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By Margo Hammond. In the past six months, four one-actor plays have been mounted at The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, all starring Pinellas actors. All four were mesmerizing theatrical experiences – a single actor holding us enthralled in a darkened space…. Read More
Creative Pinellas CEO Barbara St. Clair announced that she’ll be retiring from her role at the end of this year. Today we celebrate her role as an arts advocate – and the pleasantly surprising conversations she’s recorded with a wide range of artists on the Arts In podcast. … Read More
By Kurt Loft. The new production of Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” by Opera Tampa is about to engulf you in a deliciously distasteful load of fun. How can such dark theater be so delightful? “That’s the point,’’ says the company’s artistic director. “Sondheim wanted to freak out the audience − and mix in a lot of laughs.’’… Read More
By Cindy Stovall. Equality and Inclusion through Art is what it’s all about – and Creative Clay works toward that mission every day. This Friday’s Spring for the Arts is a party that will touch your heart and revive your faith in the goodness we all possess…. Read More
By J. Elijah Cho. I’m incredibly excited to be returning to Tampa Bay, my theatre home, with a show that has taught me so much and that I’m still learning things from. “Mr. Yunioshi” is my effort to transform pain into comedy, discomfort into resilience… Read More
By Suzanne Norman. The Beach Art Center is where you’ll find summertime adventures ideal for kids who dream of crafty, artsy fun. It’s a wonderful place to learn art, clay and craft skills from multi-talented instructors – with family-friendly kids summer camps and one-time classes for adults on nights and weekends…. Read More
By Kurt Loft. The Florida Orchestra shares an intimate, rarely heard chamber version of Bruckner’s grand 7th Symphony, inviting listeners to step inside the music. “There’s something really compelling about it,” says music director Michael Francis, “and it takes you on an emotional journey… Read More
By Jake-ann Jones. Tedra’s Cultural Arts Braid Experience in Clearwater presents its first Kids Brave Braids Art Show on April 15 at The Factory St. Pete from 5 to 7 p.m. Valerie “Tedra” Rutledge founded the nonprofit educational project focused on teaching youth the skill and art of perfecting braid hairstyles…. Read More
The popular songs of the 1920s-1940s, now called the American Songbook, comforted, inspired and connected listeners then and now. We asked the performers in Accentuate the Positive to share their favorite songs. The answers are beautiful…. Read More
By Tony Wong Palms. It is a worthwhile trip to see people taking the leap of faith into the unknown. The MFA graduation exhibition at the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum is their calling card. … Read More
