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Sarasota Opera House Presents King Creole (1958). Thursday, July 19th at 7:30pm $10 Elvis Presley as a singer mixed up with gangsters. Carolyn Jones, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger, Walther Matthau. Director: Michael Curtiz Tickets for the “Classic Movies at the Opera House” are only $10. All seating is general admission. Information and tickets can be found online at www.sarasotaopera.org or by calling (941) 328-1300. You can also visit the Sarasota Opera Box Office at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Join The Ringling On Monday July 16th For A Special Art-Making Program. The event is tied to objects you can find in the galleries as well as free admission to the Museum of Art. You can also pick up one of our Museum of Art Family Guides for fun ways to enjoy the art museum as a family! This program is held in the Education Building Classrooms. Families must pick up their free tickets in the Visitors Pavilion the day of the program. No reservations are available. We will release 100 tickets each hour from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, […]
The Ringling Hosts The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota. The 2018 Circus Spectacular will amaze and dazzle you! Join The Ringling for an hour of incredible family fun at affordable prices. Presented in collaboration with their good friends at The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota, this onstage exhibition of circus artistry provides delightful summer entertainment for “children of all ages.” When: Ongoing through July 28, 2018 Price: $16 / Adults | $12 / Children 12 and under Click HERE for more information and/or to buy tickets. Tickets may also be purchased by calling (941) 360.7399 Where: Historic Asolo Theater
10th Anniversary Florida Studio Theatre Improv Festival. The 10th Anniversary Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 12, 13, 14 – that’s THREE days of non-stop comedy coming your way. Troupes are coming from all over the country – and from as far away as France and Spain – all ready to bring their best spontaneous hilarity to the Gulf Coast. Featuring not one, not two, but an unprecedented THREE headliners – Baby Wants Candy (Chicago), Impro Madrid (Spain), and Impro Theatre (LA) – one for each day of the Festival. Plus, several returning favorites including North Coast (NYC), […]
Academy At Glengary Receives A REAL Benefit. We want to thank you for the wonderful article on our Academy in the most recent edition of REAL Magazine. Wow, it was a superb article, beautiful photos and a high quality job. Thanks so much for helping us get the word out about our services. And, to top things off, we have received three applications for membership from families who read your magazine. We send a big thanks to you and your entire team. Sincerely, William McKeever Director Academy at Glengary
Join Us This Wednesday Morning For A Bridge Walk. July 11th at 7:30AM. Position Yourself With Positivity. Enjoy A Vigorous Walk And Workout. Meet At Harts Landing Playground. Refreshments And Snacks Provided. Benefiting All Faiths Food Bank. Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to RSVP. Will you enjoy the chair massage? Next up: 7/18 Casey Key Beach Activities.
Join The Ringling Saturday, July 7th for fun for every member of the family. This month, the theme is Art of Asia Art Making (all ages) @ 10am to 3pm Learn More by Clicking HERE Price: Free! Drop in anytime between 10am – 3:00pm! Contact: 941-359-5700 Where: Museum of Art Program Schedule Images of fish can be found throughout the Center for Asian Art as they are an important symbol in both China and Japan. Today, we will be creating our own fish images using paint and rubber fish replicas through a method called gyotaku, a traditional Japanese method of […]
A Little 4th Of July History. The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, began as a federal holiday in 1941. However, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th is celebrated as the birth of American independence. We’re all familiar with the festivities ranging from parades, fireworks, to more casual family/friends gatherings and […]
Everyone Have A Safe 4th Of July Weekend! Tow to Go is a partnership between AAA and Budweiser. Since its inception in 1998, Tow to Go has safely removed more than 23,000 intoxicated drivers from the roads. The service is designed to be used as a last resort. It is offered based on availability of AAA Service Technicians and tow trucks during times of high call volume. What you need to know about Tow to Go: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246 Operates from Tuesday July 3rd until 6AM Thursday July 5th. Free confidential ride available to AAA Members and non-members […]
Governor Appoints Garin Hoover To New College Of Florida Board Of Trustees. Garin C. Hoover, a Sarasota-Bradenton real estate broker, was appointed to the Board of Trustees of New College of Florida by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. An Ohio native, Hoover moved to Florida in 2004 and started his real estate firm, Hoover Realty. In Ohio, he worked as an attorney in the Cleveland area, as in-house counsel for a corporation and as an associate with a firm, before opening a private law practice. His previous experience includes working as a credit manager, a stockholder relations analyst and a tax […]
Alison Gardner, Dr. Raymonda “Ray” Burgman and George Augustin Join Board. The New College Foundation, the philanthropic organization supporting New College of Florida, announces the appointment of three people to its board of directors. Alison Gardner is a senior vice president and financial advisor with RBC Wealth Management, managing $125 million in assets. Before choosing RBC, Alison worked for 33 years at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms, and as a finance analyst at Celanese Corporation, after stints at both U.S. and international publishing firms. Gardner received her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and her Certificat […]
Author Pat McKanic To Address Indie Strategies. Communications Strategist, Entrepreneur and Illusions of Paradise (illusionsofparadise.net) author Pat McKanic will discuss “Practical, Affordable, Effective Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors”. The event takes place during the Wednesday, July 18th meeting of the ABC Books 4 Children & Adults, Inc. writers group, 1-3:00 p.m., Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. The event is free and open to the public. Call 941-773-5340 for more information.
Sarasota Architectural Foundation Film: “Modern Ruin: A World’s Fair Pavilion” with Matthew Silva. Modern Ruin: World’s Fair Pavilion (2015) – The New York State Pavilion, once the shining symbol of the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, now sits in the middle of New York City as a haunting reminder of what became of the age of optimism that was the early 1960’s. This film tells the story of Philip Johnson’s New York State Pavilion during the glory days of the fair, and chronicles its demise over the past 50 years. The film details its post-fair use as a 60’s concert […]
Ed Sr. – 88 And Not Stopping! Happy Father’s Day Dad! Father’s Day The holiday was first introduced to Congress in 1913 but didn’t gain recognition until 1966 when Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers. It became a permanent national holiday six years later when President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
Sarasota Opera House Presents All About Eve (1950). Thursday, June 21st at 7:30pm $10 A story of theatrical ambition, deception, and hypocrisy. The legendary Bette Davis, in her greatest role, plays a powerful, aging actress, at the apex of her career, who does battle with a calculating newcomer. Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Marilyn Monroe Tickets for the “Classic Movies at the Opera House” are only $10. All seating is general admission. Information and tickets can be found online at www.sarasotaopera.org or by calling (941) 328-1300. You can also visit the Sarasota Opera Box Office at […]
Sunday, July 15, 2018
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