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Thursday, July 22, 2010

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Featured Artist Patrick Kilbane of Sarasota barbershop quartet The Truetones
While barbershop music is not traditionally considered a young person’s genre of choice, local financial advisor Patrick Kilbane is proving that good old fashioned music is truly fun for all ages. About four years ago when Kilbane was just starting out in his position at Smith Barney, a client named Charlie Alexander, then a spry 82 years old, invited Patrick to come and check out the chorus he was a part of. Kilbane was hesitant, telling his friend that he didn’t sing, but Charlie was quick to counter saying, “you’re Irish, of course you sing!” Accepting the challenge and also viewing the introduction as a beneficial networking opportunity, Kilbane arrived at his first rehearsal expecting a small church choir. He was blown away by the 100-man strong Chorus of the Keys — and the fact that he was the youngest guy in the room by a good 20 or 30 years. Kilbane was intrigued though, and wanted to expand upon his singing experience which had previously been limited to the car or the shower. After sitting in for a few weeks, Kilbane was surprised to find out he actually could sing, and when one the quartets within the Chorus lost their lead they asked him to step in. Now, several years later, Kilbane has even performed with his quartet, The Truetones, at the State Barbershop Championship in Jacksonville. He relates his first competition experience to “a freight train going downhill,” describing how his nerves caused him to barrel through the song. But the experience has helped him to mature both as a performer and as a person. Says Kilbane, “it has really given me a sense of confidence when it comes to public speaking and client presentations.” Kilbane’s vocal range makes him a natural choice to sing lead, which is often considered the easiest part to sing because the lead carries the melody. Again, however, this role has often caused him to feel the pressure as all eyes are on the man in front. Being on stage with just three guys initially proved a challenge but, Kilbane explains, “it’s a bit easier when you’ve got three other individuals up there going through the same experience you are. I’m sort of insulated by having the guys next to me — I’ve got my Linus blanket.” Though he is still the young guy in the Chorus, Kilbane enjoys singing ballads likes Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” or “And So It’s Over” by The Four Freshman. His favorite part of being a part of the Chorus, though, is “going to grab a bite to eat after a gig down at Epicure. We’ll sit in the restaurant and at some point we’ll all start singing. To see the crowd stop talking and just listen to this music coming out of nowhere is really incredible.” Check out Patrick Kilbane with The Truetones as well as Chorus of the Keys quartets So Much More and The Bowery Boys at 2:00 p.m., this Saturday, July 24 at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Tickets are just $17.50 or $5 for children and after the performance GPAC theatre manager Ben Turoff will personally scoop free Italian Ice for all attendees while they mingle with the performers. Call 941-552-5325 for more info or visit (Patrick is active in the community, having served on the Board and as Chair of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG). He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Sarasota, and has served as a past officer and director. In his free time, when not working and singing, Patrick is an avid kite boarder and sportsman. Patrick reaches new heights as a mountain climber, having reached the summit of some of the tallest peaks on the continent.)



Read all about it... Sarasota filmmakers making noise!

July 22 opening & event [ special event ] “The Observer & The Observed” is a collaboration between the Sarasota Partnership for Children’s Mental Health and Art Center Sarasota. Sixteen local artists have been getting to know one of four local families that have kids with mental health/behavioral problems and then each artist created a portrait of each family. The result is four unique portraits, of each family, illustrating the differences and similarities in how we see each other, and ourselves Brad Bryan is documenting the process on film (video, not really film, film) and his PSA, below, describes it nicely. An opening reception for the exhibition is July 22 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Arts Center and the show runs through October 23.


(** 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.)

July 22 [ bank on it ] “Southern Commerce Bank at 1201 9th Ave. W. (corner of 12th St. W and 9th Ave. W) in Bradenton, will be hosting its' 1st annual Village of the Arts art show on Thursday, July 22nd from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is your chance to see the fine arts from many Village galleries and studios all under one roof. There will be a magic show and free food and beverages. Cathryn Woods, the artist selected for the Village Gateway sculpture will be in attendance along with a model of her winning sculpture for a first time public showing.” 941-745-1627 (AA.com)

All Week [ every night ] The Players Theatre presents the annual “The Plays the Thing- Play Reading Festival” with a different play every night July 26 – 31. The plays selected are by local playwrights and their work is read, theatrically, before the audience and judged, accordingly, and the winning play is produced at The Players the following year. This year’s playwrights include Dale Moore, Bob Griffiths, Marvin Alber, Jack Fournier, Bernie Yanelli and Jenny Berres. For more info call The Players at 941-365-2494.

July 23 [ opening reception ] ArtCenter Manatee welcomes you to the opening reception for “Kids Art” – art by summer art camp students and its faculty. The reception is from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., but of course you can see artwork on most days when the galleries are open. Call 941- 746-2862 for information.

July 23 [ author event ] Lecturer, entertainer and Blab host, Linda Ballou, is having a book signing at Media on Main (old News & Books) from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Her latest book is “Saying Goodbye With Love."

July 23 [ come kirtan ] A “kirtan” is a call-and-response chanting (traditional Indian from the 1500s). Add some music and friends you have a gathering of people committed to being the change they believe in at the “Gulf of Mexico Benefit Kirtan” from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Garden of the Heart Yoga Center (1501 Edgar Pl. Sarasota). There is no charge, just a gathering to open hearts and raise hopes. Donations for Save Our Seabirds accepted, if you wish.

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July 23 & 27 [ live music, no charge ] FridayFest on the Bay continues at the Van Wezel with “Black Swamp Gypsies” on the 23rd and “The Big Z Band” on the 27th. Bring a chair, not a cooler. Event is 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

July 24 [ a friend told me ] “My Friend Scott” is playing at the Five O’Clock Club on Saturday at 10:00 p.m. They have some new music to lay on you. Check it out.

July 24 [ in 2 it if ] AnythingArts.com member Jack Alexander is offering Intuitive Readings at Elysian Fields - Books & Gifts of Conscious Living from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jack is also an artist and spent close to 500 hours, creating a 14 ft x 26 ft wall mural that depicts the "5 Solas" in the Sanctuary at Northwest Presbyterian Church, St. Pete. On Sunday, July 25th, the church is opening the doors to the public to check out. For more information, call 941-361-3006 or check out Jack’s webpage on AnythingArts.com.

July 24 [ who is sweet adeline ] She couldn’t have been so sweet, no girl is named that anymore! But, that’s a subject for another day. This week in Sarasota, the Glenridge Performing Arts center presents the Summer Songfest from 2 – 4:00 p.m. with hot Barbershop Quartets and cool Italian Ice (we assume that is the treat and not a white rapper). Call 941-552-5325 for tickets and info.



July 27 [ girlz night out ] McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre is hosting a girls night with the ex-Chippendale dancers. “Ex-Chippendale’s?" It’s ladies only, and Les McCurdy that night. The show begins at 7:30 and if a large enough collection is made Les will keep his clothes on! Call 941-925-3869.

July 29 [ inside out – outside in ] “Art Center Sarasota is opening a new exhibition, in its five galleries, with the theme “Outside Looking In.” “Outside Looking In” explores how artists see the world and how the world sees them and their subjects. The all media juried exhibition exclusively features the work of members of the Art Center and highlights only their best work.” (paragraph stolen from something written by the Art Center - without their knowledge, until they see it here... and then, they will be happy it's in AnythingArts.com!) Call 941-365-2032.



Month of August [ island artist ] “Debra Ridgdill, renowned Bradenton potter, has been chosen as Featured Artist for August at Island Gallery West - which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. The theme of her display will be "Tea House of the August Moon" and will feature Ms. Ridgdill's original and unique Japanese pottery teapots and traditional Japanese tea cups. The exhibit will run through the end of August. Regular gallery hour are 10-5, Monday through Saturday. Please visit the gallery at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL, 941-778-6648, and also on Facebook.” (another verbatim story taken from AnythingArts.com’s calendar... see how to get info in the newsletter?) Call 941-778-6648.

August 2 [ out and steppin’ ] “Steppin’ Out – Prelude to Pride” an AIDS Benefit for Trinity Charities in Sarasota. Join Musical Director Michael Sebastian, Catherine Randazzo, Ann Morrison, Roberta MacDonald, Kyle Ennis Turoff, Forrest Richards, Joey Panek, Beneva Fruitville (huh?), KT Curran, David Valdez and Ben Turoff in this musical review salute to Broadway. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Cash Bar and Food available. Doors open 6:00 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m. at The Golden Apple. Call 941-366-5454.

August 4 [ lazy fairies ] The Lazy Fairy Improv Troupe returns to The Players Theatre at 7:30 p.m. They are witty (all but one), zany (all but one), funny (all but one) and outrageous (all but one). We won’t say, which one, but that one is witzanafunnarageous in her own right and defies categorization (oops, categorization is too long a word for her and now she won’t even get that I am giving her props). Call 941-365-2494. (**And congratulations to the troupe for being invited to play in the Orlando Improv Festival in September.)
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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 out John's website for the details.

Deadline to enter the competition is July 30 [ got talent? prove it ] Talent Explosion is a competition based event that features categories for Youth (Under 12), Teens (13-17) and Adults (18 and older) as well as groups to showcase their abilities. Performers can sing, dance, act, perform amazing tricks, or more. Deadline to enter the competition is July 30, 2010. Auditions will be held on August 7 and 14. Click Here for more information.

July 27 [ new idea ] Bonni Bakes Edible Art is having a Café (Community Art Fundraising Event), in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts In a nutshell, or soup bowl, here’s how it works: Up to 10 artists can submit (modest) proposals for an art project that will Benefit Bradenton and/or the VoA. Then on the 27th Bonni Bakes is having a soup dinner event at the café. The per person charge is $10 (all of which goes with the grant). Artists will be there to discuss their ideas and each diner gets a vote toward which artist/project gets the grant. Pretty cool. To get an idea of what type of grants have worked in other communities, visit www.feastinbklyn.org and click on the list of “Grantees” on the side of the screen. Call 941-746-6647 for info.

July 28 [ tattoo night ] The pain, the pain! Art Center Sarasota has this thing called Themed Sketch Nights. On different nights the theme is different; like Adonis Night - drawing a body builder. Degas Night - two classically trained ballerinas pose. Burlesque Night - two exotic and erotic dancers pose (sorry you missed that one!). Well, the next one is Tattoo Night on Wednesday July 28 from 5:50 – 8:30 pm. It doesn’t matter what your drawing ability is, just show up and do it, in a safe atmosphere of other artists. Meet, greet and create. Call 941-365-2032. Dates and themes are subject to change, so call first. Check out the line up by clicking the link. Photo artwork provided by Billy Elkins of encompasscreative.net

July 31 [ voice over ] Due to an overwhelming response in June for this workshop, John is offering another one July 31, 2010 in Sarasota, FL. Ever wonder if you could be a voice on the radio? Well, this is your chance to find out if you have what it takes. John Burr is offering a one day Voiceover Basics Workshop for only $95. You MUST preregister for this class. Class size is limited to 7 people. Registration Form Have questions? Call John 941-378-0021 or email info@johnburrvoice.com

July 31 [ call to artists ] Art Uptown announces the 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer exhibition and art sale. Any local artist (21 or older) is welcome to submit their work for consideration on Saturday July 31 from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. The show will run during the month of August. All selected artwork must be offered for sale. For information, call 941-955-5409.

August 1 Deadline – Call to Artists [ slammed art ] WANTED: Downtown Bradenton presents “Art Slam.” They are looking for teams of visual, media, literary and performing artists to collaborate on public art all over the city. All the details and maps of where the art will be can be seen on their website. The sky is the limit and you are definitely asked to think outside the box. Actually, screw the box! We don’t need no stinkin’ box... here is your chance to let your artistic bent bend all over the place. Go for it! Oh, and there is money in it for you. 941-744-7484.

[ professional singers casting ] Interested in singing brand new music? A world-premiere song cycle is being produced in the area and we are looking for performers. Original compositions of musical theater pieces will go up in early August, created by Dylan Jones and showcasing his original compositions. Take the chance to be a part of something completely new! For more information, please call 941-993-3939 and send headshots, resumes, and YouTube links (if available) to hlodylanj@gmail.com. Samples of these original songs and their style.

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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