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SRQ DAILY May 30, 2018

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

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Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

"They get a lot more out of the film than simply watching it on their own."

- Patty Friend, Gulf Gate Library
 

[Film]  Gulf Gate Film Screenings Unite Cinephile Community

Between surprise rainstorms and the glaring heat, locals need little excuse to duck inside mid-day, and the folks at Gulf Gate Library sweeten the deal with the ongoing Feature Film Series, led by former film professor Dr. Maryann Dahlen. Free and open to the public, join like-minded cinephiles, film enthusiasts and those just looking for a quality movie, as Dahlen screens a select film before leading a post-credits discussion on both the film in question and the art of film in general. This afternoon at 1pm, Dahlen closes the current program on Women Directors with a screening of the Academy Award-winning Frida, before beginning the summer series on Friday, making this a rare occasion to have two screenings in one week, and a perfect time for newcomers to get a feel for the group.

Directed by Julie Taymor, known perhaps more in film for her visually ambitious Shakespeare adaptations, such as Titus and The Tempest, Frida sees the director matching her bold hand to the vivid palette of artist Frida Kahlo, played by Salma Hayek. Delving into her life both on and off the canvas, the film explores the intertwining of art, politics and Kahlo’s lust for life, with supporting turns by the likes of Alfred Molina and Geoffrey Rush, playing artist/husband Diego Rivera and politician/lover Leon Trotsky, respectively. And with recent revelations as to Hayek’s arduous journey getting the film made despite spurning the advances of now-infamous producer Harvey Weinstein, Kahlo’s own resistance to being caged by the powerful men around her takes on added resonance.

Gathering in Meeting Room A of the Gulf Gate Library, and equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector, Dahlen and fellow film fans sit for a brief introduction before dimming the lights and letting the movie speak for itself. Afterward, the group will talk amongst themselves about what they thought, felt and saw. Dahlen, a professor of film who has taught at both State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota and Ringling College of Art and Design, facilitates the discussion, throwing in everything from group questions to bits of fun trivia. It’s a casual and informal affair, with all who wish to offer an opinion given a chance. “The best part of the screenings is the participation of the audience after the screenings,” says Dahlen. “Many times they have interesting reflections on the films we have watched and I learn something as well.”

In the days of Netflix and with an aging population, the series represents one more reason to get out of the house and get together for a full artistic experience—and one that the community has enjoyed, according to Patty Friend, librarian at Gulf Gate Library. “They get a lot more out of it than simply watching it on their own,” she says.

Meeting on the last Wednesday of every month for this spring session on women directors, which ends with tonight’s screening of Frida, a summer series dedicated to silent film begins this Friday, June 1, with a screening of 1928’s Show People. Throughout the summer, showings will be on the first Friday of every month. 

[Music]  Sarasota Concert Association Announces 2018-19 Season

Sarasota Concert Association celebrates its 74th season with a roster of world-renowned classical artists and ensembles. SCA’s 2019 Great Performers Series season, which runs January through April, will feature the piano duo Anderson & Roe (January 14); the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (January 24); the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (February 11); Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Jeremy Denk, piano (February 21); the Pavel Haas Quartet (March 15); and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, with Fabio Bidini, piano (April 3). Five of the concerts are at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and one concert is at Riverview Performing Arts Center. SCA also announced Music Matinees, a free concert series that includes performances by high-caliber, area-based artists. The series is designed to offer a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz and opera, and features vocal and instrumental performers. The 2018-2019 season features Aaron Romm, trumpet and Avis Romm, piano (December 10); Marc Mannino, classical and jazz guitar (January 16); Michael Baron and Priscilla Navarro, one piano, four hands (February 6); Sarasota Opera Studio Artists (March 6) and Hein Jung, soprano, and Grigorios Zamparas, piano (April 10). All concerts are held at noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center in Sarasota. For more information and to purchase season subscriptions, visit the website below. 

Sarasota Concert Association

[Exec Moves]  Selby Gardens Names Deming Chief Operating Officer

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer in Wendy Deming, who will assume the leadership role beginning July 9. In this new position Deming will guide Selby Gardens’ strategic operations during a time of significant growth, overseeing human resources, finance, governance and also oversee daily operations. Deming brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit management to the organization. She served as chief operating officer and chief of staff at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, as well as corporate secretary and board liaison. Deming holds a master’s degree in business administration from George Mason University and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Furman University. 

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

[Recognition]  Sarasota County Fire Stations Win Projects of the Year

Willis Smith Construction has announced that the Sarasota County Fire Stations #12, #14, #16, #17 have won the 2018 American Public Works Association Projects of the Year Award for structures $5-$25 million. The Fire Station’s project team consisted of Sweet Sparkman Architects and Willis Smith Construction. Brett Raymaker, Willis Smith Construction Project Executive, oversaw all four projects and worked closely with Kim Humphrey, Sarasota County Facilities and the Fire Department personnel throughout the process. Each station broke ground within three months of each other and each were completed under budget by utilizing the local construction community of Sarasota County. Each station was completed within the scheduled time of completion date and each celebrated their completions with grand openings in 2016. Each Fire Station also achieved the LEED Silver rating from the USGBC Council in 2016. The projects are also being considered for the National APWA Award Selection. 

Willis Smith Construction

[Education]  Sarasota County Accepting Applicants for Civics 101 Class

Sarasota County has announced its summer class Civics 101. This citizen's academy is an opportunity for residents to get a closer look at their local government with presentations, tours and hands-on activities. Sarasota County is now accepting applications for the course. The summer session runs from 6pm to 8:30pm, Thursday evenings, from June 21 through August 9. There is no charge to attend the class, but seating is limited. The session will feature county departments such as emergency services, parks, libraries, extension services and more. Applications are available on the website below. 

Civics 101: A Citizen's Academy



[TODAY]  MUSIC: Always...Patsy Cline , May 30 – July 1

A tuneful and memorable tribute, Patsy Cline's rise to legendary stardom is told through the eyes of her biggest fan, Louise Seger. From her performances in honky-tonks to the Grand Ole Opry, Patsy Cline will "always" have a place in country music, with hit songs such as, “Walking After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” and many more you know and love.

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

[TODAY]  SPORTS: Sarasota Tarpon Tournament , May 12 – June 17

The Sarasota Tarpon Tournament will take place from May 12-June 17 celebrating the start of Tarpon Season and 88 continuous years of sanctioned competition. For an entry fee of just $125, anglers not only compete for an overall winner category, but also, weekly, junior, ladies, and ‘his & hers’ categories. Weekly winners and winners of the two additional categories will all compete in a 2-day Fish-Off weekend to determine overall winner whose name is inscribed on the historic trophy. A kick-off party will be held on May 9 at White Buffalo Saloon featuring live music, great food and a cash bar.

[TODAY]  THEATER: Menopause the Musical , May 30 – June 10

Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, writer Jeanie Linders created Menopause The Musical® as a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” Set in a department store where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale, the all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. 

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

[SOON]  FOOD: Reserve Spring and Summer Wine Tastings , May 31, 6pm

Come through the Reserve to help them fine tune their retail wine selection. Wines from a wide array of places such as France, Italy, Argentina and more are offered. Pair the wine with a savory meat and cheese platter and enjoy the low key evening. The event is reoccuring, so May 31 is not the last chance to take advantage of this wonderful deal.

The Reserve SRQ, 1322 North Tamiami Tr., Sarasota.

[SOON]  THEATER: The Twenty-Third Annual Loveland Show–Unplugged: The Best Day of Your Life! , May 31 – June 3

Venice Theatre and the Loveland Center have been partnering for 20 years to provide adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities the chance to grow and learn through theatre study. Loveland students, under the direction of professional staff and with help from community volunteers, rehearse all season to present this full-scale musical on MainStage.

Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave West, Venice

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Free Performance by Reggie Harris and Sarah Gancher , June 1, 7:00pm

Join the Retreat in welcoming Kennedy Center Teaching Artist Reggie Harris and Playwright Sarah Gancher as they share their work and spread knowledge of American history through song; Harris will share and explain secret code songs used by runaway slaves and their allies during the time of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, and Gancher will share a scene or two from the play she is writing for the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Hermitage Artist Retreat, 6660 Manasota Key Rd., Englewood

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: World Oceans Day , June 2, 10:00am-1:00pm

A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon. Join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival on Saturday, June 2 at Mote Aquarium. Mote’s World Oceans Day event will spotlight the ocean's deep connection to the human spirit and the boundless inspirational power of our natural world's greatest resource. The family festival is free with regular paid admission to Mote Aquarium and is free for Mote Members.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium , 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236

[SOON]  FESTIVAL: All About Women Expo , June 3, 12pm–5pm

Experience a day of pampering for women with four featured areas that host Beauty, Wellness, Fashion and Girls Wanting to Have Fun. Enjoy make-up and hair care techniques, massages, sample products, talk to doctors and health professionals, watch a fashion show and more, all for free. Register to have access to the VIP area with wine tastings, a painting class, photo booth, appetizers and everyone receives a glam bag full of swag.

Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, 8201 South Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Sarasota Music Festival , June 4 – June 23

Classical musicians from around the world converge for three weeks of breathtaking concerts, featuring artists such as Vijay Venkatesh and Robert Sirota.

Sarasota Orchestra, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Jungle Book , June 6 – June 24

Join Mowgli, Baloo and friends when Asolo Rep presents the world premiere of Jungle Book from the creators of the hit show Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Using the same jaw-dropping multi-media theatrical approach, Jungle Book re-imagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through modern eyes to transport audiences to the world’s jungles. Family Day is June 16; Family Package pricing starts at just $15 per ticket when one person in the party is 18 or younger.

Asolo Repertory Theatre , 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

[SOON]  SPORTS: 2nd Annual Big Run 5K for Global Running Day , June 6, 6pm

Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota, the local retail leader in building and supporting the Sarasota running and physically active community, will join in Global Running Day as part of a nationwide 5K Big Run celebration. Designed to unify the efforts of running communities in different locations across the U.S. behind one event, the more than 70 participating Fleet Feet stores across the country collectively drew more than 12,000 participants in 2017.  The event is open to all ages and ability levels and the 3.1-mile-long course will take participants down to and around Sarasota’s Bayfront.

Fleet Feet Sarasota, 711 South Osprey, Sarasota.

[SOON]  GALLERY: Floridian Artists Exhibition , June 8 – June 30

As the warm summer heat sets in, 530 Burns Gallery is pleased to highlight artists who hail from Florida. Summertime and sunshine always bring inspiration, and each artist uses his or her diverse style to create innovative and original art works. Featured artists include Gary Borse, Linda Richichi, Katie Cassidy, Todd Andrew Babb, Randy Colbath and Bettina Sego.

530 Burns Gallery, 530 Burns Ct., Sarasota

[SOON]  THEATER: Incognito , June 8 – July 8

In a cerebral journey through neuroscience, amnesia, and the theft of Albert Einstein’s brain, playwright Nick Payne investigates the nature of identity in a series of mysterious and touching interwoven tales.

Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St., Sarasota

[SOON]  MUSIC: Latin Jazz with the Viva Cal Sextet , June 9, 8pm

Come enjoy Latin Jazz with the Viva Cal Sextet, featuring an All Star cast of musicians including Jose Antonio Lao on Timbales, Michelle Salazar on Bass, Hector Mayoral on Vocals, Bongos, Bell and Chekere, Alexis Montalvo on Piano, Cole Hazlitt on Vibraphone, Frankie Pineiro on elongated bongos.  Band leader Frankie Pineiro has long been a fixture of the Tampa Bay Jazz community. 

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

[SOON]  DANCE: Countertechnique Workshop with Kira Blazek Ziaii , June 11 – June 13, 9:30am-11:30am

American performer, choreographer and educator Kira Blazek Ziaii will provide tools for the body and mind to deal with the demanding dance practice of the 21st century. Within a clear structure of exercises, the class thoroughly prepares the body for rehearsal and performance, enabling dancers to move bigger, more fluidly and more spatially, while becoming stronger and more flexible.

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Home Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts Ste. 300, Sarasota.

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