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SRQ DAILY Mar 14, 2017

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"It's important to take films from all over the world and create comprehensive programming that makes sense and that will showcase the most original and innovative."

- Larisa Apan, Sarasota Film Festival
 

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[Film]  Festival to Spotlight Heroes of Science, Sport and Sustainability
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Science, sustainability and celebrity will soon blast across Sarasota movie screens. The Sarasota Film Festival released its full program Monday evening, and in addition to bring such star filmmakers as Diane Lane, Aisha Tylor and Rory Kennedy to town, programmers announced documentaries on the space program and environmental protection along with films celebrating cultures around the globe. “It’s important to take films from all over the world and create comprehensive programming that makes sense and that will showcase the most original and innovative,” says Larisa Apan, senior programmer.

The annual festival, now the biggest regional film festival in the Southeast United States, held its press kickoff at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, releasing its program booklet for the first time and offering insight into the programming choices and themes driving this year’s cinematic celebration. SFF President Mark Famiglio cheered a programming team for putting together a relevant and enticing line-up for the festival, which runs this year from March 31 through April 9. 

“The group of five people who have curated this film festival managed it in a fashion I am in awe of,” Famiglio says. “Programming is more than slapping films together and rejecting films.” The festival will see world premieres for three films, including actress Aisha Tylor’s directorial debut Axis, which competes in the Independent Visions competition this year. The festival also has hopes of bringing in some of the NASA employees who worked during the Apollo moon missions for the documentary Mission Control.

Jedediah Shoemaker, SFF associate director, says he sees the program as a celebration of heroism, coming at a time when culture desperately needs figures to look up toward. A sports sidebar, including a showing of the documentary Mr. Chibbs and related youth workshops with film subject and retired NBA player Kenny Anderson, also play into that theme, Shoemaker says. And Education and Outreach Director Shakira Refos expects diversity to be celebrated with special panels, including an LGBTQ and blacks in film discussion that will include filmmakers behind the Academy Award-winning Florida film Moonlight

Last week, the festival announced the festival would open with documentarian Rory Kennedy’s Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton and close with the Eleanor Cooper-directed Paris Can Wait. Star Diane Lane will attend the festival to promote the film, and Famiglio teased the festival has invited male lead Alec Baldwin if he can step away from his President Trump impersonation on Saturday Night Live for the weekend.

SFF members today will be able to purchase tickets, and the general public can buy tickets at the box office this Friday. 

Photo by Wyatt Kostygan: SFF's Mark Famiglio and Jedediah Shoemaker; top: Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

See the entire 2017 Sarasota Film Festival line-up at SRQ Backlot.

[Daily Shop]  Fab Flounce
Aviel Kanter, aviel.kanter@srqme.com

Get excited, spring officially begins in one week. Embrace the season with the most springy, sprightly, peppy brand out there—you guessed it: Lilly Pulitzer. Throw on the easy, breezy Del Lago tunic dress in the pink splash colorway named (get this) "multi never been betta." It's just the right amount of femininity with flouncy sleeves and swingin' tassels, combined with a dash of extreme wearability. Pair with just about anything else in your closet: beachy flip-flops, sky-high espadrilles, a floppy hat, even a lightweight cardigan for chilly offices.  

Photo courtesy of Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer, 443A John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-3091.

[Foxy Lady]  Lisette L Montreal Event
Kendall Sompolski

Foxy Lady will be hosting an exciting shopping event on March 17 for Lisette L Montreal, a Canadian-based label that has developed quite a following over the past six years. The brand counts Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb as fans, known for the incredible fit and styles that work for all generations and figures. In attendance will be Lisette Limoges, creative director of Lisette L Montreal and Sarah Gerrish, Redbook magazine fashion editor to offer styling tips and be available to help choose the right fit made just for you. The event runs from 11am–4pm and will have a raffle for Lisette L Montreal and Redbook magazine prizes, small bites from Morton's Gourmet Market and complimentary wine and sparkling water. 

Foxy Lady, St. Armands Circle, 481 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-5239.

[Education]  2017 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Opens Applications

The application for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s 2017 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute (GCLI) is now available. GCLI is a leadership-training initiative designed to identify, develop and connect a diverse group of aspiring and experienced leaders throughout the region. Gulf Coast will select up to 25 individuals for this year’s class. The program consists of seven in-depth training sessions from May to July. Attendance at all sessions is required to ensure the most valuable experience for participants. To view this year's class schedule and learn more about GCLI, download the overview form from the GCCF website. Class members will be selected to represent the diversity of the region’s public, private and independent sectors. Selection criteria include leadership potential and participation in community and professional organizations. Volunteers of all ages as well as professionals are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for this year’s GCLI class is 11:59pm on March 24. All applicants will be notified of their status by mid-April. 

Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Application

[Recognition]  Leadership Sarasota County Honors Lehner, Self and Van Buskirk

Leadership Sarasota County will host Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards on April 18 at Michael’s On East, where it will honor three influential graduates of the Leadership Sarasota County program in three categories: Lifetime of Leadership, Impact In Action and Leadership Sarasota Dedication. From the Leadership Class of 2002, Kathy Lehner of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty will be honored with the Lifetime of Leadership Award. Lehner has demonstrated her commitment to the community as board chair of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, board president of the Venice Main Street and president of the Sertoma Club of Venice. From the 2014 Leadership Class, Tim Self of Insignia Bank is the honoree for the Impact In Action Award. Self has served on the boards of several organizations including Women’s Resource Center, Designing Women Boutique, Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and Sertoma, Inc., where he played a key role in growing and developing the Sertoma Kids program. Monica Van Buskirk of the Van Wezel Foundation was a member of the 2003 Leadership Sarasota Class and has been a passionate volunteer for the program ever since. She served on the Leadership Sarasota Steering Committee for a several years and co-chaired the Celebrate Outstanding Leadership luncheon in 2012.  Because of her legacy of commitment, Van Buskirk will be honored with the Leadership Sarasota Dedication Award. 

Leadership Sarasota County

[Synergy]  Orioles and Michael Saunders & Co. Unite Again

Michael Saunders & Company has stepped up to the plate with continued support of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles as part of a multi-year commitment announced last year. The partnership is an exclusive multi-platform marketing strategy to augment the visitor experience while athletes, families and fans stay in the Sarasota area for spring training. Since the Orioles officially moved Major League training operations to Sarasota in 2010, more than 640,000 fans have attended spring training events at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles, whose spring training season extends through March 30, began their Florida residency by operating an athletic training center at Twin Lakes Park in 1991. With more visitors from the Baltimore-Washington area traveling to Sarasota for spring training each year, the partnership between the Orioles and Michael Saunders & Company provides an opportunity to have a team of local real estate experts help visitors learn more about properties in Southwest Florida. It also allows the organizations to team up to sponsor baseball and non-baseball events that benefit the greater Sarasota area. 

Michael Saunders & Company



[TODAY]  SEMINAR: Stolen Legacy: Theft and the Quest for Justice , March 14, 7pm

How can we seek justice for Holocaust victims whose property was taken and lives were torn apart? In her new book, former BBC investigative journalist Dina Gold describes the Nazi seizure of her family’s stately six-story building and her extensive battle to reclaim it and rebuild their legacy. Join Gold and other guest speakers to learn about the ongoing challenges of restitution and the Museum’s resources that individuals like Gold have used to research the fate of family members and that others have used to build legal cases, including the Holocaust Survivors and Victims Database and the International Tracing Service archive. Register online or contact Museum Southeast@ushmm.org https://www.ushmm.org/online/calendar/eventDetails.php?event=SETLLSARASOTA0317

Temple Beth Sholom

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: New Stages , March 16 – March 19

With the Historic Asolo Theater under renovation Ringling’s New Stages is a work of art that promises to transform your role as a spectator into an active participant through alternate venues. Join Ringling on March 16-19 for Experiment #42.000 by the Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure. By yourself or in the company of a friend, you will be led through a series of performance encounters ranging from the intimate to the spectator. Each, an elaborate experiment that will uncover the psychogeographic qualities of The Ringling galleries and gardens. 

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

[SOON]  MUSIC: Double Trouble: Anne Feeney & Erick Schwartz , March 17, 8pm

Anne Freeney dubbed the "minister of culture" to the movements for economic, social justice and human rights; her critically acclaimed recordings are widely available. Her anthem "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?" is being performed by activists everywhere, including Peter, Paul and Mary. Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer, satirist multi-instrumentalist and entertainer Eric Schwartz (aka Eric “Red” Schwartz) has been playing music and comedy venues nationally for fifteen years. Eric’s songs go from the political to the profane, sometimes both. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. www.fogartyville.org

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

[SOON]  GALA: Gala Weekend of Light Chasers Art Shows , March 17, 5-8pm

To restore the Keith Mansion, be sure to wear and bring some green, as donations for the mansion restoration project will be greatly accepted. A percentage of all proceeds from the Light Chasers Art Show sales will be going towards restoration funds. Come mingle with artists from throughout the week as you enjoy refreshments, music and, the gorgeous ambience of the Keith Mansion. Do not miss your opportunity to view wonderful landscapes, rending the Paint Sarasota Paint Out March 18th and 19th.

Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Jazz at Two - The Jerry Eckert Trio , March 17, 2pm

Jerry Eckert and Rich Mac Donald on drums with Bruce Wallace on Bass. For more information please visit www.jazzclubofsarasota/calendar-of-events

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

[SOON]  BUSINESS: An Evening at the Avant-Garde , March 18, 6:30pm

Fire up your rocket and join the Ringling College of Art and Design for the cosmic annual scholarship fundraiser, An Evening at the Avant Garde that benefits Ringling College students, the brightest stars in the galaxy. Rescue Will Robinson from ever-present danger. Show Darth Vader he’s not your father. Zoom around the Skypad with Jane Jetson. Fly beyond infinity as Buzz Lightyear. Whether you love imagining interplanetary adventures or prefer gazing through a telescope from Earth, your space–themed costume is sure to electrify the crowd at Avant–Garde. 

Ringling College Campus, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: La Vie en Rose: Parisian Society Cafe Music , March 19, 3pm

New York-based French singer Violette and the seven-piece La Vie en Rose Band are a delightful marriage of French chanson and Golden Age swing, performing a repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz, with a special tribute to Edith Piaf. Tickets and more info at www.artistseriesconcerts.org

Venice Preforming Arts Center, 1 Indian Way, Venice

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Mental Illness: Roads to Recovery , March 19, 10:30am-12:30pm

Dr. Matthew Edlund will lead the discussion on recovery by talking about physical, social, spiritual and mental health balance. Dr. Edlund is a Board certified physician in both psychiatry and sleep disorder. He is a published author and contributing writer for Psychology Today, Huffington Post and MSNBC news. The panelists will share their experiences as an individual living with mental illness and a family member who will share perspectives on recovery. Diane A. McKay, Psy.D. and Director of Behavioral Health at LECOM will moderate the panel. Reservations are recommended by March 12 by calling 941-376-9261 or email at namisrq@gmail.com. Donations will be gratefully accepted. A light buffet breakfast is included.

Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: The Kingston Trio , March 19 – March 21, 8pm

The Kingston Trio always provides a wonderful trip through a musical genre that is adored by millions. You’ll be sure to enjoy their beautiful harmonies, simple-yet-meaningful songs, and top-notch musicianship. Tickets are $54. For more information please visit https://venicestage.com/portfolio/the-kingston-trio/

Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice

[SOON]  SEMINAR: Talking Climate with Michael Oppenhimer , March 20, 7pm

The complex issue of global warming has heated up in recent years as the public seeks clarity. While some contend we’re creating a problem where none exists, others believe we’re ignoring a calamity that will destroy us. Princeton’s Professor Michael Oppenheimer will lead an enlightening exploration from the scientists’ perspective, providing the facts we need to make our opinions informed. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event. www.fogartyville.org

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

[SOON]  FOOD: Preview Dinner - Piece de Resistance , March 21, 6pm

Offering a sumptuous menu of European specialties sure to please the palate, the evening will also feature live entertainment and silent and live auctions. Tickets and info at www.sarasotagardenclub.org.

Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota

[SOON]  SEMINAR: SWAC Speaker Series , March 21, 6:30pm

Join the Sarasota World Affairs Council for the next installment of their 2016–2017 lecture series, featuring John Cassara, Federal Government Intelligence and Law Enforcement Officer who is considered an expert in anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, particularly in the Middle East. Cassara will describe how the money trail links terrorists in a documented web of complicity, giving authorities the information needed to neutralize terrorist networks. Each SWAC lecture is followed by a member's wine and cheese reception on Sarasota Bay where attendees speak face–to–face to those working directly in the field of international affairs. 

Sainer Auditorium, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  BUSINESS: Renaissance Luncheon-WRC , March 21, 11:30am-1:00pm

The Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota is hosting their annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon at Michael’s on East on March 21. Join them in honoring Betty Schoenbaum who has contributed to the Women’s Resource Center’s Legacy Scholarship for the past 30 years and celebrate the expansion of WRC resources and services through the 2017 merger between the Manatee County and Sarasota County centers. 

Michael’s on East , 1212 S East Ave. Sarasota, FL 34239

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