Arts Council of Manatee County News

MASTERWORKS, CHAMBER MUSIC & POPS: THE POWER OF MUSIC
Leif Bjaland, conductorVladimir Feltsman, piano
March 13: 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLMarch 14: 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street West, Bradenton, FLMarch 15: 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts HallMarch 16: 2:30 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8
February 13, 2008, Sarasota – Known as one of the most imaginative artists of our time, pianist Vladimir Feltsman spent eight years in virtual artistic exile, banned from performing in the Soviet Union after applying for an exit visa. His first performance in the U.S. was at the White House. We are proud to have him take the stage with our Orchestra performing Brahms’ grand Piano Concerto. The program also includes one of the most popular modern symphonies, Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8.

Contemporary Realism- Methods of Figure Drawing and Painting, Instructor, Bill Jerdon, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., begins March 19.
Beginning Drawing, Instructor Amy Vaughn, Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., begins March 18th.
Pottery:
Alternative Firing, Instructor, Jessica Wilson, Mondays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., begins March 17.
From Beginning to End, Instructor, Jessica Wilson, Mondays, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., begins March 17.
Clay 101 (And Beyond), Instructor, Abigail Akers, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., begins March 19.
Beginning to Intermediate Pottery, Instructor, Brian Brader, Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., begins, March 20.
Clay Sculpture: Faces, Figures and Beyond, Instructor, Helene Hirmes, Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., begins February 27.
Jewerly:
Silver I , Silver II and Silver III, Instructor, Wendy Thurlow. Check class schedule for dates and times.
Independent Jewerly Study, Instructor, Wendy Thurlow, Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Begins March 7.
Cloisonne’ Enameling, Instructor Felicia Liban Wednesdays, 9:30 – 12:00 p.m., begins March 26.
Photography:
Creative Photography One: Take Control of Your Digital or Film SLR Camera!Instructor: John Hynal, Wednesday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., begins March 19.
Day Classes:
Quick Draw, Instructor, Joanna Coke, Mondays, 9:30 – 12:00 p.m., begins March 24.
Acrylics, Instructor, Joanna Coke Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., begins March 17.
Pastels, Instructor, Joanna Coke, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Studio Oils, Instructor, Ron Sanders, Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., begins March 25.
Portrait – All Media, Instructor, Ron Sanders, Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., begins March 26.
Exploring Painting on Silk, Instructor, Kathleen Masur, Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., begins March 26.
Watercolor classes all skill levels, Instructor, Barbara Simmons. Check class schedule for dates and times.
Watercolor with Herbie Rose, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., begins March 21.
Watercolor , Instructor, Ann Terhardt, Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., begins March 21.
Florals and Nature in Watercolor, Instructor, Linda Lucas, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. begins March 25th
Color Simplified, Instructor, Joanna Coke, Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., begins February 26.
Stained Glass, Instructor, Robert Obering, Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., begins March 29.
Workshops of Well Known Artist coming to ArtCenter Manatee!
Judy Morris Watercolor Workshop: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, March 6, 7, 8,10 and 11, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. She will show you how she creates her award winning paintings from start to finish. 5 day workshop. $550 ACM members, $600 non-members.
Please register at least one week prior to the start of the class. As spaces fill quickly you may register by phone with your credit card.
Complete information on day and evening classes and workshops are available at www.artcentermanatee.org or call 746-2862.

Thirteen Pair of Spiral Stairs is now in the store for 8.95.
A caveat seems in order, but no worries, feel free to consider your purchase a charitable contribution .

The Village Bookshop 1006 11th Ave West Bradenton, FL 34205

Barbary Coast Dixieland BandSince 1967, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band has delighted audiences at major night clubs, theaters, state fairs, and over the airways. Barbary Coast has taken its jazz message far and wide - from the Mississippi paddlewheel boats to Nagasaki, Japan. Just try and keep YOUR toes from tapping as you flip over these Dixieland sounds..Sunday, March 2, 2008 4:00 P.Mat 1st Methodist Church603 11th St. W., BradentonInfo: Call Jim Johnston 747-4406free-will offering

Present a Juried Exhibition at

The Joan Peters GalleryMarch 1 Through 31, 2008"

Interpretations: Landscape"

Village of the Arts1210 11th Avenue West Bradenton

544-5344

Reception to Meet the WCA ArtistsMarch 7 from 5 to 9:30 PM

American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
March 3rd - April 12th Opening Reception Friday March 7th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Artists from 17 countries submitted 1346 entries for the Annual International competition of the American Watercolor Society in Spring of 2007. Ninety-six paintings were selected and debuted in April at the Salmagundi Club in New York City. Of these ninety-six, forty were chosen to participate in the traveling exhibition which visits only seven locations in the United States. ArtCenter Manatee in downtown Bradenton has the honor of being the only Florida site for this breathtaking show. Sponsored by The Knight Foundation and Superior Bank.

The Dancing Crane Gallery, Beverly Kershaw – Owner/Curator941.744.1333 / dancingcranegallery@yahoo.com 1019 10th Avenue West, Bradenton , FL 34205Gallery Event Not to be Missed!March 7th from 6 to 8 PM - Second Reception for a captivating exhibition of “Goddesses and Nudes”.Artists from Sarasota , Venice , Bradenton and St. Pete present a dazzling display of fine art. Some of the exhibiting artists include: Joanna Coke, Martin F. Hennigan, Daniel Petrov, Barbara Schicitano, Wil Dawson, Zard, Nancy Heart, Marianthe Pastore, Helene Hirmes, Bonnie Fins Stoddard, Carol Doenecke, Lea Gitow, Alice Benjamin, Pat Talbott, and Lolly Owens.For future & further info & directions, please visit www.dancing-crane.com. Gallery Hours are Thurs- Sat 11-4 and First Fridays 6-9:30

March 3-April 12, 2008 Opening Reception on Friday, March 7, 5-7 p.m.
Representing the finest watercolor artists internationally, this breath-taking exhibition makes its only Florida appearance at ArtCenter Manatee in downtown Bradenton.
Information and directions, call 941.746.2862
Free Admission/Donations Gladly Accepted

Workshops in March Introduction to Sumi-e: Instructor Frederica Marshall Saturday & Sunday, March 1st – March 2nd, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
East Meets West In Kumihimo Braids: Instructor Kathleen Power Johnson, Saturday, March 1st, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Creating a Botanical Watercolor: Instructor Charlotte Staub Thomas,Saturday, March 1st, 10:00AM – 3:00PM Matting and Framing – Do’s and Don’ts: Instructor Joanna Coke: Saturday, March 1st, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Dichroic Glass Jewerly: Instructor Liana Martin, Saturday, March 8th, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Judy Morris Intermediate to Advance Watercolor: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, March 6th – March 8th, March 10th & March 11th, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Classes starting week of March 3
Introduction to Luminous Watercolor: Instructor, Ruthy Hyatt, 5 week session beginning Monday March 3rd, 9:30AM – 12:00PM held at MCC at Lakewood Ranch. To register call ArtCenter Manatee, (941)746-2862
Luminous Watercolor for Intermediate Watercolor Students: Instructor, Ruthy Hyatt, 5 week session beginning Monday, March 3rd, 1:00PM – 3:30PM, held at MCC at Lakewood Ranch. To register call ArtCenter Manatee, (941)746-2862

When: March 7 & 8, 2008Where: the Historic Asolo Theater at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Evening Performances: 8:00PM, Friday & Saturday Tickets: $25-35 adults, $15 studentsMatinee: 2:00pm, SaturdayTickets: $20-$30 adults, $15 studentsAll tickets are reserved and can be purchased at the Historic Asolo Theater Box Office: 941.360.7399

HARMONY GALLERY RECEPTION TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008Presenting the works of James B. Stewart
March 4: 5 p.m.-6:30 pm, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail(Free and open to the public)

941.744.1333 / dancingcranegallery@yahoo.com
1019 10th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Gallery Event Not to be Missed!
March 7th from 6 to 8 PM
Second Reception for a captivating exhibition of
“Goddesses and Nudes”

Come celebrate Black History Month
Saturday february 16,2008
Time: 11 to 4

FOR INFO 749 1100

The South Florida Museum is honored to bring the American Museum of Natural History’s Margaret Mead Traveling Film and Video Festival to Bradenton. The annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival is the longest-running, premiere showcase for international non-fiction media in the United States.

The Festival features a broad spectrum of cultural documentary, both in form and subject matter. The five week program line-up is as follows:On Reincarnation, Tuesday, March 4th, 6:30 pm, Film: The Thread of KarmaLucha Libre Activista, Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30, Film: Super AmigosConfronting Terrorism, Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30, Film: Promised ParadiseRethinking Gender in Iran, Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30, Film: The BirthdayThe Politics of Water, Tuesday, April 1st, 6:30, Films: Village of Dust, City of Water and The Water Front and Gimme GreenSelect screenings will be followed by a facilitated discussion. Admission is $5, $3 for students, members are always free. For more details visit www.southfloridamuseum.org.

The South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s west coast and is one of the oldest operating museums in the State of Florida. The South Florida Museum includes the Bishop Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Aquarium. South Florida Museum is located in downtown Bradenton at 201 10th Street West. For more information call 941/746-4131 or visit the museum’s web site at www.southfloridamuseum.org.

March is National Archaeology Month and the South Florida Museum has some exciting events planned. March 1st kicks it off with a Heritage Days celebration where visitors can commingle with historic figures, observe rare artifacts and reenact activities of yesteryear. A 4:15 screening of Fantasia incorporates a crucial component of Florida’s more recent cultural heritage. The film will be followed by planetarium shows and family activities. Admission is half price after 4pm and the museum will be open until 9pm. Food will be available for a nominal price. On Saturday, March 8th from 10am- 12 noon families can explore simple film making methods, animation techniques and the “magic” of optical illusions. These activities are in honor of the Margaret Mead film festival (March 4th- April 1st) and are included in general admission.

On Saturday, March 15th from 12-2pm visitors can participate in the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s The Way We Were: Forts, Frontiers, and Families. Join in a scavenger hunt and try your hand at family friendly archaeology activities that everyone can enjoy. These activities area included in general admission. The South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s west coast and is one of the oldest operating museums in the State of Florida. The South Florida Museum includes the Bishop Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Aquarium. South Florida Museum is located in downtown Bradenton at 201 10th Street West. For more information call 941/746-4131 or visit the museum’s web site at www.southfloridamuseum.org.

Barnie’s is a new coffee house in Bradenton that has started hosting quality live acoustic music every Saturday evening from 7 - 9 pm. We greatly appreciate your support of one of the area’s newest live music venues!! No cover charge, just great acoustic music, food, coffee, beer and wine!

Barnie's Coffee & Wine Bar, 2127 Cortez Road West, Bradenton (across from Home Depot). Tel. (941) 756-1405.

(Sarasota, FL) Florida Studio Theatre’s annual Row Party will be held Sunday, February 17, 2008. This festive event will celebrate FST’s 34th season.

(Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. Please list these opportunities no later than the week before the class date.. Thank you!)


Workshops coming to ArtCenter Manatee!

Workshops – Some are starting this weekend and space is still available

Watercolor Outside the Lines: Saturday, 2/2/08 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Drawing the Head and The Hand: Saturday & Sunday, 2/9 - 2/10/08 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Potheads (Pottery): Saturday, 2/9/08, 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Ink Wash: Saturday, 2/16/08, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Professional Critique: Saturday, 2/16/08, 9:30AM – 12:30PM

Monotype Printing with a Press: Sunday, 2/17/08, 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Rob Liberace, The Art of Portrait Painting: Style and Finish: Friday – Sunday, 2/22 – 2/24/08, 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Basic Beeswax Collage: Sunday, 2/24/08 10:00AM - 3:00PM

That’s My Bag (Pottery): Sundays, 2/24/08 & 3/2/08, 10:00AM – 4:00PM

See www.artcentermanatee.org for complete schedule and details on workshops or call ArtCenter Manatee at 941-746-2862.



Please register at least one week prior to the start of the workshop.

In the Belly of the Beast will be directed by Debra Whitfield, who directed the Off-Broadway production of Certain Souls. Whitfield also directed Don’t blame Me, I Voted For Helen Gahagan Douglas in last years New Play Festival at Florida Studio Theatre. Her production of Trifles, by Susan Glaspel, won the Beaux Arts Da Vinci Award for Best Revival in New York.

The production design team includes FST staff member Marcella Beckwith (Costume Design), Lauren Feldman (Set Design) and Colleen Jennings (Lighting Design).

The alarming docu-drama, In the Belly of the Beast begins February 6 – February 24, 2008 at the Gompertz Theatre. Tickets are $19 - $32 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by phone (941) 366 – 9000 or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org !