SRQ DAILY Jun 1, 2018
Friday Weekend Edition
"Engage with the whole evening, and come to have an experience."
Look out for lions at Five Points Park next week, but don’t forget those ruby slippers—Sarasota Opera kicks off the second season of its Classic Movies at the Opera House series on Thursday, June 7, with a showing of The Wizard of Oz, and the Da Capo Society will be on hand to host and judge a special The Wizard of Oz costume contest. Tickets to the screening are $10, and entry into the contest is free with purchase.
With the film beginning at 7:30pm in the Sarasota Opera House, members of the Da Capo Society, an organization of Sarasota Opera supporters aged 21–45, will be set up early in the lobby to register contest entrants and review their costumes. Those entering the contest must purchase a ticket to the night’s screening, as this ticket becomes their pass to the contest as well. Once registered, the judges will appraise each costume based on criteria such as creativity, design, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. Winners will be announced onstage before the film, and awarded gifts in keeping with the themes of the film—courage, heart and brains.
“You’re getting into the moment,” says Sam Lowry, the Da Capo Society founder and director of audience development for Sarasota Opera who conceived of the idea. Last year, with the debut of Classic Movies at the Opera, Sarasota Opera collaborated with the circus for some performance at the kickoff screening of The Greatest Show on Earth, but Lowry wanted something a little more interactive this time around, and enlisted the help of Da Capo members to make it possible. “Jump into the world of The Wizard of Oz,” he says, “and be a part of the movie.”
And while the event provides a welcome opportunity for Lowry’s Da Capo Society to make its presence known and take a proactive role with the opera it supports—and membership continues to grow—it also offers yet another way for Sarasota Opera to continue engaging with its audience, even in the off-season. “It also really highlights the history of the building,” says Lowry, noting that the Sarasota Opera House previously served as Sarasota’s silent movie house and then a regular movie house up through the ‘70s. “You really get a historical experience in an old-style classic theater like this,” he says. And what better way to enhance the experience than by dressing up like scarecrows, tin men and little poochies named Toto?
“Engage with the whole evening,” says Lowry, “and come to have an experience.” 
Pictured: Before the judging begins, Da Capo Society members are all smiles. Photo courtesy of Sam Lowry.
Gold Standard CBD, a new company featuring products ranging from hemp products and CBD oil to T-shirts and snapback hats, is announcing its opening/release this Saturday with an evening celebration at Louies Modern on Palm Avenue from 8pm to 10pm. All Gold Standard CBD products are made of the highest quality hemp from Southern Oregon and are federally compliant in all 50 States. Hemp-derived CBD is typically used to reduce anxiety and stress. There will be free giveaways for all attendees. RSVPs are requested. An online store, all products can be found at the Gold Standard CBD website, and shipping of orders of more than $50 is free.
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight has announced the results of a six-month-long undercover investigation, Operation Night Train, that yielded significant quantities of methamphetamine and thousands of dollars in cash. Detectives launched their investigation in October 2017 when they connected a 43-year-old man with obtaining and distributing large amounts of meth. Over the course of approximately six months, Special Investigation Section detectives worked to identify the man’s associates and others who may be involved within his network, resulting in a series of arrests. Combined, the five arrestees have 84 prior felony charges with 20 convictions and 67 prior misdemeanor charges with 22 convictions. Significant prior charges include Fleeing to Elude, Possession of Synthetic Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Obstruction, Aggravated Battery and more. During this operation, a total of 8.49 pounds (3,849 grams) of methamphetamine and 454.6 grams of cannabis were seized. According to Knight, this is one of the largest methamphetamine seizures to date. Operation Night Train was conducted with assistance from the Office of the Attorney General’s Office and members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
County Administrator Ed Hunzeker rolled out a recommended budget for Manatee County next year that will pay for 12 new Sheriff’s Office deputies and cover a host of infrastructure projects including a new Lincoln Park Pool, extensions for 44th Avenue and improvements for Canal and Moccasin Wallow roads. Property tax rates are proposed to remain unchanged for the 12th consecutive year. Hunzeker announced next year’s proposed budget to the County Commissioners yesterday. The gross budget for next year is a recommended $1.4 billion, which includes reserves, internal services and transfers. The net budget of $723 million is buoyed by an estimated 9 percent growth in the tax base. County Commissioners will review the budget in detail during a series of public workshops this summer. Two public hearings will be held in September.
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
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
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
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
Join John Sarkozy, as he shows you the natural beauty of Little Sarasota Bay. All kayak equipment will be supplied to you and is included in the cost of the trip, which is $20 for ALS members and $25 for non-members. A short training session will be given before the trip for those who wish to take it. Take a break on the “crown jewel” of local beaches and take a swim or a walk before paddling back to the mainland.
American Littoral Society
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
The 2018 Circus Spectacular will amaze and dazzle you. Join the performers for an hour of incredible family fun at affordable prices. Presented in collaboration with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota, this onstage exhibition of circus artistry provides delightful summer entertainment for “children of all ages.”
Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
Be transported back in time with Carole's Kings, an all-male Carole King tribute that mixes fabulous music with clever writing by The Second City, the legendary home of sketch comedy and improv. With a cast fresh from Broadway, Carole’s Kings will have you singing and dancing along to “The Locomotion,” “You've Got a Friend,” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Jam-packed with humor, this salute to Carole King will take you back to when she was the queen of the airwaves.
Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.
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