SRQ DAILY Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Family and Recreation Edition
"Together, I know we will work to help all of our students succeed and can make Sarasota County Schools number 1 in the state."
Many people wish that they could become artists, but don’t know where to begin. In Sarasota, the rich arts scene provides residents with a plethora of opportunities to try different art mediums in supportive and welcoming classroom environments. Local mixed-media artist Susan Hurwitch, originally from Miami, teaches classes and workshops at Creative Liberties, encouraging her students to express their creativity through color and mixed-media art.
A lifelong lover of art, Hurwitch has always had her hand in creative projects, from calligraphy to digital design. In her own work, Hurwitch blends collage and acrylic painting to create vibrant works that are rich in color. “I liked what the painting could do to finish off the piece with a subject that’s part collage but really more enhanced by paint to make it stand out a little bit more,” she says. As a teacher, Hurwitch aims for budding artists to explore both of these methods of creating art. She offers a series of shorter classes as well as one to two-day workshops, allowing students to pick and choose their areas of focus. “The class series is structured to introduce students to the process that I use. The first one is an abstract piece, then the next class gets into more conceptual pieces with a butterfly creation. The third class features florals. While the butterfly class is more structured, the floral class starts to let people get more advanced in creating their own floral composition,” she adds. In the workshops, students learn how to print their own paper for their projects while delving deeper into composition and color. “They will ultimately create a larger-scale floral piece.”
Students can enroll in a bundle of the entire class series, or select individual classes based on their interests. They can also enroll in the two-day workshops, which stand alone from the class series. “One of my goals is to create confidence and help students have fun as opposed to being afraid to put pen to paper. I also want learners to stick with it. Every painting gets to a point where you’re not sure, and I try to help students get over the hump of completing the piece,” she says. “One of my mantras is that there are no mistakes in mixed media. If you really don’t like something, you can just stick a piece of collage paper over it.”
To learn more about and enroll in Susan Hurwitch’s classes and workshops, visit susanhurwitch.com. 
Students create their own masterpieces in classes led by local artist Susan Hurwitch.
The Women's Resource Center is partnering with the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), to provide a free virtual information session on its cybersecurity boot camp program Wednesday, June 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Desh Bagley, director at SCF’s IT/Coding Academy. The session is part of WRC’s Career Connections program that links women to quality jobs and funded training programs. Participants can attend by phone or computer and will be able to ask questions via a chat box. Those interested can register at www.mywrc.org/cyber or call (941) 256-9721 for more information.
The countdown is underway to the 39 h annual P1 Offshore Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix on the weekend of June 30-July 2 when residents and visitors can enjoy world class marine motorsport action along Lido Beach. Presented by Visit Sarasota County and again produced by Powerboat P1, the free to watch event will attract more than sixty powerboat racing teams from Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. The event will kick off at 6.00pm on Friday evening with a pit party featuring live music from Andy Velo, live remote radio broadcast, food trucks and local vendors. There will also be the opportunity to meet the race teams and view the boats up-close. Racing on the 6-mile course at Lido Beach will begin at 1.00pm on Saturday, with the qualifying session for the exhilarating Class 1 powerboats at 2.00pm, and on Sunday the action will get underway at 10.00am with the fleet
of Class 1 boats on the water at 1.00pm. VIP hospitality tickets offering superb viewing from the beach front hospitality tent on both race days are available from the P1 Offshore website (www.p1offshore.com). Sarasota is the second longest-running powerboat grand prix in the United States and for decades the racing has been a unique, prestigious summer event that brings significant value to the community. It generates millions of dollars in economic impact every year with up to 16,000 room nights, and the national and international television coverage showcases the city’s many attractions to an audience of around 230 million homes.
During its Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Sarasota County School Board voted 3-2 to appoint Mr. Terrence Connor – the current Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer of Hillsborough County Public Schools – as Sarasota County’s new Superintendent of Schools. The School Board of Sarasota County also voted 5-0 to approve the School Board Chair and General Council to start contract negotiations with the newly appointed Superintendent of Schools. A statement from Mr. Terrence Connor: “I am grateful to the board for choosing me to lead the schools in this wonderful community. I share the district’s vision for keeping learning at the center of everything we do and have seen the great things that can happen when educators and families are committed to doing that. Together, I know we will work to help all of our students succeed and can make Sarasota County Schools No. 1 in the state.” Mr. Connor holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education from the University of North Florida and a Master of Administration & Management from Nova Southeastern University. He holds Florida Educator's Certifications in Educational Leadership (All Levels); School Principal (All Levels); General Science (Grades 5-9); Mathematics (Grades 5-9); and Physical Education (Grade K-12). Mr. Connor completed the National Institute of School Leadership’s (NISL) Executive Development Program and holds an Instructional Coaching Certification from the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning. Before serving in his current role as the Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer of Hillsborough County Public Schools, Mr. Connor served as the Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction for Clay County District Schools as well as the Chief of Secondary Education for Clay County District Schools. He has also served as the Principal of Samuel W. Wolfson High School, the Principal of Oceanway School, the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Oceanway School, and a 7th & 8th Grade Comprehensive Science Teacher at Oceanway School, all within Duval County Public Schools.
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded scholarships to 66 remarkable students across the district. These scholarships provide valuable financial assistance for students pursuing education after high school. The Education Foundation provided 59 Jump Start Your Future 1-year Florida Prepaid Scholarship for 30 credit hours, valued at $3,400. The recipients are as follows: Booker High School: Amarah Higdon and Quentin Harman. North Port High School: Augie Barrett, Brendan Soler, Elisabeth Kowalski, Hilda Reyes Ricardo, Illia Troshuk, Isaac Isaula, Isabel Moody, Isabel Paynter, Isabella Aranda, Josalynn Tari, Kara Parsotan, Karyna Fedorova, Kevin Dinh, Nyshaya Robinson, Paul Khailo, and Zechariah Riddle. Pine View School: Daria Tiubin and Kendal Delagrange. Riverview High School: Adam Blizzard, Enmanuel Diaz-Rodriguez, Era Dervishi, Hailey Carmichael, Jacalyn Leahr, Javier Troy, Jaylah Wilson, and Santina Deschler. Sarasota High School: Ariem Padilla-Chavez, Camila Roldan Rivillas, Carlos Cruz-Ochoa, Francois Bekhit, Scarlett Ochoa-Conde, and Tien Le. Sarasota Military Academy: Angel Moreta, Genaro Cardenas-Villanueva, Jocelynn Valdivia, Kayla Cinelli, Keanu Eng, and Maria Enriquez-Vega. Suncoast Polytechnical High School: Alec Morgan, Alexis Butrum, Angelo Carrillo, Emily Delgado, Gabriel Blethen, Kayden Falu, and Oscar Colin-Castruita. Venice High School: Ashley Weekes, Blake Dominy, Christian Mendez, Holden Sweeting, Isaias Sanchez, Jacob DeNinno, Juan Hernandez-Mexicano, Marina Berardi, Paxton Barrick, Richard Kudrya, and Victoria Csiszar. In addition to the Jump Start Your Future Scholarships, the Education Foundation provided the following scholarships: Arthur D. Vandroff Scholarship ($1,000 renewable up to $4,000) Awarded to Cassey Dao, a senior at Sarasota High School, who will attend University of South Florida to study nursing. Suncoast Credit Union Scholars Scholarship ($2,000 one-time). Awarded to Daria Tiubin, a Pine View School senior, who will attend Florida State University to study political science, computer science, or biology. Awarded to Marina Beradi, a senior at Venice High School, who will attend Ringling College of Art and Design to study fine art and computer animation. Ivan F. and Ina C. Legore Scholarship ($5,000 renewable up to $20,000) Awarded to Cambria Grover, a Sarasota High School senior, who will study elementary education at Florida Gulf Coast University. Awarded to Iris Dahlborg, a senior at Pine View School, who will attend Florida State University and pursue a degree in civil engineering -environmental engineering. Retsy Lauer Visual Art College and Precollege Scholarship ($2,000 one-time). Awarded to Jacqueline Wasserman, a Pine View School senior, who is going to Florida State University to double major in fine arts and education. Awarded to Yeonho Kang, a junior at Pine View School, who will attend Ringling College of Art and Design’s pre-college summer program to develop his skills in game art and design.
Pictured: Jump Start Your Future Scholarship recipients from Venice High School with Heather Ferrigno, Scholarship Manager, Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Photo courtesy of Education Foundation of Sarasota County.
Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for our first ever Edible Gardening Festival Saturday, July 22 from 8AM-12PM at the downtown Bradenton community garden, “Manatee Square Garden,” and food forest! Learn about community gardens, food forests, and how to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home! Participate in a seed swap, mango variety tastings, and reserve your own compost bin or rain barrel. We will be raffling seeds from a record-breaking 1039lb pumpkin that was grown right here in Manatee County! Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, ask plant questions to Master Gardener Volunteers, and learn about composting with Sunshine Community Compost. We will also be joined by Manatee County Utilities, Transition Sarasota, and Kona Ice. Located behind Cat Town at 410 6th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208. Open to all ages.
Photo courtesy of University of Florida IFAS Extension, Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Services Division
As Visit Sarasota County’s Restaurant Week begins to wind down, some restaurants are extending their Savor Sarasota menus beyond the fourteen-day period. Savor Sarasota officially ends on Wednesday, June 14th, but many area restaurants are planning on continuing to offer their two-course lunches and three course dinners throughout the summer. One of the restaurants extending their savor menu is Miguel’s on Siesta Key, who will continue their three-course dinner menu through the end of July. Miguel’s co-owner, Dan Garcia said, “This year’s Savor Sarasota has been our most successful yet. We are amazed and very pleased at how many guests have come each night just for our Savor menu, it’s been wonderful!”
Of the 63 Sarasota County restaurants who participated in this year’s 18thAnnual Savor Sarasota prix-fixe dining program, at least twenty restaurants will continue on throughout the summer. Extensions and offers will vary by restaurant. Savor Restaurants Continuing Their Savor Sarasota Menus: 481 Gourmet: Through June 17, 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails: Through June 30, A Sprig of Thyme: through August 28. Andrea’s: through end of June, Amore: throughout the summer, Bohemia’s Tapas: through June 30, Bridges at Embassy Suites: lunch and dinner through June 18, C’est la Vie: through end of June, Café Evergreen: Through End of July, Crow’s Nest: Through end of June, Dolce Italia: Through June 18, Duval’s: through June 22, EVOQ at the Westin: dinner only through Une 18, Fiorello’s Bistro: through end of August, Flavio’s on Main: through Sept. 1, Hamlet’s Eatery: Through end of June, La Norma: Through end of June, Landy’s on the Water: through to Sunday June 18, Lazy Lobster: through June 24, Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie Sarasota: through June 28, Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie Lakewood Ranch: through June 28, Maestrale: through end of June, Michael’s on East: Through end of June slight price increase, Miguel’s: through end of July, Puccini’s: through August 30, San Marco’s of Venice: through July 31, Tripletail Seafood & Spirits: through end of July. The Savor Sarasota prix-fixe menus are: two course lunch for $25 per person and three-course dinner for $40 per person. Many restaurants are also offering wine flights, wine pairings and specialty cocktails to elevate their guests’ dining experience. The dining program will morph into Visit Sarasota County’s year-round “Fun in the 941” promotion, which goes beyond just dining to all special offers available through Visit Sarasota County’s partner members. Visit https://www.visitsarasota.com/special-offers-deals to see what great Sarasota County offers are available throughout the summer. Visit Sarasota County created Restaurant Week in 2006 with the goal of helping area restaurants thrive during what was formerly known as “the off season” by encouraging visitors and locals to discover the culinary treasures in Sarasota.
The City of Sarasota’s administrative offices will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth national holiday. Residential garbage, recycling, yard waste collection and commercial garbage collection schedules will be unaffected by the holiday. Hours of operation at recreation and cultural arts facilities are as follows: Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lido Pool, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, will be closed; Bobby Jones Golf Club remains closed for renovation; Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., will be open from 6 -10 a.m.; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail - The Box Office will be closed. The City is also co-sponsoring the Sarasota Newtown Juneteenth Block Party from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The event will take place along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, between Osprey Avenue and Pershing Avenue. The event will include food trucks, vendors, a DJ, live music, and family friendly activities. For more information about the Newtown Juneteenth Celebration 2023, contact event promoter and organizer Gwendalyn Fleetwood at gfleet03@gmail.com or 941-536-6906. For more information about garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection, contact the Solid Waste Division at 941-365-7651 or visit the Solid Waste webpage on SarasotaFL.gov.
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art, ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. The exhibition was a smash-hit five-star success and brought a younger and more diverse audience to the museum. The film uses the exhibition as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, and explore the art and artists of the city more fully. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive 8, Lakewood Ranch.
Summer movie nights are back at CoolToday Park. Top Gun Maverick will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5pm each night. Children ages 3 and under will receive free admission, while tickets for ages 4-9 are only $3, and ages 10 and up are $7. Tickets are available now at the CoolToday Park box office, online at cooltodaypark.com/movies or by calling 941-413-5004. Parking is free, seats will be available in the seating bowl. No outside food or beverages are chairs are allowed inside the stadium. The Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar and Grill will be open for full dinner service. For more information on the 2023 Movie Nights, or CoolToday Park, visit www.cooltodaypark.com , email springtraining@braves.com, or call 941-413-5000.
Join us for a free movie at The Bay Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends to enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars. The Nest, the new concession at The Bay, will be selling tasty food and beverages along with Simply Greek Food Truck to make the evening a legit and fun movie-going experience for all. In Mamma Mia, set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna Sheridan, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her back-up singers. The Bay Park, The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, thebaysarasota.org.
Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet! The events run from 5-9 p.m. and are located on the lawn of the Van Wezel. Opening the Friday Fest series on June 16 is returning favorite, Kettle of Fish. Kettle of Fish plays festival music that features blues, soul, and funk with the energy of rock n roll. They make old songs new again, and their originals sound like classics. Kettle of Fish is one of the hottest live acts in southwest Florida, headlining to thousands, and opening for such acts as Eddie Money, Marshall Tucker, Elvin Bishop, Dickey Betts, and many more. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors. Bringing in food, beverages and coolers from outside Friday Fest is prohibited. For additional information, visit VanWezel.org.
The Radiant Tarot, Pathway to Creativity with Hermitage Fellow Tony Barnstone, will be held on Friday, June 16. The Hermitage is about creating new works. When in conversation with Hermitage Fellow and creator Tony Barnstone and The Radiant Tarot, Pathway to Creativity an entirely new, yet ancient, approach is revealed. Inspired by the words of Rilke and William Blake amongst many other artists and practitioners, the artwork and guidebook of this Tarot deck are aimed at awakening creativity and personal growth. In this program, Barnstone, author of the guidebook, will illuminate some of the impulses behind its creation, its potential interpretations, and the creative projects it has already inspired. Hear from this multidisciplinary author of more than 20 books and begin to uncover the connections in the cards. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org $5 per person registration fee. Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.
Join us for an evening of classical gothic storytelling. By way of live radio theatre performed in the loft, watch and listen as a professional cast, with the help of a sound effects operator, dramatizes three stories by the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Dickens, and M.R. James. Tickets for this live performance are $15. The Gothic Library is an immersive audio experience designed to ignite the dark side of the imagination. This performance features moments that may prove too intense for younger guests or those with a sensitive disposition.Registration can be found here, https://www.sarasotabooks.com/events, or call 941-365-7900. Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.
At the Saltare Mortis In-Studio Series, come take a glimpse into our lives as detectives as we attempt to solve a mystery in a town where crime is next to none. Though detectives in training, we have many tools up our sleeve to help us solve the mystery. But we could use your help. Put your detective skills to the test to help us unmask the criminal. You never know what surprises we will run into along the way. Shows will run in person on June 9 and 10 and July 14 with virtual options on June 19 and July 17. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sarasotacontemporarydance.org.
Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with The Surfer Boys,an energetic tribute to the music of The Beach Boys. Featuring such hits as California Girls, Good Vibrations, Barbara Ann, and Surfin USA, The Surfer Boys is filled with the honey-tinged harmonies and unforgettable melodies that defined 1960s California and pop music. The Surfer Boys begins playing June 13 in the FST Goldstein Cabaret. Tickets are now on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or at 941.366.9000.
The Sarasota Music Festival returns for the 2023 Festival season, centering around a special theme that ties together the 12 concerts highlighting the power of storytelling through music. Student fellows, who come from top conservatories and music schools, are afforded the opportunity to perform alongside world-renowned faculty artists on Friday and Saturday evening concert programs. The three-week Festival runs from June 5 to 24 and features a schedule of 12 different concerts, as well as a wide range of masterclasses, coaching sessions, and rehearsals. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival.
Get your platform shoes out and brush up on your favorite disco moves because June 8 through 18 the 8-Track, The Sounds of 70s in Concert is coming to The Players Centre. Get ready to boogie down through 10 years of groundbreaking music. With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies, 8-Track is a fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century. This concert features the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Labelle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, KC and the Sunshine Band, and more. Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert. 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste. 1130, Sarasota, theplayers.org.
Circus fans of all ages, from near and far, can beat the heat this summer at reasonable prices while experiencing the best of the circus arts, thanks to the continued partnership of The Circus Arts Academy and The Ringling. The Summer Circus Spectacular returns this year, with exciting acts signed on for the one-hour, action-packed show. The 2023 Summer Circus Spectacular, which has become a seasonal highlight for locals, visitors, families and groups alike, takes place from June 9 through August 12. Tickets are $20 for adults, $13 for children 12 and under, and tickets for the 7 p.m. opening night performance and celebration on Friday, June 9, which includes a gala reception with the artists, are $50. To complete their circus experience, Summer Circus Spectacular patrons can enjoy access to the Circus Museum on the day they attend a show for an additional $5. Visit Ringling.org or call the Box Office at 941-360-7399 to purchase tickets and learn more. The Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota.
This month join The Bishop as Bishop After Dark features Love and Lights, A Celebration of Inclusion. Come spread the love with us on Thursday, June 15th. Join us for delicious bites from local LGBTQ-owned businesses while sipping local craft beer and wine for purchase with cash or card. You will be welcomed with a fabulous specialty cocktail before enjoying not one, but two Laser Light shows featuring music artists Lady Gaga and Lizzo. Bring the one you love and your singing voice, as it is time to show our pride. Tickets are $40. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, bishopscience.org.
Join BookStore1 Bookseller and Film Critic Roxanne Baker to watch and discuss the 2022 Palme DOr Nominated Film Eight Mountains. Eight Mountains explores the lifelong friendship between two very different men, one who is apathetic to the Alps hiking of his father and the neglected boy who thrives on climbing endurance. The novel, Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti, was adapted to the screen by husband and wife team Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch. The book is available at BookStore1 Sarasota 117 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota www.sarasotabooks.com and the film showing and talk take place at Burns Court Theater and tickets are available at www.filmsociety.org or at the box office at 506 Burns Lane Sarasota.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is proud to host its first-ever Juneteenth Arts Festival. On Sunday, June 18, from 1-9 p.m., WBTT will host numerous businesses, organizations and food trucks, screen films and film shorts from local filmmakers as well as students from Ringling College of Art and Design, and present spoken word and live music on an outdoor stage. Takes place at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe,1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. Entry to all events is free. For more information, call 941-366-1505 or contact Perterly Baptiste at pbaptiste@westcoastblacktheatre.org.
There has been a murder in a local hair salon, and it is up to the audience to solve the crime. Everyone is a suspect when the old lady living above Shear Madness salon is mysteriously offed. Join two police officers to piece together the clues behind this strange, scissor-stabbing homicide. Chock full of up-to-the minute spontaneous humor, Shear Madness has slayed the hearts of audiences around the world. Now it is up to Sarasota audiences to outwit the suspects and catch the killer in this interactive comedy whodunit. FST Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St.
Sarasota, floridastudiotheatre.org.
It is the lottery where everyone wins. Twelve lucky audience members determine the fate of our team by selecting the nightly lineup of games. Our cast of funny people are off to the races spinning scenes, sketches, and songs to win your laughter. Bownes Lab, 1265 First St., Sarasota, floridastudiotheatre.org.
Break out the big hair and acid-washed denim because Laser Light Nights are back at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from May 25 through September 2, we are rocking out to some of your favorite artists in the Planetarium! A variety of food options and drinks are available for purchase onsite with cash or card. Tickets are $15. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W., Bradenton, bishopscience.org.
Join the Geckos Hospitality Group family of restaurants to celebrate the culinary creativity of your favorite Geckos Grill and Pub Chefs during the annual Iron Chef Challenge. From May 15th to June 11th and June 12th to 18th each of our six Geckos will participate in a weekly special Iron Chef Menu, with several of our Chefs designing delectable and inventive fare, plus some tried and true favorites with a creative twist. The contest is a weekly competition between Geckos Kitchen Creatives and guests may sample what the GHG kitchen pros have up their Chef Jacket sleeves. Whichever Iron Chef Special Menu is the favorite of our GHG guests for the week wins the Iron Chef title for that week and a cash prize with seven Iron Chefs named after the competition knives have been cleaned and put away in June. There will be a Championship Final the week of June 12-18th, with the winning GHG location being crowned the Iron Chef 2023 Champ. All Geckos Hospitality locations, geckosgrill.com.
The artists at Art Uptown Gallery will present Small Works Show, showcasing small framed pieces of their original art. Meet the artists at the First Friday public reception on June 2 from 6-9 p.m. All of our award-winning artists are local, full-time residents of Sarasota. The exhibit opens on Saturday, May 27 and runs through Friday, June 30. Art Uptown Gallery welcomes patrons and friends at 1367 Main Street where the diverse work of regional award-winning artists is exhibited. artuptown.com.
The 2023 exhibition season continues with Identity, Exploring the Human Condition, which highlights the diverse talents of artists from across the southeast region of the United States and will be on display in all four gallery spaces. On view from June 1-August 5, the opening reception is Thursday, June 1, 6-8 p.m. The juror is Christy Paris, an art professor and PhD candidate in the College of Education at the University of South Florida. A Juror’s Critique, with Paris, will take place on Tuesday, June 6. Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For information, visit www.artsarasota.org or call 941-365-2032.
SHE ENGINEERS is a bilingual (English and Spanish) poster exhibition highlighting eight women in various engineering fields. In their own words, the women share their passion and what inspired them to become engineers. If we support a woman in STEM, then she can change the world.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ 2023 Jean and Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature showcases the creativity and innovation of American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). The first exhibition of its type to be presented in a botanical garden, the exhibition highlights the inspiring connection between Tiffany Studios and the natural world through unique horticultural displays in the Tropical Conservatory and the Gardens, accompanied by seminal examples of Tiffany’s work on view in the Museum of Botany and the Arts. To learn more, visit selby.org. Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota.
Eco Engineers are plants and animals that profoundly impact their ecosystem. Through their presence or behavior, eco engineers create microhabitats, or unique areas within an ecosystem. Other species have taken notice of these microhabitats and decided to move in! In this exhibition, explore nine of Florida’s eco engineers and discover why our landscape wouldn’t be the same without them. Eco Engineers is a bilingual (English and Spanish) special exhibition created by our own Museum curators. Included with museum admission. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, bishopscience.org.
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