You don’t have to go very far in St. Petersburg to find a beautiful relaxing park. You can find one in most neighborhoods. That’s what I like about St. Petersburg,… Read More
ART and PARKS
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
Step into My Black Shoes
By Gary L. Lemons. As we continue this month’s focus on Arts and Healing, our guest editor Gary Lemons shares two poems he wrote, and several visual artworks. “Hopefully they will provide a clear context for the thematic connection for all our stories of art as a critical source for healing in this time of trauma, especially related to mass shootings in the US.”
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New monologue for show in progress
I’m writing a show. One of the characters is a man with an usual job. This is one of his musings about his life and the nature of loneliness. He… Read More
Happy Pride Month!!
We are lucky enough to be located close one of the biggest and longest PRIDE Celebrations in the country; the city of St. Petersburg celebrates everyone under the Rainbow, all… Read More
SEX ADVERTISING IN A WRITER’S WORLD?
It’s been suggested to me by someone who’s opinion I hold in high regard that I need to better – and more frequently – present my image to the public…. Read More
Kerry Kriseman Shares Memoir Writing Tips
By Carlene Cobb. Everybody has a story to tell and perhaps a memoir to write. To help authors better understand how to write, publish, and market their memoirs with greater confidence and success, Kerry Kriseman, St. Petersburg author of Accidental First Lady: on the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics approached Maureen McDole, poet and Keep St. Pete Lit founder and executive director to discuss a memoir writing, publishing and marketing workshop…. Read More
Beautiful Grief
By Kayte Bush. I approached the Gallery at Creative Pinellas anxious to see the exhibit featuring artwork and memories from loved ones who have passed away. After the last two years of heartbreak and loss, my expectations were heavy. I was very surprised that I didn’t leave with a tear-stained face but instead, a soft gentle nudge towards healing. I felt as though I had gotten to know these beloved artists, their family members and friends…. Read More
Grocery Shopping, Intimate Dinner and Night Walks!
Here’s the third part of Camera Roll, explained. “February 19th, 12:18pm” 20”x20”, acrylic and oil on canvas If you know me, you know I am obsessed with kombucha, so this… Read More
Creating the Flame of Hope
By Don Gialanella. A lifelong love of sport and fascination with the Olympics motivated me to enter the competition to design the Special Olympic cauldron. I hoped to contribute in some way to the success of the games and be a part of an event that’s so universal and beloved. For inspiration I looked to nature and the magic of color and movement. I wanted to come up with a design that would express the physical action, positive spirit and passion of the athletes. The subject in my mind was the metamorphosis of athletes into symbols of eternal grace…. Read More
Art as a Bridge
By Scott Neumeister. Being a lifelong resident of Hillsborough and Pasco counties, most of my trips to Pinellas have been made possible by bridges. My favorite, aesthetically, is the Courtney Campbell Causeway, but the Gandy and Howard Frankland also hold visual appeal. Yet even beyond their appearance and function, the depth and meaning of what bridges do — empowering connection between two separated things — speaks directly to a way to approach a piece of art… Read More
