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Soup’s ON! Don’t Let It Get Cold! All Faith Food Bank’s Bowls of Hope returns once again November 10th to Ed Smith Stadium. Each year more than 1,500 guests attend one of the community’s largest and most popular family-friendly events where 40 of our community’s finest restaurants and caterers serve delicious soups, breads, desserts, and more. Guests select beautiful handcrafted bowls to keep, all donated by local potters, artists, and students while enjoying a modest meal as a reminder of the empty bowls they help to fill. Get your tickets by clicking HERE. WHAT: Bowls of Hope Benefiting All Faiths […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Arts Appreciation Grant. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers support for the museum’s Art of Our Time initiative during the 2019-2020 season. The foundation’s Arts Appreciation grants provide unrestricted funding to cornerstone arts and cultural organizations in the region to help them pursue their artistic missions. “We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of Gulf Coast Community Foundation for the exhibitions and programs presented through the Art of Our Time initiative,” said Steven High, executive director […]
The Ringling Presents Joseph’s Coat. Joseph’s Coat Skyspace by James Turrell is a triumph of technology, engineering, and aesthetics. The Skyspace, created by internationally-renowned artist James Turrell, is a gathering place for contemplation, and sustained experience. At sunset, a sophisticated system of LED lights is employed to change the color of the space. In doing so, the artist changes the context in which you view the sky and can radically change your perception of the color of the sky and its spatial relation to you. As you gaze up at the sky through the 24 foot square aperture in the […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Arts Appreciation Grant. Sarasota Opera was awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission. This year’s Arts Appreciation Grant will help support Sarasota Opera’s 2019/2020 Season, which marks the company’s 61st year of presenting world-class opera on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. “We congratulate the Gulf Coast Community Foundation on their 25th Anniversary of supporting our community, and we are deeply grateful for their long-standing support of Sarasota Opera’s internationally recognized Opera Festival” says Executive Director […]
Smack Em And Let Them Know You Care! Your co-worker in the next cube is at it again — yakking it up nonstop, clipping nails, popping gum and sucking up to the boss. Normally, you just grin and bear it but today is different. You have full permission (with all the requisite rights and privileges), to haul off and slap him/her into next week because it is National Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day. This annual event takes place every October 23 — so if someone at work is bugging you, don’t be shy — take advantage.
Ringling Underground Returns. Enjoy live music, and art in the Museum of Art Courtyard 8:00pm -11:00pm. 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. Select galleries will be open until 11:00pm. Click HERE for more information or to buy tickets (Tickets available at the door) What: Ringling Underground When: November 7, 2019, 8:00-11pm Where: Museum of Art Courtyard Price: $15 / Free for Members & College Students w/ ID
The Ringling To Feature LEGO Exhibit. Zodiac LEGO (2018) is a series of individual works that is constructed of Lego bricksto represent the following animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Zodiac LEGO will be on view at The Ringling in the Keith and Linda Monda Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery, November 17, 2019–February 2, 2020. The Ringling is the first museum in the United States to show this traveling exhibition. These colorful works are made entirely of small LEGO pieces and demonstrate the artist’s continued interest in the zodiac animal concept. […]
If You Are A DoorDash User Were You Compromised? DoorDash suffered a data breach that affected approximately 4.9 million users. Consumers, Dashers, and Merchants who joined DoorDash on or before April 5, 2018, are affected. Users who joined after April 5, 2018 are not affected. Hackers obtained names, delivery addresses, contact information, drivers license information and partial credit-card/bank account numbers. DoorDash has outlined steps users can take to see whether they’re affected and secure their data going forward. Click HERE for more information.
Author Pat McKanic presents “Creating a Mystery”. “Creating a Mystery” is a fun, funny and interactive presentation that takes a step-by-step look at how a mystery thriller comes together. This well-received presentation will resonate with mystery writers and aspiring writers, as well as readers who appreciate a keep you guessing, edge-of-your seat mystery thriller. Pat’s novel, Illusions of Paradise, earned Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite and has earned more than two dozen Five Star reviews from readers on Amazon.com (illusionsofparadise.net) Pat recently launched BookBuzz Media, a division of her public relations and marketing company, Pat McKanic & Associates, that specializes […]
Maduro 41 Hosts: Scotch & Cigars. On Saturday, September 28th, from 5-8pm, join Maduro Cigar and Bar as they host Scotch and Cigars. The event benefits Knights of Columbus. $50 Tickets/Person includes: Featuring Glenrothes Scotch Selections, 3 Blends – Bourbon Cask, Whiskey Makers Cut and 12 Year, paired with 2 fine Premium Cigars plus Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres. Great selection of raffle prizes including a 25 year bottle of scotch!!! Raffle tickets 3 for $5.00 and 8 for $10.00 WHAT: Scotch & Cigars at Maduro 41 WHEN: September 28, 2019, 5-8pm WHERE: Maduro’s Cigar and Bar, Coral Cove Mall, 7386 S. […]
MarineMax Sarasota Hosts: AquaPalooza 2019. It’s back in a week, September 21st! MarineMax Sarasota brings you fun in the Sun with AquaPalooza 2019! Raft up with fellow boaters to enjoy music, free giveaways, and more! Party will be at New Pass Sandbar, just in front of their marina. Please RSVP HERE to keep up with event updates and to reserve your spot! Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water! WHAT: MarineMax Sarasota AquaPalooza WHEN: September 21, 2019, 10am-4pm WHERE: New Pass Sandbar, Off 1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 COST: Free
North Port Area Chamber To Host Multi-Industry Job Fair. The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will host a job and career fair on Friday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-noon. More than 40 employers from the area will be on-site to meet with job seekers, many interviewing and making job offers during the event. Participating employers include City of North Port, Sarasota County Government, Mike Douglass Plumbing, Waffle House and more. All industries are represented, as well as positions ranging from entry-level to professional. Resume reviews will also be available during the event. Prior to the job and career fair, […]
KNOB Attack – Bluetooth Vulnerability Exposes Data To Hackers. A group of researchers has discovered a critical Bluetooth vulnerability that leaves tons of wireless devices exposed to digital intrusions. The Bluetooth SIG, an organization that oversees the technology’s standards, has issued a security notice for what the researchers are calling Key Negotiation of Bluetooth or KNOB attack. It gives hackers the ability to interfere with the Bluetooth pairing procedure, allowing them to alter the encryption key making it easiery for attackers to brute force their way into the connection and be able to spy on data shared between devices, such […]
11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Show. The 11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival returns to Florida’s west coast for a 2-day celebration of affordable art and unique crafts. Now is your chance to buy a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Their Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll beautiful Venice. For more information please visit: www.visitvenicefl.org. WHAT: Downtown Venice Craft Show WHEN: August 31 – September 1, 2019, 10am-4pm. WHERE: Downtown Venice, 100 […]
MarineMax Sarasota Hosts: AquaPalooza 2019. It’s back! MarineMax Sarasota brings you fun in the Sun with AquaPalooza 2019! Raft up with fellow boaters to enjoy music, free giveaways, and more! Party will be at New Pass Sandbar, just in front of their marina. Please RSVP HERE to keep up with event updates and to reserve your spot! Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water! WHAT: MarineMax Sarasota AquaPalooza WHEN: September 21, 2019, 10am-4pm WHERE: New Pass Sandbar, Off 1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 COST: Free
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Sunday, October 27, 2019
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