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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Featured Artist Daniel Perales
Sarasota photographer Daniel Perales developed a love of lens at an early age, watching both his mother and father utilize cameras in their respective work. His mom was an elementary school counselor using darkroom photography and his dad was a musician and historian, using his camera as a research tool; photographing churches and historical sites in Spain. When the young Perales took his First Communion he also received his first camera, a "110 film that looked like a miniature old-school telephone. I got the photography bug traveling back and forth between Sarasota and Spain," Perales describes in his subtly-accented English. "They were such different worlds and I wanted to observe and record them so I could remember and share." As a photographer for his high school yearbook, Perales discovered the power of the camera to go anywhere and be welcomed, and decided to pursue photography in college at MCC and USF Tampa, earning a degree in cultural anthropology and fine arts. He also was thrilled to be involved with USF's Graphicstudio, which brought in famous artists like Rauschenberg, Rosenquiest and Mapplethorpe to collaborate with professors and students producing limited edition works. Perales himself was selected to photograph these greats, documenting their process and resulting artwork. After college, he "travelled Europe with a backpack and a camera," eventually landing in Denver, Colorado, teaching photography and Spanish. Eventually he contracted with the Denver Art Museum and was commissioned to do a large photographic study of the eastern part of the state, once again uniting his desire to document and research with his preferred medium. "A lot of my work is based on series, surveys and studies, for example the "Nature Angels" series. For me it is not just about one shot but documenting something. My work is based on reality. I want to record things as they really are and present them in a beautiful way. It comes from having a genuine interest in people and culture, what's natural, genuine and real," explains the artist. After completing a masters in photography in Spain, Perales landed back in Sarasota in 2005, teaching photography at Booker High School, doing freelance work and starting a family. He and his wife Jeannie Perales Hendrick, assistant curator of education at the Ringling Museum, started a series of trips to tour artist workshops in Castilla, Spain. He also began to collaborate with seasoned area photographer Herb Booth and again gained great experience "learning the language of contemporary commercial photography and artistic style, from a great guy." His continued interest in fine art kept him connected to the community and attending gallery openings and events, and in 2009 the brand new artist collaborative S/ART/Q invited him to be a part of the group. Perales jumped at the chance, explaining that "in this society we receive so much information from the TV and the internet, that people don't have time to really interact and form diverse opinions. S/ART/Q strives to get art into the community to people of various ages but to do it in a fun, attractive setting. To be a source not only for entertainment, but introspection and reflection about what's going on in the community and the world. I think it's a powerful thing for Sarasota as we are known for the arts but S/ART/Q provides opportunities to interact at times in non-academic and informal way." The group's upcoming Print Party is just such an opportunity, with all ten of the S/ART/Q artists creating an original design which attendees may choose their favorite to have printed by the artists on brought clothing items. Perales thinks the Print Party is a great opportunity for the community to actually engage in a dialogue with art and artists: "When the artwork is hanging on a wall, people nod their heads and go 'hmm' and keep walking. The t-shirt is an alternative presentation that is so much more approachable. It's an important way to get people to talk more openly and interact with art." Interact with Perales and the rest of the S/ART/Q artists from 5 to 10 p.m. next Sat., Sept. 11 at their second annual Print Party at the HuB (1421 Blvd. of the Arts in the Rosemary District). This is a free, family-friendly event and each print is just $5.



(** 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.)

Through September 19 [ trying ] The first play of the new Lemon Bay Playhouse (Englewood) season, “Trying," written by Joanna McClelland Glass and directed by Richard Blanchard. The character study is based on the true story of Joanna’s experiences from 1967 to 1968 as the secretary of Judge Francis Biddle, who had been Attorney General under Franklin Roosevelt and the Chief American Judge of the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials. The cast is, as explained by the Lemon Bay press release: “Ron Bupp, a favorite of LBP audiences, plays the challenging role of Judge Biddle, who functions “somewhere between lucidity and senility” and refuses to give in to ailments that affect his aging body. Kim Fisackerly plays Sarah Shore, an energetic, determined young woman, eager to tackle a new job.” 941-475-6756.

September 2 [ go native ] ArtCenter Manatee is going native and wild with the work of three local painters, and a photographer from California, in a show curated by Sarasota artist Julie Trigg. Joining Julie are award winning painters Jamie Friedli, exhibiting abstract acrylic paintings, Susan Klein, showing paintings from her visits to National Parks, and photographer Michael Sandiford, with his images of Florida wildlife. Opening Reception Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and the show runs through September 24.

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September 3 [ isla artista ] Island Gallery West invites you to attend a free public reception on Friday, Sept. 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., to honor Barbara Orear, Longboat Key watercolor artist and Featured Artist for September. Her exhibit, "The Pristine Beaches of our Barrier Islands" will run through the end of September. Food by renowned Mississippi Gulf Coast cookbook author, Camille Johnston Manella. Regular gallery hour are 10-5, Monday through Saturday. Please visit the gallery at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL, 941-778-6648.

September 3 [ art & poetry ] Parkland Boutique & Gallery (506 S. Pineapple, Sarasota) is hosting a poetry reading on First Friday from 6-9:00 p.m. Poets presenting their work are Debra Gingerich, Kevin Costello, Tom Lennox and Kevin Greeland. Parkland will also be showcasing acrylic paintings by B. Arthur Miller, watercolors by Elaine Charney, mixed media by Jill Krasner & Betty Bolivar, both acrylics and oils by Pamela Ross and oils by Claudia Quintero. The featured sculptors are David “Scarbie” Mitchell and Sandra Frick and glass creations by Josh Ryun. Jewelry by artists Doris Linton, Ruth Mazin, and Susan Bilenker are being showcased as well as the work of ceramic artists David Heustess, Lynnie Siegal, Carla O’Brien. Also on display, the current show featuring glass and ceramics by Dona Marie Berotti and Robert McClurg and mosaics by Patricia Rockwood. How’s that for name dropping? 941-366-1649



September 3 & 4 [ voa artwalk ] The Village of the Arts, Bradenton, continues its great ArtWalks from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and then again on Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00 pm. If you haven’t been, the Village of the Arts is a few square blocks of great little shops, boutiques, galleries, some places to eat and just relax. While there, visit Hearts Desire and see the work of September Featured Artist photographer Barb Cochran. 941-302-1069. (Photo is “The Garden at Hearts Desire” by Barb Cochran)

September 3 & 12 [ blow hard ] ...that’s how to play the sax, right? The Palm Café & Grill (1756 N. Honore, Sarasota) is featuring the vocals of Lesly Irmisch and Harry Fager on his tenor sax. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. They are also there for Sunday brunch. Go ahead, give it a try. 941-312-4383.



September 4 & 5 [ venice craft fest ] The 2nd Annual Downtown Venice Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The festival is free, open to the public and hosted by Venice Main Street.

September 11 [ print party ] s/ART/q will hold its second-annual free screen-printing party at The HuB, in Sarasota’s Rosemary District. Each of the artists has created an original design for the event. Attendees may bring their own clothing items like t-shirts, though any item that can lie flat under the screen and will accept ink can be printed on. Choose your favorite design — or pick several — each print is just $5. The public is encouraged to be creative, with some particularly cute dog clothes, baby tees and handbags resulting from last year’s event. There will also be blank t-shirts on hand for purchase. This is a family friendly event. 941-330-4838.

September 16 [ art party ] Tommy Bahama's is hosting a party from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the restaurant on St. Armands Circle. The party includes an art exhibition supporting the "I Am Home Art Project" which features artwork by local homeless people. "I Am Home" provides art instruction and the sales directly benefit the artist. The event is free and open to the public. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a festive evening out, enjoy some art and learn about the plight of our neighbors. 941-914-2591.



September 16 – 26 [ musical ] The Players present “The Fantasticks.” 941-365-2494. The original production opened May 3, 1960 and played for 17,162 performances before closing on January 13, 2002. The original cast included Jerry Orbach, of Law & Order fame (and a bunch of other people that I never heard of because I am not enough of a theatre geek).

September 17 & 18 [ new music ] New Music New College returns to the New College’s Mildred Sainer Pavilion: Described as “full of imagination and technical expertise,” Andrew McKenna Lee’s music is an integral synthesis of contrasting elements from a variety of styles and influences. On Friday the 17th, at 3:30 p.m. there is a lecture/demonstration. The concert performance is Saturday the 18th at 8:00 p.m. For his NMNC debut, Lee will perform his Five Refractions of a Prelude by Bach, a set of pieces based on Bach’s Prelude for Lute in D Minor, BWV 999. Percussionist Michael McCurdy will join Lee for other original compositions and Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint. (AA.com) 941-487-4888.



September 24 -26 & Oct 1-2 [ senior theater ] Sarasota Senior Theatre presents “3 for the Money” on the Mainstage of Florida Studio Theatre. The 3 are something from Thorton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker," an original work called “The Day They Kidnapped Blanche," and an excerpt from “Auntie Mame.” Directed by Susan Jones Mannino and featuring a cast of over 20 veteran actors. Contact Natalie Gundrum for information at 941-351-5016.
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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.

Now and ongoing [ you should be dancin’ yeah ] The Players Theatre is presenting a variety of dance classes for all ages, and we mean all ages: Combo Dance for ages 3-5, Boys Street Dance for ages 6-12 and Musical Theatre for Seniors aged 55 and up, up, up. 941-365-2494.

Nov. 30 deadline [ tv? ] The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, has launched “TV ME!” a new, innovative writers competition seeking creative content ideas for television programming. Entries accepted through Nov. 30, 2010. The Grand Prize for the best entry across all categories will include a trip to Los Angeles, California, to “pitch” the concept in person to a select group of industry professionals. Additional prizes include cash awards and gifts from sponsors, as well as publicity and a winners’ luncheon.

Saturdays October 25 - 30 [ singing workshop ] Authentic Voicework presents the “Sacred Voices Series” at Ionie’s Center for Wellness (1242 Fruitville Rd.). Here’s how Stephanie Heidemann explains it, “Sacred Voices” is a merging of yogic breath work practices, teaching proper voice-singing technique and tuning into the energy of the divine feminine to harness the Sacred pulse that lies within us all. Discounts for registration by September 12.

September Start [ art classes ] The Venice Art Center has a variety of classes by Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper beginning in September, including: Art History: Impressionist & Post-Impressionist Art; Painting with a Palette Knife; Composition or Does the Tree Belong There?, and individual art classes. There are varied start dates so it is best that you call 941-485-7136 for details. (photo: Italian Windows by Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper)



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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