ICYMI: SRQ Magazine’s October 2021 Edition

After a year of postponements, cancellations, experiments and half-measures, Sarasota’s arts and culture scene rebounds with a season full of world premiers, big ideas and joyous reunions of old friends. Culture Primer highlights not-to-be-missed performances for the 2021-22 season.

• Season Preview

SRQist

In an industrial playground, Marianne Chapel and a band of local artists build SPAACES. A year of service with Miss Florida 2021, Leah Roddenberry, as she looks o represent in the 100th Miss America Competition. Meet Janus and Iclyn at The Bishop Museum’s newly-renovated and expanded manatee rehabilitation exhibit.

• Miss Sunshine
• Making SPAACES
• Underwater Therapy

Culture City

The newly-created Rosemary Art + Design (RADD) finds fresh identity at the intersection of history, art and space-making.

• RADD + Proud

Cargo

From boot, baggy, flare and straight-leg cut, this is your denim jean trend guide. Delight your sensibilities with Kenzie Fisher’s ELU Parfums, inspired by the Mediterranean coast of the French Riviera.

• Denim Heaven
• From Provence, With Love

Forage

The rich history of the Aegean coastline comes plated at Venice’s Bodrum Restaurant. Savoring the leafy, pungent basil herb in a multitude of ways.

• Appetizing Aegean
• Basil or Bust