By Kurt Loft. “We’re translating trends of scientific data for the human ear,’’ says Heather O’Leary, a USF anthropologist who spearheads a project that’s creating music from marine science data. … Read More
The Science of Music
Genre: Arts and Education
Journeys in Journalism
By Margo Hammond. Cynda Mort was convinced that the best values of journalism could help young people acquire important life skills – how to interact with others, how to ask probing questions, how to learn to listen. And, most importantly, how to speak truth to power…. Read More
Celebrating Lea Umberger’s Creative Work
. . . As we celebrate this year shifting into a new start, Creative Pinellas is remembering and missing the amazing and creative Lea Umberger, who sadly passed away this… Read More
Exploring Largo’s New Free Children’s Garden
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. My little ones and I visited the newly opened Majeed Discovery Garden at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, and all I have to say is ‘what a treat!’… Read More
Brimming with Excitement
. . . Brimming with excitement. That is how it feels to have been awarded the Emerging Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas. I admit that painting on larger canvases instills… Read More
From the Classroom to the Screen
By Laura Kepner. 20 years ago, Janet Lee was trying to engage a class of tired teens. Little did she know that the next few hours would mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship – and that in 2023 she’d create a documentary about the crucial need for literacy – Always Ask For Help… Read More
HCC Fall Dance Concert Preview
A look at the new works being explored in Ybor City this weekend by Hillsborough Community College’s excellent Dance Department… Read More
A National Theatrical Action Against Gun Violence
By Jan Neuberger. “Firearms are the leading cause of death in children and youth 0 to 24 years of age in the United States.” As a means of grappling with this chilling reality, ThinkTank Theatre will participate in the national performance event, Enough! Nationwide Reading of Plays to End Gun Violence on November 6… Read More
Transitioning Into the Business of Art
By Jennifer Ring. Parenting experts rarely list art among the life skills families should teach their kids. But Creative Clay has spent the past two decades teaching life skills through the arts. In the process, they’ve created a model worthy of study and emulation…. Read More
Zooming Superheroes
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
