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out &about Someone say Fall? The 12th Annual Tour de North Port “It’s the Green Pumpkin!” is on October 22. Registration is open for this organized on-road scenic bicycle ride that offers routes of 15, 35, or 65 miles through some of North Port’s most beautiful, natural settings featuring the Florida pine flatwoods and the parks that border the Myakkahatchee Creek.The Tour de North Port is not a race. Breakfast, catered lunch, homemade desserts, fully-stocked rest stops, mobile SAG. More information and $50 pre-registration available at www.peoplefortrees.com. Doors open at 7 a.m. for breakfast and checkin. Group starts begin at 8 a.m. from Imagine School, 2757 Sycamore St. in North Port. Contact: Alice White, 941- 468-2486. ▼ Artist Series Concerts Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present 26 concerts during its 28th season, Stars Ascending. The season – runs from October 1 through May 14, 2024 and offers a diverse range of intimate musical experiences featuring emerging and established classical, jazz, pops, and chamber artists presented at eight venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. The season opens October 1 with a concert in the new Sunday Best Series presented at First Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. Chicago-based collective Nexus Chamber Music creates unique and engaging classical music experiences; this program features piano trios by Haydn, Brahms, and Ravel. For more information, visit Artist SeriesConcerts.org or call (941) 306-1202. ▼ Key Chorale The season kicks off on September 23 with “Tango.” Billboard Top 10 Duo Ben & Winnie join Key Chorale to celebrate the passion and sizzle of the Argentine Tango. Bandoneonist Ben Bogart, pianist Winnie Cheung, and 4 traditional tango dancers take you to the streets of Buenos Aires. On October 13-15, Key Chorale Chamber Singers and Church of the Redeemer presents its unique take on Oktoberfest, with a 3-day festival celebrating the music and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy four amazing concerts featuring the stunning virtuosity of soprano Mary Wilson, trumpeter Aaron Romm, vocalists, and chamber orchestra. Concluding with a Biergarten Experience of German food, beers from Calusa Brewing, and music from Bill Milner’s Oompah Band. For more information, visit www.keychorale.org. ▼ Special Events “Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit” is a free event presented by Sunshine from Darkness that will empower attendees to learn new coping skills, promote mental health wellness, and reduce the stigma of mental illness. The event is on October 28, 9 a.m.- ▼ 2:30 p.m. at Robarts Arena (3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota). The goal of Step Into the Light is to create a safe and welcoming environment where attendees can connect with others and access valuable community resources. Keynote speaker Linda Larsen will speak on “Breaking the Silence: One Woman’s Ongoing Journey to Mental Well-being.” Other speakers will delve into a wide range of mental health approaches and topics such as anxiety, depression, children’s mental health and generational trauma; guests also can take part in a wide range of interactive experiences, including yoga, art and music therapy, virtual reality and more. Whether you’re a client, clinician, parent, or advocate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from experts, connect with others, and access valuable community resources. The Summit is a prelude to the Sunshine from Darkness 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner, which will be held on January 12, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. For more information, visit stepintothelight.sunshinefromdarkness.org. The Roots of Black Music in America is on September 30 at Selby Library at 2 p.m. in the Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium. Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour, Karlus Trapp presents his delightful, educational and entertaining presentation “The Roots of Black Music in America.” It is a 100 year journey back through time, and offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. Hear Scott Joplin during the birth of Ragtime. Dance to the Charleston in the 1920’s. Play air guitar with Chuck Berry or sing along with the Supremes in the 60’s in the motor city. From public libraries and arts centers, to school groups, to senior centers, Karlus has presented this show solo or with ensemble to thousands of people since its inception. ▼ “Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place” is at Lakewood Ranch. It’s a new performing and fine arts series. ▼ The Van Wezel’s final Friday Fest concert is on September 22 and features Jah Movement. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset by the bay, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. Upcoming performances include West Coast Black Theatre Troupe in September; the Sarasota Ballet Studio Company. In October: Asolo Repertory Theatre, in November; Outof-Door Academy’s group concert featuring sounds of the season from chorus, band and orchestra students. Coming up: • The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performs on September 15, 6:30 p.m. • The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company performs on October 13, 6 p.m. The events are free and open to the public; there is limited seating at the Plaza, but attendees are welcome to bring their own seats. Food and beverages available from Waterside Place merchants. For more information on shows, dates, and times, visit lakewoodranch. com/sights-sounds. Fun Raisers Girls Inc of Sarasota County has its 6th Annual Totally Tailgate on Saturday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s on East. Enjoy tailgate food, competitive corn hole, beer garden, multiple screens to watch your favorite sports teams and live music. girlsincsrq.org/totally-tailgate. ▼ ALSO Youth “Expressions Exhibition” is an art showcase featuring the works of youth artists in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. “Expressions Exhibition” is on September 7, 5-7 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House. The Expressions Exhibition will include a silent auction of local artists’ works, live music, free lite bites, and a cash bar. Artwork in various mediums submitted by youth from Sarasota and Manatee County will also be showcased in celebration of their creative expressions. Info: givebutter.com/ expressionsexhibit. ▼ At The Bay Ride and Paddle at The Bay. Experience the flora and fauna at The Bay through a guided kayak nature tour. Offered every Saturday at 8:30, a.m. join in for a free, 2-hour, intermediate-level tour through The Bay’s restored mangroves and to the north ▼ and south of the park, allowing paddlers to explore Sarasota Bay and learn more about The Bay Park from Ride & Paddle’s experienced guides. Next dates: September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Location: The Bay Park- Kayak Launch, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Reservations: www.thebaysarasota.org/. Get to Know Southface Sarasota Southface has a Green Drinks Meetup on September 21, 5-7 p.m. Join them at Sun King Brewery. It’s a sustainably good time every third Thursday of the month. Join Southface Sarasota members and local experts to talk sustainability and network over drinks at the Sun King Brewery. No registration required. The event is offered in partnership with Green Drinks Sarasota and the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). Held at Sun King Brewing, 1215 Mango Ave., Sarasota. Information: www.southface.org/sarasota/ ▼ Van Wezel Updates and Friday Fest The Van Wezel has its free, outdoor summertime concert series, Friday Fest. The final concert is on September 22 and features Jah Movement. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset by the bay, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. The Van Wezel has The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, on September 30 at 8pm. Fans will be able to meet and talk with Barry Bostwick, star of this original cult classic in person. His iconic portrayal of “Brad Majors” has thrilled generations of fans for nearly 50 years. The show will also feature a costume contest, a performance by the local Shadow Cast and a memorabilia display with artifacts and costumes from the movie. The Shadow Cast acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen. VIP tickets are available and include a meet and greet with Barry Bostwick. Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make ▼ This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour is on October 13 at 7 p.m. Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. The tour includes the most hilarious and well-known teacher comedians in the business with millions of combined followers as well. Fresh off the success of another Backstreet Boys world tour, pop icon Nick Carter has announced his “Who I Am” U.S. tour. The tour will mark Carter’s return to the stage as a solo artist after seven years, with the singer-songwriter set to perform tracks from his solo catalog–along with select Backstreet Boys favorites and new solo music–for audiences across the United States. The “Who I Am” Tour at the VW is on October 20. Pre-show dining for both shows is available through Mattison’s at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on Van- Wezel.org or through the box office. Tickets: www.VanWezel.org Family Eco Walk UF/IFAS Extension has Take a Child Outside Week – Incredible Insects EcoWalk. Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County to look for and learn about insects on September 26, 9-10:30am. Held at Sleeping Turtles Preserve, North 3462 Border Rd., Venice. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator on a tour through the Preserve while we look for and learn interesting facts about insects, as well as how to collect, identify, and appreciate all the six-legged crawlers among us. Learning more about insects is vital, as they are essential for the proper function of all ecosystems, serving as food for other creatures, pollinators, nutrient recyclers, and more. Register only at ufsarasotaext. eventbrite.com. For questions or further information, call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. ▼ Farmer’s Markets Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park runs to December 29 and is open 9 am to 1 pm. They’re the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Vendors offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark. com. Downtown Wellen is at 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice. ▼ Bishop Museum of Science and Nature The Bishop has SHE ENGINEERS through December 31, <strong>2023</strong>. SHE ENGINEERS is a bilingual (English and Spanish) poster exhibition highlighting eight women in ▼ continued on page 8 <strong>SEPT</strong>EMBER <strong>2023</strong> WEST COAST WOMAN 7
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