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
By Susana Darwin. St. Pete-based filmmaker Susana Darwin a behind-the-scenes look at film post-production. … Read More
Once I heard that I’d received the 2024 Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist Grant I knew that I wanted my artist stories to journal the process from beginning to end. Last… Read More
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
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
The creative individuals in Star Wars costuming clubs will be visiting DFAC on January 27. We invited members of The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, The 501st Legion and The Rebel Legion clubs to share favorite works they’ve created, and how…. Read More
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
My biggest dilemma as an artist: So little time, so much to create. There seems to be a lot of talk about where to find inspiration. But I’m more concerned… Read More
Well, the second painting of the series I’m creating is now complete. Its title is “The Big Apple is Burning” and it’s a rather dark metaphor of the destruction of… Read More
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