Kathryn Parks sits down with Jack Gilhooley, a prolific and multiple award-winning playwright who lives and works in Sarasota. Kathryn will play the lead role in a reading of one of Gilhooley’s new works, titled Most Valuable Playgirl.

Kirsten says, “I thought love was in the air … turns out it was just the weather and humidity changing, resulting in a sore throat and achy body that has taken me down. Bed rest is best. But that’s not gonna stop me from getting the message to you wonderful people!”

Another weekend has come upon us so fast I almost forgot what day it was. That’s the beauty of living in a fun city with lots to do. Now, let’s talk about this weekend, shall we? – Hair by Brian Boyd http://brianjboyd.wordpress.com/ Something catch your fancy? Here are links to Kirsten’s mentionables: 23rd Annual Cine-World Film Fest at Burns Court Cinema and Lakewood Ranch Cinemas filmsociety.org Star Studded Weekend at The Five O’Clock Club www.5oclockclub.net/ https://www.facebook.com/events/321439004631031/ www.ritachiarelli.com www.theboneshakers.net https://www.facebook.com/SuperBotBand Beach Club Siesta Key’s 65th Anniversary https://www.facebook.com/BeachClubSiestaKeyOfficialPage https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kettle-of-Fish/154659351038 Sarasota Bay Water Festival https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaBayWaterFestival [...]

Out on the steamy streets of  Sarasota, I’m not only appreciating our wonderful city but also the murals and the artists who supply us with so much to look at and enjoy. I am grateful to have Tom Selleck backing me up this week and getting me inspired for the Rock of Ages party at Michael’s on East for the Make a Wish Foundation. Drag Queen Bingo at the Ramada Waterfrontfacebook.com/pages/Golden-Apple-Drag-Queen-Bingo-Bonanza/174693999215596?ref=tsStardust Skate Center’s Funniest Photo Conteststardustskatecenter.net/facebook.com/events/427384380631451/?ref=tsMake a Wish Foundation benefit: Rock of Ages at Michael’s on Eastfacebook.com/pages/Make-A-Wish-Central-and-Northern-Florida/121227152928facebook.com/events/345923005489960/?ref=tsmichaelsoneast.com/restaurant.htmlCome Back Alice at [...]

Mike Murphy wants to have more in Sarasota. More bands, more music, more unique sounds and more unique events. Over the past two and a half years as a Sarasota musician and band promoter, Murphy has seen what can be done with our city’s local talent, creativity, and willingness to collaborate. Now the Sarasota native is ready to push the limits of the local scene with a new collaboration that promises to be a step forward towards his vision of what “more” can look like in Sarasota. The third Sunday [...]

The Background: Sarasota’s oldest arts organization, Art Center Sarasota, and Sarasota’s music event coordinator extraordinaires, The Closet, teamed up last Friday, August 31, to present a four-band, five-dolla, concert at the recently renovated Art Center. Darwin’s on 4th contributed to the event by donating two pony kegs of their fabulous locally brewed beer.  The Shamrock Pub, another regular supporter of arts and music, also donated beer for the event. The Set-up: Last year’s renovations at Art Center Sarasota made the building into a unique local music venue. The newly walled and renovated sculpture [...]