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Sarasota Actors Workshop (SAW) is gearing up for its third season with an evening of one-act plays in October. SAW enjoyed early sell outs for its first two seasons and looks to repeat the success. Details will follow but tickets are available now at SRQ Box Office.

August 25, celebrate the Opening Night of the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival with a BBQ at Metro Coffee and Wine and a screening of “Another Gay Movie” at Burns Court. The party starts at 5:30: $40 gets you into the screening and the party, $20 just the party. Enjoy music by Elysian Sex Drive and delectables from Metro. Check out Burns Court online for information.

August 25 & 26
[ be there with belles on ]

Talented seventeen-year-old actress, Danica Dean will bring to life the writings and life of Emily Dickinson in the Tony Award-Winning play, The Belle of Amherst written by William Luce. Performances will run Friday, August 25 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 and 8:00 at The Backlot Theater, 2208 Industrial Blvd. Sarasota. Tickets are $10 per person and half price for students high school age and under. Tickets are available by calling the Backlot Ticket Line at 941-363-9300 or online.

The Manatee Players will kick off their 2006-07 season with a musical revue, REVIEW! REVUE! opening on September 7.  The show will be at 8 p.m. September 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 and at 2:00 pm on September 9, 10, 16 & 17. The box office number is 941-748-5875.  The Manatee Players are located at 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.

Now - Sept. 20, 2006
[ arnold mesches: the FBI paintings exhibition ]

Art in Revolution: Russian Constructivism from the Collection of Howard Schickler exhibition. Gallery I: Part two of the exhibition of Arnold Mesches’ famed FBI Series will feature the large-scale paintings that accompany the small illuminated manuscripts based on his extensive FBI files shown last year. Paintings from Mesches' most recent series, Coming Attractions, will also be on display. Gallery II: Russian Constructivist photographs, graphic & book design, and paintings on paper from the collection of Howard Schickler. This exhibition is free and open to the public. For further information : Phone: 941-359-7563 or 941-351-5100 email: selby@ringling.edu  Web: www.ringling.edu/selbygallery

Florida residents receive 2 for 1 regular priced adult admission to the Ringling Museum during the month of September. Be sure to bring your proof of residency…those docents are tough! For more information, check out Ringling.org. Also, the museum will premiere the film The Life and Times of John & Mable Ringling for public viewing in the Historic Asolo Theater, Aug. 28, 2006.  The 30-minute film produced by WEDU and narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, is a docu-drama that tells the uniquely American, rags-to-riches story of John and Mable Ringling.

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Theatre Odyssey has announced plans for a production to be held at Art Center Sarasota on October 27 and 28, coinciding with the Center’s Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) exhibition. The event will incorporate multiple works from local performers, artists and writers. Writers wishing to have plays considered can submit manuscripts to 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 109, Longboat Key, 34228. Artists can also submit ideas via email. “The Day of the Dead” will be performed at 8pm at Art Center Sarasota. Tickets are $15.00. For more information, call 941-704-4250.

Girls Incorporated. Literally.

Girls Inc. and Junior Achievement teamed up to help teenage members of Girls Inc. Sarasota County create their own corporation, Funky Fashions. The girls were coached by local businesswomen Barbara Somma of Defining Destiny, Brooke Cherry of Busy B Concierge and Jasmine Vaughan of Jazsy’s Jewelry. The teens learned business basics and worked to hold a successful afternoon sale, with clothes donated by Kelly’s Closet. The teens also worked with Jasmine to create unique beaded bracelets, which are currently on sale for $8 a piece at everything but the girl, 430 Central Avenue. All proceeds benefit Girls Inc.

The Sarasota Reading Festival is gearing up for its ninth annual free, daylong celebration of the joys of reading, to be held from 9:30 - 4:30 Saturday, November 4 at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. More than 100 author readings and seminars, children’s events and performances are planned for this bigger-and-better-than-ever reading festival. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets to A Novel Affair, call 941-906-1733 or visit the Festival’s site.

everything but the girl, a unique boutique & gallery in the Rosemary District, is having a Summer Sale on selected art, jewelry and more. This sale includes 40% off all Warm Spirits body products; 40% off all "Just for Fun"-style jewelry by Jaszy's Jewelry; 20% off "Wonderly Designs" leather and metal accessories; 20% off "Jaszy's Jewelry"; 20% off "Dayle Joan Jewelry"; 20% off Andrea Garfield's puja art originals, and more. Plus an all new selection of "Artistry in Beads" jewelry is now available. everything but the girl focuses on offering local and regional artists and designers to its customers. Most of the work featured is not available elsewhere. This summer sale includes work by Sarasota designers Jasmine Vaughan, Dayle Hoffman, and Lauren Morlock. everything but the girl is located at 430 Central Avenue, Sarasota. Current "summer hours" are Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 pm. For more information, call 941-954-8800 or visit www.shopEBTG.com.

You may remember that Jenna Norwood was one of our featured artists this year and her film, "Supercharge Me" has officially been selected for the 9th Annual Tofino Film Festival in British Columbia. The trailer for "Supercharge Me" premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival in April 2006. They began shooting the film in April 2005 and have entered into the final stages of editing. Their mission is to produce an entertaining and educational film that engages and inspires our audience.

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Sarasota Senior Theater (SST), a non-profit group of seniors 55 and older, has a regular Play Reading sessions every other Tuesday at The Backlot at 2:30 pm.  The September Play Readings are September 5 and 19. Not only do participants learn about theater, they test their skills, have fun and meet new people.  Visit their website, and learn more about our organization.  SST also has a Speakers Bureau.  If you want a Speaker and an entertainer to come talk with your group and tell you the advantages of becoming members of this organization, contact President Natalie Gundrum at 941-351-5106 or ntlgundrum@verizon.net.

Deadline September 15
[ artist entries ]

Laughing Fish Artworks located in Bradenton's Village of the Arts is now accepting artist entries for the First Annual Noche de los Meurtos (Night of the Dead) Art Exhibition, a juried show which will be on exhibit at the Laughing Fish Artworks gallery October 1 – 31.  Designed to celebrate Manasota's rich Hispanic heritage and to increase cultural awareness, submitted entries should reflect the thematic and/or cultural components of this traditional Mexican holiday.  One cash prize of $150 will be awarded for Best of Show. For exhibit requirements and registration form, please Email laughingfishartworks@verizon.net.

[ auditions ]

Theatre Odyssey will hold auditions for “A Celebration of All Souls,” an evening of plays, poetry, dance, and music at Art Center Sarasota from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 27. “A Celebration of All Souls” will be directed by Jack Eddleman, a veteran of multiple Broadway productions as well as a popular local actor and director. The event takes place at 8:00 pm on October 27 and 28. The auditions are open regarding age and gender. The plays that will comprise the evening are currently in the process of being selected. Actors, dancers, and musicians will all be compensated for this event. Professional attire and preparation is suggested. Interested performers unable to attend the scheduled auditions should contact Theatre Odyssey at 941-744-6858 or by email at theatreodyssey@gmail.com

Here's the skinny. The studio for rent is upstairs at Booth Studio. 1100 sq/ft studio available for rent! Studio, Office, Sales Room, Dressing Room. Looking for a 1 - 2 year lease. Use of the full kitchen, bathrooms and fax machine down stairs. Go and see it. They are there M-F 8:30 - 5:30. Call Christine 941-359-3456 or email studio@boothstudio.com

[ creative connections circle ]

First Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Would you love to make some new creative connections? Join Coach Marta’s new creative arts and empowerment ‘play group.’ We’ll meet the first Monday of each month at Inner Visions Gallery in Towles Court. Bring magazines to cut up and share for a variety of magical manifesting collage projects. Use this nurturing space to explore your “happy dreams” & imagine the possibilities! Pre-registration required. Call 941-922-6505.Cost: $10 Click here for a full class schedule. For more information, visit Marta’s site. www.coachmarta.com

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