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SRQ DAILY Mar 31, 2017

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"We are part of the American flag as well."

- Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep
 

[Film]  Kennedy to Open Sarasota Film Festival Tonight
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

The sidewalks of Sarasota serve as red carpets for such Hollywood stars as Diane Lane, Stanley Tucci, Rosanna Arquette and Aisha Tyler over the next 10 days. When documentarian Rory Kennedy walks into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, it marks the launch of the 2017 Sarasota Film Festival, now the largest film festival in the Southeast United States—and good luck getting a place inside the Sarasota Opera House tonight. 

“I’m excited about the fact we’re sold out for opening and closing nights,” says Sarasota Film Festival president Mark Famiglio. “I’m not surprised, but I’m very pleased.” The festival will show Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, directed by Kennedy, as the Opening Night film before hosting a party that spills out into the streets. Famiglio notes that some seats held for sponsors may open up the night of Opening and Closing events at the Sarasota Opera House, but those who want to get tickets the night of are advised to come early if they want one of those spots.

Michael Dunaway, co-creative director at the festival, notes that Opening weekend will have tremendous cinematic opportunities. In particular, lovers of documentaries can attend an In Conversation event with Kennedy today and see showings of Centerpiece film This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous with director Barbara Kopple, a two-time Academy Award-winning director who significantly influenced the genre with 1976’s Harlan County, USA. “It’s special for us because both Rory Kennedy and Barbara Kopple have been some of the more stalwart friends of the festival in recent years, and this festival really thrives not only from championing up-and-coming artists but being championed by established, legendary figures,” Dunaway says. 

Through the week, the festival expects to host other famous names. Lane will be here for the Closing Night film, Paris Can Wait, next Saturday, April 8, at the Opera House. Tyler will premiere her feature directorial debut, Axis, next Friday, April 7, at the Regal Hollywood 20. Arquette comes to town with Born Guilty, which also screens April 7, while Tucci, a producer for festival selection Paint It Black, will come to town for events on Sunday, April 9. Each of the celebrities, along with Kennedy, will participate in public In Conversation events hosted by the festival. And of course, hundreds of other films will screen all week at Regal Hollywood 20, many with directors and other filmmakers in attendance.

As the Gulf Coast briefly becomes a center of activity for the independent film world, Famiglio says the evolving Sarasota market continues to help the festival grow. He believes the festival may clock in as the largest regional festival in the nation this year. “Filmmakers love it because we are always trying to think of ways to support independent film,” he says. “It’s one of those great phenomena that gets better and better every year.” 

Photo by Evan Sigmund: Rory Kennedy (right) walks the Sarasota Film Festival red carpet in 2015 with mother Ethel and daughter Bridget.

[Arts and Culture]  State of the Arts Part 3
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

The White House this month proposed a budget calling for the elimination of three cultural agencies: the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). While the impact to the federal budget would be negligible, the cultural impact at the community level could be more pronounced. This is the third in a three-part series examining that possible impact.

Last year, Sarasota Opera set a world record and made international headlines with its completion of the Verdi Cycle, becoming the only company in the world to play every note that Giuseppe Verdi wrote and netting Sarasota Opera Maestro Victor DeRenzi a knighthood from the Italian government for his role through the decades-long project. But that doesn’t mean Sarasota Opera doesn’t benefit from organizations like the NEA.

“It really does have an impact on what we’re doing,” says Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell, who says that the company has received grants almost annually since 2008 to support everything from commissions and revivals to programs like Sarasota Youth Opera and the American Opera Series. This season, an NEA grant helped fund production of Dialogues of the Carmelites. All are matching grants, says Russell, but that initial push from the federal government builds the company’s reputation and plays a crucial role in securing additional funding. “That’s something that can’t be quantified,” he says, “but is just as important.”

But there’s more at stake than just the NEA, as Ringling Museum Executive Director Steven High reminds. “We receive funds from all of the federal agencies that support arts and culture and museums in our country,” he says, noting that it was a combination of grants from the NEA, the NEH and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—also on the chopping block—that made this year’s Feast for the Senses exhibition possible. And a grant from the IMLS announced in September will help the museum fund the creation of storage racks to bring an additional 160 paintings from its collection on-site for research and viewing. “It’s a big loss for us, were those institutions to go away,” says High. The dollar impact won’t be “devastating,” he adds, but support for the arts means more than money.

“The support from the NEA is much more than a simple grant,” says Michael Donald Edwards, artistic director at Asolo Repertory Theatre. “The NEA represents the United States government saying to all of us who work in the arts and all of us who consume the arts that the arts matter.” And it’s that message that Edwards fears losing more than funding, which he says is not strictly necessary for the theater to operate. “It is an insistence that American art and culture is as important in informing an American idea as it is to join the military,” he says. “We are part of the American flag too.” 

[Film]  SFF Turns Newgate Students Into Film Critics
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Partnering with the Sarasota Film Festival, students from Newgate Montessori got to try their hands as movie critics. Working with education docents from the Sarasota Film Festival Education Department and taking a course on the theory of film review, the students took a stab at reviewing one of the films coming to this year’s festival called The Teacher. A satire set in communist Czechoslovakia, a small town is turned upside down by the appearance of a judgmental teacher both easily bribable and influential in the communist party. “We are excited to see how much the students enjoyed and connected with this film,” says Sarasota Film Festival Director of Education and Community Outreach, “and hope you will be as well.” SRQ has two to share today.

What would you do if your teacher demanded to know your parents’ professions on the first day of school? What if your grade depended on your answer? The Teacher, a foreign film directed by Jan Hrebejk from Czechoslovakia, explores the lives of students faced with those exact questions. Using a middle school class, this witty satire highlights the way things might have been if you went to school in Czechoslovakia during the late 1980s. I’d say the best way to explain the situation is that this teacher takes “extra credit” to a whole new level using intimidation, manipulation and humiliation. I walked into this film expecting a foreign satire, and I walked out with much more. I learned more about that time period in another country. I observed the dynamics within that particular school. I understood the actions and consequences behind the characters. Plus, I learned all of these things with emotion. I laughed at some parts and felt sad at others, and I felt myself connecting with many of the characters. The Teacher is an interesting satire that directly reflects the complicated aspects of that time. Review by Tianna Levine, 10th grade

As the story progresses, the audience learns that neither the students, nor the parents, nor the teachers like this new teacher. The Teacher as a whole was extremely well done, containing fantastic lighting, cinematography and an insightful take on communism. It shows the audience how school was in countries that were affected by communism, and how communism still continues to have strong aftereffects on schools in Europe. This film is a definite must-watch that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of mixed feelings. Review by Jett Laub, 9th grade

The Teacher screens at Regal Hollywood 20 April 2 at 12:30pm and April 4 at 4:15pm as part of the Sarasota Film Festival. 

Pictured: Zuzana Maur�ry in "The Teacher." Photo courtesy of SFF.

[Recipe]  Beer Me!
SRQ Staff

Get ready for a racous weekend with the White Horse Pub's traditional British beer cheese soup, complete with cheesy bread for your dipping pleasure. Keep it simple: pair with a frothy Guinness and get dunking. 

Beer bread ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 20 oz. beer grog; 6 oz. shredded cheddar; heavy pinch salt and pepper; ¾ cup sugar; heavy pinch garlic powder

Mix ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into oiled or buttered mini loaf pans and cover each with a teaspoon melted butter and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for about 22 minutes.

Beer cheese soup ingredients: 2 qt. heavy cream; 1 ½ lb. shredded cheese; ½ tsp. each of salt & pepper; 4 ozs diced, caramelized onions ; 3 ozs chicken base ; 8 drops Tabasco; 2 oz. Worcestershire; 1 oz. of Coleman's mustard powder

Mix and heat in sauce pan at low heat. 

Photo courtesy of White Horse Pub.

The White Horse Pub, 6240 North Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, 941-358-1353.

[Good Bite]  Cure for the Common Hangover
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

Had maybe a few too many bites of that beer cheese last night? Or perhaps went down the rabbit hole with a wine tasting or a wedding reception open bar? The next morning struggle is real—we've all been there—as are the hangover food options available. Instead of reaching for the greasy burger and Bloody Mary recovery system, chug a few of SaraFresh Juice's Hangover Cure. The soothing green cold-pressed cure comes chock-full of inflammation-reducing ingredients that hydrate and cleanse: pineapple, apple, kale, lemon, lime, mint and cilantro go down easy (and are delicious, too). To nip the hangover in the bud, down the activated charcoal lemonade before tossing back the good stuff—activated charcoal is notoriously soothing for anyone with stomach issues, and is especially good at preventing your hangover from ever beginning by trapping toxins and chemicals that then get carried out of the body more quickly.  

Photo courtesy of SaraFresh.

SaraFresh Juice, 941-914-5515.

[Recognition]  Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Earns National Recognition

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading has been honored as a Pacesetter by the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for exemplary work in eliminating barriers faced by children from low-income families on the path to becoming proficient readers. Pacesetters are part of a nationwide network of more than 300 GLR Campaign communities, representing 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The Campaign communities are dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap between children from low-income families and their more affluent peers. The GLR Campaign is recognizing the Suncoast Campaign for its excellence in five of six criteria for success, scale and sustainability: supporting parent success and addressing the health determinants, driving with data, building cross-sector collaboration, prioritizing children and families in public housing and utilizing technology for impact.Especially noteworthy is the Suncoast Campaign’s overarching two-generation approach, the dental sealants program, the successful rollout of Vroom and its focus on public housing.  

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

[Exec Moves]  Peter Crowley Returns as Goodwill Manasota Board Chair

In mid-March, Peter Crowley took the helm as chairman of the board for Goodwill Manasota for the second time. Crowley began his tenure with the organization as an intern in 1993 and has since graduated from the University of Florida with an MBA and law degree and become the president and broker/co-owner of the RE/MAX Alliance Group. He has also become a leader for Goodwill Manasota, serving on the board of directors since 2004, including a term as chairman in 2010 and now chair again for 2017-2019. Crowley is also one of the local celebrity stars featured in the 2017 Goodwill marketing campaign, called “I Am Goodwill.” Crowley's business, RE/MAX Alliance Group, has become part of Goodwill's corporate support base. Last year, RE/MAX hosted Goodwill's traveling Giving Tree, which encouraged workers and customers/clients at area businesses to donate and making a difference in the lives of community members. In 2015, the company was honored as Goodwill Manasota's Corporate Sponsor of the Year. RE/MAX Alliance Group has previously been honored as one of the Ambassadors of the Year during Goodwill's annual awards dinner and also served as one of the event sponsors for the organization's popular annual fundraiser, the Mardi Gras Gala. Crowley, along with his business partners, Ron Travis and Dave Coupland, operate seven real estate offices throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
 

Goodwill Manasota



[SB2 GOOD ARTS ]  SB2 Wrap Up: Breakfast with T. Rex and John Dillinger's Underwear

When asked about the formative museum experience they most cherished, SB2 panelists Jeff Rodgers of the South Florida Museum (you can guess which one of the two above was his) and Anne-Marie Russell of the Sarasota Museum of Art (yes, the underwear) shared their passion for the power of authentic objects to transform a space. They were joined by Steven High of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Tom Barwin of the City of Sarasota and Nathan Schwagler of the Dali Museum, also yesterday morning’s keynote speaker. All kidding aside, participants were on the edge of their seats listening to the number of innovative experiences available in their own backyard. Schwagler spoke of the work he directs at the Dali Museum Innovation Labs where he engages with companies to transform their pathways to creativity. A poignant story about his son and his wooden tiger spoke to how easy it is to shoot down new ideas. For the whole story, check out our coverage in the June edition of SRQ magazine and in the SRQ Inside the Brand blog at srqinsidethebrand.com. 

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[TODAY]  THEATER: Bo-Nita , March 31 – April 30, Wed-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm


You could say that life gets a little weird for precocious 13-year-old Bo-Nita when she winds up with a dead ex-stepfather on her bedroom floor. With humor, pathos and a dash of Midwestern magical realism, this wild one-woman, seven-character adventure follows a mother and daughter’s elaborate plan to try to hold their dysfunctional family together. Tickets range from $5-$28.

Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second Street Sarasota, FL 34236

[TODAY]  MUSIC: Music and Paws in the Park: Seranation , March 31, 6-8pm

Benefitting Royal Pet Rescue Seranation is a six-piece, reggae-rock/pop band from St. Petersburg, FL. With band members hailing from different musical backgrounds, Seranation has a unique blend that they have labeled "Tropical-Rock". Seranation constantly delivers catchy lyrics, tasteful guitar hooks, and up beat tempos. For more information please visit www.realizebradenton.com

[TODAY]  FOOD: Wine Walk to Ca' d'Zan , March 31, 6pm

Enjoy fare by Sarasota's top caterers while sipping on a variety of wines provided by Total Wine & More. Each tasting station will be theatrically decorated in the spirit of this year’s theme, red or white. Learn about wines while you enjoy the splendor of the Ringling grounds and gardens on this self-guided wine tasting tour along the drive to John and Mable Ringling’s historic mansion. Tickets for this event are $135/person. To purchase tickets and for more information please visit https://www.ringling.org/events/wine-walk-ca-dzan

The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[TODAY]  BUSINESS: Jazz at two - Patrica Dean Trio , March 31, 2pm

Patricia Dean - on drums and vocals. As a drummer, she is an inspiring and supremely tasteful timekeeper, accompanist and soloist. As a jazz vocalist, she is swinging, sensitive and wonderfully musical. For more information please visit www.jazzclubsarasota.org/calendar-of-events

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota

[TODAY]  HEALTH: Sweet Ceremonies into the Heart , March 31, 7-9pm

 Join Pineapple Yoga Studio on a journey into the heart space. The instructor will start with gentle breathing exercises and guided imagery. A special cacoa that is prepared for ceremonial use only on an organic farm in Guatamala will be offered as a delicious drink (some call it heart-earth medicine) to soften into the center of the heart. From here students will melt into that yummy bahv. (Bliss) thru music and singing with Kirtan artist Rick Franz. Rick’s been playing and touring with some of the world's well known kirtan leaders for many years. This class will be held in the indoor yoga studio. Tickets are $20.00 if purchased online or $25.00 if purchased at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.pineappleyogastudio.net

Pineapple Yoga Studio , 517 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[WEEKEND]  GALA: Firefly Gala , April 1, 6:00-11:00pm

The 7th annual Firefly Gala, presented by The Dart Foundation features an intimate concert by Flo Rida at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. Benefitting Forty Carrots Family Center, this award-winning gala includes cocktails, a gourmet dinner and a full-scale performance, all to help strengthen families in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, 15150 70th Terrace E, Bradenton, FL 34202

[WEEKEND]  MUSIC: Brazilian Sensation Diego Figueiredo Performs with O Som Do Jazz , April 1, 8pm

WSLR presents a fabulous fusion of jazz, classical guitar, and bossa nova with acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo accompanied by Tampa-bay based O Som Do Jazz, heralded as “the best Brazilian band in Florida.” Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. Advance tickets are available at www.wslr.org.

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[WEEKEND]  MUSIC: Diego Figuieredo with O Som Do Jazz , April 1

Acclaimed by the critics as the newest discovery in the guitar world, Figueiredo has made a massive impression in the contemporary jazz world. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and a crew of experienced musicians performing Brazilian jazz, Bossa Nova, samba, samba, Balanço and MPB.  O Som Do Jazz (the sound of jazz in Portuguese) recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian music. www.fogartyville.org

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[WEEKEND]  GALLERY: Closing Night Celebration, Remember Warhol: 30 Years Ago , April 1, 5:30-8:00pm

Come celebrate Andy Warhol with fans and art lovers. Some 80’s music and a disco ball will be in the back of the Alfstand & Contemporary gallery along with food and beverages. Renowned photographer Christophe von Hohnenberg will be signing copies of his award-winning book. This is the last chance to view the critically acclaimed Remembering Warhol: Thirty Years Ago exhibition before showing at ART New York, May 3-7. For more information please visit www.alfstandand.com

Alfstad & Contemporary , 1419 5th St., Sarasota

[WEEKEND]  PERFORMANCE: Ring Sarasota , April 1, 8pm

Florida’s premier bell ensemble explores rhythm from a new, light-hearted, and daring rendition of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and classic Glenn Miller in “Moonlight Serenade” to the West Indian Island Calypso beat of “Yellow Bird.” Feel the pulse of Abba’s disco classic “Dancing Queen” and the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” You’ll marvel at Ring Sarasota’s crisp and precise technique illuminating the pizzicato stylings of Leroy Anderson to the smooth jazz texture of Errol Garner’s “Misty” and more! It’s more entertaining than you can imagine! Tickets start at $20. 

The Glenridge Performing Arts Center , 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 34238

[SOON]  BUSINESS: La Musica International Chamber Music Festival , April 3 – April 12

La Musica’s International Chamber Music Festival brings outstanding European and American chamber musicians together to present exciting programs of familiar and seldom-heard chamber music. Among the events during the annual festival in April are open rehearsals, pre-concert lectures, youth activities and  concerts performed at the historic Sarasota Opera House.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Faces of Change , April 5, TBA

A face of Change, Asolo Rep’s fifth annual community-based documentary theater project, is created from the real-life experiences of local residents and community members. As the theater concludes a multi-year exploration of the American Character, we bring the real words of local residents to the stage alongside the art and issues in each season. The Education & Outreach Department aims to provide an opportunity for local community building: this process allows for an ongoing discussion and collaboration, and uses theater to create connections and to explore connections that already exist. Tickets are FREE but reservations are required. Please call the box office to reserve tickets.

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Rich Girl , April 5 – May 26

Held at the Gompertz Theatre, Rich Girl by Victoria Stewart is a clever and contemporary comedy about women and their relationship to men, mothers and money. This play asks to consider two of the most important goals in life: love and money. 

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Avenue

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Selby Gardens Hosts Rare Plant Meetings , April 5 – April 7

The gardens are to host the Florida Bromeliad Conservation Working Group, as well as the 2017 Florida Rare Plant Task Force meeting. An estimated 75 plant professionals are expected to attend. The 2017 Florida Rare Plant Task Force is a statewide meeting led by Bok Tower Gardens, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to bring together conservation professionals. This year’s topic is Non-traditional Partnerships for Rare Plant Conservation. This annual meeting is made possible by grants from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry. For More information please visit www.Selby.org

Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: La Musica - Meet the Musicians , April 5, 5:30-7:30pm

Mingle with the musicians and enjoy wine, light bites and a Mozart mini concert. Tickets are $25 dollars per person space is limited. Dolphin Aviation sponsors this event. For more information please visit https://www.lamusicafestival.org/festival/concerts

Doplin Aviation , 8191 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Catie Curtis , April 6, 7pm

Known in and outside the Boston folk-music community for her accessible, socially conscious songwriting and gorgeous voice, Catie Curtis brings her typical mix of insightful wit and pitch-perfect vocals to many different audiences. Tickets are $18 dollars in advances and $20 day of the show. www.fogartyville.org

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Manny Diaz: Miami Innovator , April 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Join Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz at the Center for Architecture Sarasota, as he will be wrapping up this seasons exhibit: Architecture in the public Realm. Diaz is a dynamic speaker that you will not want to miss! Seating is limited and registration is required. Tickets are $50.00 students with a student ID are free. Registration will open March 3rd.  All sales are final. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.cfas.org

Center For Architecture Sarasota, 265 S. Orange Ave., sarasota

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Wine & Stein , April 6, 6:00-9:30pm

Join HearCare Connection of Sarasota for their 2nd annual Wine & Stein at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Enjoy live and silent auctions, entertainment,wine and beer tastings and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Your participation will help HearCare Connection launch a reduced-free, sliding scale, nonprofit hearing clinic in Sarasota County.

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240

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