http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2008 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The This Week In Sarasota http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=24377 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=24377 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32479 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32479 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31811 15% Dinner Discount Dressed to Chill A rainbow of colors, more flavors than ice cream, and textures that range from crunch to smooth and creamy.  There is no limit to the imaginative ways we combine summer’s healthiest ingredients.And present this ad and get a 15% Dinner Discount through Aug. 31.    Excludes tax and gratuity.  Good for Dinner Only. Only one coupon per table of four or more.  Not combinable with other offers.    http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31811 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31780 15% Lunch DiscountYou Take Great Care to Make a First ImpressionMake us your business lunch destination.  Our imaginative combination of summer’s healthiest ingredients will enhance your business dining experience.  Bring a business card and get a 15% Discount Your Last Impression Will be Just as Memorable. Excludes tax and gratuity.  One card per person.  No card? Just fill in our guest book with the information.  Not combinable with other offers. Valid through 8.31.08. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31780 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=34563 This is a one day hands-on class on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 to provide the training needed to efficiently and effectively incorporate Lightroom into a photographers workflow. Using individual work stations, participants will learn to configure preferences, download and back-up images, annotate images with searchable text as they are downloaded, sort and select images from a photo shoot, show images as a slide show or web gallery, and easily enhance the tonality and color of images individually or in groups. The robust interface between Lightroom and Photoshop CS3 will be used to allow adding any required finishing touches in Photoshop. The final exercise provides an opportunity to shoot images and process them through a complete workflow resulting in a slideshow and a printed image. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=34563 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32068 Avoid taking the elevator down another floor. given by Sharon R. Mays-Tremain..Sober Coach..28 years of sobriety..and Norman F. Shewman RN, BS, BSN, BC, CAP..Owner of Home Detox, Inc...THE ONLY LICENSED IN-HOME DETOX PROGRAM FOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE WINNER OF THE 2007 'BEST PRACTICE' AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ASSOCIATION AND DCF. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32068 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32207 Learn the basics in this hot and sexy dance. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32207 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31842 Canvas Cafe Presents Prix Fixe Summer Dinner Menu Available 5:30- 6:30 $39.95 Does not include tax and gratuity StartersChoice of: Crab And Avocado Gazpacho   'Robert' Salad, Rocket Greens, Toasted Almonds, Sour Cherries, Green Apples, Oranges, ChÈvre, Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette, Raspberries     Butterhead Lettuce, Maytag Blue, Bacon, Chives, Fried Shallots, Seasonal Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette     MainsChoice of: Organic Roasted Chicken Breast, Honey, Almonds, Raisins, Red Grapes, Roasted Potatoes    Roast Half Duck, Peach Emulsion, Roasted Potatoes, Jicama, Radish   Market Fish, Citrus-Tomato Vinaigrette, Sea-Salted Baby Potatoes, Chive Mâitre d' Butter DessertsChoice of:  Summer Berries, Phyllo 'Tortilla,' Vanilla Custard, Pastry Cream, Mint Syrup Deep Dark Chocolate Cake, Grand Marnier 'Soaked' Strawberries,  Berry 'Sugar,' 'BrûlÉed' Banana For More Information Visit www.canvascafesrq.com Reservations 941.366.2233 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31842 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32511 That's right! If you spot (Clayton) out and about, ask me for a free appetizer, breakfast or lunch card. If I'm on the road, honk your horn at me and get my attention. My cell number is 586-5890. The number and Clayton's Siesta Grille Logo are on the side of my truck. If your don't see me on the road you can find me at the Clayton's Siesta Grille and I will give you a tough trivia question. Like what is the speed of light? See ya soon. Clayton http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32511 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32333 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32333 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32039 Cosimo's Il Gusto Di'Italia Del Nord Taste of Northern Italy at Cosimo'sAugust Food and Wine TastingThursday, August 286:30 to 8:30 pm$25 per person, plus tax and tipJoin John and Susie Ganley, owners of Cosimo's Brick Oven for a very special food and wine tasting, featuring the flavors of Northern Italy. From under the Tuscan sun to the canals of Venice, Il Gusto Di' Italia Del Nord (The Taste of Northern Italy) promises an evening filled with a delicious sampling of the flavors and wines from Italy's northern regions, on Thursday, August 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost for the event is $25 per person, plus tax and tip. Influenced by the surrounding countries of France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, the northern Italian regions offer a medley of luscious, rich, earthy and intoxicating dishes. Chef Shane Dabney has planned a menu featuring regional cuisines from Valle D'Aosta, Lombardia, Piemonte, Emilia Romagna, Trentino Alto Adige, Toscana, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. The menu brimming with delightful authentic Italian dishes includes: wild boar sausage with roasted red peppers, onions and garlic in a spicy red sauce, braised rabbit with forest mushrooms in Borolo wine sauce, crispy polenta with fontina fondue, risotto with saffron, sweet peas and pancetta, fresh mozzarella, tomato and prosciutto salad with balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil, grilled romaine wedges with gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, green olives and garlic herb vinaigrette, and roasted fennel and orange salad. To make this special evening even more delicious, Cosimo's staff has chosen a variety of Northern Italian wines paired to perfection with the exciting menu including: Lunetta-Prosecco, Pieropan-Soave Superiore, Pia Cesare-Chardonnay, CaMontini-Pinot Grigio, LaCalplana-Barbera, Zenato-Valpolicella Ripasso, Bruno Giacosa-Dolcetto D'Alba and Allegrini-Valpolicella Classico.To make your reservations, please call 941-363-0211. To learn more about our monthly tastings and other promotions, please sign up for our monthly newsletter by emailing us at cosimosbrickovensarasota@verizon.net  subject line: eblast.   http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32039 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32168 Currents Restaurant Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota FL. 34236 941.953.1234  This summer enjoy a complimentary bottle of Canvas Wine by Michael Mondavi with the purchase of two or more entree selections. Currents restaurant, the new upscale dining venue at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, is now open and welcoming hotel guests and area residents to try its menu selection, emphasizing fresh Florida flavors alongside traditional favorites. Currents offers a gorgeous marina view and a sumptuous menu of choice breakfast, lunch and dinner items, both a la carte and buffet style. Our menu features Floribbiean Regional Cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients. Executive Chef Aaron Chavarria has taken his experience from Key West and southwest Florida to design a menu that showcases the best in Florida-Caribbean fusion, featuring local seafood, citrus infusions and island spices. Distinctive dishes, such as Cedar Key Clams, Florida Spring Rolls and Florida Lobster Macadamia, are featured on the menu along with a Chef's Special Creation every lunch and dinner. When you are in the mood for a refreshing break, stop by Currents' Lounge and Coffee Bar. Enjoy Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Teas or try one of our new Diamond Cocktails: Mai Tai, Apple Pie Martini, Bloody Mary, or Strawberry Lemon Drop in our relaxing atmosphere. Currents Restaurant and Lounge is open from 6:00 am to midnight and is located in the main lobby of Hyatt Regency Sarasota. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32168 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=33584 Snook Haven 5000 Venice Ave Venice (941) 485-7221 www.rickyandfranky.com http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=33584 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=29782 Democracy  Democracy has been in the area for fifteen years bringing you the best of Reggae, Soca, R&B and Top 40.www.myspace.com/democracyband http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=29782 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=26019 Mini-lecture & Luncheon & Style Show May 29 Karen Koenig, Author “Quit Fighting With Food” June 26 Carolyn Michel, Actress “All the World’s a Stage” July 31 Cyndi Schwartz, Marketing Director, Robb & Stuckey “Decorating with Color” August 28 Roberta MacDonald and Robert Turoff, theatre owners and thespians “Life at the Golden Apple” September 25 Mike Ash and The Notables, musicians “Say It with Music” October 30 Michael Klauber, restaurateur “The Art of Tasting Wine”  Designing Women Boutique is a 501-c-3 benefiting arts, endowment and human services. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=26019 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=26619  Paul Rudolph: Florida Houses & The Sarasota School of Architecture will be on display at Historic Spanish Point from May 14 to September 30, 2008. This exhibition explores the mid 1940s work of award-winning and world renowned architect Paul Rudolph {1918-1997}.  After attaining his Master of Architecture degree from Harvard, Rudolph formed an association with Ralph Twitchell. Their partnership inspired the creation of unique structures in Sarasota County. Known as the Sarasota School of Architecture, this is a distinctive regional style which blends the natural landscape with innovative construction methods and materials.   The interrelationship between the production of Rudolph’s Florida houses and the surrounding landscape, as well as their links to concurrent architectural styles are among the topics interpreted through this exhibition. Model presentations and drawings as well as period photos of finished structures by Ezra Stoller are the main focus of the exhibition. This comprehensive exhibit compliments the publication, Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses by Christopher Domin and Joseph King which will be available for purchase in the Historic Spanish Point Museum Store.  The Historic Spanish Point Visitors Center Exhibit Gallery is open free to the public Monday-Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. To learn more visit the exhibit or browse www.historicspanishpoint.org. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=26619 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31710 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31710 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=30922 Dance the night away, or just chill on the balcony. Happy, dirty,  house music spun by our favorite female. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=30922 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=24965 Doc and Buster Soul, R&B Oldies from 6-10pm every Thursday Night http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=24965 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31610 Historic Spanish Point celebrates the old fashioned family vacation during the month of August with “double coupon days”. From Aug. 1-31 all Historic Spanish Point admission coupons are double value, saving you $2 off adult admission. Bring a valid Historic Spanish Point coupon, or print the special August coupon from the website: www.historicspanishpoint.org. This offer is your chance to save a little green and visit some green. Historic Spanish Point has 30-acres of Florida natural habitat to explore. This special month long promotion is sponsored in part by Publix Supermarket Charities. http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31610 Thu, 28 Aug 2008