Be sure to tune into "Tail Fins and Chrome" this weekend. The latest episode of the car show will feature downtown Palmetto's own Slicks Garage - a custom and classic car shop for car enthusiasts and collectors.
The show will air at 11 a.m. Sunday on NBC (Channel 8) as well as on cable networks RTV and TUFF TV. Besides highlights of the shop, local car owners will be sharing their stories and cars on the TV show.
Slicks Garage opened earlier this year. The segment was taped in 2009 just before the grand opening.
If you watch the show and want to learn more about Slicks, visit the garage at 5 p.m. the first Friday of each month for "First Fridays on the Fifth: Car Show and Block Party." The next event, on June 4, will include the Bradentucky Bombers, live bands at Olympia Theatre and more. Slicks is at 923 Fifth St. W., Palmetto.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Free summer concerts at Van Wezel
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall kicks off its FridayFest summer concert series June 25, presenting a free outdoor concert along the Sarasota bay front 5 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month through September. Here's what the venue says it has in store:
The first band performing will be Yesterdayze on June 25. A sixties tribute band, Yesterdayze, will play everything from The Beatles to Jimmy Hendrix, from Elvis to Dionne Warwick. The band’s musicians live and breathe the sound of the 60’s and invite their audience to join them in their journey to the past. Not only does Yesterdayze bring a blast from the past in their sound, but the musicians dress the part, recreating the entire 60’s experience.
On July 23, The Black Swamp Gypsies will bring everyone to their feet dancing a little bit of country. There are six full-time members of the band and they will be sure that everyone can relate to them through their music they play. They play all the songs that everyone knows and loves such as “This Time Tomorrow,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Is There.” They just play great music; their energy is contagious!
The Big- Z Band is center stage on August 27. Big- Z plays a variety of popular titles and chart-topping hits with their own distinctive flair. Enjoy the electrifying showmanship of talented musicians while reminiscing to all of your favorite songs from Barry White to Luther Vandross. They are a resident band at the Ritz Carlton in the Ca d’Zan Room on Thursday and Friday nights. This Soul and Motown band will have you swaying and dancing throughout the night.
The last concert will be September 24, when Big Night Out wows the crowd with a blend of Latin and Caribbean dance music. An explosive horn section and a pulsing conga add to the bouncing rhythm section and passionate Bi-lingual female vocals. Big Night Out will have everyone out of their chairs and dancing.
FridayFest will be presented rain or shine. The venue is at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368.
The first band performing will be Yesterdayze on June 25. A sixties tribute band, Yesterdayze, will play everything from The Beatles to Jimmy Hendrix, from Elvis to Dionne Warwick. The band’s musicians live and breathe the sound of the 60’s and invite their audience to join them in their journey to the past. Not only does Yesterdayze bring a blast from the past in their sound, but the musicians dress the part, recreating the entire 60’s experience.
On July 23, The Black Swamp Gypsies will bring everyone to their feet dancing a little bit of country. There are six full-time members of the band and they will be sure that everyone can relate to them through their music they play. They play all the songs that everyone knows and loves such as “This Time Tomorrow,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Is There.” They just play great music; their energy is contagious!
The Big- Z Band is center stage on August 27. Big- Z plays a variety of popular titles and chart-topping hits with their own distinctive flair. Enjoy the electrifying showmanship of talented musicians while reminiscing to all of your favorite songs from Barry White to Luther Vandross. They are a resident band at the Ritz Carlton in the Ca d’Zan Room on Thursday and Friday nights. This Soul and Motown band will have you swaying and dancing throughout the night.
The last concert will be September 24, when Big Night Out wows the crowd with a blend of Latin and Caribbean dance music. An explosive horn section and a pulsing conga add to the bouncing rhythm section and passionate Bi-lingual female vocals. Big Night Out will have everyone out of their chairs and dancing.
FridayFest will be presented rain or shine. The venue is at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Pizza eating contest anyone?
This Saturday, from 3 to 9 p.m., stop by Super Heros Subs, Salads and Pizza for its Pizza Palooza & Ultimate Pizza Eating Contest.
Free music and entertainment will commence 3-5 p.m. with a live radio broadcast by 107.3 The Eagle FM with DJ Nick Van Cleve at the mic. There will be a chance to win prizes during the Super Hero Trivia Quiz.
Super Heros will also be promoting a special Armed Forces Day Supply Drive for MOTS Manasota Operational Troop Support. Your approved donation to the cause will get you a slice of pizza and a small fountain drink for a $1.
The pizza eating portion of the event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to customers ages 18 and above. There's a $10 entry fee. The winner takes home a Blu-Ray Player and a few DVDs. He or she will also be honored on the Super Heros Wall of Fame.
Super Heros Subs, Salads and Pizza is at 4925 Cortez Rd. W. in the Oakmont Terrace Plaza.
Free music and entertainment will commence 3-5 p.m. with a live radio broadcast by 107.3 The Eagle FM with DJ Nick Van Cleve at the mic. There will be a chance to win prizes during the Super Hero Trivia Quiz.
Super Heros will also be promoting a special Armed Forces Day Supply Drive for MOTS Manasota Operational Troop Support. Your approved donation to the cause will get you a slice of pizza and a small fountain drink for a $1.
The pizza eating portion of the event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to customers ages 18 and above. There's a $10 entry fee. The winner takes home a Blu-Ray Player and a few DVDs. He or she will also be honored on the Super Heros Wall of Fame.
Super Heros Subs, Salads and Pizza is at 4925 Cortez Rd. W. in the Oakmont Terrace Plaza.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Artsy Undies winner
About 150 votes were cast for the People's Choice winner of Bonni Bakes Artsy Undies 2: Boxers, Briefs and Jockstraps contest/exhibition, which raised money for prostate cancer.
The winner:
Olivia Karau for her creative entry "Atomic Fireballz." Runners up was "Screw Prostate Cancer" and "Protect the Family Jewels."
Bonnie Bakes Edible Art is at 930 12 Street W., Bradenton, in the Village of the Arts. Call 746-6647 for more info.
The winner:
Olivia Karau for her creative entry "Atomic Fireballz." Runners up was "Screw Prostate Cancer" and "Protect the Family Jewels."
Bonnie Bakes Edible Art is at 930 12 Street W., Bradenton, in the Village of the Arts. Call 746-6647 for more info.
Bayshore and Southeast High schools receive local honors
Bayshore and Southeast high schools were honored earlier this week by Asolo Repertory Theatre for outstanding achievements in drama.
Bayshore received an certificate of excellent for its production of "Clowning Scenes," director by Brendan Murphy.
Southeast received a certificate for "What's My Age," directed by Jason Scheissl.
Both schools were finalists for the annual Guilder Award. This year's award was given Booker High school for "Animal Farm," directed by Dan Bright.
This season 30 Asolo Rep Guild adjudicators critiqued 15 productions at high school in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Manatee's high schools has dominated the competition for the last several years. Congrats!
Bayshore received an certificate of excellent for its production of "Clowning Scenes," director by Brendan Murphy.
Southeast received a certificate for "What's My Age," directed by Jason Scheissl.
Both schools were finalists for the annual Guilder Award. This year's award was given Booker High school for "Animal Farm," directed by Dan Bright.
This season 30 Asolo Rep Guild adjudicators critiqued 15 productions at high school in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Manatee's high schools has dominated the competition for the last several years. Congrats!
Monday, May 3, 2010
REVIEW: 'Jar the Floor'
Westcoast Black Theatre’s “Jar the Floor” is a relishing comedy that takes audiences into a complicated Chicago family whose members are able to laugh despite the deep wounds inflicted on each other and the outside world.
The story takes place in MayDee’s home just outside of Chicago during the celebration of her grandmother MaDear’s 90th birthday. Though the birthday event is supposed to be a happy one with MayDee’s daughter coming into town for the day, MayDee (Alice M. Gatling) is flustered by the following: She hasn’t seen her daughter, Vennie (Jaszy McAllister) in two years, and knows she is only visiting because she wants something; Vennie invites her friend Raisa (Amanda Schlachter) to come at the last minute; MayDee’s grandmother (Tammy Elaine) is suffering from a touch of Alzheimer’s, and MayDee is waiting on an important phone call that will hopefully make her career.
Also, her mom, Lola, makes her daily visit, criticizing MayDee’s choice to focus on a career instead of finding a decent man.
Presented as a theater-in-the-round piece at the intimate Art Center Sarasota space, the production, directed by Van Huff, brings a range of entertaining drama and emotions while touching on some hot-button issues — such as sex. Audiences will enjoy how those issues play out through Cheryl West’s witty dialogue and invigorating performances fueled by the cast.
One of the most dynamic and refreshing on the set was Nate Jacobs, who stepped into the role of the spunky female role of Lola at the last minute when an actress had to back out of the role due to unforeseen circumstances. Jacobs was a life force in the play, taking on Lola with gusto. His interchanges with Gatling are the most enjoyable to watch as the mother/daughter duo often come head to head with each other.
Gatling also delivers as the stern and independent mother of Vennie, who does her best not to lose her cool amid the circumstances. McAllister brings a soft, yet rebellious quality to her role while Schlachter has a boisterous approach to her free-spirited character. Elaine also has a few zippy one-liners as the soft-spoken MaDear.
While there were a couple of times the story seemed to slow down in the second act, these moments were few. Funny, and often relatable, “Jar the Floor” will keep you engaged.
Performances continue through May 9 at ArtCenter Sarasota. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 366-1505.
The story takes place in MayDee’s home just outside of Chicago during the celebration of her grandmother MaDear’s 90th birthday. Though the birthday event is supposed to be a happy one with MayDee’s daughter coming into town for the day, MayDee (Alice M. Gatling) is flustered by the following: She hasn’t seen her daughter, Vennie (Jaszy McAllister) in two years, and knows she is only visiting because she wants something; Vennie invites her friend Raisa (Amanda Schlachter) to come at the last minute; MayDee’s grandmother (Tammy Elaine) is suffering from a touch of Alzheimer’s, and MayDee is waiting on an important phone call that will hopefully make her career.
Also, her mom, Lola, makes her daily visit, criticizing MayDee’s choice to focus on a career instead of finding a decent man.
Presented as a theater-in-the-round piece at the intimate Art Center Sarasota space, the production, directed by Van Huff, brings a range of entertaining drama and emotions while touching on some hot-button issues — such as sex. Audiences will enjoy how those issues play out through Cheryl West’s witty dialogue and invigorating performances fueled by the cast.
One of the most dynamic and refreshing on the set was Nate Jacobs, who stepped into the role of the spunky female role of Lola at the last minute when an actress had to back out of the role due to unforeseen circumstances. Jacobs was a life force in the play, taking on Lola with gusto. His interchanges with Gatling are the most enjoyable to watch as the mother/daughter duo often come head to head with each other.
Gatling also delivers as the stern and independent mother of Vennie, who does her best not to lose her cool amid the circumstances. McAllister brings a soft, yet rebellious quality to her role while Schlachter has a boisterous approach to her free-spirited character. Elaine also has a few zippy one-liners as the soft-spoken MaDear.
While there were a couple of times the story seemed to slow down in the second act, these moments were few. Funny, and often relatable, “Jar the Floor” will keep you engaged.
Performances continue through May 9 at ArtCenter Sarasota. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 366-1505.
In case you missed it - Manatee Players news
The Manatee Players has added the hit musical ‘Hairspray’ to its 2010-11 season. The musical will replace “The Drowsy Chaperone” next year. Artistic director Rick Kerby said the change was made because the community theater was the first in the Tampa Bay area to secure the rights to the show.
Whenever a new piece comes up, everybody clamors for it,” said Kerby. “We wanted to be the first to do it. I thought it was a good option for our patrons, to do something fresh.”
Especially since the “The Drowsy Chaperone” will make an appearance at two other area theaters. The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre will produce the musical in June, followed by Venice Theatre, which will produce it next April.
“Hairspray,” set for Jan. 13-30, 2011, is a dance comedy that takes place in 1962. Plus-sized Baltimore teenager Tracy Turnblad wants to be on the city’s most popular TV dance show. When things start to go her way, she becomes an overnight sensation. But she still has to fight for the affections of her crush, vanquish the reigning Teen Queen and fight against the racial discrimination some of her friends are facing with the TV dance show. The musical features songs such as “Welcome to the ‘60s,” “It Takes Two” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Season subscriptions are now available. For more information, call 748-5875
Whenever a new piece comes up, everybody clamors for it,” said Kerby. “We wanted to be the first to do it. I thought it was a good option for our patrons, to do something fresh.”
Especially since the “The Drowsy Chaperone” will make an appearance at two other area theaters. The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre will produce the musical in June, followed by Venice Theatre, which will produce it next April.
“Hairspray,” set for Jan. 13-30, 2011, is a dance comedy that takes place in 1962. Plus-sized Baltimore teenager Tracy Turnblad wants to be on the city’s most popular TV dance show. When things start to go her way, she becomes an overnight sensation. But she still has to fight for the affections of her crush, vanquish the reigning Teen Queen and fight against the racial discrimination some of her friends are facing with the TV dance show. The musical features songs such as “Welcome to the ‘60s,” “It Takes Two” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Season subscriptions are now available. For more information, call 748-5875
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