Wordless Wednesday: Backstage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Fla.

Backstage Lamp - I Love the Pink
Backstage Lamp - I Love the Pink

Last month I had the honor of hearing Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer speak at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (NOT pronounced like “van weasel”) in Sarasota. His presentation on economics and race was fascinating and what made the evening more interesting was was watching him speak as I sat backstage of the Van Wezel.

Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer Speaking at the Van Wezel, Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012
Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer Speaking at the Van Wezel, Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012

While everyone can’t watch a performance from the backstage, you can take a backstage tour of the Van Wezel. Tours are offered the first Tuesday of the month, October through May for $5 per person. Call 941-953-3368 for additional information or to book your tickets.

Enjoy these snapshots from the Van Wezel’s backstage.

One of Three Dolls I Spotted Chilling Around the Van Wezel's Backstage, Sarasota, Fla.
One of Three Dolls I Spotted Chilling Around the Van Wezel's Backstage, Sarasota, Fla.
"Peek-a-Boo!"
"Peek-a-Boo!"

 

No, It Wasn't Creepy at All Seeing These Dolls. Not at All.
No, It Wasn't Creepy at All Seeing These Dolls. Not at All.
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Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

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