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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Celebrates World Photography Day with Weeklong Specials
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is celebrating World Photography Day with a full week of events, programs and promotions designed to engage the public...American Impressionism Takes Center Stage at the Tampa Museum of Art
Major Exhibition Presented by Bank of America The Tampa Museum of Art announces the opening of In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from...Tampa Improv Festival
Aug 6-10, 2025 - YBOR CITY, TAMPA The Countdown Improv Festival returns to Tampa’s historic Ybor City from Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Now...Al Downing Honors
Featuring Le Jazz - Hosted & Emceed by Erica Sutherlin The 2025 Al Downing Honors featuring Le Jazz, hosted and emceed by Erica Sutherlin, pays tribute to individuals...A New Chapter in St. Pete’s Creative Leadership
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Helen French as its new Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025. A celebrated performing...
- Visual Arts
Award-Winning ArtsiPhartsi
A Reimagined Home for Handmade Art Founded by Carmen Smith Barkett, ArtsiPhartsi originally opened in 1991 and became a vibrant destination for fine, fun, and...DRV Gallery Introduces New Avenues for Expression this Autumn
Since its launch three years ago, DRV Gallery has become a vibrant hub for some of the region's most dynamic visual and performance artists....Brenda McMahon Gallery Launches the Autumn Arts Season in Gulfport
Brenda McMahon Gallery’s two-month summer art showcase, We the People, inspired artists and visitors from throughout the region, garnering media coverage and providing a platform...Luisa Mesa’s body of work
Luisa Mesa is a Cuban‑American visual artist based in Miami and represented in Tampa, FL by Drew Marc Gallery. Her work includes meditative and...Leepa‑Rattner Museum of Art: A Cultural Beacon on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Nestled on the lush Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, the Leepa‑Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA) opened its doors in January 2002. Born from...
- Literature
POETICA – By Marc J. Yacht
BLACK BOOTS MARCH Black boots march across the nation Hands held high with straight stiff salute Confusion and fear mark the mood As more black shirted men gather.Did...Childrens Poetry Book – Michael Singleton
Kenwood Resident (St Pete) Michael SingletonPublishes Childrens Poetry Book POETRY PARTY: A Children’s Poetry Book with Developmental and Optimistic Life Lessonsby Michael Singleton https://www.amazon.com/POETRY-PARTY-Childrens-Developmental-Optimistic/dp/B0F9PSQ8TS Step into a...Abstraction
In the heart of the gallery, where silence echoed louder than whispers, hung an enigma crafted from colors that defied logic. It was an...Poëtica By Stephen Lindow
Poem to Another Poem This poem reads itself by the light of itself.Speaks of itself in the fifth person. Believesin me more than the devil...Horror Time Video Visit
Excerpt from Paul Wilborn’s novel, Florida Hustle. - Set in the world of cheap 1980s slasher films.In the opening chapter, aspiring horror filmmaker Michael...
- Music
Al Downing Honors
Featuring Le Jazz - Hosted & Emceed by Erica Sutherlin The 2025 Al Downing Honors featuring Le Jazz, hosted and emceed by Erica Sutherlin, pays tribute to individuals...Wounded Veterans-Turned-Rock Band The Resilient
Wounded Veterans-Turned-Rock Band The Resilient to Headline Jannus Live June 20 Free Admission for Military, First Responders, and Their Spouses By: Doubletake Studios Inc. The Resilient at...Charismatic Maestro Seeks to Spread ‘Deep Truths’
Look up raconteur in the dictionary, and you just may find a picture of Michael Francis staring at you. Francis, music director of The Florida...THE ST. PETERSBURG SAX QUARTET
A COMMUNITY OF MUSIC “Music is the soundtrack of your life” - Dick Clark In 2018, two musicians with a deep love for jazz and a...The Florida Orchestra Merits Local Love, Wider Recognition
As Larry David might say, The Florida Orchestra is pretty, pretty, pretty good.If that sounds like damning with faint praise, let me quickly make...
- Performing Arts
Messages from Beyond: Tyler Henry’s Night of Connection and Comfort
On August 26 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, acclaimed medium Tyler Henry will be bringing together a packed house for his celebrated show, An Evening of...ThinkTank Theatre Hosts 5th Annual New Play Festival
ThinkTank Theatre will feature three new plays at its 5th Annual TYA Playwrights Festival on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. The festival will be hosted...Tell Me On a Sunday – freeFall
Director Eric Davis, Music Director Michael Raabe and Choreographer Leann Alduenda helm the rarely produced Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Tell Me On a Sunday. freeFall’s season...Shucked’s Quinn VanAntwerp
After dazzling on Broadway, Quinn VanAntwerp now takes on the challenge of bringing Gordy to life in the touring production of Shucked. The musical,...Ruth Eckerd Hall: A Tale of Clearwater’s Cultural Mecca
Since 1983, Ruth Eckerd Hall has been synonymous with epic live entertainment, Broadway tours, world class concerts, arts education, and so much more. As...
- Culinary Arts
A Plethora Of Artsy Bars
From Dive To DivineHidden Gems, Quirky Cocktails, Hotel Havens, and HIGHer profile roosts. Tampa Bay Drinkery2756 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33712 A newcomer, so still a...Where Culinary Art Meets French Flair
An Interview with Executive Chef Jermaine Bass of The Left Bank Bistro I enjoyed sitting down with Chef Jermaine of The Left Bank to explore how he...The library – a Unique Restaurant
When considering a destination for lunch, the first place you’d look probably wouldn’t be a hospital. However The Library, a unique restaurant located inside...The Left Bank Bistro offers a fresh take on French cuisine.
Venture into the Uptown Art District in St Petersburg and you’ll find an array of businesses that include everything from glamourous art galleries to...Sonata Restaurant & Lounge
Explore Florida's Art, music and Culture At The Mahaffey Theater I love going out for dinner. Even better is dinner and a show! Sonata makes that...
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Rob Bowen – Interior Design
Rob Bowen never set out to become an interior designer. That wouldn't seem unusual until you consider that, only a year or two out...
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