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When The Cold War Got Hot at the Florida International Museum
3/1/2001 - 3/31/2002 |
The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridamuseum.org |
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U2: The Spy Plane at the Florida International Museum
3/25/2001 - 3/22/2002 |
The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Powers release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridamuseum.org |
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It's Our Nature Bird Watching Walk
4/1/2001 - 4/30/2002 |
It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call (727) 441-2599. |
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Location: Dunedin |
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Web Link: www.itsournature.com |
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Safety Harbor Museum-Contemporary LongRifles & Accoutrements
8/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents an Exhibit: Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements. Featuring Rifles by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668. |
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Location: Safety Harbor |
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Americanos: Portraits of the Latino Community in the United States
10/14/2001 - 1/6/2002 |
The Museum of Fine Arts presents this exhibition featuring a self-portrait of a community that is a growing part of our nation's heritage. The exhibition's 120 photographs by 30 of the nation's top photojournalists explore the breadth and variety of the American Latino experience. Organized into thematic groupings of family, children and youth, labor, community, and the arts, Americanos presents a striking assemblage of images exploring differences within this dynamic community. For more information, call 727-896-2667. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.fine-arts.org |
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Fila Tennis Camp at Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
10/28/2001 - 11/3/2001 |
Description Safety Harbor Resort & Spa hosts the only FILA-authorized camp in the United States including 20 hours of comprehensive tennis instruction, individual video analysis and a 4-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Safety Harbor's Phil Green Tennis Academy features 9 championship tennis courts and offers a fully-stocked pro shop.For more information call, 727-726-1161 or toll free, 888-BEST SPA (237-8772) |
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Location: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa |
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Web Link: www.safetyharborspa.com |
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Sail Expo
11/1/2001 - 11/4/2001 |
The Southeast's largest all sail boat show featuring a wide range of sailboats, equipment and related gear comes to downtown St. Petersburg. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday. A free introductory sailing experience is available a the show. For more information, call 800-817-SAIL. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.sailamerica.com |
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Jingle Mingle...date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
Station Square Park is the site for this seasonal festival that includes a Merchant Open House. Downtown By Dusk features a special holiday concert. The fun lasts from 5p.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-562-4022. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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Web Link: www.visitclearwaterflorida.com |
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Festival of Trees...date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
The Harborview Center is host to the 17th Annual Festival of Trees. For more information, call 727-531-0482. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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Web Link: www.visitclearwaterflorida.com |
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Art Center's Annual Holiday Show...DATE TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
The Art Center presents this non-juried show of local artworks for the holiday season. For more information, call 727-822-7872. |
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Location: The Art Center |
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21st Annual Art Arbor Nature Festival....DATE TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
In its 21st year, this festival offers art, crafts and food. Held at the Boyd Hill Nature Park, it also has exhibits and children's activities. Hours both days 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-893-7326. |
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Location: Boyd Hill Nature Park |
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4th Annual Clearwater Folk Arts Festival . . .Date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
Located at Coachman Park, the event features storytellers, folk musicians, artisans and demonstrations. For more information, call 727-462-6800. |
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St. Petersburg Boat Show....DATE TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
The Bayfront Center and surrounding waterfront are the sites for one of the South's largest boat shows. For more information, call 727-892-5767. Hours are Thursday 12-7, Friday and Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-6. |
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Location: The Bayfront Center |
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Powerboat Races-2001APBA/UIM Offshore World Championships
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
The American Powerboat Association World Championship offshore races start and finish at Spa Beach/Vinoy Basin. Formerly known as the Hurricane Classic, these races can be viewed from the Pier in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-821-6164. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.apbaworlds.com |
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Arts Alive! Museum Week...Date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
This is the ideal time to rediscover St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community with half-price museum admissions, theater and restaurant discounts, more than 25 special events, holiday gallery tours, kids events and spellbinding exhibitions and performances. All of the cultural sites are connected by a 50-cent ride on the Looper, St. Petersburg's pink open-air downtown trolley. For more information, Arts Alive! brochures will be available at downtown museums and attractions, City Hall, City Hall in the Mall (Tyrone Square), and any City Library. For more information, call 727-822-3693 or 1-800-777-9882. |
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Location: Florida International Musuem |
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Web Link: www.stpete.org |
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Ribfest...Date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
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- 892-5700. |
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Web Link: www.stpete.org/events.htm |
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11th Annual Tarpon Springs Arts & Crafts Show...date TBD
11/1/2001 - 11/30/2001 |
This annual event features 150 artists and craft persons from around the country who display in downtown Tarpon Springs. Live music and a food festival are also included. The event is held the weekend after Thanksgiving. For more information, call 727-944-3364. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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Web Link: www.tarponsprings.com |
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Art Center's Annual Holiday Show...dates TBE
11/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
The Arts Center presents this non-juried show of local artworks for the holiday season. For more information, call 727-822-7872. |
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Location: The Arts Center |
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Web Link: www.theartscenter.org |
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2001 Sprit of America Native American & Wildlife Art Festival
11/3/2001 - 11/4/2001 |
As part of Native American Heritage Month, this new festival will take place in Coachman Park in Clearwater. More than 150 Native American and Wildlife artists will participate in the event which will also include entertainment featuring Native American dancers. There will also be educational programs on Native American culture and history as well as preservation and conservation of wildlife. For more information, call 813-984-7444. |
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Location: Coachman Park |
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Web Link: www.spirit ofamericaart.com |
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The Century on Central
11/3/2001 |
Visit more than 25 historic structures on this 2-hour walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg. The tour begins at 10 a.m. by the fountain in Williams Park and admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 727-824-7802. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Spirit of America: Native American & Wildlife Art Festival
11/3/2001 - 11/4/2001 |
This festival celebrates Native American heritage featuring more than 150 Native American & Wildlife artists and Native American entertainers. Held in downtown Clearwater's Coachman park, the festival includes educational programs on native culture including native encampments, programs on wildlife preservation, concerts, fashion shows and art demonstrations. For more information, call 813-984-7444. |
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Location: Coachman Park, Clearwater |
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Florida Craftsmen: Season of Lights/Holiday Show and Sale
11/9/2001 - 12/29/2001 |
Contemporary craftwork design for gift-giving by out over 200 Florida Artists. For more information, call (727)821-7391. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridacraftsmen.net |
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St. Petersburg Gallery Walk
11/10/2001 |
The Downtown Arts Association holds an evening art gallery walk the second Saturday of every month. More than 20 art galleries along Central Avenue and Beach Drive in St. Petersburg participate in the evening stroll and stay open until 9 p.m. For more information, call 727-894-2111 or 727-822-2787. |
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Location: Central Ave. and Beach Drive, St. Petersburg |
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The Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
11/16/2001 - 11/18/2001 |
This event in its 11th year features live music from nationally prominent bands focusing on traditional jazz and swing. The Sheraton Sand Key Resort hosts this musical festival. For more information, call 727-595-1611. |
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Location: Clearwater Beach |
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Web Link: www.jazzclassic2000.com |
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
11/17/2001 |
Visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, hand thrown 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 727-321-7741. |
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Location: Gulfport, Beach Blvd. |
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Web Link: www.ci.gulfport.fl.us |
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Times Turkey Trot
11/23/2001 |
The Turkey Trot celebrates its 23rd anniversary with an anticipated 10,000 runners trotting through Clearwater. The event features a one-mile "Gobbler" run, 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) "Wingding" and 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) "Turkey Trot." For more information, call (727)442-5838. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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Web Link: www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot |
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Florida Craftsmen's Season of Lights
11/23/2001 - 12/25/2001 |
The Florida Craftsmen Gallery hosts its annual members' Holiday show and sale in their gallery located in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-821-7391. |
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