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A&E BRIEFS Hermitage artists will participate in an open house and performances for the public on Aug. 9. Contributed photo 2013 STARS TO SHINE AT HERMITAGE BEACH READING, OPEN HOUSE The Hermitage Artist Retreat is inviting the public to a free open house and beach performances on Friday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the historic Hermitage House and open studios featuring visual artists Rocky Bridges and Beverly Williams, a news release says. At 7 p.m., beach readings will commence with writers Kristen Rodriguez and Melanie Webb. Composer and acoustic guitarist Ramiro Malagon will perform his music as well. (STAR) through a partnership between the Hermitage and the Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE), headquartered in Orlando, the release notes. The competition is open to all public school arts teachers in the state. "Their prize is time and space during their summer break to live and work as artists on the beachfront campus of the Hermitage Artist Retreat," the release adds. The Hermitage campus is located at 6660 Manasota Key Road, on Manasota Key in Englewood. Attendees should bring their beach These artists in residence are the 2013 STARs: chairs and refreshments to enjoy during the Each won a State Teacher Artist Residency performances, the release notes.