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SRQ DAILY Aug 24, 2016

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"There is something for everyone as the last summer cabaret production creates a beautiful blend of class, style and tight harmonies."

- Catherine Randazzo, FST
 

[Cabaret]  The GiGi's Close FST Summer Cabaret with Girl Power
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Florida Studio Theatre closes out its Summer Cabaret with a final production in the John C. Court Cabaret featuring the all-female singing trio The Gigi’s. It’s a high-energy romp down memory lane as the artists belt pop hits and ballads made famous by some of the 20th century’s most celebrated female artists from the '40s till today, all the while adding their own theatrical flair and group harmonies for a new take on these fan favorites. Says FST Associate Artist Catherine Randazzo, “I eagerly anticipate a fresh twist.”

Starting with the standards of the '40s and '50s before moving on to the birth of rock and roll and the smooth sounds of soul, and diving into the crazy worlds of psychedelia, disco and modern-day pop, dynamism is the name of the game for these singers as they bring these distinct musical eras to life through their songs, sounds and even a couple stories sprinkled in here and there. Great girl power groups from the Shirells to the Bangles to the Go Go’s to Destiny’s Child all get their due and songs regularly performed include “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Stop In The Name Of Love,” “Heart of Glass,” “I Will Survive” and “Mama Mia.”

“The GiGi’s offer a unique melodic rendering for music lovers,” says Randazzo. “There is something for everyone as the last summer cabaret production creates a beautiful blend of class, style and tight harmonies.”

For all the fun, The GiGi’s make the journey more than a medley of pleasant remembrances, but a tribute to the history of the female voice in popular music, from The Supremes and Carole King to today’s Meghan Trainor. With their own interpretation of these certified classics and classics-in-the-making, The GiGi’s singers continue the tradition themselves.

Performing in the Florida Studio Theatre John C. Court Cabaret through September 25, tickets to see The GiGi’s range from $32–36. 

Pictured: Brittany Cheek, Lindsay Flick, and Safia Hudson. Photo by FST.

[Good Bite]  Miracle Marlenka
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

A cross between baklava and wafer cake with a dash of mille-feuille, the traditional Hungarian-Armenian Marlenka cake is all at once gooey and flakey, creamy and crunchy. The classic honey cake houses layer upon layer of golden honey and finely chopped walnuts, a drip of cocoa-infused condensed milk bleeds down from the sides. The buttery smooth pudding-like filling contains the rich, natural flavor of honey, creating a healthy(ish) Eastern European treat. Relish the light cake in the traditional form or the version topped with chocolate cocoa in one of Elixir Tea House's several intimate, pillowed seating areas, perfect for a lazy afternoon with matcha and Marlenka.  

Elixir Tea House, 1926 Hillview St., Sarasota, 941-373-1800

[Hires]  CWC-FPRA Announces New Board Of Directors

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) announced its 2016–2017 board of directors and celebrated Chapter Awards winners at its August awards and board induction ceremony at The Francis in Sarasota. Each member will serve a one-year term. Mischa Kirby, director of marketing and communications at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, has been named the chapter’s new president.  

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association

[Recognition]  Combs Receives Navigator Award

Owner of the local Fish Window Cleaning, Michelle Combs received the Navigator Award at the annual Fish Window Cleaning Convention in St. Louis, Mo. She was given this award for her work with prospective franchisees.  

Fish Window Cleaning

[Recognition]  Emergency Operations Center Given Award

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) recognized the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center with the 2016 Technology Leadership Award for a large communications center.  

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office



[Inside the Issue]  Notorious E.G.G.

Take to the streets of Brooklyn with a Dr. Brown's Egg Cream from Sol's NYC Deli, touted in this month's issue. In Notorious Egg Cream, staff writer Phil Lederer muses on the history of the bizarro drink (or is it a dessert?) and gets Sol Shenker's opinion on the secret behind the oddball confection.  

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