Last week I did not send out a Rave but this week I am back on track. Putting up March pictures on www.ecovogue365.com and having another photo shoot tonite to finish up all the Butterfli tubes and my BoBo Collection for March. The theme of this month is Learn and be open (about everything that comes your way) and every Butterfli tube is a print or a mix of prints. Remember, this is a an experimental handcrafted project towards sustainability and it is a work in progress.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Spring Training 2010 starts at Ed Smith Stadium with the Baltimore Orioles. Florida has 15 baseball training facilities. The experience of attending a game no matter who is playing is so much fun and you get to meet people from all over the country. www.baltimoreorioles.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets Call 888-329-3365 or 954-4101
Gary Gorman’s exhibition of “Critters and Comforts” paintings at the Local Coffee and Tea, 5138 Ocean Blvd thru April.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5
Sarasota Opera’s free winter concert series featuring “Operetta” at noon in the Opera House Lobby at 61 N. Pineapple Ave. www.sarasotaopera.org or 366-8450
Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch Main St starting at 6-9 pm. Visit from the Clydesdales, music by the Venturas, art, face painting, food, beer and wine. Benefits the Family Network on Disabilities. www.LWRmainstreet.com
Baobab Tree Gallery in Village of the Arts, Bradenton will host an exhibition of recycled material in conjunction with “reVISION” a show and sale of works by more than 25 artists with an opening reception at 6 pm at 1113 12th St. W. Bradenton.
Orioles vs the Pirates at Ed Smith Sadium at 7:05 pm.
Patti Star’s Birthday Party at Lonjevity Cafe at 8 pm. Cake is served at 9 pm. Jazz band will be playing. Come early at 6 pm and have dinner with her.
First Friday Art Walk downtown from 6-9pm. Parkland Art Boutique & Gallery fine art, contemporary crafts and unique gifts at 506 Pineapple St, a new store in town, would like to invite you to drop by for wine and cheese and take a look around.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
Sarasota Folk Festival goes Green with a weekend full of folk music, food and children’s activities as well as eco friendly vendors at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Tr, Osprey. 11-6 pm Sat and 11-4 pm Sunday.$25 all day Sat, $15 after 5 pm. www.sarasotafolkfestival.org Elaine Silver will be performing
Backroom Short Film Festival, a visual and interactive evening of short films by local filmakers, with conversations, food and beverages. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Tr. $10 ACS members, $12 non members. www.thebackroom.tv
5th Annual Sarasota Downtown Fine Arts and Crafts Show. More than 70 exhibitors in all types of mediums at Selby Five Points Park downtown by the Library. Sat 10-5 pm and Sun 10-4 pm. www.communityaffair.com Benefits in part the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Lakeside Concert at Summer’s House, 7336 Curlew St., 3 –5 pm. Troupador Dana Lyons who sings, tells stories and is a long time environmentalist and social justice activist and will inspire you to action. He recently released his 8th CD, “Three Legged Coyote”. Sample his music online: www.cowswithguns.com $10 donation. Park along south side of Curlew St. and BYO chairs and eats to share.
Melanie Massell and her band plays at the Ritz Carlton 9:30 pm. www.mmmusic.net and www.hotitemband.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 7
2010 Parade of Homes, started on Feb 20th to March 7th. www.paradeofhomesinfo.com
Jewish Film Festival, March 7-10 at the Beatrice Friedman Theatre on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd. Individual tickets $7 or festival pass for all four films $21 www.jfedsrq.org for movie info and tickets.
Orioles vs Boston Red Sox at 1:05 pm. Ed Smith Stadium. Standing room only available
MONDAY, MARCH 8
Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins 1:05 pm at Ed Smith Stadium
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
A Visual World View of Global Warming through the eyes of a photojournalist, 4 pm, at New College, Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road. $15. 941-487-4888 or www.events@ncf.edu
Orioles vs. Rays 1:05 pm at Ed Smith Stadium
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
FUTURE EVENTS
March 12, Norman invites you to a Blindfolded Trance Dance from 8-10pm at the Prana Yoga and Healing Center, 3840 Osprey Ave. http://www.facebook.com/l/91692;www.throughfrequency.com
March 13, Shamrock Festival on Hillstreet from noon to 7 pm. www.shamrockfestivalsrq.com
March 20 and 27 Sarasota’s Got Talent Contest at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way. For tickets call 941-552-5325. Auditions (by appointment only call 941-359-6717) are March 4 and 8 from 7-9pm at the Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way. Various categories.
March 24-April 3 Pal Sailor Circus presents A Night at the Oscars www.sailorcircus.org
March 27-28 is the 8th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival. www.artfestival.com
April 4, Easter Fest at Payne Park from noon to 7 pm with a Christian rock concert. www.easterfestsrq.com
April 9-11 the Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribfest at Manatee County Fairgrounds featuring The Charlie Daniels Band, Eric Darius, David Nail and Ginuwine.
April 9-18 Sarasota Film Festival
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Pincher’s Crab Shack has the freshest seafood in town at 5501 Palmers Crossing Circle off Clark Rd at Honore. They have their own fleet of fishing boats that literally catch it and serve it. Always happy hour specials.
BUSINESS BUZZ
Kroaky’s Karaoke is Sarasota’s ultimate karaoke venue at 4400 S. Tamiami Tr. Kroaky’s offers ten soundproofed private rooms that cater for parties of up to 50 people, as well as a public lounge that holds 50 people. All rooms have a computerized karaoke system with 18,000 English songs and 25,000 Asian songs. They have a karaoke contest running every Wednesday thur March 17 ending on St. Patty’s Day with a $1000 prize. They also have a kids karaoke contest going. Check it out on www.kroakys.com
WEBSITES TO REMEMBER
www.wherewillwegotonight.com will tell you what is happening musically around town by venue or band.
www.glowingtemple.com is Natalia’s website who is a trained raw and living food chef and can prepare healthy fresh food for any event you may have.
www.qbcrystal.com read about quantum balance crystals which are infused with beneficial and specific frequencies which optimize the health and vital energy of all living beings.
www.naturesgift.com where you will find the best quality essential oils and products with oils in them. I love this site. They have a germ beater esssential oil mix that you can add to any cleaning product that kills most of the common bacteria that we live with it smells fabulous. Order a tube of calendula skin lotion and use it on your hands and face. It is a superior product and not expensive.
www.greenridgeherbals.com to find some of the best skin care that is based on essential oils and other organic plant derived materials. I have been buying my skin care from them for many years now.
www.naturalzing.com a great site for all kinds of natural organic products from skin care to food that many raw or organic restaurants use. They have a sunscreen with SPF 30 in it that is amazing because it is only made up of physical sun blocks and other essential oils and is not greasy at all. It smells great and I love it for the face and neck.
PET PEEVES
Cosmetic companies like Estee Lauder, Lancome, Prescriptive, Skinmedica, and many others that you can only buy thru doctors that overcharge the consumer for skin care products that are full of additives, cheap fillers, preservatives. There are so many great small skin companies that produce great products, many of which are organic, that can give you better results without sacrificing your health. Sanre is a local product and you can buy it at Whole Foods and the Granary. Mychelle is another. Or go online and google organic skin care.










