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Sarasota News Leader April 5, 2013 Page 55 PANEL TO DISCUSS HOW CITY BECAME A PERFORMING ARTS DESTINATION Sarasota's reputation as a vibrant city with performing arts amenities of a much larger metropolis did not happen overnight "or without concentrated effort by both visionary professionals and talented volunteers," a Historical Society of Sarasota County news release says. Learn how Sarasota became a performing arts destination when a panel of experts led by director Howard Millman takes the stage at The Crocker Memorial Church on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. for a conversation among colleagues that reveals how and why Sarasota celebrates the performing arts, a society news release says. The church is located at 1260 12th St., just off the Tamiami Trail in Pioneer Park. This history-oriented event is the seventh in a series of yearlong panel discussions organized and produced by the Historical Society with support from SARASOTA Magazine. "Conversations at The Crocker events highlight specific aspects of Sarasota's past and examine pivotal events and people who have influenced Sarasota today," the release adds. Conversations are free to Historical Society members; guests pay $10. Appearing with Millman (the theater) will be Jean Weidner Goldstein (ballet), Trevor Cramer (music) and Richard Russell (opera). "Audience members can expect lots of revealing backstage stories as these experts chart the turbulent course of the performing arts in our community," the release notes. They also will give their perspectives on the state of the performing arts today and observations The Sarasota Opera House. Photo by Norman Schimmel for the future of Sarasota, it adds. Audience members will be invited to participate in a question-and-answer session after the panel discussion. For more information, visit www.hsosc. com or contact Site Manager Linda Garcia at 364-9076.