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SRQ DAILY Oct 6, 2017

Friday Weekend Edition

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"We are of the opinion that the more opera anyone can get in their life, the better."

- Sam Lowry, Sarasota Opera
 

[Theater]  Dueling Normas
Andrew Fabian

In 2006, The Metropolitan Opera in New York City, affectionately known as The Met, sought to fundamentally change the opera demographic when it took its performances out of the traditionally stuffy opera house and into the casual environment of the movie theater. This season The Met comes to Sarasota, with a live-stream of the 2017-18 season at CineBistro Siesta Key.

Staying true to the long-standing pursuit of excellence in opera, the video techniques used to film the performances are themselves a triumph of well-choreographed teamwork. Frank Stryjewski, COO of CineBistro, says The Met is “head and shoulders above everything else” as far as the production value of its simulcasts. Furthermore, global ticket sales and revenue for the HD streams has surpassed attendance at the Lincoln Center, good news considering the cost of producing the HD simulcasts approaches a cool million. The camerawork is conducted with a dynamic mixture of intimate close-ups and sweeping panoramic shots utilizing 10 or more cameras, while the timing and framing show a sensitivity to each scripts’ pivotal moments—and this is where the simulcasts offer something that the physical theater does not, the ability to see visual details ordinarily absent from a live presentation. With such a strong product, will The Met’s screenings share the market or steal the market from smaller cities with opera houses like, say, Sarasota?

Former New York opera singer and current Sarasota Opera Director of Audience Development Sam Lowry thinks not. “We are of the opinion that the more opera anyone can get in their life, the better,” he says. Furthermore, Lowry contends that, in regard to audio, once a microphone is used to record a singer “it’s no longer a live performance.” So, where the simulcasts have an edge in the visual arena, an opera house has the edge in acoustics with its “pure, unadulterated sound,” he says. Classical live opera is the standard and the original, and it offers a more emotive experience that is distinctly human—no two live performances are the same.

Both CineBistro and Sarasota Opera will be presenting Bellini’s Norma this season, giving residents of Sarasota the opportunity to measure the value of the old and the new. CineBistro will screen Norma on October 7, Sarasota Opera presents their version March 3 of next year. 

Pictured: Past production of "The Magic Flute" at The Metropolitan Opera. Image courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera.

[Apricot Lane]  Fall in Florida

When some think of fall, they think of sweaters, cold nights and campfires. But Floridians know that “fall” in the south does not entail much bundling up. This adorable, lace tie-dye dress is the ideal wardrobe addition for this time of year. Keep right on trend with this great summer to fall transition piece from Apricot Lane Boutique’s newest brand “T Party” (made in America). Show off some shoulder with the adorable sheer sleeves and pair with some booties for a bohemian fall look or keep it casual with your favorite sandals. $58, also available in navy. 

Photo Credit: Wyatt Kostygan

Apricot Lane

[SRQ Story Project Partner Spotlight ]  Students Engage in College and Career at Upcoming State of Jobs Conference

In less than a week, 1000 high school students from the Sarasota Bradenton area will explore potential career paths as well as prepare for college at the 2017 State of Jobs Conference. This event features over 75 local guest speakers from six different career tracks including healthcare, information technology, business/entrepreneurship, manufacturing/engineering, hospitality/tourism, and arts/culture, all working to inspire students to take control of their futures. CareerSource Suncoast hopes to showcase higher education opportunities in Sarasota-Bradenton, give students an inside look into great local businesses and network with local executives.

“We want our young people to know that jobs in travel equal promising careers.  Two in five American workers whose first job was in travel now are earning more than $100,000 a year.  For many young workers, a travel job in a hotel or a restaurant serving visitors means a first foothold on the career ladder.  For part time students, a travel job means the flexibility to pursue education and training while gaining the benefit of an on-the-job experience,” said Virginia Haley, President of VISIT Sarasota, a State of Jobs Sponsor. “With all of the new hotels opening in Sarasota, we know that it can provide a wonderful opportunity for regional students to begin an amazing career in travel.”

Throughout the day, students will experience at least 3 sessions focused directly on their career interest. In addition to learning about their career, State of Jobs focuses on college readiness, leadership, social responsibility and preparing for being a professional. Throughout the conference, students will have an opportunity to further engage by answering questions via text messaging and traditional paper surveys with the goal of improving the quality of education in Sarasota and Manatee Counties while also improving your opportunities to succeed in college and careers.

“We believe in cultivating future talent in the area,” says SRQ MEDIA President and CEO Lisl Liang. “ As a local catalyst for engagement, SRQ Media’s partnership with CareerSource on the State of Jobs Conference invests in helping our students navigate the ever-changing landscape of career development. Seeing real opportunities as represented by our local companies makes an incredible impact.”

For more on the State of Jobs conference, contact Chris Laney at claney@careersourcesc.com or visit their website online at StateofJobs.org

State of Jobs

[Exec Moves]  Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Announces Board

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) has announced its 2017-2018 Board of Directors. These committed community leaders will lead, advise and chair initiatives that directly support The Greater Sarasota Chamber’s mission. Charlie Bailey of Williams Parker will serve as Chair, with John LaCivita of Willis Smith Construction serving as chair-elect and George McGonagill of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay as immediate past chair. The remaining members of the board of directors, including Steven High of the Ringling Museum, Chris Gallagher of Hoyt Architects, Mark Pritchett of Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Lisl Liang of SRQ Media Group, will be made available at the GSCC website. 

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

[Exec Moves]  Beuchamp Joins Jennette Properties

Brooks Beauchamp has joined Jennette Properties as a property manager/leasing agent. She is excited to share her knowledge of the Siesta Key, Sarasota and Bradenton area, listing and leasing distinctive rental properties. Brooks has long been active in the real estate and interior design community, and as a board member and committee chair of various industry and volunteer organizations. She has also practiced real estate in Bloomfield Hills, MI and Wilmington, DE, after a contract and residential interior design career in Boston and Washington, DC. 

Jennette Properties

[Expansion]  Ando Joins Sarasota County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has added Ando, a male Dutch Shepherd, to its K-9 Unit. Ando was born in May 2016 in the Netherlands, and was hand-picked by Deputy Kevin Skau, whose canine partner “Hiro” retired in July. Ando officially joined the sheriff’s office on July 10 and began his training July 31. He earned his National Police Canine Association (NPCA) bomb certification on September 20, and was deployed the same week for special details throughout Sarasota County. Ando will continue training with Deputy Skau to earn additional certifications. 

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office



"Irresistable" by Dion Kurczek, Art Uptown Gallery.

[TODAY]  GRAB BAG: William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig , October 6

Don't let Mote's snook tournament be "the one that got away!" On October 6 and 7, 2017, anglers can join our William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig- a catch, sample and release tournament targeting snook released by scientists from Mote’s Fisheries Ecology and Enhancement Program and our colleagues at Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Anglers of all ages can take home prizes (and new fish stories) in this tournament on Sarasota Bay. Participants will help Mote scientists find out how snook fare after being raised and released into the wild by Mote and FWC staff. 

Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Prkwy., Sarasota

[WEEKEND]  SPORTS: Roller Derby Finale , October 7, 4:30pm

The Bradentucky Bombers will take on the Gainesville Roller Rebels in the last competition of the 2017 season. Watch the best local roller derby tems in the area compete for victory. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door; kids under the age of five receive admission at no cost.

Astro Skate, 803 17th Ave. West, Bradenton

[WEEKEND]  MUSEUM: Aftermath: The Fallout of War - America and the Middle East , October 8 – January 21

Active in the US and Middle East, the artists in the exhibition depict the conditions and people caught in the crossfire of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, and Israel from a variety of perspectives. The artists included are Lynsey Addario, Jananne Al-Ani, Jennifer Karady, Gloriann Liu, Rania Matar, Eman Mohammed, Farah Nosh, Suzanne Opton, Michal Rovner, Stephen Dupont, Ben Lowy and Simon Norfolk.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  DANCE: SCD + Piazzolla , October 12 – October 15

Sarasota Contemporary Dance will kick off their 12th season with a highly anticipated collaboration between renowned harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist, Tai Murray inspired by and to the music of Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla. SCD + Piazzolla will present a unique musical and choreographic spin on this famous artist, which promises to keep romance alive through a hot contemporary production. 

Jane B Cook Theatre FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL

[SOON]  GALA: 12th Annual Key To The Cure , October 12, 5:30-9:00pm

This year marks the 12th Anniversary that Saks Fifth Avenue is partnering with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation to present Key to the Cure! To date, this event has raised more than $1,300,000 to further breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer research and related projects in the Sarasota/Manatee community. This year's "Party with a Purpose" event will feature food, beverages, entertainment, shopping and an exclusive "chance drawing" that is sure to engage, excite and empower!

 

Saks Fifth Avenue, 120 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, Florida 34243

[SOON]  THEATER: Anna in the Tropics , October 12 – October 29, 8pm

Go back in time to a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida. Lectors are employed to educate and entertain the workers, and when a new one comes to a certain factor and reads aloud from Anna Karenina, he influences the lives of his listeners. 

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

[SOON]  MUSIC: Sarah Mac Band , October 14, 8pm

Sarah Mac Band has been called the "Next Big Thing in Florida." Musicians Sarah Mac, Claire Swindell, and Charlie Vanture make up the twelve year old trio. The group create original music that blends the styles of all three artists.

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

[SOON]  THEATER: Remembering Red: A Tribute to Red Skelton , October 14, 2pm, 8pm

Take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Red Skelton. Brian Hoffman portrays the man and some of his popular characters in a spot-on depiction. Meet characters from Gertrude and Heathcliffe, Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddy the Freeloader and bust you gut from laughter. Arrive early to enjoy a half hour pre-show video with celebrities from the screen in the 50s to 70s. 

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Mission: Wildlife , October 15, 2pm

Catch Wildlife Ambassador Julie Scardina and her troupe of rescue animals on the big stage. Audience participation is heavily featured and encouraged in this performance for people of all ages. Learn more about flora and fauna from across the world. Tickets are $27, $30 or $37, depending on seating.

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

[SOON]  MUSEUM: Ringling International Arts Festival , October 18 – October 21

Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers at the 2017 Ringling International Arts Festival.  With affordably priced performances you can enjoy the entire day. Lunch and dinner are available on-site.

Ringling Museum , 5401 Bay Shore Rd.,Sarasota

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Ringling International Arts Festival , October 18 – October 21

For ardent aficionados of adventurous art, the 2017 Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) presents a dynamic array of ingenious and inventive contemporary performance. With music ranging from the folkloric to the avant-garde, dance that explores the comedy and pathos of 21st-century life, and theatrical narratives both intimate and massive in scope and in scale, this is your opportunity to explore the unexpected and expect the unexplored. With affordably priced performances you can enjoy the entire day. Lunch and dinner are available on-site. Members save 10% on all tickets and Non-Members save 10% when purchasing 4+ RIAF productions. Tickets may be purchased online, in person or by calling. Come, be amazed, and take part in the adventure!

The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: The Orchid Show , October 18 – November 22, 10am to 5pm

This year's Orchid Show will showcase spectacular flowers from across the world. The event will combine a display of plants in the Tropical Conservatory and additional treasures from search collections in the Museum of Botany & the Arts. Each part of the show will also include the science behind orchids and their relationship to earth, air, fire, and water.

Selby Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Nobuntu , October 19 – October 21

From Zimbabwe comes Nobuntu, the acclaimed a cappella quintet with an inventive program of Zimbabwean folksongs, Afro Jazz, and Gospel.  Performed with pure voices, traditional instruments, and authentic dance, Nobuntu transcends racial, tribal, and religious boundaries.

Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota

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