http://ecovogue365.com/, my new website is up thanks to my obsessive sewingness and Jerah and Krimo, of Vanilla & Caramel Design, who have been working long and hard to work out all the bugs. I hope people read the content on the site to educate themselves on how a little choice of a garment can make a difference for the planet’s, people’s and community’s health and welfare. Handcrafted rules!!!!!!! Every week I will be sewing a new garment for my BoBo Collection. Check out this weeks at http://ecovogue365.com/bobo.html.

THURSDAY, FEB 4

FLORIDA STATE FAIR opens today thru Feb 15 at the Florida State Fair Grounds, 4800 US 301 N in Tampa. www.floridastatefair.com

LIPPIZZAN STALLIONS winter training sessions and shows every Thursday and Saturday at 10 am thru the end of April at 32755 Singletary Road, Myakka City. www.hlipizzans.com free to public but donations accepted

LONGJEVITY CAFE Come hear Kitt Moran and a Jazz Trio of talented musicians. She has sung with some of the great singers including Vic Damone and Tony Bennett. She sings every Thursday at 7:30 pm. no cover

YAPPY HOUR AT THE RANCH is a fund raiser for Nate’s Place Pet Adoption Facility at the Woof Gang Bakery, 8314 Market St., Lakewood Ranch. Wine Tasting and Appetizers. $5. Looking for a companion animal take a peek at this center which adopts out shelter animals

FRIDAY, FEB 5

MUSIC ON MAIN at Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6-9 pm. Mitch Clark Band plays along with beer, wine and food. Leashed pets welcome. www.mainstreetlakewoodranch.com.

ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART, February Artists Salon Series called “Urban Tropical” presents Photography By Thomas Carabasi/Collages By Gustavo Ramos Rivera from Feb 3rd-Feb 27th. They both use collages in different mediums. Opening Reception from 6-9 pm. 1419 5th St. in the Rosemary District. The Gallery is open 10 PM-5 PM Tuesday through Saturday.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK DOWNTOWN from 6-9pm. Owner Kevin Greeland invites you to a wine and cheese reception at the Parkland Boutique & Gallery, 506 Pineapple Ave, offering fine art, contemporary crafts and unique gifts. Currently showing new sculpture by talented artists David “Scarbie” Mitchell and Barbara L. Harrison. New paintings by Pamela Ross and new mixed media work by B. Miller. New jewelry by designers and artists Ruth Mazin and Susan Bilenker. Take a stroll downtown check it out.

SATURDAY, FEB 6

16TH ANNUAL SIESTA CRAFT FAIR Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm along Ocean Blvd and Beach Road on the key.

BURNS SQUARE CHILI COOK OFF in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante from 12-3 pm $5 admission includes one raffle ticket, live DJ and chili. www.burnssquare.com

12TH ANNUAL PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Artists and Crafters from 12 states. free admission.

MELANIE MASSELL AND HOT ITEM play every Saturday at the Ritz Carlton Hotel from 9:30 to 1 am at the Ca d’ Zan Lounge located in the hotel.

SUNDAY, FEB 7

SUPER BOWL PARTIES:

Lido Key Tiki Bar with a live band, food and drink specials at 1234 Benjamin Franklin Drive beginning at 4 pm. Mattison’s City Grill downtown begins at 6 pm with food and drink specials with big screen TVs

Village Pizzeria is having one last Super Bowl party as they are closing.1812 South Osprey Avenue. Siesta Key Lei will be loosing a place to play on Wednesday nights but gaining so many friends.

FUTURE EVENTS

SARASOTA PETS CHOICE AWARD CEREMONY on February 18, at 7:30pm at Animals by Nature, 1215 Mango St. Everyone is welcome to attend, reservations are recommended. To reserve your admission ticket, call Animals by Nature at 941-953-2983.

LONGBOAT KEY EDUCATION CENTER presents a 2 hour play class featuring Nia instructors, Michele and Alicia at 1 pm on Feb 13. $40 members, $45 non members. 941-383-8811 or 941-312-5215 The class includes the following: A short introduction to the Focus, A tastes sensation with Food, A Nia routine called Sexi, Words written in the learning, Short discussion of new Ideas.

RITZ CARLTON HOTEL on March 8 presents The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon to benefit the F.A.I.T.H. (Families in Transitional Housing) program – a comprehensive program where homeless families can rebuild their lives from 11:30 to 1 pm. For more info go to www.wqmagonline.com

WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT

www.nancymillerphotography.com Contemporary Photography~ Nancy Miller is a photographer who has lived in Sarasota for over 14 years. She has an eye for composition and beauty.

www.wherewillwegotonight.com is an easy to navigate site that lets you know in a click what is happening that night musically by venue or by band

http://vanillaandcaramel.com/ Jerah and Krimo’s new one stop shop web design site for the small business.

ILLUMINATING QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

February 4, 2010
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It has been a year now since I posted my first rave on my weblog “by russet” and before that I was sending out my rave via my own party list that I have been accumulating since Feb 04 when I gave my first party. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my friends, party list and subscribers to the weblog for their support who have followed me all these years. It has been an awesome experience living here and meeting some of the most amazing people on the planet. I hope you will continue to follow my new website where my rave will reside along with all the zany, trippy ideas we have come up with to entertain and educate as well as offer handcrafted clothing and organic T shirts with a marketing twist that as far as I know has not been done on the web.

Now my two partners, Jerah and Krimo, and a few other talented artists have collaborated with me on the new website which will launch on Feb 1 and everyone will be sent an email on that Monday to check it out. Clothes made in a little room in my home in Sarasota now will be available worldwide courtesy of the net (the world is truly flat). And my vision is to include different parts of the community as a backdrop on my photo shoots each month so we can showcase the energy, uniqueness, and talent of this place.

THURSDAY, JAN 28

Glass Onion plays at the Irish Rover in Gulf Gate at 7 pm. Non smoking club.

FRIDAY, JAN 29

Burns Court Cinema “Silhouette of Sounds” a special night of music and film at 10 pm. Three area bands, Villanova Junction, Sons of Hippies, and Strangers Family Band will perform live music to scenes in the movie Clockwork Orange. $6 cover. Come explore how film relates to music up close and personal. 955-3456 or www.filmsociety.org

Pastry Arts Cafe, Jon B. performs favorites of James Taylor, Van Morrison and Paul Simon. 1512 Main. No cover. 955-7545

Sarasota Native North American Indian Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds Friday thru Sunday. Focus will be on American Indian life featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, arts and crafts, traditional Seminole and Navajo food and music by Little Big Mountain and Jim Sawgrass. $6 cover-ages 6-12 $3

Cork Upstairs Lounge 6-7:30PM “Cork’s A Time to Taste” $15 Wine Tasting , “Old versus New: You Be the Judge!” Your monthly opportunity to taste eight wines hand-picked by Cork’s wine specialist for their quality at an affordable price! Attendees enjoy 20% OFF in the retail section and restaurant post-tasting, with only $5 CORKAGE on featured wines. They have a great band, Sampa, on the weekends that is very cooool.

Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival 2010 from Friday, Jan 29 to Monday, Feb 1. for details go to www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks

New York, New York presents Roy Orbison and Elvis live from 9-11 pm

SATURDAY, JAN 30

Woody’s River Roo in Ellenton, Rocky Bluff – 5717 18th Street East features Melanie Massell and Hot Item from 2-6pm. This is a very cool little local spot on the water that is mostly outdoors and always has great music on weekends. www.woodysriverroo.com It is located across from the Ellenton Mall on the inlet. You can see it from the bridge as you are traveling north

Women As Visionary Awards Event 8am – 5pm; Elaine Silver is an honoree, along with 12 other outrageous women. She would love you all to attend this awesome event. She will also be performing some of her heart and soul music. $99 includes fabulous workshops, all materials, breakfast and a gourmet lunch www.womenTCB.com 727/254-0342 Lore@LoreRaymond.com.

Selby Gardens is opening its doors to the public at no charge from 10 am to 5 pm

Third annual High School Jazz Festival showcasing 10 area high school bands from 9am to 5pm at the Sarasota High School Auditorium. Some the best young jazz musicians will perform. Professional jazz musicians will provide comments and suggestions. $5 www.jazzclubsarasota.com

7th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Winter Music Fest from noon to 6 pm Lake Osprey Plaza, Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch. free. www.lakeospreyplaza.com

Sarasota Open Ballroom Dance Competition Sat and Sun at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. $30-150. www.sarasotaopen.us.com

Watoto Childrens Choir from Uganda sings at Church of the Rock, 8200 Bee Ridge Rd at 7 pm. admission free. www.HeartsAfire.us

SUNDAY, JAN 31

History Day in the Park at Phillippi Estate Park from 10 am to 4 pm. $5 per car load. bring lawn chairs.

Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting. Details at www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks

WEDNESDAY, FEB 3

Allyn Gallup Gallery presents Thomas Carabasi’s “Urban/Tropical” and runs from February 3 – 27th at the Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, 1419-B 5th Street from 6-9 PM. It will feature detailed landscapes from Bali and collaged urban street scenes from Europe and the United States. www.thomascarabasi.com or the gallery at (941) 366-2093 www.allyngallup.com. Thomas Carabasi’s photography has won him grants from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and The Australian Council of the Arts and his work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally including shows in Australia, Germany and Italy. His work has been published in Popular Photography, ZOOM magazine, Mirabella, View Camera, The London Independent and Nerve Magazine. His work was also featured in the book entitled “The New Nude” published by Nerve in 2001. In 1994 he was a featured artist in the Florida Artists show at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Carabasi has work in the collections of the Ringling Museum of Art, The Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Museo Ken Damy in Brescia, Italy. Carabasi has also published a monograph of his work entitled “Traces”, photographs and poetry 1979-1989. He is currently the department head of photography and digital imaging at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.

Village Pizzeria & Pub, join Siesta Key Lei, Crazy Russ and Friends for the Wednesday Night Jam from 8:30pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue

FUTURE EVENTS

Friday, February 5th Thomas Carabasi’s opening reception is at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, 1419-B 5th Street from 6-9 PM. It will feature detailed landscapes from Bali and collaged urban street scenes from Europe and the United States. www.thomascarabasi.com or the gallery at (941) 366-2093 www.allyngallup.com. see above for more info.

Thursday, Feb 4 Dancing Under the Stars Big Band Swing at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard with the Jerry White Band. $10 lawn $15 reserved. 358-3180 for reservations.

Thursday, Feb 4 Yappy Hour at the Ranch is a fund raiser for Nate’s Place Pet Adoption Facility at the Woof Gang Bakery, 8314 Market St., Lakewood Ranch. Wine Tasting and Appetizers. $5. Looking for a companion animal take a peek at this center which adopts out shelter animals

Friday, Feb 12 Vienna Boys Choir performs at the St. Thomas More Chelsea Center 7 pm at 2506 Gulf Gate Dr. 266-3942 Tickets are $60 or $100.

Monday, Mar 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel presents The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon to benefit the F.A.I.T.H. (Families in Transitional Housing) program – a comprehensive program where homeless families can rebuild their lives from 11:30 to 1 pm. For more info go to www.wqmagonline.com (correction from Feb 8 date as noted on the last rave)

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WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT

www.wherewillwegotonight.com is an easy to navigate site that lets you know in a click what is happening that night musically by venue or by band.

www.robertbakst.com Robert Bakst site if you are looking for a therapist.

www.wqmag.com check out WQ magazine online, become a member and set up your own page. Way cool.

www.sarasotamusicandbars.com Terry “Tbone” Rhodes site to find out the music and events around town. This is one busy guy in the music scene here.

www.ediblesarasota.com the newest magazine for sustainable food. Very nice format.

www.clothesline.bigcartel.com has the coolest t shirts with local artists doing the designing and printing

www.denisebetterchoices.com for customer service training, which is the first line of defense

www.cardzooey.com a business card directory

ESTABLISHMENT REVIEW

Went to the just opened “green” Holiday Inn behind the airport on Tuesday to hear WSLR DJ’s spin and have a drink and bite to eat. Good crowd showed up. Perette opened the event spinning international tunes then Norman took over. I must say I was liking the decor. It has an art deco feel with some great choices in furniture and colors. The outside patio with a fire pit and lots of seating is eco friendly as well. The bar is good size with a snappy bartender. We even met the chef. If they had a DJ on the weekends it might be able to draw a nice crowd as it has the feel of a hotel in Miami without the pool on the patio and the flowy drapes. The only two drawbacks I see is the location and the fact that it will probably draw more business travelers than tourists. It is worth checking out to see how fantastic green can be.

ILLUMINATING QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Men want the same thing from their underwear that they want from women: a little bit of support, and a little bit of freedom. ~Jerry Seinfeld

January 28, 2010
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RAVE JANUARY 21-27

THURSDAY, JAN 21

Cocktails at the Ca d’ Zan 6-9 pm Yesterdayze is playing. $5 cover

New York New York every Thursday “Sexy in the City” ladies night at 4 pm in the Hillview area

Cerviche’s presents Los Listos playing at 5:30 pm downtown

Libby’s has a “Girls Night Out” on Thursdays at 8 pm in the Hillview area

FRIDAY, JAN 22

Sarasota Vineyard, 1528 Main St., presents guitarist Gary Ryley who performs blues and rock 8 pm. no cover

SATURDAY, JAN 23

Animals by Nature, Mango and 12th St. presents “Breakfestivus for the Pets & Us”: Enjoy a Buddha Belly donut, coffee or juice with us to raise funds and promote T.A.N.K.S. Rescue. They are dedicated to finding loving homes for senior and obese cats. 10 am to noon. “Pet Healings” with Martha Gilbert and Friends: Bring your pet or a picture for a healing. Love donations accepted from 11 am to noon. “Tricks and Toones” with Suzette Wood. The class is full for participants and their dogs. 1 pm to 5 pm. We are still taking a few more reservations to “audit” the class. Call: 941-953-2983 They have hay for sale $12.50 a bale.

Guitar Sarasota with Gabriel Bianco, classical guitarist 7:30 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2256 Bahia Vista. Tickets $15/20. www.guitarsarasota.org

“Cocktails by the Book” fundraiser for the Selby Library includes cocktails, live music and an auction from 6:30-11 pm. $125 per person. www.selbylibraryfriend.com

Sarasota Masters Art Festival from 10 am to 5 pm downtown on South Palm Avenue featuring 80 local and national artists. Proceeds will benefit the Forty Carrots Family Center’s childhood and parent programs.

Big Mama’s Juke Joint Speakeasy is a fundraiser hosted by the Hub, 1421 Sixth St., 8 pm. for the Florida Winefest and Auction featuring a Prohibition era theme with a concert, private casino, and open bar. Tickets are $125 or $750 a table. Catered by Libby’s Cafe and Bar. 952-1109 or www.tinyurl.com/ydgxzrr

Melanie Massell and Hot Item play every Saturday from 9:30 to 1 am at the Ca d’ Zan Lounge located in the Ritz Carlton. She is a multi talented singer who can do everything from jazz to blues to rock and everything in between. This is her high energy dance band.

SUNDAY, JAN 24

2010 Boys and Girls Showhouse. Tour the homes and meet the designers. M-Sat 11am to 4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. For info call 926-7794 or www.designershowhousesarasota.com

Sailor Circus and Windjammers International Concert and Circus Arts Performance 1 pm PAL Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St. Free www.sailorcircus.org

MONDAY, JAN 25

5 0’Clock Club jam every Monday at 9:30 pm.

TUESDAY, JAN 26

WSLR brings music to the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport located at 8009 15th East (the old 301) next to the convention center. This will be a WSLR happy hour social at the Sports Page Grill. There will be half priced drinks and appetizers. This is an Eco friendly hotel and the outside is set up much like the upstairs of Esca’s with a really cool fire pit! The event is from 5-8 pm. So please join our friend and spin doctor, Perette Cannady, who will be spinning from 5-6:30 pm, for an evening of lush rhythms, cool grooves and great nibbles

Tea @ Lonjevi-Tea Cafe Every Tuesday Morning beginning this Tuesday, January 26, 2010, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., please join Genevieve Tomlinson, DOM, AP, who will be holding Tea Classes and Tastings at The Lounge at Lonjevity Cafe every Tuesday. Here you will learn about fine organic tisanes and how to properly infuse various types of teas. The new owner of Lonjevity Cafe is Barbara Wheatley and she will be creating a NEW Tea Menu for her patrons, consisting of loose-leaf, organic fair-trade teas from Asia.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 27

Village Pizzeria & Pub, join Siesta Key Lei, Crazy Russ and Friends for the Wednesday Night Jam from 8:30pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue.

FUTURE EVENTS

Friday, January 29 CORK Upstairs Lounge 6-7:30PM “Cork’s A Time to Taste” $15 Wine Tasting , “Old versus New: You Be the Judge!” Your monthly opportunity to taste eight wines hand-picked by Cork’s wine specialist for their quality at an affordable price! Attendees enjoy 20% OFF in the retail section and restaurant post-tasting, with only $5 CORKAGE on featured wines

Saturday, Jan 30 at Selby Gardens is opening its doors to the public at no charge from 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, Jan 30 Women As Visionary Awards Event 8am – 5pm; Elaine Silver is an honoree, along with 12 other outrageous women. She would love you all to attend this awesome event. She will also be performing some of her heart and soul music. $99 includes fabulous workshops, all materials, breakfast and a gourmet lunch; www.womenTCB.com; www.loreraymond.com 727/254-0342 or Lore@LoreRaymond.com.

Woody’s River Roo in Ellenton, Rocky Bluff – 5717 18th Street East features Melanie Massell and Hot Item from 2-6pm. This is a very cool little local spot on the water that is mostly outdoors and always has great music on weekends. www.woodysriverroo.com

Monday, Feb 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel presents The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon to benefit the F.A.I.T.H. (Families in Transitional Housing) program – a comprehensive program where homeless families can rebuild their lives from 11:30 to 1 pm. For more info go to www.wqmagonline.com

  BUSINESS BUZZ

The New Holiday Inn a LEED certified hotel which is a certification providing independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures. 8009 15th St. East, Sarasota, FL 34243,   941-358-3800 941-358-3800 . They are a supporter of WSLR radio station.

WSLR 96.5 is an innovative, listener-supported, non-profit, non-commercial FM radio station dedicated to serving the Sarasota community. WSLR features locally produced programming and presents cultural, artistic, and political perspectives currently underrepresented in the media. Our goal is to inform and empower listeners to play an active role in WSLR and in their community. WSLR’s programming promotes equality, peace, sustainability, democracy, and social and economic justice.

Lonjevity Cafe, 1737 South Tamiami Trail–Directly across the Sarasota Memorial Hospital (941) 366-3139 (941) 366-3139 is a great place to spend an evening. They have created their own little niche on one side of the restaurant with cushy furniture and music and the food is healthy and delicious. We had our birthdays there recently and everyone danced until well after midnight.

ILLUMINATING QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Words for women to live by:

If it has Tires or Testicles it’s gonna give you trouble. (It’s a joke guys)

January 21, 2010
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RAVE JAN 14 – 20

THURSDAY, JAN 14

Today through Jan 24 is the 94th Manatee County Fair. Go to www.manateecountyfair.com for details

Libby’s Cafe and Bar presents “Gals Night Out” at 8 pm featuring a DJ and drink specials. A regular happening.

New York, New York is hosting a “Sexy in the City” from 4-10 pm. Happens every Thursday.

Cerviche from 5:30 –8 pm Los Listos plays every Thursday to Sunday

FRIDAY, JAN 15

Meadows Village Pub, 5013 Ringwood Meadows. Lots of real blues with guests Johnny Guitar, Skofield, Beth the Velvet Hammer and Andrew LaCroix at 7 pm. no cover. www.kachinabluestar.com

Towles Court Art Walk from 6-10 pm

SATURDAY, JAN 16

Polo Grill at Lakewood Ranch Glass Onion, a Beatles tribute band, plays from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.

Racing Dog Rescue Project Adoption Center, 1801 Verna Rd, Sarasota, 941-371-8707 http://rdrp-greyhound.org is having an adoption day. I know a few people who have greyhounds and they are low key with sweet dispositions. Being bred for racing I had the wrong impression that they were high strung but after spending time with a few of them I found it the opposite. If they are not perfect for racing when puppies or after they are raced to death, they usually destroy them.

Animals by Nature/Tree of Life Club hosts the Animal Services Clinic for low cost vaccinations and heart worm testing from 10 am to 11 pm. 1215 Mango Ave and 12th St. www.animalbynature.com

SUNDAY, JAN 17

Stardust Event Center, 2571 12th St. hosts “The annual 30+ older old school skate party” from 8-11 pm. $12 covers roller skate rental. www.stardusteventcenter.com

MONDAY, JAN 18

St. Andrew Church presents “A Touch of Elegance” 3 Divas and a Harp. 6908 Beneva. Tickets $15, students $10. 922-7595

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20

Village Pizzeria & Pub, join Siesta Key Lei, Crazy Russ and Friends for the Wednesday Night Jam from 8:30pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue

FUTURE EVENTS

Jan 21 and Feb 18 COCKTAILS AT THE CA D’ ZAN 6-9 pm. $5

Jan 23 at Guitar Sarasota with Gabriel Bianco, classical guitarist 7:30 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2256 Bahia Vista. Tickets $15/20. www.guitarsarasota.org

Jan 23 “Cocktails by the Book” fundraiser for the Selby Library includes cocktails, live music and an auction from 6:30-11 pm. $125 per person. www.selbylibraryfriend.com

Jan 24-Feb 21 is the 2010 Boys and Girls Showhouse. Tour the homes and meet the designers. M-Sat 11am to 4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. For info call 926-7794 or www.designershowhousesarasota.com

Jan 26 at Sporting News Grill in the new LEED Certified Holiday Inn located next to the convention center behind the airport is having a party from 5-8 pm with WSLR music programmer, Perette Cannady, who will be spinning world music by the fire pit. Come on down and support the hotel that has been supportive of the station.

Jan 30 at Selby Gardens is opening its doors to the public at no charge from 10 am to 5 pm

Feb 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel presents The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon to benefit the F.A.I.T.H. (Families in Transitional Housing) program – a comprehensive program where homeless families can rebuild their lives from 11:30 to 1 pm. For more info go to www.wqmagonline.com

BUSINESS BUZZ

Darlene Coleman is a neuro linguistics life coach who does spiritual coaching, clinical hypnosis and reiki. She can be reached at 941-400-6678 or by email at: ufeelbetter@gmail.com

I hear there is a new club in town called the Sarasota Dance Club. Will find out more info and let you know.

Decor Tile Design: 1668 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236- 941-366-3366 Mon – Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Check out their facebook page by typing in www.facebook.com/decortiledesign

Edible Sarasota, celebrating the Gulf Coast’s Food Culture, Season by Season is a new area magazine geared toward sharing the abundance of local foods in the Sarasota and neighboring communities. They had their launch party at Whole Foods Friday night. I was looking through the magazine and found an article entitled “Worth the Trip, Cheap Thrills” by Andrea Daniels. It highlighted places to get great food at a reasonable price and I just had to share a few with you. See Restaurant Reviews below. To subscribe go to www.ediblesarasota.com. $28 annually.

WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT:

www.wherewillwegotonight.com is an easy to navigate site that lets you know in a click what is happening that night musically by venue or by band. You go Don.

www.robertbakst.com Robert Bakst site if you are looking for a therapist. We are friends so I can personally recommend him.

www.wqmag.com check out WQ magazine online, become a member and set up your own page. Way cool.

www.sarasotamusicandbars.com Terry “Tbone” Rhodes site to find out the music and events around town. This is one busy guy in the music scene here.

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Excerpts taken from Edible Sarasota by Andrea Daniels entitled “Cheap Thrills” who recommends the following places who are reasonably priced:

Maverick Coffee, 4615 S. Tamiami Trail, makes fresh to order crepes

Howlin’ Wolf, 6550 Gateway Avenue, big on breakfast and lunch

Spice Girls, 4141 S. Tamiami Trail, has the largest selection of teas in town plus a Tea Den to sit and enjoy your cup of tea. I have been there a few times and love the smells and the tea den. They have over 500 organic herbs and spices to choose from as well.

Shoogie Boogie, Garden Room Cafe in Towles Court which serves magical desserts and finger sandwiches.

Lan’s, located downtown at 1568 Main St. offers late night dining options with over a dozen choices under $12.

January 14, 2010
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RAVE JAN 7 to JAN 13

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS…………………………………………………………….

I am back for the New Year after taking a brief break for the holidays. My new website: ECOVOGUE365.COM will be live in February 2010 (it has taken us 6 months to get the site up) with a brand new format where my RUSSET’S RAVE will reside along with my 2 pledges, and my 3 collections plus pics and other goodies. Become a fan of our company on FACEBOOK at (www.facebook.com/byrusset) which will let you know updates and ongoing happenings before the website launches live on Feb 1. Follow us on TWITTER at www.twitter.com/byrusset

Thank you all for attending my “Winter Wonderland” Party on Dec 19th and making it the best party I have ever thrown. My estimation was about 200 people came thru the house that evening. All the guests were well behaved and polite. The variety of people that attended made up such an eclectic element along with the outdoor ambiance and indoor wonderland full of twinkling lights and candles. Drummers showed up later in the evening with hulahoops and even a didgeridoo. The music was awesome and Brian had the big Yamaha speakers cranked up. The cops came at 1:30 instead of their usual midnight but we still partied on till around 4 am. I think I may do it again in May or early June.

THURSDAY, JAN 7

SIESTA KEY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW at Siesta Key Ball Field, 948 Beach Rd from 10 am to 4 pm. 508-737-0998

FRIDAY, JAN 8

MUSIC ON MAIN at Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6-9 pm. Leased pets welcome. www.mainstreetatlakewoodranch.com

THUNDER BY THE BAY “Born to be Wild” kickoff party featuring the Greg Billings Band and Tucci located at Pal Sailor Circus starts at 7:30 pm and cost $15-20 www.thunderbythebay.org

SATURDAY, JAN 9

WELLNESS FESTIVAL 2010 live music, workshops, treatments, food, exhibits from 10 am to 4 pm at Edison Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park. Kettle of Fish and Hymn for Her plays from 4 – 8 pm. www.celebratingwellnessfest.com

SARASOTA ORCHID SOCIETY 53rd Annual Show and Sale from 9 am to 5 pm at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. $5 and free under age 8. www.sarasotaorchidsociety.org

THUNDER BY THE BAY Bikes, Bands and BBQ at Payne Park from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Food, drinks, bike demos and live music from Hangman Jury as well as Tribute Bands Highway to Hell and Nuttin Fancy.

SUNDAY, JAN 10

THUNDER BY THE BAY starts with an excursion at 9 am at Centennial Park. Then onto Five Points Park for the Downtown Festival and Bike Show beginning at 11 am along Main St. Features food, bike show, demonstrations, the Clydesdales and music by Bobby Friss Band, Tucci and Marc Anthony Roman. This festival raises money to help the Suncoast Charities for Children.

FUTURE EVENTS

ART CENTER OF SARASOTA, Jan 15 presents “Artists at Work” where dinner, libations and entertainment will be provided from 6-9 pm. 707 N. Tamiami Tr. $40 www.artsarasota.org

YAPPY HOUR AT THE RANCH, Feb 4th is a fund raiser for Nate’s Place Pet Adoption Facility at the Woof Gang Bakery, 8314 Market St., Lakewood Ranch. Wine Tasting and Appetizers. $5. Looking for a companion animal take a peek at this center which adopts out shelter animals.

Russet, Carone and Susan’s birthdays will be celebrated on Fri, Jan 15 at Lonjevity Cafe. Music, cake and lots of love.

COCKTAILS AT THE CA D’ ZAN Jan 21 from 6-9 pm. Yesterdayze is playing.

BUSINESS BUZZ

ARTpool Vintage Boutique located at 919 1st Ave. N., St. Pete, FL, 727-324-3878.Owner, Marina Williams, store was selected as one of the top vintage shops in Creative Loafing 2009 Best of the Bay. It carries affordable, unique, and retro wares, as well as top designer names, local designers, costume rentals. Next time your are in St. Pete, check it out.

Elite Repeat, 2300 Bee Ridge, is one of the best consignment stores in Sarasota. Mary Coker, owner and super stylist, has a little of everything and so affordable.

Samba, 1652 Main Street. Owner Kate Alton carries quality, classic, contemporary lines of solids that you can mix and match made by individual unique designers. You will not see yourself walking down the street in one of her garments.

January 7, 2010
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RAVE DEC 10-16

THURSDAY, DEC 10

HOLIDAY SWING IN THE COURTYARD at the Ca d’ Zan from 6:30-8:30 pm. The Bay Band performs your holiday favorites. $10 per person. Bring chairs and blankets. Food and beverages available.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF LIGHTS thru Dec 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm is offering two SF style trolleys to troll around the town looking at the holiday lights. $15

FRIDAY, DEC 11

MITCH CLARK plays at the Cabana Inn on 41 from 9:30 onward. Don’t let the reputation of the Cabana discourage you from checking this little jewel out. The dance floor is huge, the drinks cheap and when there is a band worth hearing, you gotta be there. I will be there as usual so join me and my many friends for some great rock and blues.

TANDOOR, fine Indian cuisine restaurant is having a fundraiser for All Faiths Food Bank on Dec 11 and 12 from 11:30 to 10 pm. Go out to eat and help support the local food bank.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH downtown presents The Singing Christmas Tree is an annual music and drama production written & directed by church members, and accompanied by an orchestra. The performance features a multi-story tree, adorned with our talented choir members. With the various musical pieces, the tree comes to life in an awe-inspiring light show. In addition, each year’s drama performance is new and spectacular, but with a special message. Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 3:30 and 6

SATURDAY, DEC 12

ATOMIC HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Saturday Night Show at 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. 18 and Over with a $7 Admission. Atomic Holiday Bazaar’s first Saturday evening craft show will present 40 crafters who infuse their dark hearted creations with splashes of punk, dabs of rock and jabs of general tuffness. The evening’s entertainment includes burlesque performances by Moxie Le Femme and live music raining down upon the crowd like a foamy draft beer with rockabilly-punk rock by The Redliners, The Dead Popes and Viva Le Vox. Cosimo’s Brick Oven. will be on hand selling small bites, beer and wine. Two fashion shows produced by Doll Face, Inc., will showcase vintage clothing from Silly Rabbit Vintage and Vintage Stew in addition to a second fashion show featuring rock-a-licious costume design by Joanna Coblentz of Doll Face, Inc., and Adrien Lucas of Tuff Betty Bags. If you keep your ticket stub from Saturday night and wish to return on Sunday to shop with even more vendors, with your Sat. night ticket stub, admission is only $3.

PARADE OF BOATS on Sarasota Bay begins at 6 pm. Starting from City Island the boats will set a course across Sarasota Bay to Centennial Park then under the Ringling Bridge and coast along the shores of the Bayfront Park and Marina Jacks.

22ND ANNUAL WINTERFEST FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS Holmes Beach City Hall Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Anna Maria from 10 am on both Saturday and Sunday. www.islandartleague.org

ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY EXPO, 707 N Tamiami Trail (in front of Van Wezel) from 10:00AM – 3:00PM Admission is $3 for adults (includes one door prize ticket) kids under 13 are free. Donate a can of food for All Faith Food Bank and receive an extra door prize ticket. Rescue dogs will be there available for adoption! Megaera and Patti will be selling their wares.

SUNDAY, DEC 13

ATOMIC HOLIDAY BAZAAR celebrates its fourth Sunday show on December 13, 2009, Noon- 6 p.m., All Ages Show, $5 Admission, Children 12 and under get in free. Sunday craft show features over 80 crafters who create amusing handmade DIY crafts. Holiday shopping offerings include handbags, t-shirts, jewelry, body products, home décor, baby items, plushies, a smidge of art and even canned goods. This is not your granny’s craft show! Free cotton totes will be handed out by the Bradentucky Bomber roller derby team to the first 100 adults through the door. Atomic totes are a local collectible and this year totes have been screened by locals Clothesline, the totes are filled with swag ala’ Atomic style with special offers from our vendors, zines, buttons, samples and more.

FUNDRAISER put on by Poorhouse Productions and the Sarasota Roller Girls for a team member who lost everything in a fire. There will be live music, food and prizes. Starts at 3-10 pm at the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 6586 Gateway Ave, in Gulftgate. $5 donation

MONDAY, DEC 14

“HOLIDAY OF SONG 2009″ features an evening of seasonal music and story in the folk tradition celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and the Winter season at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron; Presented by the Sarasota Folk Club; Also performing: Mindy Simmons, Bill Schustik, Ishmael Katz, Something Special, Hot Pockets and Irish Cream; www.sarafolk.org/holiday2009.htm.le

NEW YORK, NEW YORK hosts the Big Apple Bash. Free Hor D’oeuvres, music and Big Apple Martini free to the first 100 people. RSVP 955-6969

SARASOTA FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT HOLIDAY MIXER. Mix and mingle and network with a broad variety of people in many creative fields — film, television, video, multimedia, music, literature, fine arts, electronic arts/animation, and more! Hear a dynamic panel of indie filmmakers discuss their ups and downs, methods and successes; enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, have chances to win door prizes, and be seen/get known. Cash bar available. RSVP NOW! www.filmsarasota.com or call Tina 309-1200 ext 104.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 16

MI PUEBLO is celebrating its 10th anniversary called Celebration Fiesta at all three locations. Come and have dinner and continue the fiesta at the University Walk location from 10-2 am for a dance party. no cover. See coupon in Ticket. They also have a raw food menu.

FUTURE EVENTS

COCKTAILS AT THE CA D’ ZAN on Dec 17, Jan 21 and Feb 18. Koko Ray is playing Dec 17. 6-9 pm. $5

GREATEST LITTLE SHOW ON EARTH at the Pal Sailor Circus Arena Dec 27 at 2 pm and Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 at 7 pm at 2075 Bahia Vista St. performed by dedicated and talented students in the Sarasota area.

WEBSITES TO CONSIDER

NORMEN SCHINDOWKSI, Sound Healer & Massage Therapist, www.throughfrequency.com. Norman offers massage, sound healing, toning classes at no charge. Class is on Sunday 10:30 to noon and Monday 7-8:30 pm. Donations are welcome, yet only if your abun-(dance) can afford it. By any means please come and enjoy the power of your own voice. Normen1@comcast.net or Tel: 941 726 3262. Check out the website to get more details.

www.wherewillwegotonight.com Don McKeon’s website for all the music happenings in the area.

www.denisebetterchoices.com Denise Blondo’s site for customer service training

www.cardzooey.com Joy Leitner’s site for business card service

www.robertbakst.com Robert Bakst’s site for therapy

www.sarasotamusicandbars.com Terry “T Bone” Rhode’s site for local news, entertainment and music

www.wqmag.com

BUSINESS BUZZ

CLOTHESLINE , 533 Pineapple St. Check it out for great t shirts by local artists. www.clothesline.bigcartel.com

December 10, 2009
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DECEMBER 3-9

THURSDAY, DEC 3

ROSEMARY RISING HOLIDAY WALK, from 5-9 pm in the Rosemary District on Central Ave features a fashion show, live screen printing, open house and demos from the neighborhood boutiques, salons, restaurants, live music, and an after party dubbed the “Green Screen Party” beginning at 9 pm at The Hub, 1421 Blvd. of the Arts. For more info visit www.facebook.com/rosemaryrising

NEW YORK NEW YORK every Thursday features “Sexy in the City” Ladies Night Out from 4-10 pm featuring drink specials located in the Hillview District.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, at the Crosley Estate, Dec 2-9 from 11-8 pm. One Seagate Drive off US 41, south of the new USF campus or 8374 N. Tamiami Tr 34243 for GPS users. Admission is $8 and children under 12 free. See $1 off coupon in the Ticket.

THE IRISH ROVER every Thurs 8 to 10:30. Sandi Grecco, Bert Englesman, Sydney Wingfield, Paul Duffy. It’s not a jam or open mic, but “sitting in” occurs regularly. For the second set, at 9:30, three drummers-ages 9, 15, and 86-play a tune each. The Irish Rover is located in the Gulf Gate area.

FRIDAY, DEC 4

MUSIC ON MAIN from 6-9 pm at 8131 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch featuring “Big Night Out” performs Latin, Caribbean and Motown.

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW, Dec 4,5,6 at the Sarasota Bradenton Convention Center 10-6 pm on Fri and Sat and 10-4 pm on Sun.

HOLIDAY PARADISE AT VILLAGE OF THE ARTS, 6-9:30 pm, 12th St. W & 13th Ave. W. Bradenton. Go to http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=202207247168&mid=181e2a5G41687902G1187229G7 for more info or go to www.wqmagonline.com

SICILY UNDER THE STARS….Chef Gaetano Cannata of the Ortygia Restaurant invites you to a spectacular evening of phenomenal Sicilian Creations in a romantic patio setting…Feast on popular Italian songs by world class tenor, Joseph Spinella ,back again from the Metropolitan Opera from 6:30 –10 pm. Call: 941-741-8646. 1418 13^th St W / Bradenton.

“A VERY SLAMBOVIAN CHRISTMAS” WITH Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams presented by WSLR-LP 96.5 at 8:30pm. Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will perform their first Christmas show of the season in benefit for WSLR-LP 96.5, Sarasota’s Community Radio Station at Holley Hall in the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. In 1998 The Circus emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York and exploded upon the Hudson Valley music scene with their stunning self-produced debut release, “A Good Thief Tips His Hat”. The quirky quartet then began touring throughout the northeast and rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following. The band’s charismatic live performances and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available at Fogt’s Music, Rocketman, Sarasota Emporium or online at www.wslr.org. Check it out at www.slombovia.com

SATURDAY, DEC 5

ROCK THE YACHT PARTY at Marina Jack’s deck. DJ Shambala, Xrys Santhos, Maycol Benett, Joe Bond and DSP spin the best high energy dance beats. $25 includes drink specials, free appetizers, and give a ways.

SIESTA KEY HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW at the tennis courts on Beach Road from 10-4:30 pm. Both Saturday and Sunday.

FAERIE ELAINE at the Radiance of Sarasota, 10am service with Rev. Jim Toole; Be uplifted and renewed at their NEW Location: 2868 Ringling Blvd; near Richard’s Whole Foods; 941/927-6797; www.RadianceofSarasota.com.

SUNDAY, DEC 6

THE GHOSTS OF CHANUKKAH PAST AND CHRISTMAS PRESENT, at 4 pm is a holiday music extravaganza featuring soprano, Joy Leitner and tenor, Joseph Spinella. Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr. $20 includes show and reception. RSVP. Contact Susan at the Center—920-2967 or 383-8311

TUESDAY, DEC 8

IVORY LOUNGE presents “Jazz-2-Blues Tuesdays” featuring free swing dance and fox trot lessons beginning at 5 pm.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SOCIAL HOUR at Broadway Bar and Grill, 1001 Coconut Ave, 10th and Coconut from 5:30-6:30 pm. Doors open for the Broadway Grill at 7 pm. where KATT, KENNY DREW JR, RICHARD DREXLER, JOHN JENKINS AND SPECIAL GUESTS will play. Come early and help celebrate the birthdays of Katt Hefner, renowned jazz singer and Tom Carabasi, drummer extraordinare and then onto hear the band. $10 cover.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC 9

Join Siesta Key Lei, Crazy Russ and Friends for the Wednesday Night Jam at Village Pizza 8:30pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue (941) 365-2998

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

ATOMIC BAZAAR Saturday and Sunday Dec 11 and 12 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. www.atomicholidaybazaar.com

COCKTAILS AT THE CA D’ ZAN on Dec 17, Jan 21 and Feb 18. Koko Ray is playing Dec 17. 6-9 pm. $5

GREATEST LITTLE SHOW ON EARTH at the Pal Sailor Circus Arena Dec 27 at 2 pm and Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 at 7 pm at 2075 Bahia Vista St. performed by dedicated and talented students in the Sarasota area.

December 3, 2009
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RAVE NOV 26-DEC 2

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.

THERE WILL BE NO RAVE BLASTED INTO YOUR EMAIL THIS WEEK AS I AM TAKING TODAY OFF. I WILL BE ADDING TO THIS WEEKS RAVE ON FRIDAY, TOMORROW AND YOU CAN GO TO THE SITE—- WWW.BYRUSSET.COM—– TO FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK. THANK YOU.

November 26, 2009
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RAVE NOV 19-25

If you want more details about the music scene go to: www.wherewillwegotonight.com and www.sarasotamusicandbars.com

THURSDAY, NOV 19

Ca d’ Zan monthly music event from 6-9 pm at the Mable and John Ringling House on the Ringling Museum property. $5 cover.

FRIDAY, NOV 20

First Street Chop House, 1296 First St, is planning a grand opening Nov 20. It is in the same vine covered building with an outdoor courtyard as Arosa was, which is now closed. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 to 11 pm and on Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 1 am. We need more late night places to eat and this is right downtown. The courtyard is a perfect place to have regular live music. Friday is Rhythm Poets—R&B and Soul.

Woody’s River Roo, Gumbo Boogie Band, americana/rock/zydeco 7-11 pm. On the inlet in Ellenton. see www.wherewillwegotonite.com

SATURDAY, NOV 21

Performance Peace a 12 hour Music, Dance and Poetry Festival to benefit Rising Tide International , Saturday, November 21st from Noon to Midnight, Rising Tide International – 5102 Swift Road hosted by Hashim Todd Pease , for more information or to inquire about performing contact hashim @ 504-7208 misterstarbody@gmail.com. or http://risingtideinternational.org

Southern Express Reunion Picnic on Saturday, Nov 21 and Sunday Nov 22 at the Sarasota County Farm Bureau Park, 7289 Palmer Blvd. $15 donation goes to benefit JJ White, the son of Jim White, drummer for Southern Express, who was in a car accident on Stickney Pt. Bridge with severe injuries. The lineup is quite a feast for the ears. 925-2825. see poster for information.

St Petersburg Chillounge Night, “The coolest outdoor lounge party” from 6-11 pm. Adjacent to the historic Vinoy Hotel. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=291885040060&mid=167dc13G41687902G1046e21G7

Casey Key Fish House One Year Tiki Bar Anniversary Party from 1-3 pm. Free Barbeque and live music which goes onto 7 pm. Drink specials, $2 drafts. 966-1901

SUNDAY, NOV 22

Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is hosting a free “Club Colony” Poolside Party from 2-6 pm. DJ Adam Schiffman plays the music. Drinks from $2.50 to $5 which benefit the Child Protection Center. 383-5558 or www.colonyfl.com

WEDNESDAY, NOV 25

BUTTERNUT debuts At Linger Lodge….
On Nov. 25th (the night before Thanksgiving) come hear the debut of the band BUTTERNUT at Linger Lodge Resort (7205 85th St Court E, Bradenton –941-755-2757). Who is BUTTERNUT, you might ask? It is an all-star band featuring SBS favorite DAMON FOWLER, MIKE KACH (Dickey Betts Band), GREG POULOS (Hazardous Angels, The Venturas), DAVE REINHARDT (Hazardous Angels, Dave Reinhardt Group) and CHUCK RILEY (Damon Fowler Group). With a smokin’ cast of musicians like that, it is sure to be a night to remember. If you’ve never been to Linger Lodge, it is the definition of authentic old Florida funkiness! A bit like hanging out on the Bayou! And you can party that night with no obligations the next day other than stuffing your face with turkey! And remember, there are simple accommodations available on the grounds for anyone who would like to “party hardy” and not drive home!!! SHOWTIME is 8:30PM, tix $5.00 at the door.

Siesta Key and friends play at Southside Village Pub, 8 pm forward every Wednesday.

FUTURE EVENTS

30th Annual Holiday Night on St. Armands. 6 pm arrival of Santa. 6:15 pm tree lighting and music till 9 pm.

Boat Parade, Dec 12.

BUSINESS BUZZ

Dance NIA with Alicia and Michele on Mondays at 5:30 pm at Longboat Key Educational Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #212,Tuesdays at 8:45 am Unity of Sarasota on Proctor, and Wednesdays at 5 pm on Siesta Key Beach near tennis courts. Call 312-5215

Yoga, Pilates and Ballroom Dance instruction by Katherine Pipko at the Dance Fusion Studio, 5725 Lawton Dr. (off Clark near McIntosh). 951-0759 for more information

Yoga and Pilate classes held Tuesdays at 6 pm at the Dance Fusion Studio. ,

Dance classes on Mondays at 8 pm at the Dance Fusion Studio.

PET NEWS

Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary is holding a pet adoption event and microchip clinic on Dec 12 from 10 am to 2 pm. For $15 you can have your pet implanted with a microchip. Tractor Supply, 4404 E. State Road 64, Bradenton. 941-750-8185. They are also looking for people who want to adopt horses as they have more than can handle because people are giving them up because of financial reasons.

If you wish to donate to charities that do not support animal testing, before you give, find the right charity at www.humaneseal.org:80/search.cfm

BAR AND RESTAURANT BEAT

Casa Italia, a premier Italian market and deli, and a place I love, is having their 25th anniversary on Dec 5 from 11-1 pm. Complimentary food and wine and music. This is a great find for Italian goodies and cheeses and olives that only the locals know about. It is located at 2080 Constitution right off of Tamiami Trail.

I highly recommend Vizen, a sushi restaurant in Gulf Gate, one of the best sushi places in town and way off the beaten path, except for those who live in that area.

Patricks, best burger in town, still has their 1985 prices in place for a big fat juicy burger full of flavor.

Barnacle Bills has a great oyster and burger special from 2-4 pm in their downtown restaurant. Buy one get one free.

MoZaic, 1377 Main St. is hosting Wine & Women from 6-7 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Nov 19, tonite, will feature Syrah and Shiraz. $20. Every Saturday from noon to 3:30 pm they have a wine tasting. $15 and receive a $10 gift certificate toward your next meal.

KUDOS

“Circus Rosaire” a documentary that chronicles the lives of the Rosaire family and its history of animal performances, received the Independent Spirit Award for Best Florida Documentary at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. This is a wonderful film that I saw at the Film Festival here in Sarasota. They have a Big Cat Habitat and Santuary where you can go and see the animals perform up close. Their weekend tour and training demonstrations will begin Friday, November 27th. Gates open 12:30, demo starts 1:30. Same for Saturday and Sunday throughout the winter season. Reservations are required: (941) 371-6377. 7101 Palmer Blvd.

THINGS THAT ANNOY ME

The Sound Ordinance which nobody seems to think about until an establishment closes, is alive and well here in Sarasota. You think a community based mostly on being a destination experience, where people visiting like to go out at night and spend money, would embrace the night life scene and provide a way for it to thrive. But that is not the case. Steel Can Alley in Gulf Gate recently closed it doors because of the ordinance and the owner would look for a “friendlier spot outside of unincorporated Sarasota County”, according to the Herald. The city had an ongoing issue with Esca, now closed, when they had live music outside on their upstairs patio. The season is upon us and it is OUTDOOR time. Get Real city leaders. A vibrant, interesting, eclectic mix of people require an environment to attract them to go to besides going to dinner at 7 then home by 9.

November 19, 2009
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RAVE NOV 12-18

www.wherewillwegotonight.com

www.sarasotamusicandbars.com

THURSDAY, NOV 12

Box Social presents Roots Rocker Phil Lee 8 pm, 1507 Main St. Donation $10. Part of the proceeds will go to benefit WSLR-FM. 894-6469. www.phillee1.com

FRIDAY, NOV 13

McCurdy’s Comedy Club presents Tom Arnold and Friends both Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm both nights. 3333 N. Tamiami Tr. $19-27. 925-3869 or www.mccurdyscomedy.com

SATURDAY, NOV 14

Riding with Angels Poker Run. Registration 9:30-11 am at Peggy’s Corral, 4511 US 41 N. Palmetto. Last motorcycle in by 2:30 pm for party. Benefits families of riders killed in motorcycle accidents. $20 rider, $10 passenger, $5 for each additional card. 729-5442 or www.ridingwithangels.org

Sarasota Naturally a green living festival on Main St. at Five Points from 8-4 pm.

Sarasota Medieval Fair, Nov 14-15th and 21-22nd, Sarasota Fair Grounds, 10-6 pm, www.sarasotamedievalfair.com or 888-303-3247. Advanced ticket sales ends Nov 6.

The Orioles Family FanFest will be held at the Ed Smith Stadium @ 1:30-4:00PM. We anticipate up to 1000 attendees as the some of the current Orioles, along with manager Dave Trembley, and Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer expected to participate. A youth clinic, Kid Zone, autograph sessions, and family activities will headline the event, with the first 1000 attendees to receive a free hot dog and drink!

SUNDAY, NOV 15

Muscle and Exotic Car Show to benefit Project Claus and All Faiths Food Bank held at S/S Motorsports, 5705 Jason Lee Place, Sarasota from 8-4 pm. 921-7223. Admission is an unwrapped gift for a child under age 15 and a non perishable food item or $20 donation to go directly to All Faiths. They also support Healthy Start and Children First. There will be celebrity sports stars, some really cool extreme cars, Greg Billings Band will perform a concert, and lots of food. Help local families celebrate the holidays.

12th Annual Great Teddy Bear Run, registration 10-10:15 am at Shoppes At University Center,corner of University Parkway and I-75. Motorcycle parade leaves at 11:30 am and travels down Honore and Fruitville to the Sarasota Fair Grounds. Party begins noon at the Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit Kids by the Sea, a nonprofit helping children cope with cancer. $10 and new stuffed animal if registered, $15 and new teddy bear day of event. 951-7005 or www.rossiterharleydavidson.com

MONDAY, NOV 16

Venice in the Age of Celluloid, Monday Night Movies Film Series starting at 7 pm. located at the Asolo Theater. $7. 11/16-Casanova, 11/23-Wings of the Dove, 11/30-Death in Venice. Theater box office, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, 360-7399

TUESDAY, NOV 17

As part of our Grand Opening of Bay Preserve at Osprey the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast invites you to Holiday Decorating with Natural Materials by Sarasota Enchanted Flowers. Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Ave. Osprey,FL 34229 Hours 10-noon. www.conservationfoundation.com no charge

WEDNESDAY, NOV 18

Love of Rumi, Live Poetry Performance, Peter Rogen, musicians and dancers presents the poetry of Rumi, Wednesday November 18, 2009, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at The Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Tickets $10 at the door . For reservations or more information contact Co-hosts Susan Goldfarb and Michele D’Ambrosio
Susan: Susan@LBKeducationCenter.org or 941-383-8811, Michele D’Ambrosio: 941-312-5215

Siesta Key Lei and Friends always play every Wed. at the Southside Village Pub, 8:00pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue, 941) 365-2998

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

LORETTA JAMES BAND SCHEDULE—–As many of you know, we’ve been raising funds to help us make our first CD. I’d like thank all of our friends and fans who have donated so far. We’re still short of our goal (I had no idea where to start, let alone how much it costs to make a CD!), but we appreciate every single donation of any size and we’re already putting your generous donations to work. donate at www.lorettajamesband.com. Loretta is just putting it out there and guess what, it is happening.

Nov. 20 – Cork’s Cigar Bar: This great little downtown bar is Bradenton’s unofficial home of local blues. Full bar, smoke friendly and easy downtown parking. Bad Brad Tripp will be sitting in on drums that night. 9 PM – 1 AM – No cover. 425 Old Main Street Bradenton FL, 34205 941 744 2589

Dec. 5 – Ace’s 2nd Anniversary Blues Jam & Christmas Party: Celebrate the two year anniversary of Ace’s blues jam and get some Christmas cheer going at the same time. Three bands, jammers from all over the bay area, raffles and prizes and drink specials. LJB is on from 8:30 – 9:30 – No Cover 343 Palma Sola BLVD. Bradenton, Florida 34210 941.795.3886

Dec. 11 – Mattison’s Riverside With great food and an ideal location on the Manatee river, this is one of our favorite local hotspots. Located at the Twin Dolphin Mariana, it’s an especially magical place during the holidays when all the homes along the river are decorated with twinkling lights. 8:00 – 12:00 – No Cover, 1200 First Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
941.748.8087

Jan. 10 – Final Fundraiser for Undefeated @ Ace’s Some of you know that the first time I ever sang in public was just a little over two years ago. I still remember shaking like crazy as I stepped on that stage at Ace’s and opened my heart and my voice. That night started it all, including Ace’s blues jam, and the club has been my “home turf” ever since. So I guess it’s fitting that the fine people at Ace’s (thank you, Renee!) are getting behind us to host our final fundraiser before we go into the studio. We’re doing pretty well (see right sidebar), but we’re still short of our goal. Some of my favorite local artists have volunteered to come out and pitch in, plus we’ll have gifts and prizes from LJB supporters and local merchants. 4:00 – 8:00 PM – No Cover, 343 Palma Sola BLVD., Bradenton, Florida 34210 941.795.3886

CRAFTART2009 in downtown St. Petersburg Nov 21-22 from 10 am to 5 pm.

BUTTERNUT debuts At Linger Lodge….
On Nov. 25th (the night before Thanksgiving) come hear the debut of the band BUTTERNUT at Linger Lodge Resort (7205 85th St Court E, Bradenton –941-755-2757). Who is BUTTERNUT, you might ask? It is an all-star band featuring SBS favorite DAMON FOWLER, MIKE KACH (Dickey Betts Band), GREG POULOS (Hazardous Angels, The Venturas), DAVE REINHARDT (Hazardous Angels, Dave Reinhardt Group) and CHUCK RILEY (Damon Fowler Group). With a smokin’ cast of musicians like that, it is sure to be a night to remember. If you’ve never been to Linger Lodge, it is the definition of authentic old Florida funkiness! A bit like hanging out on the Bayou! And you can party that night with no obligations the next day other than stuffing your face with turkey! And remember, there are simple accommodations available on the grounds for anyone who would like to “party hardy” and not drive home!!! SHOWTIME is 8:30PM, tix $5.00 at the door. “

PET NEWS

Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary is holding a pet adoption event and microchip clinic on Dec 12 from 10 am to 2 pm. For $15 you can have your pet implanted with a microchip. Tractor Supply, 4404 E. State Road 64, Bradenton. 941-750-8185. They are also looking for people who want to adopt horses as they have more than can handle because people are giving them up because of financial reasons.

BUSINESS BUZZ

Esca has closed its door and a new lease on this righteous property has been obtained by Eric Zito and his vision of this space called “Urban Reef”. Steve Echeverria, a columnist for the Ticket, goes into detail about the restaurant. Briefly, the upstairs bar is getting a new lift, with a new menu, sounds like a laid back kind of Key West vibe. Music on the patio (good luck on that one), Monday is Karaoke, Thursday is Ladies Night, DJ’s on Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, some live music in between nights because there is plenty to be had in this town. Grand Opening starting today, Thursday, at 11 am and going thru Saturday, Nov 14. Open M-Sat 11-3 for lunch and 5-11 for dinner—and the bar is open till 2 am. 365-5181.

WEB SITES FOR YOUR ATTENTION

www.denisebetterchoices.com

www.cardzooey.com

www.robertbakst.com

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com (if you want to know how your cosmetics or skin care rate, always check with this site. It does not have every thing but it has thousands of products.) It is worth the read.

www.esty.com (everything on this site is hand crafted from jewelry, to clothing, to furniture, to pet items) It has Ella Rose Mineral Cosmetics.

www.joyofsocks.com (they have some of the coolest and unique tights and thigh highs you will ever find)