Music & Nightlife

from Paradise NEWS Magazine March 2022 edition

Spirited Adventures

BANDS Sunset Beach musician Stephen Miller’s band The Beach Rats’ classic rock and blues are a Gulf Beach staple with a monthly gig at Mastry’s. Catch them 3/17 for St. Patrick’s on Corey Avenue sponsored by Swigwam, 3/25 (and April TBD) Sunset Grill, 3/26 and 4/16 Mastry’s St. Pete Beach. Also in St. Pete Beach, Fiona Frensch debuts her cabaret every Wednesday PERFORM NOW! at Grapes Wine Café SPB. The talent showcases feature singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians 7-10pm. To reserve a performance spot contact Fiona: 727-841-2034. fionafrensche@gmail.com

When singer/songwriter Julie Brown sings Etta James you will fall in love with this trailblazer who writes female-driven, hyper-colorized music rooted in early blues, jazz, rock, and soul. She performs with her band 3/5 in North Straub Park’s Awakening Into The Sun Festival, 3/11 at Seminole’s Pow Wow Festival, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9 and 4/23 at Tarpon Springs’ H’Ours Creole Smokehouse, 3/13 and 3/27 at 3 Daughters new Clearwater Beach Rooftop Tasting Room and 3/31 at New Port Richey’s Chasco Fiesta.

If you love ‘50s tunes, catch The Hot Red Hornets’ rockabilly, swing and cow punk performance. “We draw from the influences of Sun Record greats Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, & Jerry Lee Lewis. When you add in rock legends Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent & Eddie Cochran, you will hear how we bring high energy music with every performance,” says the band, who I saw at 3 Daughters’ Brewing. Lots of swing dancers show up for their gigs. Poodle skirt, let’s go! BARS Crabby Bill’s brand is expanding along Gulf Beaches and just purchased J.D.’s in Indian Rocks Beach from the Downing family. Known for cheap drinks and eats, the outdoor patio and piano bar feature live music seven days a week as does Crabby Bill’s IRB. Hoping this continues. Crabby Bill’s is also debuting a new sports bar near Slyce and also owns Crabby Gifts, Jake’s Coastal Cantina, Seabreeze Island Grill, Ready Set Yo!, Crabby Bill’s St. Pete Beach and Crabby Bill’s Fish Camp.

NIGHTCLUBS Love ABBA and the Bee Gees? Get your Saturday Night Fever on when Good Night John Boy opens in the former Ringside Café location (16 Second St. N) near Jannus in downtown St. Pete. This 4,000 square foot Studio 54-style nightclub is the second location; the first one opened in Cleveland in 2021, thanks to Cleveland-based Forward Hospitality Group, papa to 10 restaurants and bars in Ohio. FESTIVALS One of my favorite events of the year is the Tampa Bay Blues Festival April 8-10 at Vinoy Waterfront Park now in its 26th year complete with kick-off and after-parties and VIP packages.

The lineup includes Mindi Abair & The Bone Shakers, Samantha Fish, Sugar Ray & The Blue Tones, Larkin Poe, Jimmy Vaughan and many more. www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Kick Off Party 4/7: Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters @The Palladium 8pm will keep your toes tapping. Ronnie Earl is a four-time Blues Music Award Winner for “Guitar Player of the Year” with 20+ albums.

After-Party 4/9: Floridian Social Club features stellar guitarist Eric Gales and a second show by Chicago’s Nick Moss Band kicking off at 10:30pm.

St. Pete Beach Station 23 Firefighter Paramedics Provide Lifesaving Assistance to Resident

On February 16th the C-shift at Station 23 in St. Pete Beach provided life-saving assistance to a resident who had the wherewithal to seek help at the station. On the drive home after an afternoon of playing pickleball, a St. Pete Beach resident requested a friend turn into the St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Fire Station 23. This resident was not feeling well and wanted the firefighters to examine vitals. The Rescue 23 crew of Firefighter Paramedic Sam Bathon and his partner, the department’s newest hire, Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Laws ushered the resident into the apparatus bay for evaluation. The resident answered the rapid assessment questions and agreed to an EKG. During electrode placement, the patient became unresponsive and went into cardiac arrest. The EKG showed ventricular fibrillation, a lethal unorganized electrical activity of the heart. Bathon and Laws performed CPR and applied a cardiac defibrillator to shock the heart and reset the electrical activity. With help from Firefighter EMT Patrick Strong, they continued CPR and applied a second defibrillation. The patient then began breathing and opened his eyes. The EKG revealed an inferior infarct (heart attack) and the patient was transported to the Palms of Pasadena Hospital for further treatment.

As a lead paramedic, Sam Bathon frequently mentors new paramedic members. He is also a Paramedic Preceptor for the Pinellas County Medical Director’s office and recently organized the department’s new paramedic training to assist other mentors. Sam organized and conducted preparatory training for the SPBFR’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support recertification. Anthony Laws is a newly hired Firefighter Paramedic who has been working in Pinellas County for over two years.

Patrick Strong is a seasoned Firefighter EMT who has been working for St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue for over 9 years. Patrick is known as a calm and confident professional who enhances the crew with his skills, experience, and equipment knowledge. District Chief Mike Elder stated, “The quick response of Bathon, Laws, and Strong saved one of our residents yesterday. I am proud to have these professionals working for our organization. The SPBFR team assists our community in many ways and this lifesaving outcome is yet another example of how the team’s quick decisions, skills, and training help provide a better quality of life for our residents.”

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Get yourself back to the garden

Florida CraftArt presents Art of the Garden, a juried exhibition of original art showcasing fine handcrafted work inspired by the natural beauty of gardens. Fifty artists created 90 pieces, from fiber art and delicate jewelry to ceramic garden sculptures. The show runs March 4 through April 19, when the People’s Choice Award will be presented. People can vote for their favorite work of art in the Florida CraftArt Exhibition Gallery and on Facebook. Docent tours available upon request. Florida CraftArt 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.FloridaCraftArt.org 727-821-7391

Can I get a witness?

Catch “witness…” a play by American Stage’s Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj on March 7 at 7pm with American Stage and Creative Pinellas. This new free series will take place on the first Monday of each month at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. “First Mondays” will feature stage readings with professional actors and artists. For more information and to register: www.americanstage.org/ first-mondays/

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, will speak at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg on March 27, from 4-7pm at a gala fundraiser for the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund, hosted by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. Now in its fourth year, the Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund currently supports 30 St. Pete African American scholars throughout their undergraduate college studies. Tickets $100. Sponsorships available. To purchase tickets click to www. one.bidpal.net/woodson/welcome

Get lucky at the inaugural SHAMROCK Fest

Celebrate the luckiest day of the year as the Pier transforms into an Irish rock festival complete with dance performances, a nomadic magician, leprechauns, and more. Enjoy traditional Irish food and drink specials as live bands take the stage throughout the day, including Tom Petty and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands.

Get creative with a Gulf Coast Artists–Alliance class

As a student you will appreciate the GCAA gallery space and dedicated classroom. Projection technology allows you to see up close every brushstroke made by the instructors. New class options, dates and times give you better access to learning watercolor, oil, acrylic, wire sculpture, alcohol ink, collage, and more. Visit www. gcaa-fl.org/classes---events.html to get inspired and register for a class!

“To Life” raises $700,000

The Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) held its annual “To Life” benefit virtually Feb. 3, marking the 30th anniversary of the museum. This milestone was marked by sharing memories, the museum’s important work, and plans for the future. The FHM’s success will prove helpful as it meets the challenges of increasing antisemitism, new technology, and the aging and loss of Holocaust survivors.

When you gotta go you gotta go

Archaeologists have often found ancient Roman earthenware containers on their digs, but never knew for sure what they were for. Now, thanks to microscopic analysis of a fifth-century ceramic pot discovered in Sicily, we know that the Romans used terracotta vessels as toilets, confirming a long-held theory. Examining a mineral deposit inside the pot, the team spotted the eggs of an intestinal parasite found only in humans, thus proving the pot had once contained human feces and would have served as a chamber pot.

Come up and see Maxime Lalanne’s etchings

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete presents . . . Defining Lines: the Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne through July 17. Lalanne’s (18271886) highly refined etchings, with

their subtle use of line and delicate sense of shading, exemplify the scope and depth of a medium that underwent a significant revival in the mid-19th century. Inspired by the highly detailed prints of earlier practitioners such as Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), artists like Lalanne sought to reassert the medium’s dominance as a fine art over its more mundane uses as a method for reproduction.

The art of letter writing at the Dalí

Join us for an exclusive look at Picasso and the Allure of the South, then try your hand at writing and making postcards inspired by the master himself. The Dali will explore what it means to incorporate place into letter writing and design. Create playful interpretations of your surroundings in a surreal way during this workshop led by The Paper Seahorse and Tampa Bay Letter Writers. All materials are included.

When: March 15, 6-8pm Where: The Dalí Museum’s Will Raymund Theater Cost: $30 for Museum members, $40 for non-members Tickets: www.tickets.thedali.org/ WebStore

Calling all artists

The LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library invites submissions for the 5th annual

ArtOut exhibit, Queering the

Pandemic. Wanted is artwork created by LGBTQ+ artists and allies that is inspired by experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadline for submissions is April 1. The international juried show opens June 1 and continues through the month, coinciding with Pride Month celebrations in Gulfport. For more information and to apply click to www.artout.lgbtqgulfport.org.

The Morean Arts Center is seeking Tampa Bay area portrait artists to participate in an exciting new event/fundraiser to be held at the Morean on April 30. In the spirit of the BBC’s hit TV series “Portrait Artist of the Year,” the Morean is creating its own version. Nine artists will be chosen. Three “icons” will serve as sitters and three artists will have two and one-half hours to create a portrait of each sitter. Benefits include eligibility for the top prize of $1,000 and the People’s Choice award of $500; possible sales of portraits and opportunities for future commissions. For more information and to apply contact Chief Curator Amanda Cooper 727-822-7872 ext 2112 or Amanda. cooper@moreanartscenter.org. Deadline for entry is March 20. Now’s the time to apply for Creative Pinellas’ Pinellas Recovers Grants, which help artists and nonprofit arts organizations recover from the effects of Covid-related economic losses while supporting underserved communities. Creative Pinellas was one of 24 arts agencies nationwide selected to receive a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Arts organizations need to apply is March 14; individual artists by March 28. For more information or to apply, please visit www.creativepinellas.org/ pinellasrecovers.

The USF College of The Arts is expanding into The Factory in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District with GENERATOR: USF Contemporary Art Museum. GENERATOR is an incubator for new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation. Primarily focused on moving image and time-based contemporary art, its 3,100-square-foot former industrial space has been reconceived as a dedicated home for exhibitions, public programs, and special projects. GENERATOR is anticipated to open this fall. The Warehouse Arts District Association’s Pruitt Arts Education Center believes we all have something to learn and something to teach. With summer around the corner, they are looking for artists to teach adult classes and summer camps for kids. If you see yourself as a part of the team, contact Director of Arts Education Danielle Garcia, danielle.garcia@ warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org

Arts & Leisure Buddy Baker | Events, Arts & Leisure Coordinator www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-and-leisure

Venues are listed, alphabetically within category, in the following sequence of categories. Each listing includes address and web link, if available. Most web links are active when you are online at www.paradisenewsfl.com or copy and paste them in your browser.

IN THIS ISSUE:

ART CENTERS/CLASSES ART – GALLERIES ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES LIBRARIES MARKETS SPIRITUAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH TOASTMASTERS YOGA

(Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

ART CENTERS/CLASSES

Beach Art Center

1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org

Charlie Parker Pottery

2724 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-321-2071 charlieparkerpottery.com Second Saturday Art Walk

Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists

Pinellas Park Art Center, Roe’s Deli, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. 727-244-4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome.

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Contemporary art gallery. Art classes year-round. Second Saturday ArtWalk Through March 17 – New Retro: Jessica McCormick, Susan Peloubet, and Rebecca Zweibel Through March 17 – Rootman: Expressions of Self

Morean Center for Clay

420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 ext 2311 moreanartscenter.org Home to more than 50 studios of ceramic artists creating functional and non-functional clay art. Second Saturday ArtWalk

Through March 4 –

Octopus’s Garden: ceramic work by Alicia Diem Through March 21 – Out of the Fire

Morean Glass Studio

714 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Daily demonstrations every hour noon to 4pm. Classes available.

Pinellas Park Art Society

Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727-360-4406 pinellasart.org

March

12 – Art Show

Suntan Art Center

at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Classes, Art Mart every weekend on Pass-a-Grille Beach

March

1-4 – Montessori by the Sea

The Hive

559 49th St. S, St Petersburg 727-290-6515 thehivestpete.com Classes, open studio, pottery and jewelry sales

Treasure Island Art Guild

treasureislandartguild.org Painting workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Still Life Workshop Friday – Portrait Workshop (live model) Closed June, July and August

Veterans Art Center

6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813-504-3092 vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments

Zen Glass Studio

600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-323-3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing and lampwork classes and workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

26 – Spring Open House

Cobb Gallery

Eckerd College, Library Circle, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program Closed to the public until further notice

Collectors Exchange

2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-440-9643 articlestpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Open to public on Saturday 11am-5pm; all other viewings by appointment

Craftsman House

2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk

EVENTS

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RECURRING EVENTS

Tuesdays & 4th Saturday • 9am-3pm, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S. gulfporttuesdayfreshmarket.com Fridays • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport. A juried event featuring emerging and professional artists. First Friday of every month. Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach Saturdays • 9am-2pm, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, First Ave. SE and First St., Al Lang Stadium parking lot near the marina. Celebrating community, food, and creativity. October through May. 1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach. 2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. TI Waffle House, 11185 Gulf Blvd. • 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk 3rd Saturday • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry and pottery to locally sourced botanicals. 4th Saturday • Gulfport 4th Saturday Fresh Market 9am-2pm • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery. Sundays • 9am-1pm Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Local vendors offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. (November-April). TheBeachMarkets.com. Library Book Sale every third Sunday. • 10am-2pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Ave. (74th Ave), St. Pete Beach. Almost a hundred vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. (9-1 June - Sept.) Every other Sunday • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Pete. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature.

730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 800-325-2050 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin New artist exhibits monthly

Syd Entel Galleries

247 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com

The Art Lofts

Florida Craftsmen Galleries (second floor) 10 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-504-8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk By appointment only

Woodfield Fine Art Gallery

2323 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-254-6981 woodfieldfineart.com Second Saturday Art Walk

Wyland Galleries

400 Beach Drive, Suite 146, St. Petersburg 727-201-8285 facebook.com/WylandSt.Pete

3 – Michael Feinstein 4 – Rodney Crowell 5 – Lucinda Williams 8 – Rick Wakeman 9 – Killer Queen 11 – Graham Nash 12-13 – Lyle Lovett 17 – David Archuleta 18 – Chris Botti 20 – Chazz Palminteri:

A Bronx Tale 21 – English Beat 22 – Richard Marx 23 – Jackie Evancho 24 – Lords of 52nd Street 25 – Rita Rudner 26 – Paul Thorn 27 – Rumours

Fleetwood Mac Tribute 29 – Iron & Wine 30 – Clyde Butcher Lecture 31 – Janis Ian

April

1 – Girl Named Tom 2 – Henry Winkler 3 – Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin 5 – The Zombies 6 – Henry Rollins 8 – Kenny G 9 – Larry Fleet 10 – Jon Anderson w/ Paul Green

Bininger Theater

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre

April

13-16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (at the Nielsen Center for Visual Arts patio)

Catherine Hickman Theater

5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us

Central Park Performing Arts Center

105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com Masks strongly encouraged

March

4-20– Sweet Charity 7 – Divas of Soul:

Aretha and Tina Tribute 25 – The Edwards Twins 26 – The Manhattan Transfer 27 – Carpenters Tribute Concert 28 – Frank Sinatra Tribute 30 – NY Rockabilly Rockets presents Shake, Rattle, Roll 31 – Minute by Minute:

Doobie Brothers Tribute

April

8-10 – You Raise Me Up 11 – The Morrison Joplin Review 14 – Orlando Transit Authority:

Chicago Tribute

By Caron Schwartz

For Brendan Nolan, St. Patrick’s Day is No Holiday

“I’ve never had a St. Patrick’s Day off in the last 40 years,” says the Irish-born singer-songwriter.

Nolan left Dublin and landed in Montreal in 1979. “I was just young and wanted to get away,” he says. “Regular work wasn’t exactly suited to me.” He started playing music and, although he hadn’t intended to leave his homeland permanently, that changed when he met his wife, Maureen. She was a teacher, so during spring breaks the two often traveled to St. Pete Beach where he performed at the late, lamented Harp & Thistle Pub. In 1993 they decided to make SPB their forever home.

Although a prolific performer with eight CDs under his belt, Nolan hasn’t made a recording in several years. “It’s just difficult to sell CDs,” he admits.

But he sure is busy, performing at pubs including Molly Malone’s in Tampa, Mary Margaret’s in St. Petersburg, and Flanagan’s in Dunedin. Sadly, he hasn’t had a SPB gig since the Harp & Thistle poured its last pint in 2005.

He’s also resuming his “Musical & Historical” tours of Ireland, where most of his family lives. This year’s October tour is already sold out. “I’ll finally get to see my family again after this Covid break,” Nolan is happy to report.

So, while you’re quaffing green beer and carrying on, Brendan Nolan will be providing the entertainment, probably at Molly Malone’s. “I’ll be starting around lunchtime and going ‘till I drop.”

EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

Through Monday, March 14 – “Pinellas Recovers” Grants NEW

Applications are being accepted from artists and arts organizations for Pinellas Recovers grants to support public participation with individual artists and their work, and to support salaries, stipends to artists, marketing and promotions for arts and cultural organizations. No match is required. Deadlines: March 14, arts organizations; March 28, individual artists. Funds are provided through a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Through Friday, April 1 – Grand Horizons

$29.70-$88, times vary by date, Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. What if you learn that the person you’ve been married to for 50 years is making your life miserable? After a lifetime of perfect union, Bill and Nancy retire to Florida and Nancy decides she wants out. This hit Broadway comedy takes an intimate look at the unpredictable and enduring nature of love. 800-361-8388 asolorep.org

Through Sunday, April 3 – 2022 Bay Area Renaissance Festival NEW

$11.95-$19.95, 10am-6pm weekends, 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City. Join the inhabitants of the 16th century village of Fittleworth for exciting entertainment including musicians, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and full-contact live armored jousting. More than 100 artisans will display sell handcrafted goods. Tickets: bayarearenfest.com Patrons with unused 2020 & 2021 festival tickets can present the tickets at the box office. Reschedule unredeemed daily event tickets prior to attending the festival: groupsales@renaissancefest.com or call 800-966-8215. Health and safety protocols in place; masks recommended. “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” – Thomas Jefferson

ARTS & LEISURE

Patel Conservatory

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org Health and safety protocols in place

March

The Four Seasons 22-23 – Rent 25 – Slash 26 – ABBA The Concert 27 – Peppa Pig’s Adventure

April

3 – The Florida Orchestra: Milos

Plays Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – One Night in Memphis:

2 – Dale Watson and His Lonestars w/6-Volt Rodeo 4 – Ana Popopvic w/The Ellie Lee Band 5 – WMNF Presents Elizabeth

Cook & Sarah Borges 10 – The Red Elvises 11 – Honey Island Swamp Band 12 – Jason D. Williams 18 – Jah Movement 19 – WMNF Presents Karibbyan

Kruze Music Fest 25 – Ward Davis 26 – Damon Fowler & Friends 27 – Dukes of Juke, Ruben Rey and the Undercover Band &

The Lint Rollers

Meet Jan of Sun Lyon Studios!

She is a very talented silversmith who brings her own brand of sunshine to the market! Jan’s inspiration came from her years in St. Croix. As a PADI scuba Instructor she owned a snorkel tour business and collected piles of “sea glass” that she yearned to do something with. A jeweler friend taught her how to melt the glass and work with precious metals that encased her sea glass treasures!

Jan returned to the mainland after Katrina struck Louisiana in August 2005 to be part of the rebuilding process in any which way she could. Her life partner Tom built a studio in their home and continued creating. Touring the country doing art shows eventually brought Jan & Tom to Gulfport. They found it to be a community that supported the arts and they just felt at home there.

Jan’s grandmother was one of the first female publishers, her parents were writers, teaching her the power of words! Jan wanted her pieces to have inspiration not just through art but through words. So began her new direction!

“As life experiences both challenge and inspire my spirit, I continue to focus my designs on life’s ever changing tides. I have melted precious metals with emotions (sometimes, adding a bit of whimsy) to create my line of jewelry. I personally design my pieces beginning with a simple message or image that I want to share. I fabricate my jewelry starting with raw materials, mixed media, gold accents & whatever else seems to make the piece “happen”. Me, myself & I, hammer, saw, file, solder, stamp, bless and polish my own pieces. I love to use rivets or what we call ‘cold connections’ to allow my pieces to have moving parts. I have also invented a few of my designs by carving wax and using the process of lost wax casting.”

In 2018 Jan joined the Dunedin Downtown Market, which is also operated by Tampa Markets and decided to give the Sunday Market on Corey Ave a try. It was a perfect fit. She has been with us ever since, bringing her pieces which are “designed and created to

be worn as a token of personal energies, inspirations and experiences which have shaped our lives.”

Find Sun Lyon Studios across from Swigwam Beach Bar/Twisted Tiki at the market every Sunday! 10am-2pm through May. (June through September 9am-1pm)

EVENTS

Through Sunday, May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South

$12 ages 6-12; $29 ages 18-64, The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. This special exhibit features 77 paintings, drawings, and collages by the renowned Spanish artist. Half have never been seen in the United States. Exhibit is organized in collaboration with the Musee National Picasso-Paris. Advanced-purchase timed tickets are required; exhibit is included in the price of Dali admission. 727-823-3767 thedali.org

Through May 30 – Registration for Patel Conservatory camps, classes NEW

Registration is continuing for Patel Conservatory dance, music, and theater summer camps and classes. Complete list of camps and classes available at patelconservatory.org. Some camps/classes require auditions; register at strazcenter.org/auditions or call 813-222-1040. Scholarships available: strazcenter.org/financialaid, deadline April 4.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, March 4 – MUSE 2022 Awards NEW DATE

$150/$175 (VIP), see website for sponsorships, 7-10pm, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the MUSE Awards recognize six local “muses” who are artists and art lovers in the community. Hosted by Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant, the evening will include music by La Lucha Band and singer Sierra Amora, as well as interactive art and art making. The event is a fundraiser for the Arts Alliance’s work. Rescheduled from February. stpeteartsalliance.org/muse Questions: terry@stpeteartsalliance.org.

Friday, March 4-Saturday March 5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert

$49.75-$99.75, 7pm Friday/2pm Saturday, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInness, Tampa. The Florida Orchestra will perform the magical score from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while the entire film plays in high definition on a 40-foot screen.

Saturday, March 5 – Treasure Island City-Wide Yard Sale

Free, 8am-5pm. The Isle of Palms Civic Association will host a yard sale throughout the town of Treasure Island. Rain date is March 12. For information, call Shelly 860-480-3035.

Thursday, March 10 – Premiere of “Reprise” dance collaboration NEW

Free, 6-8pm, Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. “Reprise” will be created by Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Helen French as she engages in a series of open rehearsals and workshops that explore the relationship between dance and interactive art sculptures created by artist Sharon McCaman. RSVP 727-460-5477 or creativepinellas.org.

ARTS & LEISURE

Skipper’s Smokehouse cont April

1 – Billy Price Band 2 – Alzheimer’s Music Fest w/ Cracker 8 – Shevonne + Wave

Theory + Katara 9 – The Broken Hearts + Stevie Nicks Experience Negative COVID test/vax proof required for March 5 event

Stageworks Theater

1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org

March

25-April 10 – Murder on the

Orient Express

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org Free concerts Fridays on the Riverwalk Stage, 6-9pm

March

2 – A Clockwork Orange:

A Play with Music 4-5 – The Florida Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the

Goblet of Fire in Concert 7 – Raul Midon (Club Jaeb Series) 11 – Arts Legacy Remix: Asian

Culture Celebration (Riverwalk Stage) 11-13 – Opera Tampa presents

The Pirates of Penzance 11 – Arts Legacy Remix 12 – #IMOMSOHARD NEW DATE 12 – Colin Quinn 14-22 – Jobsite Theater presents Breadcrumbs 22 – Rae Wynn-Grant: The Secret

Life of Bears (National Geographic Live series) 23 – Remembering Whitney Tribute 23-April 3 – Disney’s Frozen (Broadway series) 24 – Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour 24 – Voices of the Community

Town Hall: Meet the Creators Zoom 25 – Sex n’ The City: A (Super Unauthorized) Musical

Parody CANCELLED 27 – BIPOC Play-Reading Series 31 – Complexions Contemporary Ballet

April

1 – Milos Plays

Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – Alan Cumming 4 – Marielle Kraft (Club Jaeb series) 6-May 1 – Little Shop of Horrors 7-10 – Patel Conservatory presents Winnie the Pooh, Kids 8 – The Florida Orchestra:

Broadway Pops 9 – TASTE at The Straz

Studio Grand Central

2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players

A 3D Cinematic and

Musical Celebration 20 – Proud Tina 26-27 – The Florida Orchestra presents Time For Three: The Intersection of Americana,

Pop and Classical

April

2 – The Florida Orchestra presents Milos Plays

Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – Tango Lovers 7 – The Florida Orchestra presents From Russia with Love 9 – The Florida Orchestra presents Broadway Pops 13 – The Bachelor Live On Stage 14 – Hyprov: Improv

Under Hypnosis 15 – Daniel Tiger’s

Neighborhood Live

The Palladium

253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org

March

1 – Cher, Elton, Streisand, Bocelli 2 – The Original Palladium Chamber Players 3 – SPC Community Band and Wind Symphony 5 – Chuchito Valdes Trio 6 – Steven Wright 16 – Palladium Chamber

Players: Juilliard String

Quartet POSTPONED 19 – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp 20 – James Carothers

CANCELLED 23 – Women of Jazz XVI 24 – Your Songs:

A Tribute to Sir Elton John 25 – Listening Room Festival 26 – Matt Schofield Trio

April

6 – Palladium Chamber Players w/Natalie Hoe &

Jessica Guideri 7 – Tampa Bay Blues

Festival Kickoff

The Studio@620

620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org Advance ticket purchase required

March

2 – Simon Lasky Group 4-31 – Age of Kerouac: Beat

Generation Celebration 7 – The Nest: Interactive Experimental Improv 29 – The Scotty Wright Quintet

USF Yuengling Center/ USF Sun Dome

12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 www.yuenglingcenter.com

March

4 – Alt-J and Portugal the Man 5 – Mike Epps 12 – Jo Koy 19 – Tyler, The Creator

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org

March

1 – The Sweet Caroline Tour 2 – Menopause the Musical 3 – Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland 4 – Sarasota Orchestra:

The Envelope Please 6 – Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles 7 – Masters of Illusion 8 – Itzhak Perlman 9 – Neil Berg’s 112 Years of Broadway 10 – The Ten Tenors 11 – Sarasota Orchestra:

New World 15 – Karen Gordon Mills:

The Ringling Town Hall 16 – Shelea 17 – Chris Botti 18 – Anastasia 21 – Steve Solomon 22 – Proud Tina 25 – Sarasota Ballet: A Comedy of Errors 27 – ABBA The Concert 28 – Tony Dungy:

Ringling Town Hall 29 – The Price is Right

April

1-3 – Sarasota Orchestra:

Breaking Boundaries 5 – Kenny G 6 – An Officer and a Gentleman 8 – Sarasota Orchestra: The American Songbook 10 – Terry Fator 11 – Mansion of Dreams 12 – Johnny Mathis 14 – South Pacific

West Coast Players

21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363 wcplayers.com

March

11-27 – 4000 Miles

Zubrick Magic Theatre

1211 First Ave N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg Performances Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm 866-ZUBRICK (866-982-7425) zubrickmagic.com

MUSEUMS

Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum

2240 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org

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EVENTS

Saturday, March 12 – Alley Clean Up in the Grand Central District NEW

Free, 9am, meet at 2529 Central Ave. St. Pete Pride and the Grand Central District host the cleanup. The city of St. Petersburg will provide dumpsters, with supplies from Keep Pinellas Beautiful.

Thursday, March 17-Sunday, March 20 – Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival

Free, hours vary by date, Madeira Recreation Field and ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. This four-day event offers a collection of carnival rides provided by Arnold Amusements, live entertainment, and food and craft vendors. Proceeds benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations. Details: madeirabeachfl.gov. Vendor information, email Mitchell Shenkman: mitchellshenkman@ gmail.com. Sponsor information, call John Doctor: 727-214-7583.

Saturday, March 19 – Orchid Repotting Clinic NEW

Free admission/free parking, 9am-noon, Florida Botanical Gardens, Lighthouse Building, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Members of the Florida West Coast Orchid Society will repot orchids for the public and provide information on culture as needed. You can watch and learn. A nominal fee is charged for supplies used in repotting. 727-475-0750 www.fwcos.org

Saturday, March 19 – America’s Wonders: A 3D Cinematic and Musical Celebration NEW

$18-$55, 8pm, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. The Florida Orchestra presents an epic musical adventure through 26 of America’s most breathtaking national parks and 11 captivating cities, featuring stunning 3D video on a giant LED screen. Daniel Black conducts. themahaffey.com

Tuesday, March 22-Wednesday, March 23 – “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me,” a conversation with author Jennifer Teege NEW

Free, 6:30pm, The Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg (March 22); Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S Tuttle St., Sarasota (March 23). Afro-German author Teege will discuss her childhood in Germany and discovery as an adult that her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the brutal Nazi commandant of the Plaszow concentration camp. Both events will be livestreamed via the FHM Facebook page. Masks required at in-person event.

Wednesday, March 23 – “Women of Jazz XVI” concert NEW

$25-$40, 7:30pm, Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. In celebration of Women’s History Month, an all-female jazz band featuring Valerie Gillespie, saxophone and vocals; Judi Glover, piano; Patricia Dean, drums and vocals; Michael Ross, bass; and guest vocalists Rose Bilal, Lorri Hafer, and Belinda Womack perform in Hough Hall. Presented by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Foundation as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

ARTS & LEISURE

Florida Holocaust Museum

55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Through July 4 – Reflections on Man’s Fate: Artwork by Judith Weinshall Liberman Through July 10 – The Wartime Escape of Lisl Porges Through January 2, 2023 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak

March

22-23 – “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” with author Jennifer Teege

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Through April 3 – Suzanne Williamson: The Language of Light Through May 29 – Paul Caponigro: Impact + Influence

Glazer Children’s Museum

Charles Rennie Macintosh and the Glasgow Style

Museum of Fine Arts

255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through April 3 – Art Photography of the 1970s Through May 8 – Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia Through July 17 – The Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne Through July 31 – From Heath to Hedgerow: Doulton Lambeth Ware and the British Countryside

March

22-February 19, 2023 – Cabinet

Pictures and Works on Paper

National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum

2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-944-4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Temporarily closed – moving to new location

Safford House Museum

23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

St. Petersburg Museum of History

335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com

Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles.

New wing features early 20th century European posters

727-579-8226 tbauto.org Masks recommended

Tampa Bay History Center

801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Walking tours of Tampa neighborhoods Through March 6 – Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory

Tampa Museum of Art

120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-259-1720 tampamuseum.org Thursdays 4-8pm – pay-as-you-will admission Through May 22 – An Irresistible Urge to Create: Florida Outsider Art Through June 19 – HerStory: Stories of Ancient Heroines and Everyday Women Through June 26 – Paul Jenkins: From America’s Heartland to an International Journey Through July 24 – Verde: Poetics of Shade

Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum

160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org

The Dalí Museum

One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Through March 6 – Student Surrealist Art Exhibit Through May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South Advanced-purchase timed tickets required

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EVENTS

Thursday, March 24 – We Convene: Performing Arts NEW

Free, 8-10am, Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. The second of six public meetings on key topics of importance to the arts community. Keynote speaker Mark Cantrell is president and CEO of Florida Orchestra. Organized by Creative Pinellas and Pinellas Community Foundation. 727-460-5477. Register: creativepinellas.org

Thursday, March 24 – Voices of the Community Town Hall Discussions: Meet the Creators NEW

Free, 8pm, Zoom/Straz Center Facebook page. An evening with regional composers, playwrights, choreographers, film makers and designers. One in a series of live, virtual town hall meetings intended to amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Zoom link: https://us02web.zom.us/s/83745518504

Thursday, March 24-April 3 – The Tin Woman, presented by

Gulfport Community Players NEW

$20, 8pm/2pm Saturday and Sunday, Catherine Hickman Theater, 26th & Beach Blvd, Gulfport. Joy enters a downward spiral after a heart transplant, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure and the encounter has Alice, Hank, and their son Sammy asking if they are ready to accept Jack’s death. Ticket purchase online only. Masks required regardless of vaccination status. gulfportcommunityplayers.org

Sunday, March 27 – BIPOC Play-Reading Series NEW

Free, 2:30pm, TECO Theater, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInness, Tampa. This second of a four-part series offers the dramatic experience of hearing excerpts from plays written by talented local and national Black, Indigenous and People of Color writers. A question-and-answer period follows, during which writers can provide insight into their creative process. Reservations are required by calling 813-229-7827 or at strazcenter.org

Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3 – Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez NEW

$18-$55, 7:30pm/8pm, venues vary by date. Called “classical music’s guitar hero,” superstar Miloš has sold out Royal Albert Hall in London and venues around the world. The Florida Orchestra brings him to Tampa Bay stages to perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s classic Concierto de Aranjuez and more. Also, Rodion Shchedrin’s lively Carmen Suite (after Bizet). Michael Francis conducts. Friday: Straz Center, Tampa; Saturday: The Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg; Sunday: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater (7:30pm). 727-892-3337 thefloridaorchestra.com

Wednesday, April 6-Sunday, May 8 – American Stage in The Park: Footloose NEW

Priced by date and seat location, 8pm, Demens Landing, Bayshore Drive and Second Avenue S, St. Petersburg. This Broadway hit tells the story of a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town where dancing has been outlawed. As he tries to carve out a place for himself, he ignites a revolution in the town as the younger generation rebels against the strict rules of the local preacher. 727-823-7529 boxoffice@americanstage.org

ARTS & LEISURE

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 all day Through March 16 – Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories

April

9-July 31 – Ansel Adams:

The Masterworks &

Clyde Butcher: America the Beautiful

USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art

3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503

April

1 – Inverso: 2022 MFA

Graduation Exhibition

Opening Reception

USF Graphicstudio

3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813-974-3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/ gs_about.html

MUSIC

Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association

Monday Night Jazz Jam, 7-9pm, Hangar Restaurant, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg, aldowningjazz.com

Clearwater Jazz Holiday

Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com Scheduled for October 13-16

New Horizons Band of Gulfport

Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

School of Rock St. Petersburg

2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com

South Pasadena Community Band

All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com Concerts suspended

St. Petersburg College

Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events

Suncoast Jazz Society

Cove Cay Golf Club 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater sdjs.org

Tampa Bay Symphony

Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org

The Florida Orchestra

See venues for times and ticket prices. 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org Following COVID 19 protocols

March

4-5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire concert (Straz) 11, 13 – The Pirates of Penzance – Opera Tampa (Straz) 13 – The Paul Simon Songbook (Ruth Eckerd) 16, 17 – Classical America (Ruth Eckerd, Mahaffey) 18 – The Music of Def Leppard (Mahaffey) 19 – America’s Wonders – A 3D Cinematic and Musical Celebration (Mahaffey) 26-27 – Time for Three – The Intersection of Americana, Pop and Classical (Mahaffey) 31, April 2 – TFO Winds and Brass (Tampa Theater, Palladium Theater)

April

1-3 – Milos Plays Concierto de

Aranjuez (Straz, Mahaffey, Ruth Eckerd) 7 – From Russia with Love (Mahaffey) 8-10 – Broadway Pops (Straz, Mahaffey, Ruth Eckerd)

TomKats Jazz Orchestra

The Blue Parrot Mondays 7-9:30pm 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727-368 9619 www.bluepstpb.com Greg Dunn, Tomkats Music Dir. dunngsje@verizon.net 727-637-4123 tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA

Metropolitan Opera: HD Live

Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of

the Metropolitan Opera 727-864-7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera Programs suspended

Sarasota Opera House

61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org Through March 6 – The Daughter of the Regiment

March

5 -19– The Pearl Fishers 11, 19 – Tosca 12-22 – Attila 18 – The Daughter of the Regiment 26 – Jubilee Concert

April

3 – Derek Han Memorial Concert 6 – Innocence and Illicit Passion 10 – Strut and Fret 13 – From Darkness Into Light

St. Petersburg Opera Company

2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro. Various performance locations

March

18-19 – Pirates and Angels Variety

St. Petersburg Opera Guild

stpeteoperaguild.org

The Matinee Opera Players

64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers

The Pinellas Opera League

Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October-June Thursdays: Opera at the Dali pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/ boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, guided tours, classes

Brooker Creek Preserve

3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays

Fort De Soto Park

3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, at The St. Pete Pier 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org

Weedon Island Preserve

1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

GARDENS

Florida Botanical Gardens

12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends and county holidays. 727-582-2100 flbg.org

March

19 – Florida West Coast Orchid

Society Repotting Clinic

Florida West Coast Orchid Society

Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Second Thurs, 7:30pm, visitors welcome. Educational classes 727-420-7230 fwcos.org

March

19 – Orchid Repotting Clinic

Garden Club of St. Petersburg

500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org Monthly special events

Ikebana International

St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 646-761-0989 ikebanastpetersburg.com Monthly demonstrations

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org Through June 26 – Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light (Downtown Sarasota campus) Through August – Seeing the Invisible (Spanish Point campus)

Sunken Gardens

1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and child horticultural workshops 727-892-5715 sunkengardens.org Specializing inSHADES, SHUTTERSand all types ofCUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS!

Window Treatment Solutions for both interior and exterior applications that include motorization as well as home automation. Call to schedule a Blinds Date consultation at 727-289-1629 or email sales@sapphireshadesandshutters.com.

ARTS & LEISURE

FERRIES

Crossbay Ferry

Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wednesday through Sunday November through April 727-273-5932 thecrossbayferry.com See website for rates

April

5 – Topics in American History 11, 25 – Mayor’s Open Office 21 – A Novel Idea Book Club

Children’s Programs

Story Time – Every Tuesday 10am Great Explorations – March 29

St. Petersburg Main Library

3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

Egmont Key Ferry

Fort De Soto Bay Pier $20 Children/$40 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com

Pirate Water Taxi

Hop On, Hop Off, 14 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. All-day passes: $25 adult/$15 child 813-223-7999 piratewatertaxi.com

MARKETS

TUESDAYS

Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market

9am-3pm, October thru May 9am-2pm, June thru September Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Tuesday Clothing Swap visitgulfportflorida.com

WEDNESDAYS

Shell Key Ferry

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $15 Children/$30 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com See website for overnight camping

LIBRARIES

Gulf Beaches Public Library

200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-391-2828 gulfbeacheslibrary.org

Gulfport Public Library

5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1074 mygulfport.us/gpl

St. Pete Beach Public Library

365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9238 Mondays – Children’s Story Time First Tuesdays – Topics in American History Third Thursdays – Book Club Download the new CloudLibrary app and stop waiting to read the latest bestseller! Caring for someone with dementia? Memory kits are available that provide objects, pictures, and videos to assist with Reminiscence Therapy. spblibrary.com Museum passes are back!

March

1 – Topics in American History 7, 21 – Mayor’s Open Office 17 – A Novel Idea Book Club

Madeira Beach Morning Market

November through May 10am-2pm 5042 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach tampabaymarkets.com/ madeirabeach

FRIDAYS

Treasure Island Friday Market

December through April, 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. Pet friendly. 727-360-4121 islandneighborschamber.org

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Dunedin Downtown Market

November through June, 9am-2pm John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin tampabaymarkets.com

SATURDAYS

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

October through May 9am-2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of First Ave. S & First St., St. Petersburg 727-455-4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com

ArtsXchange Outdoor Marketplace

5-9pm during the Second Saturday Art Walk at the ArtsXchange campus, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-256-0821 warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org

Market in The Bluffs

9am-2pm Second Saturday 2747 Sunset Blvd., Belleair Bluffs Outdoor market facebook.com/marketinthebluffs

SUNDAYS

Corey Avenue Sunday Market

10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm Now open year-round Corey (74th) Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727-498-8778 coreyave.com

Indian Shores Sunday Market

November through April 9am-1pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com facebook.com/ IndianShoresSundayMarket/

OTHER MARKETS

Vintage Marché

First full weekend each month 9am-6pm Sat/9am-5pm Sun 2200 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-914-7707 vintagemarche727.com

SPIRITUAL

Sacred Lands

1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727-347-0354

CLUBS-SERVICE/SOCIAL

Entrepreneur Social Club

Thursdays 6-8pm NOVA 535 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg entrepreneursocialclub.com Meeting location varies

Second Saturday Singers

Second Saturday October through April, 9am–noon Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Sing songs you love, ages middle school and up bobd@pccumc.org

Gulfport Lions Club

Second and fourth Tuesdays 6:30pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 305-732-3580 facebook.com/Gulfport-Lions-Club

Original Third Tuesday Networking Event

Third Tuesday of each month 4pm, Swingers Patio Bar and Grill 2501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg New location Facebook.com/the-originalthird-tuesday-networking-event

Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board

January through March Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am–noon Pass-A-Grille Park, Ninth & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr., open to public.

Preserve The ‘Burg

727-824-7802 preservetheburg.org Works to educate, advocate, and celebrate all things related to St. Pete’s history.

Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches

Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. Cambria Madeira Beach Hotel 15105 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach 727-360-4350 facebook.com/RotaryGulfBeaches/

Senior Solos

Second Monday except July and August, 1pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. Social group of singles 50+ 727-369-5694

Social Club of St. Petersburg

Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards, and social events. Open to the public on Mondays and for special events. majordl050@aol.com 727-323-2691 socialclubofsp.org

St. Petersburg Audubon Society

727-753-9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation

February

5 – Circle B Bar Reserve 5 – Raptor Fest (Boyd Hill Nature Preserve) 15 – Rooftop-Nesting Shorebirds/

Backyard Birds

March

5 – Backyard Birds

ARTS & LEISURE

St. Petersburg Chess Club

540 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg Open every Friday for members from 6-11pm; Sundays 2-4pm for group chess lessons and friendly games. Individual lessons available. 727-776-5583 chessclubjoy.webs.com timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com

St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA)

Third Thursdays 7-9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N, Suite B, Pinellas Park 727-347-4737 facebook.com/SPICA

St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club

536 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am. Free lessons available. Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727-344-4240/416-410-7671 stpetersburglawnbowling.org

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

Fridays, 7-10pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727-822-2083 stpeteshuffle.com

February

3 – Beginner Boot Camp 15 – Strategy Boot Camp

Suncoast Quilting Circle suncoastquiltingcircle.org

Swiss Club

Second Saturday 11:45am, October through May 12425 Sixth St. E, Treasure Island Augie – 727-522-0771 swissclubstpetersburg.com

Tampa Bay Surface Guild

Second Monday, 6:30-8:30pm Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park Coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, fiber, and other materials surfacedesignguild.com Meeting on Zoom

The Contemporaries

Support group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA membership mfastpete.org

The Treasure Island Historical Society

Second Monday, 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island 727-641-5203 facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety

Treasure Islettes

Community service organization Fourth Monday except June through August Thursday bingo: 6:45pm early bird, 7:45pm regular, Treasure Island Community Center 727-270-9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach Promoting boating safety with a 12-week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program, Tuesdays 7pm. Start at any point in cycle. Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Tom 727-367-1409; Phil 727-865-2226 wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08

WordSmitten Writing Workshops

Third Saturday, 1-5:30pm, $15/session 800-727-6214 ext 101 meetup.com/wordsmitten Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story

CLUBS – ATHLETIC

Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club

Second Tuesday 6:30pm, September to May Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727-743-3108 snowshark.org

Mad Dogs Triathlon Club

Wednesday night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-424-6847 stpetemaddogs.org info@stpetemaddogs.com

Tampa Bay Beach Bums

Beach volleyball for players of all levels. Gulfport 727-437-2867 Facebook

St. Pete Road Runners

Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, noncompetitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events.

HEALTH

Depression Bipolar Support

Every Thursday 7pm Pasadena Community Church Life Enrichment Building, Classroom 1A 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Free, no registration, confidential 727-410-1569 dbsatampabay.org/ index.html

Jazzercise Exercise Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm Treasure Island City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island 727-687-6695 jazzercise-sp@hotmail.com

Memory Café – Gulfport

Third Monday 12:15-2pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Memory Café – St. Petersburg

Second Monday 11am-1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Ostomy Support Group

Last Sunday 2pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727-657-0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group Meetings suspended

St. Anthony’s Hospital

Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855-269-4777 baycare.org/events

Walking Club & Memory Café

Third Friday 10-11am group walk Tyrone Square Mall11:15am-1pm Memory Café at Red Robin, 6901 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com 11:15am-1pm Memory Café at Red Robin, 6901 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Wednesday Walkers

Second and fourth Wednesday 9am, varying locations Sponsored by Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1244

TOASTMASTERS

Bay Pines Toastmasters

Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg. 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727-488-4941 baypinestoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org Zoom meeting

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Cool ‘N Confident Toastmasters

Mondays 6:30-8pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend: 850-228-0315 1526154-toastmastersclubs.org Online Zoom meetings

Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters

Thursdays 6:25-8pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727-417-5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Hybrid meeting

Gulfport Toastmasters

Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-709-2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com Online Zoom meetings

St. Pete Beach Toastmasters

Thursdays 6:30pm Suntan Art Center (next door to Don Cesar), 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach stpetebeachtm@gmail.com stpetebeachtoastmasters.com 813-609-2015 Hybrid meetings

St. Petersburg Toastmasters

Tuesdays 6:30pm Temple of the Living God, 1950 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org Hybrid meeting

Toast of the Bay

Thursdays 7:30-8:30am St. Petersburg College, 244 Second Ave. N, Room #125, St. Petersburg toastofthebay.com Now hybrid meetings

YOGA

Beach Yoga Pinellas

Various locations 727-222-6476 Beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages

Salty Souls Yoga

Various locations 727-459-9178 saltysoulsyoga.com

Silver Sneakers Yoga

Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9245 Fridays at 11:15am spbrec.com

Sunken Gardens

1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-560-7317 Taught by Awaken 2 Yoga Monday & Wednesday 10:30am

The Centre of St. Pete Beach

7525 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach 727-258-2001 thecentreSPB.com Monday & Saturday 9-10am Hatha Yoga Wednesday 6-7pm Mindful Slow Yoga. Check out wakeupmybody.com for more info and to reserve a spot in person or on Zoom. Yoga Alliance certified eRYT 500 Kripalu trained yoga teacher.

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Get yourself back to the garden

Can I get a witness?

Get lucky at the inaugural SHAMROCK Fest

Get creative with a Gulf Coast Artists–Alliance class

“To Life” raises $700,000

When you gotta go you gotta go

Come up and see Maxime Lalanne’s etchings

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Calling all artists

ArtOut exhibit, Queering the

ART CENTERS/CLASSES ART – GALLERIES ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES LIBRARIES MARKETS SPIRITUAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH TOASTMASTERS YOGA

ART CENTERS/CLASSES

Beach Art Center

Charlie Parker Pottery

Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists

Morean Arts Center

Morean Center for Clay

Through March 4 –

Morean Glass Studio

Pinellas Park Art Society

March

Suntan Art Center

March

The Hive

Treasure Island Art Guild

Veterans Art Center

Zen Glass Studio

ART GALLERIES

Art Fusion Galleries

ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing

ARTpool Gallery

Atelier de SoSi NEW

March

Brenda McMahon Gallery

Bula Barua

Chasen Galleries

Chihuly Collection

Clyde Butcher Galleries

March 30 – Clyde Butcher

Venice Gallery & Studio

March

Big Cypress Gallery

March

Cobb Gallery

Collectors Exchange

Craftsman House

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ARTS & LEISURE

Creative Clay CulturalArts Center

March

April

Creative Pinellas

March

Crossroads Gallery

Custom House Décor

D-Gallerie

Duncan McClellan Gallery

Dunedin Fine Art Center

April

Ekeko Gallery

Florida CraftArt Gallery

March

Grand Central Fine Art

Gulf Coast Artists Alliance

March

April

Leslie Curran Gallery

Luis Sottil Studios

Mirella Cimato Art Gallery

MIZE Gallery

Red Cloud Indian Arts