Arts Council of Manatee County News

Creative Fiber Artist Jan Prince Designs
Original Sculptural Carvings done in natural organic materials for decorative and functional use. Basketry wall hangings and unusual forms for your preference and style.
1411 19th Street W., Bradenton , FL 34205
941-748-9656

An Asolo Rep production in the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum, The Giver opens for students on October 21st and for the public on Oct. 24th.
Tickets:
$10-$26 at the Box Office
$30 Family package includes one adult and one student
941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567 www.asolo.org

Barbara Strauss and the Sarasota Blues Festival
November 1, 2008
Tickets $20
Starting time is 11:00 am at Ed Smith (baseball) Stadium.
All the information is at www.SarasotaBluesFest.com

AnythingArts.com Social Event
October 26, 2008
The event is free and open to all, regardless of your dancing abilities or experience.

"Steppin' Out"
Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret season opener.
Call 941-366-9000

Florida Studio Theatre presents Richard Hopkins' adaptation of "The Emperor's New Clothes."
Now through November 7
Call 941-366-9000 for tickets.

The Sarasota "Big Band" Jazz Ensemble will present "Catch the A Train,"
October 22
7:30 pm in the Payne Park Auditorium.
Price: $10. Purchase tickets that night at the door.

Riverview High Drama presents an original production The Untold Story on October 23 and 25 at 7:30 pm in the Riverview High School Auditorium. A Silent Auction to follow on Oct 25 to raise money for future productions. Call 941-923-1484.

The 5th Annual Whole Foods Night of Food and Fashion
Benefitting Girls, Inc.
October 24
Tickets are available now. For more information, contact Nikki Heil at 941-955-8500.

Tropical Spice On Ice (TSI) ice skating showcase
October 25
Ellenton Ice & Sports Skating Rink (Exit 224 off I-75) 6:30 pm.
No Admission Charge but donations to the SMH Breast Health Fund will be greatly appreciated.

CAN Dance Benefit Gala
October 25
Chelsea Center at 6:30 and includes dinner, an open bar and championship ballroom dancing. The cost of the evening is $200 and benefits Sarasota's Community AIDS Network. Call 941-366-0464 x1058 for information.

Sarasota Opera presents "Up Close, Informal, On Stage."
October 25 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $60
Box Office at 941-366-8450, ext 1.

S.M.art Castings and Sculpture Services, LLC shop warming party.
October 25
Call 941-355-0111

Sarasota Opera House Open House
October 27 - 5- 7:00 pm
Please call 941-366-8450, ext. 502 or email openhouse@sarasotaopera.org with the number of people coming.

"We Were There"
Holocaust Survivors Book Signing and Play, Forgotten Memories
Monday, October 27

Holocaust survivors and Sarasota authors, Adam Broner, Helga Harris and Eva Slane will be reading their selections from the book, "We Were There."

The event takes place on Monday, Oct 27 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and available at 941-365-2494 or www.theplayers.org.

SNAP (Something New At Players) Series Presents
The Ditchfield Singers The Songs America Sings Nov 7, 8 and 9, 2008
The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare Nov 18-23, 2008

Box Office: 941-365-2494,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat.
Tickets are also available at www.theplayers.org and at the door one hour before show times.
The Players Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Tr. between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.

September 30th - October 31st, 2008
Ongoing exhibitions at ArtCenter Manatee's Galleries located at 209 Ninth St. W. in Bradenton.

Kellogg Gallery
Stefani Joseph "Games of Wit and Chance"

Searle Gallery
Pat Kaufman "SAVE HER O SAVE HER"

Reid Hodges Gallery
Maria Saraceno "Blooms"

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

For complete information on exhibitions, classes & workshops, visit www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 746-2862.

November 4th - December 5th, 2008 Opening reception party November 8th, 6-9pm
Upcoming exhibitions at ArtCenter Manatee's Galleries located at 209 Ninth St. W in Bradenton.

The public is invited to attend an opening reception party on Saturday, November 8th, 6-9 pm where they will have the opportunity to meet the artists, discuss techniques and purchase artwork.

Kellogg Gallery
Florida Society of Goldsmiths,
"Our PIE: Everyone Wants a Piece of It"
PASSION, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE

Searle Gallery
Sarasota Ink, "Tinta Fresca"

Reid Hodges Gallery
Geza Darrah, "Through the Blue Door: Concepts + Circumstances"

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.

For complete information on exhibitions, classes & workshops, visit www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 746-2862.

Saturday - October 18, 2008
Teatro Latino (Theater Latino) - an evening of music and dance.
Manatee River Front Theater - Downtown
102 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL
8:00PM,, for tickets call 941-748-5875
$11 - students, $22 - adults

Community Dance Workshops for all levels of Dancers
Saturday Oct. 18, 2008 taught by: Leymis B. Wilmott - 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 taught by: Kristen O' Neal - 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Franklin G. Berlin YMCA
1070 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237
Free for YMCA members/ $7 for non-members

Fuzion Dance Artists - Celebrates the Feminine Spirit - live drumming by Orton Graves
Palmetto Art Center
907 5th Street West, Palmetto , FL
Friday October 17, 2008, 6:30PM - 7:30PM.
$10.00
Contact Gretchen for more information - 941-518-2109
www.palmettoartcenter.com

Monday - November 3, 2008
Rock the Vote Sarasota - let's join forces to celebrate and exercise our right to VOTE!
University of South Florida - Sarasota Campus - join New College and USF students for an afternoon of local bands, dance performance, finger foods, and much more to shake the vote in Sarasota/Manatee county.
4:00PM - 6:00PM - $3.00 suggested donation
Coordinated by Bonnie Greenball and Leymis Bolanos Wilmott - Fuzion Dance Artists
For more information contact - greenball@sar.usf.edu

November 15 - 16, 2008
Efest Green Living Music and Arts Festival "a celebration of our shared potential for green and healthy living"
Sarasota Polo Club, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Saturday - 1:00PM - Fuzion Dance Artists
Sunday - 3:00PM - Fuzion Dance Artists and Fuzion2 (pre-professional student base company) on Sunday

Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its 2008-2009 WRITE A PLAY Program with the opening of Richard Hopkins' adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes on October 14, 2008. The play will run in FST's Gompertz Theatre through November 19, 2008.

Tickets are available to the public for $6 per person and may be purchased by calling The Box Office at (941) 366-9000.

Hearts Desire presents an Autumn Brunch & Fashion Show to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Saturday, November 8, 2008
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Light brunch and beverages will be provided.
Prizes and raffle items.
Tickets: $20
Registration limited to 50 attendees.
Call 302-1069 or Sharon Carlson at 720-7758.
1221 12th Street W., Village of the Arts

November 10th - December 12th, 2008
Opening Reception Friday November 14th, 5-7 pm

Upcoming exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee's ComCenter Gallery located at 9040 Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

"Captured Visions" photography by Linda Jane Jackson.

The public is invited to attend a wine and cheese reception on Friday, November 14th, 5-7 pm, where they will have the opportunity to meet the artists, discuss techniques and purchase artwork.

The exhibit will be available for viewing free of charge during office hours Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

For complete information on exhibitions, classes & workshops, visit www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 746-2862.

A call for artists for Art at the Ranch Festival.

Saturday & Sunday, March 21st & 22nd 2009, Main Street, Lakewood Ranch.

Accepting artist applications for Art at the Ranch, 2009. Entries must be postmarked by October 20th.

The categories of Art for entry into the show are Sculpture, Fine Crafts, Photography, Jewelry, Pottery and Painting, Graphics & Mixed Media. Prizes will be awarded in each of these categories.

Applications can be downloaded at artcentermanatee.org/lrart2009.pdf or call the ArtCenter at 941-746-2862 for more information.

Current exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee's ComCenter Gallery located at 9040 Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

"Serendipity" paintings by Kimberly Charles showing through November 7th.

"Serendipity" combines the unexpected elements of bold colors, graphic designs and simple compositions set in limbo of white space devoid of gravity.

The exhibit is available for viewing free of charge during office hours Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

For complete information on exhibitions, classes & workshops, visit www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 746-2862.

Pre-Holiday Sale for Artist Guild Members, Villagers and Friends of the Village.
Sale runs from now until Thanksgiving.

Contact The Village Bookshop for details: TheVillageBookshop@tampabay.rr.com

A breathtaking evening of music and dance featuring the magical artistry of Fusion Dance Artists and other exciting acts.

October 18th, 2008, at 8:00 pm.

Students - $11
Adults - $25 (includes 2 drink coupons)

Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton.
Contact the Box Office at 748-5875.

Fun, new and exciting after-school art classes for kids ages 6 and up.

The classes are being held at the beautiful new "Fairy Tales to Remember" located at 3649 Bahia Vista Street in Sunny Sarasota every Wednesday from 3:30-5 pm and are only $20 (including supplies).

Be sure to sign up for class at least 24 hours in advance by contacting Sunshine at 758-ARTS (2787).

Florida Studio Theatre's Youth Education program is offering new acting classes and dance classes set to begin the week of October 13th. Eligible students, aged 7-12, may qualify for full or partial scholarships.

Acting classes for newcomers will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 - 6:00. Dance classes are available on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday. For additional information, please call Pam Smith at 366-1350.

We are pleased to let you know about a quick and easy way to purchase tickets to all our up-coming productions by going to our website www.manateeplayers.com.

1. Look for the menu on the left side of our homepage. Click on Tickets.
2. Select the performance you want to attend and click on Buy.
3. Follow the directions from there.

You get to see exactly what seats you are purchasing and can make that purchase whenever is convenient for you--even when the box office is closed. Your tickets will be waiting for you at Will Call on the performance date.

Saturday, October 4, 2008 4pm - 9pm
Night at the Museum- The World of Bats

Friday, October 10, 2008 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Knuckleball - A film and fundraising event

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:30pm - 8pm
Your Place In Space 2 - The Big Bang

Friday, October 17, 2008 9am - 1pm
Magic Tricks and Circus Acts!

Friday, October 24, 2008 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Special O’Laughics - A film and fundraising event

Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:30pm - 9pm (9am the following day for sleepover)
Second Annual Halloween Family Creepover/Sleepover

Questions and reservations please contact Amara Cocilovo, 941-746-4131 x 11
or acocilovo@southfloridamuseum.org

The Arts Council of Manatee County featured artist is Linda Thompson "Do You See What I Sea"

The Dancing Crane Gallery opens its door for The Season Opening on Friday, October 3rd with a reception for "Anything Goes" from 6 - 9pm.

The Crane shines its spotlight on local and national artists bringing in new artwork monthly.

Gallery Hours Thursday to Saturday 11-4 and First Fridays from 6 to 9:30.
1019 10th Ave W., Bradenton, FL.
www.dancing-crane.com. 941.744.1333.

Featured Classes

DRAWING
Introduction to Colored Pencil - Learn how to build your drawings with vibrant oveerlapping colors to bring life, drama and form to your image!
Instructor: Ron Sanders
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Session 2: Oct. 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17

PAINTING
Beginning Watercolor - Learn basic watercolor techniques and principals of color theory in fun and informative projects!
Instructor: Barbara Simmons
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 2: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5


Featured Workshops

PRINTMAKING
Gyotaku, The Art of the Fish Print - Capture the features, color and energy of a fish on handmade rice paper!
Instructor: Heather Fortner
Sunday, Oct. 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

JEWELRY
Precious Metal Clay, Certification Level 1 - Gain important insight into the process and techniques of creating fine jewelry, from design and shaping through fine finishing!
Instructor: Mary Ann Devos
Saturday and Sunday Nov. 1st & 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: ArtCenter Manatee at 746-2862 or e-mail at marketing@artcentermanatee.org

Ringling College's Continuing Studies and Special Programs fall newsletter is now available.

Simply visit: www.ringling.edu/CSSP to download a copy

Judith Cline, Soprano, Concert
Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 4:00pm
Free-will Donation
Information: Call Jim Johnston, 747-4406

Opening Reception November 14th from 4pm to 7pm
Women Contemporary Artists hosts a reception on for their Fall Juried Exhibition "The Nature of Florida: A Personal Interpretation of Florida as Seen by the Artist" at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Ave, Anna Maria. 941.778.1906. The festivities will be part of the first night of the Anna Maria Arts Hop with music provided by Trillenium Music Company. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 10 to 5. The show runs through Jan 3rd, 2009. Visit the WCA website for further information www.womencontemporaryartists.com.

Performances
Saturday - October 18, 2008
Teatro Latino (Theater Latino) - an evening of music and dance
Manatee River Front Theater - Downtown
102 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL
8:00PM, for tickets call 941-748-5875
$11 - students, $22 - adults

Friday - October 24, 2008
5th Annual Whole Foods Night of Food and Fashion - Fundraiser for Girls Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Sarasota, FL
6:00PM (performance time between 6:30PM - 7:30PM)
Runway and table seats, $50, standing room $25.

Ongoing Classes
Beginner - Intermediate Modern Dance Class
Every Monday, 5:30PM - 6:30PM, New College of Florida - Fitness Center
5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL, 34243
$10.00 a class (Directions on website)

Intermediate - Mixed Levels Modern Dance Class
Every Wednesday, 5:30PM - 7:00PM, New College Florida - Fitness Center
5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34236
$12.00 or 4 classes for $40.00 (Directions on website)
Guest Artists: 10/15 - Dr. Stephanie Carter

Community Dance Class with live drumming by Orton Graves
Selected Saturdays - October 18, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Franklin G. Berlin YMCA
1070 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237
Free for YMCA members/ $7 for non-members

Community Dance Workshops
Stars of Tomorrow in North Port, FL
1109 Tamiami Trail, Unit 4 - next to Jackson sign, intersection of Enterprise
Sunday October 5, 2008
5:00PM - Afro-Modern for mixed levels taught by Leymis
6:00PM - Afro-Modern for advanced dancers taught by Leymis
7:00PM - Hip-Hop taught by Jahrel
Contact: Paula, 941-661-6773

Palmetto Art Center - Dance Class for Women with live drumming by Orton Graves
907 5th Street West, Palmetto , FL
Friday October 17, 2008, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
$10.00, www.palmettoartcenter.com
Contact: Gretchen, 941-518-2109

Saturday, October 4, 2008 4pm - 9pm
Night at the Museum- The World of Bats

Friday, October 10, 2008 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Knuckleball - A film and fundraising event

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:30pm - 8pm
Your Place In Space 2 - The Big Bang

Friday, October 17, 2008 9am - 1pm
Magic Tricks and Circus Acts!

Friday, October 24, 2008 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Special O’Laughics - A film and fundraising event

Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:30pm - 9pm (9am the following day for sleepover)
Second Annual Halloween Family Creepover/Sleepover

Questions and reservations please contact Amara Cocilovo, 941-746-4131 x 11
or acocilovo@southfloridamuseum.org