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lifelong learning Here’s a sample of the many learning experiences available in person and online Assorted Creative Arts ◆ Led by Artistic Director, Leah Veri- er-Dunn, Moving Ethos Dance will offer six classes of movement exploration that involves all the senses. This is series is a safe and collaborative discovery space for those interested in playfulness, deep work, and delicious challenges. No movement training required. All bodies, abilities, and ages 15 and over are welcome. Participants should wear something they can move in. Bring a notebook, pen/pencil, and water. Offered: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Novem- ber 6, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling Museum of Art. https://www.ringling.org/events ◆ Ring Sarasota has its inaugural Fall Handbell Workshop on October 22 at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, Sarasota. Attendees will join members of Ring Sarasota Ring Sarasota Moving Ethos Dance for three different class sessions, brushing up on handbell techniques and learning ways to improve their skills. Directors are encouraged to take part in a roundtable discussion, focusing on best practices for bell choirs, how to expand your choir membership, and more. Ring Sarasota encourages full choirs to participate, but welcomes all ringers interested in honing their skills. The Ring Sarasota Fall Workshop is on October 22, 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. Registration/check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Light snacks provided. Ringers should bring their own gloves, but no other equipment is necessary. For information, or to register, https:// www.ringsarasota.org . ◆ October 26—Write Here! Creative Writing Workshop hosted by Dr. Emily Carr in Geldbart Auditorium in Selby Library, 4 - 6pm. These workshops are open to the public, are designed for writers of all levels and 18 WEST COAST WOMAN OCTOBER 2022 genres, and provide an opportunity for writers to practice their craft. Workshops offer participants an opportunity to explore a new genre, to practice a specific writing skill, to develop a sustainable writing practice, and to connect with other writers. Participants will leave with tools they can use in their everyday lives to nourish their endeavors, whether those endeavors happen on or off the page. Write Here! meets monthly for two hours on a drop-in basis; participants are not required to commit to coming to every workshop. The next one is on November 30 also in the Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library 4- 6 pm. Dr. Emily Carr is the Assistant Professor of Creating Writing at New College of Florida. Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. https://scgovlibrary ◆ November 14—Novel Writing: Setting. Offered 3-5 p.m. at Selby Public Library in the Geldbart Auditorium. From planning to publishing, this series will take you through all the essentials you need to help turn your book idea into a reality. Local authors Brian Petkash and Cooper Levey-Baker will explore the fundamentals of storytelling from crafting your setting, characters, and plot, to revising your work and submitting your manuscript for publication. Open to all ages, levels, and genres of writers, as well as those interested in learning more about the craft of novel writing. Drop-in to one, or all parts of this dynamic series. Brian Petkash is the author of Mistakes by the Lake, a collection of stories centered around Cleveland, Ohio. His award-winning stories have appeared in Midwestern Gothic and Southword, among other publications. Cooper Levey-Baker is a writer and journalist. His first novel, Dead Fish Wind, was released in 2022, and his journalism has won multiple awards from the Florida Magazine Association and the Florida Society for Professional Journalism. ◆ The Players (Sarasota): • Scene Study: Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Instructor: Amanda Heisey. The scene study class will focus on intermediate acting styles and techniques to combine multi-character or partnered work as we explore dialogue in what’s not only said, but unsaid, discover character-partner relationships, and learn to connect our mind/bodies to the text in truthful, mindful scopes. • Tap w/ Mike: Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. Instructor: Mike McManus. • Adult Musical Theatre Dance: Wednesday 4-5pm Instructor: Logan Junkins • Intermediate Tap: Wednesday 6-7 p.m. Instructor: Logan Junkins. • Actor Lab: Thursday, 5-6 p.m. Instructor: Brenna Wickstrom. Through exercises based on the work of Stanislavski and Uta Hagen, explore the facets of the craft that allow an actor to immerse themselves and take ownership of the given circumstances of the script in a truthful way. Learn tools of the imagination such as endowment, emotional memory, sense memory, object work and creating the moment “before.” This class culminates to a performance in the 2023 Spring FRINGE Festival. • Players Follies present “Dirty Work on the Trail (Or…Slow Goes the Pony Express)” The Player’s Follies is a 50+ free performance troupe. This troupe is an outlet for performers to gain camaraderie, support, and express themselves theatrically. This theatrical troupe studies all forms of performing arts from improvisation to vocal, dance, and musical theatre. Under the direction of trained professionals, The Players Follies will present a full-length BBQ dinner show on March 31, 2023. New members welcome. Classes are held at The Players Studio, 1400 Blvd .of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, in the Rosemary District on the second floor. People can learn more at theplayers. org or by calling 941.365.2494. ◆ The Players (Manatee) DraMature is a performing troupe of actors ages 55 and over. Troupe members present live theatrical programs that will entertain, inspire, and educate audiences while showcasing its members’ talents and promoting a more positive image of older adults. They perform in two bi-annually cabaret style productions and provide numerous community outreach programs in a variety of venues. Sign up/more info: https://www. manateeperformingartscenter.com ◆ ArtCenter Manatee ArtCenter Manatee caters to ages 4-99 with over 400 classes a year in drawing, painting, ceramics, silversmithing, mixed media, paper mache, pastels, glass and more in all skill levels. They have day, evening and weekend options. Classes affordable so art is accessible to all. They have an Arts and Healing program for those afflicted with mild to moderate dementia. This program has had a positive impact on many and is free of charge for participants. They also have a children’s program that is diverse, offering classes after school and in the summer with camps. Another popular program is Nights or Days Out. These are 2-3 hour classes that you create a piece of art to take home that day. The evening Nights Out includes wine and light snacks (for those over 21 years old). Visit: www.ArtCenterManatee.org or call 941-746-2862 Sarasota Art Museum Education Programs ◆ Sarasota Art Museum has education programs, including studio arts courses and drop-in studio programs. Fall studio classes are offered for kids and adults of all abilities. Classes on drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, creative writing, and more are offered after school, evenings, or weekends. Courses are held in the Paul Rudolph Vocational Shops building, which includes the Peggy A. Hall painting and drawing studio, the Sarah F. Huisking tabletop studio, and the Linda & Dick Dickinson ceramics studio with eight wheels and three kilns. For a full list of courses and registration details, visit sarasotaartmuseum.org/studios-at-sam. Sarasota Art Museum is located at 1001 South Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org. ◆ Art Center Sarasota: They have workshops from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists who are masters in their medium. • Richard Stephens: Watercolor Fresh & Loose. Jan. 16-18, 10 am-4 pm. Internationally renowned artist Richard Stephens’ workshops are know for being informative, challenging and fun. • Robert Burridge Times Two: Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage. Feb 6-8 | M-W, 10 am-4 pm • Abstract Painting & Collage. Feb 9-11, 10 am-4 pm. Popular around the world for his art and workshops, he will also present a Zoom Demo on Jan 18. • Ron Stocke: Creating Magic in Watercolors. March 20-22, 10 am-4 pm. Ron Stocke teaches internationally and is an award-winning watercolor artist and published author. He will present a Zoom Demo on March 1. • Jane Slivka: Freedom of Acrylics. April 3-5, 10 am-4 pm. Slivka is known for her inspiring work, layered color technique, and gifted instruction. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-365-2032 or https:// www.artsarasota.org/ continued on next page
lifelong learning lifelong learning continued Fitness ◆ Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) offers several options for adults (18 and older). • Dragon Boat Paddling— Learn the fundamentals of paddling in their Dragon Boat 101 course. Participants get the basics of the stroke as well as on-the-water experience in the boat. Cost: $99 covers first month of paddling. Dragon Boat 101 graduates and experienced paddlers are all invited to join. Participants started with an on-land briefing about basic technique, then stepped into boats to try paddling on the water. The session culminated with a few friendly races. Paddlers can train and practice at their choice of several sessions every week. • Rec Days are on Oct. 5 and 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s a great way to experience NBP, family-style. Participants will have the opportunity to try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoes, fishing and rides in a 15-foot sailboat with captain, all for a small fee. Rec Days! are held at the base of the finish tower on Regatta Island. More info at https://nathanbendersonpark. org/recday • November 2 and 16, 11 am - 2 pm. Try standup paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free. nathanbendersonpark.org/events/list/ • Learn to Row 101: Introduction to Sculling: No experience necessary! Learn to Row 101 focuses on fundamentals of sculling, or rowing with two oars. Individuals will be taken step by step through nomenclature, safety maneuvers, and independent boat handling skills. This eight-hour course will provide you with the skill set to safely row a single scull. Check for dates. For information, visit nathanbendersonpark.org. Lectures ◆ Elling Eide Fall Lecture Series • October 6, 11 a.m.: Dr. Ann Waltner, University of Minnesota. “When Your Daughter Is Your Teacher: The Family of Tanyangzi” (attend in person or online via ZOOM) Tanyangzi (1557-1580) was a girl born into a proper Confucian family in Ming dynasty China, but from a very young age, she began a strict religious practice, drawing on both Daoist and Buddhist traditions. This talk will focus on her childhood—her religious practice (including visions) and the ways in which her family became her disciples. • October 20, 11 am: Dreaming in Premodern China with Dr. Robert Campany, Gertrude Conway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, Professor of Asian Studies, Vanderbilt University. This lecture will provide an accessible overview of how Chinese people in ancient and medieval times thought about and responded to dreams. Examples will be introduced to illustrate these various cultural logics at play and what difference they made in people’s lives. Attend in person or online via ZOOM) • October 27, 11 am : Dr. Hans van Ess, Chair in Sinology, LMU Munich: The Meaning of Wen in the “Analects of Confucius.” Attend in person or online via ZOOM). On first glance, the classic Chinese text, Analects of Confucius, looks like a rather haphazard collection of the sayings of Confucius (551- 479 BCE) and his disciples that are only very loosely connected to each other. However, by taking the fifth chapter of this text as an example and looking more closely at the use of the word wen, usually translated into English as “writing,” “formation,” or “culture,” this presentation will attempt to clarify what this word actually meant in this chapter. • November 10, 11am: Dr. Keith Knapp, Professor of Chinese History, The Citadel, will discuss “The Meaning(s) of Birds on Spirit Jars (Hunping): The Religious Imagination of Second to Fourth Century Southeastern China” This lecture will discuss the more than 200 heavily decorated jars with five mouths that have been excavated from tombs in Southeastern China. One of their most notable features is that they are adorned with figurines of many birds. This lecture will discuss these Spirit Jars and explain the presence of these birds in terms of the local legend that sparrows stole rice from Heaven and introduced its cultivation to humans (attend in person or online via ZOOM) For a complete schedule or to sign up, visit www.EllingOEide.org Nature and The Environment ◆ UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County: • October12: EcoWalk: Unique Preserves of Sarasota County - Manasota Scrub. Join in to learn more about Florida ecosystems. Take a stroll through beautiful and environmentally sensitive lands that have been preserved in Sarasota County and learn more about what makes these areas so unique and important, the plants and animals that inhabit them, how to be watershed wise, and the management issues faced when trying to preserve these lands. Register for this event at ufsarasotaext. eventbrite.com. • October 13, 3-4 p.m. Online event. Florida’s sea turtles. Sea turtles are among the most fascinating reptiles in the world. Ecologically speaking, these air-breathing oceanic creatures are extremely successful—virtually unchanged for 120 million years—and have colonized every ocean, outside the poles. They’ll walk you through some aspects of their natural history, the importance, threats these magnificent creatures face, and local, state and federal regulations. Register at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com. For questions, contact Armando J. Ubeda, Florida Sea Grant agent, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, by email to aubeda@ ufl.edu or phone at 941-861-9900. • October 27, 5:45-7:15 p.m. All about bats at Venice Audubon Society and Rookery, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail (turn on Annex Road) Venice. Perfect for Halloween, join in for a discussion of one of our most misunderstood mammals: bats. Lecture starts in the Venice Area Audubon classroom. Learn the natural history, fun facts, and beneficial aspects of bats. At sunset, you’ll take a stroll to see what nocturnal visitors might be out and hopefully watch as the bats exit the rookery bat houses. Register through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com. Instructor: Dr. Katherine Clements, UF/ IFAS Extension Sarasota County ecology and natural resources educator. For information, call 941-861-5000. • November 3—Edible Gardening Series: ABCs of Gardening in Southwest Florida (webinar). Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in southwest Florida. Join Extension Agents Rod Greder and Mindy Hanak for a three-part, hybrid series to help you master vegetable gardening in southwest Florida. Watch pre-recorded videos in the UF/ IFAS Edible Gardening Series and then meet three times online for discussion and Q&A. Register at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite. com. Meet on Zoom on Nov 3, 17 from 10 - 11:30. Meet in-person on Nov 30 from 10- 11:30 at Laurel Community Garden. Learn about Florida’s unique climate, seasons, water and soil resources. Hear about what plants work here and what don’t. Learn how to deal with diseases, insects and weeds. ◆ The 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on November 1 will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Speakers will provide upto-date information on various sustainability topics including carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, water quality, equity, climate change, and more. Visit exhibitor booths to network with businesses and community groups to help build a better future for our community. Registrants are welcome to attend in-person at the New College Harry Sudakoff Conference Center or participate virtually. In-person registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 am. Residents, students, and community members from all sectors and walks of life will gather in-person and online to learn from and network with knowledgeable speakers, panel discussions and more. Topics to be discussed include climate change, carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, water quality, social equity, youth and sustainability and much more. Registration fee includes access to a full day workshop at New College or virtually with expert speakers on relevant community sustainability topics, exhibitor booths, and opportunities to network and connect with others. In-person registration also includes breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Interactive workshop provides many opportunities to engage with residents, business leaders, institutions, government agencies, students, and others. All in-person ticket sales end on October 21. Location: New College of Florida Harry Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Place, Sarasota. To learn more, visit: scgov.net/SustainableCommunities. Personal Enrichment ◆ Manatee Literacy Council is seeking tutors to participate in their Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Tutor training is an 18-hour program that takes place over a two-month span, and culminates with literacy training certification. Once certified, tutors will continue to receive support services through this program by being matched with a “Tutor Mentor”. A certified tutor meets the adult learner at a location near the learner’s neighborhood. Their tutoring schedule is continued on next page OCTOBER 2022 WEST COAST WOMAN 19
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