Story and Photos by Troy Bernardo. I grew up on comics. But back then, only nerds read comics, so you had to make sure you never told anyone you liked them. But now, with the inundation of Marvel and DC movies, not only do people read comics, they’re admired for their visuals and storytelling…. Read More
By Yuki Jackson. Across cultures and time, poetry has been intertwined with protest. The elements of protest – using the voice towards progressive change – often align with the purpose and structure of poetry…. Read More
By Margo Hammond. A new, free exhibit at the Dalí Museum is entitled “Leonora Carrington: Writer, Painter, Visionary.” Note the label “Writer” comes before “Painter.”… Read More
The Dalí Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with programs for all ages – including talks, tours, dance lessons, music and bilingual children’s books, and many events for Spanish speakers…. Read More
Through Her Eyes: Women Photographers of Tampa Bay “celebrates photography as being a part of our culture, and from a woman’s perspective.” We asked the artists in this University of Tampa exhibit why and how photography is such a potent medium for expression, and each offered a distinct point of view…. Read More
By Jennifer Ring. At work, Takeya Trayer encourages kids to tell their own stories, teaching animation camps for kids. Outside of work, she tells her own. The children’s book, “My Mommy is My Daddy” is Trayer’s way of introducing her nontraditional family to the world…. Read More
By Kurt Loft. Baroque music “is relevant because in a way it’s new, with people hearing it for the first time,’’ says artistic director of St Pete Baroque, Dan Urbanowicz. “These instruments are outside anything most people know and most are very rare.’’… Read More
By Margo Hammond. Four arty spaces in St. Petersburg mix yoga with art, a potent combination. The Studio@620, The Woodson African American Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and The Dalí Museum all offer classes juxtaposing this ancient art with amazing visual artwork…. Read More
If you’re looking for a family outing, I highly encourage you to visit the free Keepers of Heritage show at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas and complete the scavenger hunt activity designed to encourage children to walk the exhibition spaces and study the different artworks on display…. Read More
The African American Heritage Association announced the “I Love Banned Books” book club, which aims to combat educational censorship, will take place at St. Pete’s Tombolo Books starting in October. The book club is designed for children in the 1st through 12th grades and … Read More
