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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. Arts events,
theater performances and gallery shows open to the community at
large are welcomed for inclusion in the Tropical Breeze monthly
calendar. Announcements and updates should be sent to
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by the 15th of the month for the following
month. Events in the first 10 days of the next month will be
included. Please include a contact name and telephone number.
August 1-31
“Environmental Ceramics,”
exhibition of works by Laura Irmis. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.
August 1-September 30
“New Members’
Exhibition,” featuring jewelry, painting, glass, sculpture,
mixed media, pottery, books and more by local artists.
Artists’ Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St.,
Clearwater. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call 727-738-8010 or
727-446-1708.
August 2
Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., every first
Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring Steven
S. Gregory, City of Tampa Photographer Laureate. Tampa Museum of
Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Iris DeMent, 7:30 p.m., country-folk
singer/songwriter in concert. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
August 2-September 19
Youth Art Corps: “Art in the
Park,” an exhibition of student works in painting, drawing,
photography, ceramics, jewelry and mixed media. Presented by teens
from a program of Family Resources, Inc. 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.
August 3
“Adult Student Showcase,” 7
p.m., summer end-of-session showcase by students of the Patel
Conservatory. TECO Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 6
Open Enrollment Begins, Marcia P. Hoffman
Performing Arts Institute registration open for year-round classes
for artists of all ages. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-712-2706.
Tarpon Springs Art Association, 1:30 p.m.,
monthly member meeting featuring a guest artist demonstration.
Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-934-7778.
August 8
Crystal Beach Drawing Club, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m., draw from set-ups or your own material. Crystal
Beach Community Hall, Crystal Beach. Call 727-771-6680.
“Anti Art Flag for an Unstable
Nation,” noon, monthly “On the Easel” program
highlighting works from the permanent collection or on loan.
Discussion of Roy Witlin’s 1985 work. Leepa Rattner Museum of
Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).
August 9
Peska Film Series, 2 p.m., free screening
of Yves Robert’s 1990 film, “My Father’s
Glory,” based on the childhood memoir of French playwright
and film director Marcel Pagnol. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E.
Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
“Bobby Tess and the Dixie
Chaps,” 6:30-9 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz
Society. Coconut’s Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.,
Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-343-8028.
August 9-12
“The Secret Garden,” 7 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., performed by Hoffman Institute
students ages 13-18 from Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Based
on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett about the healing
power of love and the miracle of rebirth. Murray Studio Theater at
Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
August 9-26
“Hurlyburly,” 8 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., a funny and touchingly human story about
the quest for meaning in morally muddled times. Jobsite Theater
Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
August 10
Summit Executive Center Photo Exhibition,
6:30-8:30 p.m., exhibition and artist reception featuring works by
Erik Rosengren, Jim Goins, Mary Burke, Larry Lynch and Jake Fisher.
Summit Executive Center, ICOT Center, 13575 58th St. N.,
Clearwater. Call 727-538-4100.
“Swing Back to the Future,” 8
p.m.-1 a.m., theme night featuring 1950s-60s Sock Hop with Freight
Train Annie, followed by Swing Back to the 1980s; Hula Hoop and
Moonwalk contests; prizes for best costumes. Gulfport Casino
Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Hosted by Sam and Swing
Time. Free dance lessons 8-9 p.m. Call 813-274-4950.
August 10-September 23
“Film Lingual I,” exhibition
of photography and film, featuring: David Audet, Michael Conway,
Corey George, Lew Harris, Diana Leavengood, Beth Reynolds, Craig
Robinson, Ric Savid, Herb Snitzer, Margaret Steward, James Walker
and Joe Walles. C. Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St.
Petersburg. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; noon-6 p.m. Sat. or by
appt, Call 727-898-6068.
August 11
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second
Saturday monthly. Docent-led tour of “Color: Ten African
American Artists” exhibition. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
“Fourth Annual Heart’s Breath
Flute Extravaganza,” 1-5 p.m., free event featuring the art
and music of Native American culture, including performances on
flutes and other ancient musical instruments. Flute-building
workshop, silent auction and items for sale. Pre-registration
required. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History
Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
“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.
Battle of the B3s, 7:30 p.m.,
Hammond’s famed organs are the instrument of choice for jazz
and blues musicians featuring jazz organists Stan Hunter and Ricky
Lyons vs. blues organists Dean Germain and Michael Johnn with
backup band featuring Vincent Sims, guitar; “Beautiful”
Bobby Blackmon, guitar; Tom Hamilton, bass; and, Ron Gregg, drums.
Sponsored by the Suncoast Blues Society, Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz
Association and Keyboard Specialties. Palladium Theater, 253 5th
Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
August 12
“La Rondine,” 1:30 p.m., free
video of opera by Giacomo Puccini 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.
Herb Snitzer Gallery Talk, 3 p.m., the
noted local photographer discusses 50 years of photography and the
current exhibition of his work. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr.
NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667.
August 12-September 30
“Safety Harbor Celebrates Its
Own,” an exhibition of works of art by Safety Harbor artists,
including paintings, prints, calligraphy, photography and
3-dimensional artwork. Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History,
329 Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.;
1-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Call 727-726-1668.
August 14
Creative Artists Guild, 1 p.m., monthly
member meeting featuring a guest artist demonstration. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or
727-799-6062.
August 16
Third Thursday Summer Film, 5:30 p.m.,
screening of “The Thin Man,” starring William Powell.
Prize drawings, refreshments. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Macy Gray, 7:30 p.m., the soulful Grammy
Award-winning singer-songwriter-performer with opening act
“The Brand New Heavies,” the London-based funk, soul
and electro group. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
August 16, 23, 30
IFF “Sneak Peek” Showcase
Nights, 7 p.m., free screenings of entries in the annual
Independents’ Film Festival (IFF) in September. Reservations
required. The Education Channel, 703 N. Willow Ave., Tampa. Call
813-254-2253, ext. 209.
August 17
Youth Photography Workshop Exhibition,
1:30 p.m., work by participants ages 8-12 in a workshop with
professional photographer Sandra Wiltz. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
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, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Chris Isaak, 8 p.m., American indie rock,
pop and rock ’n roll signer, songwriter and actor in concert.
Special guest Brandi Carlile. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
Clay Aiken, 8 p.m., American Idol’s
second season runner-up with a 42-piece orchestra. Morsani Hall,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 18
“Summer Mixer,” A Les Fauves
Art Event, 7-10 p.m., the Gulf Coast Museum of Art’s
membership group for young professionals hosts a free evening of
networking and art appreciation. Featuring the current exhibition
of artwork by Pablo Siebel, entertainment, refreshments and more.
Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Reservation
required. Call 727-518-6833, ext. 207.
Wearable Art Show, 7:30 p.m., third annual
fashion show featuring unique designs from materials not
traditionally used for clothing. Designs by Blackbird, Carly
Champagne, Ben Chmura, Yasmin Fouad, Tia Gugliotta, Deborah Kynes,
Katy Long, Rogerio Martins, Aleka Phoenix and Frank Strunk III.
Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Reservations
required. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).
Kathy Griffin, 8 p.m., gossip and funny
tales from the Queen of the D-List. Sold-out show. Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
August 19
“Extras! Extras!” Casting
Workshop, 2 p.m., open to all ages. Featuring CSI: Miami casting
director Ellen Jacoby. Registration required. Patel Conservatory,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
“The Climate of Film and Television
Production in Tampa Bay,” 5 p.m., a Venue Seminar Series
presentation featuring a panel of public and private film industry
notables discussing the Florida market and Orlando opportunities.
Venue Theatre, Mainlands Plaza, 9125 U.S. 19N, Pinellas Park.
Reservations required. Call 727-822-6194.
August 23
“Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh
My!” 6 p.m., free event presented by authors, publishers and
booksellers in support of local women’s shelters. Featuring
author Pz Hopkins on her new book, “Club Shattered;”
Cynthia Floyd, owner of the Book Swap of Carrollwood; and, Marcia
Freespirit, CEO of JimSam, Inc., a new Tampa Bay publisher. First
in a series of presentations on women’s issues. Book Swap of
Carrollwood, 13020 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. Call 813-748-9523.
August 24
Taylor Hicks, 8 p.m., season five winner
of American Idol on tour promoting his debut CD. Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Call 727-791-7400.
August 25
“Murder on the 19th Hole,” 6
p.m., comedy and audience participation in a Murder Mystery Dinner
Theater presentation. Radisson Hotel, U.S. Hwy. 19 N, Clearwater.
Call 813-727-7012 or 813-715-4736.
August 25-October 7
“Fresh Fish: A New Generation of
Pinellas County Artists,” featuring mixed media graphics by
Christine Renc-Carter, paintings by Roby MacDougall and ceramic
sculpture by Simon Boses. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25,
including live music by Sean Delong. Clay and Paper and The Painted
Fish Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Call 727-736-0934 or 727-734-5060.
August 26
“A Good Year,” 2 p.m., 2006
film starring Freddie Highmore, Albert Finney and Russell Crowe.
Free in the Artsy Summer Film Series. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art,
St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-5762.
August 28
“Steuben Glass and its
Stories,” 11:30 a.m.-noon, last Tues. monthly
“Spotlight Tour,” featuring art themes from the
collection. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.
Call 727-896-2667.
August 28-September 21
“Children’s Show,”
juried, 2-D media show for members ages 4-15, original works only.
Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Hours: noon-3 p.m.
Tues.-Sun. Call 813-323-0189.
August 29
Crystal Beach Drawing Club, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m., draw from set-ups or your own material. Crystal
Beach Community Hall, Crystal Beach. Call 727-771-6680.
August 30
Art Lover’s Tea , 2 p.m., every last
Thursday monthly. Gallery discussion of “The Big Picture:
2006 Photographer Laureate Steven S. Gregory” exhibition
followed by refreshments. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr.,
Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Sunset Beach Concert, 7 p.m., free event
featuring De Lei ed Parrots. Concessions available. Presented by
Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
August 31
Mohanlal Show 2007, 6:30 p.m., the most
sought-after actor of the south Indian movie industry, Mohanlal and
his team of entertainers. Presented by the Malayalee Association of
Central Florida. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
August 31-September 16
“Gypsy,” the Broadway
blockbuster opens the 83rd season. Shel Bryant, director and
choreographer; Donna Tripp, musical director. Book by Arthur
Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. St.
Petersburg Little Theater; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 4025
- 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-866-1973.
September 1
“Swan Lake Ballet,” 1:30 p.m.,
free video of Tchaikovsky’s classic in the Pinellas Opera
League series, “Dance on a Saturday 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.
Meat Loaf, 8 p.m., performing his biggest
hits in a rescheduled show. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
September 3
Tarpon Springs Art Association, 1:30 p.m.,
monthly member meeting featuring a guest artist demonstration.
Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-934-7778.
September 3-November 16
“Children’s Art Show,”
hundreds of artworks by students of Oldsmar and Forest Lakes
elementary schools. Art reception Tues., Sept. 18. Oldsmar City
Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St., Oldsmar. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.
September 5
Pinellas Opera League Monthly Luncheon, 11
a.m., season luncheon kick-off, featuring a performance by a young
opera singer. Reservations required. Dunedin Country Club, 1050
Palm Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-531-6067.
September 6
Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., every first
Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring an
artist. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call
813-274-8130.
September 8
Artist Workshop with Pablo Siebel, 10
a.m.-3 p.m., the internationally acclaimed artist presents an
artist talk and hands-on mixed media workshop for adults.
Registration required. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham
Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833.
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second
Saturday monthly. Docent-led tour of “National Sculpture
Society 74th Annual Awards” exhibition. Tampa Museum of Art,
600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
September 8-9
Alexandra Nechita, 6-9 p.m. Sat. 1-3 p.m.
Sun., special exhibition of paintings, lithographs, watercolors and
line drawings and personal appearance by the Romanian art prodigy,
who began drawing at age 2. Today, at age 22, she has been
recognized internationally for her unrivaled artistic
accomplishments. Also, special children’s event 11 a.m.-1
p.m. Sat. open to children ages 1-12 for informal workshop with the
artist. Drawing paper and crayons provided. Syd Entel Galleries,
247 Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-725-1808.
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Continuing Arts Events
Through August 10
Ruth Eckerd Hall Summer Camps, weekly
camps for all ages. Themes include dramatics, dance, circus theatre
and fine arts. Registration now open. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-712-2706.
Through August 11
“Reassurance of Beauty,” works
by Bonnie Duncan. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St.
Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 727-896-CLAY
(2529).
Through August 12
“Casa Blue: The Last Moment in the
Life of Frida Kahlo,” by Todd Olson, Karen Garcia, Jeremy
Childs and Steve Earl; directed by Todd Olson. 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).
Through August 15
“Journal of Light,” exhibition
of a photographer’s search for the soul of Florida, images by
John Moran. On loan from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Dale Mabry Campus Art Gallery, Library Bldg., Rm. 221, Hillsborough
Community College, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7
p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Call 813-253-7386.
Through August 24
“Hellzapoppin’,” juried,
open entry, all-media show including photography. Also,
presentation by Wendy Boucher on mixed media and paper collage at
the Tampa Realistic Artist meeting, 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 9. Old Hyde
Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Hours: noon-3 p.m.
Tues.-Sun. Call 813-323-0189.
“Lee Smith Albion: One-Woman
Show,” watercolors, oils, pastels and illustrations from her
lifelong and continuing career as an artist and illustrator.
Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St., Oldsmar. Hours: 8
a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.
Through August 26
“Art of the Whimsical: Fabricated
Sculptures by Esther Gentle” and “Art of the Ordered:
Reverse Paintings by Roy Witlin,” a presentation of works by
two artists who are a direct contrast to one another. Leepa-Rattner
Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600
Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10
a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. Docent-led tours available 2 p.m. every
Saturday. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).
“In My Back Yard,” an
exhibition of photographs by Christina Evans, a Largo resident, of
native plants in her own backyard. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural
and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call 727-453-6500.
Summer Art Classes, six-week sessions for
adults and children; evening and weekend classes as well as one-day
and week-long workshops. Registration now open. Dunedin Fine Art
Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).
Through August 28
Summer Art Exhibits, three exhibits in the
galleries: 1) Progress Energy Heart Gallery traveling exhibit,
professional portraits featuring foster children, Osceola Gallery
(through August 10). 2) About Face: Self-portraits drawn by
Clearwater youth, Carnegie Gallery. 3) Awesome Bead Hats:
collectibles and unique beads provided by Maryann Larson, First
Floor Lobby. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.
and Sat. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater.
Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.
Through August 30
“Melissa Miller-Nece: One-Woman
Show,” exhibition of works in colored pencil by the
award-winning artist. Presented by the Tarpon Springs Art
Association. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.
Call 727-784-3332.
Through August 31
Denis Gaston Art, exhibition of works of
iconic imagery by the Dunedin-based artist, part of a citywide
public art initiative providing free exhibitions of work by local
artists. Clearwater City Hall Lobby, 112 S. Osceola Ave.,
Clearwater. Call 727-562-4814.
“Under The Summer Sun,”
exhibit of works by artist members of the North Tampa Arts League.
Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa. Call
813-977-4500.
Through September 2
“Menopause: The Musical,” 7:30
p.m. Tues-Sun.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., an extended return engagement for
the hit show parodying classic Baby Boomer hits. Jaeb Theater,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Through September 11
“Herb Snitzer: Celebrating Fifty
Years in Photography,” exhibition of works by one of the
area’s most talented artists, also showing: “The MFA
Collection in a New Light.” 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 14
“Roddy Reed Revisited,”
exhibition and sale of work by the late ceramic artist, whose
unique works are in numerous collections throughout the U.S. Sale
proceeds benefit charities designated by Reed. Florida Craftsmen,
Inc., 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat. Call 727-821-7391.
Through September 16
“American Detritus: Andrew
Junge,” full-scale replica of a Hummer vehicle handcrafted
from bricks of Styrofoam made from thousands of individual pieces
of shaped, recycled polystyrene foam. 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; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.
Bread Series/Immigration Installation, an
exhibition of mixed media paintings and a multi-sensory art
installation using video, tactile and audio components. An
autobiographical exhibition by second-generation survivor of the
Armenian genocide, Apo Torosyan. Bread represents life taken away
from his ancestors. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. Florida Holocaust
Museum, 55 Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-820-0100.
“The Big Picture: 2006 Photographer
Laureate Steven S. Gregory,” exhibition of digital images
capturing Tampa’s unique details. 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; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.
Through September 23
“Color: Ten African American
Artists,” exhibition of 38 works celebrating African American
identity in clay, fiber, wood, glass and found materials. Also,
through Sept. 30, “National Sculpture Society 74th Annual
Awards Exhibition” featuring 34 works by sculptors from
across the U.S. 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; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.
Through September 30
“From Sea to Shining Sea:
200,” an exhibition of 20 posters celebrating 200 years of
science, service and stewardship at America’s oldest
scientific research organization — the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Weedon Island Preserve Cultural
and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call 727-453-6500.
Hot Art Glass Show, featuring fine quality
art glass from more than 350 studios around the world. New works in
mixed media of glass and copper, Dino Rosin’s calcadonia
glass and many others. Glass Canvas Gallery, 146 Second St. N., St.
Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Call 727-821-6767.
“Hubert Rutland, Chairman of the
Board,” exhibition about the man who changed the face of
banking in Tampa Bay and beyond. Also showing: “Simply Snell
Isle,” exhibit on the architecture and history of Snell Isle.
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, ext. 210.
“Kaddish in Wood,” exhibition
of painted woodcarvings by Dr. Herbert Savel, studies of
photographs from Holocaust survivor Serge Klarsfeld’s book,
“French Children of the Holocaust: A Memorial.” Hours:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S.,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-820-0100.
Through October 5
“Spectrum 300” Show, an
exhibition of original fine art by local artists. Presented by the
North Tampa Arts League. New Tampa Regional Library, 1001 Cross
Creek Blvd., New Tampa. Call 813-977-4500.
Through October 14
“Pablo Siebel: Reflexiones
Intimas,” an exhibition of work by the native of Chile, who
mirrors a life of myriad contrasts and contradictions. Also
featuring: “William Oliver: Evolution of Movement,” an
exhibition of large abstract acrylic works honoring the
artist’s late wife, who died of complications of multiple
sclerosis. 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.
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