Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art - Prayers in Paint
10/4/2009 - 2/7/2010
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Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art
600 E. Klosterman Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The Leepa Rattner Museum of Art will open a special exhibition on Sunday October 4, 2009. Prayers in paint is an exhibition of seven works on loan from Sister Eliseea Papacioc and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Tampa. The icon images include the Annunciation, Nativity, Madonna and Child, Mary of the Veil, Peter and Christ Walking on Water, St. Nicholas and the Pantokrator. On Sunday, October 4, Sister Eliseea Papacioc will discuss her calling as an iconographer and the creation of icons as an expression of faith. The cost is $8 or $5 for museum members and will be held in the museum auditorium and Focus Gallery at 3 PM.
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Prayers in Paint: The Icons of Sister Eliseea Papacioc
10/4/2009 - 2/7/2010
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Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art
600 E. Klosterman Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Sister Eliseea Papacioc is a Romanian orthodox nun widely known among churches in the Tampa Bay area for their annual visits to share her extraordinary gift for icon painting. As an iconographer (painter of icons), Sister Eliseea creates traditional icon images infused with modern revelation that reflect an expression of faith as revealed through spiritual prayer. Prayers in paint is an exhibition of seven works on loan for Sister Papacioc and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Tampa. The icon images include The Annunciation, Nativity, Madonna and Child, Mary of the veil, Peter and Christ Walking on the Water, St. Nicholas and the Pantokrator.
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Quilt Exhibits
11/6/2009 - 1/10/2010
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Florida International Museum
244 2nd Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3312
Florida International Museum at St. Petersburg College presents two major exhibitions that explore the art and traditions in contemporary quiltmaking, featuring more than 100 nationally recognized artists and a selection of the best of Pinellas County quilts. See a selection of the best from Pinellas County's guilt guilds and explore the influences of history and traditional as local quilters combine comtemporary materials and subjedt matter with age old techniques. Adults $8, Seniors $6, Groups and Students $5, Age 6 and younger free.
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Annual Holiday Boutique
11/13/2009 - 12/30/2009
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Florida Craftsmen Gallery
501 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3727
Passionate about Craft? One of a kind gifts with over 250 Florida craft artists! The annual sale of artists' ornaments for the benefit of The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.
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Sanding Ovations
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009
Times Vary
Treasure Island Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
A three-day Masters Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival comes to Treasure Island, the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida! Live local music, food, drinks, arts & crafts, kids stuff and some of the finest, over-the-top sand sculptures from professionals.
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Holiday Market & Expo
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
10am-6pm
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895
This year shop for everyone on your list at the Holiday Market & Expo. Filled with exhibits, speciality boutiques and shop's, you'll find unique jewelry, home and holiday decorations, candles, chocolates and much more. Enjoy strolling musicians playing holiday tunes and take in the sights and sounds of this very special time of the year. Get in the spirit with a trip to this year's Holiday Market Expo. Free parking, special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus both days. Holiday music and strolling musicians will be on hand. make plans to attend this special Holiday Gift Market.
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Holizarr Deux
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
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The Studio@620
620 First Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The St. Pete Craft Heroes and The Studio@620 invite you to Holizarr Deux: The second annual Hand Made Holiday Bazaar! Support local artist and crafts people in your community by selecting hand made holiday gifts this year. Lunch will be available for purchase as well, catered by 620's beloved hospitality mom, Winnie. Free admission. We'll have a wide variety of artists and crafts people exhibiting their latest creations, everything from stained glass to plush toys, knitted goods, hand pored candles, fine art photography, printmaking, painting, jewelry, clothing, hand made cards, cute things for baby, even rain barrels. Come out and vote for your favorite vendor and win the cash prize for people's choice.
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Rocky and Friends
11/22/2009 - 1/10/2010
Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art
600 E. Klosterman Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will open a special exhibition, Rocky and Friends, in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival will be held on December 5th and 6th while Rocky and Friends will open on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in the North and South Galleries of the museum. The exhibition consists of artwork from contemporary artists Rocky Bridges and nine of his colleagues who include: Catherine Bergman, David Bewley, John Costin, Ummarid (Tony) Eitharong, Susan Livingston, Duncan McClellan, Carole Napoli, Judi Wood and Josette Urso. The variety of media and styles represented by these artists mirrors the diversity and quality of the works also being showcased in the annual two-day festival.
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Shake Your Money Maker on Cleveland Street
11/27/2009 - 11/27/2009
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Entertainment will be a Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club, and The Mainstream Band featuring Kirsten Joyer. Beer, wine and food for sale along with multiple street vendors. The Clearwater Veterans Alliance will be the benefiting charity. Special appearance of the pirates and their Gasparilla ships, Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita and other!

Gems, Jewelry and Bead Show
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009
10am-5pm
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895
Gems, jewelry and bead show. Dealers from across America will offer an outstanding variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, and beads for show and sale.
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Antiques & Collectibles Show
11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
10am - 5pm
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
This popular holiday season show features exhibitors of fun stuff from the 1930's through 1960's! Retro furnishing and decore, vintage fashion, toys, games and dolls. fun ephemera, magazines, movie memorabilia, vintage Christmas ornaments, glassware & pottery, bakelite & costume jewelry, linens, pin-up art, postcards & paperbacks, old state souvenirs and much more nostalgia. Special features will include presentations by Gary Moss on vintage tin toys, as well as a lecture on 1950's through 1970's rock n'roll memorabilia. Christmas collector Cory Adams will lecture on "Collecting Christmas". Cash bar and great retro tunes all day. Admission $6, children 3 years old are $3.
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"Santa's Holiday Revue" presented by Largo Cultural Center
12/1/2009 - 12/5/2009
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Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Santa's Holiday Revue is a fast paced rollicking musical that takes a joyous round the world tour of the dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more. Students will sing, clap and tap along as they learn new and old traditions, customs and folklore that instill the magic of the season. This wonderful jubilee creates a memorable and heart-warming experience that celebrates the true spirit of cultural diversity. Tickets: $8 adult, $7 children, $25 family four pack. For more information, call 727-587-6751.
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Artlink 2009 - Midtown
12/3/2009 - 12/3/2009
7:00pm
Royal Theater
11011 22nd Street South, Midtown
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Art Exhibition Opening Receptions and Performances. Professional artists are paired with student-artists who have developmental disabilities. They are provided with the time, space, and resources necessary to produce high quality sophisticated bodies of work.
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Artlink 2009 - Ruth Eckerd Hall
12/4/2009 - 12/4/2009
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Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
Art Exhibition Opening Receptions and Performances. Artlink is a non profit organization dedicated to provide a non discriminating art program to persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in the Tampa Bay Community, regardless of age, gender, ability and/race.
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Downtown Clearwater Holiday Lightup
12/4/2009 - 12/4/2009
5:00pm-10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Join WTVT FOX 13 reporter Charley Belcher, City Officials and Santa as they switch on Clearwater's glittering 25 foot holiday tree in the Cleveland Street District's downtown brand new Station Square Park! Directly afterward, winners of the 2nd Annual Downtown Development Board Wreath Decorating Competition will be announced. Special family entertainment will be provided inside Station Park by Radio Disney. Activities made possible by the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Downtown Development Board and City of Clearwater at this FREE family-friendly event include: Vote for your favorite wreath, 40 tons of snow, two toboggan runs, Photo taken with Santa, Holiday carolers, Beer, wine and gifts galore, snow play area for smaller children, Holiday bazaar, Raffles and prizes and plenty of fun
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The Chocolate Nutcracker
12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009
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Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center
400 1st St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Chocolate Nutcracker is an African-American-inspired rendering of the traditional Nutcracker ballet that tells the story of a little girl and her magical nutcracker journey through a multicultural, multiethnic, joyous celebration of dance and music. For tickets, call 727-892-5767.
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Art in the Park - Holiday Forest
12/5/2009 - 12/5/2009
10am-3pm
Williams Park
330 2nd Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Holiday trees decorated by local arts organizations will be up for display and auction during Art in the Park to benefit local arts and culture organizations. Organized by The PinkCricket Center for Arts Education.
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Hot Off The Presses
12/7/2009 - 12/7/2009
7pm
American Stage at Raymond James Theater
163 3rd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4234
THE HURRICANE BROTHERS. Book, Music and Lyrics by Rob Hartmann and Todd Olson. American Stage Theatre Company has announced a reading series for new plays by local playwrights called HOT OFF THE PRESSES. Tickets are free to the public for all readings. All readings will be followed by a talkback with the playwright and an evaluation form to help guide the plays development.
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An Evening with Florida Highwaymen James Gibson
12/11/2009 - 12/11/2009
6pm - 10pm
Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport
5501 27th Ave. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707-5553
Features a theatre discussion with Florida Highwaymen Artist James Gibson, a 2004 inductee into the Florida Artist's Hall of Fame, is one of the best known of the 26 Florida Highwaymen Artists. A documentary film on the Highwaymen by New York filmmaker Julia D'Amico will also be shown and sale/exhibit by Mr. Gibson of his original works. A silent auction of a piece donated by Mr. Gibson is also included. $5.00 admission.
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Florida Highwaymen James Gibson Art Exhibit/Sale
12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009
10 am to 4 pm
Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport
5501 27th Ave. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707-5553
Sale and exhibit of Florida Highwaymen Mr. James Gibson. Valuations of old Florida art by Robert LeBlanc, a respected appraiser and dealer in vintage Florida art and works by the Highwaymen artists. Mr. LeBlanc will also have vintage Florida Highwaymen art available for sale. $5.00 admission and $5.00 art valuations per piece.
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Sister's Christmas Catechism
12/19/2009 - 12/20/2009
Sa/8pm-Su/2pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Sister's Christmas Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. "Sister" teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience). Throughout the show the instructor rewards the "students" for correct answers. Tickets: $35 VIP, $30 advance, $27 senior, $25 student (19 & under), $25 group. Performance days and times: Saturday, 8:00pm; Sunday, 2:00pm & 8:00pm. For more information, call 727-587-6793.
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Cinderella
1/7/2010 - 1/9/2010
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Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
One of the best fairy tales ever written. Join us as The Fairy Godmother takes on the evil Stepmother to assure that Cinderella and Prince Charming are reunited for the happiest of endings.
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Buckler's Craft Show
1/16/2010 - 1/17/2010
10am - 4pm
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895
Unique home decor, delicious fudge, gourmet delights, country, handcrafted furniture, clothing, custom jewelry and more. $6 per person/buy one get one free or $2 off single admission good all weekend.
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A Patsy Cline Tribute
1/27/2010 - 1/27/2010
2pm & 7pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Your eyes and ears will deceive you the moment CJ Harding takes the stage with her soulful voice and down-to-earth impression of Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline enjoyed a pop music crossover success during the era of the Nashville Sound in the early 1960s. Since her death at the age of 30 in a 1963 plane crash at the height of her career, she has been considered one of the most influential, successful, revered, and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. Cline was best known for her rich tone and emotionally expressive voice, which, along with her role as a mover and shaker in the country music industry, has been cited and praised as an inspiration by many vocalists of various music genres. $20 regular, $17 group For more information, call 727-587-6751.
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Bullyproof The Musical
2/18/2010 - 2/19/2010
10;45a & 12:15pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
When Penelope Jane hears that Ely Shoemaker, the biggest bully at the Pleasantville junior High as bullied her best friend Bernadette Bernstien, she just knows that she has to come up with a way to stop him form doing it again. But what can she do? Join Penelope Jane and her friends Bernadette, Eugene and Mr. Frickell as they learn that to "bullyproof: yourself you must first take a S.T.A.N.D.
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