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Love and Death: Dali and Two French Writers
Two never-before-exhibited suites of etchings by Dali from the museum's permanent collection are featured in this exhibit. The etchings, which survey the themes of love and death, illustrate the works of two French writers: Guillaume Apollinaire and Andre Malraux. Etchings will be displayed alongside their related text, demonstrating the interplay between word and image. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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Dali Objects/Dali Fetishes
This is an intimate exhibition of four of Dali's most intriguing object-creations originally dating from the 1930s, representing his contribution to a category of surrealist work known as the "surreal object." The exhibit also includes pamphlets and photos documenting these works with their original presentation. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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Florida International Museum: The Graceful Envelope
The Smithsonian and Florida International Museum celebrate the marriage of calligraphy and philately in an innovative exhibition featuring award-winning artistic envelopes. Approximately 137 stamped, canceled, delivered, juried and awarded works will be featured.
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Florida Focus 2002: Fresh Squeezed
The Florida Focus exhibition at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art is designed to explore the state of contemporary art in Florida. The exhibit presents major new works from a diverse group of artists who explore contemporary issues relative to aspects of life in Florida. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Celeste Roberge: Sitting Room
Florida sculptor, Celeste Roberge, will utilize antique furniture, stones, cypress wood and other materials to reinterpret the traditional tropical living space referred to as the "Florida Room." For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits in Photography
From the earliest period of photographic history in the 1840s, the portrait could be viewed as photography's reason for being. By the nineteenth-century's close, practitioners of the medium asserted its artfulness with landscapes and posed tableaux, but engaging portraits continued to flourish, deriving from both photography's commercial and artistic side. Famous people faced the photographer's camera not only for their family and friends, but also for history, posterity, and adoring admirers. This exhibition contains such portraits as the writer George Sand by Nadar, physicist Albert Einstein by Philippe Halsmann, poet Ezra Pound by Richard Avedon, and film star Gloria Swanson by Edward Steichen. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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Ruth Eckerd Hall Visual Arts Exhibitions
"Reflections" by Roland DesCombes is an exhibit of the artist's work done in graphite on bristol board that will be on display in the East Gallery of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Also on display is "The Landscape Paintings of Larry Leach," done in oil on canvas, in the West Gallery. For more information, call 727-791-7060.
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Red Grooms: The Graphic Work
The exhibition covers forty years of printmaking by one of the best-known American artists working today. Red Grooms grew up in Nashville and moved first to Chicago and then to New York, where he found the vitality of the city and the diversity of lifestyles to be an inspiration for his prints. A selection of 110 wall pieces and 15 pedestal pieces drawn from the private collection of Walter G. Knestrick, a high school classmate and good friend of Red Grooms, represents the most comprehensive collection of Groom’s works in all media. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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West Meets East Exhibit
These works examine the cultural exchange between the West and the East. The most ancient objects are two early Chinese tea bowls, about 1,000 years old. Later Western pieces include Wedgwood pottery, early Steuben glass, two Tiffany vases and another by Galle. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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Europe Through Our Eyes
Three major European museums--Frankfurt, London and Vienna--contribute a unique perspective on their cities and nations rich with a Jewish heritage going back centuries. Never before have these museums collaborated on such a scale to showcase their collections. For more information, call 727-820-0100.
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The Unknown Works of Robert Schoeller
Clearwater Arts Studios will display the works of Robert Schoeller, an artist who specializes in portraits and does many works in oil and resins that stand the test of time. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m. For more information, call 727-639-8070.
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Eight O'Clock Theatre presents this play that follows the demise of a determined, yet fragile southern lady from a once-wealthy family. For more information, call 727-587-6793.
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Over the River and Through the Woods
American Stage Theatre presents "Over the River and Through the Woods," a warm, romantic family comedy about a young man who struggles to find his way while being lovingly wrangled by two sets of grandparents. For more information, call 727-823-7529.
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Arts Alive! Museum Week
This is the ideal time to rediscover St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community with discounts on museum admissions, theater performances and dining, more than 25 special events, holiday gallery tours, kids events and spellbinding exhibitions and performances. "Art Stops" include Florida Craftsmen Gallery, The Arts Center of St. Petersburg, more than 25 galleries and downtown museums -- The Florida Holocaust Museum, Florida International Museum, Great Explorations, Museum of Fine Arts, Peir Aquarium, Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of History. All of the cultural sites are connected by a ride on the Looper, St. Petersburg's pink open-air downtown trolley. For more information, call 727-893-7171.
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Dali in Focus: Gradiva
Gradiva, the subject of Wilhem Jensen's novel of the same name, fascinated Freud, Dali and the surrealists. This exhibition traces Dali's extensive treatment of the theme, a kind of modern psychoanalytic parable. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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12th Annual Loadmaster Trailers Suncoast Kingfish Classic Tournament
The event is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association and will benefit the Tarpon Springs Rotary Club. For more information and entry, call Bill Vinson at 727-937-6113 or Treasure Island Charities at 727-363-0071.
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Cirque du Soleil: Quidam
 The Cirque du Soleil, the international show renowned for its dazzling acrobatics and aerial artistry, brings its special blend of circus, theater and magic to Tropicana Field. The cast has more than 50 performers from 10 countries. There are clowns, special effects and a new-age score. The narrative involves a young girl who gets transported from drab reality into a fantasyland called Quidam. For more information, call 800-678-5440.
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Sylvia
Sylvia is the comedic story of Greg, a New Yorker in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Tired of his job and looking for substance in his life, Greg brings home Sylvia, a saucy stray Lab and Poodle mix from Central Park. Greg's wife, Kate, fails to see Sylvia's appeal, and it doesn't take long for Sylvia to chew a hole in Greg and Kate's marriage. Show times are at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call 727-866-1973.
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Florida Craftsmen: Season of Giving Exhibition & Sale
This exhibit highlights Florida Craftsmen members' work and gives craft art lovers an opportunity to view and purchase a variety of works from more than 250 of the state's best craftspeople. One-of-a-kind artwork is available in a wide range of mediums. For more information, call 727-821-7391.
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Ribfest
National recording artists and world-famous barbecue are featured at Vinoy Park. Ribfest is the site for some of the finest barbecue chefs in the country to showcase their special eating delights. The event features a barbecue contest, music and more. For more information, call 727-528-3828.
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Celebrations: 2002 Holiday Show
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at the Arts Center annual Holiday Show. See specially created works by many artists, including mixed media by Kathleen and Rocky Bridges and Lynn Whipple; paintings by Shirley Frank, Eleanor Merritt, Elizabeth Clement and more; jewelry by Yoshiko Yamamoto, Kim O'Brien and Melanie Sekora; and pottery by Russ Gustafson-Hilton, Jan Kimball and Charlie Parker. Glass ornaments and photographs will also be on display. Limited edition hand-printed holiday cards custom-made for the Arts Center will debut during the holiday show. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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The Teapot & Cup Show
This exhibit focuses on an eclectic collection of teapots, mugs and cups. Pieces on display include functional, sculptural, whimsical and a combination of all three. All works are hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind and are available for purchase. For more information, call 727-821-7391.
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On the Surface: Glass Invitational Exhibition
This exhibit showcases glass vessels and wall pieces that have been manipulated by etchings, painting, photography and enamels to create an image based on the human form. Works from several nationally known artists are featured. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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...Let Freedom Ring
Pinellas County elementary school students from grades 3-5 share their interpretation of "freedom" through visual art combined with the written word. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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Memories of Maas Brothers
Maas Brothers department stores, a Florida fixture for more than 100 years before closing in 1991, is celebrated with an exhibit at Florida International Museum. The exhibit features photographs from the collection of former Maas Brothers' employees. The museum occupies the location of the former Maas Brothers downtown St. Petersburg store. For more information, call 727-822-3693.
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Fall Festival at the Science Center
This event features archeological displays and presentations of the 16th Century Indian Village, re-enactors, demonstrations, storytelling and activities for adults and children. Gardening presentations, laser shows, planetariums shows and animal presentations will also be available. The Carol Samuels Observatory, featuring a powerful Meade 16 inch telescope will be open and operating. For more information, call 727-384-0027.
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Annual Veteran's Day Boat Parade
The Madeira Beach American Legion Post #273 and the Madeira Beach Elks Lodge #1912 will host the 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Boat Parade. More than 100 boats are expected to participate in the flotilla. The marshalling of boats will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Elks Lagoon, one mile south of Madeira Beach Causeway, and will proceed through the Intracoastal Waterway. Good spots for viewing the parade include John's Pass, American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach, Elks Lodge 1912 in Madeira Beach and the channel between Isle of Palms and Isle of Capri in Treasure Island. For more information, call 727-392-8998.
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Annual Pinellas Recycles Day
The event celebrates the innovative and creative ways that individuals and businesses reuse or recycle objects to turn them into useful household items or works of art. Exhibitors will also be showing and selling items to make your home more environmentally friendly. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Largo Central Park, located on the corner of West Bay Dr. and Seminole Blvd. Admission is FREE. For more information, call Pinellas County Utilities at 727-464-7565.
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Christmas Under the Oaks
This annual holiday crafts fair sponsored by the Clearwater Junior League Womens Club, will be held in historic Coachman Park in Clearwater from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call 727-562-4813.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
MurderS She Wrote, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater presents "Murder in Sparkleville," an evening of comedy, audience participation and fine dining. For more information, call 813-727-7012 or 813-715-4736.
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Celebrating the Holidays with Food
Enjoy a fun filled workshop discovering nutritional holiday treats from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Tropical Pavilion. Family & Consumer Science Program Leader and Registered Dietician, Nan Jensen, guides class participants through the hands-on process of making fun, nutritional, and tasty holiday goodies. A pre-registration fee of $2 is required. To register, or for more information, call 727- 582-2104.
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Downtown Clearwater Arts Stroll
The Clearwater Main Street Program, Clearwater Downtown Development Board and Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department sponsor this free showcase of visual and performing arts. Twenty different shops, restaurants and offices will present some of the best performing and visual art local artists have to offer. Sculpture, painting, photography, music and dance will be on display from 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-562-4022.
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Shoots and Lasers Laser Tag Game
Great Explorations invites all 6 to 10-year-olds with a spirit for adventure and great aim to come and be a part of "Shoots and Lasers," Laser Tag Game. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Saturday night, Great Explorations darkens the lights and turns on the strobe lights and music. Dinner is included. For more information, call 727-821-8992.
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Pier Pals Kids Club
Each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, the Pier hosts a kids club, sponsored by Parent Guide Magazine. Entertainment varies each week. From 1 - 4 p.m. there is Saturday Afternoon Family Fun, which features music, entertainment and face painting. For more information, call 727-821-6443.
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Saturday Morning Market
Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, handmade soaps, flowers and specialty food items will be available at this outdoor fresh market. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 727-821-3703.
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ArtVillage Gallery Walk
.jpg) Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.
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First Friday: Get Downtown Music Series
St. Petersburg closes its main street for a street party on Central Avenue and Third Street in the heart of downtown. This block party features free live music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 727-895-0051.
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
.jpg) Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.
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ArtVillage Gallery Walk
Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.
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Moccasin Lake Fireside Concert Series
Enjoy the music of local artists and bands under the stars at Moccasin Lake Nature Park's fire circle mini-amphitheater. Roast marshmallows and cook s'mores around the campfire. All the fixings are provided, plus one free general admission voucher for each paid admission to the concert. For more information, call 727-462-6024.
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