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Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Featured Artists Barbara Strauss
Barbara Struass is our Featured Artist in this issue because of who she is, what she does and because we love the Sarasota Blues Fest. Why do we love the Sarasota Blues Fest? Because it’s outdoor family fun with national acts and Barbara has kept the price affordable for all... which is something that cannot be said for many entertainment events in this area! This year’s line-up includes Jake Haldenwang, All-Star Band, Moreland & Arbuckle, Tommy Castro Band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. and the guy who “Fooled Around and Fell in Love," Elvin Bishop.

(** 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.)



Now Playing [ fst ] Florida Studio Theatre presents “The Wanderers” in the FST Goldstein Cabaret. Here’s the gist, from their web: “The 1950's: bobby socks, hula hoops and street corner quartets. From an innocent era came stunning harmonies by young guys in matching jackets. These crooners started on the street, jumped to the hops and serenaded a generation through the 50s and 60s on boardwalks and rooftops. From the Four Seasons to the Beatles with songs like "The Great Pretender," "Under the Boardwalk," and "When I'm 64." Join four guys from the neighborhood for a celebration of the music that defined what it meant to be young." Call 941-366-9000.

All the time [ too much ] Arts Center Sarasota has so much going on that we can’t possibly dedicate enough space here, in the newsletter, to tell you about it. Music, dance, speakers, art classes... so much. Check out their website for details.

October – November [ hearts desire ] Hearts Desire, Village of the Arts, is excited to present Robin Rowley Bowman as the featured artist for October and November. Robin creates unique fabric art collages using techniques she has built upon since childhood. Her love of sewing and cloth, coupled with experience using many art mediums, has serendipitously sparked a passion for creating mixed media textile work and art quilts. 941-302-1069.



October 28 [ wslr concert ] David Jacobs-Strain is a slide guitarist and modern roots singer-songwriter whose musical journey begins in the wellspring of Delta blues but ranges far afield. In his mid-twenties, he already channels age-old wisdom and heartache with such dexterity, energy, and passion that you feel good, even about feeling bad. The concert is 7:30 p.m. at the new WSLR location at 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota.

October 28 [ greek night ] Everyone is invited to Greek Night at Sarasota's El Greco Greek Restauarant. Live music by Ellada, Greek Band with Georgos Soffos on Bouzouki, Elias Poulos Singer from Greece and Dino Theofilos on Keyboards and percussion. Live music starts at 6pm and goes until it stops. Family friendly. Reservations recommended 941-365-2234 or just stop in.

October 29 [ ringling exihibit ] You get the opening reception and two exhibits at the Ringling College of Art & Design, all for the price of nothing; that’s 2 for none! In galleries I and II the faculty of Digital Film, Illustration, Photography and Digital Arts show their work. Also exhibiting are the faculty of the Englewood and Longboat Key Arts Centers. The opening reception is from 5-7:00 p.m. For more info call 941-359-7563.

Just for Fun: Monty Python - Silly Olimpiad

October 29 – 31 [ sarasota ballet ] Sarasota Ballet kicks off the season with “Anne Frank & Magrittomani." As the Sarasota Ballet website says: “The story of Anne Frank, now familiar to generations, holds incomparable emotional impact when told purely through the language of dance. Sarasota Ballet’s former ballet master and choreographer James Buckley received critical and popular acclaim when the Sarasota Ballet premiered his ballet, Anne Frank, in 2003, and it is still an unforgettable experience. Magrittomania, is an exciting work by Yuri Possokhov, Choreographer in Residence and former principal with the San Francisco Ballet and former principal with the Royal Danish & Bolshoi Ballets." Call 941-359-0099 x101.

October 29 – 31 [ hallowscreen ] The Hallowscreen Film Festival is all weekend at Burns Square, with different screenings and events sure to scare the boo out of you. The screenings are free, but ID required for R-rated flicks. Call 941-320-0549 for more information.

October 30 - 31 [ cool ] A walking ghost tour, led by local celebrity Ghost Author Kim Cool and Sarasota Ghost Tours. Featuring the Rosemary Cemetery, the Five Points Theatre District and The “Haunted” Players Theatre for an inside tour and demonstration by Ghosthunters of SRQ. Participants should arrive at the Theatre by 9:15pm. The walking tour will begin at 9:30pm and return to the theatre around 11:00pm. After enjoying finger foods provided by Sundance Catering the inside tour and demonstrations will begin. 941-365-2494.



October 30 & 31 [ chalk fest ] Hit the streets of Burns Square and enjoy the artistry of the 500 year old tradition of Italian street painting. The festive weekend includes a huge pumpkin carving contest, a Vampire Fashion Show and, given the season, the blood bank will be on hand to take donations. Check it out!

November 1 [ parkinson disease ] Join Neuro Challenge Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Parkinson Disease patients and their caregivers, at Art Center Sarasota for a panoramic view of Parkinson patients, and their families, in all stages of life. Intimate photo essays by notable local photographers will showcase the lives of 12 families living with Parkinson Disease. View an extraordinary mixed media art exhibit showcasing works from Parkinson inspired artists. Suggested donation is $15 at the door and includes wine, light fare, and inspiring performances from local musicians. 941-915-8115.

November 1 [ jazz ] Sarasota Gold (contemporary jazz) at The Players: This high-energy, contemporary, 17-plus piece band tours Florida's west coast showcasing musical styles from Pop, Rock and Blues, to Latin, Standards, and Jazz. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. 941-365-2494.

November 2 [ cheap tickets ] The FSU Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training presents Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona," through the 21st. Tickets are available at the Asolo box office. But don’t forget “Pay What You Can Tuesdays," that’s right; on November 2nd you can pay whatever you can afford (these special tickets sales are on day of performance only). Either way, don’t miss the stellar performances by the Conservatory actors, right here in our community.



November 2 [ now hear this ] Charlotte County Public Schools and the Hearing Impaired Persons of Charlotte County present the musical Zorro performed by the Birmingham Children’s Theater at 7:00 p.m. at CPAC- (Charlotte Performing Arts Center) on the Campus of Charlotte High – 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. The show is sure to delight all ages from 2nd grade to adult. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to support the Children’s Theater Programs at CCPS and The Hearing Impaired Persons of Charlotte County. 941-255-0808 x 3162.

November 3 [ remembrance ] The Selby Public Library presents a special program featuring a 45 minute video from the private collection of Robert de Warren of Rudolph Nureyev dancing the leading role in the ballet "Miss Julie." Robert de Warren who was director of the Northern Ballet in England, where Nureyev frequently performed, will introduce the video and answer questions about his memoir "Destiny's Waltz: In Step with Giants" in which he describes his professional and personal recollections of Nureyev. 941-954-4504.

Beginning November 3 [ after-school film ] Film “campers” will learn to craft stories, write screenplays and render them into completed films. Subjects include writing, directing, cinematography, acting, lighting, sound and more! The camp focuses, as all good movies must, on storytelling. Kids will learn to turn their stories into compelling sequences that build tension and suspense. Campers will write a short script and concurrently get an overview of cinematography, with industry experts explaining the production equipment. 941-365-2032. Click to read more.

November 5 [ happy birthday to you ] Art Uptown, Sarasota’s oldest cooperative fine art gallery, is marking its 30th Anniversary starting with a kick-off party on First Friday. The public is invited to the free event, which will feature music, refreshments and the digital creations of Barrington Demers and the paintings of Jacqueline Clark. The party continues Saturday, with the gallery showcasing the paintings of Sarasota artists Rita Rust and Jamie Friedli. The gallery, located at 1367 Main Street, between Palm and Pineapple avenues, will also exhibit the works of the 25 other member artists during the party, which runs from 6 – 9:00 p.m. A wide range of art is available, including paintings, photography, fine ceramics and works in colored pencil, leaded glass, wood and fabric. Sarasota’s Moving Ethos Dance Company is also scheduled to perform Saturday evening at Art Uptown as part of its summer series of gallery performances in which dancers... (more)

November 5 [ ivories ] State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) , in partnership with the Florida State Music Teachers Association, will host a guest recital by well-known pianist Spencer Myer at 8:15 p.m. in Neel Performing Arts Center at SCF Bradenton (5840 26th St. West). At the concert, Myer will perform works by Baldassare Galuppi, Robert Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt and Enrique Granados. Myer, gold medalist of the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition, has presented concerts in New York City’s Weill Recital Hall, 92nd Street Y and Steinway Hall, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and London’s Wigmore Hall. Call 941-752-5252.

Deadline November 5 [ syesha ] The Sarasota Arts Council’s 1oth Annual Principals Recognition Luncheon will feature Syesha Mercado, November 17th from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Van Wezel. Tickets on sale through November 5 at 941-809-9304.

November 5 [ self portraits ] As part of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts First Friday ArtWalk, The Dancing Crane Gallery is hosting a reception and opening of work by Janet Mishner and Debbie Dannheiser, called “An Intimate Conversation: Life Experiences Interpreted," from 6 – 9:00 p.m. This “tribute to all women” runs through December 30. 941-744-1333.



November 5 & 6 [ baubles ] As a way to raise funds for the Selby Library, and its programs, the library is having a big sale of donated items like rare book, jewelry, clothing, whatnots and what’s that’s. Stop by the First Street library on both days from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations still accepted too, call 941-861-1140.

November 6 [ blues festival ] It’s worth repeating: don’t miss the 20th Annual Sarasota Bluesfest. Call 941-954-4101 x 5454. There’s more than all the good music... there’s food, crafts and a family friendly atmosphere.

November 6 [ satya ] Satya Winkelman, psychotherapist and author of “Through the Fire: A Woman’s Guide to Transformation," is presenting a lecture at The Dancing Crane Gallery at 1:00 p.m. 941-744-1333.

November 6 & 7 [ venice art festival ] Over 150 artists will exhibit their work, from all mediums, during the 23rd Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival. Stroll the beautiful Venice streets, meet the artists, have lunch... just get out and enjoy!

November 7 [ floating ] The Historical Society of Sarasota County is hosting its eighteenth annual Cruise and Tour of Sarasota Bay on the LeBarge tour boat from 11 am to 1 pm. The cruise features narration by Director of Sarasota County Parks & Recreation, John McCarthy, a Sarasota native and expert on Sarasota history and lore. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and a cash bar at noon. Tickets are $35 per person. A VIP pass is also available for $45, which provides early boarding privileges and a complimentary beverage from the bar (limited to beer, wine, soda). Reservations are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Please send checks with the names of all the guests to the Historical Society of Sarasota County, Attn: Brenda Lee Hickman, 2110 Lusitania Drive, Sarasota, FL For questions contact Brenda Lee Hickman or call 941-921-9392. All proceeds from the tour benefit the Historical Society of Sarasota County.
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November 7 [ benefit concert ] The “Carolyn Davis Comeback Celebration Concert” is from 4- 7:00 p.m. at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron (1717 Ken Thompson Parkway—out by Mote Marine). Tickets are just $20 and proceeds go toward the expenses of Carolyn’s recent leukemia treatments. There will be guest performers and music by Stray Dawgs, too. Call 941-302-2685. Tickets also available at The Flying Dog Café. Click here to see them playing.

November 7 [ bowls of hope ] From 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Bowls of Hope is a soup tasting event like none other. Benefitting All Faiths Food Bank, the event is at Phillippi Estate Park (5500 Tamiami Trail, SRQ). Here’s how it works: you pay $25 and you get a handmade, one of a kind, locally crafted ceramic bowl. Then you get to fill the bowl three times with soup from local restaurants, enjoy desserts, breads, entertainment and raffles. Reserve your place now and fill your belly while helping others. Call 941-379-633.

November 7 [ pratt piano ] Awadag Pratt will perform a full recital featuring the music of Schumann, Beethoven, Bach, Auerbach, and Liszt, in the sanctuary at Faith Lutheran Church (7750 Beneva Road). Just a week after performing in Sarasota, Pratt will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall for the Naumburg Foundation. Renowned for his intensely moving performances, Pratt is a sought-after pianist who performs with orchestras and at prestigious concert venues throughout the country, and has performed at the White House several times, under different administrations.

November 8 [ mini concert ] The GuitarSarasota Mini Recital Series at Art Center Sarasota is a free and open to the public event sponsored by GuitarSarasota and its membership. Every second Monday of the month, November through April, featuring artists in a half hour performance, followed by a brief Q&A session, an artist reception and musical socializing with cheese and wine. In November the performer is Andrew McKenna Lee.

November 10 [ funny fairies ] Lazy Fairy Improv Troupe is at it again at 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre. WARNING: Eating corn and drinking milk during this show may result in the uncomfortable experience of passing kernels through the nostril at unbelievable speeds. While it is funny when this happens, it’s only funny when someone else does it. So, pass the corn to a friend. 941-365-2494.

November 13 [ cats & dogs ] The Humane Society of Sarasota County’s annual fundraiser, “Humanitarian of the Year- Murder Mystery/Gala," is a play within a gala. Written by Mr. Chatterbox, Bob Plunket, and directed by the Bob Turoff, the evening is full of food, drink and dancing and the murder mystery unveils right in the middle of the fun. Call 941-955-4131 for more information.

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NOW, hurry [ fst classes and workshops ] Florida Studio Theatre is launching a new round of adult workshops and classes including Improv, Acting, Theatre Appreciation, Playwriting, Sketch Comedy and a Play Reading Club. Call Beth Duda, duda, at 941-366-1350 for details. Many classes starting soon, so don’t delay.

[ make up! ] Need a custom Halloween costume? Chuck Sidlow, clown extraordinaire, will help you create the ultimate Halloween get-up: from hair, to make-up and wardrobe. He is Hollywood trained in horror, glam, fashion and character make-up. He’s even available for performance at your parties/events. Call him for the scoop at 941-928-2246.

October 30 [ 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.

October 31 & November 1 [ auditions ] Lemon Bay Playhouse: Auditions for the third play of the season, “Catch Me If You Can," by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert and directed by Steve Credeur, will be held both days at 7:00 p.m. at the Lemon Bay Playhouse. This play calls for 5 males and 2 females. Actors, mark your calendars.

November 1 [ fst auditions ] Florida Studio Theatre, Richard Hopkins Artistic Director, Florida Studio Theatre will be holding local auditions by appointment at the theatre for David Mamet’s “Race," for the 2010-11 Winter Mainstage season. Several roles are being cast. Click through for further details. Call James Ashford, Casting & Hiring Coordinator (ext. 393) or Brianna Rendon, Casting Assistant at 941-366-9017, ext. 347 to obtain a side and schedule an audition time.

November 1 & 3 [ special dance workshops ] Fuzion Dance Artists present guest artist/choreographer Erik Wagner for two special dance classes, Based on “Gaga”, both workshops are at the New College Fitness Center from 6 – 7:00 p.m. Gaga is a movement language developed by Ohad Naharin to help dancers (and non-dancers alike) to reconnect to the way they move. Gaga is a unique from of dance that is highly experiential and encourages authenticity as well as joy in movement. Directions are given primarily in images, as opposed to steps. The object is to cultivate one's own way of moving through sensations. Imagery stimulates imagination and movement. Call 941-345-5755 for more information.

November 3 [ open studio ] “Do your own thing with Julie Hanson” is a course for all of those artists out there with unfinished work and looking for a little guidance, help, camaraderie, and fun in an artistically safe environment. Individual attention allows you to work on what you need to work on. Call Art Center Sarasota for more info on this class, at 941-365-2032.

November 11 [ write on ] WRITE FOR FUN! WRITE FOR WELLNESS! WRITE TO DOCUMENT. Join a Write It Out® workshop and express your story through fiction, nonfiction, poetry, theater pieces and creative journal entries. For beginner writers through advanced, adults and teenagers. Workshops are ongoing from November to June. Next workshop entitled "Defining Moments" begins Thursday, November 11th 1:30-4:00 PM. Sign up for a five week term or one class at a time. Workshops held at the Write It Out studio, Sarasota. Ronni Miller author, founder and director of Write It Out facilitates the workshops. For more info call 941-359-3824.

April [ planning now ] Jazz performer and comedienne Betty Comora is leading a bus trip from Sarasota to New Orleans for the 2011 French Quarter Festival. As Betty puts it, “skip the bother, skip the fuss, take a comfy roomy bus.” Call Betty at 941-378-5166 for details on this April 6 – 12, 2011 trip. This is Betty’s 6th time taking tours to New Orleans. Travel arrangements via Legendary Journeys. Biloxi and the Jazz Festival are on the itinerary.

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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