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SEASON THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND SOCIETY

VIRTUAL REALITY The ultimate guide to enjoying events at home.

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nce you see Plymouth Harbor and meet the people who call it home, you will change the way you think about your future.

You will meet active, vibrant, independent-minded people – who share a love of boating, a passion for helping others, and a natural spirit of friendship.

With the proximity to downtown Sarasota, you can just as comfortably enjoy a night out on the town as you can stay in and entertain friends. You will love the beautiful setting that looks like a first-class resort, but feels just like home. And there is always plenty to do.

Start your day with a workout in the fitness center, a soothing Tai Chi class, or a dip in the pool. Maybe you prefer the creative outlet of our woodworking shop or art studio. Join in on a game of bocce or a sit in on an educational lecture. There is so much to choose from, the possibilities are endless. And it is not just a possibility, but everyday life here at Plymouth Harbor. Enjoy a rich myriad of activities surrounded by spectacular views of Sarasota Bay. Come see for yourself – and get a new perspective on retirement living. Call us today for a tour of our award-winning campus, luxury accommodations and amenities.

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EDITORIAL Executive Editor Kat Hughes Copy Editor Kaelyn Adix Black Tie Editor Harry Sayer Design Editor Carol Parker Contributors Marty Fugate and Heidi Kurpiela

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

One thing is certain: Uncertainty

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t has been more than six months since this whole pandemic thing started, and we have a few things figured out. Like how to coordinate our outfits with our masks or how fast our internet service is at home. Or whether that home is really a place we can stand to be in 24/7 — remodeling, anyone?

But as much as we have adapted, we also know that we are human.

That is to say: We can’t live like this forever.

For better or worse, we are a pack animal. We enjoy coming together to share things, to connect, to enjoy one another’s company. As a species, we crave an interaction you can’t get through a computer screen. And let’s be hon-

est — as great as it is that we can still enjoy some of our favorite arts and cultural performances at home, it’s just not the same.

That is why we created a cheeky guide to help you make the most out of virtual events (Page 38). When life gives you lemons in the Sarasota area, you juice them, add vodka, shake with ice and enjoy. (Speaking of, we’ve even included cocktail recipes to make at home — Page 48.)

Although our schedules will not be nearly as full as usual, there are still things to do online and some in person.

We have a list of both kinds of happenings starting on Page 16.

As you peruse these pages, you’ll of course see how many organizations are adapting — or “pivoting,” as the word of 2020 seems to be — to our newfound reality. You’ll see a lot of

events that are virtual, a lot that are livestreamed and, mostly, a lot of TBDs — to be determined.

That just goes to show that as much as we think we’ve learned, the only thing that is certain is we’re still riddled with uncertainty.

Despite this, the show — and our support of our local arts, nonprofits, retailers and restaurants — must go on. As we are aware from the multitude of listings featured in this magazine in years past, they are what make this area such a vibrant and inviting place to live.

It’s time for us to step up. So order your takeout, grab your remote, log in to a virtual performance or fundraiser, and prove that you don’t have to be in person to show your generosity.

They’re counting on us.

— Kat Hughes, executive editor

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DINE AND UNWIND STOTTLEMYER’S It’s possible you’re looking to get away from it all and unwind. Get a bite to eat at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse, where you can sit outside under the Tiki hut and put on some music and relax. Barbecue is good for that.

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14 Sarasota Contemporary Dance performs “Evolving/ Revolving” virtually and at the Historic Asolo Theater.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 Fairytale Ball: You Light Up Our Lives Silent Auction & Challenge Match Children First 5:30 p.m., virtual Free Call 953-3877.

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15-$50 Call 260-8485.

‘Movement Messages’: Digital dance and music featuring a world premiere

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EVENTS The New Sonic Field: A Playlist and Conversations with New College Alums New Music New College Noon, virtual Runs through Jan. 1 Free Call 487-4888.

Women of Note Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Virtual Runs through Oct. 12 Tickets $15 Call 306-1202.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 ‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater and virtual Tickets $15-$50; livestream $25 Call 260-8485.

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 9

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater and virtual Tickets $15-$50; livestream $25 Call 260-8485.

Celebrate Cephalopods Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 1 p.m., virtual Free Call 302-4997.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 ‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater and virtual Tickets $15-$50; livestream $25 Call 260-8485.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7 AJC Audacious Ambition Fundraising Event AJC West Coast Florida 7:30 p.m., virtual Tickets open for donors at $1,250 level Call 365-4955.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 13 Luncheon Concert with a Virtual Performance

by Classical Accordionist Hanzhi Wang Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $53 Call 306-1202.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 Avant-Garde: Game On Ringling College of Art and Design 7 p.m., virtual Tickets from $300 Call 309-0118.

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The Ringling UnGala Getaway The Ringling 6 p.m., virtual Tickets $100 Call 359-5700.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 ‘Out of Adversity’: Affirming LGBTQ+ composers Choral Artists of Sarasota 4 p.m., virtual Tickets $10-$55 Call 387-4900.

MONDAY OCTOBER 19 ‘It’s About Time’ ensemblenewSRQ 7:30 p.m., virtual Free Call 772-834-7173.

Join classical accordionist Hanzhi Wang for a luncheon concert Oct. 13 at Michael’s On East.

Foodlosophy St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 6:30 p.m., virtual Ticket $100 Call 868-2704.

Connect for Care Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 5 p.m., virtual Tickets $100 Call 365-3913, ext. 1134.

Digital Fall Season Program 1 The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m., virtual Runs through TBD Tickets from $35 Call 359-0099.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 SPARCC SRClue Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center 6 p.m., virtual Tickets $125 for four Call 365-0208, ext. 106.

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3

Curtain Raiser Dinner Sarasota Opera 6 p.m. at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens Tickets $195 Call 328-1300.

Max Tan, violin, with Joseph Holt, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $53 Call 306-1202.

MONDAY OCTOBER 26 ‘Under the Stars’ with Jennifer Kreider, soprano; Austin Cripe, tenor; Joseph Holt, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $25 Call 306-1202.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30

Just in time for Halloween, The Players will perform “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on Oct. 17 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

‘Together We Rise: Celebrating the Resilience of the Human Spirit’ Key Chorale 7:30 p.m., virtual Tickets $30 Call 921-4845.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 Karen Bell Circus Arts Sarasota Pen Women 11:30 a.m. at Bird Key Yacht Club or virtual Tickets TBD Call 387-8735.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 Federation Celebration The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 3 p.m., virtual Free Call 706-0036.

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‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ The Players Centre for Performing Arts 2 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club Tickets $20; students $10; family four pack $40 Call 365-2494.

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16 MONDAY NOVEMBER 9 ‘Kristallnacht’: A Commemoration featuring violinist Niv Ashkenazi The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 7 p.m., virtual Tickets $10 Call 706-0036.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11 Lunch in the Gardens Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 11 a.m. at Selby Gardens Tickets TBD Call 366-5731.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

Artist Series Concerts hosts Nexus Chamber Music Chicago, featuring Brian Hong and Alexander Hersh, on Nov. 15 at Temple Sinai.

Live from Sarasota Opera House Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m., virtual Tickets TBD Call 328-1300.

Soul in the Garden Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and virtual Tickets $250 Call 366-1505.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 Artful Lobster 11:30 a.m. at Hermitage Artist Retreat Tickets TBD Call 495-2098.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 Nexus Chamber Music Chicago Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 4 p.m. at Temple Sinai Tickets $42 Call 306-1202.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 The Sarasota Ballet will perform its second fall season program virtually starting Nov. 20.

‘Spanish Flair: Sounds of Spain’ Choral Artists of Sarasota 4 p.m., virtual Tickets $15 Call 387-4900.

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The Wit and Wisdom of Aging The Pines of Sarasota Foundation 11:30 a.m. at TBD Tickets $50 Call 955-6293.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 The Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show Junior League of Sarasota 7 p.m., virtual Tickets $20 Call 953-5600.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 Live Concert Sarasota Opera 5:30 p.m. at Historic Spanish Point Tickets TBD Call 328-1300.

Champions for Children Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County 7 p.m., virtual Tickets $350 Call 366-3911.

SCD + Piazzolla Collaboration with Ann Pilot Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater and virtual Tickets $15-$50; livestream $25 Call 260-8485.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 ‘Palm Court Treasures’ with violinist Chung-Yon Hong, cellist Natalie Helm and pianist Joseph Holt Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Historic Spanish Point Tickets $25 Call 306-1202.

SCD + Piazzolla Collaboration with Ann Pilot Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15-$50 Call 260-8485.

SCD + Piazzolla Collaboration with Ann Pilot Sarasota Contemporary Dance 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater and virtual Tickets $15-$50; livestream $25 Call 260-8485.

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Digital Fall Season Program 2 The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m., virtual Runs through TBD Tickets from $35 Call 359-0099.

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Connect For Care: Catwalk Edition Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 5 p.m., virtual Tickets $100 Call 365-3913, ext. 1134.

Dick Hyman and the Florida Jazz Masters Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $25 Call 306-1202.

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Annual Winter Benefit: An Evening to Inspire The Florida Center for Early Childhood 7 p.m., virtual Tickets TBD Call 725-7485.

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SEASON SUNDAY DECEMBER 13 A Classic Christmas with Frisson Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20-$55 Call 306-1202.

Choral Artists of Sarasota brings sounds of the season virtually during “Holiday Lights.”

FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 Digital Fall Season Program 3 The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m., virtual Runs through TBD Tickets from $35 Call 359-0099.

For some mind-bending performances, check out the Sailor Circus Holiday Shows virtually and at the Sailor Circus Arena.

‘Traveling Dances: Bringing Dance to the People’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance Time TBD at The Ringling Tickets TBD Call 260-8485.

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‘Traveling Dances: Bringing Dance to the People’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance Time TBD at The Ringling Tickets TBD Call 260-8485.

‘Holiday Lights’: Music of Christmas and Chanukah Choral Artists of Sarasota 4 p.m., virtual Tickets $15 Call 387-4900.

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530BurnsGallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 8 p.m.

Friday and until 6 p.m.

Saturday. Private appointments available.

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by Kim McAninch Dec. 11 through Jan. 5, 2021 “Arise” by Laura Varich

ALEXART INTERNATIONAL GALLERY

25 N. Pineapple Ave. 813-4651249. AlexArtInternational.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday.

10:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA GALLERY

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Sunday.

Through Oct. 29 Sue Moritt Nov. 1-30 Linda Loen one-woman show

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1288 N. Palm Ave. 366-2454.

AllynGallup.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

ART CENTER SARASOTA 707 N. Tamiami Trail.

365-2032. ArtSarasota.org.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday.

Artwork: “Blue Poppies” by Laura Varich will be featured in the “Arise” exhibition at 530 Burns Gallery starting Dec. 11.

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1367 Main St. 955-5409.

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Private appointments available.

Through Oct. 30 “A Rose Is…”

265 S. Orange Ave. 350-5430.

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Hours upon reopening: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Oct. 31 through Nov. 27 “Topsy Turvey”

CENTER FOR ARTS AND HUMANITY

1226 Tamiami Trail. 365-5118.

SarasotaArts.org. Hours upon reopening: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Nov. 28 through Dec. 25 “Imagine”

209 Ninth St. W. 746-2862.

ArtCenterManatee.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday.

Through Oct. 9 “In The Making” Open Juried Show Through Oct. 9 ACM Instructor Showcase

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Oct. 13 through Nov. 20 “Fishing For Diamonds” Open Juried Show Nov. 24 through Jan. 1 ArtCenter Manatee Annual Member Show Nov. 24 through Jan. 1 ArtCenter Manatee Ornament Extravaganza

ARTISTS GUILD OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-6694. AMIArtists GuildGallery.com. Currently open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Hours upon complete reopening: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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CHASEN GALLERIES

1830 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 102.

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237 Warfield Ave. S., Venice.

486-0811. ClydeButcher.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday.

DABBERT GALLERY

46 S. Palm Avenue. 955-1315.

DabbertGallery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Currently closes at 4 p.m.

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Discover this dazzling piece by Candance Knapp during Dabbert Gallery’s “Boundless Color — Florida Style,” starting Oct. 1.

350 S. McCall Road, Englewood. 474-5548.

Ringling.edu/EAC. Currently closed. Hours upon reopening: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday.

FOGARTYVILLE ART CENTER

525 Kumquat Court. 894-6469.

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ISLAND GALLERY WEST 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-6648. Island GalleryWest.com. Currently open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 900 S. Palm Ave. 366-5731.

Selby.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Oct. 10 through Nov. 29 The 45th Anniversary Orchid Show: “Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling” Dec. 12 through Jan. 3 “Lights in Bloom” Selby Experience begins Dec. 19.

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MADEBY GALLERY 822-0442. MadeByGallery. com. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Oct. 23 through Nov. 13 Ringling College 11th Annual Student Show. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23.

GALLERIES

2700 N. Tamiami Trail.

359-7563. Ringling.edu/ galleries. Currently open by appointment only.

Hours upon complete reopening: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Through Nov. 27 2020 Annual Ringling College Faculty Exhibition.

Virtual exhibition.

CROSSLEY GALLERY CrossleyGallery.com.

LOIS AND DAVID STULBERG GALLERY Oct. 19 through Dec. 11 “Illest of Illustration: 15 Years and Counting”

Nov. 20 through Dec. 19 Ringling College Seventh Annual Alumni and Veterans Show.

Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 20.

PATRICIA THOMPSON ALUMNI GALLERY Through Oct. 2 Ian Dean: “Nostalgicons” Oct. 19 through Dec. 11 Regan Dunnick: “Plum Bobs Ulysses pt. 1” Tim Rogerson’s “Salvador Deli” and “Mona Lisa at the Park” will surely entice a few chuckles. Check them out at Madeby Gallery.

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When other agencies say “we can’t do more to help,” Meals On Wheels of Sarasota says YES. We say YES to veterans. YES to pregnant women and new moms. YES to the mentally impaired, seniors and families in need throughout our community. We say YES, we will provide you with healthy meals, boxes of essential supplies, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more. Even in the grip of a pandemic, we find a way to make a difference… because of you.

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With no federal funding and our nonprofit charging members $6 per meal, Meals On Wheels of Sarasota depends on the generous support of our community to help “keep the wheels turning.”

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Meals On Wheels of Sarasota drivers don’t just provide food. During drop-off, they also check the safety and cleanliness of clients’ homes and provide a point of human contact for people who may be isolated, a pressing need in the new era of social distancing.

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GALLERIES

ONLINE & ONSITE FALL SEMESTER RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 20!

OLLI at Ringling College offers non-credit liberal arts classes, workshops and lectures, and studio and digital arts classes year-round.

DON’T MISS! EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE: Turbulent Times and Their Effect on the 2020 Election WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 • 3-4:30 PM (Via Zoom) Moderator: Dr. Susan MacManus, author and nationally-known political analyst CONNECTIONS Documentary Film Series

TUESDAY, OCT. 13 • 2:30-4:30 PM Made in Boise (Via Zoom) TUESDAY, NOV. 10 • 2:30-4:30 PM Liyana (Via Zoom) Moderator: Julie Cotton

SAVE THE DATE! WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER RUNS JANUARY 11-APRIL 30, 2021 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

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Above: Larry Forgard’s acrylic “Heart to Heart” is featured at the State of the Arts Gallery.

Top: “Sunflower” by Wayne Estep can be found at the Stakenborg Greenberg Fine Art Gallery.

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RICHARD AND BARBARA BASCH GALLERY Oct. 19 through Dec. 11 Sally Pettibon: “Personal Geography”

SPAACES

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Nov. 12-14 “The Woods” by Emiliano Settacasi. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6.

1545 Main St. 961-4280.

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Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday.

Virtual tours available.

Sally Pettibon’s works will be featured at the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery.

STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY

Through Dec. 5 Local Modern Masters

1525 State St. 955-2787.

SarasotaFineArt.com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday.

Oct. 1 through Jan. 30 Adam Howard

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Currently open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday and by appointment.

1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton.

744-1333. Dancing-Crane.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on monthly First Fridays.

WYLAND GALLERY

314 John Ringling Blvd.

388-5331. WylandGallery Sarasota.com. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART

Oct. 9-11 Steve Harlan

Through Nov. 29 Howie Tsui: “Retainers of Anarchy” Through Jan. 3, 2021 “Being Seen:” Recent Acquisitions from The Ringling Photography Collection Through Jan. 24, 2021 Syd Solomon: “Concealed and Revealed”

Oct. 24 Wyland Show Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 Steve Bartona You can still view a slew of abstracts from “Remaking the World” at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art through May 2, 2021.

Through May 2, 2021 “Remaking the World:” Abstraction from the Permanent Collection Oct. 25 through Jan. 21, 2021 “Suffragists and Circus”

Nov. 13 through June 27, 2021 Kabuki Modern

TOWLES COURT ART ASSOCIATION

Nov. 19-22 David Wight Dec. 4-6 Clarita Brinkerhoff

1938 Adams Lane. 387-7509.

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The Women’s Event with Jamie Bernstein & Alexandra Silber

JANUARY 24, 2021

International Holocaust Remembrance “Honoring Children of the Holocaust”

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Community Lecture with Elie Beer, President & Founder, United Hatzalah of Israel

MARCH 1 – MARCH 25, 2021

12TH Annual Jewish Film Festival To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events

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W

e get it. 2020 is a bummer. A bitter pill. The worst time to have bought season tickets to anything.

Widespread event cancellations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have turned your social calendar into a wasteland of empty squares. Or worse yet: Zoom squares.

But wait! Before you nosedive into a pair of sweatpants and a pint of Häagen-Dazs and assume its curtains for Sarasota’s arts and charity scene, consider all the effort being poured into salvaging entertainment.

Yes, most in-person affairs have been scrapped this fall, but organizers are hustling to adapt. Institutions from the Sarasota Ballet and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to the soon-to-be-re-homed Players Centre for Performing Arts have reimagined their programming by rolling out a grab bag of digital content, virtual galas, livestreamed performances and original series. Even the 15th annual Dick Vitale Gala went virtual this year, raising a record-setting $7 million for pediatric cancer research thanks to an ESPN-produced simulcast, which aired Sept. 4 for a plethora of high-paying ticketholders watching from home.

“We’re all missing the thrill of live events,” says Richard Russell, Sarasota Opera’s executive director. “Streaming will never replace the excitement of a visit to our opera house, but this is a time to think creatively about how to reach audiences and connect with our community. Whatever we do, we will not remain silent.”

So buck up, gloomy patrons. It’s not over until the fat lady sings a taped aria.

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PLAY DRESS-UP Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott

If you wouldn’t wear yoga pants to an orchestra concert in real life, then you shouldn’t slouch around in them during the livestream. Lay out your finest black tie attire. For her: a lace cocktail dress, Louboutin heels, pearls and a spritz of perfume. For him: tailored dress pants, fitted tuxedo jacket, black bow tie and leather oxfords. Keep these outfits hung in your field of vision throughout the day as a reminder of the exciting evening ahead. A couple hours before your scheduled programming, freshen up exactly as you would for opening night at the Sarasota Opera — then discretely ditch your Louboutins the second you take your seat, stretching out beside your partner and coyly asking for a foot massage. Why? Because this might be the only time you can get away with a foot rub during Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.”

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There’s nothing romantic about watching a fulllength Balanchine ballet on a desktop computer. To start with, there are plenty of ways to stream online content on a new-ish TV. You can physically connect your computer to your TV using a HDMI cable, or you can do it wirelessly using screen mirroring.

(This can be done from a computer or smartphone, depending on your TV’s model.) Chances are you already have an ancillary streaming device hooked up to your squawk box, in addition to a cable box.

But navigating among multiple inputs and sorting through a heap of remotes is frustrating even to techies. If it’s been years since your last TV upgrade, you might want to shop around for a new tube — something bigger, better and more technologically advanced. An OLED TV with a 75-inch screen, 4K resolution, built-in Roku streaming and voice recognition would be pretty amazing. Spring for one of these behemoths, and you’ll wonder why you ever went to the theater in the first place. Your friends fumbling with video cables, clunky remotes and buggy Amazon Fire Sticks will be so flummoxed that by showtime they’ll be begging to watch the second act from your house.

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Luddites, don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Transitioning real-life patronage to virtual patronage takes finesse and patience.

Just because you binged “Tiger King” on Netflix doesn’t mean you’ll breeze through ordering the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s online musical series on Vimeo.

And then there’s video conferences. Do you know what to do if you get a text invite to a catered Zoom luncheon sponsored by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce? Will you have to Google “What is Zoom?” or “How do I mute Zoom when my dog starts barking at the Amazon delivery truck?” Learn these apps before it’s go-time.

And know your data allowance. Streaming content and dialing into videoconferences eats a ton of data. If you start seeing overage charges, call your provider to ask about unlimited plans. Once you start streaming all three acts of “Our Town” on your iPad, there will be no data left to FaceTime with your grandkids. Also know your bandwidth. Check to make sure you don’t have other apps running while you’re streaming or Zooming. These things can chew up your bandwidth and bog down your connection. Installing an Ethernet cable is the nerdiest solution for wimpy Wi-Fi — but if all of this sounds like Latin to you, phone a friend, or put out an SOS to your teenage grandkid.

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and hang up a black tie photo backdrop. Invite over a few close friends from your COVID-19 social bubble. Hand out homemade programs. Embrace the unsettling absurdity of this sudden culture shock, and then toss back your third glass of wine, and pantomime a speech about the exits being located at the back of the building. Be cheeky and irreverent. It’s been a long six months. You deserve some cheer. When the show is over, pose for a selfie in bunny slippers, and then turn off the TV, and party like it’s 2019. Dance like no one is watching because, guess what, no one is.

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Blow the dust off the double jigger in the back of your liquor cabinet. You might not be able to sit shoulder-to-shoulder yet with raucous strangers at a trendy cocktail lounge, but you can still get that familiar top-shelf buzz from your favorite downtown drink. Plus, it’s way more convenient to imbibe from home.

No awkward Uber ride at the end of the night!

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Left: This year’s virtual Champions for Children will go through the 50 years of service to children.

Below: Bob Blattberg and Rebecca Donelson attended last year’s Artful Lobster fundraiser.

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Black tie events face the greatest challenges amid the pandemic. That doesn’t mean they’re calling it quits.

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he pandemic has changed every facet of American life, but few more so than the events industry. Sarasota’s many nonprofits and arts groups, once known for putting on elaborate events full pomp and grandeur, are now trying to find ways to create

that level of scale and impact in a virtual space. It’s a difficult line to walk but one necessary to raise the funds they need to continue their mission.

So what’s a nonprofit to do? The answer, so far, has been to move in-person events to sometime in 2021 or to get creative. It’s a unique situation and one that some local leaders don’t think will last. Sarasota loves its in-person events, after all. Several organizations have in-person This year’s Avant Garde might be online, but guests will still be encouraged to wear costumes.

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52 HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT Andy Sandberg, the artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, says he believes he and his staff have found a way to safely host an in-person fundraiser. They’ll put that theory to the test with the outdoor Artful Lobster on Nov. 14.

Hermitage staff polled some donors and found that although some were unwilling to attend in-person in the future, others were open to it if done safely. Sandberg and Michael’s On East staff scoped out the 9-acre Hermitage site on Manasota Key and thought of ways to space everything out. Supporters and donors will still enjoy a lobster feast on the Hermitage campus, though small changes will be made to encourage social distancing and safety.

Usually, Artful Lobster brings in 250 guests; this year will have closer to 150. Tables will be at least 6 feet apart, and some guests can pay a fee for a separate table with guests they know. There won’t be a silent auction, and only Michael’s On East servers will handle the food.

More than anything, staff are constantly drawing and redrawing the seating map as more RSVPs come in. Sandberg says indoor events are a ways off but that Artful Lobster is a chance to see how an in-person event can work with social distancing in place.

“It’s really our way of saying that we’re back and finding ways to move ahead safely,” he says. “What we want is for people feel to safe and have a good time.”

Although nearly 150 guests will be spaced out over a larger area of the Hermitage campus, there will still be plenty of lobster.

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Champions for Children Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County; 7 p.m. Nov. 21; Tickets $350; Call 366-3911.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County staff hoped until the last minute that their annual Champions for Children fundraiser would be hosted live at the Lee Wetherington Club as planned. But as local COVID-19 rates climbed higher, Vice President for Advancement Yolanda Mancha and others realized the show must go on — virtually.

What they decided on was that this year’s event should be less of a gala and more a showcase of the organization’s 50 years of helping children. It’s an important anniversary, and pandemic or no pandemic, staff are eager to show the group’s impact.

The showcase includes prerecorded video and live speakers talking about the group’s history. And although the event can’t be held at the club, this year’s Champion for Children will be Lee Wetherington himself.

There are also some surprises that Mancha says they’ve been working on for a while.

“Once we made the decision [to go virtual], it was really easy to jump on and start thinking about, creatively, ‘How do we still showcase what we’re doing?’” Mancha says. “We were definitely nervous, but now we’re really excited.”

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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center has a knack for putting on active events. Rather than mingling, enjoying dinner and a show, and engaging in a paddle raise, guests at its Amazing Raise drive across Sarasota to play games and win prizes. But even before the pandemic, the staff wanted to retire it.

What would replace the event, especially with the pandemic, was more of an open question. SPARCC did host a small virtual fundraising event earlier this year, but Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini wanted something more unique.

After hearing about an escape room experience from her daughter, she had her answer: SPARCC’s

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SRClue event Oct. 24 will be a virtual adventure highlighting the Sarasota area. Teams of four will work together to solve riddles, advance to the next phase and hopefully win by the end of the night. Many locations and clues are landmarks and neighborhoods. The game will last around an hour and ends with the winner receiving a prize.

Mancini hopes it will bring a different energy to the online event, which she fears can sometimes feel static. “It’s a way to highlight our town to make it feel personal, yet we’re following all the rules,” she says.

“We’re being safe; we’re social distancing. When I could add all those things up, and I could make it into an event, then I said that this is worth doing.”

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Although Avant Garde is online this year, Director of Development Stacy Quaid hopes guests kept their costumes for the big night.

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Ringling College’s Avant Garde: Game On fundraiser was one of the immediate victims of the pandemic, being postponed shortly before its March date. It was delayed until Oct. 17, and rather than coming up with a new event, staff pressed ahead with converting the experience to a virtual landscape as best they can.

“We’re not trying to replicate in-person events,” Director of Development Stacy Quaid says. “A virtual event is not the same.”

The night will have some prerecorded content, but much of the show will be live at the college’s soundstage, with President Larry Thompson speaking. This year’s event has a “Game On” theme and will recognize students and alumni working in the game industry. As usual, there will be a silent auction and paddle raise.

The event will be reserved for guests and sponsors who were already locked in for the in-person March event. Guests will pick up the exact meal they would have had at the fundraiser from Michael’s On East.

Of course, some traditions can’t be broken — Thompson will be speaking in some form of costume, and staff hopes to get video of guests wearing their own colorful getups at home.

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Is theater still theater if it’s not in a theater? Is a critic still a critic if there’s no show to review?

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he play has started.

I’m dressed in a T-shirt and flip-flops. For good measure, I am unwrapping a cough drop and left my cellphone on. (In case you’re wondering, I am wearing pants. But that choice is entirely mine.)

Welcome to the joys of virtual theater. This real-world theater critic had to work to feel the joy.

What exactly was I working for?

Virtual theater has no rigid definition. The online performance can be live or recorded.

Both sight and sound — or

audio only. A digital record of a fully staged production or a show that only exists online. For online audiences, it’s usually casual entertainment. That’s fine for civilians — but not for theater critics.

According to the critic’s code: “If you’re going to criticize a show, you can’t watch the performance like you’re watching TV.” Nothing less than total mental focus will do. That standard applies to live and virtual theater.

But after five months without seeing a theatrical production, my critical muscles had atrophied. I had the attention span of a chattering monkey.

So I started a mental workout. I forced my monkey mind to simmer down and watch the show. I focused on each virtual performance like I was watching real people on stage. After about a week, I got my mind back in shape.

After I did, I felt the joy.

(Noncritics can too — without all that hard work.)

To help you start, here’s a sampling of the virtual theater created by local talents.

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Live theater and quarantine don’t mix. Florida Studio Theatre’s improv team rallied in typical fashion: improvising.

They cooked up three weekly improv parties online.

“Radio Call-in Live” pretends to be a radio talk show, but it’s just an excuse for comedy. Will Luera, FST’s improv director, is the smarmy host, taking calls about a goofy topic. In the “Holiday Decor” episode, Anna Weatherwax boasted she had a boyfriend for every holiday, Arbor Day included. Great show, despite the lack of audience reaction.

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Virtual FROM PAGE 59 Luera and a caller playing off each other. These improv artists are flying blind, but they know what they’re doing.

Watch“Radio Call-in Live” on FST Improv’s Instagram feed (@FSTImprov) and check out other live content via Zoom on FST Improv’s Facebook page (FB.com/FSTImprov).

URBANITE THEATRE PODCAST

Before opening night, Brendan Ragan, Urbanite Theatre’s coartistic director, gives each play he directs an acid test: He turns the script into a radio drama.

The actors speak their lines, and that’s it. If the play works without costumes, movement, lighting, sets or props, it’ll work when fully staged. Ordinarily, that’s just a rehearsal technique. Now it’s one of the few

ways left to perform. Drawing on his audio drama expertise, Ragan started a series of theatrical podcasts. Sean Christopher Lewis’ “Conceal & Carry” sprang to mind. This one-person play intersperses NRA history with a nameless narrator’s terrifying anecdote about a boy and his gun. It’s usually staged. But Lewis’ one-man script readings were also been a hit. “I figured his play would be perfect for our radio format,” Ragan says. Lewis agreed, and the rest is audio history. The podcast is now on Urbanite’s website (UrbaniteTheatre.com/radio).

Morrison’s the star, of course.

Because the world isn’t available, all her living room is the stage. In a nod to her backers at Home Resource, the sprightly performer uses household furniture as an excuse to rap, gossip, crack jokes, unspool anecdotes and sing her heart out. Each seven-minute episode is like a visit with a longtime friend. You don’t have to watch them in order, but Morrison recommends it. Visit the SaraSolo channel on YouTube.

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Annie Morrison is an actor, a singer, a storyteller and (along with Blake Walton) a driving force behind the SaraSolo Festival. When the pandemic unplugged May’s solo festivities, Morrison took her creativity online. She launched a YouTube series called “My Furniture Set.”

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These aren’t full productions; it’s more a snack than a meal.

But if you’re suffering from musical theater withdrawal, I highly recommend it. Available on YouTube (#MondayMusicalMoments) and the theater troupe’s website (AsoloRep.org).

For me, the virtual viewing experience has been an education. My biggest lesson?

The importance of the audience. As a card-carrying intellectual, I tend to see myself as a detached, Cartesian consciousness. My mind is absorbing the essence of each play in a realm of pure thought! But that’s pure nonsense.

I might strive to be an independent thinker. But the audience’s laughter, applause or indifference inevitably colors my theatrical experience. No man is an island. No critic is either. Loner that I am, I never thought I’d say this …

But I really miss the audience.

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2108 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, Florida 34239 | 941-924-1204

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OPENS DAILY 2PM PIZZA | BEER WINGS | SPIRITS

A SIESTA KEY FAVORITE! Open Daily at 4 pm Live Music Every Weekend

SOUTHERN STYLE REOPENING OCTOBER 8TH www.blasebistro.com

www.siestapi.com

www.theblasecafe.com

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In the heart of Southside Village

The Blasé family of restaurants is launching their latest creation on October 8th, in the heart of Southside Village. Blasé Southern Style will have southern comfort food with a unique and delectable flare. Try our dried cherry and caramelized onion-stuffed pork loin with bourbon glaze or the gumbo style mac n cheese.

Venture to Siesta Key to find out what makes Blasé Café & Martini Bar a favorite for visitors and locals.

Enjoy the vibes on our patio with live music and signature libations, like the Dragon-Melon-Tini with Fresh Watermelon infused Stoli, our Famous Chocolate Martini, or the French Affair. Or, order up a slice of pie next door at 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits.

Blasé Southern Style | 941.312.6850 Blasé Café & Martini Bar | 941.349.9822 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits | 941.346.1188

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Enjoy superb Japanese cuisine that is fun, fascinating and delicious. Choose between our Traditional dining or Hibachi table-side cooking by classically trained chefs. Select from our Traditional Japanese favorites and innovative combinations such as Shrimp Teriyaki, Tempura, Sesame Chicken, Filet Mignon, Seafood and much more. Our Sushi lounge has freshly prepared selections made to your order. Savor Japanese delights like sashimi, sushi and makimono. Relax with a craft signature cocktail or enjoy an after dinner drink in our friendly piano lounge. Visit Daruma tonight for an elegant dining experience!

Sarasota North | 941.342.6600 Sarasota South | 941.552.9465 www.darumarestaurant.com

DARUMA It’s the perfect time to head out to the Key for dinner at Euphemia Haye!

Enjoy a lovely drive along the Gulf of Mexico followed by an outstanding dinner in our historic Longboat Key cottage surrounded by a tropical garden with palm trees studded in twinkle lights.

Known for our impeccable service, award-winning menu, extensive wine list, and indulgent desserts. We are now celebrating our 40th year and look forward to celebrating with you, whatever your occasion may be.

EUPHEMIA HAYE

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5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key 941.383.3633 | www.euphemiahaye.com

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GROVE specializes in contemporary American offerings and onsite event planning.

The menu is elevated yet approachable and locally inspired.

Overlooking the charming Main Street center, at Grove there’s room for everyone at the table!

Gathering spaces include a casual patio, a relaxing lounge, intimate private rooms and a lively, modern bar.

We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and offer direct delivery to the LWR area.

Lakewood Ranch at Main Street

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10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch 941.893.4321 | www.GroveLWR.com

G ROVE LOBSTER, SHRIMP, HADDOCK & COD – OH MY! LOTSA LOBSTER is a Maine and New England seafood market providing fresh haddock, cod, swordfish, tuna, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamers, stuffed clams, crab cakes and LOTSA more! We have Chilean sea bass, smoked salmon, halibut, trout and cherrystones. Did someone say CHOWDA? Try our clam chowder or Lobster bisque. But wait there is more ... freezer treats include frog legs, octopus, salt cod, king crab and crawfish. For land lovers we have a variety of savory marinated meats from Danvers Butchery.

Don’t forget your sweet tooth – grab a key lime pie from Sarasota’s own Caribbean Pie Company.

Come on in or call ahead.

NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD MARKET

LIVE

Maine Lobster

Located just south of the Sarasota Square Mall.

Tues-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4, Closed Monday

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Take them live or we’ll steam for you!

8780 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota 941.918.2529 | www.LotsaLobsterSarasota.com

LOTSA LOB STER Order your favorite italian and seafood dishes for curbside takeout or delivery to recreate Speaks at home.

Order Online at speaksclambar.com

LAKEWOOD RANCH 8764 E State Rd 70, Bradenton 941.232.7646

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ST ARMANDS CIRCLE 29 N Blvd Of Presidents, Sarasota 941.232.7633

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NEW BALANCE UNIVERSITY HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION!

ABOVE EXPECTATIONS. BEYOND SHOES. Quality footwear in a wide range of hard-to-find widths and sizes.

One-on-one consultations and fittings with the experts.

All adding up to a more comfortable fit.

941.921.3696 newbalancesarasota.com Sarasota: 1872 Stickney Point Road

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East of the Siesta Key South Bridge

University: 315 N. Cattleman Road, Suite #1 West District University Town Center West of I-75 on the South side of University Pkwy