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out &about Marking Mental Health Awareness Sunshine From Darkness and Art Center Sarasota wpresent “Off the Wall,” a fundraiser featuring libations, appetizers, and an immersive and interactive art event. Guests can participate in two interactive installations inspired by famous artists; select ticket holders will participate in “Off the Wall” on October 7, 6-8:30, to choose one of the many locally-donated artworks (all valued at more than $250). As an added bonus, guests can purchase tickets to enter a drawing for a one-of-a-kind sculpture (valued at $3,000) created by celebrated architect/sculptor Carl Abbott. All proceeds support the missions of Sunshine from Darkness and Art Center Sarasota. Tickets are $75/individual, $25/students; VIP tickets, which include an “Off the Wall” ticket, are $150. Dress is “artfully casual.” Sunshine from Darkness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for local charities that provide health and addiction disorder services in the Sarasota community and funding mental health research. Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Info: 941-504-6717. t Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota’s season opens October 2 with a concert in the Virtuoso Violins Series presented at Sarasota Opera House. The Magnificent Markovs features Alexander, Albert, and Marina Markov, the “first family of the violin.” The concert features Alexander Markov playing his original composition, Caesar, on his gold electric violin, accompanied by Key Chorale and Booker High School VPA Choir. He will also be joined by his renowned violinist parents to perform classical favorites. The Lunch & Listen Series moves to the Sarasota Yacht Club this season. This series spotlights gifted young artists in concert at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:15 p.m. Prize winners Anthony Trionfo, flute and Albert Cano Smit, piano, present the first concert in this series on October 27. The Lighter Fare Series offers classic jazz and musical theater favorites outdoors at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Campus and indoors at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice. Bass to Bass: John Miller and Michael Ross on November 9 offers jazz standards plus a little rhythm and blues. For more information, visit Artist- SeriesConcerts.org or call 941-306-1202. t Choral Artists t The Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 2022-2023 season begins on Say a Little Prayer: Experience comfort, consolation, and compassion as the Choral Artist singers raise their voices to heaven. Featuring “Amazing Grace” and the Kaddish, along with Buddhist and Native American chants, the universality of prayer from faiths around the world is celebrated in song. Held on Sunday, October 30, 5 p.m., at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Tickets: Tickets: $35; students $5. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ChoralArtistsSarasota.org or call 941-387-4900. The Sarasota Orchestra The Masterworks series brings stalwart masterpieces to life alongside fresh new works by contemporary composers. Guest appearances by distinguished conductors and soloists. • A Fantastic Beginning – November 4, 5, 6 Joyce Yang, piano. Includes Quinn Mason – A Joyous Trilogy; Grieg – Piano Concerto and Berlioz – Symphonie fantastique The Great Escapes series offers a mix of light classics and popular favorites in themed programs. Great Escapes performances will take place at Holley Hall. • A Night at the Movies – October 12-15 with Lawrence Loh, conductor The Chamber Soirées are a series of musician-led, small-ensemble performances. Chamber Soirées will take place at Holley Hall. Scheduled are: Sarasota String Quartet – October 9; Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8 and Ravel – String Quartet in F Major For further information, visit www. SarasotaOrchestra.org. t Special Events The 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop presented by UF/IFAS will take place both virtually and in person on November 1. The theme of “Advancing Climate Solutions,” will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Expert speakers will provide up-to-date information on several different 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 learn more, visit: scgov.net/ t At The Ringling: Running through Feb 12, 2023 is Highlights from the Stanton B. and Nancy W. Kaplan Collection of Photography that includes works by Berenice Abbott, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Eugène Atget, Ruth Bernhard, Margaret Bourke-White, Brassaï, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lewis W. Hine, Robert Mapplethorpe, Edward Weston, and more. SustainableCommunities. Registration fee includes access to a full day workshop a New College or virtually. Questions? Call 941-861-9874 or email sustainablesarasota@scgov.net. Held on November 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Harry Sudakoff Conference Center, Sarasota. Enjoy live music, art and atmosphere in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground 8-11 p.m. This event features an eclectic mix of local and regional live music. Check out up-and-coming artists displaying their work in the Museum of Art Courtyard. October 6: Ringling 6ft Underground; November 3: Foodways. Tickets available 30 days prior to each event. https://www.ringling.org/ events/ringling-underground-0 t St. Armands Circle Park has their Fall Boat Show on October 15-16. Boats, shopping, and restaurants – all together in one location. Cannon’s Marina will answer questions. Free Fright Night is on October 31, 6-8:30 pm. Fright Night transforms St. Armands Circle from island sophistication to Halloween fun. Decorated store fronts set the stage for wandering spirits. Free. t My Warrior’s Place and the World Series Champions, Atlanta Braves, announce the celebrity softball game and concert to benefit veterans, first responders and their families. Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Celebrity Softball Game and Concert featuring Rodney Atkins on November 5. Local first responders and military veterans will take the field with celebrities for a softball game and country music concert to raise funds for My Warrior’s Place (MWP). MWP and the Braves envision CoolToday Park packed with fans to watch as MLB, NFL, NHL; television, movie and radio personalities; and music stars play softball. Following the game, Rodney Atkins will perform a concert. His career includes being named the t Top New Male Vocalist at the 2006 ACM awards. His single “Watching You” became the Number One Song of the Decade according to Country Aircheck. Funds raised will help expand MWP’s existing facilities adding 12 cottages, operational support, and create a designated space for the newest program My Service Dog’s Place. Gates open at 2:30pm; game begins at 4 pm at CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, Venice. To purchase tickets, go to: https:// www.celebritiesandheroes.com/. Fun Raisers New College of Florida has its annual Clambake, hosted by the New College Foundation, on November 3, at 6 p.m. The event will take place on the New College bayfront beside College Hall, 351 College Drive in Sarasota. All ticket proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets start at $275. For information, call 941-487- 4800 or email foundation@ncf.edu. Enjoy New England fare catered by Michaels On East. t Just for Girls’ Annual Awards Showcase Event returns on November 4 at IMG Academy Golf Club. Join them as they celebrate Honorary Girl (and JFG alum) Marianne Barnebey, and give thanks to Gail Hannah for her years of service as President of the Manatee County Girls Club Foundation, Inc. Call Samantha Daggett at 941-777- 0707 x3204 or email Events@myjfg.org. t All Faiths Food Bank has a brand-new event which will become the organization’s annual fundraiser and signature event in South County. The inaugural FriendsGiving is on October 23 at 6 p.m. at Mattison’s Forty-One (7275 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota). Gather with fellow supporters, friends and family to give thanks and enjoy a Thanksgiving t dinner, catered by Chef Paul of Mattison’s Restaurants and Catering. All proceeds benefit the ThankFULL Tummies campaign, which provides turkeys to our neighbors who may be facing hunger during the holiday season. https://allfaithsfoodbank. org/friendsgiving/ Tickets for the 28th annual Brunch on the Bay, the benefit event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus on November 6, are on sale. The campus needs to expand, and plans are underway. The Sarasota-Manatee campus along U.S. 41 near the Manatee-Sarasota county line has outgrown the 130,000-squarefoot Crosley Academic Center, its home since 2006. In addition to scholarships, this year’s Brunch on the Bay will support the construction of a planned Nursing/STEM building that will create new academic and research opportunities for students and faculty. The $61.7 million, 75,000-squarefoot Nursing/STEM building, currently in the planning and design stages, will double the size of the campus’s nursing program; increase new majors in the health disciplines and other programs; and fill the need on campus for teaching and clinical labs and research facilities. Visit sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/ brunch for tickets. t Southwest Florida Honor Flight presents their Fall Golf Tournament on October 15 at Deep Creek Golf Course, 1260 San Cristobal Avenue, Punta Gorda. Registration begins at 7:30 am with “Honoring our Heroes” followed by a Continental breakfast at 8 am and tee-times at 8:30 am. Individual registration is $90 and includes golf, continental breakfast, lunch and 2 drink tickets. Details and registration are at www.swflhonorflight.org. All proceeds are used to transport Veterans to Washington DC in an upcoming flight. Funding is from donations from individuals and businesses along with local, grassroots fundraising efforts. Know a Veteran who would like to be on an upcoming flight? Veterans Applications must be submitted either online or by mail to be considered for an upcoming flight. Seats are filled on a first come, first served basis. Top priority is given to WWII and Korean Veterans and those with health conditions that may not allow them the ability to go on a future flight. Veterans from all era are welcome to apply. Applications for Veterans and Guardians are available by emailing: swflhonorflight@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.swflhonorflight.org. t American Asian Women’s Association invites you to their 2022 Asian Ethnic Show and Luncheon. Benefiting local charities Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC), Manatee County Food Bank and State College of Florida Scholarship Fund, the event is on October 29, 11am to 2pm at Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. Cost: $60. Reservation deadline: October 20. Event includes: piano music, cash bar, Asian ethnic dance, raffle baskets, door prizes and silent auction. Send checks (made out to AAWA: American Asian Women’s Association) t continued on page 8 OCTOBER 2022 WEST COAST WOMAN 7
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