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GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER: Dec. 19 - 20 |
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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 |
AT MAHAFFEY THEATER
ON DECEMBER 19 AND 20
Moscow Ballet performs “Great Russian Nutcracker” at Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater on Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. World-renowned Moscow Ballet celebrates its 16th anniversary “Great Russian Nutcracker” tour, performing in 70 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Tickets are $25-$85 and can be purchased at www.Nutcracker.com, through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, and charge-by-phone, 727-898-2100 or 813-287-8844) and the Mahaffey Theater Box Office (Thursday-Friday-Saturday from noon to 6:00 p.m.). Tickets for Military personnel are $5 off; children 0-12 and seniors 55 and older receive $10 off. (No discounts on $25 or $35 seats.) Call 727-892-5798 for more information; the Mahaffey Box Office number is 727-892-5767. High-resolution images are located at http://www.nutcracker.com/promo.php
Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed!
Choreographer Emelianov has been praised by critics for its unique setting of Act II in the "Land of Peace and Harmony." To convey his message of peace, Emelianov incorporates an ethereal dove that escorts Masha and the Prince to a land where there is no war and suffering.
Set against Valentin Fedorov's spectacular scenic design, with dancing, larger-than-life puppets and the backdrop of unicorns, exotic birds and animals, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is a visual delight.
The cast features luminaries of the Perm, Vaganova, Moscow State Academic Choreographic and Kiev schools. Chief Choreographer Anatoli Emelianov returns, with Ballet Masters Vladimir Troschenko and Andre Litvinov. Over the years, Moscow Ballet has increased the size and scope of its tour adding Cinderella, Swan Lake and Carmen to its schedule.
Moscow Ballet continues its commitment to making a difference in the arts. Local children in each market audition to appear with the Russian dancers on the tours. Last year, more than 6,000 children in North America performed with Moscow Ballet as part of its educational outreach campaign, "Celebrating Children…The Arts Can Make a Difference.”
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Clearwater Offers Cash Prizes For Baseball-Themed Banners |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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The City of Clearwater is offering $100 honorariums, cash prizes and gift certificates to Tampa Bay area artists who create baseball-themed banner artworks for display on downtown lamp posts.
The designs will be on display from February to April 2009 and will celebrate the return of Spring Training baseball and Clearwater’s 60 year relationship with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Local artists who are 18 or older can submit digital designs that incorporate baseball-related subject matter that can be reproduced on the vinyl banners.
Artwork may not contain text or team logos. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m., Jan. 9 and may be delivered in person or mailed to Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520.
The banners, sponsored by Clearwater’s Public Art and Design program, are an integral part of downtown’s Cleveland Street District outdoor art gallery.
Further details are available by calling Clearwater Cultural Affairs at 727-562-4837 or via e-mail at Christopher.Hubbard@myclearwater.com.
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“Merry Fishmas” Holiday Show |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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“Anhinga” Oil Painting by Bill Renc
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Painted Fish Gallery and Clay & Paper present a holiday array of fine arts & crafts from Nov. 1 - Dec.31, featuring handmade dolls by Nancy Woodling, pottery by Jeff Oesreich and Bradley Birkimer, tiled boxes by Robin Bowman, stained glass by Jack Roseman, and other original artworks & holiday gift items.
Gallery owners Bill & Linda Renc and Barbara & Ira Burhans present their own new works along with more than 75 quality artisans.
The gallery is located at 350 Main St., downtown Dunedin at the NW corner of Pinellas Trail & Main.
Open daily 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.; Fri. eves. until 8:00 p.m. through Dec 23. Phone: 727-734-5060 or 736-0934. Web sites: www.paintedfishgallery.com or www.claypaper.com
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Leepa-Rattner Museum Offers Free Admission In Exchange for Food Donations |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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To celebrate the spirit of the holiday season, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
will grant free admission to the museum during the month of December in
exchange for two canned or dry goods. LRMA will give the donations to the Shepherd
Center of Tarpon Springs; food items containing protein are preferred.
The current exhibitions on view are Color Woodblock Prints: Selections from the
Two Red Roses Foundation and Works on Paper by Henry McBride from the Henry McBride Foundation. Both
exhibitions will close on January 4, 2009.
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located just west of U.S.
Highway 19 at 600 Klosterman Road,
on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College. Museum hours are 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours until 9 p.m. on
Thursday. Sunday hours are from 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors and free to children and students with ID. Sunday admission is free
and docent tours are offered at 2 p.m. The museum is closed on
Mondays and major holidays.
Please call ahead for information or directions 727-712-5762.
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Tour De Clay of Tampa Bay: Dec. 13 & 14 |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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Tour de Clay, the first annual holiday pottery sale of the newly formed Florida Westcoast Ceramics Society, presents a unique holiday art shopping opportunity.
Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14.
Visit 4 locations, see 13 potters. Two locations are in Palm Harbor, including the home of Barbara and Ira Burhans, on Indian Bluff Island, 110 Peterson Lane, Palm Harbor.
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Bird Teapot by Ira Burhans
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Painted plate by Kimberly Cummings |
Kiln openings are on Saturday and throwing demonstrations will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday. Kimberly Cummings will be joining Ira at Clay and Paper Studio.
For a map and more info go to www.tampatourdeclay.com
The Burhans' studio is #2 on the map, Clay and Paper Studio
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