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Featured Artist
"Local Films Premiere at Sarasota
Film Festival!" |
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*** instead of trying to write a short Featured Artist story, we decided to
run this press release in its entirety because there was just too much good
information to edit it down.***
THE 12TH ANNUAL SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL April 9 thru April 18, 2010
The 12th Annual SARASOTA
FILM FESTIVAL will open on Friday evening April 9 and run through
Sunday, April 18, 2010. The Festival will be presented at Sarasota’s Regal
Cinemas Hollywood with events taking place at various venues throughout
downtown Sarasota and beyond. The Festival opens with
THE EXTRA MAN at Sarasota’s premiere venue the
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.
Additional highlights include 160+ film screenings, a Tribute honoring
Director John Landis, an
exclusive live Staged Reading of an un-produced screenplay and much more
over the 10-day event.
The Sarasota Film Festival continues to grow and evolve by presenting new
and exciting programs for both the community to enjoy, as well as to
increase the importance of the festival within the international film
industry. The exciting new Investors Lab will create financial partnerships
among established filmmakers and the investment community in order to foster
the development and production of independent film. Audiences will enjoy our
first-ever staged reading of a work in progress as part of The Lab – QUEER,
directed by Steve Buscemi, and written by Oren Moverman. We continue our “In
Conversation With...” series, the audience award competition in all
categories, and our award-winning Outreach and Education Programs. Exciting
new programs which are of particular interest to the local community include
Cinema Diaspora: International Perspectives on Jewish Identity, Views From
The Sunshine State: Sarasota & Florida Filmmakers, and Through Women’s Eyes,
a partnership with GCC UNIFEM. We of course continue the tradition of the
events, soirees and glamorous parties that the Sarasota Film Festival does
so well.
Tickets for individual films go on sale to the general public on Friday
March 19 at 11:00 AM. For the convenience of our patrons our new Box Office
is located at 1990 Main Street and 301(Washington St.) directly across from
the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 in the Synovus Bank Building. Tickets are
also available on the
Festival website or by calling 941-366-6200 (1-866-575-FILM).
“Director of Programming Holly Herrick and I have been working all year to
discover the best in contemporary cinema for our festival,” said Artistic
Director Tom Hall. “With the launch of our new Investors Lab, our special
Tribute to John Landis, and the festival’s first ever staged reading, the
scope of the Sarasota Film Festival programs continues to grow and
distinguish Sarasota as an important home for the filmmaking community.”
“It’s energizing to bring new programs with local flair to our community,”
said President Mark Famiglio. “Highlighting the work of local filmmakers and
bringing specific programming that relates to Sarasota will make the
festival a success on many different levels.”
A full description of all of the films screening and events at this year’s
festival are available in the 2010 SFF catalogue and/or
online.
Films/Competitions/Events/Tributes/Parties/Special Guests
Opening Night Film,
The Extra Man Starring:
Kevin Kline,
Katie Holmes,
Paul Dano and
John C. Reilly
Kevin Kline,
John Landis,
Patricia Clarkson,
Ben Foster,
Vincent D’Onofrio,
Stanley Tucci,
Steve Buscemi, and others
to attend.
Highlights of the 2010 Sarasota Film Festival include: (click
here to read more) |
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For Anything Arts Members: A limited number of seats are
available for Sarasota Opera’s
performances of the double bill of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci on
Friday, March 19 at 8:00 pm and Sunday March 21 at 8:00 pm for just $50. The
regular price of these seats is between $84 to $95. This offer is
available online
only at using promotion code - CavPag2010. |
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March 17
[ art & healing ]
“Art as a Healing Practice” is a gentle and powerful process, developed by
Kathleen Horne, integrating guided meditation, visual art, writing and
sharing/witnessing. The power of creativity brings healing and light to
personal challenges, facilitating positive change. Exhibit will run from
March 17 – April 10 as the
Expressive Arts Florida gallery in
Towles Court. 941-366-9595 |
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March 17 – April 4
[ magnificent music ]
The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
presents a world premier production by Artistic Director,
Nate Jacobs.
The Magnificent Music of
the ‘40s celebrates the music of the 40's and takes you back to a time
when music was built around the sounds of Jazz, Be-Bop and Rhythm and Blues
and when families gathered around the radio to be entertained. Tickets are
selling quickly (WBTT’s last production sold out!) so hurry. 941-366-1505 |
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March 17 – April 10
[ interior design showcase ]
The Katharine Butler Gallery,
in Towles Court, is hosting the
first annual
Interior Designer Invitational, which will feature local interior
designers and gallery artists. Participating designers will be displaying a
photo of what they consider to be their best design project. 941-955-4546 |
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March 18
[ art, architecture & cuisine ]
Join architect Guy Peterson and
Allyn Gallup of Allyn Gallup
Contemporary Art at Cork as
they lead a
conversation about art and architecture in a culinary space. Cork was
designed by Peterson with artwork supplied by Gallup. Co-hosted by the
Sarasota
Architectural Foundation members fee is $15, nonmembers $20.
Reservations requested. 941-388-2675 |
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March 19
[ artwalk ]
Towles Court Arts District monthly
artwalk on March 19 features music by Joe Bonfiglio and, with the weather
finally behaving like its Florida, it’s a perfect time to enjoy the galleries
in Towles Court. 6:00 – 10:00 pm
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March 20
[ reel film for real people ]
Ticket office opens on March 20 for
The Sarasota Fringe
Film Festival (April 7 – April 11). The
Sarasota Herald Tribune recognized Fringe as one of the top ten Arts
events in Sarasota last year. Theaters & Box Office for the Fringe are in
the Main Street Plaza Building, Sarasota, adjacent to the Hollywood 20
multiplex. |
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March 21
[ village for a family ]
A Village for a Family is a benefit for the
Augsburger Family on March 21,
12:00 - 6:00 pm. WSLR 96.5 LPFM and
Sarasota’s Midwives are sponsoring an afternoon of great music by artists
such as Tanya Radtke,
Recycled Citizen,
My Friend Scott, Cope, and
Radio-Free Carmela & the
Transmitters. Enjoy southern BBQ from
Roadside Rib Shack and Budweiser from
Gold Coast Eagle,
and bring the kiddos for face painting and a bounce house. Suggested
donation is $10 for adults/ children free. 941-915-8115. |
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March 23 – June 5
[ going to memphis ]
Florida Studio Theatre’s
production of
Night
Train to Memphis opens on March 23 at 7:30 pm. Featuring songs like A
Boy Named Sue, Lucille, Blue Suede Shoes and more; a spotlight on the city
that is know as the birthplace of America's greatest music and the careers
of Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash. 941-366-9000 |
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March 25 – April 22
[ dreams, voices, illusions ]
The Longboat Key Center
for the Arts hosts an exhibition of works by Florence Putterman. The
exhibition, A Survey of Works, will feature painting, prints and sculpture
Admission is Free. 941-383-2345 |
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March 26
[ blues, folk & southern rock ]
Lake Osprey Cabaret in Lakewood Ranch featuring The Michael Mac Band with southern rock on
March at 8:00 pm. Tickets $8 in advance /$10 at door. Call 941-907–9252. |
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March 27 – 28
[ collaboration in dance ]
Fuzión Dance Artists return to the
Historic Asolo
Theatre for the Season Dance Concert - Dream Series. A collaborative
effort that includes the work of several choreographers and composers in a
theme that interprets the dreams and nightmares of the dancers. Three
previous performances have sold out so don’t wait to purchase tickets.
Performances are March 27 at 8:00 pm and March 28 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are
$20 - $25 and $15 for students. Call 941-360–7399. |
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March 27
[ classical guitar ]
Denis Azabagic, originally from Bosnia-Herzegovina and leading
classical guitarist, is coming to perform and teach a Master Class. The performance is at 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a Master
Class at Art Center Sarasota from
11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Sponsored by
Guitar Sarasota, the class is free and concert tickets are $20; student
rush (at the door) only $5. 941-360-7399 |
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Critic on the Run
Welcome to the Machine ~ Marty Fugate |
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Sophie Treadwell's Machinal is a scary artifact of a lost era. Her
play (based on a true story!) is an expressionistic bad trip from the 1920s
about a secretary who married her boss and then killed him for true love. I
figure the playwright asked herself "Why would somebody do that?" and then
answered the question with this play. Her central character is defined as a
character without choices. She's trapped in a machine. That machine is
society. Patriarchal, oppressive, hierarchial and deadly.
OK. Nightmarish. (...click
here to read the full review) |
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March 30
[ international party ]
Belly dancing, ballroom dancing, folk dancing, live music, culture and great
fun at International Party Night with Tahja
& YaSalaam 8:00 – 11:00 pm at 15 South on St. Armand’s Circle. If you
plan to go, call them to ask about
belly dancing lessons
held on Wednesdays at 5:30 at the Sara
Dance Center. 941-349-3494 |
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March 30 – April 18
[ dearly departed ]
Venice Theatre presents
Dearly
Departed, where in the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered
Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and
always hilarious. Despite their earnest efforts to pull themselves together
for their father's funeral, the Turpin's other problems keep overshadowing
the solemn occasion; amidst the chaos, the Turpins turn for comfort to their
friends and neighbors, an eccentric community of misfits who just manage to
pull together and help each other through their hours of need, and finally,
the funeral.
Tickets
available online, adults $24 and children $12. 941-488-1115 |
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April 1
[ a perfect ten ]
A Perfect 10 showcases ArtCenter
Manatee members in an all media, juried exhibition. Opening Reception is
FREE to ArtCenter Manatee Members /General Admission is $5.00 |
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April 8 - 10
[ tickets ]
The 2010 Theatre Odyssey
Festival will run Thursday through Saturday, April 8 - 10 and will
consist of three evening performances at 7:30 pm with a matinee on Saturday
at 2:00 pm. The announcement of the winning play will be made at the end of
the evening performance on Saturday. All performances will be held at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2256
Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34239. |
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April 9 – 21
[ flute a la musica ]
Flutist, Carol
Wincenc returns to Sarasota to perform at this year’s
La Musica International Chamber
Music Festival. Carol Wincenc will perform Joan Tower’s Flute Quintet,”
on April 18 at 2:30 p.m., at the Sarasota Opera House. Single concert
tickets are $45 or $175 for all five concerts (April 9, 12, 15, & 21).
941-366-8450 x3 |
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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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March 27
[ voiceover training ]
Christine Alexander highly recommends this workshop. Have you ever
wondered if you had what it takes to be a voiceover artist? This
1-Day Introductory Voiceover Basics Workshop, by professional
instructor John Burr,
includes an overview of the voiceover industry, the basics of technique,
script analysis, one-on-one time for critique and invaluable tips on
improving your speaking and presentation skills. No experience is necessary
and you get the opportunity to try it in a real sound studio. March 27, 2010
at 9:00-1:30 pm $95
Check
out Burr's website for more details. |
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[ art classes ]
FROM DOODLING TO DRAWING TO PAINTING – Private classes / small workshops are
offered by Karizu, an award-winning, published illustrator and painter, at
her personal studio. Ongoing Wednesday classes. Location: South of
University Pkwy, between Lockwood Ridge Road & I-75. Telephone:
941-359-3406. |
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[ pottery for beginners ]
Great for those just starting with pottery. You’ll get your hands on
clay and decide if you prefer hand-building, sculpting, or wheel work. Enjoy
constructing uncomplicated and useful objects and discover the fun of color
and glazes. Class price includes one 25-pound bag of clay, glazes and
firing. Additional 25 pound bags of clay may be purchased from EAC for
$26.75. All students must adhere to the Pottery Studio Policies and
Procedures, which are handed out upon registration for this class. |
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May 1
[ minute play ]
Jeffery Kin, founder of the annual fundraiser for cancer
Got A Minute is
looking for plays. The deadline for submission is May 1 with performances
running August 27 – 29 at The Players
Theatre. Rules for submission are it must be original, running time of
one minute, can be a monologue and theme must address “overcoming
adversity." Email Jeffery. |
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March – April
[ tell your story ]
Ronni Miller, found of
Write it Out,
offers weekly writing workshops that help you to express your story in fact
or fiction. For beginner writers through advanced, adults and teenagers.
Take one class or more. Classes meet on Saturday from 10:30 - 1:00 pm at
Pinehurst Village. Call 941-359-3824 for more information. |
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Education Fellowship. Closes: 4/2/10 The
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, FL has a 12-month,
post-graduate education fellowship for recent master's or doctor’s degree
recipients in the arts or museum studies preparing for careers in museum
management, administration, museum education or curatorial. Starting date
July 1. $24,500 plus full benefits. Coordinates activities for Museum’s K-20
programs. Masters Degree in Art or Museum Education or related field,
fingerprinting and valid driver's license required. Experience in classroom
teaching and writing Sunshine State Standards curriculum preferred. Apply:
www.jobs.fsu.edu Keyword: Ringling. Info:
Karen Patriarca,
Student Services Coordinator 941-359-5700 x4401. |
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[ auditions ]
Venice Theatre has the following
upcoming auditions: Honk
(Musical) - Auditions March 21 at 2 pm & March 22 at 7 pm -
Performances are May 11 – 23. Married Alive! (Musical) -
Auditions March 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm - Performances are May 28 - June 13. -
Directed by Michael Newton-Brown. |
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Due April 1
[ players seeks original plays ]
The Players Theatre is
accepting original plays for its 10th annual “The Plays the Thing” play
writing competition and festival, open to Gulf Coast residents over the age
of 18. A committee of judges will select a minimum of six new plays, never
performed for an audience, to be presented the week of July 26 at The
Players Theatre. Full-length plays (no musicals) are preferred, although
one-act shows will be considered. Interested playwrights should submit a
hard copy only of their play to: The Players, 838 N. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, FL 34236. For more info, call 941-365-2494. |
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Mondays & Tuesdays
[ israeli folk dancing ]
Learn the art of Israeli Folk
Dancing on one or both days: Monday’s from 7:00 - 9:30 pm at the
Bayfront Community Center (803 N.Tamiami Tr.) and Tuesday’s from 3:30 - 5:00
pm at New College’s Fitness Center (5639 Gen. Twinning Blvd.). Studies show
that dancing is good for you, both physically and mentally. Give it a twirl. |
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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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