Events Overview

Sarasota/Manatee events for 7/24/2008

Activities

THURSDAY WINE TASTING: 7/24/2008

SOUTH TRAIL LIQUORS
FINE WINE CELLAR AND CIGAR HUMIDOR
7310 South Tamiami Trail, across from Mattison's Restaurant.
927-WINE(9463)
5:00pm until 7:00pm

2005 MURPHY-GOODE FUME BLANC, SONOMA
Fumé Blanc has been a bright star in Murphy-Goode's portfolio since 1985, their first vintage. Superior fruit and minimal handling are the keys to our success. Here is a mouthful of refreshing fruit flavors - citrus, nectarines and white peaches - with an aromatic hint of lemongrass. A blending component of Sauvignon Musqué adds floral components and rounds the wine's texture. Murphy-Goode Fumé Blanc is an appealing and popular wine with appetizers, salads, grilled chicken or fish, light sauces and lighter dishes in general. The wine's succulent fruit and good acidity complement fresh seafood, particularly shellfish.

2006 IRON HORSE VIOGNIER, ALEXANDER VALLEY
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
Iron Horse has one of the most consistent Viognier records in California, with a style all their own. From their mountain vineyard in Alexander Valley, the '06 shows tremendous balance, with an exciting tension between dry, minerally acidity and Viognier's exotic fruit and wildflower flavors. The wine was stainless-steel fermented and did not undergo malolactic fermentation, which helps account for the cleanliness.
S.H. (11/1/2007)

2006 SILVERADO CHARDONNAY, NAPA
All the grapes for this blend are estate grown. Average harvest sugar was 22.5 Brix. The blend was fermented in oak barrels and aged in barrel for 5 months. Oak profile: 23% new French oak, overall blend 89% French oak and 9% American. 23 percent of the blend completed malolactic fermentation. Tasting Notes: Bright clear yellow color. Ripe yellow apple, pear, citrus and mineral aromas. Medium body, silky texture with citrus zest on finish.

2004 HESS ALLOMI CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA
90 points, Wine Enthusiast
It is hard to believe that 41,000 cases of this wine were produced because it's so good. Few other wineries could rise to this level at this production. Rich and dry in ripe cherry jam, blackberry pie, cassis, blueberry, smoky oak and spice flavors, it's a complex young wine that approximates the best of Napa Valley. — S.H. (5/1/2007)

2005 GIRARD PETITE SIRAH, NAPA
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
Brings a boutique touch to this often rustic variety, with a classic structure, although no Petite Sirah can ever quite escape its brawny bulk. Nor should it want to. Blackberries, black currants, loganberries, plums, cherries, dark unsweetened chocolate, leather, coffee, violets - they all come together in this dry, fresh young wine. Will easily hold for a decade or two, gradually getting softer and sweeter.
Wine Enthusiast, October 2007

Go to the coupon section of this website to get your 15% Off Fine Wine Coupon!

Growing Green Kids at the YMCA: 7/24/2008

The Sarasota Family YMCA has gone green! This summer, the association will launch its premiere day camp – Camp Go Green – for campers ages 7-12 years old. This camp is based on the YMCA’s iCARE curriculum, which provides your child a unique education in caring for the world we live in.

The YMCA’s mission has always been about helping people to develop their fullest potential; iCARE is grounded on the belief that environmental awareness is a key component of health in spirit, mind and body – the YMCA’s three focuses. Through interactive games, recyclable reusable art and power plays, campers will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience to make a difference in their community this summer and have a great time.

Camp Go Green! is offered June 9-August 8, 2008 at Gulf Gate Elementary School. The summer program is divided into four consecutive 2-week sessions (June 9-August 1) and one 1-week session (August 4-8). Two-week sessions are $350 each and $175 for the one-week session. Camp fees include all camp activities as well as twice a week field trips. Campers will visit Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine,Myakka State Park, Red Bug Slough, Whole Foods, and many other locations!

Summer Wine Promotion at Hyatt Regency Sarasota: 7/24/2008

HYATT'S NEW CURRENTS RESTAURANT AND CANVAS WINE
ARE THE PERFECT SUMMER PAIRING
Buy Two Entrees, Receive Complimentary Bottle of Hyatt's Signature Wine

Hyatt Regency Sarasota is offering a palate pleasing deal this summer, allowing guests to experience a complimentary bottle of the exquisitely crafted Canvas wine while enjoying the fresh Floribbean tastes of the new Currents restaurant. Guests who purchase two or more entrees will receive a bottle of Canvas wine, Hyatt's signature brand, completely free of charge.
Canvas was created in partnership with Folio Fine Wine Partners, a Napa Valley, Calif.-based company owned by the Michael Mondavi family.
“We're pleased to offer the finely crafted Canvas line to compliment the fresh and Caribbean inspired menu at Currents,” said Executive Chef Aaron Chavarria.
Canvas represents the ‘art of living,' and refers to the artisan approach taken when developing the wine. Varietals include:

* Cabernet Sauvignon - The 2004 vintage offers lush aromas of ripe, fruit-forward flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cassis layered with nuances of cigar box and tobacco.
* Chardonnay – The 2005 vintage greets the nose with lovely apple blossom and honeysuckle aromatics.
* Merlot – The 2005 vintage is a wonderful balance of pure Merlot fruit and subtle toasty spice combined with rich, ripe tannins that give this wine elegance in the glass.

Passive Stretching: Yin Yoga & Body Rolling: 7/24/2008

This class will alternate Yin Yoga & Body Rolling starting with Yin first.
Yin Yoga holds postures longer to discover the quieter, more comtemplative side of yoga.
Body Rolling rolls your body out like dough, stretching and elongating your muscles, dislodging tension and discomfort, increasing blood flow and promoting healing. $154.00 1 class/week for 11 weeks or $17.00 class drop in fee. 90 minute class starting at 12 noon.

2nd Annual Dog & Cat Days of Summer Campaign for The Humane Society of Sarasota County: 7/24/2008

The Humane Society of Sarasota County, HSSC, is in need of support NOW more than ever. Dr. Deborah Goldsmith of Goldsmith Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center will be teaming up with The Humane Society of Sarasota to host the Dog & Cat Days of Summer. This event will take place in conjunction with Goldsmith's annual Open House on Saturday, July 26th where the HSSC's brand new Mobile Adoption Van will be available for pet adoption at her center. That whole week the HSSC will be here with pets talking about hurricane readiness and the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Dr. Goldsmith says. This year especially all these poor animals are being left behind when people have to foreclose on their homes and move to rentals that don't accept pets. We need to make more people aware of what's going on. The Humane Society of Sarasota County's Events/Donor Relations Manager, Cherie Morgan, says, I hope that all animal lovers reading this will be encouraged by Dr. Goldsmith's efforts and generosity. I can tell you that there are about 320 wet noses and wagging tails at the shelter right now that surely will! If anyone has ever considered seeing a chiropractor/acupuncturist, there is no finer time to do it, help yourself and help the animals! Dr. Goldsmith would like to offer all new patients a chance to donate $25* between July 22nd through 25th for their first day of services with an exam, a consultation and a report of findings. All proceeds of this event will go to the HSSC. Dr. Goldsmith says The staff and patients enjoy teaming up to give something back to our community. I love having this opportunity to give our time and talents to our patients in exchange for donations to this wonderful local organization. You don't have to wait to donate your time or money to your local Humane Society of Sarasota.

Fiber Exhibitions at the Arts Center: 7/24/2008

Practical to Poetic: Women’s Handicraft Revisited--- Curated by Sangoyemi Ogunsanya
The artists in this exhibition use traditional crafts to create two- and three-dimensional works of art that stretch boundaries with exciting results. These artists catapult women’s handicrafts from the home front to the art world.

Salsa y Salsa: Convergence Juried Exhibition
The spicy spectrum of saturated color influenced by Florida and the Caribbean is the inspiration for this national juried multimedia fiber exhibition. Guest Juror is Joan Michaels Paque, internationally recognized and awarded mixed media artist. Coincides with Convergence 2008, the biennial international conference sponsored by the Handweavers’ Guild of America (HGA).

Laura Militzer Bryant: Crossings
Progress Energy Gallery
This exhibition features new vibrant fiber art from nationally-recognized, St. Petersburg-based artist Laura M. Bryant. Her work is “…intuitive…exposing an inner landscape, wherein rests the spirituality of mankind.”

Free of Charge, donation suggested

Childress Vineyards' Wine Down Thursdays: 7/24/2008

Wine Down Thursday will be a new series featured on Thursday evenings during the months of July and September from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Live music will be featured on the lawn and we will offer outdoor seating on the terrace to take advantage of the gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy special wine tasting offers and Antipasto platters while experiencing the beauty of the winery after hours!

CROC ENCOUNTERS OPENING FOR TOURS : 7/24/2008

Croc Encounters will be open for scheduled tours and events starting June of 2008. Your contribution to our sanctuary for a visit will go back to fund our rescue efforts. Please note that you must pre-register for your tour or event.

Membership fee required.

Downtown St. Petersburg Ghost Tour: 7/24/2008

From the historic 1880s hotel with a debonair “Captain” from long ago, to a beautiful waterfront resort home to a mysterious “Lady in White,” discover what lurks in the shadows of Florida's Sunshine City on the Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg!

Peer into the shadows and mysteries of the city's most haunted locations on a 90 minute candlelight walking tour of downtown,
and experience fascinating tales of ghostly hauntings and quirky characters from St. Petersburg's unusual past!

Reservations Required!

Starbucks Family Fun Night: 7/24/2008

Arts and crafts, face painting, free kids drinks, and a whole store of fun for the entire family!

Garden Nights: 7/24/2008

The evening will feature a theme and include live music and food to delight the senses. Experts will discuss the signature drink of the evening while a “Garden Guru” will be available for gardening questions and to highlight seasonal interest in the Garden. Bring your friends for an evening of fun!

Arts

"Treasures of NOAA's Ark Exhibit" at St. Petersburg Museum of History: 7/24/2008

Join us as we unveil of historical artifacts from the scientific agency whose work reaches from the bottom of the sea to the surface of the sun...NOAA! Keep watching for more details about NOAA's new exhibit at SPMOH.

NOAA's Preserve America Initative

NOAA’s Internal Efforts: As one of the nation’s oldest scientific agencies, NOAA has in its care a wealth of heritage resources that recall the agency’s proud history and dedicated service to the nation. Resources include maps, charts, photographs, books, scientific instruments, and other artifact–some centuries old.

Majestic Ma Xi Tuan Presents Circus Sarasota and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: 7/24/2008

Majestic Ma Xi Tuan is a spectacle of artistry and acrobatics from China.

Opening Night tickets to the Circus Sarasota and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's celebration and performance of Majestic Ma Xi Tuan will allow children to experience culture this summer.

Proceeds from opening night ticket sales will provide children enrolled in summer camps to attend the show at half price.

It's Not Easy Being Green at The Tampa Museum of Art : 7/24/2008

In late March of this year, artists, designers, architects, and developers interested in making a positive difference in both their lives and their communities were invited to submit design schemes, art works, or commercial products that provided real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment for display in It’s Not Easy Being Green. The resulting exhibition showcases not only conceptual drawings and sketches, but actual artwork and design products that offer community members information, ideas, solutions, and motivation to live a sustainable lifestyle.

The exhibition is divided into three subdivisions. The first portion explores urban design issues such as housing, energy, transportation, and land use, while the second section exhibits environmentally friendly products ranging from custom eco furniture to commercial objects made from recycled/salvaged materials. The final section features fine art created by artists who address issues of sustainability, activism and/or environmental concerns in their work.

Threads Presented by RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN: 7/24/2008

Threads is one of many satellite exhibitions in the Tampa Bay area that coincides with the 2008 Convergence conference in Tampa for fiber artists throughout the country. The artists featured in Selby Gallery are: Alice Schlein, Monica Naugle Eastman, Monika E. Auch, Jan-Ru Wan, Sheryl Haler and Dee Hood.

Phantasmagoria: Specters of Absence at the Ringling Museum: 7/24/2008

The mysterious world of fog and smoke evokes a dreamlike state inviting the viewer to suspend the harshness of reality for some otherworldly space. This show explores how artists are currently working not only in this medium for the purpose of inviting others to engage with their creations. Combined with the mystical atmosphere is also the play of light and shadow. Artists include Christian Boltanski, Regina Silveira and Jim Campbell. An international roster of artists makes for an impressive, though intimate exhibition.

This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission.

Film

Late Night Fondue: 7/24/2008

Dine with us after 8pm on the weekdays and after 9:30 on the weekends and receive a chocolate fondue and two after dinner drinks for $22.00

Culinary

Fleming’s Seasonal Selections: A Taste of Summer: 7/24/2008

New Summer Menu Introduced!
Choice of one of three entrées and the choice of The Wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salad, one side dish and a dessert.
•BISTRO SIRLOIN: Cabernet butter sauce and ratatouille
•BBQ SALMON & MIXED MUSHROOM SALAD: Shiitake, Portobello and enoki mushrooms
•SMOKED PORK CHOP: Port wine mustard sauce
Seasonal Dessert: Watermelon Sorbet

2-4-1 from Wednesday-Saturday: 7/24/2008

The Longwood Cafe & Grill is now offering a 2-4-1 Happy Hour special, from Wednesday through Saturday on House Wine, Domestic Beer, Draft and Well Drinks.

Live music on Saturdays from 6-9pm.

Come and check out Northern Sarasota's new lunch and dinner hotspot.

Special Summer Menu: 7/24/2008

Come and enjoy our Special Summer Menu for Two. Three course meal with a bottle of wine for $75.00. Available Tuesday through Friday. Offer expires August 29th 2008

A Night of Magic with Nathan Coe Marsh: 7/24/2008

Join us Thursday night for dinner and a night of magic. Nathan Coe Marsh will be here to dazzle you with his illusions.

Red Buddha Lounge opening: 7/24/2008

Beginning on Saturday, July 12th. The Red Buddha Lounge at the Rustic Grill presents an upscale casual dinning and entertainment venue like no other. Experience all that this exciting new place has to offer
From the chill couches in the ultra lounge mezzanine
To the extreme swank of the Al Capone's Whiskey Bar
To the premier posh dinning theatre
To the white linen elegance of the Venetian terrace
The Red Buddha Lounge at the Rustic Grill featuring live music, guest entertainers, and a delectable new menu truly has more to offer than anyone ever knew they were looking for

Tuesday thru Saturday 4:30 pm to 2:00am
Happy Hour 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Menu served nightly till 2:00am
400 N. Lemon ave.
(941)906-1111

Rally Hour at The Sun House Restaurant & Bar: 7/24/2008

Rally Hour at The Sun House
Daily 3 pm – 6 pm Daily

CHOOSE ANY TWO CARIBBEAN TAPAS FOR $10
House wines by Barefoot only $3.00 a glass.

Family Night Out: 7/24/2008

Cosimo's Family Night Out
Sunday - Thursday
4 pm to Closing

Fill your tummies, not empty your wallet!

Cosimo's Brick Oven's "Family Night Out" has been so well received, that we are extending it from two nights a week to four, Sunday through Thursday. With budgets tightening and families looking for more value for their dinning dollars, Cosimo's owners John and Susie Ganley want to treat families to an enjoyable evening out without emptying their wallets.

Family Night Out is available Sunday through Thursday from 4 pm to closing. With overflowing bowls this special promotion offers scrumptious salads, signature pastas and incredible pizzas served family-style. Two specially priced menus are designed to treat your family to a delicious meal without doing any of the cooking.

Family menu # 1 for only-$29.99: offers a choice of Cosimo's House or Caesar salad, a choice of one pasta including: Al Pomodoro, Boscaiola, Alla Vodka or Alla Bolognese and a choice of one 12" New York style Margherita or Italian Sausage.

Family Menu #2 for only - $36.99: offers a choice of Insalata Moderna or Tuscan Cobb salad, a choice of one pasta including: Sausage Ricotta, Spicy Chicken, Grilled Chicken Penne or Alla Arrabiata and the choice of one 12" New York Style, Spinach & Bacon or Quattro Formaggi pizza( which was named the "King of Pizza" in the April edition of Sarasota Magazine.)

In the mood for some grown-up company? Family Night Out isn't just for the traditional family, leave the kids at home and share this wonderful meal with friends. Same Menu-Same Price. Don't forget to add a bottle of wine or an exceptional cocktail from our full-bar.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. For more information about Family Night Out at Cosimo's, call 941-363-0211.

Cosimo's Red, White and You: 7/24/2008

From the four corners of this great nation, America has become a fabulous melting pot of epicurean delights. Immigrants came from all over, to the new world with the hope of a better life, bringing with them the flavors and recipes of their homeland. Cosimo's Brick Oven is celebrating our great country with a special tasting featuring a buffet of American cuisines, wines from eight different vineyards, and nine different beers, at the Red, White and You tasting.

Owners John and Susie Ganley and Executive Chef Shane Dabney, have planned a fabulous evening sampling recipes from California to the New York Islands, from the Redwood Forests to the Gulf Stream waters. North, South, East and West - every region will be featured at this All-American feast.

To complement the fiesta Cosimo's staff has assembled a list of over-the-top wines from around the country that are paired to perfection with the menu.

Along with the tantalizing wines, Gold Coast Eagle will be on hand to sample some of America's finest lagers, ales and beers from Anheuser Busch brewed around the country and in Florida.

Reservations are required, please call to make yours.

Music

Emily Miller at Euphemia Haye Restaurant: 7/24/2008

The full July schedule appears below, but we're happy to announce that jazz vocalist Emily Miller will be
appearing at the Haye Loft every Wednesday and Thursday night with her dad, guitarist extraordinaiare,
Dean Miller.

Emily, a May graduate of Booker High School, has been in their Jazz Vocal Ensemble for 4 years ...
and they've won every year in the competition at Boston's famed Berklee College of Music. In
addition to being part of the First Place Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the superior direction of Ned Rosenblatt,
Emily has been voted (at Berklee) #1 Judges' Choice for 3 years; 2 years as Outstanding Vocalist
and 1 year for Superior Musicianship. Emily also attended the Vocal Jazz Camp at the University
of Miami in the summer of '07 and studied with pianist, Brian Murphy and vocalist & former Sarasota
resident, Lisanne Lyons.

Mark your July calendars so you don't miss terrific vocal jazz & guitar with Emily and Dean Miller ...
every Wednesday and Thursday in July.

311 with Snoop Dogg: 7/24/2008

Don't miss one smokin' sumer show! Special guest is Fiction Plane.

Ticket prices vary.

Beach Club Thursdays!!: 7/24/2008

Come party at Siesta Key's hottest club, the Beach Club, every Thursday with Kettle of Fish

10-2

Special Guests...bring your dancing shoes!

Blase Cafe Present Andreas Collin: 7/24/2008

Enjoy the ambiance of Blase Cafe as you listen to the wonderful music performed by Andreas Collin.

Buy one entree, get one half price! Some restrictions apply.

Theatre

2008 Charlotte Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing: 7/24/2008

Don't miss this Shakespeare classic!

Admission is Free (donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)

The Ancient Artistry of Chinese Acrobats Take the Historic Asolo Theater Stage This Summer: 7/24/2008

The wonder of China and thrilling Chinese acrobatics will take center stage.

Majestic Ma Xi Tuan in one-hour family-friendly performances of the Chinese acrobatic troupe from June 25-July 24, 2008.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Historic Asolo Theater again this summer,” says Pedro Reis, founder and CEO of Circus Sarasota. “This dynamic and colorful Chinese acrobatic circus show will prove to be a summer blockbuster for children and adults alike.”

Featuring performers from China, Majestic Ma Xi Tuan will showcase the skill and movement characteristic of traditional Chinese acrobatic artistry. Circus-lovers will enjoy a full-line up of acts including lion dancing, hoop diving, Chinese pole climbers and contortionists.

"Souvenir" at American Stage Theatre Company: 7/24/2008

"Life holds up a funhouse mirror to art in SOUVENIR, Stephen Temperley's wildly funny and surprisingly touching portrait of real-life musical laughingstock Florence Foster Jenkins…a memorable illustration of the real limits of self-perception, and of the purely theatrical magic that can turn the tinniest ear to gold." -Variety

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

Tickets prices are $22-$35 depending on date and time of performance.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Pay What You Can Nights are scheduled for Tuesday, July 22 and 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Avenue Q: 7/24/2008

AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony® Award winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called “one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see” by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it “SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!”

For mature audiences; contains strong language and full puppet nudity.*

Stageworks Presents Noel Coward's "Private Lives": 7/24/2008

Stageworks proudly presents the classic comedy, Private Lives, acclaimed as one of the prolific Coward's best works.

An intimate comedy which takes a farcical look at marriage with incisive wit and razor-sharp parody.

The action centers around a divorced couple both recently remarried, who accidentally book adjoining suites at the same hotel for their honeymoons.

Set in the 30's, this comedy of bad manners entertains to the end but also dives below the surface to reveal a pointed study of relationships, stubbornness and the pitfalls of love.

$10 for Thursday July 10th;
$24.50 for all other performances.
$10 for Students/Seniors/Military
30 minutes before curtain (based on availability)
Curtain at 8PM Thurs-Sat
4PM Sundays
Group rates available: $20.83 groups of 10 or more

Enjoy our pre-theatre dinner at Mise En Place, $25.00 includes meal and one glass of Wine!

You will be in by 6pm, out by 7:20pm, in time for an 8pm curtain at The Shimberg Playhouse.

Call Mise En Place to make your reservation and ask for the "Private Lives" special! 813-254-5373

Crazy For You: 7/24/2008

What is Crazy For You? Think five words - Gershwin – tap dancing – show girls. Crazy For You™ is the Tony Award winning musical that tells the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include "I Can't Be Bothered Now," "Bidin' My Time," "I Got Rhythm," "Naughty Baby," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "But Not for Me," "Nice Work if You Can Get It," "Embraceable You" and "Someone to Watch Over Me." Crazy For You™ is a high energy comedy of mistaken identity, surprise plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music. Don't miss what is bound to be the tap dancing highlight of the summer.

July 18 & 19 and 23-26 @ 8:00 p.m.; July 20 @ 2:30 p.m.; July 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

Cost:$21/$17/$15

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