West Coast Woman : November 2019

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Also in this Issue: ■ Artist Series Concerts ■ Dining In: All Things Pumpkin ■ FST has Bright Star ■ Asolo has The Sound of Music ■ Plus: Highlights of the Upcoming Arts Season

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departments 4 editor’s letter 7 out & about 9 Salute to the Arts: Art & Design Show Sarasota Returns 12 you’re news 13 Salute to the Arts: FST 14 Salute to the Arts: Season Highlights 16 Salute to the Arts: Artist Series Concerts

18 west coast woman: Kate Honea, principal dancer with The Sarasota Ballet 20 Salute to the Arts: Sarasota Orchestra 21 Salute to the Arts: Asolo Rep 22 your health: The Renewal Point 23 your health: news from 21st Century Oncology

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out about WBTT Celebrates its 20th Anniversary the age of 8 On November and performed 18, Westcoast with WBTT for Black Theatre many years.

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Records recording artists Next Appearances by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs’ daughter, Naarai, who has enjoyed career success

Town Down, an up-and-coming R&B group that includes Christopher Eisenberg, who began working with Jacobs at

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! takes place at the Van Wezel at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: vanwezel.org/ boxoffice.

A New Name, A New Look and an Event Arts Advocates will debut its “Speaking of the Arts …” lecture series, with conductor Marin Alsop presenting “Adventures On and Off the Podium,” November 13, 7 p.m., at Art Ovation Hotel, in Sarasota.

“Speaking of the Arts …” is designed to be an annual town hall-style lecture series, informing its audience about all types of art in new and unexpected ways. Alsop, the first female music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, will share stories from her career.

Alsop is one of Leonard Bernstein’s best known pupils, the artistic director of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, and is

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The Longboat Key Education Center, a not-for-profit adult enrichment and lifelong learning center located at 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, offers over 175 programs to stimulate the mind, exercise the body, lift spirits and provide a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie.

Programs include courses on everything from yoga, qigong, and meditation to fishing and birding to philosophy and world politics. Also offered are wellness and anti-aging workshops, film festivals, individual lectures covering a broad range of subjects, live concerts, theatrical productions and more.

Call 941-383-8811 for a brochure, or visit www.lbkeducationcenter.org.

Sumi-e Painting Exhibit Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America presents an exhibition of Sumi-e paintings by local artists at Jacaranda Trace Gallery, 3600 William Penn Way, Cadbury Commons, 2nd Floor, Venice November 1 through December 30. Free to the public. Info: sarasotasumi-e.weebly. com or call (941) 492-2167.

ArtCenter Manatee • Nights Out – Creative fun for everyone is on November 8, & November 15, 6-9 pm. Enjoy Raku pottery with Seth Barendse. In this two-night class, you’ll learn how to make a clay piece on the first night, and then fire it in the raku kiln. Includes all supplies, complimentary wine or beer and light snacks; must be 21 or older. $75 New exhibits open November 12 and run to December 13. Opening Reception: November 14, 5 -7 p.m., free and open to the public.

• Kellogg Gallery: A Tapestry of Movement, a curated solo exhibit of artist James Griffin focusing on the movement of people across the picture plane, captured in the joyful expression of action. Once a precise painter, Griffin’s style has evolved into a brushy, expressive boldness that still manages to be representational.

• Searle Gallery: Ornament Extravaganza, Step into a winter wonderland of holiday trees, decked out with hundreds of locally made, hand crafted ornaments, all available for purchase. Reminisce of times gone by and rediscover the magic of the season.

• Reid Hodges Gallery: Giving Thanks, an open, all media juried exhibition. As the holidays approach, what are you thankful for? Is it family? Is it health? Is it all of the above? Artists are asked to submit work that reflects that which they are most thankful.

Location: 209 9th St W, Bradenton.

“Lighting of the Village” Nov. 16

Conductor Marin Alsop the director of graduate conducting studies at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Conservatory. Tickets are available at artsadvocates.org call 941-330-0680.

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The Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks are a series of powerful concerts that feature guest conductors from across America and across the globe. Each of these guest conductors, together with their soloists, selected a program of great masterworks.

Next up is Masterworks 2 - Dec. 6, 7, 8 with guest conductor JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Alexi Kenney, violin playing Elgar - In the South; Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 and Respighi - Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome). Tickets: www.sarasotaorchestra.org.

Fishermen’s Village will herald in the Holiday Season with their “Lighting of the Village” on November 16. This is the official kick off of the annual “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”, a display of more than ONE MILLION LIGHTS and themed decorations. Enjoy traditional themed holiday décor and lights both inside and outside Fishermen’s Village.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. as Santa arrives at the Village courtesy of Punta Gorda Fire Chief Ray Brigg’s Antique Fire Truck. At 5:30 pm, a ribbon cutting will take place with Santa and City of Punta Gorda officials. There will be a performance by singer Michael White. As the ribbon is cut, visitors will witness the reveal of the annual Lighting of the Village.

The Lee County Pipes and Drums Band will then parade through the Village, followed by a performance in Center Court. Other festivities include live music/dancing with the Shane Duncan Band, Moon Dancer Jessica Howard, Finest Face Painting by MaryRose, pictures with Santa and complimentary refreshments courtesy of Village Merchants. The Sugar Plum Fairy, aka Bob “Fig” Newton, will make a special appearance and be available for photos.

Patrons are being asked to bring toiletries to be donated to “Share The Blessings Ministry”, an all-volunteer, nonprofit charity benefiting those in need in Charlotte County.

Parking will fill up fast, so arrive early. Security will offer golf cart rides throughout the evening to transport you from your car to the Village entrance. Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort and Marina is located on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Call 941 639-8721 for more information, or visit www.fishville.com.

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“The Fence” consistently attracts exceptional work by talented photographers from around the world. It also provides photographers with a truly public platform and career opportunities. “The Fence” is a free event.

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oakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. He is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner and has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Yoakam is also the recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association.

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On November 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Artful Giraffe Art and Gift Gallery will have a booksigning event. Located at 1861 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, come meet author Lucy Di Piazza. DiPiazza will celebrate her book “The Heart Speaks Poems of Inspiration” which is a unique collection of inspirational poetry that discusses life challenges written from the heart. The Author has an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, spending her lifetime studying and researching many aspects of mental health. Take this opportunity to share in Lucy’s book journey of touching lyrical reflections of compassion and love. Additional information : 941-388-3700. t

The Englewood Art Center presents the “Fall Open House,” November 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 350 South McCall Road, Englewood. This indoor, family-friendly event features art exhibitions,

Art Shows

Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch is hosting its Annual Fall Art Show & Sale on November 16 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall (8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.). This art and gifts show will feature original works of art by: local artists in various mediums including: Painting; Sculpture; Stained Glass; Fiber Art; Ceramics; Wood Turning; Jewelry and more. Admission is free. t

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Art Uptown Gallery will present Gillian St George’s minimalist paintings in an exhibit entitled “Playful Geometrics.” Gillian’s rich color field style and less-ismore approach, explores bold designs of form, space and color, offering an optical flicker of contrasting and complementary vibrancy from precise to precarious.

The “Playful Geometrics” exhibit runs to November 29.

Art Uptown Gallery, 1367 Main St., Sarasota. Info: 941-955-5409 or www.artuptown.com.

“The Fence” will appear on Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island beginning Nov. 8 and running through Feb. 8, 2020. In the shadow of the Benderson Family Finish Tower, the exhibit will appear on both sides of a fence between the island’s twin bridges.

The large-scale traveling exhibition draws more than 6 million visitors each year through open-air exhibitions in eight cities — this year, host cities also include Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Calgary, Alberta. The Sarasota show will include a Gulf Coast Regional Showcase that highlights the best work from photographers across the region. Five of those winning photographers are from Sarasota.

Participating artists’ work

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Book Clubs at BookStore1 Sarasota has these events:  November 15 at 1 p.m. Short and Satisfying Book Club led by Georgia Court. This month they’re discussing The Emissary by Yoko Tawada. A delightful, irrepressibly funny book, The Emissary is filled with light. Tawada, deftly turning inside-out “the curse,” defies gravity and creates a playful joyous novel out of a dystopian one, with a legerdemain uniquely her own.  November 18 at 2 p.m. The Poetry Book Club led by Georgia Court. This month they’re discussing Ferlinghetti’s Greatest Poems by Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

A powerful overview of one of America’s most beloved poets: New Directions present a swift, terrific chronological selection of Ferlinghetti’s poems, spanning more than six decades of work and presenting one of modern poetry’s greatest achievements.  November 18 at 5:30 p.m. The Historical Fiction Book Club led by Melanie Hensey. This month they’re discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is.

Thanks to Roosevelt’s Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome’s got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman’s belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home.

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for all four exhibits is 2-4 p.m.

The artist demonstrations will be 2 to 4 p.m. and feature Englewood Art Center instructors.

Artists participating in demonstrations include Johan Bjurman (acrylic painting; still life); Robert Broyles (watercolor painting); Jeff Ellis (wood and chip carving); Paul Frehe (ceramics); Maggie McClellan (portraiture); Sheryl Unwin (scratchboard and/or colored pencil drawings); and Nichole Moranda, (an EAC ceramics and youth instructor).

For more information, visit www.ringling.edu/EAC or call 941-474-5548.

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zine Watercolor Artist, The Artist’s Magazine and North Light Books “Splash 19” and “Splash 21”.

A highlight of the month-long exhibit will be the Anna Maria Island Holmes Beach Art Walk on November 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. Stop by for complimentary refreshments and meet Judy and fellow artists.

Island Gallery West is located at 5368 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Visit www.islandgallerywest.com or call 941-778-6648.

the book at Bookstore1 is required.

More event info at www.sarasotabooks.com or call 941-365-7900.

At The Ringling

Exhibits:  Sun Xun: Time Spy to Feb. 16, 2020. Time Spy (2016) is a 3D animated film by Chinese artist Sun Xun. A painter and draughtsman, Sun Xun incorporates traditional techniques including ink painting, charcoal drawing, and woodblock printing into his films. His use of analog and digital technologies to explore pressing concerns of our time makes him one of the most compelling artists working in new media. t

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At Island Gallery West Judy Saltzman, watercolorist, is their November featured artist with “What’s Cookin” which presents food as art. An award-winning watercolorist, Saltzman, is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the American Society of Marine Artist. Her artwork has been featured in the international magazine The Art of Watercolour, the national maga-

artist demonstrations, and live music by the NepTunZ. Four exhibitions will be on display during the event, including “Local Colors in Oil, Pastels, and Watercolor” by Diane Mannion in the Mitchell Gallery; paintings

by Kaytee Esser in the Mangrove Gallery; watercolor paintings

by Arnie Parios in the Members Gallery; and the “Aqueous Exhibition” by members of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society in the Loranager Gallery. A reception

 Tour du Monde: to Jan. 13, 2020. Circuses, expositions, and other forms of popular entertainment enchanted Western audiences with exotic peoples from faraway places in the 19th century. These entertainments had a profound impact on the way Westerners perceived the peoples of other parts of the world. This exhibition features a selection of the posters produced to advertise these living attractions.  Family Saturdays to Dec. 14, 2019, 10 a.m. Join in for a creative project relating to the collections: rotated weekly themes cover the Circus, Ca d’Zan, Museum of Art, and Grounds and Gardens. Each week, they’ll have a making component in the Education Building classrooms as well as a special handout to help you locate and learn more about the objects and places that inspired each project. Free for children.

Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre has the following:  Cabaret: Dean Martin was “The King of Cool.” His effortless charm and smooth voice made him a star who captured our hearts. From his early days in Martin and Lewis through film, television, and the Rat Pack, this timeless music revue celebrates the great songbook of Dean Martin. Featuring such hits as “Everybody Loves Somebody,” “That’s Amoré,” “Volare,” “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” “Evening in Roma,” and “Welcome to my World.”

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 Next up, FST shines a light on the rugged outlaws of country music in Outlaws and Angels.

This rousing revue features music by “outlaws” like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, and the “angels” who loved them, like Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton. Featuring songs such as “I Walk the Line,” “Desperado,” and “The Bargain Store,” this Cabaret begins November 20 in FST’s Goldstein Cabaret.

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Returns to Robarts Arena

The longest-running indoor art event in Florida runs Dec. 6, 7 and 8

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Formerly the Sarasota Craft Show, this juried show of premier crafts features work in decorative fiber, wearable art, leather, jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood, painting and sculpture by more than 80 of the nation’s top artists.

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he Art & Design Show Sarasota, formerly the Sarasota Craft Show, returns to Sarasota, December 6, 7, 8, at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., in Sarasota. Now in its 11th year, the Art & Design Show Sarasota features exceptional works in fashion, decorative fiber, wearable art, leather, jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood, painting and sculpture by more than 80 of the nation’s top artists.

Starting this year, admission is free to the public.

Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, and 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., Sunday, December 8. For directions or information about the venue, call 941-365-0818. For more information about the artists and the event, call 845-355-2400, or visit www.artanddesignshowsarasota.com.

The Art & Design Show Sarasota is produced by Richard Rothbard and his wife Joanna Rothbard, who are hailed as leaders in promoting artists and artisans working in the contemporary fine arts and crafts industry. The Rothbards produce some of the most innovative fine craft shows in the country, including the Berkshires Arts Festival, the Art & Design & Fashion Fair at the Nassau County Museum of Art, and the Red Bank Art Festival in New Jersey.

This popular show charged admission in previous years. Why eliminate the entry fee now? Rothbard explains the thinking behind this change. “This show emerged

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Julie Shaw in an era of robust appreciation for fine art, inventive crafts and inspiring design,” he says. “Clients who valued top quality work had no problem with a modest entrance fee.

While their art appreciation hasn’t gone away, we now face competition from pop-up outdoor shows. The art world has changed, and we changed with it.”

The Art & Design Show Sarasota may

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have changed its entrance policy but the commitment behind it remains the same. “We love bringing artists and art connoisseurs together,” says Rothbard. “Our artists count on Sarasota’s discriminating art market. Our show brings in some of the nation’s and the region’s best artists, and the Sarasota’s arts community knows it. They look forward to this show every year. It’s like a family reunion for creators and the people who value their work—a true meeting of the minds.”

Rothbard adds that an air-conditioned, indoor venue with unlimited free parking is the civilized way to go. “Outdoor art fairs can be crowded and brutally hot,” he says. “Our indoor ambiance is more like a welcoming oasis.

It’s cool on every level!” According to Rothbard, it’s also far more personal. “You can take your time and have real conversation with the artists about their work,” he says. “And Mother Nature won’t ruin that conversation if she gets in a bad mood, thanks to the air-conditioned environment. The sun’s not beating down on you— or hiding behind clouds. Artists can literally show their work in the best light.”

Last year’s three-day show attracted more than 4,000 visitors. Continuing to build on that success, Rothbard and his team have been busy with their rigorous process of selecting the 80+ artists and artisans for the 2019 show.

“We are always excited to see the high caliber of work being produced by the participating artists from this area,” says Rothbard.

For more information about Art & Design Show Sarasota, call 845-661-1221 or visit www.artanddesignshowsarasota.com.

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Strikes Chords “You never know what life will bring.

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e all have those milestone moments in our lives – etched into our memories much like a young couple etches their names into the bark of a tree. Those are the memories that leave the deepest stretch marks on our hearts.

Alice Murphy’s story is just that. Like a winding back road, her tale takes us on a journey through love, heartbreak, and redemption.

Set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1940s, Bright Star, a bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, tells the story of accomplished literary editor Alice Murphy who meets a young soldier just home from World War II. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

“Alice Murphy is a woman who is multi-dimensional and full of flaws as well as strength and talent,” said Meredith Jones, who plays the role in FST’s production. “She overcomes great adversity in her past and goes on to be incredibly successful and strong. But she still has doubts and weakness just like all of us.”

The musical takes us back in time to the 1920s to witness Alice as a highly intelligent and promising young woman, with a bit of a rebellious streak. There, on a little farm in North Carolina, our seemingly simple and innocent storyline suddenly wrenches into complexity.

We learn that as a high school student, Alice fell in love with the mayor’s son. But like most star-crossed lovers, their love was not to be. The Mayor doesn’t approve of the courtship, viewing Alice’s humble roots as beneath his son’s station. And when Alice becomes pregnant, the desperate mayor decides to take matters into his own hands.

“Alice is 100% human,” continued Jones. “She’s a character that most people can relate to, and it makes it easy for the audience to instantly connect and have a stake in wanting to see her story play out on stage.”

Uplifting Tony-nominated music underscores the straightforward, authentic storytelling – striking a very human chord with audiences. Knee-slapping, toe tapping bluegrass elevates the spirit,

and soaring melodies will tug on your heartstrings.

For Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins, there’s a larger tapestry and social context that drew him to choose this Broadway hit to Meredith Jones kick off FST’s 46th Winter Mainstage season.

“Bright Star harkens back to simpler times when our nation was unified by a common cause,” said FST Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins. “That time, following World War II, was a time of uncommon unity and harmony in our country. And given the polarizing politics of America today, I think this play will be a good reminder of who we were and who we can be.”

With a strong female character at the forefront, Bright Star tells a very human story of the power and persistence of hope. An undercurrent of optimism swells throughout the musical, brimming with a message that no matter how many stormy skies you’ve seen, “the sun is going to shine again.”

Bright Star opens Florida Studio Theatre’s 46th Winter Mainstage Season beginning November 6. Bright Star is part of a four-show Mainstage subscription package, which also includes the holiday romantic comedy Handle with Care, the gripping new drama American Son, and the crowd-pleasing comedy, The Legend of Georgia McBride.

Subscriptions to all four shows begin at just $69. Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale at floridastudiotheatre. org or by calling 941.366.9000.

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Season is here! Here’s a sampling of things we thought you’d like plus news items, changes, anniversaries and just plain interesting stuff…

Hold on to your Floorboards!

On December 8 at the Sarasota Opera House Artist Series Concerts has PIANO GRAND IV: The Holiday Edition. Five Steinway & Sons concert grand pianos literally fill the stage of the Sarasota Opera House for “Piano Grand IV: The Holiday Edition.”

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Francisco, Palm Beach, Toronto and Tokyo.

The images are not layered but rather reflections from the architectural element of the street, back into the window displays of some of the most talented and inspiring designers in the world. Runs November 4 - January 2 with a reception on November 7 from 5 to 6:30 pm The Harmony Gallery features local artists showcasing their work in solo exhibitions throughout the Orchestra’s season.

The exhibitions are free and open to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Carole King in Sarasota

Dr. Joseph Holt and four other of the area’s finest pianists (Don Bryn, Andrew Lapp, Tom Purviance and Michael Stewart), perform an all-new holiday version of the keyboard extravaganza that has been a sell out for the past three seasons. Fifty talented fingers will tickle the ivories with holiday favorites played like never before.

Pianist, arranger and conductor Dr. Joseph Holt is artistic director of Artist Series Concerts and the creator of the organization’s “Piano Grand” series. Tickets: www. artistseriesconcerts.org.

Well, almost. Beautiful - The Carole King Musical is coming to the Van Wezel on December 13-15. The musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Kennedy Caughell as Carole King

The production features an array of songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song. BEAUTIFUL took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Tickets: www. vanwezel.org.

“Worlds within Worlds” Window Reflections by Andrea Hillebrand

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A Very Popular Seminar at Longboat Key Education Center Burns Court Cine-World Film Festival Seminar, is an annual event facilitated by film critic, writer and producer, Gus Mollasis. Students enjoy viewing six films at Burns Court Cinema carefully chosen

by Gus that are shown during the Sarasota Film Society’s annual Cine-World Film Festival from November 1-10.

Discussions are held in three seminars at the Longboat Key Education Center. This is a film buff’s dream!

Discussions are held Monday 11/4, Friday 11/8, and Monday 11/11 from 10 AM-12:00. Cost is $65. www.lbkeducationcenter.org/

Sarasota Museum of Art is in its New Home

Visual Art at Sarasota Orchestra The Sarasota Orchestra has visual art in its Harmony Gallery in the atrium of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center at 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Next up is “Worlds within Worlds “ Window Reflections by Andrea Hillebrand. Hillebrand has been combining her love of window displays, design and architecture over the last several years to form a body of interpretive work called “Worlds with Worlds” - magical, surreal and abstract imagery from her travels all over Italy, Paris, Vienna, New York, Washington D.C., San

Film critic, writer and producer, Gus Mollasis

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After eight seasons at their pop-up space, Sarasota Museum of Art has its first programming season in its new home at the Ringling College Museum Campus.

Learn about art since the sixties and enjoy mingling with fellow art enthusiasts.

They’ve got an art history series called “This is What Happened: Art Since the 60s” that includes sessions that take you through the world of art, from the tumultuous 60s to the radical 90s. Talks are open to the public and all are welcome. Tickets: www.ringling. edu/museum. The Museum is located at 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Here’s one of their November sessions.

■ November 26 at 6 pm— Feminist Art. Recent examinations, such as the WACK! Art & the Feminist Revolution exhibition, have helped deepen our understanding of just how influential so-called “Feminist Art” has been. Using Linda Nochlin’s groundbreaking 1971 essay “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” as a starting point, they’ll unpack the deeply influential and wide-ranging works, people and ideas that make up this “movement”.

The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College is a contemporary art museum that will open in December.

The Museum has 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition gallery space, a café, retail shop, auditorium for educational events, performance and film, a sculpture courtyard and extensive grounds and facilities where one can engage with site-specific and site-responsive art experiences.

The Venice Symphony Premiere is Sold-out The Venice Symphony’s season premiere, “Bohemian Beethoven,” Nov. 15-16 at the Venice Performing Arts Center sold out back in early October. The Symphony’s two concerts featuring Linda Eder in March have also sold out and seating is already limited for several other performances.

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The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College

Salute to the Arts highlights continued available seats for the season. Those interested in attending the sold-out shows are encouraged to register for the waiting list.

“We knew that our pre-season ticket sales would be strong, but were surprised to sell-out these concerts so early,” said Christine Kasten, Executive Director. “We are especially thrilled to welcome so many new people to The Venice Symphony this season. It says something about the appeal of our music director Troy Quinn’s programming, and the excitement surrounding our orchestra.”

All 17 concerts (7 concert weekends) take place at the Venice Performing Arts Center, One Indian Ave, Venice. “Bohemian Beethoven” features Beethoven’s beloved Fifth Symphony and The Venice Symphony’s principal viola Rafael Ramirez as viola soloist on Queen’s modern masterwork, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Rafael Ramirez

For tickets, call 941-207-8822 or go to www.thevenicesymphony.org. To join the waitlist for the November or March concerts, call 941-207-8822. But… don’t delay.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Foundation, and Wright’s son-in-law, Peters collaborated with Wright for more than a quarter century on projects including Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum.

Renovation architect Anthony Puttnam pointed out that many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s basic architectural philosophies are clearly evident in the work his son-inlaw created. “It was designed based on the relationship to nature and with the site; the roof based on a seashell, opening the building to views of Sarasota Bay, the dramatic interior spaces, and use of humble materials to achieve an unexpected richness. They all add up to a ‘celebration of circumstance,’ as Frank Lloyd Wright said of other designs.”

Even the bold color evokes the seashell theme. It was chosen by Wright’s widow Olgivanna, based on a seashell she found near the Sea of Japan. That seashell now is on display in the Van Wezel lobby.

The Players Mark their 90th Anniversary

discuss the possibility of starting one.

In 1936 the new theatre became a reality and The Players moved into a real theatre of its own at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and 9th Street. Built of pecky cypress, it had 246 seats, a lobby with a fireplace, a large, deep stage and complete lighting system. They began with 256 members who contribute just $2 each for subscriptions.

In the early 70s the current building went up in its place, with a seating capacity of almost 500. In 2000 the building got new stage and auditorium lighting, updated air-conditioning, sound and acoustical upgrades, new curtains, flooring, new roof, exterior doors, refurbished rail system, exterior and interior painting and new landscaping.

Montgomery Clift made his acting debut on The Players stage during the 19321933 season. Teenager Jayne Meadows performed on The Players stage and went on to stardom.

In the 1935-1936 season The Players

The Van Wezel’s 50th Anniversary Season

The Van Wezel is marking its 50th Anniversary Season. Comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short return by popular demand, and Billboard’s first ever Comedian of the Year Sebastian Maniscalco makes his Sarasota debut this season. Nineteentime Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett returns for an evening of song, and sixteen-time Grammy Award winner David Foster performs with special guest Katharine McPhee. Jackie Evancho returns to the Van Wezel on the heels of the release of her latest album, The Debut, and Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth brings her talent as well as Homeland and Broadway star, Mandy Patinkin.

Enough about the performers how about the building? The Van Wezel is the world’s only purple seashell-shaped theater.

Renowned for his innovative organic structures, Van Wezel architect William Wesley Peters holds a vital place in the history of 20th Century American architecture.

A chief architect at Taliesin Associated Architects of the Frank Lloyd Wright

of “Grand Hotel.” Davis was introduced to the cast by then managing director Clayton McMichael. In March 1950, MacKinley Kantor was present while a carefully chosen cast read his play, “Wake Up Jacob.”

Peter Strader, a native Sarasotan, was named Producing Director in 1955. He had earlier held the position of Designer-Technical Director. Strader studied stage design in New York and Europe.

In January, 1957, The Players presented “A Room Full of Roses” which starred Ellen Marshall, daughter of the late Will Geer. Ellen went on to become a wellknown New York actress and star in the TV series “Dallas.”

Charlton Heston, in town for the filming of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” participated in a play reading of “Candida,” taking the place of an ill actor.

Polly Holliday performed in two shows at The Players Theatre before moving on to be a television star playing Flo in the sitcom “Alice.” She was nominated for a 1990 Tony award for her performance as Big Mama in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

Sara Inbar, who performed at The Players, earned a part in “Mama Mia” on Broadway. Sasha Hanna, a talented dancer who appeared in many of The Players musicals, joined the cast of “Cats” on Broadway. Ashley Rose Orr attended The Players Performing Arts School and went on to Broadway as Gretl in “The Sound of Music.”

This year’s season includes The Fantasticks (to Nov. 10) Hello, Dolly! (Dec. 4 –22), Sister Act (Jan. 15 – Feb. 2, 2020), Head Over Heels (Feb. 19 – Mar. 8, 2020), Anything Goes (Mar. 25 – April 12, 2020).

Call the box office at 941-365-2494 or visit theplayers.org.

This Sounds Heavenly…

Choral Artists of Sarasota One World, Many Voices: This concert showcases hymns, chants, and spiritual music from various faiths and traditions—a true Zen experience. Featuring Ann Stephenson-Moe, organist, and a professional instrumental ensemble. Saturday, November 16, 4 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. Tickets: choralartistssarasota.org.

The Players Centre for Performing Arts The Players Centre for Performing Arts has quite the season to celebrate 90 years of bringing live theatre to the Sarasota community. When the idea of Community Theatre began, Sarasota was a small town with a population of 8,000 which grew by 5,000 visitors in the winter months.

Fanneal Harrison and Catherine Gavin, owners of the Out-Of-Door School, were looking for activities which would interest its faculty. Finding that theatre was at the top of the list, they gathered a group of friends to

Theatre presented an operetta written expressly for The Players by Arthur Davison Ficke, one of America’s foremost modern poets.

Verman Kimbrough, cast as the lead in “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” had a distinguished international operatic career. He became president of the Ringling School in 1933 and Mayor of Sarasota in 1938-1939.

Excitement reigned when Bette Davis attended the opening night performance

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ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS OF SARASOTA

Launches its 2019-2020 Season:

New Faces New Stars The 24th season roster features several rising young stars as well as the return of established and perennial favorites as pianist Dick Hyman with his Florida Jazz Masters- all performing more of the dynamic classical, pops, jazz, chamber and soirée concerts that characterize Artist Series Concerts.

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rtist Series Concerts of Sarasota has entered its 24th season of bringing unique and diverse musical experiences to the region with a dynamic and international array of both established and emerging classical, jazz and pops artists.

The season, which runs now through June 2020, features 28 performances at venues in Sarasota and Venice. The programs cover Artist Series Concerts’ trademark range of diverse musical offerings, including classical recitals, pops, jazz and world music, chamber soirées, and luncheon and dinner concerts.

“This season’s theme, “New Faces, New Stars,” reflects our renewed mission to focus on presenting and promoting some of the amazing young talent that’s out there,” says Marcy Miller, the new executive director of Artist Series Concerts who joined the organization on May 1. “I hope that one day we’ll be known nationally as a major force in the professional development and recognition of emerging artists and I think this season’s offerings will get us off to a great start.”

Artistic director Dr. Joseph couldn’t agree more: “We’re thrilled to be partnering once again with Young Concert Artists International (YCA), the non-profit agency that’s helped launch the careers of such greats as Pinchas Zukerman, Emanuel Ax, Dawn Upshaw and many others. “Be the first to hear the best” is the mantra of YCA and Sarasota is among the elite communities in the United States to hear and see these fantastic musicians in performance.

We’ll present three of their rising stars plus two past winners of our own national and state competitions, each of whom has since embarked on their own promising career.”

But that’s not all. For Holt, the new season has something by and for everyone, a multigenerational tour of outstanding music-making across the globe. “In addition to the return of such perennial favorites as “Piano Grand” and the incomparable Dick Hyman performing with his new ensemble, the Florida Jazz Masters, many of this season’s concerts will also introduce audiences to new artists, new instruments and new interpretations of well-known music,” says Holt.

“Those include an exhilarating young Russian ensemble that redefines the possibilities of their traditional Russian folk instruments and a traditional Argentine quartet that reimagines the classics of traditional and contemporary tango. For nostalgia lovers we feature two outstanding vocal ensembles channeling the vintage jazz and pops of the 30s, 40s and 50s, a sax quartet that pays tribute to the sounds of Gershwin, Copland, Ellington and Bernstein and a big band playing hits by Glenn Miller that will get everyone ‘In the Mood.’ And, of course, we can’t forget the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, who will be celebrated in great musical style by some of our rising young stars.”

Holt adds that Artist Series Concerts will continue to collaborate with the Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL), musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra, the Venice Symphony and other area artists. “These partnerships and collaborations amplify the richness and solidarity of our outstanding cultural community.”

Classical highlights of the season include performances by three YCA artists: cellist Zlatomir Fung, winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition and at age 20, the youngest cellist ever to do so, performing two distinct all-Beethoven programs in honor of the composer’s 250th anniversary (November 2 and 3); double bass phenomenon and one of WQXR’s 2019 “Artists to Watch” Xavier Foley (January 12), and violinist SooBeen Lee, the eighteen year old known as “Korea’s hottest violin prodigy” (April 4 and 5).

Other highlights include pianist Matthew Graybil and soprano Michelle Giglio, celebrating Chopin’s 210th birthday with “Chopin Mini Delights” (November 17 and

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4 Matthew Graybil photo: Kaupo Kikkas

2 Xavier Foley photo by Matt Dine

5 Duchess photo by Shervin Lainez

3 Soo Been Lee photo by Matt Dine

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Pops highlights include the return of “Piano Grand IV: The Holiday Edition,” with five Steinway concert grand pianos and five of the area’s finest pianists ushering in the holidays in grand style (December 8); the sweet-toned holiday harmonies of female vocal trio Duchess (December 21 and 22); high flying sopranos Monica Pasquini (a past Artist Series Concerts scholarship winner), and Rebecca Shorstein (January 30); the Washington Sax Quartet showcasing the versatility of the sax with music by Gershwin, Copland, Ellington and Bernstein (February 27); Russian Renaissance, the quartet that’s shaking up the chamber music world with its new ways with traditional Russian folk instruments (March 7 and 8); the vocal quartet BoyGirlBoyGirl, hailed as “Milwaukee’s Manhattan Transfer” (March 24); a musical celebration of spring with Siren Song, featuring soprano Johanna Fincher, mezzo soprano Robyn Rocklein and pianist Michael Stewart (April 12 and

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TICKETS for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota’s 2019-2020 season are available at www.ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202, M-F, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kate

Honea Dancer Extraordinaire with The Sarasota Ballet

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itnessing the agility, physicality, and grace of ballet dancers and the elaborate costuming and set designs is a feast for the eye. But the most anticipated are the principal dancers—the elite lead characters who bring to life the choreographer’s vision with excitement and precision. Kate Honea is one of the six female principal dancers and the Assistant Ballet Mistress of the nationally and internationally renowned The Sarasota Ballet where she became a soloist in 2007, a principal dancer in 2009, and Assistant Ballet Mistress in 2018.

Kate began ballet classes with her sister Emily in Miami as a five-year old. Kate recalls, “It all changed for me when my mother took me to the Miami City Ballet performance of the Nutcracker when I was seven years old. That was it. I have to do this. A year later I was cast as an angel and Emily was cast as a soldier. The next year I was cast as Marie. With the taste of a lead role, I knew I had to get serious about ballet.”

Kate attended the summer programs at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and the American Ballet and the American Ballet Theater. She became involved with the Florida West Youth Ballet at the encouragement of Robert de Warren. In 1994, her parents purchased the Longboat Observer and she began classes with The Sarasota Ballet and became an (unpaid) apprentice first in 1997 (while attending Booker High School in the mornings).

During her senior year in high school, she danced with the Pittsburgh Ballet including 30 performances of the Nutcracker and spent two more years in the graduate program. She rejoined The Sarasota Ballet apprenticeship in 2002 with Robert de Warren’s support and encouragement.

Joseph Volpe, Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet, says, “Kate Honea is a reflection of the best of The Sarasota Ballet— talent, dedication, commitment, and grit.

She has been central to many wonderful performances of the best repertoire. She is a key person in the Company and a role model to newer Company members. Kate has always strived to help others in the community. She was the co-chair of the Neuro Challenge Foundation fundraiser dinner.

She is very involved in our new program to work with people with Parkinson’s disease.

She is the co-chair of our Annual Gala on January 5, 2020. Kate is a gem in Sarasota.”

The Sarasota Ballet is presenting 14 ballets consisting of six Company premieres and a program dedicated to resident choreographer Ricardo Graziano in the 2019-2020 season including Matthew Hart’s “John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker.” In addition to the principal dancers, the Company consists of 46 dancers and eight apprentices.

Founded in 1987 by Jean Weidner Goldstein, the Ballet had its first performance in November 1990—the same year Eddy Toussaint was hired as Director. From 1994 to 2007 Robert de Warren was the Artistic Director. In 2007 Iain Webb was hired as Director, in 2012 Margaret (Maggie) Barbieri was hired as Assistant Director, and in 2016 Joseph Volpe was hired as Executive Director.

Kate says, “I’m not blessed with natural gifts. I’m not tall. I don’t have the most amazing physique. I have a unique voice.

But I love performing. I’m not afraid to leave my comfort zone to do comedy and theatrical. As a lead dancer, I have the most challenging roles, but I don’t always have the lead roles and don’t dance in every ballet.

As Assistant Ballet Mistress, I assist Maggie with rehearsals which means I have to learn all choreography and counts. Iain, Maggie,

and Joe Volpe are instrumental in all that I’ve achieved. And Ballet Master Pavel Fomin taught me everything I know and who still corrects me as I learn from him every day.”

Regarding the rigors of dancing, Kate says, “Dancing combines physical and mental aspects. There are some days when the body doesn’t want to cooperate and learning so many ballets can be mentally overwhelming.

I cross-train by running for stamina, attending hip hop exercise class and boot camp class for cardio. I know every day in the studio could be my last day as I’m the oldest female dancer, but I love the challenge of the artistry, style, and character. I am passionate about The Sarasota Ballet because I have the opportunity to do different styles and choreographers. I hope to always be a part of The Sarasota Ballet by teaching the high standards of the organization to dancers, working with children, and as a ballet mistress.”

Ricardo Graziano, Principal Dancer and Resident Choreographer of the Company, says, “Dancing and working alongside your best friend is a gift of itself, but getting to share the stage and getting to create ballets on such a talented woman is quite the honor. I usually say Kate can walk on water. She will make the impossible possible while making it look easy and effortless.

She never ceases to impress me and she is such an inspiration in ballet and in life. She will stop at nothing to make sure her family, friends, coworkers, and community are surrounded with the best she can offer.”

Kate is one of the teachers of Dancing through Parkinson’s as it is personal to her—her mother Lisa Walsh has the disease.

Kate knew she had to do something for her mother and attended training in Birmingham, Alabama, with David Leventhal and participated in an online course. (Dancing Through Parkinson’s with The Sarasota Ballet meets on the first and third Tuesdays monthly, 11:30am - 12:30pm. You can find out more Dancing Through Parkinson’s at Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s at www.parkinsonsneurochallenge.org).

The dancers’ contracts at The Sarasota Ballet are seasonal from late August to the beginning of May. The dancers are in rehearsals now for November performances, the Nutcracker, and the January piece. Ballet class is every morning Monday through Friday. Rehearsals are six hours a day except Saturday when rehearsal is three hours. Since summer is a layoff period, Kate went with the company when it performed at The Joyce Theater in New York City two summers ago.

Kate also has taught intensive and company classes in the summer here and in Colorado.

Kate met her husband Dex Honea, a former professional dancer and now a freelance photographer, when they were both dancers at The Sarasota Ballet and married in 2004. They have a poodle and a bichon frise. Her father Matt Walsh is Editor and CEO of the Observer Media Group, mother Lisa Walsh is Vice President, sister Emily Walsh is Publisher, and brother Bryan Walsh is a Marine Captain. Kate’s personal time is spent with family and shopping. A lesson from her professional career is to dream big, never give up on a dream, and work hard to achieve the dream.

Editor’s note: The second program of The Sarasota Ballet’s 2019–2020 Season, Symphonic Tales, showcases the choreographic variety featured in the company’s repertoire and brings a company premiere by George Balanchine to stage November 2223 at the Sarasota Opera House. More info at www.sarasotaballet.org.

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Once Impossible to Buy,

IMPOSSIBLE NO MORE

Plant-Based Protein Competition Just Got a lot more Interesting

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mpossible Foods seemed like an apt name since it’s impossible to get it in supermarkets. They’ve had it at Burger King, Little Caesars and now KFC, but things are changing since they passed a major FDA hurdle.

Impossible Foods will be less impossible and more accessible when they enter supermarkets later this year.

For those who aren’t familiar, Impossible Burger is made by Impossible Foods Inc. “a company that develops plantbased substitutes for meat products.

Founded in 2011…the company aims to give people the taste and nutritional benefits of meat without the negative health and environmental impacts associated with livestock products. The company researches animal products at the molecular level, then selects specific proteins and nutrients from plants to recreate the experience and nutrition of specific meat products,” according to their website.

The company's signature product, the Impossible Burger, was launched in July, 2016. In 2009, Stanford biochemistry professor Patrick O. Brown decided to devote an 18-month sabbatical to eliminating intensive animal farming, which he determined at the time to be the world's largest environmental problem, according to Wikipedia. With other academics, Brown co-organized a conference in 2010 in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness. However, the National Research Council workshop “The Role of Animal Agriculture in a Sustainable 21st Century Global Food System”

had minimal impact, and Brown decided soon after that the best way to reduce animal agriculture was to offer a competing product on the free market.

The product exploded on to the restaurant scene which may seem odd since fast food in particular is not really known for its health benefits nor its concern for the environment. But taken off it has with amazing and rapid success. While plantbased Impossible Burger fans have been able to feed their cravings at up to 10,000 restaurants nationwide, until now they haven’t been able to buy the product at their local supermarket.

This September, Impossible Foods received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use the ingredient or soy leghemoglobin, or heme. This flavor and coloring gives Impossible Burgers the appearance and flavor of real meat.

Soy leghemoglobin is short for legume hemoglobin—the hemoglobin found in soy, a leguminous plant. Leghemoglobin is a protein found in plants that carries heme, an iron-containing molecule that is essential for life. Who knew soy protein could quickly turn the company into a $2 billion enterprise?

The company says that making its soy products uses 95% less land and 74% less water, and it emits about 87% less greenhouse gas than making a ground beef burger patty from cows. The plant-based burger has more protein, less total fat, no cholesterol, and fewer calories than a similar-sized hamburger patty made with beef. However, it contains more sodium and more saturated fats than an unseasoned beef patty.

——————————­­­—————————— If you’re not a fan of fast food restaurants, you’ll be happy to know that Impossible Foods is served in a variety of local restaurants.

Here are a variety of places where they serve it. We got these restaurant names from WCW readers as well as by going to the Impossible Foods website.

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Last month, we looked at the trend of consuming plant-based protein and how products like Beyond Burger have made it to restaurants and the home dining table. This month, we’ll look at Beyond Burger’s main rival, Impossible Foods. As we were working on this feature, Impossible Foods was cleared by the FDA to sell its products to consumers (prior to, they were only available in restaurants)

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 Where to Try

Impossible Foods:

——————————­­­————­­­——————­­­­—— Gulf Gate Food + Beer, 6528 Superior Ave., Sarasota VEG, 2164 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota. 941312-6424 Pizzeria Della Nonna, 8383 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-925-2490 Lemon Tree Kitchen, 1289 N Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-552-9688 Umbrellas 1296, 1296 1st St, Sarasota.

941-500-4810 Tamiami Tap, 711 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota Numerous Burger Kings such as the one at 2808 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Duffy's Sports Grill, 3005 University Pkwy., Sarasota. 941-777-2110 Beef 'O' Brady’s, 4286 53rd Ave. E, Bradenton. 941-896-3992 Fitlife Foods, 5275 University Pkwy #120, Bradenton Central Café, 906 Manatee Ave E., Bradenton. 941-757-0050 The Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. 941-778-4402

s s s s s s s s s s s s Square Cafe, 227 Miami s Burgundy Ave. W., Venice. 941-451-8261 s Libby’s, 1917 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota

said Seidensticker. “Many of our guests are shocked when they first try the burger and realize that they are not eating meat.

Our guests comment all of the time how much they enjoy the dishes. The Lemon Tree Kitchen choice is one of our ready to eat vegan items, with a cashew ranch vegan sauce which our patrons really love. We have a similar idea at Libby's, but the one there is a double stacked Impossible burger, also one hundred percent vegan.”

At Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie, they offer a double stack Impossible burger with cashew cream sauce, vegan cheese, lettuce and tomato on our lunch menu. At Lemon Tree Kitchen, they utilize it as an ingredient in the Vegan Tartare WoodGrilled Toasts combined with capers, cornichons, dijon and parsley.

 Where to Buy

Impossible Foods:

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 Comments from Readers:

——————————­­­————­­­——————­­­­—— “We LOVE the ‘Impossible’ Burgers at Clever Monkey Craft Grill and Bar in Osprey! Absolutely delicious. If you didn’t know they aren’t beef you’d never be able to tell! Based on this taste test I plan to experiment with one of the products at home!”

“I’m vegan and love them. The Veg in Sarasota serves them.”

“Yes, I like the Beyond better. The Impossible can be too “real”. I've actually spit it out on two occasions because I thought they had given me real meat and the chef and waitress had to reassure me it was vegan. It is very filling. I can never eat a whole one.”

“Fry them up with a little coconut oil.”

——————————­­­—————————— WCW asked Joe Seidensticker, owner of Tableseide Restaurant Group, which operates Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie and Lemon Tree Kitchen in Sarasota, what the feedback has been so far in serving plant-based proteins products.

“We've had an amazing response so far,”

“I'm 7yrs vegan.

I eat them at Clever Monkey, Veg, Smacks and Burger King. I haven't eaten at a Burger King in probably 15 years, but wanted to support them for offering a vegan option.”

“I am vegan and love their products. my favorite part of what they have to offer is a plant based alternative to people that want to reduce their animal consumption.” continued on next page

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——————————­­­————­­­——————­­­­—— lant-based sausages and burgers are a top food trend in 2019 and well into 2020.

The reasons: they appeal to vegetarians and vegans, are sustainable, and have good flavor and texture.

The National Restaurant Association’s 2019 What’s Hot report shows that a lot of omnivores are choosing alternative proteins they believe are better for their health and the Earth. And groundbreaking, celebrity-endorsed non-beef burgers, such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, are satisfying people’s protein cravings while driving a national meat-free trend.

“Most surveys definitely show that anywhere between 30 and 50% of people are interested in cutting down on meat,” Becky Ramsing of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future told HuffPost. The institution’s current research is focused on “getting our brains around” why a growing number of people are reducing their meat consumption without becoming vegetarian or vegan.

Health reports continue to link red meat and processed meat to chronic diseases.

Animal welfare groups campaign for shoppers to buy humane animal products and choose plant-based substitutes instead of factory-farmed meats.

And then there’s climate change. World Resources Institute and other environmental groups have sounded a call to action to cut our impact on the environment in half by eating less meat and dairy. Although Americans still eat four times as much meat as the rest of the world, the demand for plant-based foods soared 20% last year, compared with 8% in 2017. It’s clear that the American diet is shifting.

Brian Kateman is the founder of the Reducetarian Movement, built on the core belief that cutting back is more effective than cutting out meat completely. He says that even a 10% reduction in meat consumption can have significant effects

on personal health, the lives of 70 billion farm animals and global warming.

The popular concept of Meatless Mondays is also based on the idea that simple steps lead to sweeping change. The campaign promotes “one day a week, cut out meat” to help people gradually shift away from meatheavy diets. With an appealing message and endorsements by the Humane Society of the United States, Friends of the Earth and many others, schools, hospitals and corporate cafeterias nationwide now embrace Meatless Mondays.

As the campaign’s technical adviser, the Center for a Livable Future calculated that if everyone who knows about Meatless Mondays — 32% of Americans surveyed — followed it faithfully for 52 weeks, it would be the equivalent of taking 1.6 million cars off the road for a year.

There is more evidence that people can fight climate change with their forks. A Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report called “Less Beef, Less Carbon” found that by reducing beef consumption by 19% from 2005 to 2014, Americans dramatically reduced carbon emissions equivalent to 39 million fewer cars.

To put it in more personal terms, Sujatha Bergen, the NRDC’s health campaigns director, told HuffPost, “If the average American cut just a quarter pound of beef a week from their diet, about one hamburger, it would be the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the road for a year.”

Beef isn’t the only food that produces emissions that contribute to global warming. As Bergen explained, all food involves energy, fossil fuels and fertilizer. But cows, along with sheep (but few people eat lamb), are ruminants with a digestive system that generates methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Their waste produces another, nitrous oxide.

“If you compare beef to lentils, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the emissions associated with growing a plant, like lentils or other produce, are significantly lower,” Bergen said. America is still the fourth-largest red meat consumer in the world, averaging more than 50 pounds per person per year.

Health experts, animal welfare groups and environmentalists agree that it’s time to get serious about eating fewer animal products overall.

Here are some recipes from the Impossible Foods website:

IMPOSSIBLE LEMONGRASS SKEWERS

IMPOSSIBLE GYRO

Ingredients 1 Package Impossible Burger 1 Tablespoon Lemongrass 2 Tablespoons Ginger 5 Cloves Garlic 3 Tablespoons Tamari 2 Tablespoons Sambal Chili Paste 1/4 Teaspoon Sesame Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Agave 1 Tablespoon Cilantro 1 Tablespoon Mint 2 Tablespoons Hoisin 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar 3 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Crunchy Panut Butter 8 Wooden Skewers Salt To Taste

Ingredients 1 Package Impossible Burger 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder 2 Teaspoons Oregano 2 Teaspoons Cumin 2 Teaspoons Dried Thyme 2 Teaspoons Rosemary 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley 1/4 Cucumber 1 Clove Garlic 2 Teaspoons Dill 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil 3 Pita Breads 1/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 1/4 Red Onion Salt To Taste Directions COOK THE IMPOSSIBLE—Mix all the spices and combine with the Impossible Burger.

Form into flat oval pieces. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear 2-3 minutes on each side.

MAKE TZATZIKI SAUCE—Peel and finely dice the cucumber and mince garlic and dill. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice -- whisk until well incorporated. Add the oil slowly until fully incorporated and emulsified.

ASSEMBLE THE GYROS—Slice the cherry tomatoes and 1/4 of a red onion. Top each pita with Impossible Gyro Meat, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce. Makes three Gyros.

Directions MAKE THE SKEWERS—Mince the lemongrass, fresh ginger, cilantro, mint, and 2 cloves of garlic. Set aside half the ginger for the peanut sauce. Combine the rest with the Impossible™ Burger, 1/2 teaspoon tamari, 1/2 teaspoon sambal, sesame oil, and agave and mix until well combined.

Divide into 8 equal portions and form into long, flat patties. Rinse the skewers with water and dry them off with a paper towel.

Insert the skewers into the portioned Impossible mix.

MAKE THE PEANUT SAUCE—Mince the last 3 cloves of garlic. Combine with the remaining ingredients until fully incorporated. Set aside to let the ingredients bloom in the sauce. Can be made 24 hours in advance.

COOK THE SKEWERS—Sear skewers on the grill 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked to the desired temperature. Serve with peanut sauce on the side. Makes 8 skewers.

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Craniosacral Therapy Can Be Life Changing

CST treats the whole body physically, physiologically, mentally, emotionally and energetically

Clients come to me because they are in physical pain such as neck, back, pain and TMJ as well as for chronic headaches and migraines.

Pain and stress caused by shortened Fascia

Fascia (strong connective tissue) encases all our muscles, organs, brain and spinal cord. Whenever fascia shortens any place in the body, the entire network of fascia creates an increased tension affecting the functioning of our physical body as well as our organs, our brain and spinal cord.

Our body is the history of every major trauma we have experienced physically and emotionally beginning with birth issues, falls, head trauma, car accidents, childhood abuse issues, death, divorce and other emotional issues. Our body tries to minimize each trauma by shortening

fascia to isolate the energy coming into the body from that trauma. Shortened fascia results in pain, loss of mobility and range of motion, organs becoming less efficient and with parts of the brain and spinal cord becoming stressed.

To keep the brain functioning, the body transfers some of your functional work play energy (7:00 AM-10:00 PM) to the brain resulting in less energy to make it through each day. As we age, the accumulation of all the tightened fascia, from every major trauma in life, begins to restrict every aspect of our body’s functions resulting in pain, loss of mobility, mis-functioning organs, loss of energy, as well as our brain losing some its sharpness.

and the heart. With the release of fascial diaphragm restriction, the client immediately starts breathing deeply and energy is restored to the pericardium and the heart.

Shoulder blades that are cemented to the body also restricts how much the rib cage can open and thereby also restricting depth of breath. Without proper breathing, your cells do not get enough oxygen.

Everyone, especially people suffering from bronchitis, asthma and COPD as well as shallow breathing can benefit when the fascial stress is released.

How Craniosacral Therapy Works

Just as the body physically gets stressed from physical and emotional trauma, the functioning of the brain is also affected by fascial stress. For our brains to remain healthy, we need dynamic production of craniosacral fluid which performs the important function of bringing nourishment to all the cells in the brain and spinal cord as well as cleansing all the metabolic wastes given off by those same cells.

Once the craniosacral fluid cleanses these metabolic wastes, efficient drainage of these metabolic wastes into the lymph system is absolutely necessary. Research has shown, that at night, craniosacral fluid cleanses amyloid plaques from the brain. If the drainage is inefficient, then the brain is being bathed in a toxic slurry. How does 15 or 20 years of your brain being bathed in a toxic slurry affect you: senile dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other brain dysfunctions?

A Craniosacral Therapist, who has received training in working with the brain, can reverse that stress on the brain that eventually can result in those brain dysfunctions. As we all know, the proper functioning of the body is dependent on a healthy functioning brain.

The Craniosacral Therapist creates a safe place, with gentle holding techniques, that engages your body’s ability to self correct, reorganize and heal itself with the release of some of that tightened fascia during each session. As the Craniosacral Therapist engages your body, you will feel fascia releasing. As the fascia releases, pain begins to decrease, range of motion and mobility improve, organs begin functioning better and with less stress on the brain feels, it returns the energy it borrowed at the time of each trauma resulting in an immediate increase in your energy levels. Rarely does anyone leave from my first session not feeling better.

Short Leg Syndrome

Eighty-five percent of my clients have one of their legs pulled up 1/2 to 1 by shortened fascia. The tension from short leg syndrome on the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae at bottom of the spine) is transferred up

Testimonials from Clients

■ “On a recent vacation to Siesta Key, I re-injured my back. I found Terry online. I can say with complete joy that was the best decision I made in the history of my back pain. I have sought many modalities and visit a CST regularly and never have I had such a healing in my entire body.

After 3 sessions, I made a 16-hour drive home with no pain or discomfort in my entire body. Unbelievable. My body has a sense of moving freely and that is completely new. I’m so grateful to Terry for his knowledge, for his sensitivity to my needs and his kind generosity in healing my body.

I will see him when I return next year.”

—Caroline M.

■ “I am a snowbird who spends 7 months in Sarasota. I have had back problems for 25 years. Terry’s techniques have led to a great deal of release and relief in areas that have been problematic. I have been seeing him over the years when my body says ”it’s time”. Usually after a few sessions, I can tell a huge difference.”

—Lana S. ■ “I was introduced to Terry and Craniosacral Therapy by a Neuromuscular massage therapist who thought I needed higher level of care. I found Terry to be

Specialized Training to work with Brain Dysfunctions

The physical stress in bodies caused by shortened fascia (connective tissue) shuts down energy flows to certain organs. Short leg syndrome by ½ to 1 in (where one leg is pulled up by shortened fascia) shuts down energy flow to the spleen (an important part of your immune system) and the small and large intestine. With the release of that shortened fascia, energy returns to these organs.

the dural tube that encases the spinal cord into the lower and upper back, the neck, the cranium and the brain. Headaches, migraines, TMJ and neck problems can originate from the fascial stress in the sacrum.

Releasing this sacral stress increases energy in the bladder, sex organs, kidneys and the chakras as well as releasing major stress in the upper part of the body.

Cause of Shallow Breathing

A great majority of the clients who come to me for various problems are also shallow breathers. Fascial stress in the diaphragm restricts the depth of breathing by restricting energy flow to the lungs, the pericardium

kind, empathetic and he genuinely seemed to take an interest in my challenges. I have a mild Chiari malformation (part of the brain protrudes and puts pressure on the spinal cord) I had been experiencing verImmediate Relief Beginning with the First Session: tigo, extreme pain in my neck combined ■ Shallow Breathing ■ Chronic Pain: Sciatic, Back, with a limited range of motion (I could not Neck and TMJ ■ Digestive and Constipation Issues turn my neck right or left) I tried both traadvanced■ craniosacral therapy Migraines, Foggy Brain and ■ Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Problems ditional and holistic modalities including Lack of Concentration chiropractic and acupuncture with limited ■ Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Depression ■ Sight and Eye Problems success. So I did not have lofty expectations ■ Concussions, Brain and Spinal Cord Health (unrealistic) going into my first session, but ■ Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD ■ Mobility and Energy Issues for Seniors was pleasantly surprised in the immediate difference I experienced in my entire body.

SOURCE: There was less pain in my back and ■ Terrence Grywinski of Advanced Craniosacral Therapy, shoulders, but also in my diaphragm and B.A., B.ED., LMT #MA 6049. Terry has specialized in Craniosacral rib cage area. I was able to breathe more Therapy since 1994 when he began his training at the Upledgdeeply, felt more limber and overall more er Institute. Described by his teachers, clients and colleagues relaxed. With additional sessions, Terry as a “gifted healer”, Terry’s intuitive sense and healing energy provides immediate and lasting relief from injury, pain, mobility was able to relieve the burning sensation issues as well as dysfunctions of the body and the brain. Part in my shoulders that would radiate into of Terry’s ongoing education, he has completed 4 craniosacral my lower neck and down my arms which brain and peripheral nervous system classes which had been plaguing me for a long time and enables him to work at causing numbness in my extremities. I have a cellular level and with been impressed by his intuitive nature and brain dysfunctions. his ability to listen to my body and focus in Call 941-321-8757 on specific issues and pain points. The therTerrence Grywinski for more information, apist who referred me to him was right…he of Advanced Google Craniosacral is a gifted healer.”

—Nicole M. Craniosacral Therapy, advanced craniosacral therapy B.A., B.ED., LMT #MA 6049 Therapy Sarasota.

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From traditional pie to smoothies to… nachos?

pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and most often deep yellow to orange in coloration.

cryptoxanthin, alpha and beta carotene, all of which are provitamin A compounds converted to vitamin A in the body. But people rarely eat them nonetheless.

Most parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers. When ripe, the pumpkin can be boiled, steamed, or roasted. Here, they’re often sometimes mashed and used to make soups, but mostly, it’s made into pie—a staple of American Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack. Pumpkins that are still small and green may be eaten in the same way as squash or zucchini. In the southwestern United States and Mexico, pumpkin and squash flowers are a popular and widely available food item. They may be used to garnish dishes or dredged in a batter then fried in oil.

Native to North America (northeastern Mexico and southern United States), pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants, having been used as early as 7,500 to 5,000 BC.

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But you know them for Jack O’Lanterns in October and as a pie in November. Not much else happens with pumpkins unless you’re caught up in the annual contest to grow one that weighs 200+ pounds.

The air fryer makes it easy to make crispy homemade sweet potato chips that are low in fat.

The oldest evidence were pumpkin fragments dated between 7,000 and 5,500 BC found in Mexico. Pumpkin fruits are a type of botanical berry known as a pepo.

They did not originate in a supermarket though it seems like it.

The color of pumpkins derives from orange carotenoid pigments, including beta-

F Mini Pumpkin Pie T These mini pumpkin pies have just 100 calories and 13 grams of carb per serving. This version of the recipe calls for sugar-free whipped topping, but use whatever you want.

9 mini fillo shells 2 egg whites 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon artificial sweetener 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon whole grain oat flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Place the sweet potato slices evenly in the air fryer basket. Spray with nonstick cooking spray for 1 second. Spoon the frozen vegetables evenly over the potatoes. Place the jalapeño over the vegetables, skin side up. Spray with nonstick cooking spray for 1 second.

Set the temperature to 375° F and air fry for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked. They should be tender but crisp, not soft. Remove the jalapeño pepper and place it in a bowl; cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the vegetables. Air fry for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 9 teaspoons light whipped topping

Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place the fillo shells side by side on the baking sheet so they don’t touch.

In a small mixing bowl, using a whisk, mix the egg whites, pumpkin, maple syrup, sweetener, brown sugar, and flour together until well combined. Still using the whisk, stir in the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and continue mixing until well combined. Divide the filling among the fillo shells, about 1 tablespoon in each.

Bake the pie-lets for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out sticky (it should be runny, but won’t be dry). Cool to room temperature. Before serving, top each pie-let with whipped topping.

F Pumpkin Smoothie T 1 scoop Protein Powder (no carb, vanilla flavored ) 1 tbsp ground flax seed 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (nonfat) 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup ice 2 tablespoon whipped topping (fat-free) 1/4 teaspoon ground flax seed Combine pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, protein powder, 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour smoothie into a glass, top with whipped topping and sprinkle with 1/4 Tsp. ground flax seed.

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1 medium sweet potato (sliced into 1/8-inch thick chips) Nonstick cooking spray 1-1/2 cup frozen pepper-andonion blend (partially thawed and drained) 1 jalapeño pepper (split lengthwise and seeded) 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese 1/4 cup salsa 2/3 cup julienned or thinly sliced radishes 4 cherry tomatoes (cut into fourths) 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce 2 tablespoon light sour cream 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

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Using the tip of a sharp knife, remove the browned or charred skin from the jalapeño pepper. Finely chop the pepper.

Using a spatula, lift the potatoes and vegetables out of the air fryer basket and arrange in an even layer on a serving platter. Sprinkle the chopped jalapeño over the vegetables. Top with the salsa, radishes, tomatoes, and lettuce. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of cilantro.

F Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread T For something more traditional… two of the season’s most-loved foods come together in this bread.

Canola oil spray 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup 100 percent apple juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup dried cranberries

Makes 12 servings.

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with canola oil spray and set aside. In large bowl, combine whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, flaxseed, sugar, baking soda and salt and set aside. In medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Whisk in pumpkin, canola oil, applesauce, apple juice, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in dried cranberries. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until all dry ingredients are incorporated into batter. Do not beat or overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, until wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and continue cooling on rack.