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"Just the act of ordering a power bowl out loud immediately makes you stand a little straighter, makes you glance down at your 'ceps and think to yourself, 'not bad, not bad at all.'"
The word “power,” when used as a modifier, makes anything sound much more appealing. Don’t just wash your house; power wash it. Don’t go to the gym and lift; go to the gym and power lift. And don’t just order yourself a bowl of food; order yourself a power bowl. The denotation of “power bowl,” though somewhat varied, often means a complete meal of protein, whole grains, greens and assorted veggies will come stuffed into a large bowl to be eaten in one nutritious sitting.
The power bowl from Wicked Cantina comes with a base of rice and black beans, one of the most biochemically complete combinations of food ever. Lettuce, avocado and pico de gallo give the bowl the kind of fiber- and nutrient-rich attributes that lighten the feel of the meal at the end. But the “power” in this bowl comes mostly from the clean protein of the amply seasoned shredded chicken. Filling but not bloating, the bowl satisfies the denotations of the “power bowl” perfectly.
But the connotations are much more fun.
Just the act of ordering a power bowl out loud immediately makes you stand a little straighter, makes you glance down at your ‘ceps and think to yourself, “not bad, not bad at all,” makes you want to limber up right there in the restaurant, maybe pop off 10 quick burpies. Or it just makes you quietly and privately feel a little better about yourself before you head back to the desk-chair grind. 
Wicked Cantina, 1603 N. Tamiami Trail
We've all stood before an appetizer spread, pretending we'll have just one more stuffed mushroom or scoop of spinach artichoke dip only to be completely stuffed before the main course has even hit the table. If you love the fun and freedom of trying lots of different flavors rather than finding youself beholden to one dish, the ulimate life hack is simple–skips the main and order all the apps.
1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails has perfected this ordering style with their mediteranean-style mini mezze plates. Intended for sharing and filling enough to be a meal the smattering of spreads come served on an electic mish-mash of antique plates. The possibilites here seem endless. Their 'To Share, Or Not," section of the menu boasts a whopping 18 small plates not including the spreads and salads.
Hummus topped with a chopped greek salad, babaganoush drizzled with olive oil and dotted with pomegranate seeds and stuffed grape leaves on a bed of tzatziki elevate any lunch. Alongside a generous portion of fresh, warm pita bread, you'll want to double up on these dips.
1592 Main St, Sarasota, 941-365-2234
Sarasota Opera has announced the full roster of guest artists for Sarasota Opera: A Celebration!, a virtual celebration of the Sarasota Opera community to be held on April 23, 2021 at 7:30pm. Tickets for Sarasota Opera: A Celebration! start at $75. The event will be available for on-demand viewing through April 30, 2021.
The organization, called the American Circus Alliance, is an all volunteer group representing a broad spectrum of circus genres. The group is in the process of filing for not for profit status, and has been hard at work during the pandemic putting the nuts and bolts of the organization together in preparation for a formal launch on April 22nd. Mark Lonergan, co-chair of the ACA board and artistic director of Parallel Exit, explained that the April 22nd launch is a chance for those interested to add their perspective and help build a resilient national organization. “Membership will be open for enrollment on that day through our website – free for 2021. It's also a day to have people virtually sign a letter we have written as part of the “Be An Arts Hero” campaign.
Platinum Title, LLC, an affiliate of RE/MAX Platinum Realty, has celebrated its 750th closing. Platinum Title Operations Manager Vicky Butler said, "This meaningful milestone gives us an opportunity to thank our customers for entrusting us with their closings and bringing us their repeat business."
Registration opens on April 27 for the summer 2021 semester at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College (OLLI at Ringling College), which runs May 10 - July 2, 2021. The semester features dozens of classes and programs covering a wide variety of topics. Classes are offered in-person on the Ringling College Museum Campus and online via the Zoom platform. Classes cover a rich diversity of topics, including art and music appreciation, health and well-being, global issues, philosophy, religion, culture and travel, and science. The Ringling College Museum Campus is at 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Masks and physical distancing are required.
Arts Advocates is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 board of directors officers. On May 1, Jeannette Paladino takes over as president; Barbara Hyde, vice president; Barbara Fischer Long, recording secretary; Barbara Sander, corresponding secretary; and Carol Hartz, treasurer. Outgoing president Donna Maytham stated, “I am confident in this board’s abilities, and we’re all excited to see how they will continue to reshape the organization to further benefit the community, and local students and arts organizations.”
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has created a new leadership position – Vice President of Knowledge and Equity – to assess community needs, better inform how philanthropy can directly impact the lives of individuals and families, and address long-term charitable investments to improve overall quality of life for area residents. This new role is led by Ranata Reeder, MA, a nonprofit leader with more than 14 years of experience leading initiatives to bring equitable outcomes to communities in the southeastern United States through arts, economic innovation, housing and public health.
Thirty-five high school seniors and 32 juniors will be applauded Friday, April 23, at the 23rdannual STRIVE awards recognition, presented as a streaming experience for the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions. The community is invited to participate at no charge. Guests can join the streamed event by logging on at noon Friday, April 23, at Facebook.com/educationfdn, the Education Channel (Comcast channel 20 or Frontier channel 33), or youtube.com/TheEdChannel20.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been named one of the Best NonProfits to Work For in the nation for the second year in a row by The NonProfit Times. The Florida Center, a woman-run agency, is in the top 50 of 50 nationwide non-profits. "It is an honor to receive this recognition - especially as we face such a challenging time," said The Florida Center CEO Kristie Skoglund. "I can't say enough about our team. They are truly committed to helping the vulnerable children and families who need us now more than ever. Supporting our staff so they can do their job is a big part of that.”
Suncoast Charities for Children, longtime organizer of the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, has rebranded the iconic Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival to Suncoast Summer Fest. The traditional Grand Prix Race, presented by Visit Sarasota County, will be organized by Powerboat P1 this year. Powerboat and AquaX (personal watercraft) races are scheduled for June 26 & 27 off Lido Beach. In addition to the Grand Prix Race, various fundraising events for Suncoast Charities for Children will continue to be an important part of the Festival. Additional events will be announced soon. Thursday, June 24 “Waves & Wheels” Festival Kickoff Party at Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds from 6pm to 10pm. Friday, June 25 “Meet and Greet Who’s In The Driver’s Seat” at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium from 1:30pm to 3pm, Private Event for Agency Clients To Meet Race Teams. Saturday, June 26 “Red, White & Blue” Motorcycle Poker Chip Run at Rossiter’s Harley-Davidson, Registration is from 9:30am to 11am. Saturday, June 26 Powerboat & AquaX Races at Lido Beach from 9:30am to 4pm. Staurday, June 26 “Boats On The Block” Downtown Block Party on Main Street/Lemon Avenue from 6pm to 10pm. Sunday, June 27 Powerboat & AquaX Races at Lido Beach from 9am to 4pm. Tuesday, June 29 “Friendliest Catch” Fishing Tournament at Sarasota Outboard Club from 8:30am to 1pm, Private Event for Agency Clients. Friday, July 2 “Suncoast Summer Fest” Boat Fun Run Welcome Reception at The Westin Sarasota from 6pm to 10pm. Saturday, July 3 “Suncoast Summer Fest” Boat Fun Run Official Run On Sarasota Bay from 11am to 4pm. Saturday, July 3 “Suncoast Summer Fest” Boat Fun Run Post-Run Awards Dinner at The Westin Sarasota from 6pm to 9pm.
Embrace the beauty of a spring evening in Florida paired with the magnificence of ballet with The Sarasota Ballet’s Terrace Program 3 – Images of Dance. Continuing the artistry displayed by The Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company and Trainees of The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory in The Sarasota Ballet’s first Terrace Program, Images of Dance is an annual performance featuring the Studio Company and Conservatory Trainees with a broad repertoire reflecting the diversity of dance styles today. The Program includes excerpts from Marius Petipa’s Raymonda, the Pas de Deux and Odalisque Variation from Petipa’s Le Corsaire, and new choreography by The Sarasota Ballet Faculty. Images of Dance runs Friday, 7 May through Sunday, 9 May on the Asolo Terrace Stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. All performances start at 8pm. For ballet fans excited to return to live, in-person dance performances and who wish to experience the tremendous ability of these young dancers, some of whom may be future Company Dancers of The Sarasota Ballet, Terrace Program 3 – Images of Dance provides a fabulous opportunity to spend a night enjoying ballet. Tickets for Terrace Program 3 can be purchased for $20 at https://www.sarasotaballet.org/events/terrace-program-3-images-dance, available until three hours prior to the time of performance.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces Its 2021 Summer Semester from May 10 to July 2. Registration Opens April 27. The summer semester features dozens of classes and programs covering a wide variety of topics. Highlights include Segregated Sand: Florida’s Beaches in the Civil Rights Movement: An exploration into Florida’s struggle to racially integrate public spaces and institutions; Responding to Grief: An experiential workshop that invites participants to gain a deeper understanding of the grief process; Shakespeare in the Time of COVID, and the Baha’i Faith: A Guide for the Perplexed. Classes and lectures are offered in-person on the Ringling College Museum Campus and online via the Zoom platform. Registration opens on April 27 for the summer 2021 semester at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College (OLLI at Ringling College), which runs from May 10 to July 2, 2021. The semester features dozens of classes and programs covering a wide variety of topics. Classes are offered in-person on the Ringling College Museum Campus and online via the Zoom platform. Classes cover a rich diversity of topics, including art and music appreciation, health and well-being, global issues, philosophy, religion, culture and travel, and science. The Ringling College Museum Campus is at 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Masks and physical distancing are required. To register for classes and lectures, visit www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org or call 941-309-5111.
This Friday, April 23, The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime will open its doors After Hours. Meet the 25+ members of The Bazaar family until 7 pm and check out special guest vendors outside from 4pm to 8 pm with live music by Tyler Vaden. You can even work on an Interactive art project when you’re here! Fun for the whole family, all ages and pets welcome. Come hungry. Hamlet's Eatery will be open. Guest vendors include: MixologyKits, Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn, Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee, Haley G’s Bath & Body Treats, and Lost Forest Studio. The event is inside and outside and free to attend. Located at 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota. For more information visit www.Bazaaronapricotandlime.com or call 941-445-1938.
This program features two jewels of the Romantic repertoire on Friday, January 7 at 8pm, Saturday, January 8 at 8pm and Sunday, January 9 at 2:30pm. Brahms' bucolic Second Symphony is a sunny, optimistic work that boosts the spirit. Legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Sarasota to awe audiences with Rachmaninoff's towering Piano Concerto No. 3. A fiendishly difficult work, the piece demands extraordinary technical prowess and stamina from the soloist. Jeffrey Kahane, Sarasota Orchestra's Artistic Advisor, leads the orchestra in this memorable collaboration.
This program presents two captivating young stars to Sarasota on Thursday, February 3 at 8pm, Friday, February 4 at 8pm, Saturday, February 5 at 8pm, and Sunday, February 6 at 2:30pm. Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich performs Beethoven's serene, yet astoundingly difficult Violin Concerto. Maestro Yaniv Dinur has a reputation for dynamic and passionate performances. Opening the concert, Gabriella Smith's Field Guide features rhythms and sounds of the natural world. The program concludes with Tchaikovsky's iconic Symphony No. 4, one of the Russian master's most exhilarating works.
In a series of virtual presentations by Circus and Cultural Historians whose research has brought them to The Ringling, learn about the experiences, contributions, and documentation of women in the circus and allied arts. This particular edition, with Kat Vecchio, will take place virtually on Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30am. This event is $5 for non-members and free for members. Tickets for Virtual programs are available 30 days prior to each program.
On Tuesday, April 20th at 7pm Long-time Sarasota theater owner and producer Bob Turoff will join us to chat with actress and playwright Beth Duda about his heartwarming book of memories, Dear Roberta: Letters to my Wife: A Golden Apple Memoir. A Zoom chat. Dear Roberta: Letters to my Wife: A Golden Apple Memoir is a series of letters written by Robert Turoff to his late wife, the First Lady of Sarasota Theater, Roberta MacDonald, shortly after her death. These letters chronicle their love affair through their years on Broadway and the regional theatre and opera circuits to their 42-year-long adventure running the Golden Apple Dinner Theater, a professional Equity venue in Sarasota, Florida. Together, they produced over 500 productions locally, nationally, and internationally.
Members of The Bishop’s Discovery Society are invited to Rediscover Earth on April 20 for two sessions at 11am and 5:30pm during a special event celebrating Earth Day. Badlands to Bradenton: Lessons from the Field: Venture west to the Badlands of Nebraska to explore the paleontology digs we host for local educators and learn what the region has in common with Florida. You’ll also have the opportunity to un-Earth hidden treasures during a family fun scavenger hunt, and the chance to chat with experienced fossil hunters about the thrills of un-Earth-ing our planet’s past. Explore the Garden: Join us in the garden of the Mosaic Backyard Universe to explore our Monarch Waystation. Our green-thumb experts will also show you how to start your own garden by propagating potted plants and even give you a plant to take home. Immerse Yourself in The Planetarium: You know you can explore the outer reaches of the universe in The Planetarium, but during this event, we’ll be exploring the Earth’s deepest secrets during a special screening on our latest-generation digital dome. See the Earth from a new perspective.
The exhibition features over a dozen projects that exemplify Abbott’s unique climate and site-based perspective on living in harmony with one’s environment and will run from November 8, 2020 through April 25. Using his Bayou Studio as the epicenter of Abbott’s creative inquiry, the exhibition shows how key concepts developed in the experimental atelier space find physical form in his built projects, whether commissioned or conceived with a prescribed program. Nature is at the heart of Carl Abbott’s creative practice. All of his gestures — however small or grand — exemplify Abbott’s committed ethic and aesthetics, his site-based perspective on living in harmony with one’s environment. While some belief systems posit a “man” v. “nature” sensibility, Abbott’s cosmology understands human beings to be of nature. He thus shapes space, physically and conceptually, to serve nature’s—our—needs, in terms of comfort and shelter, but most importantly, in terms of one’s enrichment and enhancement of life. This exhibition aims to elucidate the art of architecture, examining origin stories, early influences and how the visual environment shaped Abbott’s “ways of seeing”. We hope to bring alive the practice of architecture as an artistic pursuit, a humanistic discipline, and a way to reunite with nature. The exhibition arrays over three areas on the Museum Campus: La Musa Azul – a site-responsive meditation grove located in the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza, Exant/Extinct – a spotlight exhibition in the historic portion of the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby, and The Bayou Studio – a mini-retrospective in the Claire H. Rusen Gallery.
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