SRQ DAILY Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Family and Recreation Edition
"We have performers from Mongolia, two different performers from Russia, from Ethiopia, the UK and the U.S. so we have really focused on covering different parts of the world."
This weekend, bring the family down to the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Sailor Circus Arena to catch this year’s iteration of Cirque des Voix: Circus of the Voices. The unique arts collaboration, now in its 14th year, brings together the over 100 voices of Key Chorale and the 40-piece Cirque Orchestra with live circus artists. This year’s production will feature three separate performances across Friday and Saturday, all including acts that audiences have never seen before.
“This year’s show is called Untraveled Worlds,” says Joseph Caulkins, artistic director of Key Chorale and ringmaster of the show. “With that in mind, we’ve got performers from Mongolia, two different performers from Russia, from Ethiopia, the UK and the U.S. so we’ve really focused on covering different parts of the world. The other part that we focused on was having a similar theme with the music, we’ve got a lot of pieces from the world of gaming and film with works from Fortnight, Assassin's Creed, Jurassic Park and even a suite from Game of Thrones.”
One of the unique parts of this year’s show is that students of the Sailor Circus Academy will have an expanded role. Instead of just partaking in one act, the students will perform to an 11-minute suite from Game of Thrones, allowing them to perform in multiple circus disciplines from aerial acrobatics to groundwork. “The idea with this 11-minute suite that really pulls four different pieces from Game of Thrones is that we're going to be featuring each one of the disciplines that the Sailor Circus students train in,” says Caulkins. “We’re excited to feature the Sailor Circus in a variety of different ways this year.”
Other acts in this year’s show include Tersit Asefa Dersu, a speed juggler who will be performing to Paul Halley’s “Untraveled Worlds”, Buyankhishig and Erdenesuvd Ganbaatar, doing a contortion act to the “Assassin's Creed Suite” and the Ganbaatar Sisters with their duo aerial act to “Skyfall,” just to name a few.
Cirque des Voix, Friday, March 22 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets for Cirque des Voix are $50-$100. CAC’s Sailor Circus Arena 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Visit circusarts.org or keychorale.org to learn more. 
Pictured: Cirque des Voix combines the voices of Key Chorale, the expert musicianship of the Cirque Orchestra, and live circus artists. Photo Courtesy of the Circus Arts Conservatory.
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n alignment with the company’s core value of giving back, DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, created its Heritage Scholarship in 2011. This scholarship offers education assistance to hardworking undergraduate students who are motivated by their heritage to build on their career aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. Application for the 2024 DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship is now open through midnight, May 1, 2024. Three winning applicants will each be awarded a $500 Heritage Scholarship. Recipients will be notified by email no later than July 12, 2024. Students currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States to study nursing, education, business, engineering, or another field are encouraged to apply. This scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within traditions and success stories that have been passed along from previous generations and mentors. Applicants are required to compose an essay that expresses how a deep sense of heritage fuels their educational and vocational goals. The essay should reveal how the student intends to reflect cultural traditions in their educational studies and in their future professional opportunities. Additionally, applicants must provide a statement of financial need. All information about the Heritage Scholarship can be found at https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship. To learn more about last year’s recipients, read their stories at https://www.dutchcrafters.com/content/dutchcrafters-amish-furniture-heritage-scholarships-awarded-for-2022-23-school-year/. For scholarship-related questions, please email scholarship@dutchcrafters.com.
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to introduce Eco Explorers Summer Camp! Registration is open now for this nature-based day camp designed to provide campers aged 8 to 11 with an immersive and unforgettable learning experience in the great outdoors. Weekly sessions take place at the not-for-profit land trust’s headquarters, Bay Preserve at Osprey, Monday-Friday, June 10-August 2. Session 1 - June 10-14, 2024; Session 2 - June 17-21, 2024; Session 3 - July 8-12, 2024; Session 4 - 15-19, 2024; Session 5 - July 22-26, 2024; Session 6 - July 29-August 2, 2024. Registration is required for each weekly session and limited to just twenty campers per week. Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Each weekly session is $250 with daily camp running from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Weather permitting, daily activities may include fishing, archery, dip-netting, arts, crafts, games, and more. “Youth education and engagement are core components of our work,” notes Christine P. Johnson, president of Conservation Foundation. “We know that time spent in nature is critical for children's cognitive, emotional, social, and educational development, and we are excited to help connect more kids in the community to the wonders of nature through our new summer camp programming.” Camp activities will be led by Conservation Foundation’s experienced community education team. To learn more or register your child, visit conservationfoundation.com/ecocamp.
New College of Florida and the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the International Churchill Society will cohost “Churchill at Yalta, Triumph and Tragedy” on Monday, March 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in College Hall, 351 College Drive, Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Joseph Loconte will present on the role of Churchill as the West grappled with Stalin to shape the post-World War II world. Loconte is a Presidential Scholar in Residence at New College and has produced numerous scholarly works, including a forthcoming book, on the Yalta Conference. The event is free and open to the public. “The Yalta Conference is a fascinating intersection of Western Civilization and the aspirations of the Soviet Union and World War II was about to give way to more than four decades of Cold War era tension,” said New College President Richard Corcoran. “I encourage our students, faculty and staff to attend and explore that pivotal moment in history through the lens of Churchill.” The event is part of the Socratic Stage event series, and also associated with Churchill 150, a celebration of 150 years since the birth of Winston Churchill. Interested participants can register online: https://ncf.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09zv38jjuuRvcDs?fbclid=IwAR3RcBGfAIZl_pJlvTUYHCLtptI8K5FHTi-uGKOayMEuMf-k3Vb876hf8EQA New York Times bestselling author, Loconte brings a wealth of knowledge in the studies of western civilization. Alongside his five books, he produced three short documentaries during his time at the Heritage Foundation. Most recently, he served as a distinguished visiting professor at Grove City College. He also has taught at The King’s College in New York City and Pepperdine University. Loconte is a scholar of John Locke, and contributed for nearly a decade to NPR’s All Things Considered. Loconte earned his Ph.D. at King’s College London and holds a master’s degree from Wheaton College in Illinois. The first 50 New College students to register online and check in on the day of the event will receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card. For more information, visit New College Office of Public Policy Events webpage.
The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open recently announced its return with this year’s tennis tournament dates taking place April 7 - 14, 2024 at Payne Park in the City of Sarasota. The professional tennis tournament has been hosted in Sarasota since 2009. This year marks the third year the event is being held under its new ownership. The new owners represent some of the most successful tennis event organizers in the world and last year, more than 6,000 individuals purchased tickets to the week-long event. The annual event is played on outdoor Har-Tru green clay courts and is part of the Association of Tennis Professionals(ATP) Challenger Tour. With a huge economic impact, the tournament also brings top-tier tennis talent to the area. “I am looking forward to another memorable and successful Sarasota Open at Payne Park Tennis Center this year,” said Elizabeth Moore, Sarasota philanthropist and title sponsor since 2017. “The goal is to bring together the City of Sarasota, the downtown business community and the ever-growing population of both tennis players and spectators of the game. We look forward to seeing everyone this year.” The 2024 Disco Tennis Ball, the tournament’s gala, will be held at Michael’s on East on Friday, April 12. Proceeds from the event will stay local and go to the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties. Guests are encouraged to dust off their bell bottoms, dig out their headbands and get groovy with their best disco and retro tennis-inspired outfits or cocktail attire. A number of local businesses have already committed as sponsors, including City of Sarasota, Coastal Orthopedics, FPL, Mademoiselle Paris, Mallory Agency, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, USTA Foundation and Visit Sarasota, with Elizabeth Moore being the title sponsor and Tommy’s Express Car Wash as the presenting sponsor. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities still remain. Interested individuals can learn more online or by calling 941-789-6869.
Pictured: Daniel Altmaier, 2023 singles winner at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open; Elizabeth Moore; and Daniel Elahi Galan, 2023 runner-up at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open. Photo credit: Cliff Menezes
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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome The Concert, A Tribute to ABBA to Sarasota on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8 p.m. The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money, Money, The Winner Takes All, Waterloo, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and Dancing Queen. Tickets are $30-$75 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Pre-show dining is available through Mattisons at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office.
Join us for a day of fun and outdoor adventure at the Wild About Nature Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reconnect with the great outdoors and help foster a love of nature in the next generation as you spend a day in the sun on the beautiful shores of Little Sarasota Bay at Bay Preserve. Families of all ages are encouraged to take part in this fun-filled day of nature-based education and exploration. The wide variety of activities includes dip-netting, face painting, hula-hoop lessons, crafts, games, and more. There will be live music and food trucks making this a guaranteed good time. This is a FREE family festival open to all. Registration is not required. The event will take place at our Bay Preserve headquarters located at 400 Palmetto Ave. in Osprey. For more information, visit conservationfoundation.com.
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For entrepreneurs, time is money. Don’t settle for low-paying clients when, with the same amount of effort, you could attract high-paying clients like major corporations and potentially double your sales income. In this valuable webinar, bestselling author and USA Today small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how to find high-paying clients who will give you the highest return on your time and effort. In this webinar, you will learn how to pitch to high-paying clients, convince them to say yes and land a high-paying client that will lead to more high-paying clients. Free, online webinar. score.org/manasota.
Kids and kids at heart can enjoy fun art and nature activities on Saturday mornings, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on March 23, April 27, and May 25. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, and participation is included in admission to the Gardens, which is always free for Selby Gardens members. These Family Saturdays celebrate the current exhibition on view, Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia OKeeffe. Several activity stations with different art-focused projects will be set up in the Ann Goldstein Childrens Rainforest Garden during each monthly event. The goal is to invite kids of all ages to explore the artwork of Yayoi Kusama and Georgia OKeeffe through activities that also connect them to the natural environment. Admission to Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus is $26 for adults, $11 for ages 5 to 17, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at selby.org. Selby Gardens members always receive complimentary admission as well as discounts for guests. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit selby.org.
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new line of live online courses featuring the expertise of Dr. David Miano. In this six-part series, we will study the emergence of the first complex societies in the ancient Near East, beginning with the earliest settlements in the Epipaleolithic period and finishing with the development of the first empire in the mid-third millennium BCE. We will pay special attention to how societies grew across the expanse of time, from small hunter-gatherer villages to large consolidated states, taking a close look at the invention of agriculture, the wheel, bronze metallurgy, writing, literature, and the development of religion and government. To do this, we will rely on material remains, primary source documents, and art, which illuminate the unique features of ancient Near Eastern societies. Enroll now to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the best, live on Zoom. To enroll and learn more, visit mianoacademy.org.
Join us for our Coffee With A Scientist series, a free public event held on Tuesdays in Boca Grande and hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory. Hear from Mote scientists on January 16, February 13 and March 26 as they share with you the latest in their groundbreaking research and their plans for the future with a Q and A session to follow. On Visit mote.org/pages/coffee to sign up and for more information.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O Keeffe as the eighth iteration of its annual Jean and Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, which examines the work of major artists through the lens of their connection to nature. The exhibition, which will be on view from February 11 through June 30, 2024, at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, will explore the unexpected yet profoundly impactful mentoring relationship that developed between iconic artists Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O Keeffe. The theme of the upcoming Goldstein Exhibition is the latest announcement of programming planned for Selby Gardens 50th anniversary season. For more information, visit selby.org.
Prepare for an awe-inspiring journey into the world of birds. The prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year exhibition has landed at The Bishop, showcasing winning and finalist images that capture the beauty, drama, and intricate details of avian life. Travel to remote corners of the globe through stunning photographs: witness eagles soaring, hummingbirds hovering, and penguins waddling. Each image is a testament to the skill and passion of the photographer, offering a unique window into the lives and wonders of these feathered marvels. Beyond a visual feast, the exhibition is a powerful reminder of our interconnected planet and the importance of bird conservation. Prepare to be captivated, and inspired, and leave with a renewed appreciation for the birds that share our world. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit bishopscience.org.
Do not miss the opportunity to witness the fascinating dynamic between Shakespeare and Marlowe as their secrets unravel on stage. Born with Teeth runs through March 29, 2024. Visit asolorep.org for a full performance schedule. Tickets start at $35 and are available now in person at the Asolo Rep Box Office at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, by phone at 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388, or online at asolorep.org.
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Beach University series returns for the 17th year to Siesta Beach. Beach University is held at the historic main pavilion beginning at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday in March. In partnership with the Siesta Beach Ambassador volunteer program, this free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions. Each session will focus on topics like human and wildlife conflict, reef ball and its contribution to the marine environment, manatee rehabilitation at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and the trickle-down effect: stormwater to bay life. Beach University sessions are from 9:30-10:30 a.m., every Thursday in March at the historic main pavilion at 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs as seating is limited. No registration is required. For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 311 or visit SarsotaCountyParks.com.
The Sarasota Jazz Festival returns this March. The event will feature concerts, the jazz trolley pub crawl, late-night jazz jams, jazz films and more. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit jazzclubsarasota.org.
The Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale are thrilled to come together again for an all-new production of Cirque des Voix: Circus of the Voices, a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience. There will be three performances, with shows taking place March 22-23, 2024. The three performances will feature acts choreographed to exciting and unforgettable compositions. Circus artists of national and international acclaim, as well as youth performers from the Sailor Circus Academy, will dazzle audiences with acts performed to exquisite musical accompaniment. This show will feature brand new music, with all of the circus artists making their Cirque des Voix debuts. The show will include music from works such as Game of Thrones, the James Bond movie Skyfall, video games Fortnight and Assassins Creed, and other powerful and dramatic works by renowned composers. Performances this year will take place at the Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for Cirque des Voix are $50-$100. Visit CircusArts.org or call 941-355-9805 to reserve your seats.
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