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Creating a Legacy Journal: Unlock your creativity through journaling. Instructor guides students through a variety exercises to create words and images that reflect experiences in their lives so they can document them in journal format. Call for class dates.
Painting: There is no mistake! Taylor Ikin’s painting techniques and personal style take the anxiety out of painting. From beginner to master painter, all are welcome. Check with staff for monthly schedule. $12 (P) / $16 (R) / $20 (N) per class.
Dancing Under the Stars: Dance the night away in the Grand Room, with area bands or DJs providing music. Refreshments provided. Call for dates.
Art Trysts Studio
1190 Kapp Drive
Where: 1190 Kapp Dr., Clearwater
Artists: Lorraine Ulen, Donna Frost, Lee Canalizo, Kathy FessenbeckerContact: 888-727-1190
Clearwater Main Library
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Osceola and Carnegie Galleries
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 562.4970
Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild Member Show
Main Library Exhibitions - Osceola and Carnegie Galleries
Summer 2011Exhibits
The Surface Design Guild was founded in the early 90’s by a group of eight women who wanted to share their knowledge and learn from each other. That small group became what is known today as the Surface Design Guild and has grown to a membership of well over 100 members. Many of whom have had their art recognized both nationally and internationally. Yet as a group, they are still are committed to their original values of supporting each other’s artistic creativity and sharing knowledge. They are also dedicated to promoting awareness of surface design by offering educational activities in their community
For a printable brochure, please click here.
View additional artwork at the Municipal Services Building (see below).
Clearwater Municipal Services Building
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
A display case has been placed in the MSB lobby that now houses a gift of samurai armor from the city of Nagano, Japan in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship between Nagano and Clearwater. The armor is a replica of that worn by Sanada Yukimura during the Warring States Era in the late 16th and early 17th century. Red suits of armor are known as “aka-zonae”, and wearing such a conspicuous color on the battlefield conveyed the soldier’s preparedness to fight with dignity and honor.
In giving the city of Clearwater this honored gift, Shoichi Washizawa, Mayor of Nagano stated “In presenting this suit of armor, it is my sincere hope that the people of Clearwater will develop a deeper affinity for the culture, art, and history of Japan, and that the friendship of our two cities will continue for eternity.”
For questions related to the armor or the Sister Cities program, please contact the Cultural Affairs Division at 562-4837.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Island Estates, Clearwater
727-447-0980
Dolphin Tale - Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter
Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment present Dolphin Tale, inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.
 Downtown Clearwater, Florida 400-600 Block Cleveland Street
Sculpture360 - Art in Cleveland Street District: Season IV
Location: 400 - 600 block of Cleveland Street
Time: ongoing
Contact: Christopher Hubbard, (727) 562-4837
Decription:
Sculpture360: Art in the Cleveland Street District returns for a fourth season with artworks
Every Wednesday
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cleveland Street
Downtown Clearwater
VEGETABLES - FLOWERS
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Free two-hour parking at Garden Avenue Garage with ticket validation. Contact 461-7674.
110 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, Florida 33556
PEACE MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES
March 11 – “Springtime Voices” Under the baton of Dr. Eric Stark, the vibrant 50 voice Butler University Chorale will perk up your Spring with a varied program of sacred, classical and popular vocal selections, including American Spirituals and special offerings from the men’s a capella group, Out Of The Dawg House.
Concerts are held on Sundays starting at 3pm in the sanctuary and are followed by a brief reception in Roebling Hall. Most are on the second Sunday of the month, but vary occasionally, as noted. The season runs from October to March or April, ending before Easter. No tickets needed, but offering taken ($5 minimum suggested donation).
If you wish to download a Concert Brochure click here
If you wish to be on a Concert Mailing List click here and fill in the form.
 Ruth Eckerd Hall Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute 1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 33759
405 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
The Capitol Theatre reportedly had its beginnings as a vaudeville theater and movie house, and was once the home of famous headliners who displayed their legendary talents (making history in the process) on the polished wood planks of the Capitol's stage. The walls of this famed theatre housed many of the best entertainers in the world.
Call (727) 791-7400 or log onto www.rutheckerdhall.com for more information. The Ruth Eckerd Hall ticket office is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to show time.
Crossroads Gallery location
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater Campus
Crossroads Building (Map & Directions)
2464 Drew Street
Clearwater, Fl 33765
SPC Student Exhibition: Photography
Exhibit: February 21- March 15
Reception: Wednesday, February 29, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
14th Annual Juried SPC Student Exhibition
All work due March 14. Juried selection on March 20
Exhibit: March 27 - April 17
Reception: Wednesday, April 4, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Pinellas County High School Student Art Exhibition
Exhibit: May 22 - July 12
Reception: Wednesday, May 23, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
For further information, contact St. Petersburg College at 341-4772 or visit www.spcollege.edu.
ARTIST'S FREE CRITIQUE:
Studio 1212 offers a free critique the third Tuesday of every month. We invite all artists to bring in one or two unframed, unfinished paintings to be critiqued.
Studio 1212 was founded in October 1970 by former students of William Pachner and is the oldest artist cooperative in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.
The purpose of Studio 1212 is to provide the opportunity to associate with other artists on an informal basis; also, to promote group discussions, exhibit work as a group, support open workshops and information exchange regarding the arts. In addition, we endeavor to sponsor art education in our community.
Other Upcoming Events
1143 Michigan Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698-2712
(727) 298-3322
To Life: Celebrating 20 Years, Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012
The Florida Holocaust Museum will host the annual fundraiser, To Life, with proceeds benefitting Museum programs in Holocaust and human rights education. The 2012 event will mark the
Museum’s 20th Anniversary of service and dedication to the mission of honoring the memory of millions of innocent men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust.
The event is titled To Life: Celebrating 20 Years and will take place on Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m., at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Jay Kaminsky, (727) 820-0100, ext. 274 or jkaminsky@flholocaustmuseum.org.
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