‘Picasso and the Allure of the South’ exhibit now open at The Dali
At the Dali Museum a landmark art exhibition offers a slice of the Mediterranean region, inspired by Picasso’s legendary visual innovations. The exhibition’s 79 paintings, drawings and collages – approximately half of which have never been seen in the United States – are on loan from the Musée national Picasso-Paris and the Leonard A. Lauder
Pinellas County is the backdrop for romantic comedy ‘A Taste of Love’
The St. Petersburg-Clearwater area will once again be the setting for another film. Titled, “A Taste of Love,” this romantic comedy is written by local talent and inspired by a slice of Tampa Bay paradise. The movie leads include Erin Cahill and Martin Kove. Cahill has had roles in several Hallmark films such as “Sleigh
Art in Tampa Bay: ‘Flag Series’ exhibit by award-winning artist Maxwell Emcays at the Glazer Children’s Museum
The Glazer Children’s Museum is enhancing the sense of play for children in Tampa Bay with the new exhibition, “Flag Series” by award-winning artist Maxwell Emcays. The exhibit opened on July 10 and will have complimentary admission on Saturday, July 24 and July 31 during museum hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Flag Series” is
Picture (im)Perfect — Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts anchors a row of museums in downtown Tampa, including the Tampa Museum of Art and the Glazer Children’s Museum. FMOPA is dedicated to the art of photography and has a prominent place at Tampa’s rich, cultural table. It’s filled with exhibition and event spaces that showcase photographers and images,from
Art, business worlds collide at Dalí Museum’s Innovation Labs
The Salvador Dalí Museum, an architectural triumph perched on the water in downtown St. Petersburg, truly is a global jewel in Tampa Bay’s own backyard. Home to the largest collection of Dalí’s works outside of Europe, the hurricane-proof museum is a treasure trove of culture. The museum draws flocks of locals and tourists alike, seeking
Woman of Influence: Marlene Rose
Glass artist Marlene Rose doesn’t shy away from a challenge. She’s built her career on a difficult and dangerous technique: sand casting. In this process, Rose prepares a mold using sand and clay and then ladles in molten glass heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Each piece must stay in a special cooling oven
Support for the arts is at the heart of a stronger Tampa Bay
The power of the arts helps economies thrive, connects individuals with each other across cultures and educates and enriches societies. On a global scale, the arts speak to us in a universal language, providing pathways to greater cultural understanding. Right here in Tampa Bay, arts and cultural programs support local initiatives and organizations that provide
Through a glass lightly: St. Pete’s hidden glass art treasures
St. Petersburg’s best-kept glass art treasure secrets are hiding in plain sight. In the middle of downtown, opposite William’s Park, at 212 Third St. N. is an old brick church, with a statuesque bell tower, which is a National Historic Registry Site: First United Methodist Church. As one of the premiere arts destinations in the
Author Lisa Unger keeps readers on edge, one page at a time
In her most recent psychological thriller, The Stranger Inside, author Lisa Unger takes readers deep into the minds of both perpetrator and victim to pose questions about crime and justice and explore whether sometimes people deserve what comes to them. Provoking contemplation between right and wrong through intricately drawn characters that grab and hold readers’
Elvis Presley’s Piano Revealed at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino Tampa
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley’s iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano. The grand entrance where the piano is located is part of the property’s ongoing $700 million expansion, which will be completed in the fall. A grand opening has been scheduled for October 3. At a
Suit up: How Marcia Alvarado is engineering inclusive style
Marcia Alvarado has been working as a licensed professional engineer designing vertical structures for the past 14 years. Currently she is a structural project manager, at TRC Worldwide Engineering in Tampa. In addition to her “day job” Alvarado has a presence in the fashion world. Modeling was a goal she set for herself to prove
St. Pete’s Pride Position
A sea of people waving rainbow flags will again take over the waterfront for the 17th annual St. Pete Pride Parade, the centerpiece of a packed weekend of events June 21-23, with preliminary events June 19 and June 20, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond the colors, beads, sequins and feathers, the signature parade is an
