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SRQ DAILY Nov 2, 2018

Friday Weekend Edition

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Friday Weekend Edition

"It's a constant back and forth, but, for me, that's the exciting part."

- Sven Mohr, artist
 

[Gallery]  Local Legends and Artist Debuts at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Despite the City still tearing up the parking spots out front, Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery is very much open for business this First Friday, with the unveiling of a new exhibition, Exquisite Color, just in time for tonight’s Art Walk on Palm. Curated by Mark Ormond, Exquisite Color presents as the name suggests, featuring the work of one Sarasota legend, three gallery regulars and the Allyn Gallup Contemporary debut of one new artist. The show opens tonight with a reception at 5:30pm.

On one wall, work by Syd Solomon announces its presence in rich blues and greens, large-scale and bold, and, farther down the line, find the work of Susan Klein, whose vivid imagination translates to an electrifying color palette that would make Willy Wonka jealous. Along the back wall, two grand new abstract works by internationally known artist and Ringling College instructor Hugh Davies command their space with an almost kaleidoscopic brilliance that manages to feel both familiar and alien. Opposite Klein’s canvases, see four minimalist works dubbed Assemblage from Daphne Gamble, an American artist currently living in Paris but sending her work back to Sarasota.

But it’s Sven Mohr who makes his Allyn Gallup debut tonight, showcasing four abstract paintings created within the last year. Growing up in Denmark, Mohr always had a talent for drawing, and “Oh, Sven can draw that” quickly became a common refrain. He attended the Copenhagen Art School and tutored under the Danish impressionist Erik Clemmensen. Moving to New York City in 1970, he served as art director for an advertising firm and taught at the School of Visual Arts. Mohr painted all his life, but it would take retirement to bring him into the Sarasota gallery scene.

Today, Mohr likens the act of creation to a wrestling match. “I stand in front of the canvas, kind of having fun,” he says, “and getting frustrated.” Each canvas contains a multitude of questions, each image its issues. And sometimes the artist can’t make up his mind. “Suddenly they are terrific,” he says, “and 10 minutes later they’re horrible. It’s a constant back and forth, but, for me, that’s the exciting part.”

And so the bout goes on, round after round, with Mohr never quite sure when to put the brush down, never knowing when the painting is finished. “I don’t,” he says. “But sometimes the painting tells you.”

Exquisite Color opens tonight at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery with a reception at 5:30pm. 

Pictured: Three works by Sven Mohr, hanging at Allyn Gallup Contemporary.

[PINC]  PINC Profile: Sanford Greenberg
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

With the imminent arrival of PINC 2018 on December 6, once again promising a day full of passionate speakers covering a broad and varied range of topics, SRQ went behind the scenes with a few of these incoming artists, activists and entrepreneurs for a quick taste of what’s to come. Author, inventor and entrepreneur Sanford Greenberg has been advisor to presidents and world leaders, but comes to PINC Sarasota to talk a longtime passion—the coming cure for blindness.

SRQ: Why did you want to come to Sarasota and spend time with this audience in particular? Greenberg: Schopenhauer wrote that, “Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world.” The blind don't have that problem. Because we live in a world without horizons, we get to envision what might otherwise seem impossible. That’s the essence of the End Blindness by 2020 Prize. By its very nature, PINC attracts an audience that I think will be willing to go there with me.

Why does blindness have your attention, and why should we all be paying more attention to it? Almost 300 million people worldwide have great difficulty seeing even with the best correction. Of those, 40 million are, like me, totally blind. There’s also the injustice of blindness. We humans were meant to see. God gave us sight so we could appreciate the beauty of nature, study the faces of our newborns, watch the sun rise and set. Finally, there’s my own story. I was lying in a hospital bed, newly blind at age 19, when I made a sacred vow—a tikkum olam in Hebrew—to help end blindness forever. Sacred vows are meant to be delivered on.

Are we really that close to a cure? Is 2020 a realistic goal or rhetorical motivation? When my wife, Sue, and I first announced the End Blindness by 2020 Prize in 2012, we hoped that it would incentivize researchers, groups, and institutions to advance vision science for human patients. To that extent, the prize did have a rhetorical dimension, but from the very beginning, we meant the prize literally as well: to end blindness for all mankind, period. And, yes, we are tantalizingly close to achieving that. 

Pictured: Sanford Greenberg. Photo courtesy of PINC Sarasota.

[Gallery]  GAZE Modern Gallery Makes its Debut this Saturday
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Sarasota celebrates its newest addition to the gallery scene this weekend with the opening of GAZE Modern on Saturday. Located within the ARCOS development at the corner of Central and Fruitville Avenues, and under the direction of local artist Tim Jaeger, GAZE makes its exhibition debut this Saturday with Color & Content: Taylor Robenalt and Polly Johnson.

Featuring the work of two ceramic artists, curated into conversation by Jaeger, Color & Content will be the first time these two sculptors present together—which is actually a large part of what drew Jaeger to the project. Not Johnson and Robenalt in particular, though he will sing their praises and those of the intricacy and depth of their work, but the opportunity to build creative connections within the artistic community. Creation begets creation, and what better way to spark that than by curating shows for the community and bringing artists into each others’ orbits, he says.

“The opening Saturday of GAZE is exciting because I love what an art gallery does,” says Jaeger. “It connects and encourages dialogue, people and ideas.”

Color & Content: Taylor Robenalt and Polly Johnson opens this Saturday, November 3, at GAZE Modern with a reception at 5pm. Both artists will be in attendance. 

Pictured: "Artemis In Her Element" by Taylor Robenalt. Image courtesy of GAZE Modern.

[Philanthropy]  All Faiths, Ringling Students Team Up for Video and Mural

All Faiths Food Bank recently worked with several students through The Lazarus Internship Program at Ringling College of Art and Design to create a video and mural that help illustrate and communicate the work the food bank does. The Lazarus programs offer selected students engagement in an immersive service-oriented experience providing leadership, project development, and collaborative opportunities; allowing students to reflect on their role in the community, connect their community experiences with their art and education, and to stand out when applying for a job post-graduation. The goal of the projects with All Faiths was to help raise awareness on the issue of hunger in the community and encourage others to get involved.
The video was created by Jithesh Beeharry, Rita Seixas and Ro Maiti for general use across All Faiths’ various communication platforms. The mural was created by Matti Wenger at Alta Vista Elementary School, where the food bank runs a School Pantry and a Mobile Pantry. The students also volunteered and attended food distributions.

To view the video, follow the link below. 

All Faiths Food Bank Video

[At the Table]  Mattison's Forty-One Hosting Gingerbread House Workshop

Mattison’s Forty-One is once again hosting its Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, scheduled for Sunday, November 25th, 1pm–4pm at Mattison’s Forty-One. Mattison’s Pastry Chef Ray Lajoie will be leading the workshop, demonstrating fun and creative ways to decorate the pre-constructed gingerbread houses. All materials such as tubes of icing, trays of colorful candies and treats will be provided. Mattison’s will take care of the set up and clean up as well. Holiday cookies and beverages will be provided. Up to three people can help with each house. Space is limited. Tickets for the event are $50 per house with a portion of the proceeds going to All Faiths Food Bank. Tickets are available by calling 941-921-3400 or visiting the website below. 

Mattison's Forty-One

[Education]  State College of Florida Reports Career Forum Success

The Career Resource Center at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) gave students an opportunity to explore their futures during a Career Forum at SCF Venice this past October. Representatives from local companies presented stories of student interns and employees who stood out in the workplace and offered tips on finding a career that matters to them.

Businesses and agencies included the Braves spring training facility, Kerkering Barberio Group, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, SKY Family YMCA, Suncoast Business Technologies and Venice Regional Bayfront Health. Nearly 50 students attended the event concentrated on career readiness competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Most of the students recognized the importance of internships and took time to network with representatives after their presentations. 

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota



[TODAY]  FESTIVAL: The Mark Wandall Foundation Memorial Weekend , November 2 – November 3

The Mark Wandall Foundation would like to invite you to our 15th Annual Memorial Weekend. Celebrate with us as we kick off the weekend on the evening of Friday, November 2, 2018, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing with cocktails, amazing food, a fabulous silent auction and the debut of an exciting Casino Night!

This year we are pleased to feature a fun-filled Casino Night with something for everyone. Play in a poker tournament with a $1,500 Grand Prize, or, if poker isn’t your thing, try your hand at Blackjack, Roulette or Craps. Prizes for first place ($1,000), second place ($500) and third place ($250) will be awarded. Join us — and invite your friends! — to this fantastic evening and learn how your support enables us to aid kids and families in grief.

The fun continues on the morning of Saturday, November 3rd, with a golf tournament at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. Station 400 will serve brunch before the tournament tees off. Enjoy delicious food on the course, and, after a fun day of golf, LongHorn Steakhouse will serve an incredible meal.

Kick-Off Celebration Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
7051 Wireless Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
Friday, November 2nd
Doors Open at 6 p.m.

Golf Tournament Legacy Golf Club
8255 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch
Saturday, November 3rd
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Tee-Off at 11 a.m.

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: 26th Annual South Florida Museum Gala , November 3, 6:00PM

Please join us for the Museum’s 26th Annual Gala: “Expanding Our Universe” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Presented by Bank of America, the evening will include a fabulous dinner, dancing, auction and more! Tickets are $200.

For more info on sponsoring the event or getting your tickets, please contact Laurie Voight at 941.216.3463 or email LVoight@SouthFloridaMuseum.org.

South Florida Museum Spanish Courtyard, 201 10th St W, Bradenton

[SOON]  MUSIC: The Little Sweep , November 3 – November 4

Sarasota Youth Opera will present a revival of our acclaimed production of Britten’s charming opera. A group of children, with the help of a kind nursery maid, work to free a young chimney sweep apprentice from his cruel master. Last seen in 2013, this enchanting work, which was written to introduce young people to opera, will be sure to delight children and adults alike. The Opera itself will be preceded by a prologue created especially for Sarasota Youth Opera by Youth Opera Music Director Jesse Martins and stage director, Martha Collins

Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  MUSIC: Armistice: The Journey Home , November 3 – November 4

Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, this performance explores timeless themes of longing, loss, love, and the search for peace in the wake of catastrophe. Musical selections range from Schubert’s Der Wanderer, to Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, to Ives’ They Are There.

Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Impact 100 SRQ Chapter Launch , November 4, 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Imagine Our Impact - Our Women * Our Community * Our Impact Speaker Event

Founder Wendy Steele’s remarkable idea of Impact 100 has grown to 53 Impact 100 organizations in the US and around the world that have given away more than $55 MILLION to communities in need… And it is still growing.  Attend her powerful talk on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Heritage Oaks Country Club, from 4-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the first 200 women that RSVP www.impact100SRQ.org/events.  Generosity matters and the newly formed Impact 100 SRQ chapter promises to deliver meaningful change to Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Impact 100 SRQ, a 501(c)(3), will award $100,000 high-impact grants each year beginning in 2019 to area non-profits, as the group of women grows then more $100,000 grants will be awarded.

Heritage Oaks Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Ole! Popular Latin and Spanish Music , November 6

A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring popular Spanish and Latin tunes showcasing the skill of Carmen de Vicente, one of the masters of Spain’s national instrument: the challenging, centuries-old castanet. Joseph Holt joins on piano and Erol Ozsever on guitar.

Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Sarasota World Affairs Council Speaker Series , November 6, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Join the Sarasota World Affairs Council for the next program in its 2018-19 lecture series, Kurdistan and Iraq after ISIS: What’s Next?, featuring Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative of the Kurdish Regional Government to the United States.  She was elected to the Leadership Council of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in 2010.  Her father, Sami Abdul Rahman, a veteran of the Kurdish freedom movement, was murdered in a terrorist bombing in 2004.  Each SWAC lecture is followed by a members-only reception with the speaker in a historic building on Sarasota Bay.  The lecture is free, but reservations are suggested (sarasotawac.org).

MILDRED SAINER PAVILION, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder , November 7 – January 13

Monty Navarro may be distant heir to the family fortune, but there are several deadly ways to jump the line of succession. Along the way, Monty has to juggle his mistress, his fiancée and the constant threat of landing behind bars. It will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.

[SOON]  THEATER: Sight Unseen , November 8 – November 18

A critically acclaimed artist has created art that is so popular, that now his works are bought ‘sight unseen.’ Happily married with a pregnant wife, the artist decides to visit his former model and lover while attending a retrospective of his work. Written in a non-linear progression, expect forward and backward jumps in time.

The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota.

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Inspire--Modern Home Magazine Symposium , November 8, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Join SRQ MEDIA as we hear about the inspiration behind some of Sarasota's most iconic home designs. $5 Cover includes one glass of beer or wine and light bites.

SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  SPORTS: Texas Hold'em Tournament , November 8

Be a winner and save veterans' lives - support ending PTSD! $75 per person includes 20,000 starting chips. Guarantee $1,500. Unlimited cash re-entires until 7:35pm. Proceeds to benefit Reset Therapy Professional Institute, LLC.

One Eyed Jacks Poker Room, 5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Theatre Re: The Nature of Forgetting , November 9 – November 10, 7:30PM

At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy and heartache. Collaborating with neuroscientist Kate Jeffry, the London-based dance theater company, Theater Re, has created a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences.

The Ringling

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival , November 9 – November 12

Recently named America's #1 Beach, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic has become a favorite of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here. From November 9th - 12th, enjoy live music, food and drink vendors and sand art you must see to believe!

Siesta Key Beach

[SOON]  GALLERY: By the Sea , November 9 – December 10

This group exhibition celebrates the beauty of glistening waterscapes with inspired artwork. Sarasota-based and nationally acclaimed artist Linda Richichi presents oil and pastel paintings along with Florida Landscape artist Gary Borse and other gallery talents. This show aims to not only highlight nature’s beauty, but also use the space as a platform for conversations about conservation.

530 Burns Gallery, 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  HEALTH: 2018 American Heart Association Suncoast Heart Walk , November 10, 8:00AM

Be a Heart Walk hero and help the American Heart Association save lives from heart disease and stroke by attending the Suncoast Heart Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10, at JD Hamel Park. Your participation supports scientific research that makes more healthy heart beats possible. The Heart Walk starts at 7:30 a.m. and is family-friendly. Walkers can enjoy a vendor expo with fun, interactive activities, a short program, and a 1-mile or 5k walk. Registering is free and easy! You can register as an individual, on a community team, or with your company! Just visit www.SuncoastHeartWalk.org.

JD Hamel Park, Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: PMP Alumni: Around Town at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium , November 11 – November 12, 5:00PM

PMP Alumni: Around Town returns to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Wave Center with string quartet performances featuring PMP alumni Doori Na and Jeremiah Blacklow, violins, Chloe Thominet, viola and Bryan Park, cello. 

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Wave Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Voice & Visibility Salon Series , December 12

Please join us for an intimate evening that will include a featured presentation by Shannon, conversation, and resources for action! Also enjoy light refreshments and an inspired art installation. What does Investing in Women’s Progress look like in this noisy climate? Which women? Where do we start? Investing in Women’s Progress will ensure you:

  • Learn about the diversity of women’s needs

  • Evaluate what resonates with you and your organization/company

  • Create an “invest in women strategy” that yields a strong return

  • Receive resources and an overview of the upcoming Voice & Visibility Salon series offerings

[SOON]  GALA: Rock The Boat - Against Sex Trafficking , November 15, 7:00PM

An extraordinary evening to fight sex trafficking affecting American children on the rooftop of the Westin, downtown Sarasota, Co-Chaired by Marko Radisic and Elizabeth Moore. This will not be a seated event. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages and entertainment, a fabulous auction and moving survivor speaker! Please contact Sponsorship@SelahFreedom.com with questions or for more information.

The Westin, 100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Lifelong Learning Expo 2018 , November 15, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us Lifelong Learning EXPO 2018!  Light up your life on November 15 at the Carlisle Conference Center in Sarasota. The daylong event will feature renowned speakers and topics, like-minded learners, food, humor and information about all this region has to offer. 

The Carlisle Inn Conference Center, 3727 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota

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