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Thursday, March 9, 2006

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We would like to thank our anything arts readers for your continued support. Last week anything arts produced an evening of improv at SAXES with "Becky's Rejects." We sent out a special anything arts bulletin and the response was fantastic! We not only sold out, filling 160 seats, but we had to regretfully turn people away at the door. Thank you and see you at the next anything arts event March 18th. See ad at the bottom! Featured Artist (click here to nominate our next artist) Skip Dydra Skip specializes in fooling people; people’s eyes. Using a technique called Trompe L’oeil, Skip has painted realistic murals on walls, floors and ceilings, both inside and outside, from St. Armands to Buenos Aries. His work is intended to please and surprise and typically catches the viewer off guard, causing them to try to figure out exactly what they are looking at. Is it real, or not? Locally, Skip is probably best known for the painting on the 50 ft high Crisp Building, next to Mediterraneo restaurant. Skip lives with his wife and daughter in Towles Court where he also has a studio.

March 10 [ hear all about it ] You have read about the upcoming “Creators and Collectors Tour” (March 17 & 18) where you can tour the homes and studios of local artists. Now hear all about it on the Talk of the Suncoast with Cliff Roles on AM 1220 from 2 - 3 pm. (Christine and Rick will be Cliff’s guest on March 27, woo hoo)

March 10 [ sarasota flavors ] Author Misty Mairose will be offering selections from her new Sarasota Flavors cookbook and signing copies at everything but the girl from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This “Second Friday” event at EBTG is a great place to meet and greet. As a community outreach, EBTG will offer a free gift to all who bring new or nearly-new books to benefit the Bradenton Women’s Transition Center (430 Central Ave, Sarasota).

March 11 [ hastings exhibit ] Welcome artists Thomas Frontini and Hilary Wallis at an exhibit reception at Hastings on the Court, in Burns Court, from 5 - 9 pm. The Al Hixon Jazz Quartet will be on hand and light goodies will be served.

March 11 & 12 [ ballet spring festival ] The West Coast Civic Ballet performs Les Sylphides and selections from Alice in Wonderland, staged by Deborah Vinton, as well as two contemporary works; something for everyone. A special treat on March 12 is a tea party with “Alice” at 12:30 at Booker High.

March 12 [ free children’s photo shoot ] Lynn Morris will be at the Children’s Garden providing free photo shoots and turning them into a one of a kind custom photo handbag. Contact Lynn to schedule your shoot time and for free admission to the Children’s Garden (map).

Through March 12 [ elephant man ] Just a few days left to catch the dramatic “The Elephant Man” at the Manatee Players.



March 12 [ opera extra ] Ticket demand has been so high that the Sarasota Opera has added a performance of La boheme. Call 366-8450 x 1 or buy online. Hurry!

March 12 [ hermitage open house ] The Hermitage Artist’s Retreat will open its doors to the public for an open house at its Manasota Key beachfront campus. The Hermitage is a not-for-profit retreat for mid-career painters, poets, writers, sculptors and others. Admission and parking is free.

March 13 - 17 [ watercolor workshop ] As featured in the upcoming issue of Watercolor Magazine, Nicholas Simmons is known for his work and instruction in the art. This five day workshop will help you brush up on your skills (pun intended) at the Art Center Sarasota. Demonstration Sunday March 12 from 2 - 4 pm.

March 13 [ playwright’s lab ] Join Jeffrey Kin at the Asolo for a class designed for those who already have some playwriting basics. For info on this six week course, call Carrie Mills at 351-9010 x 3310.

March 13 [ melba moore ] The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents Melba Moore in “Sweet Songs of Soul.” The autobiographical musical play, at the Asolo’s Mertz Theatre, traces Moore’s career as the first African-American to win a Tony Award, subsequent personal and financial troubles and bounce back including a Grammy Award.

March 14 [ premiere at burns court ] Amedeo Modigliani was one of those artists with enormous talent that was only recognized in his lifetime by fellow painters. Since his early death at age 35, his work has become renowned for soulful portraits and sexy nudes. Modigliani: Body and Soul traces the artist’s turbulent life and career. The film was made possible, in part, by locals Joey and Toby Tanenbaum and acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Harry Rasky.



March 17 [ live music at towels court ] The regular Towles Court Artist’s Colony Walk steps it up with live music. Get out there while the evenings are still cool.

March 17 & 18 [ hi ya! ] That’s hi-ya as in a karate chop. Okay, I tried. Anyway, Paul Molnar, of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory, presents an exciting evening of staged combat, swordplay and theatrical violence played together with rock & roll, dance and contemporary scenes and a little Shakespeare. It is LateNight at The Cook Stage at 11 pm (Following Five by Tenn). If you are looking for a new experience and out-of-the-box creativity, look no further.

March 17 [ singing cia agent ] That’s right, the Fogartyville Café has the Singing CIA Agent and Dave Lippman. Or are they one in the same? I’d tell you but you know what I’d have to do. Music, comedy and food.

March 17 and 18 [ sex drive ] That title got your attention, didn’t it? Live music at The Metro includes Friday with Drum Studio All Stars and Saturday Elysian Sex Drive. **try the Margarita pizza, it’s fab!

Through March 18 [ play ] It’s Only Murder, if you get caught is wrapping up soon! Don't miss this unique original thriller at the Backlot. Written by local Alan Cameron Roberts, the play follows “Arnie” and his twisted pranks as he decides to get rich with a diabolical plan. Starring Andrzej Mrotek. For tickets call 363-9300.



March 18 [ author’s reception ] The Friends of the North County Library invite you to a reception with Dr. Cheryl A. Smith, author of “Market Women-Black Women Entrepreneurs: Past, Present and Future.” Dr. Smith will discuss the history of success from “African Market Women” to American CEO’s. Dr. Smith is an associate professor at the Adult Baccalaureate College of Lesley University in Boston. The free event is from 3 - 5 pm and further information is available through Laura Mills at 351-8726. (while there be sure to check out the reading garden built by the Leadership Sarasota Class of 2005).

March 19 [ the russians are coming, the russians are coming ] Art Center Sarasota hosts a cultural exchange with Russian “master” artists including workshops and demonstrations that kick of the month–long event on March 19 at 2 pm. Also, don't miss a lecture, at 4:30 pm, by Kevin Costello, “Nineteenth Century Russian Artists.” Be sure to visit the Art Center for a schedule of events and exhibits.

March 22 [ free concert ] Weather permitting, you can enjoy the Easy Street Duo and the Venice Sunset Serenade Concert at the new gazebo in Blalock Park. For info call 861-1381.

March 23 - April 20 [ learn Italian while eating ] Professor Roberto is back with another fun and stress free class to teach you Italian in the comfort of Bacco Ristorante Italiano. Each of the classes includes a delicious dinner, class materials, study guides and cd’s. Enjoy La Dolce Vita!

March 23 - 26 [ nobody ] WBTT presents Nobody: The Bert Williams Story at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Tickets via The Backlot at 363-9300.

March 12-13 [ auditions ] The Lemon Bay Playhouse is holding open auditions for “This Day and Age,” a comedy by Nagle Jackson, at 7 pm each day. The play will run May 3 - 21. Contact the box office for more info or on the web. Deadline March 10 [ calling all local filmmakers ] Second Thought Productions is spearheading a showcase of local filmmakers that will run during the upcoming Sarasota Film Festival. The event will show visiting film industry professionals our local talent. Feature films will show "clips" and some selected shorts may be run in their entirety. Those interested with a three - five minute short should contact Steve McAllister writetheworld@yahoo.com by tomorrow!

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