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SRQ DAILY Oct 28, 2016

Friday Weekend Edition

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Friday Weekend Edition

"I want to show everyone that these cultures are still alive and still part of everyday life and it's beautiful."

- Jenny Medved, artist
 

[Gallery]  Watercolorist To Watch Jenny Medved Unveils Latest Series
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Sarasota artist Jenny Medved unveils her latest series of watercolors with the exhibit Indigenous People, opening today in the Patricia Thompson Gallery of Ringling College of Art and Design. Named one of the year’s ten watercolorists to watch by Watercolor Artist Magazine, Medved’s singular style rings through in this exploration of the modern-day practitioners of traditional Polynesian and Native American cultures. Presented in a series of ten portraits, Indigenous People opens tonight with a public reception from 5-7pm with the artist and select subjects in attendance.

Arranged in two groups on opposite walls of the gallery, to the left Medved presents four portraits of participants from the Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, ranging from images more customary—an old man with weathered face half painted blue, animal pelt draped as a cowl over the crown of his skull—to casual, a young girl in Native American dress with red, white and blue boots. “But it’s not just about the Native Americans,” says Medved, though part of the impetus for Indigenous People was the artist’s discovery of her own Cherokee and Chickasaw heritage—a kinship she’d felt but never before confirmed. “It’s about the whole culture of indigenous people who are connected to the Earth and how they relate to each other,” she says.

Turning her artist’s eye to the Polynesian culture, Medved finishes the series with six vibrant depictions of hula dancers, world champion Polynesian dancers from Tahiti and the next generation—a small bare-chested child in grass skirts staring defiantly out of the canvas with upturned palms. No matter the subject, Medved renders each with exquisite exactitude, the crisp lines and fine detail capturing the world behind their eyes and lending a weighty presence to every face—no mean feat in the world of watercolor. “You have to have a very special ability to do that,” says artist Tim Jaeger, co-founder of the artists collective SartQ, which claims Medved as a member. “Watercolor is not an easy medium, not forgiving.”

Medved chalks most of it up to hours of practice, and the closest thing she has to a secret method would be a preference for the dry brush technique, which calls for less water when using watercolors and grants better control, which is important. She presents her portraits divorced from background or context, allowing viewers the freedom to attach their own memories or meaning, but that which is presented must be accurate. “I want to show everyone that these cultures are still alive and still part of everyday life,” she says. “And it’s beautiful.”

Indigenous People opens tonight with a reception at 5pm in the Patricia Thompson Gallery at Ringling College and runs through January 27. 

Pictured: "Kahalepouli Kawaimapuna" by Jenny Medved. Image courtesy of the artist.

[Good Bite]  Hole in One
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

Even if you've never experienced the glory that is a New York bagel, you'll surely appreciate the lack of a truly stellar schmear in Sarasota. Sure, we've got Einstein Bros. and Lox & Egg—all pales in comparison with the fluffy, crunchy, full-of-flavor roll you'll find on almost any street corner in NYC and Brooklyn, so fresh it could go without a toast. Finally, someone has answered your desperate calls for real deal New York bagels: Shapps Bagels to the rescue. What makes their bagels authentic? The boil. While many believe it's the water in New York that makes all the difference, the true secret to those golden crusty tops is the process—and Shapp's has it down to a science. Their old-school flavored dough gets hand-rolled in New York and sent to Sarasota for a kettle-boil and bake. Head to the family owned shop—operated by Neil, Robin and Jeff Shapiro—pick them up at Perq Coffee every morning (the earlier the better!) or sign up for the "bagel drop;" a half or full dozen bagels delivered next morning to a local shop. Become a NYC bagel convert as soon as possible—like Shapps' website says: "Once you have tasted Shapps bagels, everything else is just bread." 

Shapp's Bagels, 1979 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota, 941-260-9173.

[Recipe]  Pollo Alla Francese
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Eggs, butter and flour coat the chicken breast as it gets sauteed, eventually meeting white wine and lemon juice for a savory and citrusy touch. Cafe Baci prepares their Pollo alla Francese topped with capers and paired with green beans and roasted potatoes on the side. Combined with a glass of pinot grigio, this dish calls for an intimate dinner.

Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, 2 eggs; salt; pepper; 1 cup flour; capers; 1 Tbsp. butter; ½ cup white wine; ¼ cup lemon juice; ½ cup oil. 

Pound chicken breast thin and add salt and pepper to taste. Dredge the chicken breast in the flour. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Pour ½ cup of oil into saute pan. While the oil heats up, dip the chicken breast into the eggs and then place into pan. Cook both sides until golden brown, then drain remaining oil from pan. Add ½ cup of white wine and ¼ cup of lemon juice into pan. While chicken breast is cooking, take the tablespoon of butter and roll it into the flour. Once chicken is thoroughly cooked, remove from the pan and let the remaining sauce cook until it begins to boil (wine and lemon juice). When the sauce begins to boil add the tablespoon of butter. Continue to boil and mix the butter, then remove from the heat. Pour on top of chicken and add capers to taste.  

Cafe Baci, 4001 S Tamiami Trail, (941) 921-4848

[Rebrand]  Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson Announces New Branding

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, a senior living community in Sarasota since 1993, unveiled its new name – Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life – and brand identity this week. The word “Aviva” in Hebrew means spring, which reflects the organization’s commitment to providing high-quality independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community’s new tagline—Experience The Possibilities—stands as an invitation for seniors to experience all the exceptional lifestyles, compassionate care and world-class support available throughout the Aviva campus. 

Aviva

[Hires]  O'Keefe As Senior Business Development Manager

Richard Miller of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., announced the placement of Brian O’Keefe as senior business development manager with Steamist Co., Inc. O’Keefe will be responsible for new business development in the hospitality channels, both domestic and international. Steamist offers a complete selection of steam room equipment for commercial applications, as well as sauna room products for either residential or commercial applications. O’Keefe has developed and executed sales plans to leverage a pull-through sales approach that resulted in specifications in hospitality and multi-family projects.  

Brooke Chase

[Exec Moves]  Bruce Promoted To Closing Manager

Gibson, Kohl, Wolff & Hric. P.L., announced the promotion of Cathy Bruce as closing manager. As closing manager, Bruce will lead a team of eight, including real estate paralegals, closers and other support staff to ensure the firm’s continued delivery of the highest level of client service, accuracy and efficiency. Bruce has over 20 years in title insurance and closing business with experience in mortgage banking and land surveying. Gibson, Kohl, Wolff & Hric is an AV Rated Law Firm in Sarasota, with focused practice on real estate, estate planning, tax, asset protection and commercial litigation. 

Gibson, Kohl, Wolff & Hric. P.L.

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