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Sarasota News Leader November 29, 2013 Page 105 Foundation for her achievements. In April brilliantly crafted spontaneous orchestra2012, Sullivan became the artistic director of tions easily place him in the rarefied company the Mabel Mercer Foundation. of today's elite jazz musicians. "CNN, CNBC, Black Entertainment TV, Bravo/Arts, National Weber, host of National Public Radio's Piano Public Radio, and Voice of America have proJazz Rising Stars, "is counted among the filed Weber's unique musical depth and vast most brilliant minds in jazz today," the release knowledge of his craft, the release notes. continues. The New York-based, Wisconsin/ Chicago-raised Weber "is a virtuosic piano For more information about this show or the player who can be heard regularly in the most Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 2013-2014 renowned clubs and rooms in Manhattan and season, visit www.artistseriesconcerts.org or at festivals around the world," it adds. "His call 306-1202. GREEN'S ARTWORK TO BE EXHIBITED AT WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER The bright colors and bold designs of artist Peg Green will be on display at The Women's Resource Center from Dec. 5 through Jan. 30 in a show titled Spirits of Life: Portraits from the Art of Living, the center has announced. draws on archetypes and symbols from cultures around the world, as well as feminist and shamanic sources," the release continues. "Her current work is strongly influenced by her recent three-year study of intuitive An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 painting, following the teachings of Michele p.m. at the center, located at 340 S. Tuttle Ave. Cassou." in Sarasota, a news release says. The public is Green studied her craft at the Cleveland invited; refreshments will be served. Museum of Art, Cuyahoga Community The show may be seen most weekdays after College, the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, 10:30 a.m. VA, the Hudson River Valley Art Studio in Greenville, NY, and at Milford Art Studio in Green's art is a suite of visual stories and porKejimkujik, Nova Scotia. Her work has been traits that express her "powerful immersion in the act of living," the release adds. "Her exhibited at the Unitarian Universalist Church subjects range from the playful aspects of in Reston, VA; the Invitational Quilt Show in life to the more serious — depictions of grat- Manassas, VA; the Franklin Park Arts Center itude, protective ferocity, life-giving energy in Purcellville, VA; and All Souls Unitarian and deep questions about personal values — Universalist Church in Colorado Springs, CO, the release adds. even love." "Using nature and personal experience as For more information, call The Women's her primary sources of inspiration, she also Resource Center at 941-366-1700. facebook.com/SarasotaNewsLeader