SRQ DAILY Nov 11, 2022
Friday Weekend Edition
"To put our own research photography in a museum exhibit really underscores the fine art nature of what we do here in addition to the world renowned research that we are known for."
At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, there is always more than meets the eye. A collection of rare flora is never just an assortment of tropical flowers, but a gateway into a different kind of art. A living, breathing exhibit. This year, Selby Gardens’ renowned Orchid Show is just that. Titled The Orchid Show 2022: Capturing the Perfect Shot, continues on the institution's year of photography-themed exhibitions, but with a special twist.
“Every year we have our major Orchid Show featuring installations of living orchids alongside accompanying art and examples of our research collection in our museum. In 2022, we made photography our focus throughout our exhibitions – Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light and Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography – which makes the Orchid Show the crescendo of the year of the photo,” says Jennifer Rominiecki, President and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. “This year’s show will feature our own collection of photography taken for research purposes, but it is without a doubt fine art as well.”
The photography is that of a dedicated team of volunteers, who specialize in the essential task of floral photography. While the results of their work have artistic benefits – the various collections of rare orchids are shot in studio lighting, with the same approach a professional photographer would take with shooting a still life – they are a crucial component to the functioning of Selby Gardens as a research institute. As Selby Gardens is home to one of the world’s foremost collections of rare orchids, the floral photography of these volunteers is crucial to disseminating scientific information about these plants across the globe.
“For years we've had a core group that does this for us on a regular basis, documenting our rare living plant collections when they come to flower and the photos are just stunning. So we felt that they absolutely merited their own exhibition,” says Rominiecki. “In our conservatory, we will have hundreds of orchids in flower, installed in vignettes linked to photography. In our museum we will have large scale prints of photos of our own rare orchids.To put our own research photography in a museum exhibit really underscores the fine art nature of what we do here in addition to the world renowned research that we are known for.”
On view October 15 – December 4. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, 941-366-5731. 
Pictured: Orchids in Live Action Photography. Photo by Cliff Roles Photography.
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is excited to bring children and their families the magic of the holiday season with the latest iteration of Deck the Halls. This interactive family-friendly, music-filled show celebrates everything that makes Hanukkah and Christmas in Sarasota special. Since Deck the Halls was first produced in 2016, the show has become a holiday tradition for many families here on the Suncoast. This year, the festivities return with all-new sketches, all-new songs, and all-new memories ready for the making. Created by Sarah Durham and Caroline Saldivar, Deck the Halls plays select Saturdays and Sundays starting December 3 in FST’s Keating Theatre. Deck the Halls is part of a four-show subscription package. Also included in the Children’s Theatre Series subscription package is Charlotte’s Web, a heartwarming adaptation of E.B. White’s inspiring story, The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, an inventive retelling of the timeless classic by C.S. Lewis, and The Last Acorn & Other Winning Plays, a collection of award-winning plays written by elementary school students from around the world. Subscriptions for all four Children’s Theatre shows are now on sale for only $20—just $5 per person per show. Single tickets are also available for $10 per ticket. Subscriptions and tickets are now on sale at 941.366.9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Inspired by the community and popular culture, this year’s rendition of Deck the Halls will lovingly spoof everything from outrageous baking shows and Hallmark holiday movies to snowbirds and limited Sarasota parking—all shared through a family-friendly lens. Audiences can also expect classic holiday songs—such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “The Eight Days of Hannukah”—and original comedy sketches featuring four of Santa’s favorite elves. Cast in this show are Cameron Clements, Linnzie Hays, Athena Jean-Étienne, Deonta Mitchell, Keegan Penny, and Storm Tracy, all members of FST’s Acting Apprentice company.
Pictured: (Clockwise, Starting in Upper Left-hand Corner): Gracie Gilbert, Blair Lamb, Jackson Janowicz, and Regina Famatigan in FSTs 2021 production of Deck the Halls. Photo by John Jones.
The Library Foundation for Sarasota County is thrilled to announce award-winning author, Erik Larson, as the featured speaker at their 11th annual Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon, to be held on February 10, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. The Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon is the nonprofit Library Foundation’s only fundraiser. To date, the annual event has raised more than one million dollars to support Sarasota County public libraries. Since its founding in 2011, the Library Foundation has secured more than eight million dollars in private funds to help ensure the future of Sarasota’s libraries. Larson is the author of eight books, six of which became New York Times bestsellers. His latest books, The Splendid and the Vile and Dead Wake, both hit no. 1 on the list soon after launch. The Devil in the White City remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over six years, won an Edgar Award for nonfiction crime writing, and was a finalist for the National Book Award. This event is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Gulf Coast Community Foundation and by the generosity of numerous community partners. For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit www.sarasotalibraryfoundation.org or call 941-404-3139. Tickets start at $200.
On November 26, 2022, the Venice Farmers’ Market will be temporarily closed for the annual holiday parade, and will reopen after the Thanksgiving weekend. The Venice Farmers Market operates year-round, Saturday mornings, April - September, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and October - March 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Venice City Hall located at 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, Florida 34285.Visit the Market | Venice City Hall located at 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice. Market Hours | Saturday mornings year-round April – September | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., October – March | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
While at the hospital with my sweet son Blaze, who was diagnosed with liver cancer at seven months old, I saw other families desperately needing hope of their own. Not only were they struggling with the unexplainable sadness and pain involved, but they were also struggling to meet their personal financial responsibilities. These people chose their child instead of their mortgage payment, a choice no parent should have to make. This experience has driven my whole life from that point forward. What motivates me is my dedication to honor my son by showing the same love, compassion, and grace for others I once received. I created "Blaze of Hope" a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to families of hospitalized children with life-threatening conditions. Every day I am thankful for another opportunity to “spread hope like wildfire.”
Challenging economic conditions, surging costs of living, and the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian are hitting the most at risk in our community hard–especially children, families and seniors. When basic costs increase–and disasters strike–food can be the first thing to go. For too many of our neighbors, the holidays may mean additional financial difficulties and stres and empty plates. All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. In 2021, we distributed 17 million meals through mobile pantries and farm markets, school and family pantries, backpacks for students, summer hunger programs, holiday turkey distributions, and our partner agencies. This year, with the support of the ThankFULL fundraising campaign, All Faiths will distribute 13,000 turkeys and 3.6 million delicious holiday meals to families in need. The holidays offer the perfect opportunity to showcase the true spirit of the season – especially for our neighbors who are struggling. Please consider a gift to All Faiths Food Bank to help us turn empty plates into ThankFULL tummies.
On Saturday, November 5th, over 900 attendees were transported back to the 1980s for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s dance party held on the rooftop of SMH-Sarasota’s West Parking Garage. The evening’s MCs were David and Meredith from the Jones and Company show on iHeart radio. The entertainment featured two physician bands, Midlife Crisis and Cassandra & the Ear-resistibles. Atlanta-based 80’s cover band Electric Avenue headlined. In addition to our community guests, over 60 physicians attended and more than 75 SMH and community volunteers were also on hand to help make the event a success. In addition to the phenomenal live 80s music, guests were treated to food, beverages, and fun from 55 vendors, including a 3-D photo booth, a tattoo station, and a Fly Dance Fitness performance. The SMH rooftop glowed in hot pink, black and silver creating the ultimate guest experience. Rock the Roof will rock again on October 21, 2023! For sponsorship information, visit smhf.org/events or call 941.374.9700.
Pictured: RTR-SMH Women and Children's Services Team volunteers. Photo courtesy of SMH Foundation.
JFCS of the Suncoast, one of the Florida Suncoast’s preeminent mental health counseling and health and human services providers, is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its board of directors and the election of a new vice chair. Marc Kanoff is returning to the JFCS Board of Directors, replacing Dean Miller as the vice chair. Victoria Kasdan has joined the board for the first time. Marc Kanoff – Board Vice Chair, 2022-2024: Currently a financial advisor and wealth manager at Raymond James, Kanoff returns to the JFCS Board of Directors after a year off. Kanoff was a JFCS board member from 2015-2021 and held several positions, including treasurer, member of the governance committee, and chair of the investment and finance committees. Victoria Kasdan – Board Member, 2022-2024: Kasdan is the president and CEO of Mission Made Possible, LLC. Kasdan currently serves as board chair for Making An Impact, Inc. and the Health Council of Central West Florida. She is also a Trustee for the Tidewell Foundation, as well as a member of Junior League of Sarasota, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) - Manasota Chapter, and Manatee County Government’s Feeding Workgroup. Dean Miller – Past Board Member, 2016-2022: JFCS would like to thank Dean Miller for his dedication to JFCS since joining the board in 2016. Miller served as the board chair for five years and spent his last year as vice chair. He was also the chair of the investment and governance committees. His term ended in September. Previously, Miller enjoyed an extensive 35-year career as a senior leader in the financial services industry.
The Secret Marriage (Il matrimonio segreto) An opera in two acts. Sung in Italian with translations in English. Music by Domenico Cimarosa and Libretto by Givovanni Bertati. Tells the story of a social-climbing father who wants his eldest daughter to marry an aristocrat and is prepared to buy his way in. When the would-be suitor arrives, his eye falls on the younger daughter instead. But she has secretly married her father’s clerk. Although not often performed, this delightful comic opera was such a hit at its premiere, that the audience insisted on an encore, of the entire opera! (61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 Ph. 941-328-1300 Email boxoffice@sarasotaopera.org) October 28th-November 12th
Sarasota Opera
A family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy this performance appeals to children of all ages. During the PUPPY PALS Comedic Stunt Dog Show you will witness some of the most incredible dog stunts and behaviors ever performed by man’s best friend. For more information: www.manateeperformingartscenter.com, Ticket Office 941-748-5875.
Manatee Performing Arts Center , 502 Third Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205
2022 Vets, Pets & Jets 5K and Fun Run at SRQ presented by KW Suncoast, Humane Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This one-time-only event is sure to add some spring to your step. Go inside the gates of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) for a competitive 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk like no other. The course will be safely nestled along an active taxiway on the north airfield of SRQ. We’ll also have food, music, vendors, activities, and prizes, so bring the entire family—even the four-legged members. And since it coincides with Veterans Day weekend, we’ll be doing a special salute to our military service members. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County. All participants and attendees must register by 11:59pm on November 9. No day-of registrations allowed, even for spectators, per airport policy.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 1120 Clyde Jones Road Sarasota, FL 34243
The Players Centre is proud to team up with Sarasota Jewish Theatre and the SaraSolo Festival to present Rhapsody for Golda, Nov. 9 – 13, 2022 at Studio 1130 at The Crossings at Siesta Key mall (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239.) Blake Walton directs this new musical with book, lyrics and music by Sharon Ohrenstein and music by David Ohrenstein, and choreography by Vanessa Russo. Sharon also stars as Golda Meir. Synopsis: This original one-woman musical tells the story of the rise of one of the greatest stateswomen of the 20th Century, Golda Meir. Meir was an Israeli politician, and teacher, who served as the fourth prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was the first woman to become head of government in Israel. Where: Studio 1130 – The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 - Please park and enter the mall at Connor’s Steak and Seafood - Tickets: Preview night- $20; All other dates- $25.
Sarasota Orchestra Presents Acclaimed Guest Artists in November Concerts. Chamber Soirée 2: Orion Weiss and Friends November 13th, 4:00pm at Holley Hall. Sarasota Orchestra musicians are joined by world-renowned pianist Orion Weiss, one of the most sought-after soloists in his generation of American musicians. Bach’s Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering is a Baroque masterpiece. Cesar Franck’s mighty Piano Quintet is a highly Romantic work, full of emotional intensity.Known for his affinity for chamber music, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). Tickets from $40, available at www.SarasotaOrchestra.org or (941) 953-3434">
Sarasota Orchestra Presents Acclaimed Guest Artists in November Concerts. Chamber Soirée 2: Orion Weiss and Friends November 13th, 4:00pm at Holley Hall. Sarasota Orchestra musicians are joined by world-renowned pianist Orion Weiss, one of the most sought-after soloists in his generation of American musicians. Bach’s Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering is a Baroque masterpiece. Cesar Franck’s mighty Piano Quintet is a highly Romantic work, full of emotional intensity.Known for his affinity for chamber music, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). Tickets from $40, available at www.SarasotaOrchestra.org or (941) 953-3434
Holley Hall
The free Siesta Key Breeze Trolley runs daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm to and from Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach. A mobile app is available to track the trolley in real time. New transportation on and off Siesta Key is now available via Sarasota County’s OnDemand Service. Customers can request a ride via a mobile app, which is available in app stores for iPhone and Android devices, online at scgov.net/OnDemand, or by calling 941-300-1553. OnDemand uses accessible minivans and operates similarly to today’s popular ridesharing services like Uber and Lift. The OnDemand vehicle will pick up customers and take them to their destinations within the same zone.
Siesta Key Beach
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is pleased to present Sybarite5 opening the Tuesdays at the Historic Asolo Theater Series at 7:30 p.m. on November 15. They will perform their Groove Machine program with new dance-inspired works along with the world premiere of “Apartments” by Jackson Greenberg, which was commissioned for them. The piece explores the intersection between everyday sounds (rain, electrical wires, coffee machines), human communication (via string instruments), and current events (via AM news radio). The concert is sponsored by Charlotte and Charles Perret. For more information and tickets, visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or call (941) 306-1202. Tickets ($30-$50).
Willkommen to Kander and Ebb’s iconic CABARET, which transports us to 1939 Berlin and the dynamic and pleasure-filled Kit Kat Klub. As a dark shadow falls over the city and the power of the Third Reich begins to mount, the Klub’s performers and patrons must decide if they’ll wake up to the evil on their doorsteps or continue to escape to the alluring fantasy world of the cabaret. Since its debut in 1967, this classic musical has won countless awards, including the Tony Awards® for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Revival of a Musical. Packed with vibrant and beloved songs like “Willkommen,” “Maybe This Time,” “Money,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” and, of course, “Cabaret,” this timely masterwork will burst to life on stage under the direction of Broadway and Asolo Rep favorite Josh Rhodes.
Asolo Repertory Theatre
A Place in the Sun – A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, will begin playing in FST’s Goldstein Cabaret on November 16, 2022. The new music revue celebrates the legendary musician whose catalogue spans six decades and multiple musical genres, taking audiences through the beloved songbook of musical pioneer, Stevie Wonder. Created by Jason Cannon, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, this all-new Cabaret features such timeless hits as “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” “Isn’t She Lovely?,” and “Superstition.” Tickets are now on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or at 941.366.9000.
The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch is home to more than 90 curated vendors of the region’s best food and flavors, located at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. It takes place every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Waterside Place. It’s your weekend destination for organic produce, meat, poultry, seafood, bread, pasta, juices and prepared foods. Stay up to date on vendors and events by visiting TheMarketLWR.com.
Every 3rd Saturday from 10-3 The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime opens their outdoor space for guest vendors, dog rescues, and live music. Check out the 40 local creators and curators inside The Bazaar every Thursday - Saturday. Enjoy a delicious lunch and support local. Free, until you buy something amazing!
Sarasota Film Society is proud to present "Movies For Heroes", a year long Salute to our Military. Active, Non-Active, Retired Personnel & their family are welcomed to join us once a month at 11am at Burns Court & Lakewood Ranch Cinemas starting in January of 2022 for a year of free movie screenings. 10% of the concession sales from these screenings will go to Wounded Warrior Project. Space is limited, reserve your tickets today. Location Burns Court Cinemas 506 Burns Court Sarasota, FL 34236.
506 Burns Court Sarasota, FL 34236
A Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Guys and Dolls tells the story of New York City gambler Nathan Detroit, who dreams of setting up a big dice game while avoiding the authorities—and marriage to his longtime fiancée. Meanwhile, fellow gambler Sky Masterson ends up wooing a strait-laced missionary in a scheme to fund the game. WBTT will add its own special twist to this crowd-pleasing show! Performances run October 5th-November 20th, 2022. For more information visit westcoastblacktheatre.org, Ph. 941-366-1505, Box Office questions email boxoffice@westcoastblacktheatre.org
The Donelly Theatre , 1012 N. Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236
EXHIBITION: The Orchid Show 2022, October 15 – December 4, 10 AM – 5 PM Marie Selby Botanical Gardens showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids in “The Orchid Show 2022: Capturing the Perfect Shot.” This immersive, photography-themed exhibition features innovative horticultural vignettes with hundreds of orchids in flower in the Tropical Conservatory and large-format photos of rare orchids from the Gardens’ own collection in the Museum of Botany & the Arts. On view through December 4 at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. For more information, visit selby.org. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 Historic Spanish Point campus: 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 TEL 941.210.0874
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens , 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
A Decade of Collecting brings together a survey of artworks acquired for the permanent collection over the past eleven years. As the State Art Museum of Florida and a division of Florida State University, The Ringling’s collections are constantly expanding to provide our state and local community with access to current contemporary works in all media and thoughtful additions to our historic collections. Though the core of the collection has always been the works acquired by John and Mable Ringling, the museum’s holdings have been expanding ever since the State of Florida took full possession of the bequest in 1946. In the early years, these additions were mainly in pre-1800 European art and circus-related material, but over the second half of the 20th century, directors and curators also began acquiring works by modern and contemporary artists. A Decade of Collecting presents a unique snapshot of how The Ringling’s collection continues to evolve, allowing us to tell new stories of the past, present, and future. Visit ringling.org to plan your visit.
Museum of Art Searing Galleries
The Imagine Museum, a contemporary glass art gallery located in downtown St. Petersburg, announced Tuesday that veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their immediate family members will receive free admission throughout November in recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month. Located on Central Avenue, the museum plans to showcase its “Flight and Illusion” installation, a series of military-themed glass art created by Imagine Museum Founder Trish Duggan. Additionally, the museum features artwork created by Harvey Littleton, founder of the American studio glass movement and World War II Army Signal Corpsman. The Imagine Museum is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 5 p.m.
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