Ormond Beach Arts 03-05-15 by Ormond Beach Observer

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Albannach will headline the music festival.

Celtic Festival takes St. Augustine The fifth-annual Celtic Heritage Festival will bring eight internationally known bands, highland games and St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the oldest city.

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CELTIC FESTIVAL TAKES ST. AUGUSTINE The fifth-annual Celtic Music & Heritage Festival will bring eight internationally known bands, highland games and St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the oldest city.

he fifth-annual St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival will bring three days of Celtic music and festivities March 13-15, to Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. Celtic clans from around the world will show their ancestral pride, Highland games athletes will demonstrate their mindboggling strength, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will march through the streets and vendors will offer up Celtic cuisine and handmade crafts. “But the main draw is the music, and it’s the best band lineup of just about anybody in the country,” said Albert Syeles, president of Romanza St. Augustine, the organization that produces both the Celtic festival events and Romanza Festivale in May. Eight premier international Celtic bands will take the stage, the most popular being the headlining band, Albannach, which has played at the festival every year since its inception. “Having a Celtic Festival without Albannach is like having

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 13 2-6 p.m. — Highland Games clinic 5-7:30 p.m. — Celtic Pub Crawl; tickets are $19 6:30 p.m. — Whiskey Tasting; tickets are $45

The St. Patrick’s Day parade will b held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14. cereal without milk,” said John Cunningham, Celtic Festival co-chair, who chooses the festival bands. Cunningham and his

wife, Sherri, own Ann O’Malley’s Irish Pub in downtown St. Augustine. They also organize the St. Patrick’s Parade.

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“We take submissions all year round,” Cunningham said. “Bands will send in EPKs, YouTube links, CDs. We spend a lot

Saturday, March 14 10 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown St. Augustine All day — Highlands Games competition All day — Live music, Francis Field Sunday, March 15 All day — Highlands Games competition All day — Live music, Francis Field For a full band schedule and to buy tickets for events, visit celticstaugustine.com.

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Sisters, Erin and Colleen Searson have developed their own original style of high energy fiddling, passionate vocals and step dancing. of time listening to a massive variety of bands. If there is a band that has played here before, but may not be able to come back, we ask them, ‘Who do you think would fit well here?’” Cunningham said another important factor in choosing bands was making sure that many of the genres of Irish, Scottish and Celtic music are represented. “I’m a huge Irish punk fan, but I also spend a considerable amount of time listening to the Canadian Celtic bands

like Natalie MacMasters, Ashley MacIssac, Great Big Sea — and our new find for this year — Poor Angus.” Poor Angus is a Hamilton, Ontario-based award-winning, progressive Celtic band. The group features Highland and Uilleann bagpipes, fiddle, acoustic guitar, Irish whistles, bodhran, mandolin, bass guitar and a four-part vocal harmony. The band has a contemporary indie sound and finished Top 4 out of 3,000 contestants in the 2013 CBC Searchlight competition.

Other bands taking the main stage are The Dublin City Ramblers, Rathkeltair, Searson, Whiskey of the Damned and Makem & Spain. The different styles and genres that are represented include artists from Galicia, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and the United States. To purchase tickets in advance or see the full band lineup, visit celticstaugustine. com or Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St., St. Augustine.

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“THE PHOTOGRAPHS” BY ANDY WARHOL WHEN: On display through May 10 WHERE: Southeast Museum of Photogra-

phy, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach INFO: In 2008, the Southeast Museum of Photography was one of 183 institutions designated to receive a selection of Andy Warhol’s photographs through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program in honor of the Warhol Foundation’s 20th anniversary. In the spring of 2014, an additional donation of nine photo screenprints were donated through this program. Through highlights from both donations, this exhibition showcases Warhol’s Polaroids, black-and-white prints, and photo silk-screens to provide a glimpse into the inner workings of this iconic figure in 20th century American art and his complicated relationship with the medium of photography.

MUSEUM FILM SERIES: PHOTOGRAPHERS AT WORK

FOUR TOPS, SUPREMES, TEMPTATIONS AND MIRACLES SALUTE

When: 7 p.m. March 5 Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Info: Myles Savage, former Star Lead Singer of The Platters, returns. Call 676-3375.

PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

When: 7:30 p.m. March 5 Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: Complete with 200,000 watts of light, full quadraphonic sound and six brilliant musicians. For tickets, call 671-3460.

“OKLAHOMA”

“THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 6-22 Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell Info: Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students. Call 586-0773. For story, see page 6.

“THE BOYZ NEXT DOOR”

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When: 5:30 p.m. March 5 and 12 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: These documentaries examine the often complex interplay between biography, aesthetic ambition and accomplishment in the lives and art of a very diverse array of important 20th-century photographers. Films shown in date order are “Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light,” directed by Helen Whitney; and “Brilliant Fever: W. Eugene Smith and Pittsburgh,” directed by Kenneth Love. Open to the public. Admission is by donation.

When: 8 p.m. March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. March 8 and 15 Where: The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach, 726 Third Ave., New Smyrna Beach Info: Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Directed by Harriet Winokur with musical direction by Julia Hood.

“Factory Girl,” directed by George Hickenlooper; and “Beautiful Darling: The life and times of Candy Darling,” directed by James Rasin. Open to the public. Admission is by donation.

FILM SERIES: MODERN ART FORERUNNERS AND INFLUENCES

When: 1:30 p.m. March 6, 13 and 27 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: This survey film series examines the aesthetic impact of a number of key artists who laid many of the foundations for modern art as we know it today. Films shown in date order are “David Hockney: A Bigger Picture,” directed by Bruno Wollheim; “William Kentridge: Anything is Possible,” directed by Charles Atlas and Susan Sollins; and “Gauguin: The Full Story,” directed by Waldemar Januszczak. Open to the public. Admission is by donation.

“OCEAN’S BOUNTY”

When: Opening 6-9 p.m. March 6 Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 200 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Info: Featuring scratchboard artist Marie Lyon Carney.

MUSEUM FILM SERIES: EVERYTHING WARHOL

When: 7 p.m. March 6 and 13 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Andy Warhol: The Photographs, this film series presents an array of films about Warhol, his circle, and the pop art movement. Films shown in date order are

When: Show runs 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. every Sunday March 6-29. Where: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine Info: A two-act comedy-drama about four intellectually disabled men who live together in a small apartment and Jack, the caring social worker who is on the verge of career burn-out. The play provides a humorous commentary on the men’s lives. Tickets are $25. Call 904-825-1164.

Info: The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the Unites States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, and Broadway, and contemporary music. Free.

“NATIVE NATURE”

When: Opening 4-7 p.m. March 8 Where: I Am Art, 5915 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast Info: Abstracted landscapes by Trish Vevera, Sandra Pierce and Crickett Pierce.

SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS WITH THE WOOLLY BUSHMEN AND RIVERNECKS

When: 7 p.m. March 8 Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine Info: Part of the Spring 2015 Sing Out Loud Series. For tickets call 904-2090367.

MOVIE MATINEE SERIES: WOMEN

When: 1:30 p.m. March 11 and 25 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: This film series presents contemporary and classic films that tell the stories of brave, influential, inspiring, hilarious and insightful women through documentaries, comedies and dramas. Films shown in date order are “Indochine,” directed by Régis Wargnier; and “Out of Africa,” directed by Sidney Pollack. Open to the public. Admission is by donation.

PETER A. CERRETA SOLO ART SHOW

When: Opening 4-8 p.m. March 7; artist talk will being at 6:30 Where: The HUB on Canal, 132 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach

“DON QUIXOTE”

When: 7:30 p.m. March 7 Where: Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine Info: Presented by the Emma Concert Series, the Moscow City Ballet will retell the well-known Spanish story of Don Quixote in a three-act ballet. Tickets are $40. Call 904-797-2800.

“HE SAID, SHE SAID”

When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Where: Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach Info: An invitational exhibit featuring artwork by couples.

NAVY SEA CHANTERS

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast

MUSEUM FILM SERIES: THE MIND IS A WONDERFUL SERVANT BUT A TERRIBLE MASTER When: 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 25 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography,

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at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: Taken from Robin Sharma’s book “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,” this series title refers to how much power we have over our mental and emotional lives. Hosted by Daytona State College faculty member Eric Breitenbach and guest lecturers, this series presents films that deal with an array of topics related to psychology, psychiatry, loss, grief and other aspects of our internal, oftenhidden lives. Films shown in date order are “Silver Linings Playbook,” directed by David O. Russell; and “Take Shelter,” directed by Jeff Nichols. Open to the public. Admission is by donation.

Butorac, who is quickly establishing himself as one of the world’s most sought-after young conductors. Tickets are $40. Call 904797-2800.

BUDDY, ROY & ELVIS: A TRIBUTE

When: 2:30 March 15 Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Info: For tickets, call 676-3375.

“IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR”

When: 3 p.m. March 15 Where: The Pioneer Barn, 295 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine Info: Enjoy this unique musical, multimedia tribute to the late Frank Sinatra, starring Tony Sands as “The Voice.” Call 904-824-8874 or visit oldfloridamuseum.com.

TONY KENNY’S IRISH CELEBRATION WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 17 WHERE: : Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast

INFO: Ireland’s Premier Entertainer, Tony “SWINGTIME!”

When: 7:30 p.m. March 12 Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast Info: Direct from London, The Jive Aces are internationally renowned for their musicianship, stage show and energetic renditions of fresh arrangements of swing/ jive/R&B classics. The Tinseltown Jitterbugs, professional swing dancers, join the Jive Aces on stage. Tickets are $18 for youth and $29 for adults. Call 437-7547.

Kenny, once again celebrates Ireland as he tours the U.S. with some of Ireland’s most popular entertainers. Joined by singer and comedian Richie Hayes, singer Bernadette Ruddy, the Dublin City Dancers and the Dublin Trinity Band. Tickets are $18 for youth and $29 for adults. Call 437-7547.

INSTRUMENTAL EXTRAVAGANZA

When: 7:30 p.m. March 12 Where: Davidson Theater at the NewsJournal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Info: A showcase of instrumental music students. Call 226-1927.

ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC MUSIC AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL

When: March 13-15 Where: Francis Field, West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine Info: Call 904-315-8061 or visit celticstaugustine.com. For story, see page 2.

LA LUZ WITH THE SHIVAS AND WET NURSE

When: 7 p.m. March 13 Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine Info: Part of the Spring 2015 Sing Out Loud Series. For tickets call 904-209-0367.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME”

When: 8 p.m. March 13 Where: The Lightner Museum, 25 Granada St., St. Augustine Info: The St. Augustine Orchestra will present its winter concert under the direction of William McNeiland, Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults, $5 for students with ID, and free to children 12 and under. Tickets are available in advance online at staugustineorchestra.org or at the door on the performance night.

“THE SKY’S THE LIMIT”

When: 6-9 p.m. March 14 Where: Flagler County Art League, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite 207C, Palm Coast Info: Anything that has at any time been in the sky can be in this show — birds, balloons, kites, bugs, planes, kids on swings, jumpers, Frizbees, balls. If it was ever in the sky it qualifies. The judge will be Nofa Dixon, of Jacksonville. Registration due March 7.

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO WITH LONESOME BERT AND THE SKINNY LIZARDS When: 7 p.m. March 19 Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine Info: Part of the Spring 2015 Sing Out Loud Series. For tickets call 904-209-0367.

“THE ALL NIGHT STRUT”

When: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays from March 20-29. Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast Info: Staring Julia Davidson Truilo, Laniece Fagundes, Lloyd Bowers and Ted Adams and features music of the ’30s and ’40s. Tickets are $20. Call 585-9415.

Where: Riverfront Park, S. Beach St., Daytona Beach Info: The festival is open to the public and admission to the park is free. Attendees will enjoy meeting artists and crafters while being entertained by live music performed by local musicians on a stage in Riverfront Park. Entertainment line-up includes the bands Beartoe, Are Friends Electric, The Transfers, Andrew Williams Band and Johnny Odis. Additional entertainment will feature performances by local dance groups and organizations including Quanita’s Latin Dance & Ballroom, South Beach Dance Academy, and the St. Demetrios Greek Church Dancers, to name a few. Popular gourmet food trucks will also be on hand to offer a unique selection of food and beverages.

THE DUPREES

When: 7:30 p.m. March 21 Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast Info: Tickets are $18 for youth and $29 for adults. Call 437-7547. When: 2 p.m. March 22 Where: Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine Info: Presented by the EMMA Concert Series. Ukrainian-born pianist Stanislav Khristenko has been performing on four continents since his first solo recital at age 11. Tickets are $30. Visit emmaconcerts.com.

AN EVENING WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN WHEN: 6 p.m. March 25

WHERE: St.

Augustine Amphitheater, 340C State Road A1A S., St. Augustine INFO: For tickets call 904209-0367.

THIRD DAY

When: 5:30 p.m. March 26 Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater, 340C State Road A1A S., St. Augustine Info: With Brandon Heath. For tickets, call 904-209-0367.

COLIN FINLAY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

When: 7 p.m. March 27 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: Free.

THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS PRESENT CIRQUE ZIVA

When: 7 p.m. March 27 and 28 Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater, 340C State Road A1A S., St. Augustine Info: Continuing over 30 years of U.S. touring performing a centuries-old Chinese art form, The Golden Dragon Acrobats remain the only Chinese acrobatic company touring year-round in the United States and present over 200 performances annually. For tickets, call 904-209-0367.

WILLIE SUGARCAPPS WITH SETH WALKER

When: 7 p.m. March 27 Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine Info: Part of the Spring 2015 Sing Out Loud Series. For tickets call 904-209-0367.

JAY AND THE AMERICANS

When: 7:30 p.m. March 27 Where” Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: Enjoy an evening with legends of ’50s and ’60s rock and roll. Call 671-3460.

ATLANTA POPS

When: 7 p.m. March 20 Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Info: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tony Sands. For tickets, call 676-3375.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and April 3 and 4; and 2 p.m. March 22, 29 and April 5. WHERE: Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach INFO: Musical comedy with live music. A wacky version of King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail showcases Monty Python’s signature hilarity — flying cows, killer rabbits and gorgeous show girls to The Knights Who Say Ni. Directed by Kathy Thompson, musical direction by Ben Beck and choreography by Anthony Romeo. Call 255-2431 or visit daytonaplayhouse. org.

has documented the human condition, covering war and conflict, disappearing traditions, the environment, in both, its glory and devastation, genocide, famine, religious pilgrimage and global cultures. Andy Patrick and Philipp Ritterman will join Finlay for the panel.

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“IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR”

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“OF CONSEQUENCE” PANEL PRESENTATION

When: 1 p.m. March 26 Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, at Daytona State College, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Info: For the past 25 years, Colin Finlay

When: 7:30 p.m. March 31 Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast Info: First formed in 1945, the Atlanta Pops play concerts throughout Georgia each year for special events, the Community Concert Series, and at schools and universities. Their main repertoire is pops music, arrangements from movies, Broadway shows, popular tunes, and other special arrangements. Tickets are $28 for youth and $39 for adults. Call 437-7547. — shanna@palmcoastobserver.com

JEWISH FILM SERIES

TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

When: 7:30 p.m. March 14 Where: Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine Info: Presented by the Emma Concert Series, the TSO is led by Maestro Darko

RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21

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When: March 21-22 Where: Cinematique, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach Info: In cooperation with the Jewish Federations of Volusia and Flagler counties, the weekend event will showcase the best in contemporary Jewish film with engaging and thought-provoking movies focusing on Jewish life and cultural issues. Visit cinematique.org/jewish-film-series.

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‘DIXIE SWIM CLUB’: A WOMAN’S SHOW

The Flagler Playhouse will open “Dixie Swim Club,” directed by Lorraine Portman, March 6. “Dixie Swim Club” tells the story of five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. They set aside a long weekend every August, free from husbands, kids and jobs to recharge those relationships at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. “The comedy is grounded in real friendship and real emotion,” said Lorraine Portman, who is directing the March production of the show at the Flagler Playhouse, in Bunnell. “Comedy can be a way of learning about life and friendship and aging, and this play talks about that with such humor — so we get a sense of where we’re all heading, all while laughing about it.” But beyond that, Portman said what makes this production in particular special is that it is female dominated. While it’s not unusual that a play centered around female relationships has an all-female cast, what is unusual is that the direction and technical aspects of the show are also all being done by women. “I think there is something about women when they get together that they do behave differ-

Flagler College and lighting designer Shanna Greer is a Flagler College graduate, who took Portman’s class. “Tech, it’s male dominated — lighting and set design and building — where you get your hands dirty, so it’s terrific to have Shanna with us,” Portman said. “She has this wonderful sensibility and a way of communicating. In community theater, they don’t have what Broadway has, but what she does with what she has available is fantastic.” The cast is rounded out by Nancy Howell, who is also the costume designer at the Flagler Playhouse, Michele O’Neil, president elect at the Playhouse, and Robin Davis.

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The cast and crew of the Flagler Playhouse production of “Dixie Swim Club” is all women. ently without men being around,” to work with other women and Portman and cast member Liz said Pat Love, president of the be respected by other women. Gallagher were both in a producFlagler Playhouse. “When you Especially in theater. I hope I’m tion of “Talking With” many years get talented, intelligent women not being to antiquated in that ago at the Limelight Theater in St. who are really interested in the view, but things haven’t changed Augustine and are both graduates work, it really does take on a dif- as much as we think.” of Smith College, an all-woman’s ferent appearance — it becomes There are also interesting con- college in Massachusetts. Portman and cast member deeper, less superficial. I think nections weaved into the group of it’s just very freeing for women women working on this project. Sally McGhee are both faculty at

What: “Dixie Swim Club” Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell When: 7:30 p.m. March 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21; and 2 p.m. March 8, 15 and 22 Tickets: $20 adults/$15 students; visit flaglerplayhouse. com or call 586-0773.

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