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CIRCUS, CIRQUE, CIRCO: A FAMILY TRADITION
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, June 23—August 1 SCOOP Founded in 1948, the Ringling Circus Museum prides itself as the first museum of its kind in the country and features an incomparable collection of rare handbills and art prints, posters, newspaper clippings, costumes, props and equipment. A. Everett Austin, the first director of the Ringling Museum and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and the Ringling Board wanted to create an attraction that would pay tribute to the circus that helped put Sarasota on the map. DATA Generations of circus performers will congregate in the Historic Asolo Theatre to share the enthralling acts and feats they’ve been practicing for generations. 941-359-5700
SUNCOAST OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX Locations throughout Sarasota, Through July 4 SCOOP A powerboat is typically a water vessel with a motor with both a high power-to-weight ratio and a hull that allows for skimming and, consequently, a greater potential for speed and handling. DATA The Suncoast Offshore Grand Pix has been one of the longest running powerboat races in the country, raising millions of dollars for Suncoast Charities for Children. The festivities include the Aqua Plumbing and Air Grand Prix Golf Classic, live music, a silent auction, the Festival Car and Motorcycle Show, The Friendliest Catch fishing tournament and the Festival Parade of Boats. 941-371-8820 x1800
SARASOTA IMPROV FESTIVAL Florida Studio Theatre, July 16 and 17
SCOOP One of the most famed “improv” theater companies in the United States is the Upright Citizens Brigade, originally consisting of comedians Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh, who migrated from Chicago to New York, where they founded the UCB Theatre in 1999 and Training Center in 2006. DATA Within the walls of Sarasota’s improv and sketch comedy home, the Goldstein Cabaret Theatre will host dozens of sidesplitting troupes and improvisers from New York to Los Angeles. Some of these professional groups will also lead workshops on stage comedy. 941-366-9000
9TH ANNUAL ST. ARMANDS BOAT SHOW St. Armand’s Circle Park, July 3 and 4 SCOOP Explore the world of boating through all the best the industry has to offer. DATA Boat lovers will have a field day at this event hosted by MarineMax of Sarasota, which will offer new and used boat sales, brokerage, service and storage in St. Armand’s Circle Park. 941-388-1554
VINYL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ceviche, Boulevard of the Arts, Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota, July 15—17 SCOOP The “vinyl” in the Festival’s name pays tribute to the vinyl records upon which electronic music got its start. DATA The largest electronic music festival on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the Vinyl Music Festival brings together the genre’s best artists from around the world and local community. In its second year, the Festival promotes the electric movement, a style that supports a diverse spectrum of influence and widespread appeal. 941-928-9269
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS The Players Theatre, July 15—18 SCOOP Emmy, Oscar and Golden Globe award-winner Alan Ball (American Beauty, Six Feet Under, True Blood) wrote Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in theater, Ball became involved in Sarasota theater. DATA This 1993 play tells the hilarious and bittersweet story of five bridesmaids meeting at a wedding reception in Knoxville, Tenn. The five women realize that, despite their numerous differences, they have more in common than just the bride. 941-365-2494
THE PLAY’S THE THING: THE PLAYERS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL The Players Theatre, July 26—31 SCOOP The namesake of this Festival comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in which the protagonist turns playwright to expose that his uncle murdered his father, the deceased king of Denmark whose throne Claudius has taken. Prince Hamlet predicts, “The play's the thing/ Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the King.” DATA This Festival calls on audience members not only to see new plays, but watch their birth on stage as emerging playwrights compete to have their play produced and performed by the Players next season. 941-365-2494
ANNIE, GET YOUR GUN Venice Theatre, July 29—August 7 SCOOP The musical’s biggest hit was “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” a song sung by the members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show to convince Annie Oakley to join their act. DATA Irving Berlin and sibling team Dorothy and Herbert Fields wrote the music and lyrics from this musical based on the life of legendary Ohio sharpshooter Annie Oakley. The original show starring Ethel Merman opened in 1946 and ran for 1,147 performances. Merman reprised her role in the Oscar-winning 1950 film. 941-488-1115
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN/SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT! Art Center Sarasota, July 29—October 23 SCOOP Legendary and iconic Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh was a failed artist during his lifetime and went on to commit suicide at age 37 in France. Mental health experts have heavily debated the extent of his reported insanity. Some have blamed absinthe for exacerbating his despair, while others have diagnosed him with bipolar disorder, citing his distinct up-and-down episodes. Still others have used his peaking talent as evidence of sanity, arguing that the continual discouragement he faced pushed him over the edge. DATA Every season, Art Center Sarasota invites its members to submit original work for this multi-media exhibition. The Center will also host three other galleries: “A Survey of Gees Bend Quilts,” “Latin American Outsiders Exhibition” and “Observer and Observed.” The Sarasota Partnership sponsors this third exhibit for Children’s Mental Health in collaboration with Art Center Sarasota, featuring 16 artists who tell the story of families living with challenges of mental health issues. From the National Art Exhibitions of the Mentally Ill, “Latin American Outsiders Exhibition” presents art by individuals who may be institutionalized and/or self-taught and whose art comes from their unique visions. 941-365-2032
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