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SRQ DAILY Jan 22, 2016

Friday Weekend Edition

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Friday Weekend Edition

"This is the feast."

- Jeff Rogers, Bishop Planetarium
 

[Nature]  Peekin' At The Planetary Peep Show
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

For the first time in more than a decade, stargazers can delight in a rare astronomical alignment bringing five planets into unaided visible range in the night sky. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter appeared in alignment two days ago and astronomers forecast the phenomenon to continue until mid-February.

“You’ve got to be an early bird to catch this one,” said Jeff Rogers, director of the Bishop Planetarium at South Florida Museum. The best time would be immediately pre-dawn, he says. “Especially if you want to see Mercury.” The most difficult to see of the five aligned, Mercury appears low on the eastern horizon but still visible without the aid of a telescope.

Arcing across the sky from Mercury at the eastern horizon, Venus appears in close proximity, followed by Saturn, then Mars and finally Jupiter almost directly overhead. With Neptune and Uranus never orbiting so close to Earth as to be visible with the naked eye, this alignment represents near the pinnacle of naked-eye planetary observation. As Rogers put it, “This is the feast.”

Earthlings will have until around Feb. 20 to check out this cosmic phenomenon, with some astronomers estimating peak visibility near Feb. 4, leaving plenty of time for planning. But don’t worry about heading into the wilderness for a good view. “You should be fine in town,” said Rogers. Just make sure you have a good view of the eastern horizon.  

[Theater]  The Demon Barber of Stage II
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

It’s a bloody affair on Venice Theatre’s Stage II, where Sweeney Todd began his barbarous and barber-ous run last night. A retelling of the classic tale of love and vengeance and the worst (best?) meat pies in London, Murray Chase directs this production of the eight-time Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical, Stage II-style.

Starring Chris Caswell as the eponymous slasher, Kimberly Kollar as the bizarrely upbeat Mrs. Lovett and Robert Austin as the lecherous Judge Turpin, Chase suggests a different, perhaps subtler take on an outrageous character last seen taken to its extreme by the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton machine. “You might see him as a guy you could sit down and have a beer with,” said Chase. “A guy like Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy. These guys got away with murder because they seemed like one of us.”

Opening last night, Sweeney Todd runs on Venice Theatre’s Stage II through Feb. 14. Tickets cost $29 for adults, $15 for college students and $13 for children. 

[Museum]  Center for Asian Art Opens May 15
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

The Ringling Museum has announced the projected opening of its Center for Asian Art in the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art as May 15, 2016.

Designed by the internationally-renowned architects of Machado Silvetti and attached to the Searing Wing via renovation of the 1966 expansion, the new 25,000 square foot Center includes 6,800 square feet of gallery space for the exhibition of Asian art from The Ringling’s collection as well as educational facilities such as study rooms and a 125-person lecture hall.

“Through the creation of this Center, The Ringling underscores its dedication to and investment in the arts of Asia,” said Stephen High, executive director of The Ringling. “This Center will allow us to cultivate strategic partnerships around the globe, making Sarasota and The Ringling an important site for both scholars and enthusiasts of Asian arts and culture.”

The Center for Asian Art officially opens May 15 with a daylong community festival at The Ringling, including performances, games, art-making activities, culinary explorations and tours. 

Pictured: The Center for Asian Art. Photo courtesy of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

[From]  Argentine Excitement
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Want to enjoy an Argentinian delicacy without leaving this paradise to do it? Michaell’s On East's Executive Chef Jamil Pineda this month shares a recipe off the special Argentine Epicurean Adventure lunch menu.

Churrasco de Entraña con Chimichurri

Ingredients (for skirt steak): 4 6-oz. skirt steaks; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Coat each skirt steak with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil. Over high heat, grill steaks to desired temperature. Immediately upon removing from grill, slice and then allow to rest.

Ingredients: (for crispy red bliss Potatoes): 12 Red Bliss Potatoe;
1 tsp. of Dried Thyme; 2 oz. olive oil;pSalt and black pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice red bliss potatoes in half lengthwise, then into thirds. Place in bowl, season with salt and pepper, dried thyme and olive oil.  Lay the potatoes out on a roasting pan and cook in oven until golden brown, approximately 12 minutes.

Igredients (for Chimichurri): ½ Yellow onion, finely diced; ½ bunch flat parsley, chopped finely; ½ bunch curly parsley, chopped finely; ½ bunch cilantro, chopped finely; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tomato, crushed; ½ jalapeno, seeded; 4 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 2 limes, juiced; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; ¼ cup distilled vinegar

Place the first six ingredients (Onion, Flat Parsley, Curly Parsley, Cilantro, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tomato) in a bowl and mix well. In a blender, place all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.  Add blended ingredients to the ingredients in bowl and mix well.

Ingredients (for roasted tomatoes): 6 plum tomatoes, halved; 2 oz. olive oil; ½ Teaspoon chopped garlic; salt and fresh ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, add the tomatoes halves, oil and the garlic season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan and roast for approximately 6 minutes.

Ingredients (for grilled onions): 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut in 4 slices; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; Salt and fresh ground black pepper

In a small bowl, mix the onions with oil and salt and pepper. Over high heat, grill the onions on both sides. 

In a small mixing bowl, add the onions, tomato, potatoes and 1 tablespoon of Chimichurri and mix well. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the middle of dinner plate, slice the skirt steak against the grain and place on top of the mixture. Top the steak with a generous portion of Chimichurri and serve.

  

[Exec Moves]  Brooke Chase Promotes Mohrman

Joseph McElmeel, chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, announced the promotion of Rick Mohrman to director of administration and operations. In addition to his role of executive recruiter, Mohrman will manage daily office operations, overseeing human resources, facilities management and office administration.  The position will also require the development and implementation of organizational strategies and policies in each area of functional management and all supporting departments.  Additionally, he will be charged with process improvement, introducing and deploying best practices, managing administrative staff and playing a proactive role in long-term organizational and strategic planning. 

Brooke Chase Associates

[Exec Moves]  SMH Foundation Hires Coleman

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation announced Debra A. Coleman joined the team in the capacity of senior director of major gifts.  Coleman comes to the Foundation with 25 years of experience in fundraising in Boston, mainly in the Boston teaching hospitals, including New England Deaconess Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and New England Baptist Hospital. 

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

[Expansion]  Hughes Grows Brew Thru SRQ

Meg Hughes, entrepreneur and CEO of Brew Thru SRQ, is expanding the popular craft beer experience. With inquiries for private parties and incorporating the young professional scene, Hughes is expanding Brew Thru SRQ to become a recurring monthly event that will integrate with the local beer scene. Hughes emphasizes the tour is more than just a ride from place to place, but an interactive way to understand the beer industry, the brewing process and the impact on our local economy. 

Brew Thru SRQ

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