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PREP FOOTBALL= For about half a century, France’s largest far-right party has been led by just two people: its founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen, and his daughter Marine. On Saturday, rank-and-file members reached outside the family to choose their new chief. Ty Gibbs took the lead with 21 laps left and held off rival Noah Gragson for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday night. The only non-JR Motorsports driver in the winner-take-all finale, Gibbs started on the pole at the 1-mile oval and stayed near the front in changing conditions all evening. The emotional, aggressive driver kept his cool after wrecking teammate Brandon Jones out of the lead last week in Martinsville to win the Xfinity title before heading to the Cup Series next year. EAST EAST
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Brazil Brasileiro Serie A BRASILIA, BRAZIL (AP) – Results from Brazilian football: Former President Barack Obama teamed up with President Joe Biden to warn of the consequences of Republican gains in midterm elections three days from now that are shaping up as potentially grim for Democrats. PREP FOOTBALL=
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Johnathan Bennett threw three touchdown passes in the first half and No. 23 Liberty used a late goal-line stop on a 2-point conversion try to beat Arkansas 21-19. Liberty stopped KJ Jefferson’s conversion attempt with 1:11 left to seal the win. Liberty raced to a 21-point lead behind Bennett’s three first-half TD passes. Bennett finished 15 of 25 for 224 yards. Jefferson was 23 of 37 passing for 284 yards with two touchdown passes, both to tight end Trey Knox, and two interceptions. PREP FOOTBALL= PREP FOOTBALL= PREP FOOTBALL=
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Penn State’s freshman running backs combined for four touchdowns en route to the Nittany Lions securing a 45-14 win to give Indiana its sixth consecutive loss on a windy Saturday evening. Craig Williams ran for a career-high 192 yards and two touchdowns, and Baylor defeated Oklahoma 38-35. Williams, a fifth-year junior, had rushed for 456 yards his entire injury-plagued career before exploding against the Sooners. His top performance this season had been 68 yards rushing against BYU. The Bears ran for 281 yards and five touchdowns to claim their third straight win. Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel passed for 261 yards and two touchdowns and ran nine times for 70 yards and another score. But he threw three costly interceptions in the first half. Rodney Hammond ran for a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Pitt past No. 22 Syracuse 19-9. The Panthers snapped a two-game losing streak by relying heavily on Hammond, who was filling in for injured starter Israel Abanikanda. Pitt’s defense made it tough on Syracuse redshirt freshman quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson in his first career start. The Panthers sacked Del Rio-Wilson six times while limiting the Orange to 145 total yards. Pitt improved to 5-4 with the win. Syracuse dropped to 6-3 following its third straight loss. The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion. The holiday will be on Monday, May 8, capping a three-day weekend that will begin with the coronation. The coronation of Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was also marked with a bank holiday in Britain. New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said “The coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country. In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday.’’ Charles will be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London. Hunter Dekkers threw for two touchdowns and Xavier Hutchinson caught ten passes for 123 yards and a score for Iowa State. The Cyclones snapped a five-game losing streak and kept alive their hopes of playing in a bowl game for the sixth straight season. All Times EDT All Times EDT All Times EDT
Play Now Football Pick’em Play Now College Football Pick’em Start or Sit (AFC Home Games) Talking the business of sports The Washington Huskies and the Oregon State Beavers have had some time off and are no doubt ready to hit the field. Washington and Oregon State will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. With a combined 948 yards of offense in their previous games, we can expect a fast-paced game. The Huskies were able to grind out a solid victory over the California Golden Bears last week, winning 28-21. It was another big night for Washington’s QB Michael Penix Jr., who passed for two TDs and 374 yards on 52 attempts. Washington’s defense was a presence as well, as it got past California’s offensive line to sack QB Jack Plummer five times for a total loss of 28 yards. It was a group effort with five guys contributing. Meanwhile, you can’t lose the matchup if you win every quarter, and that was precisely the Beavers’ strategy against the Colorado Buffaloes last week. Oregon State blew past Colorado 42-9. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Oregon State had established a 35-9 advantage. RB Damien Martinez went supernova for Oregon State as he rushed for three TDs and 178 yards on 22 carries. Oregon State’s defense was a presence as well, as it collected two interceptions and two fumbles. The picks came courtesy of DB Jaydon Grant and DB Alex Austin. The wins brought both teams up to an identical 6-2. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Huskies rank seventh in the nation when it comes to yards per game, with 507.8 on average. The Beavers have displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they enter the matchup with 21 rushing touchdowns, good for 14th best in the nation. WHOSE HOUSE🐺?!#NoLimits#PurpleReignpic.twitter.com/Tki22Srum6 Back at home next week. pic.twitter.com/emDo7oYTrf WHO’S HOUSE🐺?!#NoLimits#PurpleReignpic.twitter.com/gYlkxPNc4u Final in Seattle. Huskies defeat the Beavers 24-21 #GoBeavs .@peytonhenry17 🫶🫶🫶 pic.twitter.com/fb4wdbsupe Peyton Henry’s field goal is good. Huskies take the lead with 8 seconds to go. Beavs also hit with a 15 yard penalty for leaping… #GoBeavs #GoBeavspic.twitter.com/RImL3JN7Qv .@Luke_Loecher on the money 😳💰 Perfect punt will pin the Huskies at the 1 #GoBeavspic.twitter.com/MSgPRzJ79w 2 killer penalties and now you are at 3rd and 20+. Brutal sequence #GoBeavs TURN US UP HUSKY NATIONNNNN You heard that right: another 💯+ yard game for the 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻. @damienfor6 Huskies go 3 and out. Penix misses an out route to his tight end, a throw he usually makes. Wind is messing everything up #GoBeavspic.twitter.com/i2a5K5tPao We back… S/O facilities 🫶 I might run the ball on every remaining play with this wind. That throw by Gulbranson got MOVED by the wind #GoBeavs Game is FINALLY restarting if yall are still awake 🤣 #GoBeavs 🗣🗣 Do your thing 2️⃣1️⃣ @WayneTaulapapa#NoLimits#PurpleReignpic.twitter.com/2BZwjKKKyT that would be great… https://t.co/LzDjyIyLkxpic.twitter.com/oQMfJATxnN #GoBeavspic.twitter.com/3ujXDOZtLd Anyone know an electrician? And people wonder why the PAC-12 has struggled for relevance for the past few years… #GoBeavspic.twitter.com/ZPV2AH67cq Deshaun Fenwick puts the Beavers back on top with his 2nd TD 💪 pic.twitter.com/nHb0ETkHkD Lights are now out at Husky Stadium. I know the PAC-12 wanst #PAC12AfterDark to be a thing but this is a bit much #GoBeavs do your thing 2️⃣1️⃣ @WayneTaulapapa
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The EDC will move its office from Lakewood Ranch to the 26 West Center at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota campus in Bradenton in January, according to a news release from the organization. The 26 West Center at SCF Bradenton is home to the Entrepreneurship Academy, Business Growth Lab, Personal Branding Lab, the SCF Coding Academy and SCF’s Creative Studio. Each offers a range of services dedicated to making entrepreneurship, small business growth and careers in technology accessible to students and residents of the Suncoast region, the EDC said. The EDC provided important support to help SCF secure $3.6 million in job growth grant funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to establish 26 West. “Fostering entrepreneurship is a major focus of our organization, so we are excited to co-locate with the entrepreneurship programs and business incubator at 26 West,” Sharon Hillstrom, EDC president and CEO, said. “We also look forward to engaging in an environment that cultivates energy and innovation. Where better for that to occur than a college campus? SCF has always been an excellent partner with the EDC, and we expect this move to provide even greater opportunities for collaboration on future economic development initiatives.” The EDC is a private, nonprofit organization that is recognized by the state of Florida as the lead economic development organization for all the communities that make up Manatee County. The organization works to attract and retain high-skill, high-wage jobs for area residents, and to connect established businesses to the resources they need for success.
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Login St. Lucia 3 min read For all the accolades a musician receives for releasing great music, the producer is frequently the driving force behind the record. Dreaz Anthony of M Recordz has demonstrated his abilities in the industry with the tracks he has created. He is a risk-taker and a visionary, and his ability to think outside the box has led him to produce music for numerous local, regional, and international artists. From humble beginnings, Anthony started producing music while in school charging his colleagues only $10 to record a song. At the time he saw it as a way to generate some income while in school but over time his passion for producing music went far beyond that. “I entered the industry while in secondary school. I started making beats and at the time I used to use that as a way of making some income. Basically, I used to record songs for people in my school for $10 and it became a passion. While in school my sister bought me an Acer laptop which I was supposed to be used for school but of course it was used for music I remember going to S&S to get those headsets and mike sets and I started recording myself and I used to hear all the crickets, vehicles passing in the recordings and I wondered how artists like T-Pain had those clean recordings.” “As I gained more experience, I started making more money so I got proper equipment, speakers and so on. By form four, I had a mini setup already. From there my friends and I started making music and that is where everything kicked off from. The label started off as Triple SM Music Production, then to Motocross Records but this was way too long so I settled with M Recordz.” To date, M Recordz has worked with numerous artists here and abroad including dancehall artist Heirtothethrone, BOA, Justos, Gersham, and underground international artists and has produced beats for artists such as Masicka. Anthony is also the mastermind behind riddims such as 9 Ball Riddim, Badness Award Riddim, Choke Riddim, Positive Instrument Riddim, Love Triangle Riddim and much more. “Right now, M Recordz is putting together several mixtapes and albums. I have an EP called ‘Testimony’ releasing soon which speaks on all the struggles and disappointments I have had in the industry and life as a whole. It is an eight-track EP which will be released on January 8, 2023. Our artist Heirtothethrone will be releasing a song called ‘Victory’ very soon again speaking on the struggles in the industry. Apart from that, we have a few gigs in Canada and the US where we will be doing a few tours. So, 2023 is very promising and as of now we are in the preparation stage.” Anthony urges young musicians to be their own brand and create their own paths regardless of other people’s opinions. “Be your brand, be your own person. People have their own rules about how you should do things or live your life but guess what you alone can direct your life. Make your own rules for your life, and write your own story. People won’t understand at first but eventually, they will see where you are going.” To book M Recordz call 758-284-8376, email [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @mrecordzmuzik for updates on their latest projects.
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“The Downtown Improvement Districts vision was to create something really spectacular, that highlighted what downtown Sarasota has to offer.”
[Arts & Entertainment]Soul on State Street Dylan Campbell, [email protected]
Head on down to State Street this Friday for the free event of the fall. “Soul on State” is the latest iteration of the Fresh Friday event series, brought together by the Downtown Improvement District of Sarasota and Next-Mark Digital Marketing. This Friday’s free block party, which takes place on State Street between Lemon Avenue and the State Street parking garage and runs from 7p.m.-10p.m., will feature live music from the soul/funk band K-Luv and the United Funk Federation as well as streetside food and beverages.
“The big thing with these Fresh Fridays, is that it’s a chance for us to create a sense of place in the downtown area. Our goal was to pick a venue that has convenient parking and could be an entertainment venue as well. People love to come out – we’ve been getting over 1,000 at each event across all ages, from people with babies in their arms to 90 year olds,” says Joseph Grano, Next-Mark founder and event organizer. “It’s our contribution to the city – we just felt that it’s important to have a place for people to come together with no charge. Doesn’t really matter what your socioeconomic status is, it’s there, it’s for you to come out and enjoy yourself. The Downtown Improvement District’s vision of this was to create something really spectacular, that highlighted what downtown Sarasota has to offer.”
“Soul on State” celebrates the one year anniversary of the Fresh Friday event series, which launched a year ago in November of 2021. The free event series initially came out of the Downtown Improvement District’s response to the pandemic – the organization wanted to create a safe, free, outdoor space that all could enjoy in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns. “Now, It’s grown into a lot more than that – it’s about having a place where people can meet up and participate and do this all for free,” says Grano. “This event will focus on the rhythm and blues. There will be live music, dancing , jenga and cornhole games, along with five different restaurants participating in food and drinks – Brick’s Smoked Meats, State Street Eating House + Cocktails, Art Ovation Hotel, and Tsunami.”
Soul on State will take place Friday, November 4th, 7-10p.m., State St between Lemon Ave and the State St Parking Garage.
[Arts and Entertainment ]Playwright Bernardo Cubría Collaborates with Florida Studio Theatre (FST) On New Project Centering Latinx Voters Ariana Kolesar, [email protected]
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, California-based playwright Bernardo Cubría was in residence at Florida Studio Theatre (FST) conducting interviews with individuals from Sarasota’s Hispanic and Latinx communities as part of an ongoing collaboration between FST, Milagro Theatre in Portland, OR, and Cubría himself. The interviews are intended to give Cubría more perspective on the voting experiences of fellow Hispanic and Latinx people since their unique points of view are a central topic of his new play. This collaborative project is being funded by the National New Play Network (NNPN) who awarded FST $10,000 to support the theater and Cubría’s interview process. Additionally, Lydia Baxter, FST’s Public Relations Manager, stated the Theatre will work with a representative from UnidosNow, a local organization dedicated to elevating the quality of life of the growing Hispanic/Latino community in Manatee and Sarasota, in order to amplify Hispanic and Latinx voices locally. In fact, FST’s own Hispanic and Latinx staff members were invited to participate in the interview process.
With amplification in mind, Cubría affirmed FST’s intention, saying “…FST has set me up with so many interviews with wonderful community members this week. I texted my wife last night, ‘God, I love Latino people’ because I’ve gotten to spend so much time with them this week.” With the word “Latino” in mind, Cubría hopes to educate his audience on the false monolithic phrase “Latino Vote” which was first popularized during the 2016 election. Cubría further explained “The idea that every single person from Tijuana to Buenos Aires should agree on every single human issue is a deeply misguided notion” which breaks down the perception of Latin America as a monolith and allows for a more dynamic view of the Hispanic and Latinx voting experience in the U.S.
As with any political phrase, discourse is necessary to understanding its nuance which is why interviewing and engaging with local Hispanic and Latinx community members is a necessary step in Cubría unpacking the “Latino Vote.”
He added that one of the best ways to support Hispanic and Latinx communities in general, but specifically those involved in the arts, is through funding. “Florida Studio Theatre clearly has given money to a Mexican writer to write a play for this community, and I made it very clear and was so excited by how genuinely and aggressively Florida Studio Theatre wants to reach their Latino audience.” Big picture, this project will impact the Sarasota Hispanic and Latinx community on a greater scale than by the interviews alone, it is giving a voice to a largely underrepresented demographic in theater and creating a safe space for audience members of that same demographic to see themselves on stage.
Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, 941-366-9000.
Pictured: Playwright Bernardo Cubria in residence at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Wes Roberts
[SRQ Book Club]New Fiction Review of Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy Bookseller Roxanne Baker, BookStoreOne Sarasota
Confession: I had never read Cormac McCarthy before. Sure, I saw the film Old Country for Old Men (with my eyes squinted shut for the scary scenes) and I heard about how depressing The Road (his Pulitzer Prize winning novel was), but Stella Maris, his most recent novel, is the one for which I finally screwed up my courage.
And guess what? No violence. I won’t spoil any other specifics for you, but this book is obviously by ‘the Grandpa who’s finally mellowed out’ and that’s said with zero ageism and 100% respect and revelry.
Here’s the plot’s skeleton: a young female mathematician checks herself into a Wisconsin psychiatric hospital. Stella Maris details weeks of her conversation with an older male psychiatrist. Counseling plots are my jam (Listen to the Marriage being another of my staff picks and most of the reason I bought into the Sopranos with the great Lorraine Branco as Tony’s shrink). So, it’s not for readers hell bent on action, but rather those who enjoy the slow burn of questions: is she or isn’t she mentally scrambled in combination with why did the therapist say that?
This novel is heavily laden with math theories and a unique way of looking at whose judgment mental illness belongs to, as well as where the origin of mental illness began.
Stella Maris, ISBN#: 9780307269003 is available for pre-sale now at www.sarasotabooks.com and in store on December 6th at BookStore1 117 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236.
[Arts & Entertainment]Define Art Gallery and Studio Announces Art Launch + Abstract Exhibition
Sarasota-based Define Art Gallery and Studio is thrilled to welcome art enthusiasts and collectors to its launch on Friday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. at 2170 Main Street, Suite 101. Guests are invited to experience an evening of live music, handcrafted cocktails, light bites and original fine art by Sarasota Artists. The art launch and /Ab’ Strakt/ Exhibition of work by Artist Deena King and invited artists Adrienne Watts and Joyce Berger depict the encompassing present experience and culture of Sarasota through conceptual visualization. “Abstract is defined as ‘something’ existing in thought or as an idea, but not having a physical or concrete existence,” said Define Art Gallery owner Deena King. “As an abstract artist, my goal is to create the idea into existence with a non-figurative image.” The two-hour event features artwork taking on all aspects of content and melding them together into a collection of thoughts that speak to the audience. Each piece is bold and edgy. “The most rewarding aspect to creating abstract art is when another person connects with my artwork,” King added. “When they can be emotionally pulled into the concept and image. When they share a personal story, idea or experience that was felt when viewing my artwork. That is the greatest feeling of accomplishment.”
Pictured: Define Art Gallery owner and professional abstract artist Deena King.
[Arts & Entertainment]Performances at the Point Series Kicks off With Choral Artists of Sarasota
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will open its 2022-23 “Performances at the Point” outdoor evening concert series with Choral Artists of Sarasota on Wednesday, November 9, at the Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey. Choral Artists will present a one-hour program of songs from “Say a Little Prayer,” the vocal ensemble’s recent season-opening concert, which features meditative music from faith traditions around the world. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m., with the performance starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for Selby Gardens members and $35 for non-members, and may be purchased online at selby.org. Advance ticket purchase is required. Dr. Joseph Holt, artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota, will conduct the performance, and Susan Versage will accompany on piano. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and guests will have time to enjoy the area around the historic White Cottage, Sunken Garden, and Pergola overlooking Little Sarasota Bay prior to the performance. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Michael’s on East Food Truck that operates at the Historic Spanish Point campus. To learn more, visit selby.org and go to the “Special Events” page.
Pictured: Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus on November 9. Photo courtesy of Selby Gardens.
[Arts & Entertainment]Rhapsody for Golda Graces The Players Centre’s Stage
The Players Centre is proud to team up with Sarasota Jewish Theatre and the SaraSolo Festival to present Rhapsody for Golda, Nov. 9 – 13, 2022 at Studio 1130 at The Crossings at Siesta Key mall (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239.) Blake Walton directs this new musical with book, lyrics and music by Sharon Ohrenstein and music by David Ohrenstein, and choreography by Vanessa Russo. Sharon also stars as Golda Meir. This original one-woman musical tells the story of the rise of one of the greatest stateswomen of the 20th Century, Golda Meir. Meir was an Israeli politician, and teacher, who served as the fourth prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was the first woman to become head of government in Israel.Previews take place Nov. 9 at 7:30pm, Nov. 10-12 at 7:30pm and Nov. 13 at 2pm at Studio 1130 – The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Please park and enter the mall at Connor’s Steak and Seafood. Ticket prices: Preview night- $20, all other dates- $25.
[Baseball]Atlanta Braves Announce 2023 Spring Training Times for CoolToday Park, Single Game Tickets On-Sale Saturday, November 12
CoolToday Park, the Spring Training home of the Atlanta Braves has set the first pitch times for their 2023 Spring Training games while also announcing that single game tickets will go on sale Saturday, November 12. The Braves are scheduled to begin the 2023 Grapefruit League season on Saturday, February 25, at CoolToday Park against the Boston Red Sox. The team’s 30 game schedule will be played against 11 different teams – Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies – as well as a World Baseball Classic game played at CoolToday Park on March 8. All games will be played at 1:05 p.m., except for March 7 vs. the Boston Red Sox, and March 18 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, which are scheduled for 6:05 p.m. starts. Season and group tickets, as well as hospitality spaces are on sale now, with individual game tickets going on sale on Saturday, November 12, at 8 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the CoolToday Park Box Office or by visiting www.cooltodaypark.com/tickets. For more information, please contact the CoolToday Park Box Office at 941-413-5004 or visit cooltodaypark.com.
[Hurricane Relief]SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Sarasota County to Assist Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday it will open a Business Recovery Center in Venice on Friday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to assist Floridians with their SBA disaster loan applications. The SBA Business Recovery Center will be located at theVenice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. South – Room E, and its regular operating hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. “Our Business Recovery Centers are one of the most powerful resources at SBA’s disposal to support business owners in the midst of a disaster,” said Francisco Sanchez, Jr., Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster Assistance. “Business owners can meet in-person with our specialists to apply for SBA disaster loans and get information on the full breadth of our programs designed to help them navigate their recovery.”
[SOON]PERFORMANCE: The Secret World of Og , November 5 – November 6, 11/05 at 5:00PM, 11/06 at 12:00PM
Sarasota Youth Opera will perform the operatic adaptation of the well-known children’s book by Canadian icon Pierre Berton. Discover the classic story of a group of siblings who venture into the dark subterranean world of the Ogs to rescue their baby brother and cat. This story has been a favorite with Canadian children since its publication in the 1960s. For tickets visit sarasotaopera.org or call +1 941 328 1300 61 N Pineapple Ave Sarasota, FL 34236. For tickets visit www.sarasotaopera.org/tickets-events or call +1 941 328 1300 61 N Pineapple Ave.Sarasota.
NuJazz is a contemporary jazz band from the Sarasota/Bradenton area. They play hits from many artists in the genre such as The Rippingtons, Richard Elliot, Peter White, Spyro Gyra, Boney James and many more. NuJazz is led by Dr. Melvin Price, a local Foot & Ankle Surgeon with MCR Health. Along with accomplished musicians Eric Enfield, Ron Ross, Corey Ross, Gregg Jordan, Keith Allenand Veola Drain. NuJazz brings your favorite R&B tunes to a new level with a jazz twist. For more information visit www.manateeperformingartscenter.com, Ticket Office 941-748-5875
Manatee Performing Arts Center , 502 Third Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205
Save the date for Friendsgiving, a Dessert and Wine Auction to benefit local shelter animals on November 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Elks Lodge #1511, 2511 75th St. West Bradenton. Delectable desserts made by professional bakeries and gift baskets will be available by live and silent auction. There will be a wine raffle, lite bites and a cash bar. Free to attend. Proceeds benefit: Grace and Friends Medical Fund, Heal My Heart treating heartworm positive dogs, Slumber Fund for dog beds, Traveling Paws transporting dogs to northern forever homes, Enrichment and Food for Ferals.
SARASOTA MEDIEVAL FAIR Every Saturday and Sunday running November 5th-27th, 2022 at Woods of Mallaranny (29847 FL-70 E.Myakka City, FL 34251). Welcome one and all to four weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the 18th Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair! Live the majesty and madness of knights, jesters, minstrels, acrobatics, wenches, and sword swingers! Watch jousts and human combat chess tournaments! Listen to musical displays of powerful bagpipes and the heart pounding drums. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales. A full day of entertainment. You will not miss your favorite show as you stroll through the village as the shows repeat several times a day to adjust to your schedule. Get into the fun by wearing your favorite medieval or renaissance garb to feel part of the clan! For tickets visit www.sarasotamedievalfair.com Phone 1-888-303-FAIR (3247)
Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 FL-70 E. Myakka City, FL 34251
The Bradentucky Bombers are excited to announce our next home game on Saturday, November 5th against Swan City Roller Derby, a team out of Lakeland, Florida. Saturday, November 5th at Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex (5309 29th St E., Ellenton, Florida 34222) at 5:00 p.m, doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets are available! Presale—$10 online; Adults at the door—$15; Kids 6-12––$10 at the door; Kids 5 and under FREE! For more information visit www.bradentuckybombers.com or our Eventbrite to purchase tickets (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bradentucky-bombers-vs-swan-city-roller-derby-tickets-435757411147).Plenty of bleacher seating is available, but for close-up action and trackside seating, bring a chair. Make sure to shake the Florida sand out of your beach chairs before coming in, friends!
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex , 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, FL 34222
Sarasota Orchestra Presents Acclaimed Guest Artists in November Concerts. Masterworks 1: Symphonie Fantastique runs November 4th-6th at the Van Wezel. Sarasota Orchestra’s first Masterworks program of the 2022-2023 season features works written by three composers at the beginning of their careers. Prizewinning composer Quinn Mason describes A Joyous Trilogy, written in 2019, as “the very embodiment of happiness and cheerfulness.” Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang shines in Grieg’s Piano Concerto, completed when the composer was just 24. The program concludes with Berlioz’s evocative Symphonie fantastique. Tickets from $37, available at www.SarasotaOrchestra.org or (941) 953-3434
Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR’s annual celebration of Jerry Garcia on Sunday, November 6th from 4-9pm. Playing guitar and singing for his band, The Grateful Dead, as well as several others, Garcia took his hippie movement from the 60’s into the 90’s, inspiring the following of millions of long-haired, tie-dye t-shirted, carefree “Deadheads.” The newly renovated patio will be hopping as The Joint Chiefs and Dead Uncle’s Ship take the stage. This is a family-friendlyevent, with kids’ activities and local vendors tabling. Attendees can bring t-shirts, socks, etc. for tie-dying, but no coolers please. Come out and help us re-create the mood and celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Tickets are $12 for WSLR members and $15 for the general public; half-price for students and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at www.wslr.org. For more information call WSLR at 941-894-6469.
Jazz Thursdays at Sarasota Art Museum will runs through January 12, 2023 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. FREE for Members, $20 for Not-Yet Members. Sarasota Art Museum invites you to be our guest at our first Jazz Thursday at SAM, featuring Hot Club of SRQ. Sarasota Art Museum is partnering with the Jazz Club of Sarasota for Jazz Thursdays. Join us for our special late-night performances on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza. Jazz Thursdays will occur on the second Thursday of each month until January 12, 2023. Galleries + Bistro + Shop will be open.
Every 3rd Saturday from 10-3 The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime opens their outdoor space for guest vendors, dog rescues, and live music. Check out the 40 local creators and curators inside The Bazaar every Thursday – Saturday. Enjoy a delicious lunch and support local. Free, until you buy something amazing!
The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch is home to more than 90 curated vendors of the region’s best food and flavors, located at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. It takes place every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Waterside Place. It’s your weekend destination for organic produce, meat, poultry, seafood, bread, pasta, juices and prepared foods. Stay up to date on vendors and events by visiting TheMarketLWR.com.
A Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Guys and Dolls tells the story of New York City gambler Nathan Detroit, who dreams of setting up a big dice game while avoiding the authorities—and marriage to his longtime fiancée. Meanwhile, fellow gambler Sky Masterson ends up wooing a strait-laced missionary in a scheme to fund the game. WBTT will add its own special twist to this crowd-pleasing show! Performances run October 5th-November 20th, 2022. For more information visit westcoastblacktheatre.org, Ph. 941-366-1505, Box Office questions email [email protected]
The Donelly Theatre , 1012 N. Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236
EXHIBITION: The Orchid Show 2022, October 15 – December 4, 10 AM – 5 PM Marie Selby Botanical Gardens showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids in “The Orchid Show 2022: Capturing the Perfect Shot.” This immersive, photography-themed exhibition features innovative horticultural vignettes with hundreds of orchids in flower in the Tropical Conservatory and large-format photos of rare orchids from the Gardens’ own collection in the Museum of Botany & the Arts. On view through December 4 at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. For more information, visit selby.org. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 Historic Spanish Point campus: 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 TEL 941.210.0874
A Decade of Collecting brings together a survey of artworks acquired for the permanent collection over the past eleven years. As the State Art Museum of Florida and a division of Florida State University, The Ringling’s collections are constantly expanding to provide our state and local community with access to current contemporary works in all media and thoughtful additions to our historic collections. Though the core of the collection has always been the works acquired by John and Mable Ringling, the museum’s holdings have been expanding ever since the State of Florida took full possession of the bequest in 1946. In the early years, these additions were mainly in pre-1800 European art and circus-related material, but over the second half of the 20th century, directors and curators also began acquiring works by modern and contemporary artists. A Decade of Collecting presents a unique snapshot of how The Ringling’s collection continues to evolve, allowing us to tell new stories of the past, present, and future. Visit ringling.org to plan your visit.
SARTQ Sarasota Artist Collective announces the return of their legendary print party, scheduled for Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Art Central, 1330 Central Avenue in Sarasota.
The print party offers guests the opportunity to select from 7 different designs created specifically for this event by local artists. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own clothing items such as t-shirts, tote bags, towels, etc., any item that can lie flat under a screen and accept ink. Choose your favorite design to have printed for just $10 or pick three designs to print for $20. Blank adult t-shirts will also be available for purchase. Cash preferred, however Vemno will be accepted.
2022 Vets, Pets & Jets 5K and Fun Run at SRQ presented by KW Suncoast, Humane Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This one-time-only event is sure to add some spring to your step. Go inside the gates of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) for a competitive 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk like no other. The course will be safely nestled along an active taxiway on the north airfield of SRQ. We’ll also have food, music, vendors, activities, and prizes, so bring the entire family—even the four-legged members. And since it coincides with Veterans Day weekend, we’ll be doing a special salute to our military service members. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County. All participants and attendees must register by 11:59pm on November 9. No day-of registrations allowed, even for spectators, per airport policy.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 1120 Clyde Jones Road Sarasota, FL 34243
[SOON]PERFORMANCE: Sarasota Opera: The Secret Marriage , October 28 – November 12, Varied
The Secret Marriage (Il matrimonio segreto) An opera in two acts. Sung in Italian with translations in English. Music by Domenico Cimarosa and Libretto by Givovanni Bertati. Tells the story of a social-climbing father who wants his eldest daughter to marry an aristocrat and is prepared to buy his way in. When the would-be suitor arrives, his eye falls on the younger daughter instead. But she has secretly married her father’s clerk. Although not often performed, this delightful comic opera was such a hit at its premiere, that the audience insisted on an encore, of the entire opera! (61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 Ph. 941-328-1300 Email [email protected]) October 28th-November 12th
Hermitage at Booker: Reggie Harris and the Power of Music, Friday, November 4 at 5:30 pm: Returning Hermitage Fellow Reggie Harris believes that music has the power to unite, the power to uplift, and the power to heal. An international leader in the folk and acoustic music scene for more than 40 years, Harris brings all his skill and charm to Booker High School and invites the community along for the joyful ride. Join this incredible musician and storyteller to rediscover the essential power of music to move us all. Presented outdoors and socially distanced in the Booker High School courtyard in partnership with Booker High School VPA. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Booker High School Courtyard, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234.
Booker High School Courtyard, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234
Head on down to State Street this Friday for the free event of the fall. “Soul on State” is the latest iteration of the Fresh Friday event series, brought together by the Downtown Improvement District of Sarasota and Next-Mark Digital Marketing. This Friday’s free block party, which takes place on State Street between Lemon Avenue and the State Street parking garage and runs from 7p.m.-10p.m., will feature live music from the soul/funk band K-Luv and the United Funk Federation as well as streetside food and beverages. “The big thing with these Fresh Fridays, is that it’s a chance for us to create a sense of place in the downtown area. Our goal was to pick a venue that has convenient parking and could be an entertainment venue as well. People love to come out – we’ve been getting over 1,000 at each event across all ages, from people with babies in their arms to 90 year olds,” says Joseph Grano, Next-Mark founder and event organizer. “It’s our contribution to the city – we just felt that it’s important to have a place for people to come together with no charge. Doesn’t really matter what your socioeconomic status is, it’s there, it’s for you to come out and enjoy yourself. The Downtown Improvement District’s vision of this was to create something really spectacular, that highlighted what downtown Sarasota has to offer.” “Soul on State” celebrates the one year anniversary of the Fresh Friday event series, which launched a year ago in November of 2021. The free event series initially came out of the Downtown Improvement District’s response to the pandemic – the organization wanted to create a safe, free, outdoor space that all could enjoy in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns. “Now, It’s grown into a lot more than that – it’s about having a place where people can meet up and participate and do this all for free,” says Grano. “This event will focus on the rhythm and blues. There will be live music, dancing , jenga and cornhole games, along with five different restaurants participating in food and drinks – Brick’s Smoked Meats, State Street Eating House + Cocktails, Art Ovation Hotel, and Tsunami.” Soul on State will take place Friday, November 4th, 7-10p.m., State St between Lemon Ave and the State St Parking Garage. To learn more click here. On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, California-based playwright Bernardo Cubría was in residence at Florida Studio Theatre (FST) conducting interviews with individuals from Sarasota’s Hispanic and Latinx communities as part of an ongoing collaboration between FST, Milagro Theatre in Portland, OR, and Cubría himself. The interviews are intended to give Cubría more perspective on the voting experiences of fellow Hispanic and Latinx people since their unique points of view are a central topic of his new play. This collaborative project is being funded by the National New Play Network (NNPN) who awarded FST $10,000 to support the theater and Cubría’s interview process. Additionally, Lydia Baxter, FST’s Public Relations Manager, stated the Theatre will work with a representative from UnidosNow, a local organization dedicated to elevating the quality of life of the growing Hispanic/Latino community in Manatee and Sarasota, in order to amplify Hispanic and Latinx voices locally. In fact, FST’s own Hispanic and Latinx staff members were invited to participate in the interview process. With amplification in mind, Cubría affirmed FST’s intention, saying “…FST has set me up with so many interviews with wonderful community members this week. I texted my wife last night, ‘God, I love Latino people’ because I’ve gotten to spend so much time with them this week.” With the word “Latino” in mind, Cubría hopes to educate his audience on the false monolithic phrase “Latino Vote” which was first popularized during the 2016 election. Cubría further explained “The idea that every single person from Tijuana to Buenos Aires should agree on every single human issue is a deeply misguided notion” which breaks down the perception of Latin America as a monolith and allows for a more dynamic view of the Hispanic and Latinx voting experience in the U.S. As with any political phrase, discourse is necessary to understanding its nuance which is why interviewing and engaging with local Hispanic and Latinx community members is a necessary step in Cubría unpacking the “Latino Vote.” He added that one of the best ways to support Hispanic and Latinx communities in general, but specifically those involved in the arts, is through funding. “Florida Studio Theatre clearly has given money to a Mexican writer to write a play for this community, and I made it very clear and was so excited by how genuinely and aggressively Florida Studio Theatre wants to reach their Latino audience.” Big picture, this project will impact the Sarasota Hispanic and Latinx community on a greater scale than by the interviews alone, it is giving a voice to a largely underrepresented demographic in theater and creating a safe space for audience members of that same demographic to see themselves on stage. Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, 941-366-9000. Pictured: Playwright Bernardo Cubria in residence at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Wes Roberts To learn more click here. Confession: I had never read Cormac McCarthy before. Sure, I saw the film Old Country for Old Men (with my eyes squinted shut for the scary scenes) and I heard about how depressing The Road (his Pulitzer Prize winning novel was), but Stella Maris, his most recent novel, is the one for which I finally screwed up my courage. And guess what? No violence. I won’t spoil any other specifics for you, but this book is obviously by ‘the Grandpa who’s finally mellowed out’ and that’s said with zero ageism and 100% respect and revelry. Here’s the plot’s skeleton: a young female mathematician checks herself into a Wisconsin psychiatric hospital. Stella Maris details weeks of her conversation with an older male psychiatrist. Counseling plots are my jam (Listen to the Marriage being another of my staff picks and most of the reason I bought into the Sopranos with the great Lorraine Branco as Tony’s shrink). So, it’s not for readers hell bent on action, but rather those who enjoy the slow burn of questions: is she or isn’t she mentally scrambled in combination with why did the therapist say that? This novel is heavily laden with math theories and a unique way of looking at whose judgment mental illness belongs to, as well as where the origin of mental illness began. Stella Maris, ISBN#: 9780307269003 is available for pre-sale now at www.sarasotabooks.com and in store on December 6th at BookStore1 117 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236. Sarasota-based Define Art Gallery and Studio is thrilled to welcome art enthusiasts and collectors to its launch on Friday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. at 2170 Main Street, Suite 101. Guests are invited to experience an evening of live music, handcrafted cocktails, light bites and original fine art by Sarasota Artists. The art launch and /Ab’ Strakt/ Exhibition of work by Artist Deena King and invited artists Adrienne Watts and Joyce Berger depict the encompassing present experience and culture of Sarasota through conceptual visualization. “Abstract is defined as ‘something’ existing in thought or as an idea, but not having a physical or concrete existence,” said Define Art Gallery owner Deena King. “As an abstract artist, my goal is to create the idea into existence with a non-figurative image.” The two-hour event features artwork taking on all aspects of content and melding them together into a collection of thoughts that speak to the audience. Each piece is bold and edgy. “The most rewarding aspect to creating abstract art is when another person connects with my artwork,” King added. “When they can be emotionally pulled into the concept and image. When they share a personal story, idea or experience that was felt when viewing my artwork. That is the greatest feeling of accomplishment.” Pictured: Define Art Gallery owner and professional abstract artist Deena King. To learn more click here. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will open its 2022-23 “Performances at the Point” outdoor evening concert series with Choral Artists of Sarasota on Wednesday, November 9, at the Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey. Choral Artists will present a one-hour program of songs from “Say a Little Prayer,” the vocal ensemble’s recent season-opening concert, which features meditative music from faith traditions around the world. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m., with the performance starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for Selby Gardens members and $35 for non-members, and may be purchased online at selby.org. Advance ticket purchase is required. Dr. Joseph Holt, artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota, will conduct the performance, and Susan Versage will accompany on piano. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and guests will have time to enjoy the area around the historic White Cottage, Sunken Garden, and Pergola overlooking Little Sarasota Bay prior to the performance. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Michael’s on East Food Truck that operates at the Historic Spanish Point campus. To learn more, visit selby.org and go to the “Special Events” page. Pictured: Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus on November 9. Photo courtesy of Selby Gardens. The Players Centre is proud to team up with Sarasota Jewish Theatre and the SaraSolo Festival to present Rhapsody for Golda, Nov. 9 – 13, 2022 at Studio 1130 at The Crossings at Siesta Key mall (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239.) Blake Walton directs this new musical with book, lyrics and music by Sharon Ohrenstein and music by David Ohrenstein, and choreography by Vanessa Russo. Sharon also stars as Golda Meir. This original one-woman musical tells the story of the rise of one of the greatest stateswomen of the 20th Century, Golda Meir. Meir was an Israeli politician, and teacher, who served as the fourth prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was the first woman to become head of government in Israel.Previews take place Nov. 9 at 7:30pm, Nov. 10-12 at 7:30pm and Nov. 13 at 2pm at Studio 1130 – The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Please park and enter the mall at Connor’s Steak and Seafood. Ticket prices: Preview night- $20, all other dates- $25. CoolToday Park, the Spring Training home of the Atlanta Braves has set the first pitch times for their 2023 Spring Training games while also announcing that single game tickets will go on sale Saturday, November 12. The Braves are scheduled to begin the 2023 Grapefruit League season on Saturday, February 25, at CoolToday Park against the Boston Red Sox. The team’s 30 game schedule will be played against 11 different teams – Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies – as well as a World Baseball Classic game played at CoolToday Park on March 8. All games will be played at 1:05 p.m., except for March 7 vs. the Boston Red Sox, and March 18 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, which are scheduled for 6:05 p.m. starts. Season and group tickets, as well as hospitality spaces are on sale now, with individual game tickets going on sale on Saturday, November 12, at 8 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the CoolToday Park Box Office or by visiting www.cooltodaypark.com/tickets. For more information, please contact the CoolToday Park Box Office at 941-413-5004 or visit cooltodaypark.com. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday it will open a Business Recovery Center in Venice on Friday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to assist Floridians with their SBA disaster loan applications. The SBA Business Recovery Center will be located at theVenice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. South – Room E, and its regular operating hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. “Our Business Recovery Centers are one of the most powerful resources at SBA’s disposal to support business owners in the midst of a disaster,” said Francisco Sanchez, Jr., Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster Assistance. “Business owners can meet in-person with our specialists to apply for SBA disaster loans and get information on the full breadth of our programs designed to help them navigate their recovery.” To learn more click here.
[SOON]PERFORMANCE: The Secret World of Og , November 5 – November 6, 11/05 at 5:00PM, 11/06 at 12:00PM
Sarasota Youth Opera will perform the operatic adaptation of the well-known children’s book by Canadian icon Pierre Berton. Discover the classic story of a group of siblings who venture into the dark subterranean world of the Ogs to rescue their baby brother and cat. This story has been a favorite with Canadian children since its publication in the 1960s. For tickets visit sarasotaopera.org or call +1 941 328 1300 61 N Pineapple Ave Sarasota, FL 34236. For tickets visit www.sarasotaopera.org/tickets-events or call +1 941 328 1300 61 N Pineapple Ave.Sarasota.
NuJazz is a contemporary jazz band from the Sarasota/Bradenton area. They play hits from many artists in the genre such as The Rippingtons, Richard Elliot, Peter White, Spyro Gyra, Boney James and many more. NuJazz is led by Dr. Melvin Price, a local Foot & Ankle Surgeon with MCR Health. Along with accomplished musicians Eric Enfield, Ron Ross, Corey Ross, Gregg Jordan, Keith Allenand Veola Drain. NuJazz brings your favorite R&B tunes to a new level with a jazz twist. For more information visit www.manateeperformingartscenter.com, Ticket Office 941-748-5875
Manatee Performing Arts Center , 502 Third Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205
Save the date for Friendsgiving, a Dessert and Wine Auction to benefit local shelter animals on November 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Elks Lodge #1511, 2511 75th St. West Bradenton. Delectable desserts made by professional bakeries and gift baskets will be available by live and silent auction. There will be a wine raffle, lite bites and a cash bar. Free to attend. Proceeds benefit: Grace and Friends Medical Fund, Heal My Heart treating heartworm positive dogs, Slumber Fund for dog beds, Traveling Paws transporting dogs to northern forever homes, Enrichment and Food for Ferals.
SARASOTA MEDIEVAL FAIR Every Saturday and Sunday running November 5th-27th, 2022 at Woods of Mallaranny (29847 FL-70 E.Myakka City, FL 34251). Welcome one and all to four weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the 18th Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair! Live the majesty and madness of knights, jesters, minstrels, acrobatics, wenches, and sword swingers! Watch jousts and human combat chess tournaments! Listen to musical displays of powerful bagpipes and the heart pounding drums. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales. A full day of entertainment. You will not miss your favorite show as you stroll through the village as the shows repeat several times a day to adjust to your schedule. Get into the fun by wearing your favorite medieval or renaissance garb to feel part of the clan! For tickets visit www.sarasotamedievalfair.com Phone 1-888-303-FAIR (3247)
Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 FL-70 E. Myakka City, FL 34251
The Bradentucky Bombers are excited to announce our next home game on Saturday, November 5th against Swan City Roller Derby, a team out of Lakeland, Florida. Saturday, November 5th at Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex (5309 29th St E., Ellenton, Florida 34222) at 5:00 p.m, doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets are available! Presale—$10 online; Adults at the door—$15; Kids 6-12––$10 at the door; Kids 5 and under FREE! For more information visit www.bradentuckybombers.com or our Eventbrite to purchase tickets (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bradentucky-bombers-vs-swan-city-roller-derby-tickets-435757411147).Plenty of bleacher seating is available, but for close-up action and trackside seating, bring a chair. Make sure to shake the Florida sand out of your beach chairs before coming in, friends!
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex , 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, FL 34222
Sarasota Orchestra Presents Acclaimed Guest Artists in November Concerts. Masterworks 1: Symphonie Fantastique runs November 4th-6th at the Van Wezel. Sarasota Orchestra’s first Masterworks program of the 2022-2023 season features works written by three composers at the beginning of their careers. Prizewinning composer Quinn Mason describes A Joyous Trilogy, written in 2019, as “the very embodiment of happiness and cheerfulness.” Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang shines in Grieg’s Piano Concerto, completed when the composer was just 24. The program concludes with Berlioz’s evocative Symphonie fantastique. Tickets from $37, available at www.SarasotaOrchestra.org or (941) 953-3434
Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR’s annual celebration of Jerry Garcia on Sunday, November 6th from 4-9pm. Playing guitar and singing for his band, The Grateful Dead, as well as several others, Garcia took his hippie movement from the 60’s into the 90’s, inspiring the following of millions of long-haired, tie-dye t-shirted, carefree “Deadheads.” The newly renovated patio will be hopping as The Joint Chiefs and Dead Uncle’s Ship take the stage. This is a family-friendlyevent, with kids’ activities and local vendors tabling. Attendees can bring t-shirts, socks, etc. for tie-dying, but no coolers please. Come out and help us re-create the mood and celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Tickets are $12 for WSLR members and $15 for the general public; half-price for students and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at www.wslr.org. For more information call WSLR at 941-894-6469.
Jazz Thursdays at Sarasota Art Museum will runs through January 12, 2023 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. FREE for Members, $20 for Not-Yet Members. Sarasota Art Museum invites you to be our guest at our first Jazz Thursday at SAM, featuring Hot Club of SRQ. Sarasota Art Museum is partnering with the Jazz Club of Sarasota for Jazz Thursdays. Join us for our special late-night performances on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza. Jazz Thursdays will occur on the second Thursday of each month until January 12, 2023. Galleries + Bistro + Shop will be open.
Every 3rd Saturday from 10-3 The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime opens their outdoor space for guest vendors, dog rescues, and live music. Check out the 40 local creators and curators inside The Bazaar every Thursday – Saturday. Enjoy a delicious lunch and support local. Free, until you buy something amazing!
The Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch is home to more than 90 curated vendors of the region’s best food and flavors, located at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. It takes place every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Waterside Place. It’s your weekend destination for organic produce, meat, poultry, seafood, bread, pasta, juices and prepared foods. Stay up to date on vendors and events by visiting TheMarketLWR.com.
A Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Guys and Dolls tells the story of New York City gambler Nathan Detroit, who dreams of setting up a big dice game while avoiding the authorities—and marriage to his longtime fiancée. Meanwhile, fellow gambler Sky Masterson ends up wooing a strait-laced missionary in a scheme to fund the game. WBTT will add its own special twist to this crowd-pleasing show! Performances run October 5th-November 20th, 2022. For more information visit westcoastblacktheatre.org, Ph. 941-366-1505, Box Office questions email [email protected]
The Donelly Theatre , 1012 N. Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236
EXHIBITION: The Orchid Show 2022, October 15 – December 4, 10 AM – 5 PM Marie Selby Botanical Gardens showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids in “The Orchid Show 2022: Capturing the Perfect Shot.” This immersive, photography-themed exhibition features innovative horticultural vignettes with hundreds of orchids in flower in the Tropical Conservatory and large-format photos of rare orchids from the Gardens’ own collection in the Museum of Botany & the Arts. On view through December 4 at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. For more information, visit selby.org. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 Historic Spanish Point campus: 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 TEL 941.210.0874
A Decade of Collecting brings together a survey of artworks acquired for the permanent collection over the past eleven years. As the State Art Museum of Florida and a division of Florida State University, The Ringling’s collections are constantly expanding to provide our state and local community with access to current contemporary works in all media and thoughtful additions to our historic collections. Though the core of the collection has always been the works acquired by John and Mable Ringling, the museum’s holdings have been expanding ever since the State of Florida took full possession of the bequest in 1946. In the early years, these additions were mainly in pre-1800 European art and circus-related material, but over the second half of the 20th century, directors and curators also began acquiring works by modern and contemporary artists. A Decade of Collecting presents a unique snapshot of how The Ringling’s collection continues to evolve, allowing us to tell new stories of the past, present, and future. Visit ringling.org to plan your visit.
SARTQ Sarasota Artist Collective announces the return of their legendary print party, scheduled for Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Art Central, 1330 Central Avenue in Sarasota.
The print party offers guests the opportunity to select from 7 different designs created specifically for this event by local artists. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own clothing items such as t-shirts, tote bags, towels, etc., any item that can lie flat under a screen and accept ink. Choose your favorite design to have printed for just $10 or pick three designs to print for $20. Blank adult t-shirts will also be available for purchase. Cash preferred, however Vemno will be accepted.
2022 Vets, Pets & Jets 5K and Fun Run at SRQ presented by KW Suncoast, Humane Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This one-time-only event is sure to add some spring to your step. Go inside the gates of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) for a competitive 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk like no other. The course will be safely nestled along an active taxiway on the north airfield of SRQ. We’ll also have food, music, vendors, activities, and prizes, so bring the entire family—even the four-legged members. And since it coincides with Veterans Day weekend, we’ll be doing a special salute to our military service members. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County. All participants and attendees must register by 11:59pm on November 9. No day-of registrations allowed, even for spectators, per airport policy.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 1120 Clyde Jones Road Sarasota, FL 34243
[SOON]PERFORMANCE: Sarasota Opera: The Secret Marriage , October 28 – November 12, Varied
The Secret Marriage (Il matrimonio segreto) An opera in two acts. Sung in Italian with translations in English. Music by Domenico Cimarosa and Libretto by Givovanni Bertati. Tells the story of a social-climbing father who wants his eldest daughter to marry an aristocrat and is prepared to buy his way in. When the would-be suitor arrives, his eye falls on the younger daughter instead. But she has secretly married her father’s clerk. Although not often performed, this delightful comic opera was such a hit at its premiere, that the audience insisted on an encore, of the entire opera! (61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 Ph. 941-328-1300 Email [email protected]) October 28th-November 12th
Hermitage at Booker: Reggie Harris and the Power of Music, Friday, November 4 at 5:30 pm: Returning Hermitage Fellow Reggie Harris believes that music has the power to unite, the power to uplift, and the power to heal. An international leader in the folk and acoustic music scene for more than 40 years, Harris brings all his skill and charm to Booker High School and invites the community along for the joyful ride. Join this incredible musician and storyteller to rediscover the essential power of music to move us all. Presented outdoors and socially distanced in the Booker High School courtyard in partnership with Booker High School VPA. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Booker High School Courtyard, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234.
Booker High School Courtyard, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234
CBS17.com Please enter a search term. Please enter a search term. by: Darran Todd Posted: Updated: by: Darran Todd Posted: Updated: RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)—Students at Millbrook Magnet High School have a good reason to celebrate this school year. The school received a grant of around $200,000 from VH1, allowing students to now have a new musical technology classroom. On Thursday, Wake County school leaders and representatives from VH1 went inside Millbrook Magnet High to take a peek inside their newly built music room. The grant was awarded through the Save the Music Foundation during the pandemic — and both students and faculty are appreciative. “Save The Music provided a music technology grant, hometown music technology grant, to this school to support students and their 21st-century learning skills,” Jaclyn Rudderow who is the Senior Director of School Programs for Save the music foundation said. New keyboards, laptops, guitars and so much more — are now at the fingertips for every student to enjoy. Chris Hathcock is the director of the music production program and has taught the subject for the past 5 years. “When we got the grant, we suddenly found ourselves with the ability to have kids use keyboards, and better interfaces, better cable, better mics,” Hathcock said. Millbrook Magnet High is the only school here in Wake County that has been awarded a grant through this program. Hathcock said this allows everyone student an opportunity to be themselves no matter who they are or what they’ve gone through. “For some of these kids, this is the one time in their life they’re going to be able to use something to that level,” Hathcock said with passion as he talked about the need. Some students even got the opportunity to showcase their talents to the visitors and let them know all they’ve learned in a year’s time on Thursday. Hathcock said he hopes everything the students learn inside his classroom through music is applied throughout their lives. Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now
On Nov. 2, families in Mexico and around the world will use colorful altars to welcome the spirits of lost relatives and ancestors into their homes. In Austin, the city will recognize efforts to build diversity in local arts and culture with a proclamation declaring the date a “Day of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness.” Later that evening, city-affiliated nonprofit EQ Austin will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a vibrant bash at 3Ten featuring over 30 artists representing the diverse communities that make our music scene rich. More music:Lizzo claims her place in pantheon of women who changed music The show features of a blockbuster lineup of top Austin talent including cumbia kingpins Superfónicos, earnest roots artist Carrie Rodriguez, Bidi Bidi Banda frontwoman Stephanie Bergara and dreamy R&B singer Mélat. Other artists on the bill include Del Castillo, Bavu Blakes and Patrice Pike. Six groups will take turns as house band for the evening, welcoming guest performers onto their sets. The house bands are Colombian psych rock outfit Nemegata, Quentin Arispe’s hip-pop band, sister act the Tiarras, Nagavalli’s Indian fusion group and Latin-rock lifers Vallejo. Soul dynamo and hip-hop production OG Tomar Williams will lead the closing ensemble. It will be a family affair that includes appearances from his brother Salih Williams and niece Nubia Emmon that will conclude with an all-star jam. There will also be a raffle for three artist-signed Gibson guitars. The event benefits Easter Seals Lonestar, a nonprofit that serves individuals with disabilities. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $13.50. More info at 3tenaustin.com.
YouTube is gearing up to roll out a new feature that will allow select creators to invite a guest to go live with them, the company announced on its Creator Insider channel and in a blog post. At launch, creators will only be able to co-stream via a phone, as the feature won’t be available on the desktop version of YouTube. The new feature will initially only be available to a select group of creators, but YouTube plans to expand co-streaming to more creators in the future. Creators can schedule a livestream with a guest from their computer and then go live from a mobile phone. Or, they can go live immediately from their mobile phone. Although you can rotate guests on your livestream, you can only have one guest appear at a time. Once you invite a guest, your stream feed will show above your guest’s. In the next few weeks, some creators will be able to select the new “Go Live Together” button on their accounts. Creators need to start by entering their stream details, including the title, description, monetization settings, thumbnails and visibility settings. After selecting the “Invite a co-streamer” option, creators will be able to choose a guest to invite to their livestream. After the guest clicks the invite, they will be sent to a waiting room. When both people are ready, the host can tap the “Go Live” button. YouTube’s guest streams can run advertisements, but revenue will solely go to the host. It’s worth noting that the stream won’t appear on the guest’s channel, but YouTube says it’s aware that visibility on guest channels is important, which indicates that the company could potentially ship the feature in the future. The launch of the new feature comes as TikTok and Twitch recently launched their own co-streaming features. A few weeks ago, TikTok rolled out a new feature called “Multi-Guest” that lets hosts go live with up to five other people using a grid or panel layout. Last week, Twitch officially launched a new feature called Guest, which lets streamers easily pull other creators and fans into their streams for talk show-like experience. Guest Star makes it possible for anyone to pull up to five speakers into a stream at once. Unlike with YouTube’s co-streaming feature, TikTok and Twitch both allow you go live with more than one person. Given that YouTube’s co-streaming is still in the early stages, it’s possible that it may expand the limit to allow creators to go live with multiple people. TikTok is raising the age requirement for TikTok Live, adding adult-only livestreams
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate GHS junior Yuta Takahashi plays guitar in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi works on a digital music project in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi shows a digital music project to his teacher Barbara Freedman in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi poses in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi works on a digital music project in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi chats in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi plays guitar in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GHS junior Yuta Takahashi works on a digital music project in the music production studio at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Takahaski recently won first place in the National Association of Music Education Student Songwriters Competition for his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” GREENWICH — For Greenwich High School junior Yuta Takahashi, eating ice cream in the driveway is a quintessential summer moment. He aimed to capture that feeling and his longing for a never-ending summer in his song “Ice Cream in the Driveway.” Its universal theme — and years of music lessons and Greenwich High’s e-music class — has paid off for Takahashi, who earned top honors in a national songwriting competition with the single. It was a great moment when he was notified, he said. “Before, I would show my friends, and they’d be like, ‘Oh, that’s great.’ But it’s always been kind of like maybe they’re just saying that or they’re just being nice. But it felt very validating to have an actual music organization telling me that my piece was a good piece,” he said. The single, which he mixed at home, was the winner in the high school division of the 2022 student songwriter competition held by the National Association for Music Education. At 2 minutes and 34 seconds, it has an easy beat, a lowkey feeling and includes such images as scrolling through an iPhone looking at pictures on a cold day, wishing it were summer. “He’s a great example of so many of the talented and brilliant students that we have here at Greenwich High School. And we’re very proud,” Barbara Freedman, who teaches the GHS songwriting and electronic music class along with Jason Polise, said. Freedman and Polise should know. Since 2009, six of their students have won titles in the competition. The yearly contest, which this year closed on April 18, is open to students from kindergarten through college whose work is recommended by a teacher or other member of NAfME. Up to eight composers received cash awards in this year’s competition; all the entrants received written evaluations of their work. Takahashi’s path to winning songwriter started early. He said he has has had an interest in music his “whole life,” and in middle school took formal lessons in sax and viola, he said. In middle school, students didn’t sign up for both band and orchestra typically. So, he would choose whether he would practice saxophone in band class or play viola in orchestra each week and coordinate with his instructors, his mother, Aiko Takahashi, said. “He always had a good sense of rhythm since he was 5 years old,” his father Yoshi Takahashi said. “He’s just a natural.” Yuta Takahashi learned about GHS’s electronic music and songwriting classes during an assembly in middle school, but it wasn’t until a friend invited him to make music that he decided he wanted to pursue songwriting, he said. His parents encouraged him to ask to change his school schedule halfway through his freshman year so he could have a class in the e-music studio. They bought him a guitar, keyboard and computer to allow him to compose at home. “To have a big space and supportive school music program in middle and high school is really great,” Yoshi Takahashi said. “I got really lucky,” Yuta Takahashi agreed. While Yuta Takahashi took saxophone and viola lessons, his mom recalls him teaching himself how to play guitar, drums and keyboard from YouTube videos. He also plays piano. GHS’s electronic music program, which dates to the 1960s, according to Freedman, has rows of iMacs with keyboards and composition software. A recording studio features specialty doors to lock in the students’ sound. “I wouldn’t be where I am right now skill-wise if it wasn’t for this class,” Yuta Takahashi said. Polise played “Ice Cream in the Driveway” for younger students in the program. He said they were “super inspired” and could identify the qualities that made the piece a winner. [email protected]
BTS RM recently lavished praise on HYBE’s owner and BTS’ producer Bang PD for nurturing the septet’s musical talent and creative voices in their initial days. In a recent ‘Artists on Artists’ podcast interview with American rapper and record producer Pharrell Williams, BTS RM praised the group’s producer for allowing them the creative freedom to pursue their own music. BTS’s leader believes that the group’s massive success is possible because Bang PD prioritized an artist’s voice and creative freedom over the strictures of a traditional K-pop idol system. He mentioned: Bang PD, also known by his real name Bang Shi-hyuk, is not only BIG HIT MUSIC and HYBE’s founder but also BTS’ producer. Fans are aware that BTS’ ace producer was impressed by leader RM’s raw talent and fiery rapping skills and decided to make BTS centered around him. BTS RM told the music magazine that he was lucky to have met Bang PD, who gave them the freedom to develop their musical talents and skills and helped them keep a human touch to their music. BTS RM revealed that producer Bang PD has always placed a high value on producers and engineers, focusing on the quality of the septet’s music rather than going by the rulebook of a traditional K-pop system. According to the Mono singer, this allowed BTS to solely focus on the positive aspects of the K-pop training system, such as putting the emphasis on good quality content, technique, and making it more humane and relatable. BTS RM said: ARMYs lauded Bang PD for prioritizing BTS and allowing them to develop their natural musical talents. Bang PD has launched two successful boy groups BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER in his tenure as a producer and created the massive empire HYBE , acquiring several other artists under it. When it was decided to make BIG HIT MUSIC a public company, Bang PD stepped down as chairman to focus on what he really loved, i.e., music production. Bang PD has been actively working on LE SSERAFIM and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s music as well as BTS’ group and solo projects. BIG HIT MUSIC announced on October 17, 2022, that BTS members would join the military starting with Jin. BTS’ Jin released his debut single album The Astronaut on October 28, 2022, in collaboration with Coldplay. Prior to that, BTS’ j-hope released his first album and second solo work Jack In The Box on July 15 with the pre-release track MORE and Arson. Following two mixtapes, BTS RM, will be the third member to release his first solo album. The album will be released on November 25, 2022, and it’s possible that Pharrell Williams, an American rapper and producer, will collaborate with him as well, though this is yet to be confirmed. According to a new update, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will all release solo albums in 2023. Poll :
Learn more here UC Hastings 3L student John Flather recently completed a one-year master’s degree in Applied Economics and Finance at UC Santa Cruz while attending law school. “I really wanted to take a different path – one that opens more doors and allows me to go into law, business, or a job that requires knowledge of both” Flather said. Flather took advantage of UC Hastings Law’s concurrent degree program, which allows its students to earn master’s degrees from other four-year universities at the same time they’re earning their law degrees. This saves students the time and money of pursuing both degrees separately. This valuable opportunity results from partnerships Hastings has established with other universities. Standing agreements with UC Berkeley, UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz allow credits from certain programs, including MBA programs, to count toward earning a JD at UC Hastings. The reciprocal arrangements also mean that, in some cases, certain law school credits will count towards earning a master’s degree at those schools. Beyond these standing agreements, any law student enrolled in a separate graduate degree program can seek permission from the Dean of Students to get credit counted toward their law degree. “We are creating an opportunity for multidisciplinary study and allowing students to earn degrees from two schools in a shorter amount of time,” said Abraham Cable, a UC Hastings professor who advises students interested in pursuing multiple degrees. Law students who took advantage of the concurrent degree program have gone on to work as venture capitalists, startup founders, attorneys at white shoe law firms, and executives at major companies. One of the many students Cable has advised is Flather, who studied business administration and management at Saint Mary’s College of California before starting law school in 2019. At UC Hastings, Flather participated in the Startup Legal Garage, where he provided free legal assistance to two technology firms. He also spent two summers interning at the California Department of Justice and at a financial services company, where he learned how different venture capitalist funds are taxed. Additionally, he served as treasurer of the Hastings Business Law Society and staff editor of the Hastings Business Law Journal. He took his interest in business one step further when he decided to pursue another degree in Applied Economics and Finance at UC Santa Cruz. During the one-year program, Flather worked as a teaching assistant, which fully covered his tuition costs. He learned about corporate restructuring, different aspects of finance, and three programming languages that financial experts use to analyze fiscal data. “I was so happy to take these classes, which are not only necessary for understanding economics and financial data, but were also very challenging and rewarding,” he said. Flather was able to get 12 credits from that program counted toward his law degree, shaving off a full semester of law school. He will graduate this December with a JD and master’s degree after spending 3 ½ years in both programs. “This was truly one of the best decisions I’ve made,” he said. Find more information about UC Hastings concurrent degree programs here.
Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city! Get concert tickets, news and more! (Hypebot) — Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the art world. But will it do the same for music creation and consumption, and what could the consequences be? byAntony Demekhin, CEO ofTuney.io I’ve been getting this question a LOT recently. With news of Dall-E and Midjourney churning out mind-blowing visual art from a short text prompt, the obvious question is; why not music? There is a lot to get excited about as media and art forms continue to get the “AI treatment.” My team and I have been working in music automation since 2019, building an engine that scales song creation through AI production to build a better royalty-free music service for video creators. As the conversation around generative art heats up, I’d like to share how we’re seeing the industry evolve from our vantage point, where the challenges lie, and what we’re most excited about. I put it in quotations because just like the term “metaverse”, “AI music” means different things to different people and has become a catchall phrase. However, there are only a few real applications of AI as it relates to music today: Looking at the “AI Music” categories above, each one has its limitations when it comes to spitting out great-sounding results with consistency. AI used to aid music production requires an experienced producer or audio engineer to deliver the finished song. The tools help to kick-start the creative process with generated ideas and help finish the process with AI mixing, mastering, and audio processing. But the core part of writing, recording, producing, and finishing a great song is still very much on the artist’s shoulders. Most of the AI projects that generated early buzz around AI music with a great-sounding finished product, like the Lost Tapes of the 27 Club, required a LOT of human effort to finish, with AI playing a smaller role in the overall creation. AI music algorithms based on neural networks are generating music from nothing, but with very limited quality so far. While there are countless subjective quality measurements in music (e.g. “it’s got a vibe”), the two objective ones that AI struggles with are: AI-driven hybrid models are the most exciting for me right now because they are the best of both worlds. A way to use AI in a practical sense to scale creativity in music. Hybrid models allow us to experiment with automation where it makes sense, while maintaining the human touch in other areas to maximize quality. The limitation here is scale, because human touch implies a potential limitation of scale. But being purposeful with where the human touch comes in, we can use these models to scale human creativity instead of replacing it. Consequently, this is what Tuney’s mission is. How can we make great music that has commercial viability and interactivity in the digital world, with minimal human effort and maximum return? A hybrid model automating the song finishing process allows artists to make more money while doing less work while also enabling non-musicians to interact with music in a whole new way. Yes and no. Yes, in that there are great music automation projects that allow us to generate songs in some capacity using a set of text and audio inputs. But also no, because the specific format of true “text to art” is a bit trickier with music for 3 reasons: Firstly, music inputs are more subjective than visual inputs. A hat is a hat. Red is red. Even has a numerical value! But a happy song, or a “vibey groove” can mean a lot of different things depending on who the listener is. Secondly, audio synthesis is far more complex than visual synthesis. Pixels are objective in terms of color and placement when defining different objects, subjects and even painting styles. But synthesizing a decent-sounding cello from thin air is something the synthesizer industry has been working on for decades, and “fake strings” still sound quite fake (and those are actually using real string recordings as a basis!). Not to mention synthesizing melodic voices (AI voices do quite well with spoken word but way less so with melodic singing). Get The Best Industry News, Data, Insider Commentary And More, Delivered Right To Your Inbox.
