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Tomb Of The Unknowns And Veterans Day. Official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day center around the Tomb of the Unknowns. To honor these brave souls, symbolic of all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil. At 11 am on November 11th, a combined color guard representing all military services executes “Present Arms” at the tomb. The nation’s tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath and the playing of “Taps.” REAL Exclusive salutes our Veterans!
Brian Wood Joins Michael Saunders & Company. Michael Saunders & Company announced that Brian Wood has joined the firm. Brian, a Realtor® since 2003, enjoys the challenges that come with serving buyers and sellers. Demonstrating integrity and dependability, his goal is to be very well informed about specific real estate markets and segments, becoming a trusted resource with timely solutions. He is well-versed in all aspects of real estate and specializes in new construction across the region with a comprehensive background in selling custom homes. Brian works with buyers and sellers throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties and is also the […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Arts Appreciation Grant. Florida Studio Theatre was awarded a $45,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. 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. “Florida Studio Theatre has produced high-quality contemporary theatre for over 45 years, and with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s generosity, we will be able to continue to generate top-notch work for a vast audience at a fraction of the standard price,” shared Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins.
Ringling Underground. 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
User After Free Vulnerability – Google Chrome. Google has issued an update to its Chrome browser to patch two serious zero-day vulnerabilities — one of which is currently being exploited in the wild. Because of the seriousness of the vulnerabilities, it’s highly recommended that you update as soon as possible. One of the vulnerabilities is described as a bug with Chrome’s audio component, while the second is an issue with a PDF viewer. Reportedly, the audio component bug is the only one being exploited. Read the full article at iDROPNEWS by clicking HERE. They also walk you through the update […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Arts Appreciation Grant. The Sarasota Orchestra was awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. 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. “Sarasota Orchestra congratulates Gulf Coast Community Foundation on their 25th anniversary. We are thankful for this Arts Appreciation grant and for Gulf Coast’s support for the arts in our region,” said Sarasota Orchestra President/CEO Joseph McKenna.
Daylight Savings Time Can Be Dangerous! Did you set your clocks back? At 5pm virtually everyone is awake. Far more people are active at 7pm than are at 7am. Not just a minor inconvenience to your sleep cycles and busy schedule there are ramifications. Adding an hour of sunlight in the evening year-round would save the lives of more than 170 pedestrians annually. The lives of nearly 200 vehicle occupants could also theoretically be saved by not making the change. For the first couple weeks even though it is dark and you are reacting like it is light. Be careful.
Sarasota Architectural Foundation’s MOD Weekend Returns. Mark your calendars for November 8-10, 2019 — that’s when the sixth annual Sarasota MOD Weekend takes place! This year’s theme is “Sarasota in the Sixties,” and there will be home tours, trolley tours, lectures and much more. Visit sarasotamod.com for details!
A Little Halloween History. 2,000 years ago the Celts celebrated their new year on November 1st, marking the end of summer and the harvest. Following was the beginning of a long, dark, cold winter, a time associated with human death. The Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became one. Believing ghosts of the dead returned to earth, the Celts celebrated Samhain the night of October 31st. In addition to damaging crops and causing trouble, Celts thought that the presence of spirits made it easier for […]
Shane Chalke’s Jazz Quartet At Selby Gardens. The Garden Music Series at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens presents an eclectic variety of local and international musical artists who perform music of nearly every style and musical genre, both vocal and instrumental. Recording artist and Jazz Trumpeter Shane Chalke performs nearly 200 shows a year as “Shane Chalke’s BE Jazz” in the “High Country” of western North Carolina and as “Shane Chalkes’ Jazz Trio” in Sarasota. Influenced by Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Gene Ammons, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard and Dave Brubeck to name a few, Shane is a local Sarasota […]
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.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
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