
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August 6 & 7
[ hot art ]
It may be the dead of summer, but the
Village of the Arts is alive and
kicking! The VoA Art Walk is Friday from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stroll through the many galleries and shops, eat
lunch, enjoy.
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August 9
[ divas & dudes ]
The Golden Apple, POPS Extra! and SATP present an
evening of jazz and R & B
with Katt Hefner, Sharon Scott, Gary Reinstrom and Henry Lawrence. Musical
accompaniment by Scott Blum and Matthew Bokulic. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and
show time is 7:30. Call 941-366-5454
for more info and tickets
(scroll down)
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August 9
[ meet the artists ]
A Meet the Artists reception from 10:00 a.m. - noon celebrates the exhibition
opening of paintings created by more than 50 residents of
Pines of Sarasota.
The art will be on display in the lobby gallery of the
Arts Council
Building, outside of Designing Women Boutique. Edna Smith, an enthusiastic
participant, proudly declared, “I never knew I could paint, but I do now!”
“Art is ageless,” says Eva Phillips, aged 88. “I can express my feelings and
creativity and no one questions my age or physical abilities.” The community
is encouraged to come to the opening reception to meet the artists and see
demonstrations of various therapeutic art techniques. The exhibit will
remain in place through the month of August. (photo: Amy Kaiser of Art
Without Boundaries and Edna Smith)
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August 10
[ dance party ]
The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is having a
Dance Party featuring Sarasota
Gold, with the Blues Brothers. Sarasota Gold is a 17-piece band playing
everything from Latin to pop, rock and jazz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and
dancing starts at 7:30. Light food and full bar (not included in $10 ticket
price). Call 941-366-5454.
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Mote’s Response to the Gulf Oil Disaster: Public Invited to
Aug. 11 Panel Discussion
July 29 marks the 100th day following the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon
oil rig - the largest man-made disaster the Gulf of Mexico has ever seen.
...The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that the
amount of oil that flowed into the Gulf of Mexico each day between the April
22 explosion and installation of a temporary cap in mid-July was equal in
size to five or six Exxon-Valdez spills occurring each day.
There are many questions regarding what this disaster means for the future
of the Gulf and for the animals that live in this unique body of water.
To help answer these questions, Mote Marine
Laboratory is inviting members
of the community to participate in a forum discussion focused on the
current studies that Mote scientists are undertaking to understand the
environmental impacts of this disaster and ways to restore the Gulf.
The discussion will include the opportunity for the public to submit
questions to a panel of Mote scientists representing a variety of scientific
disciplines.
What: Oil Disaster Discussion at Mote Marine Laboratory
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11
Where: Mote Marine’s Immersion Cinema, 1600 Ken Thompson
Parkway, Sarasota, 34236
Cost: Free
RSVP REQUIRED: Please call 941-388-4441, ext. 172
More information about Mote's oil response:
www.mote.org/oilresponse,
info@mote.org, 941-388-4441 |
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August 12 - 15
[ annie ]
Every Girl Wants to be Annie is the premise and the name of the play at
The
Players Theatre. The plot revolves around the backstage goings-on of the
girls vying for the coveted part of the curly-headed star of the show. Their
dark sides come out, and it’s doubtful that any of them want to wait until
“tomorrow." Call 941-365-2494.
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August 13 opening & reception
[ selby galleries at rcad ]
The Ringling College of Art & Design has some gorgeous galleries and it
doesn’t cost anything to browse. In
Selby Gallery I enjoy the “Treasures
from the Frederic Remington Art Museum”: a traveling exhibition of work from
the Frederic Remington Art Museum, featuring 28 original works of art by the
iconoclastic Remington - including bronzes, paintings and drawings. In Selby
Gallery II you’ll experience a traveling exhibition of 39 prints by members
of the Southern Graphics Council International, demonstrating a variety of
images and print processes. The opening reception is Friday, August 13, from
5 – 7:00 p.m. Director’s Tour is August 16 at 11:30 a.m. Call? We don’t
know what number you should call because it was too hard to find on their
website (hint, hint).
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August 14
[ photo explosion ]
That’s “Photo Explosion II," to be exact.
ARTpool Gallery (919 1st Ave, N.
St. Pete) is having a big exhibit of photography and a fashion show with
garments made from vintage photos. The event is 7:00 p.m. – midnight on the
14th. If you’d like to submit your photos, there is an open call, all
genres, through August 7 (there is a small submission fee, but 100% of sales
go to the artist). Call 727-324-3878 for more information.
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August 19 – September 5
[ manatee players ]
The Manatee Players present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific." There
probably isn’t a need to say more than Rodgers & Hammerstein and South
Pacific, but you can read little more about it by clicking here.
For tickets
and info, call 941-748-0111.
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August 31
[ art & healing ]
“Art & Healing” is a panel discussion, hosted by
Art Center Sarasota, that
taps into our creativity to heal body, mind and spirit. Local experts
Satya
Winkelman, Hedda Matza-Haughton, Susan Jackewicz and Bonnie Beth Greenball
will discuss the significance of creativity in the therapeutic process and
demonstrate how, as one said, to “uplift the human spirit through the arts."
The event is 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Call 941-365-2032. |
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[ voice and speech training ]
John Burr offers voiceover and speech training at his new studio in
Sarasota. Whatever your needs, with his many years of
experience, John can help you develop into a world-class voiceover talent or
public speaker. Check
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August 14
[ photo explosion ]
That’s “Photo Explosion II," to be exact.
ARTpool Gallery (919 1st Ave, N.
St. Pete) is having a big exhibit of photography and a fashion show with
garments made from vintage photos. The event is 7:00 p.m. – midnight on the
14th. If you’d like to submit your photos, there is an open call, all
genres, through August 7 (there is a small submission fee, but 100% of sales
go to the artist). Call 727-324-3878 for more information. |
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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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