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SRQ DAILY Dec 14, 2018

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"It's nice to get back to real studio time."

- Joseph Patrick Arnegger
 

-Barry Aronson, Morgan Gerhart, Claudia Baeza, Deborah Maahs, Lee-En Chung, Lee DeLieto, Valarie Wadsworth-Delieto, Laurie Pike, and Anne Rollings enjoying themselves at SRQ Media's Roaring Twenties Holiday Soiree.
[Gallery]  "Accumulus" and The Return of Joseph Patrick Arnegger
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

It started with a whisper.

He’s back,” they’d say, heads close and speaking softly, as though to pronounce the thing could banish the thing. Still, whisper turned to talk, and talk turned to rumor. All the same, no one could know for sure the truth of it. But tonight, at GAZE Modern, rumor becomes fact with the opening of Accumulus, the first Sarasota solo exhibition in years from painter Joseph Patrick Arnegger. He’s back.

A Ringling College grad and co-founder of the SARTQ artist collective, Arnegger has made his mark on Sarasota since arriving in 1990, but sometimes life gets in the way. And in between getting married, starting a family and raising children, Arnegger began to notice a lot of paintings and projects hanging around the house, “half-finished and half-realized.” So when GAZE Director Tim Jaeger reached out to his old friend about putting together a show, Arnegger saw opportunity for some artistic catharsis. “It felt right,” he says. “I’m just hoping they know that I’m still here.”

Not a retrospective, Arnegger says, Accumulus represents to him something more of a clearing house for the artistic mind, a “palate cleanser” before taking the next step. Audiences will get a glimpse of the artist’s work and sensibility over time, yes, but the focus, for the artist, is on moving forward more than it is looking back. In this sense, Accumulus refers as much to the accumulated nature of the work over time—and the disparate materials Arnegger uses as canvas—as it does the cloud motif identified almost after the fact.

Still, the cloud remains important—a resonant symbol to attempt an encapsulation of Arnegger’s artist mind. “My work is almost always about memory, unrecognized beauty and a little bit of nostalgia,” he says. “And what could be more representational of that than the ephemera of a cloud?” Clustered on the walls of the gallery, painted on squares and rectangles of all sizes, viewers will find those clouds, but also much more, as they dive further into Arnegger’s freeform psyche. Compositions and arrangements hint at hidden meanings, with floating symbols and hastily scrawled script asking more questions than it seems they could ever answer. Here flowers; there a floating hat. Here a woman in an old-timey swimcap and there a teacup floating in the ocean, but no storm in sight.

“It’s about me and my conversation with the materials and the mark-making,” says Arnegger, advising against audiences looking for some grand conclusion. “It’s more about the journey than it is the destination.”

And the artist is already moving forward. “It’s been kindling for a new fire in my work and life,” he says.

Accumulus opens tonight at GAZE Modern, with a reception at 5pm. 

[Music]  Getting In the Spirit with Seraph Brass
Jena Robustelli

On December 15 and 16, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota welcomes the all-women’s ensemble Seraph Brass to the Asolo Repertory Theatre for Classical Holiday Brass. Featuring festive favorites from classics like “The Nutcracker,” this quintet ushers in the holiday season with appropriate fanfare. “We have a lot of exciting works to share with the audience to get everyone in the holiday spirit,” says Seraph Brass founder Mary Elizabeth Bowden, who will also appear on the trumpet.

The one-hour recital consists of seasonal grooves that fit perfectly to the brass sound including works from Vivaldi, Grieg and Liszt, as well as selections from “Bells of Christmas” and “Joy to the World,” and will feature solos from the horn, tuba and trumpet. A showcase in versatility, the women performers of Seraph Brass master what is, according to Bowden, both masculine and feminine styles of play. “Playing brass instruments, you have to be able to play very strong at times, but you also have to able to play with a lot of other sound color and be able to show that the brass can be very beautiful and lyrical as well,” says Bowden.

Bowden’s image for an all-women’s line up was a lifelong dream but didn’t shape into a harmonious group until 2014. With the album Asteria debuting last season, Seraph Brass is here with multiple objectives. “Our main focus is to play music at the highest level,” says Bowden, “but women are still underrepresented in the brass world but it’s definitely getting better.” The band also collaborates with women conductors to assist in writing music to increase representation. And as an added bonus, Bowden loves being an inspiration to the younger generation. “The most exciting part for me is when younger girls in band come to see our concert and they are very excited because there aren’t a lot of groups that are all-female brass groups,” Bowden continues. “We are hoping to act as role models for them.”

Make sure to stay until the end of the concert to experience an encore performance from a secret guest.

Classical Holiday Brass comes to Asolo Repertory Theatre December 15 and 16, tickets are on sale. 

[Film]  Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota Schools Announce REEL TALK! Student Film Contest

The Sarasota Film Festival and Sarasota County Schools announced a new partnership to kick off the “REEL TALK! Student Film Contest,” and inspire students to craft positive digital entertainment through the production of public service announcements (PSAs). With the new generation of students using social and digital media on a consistent basis, the contest aims to encourage students to leave a lasting, positive digital legacy by creating their own shorts that engage with their community. The Sarasota Film Festival, now in its 21st year, running April 5-14, 2019, will create a new category in the Young Filmmaker Showcase for this initiative.

The contest will be open to students at the traditional Sarasota public schools, where students will be provided with social and digital tutorials, while the festival will provide film screenings in the school as well as a filmmaking workshop and boot camp. Four winners will be selected, one in the Middle School category (grades 6-8), two in High School (one in freshman and sophomore grades, and an overall school district winner. In addition, the public will vote for their favorite PSA or People’s Choice Winner, at a special screening.

Registration for the contest opens on December 18, 2018 through January 9, 2019. Students can register online at the website below. Submissions will be due February 11, 2019, with reviews and voting happening throughout February and March. The People’s Choice winner will be announced March 7th, 2019, followed by the official contest winners on April 4th, 2019 prior to the festival, April 5 - 14, 2019. 

Sarasota Film Festival REEL TALK!

[Business]  Allegiant Private Advisors Promotes Jones to President

Allegiant Private Advisors, an independent firm offering fiduciary-level financial planning and investment advisory services, today announces the promotion of Benjamin W. Jones, CFP, AIF to the role of president. Jones, who currently serves as Allegiant’s chief investment officer, will formally transition into the leadership position by the year’s end. Allegiant Private Advisors Co-Founder Martin Kossoff, CFP, AIF, who has served as President since the firm was established in 1997, will assume the role of chairman.

Jones joined Allegiant Private Advisors in 2005, and has been active in the community through local nonprofit organizations and professional associations, including the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Young Leaders Alliance, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Forty Carrots Family Center. He is an alumnus of Leadership Sarasota, was named to the prestigious 40 Under 40 list by the Gulf Coast Business Review in 2009, and recognized in Forbes’ Top 1,000 Next-Generation Wealth Advisors List in 2018. 

Allegiant Private Advisors

[Education]  Swezey Named 2019 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Shane Swezey, a music teacher at Oak Park School, has been named the 2019 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year at this month’s Ignite Education celebration hosted by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Swezey will represent district educators at events throughout the 2019 calendar year, and will serve as the district’s nominee for state Teacher of the Year. His fellow finalists, Tessa Healy, of Wilkinson Elementary School, and Ashlee Middleton, of Sarasota High School, also were honored.

Swezey has provided music education and therapy services to students ages 5 to 22 at Oak Park School, the district’s center school for special needs, since 2013. The Education Foundation presented Swezey with a $2,500 cash award and Healy and Middleton with cash awards of $1,250 each.

The Ignite Innovation award was given to Todd Brown, civics teacher at Sarasota Military Academy Prep. The award recognizes a Teacher of the Year who is creative in their approach, willing to think outside the box and able to connect students with learning in unique ways. Brown creates experiential learning opportunities in his classes and was creator of The Inspire Project, a lecture/presentation series about student leadership-based initiatives of local and global impact. 

Sarasota County Schools



[TODAY]  GALLERY: Art and Jewels , December 14 – January 7

This intersectional exhibition pairs specific paintings and wall sculptures with vignettes of art jewelry that create a collaboration and conversation between the two. Representing nearly 30 different artists and jewelry designers, 530 Burns blurs the lines between art and jewelry and sparks the warm, fuzzy feelings conjured up during the holiday season.

530 Burns Gallery, 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: An Evening of Operetta , December 14

Just in time for the holidays, Sarasota Opera will light up the Sarasota Opera House with sparkling musical gems to enchant and delight. Opera singers present a showcase of beautiful melodies such as “The Merry Widow Waltz,” “Thine Alone,” “Wanting You,” and “A Toast to Champagne.”

Sarasota Opera House , 61 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

[TODAY]  THEATER: Elf- The Musical , November 29 – December 16

Santa Claus narrates the story of Buddy, who was raised at the North Pole. Prior to Christmas, Buddy learns he’s human, not an elf. He convinces Santa to let him return to New York City to find his real father. He finds his father (who’s on the naughty list) and a step brother who doesn’t believe in Santa. Buddy decides it’s up to him to bring back the spirit of Christmas to his family and all of New York.

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton

[TODAY]  THEATER: Dike , November 9 – December 16

Written by Hannah Benitez, a Cuban-Jewish-American millennial originally from Miami, Dike follows a pair of sisters from a religious family who reunite after two years of separation to navigate the cloudy waters of identity. An awkwardly hilarious and gripping exploration of love, sexuality, and sisterhood, with an all-female cast, Dike questions the limitations religion and social conditioning raise within all of us.

Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St., Sarasota.

[TODAY]  PERFORMANCE: Holiday Pops , December 14 – December 15

Steven Jarvi, guest conductor in February 2018, will lead the orchestra for a concert featuring a mix of seasonal music including selections from The Nutcracker, Brazilian Sleigh Bells, Feliz Navidad and more. Guest Soprano Soloist Johanna Fincher will present Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Bring the family to this seasonal celebration that concludes with a traditional sing-a-long.

Venice Symphony, 1515 South Tamiami Trl. #7, Venice

[SOON]  MUSIC: Classical Holiday Brass , December 15 – December 16

Seraph Brass, a dynamic brass quintet drawing from a roster of America’s female brass players, presents a lively and varied program of familiar holiday classics and popular song—including Winter from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and more.

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

[SOON]  THEATER: An Afternoon of Operetta , December 16

As Sarasota Opera embarks on its 60th Diamond Anniversary Season, join the celebration as they take the audience on a European journey in this recital of operetta favorites. With principal artists and pianists from Sarasota Opera, come hear arias and ensembles from Viennese and French operetta as well as other selections with piano accompaniment.

Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice

[SOON]  MUSIC: Itzhak Perlman - In The Fiddler's House , December 17, 7:30PM

Regarded as the world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman is no stranger to audiences in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Almost twenty-three years have passed since Perlman made his iconic album of klezmer music, “In the Fiddler’s House.” In this only-area performance, Perlman revisits this meaningful and personal project, joined onstage by Hankus Netsky, Music Director, Saxophone and Piano; Andy Statman, Clarinet and Mandolin; members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band; and other special guests.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: 15th Anniversary Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency , December 20 – January 5

The 15th Anniversary Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency takes over USF Sarasota- Manatee beginning December 20, culminating with the Celebration Concert at the Sarasota Opera House on January 5. 20+ free events will be held in the Performance Tent, including orchestra and chorus rehearsals, master classes, and works-in-progress recitals. Super Strings, December 29, features Florida students performing side-by-side with PMP students under the baton of Itzhak Perlman. Complete schedule and tickets available online at PMPSuncoast.org.

USF Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Lights in Bloom , December 20 – January 6

For the 15th year, and with an expanded 15-night schedule, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will light up the holiday season with Lights in Bloom!  More than one million lights will illuminate the Gardens and walkways. The tropical holiday paradise will also include nightly live entertainment, games, crafts, and grilled foods from Michael’s on East. Celebrate the holiday season at Lights in Bloom! Event dates are December 20–23, 26–30, and January 1–6.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 South Palm Ave., Sarasota

[SOON]  GALA: New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens , December 31

This black tie event features a private journey through tropical holiday light displays, passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated four-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing, culminating with a champagne toast overlooking the fireworks on Sarasota Bay.

[SOON]  DANCE: Sarasota Illumination , December 31, 9:00PM - 1:00AM

The most anticipated party of the year is right around the corner....NEW YEARS EVE!

Full Moon Promotions is bringing back THE Sarasota New Years Eve Party to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium to ring in 2019. This will be THE Biggest & Best Ticketed New Years Party in the area! Tickets are all inclusive; open full bar, bottomless champagne, catered apps, live & DJ entertainment, and a huge dance floor and light show. Ring in the new year right at Sarasota Illumination!

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Cirque Ma’Ceo , January 4 – February 3

The Magic of Ma’Ceo... described by the ocala star banner as an- “Equine Cirque du Soleil”! This theatrical European style, equestrian themed, cirque show tells a beautiful seamless story with a contemporary blend of Acrobatics, Aerial, Dance, and Equestrian Arts woven to the acoustic beats of rich Spanish guitar. This renowned show has toured the nation this past decade, recently performing in Honolulu, Hawaii, Alaska, and Las Vegas. For the first time ever, Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in front of their hometown crowd,Sarasota Florida! To make this occasion even more special, we will be offering a VIP ticket to purchase a Benefit Dinner with the rare opportunity to eat, drink, and personally get to know the cast of Cirque Ma’Ceo right under the Big Top! A large portion of the ticket proceeds will be directly donated to Big Cat Habitat and the animals who have filled our lives with joy.

Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert , January 5, 5:00PM

The culmination and highlight of the 17-day Perlman Music Program Sarasota Winter Residency, the 15th Annual Celebration Concert at the Sarasota Opera House features the most gifted, young musical talents of our time. The PMP Chorus is led by Patrick Romano, Chorus Master and the PMP String Orchestra performs under the baton of Itzhak Perlman.

Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota

[SOON]  GALLERY: Cycle 3: SVAS, Nugent & Arbaugh, ASALH and Work of He(art) , January 24 – March 1

In Gallery 1, Sarasota Visual Artists Studios will present an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Andrea Dasha Reich, Barbara Banks, Bill Buchman, Duncan Chamberlain, Grace Howl and Larry Forgard. A collaboration between Jen Nugent and Jack Arbough uses drawing, collage and video to address competing impulses to conserve and explore in Gallery 2. In Gallery 3, the Manasota branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History highlights African-American artists from Sarasota and Manatee counties. And Gallery 4 features an open, juried exhibition.

Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Pirates of Penzance , January 10 – January 27

This rollicking, music-filled farce, which premiered in 1879, includes home-town references to our own Pittsburg Pirates. At eight years of age, Frederic was apprenticed to a group of fun-loving, soft-hearted pirates. Now 21, he decides to leave the pirates to lead “a blameless life.” He makes it his goal to eradicate these pirates. Fun and mayhem follow.

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

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