SRQ DAILY Jan 2, 2019
Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
"It's an international collaboration, really building bridges between our two cultures."
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens plays host to some special guests this month, as several artisans of the Boruca tribe in Costa Rica visit Sarasota along with the 15th Annual Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibition. “It’s an international collaboration, really building bridges between our two cultures,” says Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki. “And it’s become a wonderful tradition that the community really looks forward to.” The exhibition opens with a reception on January 5 and runs through January 27.
Several hundred masks will be on display this year, each hand-carved from a single piece of Balsa wood by these Costa Rican artists, and then hand-painted in vibrant colors, with no two exactly the same. “And every year, the number of masks increases, based on demand,” says Rominiecki. Some Selby supporters even have their own collections by now, purchasing a new mask each year. And a portion of all proceeds goes back to the artisans and back to the Boruca tribe, which derives a significant portion of its income from the centuries-old craft.
And accompanying the masks this year, Borucan artists will be in attendance for the opening reception on January 5 (when masks are first for sale, and collectors call dibs) and throughout the first couple weeks, answering questions and performing live demonstrations. “It’s pretty amazing to see,” says Rominiecki, who appreciates celebrating the human element of a region where Selby Gardens engages in so much botanical research. The partnership with the Boruca tribe has grown into a “very strong relationship,” she says, with a “wonderful level of trust.”
Now, as the collaboration rounds its fifteenth year and 2019 dawns, Rominiecki looks to expand on an already fruitful dynamic. “I feel there is more that we can do,” she says.
Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica opens with a reception on January 5 and runs through January 27. 
Enjoy the mastery and style of original drawings and paintings by leading artists in today's figurative arts movement, with Renaissance of Passion. Opening January 10th at Art Ovation Hotel, this exhibition, organized by Southern Atelier features works by living masters such as Robert Liberace, Charles Miano, Dan Thompson and special guests Steven Assael and Lina Liberace. See beautiful works of art that harken back to the Old Masters and reflect contemporary life. This collaboration between Southern Atelier, a Center for Fine Art, and Art Ovation Hotel runs from January 10, 2019 through March 31, 2019.
On January 14, 2019, CONA-Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations invites all interested to hear the Sarasota county supervisor of elections, Ron Turner, discuss the local election results, the statewide recounts that were required and what transpired at the state convention of election supervisors that Turner hosted in December.
The November program on the election results was derailed by the statewide recount. It was intended to present details of the demographics of the turnout and changes in the methods used to vote—seeing how the turnout differed from precinct to precinct, by age groups, voting method and by political registration.
Those issues will still be addressed, and the audience will also learn about the recount, why Sarasota sailed through the recount without incident, how local elections will be affected by amendments that passed and what the state election supervisors discussed at their convention.
The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) will host a luncheon, featuring guest speaker Erin Duggan, vice president at Visit Sarasota County, open to all interested communications and PR professionals. As the agency responsible for marketing Sarasota County as a “must experience” destination, a crisis such as red tide can significantly change the marketing plan. Duggan will discuss how Visit Sarasota County crafted and shaped its marketing message while experiencing conditions that not only changed from day to day, but often evolved over the course of a day.
The program, which includes lunch, takes place on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 11:30am–1pm at Holiday Inn Lido Beach. Cost is $25/CWC-FPRA members, $35/guests; registration is available online at the website below.
Nominations are now open for SRQ Magazine’s 6th Annual Women in Business Competition, recognizing extraordinary women who have made meaningful contributions to the Sarasota and Bradenton communities through their business, non-profit and philanthropic endeavors. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today! Once nominated, individuals will be invited to submit a formal application which will be juried by a panel of outside judges.
Nominations are open through Friday, January 25, 2019; midnight.
Monty Navarro may be distant heir to the family fortune, but there are several deadly ways to jump the line of succession. All the while, Monty must juggle his mistress, his fiancée, and the constant threat of landing behind bars. Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.
Florida Studio Theatre , 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota
Come visit the new space and celebrate the opening of Alfstad& Editions, a collaborative fine art printmaking studio in the Rosemary District. Dedicated to the professional print process, Alfstad& Editions creates limited edition and original works of art, and offers private printmaking instruction, customized workshops and individual classes. Snacks, drinks, art and a live silkscreen demonstration included.
Alfstad& Editions, 1421 5th St., Sarasota
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
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
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
In the black of night, a Salem village reverend discovers a group of teenage girls dancing devilishly around a fire in the woods. When his daughter exhibits strange catatonic symptoms the following morning, the townsfolk are frenzied with rumors of witchcraft. Deep-seated jealousy, deadly accusations, and seething resentments pit neighbor against neighbor as a deeply religious community is thrown into turmoil, in this Arthur Miller classic.
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota.
“Who Stole the Mona Lisa?” is a whimsical and imaginative animated film that offers a delightful, multimedia, classical music performance presented in synchrony with a live performance of Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from “The Firebird.” Live and visual pairings of “Babar the Elephant” and “Pictures at an Exhibition” complete the program. Alexandre Moutouzkine mans the piano while Edward Alley narrates.
Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
Artists are local, national and international, and Art Center Manatee is one of only five venues in the country to host the exhibit. Admission is $5. In a neighboring gallery, and on display for the same period of time, the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society will also be showing work from its member-artists.
ArtCenter Manatee, 209 9th St. W, Bradenton.
“Welcome to the 60s” where Tracey Turnblad, a pleasantly plump teenager dreams of fame and fights to racially integrate the Corny Collins Show. This winner of eight Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) is based on the John Waters film and proves that “You Can’t Stop The Beat.”
The Players Theatre, 838 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
Through movement, mime, and comedy, a veteran solo artist recalls and recreates the indelible memories from thirty years of touring twenty-five nations.
Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
In the final scene of Ibsen’s 1879 masterwork, Nora Helmer slammed the door on her marriage and family life, leaving her family. This sequel imagines her 15 years later as a successful writer and independent women, but she must return home to the one man who can help her. Universally acclaimed during its recent Broadway run, this new comedy raises questions about marriage and the roles of women have—and have not—changed.
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
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