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[ handz-on family program ]
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art hosts this family-friendly kids event on Saturdays in October from 1-3 PM. Each adult can bring 3 kids to enjoy and learn the relationship of art in our lives (free with museum admission and advanced registration) October 9th “Plants in Art” is the theme as kids explore the rose garden and learn to make crepe paper flowers. On October 30th explore the art of masks with “Whose face is that?” This is a great way to introduce kids to art and for parents to spend some quality time with the kids… a win-win. Call 359-5762 Email for info…

[ what a wonderful web they weave ]
The Manasota Weavers Guild will meet at the St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church October 8th from 9-3. The program will include a variety of topics, lunch, a short business meeting and a presentation called, “A Textile Adventure- Weaving Through Viet Nam and Hong Kong” by Kathryn Johnson (president of the Sarasota Garden Club). Kathryn will share stories and photos from recent trips through the exotic countries visiting many places the typical tourist never sees. Come for all or part of the day; program starts at 1 PM. Contact: Kathie Hayes

[ annual ringling faculty art show: part i & ii ]
This annual event is a crowd pleaser as the “Hardest Working Art College Faculty in America” show their stuff. Part I runs through October 8th featuring faculty members from the departments of Fine Arts, Computer Animation, Interior Design and CORE Programs. Part II begins on October 14th with faculty exhibitions from Illustration, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Photography & Digital Imaging departments. Located at the Selby Gallery on campus. Call 359-7563

[ suncoast advertising federation ]
What the heck is this? Find out at the next general membership meeting at McCurdy’s Comedy Theater. Discover how you can be more active in your professional organization as McCurdy’s presents, “Putting a Little Show into your Business,” one of the Humor Institute’s many national humor workshops, using humor to engage, educate and entertain. Headliner Tom Rhodes will perform. Free event with a minimum drink requirement and reservations a must. RSVP with the Suncoast Advertising Federation by October 10^th. Call 927-7589

[ the cocoanuts ]
Don’t miss this hilarious Broadway hit by the incomparable Marx Brothers. This time their zany antics take them to Florida to experience a bogus land development scheme and is punctuated by great music by Irving Berlin. Opens October 11th  at the Venice Little Theatre. Call 488-1115

[ annual town hall event at fsu/asolo ]
On Tuesday October 11th at 5:30, you can meet the resident and guest professional actors of the Asolo and second year students of the FSU Conservatory at this free event.  Learn about the upcoming season, the plays and roles the cast will present. This may also be your first opportunity to meet the incoming producing director, Michael Donald Edwards. A reception will follow in the lobby where you can mingle with the actors and students. Harold E. & Esther M. Mertz Theater Call 351-8000 

[ beam me...back in time, scotty? ]
The Sarasota Medieval Fair will arrive at Lakewood Ranch’s Sarasota Polo grounds October 15th & 16th. Visitors will be transported to the year 1559 and experience the costumes, games, art and food of medieval times. Special events include a five-course meal and a visit from the “queen.”

[ you go girl…]
"Dance of the Fireflies" everything but the girl is at it again and making the Rosemary District one of the hottest places in town. Remember Demi and Patrick at the potter’s wheel? This isn’t it. It is a chance to see expert potters ply their art under the stars with music and delectables from the Sarasota Olive Oil Company. You will even get a chance to form the clay. October 14th at 5:30. Then on October 28th they are holding a workshop with designer Traci K. called “Make Your Own Memory Box”. The modest fee includes all supplies, pizza and drinks! This is a great girls night out in a fun atmosphere. Pre-registration and payment required, so book your girl gang early!

[ floorcloth & experimental collage workshops ]
Sarasota artist Elena De La Ville is presenting a workshop in St. Pete at the Arts Center on Sunday October 16th and an “Experimental Collage” workshop on the 23rd. Elena has been working in mixed media for over 20 years and loves to experiment with new techniques, including alternative processes, photo transfers and huge, wonderful, functional painted canvases.

[ gather… engage… ]
SCOPE engages community members in local topics. Members of local arts organizations, artists and art lovers have gathered twice now to develop community art projects around SCOPE’s two current topics (Race & Cultural Relations and Aging: The Possibilities). Over 50 community members have been involved. The first two meetings were brainstorming and the next one will be focusing on projects to begin. Are you an artist or art lover? Join them October 20th at 5:30 pm at Selby Gallery at the Ringling School of Art and Design to be a part.

[ art center sarasota ]
Enjoy three exhibits at a time at the Art Center Sarasota on the Trail in downtown Sarasota. Through October 14th the Main Gallery exhibit is “Women Contemporary Artists” including Kim Northrop’s first place entry “Preludes & Nocturnes” and in the middle gallery experience the work of Csaba Osvath. Then on October 27th return for “Secrets of the Sea” a members collaboration with Mote Marine and an exhibit called “Architect’s Art.” Call 365-2032

[ funny words and fun music ]
One of Sarasota’s newest artistic venues continues to serve up excitement. The Glenridge Players will present three hilarious plays by Christopher Durang and Michael McKeever including a spoof of “The Glass Managerie” October 13-16th. Also on the bill, music by Betty Comora, and her band, with Margo and Roger Drewis. Guaranteed to get your feet taping with music from the 1920’s.

[ oh, we need da funk... gotta have some funk ]
BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular will perform at the Van Wezel on November 3rd bringing their hybrid of Hip Hop, dance, graffiti and fashion to life. The show is exhilarating and distinctively an American art form. Then check out Gallagher and his Sledge-O-Matic the next night, November 4th, as the wacky comedian uses props and gags to deliver his unique and timeless flavor.

[ first step of sarasota benefit ]
Sarasota Opera will host this benefit on November 9th as First Step Goes to the Opera. The Opera’s Fall Outreach singers will perform opera favorites and popular selections from American musical theater. Since 1968, First Step has been providing hope and help to thousands of individuals seeking substance abuse treatment. During these years, First Step has been privileged to be part of many success stories of the men and women who have been brave enough to take that “first step.”

[ the legend of yin and yang ]
This world premier collaboration between the PAL Sailor Circus and The Players Theater is a spectacular of music, song, dance and acrobats. Enjoy a joint Chinese and American company of performers on stage beginning November 10th. Tickets available at the box office.

[ highwaymen exhibit ]
This extraordinary exhibit shares the creativity and skill of 26 young black Americans who found a way to support their families, during the years of segregation, by painting landscapes of tropical scenes. When the only jobs available at the time were in the groves, this group of men, and one woman, sold their art from the trunks of their cars along US Highway 1, hence the moniker. The art is recognized nationwide as the beginning of Florida’s contemporary art tradition. On loan from the Orlando Regional History Museum, the exhibit is at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. Call 746-4131

[ batiks botanicos ]
Don’t miss the work of Columbian-born artist Angela Maria Isaza at Selby Gardens this month. Isaza exhibits her beautiful images created using the time-intensive oriental technique of batik. The medium engages textiles, color dyes and wax to create a natural but mysterious form of art. Ms. Isaza’s art is dedicated to the promotion of the beauty and value of our fragile and endangered natural environment and is representative of the tropical forest of the Andes where she lives. Call 366-5731

[ artist relief program ]
The Tipitinas Foundation has started a new Artist Relief program. Many New Orleans musicians are stranded away from what used to be home, and without ANY instruments at all. Their website has a place for artists to list their needs, as well as a page for donor offerings. If you have some old musical instruments or support gear cluttering up your garage, this is a good place to offer it to those in need!

Multi-Cultural Volunteer Opportunity! The Latin Classic Half Marathon is Sunday October 9th. Volunteers are needed at water booths along the race trail. To benefit: The Latin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. From 6:00am to 11:30 am at Lakewood Ranch High School contact Jake at SCOPE for more info…