The Asolo Repertory Theatre 2007-08 season will hold local auditions for its season opener "A Tale of Two Cities," by Charles Dickens, May 5 and 6 at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Anyone interested in auditioning is asked to schedule an appointment. All performers should be available for callbacks May 7. "A Tale of Two Cities" will be directed by Michael Donald Edwards and will be presented Oct. 19-Nov. 18. Information and to schedule an appointment, call 351-9010, ext. 3302.
The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center has launched a series of podcasts on the performing arts and TBPAC programming. These audio broadcasts are available in an MP3 format for playback on a digital music player or computer. Along with the monthly BrightHouse TBPAC on Demand program found on channel 340, TBPAC Web site and "Culture Schock" blog, the podcast series is keeping TBPAC on the technological forefront of national performing arts centers. These podcasts are now available as free downloads at jsabo@ringling.org or 359-5700, ext. 3705.
ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, offers a variety of classes and workshops. The classes include watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel painting, drawing, metal art and jewelry making, pottery, figure drawing and digital photography. For listings and more information call: 746-2862 or www.ArtCenterManatee.org .
The Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, offers a wide variety of classes for people of all ages. Classes such as figure drawing, oil painting, youth traditional arts, basket weaving, watercolor and photography are offered. Class space is limited. Registration information: 778-2099.
Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, offers a wide variety of classes for people of all ages. Classes include pottery, drawing, oil painting, digital photography, watercolor, collage, holiday crafts, and more. For a complete schedule of classes, including recently added spring workshop listings, call 365-2032 or www.artsarasota.org www.TBPAC.org .
The Sarasota County Arts Council will present its 21st annual meeting and reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event will feature pianist and composer Dick Hyman. Cost: $10 for Arts Council members and $15 for nonmembers. Information: 365-5118, ext. 300.
Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota, will celebrate the achievement of nearly 200 winning playwrights with the Young Playwrights Festival Day on May 19. Winners of the 2007 Young Playwrights Festival and their families will gather at Florida Studio Theatre's downtown campus to see their plays and celebrate. The playwrights will get the opportunity to see their winning plays performed in productions of Under Six, Under Six Too, and Seven Up. Winners will receive a special certificate and medal honoring their work at a special ceremony to be held at 3 p.m. at nearby Holley Hall. For more information: 366-9000, or visit www.fst2000.org .
ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, will host a Short Story Workshop with Stuart Kaminsky 9:30-3:30 p.m. May 19. Kaminsky will cover topics such as coming up with an idea, character creation, developing a story and more. Cost: $75 for ArtCenter members and $95 for nonmembers. Information: 746-2862.
Players Theatre, 838 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, is accepting submissions for scripts for the seventh annual New Play Reading Series through May 1. The competition is open to Gulf Coast residents older than age 18. Script-in-hand, rehearsed readings will take place on July 9-14 at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. One of the winning plays will be selected as Best of Series and will be presented as a full production at the Players in the summer of 2008. Guidelines for submitting a play may be obtained by calling 365-2494.
"Uplifting Revelations," a light-hearted summer show at ArtCenter Manatee, is looking for creative artists who can take a humorous look at undergarments, past and present, and the part they play in our lives. From grandma's girdle to Aunt Girdy's lingerie, from Victoria's Secrets to Jockeys, let your imagination go wild. Creations can be 2D or 3D, but each should be accompanied by an intriguing story. Receiving dates: June 30, July 2 and 3; exhibition dates: July 5-Aug. 10. There is no entry fee. For design guidelines for open juried exhibits, contact Diane Shelly, executive director, ArtCenter Manatee at 746-2862.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, introduces its new Handz On program for families. These revamped family experiences are geared to children and their families.
New activities are introduced monthly to offer frequent returns to the program. Families are guided through the galleries and venues with activity sheets engaging art with their five senses. A free program will be offered 1-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for children 5-10 with adult supervision.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Woman's Exchange of Sarasota, Inc. Information and dates of each activity, please visit www.ringling.org or Jennifer Sabo, Youth Programs Manager at jsabo@ringling.org or 359-5700, ext. 3705.
ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, offers a variety of classes and workshops. The classes include watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel painting, drawing, metal art and jewelry making, pottery, figure drawing and digital photography. For listings and more information call: 746-2862 or www.ArtCenterManatee.org .
The Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, offers a wide variety of classes for people of all ages. Classes such as figure drawing, oil painting, youth traditional arts, basket weaving, watercolor and photography are offered. Class space is limited. Registration information: 778-2099.
Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, offers a wide variety of classes for people of all ages. Classes include pottery, drawing, oil painting, digital photography, watercolor, collage, holiday crafts, and more. For a complete schedule of classes, including recently added spring workshop listings, call 365-2032 or www.artsarasota.org .
Sarasota School of Glass, 999A Cattlemen Road, offers 24 different classes in glass blowing, fusing, and stained glass, as well as a "fused glass retail center." The center offers a wide variety of supplies and tools and is open to the public. Information: 371-5492.
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