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Suncoast Culture Club
The Suncoast Culture Club podcast is your weekly dose of what’s happening in the performing and visual arts on Florida’s Suncoast, including interviews, reviews, discussions, behind the scene tidbits, and insider trading. Join State College of Florida arts faculty and staff members as they bring you all the arts happenings on the Suncoast from music to dance to art to theatre. Come along and join our club.
Many know her as Afton Cooper, JR Ewing’s mistress on the hit 1980's television show Dallas, others may know her from her role as Val Clarke in the film version of A Chorus Line, others will recognize her from her many appearances on shows such as Happy Days, the Dukes of Hazaard, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Battlestar Galactica and many others.
In 1996, she created the children’s television series The Huggabug Club, has her own fashion line, often guest hosts on the ABC-7 Suncoast View program, has performed as the feature artist for the Sarasota Pops Orchestra, and lives RIGHT HERE in Sarasota, Florida.
This week, American actress, singer, producer, proud mother, and entrepreneur Audrey Landers joins Robyn on the podcast to talk about her life, career, family, and how terrifying Sarasota round-a-bouts can be!
She is inviting us to her upcoming performance at the Sarasota Opera House on Wednesday, April 19 for the Ear Research Foundation's Hear and Now Oil Baron's Ball. One in which you should attend!
All that and more on this week's Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Audrey Landers Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Daniel Landers IMBd & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Ear Research Foundation Hear and Now Oil Barons' Ball Tickets
• The Ear Research Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
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In 2016, she embarked on a mission to restore Judy Garland's original orchestrations, culminating in a song-for-song recreation of Garland's 1961 Carnegie Hall concert. At Michael Feinstein's invitation, she serves as Editor of the Judy Garland Carnegie Hall Concert Restoration Project for the Judy Garland Heirs Trust. Recently, she was given the privilege of restoring the newly-discovered MGM film arrangement of Over the Rainbow. And now, she will be performing these these incredible arrangements with the Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota.
Join Robyn and Joan Ellison as they talk about Joan's amazing life and career, the painstaking recreation of the orchestral arrangements of Judy Garland's songs, and why she's never seen Renée Zellweger's movie JUDY.Then, go get your tickets to the Pops Orchestra's performances with Joan on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota and Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton.
You can get your tickets at ThePopsOrchestra.org or by calling 941-926-7677.
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• Joan Ellison Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
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You saw her guest conduct the Sarasota Orchestra last February and now she returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Sarasota Concert Association, to conduct her very own orchestra, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic.
For their Florida tour, conductor JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and guest violin soloist Sandy Cameron will present Kodaly's Dances of Galánta, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7. Tickets are available from the Sarasota Concert Association by going to SCASarasota.org or by calling 941-966-6161.
JoAnn joins Robyn on the podcast this week to talk about her shift from guitar player to conductor, the incredible amount of organization involved in taking a symphony orchestra on tour, and just which movie gets her vote: Tár or Mr. Holland's Opus?
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Sarasota Concert Association Website & Facebook
• JoAnn Falletta Website & Facebook
• Buffalo Philharmonic Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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She has had an amazing career in marketing and public relations for orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and Atlanta Symphony, but in October of 2020, she moved to Sarasota to be the first executive director in the 78-year history of the Sarasota Concert Association.
Take a listen to Linda Moxley's fascinating life and career while learning all about the history and current offerings of the Sarasota Concert Association.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Sarasota Concert Association Website & Facebook
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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He was the theater teacher and director at Booker's Visual and Performing Arts High School for 22 years, has directed shows at nearly every theatre house on the Suncoast, has won so many awards, we don't have room to list them here, and now he is working on a brand new project called On the Roof featuring the music of Carole King and James Taylor to open at the Venice Theatre in January.
Join Amanda Schlachter and Robyn Bell on this week's Suncoast Culture Club podcast as they interview the incomparable Scott Keys in a quest to find his story, passions, and inspirations. What you will find is the end of one era is the beginning of another!
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• Venice Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter & Trip Advisor
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Booker VPA Website
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
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The Pops Orchestra celebrates this holiday season with all your favorite Hollywood holiday film scores, featuring original movies made to the arrangements by four SCF Film students. Their teacher, Chris Bellanca, joins the Pops too as the featured narrator to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Join conductor Robyn Bell as she talks to Lake Simms, Max Sorba, Michael La Placa, and Delaney Recupero about their lives as budding film makers, their experiences in producing the films for this concert, and the future careers they envision for themselves.
You have two opportunities to see this show:
1. Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center and
2. Monday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m at the Neel Performing Arts Center
Get your tickets at ThePopsOrchestra.org or by calling 941-926-POPS (7677)
The Pops Orchestra: Music You Love, Musicians You Know.
We'll see you at the show!
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Film Program Website
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Robert Vodnoy brings almost 50 years of conducting experience to the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, which he founded in 2017.
They have grown from one concert a season to five, and Bob joins the club this week to tell us about the inception, growth, and planned upcoming season of his chamber orchestra, which begins on Thursday, December 1.
You might also be able to answer the question, "Just what in the world IS a 'chamber orchestra!?'"
All that and more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Website & Facebook & YouTube
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Eddie Weaver hails from Atlanta, was an acting apprentice for Florida Studio Theatre last year, and is now one of the four stars of FST's cabaret "The 70s: More Than a Decade," showing now through February 12 at the John C. Court Cabaret.
Take a listen to Eddie's journey to the Suncoast, his dream to run his own theatre company in his hometown, and the best place in Sarasota to get pies, pasta, and chicken!
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast.
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• Eddie Weaver Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Yoders Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• PDQ Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter and Tik Tok
• Clasico Italian Chophouse Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Buddy Brew Coffee Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Green Zebra Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
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Actors Morgan Lavenstein and Jake Fallon join the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast to talk about their lives, journey to the Suncoast, and this crazy, wacky, dark, raucous family comedy about a brother and sister who are launching a plot to kill their 100-year old grandfather, but only dialogue through the miscommunication laden platforms of text and email.
Urbanite Theatre's production of "The Burdens" is running now through December 4. Get your tickets and experience this one-of-a-kind presentation.
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Morgan Lavenstein Facebook & Instagram
• Jake Fallon Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Daiquiri Deck Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Owen’s Fish Camp Website & Facebook & Instagram
• O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill Website & Facebook
• O & A Coffee and Supply Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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The Pops Orchestra welcomes Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performers Amber Myers, Maicy Powell, CJ Melton, and Raleigh Mosely II in presentation of The Spirit of America, featuring spirituals, gospel tunes, and anthems, along with stirring patriotic selections to honor our nation's veterans.
Join conductor Robyn Bell as she talks to these four talented singers about their lives, careers with WBTT, and the importance of this music in the history of America and as part of America's gifts to the world.
You have two opportunities to see this show:
1. Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center and
2. Monday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m at the Neel Performing Arts Center
Get your tickets at ThePopsOrchestra.org or by calling 941-926-POPS (7677)
The Pops Orchestra: Music You Love, Musicians You Know.
We'll see you at the show!
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
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You might know him as the former Producing Artistic Director at the Players Centre, but Jeffery Kin has a new job and mission and he wants to share it with the world.
Join Robyn Bell and Jeffery Kin as they both talk about their new jobs, the vision of Sarasota Rising, and their plot to get the Benderson Corporation to explore one more philanthropic initiative, this one for the arts organizations of Sarasota County.
All that and more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast.
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• Sarasota Rising Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
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The first 20 years of her career was spent performing leading roles in more than 30 opera houses across Europe. Her second 20 years was spent teaching voice at Utah State University and Boston University. Her next 20 years has been spent on the Suncoast where Joy McIntyre volunteers for countless arts organizations including the Artist Series Concerts, Suncoast Music Scholarship, Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (past-president), Sarasota Concert Association (past-president), and Sarasota Music Archive (vice-president). Joy brings joy to all those who work and perform alongside her.
On this podcast episode, listen to her fabulous life stories, from Brunnehilde to Casey Key!
• Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Concert Association Website & Facebook
• Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning Website & Facebook
• Sarasota Music Archive Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Who has the coolest job in town? Why, it would most certainly be Jay Handelman, the arts editor and theatre critic for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune , his employer since 1984. Jay joins the club to talk about his career at the paper, the many changes he has witnessed in the arts scene on the Suncoast, and how to walk that tightrope when a performance doesn't quite hit the mark for him.
All that and more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Jay Handelman Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Sarasota Herald-Tribune Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Sarasota Ballet Website & Facebook & Instagram
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The SCF Theatre Program presents its first play of the year, "Nothing Serious" written by Rich Orloff, September 23 through October 2 in the Howard Studio Theatre on the SCF Bradenton campus.
The play's director, faculty member Amanda Schlachter, and assistant director, SCF Theatre major Tori Flounders, join the club this week to talk about their experiences, the importance of the SCF Theatre Program in the lives of students and community members, the concept of this show (ten 10-minute comedies rolled into one!), and so much more!
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Rich Orloff's Nothing Serious
Directed by Amanda Schlachter
Assistant director Victoria Flounders
Elements designed by Craig Smith, Timothy Bourn, Kenji Trujillo, and Ethan Fuhrmeister.
Cast and crew includes: William Ashburn, Christopher Byler, Erika Campbell, Sarah, Chowdhury, Samuel Echevarria, Jean Felicita, Thomas Finn, Victoria Flounders, Ethan Fuhrmeister, Starr Mandell, Martin Nichols, Sofia Radbach, and Elizabeth Sorba
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & Tickets
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
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She is a graduate of FSU's Asolo Theatre Conservatory and owner and artistic director of Sarasota's Tree Fort Productions. Katherine Michelle Tanner is an actor, playwright, singer, dancer, filmmaker, choreographer, photographer, and teacher, and for the next month, she is producing and performing the one act play she wrote and choreographed about World War II Polish Jewish ballerina, Franceska Mann called Mann's Last Dance.
Her remarkable play about this unlikely World War II heroine can be seen at Tree Fort Productions at the Crossings Mall (3501 S. Tamiami Trail) September 9 through October 2. Take a listen to this podcast episode about Katherine's life, career, and the making of her one woman play, Mann's Last Dance and then go see this performance!
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• Katherine Michelle Tanner Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Mann's Last Stand Ticket Link
• Tree Fort Productions Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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When she was in college, if you would have told Kerry Smith that she would be anything other than a professional viola player, she would have told you to go fly a kite. How she ended up being an arts administrator and becoming the Director of Artistic Planning for the Sarasota Orchestra is a fascinating and heartwarming story. One that has seen her make beautiful personal connections and experience great loss of those she has come to admire most, including Bramwell Tovey, the Sarasota Orchestra's recently passed conductor.
Listen to this week's podcast to learn about Kerry's life and career, the enormous challenges and fulfilling experiences she has had in her role with the Sarasota Orchestra since coming here in 2019, the incredible season of performances with guest conductors and soloists she has put together, and the next steps for the Sarasota Orchestra as it begins another search for a new conductor and the process of building a new music center.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast.
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• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Sarah Yonko, Chris Cordero, and Mike Nolan join the club to talk about their careers as community musical theatre performers, lives outside of the theatre hall, and performances in the upcoming run of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, playing at the Manatee Performing Arts Center August 11 through August 21.
Directed and choreographed by Rick Kerby, music directed by Rick Bogner, and featuring Alex Zickafoose as J. Pierrepont Finch, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying chronicles the rise of Finch from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
Listen to this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast as Sarah, Chris, and Mike describe this musical, how their characters interplay in the story, and give us a tease of their favorites songs and most fun parts of the production. Come along and join the club!
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Each summer, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts a 5-week summer camp for students ages 10 to 18 called "Stage of Discovery." Jim Weaver, WBTT's education director and artistic associate, and Astrid Victoria, a Stage of Discovery alumnus who now serves on the staff of the camp, join the club this week to tell us about this wonderful program, the growth and progress of the students, and this year's theme for the Stage of Discovery performance called "We Dream."
The Stage of Discovery performers will present their "We Dream" show for the public on Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre. Tickets are available at WestcoastBlackTheatre.org. Don't miss it! Come along and join the club!
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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From Pennsylvania to Tucson, the Buddy Holly Story to Dollywood, and many stops in between, Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo combined their love of playing rock 'n' roll and formed the band "Not Fade Away." Now, they can travel the country performing your favorite 50's and 60's rock 'n' roll tunes in their reimagined arrangements. Their show "Rock 'n' Roll Reignited" is playing now through August 7 at Florida Studio Theatre's Court Cabaret and you can hear the story of their careers, the influence for this show, and their many other creative projects on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Not Fade Away Show Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Jared Mancuso Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Nick Gallardo Facebook
• The Barber Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• Bricks Smoked Meat Website & Yelp & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Actors Lea Sevola and Emma Giorgio, along with director Summer Dawn Wallace, join the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast to talk about their lives, journey to Urbanite, and this amazing story of two strong young ladies who start as fencing foes and end up wanting something for each other...something more than they want for themselves.
Urbanite Theatre's production of "Athena" is running now through July 10. Get your tickets and watch these wonderful actors bring the story to life.
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Summer Dawn Wallace Website & Facebook
• Lea Sevola Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Emma Giorgio Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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After a two year pandemic induced hiatus, the Sarasota Orchestra is bringing back the Sarasota Music Festival, June 6 -25 at the Sarasota Opera House and Holley Hall. Here to introduce herself to the podcast and tell us all about this incredible summer festival for approximately 60 pre-professional music fellows and their faculty mentors is Dr. Olivia Steinman Deems, Artistic Operations Manager for the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Music Festival. Come along and join the club!
• Sarasota Music Festival Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Dr. Olivia Steinman Deems Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
• Gabriel Kahane Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Caroline Shaw Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Calidore String Quartet Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, TITANIC-The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.
See this show playing at the Manatee Performing Arts Center April 28 through May 15.
Join cast members Cory Woomert and Michelle Anaya as they tell us about this wonderful production, their characters in the show, some behind the scene tidbits, and which is their preference, opening night or closing night! Come along and join the show!
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Michele Anaya Facebook
• Cory Woomert Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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The SCF Theatre Program presents its final play of the season, "Peter/Wendy" written by Jeremy Bloom, April 15 through April 24 in the Howard Studio Theatre on the SCF Bradenton campus.
Join Theatre Assistant Professor Amanda Schlachter as she talks to guest director India Marie Paul and stage manager Madison Swanson about the play, their experiences putting the show together, and the importance of "play" in all of our lives.
Performance dates and times are:
Friday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
Saturday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
Saturday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• Amanda Schlachter Website & Facebook
• India Marie Paul Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Dan Jordan has been the concertmaster for the Sarasota Orchestra for 23 years while Rachel Halvorson has been the principal violist for only two years, one and a half of which was through the pandemic!
But together, along with their colleagues violinist Christopher Takeda and cellist Natalie Helm, they share the amazing experience of performing in the Sarasota Orchestra’s String Quartet.
Hear Dan and Rachel talk about their very different life paths to the Sarasota Orchestra, the unique experiences of rehearsing and performing with the string quartet, the program selections for their upcoming concert on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. at Holley Hall, and the importance of the Sarasota Orchestra to find a permanent home that serves everyone in our community.
You can get tickets to the December 19 performance by the Sarasota Orchestra’s String Quartet through the Sarasota Orchestra’s website or the Suncoast Culture Club’s website Calendar of Events page.
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• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Rachel Halvorson Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Sarasota's premier handbell choir, Ring Sarasota, joins the Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota for its annual holiday concert, this year called "Ring in the Holidays!"
On this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast, conductor of Ring Sarasota, Rick Holdsworth and conductor of the Pops Orchestra, Robyn Bell, sit down to talk about Rick's life and career (30 years in the Navy Band!), everything you need to know about Ring Sarasota, and the music the handbell choir and the orchestra will be performing together.
You have two opportunities to catch this fabulous show:
1. Sunday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota
2. Monday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton
Get your tickets through the Pops Orchestra website at thepopsorchestra.org.
We'll see you at the show!
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Ring Sarasota Website & Facebook & YouTube
• Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Website & Facebook
• Dr. Robyn L. Bell Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Dingbat Theatre Project is at it again, this time with the SpongeBob Musical production showing at the Bizaare on Apricot and Lime, December 3rd through 19th.
Director and choreographer Brian Finnerty, along with the star of the show, Jamie Molina, join the club this week to talk about the production, Dingbat's special take on the show, and what makes our area such a wealth collaboration with all of our arts groups.
You can get your tickets to this show by going to Dingbat Theatre's Website or through the Suncoast Culture Club's Calendar of Events page.
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• Dingbat Theatre Company Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Jamie Molina Website
• The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Venice Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter & Trip Advisor
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
She is product of the Manatee School for the Arts, the State College of Florida, and Florida State University, but now she is back home sharing her gifts of performing and teaching music on the Suncoast.
Katie Priest stars as Cinderella in the Manatee Players Production of the hit Rodgers and Hammerstein musical running December 2 through December 19 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
Listen to her interview about her life, career, love of performing, and the show Cinderella on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Katie Priest Facebook & Instagram
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Elizabeth Farrell Music Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 PM, join the SCF Music Program in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center for our final concert of the semester. “BELIEVE!” brings you all your holiday favorites and will feature the SCF Guitar Ensemble, Men's Choir, Women's Choir, combined Concert and Chamber Choir, and the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra.
Listen to conductors Rex Willis, Melodie Dickerson, and Dr. Robyn Bell as they talk about the selections on this concert, what the "BELIEVE!" theme means to them, and how special this semester of music has been for everyone in the SCF Music Program.
Tickets for this concert may be purchased in advanced by going to scf.edu/neel or at the door 45 minutes before the performance.
Hearing is believing!
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• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
The SCF Percussion Ensemble is hosting a percussion concert and a canned food drive on Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. In lieu of tickets, patrons are asked to bring two canned food items to the lobby of the Neel as a donation to the SCF Food Pantry.
This concert will feature the SCF Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Tomasz Kowalczyk, the Buffalo Creek Middle School Percussion Ensemble, directed by William Reaney, The Bradenton Christian School Percussion Ensemble and Drumline, directed by Rhea Skaggs, and the Venice High School Drumline, directed by SCF Music major Jarek Vogt.
Take a listen to this podcast episode as Tomasz Kowalczyk tells us all about the SCF Percussion Ensemble and Michelle Puls, SCF assistant director of athletics and student life, explains how the SCF Food Pantry got its start and how it serves so many of our SCF students, faculty, and staff.
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Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Both are from Texas, both currently reside in Chicago, but currently, Donovan Session and Shea Petersen are starring in Urbanite Theatre's latest production, At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen showing not through December 5. Take a listen to this Suncoast Culture Club podcast episode to learn more about their lives, this play, and the importance of understanding each other's worlds.
Written by Terry Guest and directed by Damian Lockhart, this play presents us Courtney Berringers, who would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen is a one-act play about Blackness, southern queerness, and the fine art of drag. From African Gods and Goddesses to Trina and Whitney Houston, At the Wake thoughtfully uses storytelling, drama and drag to explore identity, illness, and the narratives we construct for ourselves. Come party at the wake. Bring your own heels!
Get your tickets through Urbanite's website or through the Suncoast Culture Club's Calendar of Events page.
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• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Donovan Session LinkedIn & Instagram
• Shea Petersen Website & Instagram
• Siesta Key Beach Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Kahwa Coffee Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
After a 21 month hiatus, the Pops Orchestra is back and ready to bring you our first concert of the season, Sgt. Presley and the Pops Pay Tribute to Our Nation's Veterans, starring Elvis tribute artist Ted Torres Martin.
Join conductor Robyn Bell as she interviews Pops Orchestra concertmaster Nikki Rinsema on her life, her family (two of which also play for the Pops!), and why the Pops Orchestra is such a special organization to her.
You have two opportunities to see this fabulous show:
1. Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota
2. Monday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton
Get your tickets by going to Pops Orchestra website or through the Suncoast Culture Club Calendar of Events page.
Bust out of your Jailhouse Rock, dust off those G.I. Blues, and come have a wonderful time with us, Elvis, and our area's veterans. We'll see you at the show!
• Nikki Rinsema Facebook
• Nikki, Annie, and Wrigley Rinsema Performing for One Republic's Video Better Days
• Ted Torres Martin, Elvis Tribute Artist Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Venice Symphony Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Website
• Pier 22 Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Jessica Babcock has been working for Jump Dance Company in Lakewood Ranch for eight years helping students learn to sing, dance, act, and entertain. After many years of junior musical productions, Jump Dance Company has taken the leap to produce full scale adult musicals under their new division called Jump Encore!
Their first production, Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods will be performed on the outdoor stage at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton, November 11-14 at 7:00 p.m. and the cast and crew invites you to enjoy their inaugural offering.
Tickets can be purchased by going to JumpEncore.com or through the Suncoast Culture Club's Calendar of Events Page.
Listen to this Suncoast Culture Club podcast episode as Jessica tells us about the evolution of Jump Encore Theatre Company, the amazing and perfect space for this production at Hunsader Farms, and the story line, cast and crew for their performance of Stephen Sondheim's award winning Broadway musical Into the Woods.• Jump Encore Theatre Company Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Jump Dance Company Website & Facebook
• Hunsader Farms Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Booker VPA Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• Venice Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter & Trip Advisor
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
SCF Veteran Services advisor Lisa Goss, veteran student and president of the SCF Veterans Services of America Club, Dakota Trueba, and SCF Symphonic Band conductor Robyn Bell talk about the important role the Veteran Services program plays in the lives of our veteran students and the impact patriotic music has on our military men and women. All part of the SCF Symphonic Band's concert on Thursday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center called Welcome Home: In Gratitude to Our Veterans.
This traditional Veterans Day concert features all your Americana favorites, salutes to the branches of our Armed Forces, and plenty of rousing marches to keep your toes tapping and spirits high!
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at scf.edu/neel or at the door 45 minutes before the performance. All veterans get in free using the coupon code "veteran" or by telling the ticket takers at the door that you are a veteran.Every patron gets a free flag to waive as you sing along to You're a Grand Old Flag!
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Veterans Services Website
• State College of Florida Ticketing Website
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast, hear director and choreographer Jim Weaver and performer Quinn Cason talk about Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's fabulous production of "Eubie!," a toe-tapping revue of songs by Eubie Blake, legendary composer, ragtime pianist and “father of Black Broadway.”
Showing in WBTT's Donelly Theatre now through November 21, this show is not to be missed!
How did the fabulous Jim Weaver get from New York City to our beautiful Suncoast of Florida and what is his new role at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe? Did you know that Quinn Cason and Robyn Bell both went to the University of Tennessee??? And what about those round-a-bouts? Take 'em or leave 'em?!?!?
Hear all that and more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
Get your tickets from the WBTT's website or through the Suncoast Culture Club's Calendar of Events page.
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Jim Weaver Website & Facebook
• Quinn Cason Instagram
• Nathan Benderson Park Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Tsunami Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
• C’est La Vie Website & Facebook
• First Watch Cafe Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Join the State College of Florida's Theatre Program for its production of John Cariani's play Love/Sick a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, Love/Sick is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone.
Love/Sick is directed by SCF Assistant Professor of Theatre Amanda Schlachter and stars William Ashburn, Erika Campbell, Savanna Katter, Michael Longobardi, Maria Urbina, Thomas Finn, Maddie Swanson, Jean Felicita, Jalex Scott, Jhonny Lopez Lopez, and James Napier. The technical team includes Craig Smith, Timothy Bourn, Tory Flounders, Vee Middleton, Ethan Fuhrmeister, and Kenji Trujillo.
You can see this production on the following dates:
Friday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Novmber 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.
All performances are at the Howard Studio Theatre located in Building 11 West, Room 163 on the Bradenton Campus.
Tickets may be purchased online by going to SCF.edu/Neel.
Enjoy this podcast episode with director Amanda Schlachter, technical designer Craig Smith, and actors Savanna Katter and William Ashburn as they tell us all about the play, the SCF Theatre Program, and the wonderful experience of this production.
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
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The SCF Musical Theatre Program is proud to present the 2021 Fall Musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, directed by Melodie Dickerson,in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center on the following dates and times:
Friday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased through the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center Website or at the door 45 minutes before each show.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a musical by Rupert Holmes that is based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel of the same name. The show was the first Broadway musical with multiple endings, leaving the audience to determine the outcome by vote! Listen to this Suncoast Culture Club podcast episode to meet four of the performers (Edgar Sanchez, Grace Gustafuson, Mia Freeman, and Lylyana Brych) along with director Melodie Dickerson, as they tell us all about the show, their characters, and the experience of producing this amazing and one-of-a-kind show. Then, get your tickets, come to the show, and be prepared to vote on the outcome!
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Island Players Website
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Though he is from Michigan and currently lives in New York City, Jason Pintar, the bass singer in Florida Studio Theatre's production of The Wanderers, is thrilled to be spending the entire winter season on our beautiful Suncoast of Florida entertaining sold out enthusiastic crowds.
Hear his story of finding acting and singing, journey to New York City, life during the pandemic, and thrill of performing once again on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
Get your tickets to see Jason in the The Wanderers at FST's Court Cabaret, running now through February 6 and tell them the Suncoast Culture Club sent you!
• Jason Pintar, Bass Singer/Actor Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Suncoast Culture Club Calendar of Events
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Buddy Brew Coffee Website & Facebook & Instagram
• El Melvin Cocina Mexicana Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Café Epicure Website & Facebook
• Siesta Key Beach Website & Facebook & Instagram
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Step right up and experience a different kind of carnival by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. Featuring Hector Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture,” the famous trumpet solo the “Carnival of Venice” with guest soloist Brandon Ridenour, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of theAnimals," featuring pianists Aza Torshkoeva and Maria Medina, as well as SCF Theatre major William Ashburn as narrator.
Take a listen as trumpet soloist Brandon Ridenour tells us about this life's musical work after Juilliard, becoming the youngest member ever of the Canadian Brass, his very unique connection to Sarasota and Bradenton, and why this version of the Carnival of Venice is so special to him.
This is one acoustic carnival you won’t want to miss! Tickets are available by going to scf.edu/neel or can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to the performance.
Come along and join the club!
• Brandon Ridenour Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Aza Torshkoeva Website & Facebook & Instragram & YouTube & Spotify
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, join the SCF Music Program for our collaborative concert "New Beginnings," celebrating the return of a live audience and the feeling that this year is truly a "new beginning." This performance will feature the SCF Symphonic Band, Big Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Guitar Ensemble.
Listen to four SCF Music majors talk about their experiences with the opening of our new wing to our music building, their learning process leading up to this performance, and hear from two students who wrote music that is being premiered on this concert, what a NEW BEGINNING!
Tickets for this performance can be purchased at scf.edu/neel and we look forward to seeing many people in audience to experience all of the SCF Music students and their vast talents.
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
The Sixth Season
Five Concerts
Four Premiers of commissioned works
Two dynamic leaders
TONS of guest performers
Three options for concert viewings
Take a listen to percussionist George Nickson and violinist Samantha Bennett tell us their story of the amazing chamber music series of new music they have envisioned for Ensemble New SRQ's sixth season and then RUN to your nearest device to purchase your season ticket of in person or streaming access.
Oh...and just how do so many people, spread out all over the country, rehearse and prepare together for each concert? They answer that interesting challenge as well. All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
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• Ensemble New SRQ Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• George Nickson Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Samantha Bennett Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• New Music New College Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Hermitage Artist Retreat Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
For the third year in a row, the SCF Music Program is performing a concert to help the SCF Hispanic Latino Heritage Club celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on the State College of Florida campus.
This year, Dr. Pete Carney and SCF Jazz present "Cuban Passport: The Rhythms from Havana to New Orleans," a concert that explores how Latin rhythms and instruments made their way to the States. Listen to Dr. Carney, SCF Music Cuban pianist Maria Medina, assistant professor of Language and Literature and faculty advisor to SCF's Hispanic Latino Heritage Club, Dr. Eric Cintron, and manager of SCF's Tutoring and Academic Success Center and Hispanic Heritage Month committee member, Rebecca Caskey, explain the music, the concept, the purpose, and answer the most important question of all...plantains or yuca????
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join our club!
• Tickets to Cuban Passport Concert Purple Pass
• Dr. Pete Carney Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Dr. Eric Cintron Email: cintroe@scf.edu• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Student Clubs at SCF Website
• Café Havana Website & Facebook
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor both hail from Caracas, Venezuela. Alfonso is the concert master for the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra and Michelle lives in Tallahassee since she completed her doctorate in music theory at Florida State.
Together, they prepare programs, rehearse, and tour twice a year presenting violin and piano recitals with music ranging from traditional Western European composers, American offerings, and those of the Latin flair.
The State College of Florida is proud to host the Lopez Tabor Duo on their 2021 tour during Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the SCF Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Come hear music from Italian masters, Russian composers, American icons, and Latin American classics. Tickets available at www.scf.edu/neel or at the door.
Come along and join our club!
• Lopez Tabor Duo Website & Facebook
• Alfonso Lopez Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lopez Tabor Duo SCF Recital Facebook Event
• Tickets to Lopez Tabor Duo Recital
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
After spending 20 years as the principal pianist with the United State Army Band, Dr. Joe Holt decided it was time retire to a place that met three criteria: by the water, warmer weather and less politics than Washington D.C., and cultural arts opportunities. He found all of that in Sarasota, Florida.
In 2008, he became the conductor and artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota, our region's premier professional vocal ensemble, and his musical tentacles have been far reaching ever since.
This week, you will hear about Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming season, but also about a very special performance of a community chorus Joe has organized for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, sponsored by the Sarasota Ministerial Association. That performance will take place on Saturday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Patriot Plaza on the grounds of the Sarasota National Cemetery. Registration is free for this event.
Do you remember where you were on Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001? Joe Holt does, as he lived across the street from the Pentagon. Hear his story of being an Army Bandsman on that fateful day and much more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Choral Artists of Sarasota Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• 20th Commemoration of 9/11 Performance Free Registration Link
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
After 18 months of thought provoking time and pent-up creative energy , Urbanite Theatre is back with "Radiance." Committed to creating visceral, shared experiences by fearlessly lifting up the boldest new voices in theatre, Urbanite Theatre believes in inclusive, artist-first storytelling, daring honesty, and the powerful connectivity of an intimate space...and this season has all of that.
They begin their 8th season with a $300,000 fundraising initiative to assist in the move to a 5-day work week, raising of minimum wage, all actors being paid at Equity Union scale, and interns earning a decent living, all of which will bring us a better theatre experience, while ensuring actors of all backgrounds get a fair shake in the business.
Hear Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace share their vision of the business side of Urbanite Theatre and the excitement of producing four incredible plays this season.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• freeFall Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Tsunami Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Circo: A Taco & Bourbon Joint Website & Facebook & Instagram
• 99 Bottles Taproom and Bottle Shop Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He taught music in the public schools of West Virginia for 38 years before finding the cultural scene of the Suncoast too good to pass up. Since moving here in 2015, he has become the piano accompanist at Sunnyside Village Retirement Community, the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, director of music ministry at St. Andrew United Church of Christ in Sarasota, performs with the Players Center for Performing Arts, is on the board of the Sarasota Ballet, attends every cultural arts performance in town, AND is the accompanist for Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota.
It is in that capacity that Bruce Ensinger talks to us today about the mission of Diversity, how singers can be a part of this "more than music" choir, and their concert plans for the 2021-2022 season.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along a join the club!
• Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Venice Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter & Trip Advisor
• Sarasota Ballet Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Ringling Museum of Art
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Dingbat Theatre Project's Luke McFatrich and Amanda Heisey tell us all about their upcoming production of the groundbreaking show Hedwig and the Angry Inch being performed August 27 through September 11 at the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime.
This Obie and Tony-winning Off-Broadway smash tells the story of "internationally ignored song stylist" Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock 'n' roll goddess. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzingly performed by Hedwig (née Hansel) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band "The Angry Inch."
Mature Audiences Only - Contains profanity, frank discussions of mature and sexual situations, and partial nudity (playboy centerfolds on the set)
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!
• Dingbat Theatre Company Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He is a homegrown talent whose path to musical theatre began at Braden River High School, continued at the State College of Florida, ventured to the University of South Florida, and landed him as the choir director and department chair at the Visual and Performing Arts program at Booker High School
Now, Alex Zickafoose continues his creative expression outside of Booker VPA by being the musical director at Spotlight Theatre Production and performing community theatre productions at the Manatee Players. Catch him as the lead role in the Manatee Performing Arts Center's production of Stephen Schwartz's Broadway hit Pippin August 12 through August 29.
Take a listen as Alex tells us about his love for community theatre, his students' experiences during Covid, and the best gelato place in town!
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club! Come along and Join the Club!
• Alex Zickafoose Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Rick Kerby Facebook & LinkedIn
• Booker VPA Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Spotlight Theatre Production Website & Facebook
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Michael’s on East Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Columbia Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Settimi’s Gelato Website & Facebook
• Kilwins Ice Cream Website
• Crunch Gym Website & Facebook & Instagram &
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He knew from the tender age of five that he was going to be an entertainer and when the opportunity presented itself for Jason Cohen to play Jerry Lee Lewis in the national tour of the Million Dollar Quartet, his life was changed forever.
His co-creation of the spin-off Great Balls of Fire has landed him on the Suncoast for an 11-week run at Florida Studio Theatre, and now you get to hear the story of his path to Broadway, his love of Sarasota patrons, the importance of close-toed shoes in New York City, and just exactly what he would say to Jerry Lee Lewis if he had five minutes with him.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Jason Cohen Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Million Dollar Quartet Website & Facebook & Instagram
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Siesta Key Beach Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• Sage Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Many may know them as the heart of dance instruction at the Manatee School for the Arts for the past several decades, but now Pat Ross and Kelly Burnette are teaming up to produce Kelly Burnette's one-woman show, Kelly and Friends Stepping Through Time, to be performed on Sunday, August 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the Music Compound at 1751 Cattlemen Rd in Sarasota.
Once co-workers and now "director and actor," this team has hit a homerun!
Hear their stories of what dance means to them, how it can change lives for students, the importance of performing arts education in our society, and the wonderful creation of this one-woman show on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
Come along and join the club!
• Manatee School for the Arts Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & YouTube
• Music Compound Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Royal Academy of Dance Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Many may not know that Louise Harrison, George Harrison's sister, lives in Sarasota and the leader and "George Harrison" of the Beatles tribute band in Branson, Missouri, the Liverpool Legends, befriended Louise many years ago. Marty Scott joins the club today to talk about his life as a tribute band rock star, his close personal relationship with Louise Harrison, hanging out on a couch and talking with Paul McCartney, the plight the pandemic has had on his band and his performances, and just how hard it is to find a left-handed bassist for a Beatles tribute band! All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!
• Liverpool Legends Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sharky’s on the Pier Website & Facebook & Twitter
• Selva Grill Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Columbia Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Anna Maria Island Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From California to Spain to Florida's Suncoast, from swimmer to skier to flute player, from community music school director to instructor of flute at SCF to principal flutist in the Pops Orchestra, Dr. Jane Hoffman has done it all and even some things in between!
Hear her unconventional journey to the world of flute playing and how she uses all her connections and experiences to enrich the musical lives of so many, including obtaining a grant from the Imre and Vera Hecht Foundation to support the annual "Camping with the Pops" summer camp for area student musicians.
Come along and join the club!
• Dr. Jane Hoffman Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Opera Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Trader Joe’s Website & Instagram & YouTube
• Aldi Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Baker and Wife Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Historic Spanish Point Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Evie’s on the Point Website & Facebook
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
She may have gotten her start as a founding member of Florida Studio Theatre's Improv Troupe, but that led to Christine Alexander starting her own company called Laugh to Feel Good, through which, using comedy and improvisational skills and games, she runs corporate team building and hosts comedy wellness programs for Parkinson's and cancer patients.
After 20 years on the Suncoast, Christine uses her podcast episode to bid adieu to her beloved Sarasota as she follows her husband to Albany, NY. But don't worry, Christine is reimagining Laugh to Feel Good to reach an even larger audience in the coming days. She's here to tell her story of finding comedy, falling in love with making people laugh, and harnessing the power of laughter for healing and leadership training. All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!
• Laugh to Feel Good Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• The Suncoast View on ABC-7 Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Joey Panek Website and Facebook and Instagram and Twitter
• McCurdy’s Comedy Club Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Reyna’s Taqueria Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sunnyside Café Website &
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He is the recipient of the 2019 Arts Leadership Award for Artistic Achievement for Sarasota County, freelance writer and music critic, author of a new vocal pedagogy text, mountain climber, and conductor and artistic director of Sarasota's symphonic chorus, Key Chorale.
Joseph Caulkins didn't get his start as a singer or choral conductor, but his jazz saxophone major in college wasn't quite working out for him. Hear how his musical journey of choral conducting brought him to the Suncoast of Florida as the musical leader of Key Chorale, his vision that expanded Key Chorale's mission to include music therapy for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients, and his new vocal pedagogy book, Developing Choral Sound Through the Warmup.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Joseph Caulkins Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Key Chorale Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Developing Choral Sound Through the Warm-Up Website
• Sarasota Ballet Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Visible Men Academy Website
• Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Circus Arts Conservatory Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Antoine’s Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Mote Marine Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Big Cat Habitat Website & Facebook
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Two Scoops Ice Cream Webs
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
A fifth generation Sarasotan was working at the Packinghouse Cafe and Leroy Selmon's Restaurant when she noticed that area musicians needed a place to interact, engage, and learn from each other. After several years of research, a business plan was hatched and Jenny Townsend is now in her sixth year of running the Music Compound, a performance-based music school that caters to all ages, any level, and any interest.
Hear her story of entrepreneurship, perseverance, a year of mask making, and all the awesome offerings the Music Compound has for all musicians, young or old!
Come along and join the club!
• Music Compound Website & Facebook & Instagram
• JR’s Old Packinghouse Café Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Sarasota Ballet Website & Facebook & Instagram
• First Watch Cafe Website & Facebook & Instagram
• PDQ Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & Snapchat
• Chick-Fil-A Website
• Big Cat Habitat Website & Facebook
• Sky Zone Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Suncoast Blues Society Website & Facebook
• Realize Bradenton Riverwalk Website & Facebook &
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He walked into Music Theory class at Juilliard on day 1, sat next to the prettiest girl in the room, and they have been making beautiful music together for the past 53 years.
In Part II of the Romm Family series, Ronnie Romm, founding and former trumpet player of the Canadian Brass, and wife Avis Romm, collaborative pianist extraordinaire, tell us their stories, share their experiences, brag on their talented sons, and share their love of each other and the Suncoast, living on Siesta Key since 1991...and did I mention Ronnie is the original owner of a 1964 Porsche??? VROOM VROOM!
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
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• Romm Family Trio Website & Facebook
• Romm Trumpet Academy Website
• Canadian Brass Wikipedia Page
• Dr. Aaron Romm Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Sun-Young Gemma Shin Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Venice Symphony Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Siesta Key Beach Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Village Café Website & Facebook
• Café Gabbiano Website & Facebook & Twitter
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
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When Rex Willis' son Ryan joined some friends for a "Dumpster Diving" excursion a decade ago, Rex never knew it would lead to him composing his second musical. During the last ten years, Rex's extensive research on homelessness in our area, the real people who experience this plight, and the stories that got them in that situation led him to write a rock opera entitled "Worthy People."
Take a listen to this week's Suncoast Culture Club podcast as we learn about the process of writing, producing, and performing an original musical, as well as the deep passion for this societal issue that Rex has come to champion.
Join Rex Willis as composer and lyricist, Kelly Burnette as director, Logan Martin as music director, Josh Brammer as choreographer, and a cast and crew of State College of Florida alumni, students, and staff as they present a workshop of this decades in the making musical. "Worthy Souls."
Performances are Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center with food for the SCF Food Pantry being your only expense to enter the show.
All SCF students, staff, and faculty will be admitted to the Neel Performing Arts Center with an SCF ID. All others who wish to attend should email Rex or Kelly at WillisR@SCF.edu or KellyDance1@aol.com to be added to the "Guest List" for admittance.
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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Well, if your dad was one of the founding trumpet players in the Canadian Brass and your mother is one of the foremost collaborative pianists on the planet, your destiny maybe laid out for you. Oh, while you're at it, why don't you marry this brilliant violin player you went to doctoral school with at the University of Illinois and move to the Suncoast to make beautiful music together all the rest of your days?
Want to hear how Suncoast music power couple Dr. Aaron Romm and Dr. Sun-Young Gemma Shin got started in music, eventually met and fell in love, and now are a staple in the music communities of Bradenton and Sarasota? Tune in to Part I of the two part series on the Romm family's musical gifts to our beloved Suncoast. Truly, a family of musical royalty.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
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• Dr. Aaron Romm Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Aaron Romm Voice Over Website
• Sun-Young Gemma Shin Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Romm Family Trio Website & Facebook
• Romm Trumpet Academy Website
• Warburton Trumpets Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Venice Symphony Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Website & Facebook & YouTube
• Jimmy Johns Sandwiches Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Sung Cho’s
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From Kentucky, to New York City, to our beloved Florida Suncoast, Rick Kerby, Producing Artistic Director of the Florida Cultural Group, says his whole life has been a rehearsal for this job.
Take a listen at how the events of 9/11 led him to take the helm of the Manatee Players and learn about their amazing upcoming season of shows.
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• American Association of Community Theatre Website & Facebook & Twitter
• Realize Bradenton Riverwalk Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Primo! Ristorante Website & Facebook
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Her ancestors came to Manatee County in 1840 and now she works for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to support arts and culture in her beloved hometown. Hear Aimee Blenker's story of her life, career, passion for Manatee County, and the many ways she champions the arts people, organizations, and events in her home town (and find out the BEST seafood restaurant in Bradenton!).
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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What does a creative, imaginative theatre junkie do during a pandemic? Well, establishes a new theatre company on the Suncoast, of course!
Come join the founder of the new Dingbat Theatre Project, Luke McFatrich, and the project's choreographer, Brian Finnerty, as they share with us the mission, philosophy, and purpose of the Dingbat Theatre Project, as well as tell us all about Dingbat's second production, Shrek, being performed at the Bazaar on Apricot & Lime May 6 through May 15.
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• Dingbat Theatre Company Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Venice Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube & Twitter & Trip Advisor
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Music Compound Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Sarasota Ballet Website &
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For the past 20 years of his 32-year teaching career, Dr. Owen Bradley has been the band director at North Port High School in Sarasota County. Looking back on his career choice, he says he can't remember a time when he didn't want to a band director and now, as his final years in the profession draw to a close, he is reflecting on the changes that have occurred: "In the past, the most meaningful thing about my job was making music, now...it's about the relationships I get to build with students."
How has technology impacted his profession and the students?
Who else can say they took their band to Italy 6 weeks before a pandemic broke out?
Should Music Performance Assessment scores be used in music teacher evaluations?
How does a young band director build trust, respect, and classroom discipline?
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Northport High School Band Facebook
• Redlands Grill Website & Facebook
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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To celebrate its 5th season, the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra brings you Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Brahm’s Hungarian Dance No. 5, Stamitz’s Clarinet Concerto No. 5 featuring soloist and SCF clarinet instructor Eric Anderson, and Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 5. Join us on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. SCF students, faculty, and staff can attend live in the Neel Performing Arts Center, while all others can view the performance on the SCF Music Facebook page.
• Dr. Robyn L. Bell Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Eric Anderson, Clarinet Soloist Website
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
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In a brilliant collaborative project, the SCF Theatre students have chosen monologues to act out while the SCF Music student composers have written original compositions to accompany the readings.
Listen to composition instructor Rex Willis and theatre assistant professor Amanda Schlachter explain how this project came about, the learning process and experience for the students, and the rewarding end product that will be presented on Friday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Neel Performing Arts Center.
SCF students, faculty, and staff can attend in person. All others may watch the performance on the SCF Music Facebook page.
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• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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The Sarasota Orchestra's upcoming concert, "Mozart and Mendelssohn," features its first guest conductor and soloist since March 12, 2020!
Maestro Stephen Mulligan, violin soloist David Coucheron, concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the string section of the Sarasota Orchestra will present Mendelssohn's Sinfonia No. 9 and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 live in Holley Hall April 15-18, with streaming viewing April 22-27.
Take a listen as Stephen and David tell us about their musical journeys (including 5-years at the Sarasota Music Festival!), their experiences during the Covid-19 shutdown, these two wonderful pieces of music, and so much more (how DOES one care for a violin made in 1725?????) on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Conductor Stephen Mulligan Website
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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When Covid shuts down your theatre performances at the State College of Florida, what do you do?
You turn to the Greek myths, where mask wearing was the norm, and you allow your students to pick their myths, write their scripts and produce their own plays – casting, lights, sets, music, blocking, and all.
Oh, but let's not stop there...enter the SCF Film Department and its talented students and faculty to take these SCF Theatre student plays and turn them into big screen productions!
Join SCF Theatre faculty Amanda Schlachter and Craig Smith, SCF Film faculty Chris Bellanca, and students Makenna Seifke and Tony Gallucci as they tell us all about the process and the product on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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• Mythos Project Website
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• State College of Florida Film Club Facebook
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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From Crossville, Tennessee to Sarasota, Florida, how did Urbanite Theatre's co-founder Summer Dawn Wallace land on the Suncoast to bring us cutting edge, ground breaking theatre? And who are the amazing women playwrights that will be featured on this year's Modern Works Festival from April 14 to 18? Take a listen to this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast and find out.
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• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & YouTube
• Lida Key Beach Website
• Lila Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Baker and Wife Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Bikram Yoga Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• SCF Website and Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
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Don’t let the SCF Symphonic Band fool you, this music may be unbelievable, but it is true! Featuring band works such as Godzilla Eats Las Vegas, Voodoo, Snakes, and more, this concert will have you fooled into thinking you have entered a new reality. Fun, scary, and unbelievable!
If you are a member of the SCF family (student, staff, or faculty member), you may join us live and in person (up to 100 people) in the Neel Performing Arts Center, free of charge, on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 PM – email boxoffice@scf.edu to get your name on the attendee list.
If you are a guest to the campus, join us for free on the SCF Music Facebook page on the same date and time (Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 PM) to enjoy the concert.
• Tom Duffy Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Eric Whitacre Website & Facebook
• Daniel Bukvich Website & Facebook
• Sir Malcolm Arnold Website
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
For the past four years, she has been the leader of the visual and performing arts teachers for the the Manatee County School District by helping them devise curricula, working with principals to understand scheduling, and seeking professional development workshops specifically for arts educators, but Julie Hebert quickly realized there was a funding issue for her many initiatives.
So what did she do? She started an organization called the Manatee Arts Education Council that helps raise funds for arts student events, in-service opportunities for arts educators, and recognition for outstanding teachers and leaders in the arts on the Suncoast through its annual program called Arts Alive.
This year's Arts Alive event is Monday, March 29 at the Grove Restaurant in Lakewood Ranch and will recognize 10 of our area's greatest art teachers, leaders, and champions.
Hear Julie's story of how she came in to her role, why she started the Manatee Arts Education Council, and, the most important question of all...the saxophone octave key or the clarinet register key!
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The SCF Guitar Ensemble presents music from all four corners of the earth: east, west, above and below the equator, music inspired by Thailand, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, the Northern Lights of Alaska, who knows where the sounds will take you!
This feast for the ears will include never before heard, newly commissioned works and a few popular favorites. The SCF Guitar Ensemble creates an orchestra-chamber sound like none other. You'll not want to miss this unique performance!
• Dr. Pete Carney Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Roger Hudson Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Dr. Jonathan Godfrey Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
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On the Suncoast, you've seen her as Queenie in Showboat and as Fannie Lou Hamer in Fannie (both at the Asolo Repertory Theatre), but you may have also seen her as the Narrator in the PBS production of A Christmas Carol, the Concert and, if you are from Chicago or Washington D.C., you have seen her in hundreds of other productions.
Though while training to be an actress at a conservatory, she was told she would only get small "maid" type roles, she has found her own voice, made her mark, and shattered the color barriers in the theatre world.Hailing from Chicago, actress, singer, and entertainer E. Faye Butler has been inducted into the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C., was named the 2020 "Chicagoan of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune, and has been showered with award after award for her incredible talent and craft.
Want to know how she tackled the pandemic head on? How about her perspective on typecasting? And, the answer to the all important question, "Porgy and Bess or Hamilton?"
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How has the pandemic affected the Suncoast's most culturally relevant artistic organization? How has Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's founder Nate Jacobs seen the color barriers of our area's cultural arts offerings change over the past 25 years? What's next for this ever changing organization and its creative and imaginative leader? And...let's settle the score...Smokey Robinson or Marvin Gaye?
All that and more on this week's Suncoast Culture Club podcast.
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Just as using shards of glass and tile to create a whole new image in art, so can individual singers be brought together to create a variety of vocal ensembles from small duos to a large choir. In this concert, the SCF Choirs will explore the many ways of presenting choral music during challenging times.
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Strap on your cowboy hat and boots to join the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra for Boots, Banjos and the South on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Selections will include Aaron Copland’s Hoedown and Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo, Donald Grantham’s Southern Harmony, which is based on four southern shape note tunes, and featuring Dr. Jon Godfrey as composer and soloist on the premier of his Okeechobee Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra. Come along and join the club!
• Aaron Copland Website
• Dr. Donald Grantham Website & Facebook
• Dr. Jonathan Godfrey Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Dr. Robyn L. Bell Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Nate and Erin Mayland have been making a living playing on Broadway in pit orchestras for the past decade. Nate plays jazz and orchestral trombone having toured with the Four Tops, the Temptations, the Platters, and Frankie Valli, as well as performing for over 10 Broadway shows including Beetlejuice.
Erin played violin in many Broadway shows and for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show with the Rockettes, until she auditioned for this unknown, off-Broadway show called Hamilton, which became her full time job for the past six years.
The two of them have an interesting connection to our Suncoast and performed a masterclass for the music students at the State College of Florida called "The Back Story to Backstage: What Gets You in the Room Where It Happens," stressing the importance of interpersonal skills in the music business industry (plus some "backstage Hamilton" tidbits!).
Their new venture, "Maple and Brass" have helped them reach thousands of young musicians with inspiring stories of the grit and glamour of their musical lives.
Hear Nate and Erin's tale to Broadway and beyond and how they have reimagined their careers since their industry came to a screeching halt in March of 2020.
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She is a Brazilian-born educator and artist with extensive work experience and knowledge in theater, music, arts and literacy, and cross-cultural engagement. On the Suncoast, Maria Schaedler-Luera has served as the Manager for Arts Integration for Any Given Child Sarasota at Sarasota County Schools and serves as a drama teaching artist for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Her company, Atomica Arts, has a simple mission: To explore the building blocks of extraordinary.
She studied with theater director Augusto Boal and has taught classes and workshops that focus on Theatre of the Oppressed techniques for the American Repertory Theater, Harvard Extension School, Lesley University, and several other non-profits in Boston and Sarasota. She worked at the Harvard Art Museums developing, coordinating, and teaching gallery classes to immigrants in English, Portuguese and Spanish and at the Community Art Center in Cambridge, MA leading the Community Programs and Public Art Initiatives.
Take a listen to her life's work, journey, and passion. You will be a better human for it.
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• Maria Schaedler-Luera Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Any Given Child Sarasota Website & Facebook
• Augusto Boal Theatre of the Oppressed Website
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Gallery at SCF Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
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Dr. Dan Burdick "retired" to Lakewood Ranch about a month ago. He is a world-class tuba player and teacher, was on the faculty of Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, has two degrees from Boston University and his doctorate in tuba performance from the University of Michigan. He has performed with the Canadian Brass, the Detroit Symphony, the John Philip Sousa Band, and has soloed on tuba all around the world, including Austria, Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Canada. He is now the new tuba euphonium teacher at the State College of Florida and can't wait to immerse himself in the cultural arts scene on our Florida Suncoast.
Hear his story and find out how much the tuba actually weighs!
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• Dr. Dan Burdick website & Facebook & Twitter & Instagram
• International Women's Brass Conference Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Harry T. Burleigh Society Website
• The Stiletto Brass Quintet Website & Facebook
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Perlman Music Program Website
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From shooting the Worker Project at the Sarasota Art Museum to hanging from the ceiling by her belt to shoot for the Sarasota Ballet, to taking photos of political figures such as Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle Obama, Suncoast native Barbara Banks tells stories through pictures. Her skill and eye for light and pose make her photos remarkable, memorable, and iconic. Take a listen to her story of growing up in Sarasota, her path to photography as her art form and business, and her favorite photo shoot of all time.
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• Barbara Banks Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State of the Arts Gallery Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Art Museum Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lila Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Michael's on East Restaurant Website and Facebook and Instagram
• The Ringling Museum of Art Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram
• Katherine Bzura Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Ever wonder what the state of Florida does to support music education? Listen to this episode as Melodie Dickerson and Robyn Bell explain what the state sponsored "Student Artist Competition" is and meet SCF Music's eight students who will be competing this January for the $2000 scholarship. These eight students will be presenting their competition pieces in a recital on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. live-streamed on the SCF Music's Facebook Page. You won't want to miss these fine musicians:
Silvia Hernandez-Soprano singer
Anna Rodriguez-Alto singer
Sean Jatich-Alto Saxophone
Chloe Armentrout-Clarinet
Henley Connor-Jazz Drum Kit
Jacob Wicks-Classical Guitar
Nathan Reid-Tuba
Nick Vagn-Trombone
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• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Florida College System Activities Association Website & Facebook
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In the halls of the SCF Music building, you often hear, "Ms. Aza! Ms. Aza!" as student affectionately call her. To her colleagues, she is simply known as "Aza, piano player and teacher extraordinaire." Her road from Russia led her to an unfamiliar place, hearing an unfamiliar language, but performing very familiar music. Take a listen as Aza Torshkoeva describes her upbringing, early piano successes, navigation of the immigration system, and love of teaching the piano students at the State College of Florida. Come along and join the club!
• Aza Torshkoeva Website & Facebook & Instragram & YouTube & Spotify
• West Coast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
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The Suncoast Culture Club podcasters Robyn Bell, Kelly Burnett, Katherine Bzura, Melodie Dickerson, and Amanda Schlachter chat together about their experiences in the cultural arts and the semester in the arts at SCF over the past five months. How close did we come to someone getting COVID? Closer than you might think! What's in store for the SCF Art Gallery, Theatre Program, Dance Company, and Music Program in the spring semester? Take a listen and get the scoop!
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• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Gallery at SCF Facebook & Instagram
• Manatee School for the Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
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From Poland to Baltimore to Philadelphia to Boston to Houston to Sarasota, find out how this trip around the planet brought the Sarasota Orchestra's Acting Principal Percussionist and new SCF Percussion Instructor Tomasz Kowalczyk to our beloved Suncoast of Florida.
And, what we all really want to know...Polish sausage or pierogis? Tomasz is here to tell us on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
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• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• SCF Music Playbill
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
• Stump Pass State Park Website
• Mandeville Beer Garden Website & Instagram
• Bitia's Taqueria's Facebook
• Benderson Park Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Out and About Coffee Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Pierogi Inn Website & Facebook
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As the Van Wezel Foundation looks to expand is arts education programs while raising money and awareness for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center on the Sarasota Bay, Suzanne Hudson-Smith has returned to the Suncoast to help cultivate donor relationships and experiences at the Foundation. Her experience in theatre and the performing arts and her rich history in the cultural arts on the Suncoast makes her the perfect fit to fulfill the mission of the Van Wezel Foundation – to create a world-class performing arts center that enriches the community, supports arts education and inspires young minds.
Take a listen at Suzanne talks about her life that led her back to the Suncoast, the Bayfront project, the importance of community input, and state of the arts in our area through the pandemic.
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• Van Wezel Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Manatee School for the Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 PM, join the SCF Music Program on our Facebook Page for our final concert of the semester. “Joy to the World” brings you all your holiday favorites and will feature the SCF Big Band and Jazz Combo, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Bradenton Symphony Orchestra.
Listen to conductors Dr. Pete Carney, Rex Willis, Melodie Dickerson, and Dr. Robyn Bell as they talk about the selections on this concert, what holiday music means to them, and how grateful they all are for the SCF Music Program students, faculty, and staff.
This concert is presented free as a livestream on the SCF Music Facebook page, but donations will be taken through the SCF Foundation.
Hearing is believing!
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• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Her tour of the world includes Louisville, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Des Moines, Boston, Montgomery, and finally, Bradenton/Sarasota. Natalie Helm is celebrating year number five as the principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra and she's here to tell us about her organization Upward Notes, what she finds most valuable in a conductor, why she has named her cello "Ricky," and so much more.
Join us for this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club.
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• Natalie Helm Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Upward Notes Facebook
• Sorella Duo Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• SCF Music Playbill
• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
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For the second performance of its 2020-21 season, Sarasota Contemporary Dance will reprise a popular collaboration with renowned harpist Ann Hobson Pilot called SCD + Piazzolla. Performances are November 19-22 at the Historic Asolo Theater, available both in-person (socially distanced, limited capacity seating) and online through the company’s Digital Theater, a professional multi-angle immersive experience. There will be four performances:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit sarasotacontemporarydance.org/tickets or call the box office at (941)-260-8485.
The collaboration between Ann Hobson Pilot – the former principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra – and SCD Artistic Director and choreographer Leymis Bolaños Wilmott will showcase a dynamic passage through the music of Astor Piazzolla, an extraordinary composer of tango music. Pilot’s arrangement for the harp, violin (Marcus Ratzenboeck) and bandoneon (Rodolfo Zanetti), inspired by Piazzola’s compositions, infuses the composer’s melodies into a contemporary mix of tango music, filled with jazz and classical influences. Through an invigorating visual and emotional experience, SCD brings a passionate and poignant performance to the Historic Asolo Theater with Piazzolla
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How does one fulfill the will of the world's most famous circus leader and art collector, John Ringling? Just ask Steven High, Executive Director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum Art, he can tell you how exact and precise that will states the art collection must be preserved and shared.
At the Ringling, every day is different, every piece of art tells a story, and every Monday is free. Listen to Steven's story and experience the passion he has for the Ringling Museum of Art (and his secret place on campus to enjoy a sunset!).
Come along and join the club!
• The Ringling Museum of Art Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• The Gallery at SCF Facebook & Instagram
• Katherine Bzura Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
This episode welcomes Lisa Goss from the SCF Veterans Service Department, Tenesia Pinkney, a flute player in the SCF Symphonic Band and a US Navy Veteran, and Garrett Height, an actor in the SCF Theatre Program who will be narrating two pieces on this program.
Learn how the SCF Veterans Service Department helps our students transition from service life to student life to career life, and how the music on this program embodies the military and American spirit.
If you are a member of the SCF family (student, staff, or faculty member), you may join us live and in person (up to 50 people) in the Neel Performing Arts Center, free of charge, on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM – email Allison Baker at bakera@scf.edu to get your name on the attendee list.
If you are a guest to the campus, join us for free on the SCF Music Facebook book on the same date and time (Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM) to enjoy the celebration.
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Salutes Veterans Virtual Event-Tuesday, November 10 at 3:00 PM
• Paychecks for Patriots Event Registration-Thursday, November 12, 2:00 to 6:00 PM
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Instagram
• SCF Music Playbill
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
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She moved to the Suncoast from Tucson, Arizona to open the much anticipated Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College at the repurposed Sarasota High School on 41. Three months later, it closed due to Covid. Now that it has reopened to the public, executive director, Anne-Marie Russell, wants you to know about this "third space" and how it can enhance your life.
Every object has a story, the creation of art allowed us to become human, art tells the truth, art helps me have a conversation with myself, this place was built with love.
Come along and join the club!
• Sarasota Art Musum of Ringling College Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Ringling College of Art and Design Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram
• Katherine Bzura Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
The SCF Musical Theatre Program is proud to offer the 2020 Fall Musical Children of Eden through a pre-recorded scheduled content viewing experience available on
Saturday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.
Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s musical, Children of Eden, casts the beloved biblical stories of Genesis through the personal lens of family. This epic musical starts with the very beginning: the creation of the universe. Father breathes life into his children, Adam and Eve, and learns that the hardest part of being a loving Father is letting go. It’s a lesson that translates into the parenting of Cain, Abel, and Seth – and is reiterated once again as Noah parents his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. This joyous and inspiring musical celebrates the difficulty of choice, the importance of passion, the value of questioning, and the pain in allowing those you love to take risks and face the consequences.
The cast of Children of Eden will be wearing "Singing Masks" and following CDC guidelines in regard to social distancing throughout the entire performance.
The production will be filmed on Friday, November 6 in the Neel Performing Arts Center and available for viewing on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Children of Eden Tickets
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
How does one go from owning a medical sales company in Atlanta, Georgia to being the Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County? Jim Shirley is here to tell us. As our area's number one lobbying group for the arts, Jim's organization oversees hotel tax dollars designated for our arts organizations, provides office and meeting space for various arts entities, and even coordinates the tour guide program at Patriot Plaza at Sarasota's National Cemetery. That's just the tip of the iceberg! Hear all that and more on this Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Siesta Key Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Sharks Swim Team Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Sailor Circus Academy at the Circus Arts Conservatory Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Florida Studio Theatre Website
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He's a percussionist and she's a violinist. Together, they might just rule the world one day, but for now, they want to make the best and highest level of music they can. George Nickson and Samantha Bennett founded Ensemble New SRQ to forge their love of performing new chamber music and to bring the Suncoast combinations of sounds it has never heard before. Check out their upcoming season, "Reimagined & Recomposed," right here on the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Ensemble New SRQ Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• George Nickson Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Samantha Bennett Facebook & Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Hermitage Artist Retreat Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• West Coast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Farmers Market Website & Facebook
• Artisan Cheese Company Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Canned Ham Vintage Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Shakespeare Craft Beer and Gastro Pub Website & Facebook
• Out and About Coffee Website &
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
So you say you want to start a theatre company that produces thought provoking, deeply moving, audience engaging, can't wait to come back for more content? That's just what Brendan Ragan has done with Urbanite Theatre. Along with Summer Dawn Wallace and Harry Lipstein, he has set downtown Sarasota a buzz with theatre that will, literally, change your life and make your world bigger. Wanna hear how? Come along and join the club!
• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• West Coast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & YouTube
• Sarasota Contemporary Dance Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & YouTube
• Green Zebra Cafe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• State Street Eating House Website & Facebook
• Indigenous Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram
• SCF Website and Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• SCF Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m., the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a fantastic lineup of Latin/Spanish inspired music and solo violinist Felicia Brunelle performing Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. Get ready for a fiesta of fun from Carmen to Malagueña. Listen to our guest soloist talk about the music she will be performing with us and then join us on the SCF Music Facebook page to experience the concert live-streamed. Come along and join the club!
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
As a multimedia artist on the Suncoast who specializes in painting conceptual pop art, Mark Mitchell has spent his career honing his visual and communication skills, always in pursuit of the big idea. Whether his medium is painting, photography, design, music, spoken word, or video, Mark has used these skills in his life path to sell everything from beer to bestsellers, cable TV, and miracle drugs and we want you to know about him and his art. Come along a join the club!
• Mark Mitchell Studios Website and Facebook and Instagram and Twitter and YouTube and Tumblr and LinkedIn and Artslant
• SCF Art Gallery Facebook and Instagram
• Katherine Bzura Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
On Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 PM, join the SCF Music Program on our Facebook Page for our first concert of the season. “Stronger Together” celebrates the unique power of people in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic and will feature the SCF Symphonic Band, Big Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Guitar Ensemble.
Listen to conductors Dr. Pete Carney, Rex Willis, Melodie Dickerson, and Dr. Robyn Bell as they talk about the selections on this concert, rehearsal procedures SCF Music Program has been following, and how the wonderful and dedicated SCF Music Program students and Neel Performing Arts Center staff have persevered through this time.
This concert is presented free as a livestream on the SCF Music Facebook page, but donations will be taken through the SCF Foundation. Hearing is believing! Come along and join the club!
• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live
• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program
• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444
• Guitar Sarasota Website and Facebook and YouTube
• The Singers Mask from the Broadway Relief Project Website
• Blow Hole Masks from Directors Assistant Website
• Instrument Bell Covers from Directors Assistant Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
What's it like to go from living in New York City working as an actor, writer, director, and Tony Award winning producer one day to living on the beaches of Manasota Key running the Hermitage Artist Retreat the next? And...just what in the world IS the Hermitage Artist Retreat?? Andy Sandberg knows. He is the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Hermitage Artist Retreat and he is here to tell us all about his life, his passions, one of the coolest arts organizations in our area, and how he avoids tripping over sea turtles on Manasota Key. Come along and join the club!
• Hermitage Artist Retreat Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Andy Sandberg Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• St Armand's Circle Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
She is an actor, director, producer, playwright, and film director who has grown SOURCE Productions from a small group of youth into a large, nationally recognized theatre and film company. KT Curran's films tell the stories that help illuminate and shine a light on on the issues and concerns of young people. Come along and join the club!
• The SOURCE Productions Website and Facebook and YouTube
• Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Surviving Lunch Trailer
• The First Time Club Trailer
• Boost the film
• When the Party Ends Trailer
• C'est La Vie Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Siesta Key Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Art Ovation Hotel and Rooftop Bar Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Urbanite Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Jack Dusty at the Ritz-Carlton Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
In Michigan, she was a middle school band director, high school band director, middle school principal, high school principal, and even school superintendent. Retiring to the Suncoast of Florida meant she, unexpectedly, became involved with the many community bands and arts organizations our area is so well known for. Now, Lynn Cleary is the conductor of the Manatee Community Concert Band, the Suncoast Wind Ensemble, performs in and is president of the North Port Concert Band and the North Port Performing Arts Alliance, and performs in the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble. Hear her story of finding community music making on our Suncoast and much more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join the club!
• Manatee Community Concert Band Website and Facebook and YouTube
• North Port Concert Band Website and Facebook
• Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble Website and Facebook
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
How can a little unexpected college degree change your life? Joey Panek, Senior Producer of ABC-7's Suncoast View, tells us how his career as an actor, singer, and dancer suddenly changed when he decided to get a degree in video production to help supplement his income while in between performances. Look at him now! Hear that story and so much more on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Come along and join our club!
• Joey Panek Website and Facebook and Instagram and Twitter
• The Suncoast View on ABC-7 Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Florida Studio Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Manatee Performing Arts Center and Manatee Players Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Manatee School for the Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
As if searching for a new conductor and a new home at the same time isn't hard enough, try doing it during a pandemic! Joe McKenna talks to us about his life as the Executive Director of the Sarasota Orchestra, the amazing tapestry of cultural arts organizations in our town that have been working side-by-side through the pandemic, and the challenges that lie ahead for music education. Come along and join our club!
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Checkout what the Sarasota Orchestra, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota Opera, The Pops Orchestra, and SCF Music Program are working on this week. Come along and Join the Club!
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From a projected $2 million surplus for the season to a completely dark hall for the next six months, executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Mary Bensel, tells us her story of the Friday the 13th in March that changed her life and the lives of her staff, patrons, and our entire community. Come along and join the club!
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Van Wezel Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Suncoast View Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Ringling Town Hall Website and Facebook and YouTube
• Sarasota Concert Association Website and Facebook
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Florida Studio Theatre Website
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From drum major of her high school band to the 6th president of the State College of Florida, Dr. Carol Probstfeld brings an abundance of leadership skills, eye for talent, passion for students, and appreciation for culture to work with her every day. Hear her story of what brought her to the Suncoast, how she's navigated the community's college during a pandemic, and why the arts are vitally important to a student's education. Come along and join our club!
• State College of Florida Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
• Pier 22 Restaurant Website and Facebook and Instagram
• O'Bricks Irish Pub and Martini Bar Website and Facebook and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
What started as a series of small house concerts in a private home on Lido Beach 25 years ago has turned into the successful Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, bringing over 25 world-class musical experiences to the Suncoast of Florida including classical, cabaret, pop, Broadway, orchestral and opera. New Executive Director Marcy Miller joins founder Lee Daugherty Ross and Director of Artists Programs Dr. Joe Holt, as they tell us about the rich history of this organization and what they have planned for their upcoming 25th anniversary season. Come along and join the club!
• Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Temple Sinai Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Michael's on East Restaurant Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Plantation Golf and Country Club Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Selby Gardens and Historic Spanish Point Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Sarasota Music Club Website and Facebook
• The Venice Symphony Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He's a concert pianist who will have you in stitches, while she has made her musical career as an administrator from the Kalamazoo Symphony to the Sarasota Opera. Together, Rich and Stacy Ridenour have conquered the world and raised two great sons (a trumpet player and a pilot!). They make their home on the Suncoast of Florida and today, you get to hear their story. Come along and join our club!
• Rich Ridenour Website
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Brandon Ridenour Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Rich and Brandon Perform America from West Side Story YouTube Clip
• Rich, Stacy, Brandon, and Ross play Peter Gunn in their "Family Band" YouTube Clip
• Rich, Stacy, Brandon, and Ross play Street Scenes in their "Family Band" YouTube Clip
• Sarasota Keys Project Website
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
How does a little girl from Arcadia go from working at Disney to leading the $62 million endowment fund as the Executive Director of the State College of Florida Foundation? Cassandra Holmes is here to tell us. From Mickey Mouse to the Manatees, she has made raising money for students, programs, and buildings at the State College of Florida in Bradenton her life's mission. Come along and join our club!
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Manatee Performing Arts Center and Manatee Players Theatre Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Website and Facebook and Instagram and YouTube
• Michael's on East Restaurant Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Anna Maria Oyster Bar Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Pier 22 Restaurant Website and Facebook and Instagram
• The Gator Club Website and Facebook and Instagram
• Realize Bradenton Website and Facebook and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He lives 20 paces from the Asolo, has worked with Stephen Sondheim to Angela Lansbury to David Letterman and everybody in between, was nominated for a Tony award and won a Grammy award for his orchestration of the Broadway hit show Jersey Boys, loves to play jazz piano every evening for his wife and Jake (the dog), and has a fascinating love affair with Amazon Alexa. Meet Steve Orich – composer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, and Sarasota resident – you're going to love his story. Come along and join our club!
• Steve Orich Website
• Steve Orich Orchestration Lessons Website
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Florida Studio Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• West Coast Black Theatre Troupe Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Urbanite Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Ringling Museum Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Lynne plays oboe in the Pops Orchestra, the Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, and sings in Key Chorale. Bernadette sings in Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota, and serves as president of their board of directors. Since moving to Sarasota from New Jersey 7 years ago, these ladies have taken advantage of every cultural arts opportunity that comes their way. Find out how two retirees suddenly find themselves not so retired in the land of Suncoast culture.
• The Pops Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Bradenton Symphony Orchestra Website and Facebook Page
• Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Key Chorale Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• West Coast Black Theatre Troupe Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Ringling Museum Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Selby Gardens Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Brooklyn Bagels Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Westin Hotel Website
• Art Ovation Hotel Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
Over 500 students participate in the arts programs at Braden River High School and band director Jeramiah Bowman oversees one of the largest, most visible, and highly successful entities at the school: The Marching Band of Pirates. Take a look into his world of high school music teaching during COVID and how the pandemic has affected his students, staff, and the ability to make music together. With a supportive principal and dedicated band booster parents, his mantra has become, "Different, not worse." Come along and join our club!
• Braden River High School Band Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Collaborative Concert of "Rise Up" featuring Manatee County Arts Students and produced by Jeramiah Bowman on YouTube
• Braden River High School Orchestra Website
• Braden River High School Chorus Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the Ringling College of Art and Design, find out how Dr. Larry Thompson came to the helm of the Suncoast's (and the world's!) preeminent art college 21 years ago. Not even a little thing like a pandemic can stop his vision for their progress. Come along and join our club.
• Ringling College of Art and Design Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Sarasota Art Museum Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Ringling Museum Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Selby Gardens Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Hyde Park Steakhouse Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Maison Blanche Restaurant Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
He is the principal bassoon and she is the principal flute of the Sarasota Orchestra. Together, they have been making music in the woodwind section for 27 years. Learn what Fernando and Betsy Traba have to say about their lives as musicians, parents, teachers, and cultural addicts on the Suncoast. Oh yeah...there may be some beer and wine stories in there too! You won't want to miss this episode with another Suncoast Culture Club power couple. Come join the club!
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
•Fernando Traba Facebook Page
• Betsy Traba Facebook Page
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
From Ohio farm boy to Sarasota Renaissance man, Jeffery Kin has found his home in our theatre world at the Players Centre for the Performing Arts. As they were navigating closing their long time theatre to prepare for the move to their new home in Lakewood Ranch, COVID had different plans. Join us as he tells his story and shares his passion for community theatre, loyal patrons, creative staff members, and the future of his beloved Players Theatre.
• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Waterside at Lakewood Ranch Website and Facebook Page
• Manatee School for the Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
What's it like to teach dance for a living? To be on the faculties of the University of Michigan, Cal State Long Beach, Shenandoah University, Florida International University, and Harvard? Then "retire" to Sarasota where you end up choreographing for countless arts organization and working at the Sarasota Ballet? Kelly Burnette and the Suncoast Culture Club get the scoop from the incomparable Liz Bergmann. Come along and join the club!
• Liz Bergmann Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Ballet Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Contemporary Dance Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Key Chorale Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Choral Artists of Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Manatee School for the Arts Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• Booker High School Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• New College of Florida Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
You've seen a play or a musical at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, you've marveled at the talent and magic before your very eyes, but do you know what goes on behind the scenes and who takes care of managing all those details? Well, now you do..meet Corinne Deckard, the General Manager of the Asolo Repertory Theatre. State College of Florida's Director of Vocal Studies, Melodie Dickerson, takes us in to the life of Corinne as a performer, theatre manager, hockey player (you read that right!), and community leader. Corinne joins our club to joyfully share her diverse background and how it led to her current job in Arts Administration. From early family musical sing-a-longs to inventive and creative plays to finding her true passion as a team builder in the arts!
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram and YouTube Channel
• League of Regional Theatre Website
• Florida Professional Theatres Association Website and Facebook Page
• North Trail Redevelopment Partnership Website and Facebook Page
• Florida Women's Hockey League Website and Facebook Page and Instragram
• Deckard and Company Web Design Website and Facebook Page
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Corporate and Community Development Program Website
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What's it like navigating a $9 million opera company through a pandemic? Richard Russell can tell you, and he does so openly and honestly. With a positive spirit and an amazing calmness to his voice, Richard tells us of his many roles with the Sarasota Opera the past 31 years, the tough financial decisions the Sarasota Opera has had to make the past four months, how the pandemic derailed his personal goal of running the New York City Marathon, and how amazing the musicians, patrons, and volunteers are in our community (but this we already know 😉). Welcome to the Suncoast Culture Club.
• Sarasota Opera Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Sarasota Orchestra Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Ringling Museum Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Selby Gardens Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)
It's Couples Day and Robyn Bell is interviewing Suncoast musicians Dr. Jon Godfrey (guitarist, composer, teacher, and church music director) and Jenny Kim-Godfrey (soprano, music director, teacher, marketer, world traveler, and Costco pizza aficionado) about their musical lives together on the Suncoast, the pandemic effect, their "perfect date night," and could they choose between West Side Story and Hamilton.
• Dr. Jonathan Godfrey Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Jenny Kim-Godfrey Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Corda Voce Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Artists Series Concerts of Sarasota Website and Facebook Page
• Guitar Sarasota Website and Facebook Page
• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Music Program Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• State College of Florida Foundation Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website and Facebook Pageand Instagram
• University of Tampa Department of Music Website and Facebook Page
• Norwegian Cruise Lines Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Parrish United Methodist Church Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Church of the Palms Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
• Costco Website and Facebook Page and Instagram
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Join Robyn Bell as she welcomes Janene Amick to the club. They talk about everything from the Manatee Performing Arts Center's pandemic experiences to Janene's vision for the Bradenton cultural arts scene to her favorite activities and eateries in the Bradenton area.
Manatee Performing Arts Center and Manatee Players Theatre Website:
https://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com
Manatee Performing Arts Center on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ManateePAC/
Realize Bradenton Website:
https://www.realizebradenton.com
Realize Bradenton on Facebook:
Realize Bradenton Facebook Page
Pier 22 Website:
https://www.pier22dining.com
Pier 22 Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Pier22Dining/
O'Bricks Website:
https://obricks.com
O'Bricks Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/OBricks/
Bishop Museum Website:
https://bishopscience.org
Bishop Museum Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/BishopScienceFL/
State College of Florida Music Program Website:
www.scfmusic.info
State College of Florida Music Program Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/SCFmusicprogram/
State College of Florida Foundation Website:
https://scf-foundation.org
State College of Florida Foundation Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/SCFFoundation/
Suncoast Culture Club Website:
https://www.suncoastcultureclub.com
Suncoast Culture Club Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/suncoast.cultureclub.5
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The Suncoast Culture Club podcast is your weekly dose of what’s happening in the performing and visual arts this week on Florida’s Suncoast, including interviews, reviews, discussions, behind the scene tidbits, and insider trading. Join State College of Florida arts faculty and staff members as they bring you all the arts happenings on the Suncoast from music to dance to art to theatre. Come along and join our club.
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