By Nicole Hays. A.J. Vaughan and I are both full-time entertainers living in St. Pete. Creating art is integral to who we are as people, and we are incredibly lucky to be able to make a living doing it…. Read More
Genre: Performing
Violinist Tunes Up a Rarity with Barber Concerto
By Kurt Loft. Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto “should absolutely be played more,’’ says violinist Stella Chen, who performs the work with The Florida Orchestra this weekend. “It’s full of lyricism and melodic allure, and the perpetual motion finale would perk up anyone’s ears.”… Read More
Expanding Access to Classical Music
By Gabrielle Reeder. Fever orchestrates candlelit musical events every month around the world, and in Tampa Bay. Performances in over 100 cities are led by local musicians and holiday shows pop up throughout the year…. Read More
Bringing Forgotten Music Back to Life
By Kurt Loft. “We’re dedicated to giving new life to old masterpieces, giving a voice to recently discovered works and bringing audiences the eccentric and improvisatory nature of Baroque music,’’ says Dan Urbanowicz, founder of St Pete Baroque. … Read More
Favorite Arts Experiences in Pinellas County
We’re celebrating the vibrant artists and arts organizations in our county by sharing favorite Pinellas arts experiences. … 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
Harmony & Discourse
The Warehouse Arts District Association, in collaboration with EMIT and Jazz on Arts Axis Florida are hosting a December 1 concert with Helios Jazz Orchestra featuring Fred Johnson – and a roundtable discussion on Food Insecurity and South St Pete Food Deserts…. Read More
Down the Rabbit Hole
By Margo Hammond. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour is, hands down, the strangest play I’ve ever seen. And that that, from me, is high praise…. 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
The Economic Impact of the Arts
By Cindy Stovall. Those of us who call Pinellas County home have witnessed firsthand the rapidly increasing influence of the arts in our communities. Now a nationwide study by Americans for the Arts proves it…. Read More