Videos

Dec. 7, 2020

Episode 35: Suzanne Hudson-Smith

Suzanne Hudson-Smith, Associate Director of Leadership Gifts for the Van Wezel Foundation, talks about the vision for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center and the future of the cultural arts on Sarasota Bay on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on…

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Dec. 1, 2020

SCF Music Studio Piano Recital-Fall 2020

SCF Music Piano Students Perform their end of semester recital. All levels presented. Monday, November 30, 2020

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Nov. 29, 2020

Episode 34: Joy to the World

Join the SCF Music Program on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM on the SCF Music Facebook Page for the livestream of our concert, "Joy to the World," featuring the SCF Jazz Combo & Big Band, Concert & Chamber Choirs, Guitar Ensemble, and Bradenton Symphony Orchestra. https://www.facebook.com/SCFmusicprogram Hear the…

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Nov. 22, 2020

Episode 33: Natalie Helm

Natalie Helm, principal cello, talks about our culturally vibrant community and the need for the Sarasota Orchestra to have a performance hall in our city on this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Nov. 22, 2020

SCF Symphonic Band: Calling All Veterans

SCF Symphonic Band Concert, Thursday, November 19, 2020 Featuring actors from the SCF Theatre Program and celebrating SCF Veteran Services Department. Dr. Robyn Bell, conductor

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Nov. 18, 2020

Episode 32: Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Ann Hobson Pilot

Sarasota Contemporary Dance and Ann Hopson Pilot present “SCD + Piazzolla.” November 19-22 at the Historic Asolo Theatre or viewed virtually. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Nov. 15, 2020

Episode 31: Steven High

Steven High, Executive Director of the Ringling Museum of Art, talks about John Ringling's progressive ideas for his art collection. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Nov. 8, 2020

Episode 30: Calling All Veterans

Lisa Goss of SCF Veterans Services describes what her department does for veteran students. Hear the SCF Symphonic Band along with actors from the SCF Theatre Program perform the concert "Calling All Veterans" honoring our SCF veteran students, staff, and faculty, on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m. Fifty SCF…

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Nov. 1, 2020

Episode 29: Anne-Marie Russell

Anne-Marie Russell, Executive Director of the Sarasota Art Museum, talks about how the founders of the new museum saw the need for a contemporary art museum on the Suncoast. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Oct. 27, 2020

Episode 28: SCF Musical Theatre Ensemble Presents Children of Eden

How does the stress level change when rehearsing a musical during a pandemic? SCF Musical Theatre Ensemble member Connor Shaff describes the added pressures that are worth the reward. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Oct. 25, 2020

Episode 27: Jim Shirley

Jim Shirley, Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, talks about the importance of organization and individual membership in the Alliance. The lobbying arm for the arts works to secure funding for your favorite arts organization. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast…

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Oct. 18, 2020

Episode 26: George Nickson & Samantha Bennett

Samantha Bennett, violinist and co-founder of Ensemble New SRQ, talks about why she and George started the contemporary music ensemble. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Oct. 12, 2020

Episode 25: Brendan Ragan

Brendan Ragan, Co-Artistic Director of Urbanite Theatre, tells young actors about the importance of staying focused and not getting discouraged during these hard theatrical times. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Oct. 6, 2020

Episode 24: Symphonie Espagnole

Dr. Robyn L. Bell talks about how the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra was founded. Hear them perform with violin soloist and SCF violin instructor, Dr. Felicia Brunelle, on the SCF Music Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SCFmusicprogram) on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. All that an more at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your…

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Oct. 5, 2020

Episode 23: Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell, Conceptual Pop Painter and Multimedia Artist, explains why he left a steady job with benefits in New York City and moved to the Suncoast of Florida to become an independent fine artist. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 29, 2020

Episode 22: Stronger Together

SCF Music Faculty discuss the “family” atmosphere and the health and safety of staff and students. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 27, 2020

Episode 21: Andy Sandberg

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer, explains the purpose and mission of the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 21, 2020

Episode 20: KT Curran

KT Curran talks about how SOURCE Productions’ films encourage positive behavior, healthy decision making, and psychological wellness in young people. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 16, 2020

Episode 19: Lynn Cleary

Lynn Cleary, conductor of the Manatee Community Concert Band and the Suncoast Wind Ensemble, talks about the devastation COVID-19 has had on community music makers. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 9, 2020

Episode 18: Joey Panek

Joey Panek, Senior Producer of the Suncoast View on ABC-7, talks about how local arts organizations have been reinventing ways to present performances. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 3, 2020

Episode 17: Joe McKenna

Joe McKenna, Executive Director of the Sarasota Orchestra, talks about the music education loss during the pandemic. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Sept. 2, 2020

SCF Music Video

SCF Music, where hearing is believing. http://scfmusic.info

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Aug. 31, 2020

Episode 16: Mary Bensel

Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall talks about the tremendous impact the pandemic has had on the arts economy in Sarasota. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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Aug. 25, 2020

Episode 15: Dr. Carol Probstfeld

Dr. Carol Probstfeld, President of the State College of Florida talks about the importance of an arts education. Hear the entire podcast at http://www.suncoastcultureclub.com or on your favorite podcast player.

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