SRQ DAILY Sep 29, 2017
Friday Weekend Edition
"Theater taught me that I could dream about a different future."
The students of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training hit the road this week, beginning their roughly two-month-long trek across the state of Florida with a touring production of an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Running from Sep. 27 through Nov. 30, and staging performances in schools and community centers along the way, this annual educational tour is expected to bring the play to nearly 70,000 students, faculty and family before its completion.
Adapted by Tyler Dobrowsky and directed by James Dean Palmer, the production pares Shakespeare’s play down to a 45-minute “essentialized version,” says Palmer, that complements the touring style and easily fits into school schedules, but without losing the fundamental substance of the work. “The thing that we wanted to focus on, the thing that makes it accessible to everyone,” says Palmer, “is it’s a play about honor and a play about betrayal.” Leaving the togas behind for a more modern setting, Dobrowsky and Palmer searched for the right environment to mirror the power plays between Brutus, Cassius and Caesar—that place where one finds camaraderie, closeness, envy and betrayal in equal parts. They ended up on 80s Wall Street.
“That world worked so well for capturing the spirit of Rome in that moment,” says Palmer. Like Caesar, Wall Street brought security and wealth. Like Gordon Gekko, Caesar represented the new money and the new order. And for the target audience—high school students and the like—the 80s holds a special place for storytelling, says Palmer, as a time period both alien and familiar. They hear about it from their parents and see it in the pop culture resurgence, but, without direct experience to make sense of the excesses, it remains an over-the-top fable in many regards and ripe for high drama.
Though other recent adaptations of Julius Caesar have drawn controversy and criticism and praise as pointed productions aimed at the current administration, Palmer has other plans. Without agreeing or disagreeing with the politics of such productions, he takes a stance against on the grounds of spoonfeeding the audience a conclusion that the art should ask them to arrive at themselves. By cementing the commentary, the play robs the viewer of their own interpretation and moment of realization. “They’re smart enough to figure it out on their own,” says Palmer, “and Shakespeare’s done the bulk of the work.”
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training traveling production of Julius Caesar runs through Nov. 30. To catch it before it heads out across the state, there will be a special performance tonight, Sep. 29, at 5:30pm in the FSU Center for Performing Arts. 
Pictured, from left: Anthony J. Hamilton and Andrew Bosworth in “Julius Caesar,” Asolo Rep's Presentation of an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Touring Production. Photo by John Revisky.
Café BarBosso’s version of Soixante Quinze, translated to 75 in English, makes for a refreshing cocktail packed with a punch. Exactly how the drink got its name remains a mystery. One story tells of barman Harry MacElhone who in 1915 claimed that the drink was so strong he felt as though he was shot by a French 75mm field gun. Other accounts stake claim to the drink, developing new iterations and proposing their invention as original, but regardless of the origin and the stories, flavor poses as most important and Café CarBosso’s truly stands out. Creating the drink starts with pouring ¾ oz. of Hendricks Gin on ice into a glass. Accompanying the gin, ¾ oz. of lemon juice joins the base, sweetening the drink with a pop of citrus. The concoction blends with ice until fully chilled. Next it is strained and topped with cold Prosecco for added flavor. Serving as a garnish, an orange twist curves around the lip of the glass, adding color and reflecting the drink’s tang.
Café BarBosso, 5501 Palmer Crossing Cir., Sarasota, 941-922-7999.
Alexis, a mother-daughter company based in Miami, always knows what’s on trend. This Elizavetta long-sleeve printed mini dress is flowy and bright, perfect for those days when you want to look cute with minimal effort, pre-accessorised with a tie neck scarf built right in. Inspired by Mediterranean culture and the diverse women of Miami, this dress can be found at L. Boutique on the corner of S. Pineapple and Oak St. for $498.
Photo Credit: Wyatt Kostygan
ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design has received a new employee-training designation and national safety award. Maria Muhlhahn, the company’s purchasing manager, earned a Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician designation from the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA). The certification will be used to further train and test ArtisTree employees in the areas of plant identification, pest management, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, site evaluation, turf management and vehicle operation. ArtisTree also received an Overall Safety Achievement Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The award recognizes companies with high-performing safety programs that have a multi-year track record of creating and maintaining safe work environments for their employees.
Sheriff Tom Knight yesterday promoted three deputies to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Xavier Beorlegui began his law enforcement career in 2003 with the Florida Highway Patrol and joined the sheriff's office in 2009. Since then, he has worked in the Patrol Bureau, Tactical Unit (TAC), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and, most recently, Special Investigations. Sergeant Patrick Busenburg began his law enforcement career in 2005 when he earned his Corrections certification and joined the sheriff’s office as a corrections deputy. Busenburg has earned certifications in both hostage negotiations and crisis intervention. Sergeant Stacey Eve began her law enforcement career in August 1994 when she was hired as a corrections deputy and eventually transferred to the Patrol Bureau. With more than 35 compliment letters, Sergeant Eve is recognized by her supervisors as hard working, organized and committed to the agency’s philosophy of rightful policing.
In this play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, enjoy an American comedy classic centering around the life of the eccentric Sycamore family. When the only daughter with a normal job invites her fiancé and his family for dinner, the household erupts into chaos. Tickets are $25 for adults, $17 for college students and $15 for children.
Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Ave.,Venice
Join The Chamber, in partnership with Gulf Coast Community Foundation and SRQ Media, as we explore the facts, plans, and future of mobility and transportation in the Sarasota region. This six-week series will cover everything from traffic basics and land use impacts, to traffic studies and roadway improvement plans, and will wrap-up with a look at creative solutions. This session will be an introduction to automobile congestion, peak hours, and peak season and will cover local and national facts plus information on peer communities. Demian Miller, Principal at Tindale Oliver will be the featured speaker for this weeks’ event. Each event in the series is $10 and will be hosted at The Francis. Click here for more info.
The Francis, Downtown Sarasota, 1289 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
This musical will go back in time to the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, the muscial looks back on the challenges they facesd alongside memorable songs from the era. Tickets are $30 for adults, $17 for college students and $15 for children.
Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice
In honor of the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a "Row for the Cure Erg-a-Thon" will be hosted. Stationary rowing machines on land will be used to provide access to participants who do not have any previous rowing experience. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
The not-for-profit Forty Carrots Family Center is commemorating 15 years of free annual education talks with its most prominent speaker to date. Dr. Siegel will explain how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that children can lead balanced, meaningful and connected lives by drawing insights from his best-selling book, The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind. Dr. Siegel will offer parents, teachers and other professional strategies to nurture children’s minds at all ages, survive everyday parenting struggles, and help your family thrive. Along with Dr. Siegel’s sage advice, attendees will receive a free copy of the book and Sarasota County educators will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs). While admission is free, tickets are required and available starting August 1.
Riverview High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Don't let Mote's snook tournament be "the one that got away!" On October 6 and 7, 2017, anglers can join our William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig- a catch, sample and release tournament targeting snook released by scientists from Mote’s Fisheries Ecology and Enhancement Program and our colleagues at Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Anglers of all ages can take home prizes (and new fish stories) in this tournament on Sarasota Bay. Participants will help Mote scientists find out how snook fare after being raised and released into the wild by Mote and FWC staff.
Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Prkwy., Sarasota
The Bradentucky Bombers will take on the Gainesville Roller Rebels in the last competition of the 2017 season. Watch the best local roller derby tems in the area compete for victory. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door; kids under the age of five receive admission at no cost.
Astro Skate, 803 17th Ave. West, Bradenton
Active in the US and Middle East, the artists in the exhibition depict the conditions and people caught in the crossfire of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, and Israel from a variety of perspectives. The artists included are Lynsey Addario, Jananne Al-Ani, Jennifer Karady, Gloriann Liu, Rania Matar, Eman Mohammed, Farah Nosh, Suzanne Opton, Michal Rovner, Stephen Dupont, Ben Lowy and Simon Norfolk.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
This year marks the 12th Anniversary that Saks Fifth Avenue is partnering with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation to present Key to the Cure! To date, this event has raised more than $1,300,000 to further breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer research and related projects in the Sarasota/Manatee community. This year's "Party with a Purpose" event will feature food, beverages, entertainment, shopping and an exclusive "chance drawing" that is sure to engage, excite and empower!
Saks Fifth Avenue, 120 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, Florida 34243
Go back in time to a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida. Lectors are employed to educate and entertain the workers, and when a new one comes to a certain factor and reads aloud from Anna Karenina, he influences the lives of his listeners.
Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
The highly anticipated collaboration with renowned Harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist, Tai Murray is a performance inspired by and to the music of Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla.
Jane B Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
Sarah Mac Band has been called the "Next Big Thing in Florida." Musicians Sarah Mac, Claire Swindell, and Charlie Vanture make up the twelve year old trio. The group create original music that blends the styles of all three artists.
Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct., Sarasota
Take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Red Skelton. Brian Hoffman portrays the man and some of his popular characters in a spot-on depiction. Meet characters from Gertrude and Heathcliffe, Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddy the Freeloader and bust you gut from laughter. Arrive early to enjoy a half hour pre-show video with celebrities from the screen in the 50s to 70s.
Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
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