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Life Behind The Scenes
Thursday, October 7th, 2010RIAF 360; More Than Just Your Performance
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
The Historic Ca' d'Zan
The Festival is almost here. Soon the performers and production staff will be putting the final touches on their sets, lighting, sound and costumes. Ticket buyers from all over the world will be descending on Sarasota next week to experience world class theatre, dance and music. The Festival, however, is much more than the performances. If you purchase tickets to any event in the Festival, there are several attractions that you can take advantage of at no extra cost.
The Museum of Art
Although many visitors to the Festival will have visited the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, it is always worth a stroll through the 21 galleries of fine art and lovely Museum of Art Courtyard. There are hourly guided tours starting at 11 a.m. every day. There are also Special Exhibition Tours. Check the daily tour schedule for more information.
Ca’ d’Zan
The fabled winter residence of John Ringling was created to mirror the glory of Venetian Gothic palaces. Adjacent to Sarasota Bay, this lovely mansion is available for tours and provides a stunning view of the water.
The Circus Museum
Sarasota owes a great debt to the Circus. Sarasota was the winter home of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus from 1927 to 1960. The Circus Museum is the first of its kind to document the history of the American Circus with collections of rare memorabilia, parade wagons, the world’s largest miniature circus and The Wisconsin, John and Mable Ringling’s fully restored personal railroad car.
In The Galleries
On Oct. 14th and 15th, learn from Museum curators and educators about two of the special exhibits that RIAF has going on during the Festival, Rome Wasn’t Built In a Day and and now for Something Completely Different… You can find out more about the times and details by visiting our website.
In The Studio
Sarasota and Manatee Counties are home to rich and varied cultural activities throughout the year. You can find out more about some of these arts organizations and their productions through insightful and provocative lectures. Information about times and location can be found here.
Last Season's Family FunFest
Jazz Sunsets
Whether you are on your way to a later performance or you have just finished watching an early evening show, stop by the waterfront Bolger Campiello at 6:30 to see the Les DaCosta Quintet, Thursday evening thru Saturday evening.
Festival Forum
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. when we will discuss the impact of the Festival on the community and how the two can help one another grow and flourish. Reserve your free ticket by calling 941.360.7399.
Family FunFest
This is a great way to introduce children to art. Taking place on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 1 – 4 p.m., the Family FunFest will be held in the Museum of Art Courtyard. There will be crafts and performances for the entire family.
sARTée Soiree
Join us on Sunday, October 17 from noon to 4 p.m. to enjoy a celebration of the vibrant local community with performances by the PAL Sailor Circus, the Manatee Players, Fuzión Dance Artists and Sharon Scott. Events will take place in the Museum of Art Courtyard.
You can always visit our website to find out more information on RIAF 360. If you ever get hungry while attending any one of these special events, you can always stop by one of our restaurants or cafes.
Enjoy the Festival!
A Great Review For Opening Night by Les SlovaKs Dance Collective
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Les SlovaKs Dance Collective in 'Opening night'.
Sometimes it is easier to hear what others have said about their experiences when trying to describe something that is hard to describe. Les SlovaKs Dance Collective is a complex and exciting dance company that is rich in layers and creativity, but hard to put into words. Here is what a reviewer said from CultureVulture.net, a wide-ranging selection of arts reviews in a blog format founded in 1998.
Click here for the review.
YouTube Promo for Opening Night by Les SlovaKs Dance Collective
Monday, September 13th, 2010Anne Plamondon From Rubberbandance Group
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Anne Plamondon of Rubberbandance Group pictured with Victor Quijada
Anne Plamondon, co-artistic director of Rubberbandance Group, has been called a “singular dance sensation” (BerkshireFineArts.com, 8/21/09). Her education in classical dance at the National Ballet School of Canada and experience with dance groups in Canada and Europe has prepared Plamondon for an exciting career. She has performed in works of over 30 choreographers such as Jiri Kylian, Ohad Naharin, Paul Lightfoot, Angelin Preljocaj, Johan Inger, Stijn Celis and Itzik Galili, to name a few. Although much of her focus is with Rubberbandance Group, she also works with other groups with entirely different styles and character, displaying enormous versatility and skill. She will be featured along with Victor Quijada and 4 other dancers in Loan Sharking at the Ringling International Arts Festival.
RIAF Launches Updated 2010 Festival Site
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010The Ringling International Arts Festival has launched its 2010 Festival website featuring rich photography and in-depth descriptions of performances and show times. Additionally, visitors can find links to YouTube, Wikipedia and official artist sites to read about and see videos of the artists and their work. There is also information about events and other destinations on the Museum campus that you can visit while the Festival is going on.
There is an expanded section called “Around Town” that gives visitors information about the rich cultural heritage of Sarasota and Manatee Counties as well as accommodation information and soon-to-be-published schedule information for sARTée, an arts festival going on from October 8 thru 24 with performances throughout the two Counties.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 941.360.7399 from 10 am to 4 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
Single Tickets On Sale Starting Tomorrow, May 15th!
Friday, May 14th, 2010Get your tickets for the 2010 Ringling International Arts Festival. Starting May 15th, you can order your tickets by visiting our website (www.ringlingartsfestival.org) or calling the box office at (941) 360-7399. Tickets will be subject to availability. Box office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. This year’s Festival will feature internationally acclaimed artists performing from October 13th through the 17th.
11 Productions and So Much More!
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Historic Asolo Theater
Dwight Currie, the Associate Director of Programming at the Ringling Museum, and Stanford Makishi, the Executive Director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center, spoke to a packed house of supporters and press at the Historic Asolo Theater to tell them about the upcoming productions of the 2010 Ringling International Arts Festival. The Festival, like last year, will feature performances by emerging artists from all over the world, but this year, it will have so much more. There will be four opening night performances, three world premieres, three pieces commissioned for the Ringling International Arts Festival, two US premieres and a dance performance by a very well known ballet dancer.
You can find out details on the performances and how to buy tickets at ringlingartsfestival.org.
RIAF 2010!
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Tonight at 7:30 p.m., The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and The Baryshnikov Arts Center will announce plans for the 2010 Ringling International Arts Festival from the stage of The Historic Asolo Theater. Stay tuned to hear about the impressive lineup of performers and artists from all over the world as well as information on how you can buy advance tickets for the performances.
Thank You to All For a Successful Festival
Friday, October 23rd, 2009The inaugural Ringling International Arts Festival was a success—as deemed by all parties—the audience, the community, Festival organizers and the artists themselves– and is in no doubt a reflection of your patronage and support of arts and culture at the Museum and in Sarasota/Manatee Counties.
This success is even more poignant in the face of a poor economic climate. We are happy to share with you that 92% of the tickets were sold and 25 of the 36 performances were sold out and news outlets across the state, country and world took interest in the Festival and Sarasota/Manatee as an arts destination.
The energy and enthusiasm continues and we hope that you support the Museum and arts and culture in the upcoming 2009-2010 season. We’ve had many pleas to bring the Festival back in 2010, a full year earlier than planned. There is no decision on this matter but do let us know what you think.
On behalf of the Ringling International Arts Festival, the Ringling Museum and the Baryshnikov Arts Center, thank you for making this first Festival a sweeping success. We look forward to seeing you at the next Festival!
