Carla Bristol runs the Gallerie 909 in St. Petersburg. It’s the only African American art gallery south of Atlanta. Carla doesn’t just display original works of art and sell them,… Read More
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5 Things to Do | June 30-July 6
The coming week will, of course, be full of celebrations of our nation, in all its messy and complex glory. The Tampa Bay Times has provided a list of celebrations,… Read More
Live in Pinellas | July 1-7
Letäó»s start the month strong with some important birthdays. On Saturday, æDunedin Breweryäó»s 21st brings Displace. It doesn’t get any funkier than their, funk-fusion, disco-jazz extravaganza; described as good oläó»… Read More
Mark Castle — Pop Star Illusionist Extraordinaire
Mark Castle wants to redefine gay Americaäó»s favorite art form. It only takes a glance to see that Mark Castle isnäó»t your average drag queen. Sure, heäó»s got the heels… Read More
Arts In Podcast – Dora Arreola and Andrea Assaf
Dora Arreola and Andrea Assaf are longtime collaborators and award-winning theatremakers who create adventurous works that focuses on women, immigration, war and military veterans. Their projects blend music, dance and… Read More
Live in Pinellas, June 24-28
Swampy but finally sunny weather and a swamped schedule this week. Here’s a noteworthy sampling: On Saturday, June 24, the powerful and jazzy Ari & the Alibis hit the Hideaway… Read More
Florida LitLife June
Here’s our monthly roundup of the most important Florida-related or Florida-adjacent bits of news for the month. It has been, let’s just say, veryæFlorida out there. John Grishamäó»s latest… Read More
June Arts News Roundup
Here’s your monthly dose of headline arts news, from painting to film, and with a good squeeze of Florida. This month has seen protest, upheaval, and a lot of great… Read More
Creative Pinellas Announces Ten 2017 Recipients of First Time Impact Returns Emerging Artist Grants
Creative Pinellas is pleased to announce the recipients of its new Emerging Artist Grant Program. With this grant award, ten (10) Pinellas County recipients will receive funding from Creative Pinellas… Read More
Live in Pinellas äóî A Local Music Guide for June 17-20
Saturday night brings solid acts. Neoclassical metal king Yngwie Malmsteenærocks the Capitolæfor his World on Fire Tour. Malmsteen is considered one of the best guitarists in the world, so donäó»t… Read More