Showing posts with label Ringling Museum of Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ringling Museum of Art. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Free admission Saturday to Sarasota's Ringling Museum

   Saturday (May 18) is International Museum Day. The theme for this year, I'm told, is "Museums (memory + creativity) = social change."
   I have no idea what that means, but that's OK. A  cool thing about International  Museum Day 2013 is that the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota is offering free admission all day. The Ringling Museum of Art features one of the country’s premier collections of Baroque art,  including large-scale paintings by Peter Paul Rubens in the Rubens Galleries, and a growing collection of contemporary art.  The museum encompasses 21 galleries, plus the  permanent installation called "Joseph's Coat, "  a Skyspace created by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. So getting to see all that for free is really cool
   The Ringling Museum of Art is at 5401 Bayshore Road, Sarasota. It's open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The usual admission price is $25 for adults, $5 for kids 6-17, $20 for seniors. After 5 p.m. on Thursdays adults can get in for just  $10. Call 941-359-5700 or visit www.ringling.org.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

PHOTOS: 'Parker' movie shot in Sarasota opens Friday

Emmy-winner Michael Chiklis (TV's "The Shield") with University of Tampa film students Lauren Holloway (left) and Vicki Delisle Thursday at Ringling Museum of Art's Ca' d'Zan Mansion in Sarasota. BRADENTON HERALD FILE PHOTO

Read more here: http://heraldbuzzworthy.blogspot.com/2011/09/photos-parker-film-michael-chiklis.html#storylink=cpy

Shrieks emanated from inside the mansion. A large group of wealthy party people dashed out the front door. The director yelled, “Cut!”

Extras on the set on "Parker" at Ringling Museum of Art’s Ca’ d’Zan Mansion in Sarasota.

The actors playing attendees at a charity auction waited to do the same scene all over again. And again. The shoot would last from 6 p.m. until an expected 6 a.m. back in September of 2011.


On set of "Parker" at Ca' d'Zan Mansion
The scene was to be part of the crime/thriller “Parker,” starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte and Michael Chiklis.

It was filmed at the Ringling Museum of Art’s Ca’ d’Zan Mansion in Sarasota.

Oscar-winning director Taylor Hackford spent a couple days working in Sarasota on scenes for “Parker,” the film based on novelist Donald Westlake’s namesake criminal protagonist.

About 300 people were cast as extras at a pay rate of $105 per day for the three consecutive days.

Fire truck scene from "Parker" shoot at Ca' d'Zan.

Read more here: http://heraldbuzzworthy.blogspot.com/2011/09/photos-parker-film-michael-chiklis.html#storylink=cpy

Will any familiar faces or places make the final cut?

Find out Friday when "Parker" opens nationwide with local screenings at Oakmont 8, Royal Palm 20, Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Hollywood  20 and Sarasota 12.

Taylor Hackford (red shirt) filming at Ca' d'Zan.

Read more here: http://heraldbuzzworthy.blogspot.com/2011/09/photos-parker-film-michael-chiklis.html#storylink=cpy

 Lights, camera, action at Ca' d'Zan

PHOTOS: Emmy-winner Michael Chiklis and Oscar-winner Taylor Hackford on set in Sarasota

'Parker': Jason Statham steals the movie

—All photos by Wade Tatangelo/Bradenton Herald unless otherwise noted

Monday, October 15, 2012

Dirty Dozen Brass Band rock Ringling in Sarasota to close RIAF

Dirty Dozen Brass Band rock the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard as the sun goes down on Oct. 13, 2012.

The stately courtyard at the Ringling Museum of Art became the setting for a first-class New Orleans block party Saturday thanks to a potent performance by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band plus dangerously delicious libations like the Southern Comfort-fueled Hurricanes and Tito's Handmade Vodka-laced lemonade.

Party getting started at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard on Oct. 13, 2012.

There was also ample, delectable Crescent City cuisine like the beef and Cajun chicken  po' boys, muffulettas and jambalaya prepared by the museum's highly-recommended and versatile restaurant Treviso. Chocolate bourbon pecan pie and sweet bread pudding with whiskey sauce were also served but we never made it to that popular food station. Too busy moving to the music.

Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/10/11/4233741/dirty-dozen-brass-band-cofounder.html#storylink=cpy

Although the Dirty Dozen Brass Band had been performing around the Seventh Ward and Uptown New Orleans since 1977, the group's Ringling Museum show in 1984 coincided with the release of its landmark debut album, "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now." Twenty-eight years to the day, the ensemble returned to the circus king's old estate to headline the Closing Night Party of the fourth annual Ringling International Arts Festival.

Dirty Dozen Brass Band rock the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard on Oct. 13, 2012.

DDBB had a large swath of the mostly middle-aged crowd out dancing, hands in the air like they just didn't care to jazzed-out renditions of classic party anthems like "Sissy Strut" (The Meters), "Superstition" (Stevie Wonder) and that NOLA anthem "When the Saints Go Marchin' In." I've covered numerous events at the Ringling Museum over the years. Pretty sure I've never had more fun than on Saturday.


Dirty Dozen Brass Band cofounder Gregory Davis on 35-year legacy and returning to Sarasota: interview 

—All photos by Wade Tatangelo.

Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/10/14/4238273/dirty-dozen-brass-band-performs.html#storylink=cpy

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

PHOTOS: Oscar-winning director Taylor Hackford in Sarasota to shoot Jennifer Lopez, Jason Statham movie 'Parker'

Oscar-winning director Taylor Hackford is shooting part of Jennifer Lopez movie "Parker" in Sarasota.

Just received this pic of Oscar-winning director Taylor Hackford at Ringling Museum of Art's Ca’ d’Zan Mansion.

He's being welcomed by Sarasota Film Festival's Sharyn Weiner, vice president, and Kathy Jordan, managing Director at Ca'd'Zan.

Hackford, the president of the Directors Guild of America. is in Sarasota today through Friday to shoot "Parker."

The crime/thriller stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez as well as Nick Nolte and Michael Chiklis (TV’s “The Shield.”).

"Parker" is based on author Donald Westlake's namesake criminal protagonist in numerous novels.


Here's Hackford pictured above, whose resume includes directing “Ray,” “Devil’s Advocate” as well as “Officer and a Gentleman,” with Tom Garrett, who emailed me the pics tonight.


Garrett, pictured above with Chiklis, is film professor at the University of Tampa and director of special initiatives for the Sarasota Film Festival. Garrett told me SFF will be throwing a wrap party for the Ca’ d’Zan shoot.

“Parker” screenwriter John McLaughlin, best known for contributing to the “Black Swan” script, wrote the screenplay for the 1988 movie “Death Collector,” which Garrett directed.

The Ringling Museum of Art has stated the the leads wouldn't be present.

Lopez performed Saturday at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. There are no other upcoming public events posted on her official website.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Nirvana, Ringling Museum of Art and Florida Studio Theatre

Here's what I have running in today's Bradenton Herald.

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... grab the masses by the throat like “Nevermind.” Wade Tatangelo, features writer/columnist, can be reached at (941) 745-7057.

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Friday, September 23, 2011

UPDATED 9/24.: Movie starring Jennifer Lopez being shot in Sarasota; extras wanted

Jennifer Lopez at the Season 10 finale of "American Idol" in May. Credit: Mario Anzuoni / Reuters

UPDATED 9/24: "'From what I’ve been informed of regarding the scene being filmed in Sarasota, all the principal actors -- Jennifer Lopez, Jason Statham, Michael Chiklis and Wendell Pierce -- are working at different times, but will be there,' Garrett said. 'And the Sarasota Film Festival is hosting the wrap party.'

The Ringling Museum of Art issued a more detailed, but strikingly different report."

From Saturday's front page story:


UPDATED at 4 p.m.:

Just heard back from Ringling Museum of Art regarding details of the film shoot:

"The motion picture 'Parker' is filming one scene, the final ‘charity auction scene’ September 28 through 30 at the Ringling Museum," reads statement by Pam Fendt, chief of marketing and communications, Ringling Museum of Art. "The movie is directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez. Neither of these leading stars will be on site for the scene being filmed at the museum. The taping, predominantly taking place at night, is closed to the public."

Read complete story posted at Bradenton.com.
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Crime/thriller movie "Parker" directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte and Michael Chiklis to shoot at Ca' d'Zan Mansion at Ringling Museum of Art next week.

And you could be in it.

"Three days of paid work for 'upscale' looking formally dressed extras needed for major feature film to shoot at Ca d’Zan next week," reads the email from Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office.

R.J.’s Casting and Unique Casting Partners is looking for high-end, wealthy-looking "Palm Beach" types ages 30 to 70 to work as background extras.

You must be available to work in Sarasota on Sept. 28, 29 and 30 and provide the appropriate wardrobe.

Pay is $105.00 per day for three days.

Interested parties please submit a headshot or current digital picture to http://www.rjscasting.com/ along with all contact information.


Scene calls for:
Elegant guests, women, 100. The event is a fundraiser for the very rich in Palm Beach. Full length ball gown or long formal skirts with coordinating fancy jackets. Shawls, purses that are clutches or small shiny handbags are great. Jewelry options and shoes options are necessary. We will have a small stock. Any undergarments: spanks, strapless bras, nude and black should be brought Also bring own warming jacket in case necessary and comfort shoes for when they are not shooting. Avoid all white dresses please.

Elegant guests, men, 100. Tuxedo, tux shirt, bowtie (can be a color), pocket squares. Black dress shoes or tux shoes. Black socks, white t-shirt to go under. We have a deal to get discount tuxes so we will need to have the following sizes. Height, weight, suit, shirt (collar and sleever ie 16 1/2, 34), waist and inseam and shoe size.



Catering staff 12 PRETTY WOMEN - 12 HANDSOME YOUNG MEN- black pants or skirt if women, white shirts, black thin ties, white t-shirt for men, black shoes and socks. Black heels for women.

Musicians 12 ORCHESTRA PREFERABLY REAL MUSICIANS-- THEY WILL BE FITTED FOR TUXEDOS

*****NEED ASAP -- all black, formal.

Undercover security-- 5 men, fit , should be in dark suits (no pleats in pants please) lighter colored shirts and solid ties. Should look almost like secret service agents. Will be given ear mikes and back gun holsters.

Security guards- 12 men around the jewelry. Will be given gray uniforms and hats MEDIUM AND LARGE . They need to bring white t-shirts, black lace up shoes, black belt and black socks.

Exterior security guards- 24 CLEAN CUT men. Will be given white uniform shirts, navy pants. They need to bring white t-shirts, black lace up shoes, black belt and black socks.

Palm Beach Cops- 12 men Will be given navy cop uniforms. They need to bring white t-shirts, black lace up shoes, black belt and black socks.

Firemen- 8 men STRONG LOOKS. Please check with Patricia for sizes. If possible bring a dark navy blue t-shirt, blue dickies to go under turnouts or shorts, socks.

This is a very big and fun project to be a part of. Please join us. Please pass this along to your extended network. We have to make this great.

R.J.

rjscasting@aol.com

More info on "Parker."

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Ringling Museum opens 'Gardens in Perpetual Bloom'


Running in A&E section of today's Herald:
Home gardening has been around for about 10,000 years. The pastime of growing ornamental plants didn’t become popular, though, until the mid-19th century. Before then, professional horticulturists were hired by the rich and royal. Botanists studied flowers to determine scientific classifications. The average person mostly stuck to growing fruits and vegetables for the dinner table rather than decorative foliage.
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