GOOD DEEDS

September heats up with charity events and here are a few ways you can make a difference. Go country for a cause. Support Stop The Movement’s mission to eradicate human trafficking and exploitation in the Tampa Bay Area on 9/6 at DTSP’s 3 Daughters Brewing. Country line dancing lessons, barbeque buffet, brews, and a raffle Make this a fun night out while doing good.

Started in 2003, The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, (CMOCF) commemorates 20 years and announces its annual One Step Closer to the Cure 5K or 1K race on 9/9, starting at 7:30am and ending at 10 am from Albert Whitted Park. Individuals and teams may walk, run, or jog with fellow supporters along downtown St. Pete’s waterfront and help provide hope to local women suffering from ovarian cancer.

The Foundation has given nearly a million dollars to women who need childcare, lost wages, housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, groceries, rent or funds to keep the electricity and water running while they undergo treatment, as well as support for research, prevention, and education in this community. “One Step assures survivors a community cares for them,” said Claudette Carlan, chairman of the foundation, created in her mother’s name to help other women who were also suffering with this disease. Register for the One Step Closer to the Cure 5K run, the 1-mile run or the sleep-in option at cmocf.org/onestep and receive a unique referral code to pass along to friends and family.

On 9/16 at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, help celebrate and raise funds at the NAACP St. Petersburg Freedom Fund Gala. This banquet is an opportunity to honor those who have fought for civil rights and equality, and to continue the fight for a better future. Join community members, activists, and leaders to celebrate our progress and inspire change and hear keynote speaker attorney Benjamin L. Crump, a highly recognized civil rights and trial lawyer speak about advocating for the voiceless of society. From personal injury, labor and employment matters, class actions, and other lawsuits, he is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable for their actions.

By Nanette Wiser

On 10/7, the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pinellas County is part of the annual national walkathon in more than 600 communities nationwide and is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Located at Poynter Park in St. Pete, the event begins at 8am and the ceremony/ walk kicks off at 9am.

On 10/7, Friends of Strays hosts their annual fundraiser at The Coliseum, Wags & Whiskers: The Totally Pawesome Gala! Get tickets, sponsorship packets and more information: friendsofstrays.org/wags2023

On 10/14 at 6pm, the 2023 Walk Like MADD Pinellas event at Oldsmar Sports Complex is MADD’s signature fundraising event to help raise both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. Rally to help create a future of No More Victims®. An event dri-fit t-shirt provided for all participants when registered by Sept. 25.

MUSIC MAVENS Get your morning moving with the music you love with season tickets to The Florida Orchestra’s Morning Matinees series. Don’t miss a moment of your favorites, including Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Strauss’ Blue Danube, Debussy’s La Mer, and many more. https://bit.ly/3rsrOne

CALLING ALL ARTISTS https://bit.ly/43nPndS and focuses on seldom-told stories and ideas. The opening reception is Aug. 5 from 6-8pm, and the exhibition will be on view through 10/15. https://bit.ly/44nRCPK

Creative Pinellas and the city of South Pasadena need you for a new three-mural project. The project’s first call is now through 8/15, with murals completed in Nov. The second call will launch late Nov.

HISPANIC HERITAGE Creative

Pinellas’ newest exhibition, Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos, features Puerto Rican artists

PIXELICIOUS Pixel artist https://bit.ly/3ksmjBn

Lauren Brigman’s exhibit, “Pixel Perfect,” is on display at St. Pete ArtWorks now through Aug. 27, with an opening reception 8/12. Up close her artwork seems to be blotches of color, but they come into focus from a distance.

MURAL MAGIC Returning for its ninth year, the SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival again ignites the City of the Arts with public art from local, national, and international artists. During the 10/13-22 festival, 14 new murals plus a series of Bright Spot community mural projects will be added to the art districts and surrounding neighborhoods of downtown St. Pete. stpeteartsalliance.org/ shine-2023

ON STAGE FreeFall Theatre presents At Home with Ethel Waters 8/11-9/10, written and performed by Rose Weaver. Film, stage, television, and recording star Ethel Waters paved the way with iconic songs like “Stormy Weather” and her captivating performances in “Cabin in the Sky,” “The Member of the Wedding,” and many more. Miss Waters left an indelible mark on the world of popular entertainment and the nation. freefalltheatre.com

ART HEALS St. Pete Arts https://bit.ly/3O8KjWD

Alliance (SPAA) partnered with Community Foundation Tampa Bay and Love IV Lawrence to embed 12 SHINE murals with performance videos (music, poetry, dance, drama) that can be accessed with the Pixelstix app.

BRUSH BATTLE The Second https://bit.ly/3ru5v0o https://bit.ly/3pNsLpy

Annual St. Pete Art Battle will be held on Sept. 30, noon to 6pm, under I-275 off 18th St. S between Central Ave and First Ave S, in downtown St. Petersburg. Organized by Artissin Art Supplies, Artisan Magazine, and Celebrate St. Pete, five teams will paint 8x8 walls, the crowd will vote, and the winning team will receive $500.

VINTAGE VALLI You can bet “Sherry” wouldn’t miss Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! You’ll be “Working your way back to” the blockbuster musical revue on 10/21@2pm at The Palladium With the score of hit tunes, you’ll be dancing in your seat and “Beggin’” for more. Proceeds will benefit the future of the Palladium.

Psychedelic

Members Show

this summer! Think 1960s-70s, bright colors, paisley, black lights, and op art thru 8/24. moreanartscenter.org

By Caron Schwartz

Express Yourself

IMMERSE YOURSELF Get into the artist’s head at Dalí Alive 360°, the multi-sensory art experience enveloping visitors in 360 degrees of light and sound, within a monumental new Dalí Museum space – The Dalí Dome. Dynamic animations immerse the visitor in Dalí’s surreal landscapes, iconic melting clocks, and mindbending illusions. thedali.org https://bit.ly/3pG8Xog https://bit.ly/3NWoRTz

HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION Celebrate the full moon 9/29 at Gulfport’s Catherine Hickman Theater. Honor Native American culture and music with Painted Raven, featuring instrumentalist and songwriter Annette Abbondanze and flutist and percussionist Holly Red Feather. Proceeds benefit the Gulfport Senior Center building fund.

ACE IT Arts for A Complete Education (ACE) Pinellas’ mission is to promote quality arts education in Pinellas County Public Schools so that all students have access to a strong arts education program. Its quarterly e-newsletter covers essential topics related to arts education in our schools so you can help advocate, impact, and empower young people with access to quality arts education.

MOREAN ROCKS Don’t miss the Morean Arts Center’s annual Art Yard Sale 8/12, where you can get great deals on art. You never know what you’re going to find! Prices start at $1 and max out at $100. Along with Morean-owned items, you’ll be able to meet some of our fabulous local artists. Break out the lava lamps and the bell bottoms: the Morean is having a

MUSICAL CHAIRS The Palladium hosts another 1960s favorite when the Blues Beatles plays Sept. 17 at 6pm. The band blends traditional blues riffs with the unforgettable lyrics of Lennon and McCartney. https://bit.ly/3pIUXtV The Central Park Performing Arts Center presents The Copper Piano: Dueling Pianos Show. This unique dueling piano show engages audiences young and old in a musical journey of sing-along, clap-along, and dance-along song requests made by the audience. Led by two high-energy musicians who have played across the globe, this event will be an afternoon of laughs, singing, and pure fun! 9/24@2pm. https://bit.ly/3OeRexl

Bored with computer-based design? Learn to print the 15th century at Print St. Pete. The community letterpress space rents studio time and offers classes and workshops using the ancient craft of moveable type. You’ll learn the basics of letterpress, including typesetting, ink mixing, makeready, and printing. printstpete.org

IMAGINE MUSEUM Whether you are a glass enthusiast or looking to get involved in the local arts community, we have a place for you. You will learn all about the museum’s collection of contemporary glass art, the history of glass, and the pioneers that made glass art possible. https://bit.ly/3JUdXMU

LEONARDO DA VINCI’S SUPERB STEED

Not only did Leonardo use mathematics in his iconic drawing “The Vitruvian Man,” he used the same technique to draw the ideal horse. When researchers superposed Leonardo’s horse onto the Vitruvian Man they saw an indelible connection between these two drawings. For Leonardo, ideal beauty could only be expressed through a mathematical geometric code.