THE CIRCUS IS COMING...........
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| Not the Walenda Family, but Just as Exciting |
The Big Top is up at UTC.....Rehearsals are on going...BOX OFFICE is open...so what are you waiting for? Performances begin December 27 and run through the 30th. The performers are young, energetic, enthusiastic and put on one heck of a show. For more information call 941-355-9805 or visit CircusArts.org.
Don't know about you, but I LOVE Christmas Music. If you feel the same, or just want to get into the spirit, 98.7 on the FM band is wall to wall. And, if you keep listening they have non-commercial 98 minutes several times daily. Of course, there is always a satellite station devoted to Christmas year round.
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| Conductor Andrew Lane |
A few weeks ago, VAN WEZEL, in appreciation for their subscribers had a party to say thank you. And what a party it was!! A wine pairing at Michael's Wine Cellar featuring Michael's International wine along with their wonderful food. Met some very interesting Sarasota-Bradenton residents. Hats off to Natasha Herrera and her staff for a wonderful evening.I am sworn to secrecy, but the first show to be announced soon for 2019/2020 season is a whopper. Stay tuned.
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NETFLIX added a show this week that I wholeheartedly recommend. From creator Chuck Lorre comes The Kominskey Method. Starring Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Nancy Travis and too many cameos for this blog. Lorre is best known for his CBS comedies i.e., Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men among others. Kominsky is far removed from those comedies. Consisting of 8 30 minute programs; it was easy to watch in one sitting. Can't wait to laugh out loud again!!!
This week's dining adventures took us to Saint Armand's Circle to an oldie but still goodie, THE SHORE. Not much has changed since 2012 opening except co-owner Mark Cargiulo is no longer involved. The menu has an eclectic mix of seafood, pasta, fried chicken along with my favorite, The Shore Burger to which I added truffle fries and slaw.The Main dining room is airy though noisy on nights when the bar is busy. There is ample seating in a rear dining room along with quiet outdoor dining. Open for lunch as well as weekend brunch call 941-296-2307 for reservations. There will be a second location on Longboat, which has been delayed due to a recent fire.
To all my Jewish friends a HAPPY HANUKAH. Obsereved and celebrated December 2-10
This week's issue of OBSERVER Group includes their annual GIFT GUIDE. You will find creative gifts for every member of the family. You can pick up the GUIDE wherever the OBSERVER is distributed. If you are looking for an usual gift to give this CHRISTMAS, the GUIDE will give ideas for ALL members of your family!!! They will be available through the month of December.
JIM'S RANT........I'm happy to report we all survived the horror of BLACK FRIDAY. My guess is most of us took advantage of all those BLACK discounts before the big day. What I'm having difficulty surviving, is the incessant email barrage from all my on-line activity these past months. As soon as I delete them, they're back with even more offers. Oh for those days of the real BLACK FRIDAY.....On that note, I am taking leave for a few weeks of travel...hopefully you'll be back December 16 as I count down to 2019......Until then......JIM
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