Spotlights

Pride & Passion 2022 “Vogue”

Strike a pose at the 16th annual Pride & Passion set to take place on Saturday, April 22, 2022 at the Tampa Museum of Art, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the Tampa Bay community. This year’s co-chairs, Marvin Meeks and Lillian Chor, anticipate guests will werk, slay and strike a pose with this year’s theme, Vogue, inspired by the allure of the golden age of Hollywood and the effervescence of the LGBTQ+ Ballroom culture.

“Art provides an escape from reality, allows us to live out fantasies, to experience places, people, things, and cultures for which we may otherwise have no other exposure,” said co-chair Marvin Meeks. “I am honored to be chairing Pride & Passion once again, alongside my fierce co-chair, and a member of my chosen family, Lillian Chor, and the rest of our Pride & Passion family, as we celebrate life, each other, and Vogue the night away.”

“I believe in the healing power of art and in the importance of art education,” said co-chair Lillian Chor. “The monies generated from Pride & Passion help the museum make art accessible to as many people in Tampa as possible. The funds raised allow the museum keep a low admission fee for the public, bring

A Treasured Piece of Tampa Bay

It’s the ideal gift for any occasion for those who love Florida, and Tampa in particular. Local artist, Charles Greacen, recently completed the book, Florida Landmarks, Lodgings & Legends: Drawings and sometimes accurate accounts. The book captures illustrations of some of the iconic homes, restaurants and buildings throughout the area, along with Greacen’s humor and personal observations. It is a must-read for Charles Greacen anyone that loves history, architecture and a bit of humor thrown in for good measure.

Available for $35 at www.stpetersburgpress.com or email greacenart@gmail.com.

Pride & Passion 2022 Co-Chairs, Marvin Meeks, Lillian Chor

diverse and exciting exhibitions to Tampa, offer free art education and appreciation programs to those who may benefit greatly from them.”

Saturday, April 22, 2022 | 8 p.m. - Midnight Tickets: Art+ Members $90 | Not-Yet-Members $100 Night of Event $125 All tickets include open bar*, hors d’ oeuvres, and desserts For tickets, visit www.tampamuseum.org/events

*This event is 21+ only.

A Taste of Margaritaville

If you can’t make it down to Margarittaville Beach House Key West, then you can certainly enjoy the taste of paradise with the culinary recipes in a cookbook that will tantalize the taste buds, Margaritaville The Cookbook.

Open last year in November 2021, the Margaritaville Beach House Key West, formerly Barbary Beach House Key West, now showcases the iconic and delicious recipes from the Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill. The resort sits oceanfront along Smathers Beach and offers 186 spacious suites, a lagoon-style pool, and lounging hammocks throughout the grounds. Until you can escape for a visit, just open up the Margaritaville cookbook, turn on the Jimmy Buffet tunes, grab a cold drink and treat yourself, and your family, with a few delicious recipes.

For reservations or more information, visit www.MargaritavilleBeachHouseKeyWest.com or call 866.237.5022.