As a fashion and portrait photographer running a studio for more than 15 years, one of the questions I’m asked most often is simple: “Where do you find the clothes for your photoshoots?” The answer is rarely a single source. Great styling is often the result of relationships built over years with designers, stylists, artists,…
With her smile and beautiful flowing dreads, Shevonne Philidor walks out with her electric guitar, bringing along a presence and energy that lets you know right off that something special is about to happen. Then she begins to play, opens her mouth to sing and her raw soul commands the stage. You are blown away….
The Florida Orchestra has released the lion’s share of its 2026-’27 season program, and its Masterworks series — always the red meat of what’s on offer — focuses heavily on American composers, honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Those include Bernstein’s captivating “Age of Anxiety,” led by legendary U.S. conductor Leonard Slatkin on April 2 &…
Exhibiting at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Sightline GalleryJune 30 thru September 30, 2026 Curated by Maggie Duffy of Creative Pinellas Creative Pinellas, in partnership with Heritage Village, is presenting a nostalgic celebration of Florida culture with itsnewest exhibition, Juicy: A Slice of Florida Life, on view June 30-Sept. 30, 2026 at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Sightline Gallery. In celebration of Heritage Village’s 50th anniversary in Pinellas County, Juicy explores Florida’s enduring relationship with the citrus industry through archival citrus crate labels that sealed Florida’s identity as an eternal tropical paradise.The labels are paired with featured artist Steve Hagan’s blown glass sculptures of citrus, which look as delicious as theFlorida fruit that inspired them. The glass works are on loan from…
Artwork by Creative Clay Member Artists is now on view at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The exhibition, A Mosaic of Color, remains on display in the Interactive Gallery through July 19, 2026. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 4, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Mosaic of Color features 49…
At the heart of Shona sculpture is a spiritual worldview. Sculptors, Mines, and the Spirit Within In recent years, EnnYe Gallery owner Vini Mutsemi, alongside Matipa Mutsemi and Mercy Nyamangwanda, has introduced American audiences, particularly in St.Petersburg, to the powerful tradition of Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. These works stand apart not only for their form,…
In an era dominated by digital images and instant photography, artist Marc Brechwald proves that a simple graphite pencil can still stop viewers in their tracks. At first glance, Brechwald’s work often looks like black-and-white photography. The detail is striking, every wrinkle, reflection, and subtle shadow captured with precision. But lean closer and the truth…
For millions of travelers each year, the first glimpse of Pinellas County comes not from a beach or museum—but from an airport terminal. At St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, better known as PIE, the arts have become part of the travel experience, transforming a simple transportation hub into a gateway to the region’s vibrant creative culture….
Some like it HOT! I am a fire sign (Aries), which is one reason I moved to Florida, I don’t like the cold. Not saying I like 100 degree weather either. More like 75-80, right?! That being said, Zen Glass Studio’s heat hits 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. And you get to play with it. Pretty awesome!…
As The Florida Orchestra winds down another successful Masterworks season and our thoughts turn to outdoor diversions, I thought I’d shift the classical spotlight to some lighter fare, including a pair of free concerts set for open-air venues. The Florida Orchestra, under resident conductor Chelsea Gallo, will present its latest Raymond James Pops in the…