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out &about Special Events “Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit” is a free event presented by Sunshine from Darkness that will empower attendees to learn new coping skills, promote mental health wellness, and reduce the stigma of mental illness. The event is on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Robarts Arena (3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota). The goal of Step Into the Light is to create a safe and welcoming environment where attendees can connect with others and access valuable community resources. Keynote speaker Linda Larsen will speak on “Breaking the Silence: One Woman’s Ongoing Journey to Mental Well-being.” Other speakers will delve into a wide range of mental health approaches and topics such as anxiety, depression, children’s mental health and generational trauma; guests also can take part in a wide range of interactive experiences, including yoga, art and music therapy, virtual reality and more. Whether you’re a client, clinician, parent, or advocate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from experts, connect with others, and access valuable community resources. The Summit is a prelude to the Sunshine from Darkness 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner, which will be held on January 12, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. For more information, visit stepintothelight.sunshinefromdarkness.org. ▼ Fun Raisers Girls Inc of Sarasota County has its 6th Annual Totally Tailgate on Saturday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s on East. Enjoy tailgate food, competitive corn hole, beer garden, multiple screens to watch your favorite sports teams and live music. girlsincsrq.org/totally-tailgate. ▼ Hard Heart Burlesque Hard Heart Burlesque is at McCurdy’s in downtown Sarasota. Step back in time for Hard Heart Burlesque when they do the “Time Machine” on August 20. Presented by Florida burlesque favorites Marina Elaine and Karma Kandlewick. They’ll pay tribute to the past, present, and future in an evening of song, dance, striptease, and variety through the decades. Tickets: www. mccurdyscomedy.com ▼ At The Bay Ride and Paddle at The Bay. Experience the flora and fauna at The Bay through a guided kayak nature tour. Offered every Saturday at 8:30, a.m. join in for a free, 2-hour, intermediate-level tour through The Bay’s restored mangroves and to the north and south of the park, allowing paddlers to explore Sarasota Bay and learn more about The Bay Park from Ride & Paddle’s experienced guides. Next dates: August 5, 12, 19 and 26. Location: The Bay Park- Kayak Launch, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Reservations: www.thebaysarasota.org/. ▼ American Jewish Committee (AJC) Lecture Series August 23—Belle Yoeliu, AJC Chief Advocacy Officer. The State of Jewish Affairs: Around the World with AJC. There is never a dull moment for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Join them for an in-depth conversation as they tackle some of the most challenging current events and how they are impacting our community. Advance reservations required. To RSVP, call AJC at 941-365-4955 or email sarasota@ajc.org. Held at Michael’s On East, Sarasota. $39 per lecture includes luncheon. ▼ Get to Know Southface Sarasota Southface has a Green Drinks Meetup on Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m. Join them at Sun King Brewery. It’s a sustainably good time every third Thursday of the month. Join Southface Sarasota members and local experts to talk sustainability and network over drinks at the Sun King Brewery. No registration required. The event is offered in partnership with Green Drinks Sarasota and the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). Held at Sun King Brewing, 1215 Mango Ave., Sarasota. Information: www.southface.org/sarasota/ ▼ Van Wezel Updates and Friday Fest The Van Wezel has its free, outdoor summertime concert series, Friday Fest. The lineup of bands this year includes: • August 11: TEN76 • September 22: Jah Movement Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset by the bay, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. The Van Wezel has The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, on September 30 at 8pm. Fans will be able to meet and talk with Barry Bostwick, star of this original cult classic in person. His iconic portrayal of “Brad Majors” has thrilled generations of fans for nearly 50 years. The show will also feature a costume contest, a performance by the local Shadow Cast and a memorabilia display with artifacts and costumes from the movie. The Shadow Cast acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen. VIP tickets are available and include a meet and greet with Barry Bostwick. Pre-show dining for both shows is available through Mattison’s at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on Van- ▼ Island Gallery and Studios, 456 Old Main Street, Bradenton, has paintings by Jim Wheeler, August 1-31. Wezel.org or through the box office. Tickets: www.VanWezel.org Tree Care Workshop UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County’s Residential Horticulture Program is hosting a community and HOA focused workshop at Palma Sola Botanical Park on August 22. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until noon. Participants will learn about proper tree maintenance, developing contracts for tree management, the importance of long-term tree care in communities and can engage with representatives from the Manatee County Neighborhood Services team and professional arborists in a panel discussion. This workshop is ideally suited for those in leadership positions within their community who are responsible for community-level landscape decisions. For more information, the agenda, and to register, go to: www. eventbrite.com. ▼ Farmer’s Markets Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park runs to December 29 and is open 9 am to 1 pm. They’re the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Vendors offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com. Downtown ▼ Wellen is at 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice. Bradenton Public Market runs to August 26, 9 am to 2 pm on Old Main Street and 3rd Ave. West in Bradenton. The Market was founded in 1979 in a downtown Bradenton parking lot. Over the past 44 years, the Market has grown and evolved to fill Old Main Street with produce, local artisans, and prepared foods. Info: realizebradenton.com/market. ▼ Bishop Museum of Science and Nature In the field of engineering, human achievements receive the most recognition, but Eco Engineers, the new temporary exhibit at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, shifts the spotlight to the flora and fauna that shape ecosystems with their own engineering feats. The exhibit pays homage not only to furry friends like beavers, but also to plants like red mangroves and live oaks that leave an indelible mark on the landscape. The exhibit is divided into three zones, including the land, water’s edge, and sea sections. Giant photos of the featured species fill the space, creating an immersive environment. A selection of photos bring each species to life, with the largest photos measuring about 3 by 6 feet. The coral photos, lent to the Bishop by the Coral Restoration Foundation, will stun visitors. 3D elements, like corals and a beaver skull from the museum’s collections complement the photos and text. Eco Engineers runs through September 3. Laser Light Nights at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature runs through September 2, 7pm and 9pm. Break out the big hair and acid-washed denim every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and prepare to rock out to some of your favorite artists. A variety of food options and drinks are available for purchase onsite. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: bishopscience.org. ▼ Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College presents Stephanie J. Woods: my papa used to play checkers runs through September 17. In her first solo museum exhibition, Woods presents new multidisciplinary works inspired by her firsthand experience of West Africa and with themes focusing on transatlantic cultural continuity and memories. • Also on display is The New Black Vanguard Photography Between Art And Fashion though September 17. The exhibit presents artists whose vibrant portraits and conceptual images fuse the genres of art and fashion photography in ways that break ▼ down long-established boundaries. The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion, presents artists whose vibrant portraits and conceptual images fuse the genres of art and fashion photography in ways that break down long-established boundaries. Their work has been widely consumed in traditional lifestyle magazines, ad campaigns, and museums, as well as on their individual social-media channels. The images open up conversations around the representation of the Black body and Black lives as subject matter; collectively, they celebrate Black creativity and the cross-pollination between art, fashion, and culture in constructing an image. This exhibition includes select works from these groundbreaking contemporary photographers: Campbell Addy, Arielle Bobb-Willis, Micaiah Carter, Awol Erizku, Quil Lemons, Namsa Leuba, Renell Medrano, Tyler Mitchell, Jamal Nxedlana, Daniel Obasi, Ruth Ossai, Adrienne Raquel, Dana Scruggs, and Stephen Tayo. A salon wall also features images created by other young Black photographers contributing to this movement while simultaneously proposing a brilliant re-envisioned future. Sarasota Art Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The Museum, which already provides free admission yearround to veterans and active-duty military members with ID, will also offer free admission to their families through September 4 through its participation in Blue Star Museums. Visit sarasotaartmuseum.org/ visit to learn more about visiting Sarasota Art Museum during the Blue Star Museums program and preview its current and upcoming exhibitions. Sarasota Art Museum is located at 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Art Galleries To August 25, Art Uptown Gallery will display their artists’ creative interpretations on the theme: “FLORA.” The gallery will offer paintings and flower-filled collages, pleinair landscapes, abstract and traditional florals, decorative glass, ceramics, whimsical garden sculptures, bronze and glass mosaics to enchant visitors with a variety of “plant-based” fine art. FLORA ’s First Friday opening public reception will be on August 4 from 6-9 pm. Art Uptown Gallery, 1367 Main St., Sarasota. Info: 941-955-5409 or www. artuptown.com ▼ At Art CenterSarasota: On view August 24 to September 30: • Lauren Mann, solo exhibition. Artist Talk: September 7, 5:30-7 pm. Registration: $5. Lauren Mann is a portrait artist based in Clearwater, FL, who specializes in colored pencil drawings inspired by pattern, color, and the personalities that surround her. Mann has exhibited in shows including “Fresh Squeezed” at the Morean Arts Center, “Intimate Interiors: Figures in Space” at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery, as well as “The Nonseniors” and “Realize” at the 4Most Gallery in Gainesville, Florida. Mann’s drawings seek ▼ continued on page 8 <strong>AUGUST</strong> <strong>2023</strong> WEST COAST WOMAN 7
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