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This mural by Shark Toof was created for the 2015 edition of the SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida.
About the mural from the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance website–
The artist hails from Los Angeles and is known around the world for his iconic shark illustrations. Although the shark’s reputation is fearsome, Shark Toof uses the image of a shark to give strength, optimism and possibility to the viewer. He sees the shark as a voice of rebellion, and a conduit for the unheard.
At the artist’s request, the wall was painted red before he got to St. Pete. Even so, the mural took four days and almost one hundred cans of aerosol paint – and it was a challenge because of wires and the architectural details of the wall.
When the painting was done, the artist stepped into the doorway on the bottom right, closed the iron grate and said, “See? Now I’m in a shark cage!”
For more of Shark Toof’s work also check out his Instagram.
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༺ ♱✮♱ ¨:·Something Stupid-Chapter 3·:¨ ♱✮♱ ༻
A/N: Hii everyone! Sorry this chapter is a little later than usual, burnout happened, school happened, the whole shebang!
This chapter is a doozy though, hope you all will love it <3
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The sun rays peek through your window and the birds’ chirps awake you from your slumber.
Or maybe it’s the snoring of a drowsy Adam, who was lying beside you, though you’ve inured yourself to his unconscious noises for ages.
You get up from your bed, just to almost have your legs give way under you, thanks to the fact that you had to be pounded by your husband, as you promised to him.
Last night felt like a chore. You feel really bad for thinking it, but it really did.
You’re not an expert, but sex should feel enjoyable, by all sides involved, but with Adam, it feels like an obligatory activity.
You spend the next 25 minutes brushing your teeth, showering and getting ready for the day. Since there’s nothing to do at home (well, there’s nothing to do at home) you decide that this is a good time to be productive.
You head into the kitchen and scrutinise each and every ingredient that graces your pantry.
“Hmm, maybe this would work…” You grab flour, eggs, milk and a frying pan…
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The smell of buttery pancakes drifts throughout the kitchen. You sit down in your chair and take a bite of your breakfast.
The pancakes themselves were lovely; the consistency was just right and the flavour was something to die again for, courtesy of Heaven’s always perfect ingredients.
Heaven….
‘Perfect’ Heaven.
Up until a few weeks ago, you would have believed that sentimental saying that you hear being thrown around on multiple occasions, but now, those words seem like direct opposites of each other, an oxymoron even.
The mere thought of it sets an uneasy feeling in your stomach.
You shakily finish one pancake, and neatly leave the rest in the microwave.
You have more pressing matters to get on about today, and pancakes aren’t one of them, though you want it to be.
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“Welcome to Heaven, how can I help?” The Saint looks up from his logbook with a face coloured with surprise when he recognises you.
“Y/N! How’ve ya been?”
“I’m doing good,” you smile up at the angel behind the pedestal.
“So, what can I do for the wonderful wife of Adam, hm?” St. Peter clicks his tongue and finger guns.
“Well, Peter, is there a chance you could show me the list of Heaven’s recent residents? There’s a certain person I’m looking for…” Realisation hits you like a truck. Would this information be classified? You wouldn’t know until-
“Yeah sure, here!” The Saint passes you a page with written names and dates.
“This is a list of Heaven’s newest angels from up to a month ago. I hope you find who you’re looking for!”
“Thanks Pete, you’re a Saint,”
“Well, I am Saint Peter after all, ah bye-bye!”
Well that was easier than anticipated.
Now you need a private place to mull it over…
You walk through the brightly lit heavenly streets and bump into someone, sending you and your papers flying.
“Oh my, misss, I am ssssso ssssorry,” The person bends down to collect the papers.
“No, no it’s fine, sorry-” your voice gets stuck in your throat. You take a close look at the person collecting your papers.
The person, or, you should say snake, was sporting a smart coat, top hat, and eyes in his hair?
He was familiar. Where have you seen him before?
Your eyes dilate in recognition.
He was pixel perfect to the mural that Charlie showed you the other day.
“Excuse me for asking, but are you Sir Pentious?”
The snake demon, or angel, looks around before leaning in.
“Depends on who’sssss asssking,”
“Oh uh,” you think for a moment. How do you explain that you know he was a demon, without seeming like a stalker of sorts.
Clearly, this isn’t the subject to have casually in the street.
“Here, let me explain over tea and cookies, hm? My treat!” You grab the hand of Pentious gently and head to the nearest café.
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“And ssso, thisss Adam guy just sssnapped me out of existence, and now I’m here, but without my egg boisss,” Pentious explains while indulging himself with a Pain un Chocolat, eyes welling while doing so.
“Huh, I see. So Charlie’s plan does work,” you mumble to yourself. “And I apologise for my husband, by the way,”
The snake pales, his skin now ashy. “He’ssss, your husssband?” he instinctively pushes away from you in his seat.
“Yes, but don’t worry, I’m not going to hurt you. I just promised Charlie that I would help her with the hotel and redemption and all that…”
“Oh I sssee. Here’ss my card if you need anything more,” He produces a card and hands it to you, and you accept it graciously, despite it having a slimy residue on it.
“Great! I have to go now but it was nice meeting you,” you shake his hand and leave the café.
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“So, what’s it like having sex with the first man? What are your orgasms like?”
“Angel, don’t torment the poor girl,”
“Whaat? Just askin’” Angel groans and puts his phone on the countertop of the bar.
Apparently, Charlie has gone AWOL, along with Vaggie and Lucifer, the three people that deserve to be the first people aware of the gratifying information you are holding.
This tension is getting you antsy, but you answer your newfound bestie’s question.
“Overrated to be honest. Not meaningful in the slightest,” Your blunt answer stuns Angel and Husk for a moment.
“What’s this about orgasms?” You turn back to the entrance of the hotel.
Shit.
The one person whom you didn’t want to hear you say that, was standing in front of you, holding about 10 shopping bags, his daughter and his daughter’s partner following suit.
God, what must he think? You want to slam your head into the table, but you refrain yourself.
“Uh Dad?” Charlie taps her dad’s shoulder.
“Maybe let’s refrain from talking your way into the sex life of guests? Anyway, how are you, Y/N? I hope everything’s alright?” Charlie inadvertently snapping you out of your apparent embarrassment.
“Oh yes! Not just alright; absolutely amazing actually. I have important information to tell you so forgive me for my impromptu visit, but it clearly cannot wait,” you practically jump out of your chair, bursting with energy.
My, you haven’t felt this emotion since…
Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
“Well, I did some digging and…” you grab the crusted card from your bag.
“Well, congratulations to you, Miss Charlie Morningstar, Princess of Hell, because your dream is a reality!” You flourish the card to Charlie, and she takes it.
She blinks.
Everyone else blinks.
“Uh, what is this exactly?”
You groan. Fun police much?
“Sinners can be redeemed, I found Sir Pentious in Heaven just this morning,” you concede, impatiently tapping the card.
“Wait really? You aren’t just messing with me?” Charlie’s eyes practically shone with stars.
“Angels aren’t known for that darling.”
As soon as you say that Charlie squeals and jumps up and down, ecstatic.
“Thankyouthankyouthankyooouuuuuu!” She gushes and hugs you extremely tight, constraining your lungs, but you really don’t care.
“This is a pleasant surprise,” You pull away to have Alastor behind you, with that ever-so-familiar-yet-unpleasant grin.
When did he get here?
“Seems like out little Morningstar is becoming quite the entrepreneur,” Alastor places a hand on Charlie’s shoulder, as though they are father-daughter.
Father-daughter, where the daughter’s biological dad is directly beside them.
“Hey, hey now, get your slimy claws off of my daughter, would ya?” Lucifer asks the Radio demon, half laughing.
“Oh? The same daughter you’ve abandoned for countless years on end? The same daughter who had to build this establishment by herself, with no support. The same daughter I’ve been faithful to, in comparison to you? I’ve stuck through thick and thin with her. Hell, I probably fit the Dad position by definition,”
The room is loud with silence; you could probably hear a pin drop.
Alastor’s voice carries those words in a seemingly defensive manner, but you can tell that those words don’t hold any meaning to him.
It seems like you’re the only person to realise that, because with the slam of a door, Lucifer exits the room, leaving an aura of pure anger and jealousy behind.
“Dad!”
“Charlie, maybe you should give him a breath of fresh air-” Vaggie tries pulling her back.
“No! Vaggie, he needs someone to be there with him. God knows what he will do and what if-” Charlie is in a craze to get to the door.
“I’ll go,” you say abruptly. Without question, you go through the door.
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“Hey, it’s really hot out here, you know,” you stand at the garden door, as the king gazes out on Hell’s not-so-perfect landscape depressingly.
Silence.
“Alastor was just pulling your leg back there, he just wanted to piss you off,” you stand beside him, keeping an appropriate distance.
“I know. That’s not the problem. The problem is that-” his voice hitches.
“Go on,”
“The problem is, is the fact he’s not even wrong; I left Charlie with nothing, she had to support herself before help came along, I barely was there for her throughout all of this, until the very last moment, when she didn’t even need me anymore,” The King of Hell rambles, and fidgets with a small yellow thing in his hand. A bird of some sorts.
A duck?
“I can’t do anything right,” he continues.
Okay, you have to stop getting sidetracked by meagre things.
“Lucifer, listen. Yes, you may not have been there for her before, but you’re here now, and you are ready to help. Yes, I know it’s scary, yes I know it’s hard, but I have an inkling that Charlie would love to start having a bond with her father again. Also, you know her and how she is; she isn’t the type to shut you out. Just try to put some work into it, okay?”
That felt like more of a ramble, than advice, but it seems to suffice for the King of Hell.
“Thank you. I really know why Charlie has taken a liking to you…” he trails off, continuing to fidget with the rubber duck. He squeezes it, and it plays a short, spunky tune.
“And see? Atleast you’re doing something small for now, you should take it easy. By the way, that’s the most adorable rubber duck!” You gush at the plastic fellow, earning a smirk from Lucifer.
“Oh? Changing the subject are we?” The fallen angel teases.
Well, that was out of nowhere, but you just go with the flow.
“Yeah, and what? That’s a fuckin’ cool duck, so I apologise for acknowledging that fact,”
“Ah well, I have better. By the way, why are you talking about orgasms to that porn star- I mean Angel, back there?”
Oh yeah. That happened.
“Gee, why does everyone want to know the juicy details of my life? But really,he was just interested in my sex life, that’s all,”
“Interesting. You know I slept with 2 of Adam’s previous wives?”
“Don’t even try,” you give him a playful shove.
“Eh, worth a shot,”
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You and the blond-haired demon go back inside, giggling about some disastrous function you went to when you were younger, and how you may or may not have been the leading cause.
Thankfully, the only person in the lobby was Charlie, who jumped to hug her father the second she saw the two of you, making them both cry and profusely apologise to one another.
Yeah, maybe it’s a good time to go. Maybe quietly too this time.
You open the portal, and you are back in Heaven again, in front of the pearly gates of the place you call home.
As you open the door and turn into the living room, you nearly jump out of your skin.
“Hey,” The sound of your husband’s voice rings through your ears.
“I ate your pancakes from this morning,”
“Alright. I’ll make dinner soon, but I’m tired right now,” you pave your way to your bedroom, when Adam pulls you back.
“Where were you even?”
“Places,” you try to pull away, but the First Man doesn’t relent.
“Where? You weren’t in Heaven, were you?”
“Alright fine. I was in Hell, cleaning up the mess you and your little play soldiers made by the way,”
“Were you not there the other day? Why are you so attached to this-” Cogs turn in Adam’s head.
“You were with him, weren’t you? You fucking slut,” Adam’s hand swiftly slaps you across the face. A small cut of golden blood streaks down your face.
“What the fuck? Of course Lucifer is gonna be there, you dumbass?! Why do you think I’m gonna sleep with-” You dodge a flying porcelain jug that was headed in your general direction.
“That fucking demon, thinking he’s hot shit and- and all, just fucking whoever he wants-” The Angel starts storming around the living room, just throwing random shit about, like a kid having a tantrum, making colourful insults while doing so.
You sigh and go into the kitchen to make dinner; hopefully Adam would have blown off enough steam by then.
“Oh and- You better not go back there again, you got it?”
“…Fine,” You slam the door behind you.
Clearly, you have to be more furtive about your visits to the underworld.
For now, maybe you should cook some dinner, and a warm bath.
Your back really hurts.
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In 1987, the Kien family stood on a red dirt road in a refugee camp called Site 2 somewhere along the border of Cambodia and Thailand. With their loved ones scattered, their home displaced, and their country suffused in violence, they place their hopes on a vague future. Absurd events become strangely, sadly common. Fate, or luck, or kindness brings them safe passage across the sea to Boston, MA; Montréal, QC; and finally, Bradenton, FL, a few minutes away from where this wall stands.
The youngest of the four depicted is our friend Anhdi. Today, he lives in Bradenton with his wife and three kids, who we invited to help paint and add to their family’s story directly. It’s a story with many secret turns and memories that shape their specific experience, but it’s also one that’s universal to so many who have had to flee their homes amidst conflict in the search of a new beginning. It’s a story of survival and the human spirit, and we feel so lucky to have been able to try and express it.
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“When the sun is up, the moon is absent!” was created in collaboration by Bryan Beyung and James Lee Chiahan in part of the 9th edition of the Shine mural festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Made possible only with the support of David and Liliana of Artillery Residency, Jenee and the team at SHINE Mural Festival, Void Projects, and of course, the Kien family. We give our deepest thanks for the gift of an unforgettable experience, and our love to the people of St. Pete for your warm welcomes and kind words. Thank you!
Photo no.4: Mark Rapien
Tree/moon: based on a drawing by Amelia Kien, age 6.
Bottom left section and door: by Annie, Aaden, Adrian, and Amelia Kien; June, Zachariah and Noble.
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"THE COMMUTER"
by Nicole Salgar
"This is a representation of the pathways we follow through transitions and transformations throughout our lives." Influenced by her Latin roots and passion for horror, sci-fi, and folk art, Miami-based Nicole Salgar says this piece is a portrayal of a gatekeeper to other dimensions and realities. "Ultimately" she says, "this mural is a culmination of the feminine spirit of all things being tied together through reality, nature, dreams, space, and time. A boundless energy which makes up the entire universe.“ Salgar says much of her work does not allow her artistic freedom, but appreciated that this 2021 work for the Shine Festival in St Pete gave her that complete license.
LOCATION: 615 23rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
IG: @nmsalgar @shineonstpete
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On the street in front of The Woodson Museum in St. Petersburg, the words “Black History Matters” are painted as a mural. That message and the history on the block alone is what made The Woodson the perfect place to launch a Freedom School.
Jacqueline Hubbard with the Association of African American Life and History’s St. Pete chapter said she gave the concept a lot of thought.
“I was really active in the student nonviolent coordinating committee when I was in college," Hubbard said. "And I remember I was part of the freedom summer. I remember the Freedom Schools. And I wrote an article for the Weekly Challenger saying, 'Don’t you think it’s time we revisit the Freedom Schools? Don’t our kids need to be taught their own history?' Who can better teach it then those of us who are of the same group.”
Hubbard also reacted to changes that were made to the new African American History teaching standards.
"The curriculum is an abomination," she said. It makes me very angry when I read what they want to teach children."
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Arts Coast Magazine features detail how to enjoy the arts in Pinellas County
Stop by Creative Pinellas ' website before you dig into all those "Best of 2023" articles floating around the interwebs.
This month, Creative Pinellas' Arts Coast Magazine published two articles on the best Pinellas County art experiences. As you may have guessed, I wrote one of them.
I logged all my Pinellas County art experiences during November, aka ART'n month. I drove past countless murals, saw art and listened to Celtic music in Dunedin's Highlander Park, listened to blues music in Pioneer Park, went to a book signing, visited the Museum of Fine Arts and The Factory in St. Pete, and much more.
I created a postcard for every place I visited and every event I attended. Each card briefly introduces one of the many ways I enjoy Pinellas County's art scene.
I saw (and heard) a lot of art this November, but it's not even half of what Pinellas County has to offer.
Arts Coast Magazine editor Sheila Cowley reached out to Pinellas County artists and Arts Coast Magazine contributors to collect their favorite Pinellas County arts experiences for the Art Coast Magazine feature, "Favorite Arts Experiences in Pinellas County." They wrote about public art projects in Tarpon Springs, Gulfport, and St. Pete; unforgettable performances at The Studio @620, American Stage, and The Palladium; finding inspiration at The Dali and more.
And that's not all. Creative Pinellas' Arts Coast Guide lists even more ways to enjoy Pinellas County's art scene with family and friends in 2024.
Happy holidays and happy reading! See you in 2024!
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Perched On A Limb
St Pete Beach Florida mural
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Showing off the local wildlife.
Thanks for stopping by and to view more murals from around the world visit Sami at:
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Freedom Schools Launching To Teach Black History In Florida
As kids head back to school, there’s at least one subject that’s being talked about more outside of the classroom by state and local leaders.
The Board of Education released a new curriculum for African American history in grades K-12, and critics say it’s harmful to students, pointing out a section from the curriculum that says African Americans benefited from slavery.
The education commissioner is standing by those changes, and people across the state are pushing back, using a tool that dates back to before schools were integrated: Freedom Schools.
On the street in front of The Woodson Museum in St. Petersburg, the words “Black History Matters” are painted as a mural. That message and the history on the block alone is what made The Woodson the perfect place to launch a Freedom School.
Jacqueline Hubbard with the Association of African American Life and History’s St. Pete chapter said she gave the concept a lot of thought.
“I was really active in the student nonviolent coordinating committee when I was in college," Hubbard said. "And I remember I was part of the freedom summer. I remember the Freedom Schools. And I wrote an article for the Weekly Challenger saying, 'Don’t you think it’s time we revisit the Freedom Schools? Don’t our kids need to be taught their own history?' Who can better teach it then those of us who are of the same group.”
Hubbard also reacted to changes that were made to the new African American History teaching standards.
"The curriculum is an abomination," she said. It makes me very angry when I read what they want to teach children."
The Association of African American Life and History talked about an idea to launch a Freedom School back in 2014 and this summer in St. Pete, they graduated their first class. It’s something organizers say is perfect timing. -(source: spectrum 9 bay area news)
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“It’s what we know, not what you want us to believe.”
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Still looking for Valentine's Day ideas? Let us take it off your plate. Three eateries, love murals, local celebrity chef, chocolate covered strawberries - need we say more? Last year all tours sold out, so don't wait - book today! Experience this unique Valentine's Day Trolley Tour in the beautiful St. Petersburg. This experience has something for every couple in town. We begin with a tour of Downtown and take you to three unique eateries where you can enjoy sweet and savory tastes from each of the locations. Continuing with a romantic mural tour, complimentary "bubbles" as well as chocolate covered strawberries perfect for sharing with your significant other. Concluding with a visit to Chef Michael's Venue, where you will be treated to surprises and unimaginable amount of fun and romance. If you are looking for unique ways to celebrate this day of love, look no more - you have arrived! Have we mentioned that our Romeo & Juliet balcony is a perfect setting for that one and only chance to steal his or her heart? Pop the question in the heart of downtown St. Pete. We can guarantee that when you are asked: How did it happen? You will always remember that moment. #valentinesday #valentine #tour #perfectevening #startrolley #arriveinstyle (at Saint Petersburg, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVDYqApPgb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Women's AOP Cut & Sew Tee, Fox and the Bunny Street Art t-shirt, St Pete FL mural art tee, Wearable art by Kosharek, whimsical gift
Women’s AOP Cut & Sew Tee, Fox and the Bunny Street Art t-shirt, St Pete FL mural art tee, Wearable art by Kosharek, whimsical gift
Classic and comfortable choice, this high quality AOP t-shirt is appealing from every angle. Inspired by the freedom of creativity, it allows you to take your design to the next level.
.: 100% Polyester
.: Light fabric (4.0 oz/yd² (113 g/m²)) / (6.0 oz/yd² (170 g/m²))
.: Regular fit
.: Tagless
.: Runs true to size
Street art photographs and art by Kosharek Art
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St. Pete artist uses technology to turn murals into interactive experience
St. Pete artist uses technology to turn murals into interactive experience
Artist turns murals into interactive experiences
Mark Wilson reports
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg artist uses an app to explain the meaning of his masterpieces.
Jabari Reed-Diop says what makes his artwork unique is the spiritual and personal experiences he paints on canvas.
“I would say that a mix of spirituality and cartoons just bridges those two gaps,” Reed-Diop explained. “Trying…
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The Great Utterance – A Prayer to the Sun, by Cryptik, created for the 2017 SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida.
For the latest work by Cryptik, you can also check out his Instagram. For more on the SHINE Mural Festival, including other artist participants, head here.
#cryptik#shine mural festival#shine mural festival 2017#shine on st pete#st pete murals#street art st pete#st pete street art#murals#florida murals#florida street art#st pete#st pete florida#prayer to the sun
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Lake Placid and St Pete Beach, FL (April 2022)
Two mini trips in one; both sunny, both blue skies, both with fun kiddoes for Bea to love. One inland in Lake Placid with Francie, Matthew, Kalden and Quinn (dearly missing hosts Ash and Ben, no thanks to COVID), enjoying the incredible and generous lakehouse, the sunset views, the crickets and bullfrogs at night; fearing but not finding gators; savouring big group meals and fun kids play; checking out the town and its 47 murals and little food gems. The second one was back in St Pete Beach with mom, dad, Jules, Ely and Giuka, Amanda, as well as Ash Ben and Sofia who finally made it! Easter egg hunts, built in babysitting, meals downtown St Petersburg, piers, splashing, reading, relaxing, feeling so refreshed and grateful.
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St. Pete Catalyst: Arts Alive! podcast: Jenee Priebe, SHINE Mural Festival 9-5-23 https://audioboom.com/posts/8362638-st-pete-catalyst-arts-alive-podcast-jenee-priebe-shine-mural-festival-9-5-23
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SHINE ON ST PETE
by Tasko
Florida graffiti artist Tasko started writing around 2004 and credits his friend JISK for pushing him to keep elevating his work. Tasko adapts his freestyle work to fit all kinds of surfaces and St Pete Arts Alliance says "he enjoys finding ways to make the letters dance together and become part of the wall." Invited in 2022 to once again participate in the SHINE mural festival Tasko painted his largest wall yet at 20th St and 5th Ave S, in St Pete's Warehouse Arts District.
LOCATION: 1960 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
@the_one_of_many_/ @shineonstpete/ @stpeteartsalliance/
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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Arts and culture experiences to enjoy with family Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving weekend is fast approaching. Maybe you already know where you’re taking your out-of-town family members, or maybe you don’t. For those still deciding, here are some of the best last-minute arts and culture experiences you can share with family in Tampa Bay this weekend.
1. Sanding Ovations encore in Treasure Island. When are your aunt and uncle from Alaska ever going to see professionally-sculpted sand if you don’t take them to Sanding Ovations encore on Treasure Island this weekend? Here’s a preview from 10 Tampa Bay.
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2. “The Nature of Art” at The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete. There’s a lot to see at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete, especially if you’ve never been there before. If you have been before, this weekend’s a great time to revisit, as the MFA opened “The Nature of Art,” their first campus-wide exhibition, on Oct. 28. I have many things to say about how you should experience “The Nature of Art,” but you’ll have to wait for my Creative Loafing review for those extra words. In the meantime, check out this video snapshot from ABC Action News.
3. “From Far East to Far West” at The James Museum in St. Pete. Given from Far East to Far West’s focus on ancestry, it’s a great show to visit with family. Maybe you’ll learn some of your family’s history in the process. Here’s what I wrote about the exhibit for Creative Loafing.
4. Florida Stories Walking Tours. Celebrate local stories with a “Florida Stories” walking tour of St. Petersburg, Ybor City, Tarpon Springs, or Safety Harbor. The Florida Humanities Council hired local writers to help with the scripts for their self-guided walking tours, accessed through the Florida Humanities Council’s Florida Stories app.
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5. St. Pete Mural Tours. There are still some spots left in Florida CraftArt’s original walking mural tour this Saturday.
And if that fills up, you can always download a map directly from the SHINE website and do your own driving tour.
6. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium promises a “Sea of Holiday Joy” and art this weekend. Get there early Friday morning, 8-10 a.m., and you might catch Santa diving with the dolphins. In addition to the usual marine attractions, CMA offers holiday crafts and activities for kids during “Sea of Holiday Joy” weekends. And thanks to a collaboration with the Morean Arts Center, Level 4 of the CMA Visitor Center hosts a collection of marine-inspired artwork for the next several months.
7. Fairgrounds St. Pete has extended hours this weekend. They’ll be open until 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night. That gives you plenty of time to immerse your out-of-town family members in Florida culture via locally-made art. Locals should know that the Fairgrounds holiday experience, Scents of the Season, doesn’t open until Nov. 30. If you still don’t know what Fairgrounds is, I’m going to refer you to my 2021 Creative Loafing feature where I interviewed the founders before Fairgrounds opened to the public.
8. Impressionism on both sides of the bay. People don’t always agree on art, but everyone loves impressionism. And that’s why “Frontiers of Impressionism” at the Tampa Museum of Art and “Dali and the Impressionists” at The Dali belong on this list of things to do with your family this weekend.
9. Brew culture. We brew a lot of beer in Tampa Bay, and it’s more than good enough to introduce your relatives to. From citrus-forward IPAs to tropical lagers and Florida Weisse styles, Tampa Bay has its own unique beer culture. I like to pick up a few six packs from Crooked Thumb in Safety Harbor before family visits from out of town so they can sip on local flavors during their stay. I have yet to try their beer, but Grindhaus Brew Lab hosts a Holiday Maker's Market with Author Josh Ginsberg this Sunday in Clearwater.
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