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from the • P u B lis H e R t is that time of year again! Sarasota Scene Magazine’s guide to all things arts & culture is here for the 2022-2023 season. We are all looking forward to a banner year. While 2022 brought with it some wonderful performances, great exhibitions, and spectacular galas, it still had a touch of a shadow brought by the lingering pandemic. Many events changed dates, a couple went back to being virtual, and attendance was not at the usual 90+ percent levels. This year we have a wonderful season ahead of us with a robust schedule for our arts and culture organizations. Community pride will shine through as our institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and foundations raise money the old-fashioned way: in-person! When I think of the arts, I can’t help but think of the amenities we had when my children were young. Growing up in Toronto, they had access to a good education, sports, and civic organizations. Among the finest were the Ontario Science Center, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Living Arts Center, Stage West, Place des Arts, and Royal Alexandre Theatre. We were fortunate to visit, be a member, or enjoy regular performances as a family, and it truly helped immerse my children into a deep appreciation of the arts. I remember one particular instance where my family enjoyed a group sponsored performance of The Nutcracker during the Christmas season. My then six-year-old daughter sat beside my boss at the time (the Publisher of the Mississauga News) and, having watched the Care Bears Nutcracker Suite more times than I could count, narrated the whole ballet to him. In another instance, we took the kids to the ROM when the King Tut exhibition was in town. Although we had discussed the exhibition casually at home, I hadn’t expected them to retain much, being so young. But I was surprised when both my son and daughter remembered key artifacts and shared their knowledge with their grandmother. Within the month, both children had incorporated their experience into a school assignment. They were both overall more into sports and friends, but I believe the continued exposure to museums, galleries, and cultural centers was a key part in their maintaining an interest in the arts and history. And that is so important! I’m a firm believer that immersing kids and teens into the arts helps them become more well-rounded thinkers and creative problem solvers. In this issue, you’ll meet Sam Stahlmann who, though a young man himself, has created a similar environment for Sarasota homeschool students by forming the Learning and Families Theatre Troupe. The troupe is a completely student-run group that has performed at several theaters and locations around the area. The troupe

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Also in this issue, you can’t mention “creative problem solving” without bringing up Ringling College of Art and Design. It is no secret that we have a world renowned school for those in the field of art and design right in our backyard. We’ve caught up with a few local Ringling College alumni to discuss what they’ve been up to since walking the stage, and why they’ve chosen make Sarasota their home. We also talked to Virginia Shearer, Executive Director of the renowned Sarasota Art Museum, to discuss some of the progress she’s made since working at the museum, as well as some of the upcoming exhibitions for the 2022-2023 season. As for me, I’m looking forward to the upcoming season. I can’t wait to dust off my tux and contribute to some of the wonderful events that benefit our community. One of which, I will actively be participating in! I have been asked to be a Soleman at the Forty Carrots Wine, Women, and Shoes event in November. This will be my first time attending the iconic event, and I couldn’t be more excited to take part.

Michelle Kapreilian and her team provide a service to the community with a focus on family and their young children. I have seen their service expand over the last few years and the support the families receive is unparalleled. In the coming months, as part of my due diligence as Soleman, I will be reminding people of the great work Forty Carrots does, and will be sharing a wine list come October. I will ask that you indulge in purchasing some wine which benefits a great cause. Whether or not you are attending Wine, Women, and Shoes, it is important to give and take part in the season’s events, whatever it is. That is what is so special about Sarasota—how many options there really are for giving back and kicking back. Now that my children have children of their own, I can’t help but look at our art and culture guide and imagine what I will bring them to see next time they visit. Whether it’s arts, culture, or a combination of both, there is no shortage of events to indulge in. Take your pick and enjoy the Scene.

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SEASON2022-23 AT THE VENICE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 941-207-8822thevenicesymphony.org Tchaik Strikes! November 18-19, 2022 A Holiday Season Spectacular with The Key Chorale December 16-17, 2022 Night at the Museum January 6-7, 2023 Cinematic Romance with Violinist Sandy Cameron February 3-4, 2022 The Movie Maestro: A Tribute to John Williams February 24-25, 2023 A Celtic Celebration with Singer/Harpist Orla Fallon March 17-18, 2023 7:30 pm | 3:30 pm Fairytales and Flutes with Flutist Jim Walton April 21-22, 2023 Tickets on Sale Now Music Director Troy Quinn

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SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 17 The table has been set! Join us for great company and local cuisine at Brunch on the Bay. Since 1994, this marquee event has raised over $6.5 million in student scholarships. This year, we are broadening our fundraising goals as we prepare for campus expansion. Special Thanks | Title Sponsor: USF Federal Credit Union | Event Chairs: Drs. Mona and Anila Jain 28th Annual Brunch on the Bay Sunday, November 6, 2022 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus Join Us Learn more and purchase sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/brunchtickets:

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PREMIERES - PROGRAM 1 FSU Center for the Performing Arts October 21 - 23, 2022 Richard House WORLD PREMIERE Gemma Bond WORLD PREMIERE Ricardo Graziano WORLD PREMIERE EXPRESSIONS - PROGRAM 2 Sarasota Opera House November 18 - 19, 2022 Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s DANSES CONCERTANTES Sir Frederick Ashton’s DANTE SONATA Sir Frederick Ashton’s RHAPSODY AT NIGHT - PROGRAM 3 Sarasota Opera House December 16 - 17, 2022 Sir Frederick Ashton’s LES PATINEURS Jerome Robbins’ IN THE NIGHT Jerome Robbins’ FANCY FREE IN REP - PROGRAM 4 FSU Center for the Performing Arts January 27 - 30, 2023 Arcadian Broad’s WORLD PREMIERE Jessica Lang’s SHADES OF SPRING Sir Frederick Ashton’s FAÇADE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM - PROGRAM 5 FSU Center for the Performing Arts February 24 - 27, 2023 The Sarasota Ballet presents the renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem LA SYLPHIDE - PROGRAM 6 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall March 24 - 25, 2023 The Sarasota Ballet performs Johan Kobborg’s iconic production of the romantic classic by August Bournonville TRIBUTE TO BALANCHINE - PROGRAM 6 Sarasota Opera House April 28 - 29, 2023 George Balanchine’s DIVERTIMENTO NO. 15 George Balanchine’s THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS George Balanchine’s WESTERN SYMPHONY

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When Teri first came to our community, it was to help Gulf Coast Community Foundation move from a nascent organization into a powerhouse for positive change.

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As president and CEO, she did exactly that, helping the foundation award nearly $200 million in grants and initiatives that received regional and statewide attention during her 13-year tenure. “I’m a startup person,” Teri explains about her 2015 career change when she joined the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation as its first CEO. “I like to build things and create a culture. I want to get the right people in play and show what an organization can do.”

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While Sarasota is known for having a generous philanthropic spirit, certain issues—hunger, environment, education, to name just a few—remain a challenge for our community. That’s why Chuck and Margie Barancik decided to launch a family foundation in 2014. “We can’t change the world,” they realized, “but we can change little pieces of it and hope for a ripple effect.” To create those needed ripple effects, they brought in a philanthropic expert: Teri Hansen.

As a former educator, Margie had a soft spot for schools, teachers, and children, which led to the TIME (Time to Inspire Margie’s Educators) fellowship. The financial support of this 2022 initiative—awarding as many as Margery Barancik

She was impressed by the Baranciks both for their quiet, humble lives as well as their mission “to make a meaningful difference in the areas of education, humanitarian causes, arts and culture, environment, and medical research in Sarasota and beyond.” Teri knew she was the right person to help them create long-term, systematic changes.

While some foundations seem to sit on money, the Barancik Foundation is responsive and engaged. They partner with government and local groups to make a difference, such as how they partnered with 70+ local groups and organizations to create the First 1,000 Days

The Foundation also responded to the growing mental health crisis with Here4YOUth, which sought to improve the mental health system of care to more effectively meet the needs of children and youth.

Suncoast initiative, which explored how our community could better provide families with the foundational support that’s so vital for babies during those critical early years.

25 fellowships to local educators—has the goal of honoring their efforts and helping renew their commitment to teaching. Through this fellowship, a teacher recruitment/retention program, and other initiatives, the Barancik Foundation has invested more than $7 million into professional development for Sarasota County Schools.

To note just one of many forthcoming efforts, the Foundation is launching a community news collaborative this fall—a not-for-profit newsroom with an editor and five or six reporters who will provide and push out content to distributors such as The Sarasota Herald-Tribune , The Observer , and Sarasota Scene Magazine. The goal is to ensure that our community has the journalism we need to cover things that are important to civic life.

After 60 years of marriage, Chuck and Margie met an untimely fate when they were both killed in a car crash in 2019. Their legacy of giving lives on however through the Foundation and their children, who work closely with Teri and the Foundation. With Teri at the helm, the commitment to shape our community and enrich the lives of all people continues.

“Everybody’s cutting way back and we need somebody covering things like the school board and County Commission meetings,” Teri notes. “We need to ensure we have an informed citizenry, and this will provide a lot of real news for people to help make decisions about

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Many people didn’t realize the kind of wealth the Baranciks had. Chuck, a Chicago native, had a knack for buying and developing companies that earned him hundreds of millions of dollars. But you wouldn’t know it from how they lived, since they preferred to help from behind the scenes. The spotlight simply didn’t appeal to them.

34 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 their community. Plus, it’ll be a not-for-profit, so it won’t have an angle. They won’t be worrying about whether someone will still buy ads from them—they’ll just cover what needs to be covered and do what needs to be done.”

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“One of the biggest compliments Chuck ever gave me was that he never dreamed the Foundation could be doing the kind of things it was doing,” Teri says. “He was SO happy.” Yet Teri knows that philanthropy isn’t the answer to everything—it’s just one piece of the larger puzzle. It takes philanthropy, citizenry, and government

“A woman who played bridge with Margie for more than 20 years learned about their wealth when it was announced that I was leaving Gulf Coast to run their foundation,” Hansen says. “The woman admitted that ‘I had no idea they had that kind of money, and I’ve known them for 30 years.’” That was a goal they had—lead a normal life. They didn’t want to live in a huge estate or with the trappings of great wealth that might separate them from friends and family.

As impactful as the Foundation is, perhaps the most telling legacy of Chuck and Margie is their three children.

“Chuck got into philanthropy by watching his children get involved with volunteering,” Teri explains. “They were the ones who taught him philanthropy.” Had the children simply been living their own lives like so many other young people, the Foundation might never have been created.

Even more impressive is how they handled the $700 million estate. They didn’t squabble over how it was to be divided. Together, they agreed that the money wasn’t theirs to take. All along, their parents’ plan was to give it away, and the children always supported that plan. They simply wanted to remain involved in the Foundation to ensure that more “little changes and ripple effects” happen, just like their parents intended. Just like their children taught them to do.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, please visit www.barancikfoundation.org all working together. All three sectors have to be part of the equation, and the Foundation is eager to play its part.

Through September 25, Selby Gardens’ summer exhibition, Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography, features spectacular flower imagery from many different genres of photography, produced from 1990 – 2020. More than 70 prints by 50 photographers from around the globe capture the beauty and diversity of flowers. They are displayed in Selby’s Museum of Botany & the Arts, and outside in the Gardens. Many of the images have never been featured in a major exhibition. This innovative indoor/outdoor show was developed by Selby Gardens in partnership with the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography (FEP), an independent nonprofit organization that produces museum-quality photography exhibitions circulated around the world. The show is curated by international photography experts William Ewing and Danaé Panchaud, working under the direction of Todd Brandow, who founded the FEP in 2003.

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Don’t miss these two incredible photography exhibits ending this month!

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Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography is sponsored by Isabel A. Becker.

More than any other visual medium, women have played vital and sustained roles in the making and advancement of photography since its invention. Their contribution to this medium has been greatly Museumunderemphasized.ofFineArtsSt.

Featured photographers include Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879), Gertrude Käsebier, one of the premier portraitists at the turn of the century (1852–1934), Margaret Bourke-White, the first woman hired at Life Magazine, and the first woman to fly combat missions during WWII (1904–1971), Diane Arbus (1923–1971), Sally Mann (b. 1951), and Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976), as well as lesserknown figures in the field.

“ From their rise as professional photographers at the dawn of the twentieth century to the pioneers of today, women have consistently and persistently overcome sexism and societal constraints to become driving forces in the development of the medium. More than revealing the particularities of womanhood, these photographers have added their own nuances to a visual language which in turn, has greatly enriched the medium. ”

—MFA curator Jane Aspinwall

Petersburg exhibition, Women’s Work: A Survey of Female Photographers, thankfully answers the call to recognize female contributors in this fabulous collection of works.

Rich in examples of innovative, courageous, and talented women photographers from the earlier days of the medium to contemporary times, this exhibition examines the rich visual testimony that contributed to the emergence of women as a driving force in modern photography.

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SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 41 Since it opened in December 2019, the Sarasota Art Museum—housed in the 1927 Sarasota High School building on South Tamiami Trail—has served as a new home for art, art lovers, and students. With 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition gallery space, an auditorium, sculpture courtyard, and extensive classroom facilities, the contemporary art museum has been impressive from the Newstart.Executive Director Virginia Shearer knows all about it because she’d been following the project from the planning stages. She knew the area already, having worked as the Director of Education at The Ringling until 2003. The High Museum recruited her to come to Atlanta and build a whole suite of public programs and initiatives, but she still liked to return to Sarasota to vacation with her family and watch how The Ringling developed. Each time she visited, she also checked on the progress of the Sarasota Art Museum because it was so exciting. “I love contemporary art,” she says,” and I love working with living artists. Plus, it was amazing to watch the community build something that was going to be such a special legacy.” Fast forward a few years, and a search firm wanted to assess her interest in the leadership position at the Sarasota Art Museum. “The more we talked about it, the more I realized I could make a real contribution there and transfer a lot of my experiences, skills, and connections.”

Since August 2021, that’s exactly what she’s been doing. The Sarasota Art Museum is unique because of its connection to Ringling College of Art and Design. Shearer notes that “college and university museums are a subset of the larger art museum landscape, and it’s extremely rare to have one that’s not located on the campus.”

Being a few miles down the road from the main campus is a challenge, yes, but she saw the amazing promise and opportunity for Ringling College students. “The students don’t have to travel to a big city to get exposed to contemporary art—we’re bringing it to them. We’re doing it at such a high level that the community wants to support that.” One of the goals Shearer has is to create participatory experiences that make the spaces and places inside the museum come alive for museum visitors and to

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provide opportunities for guests to wrestle with big ideas and participate ways that help guests reach new understandings. While some people like the old-school idea of museums being a quiet place where people shuffle past exhibits in a self-directed manner, she says that the vast majority of people learn by looking, listening, and talking with others. “I’m always thinking about ways we can help visitors personally connect with the works of art and give our guests a way to participate and be part of meaning-making within the museum.”

The artists are brothers who create their work with the public. A big part of their practice is social, so Shearer is having them do a brief residency which includes making art with the community. The idea of bringing in artists to work directly with visitors is part of the DNA of the museum. It’s something they’ve been doing well before the museum was operational and the project leaders were trying to drum up interest in restoring the old Sarasota High School building. “That kind of educational opportunity is also part of my practice as an educator, curator, and museum professional,” she adds.

An example of this is the first fall 2022 exhibition, called Steven and William Ladd: Lead with a Laugh

“I’m always thinking about ways we can help visitors personally connect with the works of art and give our guests a way to participate and be part of meaning-making within the museum.”

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Shearer is making another change by moving from longer exhibitions to shorter ones that offer more variety. “Most museums are changing exhibitions every 13 or 14 weeks,” she explains, but the Sarasota Art Museum was changing every 20 to 24 weeks. And one time, the entire museum was taken over by a single artist. “I prefer to create a sense of urgency for people in the museum to come back,” she says. “We want this to be a community hub and destination. We want it to be vibrant, and the best way to make it vibrant is to have a robust, changing exhibition schedule.” To that end, she’s added a third cycle of exhibitions each year, which will help add value to the overall museum experience and create even more reasons for people to become a Anothermember.way the Sarasota Art Museum is becoming a destination site is the addition of the Bistro. It’s an elevated

“We’re bringing in art from around the globe, and we’re inviting artists to come into this space and create something new for Sarasota,” Shearer says. “The visitor is central to all we do, and everyone’s welcome to be part of this amazing place.” For more information about the Sarasota Museum of Art, please visit www.sarasotamuseum.org or call 941.309.4300.

It’s clear that the Sarasota Art Museum is designed to make everyone feel comfortable coming together, whether it’s to experience the art, have lunch at the Bistro, or learn something new through the museums’ education programs or through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute which is housed there. It’s also a place to participate, whether that’s taking a class in their amazing ceramics studio which is adjacent to the Bistro or by adding your name to the 50+ volunteers who support the 20 full-time employees that work to make this a world-class museum in our own backyard.

44 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 dining experience where most of the food ingredients are Florida sourced. Shearer says, “Looking at art takes energy. You need brain food, so the Bistro is a big part of that.” They also offer a rotating art exhibition program in the Bistro. Additionally, the Bistro’s chef creates a special menu based on and inspired by the exhibitions. While some might think contemporary art isn’t for them, Shearer says that’s completely untrue. People don’t need a deep knowledge base in art to really get something out of the experience. “What museums are designed to do is pose questions, provoke curiosity, and inspire you. That’s something contemporary art does well because the artists of today are thinking about many of the things we’re all thinking about, and they’re feeling the feelings that we’re feeling and living the moments that we’re living. And they’re bold enough to express themselves in two- and three-dimensional ways, using media like video or performance or installation. I think that it can be so rewarding if people give themselves time and the credit to know that however you enter into the work, that means something. You could do it again and again and go deeper every time.”

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CAC celebrates 25 years of excellence in transforming lives through the power of the Circus Arts! This important milestone recognizes our work of the past and shines a light on the present and future! The nonprofit circuS artS conSerVatorY is home to world-class performances, excellence in youth circus arts training and arts integrated outreach programs. Under the CAC umbrella are circuS SaraSota, with year round professional performances under the Big Top, and America’s longest running youth circus and after school athletic training program, the Sailor circuS acadeMY. Community outreach programs include school STEAM arts and science education and healthcare programs, serving thousands of beneficiaries each year.

25TH anniversary Cir C us a r T s Gala Fri, Jan 27, 2023 Under the Ulla Searing Big top (in nathan Benderson Park, on the island) The best gala of the year under the Circus Sarasota Big Top combines fun fashion with circus artistry! Don’t miss this important evening of philanthropy to keep the circus arts alive and thriving. Cirque des v oix ® : Cir C us of the Voi C es March 10-12, 2023 Sailor circUS arena The CAC teams up with the Key Chorale to present an exhilaratingly unique show that combines live singing & music by the 40+ piece Cirque Orchestra with professional circus artists. Cir C us s araso Ta 2023 Fri, FeB 10 – SUn, Mar 5 Under the Ulla Searing Big top (in nathan Benderson Park, on the island) An awe-inspiring show that brings chills, thrills and laughs aplenty for only 4 weeks annually! Circus-goers will enjoy high-flying acts and laugh-out-loud antics from worldclass performers including returning favorites and several new acts that have been featured in Cirque du Soleil! circusarts.org | 941.355.9805 The Circus Arts Conservatory is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts educational organization. g et your V ip tickets early by signing up for t he cac n ewsletter at c ircus a rts.org! Ti C ke T s on s ale in n ovember!

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Most Sarasotans know that we have one of the world’s premier art schools right in our back yard. Ringling College of Art and Design is world-renowned for producing top notch professionals in their fields. But while some fly off to far away states, and even countries, to pursue their careers, many have chosen to make Sarasota their home. We caught up with a few Ringling College alum to hear what they have been up to since walking across that stage. catching up with ringling college of art and design alumni are they now?

Originally from opposite ends of the globe, Irene coming from Tanzania and Ferenc from Hungary, their paths crossed when they moved to Sarasota to attend Ringling College of Art and Design in 2011. Studying here allowed them to fine-tune their skills, enabling them to learn from each other and grow together at the same time.

“We have seen an amazing growth happening to this city and that brought a wave of interesting and creative restaurant openings, allowing us a unique opportunity to grow our business. Sarasota has a charm to it that brings a combination of both culture and diversity to it which allows creativity to flourish.“

WHY SARASOTA?

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Since graduating, Ferenc has shot advertising, fashion and product photography for Bealls, Inc., while Irene has worked in several fields with a variety of companies, such as Mograph Mentor, Miles Media, and Art In Tanzania backed by UNICEF to name a few. The pair have always had a passion for travel. However, during COVID this was not an option anymore. “We realized that a big part of why we enjoy going to new places is trying new flavors and cuisines, which we can do right here! This passion for food combined with our photography experience has led to us founding Studio 1415.” Two years later, Ferenc and Irene now work with a variety of clientele both in the Tampa Bay Area as well as all over the country specializing in food, cocktail, and restaurant photography. “We believe that food is one of the most integral parts of one’s culture through which a beautiful story can be told, and it has become our passion to showcase to the world what these amazing chefs have to offer!”

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Greg Rumph graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 1998 where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he moved to Sarasota in 1984 with his family and has been here ever since. “Simply put, that’s why Sarasota is home!” says Rumph, “I’ve been extremely lucky to have landed in a spot that is rich in art influences, and to have been exposed to great art teachers from high school through Ringling College.” His artistic journey began by creating copies of his father’s work when he was growing up, and eventually learning from doing master copies (reproductions of master artists’ work) while honing his craft at Ringling.

Shortly after graduation, he was asked to be a substitute teacher at Booker Middle School where he fell in love with the kids, the steady paycheck, and the benefits. Now, fifteen years later, he’s moved into an administration that has seen him work at three high schools. Currently, he is responsible for the Visual and Performing Arts magnet program at Booker High. Aside from his education work, he still finds time to freelance with his illustration around family time.

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Jamiel Law was born in Sarasota, Florida where he received his primary and secondary education and developed an interest in the arts. As a kid and teen, he took art classes at Art & Frame until high school completion. Jamiel enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design in the fall of 2015 where he focused his interests in illustration. While learning the skill and craft aspect of the major, he also volunteered as a Student Ambassador and Orientation Leader. Jamiel and Jennifer moved to New York for a short time after graduation where Jamiel began his career in the editorial field. Currently, he continues to work as an editorial illustrator and as a designer at Buck. He is also working on his first children’s book.

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Jennifer Law was born in Miami, Florida where her love for murals and graffiti sparked her interests in the arts. While in high school, her family relocated to North Carolina and eventually attended University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She explored multiple disciplines in fine arts and enjoyed the thrill of working with her hands which gave way to various awards of excellence. In these years, she developed a passion for photography. With multiple pathways ahead of her, she decided to pursue illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. She was awarded an internship in New York following graduation and learned the ins and outs of the advertisement industry. Constantly looking to evolve her skillsets within an entrepreneurial context, she currently merges the information and design principles that she learned about illustration with her passion and eye for capturing others’ stories with her photography business, Hazeywavez.

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“We chose Sarasota as our home because we have the opportunity to give our time and talents to the city that has provided a wealth of information and resources which have been essential to our growth and development today. Hopefully, we can be a part of building upon the foundation of this art community with excellence and diversity. Sarasota will always have a special place in our hearts because it is where we met and have had many beach adventures.”

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Jenny’s work documents Indigenous and Polynesian cultures that carry on the native traditions of their families and ancestors.

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She also owns and runs her own coconut wax candle company, Blue Palm Candle Co., based here in Sarasota. The scents and styles are a retrospective throwback to life in Florida.

Jenny Medved is an award-winning representational figurative artist based out of Sarasota, Florida. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jenny moved to Florida in 2000 to obtain her BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design, where she also currently teaches as an adjunct instructor. Jenny holds a MFA in Figurative Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where she studied under mentors Zack Zdrale, William Whitaker, and Warren Chang. Jenny also studied traditional portraiture at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy.

WHY SARASOTA?

This includes native tribes and dancers from the mainland US and Canada, and also includes the islands of Hawai’i, Samoa, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, among others.

Jenny is a member of the Hawaii Watercolor Society (HWS), a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society (FWS), an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW), American Artist Professional League, and a master signature member as well as the previous president of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society (FSWS).

“I came to Sarasota in 2000 to attend Ringling College. Two years later, I met my future husband, Dennis, who worked at Mote Marine Laboratory. We met at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, where we both worked part-time. I never really saw Sarasota as a place to put down roots, but after we started our family, we realized that this little resort town with the beautiful Gulf and beaches, great school system, and the healthcare we were getting, you really can’t find that anywhere else! I’ve taught as an adjunct instructor at my alma mater since 2012, made lifelong friendships while raising our two smart and handsome boys here in Sarasota, and I’m proud to call this place home.”

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Karen has exhibited her photography work internationally. Her video Faces of Goodwill won a Silver Telly Award, and local film festivals have featured her short film, Families Together .

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Karen Arango is a Sarasota-based visual journalist commissioned by several local and national magazines and organizations. These include the following: the San Francisco Chronicle , The Community Foundation of Sarasota, Manatee Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, United Way Suncoast, Goodwill Manasota, Ringling College of Art and Design, and others. Her work focuses on collaborating with local non-profits to create visual stories that promote awareness of the community’s social needs.

Karen earned a Digital Journalism Master’s degree from the University of South Florida, a Photography and Imaging Bachelor’s degree from Ringling College of Art and Design, and a photography certificate from the International Center of Photography in New York City. Karen is mainly interested in adopting her visual skills to positively impact her community and beyond.

WHY SARASOTA? “Sarasota has everything I love—beautiful landscapes, kind people, and artistic culture. After graduating I felt embraced by this supportive community, which has become my home. I am blessed and I am grateful to work with amazing organizations and people that believe in me and my work, and I hope that I can continue to contribute positively to this community.”

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Meybis C. Pitty was born in Boquete, Panama. In 2015 she attended The United World College Pearson in British Columbia, Canada, receiving the international baccalaureate upon completion. While at Pearson, Meybis discovered her passion for art, which led her to Ringling College of Art and Design. At Ringling, Meybis pursued the major of Visual Studies primarily focusing on directing and creating documentaries. Meybis loves telling people’s stories, as she believes everyone has something to share. Documentaries are a great way to bring awareness to issues and let other people know they are not alone in their struggles. Meybis is also passionate about performing arts and has found a home in The Sarasota Ballet as a video producer and editor where she is in charge of promoting The Sarasota Ballet through video. Meybis has led the production of a new series within the Ballet called “Through the lens” where viewers are guided backstage to learn more about the performances, choreographers, and other interesting stories in the ballet world.

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Andrés was born in Cali, Colombia. During his teenage years, Andrés moved to the United States where he discovered a passion for art and design. To further expand this new vocation, Andrés enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design with a concentration in Motion Design. While at Ringling, Andrés immersed himself in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as volunteering as a Student Ambassador and Orientation Leader, attending SGA meetings, and being part of the ART Network, the all-student Ringling television group. As part of the ART Network, Andrés learned the ins and outs of the production pipeline, participating in all the roles including production assistant, videographer, editor, and assistant director. After graduating, Andrés opened his own company, FAMA Productions, LLC, as a consultant agency offering expertise in the area of video and multimedia marketing for a variety of clients, such as Ringling College and small business owners.

From a very young age, Scott Wren loved to draw. Years later, he attended Ringling College of Art and Design, but it wasn’t until his senior year that he became interested in the themed entertainment field.

Not soon after did Debra get a job offer at Disney Imagineering in Orlando, steering the couple back to the Sunshine State. Scott, upon leaving GSD&M, stepped into Wrenhouse Design, adding more projects to the ever-growing list of entertainment industry clients. In 2011, with this expanded workload, Debra rejoined Wrenhouse as well.

“Since we no longer needed to reside in Orlando, and I always loved living in Sarasota, I happily returned with my family in 2012.

We have been very fortunate to continue providing design services for many leaders in the themed entertainment industry including Universal Creative, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Yellow Shoes, AECOM, EA Sports, Raven Sun Creative and many more.“

“I was recruited out of Ringling as an ‘Apprentice’ by Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California, where I worked on a multitude of projects located in Orlando, Paris, Anaheim, and Tokyo. Not only did Disney provide the experience and training I needed to develop my career further, but it is also where I met my wife, Debra.”

Wren’s career path took a slight detour in 2006 when his family, then with a young son, moved to Austin, Texas. Here, he became an Art Director for GSD&M Advertising while Debra started a business called Wrenhouse Design, which would later be run by them both.

“We chose Sarasota for so many reasons. I have great memories of my time in college. The laid back atmosphere, the art community, friendly people and the endless days of sunshine quickly come to mind, making it a wonderful place to raise a family. We could have moved anywhere, but one of the most significant motivators for choosing Sarasota was the possibility of extending a helping hand to the many talented students attending Ringling College.

I am very proud to say that, after living here for 10 years, we have a strong relationship with the school and do whatever we can to help the next generation of artists and designers.”

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WHY SARASOTA?

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56 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Selina Bostic is a graphic designer based out of North Port, Florida. After moving from Ann Arbor, Michigan, she began her artistic career at Ringling College of Art and Design where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. During her time at Ringling, Selina won a Gold Student ADDY Award for her collaboration on the MiSuits project, specifically on the social media team. She has also collaborated to rebrand Shelf Indulgence, a used bookstore/coffee shop located in Sarasota, Florida.

WHY SARASOTA?

“In March 2020, when COVID-19 was starting to become serious and everything in the design world was shutting down, I was in the middle of my senior year at Ringling College and my post-graduation future was looking very uncertain. Originally I didn’t see myself staying in Sarasota after my time at Ringling, but with how the world was at the time, I had to stay local. During that time picking up freelance jobs, contributing with Sarasota Scene, and now at Feld Entertainment, plus becoming an AAF Suncoast board member, I came to the realization that I could be just as or more successful in my design career staying in Sarasota without making a big jump to a major city and starting all over immediately after graduating during a global pandemic. Plus I could stay close to my family, the friends I’ve made during and after Ringling, the beautiful artistic community that Sarasota has to offer, and the beaches!”

Currently, Selina is working as a graphic designer at Feld Entertainment. Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in presenting and producing live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together. Their properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Monster Jam, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney on Ice, Marvel Universe Live, Sesame Street Live, and Jurassic World Live Tour. In June 2022, Selina was inducted onto the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Suncoast Board as their social media and communications chair. She is also a contributing designer with Sarasota Scene Magazine and freelances in her spare time.

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58 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Season2022-23 Explore Sarasota Opera's exciting 2022-23 season including familiar works as well as two operas never before presented by us. THE SECRET MARRIAGE (Il matrimonio segreto) BY DOMENICO CIMAROSA OctoberPerformances:28-November 12, 2022 SaraSota opera priemere THE SECRET WORLD OF OG BY DEAN BURRY NovemberPerformances:5-6, 2022 Sarasota Youth Opera Production FALL SEASON (941) SarasotaOpera.org328-1300 presents Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director Richard Russell, General Director THE SECRET MARRIAGE THE SECRET WORLD OF OG Photo by Rod Millington Artwork © Michael Voll 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 59 MADAMA BUTTERFLY BY GIACOMO PUCCINI FebruaryPerformances:18-March 24, 2023 DON GIOVANNI BY W.A. MOZART FebruaryPerformances:25-March 25, 2023 BYERNANIGIUSEPPE VERDI MarchPerformances:11-26,2023 BYTHÉRÈSEJULESMASSENET MarchPerformances:17-25,2023 SaraSota opera priemere Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues. Additional support provided by: Gulf Coast Community Foundation; Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation; and State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, Florida Council on Arts & Culture. WINTER FESTIVALOPERA more info & tickets: SarasotaOpera.org | (941) 328-1300 BUTTERFLYGIOVANNIDONMADAMA THÉRÈSEERNANI

60 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Finding Direction Sam Stahlmann and the Learning and Families Theatre Troupe

By Christy Pessemier

“I was so impressed with the kids. They did such a good job of turning that little couch into a play.”

Sam Stahlmann

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 61 Sam Stahlmann didn’t always plan to be a musical and theater director. Though he grew up performing at the Sarasota Opera, he hadn’t considered using his skills and talents to influence so many young people as well as the local surrounding community. The opportunity came up when he was a 14-year-old looking at earning merit badges as a boy scout. Stahlmann was required to earn 13 merit badges. Out of those 13, nine of them were his choice, and one of the options was to direct a play.

“Everyone was committed and showed up to practice. No one quit,” Stahlmann said.

Stahlmann, now a college student, continues to direct LAF’s theater troupe. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the troupe pays for production-related expenses through fundraisers Stahlmann organizes to cover costs. The costs of tickets also go toward the plays and musicals.

His hard work paid off when the Selby Library agreed to allow them to use one of their rooms for rehearsals. When the group hit the limit for how many times they could reserve the library’s room, Stahlmann’s house became the only remaining option.

“I remember sitting there and all at once this play came to me,” he said. “I had just read The Importance of Being Earnest and I thought we could do that.”

So he pulled together eight kids from his boy scout troop and homeschool group and went to the board of LAF (Learning and Families homeschool co-op) with a proposal to start a student-run theater troupe. The board voted on it and approved Stahlmann’s request, but told him they couldn’t give him any money or a place for them to rehearse.

Stahlmann was determined to make his idea a reality, and he knew he’d somehow find a place in Sarasota they could use to practice for their upcoming performance.

“We had a small stage and a little couch to use,” he said.

By the third semester, LAF’s little theater troupe had grown to 25 students. By the second year, they had doubled in size.

When it was time for their first performance, a full house of 125 people showed up.

Some of the recent performances included the musical, Oliver! , costs for which the licensing alone was $2,000.

Stahlmann also hired a dance instructor to show him how to dance, and he took that knowledge and choreographed the Eachmusical.playaverages around 35 to 40 students, though in some productions, they’ve had as many as 50 kids involved between actors, musicians, and set design crew. At times, so many LAF students audition that Stahlmann has to put them on a wait-list, though he does his best to find places for kids who desperately want to be in a play.

Stahlmann has witnessed many of his students who initially struggled with shyness completely transform after being involved in one musical. Many had never considered singing onstage before joining. He recalls one performance in particular where the entire cast was “Iaffected.always get very emotional at the end of my shows,” Stahlmann confessed. “It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. At the end of one of the recent plays, I realized half the cast was sobbing. It’s such an adrenaline rush when it’s over, knowing everyone worked so hard and loved being part of something like this together. It’s the first time in their lives they’ve ever experienced something like Thoughthis.”a few have gone on to study theater in college, others who are focusing on different areas of study have expressed gratitude for the opportunities LAF’s theater troupe has brought into their lives. “Even if students have no desire to pursue a career in theater, they learn so many things they’ll take with them in their life ahead, like teamwork and public speaking,” Stahlmann explained. “Learning music is one of the biggest brain workouts you’ll ever get, and it’s also an outlet for Stahlmanncreativity.”admitsthat he enjoys singing opera as an outlet for stress-relief himself. Benefit Concert

The LAF Theatre Troupe is unique in that there aren’t many of them in the homeschool world in the state of Florida, let alone the country. Providing a rare and unique opportunity for homeschool students to learn and experience theater, dance, performance, and musicals is something Stahlmann is proud of. Aside from that, Stahlmann feels the experience students get when they learn to sing can often be life-changing for those who didn’t realize their musical abilities. “One thing I learned through directing musicals is that everyone has the ability to sing loudly and powerfully,” he said. “They may have to work at it a little harder, but anyone can do it. It’s just a matter of finding out where everything fits with your voice.”

LAF’s theater troupe differs from public school theater in the way it’s designed. All aspects of the troupe are studentrun, including play selection and direction, set design, sound and lighting, costumes and makeup, choreography, fundraising, and anything tied to the production of performances. A student-led team composed of a director, assistant director, choreographer, and technical director is also selected annually under Stahlmann’s direction.

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What started out as a club of eight kids is now one of the most sought-after homeschool programs in the area. This will be Stahlmann’s last year as director and producer of LAF’s theater troupe. He’s invested over 2,500 hours of volunteer work running the troupe and was hired by LAF as a paid facilitator this past year after four years of volunteering.

Though he didn’t plan to come back for another year, he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to direct The Hunchback of Notre Dame . After this year, his plans are to focus on his musical and directing career. Stahlmann’s hope is that the vision he had in the very beginning never dies. His goal has always been to bring together a tight-knit group of students to work together to create a strong love of student-led theater. “It’s going to be bittersweet leaving after this year,” Stahlmann admitted. “Directing and producing are two of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had in my life. At times, I’ve overworked myself, but it’s showed me that I love directing and I can’t live without it. It’s my life.” For more information on the Learning and Families Theater Troupe, please visit learningandfamilies.org/theatre-troupe.

“To sing opera is physically one of the best feelings ever,” he shared. “Even when I’m in my own house, to experience filling the whole room with my voice to the point that the windows start to shake…it’s exhilarating!”

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Currently a student at SCF, Stahlmann is heading toward a degree in vocal performance and plans to continue as an opera singer. Eventually, he’d like to open up a theater of his own and continue directing plays and musicals. He also teaches voice and piano, as well as a program called Kids Rock for four to seven-year-olds at the Sarasota Music Compound. The compound is a strong supporter of LAF and has sponsored many of their performances.

With plays scheduled for the fall and spring each year, the LAF Theatre Troupe isn’t slowing down. Fall enrollment fills up quickly as more and more students get involved. Spring musicals are chorus-heavy and can allow for up to 60 students in the chorus alone, so it’s easier for students who can’t make it into a fall play to participate in a spring musical. So far, the troupe has performed The Importance of Being Earnest , Robin Hood , Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure , A Dickens Christmas Carol, Shrek the Musical JR, Three Knights & The Magical Sword , and Oliver!

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SARASOTA SCENE your ultimate guide to sarasota’s season happenings artsperforming artsvisual education&sciencehistory, fairs&festivals communitiesarts 2022 / 2023guIde ARTS&CULTURE SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 65

Steven Moeckel, Violin & Joanna Goldstein, Piano Jan. 29-30 / 2023 Hanzhi Wang, Accordion Feb. 9 / 2023 Maria Worries on Broadway Feb. 23 / 2023 Quartet for the End of Time Feb. 28 / 2023

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL Tickets:941.306.120034236artistseriesconcerts.org

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Daniel Soloway, Clarinet & Milana Strezeva, Piano Mar. 5-6 / 2023 Michelle Cann, Piano Mar. 7 / Samantha2023Bennett, Violin Mar. 23 / 2023 2022

The Dec.442s13/ 2022 Vision Duo Dec. 15 / 2022 Dover Quartet Jan. 10 / 2023 Danielle Talamantes & Kerry Wilkerson Jan. 18 / 2023

Performances at various venues Magnificent Markovs Oct. 2 / Collaboration2022 with The Sarasota Ballet Oct. 23 / 2022

Anthony Trionfo, Flute & Albert Cano Smit, Piano Oct. 27 / 2022 Bass to Bass: John Miller & Michael Ross Nov. 9 / JohnNov.Sybarite5202215/2022Kaneklides, Tenor & Joseph Holt, Piano Nov. 20 / 2022 Double Feature: Blake Pouliot & Simone Porter, Violins Dec. 6 / 2022

listings.CheckTickets:941.387.6046Sarasota,52987FL34232choralartistssarasota.orgwebsiteforperformance

Jan. 11 - Mar. 26 / 2023 Silent Sky Jan. 19 - Mar. 5 / 2023 Chicken & Biscuits Feb. 15 - Apr. 13 / 2023 Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mar. 15 - Apr. 22 / 2023 Man of La Mancha May 10 - Jun. 11 / 2023

Key Chorale 1233C S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 | 941.921.4845 Tickets: Sep.Equinox:keychorale.orgACelticCelebration24/2022

Tomorrow’s Voices Tonight Student Scholar Soirée Feb. 20 / 2023

A Sea Symphony Masterwork by Vaughn Williams

MayHowMar.TheJan.TheNov.ISep.CliffhangerTickets:941.778.5755theislandplayers.org15-25/2022OughttobeinPictures3-13/2022OddCouple12-29/202339Steps9-26/2023theOtherHalfLoves4-14/2023

Apr.GidMar.DinnerFeb.PaisleyFeb.JohnJan.TheJan.MoonNov.SleepingNov.AroundKathyNov.MagicMarkOct.WhenYouSep.DeadTickets:941.475.6756lemonbayplayhouse.comMan’sCellPhone7-25/2022KnowICan’tHearYouTheWaterIsRunning19-Nov.6/2022RomandtheElixirBand12/2022McSteen:ClowningComedyShow19/2022Indoors30-Dec.18/2022RiverTonight14/2023Outsider18-Feb.12/2023Tuff&Friends18/2023Craze25/2023attheFlemmings’8-Apr.2/2023PoolComedyShow8/2023

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 67 Lin Ye, Piano Mar. 26 / 2023 Feder Duo Apr. 9 / 2023

MayViolaMayVivaldiMayTheCollaboration2023withSarasotaBallet2/2023&Mendelssohn9/2023Royale14/2023

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave Sarasota, FL Tickets:941.366.900034236floridastudiotheatre.org The Jersey Tenors, Part II Sep. 1-11 / 2022 New York State of Mind Sep. 1-Oct. 2 / 2022 FST Improv: We’re Doomed! Sep. 3, 17, 24 / 2022 FST Improv: Thank You For Being A Friend Sep. 10 / 2022 The Island Players 10009 Gulf Dr Anna Maria, FL 34216 |

Magnificent Markovs: Artist Series Collaboration Oct. 2 / 2022 Perfect Pitch Annual Luncheon Nov. 7 / 2022 Mystics & Kings Dec. 17 / 2022 A Holiday

Cirque Des Voix with the Circus Arts Conservatory Mar. 10-12 / 2023

American Roots: Crosby Stills & Nash Folk Rock with the Lubben Brothers Apr. 22-23 / 2023

Cameron Crozeman, Cello & Meagan Milatz, Piano Apr. 27 /

Feb. 10-11 / 2023

Circus Arts Conservatory 941.556.5349 | Tickets: circusarts.org Check website for performance listings.

Jan.MiniatureDec.theSpectacularSeasonwithVeniceSymphony16-17/2022Masterpieces21-22/2023

Today High School Choral Festival May 15 / 2023 Lemon Bay Playhouse 96 W Dearborn St Englewood, FL 34223

JIJI, Guitar Apr. 20 / 2023

Choral Artists of Sarasota PO Box

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941.351.8000 Tickets: asolorep.org Nov.Cabaret16 - Dec. 31 / 2022 Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers

Grace the Spirit of Aretha with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe May 8 / Tomorrow’s2023Voices

Nov.JazzNightNov.Pets!Oct.GypsySep.&DecadesSep.RENTmanateeperformingartscenter.comTickets:14-Oct.2/2022RewindtheDreamChasers24/202220-30/20222-20/2022ofR&BandwithNuJazz5/2022

PO Box Sarasota,50581FL34232 | 941.405.7322 Tickets: musicasacrasarasota.org Check website for performance listings. The Players Centre for Performing Arts 838 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Mar.GodspellFeb.Always…PatsyJan.ProofDec.AMiracleOct.LittleSep.SideTickets:941.365.249434236|theplayers.orgbySidebySondheim8-18/2022ShopofHorrors6-16/2022on34thStreet:LiveMusicalRadioPlay1-11/202212-22/2023Cline2-12/20239-19/2023

The Amateur Killer Apr. 26-May 14 / 2023 Now and Then Jun. 7-25 / 2023

Ring Sarasota P.O. Box listings.Checkringsarasota.orgSarasota,2113FL34276websiteforperformance

Musica Sacra of Sarasota

The Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL sarasotaballet.org941.359.009934243|Tickets: Program 1: Choreography by Ricardo Graziano Choreography by Gemma Bond Choreography by Richard House Oct. 21-23 / 2022 Program 2: Danses Concertantes Dante Nov.RhapsodySonata18-19/2022

McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre 1923 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.925.3869 Tickets: McCurdysComedy.com

Rob Little Sep. 1-4 / 2022 Monty Franklin Sep. 7-11 / 2022 Andy Hendrickson Sep. 14-18 / 2022 Humor Institute Class Performance Sep. 22 / 2022 Julie Scoggins Sep. 22-25 / 2022 Open Bar Comedy Sep. 27 / 2022 Danny Bevins Sep. 28-Oct. 2 / 2022 Flip Oct.OpenOct.Schultz5-9/2022BarComedy11/2022

68 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Humor Institute Class Performance Oct. 12 / 2022 Carmen Ciricillo Oct. 13-15 / 2022 Hard Heart Burlesque Oct. 16 / 2022 Janet Williams AKA The Tennessee Tramp Oct. 19-23 / 2022 Andrew Dice Clay Oct. 25-26 / 2022 Steve White Nov. 2-6 / 2022 Humor Institute Class Performance Nov. 9 / 2022 Larry Reeb Nov. 10-13 / 2022 Open Bar Comedy Nov. 15 / 2022 Greg Hahn Nov. 16-20 / 2022 Al Nov.Romas23/ 2022 Closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 24 / 2022 Al Nov.Romas25-26 / 2022 Bermuda Mavericks Nov. 30 / 2022 Dusty Slay Dec. 1-3 / 2022 Hard Heart Burlesque Dec. 4 / 2022 Open Bar Comedy Dec. 13 / 2022 Mr. Showtime AKA The Midnight Swinger Dec. 14-18 / 2022 Mike Rivera Dec. 21-23 / 2022 Closed for Christmas Dec. 24-25 / 2022 New Years Eve with Ron Feingold Dec. 31 / 2022 Closed for New Years Day Jan. 1-2 / 2023 Ron Feingold Jan. 4-8 / 2023

Jimmy Mazz: Songs Across America Apr. 15 / 2023

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 | 941.749.1111

Program 3: Les Patineurs In the Night Fancy Free Dec. 16-17 / 2022 The Dec.Nutcracker18/2022 Program 4: Choreography by Arcadian Broad New Jessica Lang Ballet Jan.Façade27-30 / 2023 Program 5: Dance Theatre of Harlem Feb. 24-27 / 2023 Program 6: La Mar.Sylphide24-25/ 2023 Program 7: Divertimento No. 15 The Four Temperaments Western Symphony Apr. 28-29 / 2023 Sarasota Chorus of the Keys P.O. Box listings.Checkchorusofthekeys.orgSarasota,51751FL34232websiteforperformance Sarasota Concert Association PO Box 941.225.6500Sarasota,1714FL34230|Tickets: scasarasota.org Chanticleer Christmas Nov. 29 / 2022 National Mar.withChicagoFeb.AwadaginJan.EmersonJan.OrchestraPhilharmonicofUkraine18/2023StringQuartet30/2023Pratt,Pianist15/2023SymphonyOrchestraRiccardoMuti1/2023 SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 69

English Chamber Orchestra Mar. 12 / 2023 Buffalo Philharmonic with Joann Falletta Mar. 27 / 2023 Sarasota Concert Band 5317 Fruitville Rd #192 Sarasota, FL 34232 | 941.650.1177 Tickets: sarasotaconcertband.org Check website for performance listings. Sarasota Contemporary Dance 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Ste. 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 Apr.Evolving/Revolving:Jan.26-29DanceDec.SCDOct.Voices:sarasotacontemporarydance.orgTickets:RisingChoreographers202213-16/2022+enSRQ1-4/2022Makers2023/2023Jehanne27-30/2023 Sarasota Cuban Ballet School 501 N Beneva Rd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34232 Tickets: srqcubanballet.com Check website for performance listings. Sarasota International Folk Dancers 803 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.923.3302 Tickets: ifdsarasota.webs.com Check website for performance listings. Sarasota Jewish Chorale Mar.2023Tickets:941.355.8011SarasotaJewishChorale.orgSpringConcert19/2023 70 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022

Sarasota Jewish Theater Tickets: sarasotajewishtheater.org Check website for performance listings. Sarasota Music Archive Selby Public Library, Geldbart Auditorium 1331 First St Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.861.1168

A Romantic Affair Feb. 2-5 / 2023 Copland & Stravinsky Feb. 24-26 / 2023 Mar.Emperor16-19 / 2023 A Hero’s Life Mar. 31 / 2023 Apr. 1-2 / 2023 Pops Series: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Jan. 20-21 / 2023 Hits of the Brits! Mar. 3-4 / 2023 Broadway Bound Apr. 21-22 / 2023 Discoveries Series: Mozart & Tchaikovsky Oct. 1 / 2022 The French Influencers Dec. 21 / 2022 Musical Postcards May 13 / 2023 A Hero’s Life Mar. 31 / 2023 Great Escapes Series: A Night at the Movies Oct. 12-15 / 2022 Seasonal Gifts Dec. 7-11 / 2022 A Little Night Music Jan. 11-15 / 2023 Date Night Feb. 8-12 / 2023 American Vibes Mar. 8-12 / 2023 Sounds of Spring Apr. 12-15 / 2023 Chamber Soirées Series: Sarasota String Quartet Oct. 9 / 2022 Orion Weiss & Friends Nov. 13 / 2022 Wind Quintet & Trio Dec. 18 / 2022

The Secret World of OG Nov. 5-6 / 2022 Madama Butterfly Feb. 18-Mar. 24 / 2023 Don Giovanni Feb. 25-Mar. 25 / 2023 Mar.Ernani11-26 / 2023 Mar.Thérèse17-25 / 2023 Sarasota Orchestra 709 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 | sarasotaorchestra.org941.953.4252

Tickets: sarasotaopera.org

The Secret Marriage Oct. 28-Nov. 12 / 2022

Tickets: sarasotamusicarchive.org Check website for performance listings. Sarasota Music Club PO Box Sarasota,19613FL34276 | 941.925.3602 Tickets: sarasotamusicclub.org Check website for performance listings. Sarasota Opera 61 North Pineapple Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.328.1300

Masterworks Series: A Fantastic Beginning Nov. 4-6 / 2022 Luminous Colors Dec. 2-4 / 2022 Mahler: View of Heaven Jan. 5-8 / 2023

Key Chorale Withouttheunforgettablecreatesprogramsthatcontinuetopushlimitsofchoralmusic.ArtistryBoundaries Purchase your Season Subscription or single concert tickets today! KeyChorale.org941.552.8768

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Jun.EntranceThatMayFestival2023Mar.BackwardsJan.BirdsOct.TheSep.Mr.urbanitetheatre.comTickets:941.321.1397Yunioshi7-11/2022Burdens21-Nov.27/2022ofNorthAmerica6-Feb.12/2023ForwardsBack24-Apr.23/2023ModernWorks3-7/2023MustBeTheToHeaven10-Jul.10/2023

72 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Jazz Ambassadors Dec. 11 / 2022 Jan. 22 / 2023 Feb. 19 / 2023 Mar. 19 / 2023 Apr. 23 / 2023 Temple Beth Sholom 1050 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34237 | Tickets:941.955.8121 templebethsholomfl.org Laughing Matters Jan. 22 / 2023 Theatre Odyssey PO Box Sarasota,1383FL34230 | Oct.One-Act4thTickets:941.799.7224theatreodyssey.orgAnnualPlayFestival6-9/2022 Urbanite Theatre 1487 Second St Sarasota, FL 34236 |

S R SOT CONCERT SSOCI TIO N 2023 Great Performers Series ORDER SINGLE TICKETS OR SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE UP TO 30% SCAsarasota.org | 941-966-6161 EMERSON STRING QUARTET Jan 30 | 7:30 pm | Riverview PAC PIANIST AWADAGIN PRATT Feb 15 | 7:30 pm | Riverview PAC CHICAGO SYMPHONY with Riccardo Muti March 1 | 7:30 pm | Van Wezel ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA March 12 | 7:30 pm | Van Wezel BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC with JoAnn Falletta March 27 | 7:30 pm | Van Wezel Special Events A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS Nov 29, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sarasota Opera House NATIONAL VeniceORCHESTRAPHILHARMONICOFUKRAINEJan18,2023|7:30pmPerformingArtsCenter Scottish Songs Jan. 22 / Apr.SchumannFeb.Rhapsody2023inBlue19/2023&Brahms23/2023 Special Concerts: Thrill of a Lifetime Feb. 18 / 2023 Mar.Gala 2 / 2023 State College of ArtsNeelFloridaPerformingCenter 5840 26th Bradenton,StFL 34207 | Mar.#1AlmostTickets:941.752.5252scf.eduABBA:TributetoABBA4/2023 Suncoast Concert Band 12308 Lobelia Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL Apr.Apr.Mar.Mar.Feb.Feb.Jan.Jan.Dec.Dec.Nov.Nov.Concertsuncoastconcertband.orgTickets:941.907.4123Band6/202220/20224/202218/202215/202329/202312/202326/202312/202326/202316/202330/2023

Van PerformingWezel Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.953.3368 Tickets: vanwezel.org Nikki Glaser: One Night with Nikki Glaser Sep. 9 / 2022 Jerry Seinfeld Sep. 30 / 2022 Still Buddy:Oct.TheLeanneOct.Collins14/2022Morgan:BigPantyTour16/2022TheBuddy Holly Story Oct. 22 / 2022 Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy Oct. 27 / 2022 Disney Princess: The Concert Nov. 2 / 2022 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll Part V Nov. 12 / Foreigner:2022The Greatest Hits Nov. 17 / 2022 Bonnie Rait: Just Like That Tour 2022 Nov. 18 / 2022 Paul Reiser Nov. 20 / 2022 Dirty Dancing in Concert Nov. 22 / 2022 Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour Nov. 26 / 2022 Daniel Tosh: Florida Trash Tour Nov. 27 / 2022 Nov.Chicago29 / 2022 Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Dec. 7 / 2022 The Hip Hop Nutcracker Dec. 10 / 2022 Lewis Black: Off the Rails Tour Dec. 11 / 2022 My Fair Lady Dec. 13 / 2022 Cirque Dec.HolidayMusica:Wonderland17/2022 SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 73

A Christmas Carol Dec. 18 / 2022 Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas Dec. 22 / RiverdanceJan.LegallyJan.NewSaluteDec.ofInternational2022BalletFlorida:TheNutcracker23/2022toViennaYear’sConcert2/2023Blonde:TheMusical4/202325thAnniversary Show Jan. 10 / 2023 Disney’s Aladdin Jan. 24 / 2023 Blue Man Group Jan. 31 / 2023 The Kat & Dave Show Feb. 2 / 2023 Momix: Alice Feb. 8 / 2023 Feb.Tootsie13 / 2023 Rita Rudner & Robert Klein Feb. 22 / 2023 Ailey II Feb. 23 / 2023 Neil Berg’s 113 Years of Broadway Mar. 6 / Pilobolus:2023Big Five-OH! Mar. 7 / 2023 The Mikado Mar. 9 / 2023 On Your Feet! Mar. 14-15 / 2023 Mean Girls Apr. 11-16 / 2023 Apr.Cats 18-20 / 2023 Venetian Harmony Chorus 701 N Indiana Ave Englewood, FL 34223 | listings.CheckTickets:941.480.1480venetianharmony.comwebsiteforperformance 74 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022

Urbanite Theatre 1487 2nd Street Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.321.1397

The AprilDeathFeb.Gypsy:Jan.UpOct.KinkySep.Revolutionists16-Oct.2/2022Boots21-Nov.20/2022OntheRoof13-Feb.5/2023AMusicalFable24-Mar.26/2023ofaSalesman28-May14/2023

Apr.BigFeb.DreamgirlsJan.Flyin’Nov.LangstonOct.GuysTickets:941.366.1505westcoastblacktheatre.organdDolls5-Nov.20/2022Hughes’BlackNativity30-Dec.23/2022West4-Feb.12/202322-Apr.9/2023Sexy:TheFatsWallerRevue19-May28/2023

Mar.TheMar.TheFeb.PeaceTheFeb.TheFeb.BeatlesJan.TheJan.GlennTheJan.BarelyJan.ComedianDec.JingleHolidayNov.TheNov.Rocks!veniceperformingartscenter.comTickets:941.218.3779AerosmithTribute12/2022RatPackTribute20/2022Harmony:AllTheWay11/2022BobbyCollins14/2023Manilow20/2023WorldFamousMillerOrchestra21/2023Limeliters26/2023Vs.Stones10/2023HighwaymenShow18/2023VeniceChorale:andHarmony19/2023TexasTenors4/2023RocketManShow5/2023

The Silver Foxes Mar. 30-Apr. 2 / 2023 Little Women, The Broadway Musical Mar. 31-Apr. 2 / 2023 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 1646 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236

Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL 34285

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The Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Tickets: venicemusicale.org Check website for performance listings. The Venice Symphony 700 US Highway 41 Venice, FL 34285 | 941.207.8822 Tickets: thevenicesymphony.org Tchaik Strikes! Nov. 18-19 / 2022 A Holiday Season Spectacular Dec. 16-17 / 2022 Comedian Bobby Collins Jan. 14 / 2023 Night at the Museum Jan. 6-7 / Apr.FairytalesMar.AFeb.ATheFeb.Cinematic2023Romance3-4/2023MovieMaestro:TributetoJohnWilliams24-25/2023CelticCelebration17-18/2023&Flutes21-22/2023

The Cemetery Club Jan. 20-Feb.12 / 2023 Lizzie Stranton May 5-21 / 2023 More Arabian Nights Oct. 7-16 / 2022 Nov.Xanadu18-Dec. 20 / 2022 A Christmas Carol Dec. 9-20 / 2022

The Stage 2 Four God’s Country Sept. 9-25 / 2022

What a Night Mar. 19 / 2023 The Venice Chorale: From Broadway to Opera Apr. 23 / 2023 Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen Apr. 28 / 2023 Cash Killer & the King May 6 / 2023 Venice Musicale PO Box 179 2357 S Tamiami Trail #3 Venice, FL 34292 | 941.488.4902

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 75 The Venice Chorale

Apr.FromShowFeb.WhatPeaceDec.JingleHolidayTickets:941.484.8491thevenicechorale.orgHarmony:AllTheWay11/2022andHarmony:theWorldNeedsNow19/2023StoppingHarmony:BroadwaytoOpera23/2023

Tickets: urbanitetheatre.com Venice Theatre 140 W Tampa Ave Venice, FL 34285 | 941.488.1115 Tickets: venicetheatre.org

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SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 77 ANNUAL SARASOTA ORCHESTRA BRUNCH Sunday, November 13, 2022, 10:30 am Michael’s On East | $175 Per Person SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF LIVE MUSIC! Enjoy a delicious brunch and learn more about Sarasota Orchestra’s Education programs. Performances include the John Miller Ensemble and featured Youth Philharmonic Ensemble musicians. For more information about special events please contact Director of Donor Engagement for Special Events and Individual Gifts, Mary Hoffman at 941-487-2737 or email mhoffman@sarasotaorchestra.org. Sponsorship opportunities available. YOUNGCONCERTSPERSON’S EDWARD & IDA WILKOF YOUNGCOMPETITIONARTISTS ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SARASOTA ORCHESTRA EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THANK YOU TO OUR BRUNCH SPONSORS: Title FoundationSponsor: Sponsor:Media

530 Burns Gallery 530 Burns Lane Sarasota, FL ThroughFeaturingVibrance:530burnsgallery.com941.951.062034236BettinaSegoSep.30/2022 AlexArt International Gallery 25 North Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL alexartinternational.com813.465.124934236 Collections: Fabio Del Boni Massimo Meda Guido Borelli Paolo EuropePassoniinthe 1990’s Sharon Grimes Bill TheAndreaEdoardoStoneMontainaHillebrandMasters Alfstad & Contemporary 1419 5th St. Suite A Sarasota, FL Contemporaryalfstadand.com941.366.640034236artgallery, video screening room and print-making studio Art Avenue 3501 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 941.894.740534239 artavenueflorida.com Collections: Natasha Turovsky Jack VickiAlexanderPabloElinYekatarinaSafaeSalvadorJordanMarielaLeroyTegiSusanRichardDowdMoravitsSzantosiBarsegianNeimanMoodeAveryDaliMounsifGruzinovaLiPicassoMacoveiChelf&museumsvIsualarts 78 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022

Art Uptown 1367 Main Street Sarasota, FL Oct.Cecile941.306.327834236|artuptown.comMoran1-28/2022

Featured Artists: Eric JunAllisonJosephEllenJulieUnserKanapauxKantroTeresiStewartLee Creaturo Gallery 1269 1st St. Sarasota, FL Fine,creaturogallery.com941.953.616334236collageandcontemporary

Art Review SRQ 1367 Main Street Sarasota, FL andorganizationA941.955.540934236|artreviewsrq.comcommunitydevelopmentforartists,arteventsgalleries.

Nov.Holidayartcentermanatee.org941.746.2862Extravaganza30-Dec.31/2022

Art Center Manatee 209 9th St Bradenton,WFL 34205

Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th St. West P.O. Box 100 Cortez, FL 941.708.612034215 floridamaritimemuseum.org Museum and online galleries featuring displays on maritime navigation, boat building, Captain Blake Banks collections and more. Helmuth Stone 1467 Main St. Sarasota, FL Finehelmuthstone.com941.260.970334236art,antiques,and jewelry auctions. Gallery features American, European and contemporary fine art, sculpture, illustrations, jewelry, and Asian antiques.

2023 Annual Juried Members Exhibition

Feb. 2-Mar. 11 / 2023 The Artful Giraffe 1861 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL Gallery,artfulgiraffe.com941.388.370034236giftsandstudio

Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL

Modern, contemporary fine art by Florida-based artists. Lina Rincon Art Gallery & Studio 1734 4th St. Sarasota, FL Contemporarylinarinconart.com813.541.754834236and

andofAnamiartistsguildgallery.com941.778.6694artisticcommunityconsistingclassesandworkshops,galleriesartevents.

Diane Boone: In Living Color Oct. 29-Nov. 4 / 2022 Joan Libby Hawk Nov. 26-Dec. 30 / 2022 Ellen Kantro Dec. 31 / 2022-Jan. 29 / 2023 Cheryl Moody Jan. 27-Feb. 23 / 2023 Maro Lorimer Feb. 24-Mar. 26 / 2023 Jill Apr.Krasner1-28/ 2023 Chasen Galleries 1830 South Osprey Ave. Sarasota, FL chasengalleries.com941.260.578734239

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 5414 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217

BayfrontJan.Winter/Springembracingourdifferences.org941.404.5710Sarasota,2559FL34230Showcase18-Mar.12/2023Park,Sarasota

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art By Frank Creaturo Dabbert Gallery 46 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL Finedabbertgallery.com941.955.131534236paintingandsculpture.

Dec.BlackOct.TheSep.Pop!artsarasota.org941.365.2032342361-30/2022Figure20-Nov.26/2022+White8/2022-Jan.21/

expressionistic art gallery, classes and events. Lipstick Lex Unconventionallipsticklex.com lipstick art, home decor and apparel.

Embracing Our Differences P.O. Box

Kira Lee Art Gallery Pointillismkiraleeart.comportraits that incorporate lyrics and quotes. Ligon Fine Art 20 North Lemon Ave. Sarasota, FL angelaligonart.com832.361.030834236

Exhibitions,northportartcenter.org941.423.6460workshops, education and art events. Ringling Museum 5401 Bayshore Rd. Sarasota, FL

Highlights from the Stanton B. & Nancy W. Kaplan Collection of Photography Through Feb. 12 / 2023

A Decade of Collecting Through Jan. 22 / 2023 Gods & PaintingsLovers:&Sculpture from India Nov. 12 / 2022 - May 28 / 2023

The Marvelous Marbling of Matsui Kōsei Through Sep. 25 / 2022

Louise Runion Gallery 1269 1st St., #6 Sarasota, FL

In Japan’s Jazz Age Through Sep. 25 / 2022

Abstractlouiserunion.com301.807.050534236artgallery

featuring galaxies, wildlife, black and white, faces and landscapes. Mara Art Studio and Gallery 1421 5th St. Suite A Sarasota, FL exhibitingtheCuttingmarastudiogallery.com941.914.811034236edgegalleryfeaturingworksofseveralrotatingartists.

North Port Art Center 5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34287

BallroomThroughthereAsringling.org941.359.570034243longasthereissun,islightJan.7/2024Florida:Deco

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& Desire

The world is just so small now Through Oct. 23 / 2022 Queens of the Air & Empresses of the Arena Through Nov. 27 / 2022

ART AVENUE Largest Art Gallery on the Gulf Coast Paul Sykes is well known in the US as one of the top international art dealers, representing artists from Montreal, Paris, Germany, Poland, France, Romania, and Latvia. Paul has curated & hosted many celebrities like Peter Max, Itzchak Tarkay, Alexandra Nechita, John Entwhistle, and Yuroz along with high end collections of Dali from the Pierre Argillet collection from France, and the Giuseppe Albaretto collections from Torino, Italy. 440-227-4592 | psykes123@gmail.com | 3501 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL 34239 auctions Artwork right to your home | Monthly live auctions | Art Paintbar ArtAvenueFlorida.com Artwork right to your home Painting sessions 7 days a week Art-to-You.com ArtPaintBars.com Monthly International Art AvenueAuctions.comAuction

Finewilliamkelleyart.comartprints. Wyland Gallery 314 John Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL wylandgalleriesof941.388.533134236 thefloridakeys.com Stephen Muldoon Sep. 2-3 / 2022 Steve Barton Sep. 9-11 / 2022 Stephen Harlan Nov. 4-6 / 2022 Walfrido Garcia Nov. 11-13 / 2022 David Wight Nov. Dec.9-11MichaelDec.Wendy18-20Norton2-3/2022Cheval/2022

William Hartman Gallery 48 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, Fl OldArtwmhartmangallery.biz941.955.478534236fromNatureSarasotaPhotographs

Village of the Arts events.Visitvillageofthearts.comwebsiteforupcoming

Sarasota Art Museum 1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Feb.KnottersAOct.JanetUnknown:JourneysSep.LeadStevenThroughXavieraThroughKatrinaThroughStatesarasotaartmuseum.org34236oftheArt2020Sep.11/2022CoombsOct.2/2002SimmonsNov.30/2022&WilliamLadd:withaLaugh4/2022-Feb.5/2023toPlacesKnown&MovingImagesbyBiggs&PeterCampus2/2022-Jan.15/2023BeautifulMess:Weavers&oftheVanguard25-Jun.25/2023 SARTQ Exhibitionssartq.com and print parties. Check website for event listings. SPAACES 2022spaaces.art/2023 Nov.AnnouncementExhibition4/2022 FineGreenbergStakenborg/Art 1545 Main St. Sarasota, FL 941.487.800134236 Classicstakenborgfineart.comfineartgallery State of the Arts 1525 State St. Sarasota, FL 941.955.278734236 sarasotafineart.com

William Kelley Gallery

Valerie Studio and Gallery 1301 Main St. Sarasota, FL exhibitions.Visitvalerieabstractart.com231.622.343434236websiteforupcoming

CurrentURBANAQUARIUM 82 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022

The Hermitage brings the world’s leading artists to Sarasota for free public programs... 15 Pulitzer Prize Winners, plus Tony, Oscar, Emmy, Grammy Winners, and more! “Because of the Hermitage, some of the most beautiful plays have been written, and the most beautiful music has been made.” – Emily Mann, Playwright, Director, and Tony Award Winner GREAT ART ONLY EXISTS BECAUSE OF GREAT ARTISTS. To learn more about the Hermitage and upcoming programs: HermitageArtistRetreat.org Golden Globe Winner REGINA TAYLOR Award-Winning Musical Composer RONA SIDDIQUI Pulitzer Prize and Tony Winner DOUG WRIGHT Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright MARTYNA MAJOK Grammy Award Nominee NATHALIE JOACHIM Grammy Award Winner ROBERT SPANO Theater... Music... Visual Art... Literature... Dance... where it all begins. 20th Anniversary Season Grammy and Pulitzer Winner DU YUN Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winner ALESHEA HARRIS ETHEL Co-Founder RALPH FARRIS Guggenheim Fellow SANFORD BIGGERS Avery Fisher Prize Winner CLAIRE CHASE Tony Award Winner GAVIN CREEL Award-Winning Musical Composer ADAM GWON Pulitzer Prize Winner MICHAEL R. JACKSON Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner LYNN NOTTAGE

84 SARASOTA SCENE | &encescstoryIh,IeducatIon Adult and SarasotaEnrichmentCommunity(ACE)— 4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 sarasotacountyschools.net Anna Maria Island Historical Society 402 Pine Ave Anna Maria, FL 34216 Museumamihs.org941.778.0492andhistorical park, gift shop, old city jail, Belle Haven Cottage, tours. Big Cat Habitat 7101 Palmer Blvd Sarasota, FL MowersOct.FoxSept.BrunchSept.Lemurbigcathabitat.org941.371.637734240Yoga10/2022&BigCats24/2022Yoga15/2022IncMonster Bash— All Adult Halloween Event Oct. 28 / FamilyWild-O-Ween—2022FriendlyHalloween Event Oct. 29 + Oct. 30 / 2022 Fox TWILIGHTNov.LemurNov.Yoga6/2022Yoga6/2022Lemur Yoga Nov. 16 / 2022 Fox TwilightDec.LemurDec.Yoga4/2022Yoga4/2022Lemur Yoga Dec. 14 / 2022 Lemur Yoga Dec. 17 / 2022 84 SEPTEMBER 2022

Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208

Sep.Classiccgjungsarasota.org941.952.8188Sarasota,50611,FL34232CinemaSeminar13/2022

Online Lectures: Check website for listings. Marie BotanicalSelbyGardens 900 S. Palm Ave Sarasota, FL selby.org941.366.573134236 Webinars & Workshops: Houseplant Pest ID Whimsy for Creative BeachExpressionWalks & Bird Talks Aroid Care & Cultivation Become a Propagation Pro Fauna of Florida Happy, Healthy House BotanicalBeekeepingPlantArt: Orchids Offered on several dates. Check website for details. 16 Acc p mporary Artists paired with 16 Ancient Artifacts, on display, from 3000 B.C. to the 19th century redesigned and reimagined with their own representation. A F O R M A L A F F A I R Premier Pre-View Event Thursday, October 27, 2022 Admission Limited G R A N D O P E N I N G Friday, October 28, 2022 Admission Limited E X H I B I T I O N O P E N November 1 17 Art sales benefit Halo Arts Project Fellowship Awards M A R A A r t S t u d i o + G a l l e r y 1421 5th St Rosemary District, Sarasota www marastudiogallery com P R E S E N T E D B Y : Halo Arts Project Charitable 501 c 3 organization https://haloartsproject.com/event/justified-ancient/#tickets R E D C A R P E T A D M I S S I O N : JUSTIFIED + ANCIENT ART EXHIBITION

C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota PO Box

ofFoundationConservationtheGulfCoast Palmetto Ave, Osprey, FL

Sarasota County 1260 12th

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Dec.AnOct.CemeterySep.BlacksmithSep.ColoringAmanateevillage.org941.749.7165ShortHistoryofCloth14/2022DemoDays10+Oct.8/2022Tours8,22/2022OldFloridaChristmas10/2022

LastStelliferous4thBAD2ndTalesbishopscience.org941.746.4131UndertheTreeSaturday/Monthly-BishopAfterDarkThursday/MonthlyWednesday/Monthly

Apr.WildSep.Foodconservationfoundation.com941.918.210034229TruckFridayNight9/2022AboutNature1/2023

Museum & Nature Center 16405 Myakka Rd Sarasota,

crowleyfl.org Historical Society of St Sarasota, FL hsosc.com941.364.907634236 manateecountyagmuseum.com941.721.203434221

Crowley FL 941.322.100034240

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 85 The Bishop Museum ofScience and Nature 201 10th St W Bradenton, FL 34205

Manatee AgriculturalCountyMuseum 515 10th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL

Art Classes: Intro to Acrylic Painting Intro to Calligraphy Intro to Pencil Drawing Smartphone Photography Nature Photography Intro to dates.year.OfferedGlassblowingSketchbookPaintingWatercolorDrawingthroughouttheCheckwebsitefor Mote AquariumLaboratoryMarine& 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 Breakfastmote.org941.388.4441with the Sharks Sep. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 26 Dec. 31 / 2022 Dip Netting in the Bay Sep. 5, 10, Oct. 8, 15, Nov. 5, 12, 19 / 2022 Shark Pups & Grown-ups Sep. 10, 24, Oct. 1, 22, Nov. 5, 12 Dec. 3, 17 / 2022 Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101 Every Monday through Nov. 14 / 2022 Women of Mote: Ocean Crusaders Sep. 14 / 2022 Women of Mote: Fearless Investigators Sep. 21 / 2022 At Home with Mote: Virtual Sep.WorkshopCoralDec.Sep.ProgramHomeschool28,Nov.16,14/2022Restoration2,Oct.3-7/2022 Women of Nov.SensoryOct.TrailblazingMote:Mentors5Saturday5/2022 Music Compound 1751 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL musiccompound.com941.379.910034232 Osher LearningLifelongInstitute Ringling College of Continuing Studies 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Bldg. 1 Sarasota, FL olliatringlingcollege.org34237 Powel Crosley Estate 8374 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL bradentongulfIslands.com941.722.324434243 Ringling College of Art + Design 2700 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL ringling.edu941.351.510034234 Ringling College Library Association P.O. Box PlatinumRCLAssociation.orgSarasota,814FL34230Appreciation Event with Erin Brockovich Dec. 7 / 2022 Town Hall: Maria Ressa Jan. 17 / 2023 Town Hall: Michael Phelps Feb. 6 / 2023 Town Hall: Admiral James Feb.Stavridis27/ 2023 86 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022

Erwan Frotin, Freesia sp., 2007 © Erwan Frotin THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CO-ORGANIZED WITH SPONSOR: ISABEL A. BECKER ON VIEW SEPTEMBERTHROUGH25

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) 8499 S Tamiami Trail, Box 219 Sarasota, FL sillsarasota.org941.365.640434238

Sarasota Audubon Society/ Nature Center 999 Center Rd. Sarasota, FL sarasotaaudubon.org941.312.653334240

Exhibits Free roaming flamingos

Alligator feeding pool

Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL sarasotajunglegardens.com941.355.530534234

Sarasota Children’s Garden 1670 10th Way Sarasota, FL sarasotachildrensgarden.com941.330.171134236

SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning (SCALL) P.O. Box Nov.DanceNov.TheOct.Coffeesuncoastlifelonglearning.orgSarasota,1072FL34236&Corfucius5/2022ReinventionConvention1/2022Cruise:PanamaCanal28-Dec.8/2022

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 87 Town Hall: José Andrés Mar. 13 / 2023 Town Hall: Thomas Friedman Apr. 3 / 2023

Alligator, crocodiles, giant tortoises, snakes and many other BirdsParrotsreptilesof prey AfricanLemurs porcupine Coati PettingMuntjacMundideerzoo

Suncoast Science Center/ Faulhaber Fab Lab 4452 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL suncoastscience.org941.840.439434233 Venice Heritage P.O. Box 1190 Venice, FL veniceheritage.org941.237.047834284

SEPTEMBER 2022 A Taste of Venice Hotel Veneza atasteofvenicefl.com Sep. 1 / 2022 Fresh Friday Palm Avenue, Sep.did-sarasota.comSarasota2/2022

74th Annual Labor Day Sailing Regatta City Island, Sep.sailingsquadron.comSarasota3-4/2022

NBP Rec Day!

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Lobster Fest Italian American Club of Venice Sep.tampabay.com4/2022

13th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival Historic Downtown Venice Sep.eventbrite.com3-4/2022

66th Annual Pioneer Days Festival & Parade Downtown Sep.englewoodpioneerdays.comEnglewood3-5/2022

Historic Downtown Sep.nathanbendersonpark.orgVenice3/2022

Family & Friends Labor Day Weekend Celebration Fort Desoto Park Sep.4allevents.in/2022 Labor Day Pig Roast Knights of Columbus, Venice Sep.epiphanyknights.org5/2022

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Sarasota Bradenton Fall Home Show Robarts Arena homeshowflorida.com Sep. 9-11 / 20222022

A Taste of Sarasota Board of Realtors Event Center

OCTOBER 2022 Jaguar Festival d’Elegance St. Armands Oct.starmandscircleassoc.comCircle1/2022

Sarasota Art Oct.sarasotaartmuseum.comMuseum9/2022

Excludes previous purchases, bonus buys, and Miller’s Cabinetry. Must show coupon to claim. Minimum purchase amount is figured after all other discounts are applied.

SEPTEMBER 2022 | SARASOTA SCENE 89 10% off all in stock furniture 10% off orders Spend $250 Minimum - Take $25 Off Spend $2,500 Minimum - Take $125 Off Spend $5,000 Minimum - Take $250 Off Spend $8,000 Minimum - Use ALL 3 Coupons! ($400 Value) our anniversary21st you're invited to celebrate dutchhausfurniture.com 6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 941.960.2942 3737 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota, FL 34232 941.952.5646

27th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fest Central Avenue, Sarasota Oct.artfestival.com1-2/2022

Downtown Oct.thesarasotamoms.comSarasota7/2022

Free Second Sundays

Oct.atasteofsarasota.com13/2022

Taste of New Orleans Selby Oct.selby.orgGardens8/2022 24th Annual Nautical Flea Market Florida Maritime Oct.escape-to-sarasota.comMuseum8/2022

Exotic Cars on the Circle St. Armands Sep.starmandscircleassoc.comCircle10/2022 Smithsonian Day Various Participating Sep.smithsonianmag.comMuseums17/2022

September 1-30, 2022

Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda Sep.escape-to-sarasota.com24/2022

Suncoast Spearfishing Challenge Marina Jack suncoastspearfishingchallenge.com

Sharktoberfest Mote Marine Aquarium Oct.mote.org1/2022 34th Annual Pumpkin Fest Fruitville 22-23,Oct.fruitvillegrovefarm.comGrove1-2,8-9,15-16,29-30/2022

Phillippi Farmhouse Market Phillippi Estate Park Oct.allevents.in5/2022 First Friday Sip & Shop

Sep. 17-19 / 2022 Key Lime & Tropical Fest

Sarasota Celtic Music Festival Motorworks Oct.celtoberfest.orgBrewing14-16/2022

Repticon Sarasota Robarts Oct.repticon.comArena22-23/2022

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LeMarch Bohemien Five Points Nov.festivalnet.comPark5/2022

Barks, Brews & BBQ Gecko’s Grill & Pub Nov.eventbrite.com5/2022

Set the Bar Ed Smith Oct.eatlikealocal.comStadium23/2022

Sun Fiesta Centennial Park, Oct.escape-to-sarasota.comVenice14-16/2022

Robert L. Taylor Community Oct.visitsarasota.comComplex15/2022

Sarasota Manatee Originals

Big CollardMama’sGreens Fest

2nd Annual Fall Fest Oct.eventbrite.comUTC23-24/2022

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21st Annual Anna Maria Island Bay Fest Pine Oct.eventbrite.comAvenue15/2022

Sarasota Medieval Fair Woods of Nov.sarasotamedievalfair.comMallaranny5-22/2022

9th Annual Arcadia PRCA Rodeo Arcadia Oct.arcadiarodeo.comRodeo15-16/2022

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Market Fest

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Bradenton Holiday of the Arts Festival

Sarasota Open-Air Fine Art Show

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Bradenton Blues Festival

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Artist Retreat

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November 15 • 7:30 pm • Historic Asolo Theater

“A musician of prodigious talent and scintillating personality,” Anthony Trionfo made his debut at Kennedy Center in 2018. His frequent collaborator, Albert Cano Smit, won First Prize at the 2017 Walter W. Naumburg Piano Competition.

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11:00 am performance - 12:15 pm luncheon

Ever Onward Season 27

SeasonOpener!

Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office 1680 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34236 filmsarasota.com

An extraordinary genre-crossing quintet of classically trained musicians with Sarasota roots, SYBARITE5 takes listeners on a musical journey of staggering breadth and depth in a concert that defies categorization.

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October 2 • 4:00 pm • Sarasota Opera House

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Violin phenom Alexander Markov unites with his parents for classical favorites performed by the “first family of violin.” Alexander and his electric gold violin are joined by Key Chorale and the Booker High School VPA Choir for his dynamic original composition, Caesar ANTHONY TRIONFO, flute with Albert Cano Smit, piano

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98 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 BENEVA FRUITVILLE • spotlight • LIFE & LAUGHS with

So, my friends nicknamed me Beneva. A few years later, I was asked to do a benefit for CAN Community Health in drag and needed a name to perform under, and the obvious choice was Beneva Fruitville. The rest is history. What’s the story behind Drag Queen Bingo?

Anyone who’s spent more than a moment in our community has surely heard about—or witnessed!—Drag Queen Bingo which features the off-color antics of Beneva Fruitville, one of Sarasota’s biggest and bawdiest stars. The bingo + comedy + burlesque show has been a hit from the start and has become one of the longest-running live shows in town. My wife, in particular, considers attending one to be an annual pilgrimage of sorts. Yet Beneva does more than just host the best bingo event going. She’s also run the “Drag Wars and Talent Show” competition, served as a foul-mouthed, anything-goes docent for a “Remix the Ringling” museum gallery tour, and much, much more. In short, if there’s a crowd to be had and there are opportunities for indelicacy, odds are that Beneva Fruitville might be game to do her thing.

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Quite simply, I was a professional musical theater actor, and I was offered a three-show contract at a professional theater here. That was the Golden Apple Dinner Theater? Yes. I began working at the Golden Apple in 2004 in a production of Chicago , then continued in Wonderful Town , Cats , Footloose , and so on until 2012 when the theater closed. Where/when did you get the idea of becoming Beneva Fruitville?

In 2018, I was hired by the Ringling Museum as a part of their Ringling After Dark series to give a comedic tour of a wing of the museum. After working directly with the museum curator and other professionals at the museum, we created an interactive, ridiculous event that was sold out six weeks before the actual event and was so revered it made the New York Times for its novelty and success. What initially brought you to Sarasota?

When I first moved here, the theatre I was working for had rehearsal/dance space in the shopping center on the corner of Beneva and Fruitville. I told my friends at the time “Beneva Fruitville, that sounds like a Drag name!”

I began doing Bingo as a fill-in for some friends way back in the day at a place called the Canvas Cafe. We made national headlines and became the beginning of Sarasota’s sound ordinance issues. After harassment and pressure, Canvas Cafe decided they didn’t want us anymore, so we moved to Horsefeathers. From there we went to the Golden Apple Dinner Theater, The Players Theatre, and finally ended up at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre which ironically BY RYA n G . VA n cle AV e

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.”

Starting in an Off-Broadway show, with my name in lights on the marquee and coming out of the stage door after the show and signing a real Playbill program of people who were waiting to meet me after the show.

Let’s find out more about the story behind Beneva Fruitville. You’ve been in showbiz for 2+ decades. What are some of the highlights?

I was hired to entertain for American Theatre Critics Association’s annual conference in 2020 while the world was in lockdown so I did a virtual show of singing, comedy, and bingo for theater critics from across the entire country.

Frank Rizzo, theater critic for Variety, emailed me personally to thank me for my work and called me “…such great fun!”

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I think my favorite story from Bingo is when a nun, in her full habit, came to my bingo show and had a blast. Hilarious!

What’s your dream Beneva-Fruitville-headliner event?

Clearly, you’ve invested a ton of time into becoming a makeup pro. What’s your best tip? It’s perfectly fine to do a basic neutral look—you don’t need to look like a clown to do drag.

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What’s the most important thing people should know or understand about drag queens? That we’re simply entertainers. Just because you may have seen us in a nightclub or in nightlife, it doesn’t mean that all we’re relegated to that. We’re full-fledged, diversely talented entertainers of varying types and deserve to be treated with respect and not be sexualized. Drag queens belong in the library, the classroom, and in the political arena—there are plenty of clowns there already!

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Beneva Frui tville: My Show Called Life—One Woman Broadway Show! Partly Biographical, Partly Mythological, Partly Theoretical, and Fully Hysterical! Coming soon to the Great Broad Way!!!! You recently announced you’ll be moving. What did you like best about Sarasota? The people and the community. I love my community and all the amazing humans I’ve met here in Sarasota. Got a favorite saying? Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.

is located where Horsefeathers was located. It’s kind of like we worked our way up to go back to where we started!

What’s your favorite Drag Queen Bingo story?

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102 SARASOTA SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2022 We’ve all heard of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, but most don’t realize its real importance and impact. Andy Sandberg, who’s served as its Artistic Director and CEO since December 2019, points out that it’s a leading national arts organization that brings major visibility to Sarasota and the entire Gulf Coast region because it’s the only major arts organization here that’s exclusively committed to the creation and development of new work. “While many of the arts, cultural, and education partners and collaborators we work with recognize the importance of new work or may offer new work festivals, the Hermitage is the only organization in our Gulf Coast region that is 100% about supporting that early-stage work and championing artists in the creation and development of new work across all artistic What’sdisciplines.”exciting

audience, they should take a hike because that’s not what this is about. This is about artists sharing their work in process and the community getting to experience that.”

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is that people can see these new works in their early stages. Sure, it’s not a multimillion-dollar production, but who doesn’t want to witness a top-tier creative baring their heart and soul in a very exposed and trusted environment? “At our events,” Sandberg says, “we often say if there are any New York Times critics in the

“Experience” is the key word. For the artists, they get the experience of focused, quiet, safe time to work. For the rest of us, we get to experience about 60 live programs a year that happen all throughout the region. Every one of them has an educational component, because what’s being offered isn’t finished products or polished productions. Instead, the Hermitage is offering sneak peeks into works in process from leading artists from all around the world in different disciplines. “So, you might see the early stages of a playwright’s work before it goes on to Broadway or an early snippet of a composition before it goes on to Lincoln Center or elsewhere,” explains Sandberg. Nearly all of the programs have a Q&A component, and many are direct school outreach initiatives. One of those that launched last year was the Hermitage @ Booker series, which pairs Hermitage artists with Booker High School’s Visual & Performing Arts program.

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The series began with jazz bassist Luke Stewart who shared an improvisational selection of his music, then he led a jam session with local artists and students. He also discussed his creative process and talked about how to forge a career in the world of music. “It was a great success,” reports Sandberg. “Luke Stewart is considered one of the top jazz musicians in the country, and he’s an educator and community activist as well. It was a really cool opportunity for the students to engage directly with him. We also had Paula Vogel in residence at the Hermitage, who is a living legend of the theater, a Pulitzer and Tony winner—plus a theater Hall of Famer. She came and spoke to the students at Booker about how to write a play.” These events often happen in Booker’s outdoor courtyard because they’re meant to engage the entire community. But the Hermitage also does numerous individual classroom visits that aren’t part of the public program or concert series. “Sometimes our artists are interested in talking to a smaller group of students and a particular class might have an opportunity to engage with an artist in a field that is exciting to them,” Sandberg says. “Because they have such a robust visual and performing arts program, the students at Booker really appreciate the value of getting to meet some of these truly toptalent artists.”

With the mission of the Hermitage being “to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time,” figuring out who to invite is a crucial part of the equation. That obligation falls on the Hermitage’s National Curatorial Council who are tasked with identifying artists who are forward thinking, driven, and can make the most use of this time. “They’re told to pick from an open slate of thousands of brilliant, talented artists,” says Sandberg. “As someone who gets to be a fly on the wall during those conversations, I can say that it’s not necessarily just about what the artists are working on. It’s also about how they might maximize the time, and who needs this opportunity to elevate their work or their artistry.” The curators also keep an eye toward diversity of geography, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality. From looking at current and past fellows, the Hermitage has one of the most extraordinarily diverse populations of any arts organization. As part of their commitment to supporting artists, the Hermitage offers two of the largest arts commissions in the country. Since 2008, they’ve offered the Hermitage Greenfield Prize which gives an annual $30,000 award for future work in theater, music, and visual art. The winner receives a Hermitage residency and has two years to complete their commission. For example, Helga Davis, the 2019 winner of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize, just premiered her multi-screen film, performance, and music installation “Ocean Body” at the Hermitage in March 2022. “Helga wanted a chorus and performers as part of her piece,” says Sandberg. “We thought it would be a great opportunity to engage the students of New College and their theater and music programs. They loved it because they got to work with brilliant artists like Helga and her collaborators. They were all part of the experiment together.” There’s also the Hermitage Major Theater Award, which gives an annual $35,000 commission to a playwright to create an original work of theater. The winner receives a six-week residency to develop the new work, and they later have an inaugural reading or workshop in a leading arts and cultural center such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, or London.

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But that’s the wonder that is the Hermitage. It puts an international spotlight on what’s going on here.

Sandberg admits, “Fortunately, I got to come in and inherit an organization that had built a robust history over the prior 16 years, and we’re now approaching our 20th anniversary season, which is exciting.” He’s come to love the Sarasota art scene. “Still, we need to recognize that not everyone outside of our bubble understands and appreciates what’s going on within our 30-mile radius.”

In short, thanks to the Hermitage, artists are finding out about Sarasota and falling in love with what’s happening here. Sandberg says, “It’s one of the coolest things about this arts ecosystem that we live in.”

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“80% of the artists who come through here haven’t heard of Sarasota,” he says. “But because they’ve come to the Hermitage, that’s led to 20 different exhibits or special performances at The Ringling Museum. It’s led to various productions for a number of local theaters. It’s led to artists returning for a New Music New College event.”

Visit veniceartcenter.com and fantaseavenice.com to learn more.

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VeniceArtCenter.com • (941) 485-7136 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, Fl. 34285

Venice Art Center has been a cultural destination for more than 67 years, and it continues to surprise and delight. Back then, a group of 28 artists in Venice decided to put on an art exhibit. They held their first successful exhibition in a small beach house, and formed the Venice Art League. This would blossom into the Venice Art Center. With 12 exhibits annually, hundreds of classes for adults and children, 50 teachers of all disciplines, 1,400 members, an inspired staff, more than 200 volunteers, an Italian café (The Art Caffe), and a venue for multiple events, fundraisers, and concerts, the Center has become a focal point of the “What’scommunity.uniqueabout

the Center is that no matter who walks in the door, there is something for everyone here,” said Mary Moscatelli, CEO. “We want to make it inclusive, so that anyone who walks in can find something that inspires them.” Moscatelli is also the co-chair of an exciting new public arts project, FantaSea Venice. The streets of Venice are adorned with 52 of 5-foottall artfully painted sculptures of mermaids and seahorses. Each of the sculptures has been painted by different artists, sponsored by various businesses and individuals, and will grace the streets through March of 2023. On April 1st of 2023 the sculptures will be auctioned off. To find out more about bidding on your favorite, visit FantaSeaVenice.com. In 2005 the Center hosted a sculpture project called Pigs of Paradise, and in 2012, they showcased dolphins and turtles, called Sea Venice. FantaSea Venice is the third public art project and promises the same allure as its predecessors. Moscatelli urges everyone to come downtown and experience FantaSea Venice. “The sculptures are beautiful. Make it a day trip! See the Sculptures, try our Venice restaurants, explore the shops, and just enjoy downtown Venice.”

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At Reichbach Center, we believe everyone deserves relief, and we can help families and their loved ones navigate difficult thoughts and feelings with the right resources.

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Reichbach Center Steven Reichbach, MD 2415 University Pkwy #215 Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 213-4444 findpainrelief.com

As a clinician and founder of a national center for the treatment of chronic pain and mental health disorders, I spend a lot of time with people who have overwhelming life circumstances and emotional burdens. Chances are that you do too, even if it is not apparent to you. That is one of the great tragedies and dangers of having mental health struggles, and that is why awareness campaigns exist, like Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

By Steven Reichbach, MD SP ea K u P, reaC h O ut— we are S tr O nger tO gether

To find out if ketamine therapy may be right for you, call or go online to learn more about Reichbach Center.

All September long, efforts led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness will spread the word about getting help for suicidal thoughts. In light of a global pandemic and more isolated lifestyle changes across the nation, these thoughts and struggles are more a part of daily living than we can know. Even worse, so many are managing their battles silently. The good news is that interventions exist. You or someone you love can get the support needed to keep going strong. Right now, anyone can dial 988 to call the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help with difficult or suicidal thoughts. These thoughts are often rooted in day-to-day hardships, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and other mental health disorders.

Depression and anxiety of all types can be debilitating, and some forms can be more covert than others. If someone is struggling but doesn’t even believe that they should be, it makes getting support difficult. Additionally, there are treatment-resistant forms of mental health disorders as well as treatments that do not adequately relieve symptoms. One newer treatment is offering hope: ketamine.

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Thankfully, long-term treatment pathways are available to prevent Depressioncrisis.in

Accompanied by support from mental health providers, ketamine infusion therapy has shown to offer exceptional outcomes to patients coping with trauma, treatmentresistant depression, and more. At Reichbach Center, we are proud to provide hope through a new pathway for our patient-guests to experience relief from a range of mood disorders and transform their lives.

its many forms is a common disorder that can be disabling and even deadly. Many people experience relief with therapy, lifestyle changes, medications, or a combination of all three. Seeking help is often a very difficult choice to make, but it is the right one. Part of spreading awareness for suicide prevention includes efforts to make that choice easier by reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and recognizing that not all wounds are visible, but they often need help to heal.

Ketamine infusion has been shown to provide sustained improvement in adults experiencing: depression, including unipolar depression (major depression), bipolar depression, and postpartum depression, anxiety disorders, obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation.

The most common cause of a problematic new crown is the bite. If the bite was not adjusted properly, the risks of pain and sensitivity are high. These could be felt on either the crowned tooth or the opposite tooth. An incorrect bite can cause further problems, such as permanent nerve damage or crown fracture. My advice is not to wait, and to go see the dentist. Explain what is wrong with the tooth and have it evaluated. The sooner it is addressed, the better the chances are to avoid the tooth having a permanent and irreversible damage.

Dr. Ruth Rojas Prosthodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry

Ruth Rojas, DMD, PLLC 3400 S Tamiami Trail #301, Sarasota, FL 34239 941.951.7711 • www.drruthrojas.co

If your gums are bleeding around a new crown, perhaps the required measurements between the crown, the gum, and the bone have been violated. To maintain healthy gums, a crown margin must be at a given distance to the bone and should not be embedded into the gums too much. These two issues create problems with cleaning and maintaining bacteria at bay, hence the constant gum irritation. The long-term problem with these violations of health parameters is that the chronic inflammation will erode the bone underneath and can cause a periodontal

Whenproblem.acrown is coming off or braking, perhaps the space between the top and bottom tooth is not ideal, or the bite was not adjusted correctly. All materials have a minimum thickness requirement to minimize fracture and enough space is paramount.

Did you have a new crown or perhaps a veneer made for you and it never felt quite right? Is the tooth or gum sensitive? Is your bite off? Did the crown break or come off? It may be that your tooth, gums, and/or bite were not evaluated correctly, and that the treatment was not the appropriate one.

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By Ruth Rojas, DMD, PLLC why IS my new C r Own S t ILL BOther I ng me ?

As a prosthodontic specialist, we look at every possible aspect of teeth, bite, gum health, and bone level that may interfere with the long prognosis of a tooth. Very often I see referred patients because of broken new crowns, recent restored teeth broken at the gum line, or crowns/veneer coming off. The most common cause, other than trauma, is a weak tooth structure under the crown or a bite problem. In order to place a crown or veneer, the tooth has to have enough structure remaining. When a tooth is prepared (grinded) there must be enough width and height in order to preserve the strength of the tooth as well as to hold the crown in place. When a tooth is ground down too thin, the probabilities of fracture at the gum line increases. If the height or width of the tooth is compromised, a buildup may suffice. In more debilitated cases, a root canal and post may also be needed to rebuild a missing part of the tooth before placing a crown. The mistakes start when we try to save a tooth while ignoring the parameters. Sound, parallel walls and height are the keys to a successful crown retention.

Crowns and veneers are a great treatment to replace lost tooth structure, and to protect from further wearing and breaking. They are also used to correct alignment, color, and shape of the teeth, as in smile designs or even to correct the bite.

Their upcoming exhibition at Sarasota Art Museum, Steven and William Ladd: Lead With a Laugh will be presented in two parts. Opening on September 4, visitors will experience a survey of Steven and William Ladd’s career to date and view new works. A second part of the exhibition will open October 16, detailing the history and evolution of the Scrollathon and unveiling the just-completed Sarasota Scrollathon project made with regional community partners.

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Since its founding in 2006, Scrollathon has served more than 10,000 people from diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, inviting participants to think about what they value in life while creating museum-quality art. Steven and William Ladd are bringing Scrollathon to Sarasota and will engage with 500 local participants from across the region.

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meet the artist e l A dd BR ot H e R s

Steven and William Ladd are brothers who have been making art together for over two decades. They began their artistic careers as accessory designers. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, the brothers have developed an expanded practice consisting of text, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance and design. They transform beads, textiles, and trinkets through cutting, weaving, sewing, and scrolling into highly ornamented, detailed sculptures. While their practice has evolved, Steven and William Ladd remain true to their core values:

• Collaborate. The brothers explore core values through critical community partnerships. Beginning in 2006, they began to integrate fine and conceptual art, design, and craft with their passion to engage with people through hands-on educational collaboration – a program called Scrollathon. During Scrollathon, participants make artwork inspired by a personal story while sharing that story with the group, demonstrating how contemporary art can become a lens for personal storytelling.Participants then make components for a collaborative artwork and are photographed for a permanent record.

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RYAN’S RATING:

By Ryan G. Van Cleave THREE NEW YOUNG ADULT NOVELS

I’ve never reviewed a Star Wars book before, but since I just finished watching the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ when this book came across my desk, I’m going for it. While anyone who grew up in the 80s (like me!) would choose to be a Jedi, life isn’t so easy for a teenaged Obi-Wan Kenobi who has recently become an apprentice to Qui-Gon Jinn. The training is all mental—no fun! Then comes a mission for the pair, only his master is MIA. What better way for Obi-Wan to show he’s ready for REAL adventure than going on this one alone to prove himself?

Along the way, he finds a planet (Lenahra) with a bunch of wild Force-using teens. But the Force there is off kilter, or so it seems to the young padawan. What can Obi-Wan do about that all on his own? His teen self-doubt is here, too—if he can’t solve the problem, does that mean he was never meant to be a Jedi?

LO ng S tO ry S h O rt • by Serena Kaylor (Wednesday Books, July 2022)

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Kiersten White is a fine, fine writer, and that talent is on display here with solid characterization and rich worldbuilding. Plus, she’s clearly well-versed in the Star Wars universe and has dropped lots of Easter eggs for those who enjoy such treats. Even if you don’t go on to enjoy the well-regarded Claudia Gray book ( Master & Apprentice ) about Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, Padawan is a worthy read.

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Serena Kayor’s debut novel is an enjoyable YA romcom featuring Beatrice (“Bea”), a likable 16-year-old genius who wants to attend Oxford. Sounds good, right? But her psychotherapist parents are concerned since she pretty much stinks at being a kid (making friends, having fun, etc.). Their solution? Send Bea to a month-long summer camp to prove herself. Only it’s not math camp but the Connecticut Shakespearean Summer Academy. Ugh! Right?

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Padawan • by Kiersten White (Disney Lucasfilm Press, July 2022)

To prepare herself for the four-week dive into theater camp, Bea uses one of her superpowers (a photographic memory) to memorize all of the Bard’s plays, along with how-to books and articles on how to make friends. Will it be enough? Especially when she somehow makes an enemy out of Nik, the 18-year-old handsome and talented mixed-race son of the famous actors who underwrite the camp.

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yO ung BLOO d • by Sasha Laurens (Razorbill, July 2022)

Here’s the story. In Youngblood , the vamps in this world drink Hema, a pricey synthetic blood, because most of humanity has been infected with a virus that is fatal to vamps. After living among humans for her entire life, teen vamp Kat Finn finds out that she is able to attend the elite vampires-only boarding school, Harcote. Wahoo! Her roommate is her former best friend (Taylor Sanger) that she hasn’t spoken to in years. Ouch!

Now, Taylor is as wealthy as Kat is poor, but Taylor is the only totally out lesbian at Harcote. Life is hard enough without having to deal with someone with whom she had a massive falling out. And minor spoiler here—this pair’s past involves a first crush.

When there’s a book trend, you have two options— steer clear, or totally lean into it. With Youngblood, Sasha Laurens takes the teen vampire trend and leans fully into it. Let’s call it what it is—the BEST lesbian vampire boarding school story I’ve read this year. Someone else told me that it’s Vampire Diaries meets Vampire Academy plus Gossip Girl. Yep. That’s about right.

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But the two find a way to reconnect and resolve what drove them apart years ago. Soon after, they stumble upon a secret in the school’s archives that involves Hema. The truth of that situation might just rock the entire world of Vampirdom. The heart of the story—this mystery—will keep readers on their Laurenstoes.creates a number of tender scenes that show how the girls are trying to forge a way forward in the world and with each other. Yet the book feels quite fast—almost rushed at times. A lot of the plot hinges upon the miscommunication trope, which feels too Three’s-Company for my taste. And while a number of relevant and appropriate themes emerge in the story (classism, racism, poverty, ableism), most of them don’t develop enough to give the book the depth many readers will desire. Still, the idea of this book is sure to please many, and the worldbuilding and writing are largely well handled.

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I resist a few things about this book, such as how the plot becomes a bit predictable, how pretty much everyone in the book seems clear that this introverted neurodivergent girl needs to be “fixed,” and how a few male characters are PG-rated inappropriate. Still, Long Story Short seems ready to be made into a saccharine Netflix original or Disney+ movie aimed at tweens and teens. Don’t let that dissuade you from reading the book, which has a sweet, light, summery feel to every page. If YA rom-coms are your thing and my reservations don’t bother you, this will likely be a fine read for you.

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