A e 10 20 16

ON THE FLIP SIDE: BLACK

TIE

< RAISE THE ROOF: SPARCC hosts Amazing Raise.

RIAF: Musicians offer experimental concert. 10 >

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

YOUROBSERVER.COM

HEAR THIS

Physical Plant

Sarasota Band Physical Plant debuts songs from its debut LP. PAGE 4

DRINK THIS

Sip the Sunshine This inaugural beer festival spotlights Florida craft beer, food and live music.

PAGE 6

Elizabeth Siegfried's photo exhibit offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Sarasota's circus culture.

SEE THIS

Courtesy photos

These and other images can be seen in their original color in the exhibit on Nov. 12.

All in the Family

The Ditchfield Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for singing spans three generations. PAGE 8

2

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

|

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

CIRCUSEXPOSURE Elizabeth Siegfried's photo exhibit offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Sarasota's circus culture.

NIKI KOTTMANN BLACK TIE REPORTER

E

lizabeth Siegfried was expecting dust and cobwebs when she set out to clean her family’s cabin 10 years ago. What she found instead was a tattered cardboard box addressed to a woman she never met — who was about to become a big part of her life.

Inside the box was 16 mm film shot by her grandmother, Elizabeth Chapin, in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. In the reels, Siegfried found footage of Chapin in her hometown of Rochester, N.Y., at the family camp in Oxtongue Lake, Ontario, Canada, and, to her surprise, at the winter home of the Ringling Bros. circus.

It was the summer of 2006, and Siegfried had been visiting her sister in Sarasota for the past decade. But she had no idea her grandmother had frequented the same town as a young woman.

The film, mostly black and white, but some in color, showed scenes from the back lots of the Ringling Circus during a time when these spaces were open to the public before performances began. Circusgoers can be seen stroking elephant trunks, gawking at bowing horses and having stare-downs with colorful

clowns. These snapshots, Siegfried says, offer a look at this community of outsiders that come together as a family at the circus.

The more photos she saw, the more Siegfried noticed an artistic instinct that she believes might have skipped her mother’s generation.

As a photographer herself, Siegfried decided that Chapin’s eye for the perfect picture was too good to keep to herself. So, over the course of the next six years, she sent the reels to a company in New Mexico called Film to Video that transposed all of the forgotten film into digital video files.

She then downloaded the files and used editing software to carefully examine each reel, frame by frame.

Once she picked her favorites, she converted them to still images, making sure to maintain the iconic color and saturation of the circus. In 2010, she used the images to start a card company called Cards Without Words.

“By capturing that moment, you can really study what’s happening in the background, whatever wardrobe is being worn, and you can look at the faces,” she says. “You can capture something you really can’t capture with a still camera — those sort of in-

Niki Kottmann

Elizabeth Siegfried has dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, and she resides in Siesta Key for half of the year.

e c i v r e S Super pecials!

SSueprevricSe aves

that s the day

Cooling Heating & Plumbing es | Applianc

Trusted Home Care You Can Have Faith In™

½HP BAdger 5 gArBAge diSPoSAl Includes Installation!

Only $

Choosing a partner for home health care is a major decision. That’s why we are committed to delivering personalized, reliable care services through Faith, experience and compassion to ensure that you will never be alone on this journey.

e c i s v e r 5 2 2 Se t sav a h t ay d e th

Call 941.777.2004 and send Badger Bob’s to the rescue.

• Skilled Nursing • Companion Care • Available 24/7

At Trustworthy Home Health Care, we work closely with your family’s physician to develop a plan of care that is appropriate, effective and meaningful for your loved one’s unique needs.

Service… it’s Who We Are.™

Call us today at 941.377.CARE (2273) for a complimentary care consultation.

941.377.CARE (2273) www.Trustworthy.care

Appliance Showroom 215 Interstate Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34240

Family Owned & Operated • Serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties for 30+ Years

1231 Sarasota Center Blvd. ~ Sarasota, FL 34240

204916

203881

Financing Options Available.

941.777.2004 | BadgerBobs.com

• Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy

Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).

License # 29999 4405 / 29999 4401

Carol Tucker Founder & CFO

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

YourObserver.com

between times that a film can’t really get.”

But starting the card company wasn’t enough. Siegfried, who lives in Sarasota for half the year, wanted to use the images to help Sarasotans experience their town’s cherished circus in its prime, so she showed the collection to Priscilla Brown, program director for Phillippi Estate Park.

Brown, who had been looking for a Florida artist to exhibit work in the Edson Keith Estate for its 100th anniversary celebration in November, says the collection was a perfect match.

The mansion was built in 1916 — right before the boom of the Ringling circus in the 1920s.

Brown says these images will offer attendees a look at one of the go-to pastimes of the Keiths and other Roaring ’20s-era Sarasotans who loved to have a good time.

“I had never seen back-lot pictures of the Ringling circus,” Brown says. “It was a glimpse into a lifestyle I had never heard about.

I was fascinated by it.”

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Siegfried learned through family lore that, though she was not a photographer by trade, her grandmother carried her camera everywhere. Chapin enjoyed shooting film of the people she loved and the places she went. It is likely, she gathered, that Chapin got her passion from her father, who was an amateur photographer until he was paid to travel around the world twice to take photos for National Geographic.

Chapin died four years before Siegfried was born, but she says this project has helped her get to know her grandmother in an intimate way.

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

3

IF YOU GO

CIRCUS! PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW & SALE When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Edson Keith Mansion in Phillippi Estate Park Tickets: Free Info: Call 316-1309.

“Working through this, I really felt as though she was right there with me,” Siegfried says. “I see this whole thing as a collaboration — a cross-generation collaboration with my grandmother.

I feel very close to her as a result of that.”

ARTISTIC BACKGROUND

Siegfried loved her Kodak Brownie camera as a kid. While studying English at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in 1973, she fell in love with photography during her senior year.

It was too late to switch majors at that point, so after graduation she decided to pursue her new passion at the Maine Photographic Workshops. There, she did a six-month residency and “lived and breathed” photography, until she eventually starting considering herself a photographer — a job title that started in 1982 and continues today as a Master of Fine Arts candidate at the Maine Media College in Rockport, Maine.

One thing that’s stayed consistent throughout her 35-year career, including her upcoming exhibit, is her fascination with historical images.

“I’m obviously an old-fashioned person at heart,” Siegfried

says. “I love the old. I love nostalgia.”

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE

Like any artist, the exposure that comes with doing a large-scale exhibit was enticing to Siegfried.

But she had another, more personal connection, as well.

Siegfried grew up having circus-themed birthday parties.

She and her friends loved seeing the elephants, clowns and stiltwalkers perform for the crowd, and she’s still in awe of the complexity involved in hauling a production from one city to the next.

She hopes that by exposing people to what the circus used to be, she can help them appreciate what it is today. She thinks the nearly 50 images in the exhibit will remind people of what makes the circus alluring: An escape from the fast-paced modern lifestyle.

“People have become so sophisticated in what they like, and their attention span is so short, they need more and more glitz,” she says. “I’m drawn to this. The costumes were amazing, and there’s a simplicity to it that I think we’ve lost as time goes by.”

Courtesy Photos

Above: A Ringling Bros. clown shows off before a performance.

The majority of the color images in Siegfried’s collection are believed to have been shot by Chapin in the 1940s because color film wasn’t invented until 1935.

Right: One of the five sequences that will be on display at the exhibit shows a stilt man reading before a performance. A sequence is what Siegfried calls a larger image composed of multiple smaller images.

Chews wisely.

Feeling great StartS with the

Right Doctor.

Nothing is more important than your ongoing health. at lernerCohen Healthcare, we ensure you get the personal attention you need to enjoy the well-being you deserve. as a complete concierge practice, we guarantee an unmatched level of access. You have your physician’s direct cell phone number and we never keep you waiting – any day and any time.

Feel the difference with BayView Dental.

General | Cosmetic | Implants Now accepting new patients.

now accepting a limited number of new patients. to learn how life can be simply healthier, call today.

• • • • • • •

Expect something to smile about!

Board Certified in internal Medicine On-Site Dietitian & Physical therapists Specialist appointment Facilitation Daily Hospital Visits Coordination of nursing Home/rehab Center Care Unlimited Visits 24/7 access with no Waiting

Let us clear up your confusion about Dental implants and show you how they can enhance your quality of life!

Complimentary* • Consultation ($250 Value) • X-Rays (As Necessary)

Call us today!

BayViewDental.com 941.999.3173

Brad S. lerner, MD • louis M. Cohen, MD • James r. Cocco, MD 1921 Waldemere Street | Suite 814 | Sarasota, Fl 34239 | lernerCohen.com

193193

941.953.9080

*D0330, D9310, D9430. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination, or treatment, that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. Only first time consultation is no charge.

196041

7 locations serving: Sarasota | Bradenton | St. Petersburg Most insurance plans accepted.

The Doctor Is In. Always.™

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

|

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

THURSDAY BEER AND CHEESE PAIRING 7 p.m. at JDub’s Brewing Co., 1215 Mango Ave. $25 Call 955-2739.

It’s not easy being cheesy. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of this dairy delicacy, join JDub’s Brewing Co. at its monthly event, which pairs four craft beers with four gourmet cheeses. Learn how to match flavor profiles and pair beer with foods in general. Limited seating.

‘GREAT ESCAPES I: BREAKING BAD’ 7 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail $38 Call 953-3434.

The Sarasota Orchestra presents an evening of music dedicated to misunderstood monsters and good guys gone bad. Hear songs from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Frankenstein” and “Phantom of the Opera.” Also runs Friday at 5:30 p.m.

ONLINE Find more information on these events and more at

YourObserver.com.

DaRuMa-Anniversary Observer5x4.pdf

1

8/25/16

JANET WILLIAMS 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd. $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Janet Williams brings her bawdy comedy act to McCurdy’s. Performs through Sunday.

‘CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD’ 7:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton $27 to $37 Call 748-5875.

The Manatee Players presents this play, which follows an instructor at a school for the deaf who meets and falls in love with a deaf woman who works at the school. Runs through Nov. 6.

FRIDAY

It’s just a jump to the left ... Join the Players for for a costume contest, prop bags and live actors singing along with the cult-classic movie, all to help raise money for the theater company.

MEET AND GREET WITH ANNE-MARIE RUSSELL 10 a.m. at The Works, 891 S. Tamiami Trail Free Call 358-5660.

As part of the Sarasota Museum of Art’s fall programming schedule, meet Executive Director Anne-Marie Russell and learn what the future holds for the museum.

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ SING-ALONG 7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail $25; $12 for students Call 365-2494.

THE YEAH TONES 8:30 p.m. at The Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave. Free Call 702-5613.

Fronted by Sarasota native Jake Pinto, the Brooklyn-based Yeah Tones play unpretentious, downand-dirty blues-fueled rock ’n’ roll —in matching outfits.

12:25 PM

Tandoor

FINE INDIAN CUISINE

DINNER • LUNCH BUFFET • TAKE OUT DELIVERY • CATERING

EVERY DAY LUNCH BUFFET

FULL BAR NOW AVAILABLE!

XNLV13269

Live Music 9x A Week Open Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM swordfishgrill.com 4628 119th St W Cortez FL Marker 49 By Boat (941)798-2035

HAPPY HOUR: MON. - SUN., 5 - 6:30 $2 OFF BEER & HALF OFF WINE GLASSES LUNCH BUFFET Mon. - Sun. 11:30 - 2:30 DINNER Su. - M. 5 - 9 • Tu. - Th. 5 - 9:30 • Fr. - Sa. 5 -10 8453 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park FL 34201 941.926.3077 | tandoorsarasota.net 219581

214215

Monthly Events: Pig Roast AUCE Fish Fry AUCE Snow Crab Lobster Boil

XNLV13212

32

Tyler’s and Lazy Lobster are Proud to Present …

homemade flavors!

Longboat Key’s First Specialty Ice Cream Shop!

 Check out our line of

handmade chocolates locally crafted for us by

Live Music By THE DISTRACTIONS

The Chocolate Bark Company in Gulf Gate.

5:30 to Close

Prizes Awarded for Best Costume • Scariest Costume • Best Couples Costume Riveria Dunes Marina | 102 Riviera Dunes Way | Palmetto, FL 34221 | 941-479-7827 | blumangrove.com

Gourmet

ICE CREAM L ongboa

t Key, FL

Gourmet Handmade Shakes, Malts, Specialty Sundaes, Banana Splits, & More!

5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key | tylersicecream.com

Located right next to the Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key

206516

Come in Costume— Receive a Glass of Spooky Mangrove Punch

217000

4

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

YourObserver.com

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

5

DON’T MISS SARASOTA CHORAL FESTIVAL As many as 200 singers, high school age and older, sing in this annual Key Chorale community event.

NICK’S PICK PHYSICAL PLANT, SOMEDAY RIVER, TRAVELER AND ADAM MEREDITH Catch Sarasota-based Physical Plant, playing music from its new album, joined by Someday River, Traveler and Adam Meredith.

SATURDAY CIRCUS BY THE SEA 2 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Free with admission Call 388-4441.

Mote Marine and The Circus Arts Conservatory collaborate for a celebration of arts and culture. Sailor Circus students will perform, and guests will have a chance to mingle with the performers and learn circus skills of their own.

IF YOU GO When: 9 p.m.

Saturday Where: Growlers Pub, 2831 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: Free Info: Call 487-7373.

– NICK FRIEDMAN

GIVING HUNGER THE BLUES ...

ROCKS 5 p.m. at Kelly’s Live, 2525 S. Tamiami Trail $10 Call 210-3605.

This annual charity concert expands to include performances by six area rock and metal bands at Kelly’s Live.

DOO WOP SPECTACULAR 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail $50 to $77.50 Call 953-3368.

Doo Wop Spectacular features classic performers, including Charlie Thomas’ Drifters.

Dominic Walsh’s WOLFGANG FOR WEBB Ricardo Graziano’s SONATA IN FOUR MOVEMENTS Antony Tudor’s CONTINUO Joe Layton’s THE GRAND TOUR

28 - 30 October 2016

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

218820

The Sarasota Ballet Box Office 941.359.0099 | SarasotaBallet.org

IF YOU GO When: 6 p.m. Tuesday Where: First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave. Tickets: $25 Info: Call 921-4845.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

GARDEN MUSIC SERIES: SOULRCOASTER 1 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave. Free with admission Call 366-5731.

OPEN MIC 7 p.m. at Ace’s Live Music, 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton Free Call 795-3886.

SoulRcoaster covers everything from classic rock to Motown, jazz, ballads and disco — even a little country.

Step onstage and try out some new material in front of a live audience. Hosted by Independent Jones.

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Free Call 365-5118, Ext. 304.

Preview excerpts from the season’s upcoming performances from organizations including Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota Cuban Ballet School and Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Wine and dessert follow.

WEDNESDAY WINES OF THE WORLD DINNER 6:30 p.m. at Social Eatery and Bar, 1219 First St. $75 Call 444-7072.

This monthly wine dinner features wine from around the world, paired with three courses of custom dishes.

6

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

|

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

A SIP OF SUNSHINE Inaugural beer festival highlights Florida brews, live music and food.

IF YOU GO A+E MANAGING EDITOR

M

ark Tuchman and Dean Lambert have always loved craft beer — especially Floridian craft beer. They say the Sunshine State is not only producing some of the best beer in the country, its community is also among the most unique.

“Florida has had sort of a meteoric rise in the craft-beer scene in a relatively short amount of time,” says Tuchman. “I think, because of that, the community isn’t focused on just the beer itself.

It’s about the people and the stories behind these breweries. It’s an unusual dynamic, because technically, these are businesses that are in competition with one another. But at the end of the day, this is a group of people who love what they do, love to help each other and want to make Florida better for everyone.”

So when Tuchman, Lambert and Nikki Logan Curran came up with the idea to host their own craft-beer festival, they wanted it to reflect their love for the local beer community. They wanted something different.

The co-organizers, who compose Suncoast Festivals, will host the inaugural Sip the Sunshine Craft Beer Festival from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.

The festival will feature more than 100 beers from 50 exclusively Florida craft breweries, food from seven local chefs and live music — headlined by Grammy Award-winning band Blues Traveler. Proceeds will benefit the USF Sarasota-Manatee College of Hospitality and Tourism’s Beer Science program.

“Five years ago, there were fewer than 40 breweries in the state of Florida,” he says. “Today, there more than 200, and they’re making some of the best beer in

2 0 1 6

the country.

There’s a huge market, and the scene is continuing to explode. We wanted to honor that.”

General admission will include catered food

by Mattison’s, Fête Catering and Nancy Krohngold.

VIP attendees will enjoy a fivecourse food-and-beer pairing by Steve Phelps, of Indigenous, with Calusa Brewing Co.; Darwin Santa Maria with Chela Brewing Co.; Christian Hershman with Darwin Brewing Co.; Jay Norris, of Jack Dusty, with Big Top Brewing Co.; and Paul Mattison, of Mattison’s, with Coppertail Brewing Co. A third option includes a 4:30 p.m. entrance to the Sundown Session concerts following the beer festival.

Entertainment will include live music by bands Jah Movement, from Sarasota, Have Gun Will Travel, from Bradenton, Heavy

Pets from Fort Lauderdale and Blues Traveler.

Dean Lambert says the food and entertainment were carefully selected to provide a unique experience for attendees.

“A lot of times, the music and food come across as afterthoughts,” he says. “We approached this from the attendees’ perspective. We wanted the food and music to be the best that’s offered in town. And Blues Traveler was a perfect fit for the vibe of the event.”

Also different, says Lambert, will be the laid-back atmosphere.

One downside to many similar festivals is long lines and a rush to sample as many different beers as possible. By limiting ticket sales

A Longboat Key

Landmark November 10 & 11, 2016 Select Winemakers from around the world come together to collaborate with The Resort at Longboat Key Club at the 6th Annual Celebration of Food and Wine.

SIP THE SUNSHINE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Where: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Nathan Benderson Park Tickets: $45 to $125; $25 for sundown session only; $35 for earlybird tickets; $5 parking Info: Visit Sipthesunshine. com.

in each of the three tiers, Lambert hopes to cut back on long lines, allowing guests to enjoy the experience.

“I’m excited,” he says. “There’s a lot of beer on our list I haven’t gotten to try yet. I’m looking forward to relaxing and enjoying a beer or two while listening to some great live music. I hope the attendees will be smiling as much as we are.” Alsace Wine Dinner

with Jean Trimbach Wed., Oct 26th, 6:30 pn

STONE CRABS NOW AVAILABLE! • 4 Course Dinner Prix Fixe $29 per person • 3 Course Lunch Prix Fixe $19 per person • Alsace Wine Dinner w/ Jean Trimbach Wed., Oct 26th, 6:30pm

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • DELI • GOURMET CATERING • CORNER STORE 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key, FL • 941.383.0777 • harryskitchen.com

Food & Wine

NOW OPEN!

Bacchus on the Beach Wine Dinners Thursday, November 10 • $135 per person Gulfside Plancha with Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards An Evening with Woodward Canyon Winery Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Dinner An Evening at Portofino with Jankara Winery and Conterno Fantino Winery

WELCOME TO NEWK’S!

Bacchus on the Beach Stone Crab Celebration & Winemaker Auction Friday, November 11 • $150 per person

We’re excited to announce that the tantalizing smells, sights, tastes and textures of our Newcomb Family Recipes has come to Sarasota!

Our entire menu is prepared from scratch and made to perfection with only the finest ingredients. Stop on by, we can’t wait to share it with you!

Taste Like a Master Friday, November 11 • $45 per person Celebration Pass includes attendance to: Choice of one of the “Bacchus on the Beach Wine Dinners” on Thursday, November 10 and “Bacchus on the Beach Stone Crab Celebration & Winemaker Auction” on Friday, November 11. $250 per person A portion of the proceeds from Bacchus on the Beach benefits the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

Presented

by

Media sponsors

213113

For event tickets and Resort reservations, contact Longboat Key Club Membership Office at 941-387-1662 or email membership@longboatkeyclub.com.

Bacchus Observer ad 2016.indd 1

10/17/16 11:59 AM

213338

Fresh, Flavorful and Fast!

5405 University Parkway - Bradenton, FL 34201 | 941.351.1210 | newks.com

219181

NICK FRIEDMAN

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

YourObserver.com

GOLDEN GATE POINT

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

GOLDEN GATE POINT

Joel Schemmel | 941.587.4894 Cheryl Loeffler | 941.302.9674

Cheryl Loeffler | 941.302.9674 Joel Schemmel | 941.587.4894

thepearlsarasota.com

aqua280.com

GOLDEN GATE POINT

SIESTA KEY

Peter G. Laughlin Thomas Netzel | 941.539.0633

941.356.8428

alluresarasota.com

oceanesiestakey.com

Artfully Uniting Extraordinary Homes with Extraordinary Lives Contact us to discover your extraordinary new home.

Each office is independently owned and operated.

PREMIERSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

Call us at 941.308.6472 or email newdevelopments@premiersir.com

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110 | Sarasota, FL 34236

SARASOTA

ROSEMARY DISTRICT

941.928.8408

Anita Lambert | 941.920.1501 Frank Lambert | 941.920.1500

theforestathihatranch.com

vanguardloft.com

Brian Wood

ROSEMARY DISTRICT

Thomas Netzel | 941.539.0633 Sandy Gillette | 941.504.0170 qsarasota.com

Anita Lambert | 941.920.1501 Frank Lambert | 941.920.1500

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

219900

DOWNTOWN SARASOTA

7

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

|

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

Born to Sing

Maestro Joseph Caulkins’ 10th ANNIVERSARY SEASON!

For the Ditchfieds, love of music is a family affair.

MARTY FUGATE CONTRIBUTOR

Featuring guest soloists

Musical talent seems to be hardwired into the Ditchfield family’s DNA. They began their career singing Christmas carols at an outdoor church pageant. People loved what they heard, and before long, they were officially The Ditchfield Family Singers.

Over the years, they’ve entertained thousands at their annual Opera House Christmas concert and at performances nationwide. On special occasions, three generations of Ditchfields sing onstage. We spoke to Stephen Ditchfield about how they got so far.

October 29, 2016 • 4PM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 S. Pineapple Ave • Downtown SRQ

Brad Diamond

Key Chorale is celebrating Artistic Director and Maestro Joseph Caulkins’ 10th Anniversary Season with “Peak Performances” offering the highest quality of choral music with local professional musicians and soloists, guest soloists, Key Chorale’s chamber chorus and the 100+ voices of Key Chorale.

How did you become the Ditchfield Family Singers?

You don’t sit down one day and say, “Let’s form a family singing group.” It grows out of who you are. My wife, Bernice, and I both had musical upbringings.

We gravitated to making people happy with singing. My dad took us to see “The Sound of Music” in 1965. I saw a family who loved each other, sang together and made beautiful harmony. That’s when the dream was born in my heart.

SINGLE TICKETS: $35 Christina Bristol

Online Discount for Observer Readers: OBS3

Todd William Donovan

941.921.4845 • KeyChorale.org

Alexander’s Feast is presented as the culmination of the Key Chorale’s Sarasota Chorale Festival and in partnership with the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota’s two-week celebration of arts and culture, InspireSarasota!

Did that translate to a desire to sing professionally?

Not immediately. My dad always brought home records from

215099

PO Box 20613, Sarasota, FL 34276 •

IF YOU GO A CONCERT OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC When: 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: First Church of God, 351 Orange Road, Venice Info: Call 923-2013.

traveling Broadway shows, and we’d all sing along. Eventually, something clicked in me. By the time I got to high school, I was an aspiring singer and actor with dreams of a Broadway career, and I had a band. I met Bernice, and we got engaged 11 days later.

Before long, Bernice, my younger sister and I became a trio. We traveled for a few years doing contemporary Christian music.

Then Bernice and I started a family.

That got in the way of the music?

No. Our home was always filled with music; that’s something my dad had passed on. We’d play records and sing along. In the ’90s, our church, the Tabernacle was doing its annual outdoor nativity pageant. Somebody suggested, “Why not dress the Ditchfields in Victorian costumes and have them sing old Christmas carols a cappella?”

We had a four-part harmony.

Our young daughters, Christin and Stephanie, sang the melody; Bernice was an alto; I sang bass.

Folks from around the community loved it, and we did, too.

YOUR NEWS your way.

DON’T WAIT FOR TOMORROW, FOR TODAY’S NEWS.

ICYMI:

In Case You Missed It — Get the hottest news stories of the week in the palm of your hand every weekend.

Every Saturday

This Week in Arts & Entertainment

Be the first to know about the most exciting events of the week and learn what’s going on in Sarasota’s arts world.

Every Friday

saturday

10.29.16 @Nathan Benderson Park

Daily Headlines:

A daily dose of up-to-theminute news from Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key and East County.

Monday - Friday

benefiting usfsm

Breaking News:

craft Beer Festival • 1-4pm

Late-breaking stories so you’re never left in the dark

Sundown Sessions Concert • 5-9pm

special thanks to our media sponsor

219893

get Tickets at sipthesunshine.com 218289

8

Go to YourObserver.com to sign up to receive our news in your inbox!

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

YourObserver.com

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

Open Daily – 11AM Happy Hour 2-6PM (Monday-Friday)

1014 9th St. W Bradenton, FL MotorworksBrewing.com

Jaws dropped, I assume?

No, we jumped right into it. We put some stuff together from “The Sound of Music” and songs that I’d been doing in the restaurant, and we did our first show in 1996. From that, our popularity grew. In 2000, we rented the Opera House and did our first annual Christmas show for the whole community. This year will be our 17th.

Your show has grown. Are the singers ever overpowered?

No; Bernice and I make sure of that. Everybody’s individual talent always shines through.

About half of our family singers are accomplished soloists; the other half prefers to sing harmony in the background. Our four grandsons grew up to be really

Courtesy Photo

What’s your touring schedule like?

We do 75 to 100 concerts every year. We can’t always do the same thing, so we’ve developed different themes. We’ve done a “Best of Broadway” concert, a patriotic concert and music from the Frank Sinatra / Tony Bennett era. But we started with Christmas, and it’s always been one of our favorite things.

The Ditchfield Family Singers share a love for singing across three generations.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: 10/19 - David Smash (Blues) 10/22 - Whiskey Blind (Rock) 10/20 - Scott Curts (Acoustic) 10/23 - Brittani McCracken (Acoustic) 10/21 - Kettle of Fish (Rock/Blues/Soul)

213217

good singers, and all our sons’ wives have wonderful voices.

Award-Winning Beers Live music Wine and cocktails Delicious food trucks Cornhole, bocce, putting green Massive projector screens

What If You Could Look Years Younger And Still Look Completely Natural?

You’re following in the footsteps of the von Trapp Family in “The Sound of Music.”

Well, not everybody’s on the road. Now, most of the kids are working and can’t always get away. Bernice and I do tour full time, and I do solo concerts.

So, no, our family’s not all on a never-ending tour together. But we do sing together a great deal of time. On special occasions, there's nine adults and our four grandchildren. It’s not exactly “The Sound of Music.” But our lives come very, very close.

Music binds us together and gives us joy — and it’s a joy we can share with others. Bernice and I feel truly blessed.

Rejuvenation Exclusively for the Face & Neck The Skill of a Surgeon  the Eye of an Artist  and theUnderstanding of a Woman

HOLLY L. BARBOUR, M.D. Pratt Institute, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Case Western Reserve University, MD and Residency in Ophthalmology Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

219785

How’d you get from there to the Opera House?

I was singing at a restaurant called Homestyle Harmony.

Another singer asked if the Ditchfields would consider doing a concert at a mobile home community. Back home, I gathered the family and said, “We got an offer to do a show. There’s only one problem — it’s in July, and we can’t do Christmas songs.

9

1250 South Tamiami Trail | Sarasota 941.951.2220 | www.hollybarbourmd.com

Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Pain and Depression.

Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Pain and Depression.

Enjoy LifE oncE AgAin.

DISCOVER

If you suffer from debilitating depression or other mood disorders and nothing seems to help…

SOVIET SCENES:

BALTERMANTS’ PHOTOGRAPHS OF WWII AND PHOTOJOURNALISM FROM THE AUGUST COUP

it’s time to start feeling better.

Founded by Dr. Steven Reichbach, Gulf Coast Ketamine Center is the area’s only ketamine infusion center offering rapid relief and alleviation of: • Severe depression • Chronic pain • PTSD and other mood disorders • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) • Bipolar • Fibromyalgia • OCD

ON VIEW THROUGH JAN 8 Through a series of compelling photographs, this exhibition explores the dichotomy between the height of the Soviet Empire during WWII and the remains of the dissolved empire after the August Coup of 1991.

Get relief in as little as one treatment. We are opening soon – call today to schedule a free consultation.

DISCOVER MORE

ringling.org

941.213.4444

941.358.3180

GulfCoastKetamineCenter.com

ASIA UNDER THE BIG TOP

ON VIEW THROUGH FEB 13 Explore how stereotypes and fantasies of Asia played to American audiences through lithographs printed to advertise American circuses.

BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA: THE GOLDEN AGE OCT 21, 1:00 & 6:30 PM, $20 / $18 Join us for this HD screening from Russia’s famed Bolshoi Ballet.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Visit ringling.org for dates and times for Art Making, Kids Quest, and ROAR! Above: Dmitri Baltermants (Russian, 1912–1990),

Berlin is Taken, May 1945, printed 2003. Gelatin silver print. Gift of Sally Strauss and Andrew Tomback, 2012.

SN11346.40 © Estate of Dmitri Baltermants

362 DAYS A YEAR!

S TAT E A R T M U S E U M O F F L O R I D A

| F L O R I D A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

217097

OPEN DAILY at 10 AM 218782

2415 University Parkway • University Health Park Medical Campus Building #3, 2nd Floor, Suite 215 • Sarasota, FL 34243

WHAT’S ON

10

REVIEWS

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

|

YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

RIAF offers fresh take on classic instruments JUNE LEBELL MUSIC CRITIC

I asked a rhetorical question in a recent column: What is music?

I was taught that music is organized sound. Anyway, that’s what they said in olden times. What Eighth Blackbird, a group of extremely talented musicians (Nathalie Joachim, flutes; Michael Maccaferri, clarinets; Yvonne Lam, violin; Nick Photinos, cello; Matthew Duvall, percussion; and Adam Marks, piano), presented at the Historic Asolo for the Ringling International Arts Festival was certainly organized.

They played it from their iPads, varying interestingly in size from smartphone to tome, so it was written out and organized by a composer for performance as written.

Some, like Robert Hornstein’s “Conduit” and Timo Andres’ “Checkered Shade” were vaguely tonal, with “Conduit” traversing, ascending scales built loosely around a root tone. Others, “By-by Huey” by Ted Hearne and Jacob Cooper’s “Cast,” were harder to decipher but went more to the emotions than the intellect.

The playing, in every case, was brilliant, but the material became monotonous and lacking in meaning. If you’re a flutist or clarinetist, or a pianist who’s interested in a prepared instrument, it’s fascinating to hear new sounds painted by composers who are trying hard to invent something differ-

ent. But what does that sound mean? What does it do?

Bach was a brilliant technician. He could bend a four-part fugue in different directions so that, on paper, it was an intricate mathematical puzzle. But Bach had heart. Even without knowing his crab canons were crawling in every direction, you feel emotion; you’re punched in the gut by what he has to say.

The only punch I got out of this concert was a big yawn.

I also felt I was missing an important part of the presentation. Each composition was

based on a piece of art, but we didn’t get to see any of it. Yes, there were infinitesimal photos of the works included in the program, but they weren’t interactive, and they didn’t light up (as described, after the fact, by members of the ensemble) or give any sense they belonged to the music. It was like being left out of half the production.

John Williams, Aaron Copland and Philip Glass have music for films, but their music stands alone without the movie that inspired it. The four works we heard in the program, titled

incongruously, “Hand Eye,” needed visual aids. Or something. Something more than great playing and what amounted to tricks of the trade to get us involved in the goings on.

RIAF seems to fall short these days when it comes to its musical presentations. They lack the sparkle and the passion of the dance and theater productions it presents. Eighth Blackbird is a young, vivacious, talented group of musicians but again, the music they offered was, I’m sure, much more interesting to play and analyze than to hear.

Courtesy Photo

Eighth Blackbird brought a fresh approach to its use of classical instruments. But while the performance was inventive in skilled, it lacked in presentation.

PROUDLY PRESENTS Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

Van Wezel

Rain or Shine 12PM to 9PM

20th Annual Giving Hunger the Blues Events Giving Hunger the Blues Rocks! | October 22, 6 PM – 2 AM, Doors Open at 5 PM

The Experience

Featuring: From Darkness Arise; Klegg; Chronologic; Frostfang; Jack Mantra; Cruel Curses, and Drastic Fall.

Kelly’s Live, 2525 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Tickets: $5 advance; $10 at the door or $5 w/donation of non-perishable food items Call or e-mail for ticket information: 941-548-8723 / Kaylacongdon113@gmail.com

Behind Every Smile.

CeCe Teneal Gives Hunger the Blues! | October 28, Doors Open 7 PM Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota Tickets: $10 Call or visit our website for ticket information: 941-932-6269 / cecehungerblues.com

When it comes to caring for your smile, experience counts. Not just the high level of experience of our renowned team of dentists, but also the comfortable, results-focused experience our patients enjoy with each visit.

• General • Cosmetic • Reconstructive • CEREC Single-Visit Crowns • Implants

Giving Hunger the Boos - Halloween Costume/CD Release Party | October 29, 8:30 PM – 1 AM Copy of Rev. Barry’s newest CD with admission; $500 cash best costume prize The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota Tickets: $25 advance; $30 at the door. VIP packages w/reserved seating $65 advance; $75 at the door.

Call or e-mail for ticket information: 812-228-9208 / bnnicholson@gmail.com Shanaka L. Weerasooriya, D.M.D. Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

20th Annual Giving Hunger the Blues Festival | October 30, 12PM – 9 PM. Van Wezel, 777 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the gate, VIP packages $35, All-event passes $85* Visit our website or e-mail for tickets and information: givinghungertheblues.org or ghtb19@gmail.com

Belle Canto Benefit Concert | November 5, 5PM Cool Jazz w/ the Red Hot Belles and the Michael Ross Quartet First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota Tickets: $15 advance donation @ www.firstsrq.com/music/fine-arts-series or $20 at the door.

Call or e-mail for ticket information: 941-400-2152 / Info@bellecanto.org

Tarpon Shores D E N TA L

St. ArmAndS • Venice • englewood R. Scott Thompson, D.D.S. Fellow of the International College of Dentists Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists

St. ArmAndS • 544 John Ringling Blvd. • Sarasota, FL 34236 • 941-388-4114 TarponShoresDental.com

No Pets or Coolers Allowed *Does not include Belle Canto

TANNENBAUM SCRO ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Huisking Family Foundation

219094

941-388-4114

Ask us about our referral rewards Programs.

All proceeds benefit the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program, the Women’s Resource Center and the Generoso Foundation Free T-Shirt with Non-Perishable Food Donation - While Supplies Last

219813

For a concierge-style dental care experience designed to make you smile, call our St. Armands location at

6

BLACK TIE

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

YourObserver.com

MALL-O-WEEN

TIE BLACK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Photos by Niki Kottmann

Betty Callaghan with cancer survivors Margie Semonick, Jane Trinci and Patty Virgilio

Moffitt Sarasota Luncheon Friday, Oct. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Benefiting Moffitt Cancer Center

6 PM – 8 PM TRICK OR TREATING – DJ WITH GAMES & PRIZES FOR THE LITTLE ONES FACE PAINTING TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL® Free masks for children 12 and under.

(While supplies last.)

Chairwoman Susan Malloy Jones and Honorary Chairwoman Eileen Curd

HSLWR

Top: Eileen Normile and Sue Hanes Above: Sandy Ruggerio and Sania Allen

4th Annual Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

217983

Circus fun and thrilling acts combine with marine culture as Sailor Circus students perform at Mote Aquarium!

Putts Fore Mutts Scramble

The Ritz Carlton Golf Club Monday, November 7th, 2016

OCTOBER 22, 2016 | 2 - 4 P.M. EVENT IS FREE WITH PAID MOTE ADMISSION

Golf Tournament 11:30 Registration, Shotgun Start 12:30 Prizes for Ladies, Men and Couples Includes Golf, Prizes, Dinner, Live Music, Dancing, 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction

Racquets for Rescues Tennis Tournament

Tennis Tournament 1:30 Registration, Tournament begins at 2:00 at The Lakewood Ranch Country Club 5:00 Evening begins and Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Includes Tennis, Prizes, Dinner, Live Music, Dancing, 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction

MOTE.ORG/CIRCUS An exciting collaboration between Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and The Circus Arts Conservatory

register online at hslwr.org Register by November 1st, 2016 Questions: Call 941.779.3457 or Email puttsforemutts@HSLWR.org

213739

lliance ARTS AND CULTURAL

219248

OF SARASOTA COUNTY

YourObserver.com

BLACK TIE

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

5

BLACK

BLACK TIE & TALES

NIKI KOTTMANN AND EMILY WALSH

TIE

Discover

Niki Kottmann

Michelle Brault gets her makeup done by Anne Casanova, cosmetic department manager and makeup artist at The Met. Casanova offered complimentary makeup touch-ups throughout the night.

Tidbits

heirloom-quality Amish and American-made furniture.

n The solemen for the 2016 Wine Women & Shoes Signature Luncheon were revealed and put into teams at the Solemen Reception Thursday, Oct. 13, at Saks Fifth Avenue. Sponsors and loved ones gathered to celebrate the 60 men, who will act as ambassadors, escorts and servers to the women at the luncheon Nov. 18.

Michael Klauber introduced three white wines from La Favorita vineyard in Tokaji, Hungary that made their American debut at the event: Hárslevelű “Arioso,” 2015; Muscat “Vivace,” 2015 and Furmint “Allegro,” 2015.

3709 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota Monday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 12-5 941-894-6747 dutchcrafters.com

you are invited to join us for the annual

✴

n A little birdie told us that last year at the SPARCC Amazing Raise — Raise the Roof Party, many female competitors reported the challenges left them sweaty and not looking their best for the after-party. Organizers decided that this year, they would offer a makeup touch-up station at Michael’s On East. Anne Casanova, cosmetic department manager and makeup artist at The Met, offered the complementary service.

SPARCC supporters celebrated three weeks of fundraising, culminating in the main event, The Amazing Raise, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Michael’s On East. More than 360 people attended the afterparty, and though the total numbers from the night are still being calculated, $61,361 was raised throughout the three weeks leading up to the event.

KeePinG the dreaM

✴

ì

John the Gentleman

7:30 P.M. Monday, noveMber 14, 2016

The Black Tie scene has lost one of its stalwart patrons, volunteers and true gentlemen, John Hunter. Often seen alongside his wife, Janet, at almost every charity event at the check-in table, John was always seen smiling ear to ear and often full of delightful conversation. The Hunters are longtime supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory, La Musica, Community AIDS Network and, more recently, the Florida Poodle Rescue. John and 9-yearold black poodle rescue, Oliver, were featured on the runway at last season’s Designing Women Boutique fashion show, “An Evening at the Moulin Rouge.” His smile and good soul will be missed by many and especially on these pages.

Michael’s on east 1212 east avenue south, sarasota Enjoy an ExclusivE musical pErformancE by thE WEstcoast black thEatrE troupE, a spEcial EnactmEnt, “DilEmma,” by playWriGht marvin albErt, anD a fabulous DEssErt buffEt. Proceeds suPPort the Jewish housing council Foundation’s Benevolent care Program, Which hElps sEniors, Who qualify, stay in thEir homEs at kobErnick-anchin-bEnDErson WhEn thEir rEsourcEs arE DEplEtED. DEbbiE haspEl anD annE GarlinGton, co-chairs tickEts $125 Each sponsorships availablE for ticKets or sPonsorshiPs, Please contact scott anderson, vice President of PhilanthroPy at 941.357.1609 or sanderson@KobernicKanchin.orG

219589

n Team ACS (American Cocktail Society), a fundraising team for the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, held its A Date for Goodness Sake Bachelor Auction Thursday, Oct. 13, at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Cliff Roles and Lulu emceed, and 14 local men acted as bachelors and represented a particular charity and came with their own package that was given to the highest bidder. Some packages were worth more than $1,000 and featured date-night activities, such as two Orioles spring training game tickets. Highlights included a secret Superman, Christian Grey impersonator and solo opera performance.

219877

✴

✴ ✴

✴

EXCEPTIONAL. ENGAGING. ENCOMPASSING.

4551 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234

manasotaonline.com

(941) 355 - 8437

2510 1st Street West Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 748 - 4679

1734 South Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293

(941) 493 - 7441

217069

4

BLACK TIE

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

YourObserver.com

Art Center Sarasota 90th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Oct. 16, at Michael’s On East Benefiting Art Center Sarasota

Sunday Jazz-Brunch Happy Hour & Bar Bites

193459

Everyday 3 - 6 pm

11am - 3pm

Featuring the captivating music of The SwingTide Quintet and our incredible Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. Enjoy Bananas Foster French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict and other Southern specialties.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm

5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota | 941 - 952 - 9400 | halfshellseafoodhouse.com Photos by Niki Kottmann

Above: Honorees Bill and June Gordon Left: Honorees Howard and Betty Isermann

Left: Members of The Out-ofDoor Academy Advanced Chamber Ensemble perform for attendees.

Below: Board Chairman Adam Kendall with Judith Kendall and Connie Eastburn with Board Chairman Jim Harman

217779

OCT 28 –NOV 13, 2016 See what happens when three friends teach an old man the error of his ways.

Tickets: from just $19 Sung in Italian with real-time English translations above the stage.

Subscriptions still available starting at $86 for all 5 operas!

PUCCINI’S

FEB 11–MAR 25, 2017

ROSSINI’S

FEB 18–MAR 25, 2017

POULENC’S

MONTEMEZ ZI’S

MAR 4–24, 2017

MAR 11–26, 2017

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! (941) 328-1300 | SARASOTAOPERA.ORG Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

219850

219193

YourObserver.com

BLACK TIE

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

3

Save the Date

Thursday, October 27, 2016 • 5:30-9 p.m.

Saks Fifth Avenue | The Mall at University Town Center $125 per person/$175 Patron Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide will donate 2% of sales Thursday, October 27 through Sunday, October 30 to local and national women’s cancer organizations.

For more information or to register, please call (941) 917-1286 or visit SMHF.ORG PROCEEDS BENEFIT

KTTC Sarasota

#KTTC2016 #KTTCxSaks 214454

2

BLACK TIE

|

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

PLANET TRUNK SHOW OCTOBER 20 - 21 10AM - 6PM

PLANET DESIGNER LAUREN GROSSMAN AND ASSISTANT ELLEN LESELROD WILL BE PRESENTING SEVERAL NEW FABRICATIONS AND MANY NEW FABULOUS STYLES; FEATURING WASHABLE VEGAN LEATHER JACKETS, VESTS AND PANTS.

TIE BLACK

YourObserver.com

Wine Women & Shoes Solemen Reception Thursday, Oct. 13, at Saks Fifth Avenue Benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center

Photos by Niki Kottmann

Sole Chairwoman Dr. Diane Michaels, Wine Women & Shoes Co-Chairwoman Sally Schule and fellow Sole Chairwomen Kathleen Scotti and Ann Miller

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER PARKING LOCATED IN BACK

364 St. Armands Circle Sarasota (941) 388 - 1974 dreamweavercollection.com 219815

Wine Women & Shoes executive committee member Lisa Napolitano with Stephen Holten

like us on facebook

HUNSADER FARMS

25th Annual

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 22nd-23rd • 29th-30th 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Chairman of the Forty Carrots board of trustees Rick Gomez with Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Terri Najmolhoda

Nathan Zimmer and Danny Foster

10 Adults FREE Children 12 & under $5 Parking

ADMISSION: $

Plan to attend our

FREE WITH ADMISSION 75+ Craft Booths • Live Music • Live Entertainment • Pioneer Trades Village Scarecrow Displays • Hayrides • Pumpkin Cannon-hourly • Petting Zoo Barnyard Playground • Frog Jumping Champs • Juggler • Chainsaw Sculptor

Fall Travel Show

Charity Pumpkin Games • Pony rides • Colossal Corn Maze • Corn Cannons Face Painting • Rock Climbing Wall • Power Jump Butterfly Experience • Children’s Train Ride • Fresh Produce • Pumpkin Pie Fresh Roasted Sweet Corn • Swamp Buggy Rides MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: BUFFALO COUNTRY BAND - ALL DAYS WATCHING WENDY BAND - OCT 23, 30 SOUTHERN EXPRESS BLUEGRASS - OCT 29 BOB AND TOM THE BAND - OCT 22, 23 SWEENEY FAMILY BAND - OCT 29, 30 MR HARLEY - ALL DAYS MEAN MARY - OCT 22, 23

ENTERTAINMENT:

Gunslinger Monster Truck show - all days Welde’s Bear Show - all days Extreme Raptors Birds of Prey Show - Oct 29, 30 Agri Puppet Show - Oct 29, 30 Fearless Flores Motorcycle Stunts all days American Wall of Death Motodrome - Oct 22, 23, 29, 30 Andrew & Annaliese Nock the Sky High Daredevil Duo-Oct 22,23

Jumping Johnny’s Comedy Theater-Oct 22,23 BMX Bike FMX & Quads Stunt Show - Oct 22, 23 Pork Chop Revue - Oct 29, 30 Collector Car Show - Oct 30 Circus - all days

RICKY & FRANKIE ROCK ‘N ROLL OLDIES - OCT 22, 30

JUST FOR KIDS • OCTOBER 30

T TRICK-OR-TREAT CHILDREN’S COSTUME CONTES for all children Infants to 2 yrs • 1pm in costume 3 to 4 yrs • 1:30pm 3-5pm 5 to 7 yrs • 2:00pm 8 to 10 yrs • 2:30pm

For more info, call

941-322-2168

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED

or hunsaderfarms.com

Located in East Manatee County on C.R. 675, halfway between S.R. 64 and S.R. 70, 10 miles east of I-75. Heading north on I-75 take exit 217A or heading south on I-75 take exit 220.

217145

Now is the time to plan your next vacation.

Meet representatives from many popular tour and cruise companies who will be available to answer all of your questions. Learn all about exciting offers and what’s new for 2017 and beyond.

Featuring the cruises and tours of: Adventures by Disney Avalon River Cruises Celebrity Cruise Line Ciao Italy Tours Crystal Cruises Cunard Cruises Disney Cruise Line Globus Tours—Worldwide Destinations Holland America Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line—NCL

Oceania Cruises Pacific Delight Tours—China/Asia Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Scenic River Cruises Seabourn Cruises SilverSea Cruises Tauck Tours Viking River & Ocean Cruises Walt Disney World Resort

Special show offers & booking incentives for all that attend

DATE: Thursday, November 3 TIME: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: VIP World Travel office 4971 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 • (941) 377-0017

218966

ON THE FLIP SIDE: A+E SECRET CIRCUS: Photo exhibit looks behind the scenes of circus life.

THEY’VE GOT SOLE: Wine Women & Shoes celebrates the Solemen at Forty Carrots soirée. 2

BLACK

YOUROBSERVER.COM

TIE

THURSDAY, OCOTBER 20, 2016

NIKI KOTTMANN BLACK TIE REPORTER

I

t was hard to navigate the Michael’s On East ballroom Saturday, but for good reason. The venue was packed to the brim with supporters of Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center, who came out to cheer on the 20 teams of eight participating in the Amazing Raise. Dubbed “A Unique Sarasota-Style Scavenger Hunt,” the event consisted of an afternoon of challenges to raise money to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It all started at 5 p.m., when the horn sounded and teams set out in chauffeured vans to locations determined using clues on their Scavify apps. The app featured 31 photo challenges and six trivia questions that quizzed competitors on everything from SPARCC to “I Love Lucy” knowledge.

The after-party, AKA ‘Raise the Roof Party’ gave attendees the chance to watch footage of the challenges and cheer on their favorite team before welcoming the competitors to the venue. Everyone enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and attendees had the chance to donate to SPARCC by purchasing tickets to play an interactive video game called “Catch Challenge” by Blue Pony. Players had to grab the most coins in order to receive the most points, and there were prizes awarded to the player at the top of the leadership board at the beginning of every hour.

After the teams arrived around 8 p.m., the SPARCC Sirens were awarded first place in team fundraising, and Da Fruit Crew of Albritton Fruit Company Inc. was awarded overall challenge winner.

From Sept. 24 to Oct. 13, SPARCC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini sent emails to teams, challenging them to reach certain fundraising goals. The SPARCC Sirens raised $13,850 and won the majority of the email challenges, and Da Fruit Crew won the most clue-related challenges the day of the event.

Once the winners were awarded their medals amid a rainstorm of purple confetti, attendees took to the dance floor to show off their moves.

John Karl Albritton, Sarah Albritton, Heather Messenger, Miles Messenger, Charlene Parrish, Jake Bayles, Lee Ann Albritton and Johnny B. Albritton, of winning team Da Fruit Crew, pose after receiving their medals.

RAISE THE ROOF PARTY CELEBRATES

AMAZING RAISE

PARTICIPANTS Saturday, Oct. 15, at Michael's On East | Benefiting SPARCC

Photos by Niki Kottmann

Left: SPARRC First Vice President Susan Erhart and CEO and President Jessica Hays Top: SPARRC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini with SPARRC Communications Manager Cherie Heasley Bottom: Rochelle Nigri and Sally Schule