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Thursday, December 9, 2010

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Meg Pierce

Meg is in many ways a typical Sarasota story. From Buffalo, her family vacationed on Longboat Key in the sixties and eventually most migrated to the area for the natural beauty and the arts.
After receiving an MA in Art and Art Education from Columbia University and an MFA in Painting from Pratt Institute, she taught art in public school on Long Island for 32 years. Teaching was a great source of energy and pride for her but she always continued to sell and show her art widely in the New York area.

Her current work is highly intricate and intensely crafted and can range from complex mandalas with photos, and beads to large mixed media triptychs using vintage laces, buttons and other sewing notions.

Circular and grid structures are used to organize the painstaking and subtle variations of the hundreds of pins, threads and bits of lace. It is ultimately a contemporary art using memory- provoking sources. The layering and glazing techniques that combine brushwork and collage reward close and attentive examination.

Meg is the recipient of the 2009-2010 John Ringling Towers Visual Artist Award from the Sarasota Arts Council that included the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood, Florida.

The work can be seen in her Towles Court Studio 1938 Adams Lane Sarasota, Florida and in the upcoming Sarasota Art Center “Fiber of Our Being” Exhibit through January 8, 2011 - 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

(** 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.)

December 11
[ 39 steps ]

Florida Studio Theatre: What do you get when you mix Hitchcock and Monty Python? Alfred Python? Monty Hitchcock? More like, mystery meets thriller meets vaudeville. Anyway, “The 39 Steps” is based on a Hitchcock movie, of the same name, and has some of the Python-like humor thrown in. The new play opens soon, and tickets are on sale now. Call 366-9000 for tickets and information.

Through December 12
[ SHOUT ]

On stage at the Venice Theatre, “SHOUT” is a '60s musical revue that tracks five groovy gals coming of age during those liberating days that made England swing, baby! Featuring such chart-topping hits as "To Sir with Love," "Downtown," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "Goldfinger." Maybe you’ll experience the flashbacks “they” said would come from your time in the 60s. Call 941-488-1115.

Through December 17
[ art meets agriculture ]

Each year, Manatee County celebrates its heritage with “Farm City Week." The Palmetto Art Center (907 5th St., W, Palmetto) is joining the celebration with “Art Meets Agriculture," an exhibit of work by 20 some local artists. The PAC exhibit runs through December 17th. 941-518-2109. (photo: “Cowpuccino” by Julie Trigg)

Through December 19
[ bang bang play ]

The new musical, “Bonnie & Clyde” is playing at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, for just a couple of more weeks. It’s safe to say that everyone knows who the two doomed lovers were... so no need for further description. For tickets and info, call 941-351-8000.

December 10
[ midsummer in the mid-fall, pre-winter ]

Studio 84 Productions presents a children's theatre production, "A Midsummer Day’s Dream." The performance will be held at 7 p.m. in the David S. & Anne W. Howard Studio Theatre, located in building 11 West, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West. An alternate version of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the production is a story of Athenian merchants and artisans hired by an overworked Egeus and encouraged by the enchanted Puck to prepare gifts for the royal wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. (you get extra credit for pronouncing the names correctly!) Call 941-752-5252.

December 11
[ nutcracker ]

Sarasota Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Sarasota Opera House, with two performances: 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. The classic ballet is directed by Iain Webb and was choreographed by former SB director, Robert De Warren. Call 941-359-0099 for info and tickets.

December 11
[ home holidays ]

The Florida Voices, conducted by Dale K. Jensen, presents an evening of choral favorites in their Christmas concert “Home for the Holidays” at the Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., downtown Sarasota. Suggested ticket donation is $17 for adults; $10 for students. Call 941-955-4263 for tickets and information.

December 11
[ live music ]

The Good Time Groove will play at 2:00 p.m. at the Longwood Park Recreations Building, joined by singer Judi Edwards. It’ll be a swinging time with dancing, listening and light refreshments. Call 941-377-7375.

December 11
[ ditchfield family ]

The Ditchfield Family Singers present their 11th Annual Christmas Show "The Wonder of Christmas" at Faith Baptist Church at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 11 and at 2 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 12 — a delightful mix of carols and holiday favorites that capture the spirit and joy of Christmas. For tickets and more call 941-923-2013.

December 13
[ guitar ]

Thomas Koch will be performing a selection of guitar music from Latin America. The GuitarSarasota Mini Recital Series at Art Center Sarasota is a free, open to the public, and sponsored by GuitarSarasota and its membership. Every second Monday of the month, through April, they are featuring artists in a half hour performance followed by a brief Q&A session, an artist reception and musical socializing.

December 17 & 18
[ get your wings ]

OnStage Theatre presents a Radio Drama version of the Frank Capra Christmas favorite “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Green St. Church, Englewood. Adapted by Joe Landry from the well-known screenplay, the fateful story of George Bailey comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Proceeds benefit the Lemon Bay Historical Society. Tickets are $5 for one, $8 for two; call 941-486-9060 to reserve.

December 17 - 23, 26 & 27
[ blooming lights ]

Selby Gardens’ “Lights in Bloom: A Tropical Holiday Celebration” is a great evening out, in Sarasota. Stroll the lush gardens, festooned with all kinds of lights and ornamentation for the season. Of course, you can go anytime, but at night you really get the full Monty. Call 941-366-5731.

December 20 -22
[ brazil meets venice ]

Venice Theatre welcomes, back from Brazil, Caio Stolai and his amazing production that so well received last June at the AACT International Theatre Festival. ”Circo Poeira” is a spectacle that mixes the language of circus, theatre and puppetry. In a poetic and entertaining way, the play tells the history of the circus through the memories of an old master. Call 941-488-1115 for details.

December 21
[ an evening ]

The Asolo Repertory Theatre has added a new production to its Asolo Rep Extras series: “An Intimate Evening with Frank Wildhorn & Friends.” Wildhorn first appeared on the Asolo stage in 1992, worked on “Bonnie & Clyde," and was the first American composer in 22 years to have three shows running simultaneously on Broadway: “Jekyll & Hyde," “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and “The Civil War." This production features Grammy and Tony nominee Wildhorn on piano, accompanied by variety of Broadway voices. Call 941-351-8000.

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December 11
[ voice and speech training ]

One-day Voiceover Workshop on the art, craft and business of doing voiceover work. Registration is required. Call 941-378-0021 for details. 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 out John's website for the details. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

December 15
[ sketch ]

Art Center Sarasota’s Sketch Night continues from 5:30 – 8:30 pm with Degas Night. As the Art Center says, “This is no ordinary life session... Capture the essence of grace in this titillating drawing soiree. Two young, classically-trained ballerinas will pose in tutu and toe. Allow yourself to be inspired by the elegance and the romance. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your drawing skills in the company of your fellow artists and explore poses of timeless beauty.” Call 941-365-2032.

December 15 deadline
[ plays needed ]

Celebrating its sixth year of productions, Theatre Odyssey announces its 'Call for Plays' in conjunction with its upcoming annual spring Play Festival. Dedicated to spotlighting local and regional playwrights, Theatre Odyssey is accepting new and original 10-minute scripts for consideration. Deadline: December 15. Guidelines for submission (including address, fees, and judging criteria) are found on the website. (Click on Festival Guidelines)

Thursdays, January 20 - February 24, 2011
[ improv workshop ]

Ever watch actors creating improv comedy and wonder if you could do it? The answer is, you can. There are techniques behind the seemingly spontaneous bursts of on-stage hilarity. These improv techniques can be taught—and Christine Alexander will be happy to do it for you. Alexander, will lead a six-week, beginner’s improv workshop, at The HuB, 1421 Blvd. of the Arts, in Sarasota. The workshop will cover the basic rules of improv, scene work techniques, and stage presence. Classes are every Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m. $179 per person, 18 and over. Space is limited to 15 students.

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 • The Players Theatre of Sarasota • Manatee Players • The Golden Apple • Island Players • Asolo Repertory Theatre • Venice Theatre • Lemon Bay Playhouse

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