The Sarasota Art Center held four different exhibitions in its gallery and held an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm today. One of them shows a selection of works by Sarasota artist George Papas who died earlier this year. The exhibition displays a series of mixed media abstract paintings. The center will also display "Bassmi Ibrahim: A Meditation Experience", showing paintings designed to take you to another level; "Untitled Cup Shop" displays a variety of ceramic cups, mugs and goblets handmade by local craftsmen , And "Abstract Mode", which is a review exhibition of abstract works exhibited in all media. All four shows will be on display at 707 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota before January 15. More information: 941-365-2032; artarasota.org
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The Performing Arts Player Center uses "The Marvelous Wonderettes" to let the audience go back in time and enter the festival season. Charlotte Crowley, Hanna Doster, Emily Eader and Debbi White play four friends and song leaders who are asked to sing at the high school prom as a last-minute substitute. In the show, the audience sang popular songs from the 1950s and 1960s, including "Lollipop", "Stupid Cupid", "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "It's In His Kiss" to let the audience treat them. Understand (shop store song). Dennis Clark directed and planned the production, which will take place on December 19 in the company’s new studio 1130 in Crossings, Siesta Key Shopping Center, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota .Tickets are US$29.50 and students are US$14. 941-365-2494; Theplayers.org
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Hermitage Artist Retreat involves music, poetry and the creative process that inspired his latest Hermitage at the Bay project "Muse(ic) and Poetry". At 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the famous international poet Mei Yiwei from Myanmar will show her native language and translation works. Jamaican poet, Guggenheim researcher and Rome Prize winner Ishine Hutchinson will join her. Composer David “Clay” Mettens, winner of the Hermitage Composer Award at the Aspen Music Festival, will talk about how his work is connected to poetry. The show was shown outdoors at the Bay's Civic Green, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, on the north side of the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. The registration fee is $5. More information: hermitageartistretreat.org
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ensembleNewSRQ heads to the Opera House to watch its latest performance, which features new music by Matthew Aucoin, and his "Eurydice" recently premiered at the Metropolitan Opera. Aucoin returned to Sarasota for the first time since 2018, and performed with Sarasota Opera Soprano Hanna Brammer (Hanna Brammer) in the adaptation of Sara Ruhl's play "Europe" Arias and musical interludes in "Eurydice" (Eurydice). He will also share stories about the history of opera in his new book "The Impossible Art". The concert will be held at the First Congregational Church at 7:30 on Monday evening, 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota. (This plan is only available to individuals). The ticket is $25. For more information, please visit: ensrq.org/tickets. Before the show starts, Aucoin will sing a book at Bookstore1Sarasota from 4-5 pm on Monday. /12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com
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A familiar story comes to life on the stage of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, which will showcase new works by Rogers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" during the holidays. The version staged by Preston Boyd is the most recent Broadway revival, adapted by Douglas Carter Beaned. But it still tells the story of a young woman who was forced to take care of her stepmother and stepsister. She had the opportunity to meet the prince at the ball and fell in love. Katie Priest will play Ella and Christos Nicholoudis will play Prince Topher. The play will be performed at 502 Third Avenue West in Bradenton on December 19th. The ticket price ranges from 30 to 41 US dollars. More information: 941-748-5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com
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Although Booker High School’s VPA Theater has been refurbished, the performance is still on the new venue as the school’s drama department presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s hit song "Joseph and the Magical Colorful Dream Jacket" . This year's work will be exhibited at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium from today to Saturday. This also marked the directorial debut of Cynthia Ashford, who succeeded Scott Keys, who retired from school 21 years later. Ashford has choreographed many shows directed by Case. Johnni Mnich will lead the orchestra as music director, responsible for Judah Woomert as Joseph and Abbey Holdway as The Narrator. Ticket purchase information: 941-355-2967; Bookervpa.com
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Brad Wages is preparing for some transition nights, as he will replay the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in another season of the original music version "A Christmas Carol" at the Venice Theater. This work has entered its 21st year and is directed by Murray Chase. He has collaborated with many actors, including Douglas Landing as Bob Kracht, Ryan Huneck as Fred, and Cora K. Lynch plays little Tim. The work was co-authored by book author and lyricist Scott Keys and composer E. Suzan Ott. Over the years, Keys, Eli Schildkraut, and Jason Brenner have added additional music to the story. The new work will open on Friday and will take place on December 20th at the Jervey Mainstage at 140 West Tampa Avenue, Venice. Ticket purchase information: 941-488-1115; Venice Theater website
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During the lockdown last year, Sarah Brightman wanted to do something during the festival to keep in touch with the music and her fans, so she managed to hold a concert away from social, which can be used all over the world Perform streaming media playback. The singer who was famous all over the world by Christine in the original cast of "The Phantom of the Opera" now takes this concert to venues all over the world, including a concert at the Van Weezel Performing Arts Hall at 8pm on Tuesday night, 777 N . Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. This is the singer's first time touring with a festival-themed performance. She will perform her own variations on Christmas traditions with local orchestras and choirs. The fare ranges from US$145 to US$185. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
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The pop band led by Robyn Bell will perform the "Holiday Bell" at a concert composed of Ring Sarasota, the region's leading handbell band. Former naval band leader Rick Holdsworth (Rick Holdsworth) directs an ensemble of 17 bells and more than 200 bells. The concert will play seasonal hits, including "Happy World", "Snowman Frost", "The Three Kings of Us", "Hevenu Shalom Aleichem" and "Hanukkah". The concert will be held at the Riverview Performing Arts Center (1 Ram Way Sarasota) on Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Neel Performing Arts Center on the Manatee-Sarasota campus of Sarasota State University, 5840 26th St. , West, Bradenton. Tickets are $30-$35. More information: 941-926-7677; thepopsorchestra.org
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The Sarasota Art Museum at Relin College celebrated its second anniversary on Tuesday, with parties, cupcakes (as long as they continue to exist) and a member shopping day in the gift shop. The celebration time is from 10 am to 3 pm. From 4pm to 7pm, the museum organizes a shopping time for members in the gift shop, as well as a happy hour with wine, beer and snacks, and then dances under the stars in the square. On Friday and Saturday, members will be invited to take a guest to visit the exhibits. Virginia Shearer, the new executive director, will serve coffee from 9:30 am to 11 am on both days. The museum at Old Sarasota High School opened in 2019 and attracted crowds for months before the pandemic forced it to close for seven months. It is now open 7 days a week, and the free day is the second Sunday of every month. During the anniversary celebration, visitors can taste the new exhibition "Judith Linjares: Artist as a Curator", featuring works by Linjares and five other contemporary artists. 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Sarasota Art Museum
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