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Arts Events July 2008 E-mail
Monday, 30 June 2008

Editor's Note: The Arts Events Calendar lists Tampa Bay area events and shows chronologically by performance or opening date followed by continuing shows listed through their closing dates. The area's three major performing halls are: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC), 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; and, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.

July 1-August 30

Wood Carvings, exhibition of works by Bob and Carolyn Marek, including statues, animal caricatures and relief carvings. Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St. W., Oldsmar. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.

July 2

Ringo Starr, 8 p.m., with his All Starr Band, including Billy Squier, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart and Colin Hay. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 2-3

"No Apologies Tour," 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.; 2 p.m. Thurs,, Chris Rock, comedian, actor, producer and host in an adults-only commentary on social, political and celebrity issues. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 5-31

"The Society of Acrylic Painters,"an exhibition of new works by members Paula Berry, Ivy Bludeau, Marie Cummings, Dick Dellalonga, Judith Durling, Denise Esparza, George Holmburg, Kathy Rabold, Jean Rascher and Lorraine Ulen. Opening reception 2-5 p.m. Sun., July 6. Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call 727-738-8010 or 727-446-1708.

July 7

Pat Benatar, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning rock singer with guitarist and producer Neil Giraldo. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 9

Carole King -- The Living Room Tour, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 11-13, 17-21, 24-27

"Forever Plaid," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Eight O'Clock Theatre Production, Tonne Theatre, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-587-6793.

July 11-August 17

"Forever Plaid," 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; also 2 p.m. Wed. July 16 and 23, a return of Florida's longest running musical. Jaeb Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 11-September 28

"Its Not Easy Being Green," exhibition of artists' product designs intended to support sustainable lifestyles. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

July 12

"Take A Walk on The Art Side," 5:30-9 p.m., monthly art walk sponsored by the St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association (DAA) at participating DAA member galleries in downtown St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-6767.

July 12-September 28

"It's Not Easy Being Green," exhibition exploring ways to live with less impact on the environment, featuring conceptual drawings and sketches, artwork and design products. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Fri., July 11. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

July 13

"Rigoletto," 1:30 p.m., free video of Giuseppe Verdi's classic in the Pinellas Opera League series, "Opera on a Sunday Afternoon," at the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or 727-784-9512.

July 17

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Shelby Lynne, 7:30 p.m., Grammy Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and actor. Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road series. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. Call 727-791-7400.

July 18

The Fab Four, 7:30 p.m., uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, like no other tribute band. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

July 18-August 10

"Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Stephen Temperley's hilarious musical with a heart. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-PLAY (7529).

July 19-20

20th Anniversary Cool Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., a juried, members-only fine art and craft show presented by the Pinellas Association of Visual Artists (PAVA), featuring more than 80 exhibitors spanning the spectrum of artistic mediums. Free admission. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.

July 20

"Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps," 1-4 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-797-5653.

July 21-25, July 28-August 1

Summer Art Camp, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., for ages 6-13, featuring an array of hands-on art experiences. Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-712-5226.

July 22-July 2009

Sculpture360: Cleveland Street Median Outdoor Art Gallery, featuring sculptures by three southern artists: Hanna Jubran of Grimesland, NC; Claudia Jane Klein of Lake Worth; and, Bruce White of Nokomis. Opening celebration 5:30 p.m. Tues., July 22 at the Atrium Building lobby, 601 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4837.

July 24-August 16

"Doubt," Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by John Patrick Shanley. Final play of the final season in the current building. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-PLAY (7529).

July 25-27

"South Pacific," 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., annual musical production of City Players Inc. of Clearwater, featuring all local cast members performing. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-531-8026 or 727-791-7400.

July 26

"Now For Something Completely Different," 3 and 8 p.m., Broadway Theatre Project annual musical revue featuring 200 up-and-coming muscial performers coached by more than 20 professional choreographers and directors. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 26-27

"The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights," 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m., interactive family program for ages 1 and up. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 27

Idina Menzel, 7 p.m., the Tony Award-winning Broadway star. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 29

"The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour," 7 p.m., featuring "Boys Like Girls" and "Good Charlotte" with "Metro Station" and "The Maine." Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 31

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

Return to Forever -- The Reunion Tour, 8 p.m., with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White and Al DiMeola together again for the first time in 25 years. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 2-3

"Directing the Community Theatre Production," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun., theatre workshop for directors, actors and technicians. Taught by Elizabeth Spicer, producing director of the Paradise Acting Company. Enrollment limited; registration required. Presented by Eight O'Clock Theatre at 801 Main, 801 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-8686 or 727-421-5562.

August 5-30

"The Florida Aquarium Art-o-fishal Camp," exhibition of student artworks highlighting the importance of conservation and the natural environment. Second-floor education gallery, Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

August 7

Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., first Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring an artist and discussion of current exhibitions. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

August 9

"Hippiefest," 7 p.m., a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the summer of love, featuring Jack Bruce of Cream; Eric Burdon and the Animals; the Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie; Melanie; Badfinger, featuring Joey Molland; and, Jonathan Edwards. Also featuring the "Hippie Marketplace," offering beads, tie dyes and other iconic reminders of Woodstock, San Francisco and 1968. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 10

"Dinorah," 1:30 p.m., free video of Giaccomo Meyerbeer's classic in the Pinellas Opera League series, "Opera on a Sunday Afternoon," at the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or 727-784-9512.

August 11-12

Free Master Ballet Classes, 9-11 a.m., for intermediate and advanced students; presented by Jessica Davies, artistic director of The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, 3980 Tampa Rd., Ste. 206, Oldsmar.Registration required Call 813-854-3404.

August 14

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

August 14-31

"Embedded," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., the Southeastern U.S. premiere of a play by writer, director and Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins, a comedy-drama about the invasion of Iraq set in fictional Gomorrah. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

August 15

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

August 16

Comedian Jim Gaffigan, 7 and 10 p.m., a favorite of late night television. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 17

"Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps," 1-4 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-797-5653.

August 19-24

"Mamma Mia!," 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun., Broadway Encore series. Featuring the music of ABBA. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

August 23

Boston, 8 p.m., the legendary band with Tom Scholz; Stryper front man Michael Sweet; veterans Jeff Neal, Kimberley Dahme and Gary Pihl with new phenom Tommy DeCarlo. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 28

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

August 30

"'80s Regeneration Tour," 7 p.m., featuring ABC, The Romantics, Missing Persons, A Flock of Seagulls and Naked Eyes. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 4

Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., first Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring an artist and discussion of current exhibitions. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

September 6

Adult Workshop for Mixed Media Assemblages, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., presented by Rose Marie Prins. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 10

Chris Isaak, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-nominated artist with special guest Lisa Loeb. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 10, 24

Club Art for Teens, 3:30-5:30 p.m., high school students learn about history and culture through art. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 11-28

"Blackbird," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., a thought-provoking play about unresolved and possibly irresolvable relationship concerns. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 16-October 11

"Expressions in Art," exhibition of student artworks created during summer camp programs of the Life Enrichment Center of Tampa. Second-floor education gallery, Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

September 18

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

September 19

John Prine, 8 p.m., the legendary Americana country fold singer-songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

September 20

Family Day, 1-4 p.m., annual free afternoon of entertainment, scavenger hunts, hands-on art activities and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 25

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 26

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, 8 p.m., an acoustic evening with the two award-winning musicians. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

 
Continuing Arts Events July 2008 E-mail
Monday, 30 June 2008

Through July 6

Pinellas County High School Survey, annual exhibition honoring high school art programs, featuring cash prizes. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun. Call 727-518-6833.

Small Expressions, exhibition of small scale fiber art, sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America, coinciding with "Convergence," the group's biennial conference in Tampa. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild: Texture in the Tropics, celebrating "Convergence 2008," the biannual National Handweaver's Guild of America's conference in Tampa, June 2008. Fiber art works in dyeing, art quilting, felting, weaving, embroidery, doll making and stitching. Also featuring, "Luminous: The Works of Jan Boyer," an exhibition of natural pigment dyed textiles in memory of a DFAC faculty member and artist; and, "Connie Lippert: Navajo Wedge Weave," natural pigment weavings based upon the traditional Navajo wedge weave technique developed 1870-1890. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).

Through July 26

"The New Tampa Museum of Art," exhibition of works by third grade students inspired by the new museum project. Second-floor education gallery, Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

Through July 27

"A Mysterious Clarity," exhibition offering three distinct views of the Florida landscape by artists Mark Messersmith, Lillian Garcia-Roig and Ray Bruggraf. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun. Call 727-518-6833.

Through July 31

"Revelations: Works by Self-Taught African-American Artists," exhibition of 20 works from the 1940s to the present by self-taught artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667.

Through August 1

Teen Art Contest, competition open to ages 13-17 in painting, drawing, photography and graphic design with cash prizes in each category. Theme is "Library Door to the World." Works displayed throughout the library. Contest forms and entry rules available in the library or on its website. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 224.

Through August 3

"California Dreaming: California Fibers at Convergence 2008" and "Tapestries of Abraham Ratter: Created at the Mambush Artists' Village in Israel," two exhibitions presented as a complement to "Convergence 2008 Tampa Bay," an international fiber arts conference June 22-28 in Tampa. Also featuring permanent galleries of works by Abraham Rattner, Allen Leepa and Esther Gentle. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free docent tours 2 p.m. Sun. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).

"Thread Bare: My Fiber Vice," a show celebrating "Convergence 2008," the biannual National Handweaver's Guild of America's conference in Tampa, featuring weavings by fiber artist Margaret Hluch. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Call 727-736-0934 or 727-734-5060.

Through August 26

"Unveiled: Rarely Seen Art from the Collection," also, "Mrs. Stuart's Legacy," exhibitions celebrating the opening of the museum's new Hazel Hough Wing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667.

Through September 30

"First Pitch," exhibit of baseball memorabilia from the Literati Collection, Strum Gallery. Also featuring, "St. Anthony's Hospital" exhibit through Aug. 27 in the Neighborhood Gallery. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5:30 p.m. Sun. Call 727-894-1052.

 
Arts Classes & Workshops July 2008 E-mail
Monday, 30 June 2008

Abrakadoodle Art Class for kids. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.

Acting Classes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. children ages 11 and up; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. adults; 10-11 a.m. Sat. children ages 6-10. basic theatre etiquette with instructor Leah Blaisdell. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. On-going sessions. Call for registration, class dates. Call 727-942-5628.

Adult Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; belly dancing Tuesdays at Craig Park Recreation Center, Tarpon Springs. Four-week classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Adult/Senior Tap, 10:15-11 a.m. Thursdays, six-week tap class sessions with Kenley Stewart. Also, 11-11:30 a.m., pre-ballet/creative movement for ages 2-3 and 11:30 a.m.-noon and noon-12:30 p.m., for ages 4-6. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.

Advanced Watercolor Classes, 9 a.m.-noon Wed., for students with working knowledge of basic watercolor technique. Instructor Julie Messerschmidt. Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 727-596-4331.

Art Workshops at Craig Park, Tarpon Springs. Beginning through advanced levels in various media. Classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Ballroom Dance, 1 p.m. Tues., new course at Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.

Ballroom Dance Classes, 8-9 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., also offering ballet classes. Registration required. Guilfoil Academy of Dance Call 727-204-6278.

Ballroom/Social Dance Lessons, 4-5 p.m., adults, registration required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes, 1-3 p.m. Tues. yearround. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Call 727-374-3881.

Ceramics Clay class, 6:30 p.m. Wed. at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. On-going eight week sessions. Call for registration, class dates. Call 727-942-5628.

Children's Creative Dance Movement, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, for children ages 2-5 at Craig Park Recreation Center, Tarpon Springs. Beginning Jazz for children also available 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Copper Enameling Jewelry, 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., new class for all ages. Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Dali Family Fun Saturdays, 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., hands-on activities every Saturday. Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-3767.

Dance Classes, 4:30 p.m. Fridays beginning jazz; 5 p.m. Mondays beginning tap; Wednesdays beginning ballet at Craig Park Recreation Center, Tarpon Springs. For children ages 6 and up. Classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Dance Classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern for ages 18 mons. to seniors at American Dance Academy, Forest Lakes Shopping Center, 3705 Tampa Rd., Ste. 3, Oldsmar. Call 813-855-2555.

Encore Theatre, drama and musical theatre school with Greta Aldene. 4217 Bay to Bay Blvd., South Tampa. Call 813-839-0861.

Florida Screenwriters Connection, 1-4 p.m., first and third Thursday monthly, open to beginner or professional screenwriters for improving plot, dialogue and format by readings and critiques. Panera Bread, Bardmoor Shopping Center, 10810 Starkey Rd. (intersection Starkey and Brian Dairy Rd.), Largo. Call 727-572-6345.

Gulfport Casino Swing Night, 8 p.m.-midnight every Wednesday at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Hosted by Sam and Swing Time. Free dance lessons 7-8 p.m. Call 813-274-4950.

Greek Folk Dance Classes, 4 p.m. Thurs., monthly class series at Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.

Hip Hop Dance for children, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Craig Park Recreation Center, Tarpon Springs. Four-week classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Hip Hop Class, 7 p.m. Thurs., for children grade 4 and up. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.

Home's Cool Co-op Charcoal Drawing class, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., homeschool group taught by Sanny Mogenson. Registration required. The First Christian Church, 1400 San Christopher Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-733-8456 or 727-938-0518.

Jazz & Tap with Miss Suda, 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays (ages 5-7), Also, ballet & tap (ages 4-5) 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Adult dance and other times and age group classes available. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.

Jazz, Ballet and Tap Dance Classes, various age ranges, various days and times, Dunedin Community Center, 1141 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3286.

Klaaren Plein Air Painting Workshops, 3-hour classes. Impressionist painting classes at various outdoor locations monthly with instructor Terry Klaaren. Registration required. Call 813-985-9200.

Life Drawing Classes with Nude Model, 7-9:30 p.m. first Monday monthly and 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Wed. Sponsored by Tampa Realistic Artists. Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Registration required. Call 813-251-8201.

Line Dancing at the Gulfport Casino, 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Dance lessons by Dancelovers. Call 727-893-1070.

Line Dance Classes, 2 p.m. Thursdays, get a workout while learning new moves and older dances. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration ongoing. Call 727-942-5628.

M.A.S.H. Theatre Classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., (Mainstream Adults Sharing Hope) write scripts for a Western theme performance. Registration required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

Oil Painting classes, 9-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Craig Park, Tarpon Springs. Beginning through advanced levels. Classes ongoing. Call for next session. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Department. Call 727-942-5628.

Old Hyde Park Art Center Classes, children's classes with Tatyana Hankinson (4-6 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tues.), watercolor with Genie Shannon (10 a.m.-noon Wed.), sculpture with Candace Knapp (9:30 a.m.-noon Thurs.) and monthly life drawing class. Registration required. Call 813-251-8201.

One Stroke Painting, classes on Mondays with Sue Singleton. Registration required. Classes ongoing. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.

Opal Theatre Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Thurs., Opal Teens for ages 12-18; 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs., Opal Juniors for ages 7-12; Opal Adults, 7:30-9 p.m. Tues. Registration required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

POSH (Players of Safety Harbor) Teen Playwriting/Writing Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tues., learn to write original plays for possible performance. POSH Teen Drama Group (ages 11-16) 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mon. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Piano Classes, ages 18 and up, various days and times, Dunedin Community Center, 1141 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3290.

Tampa Bay Beach Boppers "Thursday Night Dancing," 6-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Italian-American Club, 200 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Call 813-698-1053 or 813-876-1103.

Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, rehearsals 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Currently seeking women of all ages to join the award-winning group. The Masque Community Theatre, 8825 56th St. N., Temple Terrace. Call 813-963-SING (7464).

Tuesday Dance Lessons and Dance at the Gulfport Casino, 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Line dance lessons by Dancelovers. Call 727-893-1070.

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance Association, 7-10 p.m. last Monday monthly, Treasure Coast Chapter dance. Lessons by local ballroom instructors; dance showcase; dance hosts. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Call 727-893-1070.

Venue Actors Studio Workshops. Workshops for young people. Adult programs include Adult Acting and Commercials Only. Call for current meeting times and registration information. Venue Theatre Collective, Inc. in Gandy Plaza; 10387 Gandy Blvd. N., Suite 110-D, St. Petersburg. Call 727-321-6531.

Watercolor Classes, ages 18 and up, various days and times, Dunedin Community Center, 1141 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3290.

Watercolor and Experimental Water Media classes, taught by Studio 1212 artist Marie Cummings, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed. at Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex, 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri. at Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater. Sponsored by City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department. Call 727-507-4065.

Weekly Social and Ballroom Dance, 7-10 p.m. Sundays (live music first Sunday monthly), featuring dance lessons 6-7 p.m. by Dancelovers. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Call 727-893-1070.

West Coast Swing Club of Tampa Bay, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sun.; 8:30 p.m. Tues., with music by Bobby Caudill. Free dance lessons, 6 p.m. Gunslinger's Saloon, 3885 East Bay Rd., Suite 100 (Belcher and East Bay), Largo. Call 727-804-6612.

 
Dance & Circus Arts Director, Beth Brier, Awarded Grant From Pinellas County E-mail
Monday, 02 June 2008

Beth Brier is one of 23 Pinellas County artists awarded a $1,000 grant for the 2008 year by the Pinellas Arts Council.

Brier is artistic director of a dance and circus arts training facility located in Clearwater, the only facility in the U.S. that offers both of these disciplines. Brier’s mission is to create a successful meld of the two entities. Her grant monies will enable her further training to help establish organization, build her teaching staff, and expand choreography skills for her Clearwater facility.

Currently, the advanced students from her school, Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, perform locally every Saturday night at Casa Tina’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Dunedin.

“This is a wonderful opportunity that Tina and Javier (owners of Casa Tina’s) have provided for our more advanced students. Not only do the students get to do what they love, they are also learning life lessons with their responsibilities in the working world, building their work ethic and presenting themselves professionally,” Brier said.

Brier’s own daughter Catie, a trained dancer, “ran away to join the circus” at age 16. She is now a professional contortionist/dancer in the San Francisco Bay area and performs throughout the U.S.
Brier found the only formal training available for circus arts was in the San Francisco Bay area. This was the catalyst that initiated her journey to build her own facility for local children.

For more information go to www.danceandcircusarts.com or call 727-461-0098.

 
Arts Events June 2008 E-mail
Sunday, 01 June 2008

Editor's Note: The Arts Events Calendar lists Tampa Bay area events and shows chronologically by performance or opening date followed by continuing shows listed through their closing dates. The area's three major performing halls are: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC), 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; and, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.

June 1-30

"Pez Collectibles," exhibition in the display cases from the private collection of Cindy Neuhausenn. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.

"Swords," exhibition by Greg Evans. Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Works by Zoran Peshich, an exhibit presented by the Safety Harbor Public Art Committee of art by the creator of a new mural unveiled in May at Safety Harbor Fire Station 53 on McMullen Booth Road. Safety Harbor City Hall, 750 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1555, ext. 405.

June 2-August 1

Teen Art Contest, competition open to ages 13-17 in painting, drawing, photography and graphic design with cash prizes in each category. Theme is "Library Door to the World." Works displayed throughout the library. Contest forms and entry rules available in the library or on its website. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 224.

June 4-July 6

"Artist Trading Cards," mixed media miniature works of art created on playing cards. Opening reception 2-5 p.m. Sun., June 8. Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Sat. or by appt. Call 727-738-8010 or 727-446-1708.

June 8-August 3

"California Dreaming: California Fibers at Convergence 2008" and "Tapestries of Abraham Ratter: Created at the Mambush Artists' Village in Israel," two exhibitions presented as a complement to "Convergence 2008 Tampa Bay," an international fiber arts conference June 22-28 in Tampa. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Sat., June 7. Also featuring permanent galleries of works by Abraham Rattner, Allen Leepa and Esther Gentle. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free docent tours 2 p.m. Sun. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).

June 12-29

"A Dream Play," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., the Southeastern U.S. premiere of Caryl Churchill's adaptation of a play witten by August Strindberg in 1901. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

June 12-July 3

"Plumage: Redefining What We Wear," exhibition of wearable creations by local artist Diane Prekup. Opening reception and informal fashion show, 5-7 p.m. Fri., June 13. Presented in conjunction with the Convergence 2008 conference. Pasco Arts Council, 5744 Moog Rd. Holiday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Call 727-845-7322.

June 13-29

"Wait Until Dark," the 1966 Broadway suspense-filled thriller by Frederick Knott that inspired two movies. Final production of the 83rd season. Michael DuMouchel, director; featuring Sam DePriest and Sephora Machlus in the lead roles. St. Petersburg Little Theater; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 4025 - 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-866-1973.

June 13, 15, 17

Don Giovanni, 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Tues.; 2 p.m. Sun., Mozart's celebrated opera performed by the St. Petersburg Opera Company. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.

June 14

"Take A Walk on The Art Side," 5:30-9 p.m., monthly art walk sponsored by the St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association (DAA) at participating DAA member galleries in downtown St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-6767.

June 15

Melissa Etheridge, 7:30 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning rock singer and songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

June 16-July 24

"Painting with Oils," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon. and Thurs., class with national and international artist George C. Konstantinidis. Registration required. Presented by Palm Harbor Community School at Palm Harbor University High School, Palm Harbor. Call 727-699-1140.

June 18

"The True Colors Tour," 8 p.m., featuring Cyndi Lauper, the B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell, Deborah Cox, The Cliks and host Carson Kressley. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

June 18-19

Brandon School of Dance Arts Recital 2008, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

June 19

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Ashlee Simpson, 8 p.m., the Teen Choice Award-winning singer. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

June 20

The Latin Roots Quintet, 7:30 p.m., part of Rick Gee's Jazz Jamm series. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5798.

June 20-August 3

"Thread Bare: My Fiber Vice," a show celebrating "Convergence 2008," the biannual National Handweaver's Guild of America's conference in Tampa, featuring weavings by fiber artist Margaret Hulch. Artist reception 6-9 p.m. Fri., June 20. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Call 727-736-0934 or 727-734-5060.

June 22

"Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps," 1-4 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-797-5653.

June 24

"Gals' Night Out for Art," 6 p.m., a social evening and opportunity to make a beautiful scarf in a workshop led by fiber artist Margaret Hulch. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Reservations required. Call 727-736-0934 or 727-772-9570.

June 25

"Conserving Textiles," 11 a.m., lecture by Marlene Eidelheit, director of the Textile Conservation Laboratory, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Presented as a complement to "Convergence 2008 Tampa Bay," an international fiber arts conference June 22-28 in Tampa. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).

June 25-28

"Convergence 2008," International Fiber Arts Conference sponsored by Handweavers Guild of America and hosted by the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild, featuring workshops, seminars, lectures, tours, exhibits, vendor hall, fashion show and more. Tampa Bay Convention Center, Tampa. Call 678-730-0100.

June 26-29

Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., the masterpiece by the legendary team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, starring Ted Neeley and Corey Glover. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

June 27

Andrew Dice Clay, 7:30 p.m., the outrageous comic. Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road series. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. Call 727-791-7400.

July 2

Ringo Starr, 8 p.m., with his All Starr Band, including Billy Squier, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart and Colin Hay. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 2-3

"No Apologies Tour," 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.; 2 p.m. Thurs,, Chris Rock, comedian, actor, producer and host in an adults-only commentary on social, political and celebrity issues. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 7

Pat Benatar, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning rock singer with guitarist and producer Neil Giraldo. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 9

Carole King -- The Living Room Tour, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

 
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