CALENDARAPRIL 2018The Bolger Playspace—always fun, always free!

APRIL 2018CALENDAREXHIBITIONS STAGE + SCREEN

TONI DOVE: LUCID POSSESSIONHISTORIC ASOLO THEATER$30 / $27 for Members / $10 Students w/ID

APR 13 & 14, 7:30 PMLive cinema performance, mixing and animating in real-time using cutting-edge motion-sensing technologies to perform complex layers of media. Musicians and a video DJ control robotic screens, lights, sound, and video that merge to present a contemporary ghost story—a poetic musing on noise management, self-perception, and fame across virtual and real social spaces.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVEHISTORIC ASOLO THEATER$20 / $18 for Members

YERMAAPR 20, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PMThe incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her award-winning role. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece. Set in contemporary London, Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force to a staggering, shocking, climax.

THE ROYAL BALLET LIVEHISTORIC ASOLO THEATER$20 / $18 for Members

THE WINTER’S TALEAPR 21, 6:30 PMShakespeare’s tale of love and loss becomes a compelling dance drama in Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet adaptation, with music by Joby Talbot. The Winter’s Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere, acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its intelligent, distinctive, and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is a modern ballet classic.ON VIEW

MUSEUM OF ART

OPENING APRIL 22A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOR: THE COSTUME DESIGNS OF MILES WHITE

THROUGH MAY 20 TONI DOVE: EMBODIED MACHINES

THROUGH JUN 10 HANK WILLIS THOMAS: BRANDED/UNBRANDED

ON VIEWBAYFRONT GARDENS

THROUGH JUN 1CIRCLE OF ANIMALS/ZODIAC HEADS

ON VIEWCIRCUS MUSEUM

THROUGH MAY 7 250 YEARS OF THE CIRCUS IN PRINT

Above, top to bottom:Miles White, Gena Lipowska & Charles Moroski Liberty Act, 1951. Tibbals Circus Collection. ht3000551. Donaldson Lithograph Co., M.L. Clark & Son’s: Famed the World Around. Ink on paper, 39 1/2 x 30 in. Tibbals Circus Collection. ht2002410.

Toni Dove, Lucid Possession, video still, Theo and Bean with the Petbot (detail), 2013. ©Toni Dove.

APRIL 2018CALENDARAFTER HOURSSPECIAL EVENTS

RINGLING BY THE BAYBOLGER CAMPIELLO$15 for Adults, $5 Children 6+, $5 for Members

APR 2 & 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PMLive music and dancing. Food and beverage are available for purchase. Due to its popularity, we encourage you to purchase tickets to Ringling by the Bay well in advance. Check ringling.org for availability.

ART AFTER FIVEMUSEUM OF ART & CIRCUS MUSEUM$15 Adults / $5 Children 6+ / Free for Members

THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 8:00 PMAPR 5, 19, 26Explore the Museum of Art permanent collection and special exhibition galleries, and the Circus Museum. Please note: Ca’ d’Zan is not open for viewing.

RINGLING UNDERGROUNDMUSEUM OF ART COURTYARD$15 Adults / Free for Members

Free for College students with valid IDIncluded with Art After 5 Admission

APR 5, 8:00 – 11:00 PMEnjoy live music and check out up-and-coming artists displaying their artwork in the Museum of Art Courtyard. Select galleries will be open.

WINE WALK 2018APR 6, 6:00 PM(5:30 PM VIP Admisssion)This is a wine pairing experience unlike any other. Each individually themed station features exciting food and wine pairings along with activities and entertainment throughout the Ringling estate. Taste a variety of wines from Total Wine & More and engage with their wine experts while enjoying culinary delights from Sarasota’s top caterers. Please call 941-358-3180 for tickets.

BLOSSOMS & BRUNCHAPR 28, 10:30 AMShare the legacy of Mable’s beloved rose garden while you enjoy a beautiful brunch alongside the garden. Surrounded by blooming roses, Blossoms & Brunch will begin with a reception complete with entertainment and mimosas. A seated brunch will follow at 11:30 AM. Please call 941-358-3180 for tickets.

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PROGRAMS

APRIL 2018CALENDAR

CONVERSATIONSCHAO LECTURE HALL$5 / Free for Members / Included with Admission

Limited seating, ticket required Less formal than a lecture, allowing staff and guests to share research projects or special interests.

TUE, APR 3, 10:30 AMWILLY POGANY: BOOK ILLUSTRATOR AND PAINTER OF CA’ D’ZAN’S INTERIOR Willy Pogany produced many magazine covers and created set designs for the Metropolitan Opera, Hollywood films, and the Ziegfield Follies. Here in Sarasota, he is most known for his ceiling paintings in Ca’ d’Zan.

SAT, APR 14, 10:30 AMTONI DOVE: EMBODIED MACHINESTHE ARTIST, CURATORS, AND PERFORMERSJoin us for this lively panel discussion that will examine the multiple themes, processes, media, and performances that come together in Toni Dove’s body of work. The panel includes Toni Dove, Dr. Matthew McLendon, and more.

SAT, APR 21, 1:30 PMCONNECTING, COLLABORATING, AND CELEBRATING CIRCUS ARTS FOR THE NEXT 250 YEARSThe circus has reinvented itself continually over the last 250 years. With such a rich and diverse legacy, how will the modern circus build on this heritage and reinvent itself to engage with a new audience?

LITERATI BOOK CLUBJOHNSON-BLALOCK EDUCATION CENTERFree, registration is not required

FRI, APR 13, 10:30 AM The Lost Painting of Sara de Vos, by Dominic SmithJoin us in the Art Library for a morning session to discuss famous authors and art history. Books are available for purchase in the Museum Store.

HOMESCHOOL THIRD THURSDAYCIRCUS MUSEUMFree, registration required

APR 19, 10:30 AM Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a day designed for homeschool families. Facilitated stations engaging different age levels will be placed throughout the Circus Museum for you to explore at your own leisure.

GALLERY WALK & TALKMUSEUM OF ARTIncluded with Admission / Free for Members

Space is limited. Tickets available on first come, first served basis, pick up at the Visitors Pavilion upon arrival. Members may reserve space by calling 941.358.3180.Want to know more about works in The Ringling’s collections and exhibitions? Join Museum staff and invited experts for these “bite size” programs.

THU, APR 26, 10:30 AM & 6:00 PMWHAT’S IN A FRAME?

How a painting is framed is an important decision that can add or detract from our appreciation of the work of art. Learn what goes into selecting the appropriate frame while learning about frames in The Ringling’s collection.

VIEWPOINT LECTUREHISTORIC ASOLO THEATER$10 / $5 for Members

These engaging programs by noted curators and scholars enhance your understanding and appreciation of The Ringling’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.

SAT, APR 21, 10:30 AM250 YEARS OF THE MODERN CIRCUSDr. Vanessa Toulmin, Curator of Engagement and Director of the National Fairground Archive at Sheffield University, U.K., will offer a global outlook on the development of circus culture in Europe and America over the last 250 years. Though the origins of the circus can be traced back thousands of years, the modern circus, defined by a ring and a horse, dates from 1768 when Philip Astley, a retired cavalryman, showcased “feats of horsemanship” in his riding school in London. ViewPoints are made possible in part through the generosity of the Lester E. Bessemer and Mary Tilley Bessemer Endowment and the Siemer Family Ringling Museum Education Endowment.

CA’ D’ ZAN CLOSEDAPR 9 – 13We are thrilled to welcome PBS’s Antiques Roadshow to The Ringling. In order to accommodate the filming, Ca’ d’Zan will be closed Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 13. In addition, Ca’ d’Zan parking and Ca’ d’Zan Terrace, will be closed Tuesday, April 10 through Friday, April 13.

PROGRAMS

APRIL 2018CALENDAR FAMILY PROGRAMS

FAMILY FIRST SATURDAYAPR 7ART MAKING • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMFree programThis art-making program relates an art project to a work of art in the museum. Recommended for all ages.

ROAR FOR BIG KIDS! • 10:30 AM$2 per Child, ticket requiredWe will visit a museum venue to read a story, followed by an art activity. Recommended for ages 5 to 7.

KIDS QUEST • 1:00 PM$2 per Child, ticket requiredThis 45-minute tour features conversations, games, and activities. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

STROLLER TOURAPR 24 • 10:00 AM$2, ticket requiredParents or caregivers visiting the museum with an infant will enjoy this one-hour tour that allows for adult discussion within a group that does not mind if a chatty or crying baby joins the conversation. Strollers or front baby carriers only, please.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES @ ART AFTER 5Free, drop in anytime from 5:00 – 7:00 PMAPR 5 • Imagination PlaygroundAPR 19 • Imagination PlaygroundAPR 26 • Finger Puppet Performers

ROAR! RINGLING ORDER OF ART READERSTHURSDAYS & FRIDAYS • 10:30 AMAPR 5 & 6, 19 & 20, 26 & 27Free program, ticket requiredThe Ringling’s family story time is designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in activities that connect art with early literacy. Includes a story and an activity.

Family Programs are made possible in part by the generous support of the Koski Family Foundation, The Marvin and Betty Danto Endowment for The Ringling Museum Children’s Programs, and The General Education Endowment for Children and Families. ROAR is made possible in part by the generous support of the Lester E. Bessemer and Tilley Bessemer Endowment

BAYFRONT GARDENS TOURSBAYFRONT GARDENS$15 / $10 for Members

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. This one mile, 90-minute walking tour will introduce you to key botanical specimens at The Ringling and provide an overview of the development of the property. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing. If tours are canceled due to weather, a refund or rain check will be available.

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS (THROUGH APR 28), 10:30 AM

BAYFRONT GARDENS WORKSHOPCHAO LECTURE HALL & BAYFRONT GARDENS$20 / $10 for Members

Designed to give homeowners the know-how to create Florida-friendly landscapes. Each program includes a talk and discussion followed by a walking tour tailored to the topic. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

SAT, APR 7, 9:30 AM – NOONOUTDOOR SPACES / OUTDOOR PLACES

Almost every home in Florida has outdoor space, but landscaping these areas can sometimes be a challenge. The Ringling has several spaces throughout the estate that demonstrate different solutions for different places.

WORLD CIRCUS DAYSAT, APR 21Celebrate Circus at The Ringling with entertainment and education for children of all ages: • Free admission to the Circus Museum • Free activities in the Education Center

Art Making • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Art-making activities that relate to the circus. ROAR! • 10:30 am Book reading of Circus Girl with author Clare Pernice, followed by an art-making activity inspired by the characters in the book.

Other Related Programs ViewPoint Lecture • 10:30 AM (See details to the left)

Conversation • 1:30 PM (See details to the left)

Reservations are required, call 941-358-3180

Advance Ticket Sales 941.358.3180Historic Asolo Theater Box Office 941.360.7399

Membership 941.360.7330For more information and tickets, visit ringling.org