The Manatee County Historical Commission invites dedicated actors and actresses to volunteer their time and talent by auditioning for a dramatic cemetery tour titled ”Spirit Voices from Old Manatee“.
ABOUT THE SHOW: This is Season II for ”Spirit Voices from Old Manatee“, an original artistic production created and produced by the Manatee County Historical Commission and Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Department of Historical Resources. Preston Boyd, a professional actor, musician and stage director, will direct the production. The drama takes place at Manatee Village Historical Park and the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds. Costumed thespians will personify those interred through graveside dialogue based on narratives from archives, descendants, dairies, military logs, books and legend. Souls highlighted in these cemetery vignettes are early pioneers of the Village of Manatee, veteran soldiers from the Seminole and Civil Wars, community leaders, victims of yellow fever, and other persons of interest buried within these hallowed grounds. Show dates and times are: October 12-14, 2012: Friday (1 evening show); Saturday (1 afternoon show & 1 evening show); Sunday (1 afternoon show adapted for those with limited mobility, staged in the 1887 Old Meeting House). October 19-20, 2012: Friday (1 evening show); Saturday (1 afternoon show & 1 evening show). Tickets will go on sale in September of 2012.
Actors and actresses in the age range of 18 yrs. to 65 yrs. are desired to personify adult characters whose ages span from the mid 20’s – 70’s. The audition will be a ”cold read.“ Qualities such as good vocal projection, animation, personality, improvisation skills and commitment to the production are desired. Experience in outdoor drama and interest in local history is a plus. Resumes and headshots are optional. Please note: These are not paid roles, talent will be acknowledged in credits. For a list of the characters, their ages and personality descriptions please email Christine Brown, Special Events Coordinator at christine.brown@manateeclerk.com after August 1st.
AUDITION DATES / TIMES/ LOCATION: Audition dates are Friday, September 7 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, and Saturday, September 8 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, at Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Avenue East, (State Road 64) Bradenton, Florida. For more information call: (941) 741-4075.
The Hernando de Soto Historical Society will kick off its 16th Annual Fishing Tournament, Presented by Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar at Tarpon Pointe Marina will be held on July 13– 15, 2012.On Friday, July 13 at new location of our Presenting Sponsor, Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar, 801 Riverside Drive East, Bradenton registration begins at 5:30 pm followed by the captain’s meeting at 6:30 pm. This year we have a great addition for the kids with our Pee Wee Division Sponsored by USA Fence for the 5-12 year olds on Saturday, July 14 registration begins at 8:30 am with tournament from 9-11 am. Weigh In and Auction is Sunday beginning at 11 am. The public is invited to join in on the weekend fun and come see what the angler’s catch and who brought back the ”big one“ with over $25,000 in cash and prizes being awarded! For more Information call 747-1998.
On Saturday, July 21st from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Anytime Fitness Parrish will be hosting an Open House to benefit Manasota Operation Troop Support; otherwise known as MOTS. MOTS is a local Bradenton organization that supports our troops currently deployed to the Middle East and their families before and after the troops come home. One of the things they do is send wellness packages to our troops filled with necessities they otherwise might not get.
At the Open House we will feature one of our local DJ’s who will provide music and we will be raffling off some amazing prizes from local businesses. There will also be a rummage sale and food sale. 100% of ALL PROCEEDS from the raffles and sales will go to the MOTS organization to assist them with purchases for the boxes and the insurmountable postage costs for mailing them to the Middle East.
In preparation for the event, we are asking you to look around your house and see if you have an item or two you could donate for the sale. If so, just drop it by the club and we will take care of it for you. We will also have a MOTS donation box set up in the gym July 9th through the 21st for donations for the troops care packages. You can obtain a list of all needed items from the office staff, but some things that are often requested are Clif Bars, Slim Jims, Beef jerky Lemonade, Iced tea powder mixes (singles), Nuts, pop top canned pasta i.e. ravioli, dental floss, tooth brushes, toothpaste, dental picks (metal for cleaning their weapons) AAA batteries, wipes and black socks.
Nominations for Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame are currently being accepted. These recognitions honor those who have contributed to the success and growth of agriculture in Manatee County.
The Outstanding Agriculturalist must be a current member of our community and will be honored during the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Farm City Week Luncheon on November 13, 2012. Nominees for the Manatee County Ag Hall of Fame may be living or deceased and will be honored at the Palmetto Historical Luncheon on November 14th.
Photos of both recipients will be placed in the Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Hall of Fame in Palmetto.
Nomination forms and award guidelines may be obtained by contacting Joann Larson at the Manatee County Extension Office at 722-4524, electronic version at http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu, or stopping by our offices at 1303 17th St. West, Palmetto, FL.
Nominations must be submitted by close of business on August 31, 2012.
Farm City Week runs from November 12th through the 17th. For a full schedule of agricultural awareness events happening during this annual affair, visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu or call 722-4524.
The Fresh Market, a specialty grocer, will be opening their newest store in Bradenton, FL. The new store will bring approximately 80-90 new jobs to the area, almost all of which will be filled locally. I hope you will help us get the word out to the community.
They will hold their Career Open House at the Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront, 100 Riverfront Drive, Bradenton, FL on Wednesday, July 11 from 8 am to 7 pm. Career opportunities are for Assistant Grocery Managers and Specialists, Bakers, Meat Cutters, and Seafood Specialists to staff their store.
Today the Florida Maritime Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day 2012. Since The Florida Maritime Museum does not charge an admission fee, a gift of a Florida Maritime Museum hat, donated by a museum volunteer, will be given to active duty military. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman, ”This is both an opportunity to thank military families for their service and sacrifice, as well as a chance to create connections between museums and these families that will continue throughout the year.“
”I am so proud that the Florida Maritime Museum is participating in this wonderful program. With the Coast Guard Station located in the heart of the Cortez community, we have a special awareness of and appreciation for the role the military plays in our lives,“ says R.B. ”Chips“ Shore, Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
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