Arts Council of Manatee County News

Yak & Sak is an informal discussion group for small arts organizations, big ones and artists concerned with the Arts Council of Manatee County.

September 30th, 5-7 PM at the new Palmetto Arts Center on 5th and 9th in Palmetto.

For more information, contact the Arts Council of Manatee County (941) 746-2223 or Manateeartscouncil@gmail.com

The Sarasota Orchestra will present its first ever Music Teacher of the Year Awards, honoring Kathy Cook (a teacher at Braden River High) and Owen Bradley (a teacher at North Port High School) at a special concert, Mentors of Music on October 4.

The program begins at 8 p.m.
Sarasota Opera House
57 North Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, Fla.
(Tickets: $25-$50; $10 for students)

For More Information, contact Emily Buckley at (941) 487-2736 or ebuckley@SarasotaOrchestra.org.

VSA coordinates artist residency programs for adults in ARC facilities, students in ESE classrooms, and teens at risk in Department of Juvenile Justice Centers. These residencies provide hands-on experiences for the recipients in addition to enhancing skills and providing a means of expression for the participants.

The residencies range from 8 to 10 one hour sessions per site and the fee paid to the artist is $50.00 per hour.

We are seeking teaching artists in all art forms statewide, and particularly in Citrus, Duval, Hardee, Lee, Marion, Okeechobee and St. John's Counties.

Please visit our website for further information about our organization and its services at www.vsafl.org.

Contact: Marilyn Farber, VSAFL Professional Development Coordinator, 813-558-1144
Email: mfarber@coedu.usf.edu
3500 E. Fletcher Avenue, suite #234
Tampa, Florida 33613

Kathy will be demonstrating her Plein Air Painting Technique on Thursday, October 16th, from 10:00 to 2:00. Demo Fee is $15

Kathy will also conduct a Plein Air Workshop October 22nd through October 24th, from 10:00 to 2:00. Workshop Fee is $130

Space is limited & reservations are required. Send reservation, phone number and fee to PO Box 728, Anna Maria, FL, 34216.

There will be an Artist's Show and Reception on Sunday, October 5th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. "Fresh Paint" will be featured at The Studio at Gulf and Pine on Anna Maria Island, 10101 Gulf Drive.

Florida Studio Theatre opens the Winter Mainstage Season with A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage.

The adventurous and humorous, A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage opens October 1 and continues through November 28, 2008 at the Keating Mainstage. 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.

OCTOBER 3rd; 8 pm
In The Garden at The Village Book Shop
Musicians, Poets, Comics
ALL WELCOME

Dancing Crane Gallery will re-open
so our gate to 10th Ave galleries
and The Charisma Café will be open.

The Florida Museum for women Artists is dedicated to the women of Florida who strive to achieve excellence in the arts. Celebrating the abundant variety of talent in our state, we invite you to discover and enjoy this museum with us.

First juried exhibition of the inaugural year of the new Florida Museum for Women Artists:

April 15 through July 1, 2009

Open to any woman artist residing in the state of Florida at least six months of the year. Application Deadline is November 1, 2008.

For more information, please contact Jessie Lovano-Kerr: jlovanok@fsu.edu

Kickoff Party - Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 5 pm to 10 pm
All Day Entertainment - Sunday, November 2 - 1 am to 7 pm
Downtown Bradenton at Barcarrota Blvd. & Riverfront
For more information, go to TasteOfManatee.com.

Back by Popular Demand
The 2 front men from the area's biggest reggae bands
Jade and Desi
Tuesday Evening exclusively@ City Cafe
821 12th St W. - Downtown Bradenton
8:00 pm-12:30 AM

SOULSPEAK/SOULMOVES is offering training classes for teachers, counselors, and any other persons wishing to learn the simple SOULSPEAK techniques for creating spontaneous written or spoken poetry.

All classes are individually scheduled and run 1 - 2 hours. The cost of the first class is $45.00 and includes training manual and CD. Subsequent classes are $25.00.

Contact: Justin Spring, 941-306-1119.

FST's 2008-2009 Winter Cabaret Season offers up fun, memorable music and laughter! The season begins with American favorites from the Irving Berlin collection with Steppin' Out followed by a delightful stroll back to the fabulous 50s with Hula Hoop Sha-Boop and ends with a new edition of the all-time hit Laughing Matters '09. Subscriptions to all 3 shows can be purchased for $29-$42 by calling FST's box office at 941-366-9000.

Upcoming exhibitions at ArtCenter Manatee’s Galleries located at 209 Ninth St. W in Bradenton.

Kellogg Gallery
Stefani Joseph "Games of Wit and Chance"
art talk & portfolio presentation - Saturday, October 4th at Art Center Manatee at 2 pm.
For more info or to reserve a seat call the ArtCenter at 941.746.2862


Searle Gallery
Pat Kaufman "SAVE HER O SAVE HER"


Reid Hodges Gallery
Maria Saraceno "Blooms"

These exhibits will be available for viewing free of charge during ArtCenter Manatee gallery hours Monday, Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-6pm.

Florida Studio Theatre offers Jazz Dance for Youth and Teens this Fall.

The Fall Jazz Dance for Theatre is offering the class beginning October 7th. A FREE introductory workshop will be offered Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 11:00 am. Call 366.1350 for reservations.

Jazz Dance for the Theatre - Ages 7-14
Tuesday's October 7 - December 16 & January 6 - March 10
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm; Fee: $395
Saturday's October 4 - December 20 & January 3 - March 7
10:45 am - 12:00 pm; Fee: $395
1/2 Year: $215

Advanced Jazz Dance - Open to those students with prior experience.
Saturday's October 4 - December 20 & January 3 - March 7
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm; Fee: $395
1/2 Year: $215

Please contact Pam Smith, 941.366.1350

Summer Showcase - August 27th through September 26th, 2008
A juried, all media open show.
In the Searle and Kellogg Galleries.

"Faculty Show", a collection of works by the artists leading classes and workshops at ArtCenter Manatee.
In the Reid Hodges Gallery.

These exhibits are available for viewing free of charge during ArtCenter Manatee gallery hours Monday, Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-6pm.

Visit www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 746-2862.

The ArtCenter Manatee is having an Art Sale.

Friday and Saturday September 19th and 20th, 2008

Jewelry, pottery, photography, painting, prints, sculpture and more all priced to sell at ArtCenter Manatee!
Big Art Blowout is the perfect way to buy locally and and help support your arts community!

Artists - Clean out your studios and bring your artwork to ArtCenter Manatee, fill out an inventory sheet and sell sell sell!! ArtCenter Manatee will take a 30% commission on sales - help us help you!

Drop off is Thursday September 18th

For more info on the art sale or selling your work at the Big Art Blowout please contact the ArtCenter at 941.746.2862 or email acm@artcentermanatee.org

Saturday - September 27, 2008
SRQ Magazine Hot Topics Event
Sarasota Opera Theater, Sarasota, FL
8:00PM, $65.00 - purchase ticket online
www.srqmagazine.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?datID=424


Saturday - October 18, 2008
Latino Festival - an evening of music and dance
Manatee River Front Theater, Bradenton, FL
8:00PM, $11 - students, $22 - adults
For more information - 941-748-5875


Friday - October 24, 2008
5th Annual -Whole Foods Night of Food and Fashion - Fundraiser for Girls Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Sarasota, FL
6:00PM, Runway and table seats, $50. Standing room $25.
For more information - nikki.heil@wholefoods.com


Fuzion Dance Artists, Beginner - Intermediate Dance Class
Every Monday, 5:00PM - 6:15PM, New College of Florida - Fitness Center
5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL, 34243
$10.00 a class
Begins September 15, 5:30PM - 6:30PM


Fuzion Dance Artists, Intermediate - Advance Modern Dance Class
Every Wednesday, 5:30PM - 7:00PM, New College Florida - Fitness Center
5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34236
Begins August 20, 5:30PM - 7:00PM, $12.00 or 4 classes for $40.00


Fuzion Community Dance - Up North with Live Drumming by Orton Graves
Friday October 17, 2008, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Palmetto Art Center
907 5th St. West Palmetto, FL 34221
$10.00, For more information - Gretchen 941-518-2109


Community Dance Class - In Town with Live Drumming by Orton Graves
Selected Saturdays, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
8/23, 9/20, 10/18, and 11/22
Franklin G. Berlin YMCA
1070 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237
Free for YMCA members/ $7 for non-members


Fuzion Specialized Dance Workshops - Down South
Friday October 3, 2008, 5:30PM - 6:45PM
Afro-Modern for mixed levels taught by Leymis
Higher Ground Performing Art Studio
2672 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotee, Fl 33952
For more information - Kathleen, 941-625-3622

Sunday October 5, 2008
Stars of Tomorrow (New studio location TBA)
North Port, FL
5:00PM - Afro-Modern for mixed levels taught by Leymis
6:00PM - Afro-Modern for advance dancers taught by Leymis
7:00PM - Hip - Hop taught by Jahrel
For more information - Paula, 941-661-6773

Contact Fusion Dance at fuziondance@gmail.com
www.fuziondance.com
941-345-5755

MCC has announced the following events in September and October:

Now through Sept 26th - ART EXHIBIT: MCC PRINT COLLECTION 2
Featuring prints from MCC’s permanent collection. Closing Reception and Gallery Talk: Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m.
Free Admission
Fine Art Gallery
Bldg. 9A
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Friday, Sept 19th - Music Faculty Recital: Martha Lopez, Soprano
General Admission $8, Florida Students $4
Neel Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.

Friday, Sept 26th - Sept 27th - MCC Theatre: THE Servant of Two Masters
by Jeffrey Hatcher & Paolo Emilio Landi
Kenneth Erickson Jr., director
Reserved Seats $10, Florida Students $5
David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre
8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept 28th - MCC Theatre: THE Servant of Two Masters
by Jeffrey Hatcher & Paolo Emilio Landi
Kenneth Erickson Jr., director
Reserved Seats $10, Florida Students $5
David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre
2 p.m.

9/29, 10/02, 10/03, 10/04 - MCC Theatre: THE Servant of Two Masters
by Jeffrey Hatcher & Paolo Emilio Landi
Kenneth Erickson Jr., director
Reserved Seats $10, Florida Students $5
David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre
8 p.m.

Friday, Oct 3rd - Thursday, Nov 6th - ART EXHIBIT: THE MAGIC BUS MOVED TO WIMAUMA
featuring serigraphic prints by Linda Molto
Opening Reception: Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m.
Free Admission
Fine Art Gallery
Bldg. 9A
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Tuesday, Oct 7th - COMBINED CONCERT: Fall Festival of Music featuring Chamber and Concert Choirs, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and Guitar Ensemble
Melodie Dickerson, Marc Mannino, Dr. Daniel Steiger and Rex Willis, directors
General Admission $8, Florida Students $4
Neel Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct 30th - COMBINED CONCERT: Chamber Ensembles featuring the Chamber Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo and others small chamber ensembles
Melodie Dickerson, Marc Mannino, Dr. Daniel Steiger and Rex Willis, directors
General Admission $8, Florida Students $4
Neel Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.

For more information, please call the Neel Performing Arts Center Box Office at (941) 752-5252.

The Anna Maria Island Art League has released their 2008-2009 class schedule. Beginning in October, the Art League will hold Adult Classes, Adult Workshops, Kids Classes and Child & Parent Workshops.

Preregistration is required to reserve a space. Class sizes are small and space is limited. Supplies are not included in the class fee. Supply lists are available at the League when registering.

To view the list of available classes, go to IslandArtLeague.org, or contact the Anna Maria Island Art League at 941.778.2099.

Where: Village Bookshop, 1006 11th Ave West
When: First Friday of Every Month, 8 pm to 10 pm
Contact: Village Bookshop, 720-2775