Jan 08 Monday
Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.
The Rosenwald Schools of FloridaJanuary 8, 2:30-3:30 pmPresented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236$15 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org Join award-winning Sarasota author Liz Coursen for this lecture in celebration of Florida Jewish History month. In this engaging and fast-paced program, Liz will tell the exciting story of how the successful inter-racial and inter-religious collaboration between Chicago philanthropist and CEO of Sears Roebuck Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, set the stage for the modern-day Civil Rights Movement.
Judith is Urbanite's second show of the season and an adventurous start to the new year! Synopsis:"Let me imagine, since facts are so hard to come by, what would have happened had Shakespeare had a wonderfully gifted sister, called Judith, let us say." -Virginia Woolf.
Dressed in drag, Judith heads to London to save her brother’s reputation. In a patriarchal, politically-charged, and deeply divided nation, she pursues work as a poet and discovers the pleasures and pitfalls of passing as the bard himself.Gallivanting in and out of character, JUDITH is a solo show that questions identity, ambition, and self-worthJudith opens on January 5 and runs through February 18. Wednesdays: 7:30 PMThursdays: 7:30 PMFridays: 8:00 PMSaturdays: 2:00 & 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM
Get your tickets now! https://www.urbanitetheatre.com/judithor call the Box Office at 941.321.1397.
Jan 09 Tuesday
Connections, a documentary film series: “The Biggest Little Farm” (2018)January 9, 2:30-4:30 pmPresented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.orgA wonderful film that highlights each of the CONNECTIONS themes: people to people, people to the environment, and people to animals. “The Biggest Little Farm” will touch your heart in a big way while also imparting a great deal of wisdom about the complexity of nature. It chronicles the eight-year saga of a young couple as they attempt to farm 200 acres of barren land. Featuring gorgeous cinematography and perfectly pitched narration, this film provides a blueprint for healthier living, sustainable farming, and a more harmonious relationship between human needs and Mother Nature.
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Jan 11 Thursday
Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating HistoryPresented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Online8 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 29, 9-10:20 am$95 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.orgMusicals have been a major part of American theater, from the Tin Pan Alley-driven comedy works of the early part of the 20th century to the integrated musicals that flourished in the heyday years of mid-century America. We'll also explore book musicals, concept musicals, and the arrival of European mega-productions late in the century. We'll profile some of the theater world's leading composers, lyricists, writers, choreographers, directors, and performers. And we will study some of the most unforgettable shows like Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Showboat, Guys and Dolls, Company, Hair, Cabaret, Rent, Wicked, Hamilton, and many more.