Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Anchoring the Ringling College Museum Campus, the Sarasota Art Museum features 15,000 square feet of dedicated gallery space, a bistro, a museum shop, an auditorium for educational events, as well as performance and film screenings. The museum also includes a sculpture courtyard and expansive grounds designed for inviting and engaging site-specific and site-responsive art experiences. As the region's inaugural museum focused on contemporary...
This powerful piece by Steve Alpert, titled Gold Star, embodies the sacrifices of military families. Through supporters’ generosity, more than $50,000 has been raised for Children of Fallen Patriots providing scholarships and support to children who’ve lost a parent in the line of duty. This Memorial Day won't you please consider purchasing a print so that your dollars can go towards this worthy cause as well? Your purchase will make a...
Nestled in downtown Sarasota, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is a delightful gem that took us by surprise. As its whimsical name suggests, the museum offers an enchanting experience, full of magical surprises at every turn (click on the arrow, below right for the slide show). That said, it's worth noting that the museum's hours can be a bit quirky, so plan accordingly! The museum is open until May 24th for the current season, then it...
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens have two locations, one in Downtown Sarasota, and the other at Historic Spanish Point. We visited the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota Campus on Sarasota Bay, where we enjoyed meandering through the winding pathways taking in the multitude of plants, water features, garden sculptures and blooms that the property featured. The Downtown Sarasota Campus on Sarasota Bay is the only botanical garden in the world dedicated...
By far, the Sarasota sight that was at the top of my list to visit was The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. I have read about this museum for years, and the more I’ve read, the more I had to see it for myself. It did not disappoint. ABOUT From Wikipedia The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the official state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as...
The Ditmars Bar & Grill is the Hotel Restaurant located at The New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott. I have had dinner here on both occasions that I have stayed at the Hotel. The restaurant was consistently good both times. The restaurant opens to the lobby, yet offers a range of seating options from banquettes, tables and high tops to bar service. The dinner menu is small, but offering a nice variety of items to suit a diversity of budgets...
It had been a very long time since I have had any kind of vacation. So when a friend invited me to Florida, it was hard to resist. A condo in Bradenton. For as short a visit or as long as I might like. It didn't take me long to accept this gracious invitation. First Stop - The New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel I booked an early morning flight from LaGuardia Airport in NYC to Sarasota, Florida in late January. Then I booked a hotel room...
It has been just over a year since I began collaborating with Fine Artist, Steve Alpert. And what an incredible journey it has been! I have had the privilege of witnessing Steve's artistic & personal growth as we worked together to promote a variety of art fairs, exhibitions, events and media opportunities. Reflecting on the past year, there is so much to celebrate as well as so much to continue to look forward to. Join me as I recap the...
Discover & Collect Original Art with ArtFledge I recently had the pleasure of discovering ArtFledge, an exciting new website designed to revolutionize the way art aficionados find and collect art by creating an accessible, transparent and artist-friendly marketplace. Following is an overview of how ArtFledge is able to do this. “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Flags, by Swarada...
Last month, Fine Artist, Steve Alpert, unveiled his portrait of Ann Berry at The Alabama Department of Archives & History in Montgomery, Alabama. Here's what he wrote about this experience: On January 28th, I had the immense privilege of honoring the incomparable Ann Berry with a portrait unveiling at the Alabama Department of Archives & History in Montgomery, AL. Along with Ann and her family, my wife Dorothy and I stayed at a...
