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Continuing Arts Events
Through September 24
“Photographic Expressions from London: The Z15 (30x30) Portfolio, 2003,” 30 photographs by 30 different British photographers from the portfolio of Timothy Welsh of Gulfport. Also on exhibit: “1950 to Now: Works from the Collection with a Focus on French Contemporary Art” and ”Sosaku Hanga: Modern Japanese Prints,” creative prints Westernized in style. Also featuring four significant paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet. 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 25
“Natural Florida: Perceptions and Perspectives,” an exhibition of nature photography by Kathleen Finnerty and Donna Bollenback, featuring nature images from floral close-ups to sweeping landscapes. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
Through September 29
“Omar Zaidan: Man & Nature,” exhibition by the self-taught Lebanese-American artist who recently returned to Lebanon for a visit and was unable to leave due to the war. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-4 p.m. Sat. Call 727-942-5605.
Through September 30
“Murder on the Red Carpet!,” 7 p.m. every Saturday, a new Detective Dinner Theater interactive murder mystery production written, directed and produced by Charla Garrison. The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-446-8569.
“Tropical Temptations,” an exhibition of works with vivid, exuberant colors and styles from contemporary to classic. Featuring plein air oils and acrylics by Linda Blondheim of Gainesville. Also featuring works by Malaysian-born artist Kala Pohl and Sali Dalton, Debra Sykes, Wes Trigger, Ralph Annan, Paula Showen, Michelle Astudo Collins, Gladys de Prias and Christopher Kuster, a quadriplegic who creates watercolor and oil paintings of Florida using only his teeth. Progress Energy Art Gallery, a free community gallery operated by the Greater New Port Richey Main Street, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Call 727-848-6500.
Through October 1
“What Does This Mean? The Narrative Tradition,” an exhibition of 56 works from the museum’s permanent collection. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Third Thurs. monthly; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.
Through October 29
Hall Gallery Artist: Hans Hauss, an exhibition of nature photography by the St. Petersburg artist. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
Through October 31
“Florida Wetlands, the Highwaymen’s Legacy,” a special exhibition of paintings featuring Florida’s wetlands and the work of the Florida Highwaymen. Sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and presented by the Studio@620 and The Pier Aquarium. The Pier Aquarium, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call 727-895-7437.
“New Art Glass Show,” featuring studio quality art glass, featuring more than 350 outstanding glass artists, including new work by Morrison, Etner, Rosin (Italy), Held, Lewin, Pelish, Schulz and Ponzini. Glass Canvas Gallery, 233 Fourth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Call 727-821-6767.
Oldsmar Children’s Art Exhibit, artwork of children from Forest Lakes and Oldsmar elementary schools. Art reception 6 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12. Oldsmar Art Gallery at City Hall, 100 State St., Oldsmar. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.
Through November 5
“Harold Edgerton: Photographs at the Speed of Light, 1932-1978,” 20 color and black & white prints by the scientific photographer whose innovative images allowed greater study of motion. Also featuring “Rembrandt and His Time,” an installation of works on paper by 17th century Dutch artist. 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.
Weekly
Calienté Casino Latin and Salsa Night, 8-10 p.m. every Thursday at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Lessons 7-8 p.m.. Call 727-893-1070.
“Films on the Bluff,” 6 p.m. second Tuesday and 2 p.m. fourth Tuesday monthly, featuring award-winning independent and foreign films at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.
West Coast Swing Club of Tampa Bay, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, beginner West Coast Swing lessons at 1969 Sunset Pt. Rd. (off Hercules), Clearwater. Call 727-804-6612.
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