On a recent Friday in St. Petersburg, Kyle Wyss and Sheridan Willard were sipping health drinks at Central Cafe and Organics when in through the door walked Orhan Chettri and Ben Goodman.
Greetings were issued. Introductions were made. Small talk was exchanged.
And with that, the group Blind Man’s Colour became, for the first time ever, a full band.
This might come as a surprise to some, considering a growing number of prominent music blogs and bloggers — including Kanye West and Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste — have heaped praise upon Blind Man’s Colour this spring. Pitchfork included a song on a recent podcast. The band’s forthcoming album, Season Dreaming, due in August on Brooklyn’s Kanine Records (Chairlift, Northern State, Oxford Collapse), is drawing comparisons to Animal Collective.
–from TampaBay.com

From TRASH to high FASHION! Couture Fashion Show ONE NIGHT ONLY!

With fashion market designs for purchase from over 20 contributing designers,100% of all sales goes to the artists.

Saturday July 11th 2009

6pm-12am Fashion Show at 9:30pm ALL AGES

One of a kind wearable art designs from Miami, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Pete and the universe at large.

TRA’shion Fashion Designs by:
KAYO, Nicole Hays, Pat McGhee, Kaeli Ellis, Kate Stewart, The Kat Collection, Annette Marie Emmanuelli-Putt, Joanna Koulianos, Austin Kowal, Erin Lee, D. Petrov, Karin Bunch, Jacqueline Saldana, Grace Grover, Taylor Adair, Brandy Stark, Nora Gaunt, David Amos, Kate Elderkin, Jennifer Wunderlich, John Revisky, Cindy Linville, Katy Alderman, Adjanys Couture, Vinni LaCava, Meow Kiki Clothing, Sheree Harrison, Paul Raymond, Vessela Yordanova, & Fashion House by Azucar

Music by:
Jim Morey Band & The New Math

Recycled inspired fine ARTworks by:
Ron Francis, Girard Louis Drouillard & Pierre Baratelli

Video ART projections by:
David Meek & company

Recycled inspired fine ART installations by:
Richard J. Hinger

Hair & Makeup by Kevin Charles Salon, Paul Mitchell School Tampa, Tribeca Salon

Cover $20, $15 students with student ID’s, Kids under 10 FREE, VIP seats $45

100% of ALL SALES GO TO THE ARTIST!

Direct all questions to Marina Williams 727.324.3878 artpoolrules@gmail.com

ARTpool Gallery & VINTAGE Boutique 919 1st Avenue North, Downtown St. Petersburg FL
www.artpoolrules.com myspace.com/artpoolrules

Also:

The Bloc’s 1st Birthday Party! July 10th

First Stop: The Oyster Bar
Complimentary Appetizers, $6 Crystal Head Martinis & Luxury Spirits Sampling.

Second Stop: Vintage Ultra Lounge
The Official Afterparty location!

INTERIOR MOTIVES GALLERY PRESENTS:
“THE ART OF GIVING”

Saturday, May 23rd
6:00 – 9:00 pm
1110 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg

After a full month of painting on locations throughout St. Petersburg, local artist
will exhibit their “Plein Air” paintings of the scenes of St. Petersburg
that we all have grown to know and love!

These paintings will be available for purchase, with 50% of the proceeds to benefit:

DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER
Located at 226 6th Street South
St. Petersburg

Please join us as we celebrate ART and GIVING!!!

The show will run thru June 20th

No kidding. The design of your choice– by prominent hipster graphic artists, that is– will be blasted onto a t-shirt while you wait and presumably sip adult beverages at Czar’s Imperial Theatre 1420 E. 7th Ave Ybor City – Tampa, FL 6:00PM – Midnight, Saturday, May 16th.

The “Back in Black 2” T-Shirt Exhibit showcases original, one-color t-shirt designs by 17 of the best digital illustrators and designers in the US and Europe (who are behind our favorite t-shirts from popular apparel companies, bands and record labels).

Created in 2008, the purpose of this show is to highlight the artwork of the uncelebrated designers whose art you’ve probably been collecting in your closet for years, as well as to establish the t-shirt as a new medium for fine art.

1. Check out the art (no cover). “Back in Black” will transform the Czar’s Imperial Theater into a mini-gallery by adorning the space with original designs from this select group of artists.
2. Pick your design and size ($20 each). You choose the design(s) you like best and the size of your black t-shirt. Guys sizes S-2XL and girls sizes S-L will be available. All shirts are high-quality, soft tees provided by Iron Fist Clothing. Ink color predetermined by artist.
3. Your shirt will be printed on-site. All shirts are made-to-order by screen printers, Vertical Merch. Wait times may vary for proper drying.
4. Wear your shirt home! It’s the one art show where everyone can afford to take home a piece of art.

Ybor City, baby...

Altar Boyz is running April 15 thru May 10. American Stage in the Park is performed outdoors at Demens Landing Park, located on the corner of 1st Avenue North and Bayshore Boulevard SE in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.

Altar Boyz

“Must-see musical theater, howlingly funny. Director-choreographer Steven Flaa has whipped the five guys into high-energy shape, and they never let up. The vocal arrangements are ravishing. Shalt thou go? Yes!”
–St. Petersburg Times.

See the American Stage website for further details.

FALL FROM GRACE W/ Protest The Hero, Misery Signals, The Number 12
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 6 6:30 pm

KREATOR & EXODUS
Jannus Landing Courtyard
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 11 8:00 pm

PHAT TUESDAYS
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 12 9:00 pm

GAVIN ROSSDALE|Buy tickets
Jannus Landing Courtyard
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 18 7:00 pm

PHAT TUESDAYS
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 19 9:00 pm

DREADFUL MEMORIES
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 22 7:00 pm

DIRTY BLACK HALO
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 23 7:00 pm

PHAT TUESDAYS
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 26 9:00 pm

Florida Orchestra, Willis / Gershwin, Bernstein, Loewe
Progress Energy Center for the Arts- Mahaffey Theater
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 28 11:00 am

St. Petersburg Opera: La Traviata highlights
American Lithuanian Club
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 29 7:30 pm

PUSHMOWER
State Theatre
Saint Petersburg, FL
May 30 7:00 pm

On Thursday, April 30th NOVA 535 Unique Event Space & Art Lounge will host Tampa-based artist, Francesco Kroslak’s, solo art show in St. Petersburg.

The opening party will feature FREE admission, 88.5 WMNF’s DJ Dood, delicious hors d’oeuvres and of course Francesco himself!

A gracious winner of the 2008 [SOLO] Painting Award, Francesco has wowed art lovers from Florida to Manhattan and Europe with his vibrant and intensely passionate work. Francesco’s art reflects an intense freedom. His works are visceral and fiercely emotional. He draws his inspiration from daily events, emotions and music while expressing his feelings through bright colors and hidden objects.

Now, Francesco is treating St. Petersburg to a solo show at the gorgeous NOVA 535. Dress to impress and join us at 7 pm. DJ Dood takes over NOVA 535’s world-class booth from 9 PM-2 AM. Several spectacular massive pieces will help anchor this breathtaking modern art exhibition.

Also at Nova:

NOVA 535 has been selected to host the 4th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival’s Official Awards Ceremony and VIP After Party!

7pm-8:30pm Watch the 2009 SSFF best of Short Films

9pm the Awards Ceremony begins featuring your favorite Hollywood stars

11pm DJ spins until 2am

This event is exclusive to VIP Pass holders which are available at http://sunscreenfilmfestival.com for $175 which includes 5 days of films (70 films) and access to all 3 FILM FESTIVAL PARTIES

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Verso: The Other Side of the Urban Vista
Explore the subtleties of the urban landscape uniquely collected and elegantly reproduced in this series of 20 black and white, photographic prints.

Studio@620 (map)
620 First Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Opening Reception: April 24, 2009 6:00PM

Exhibit on display: April 24, 2009 – May 13. 2009
Gallery Hours Wed -Sat 12-4PM

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COREY SUNDAY MARKET “UP & RUNNING”

The Corey Avenue Sunday “European Style” Market is in full force. Sundays, 9 am to 1 pm. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, foods, crafts & more. Corey Avenue will be blocked between Blind Pass Rd & Boca Ciega Dr featuring over 35 local vendors. Kilpatrick’s Produce, Thai Rific Orchids, and Island Time Design are just a few of the awsome vendors who set up at the Corey Market. Many Corey merchants & restaurants are open during the market, offering relaxed dining & shopping pleasures, all the while, live music being played for your listening enjoyment . Madeleina Cottage, Beverly’s La Crossiant and The Frog Pond are all within walking distance of the market. The Blue Parrot which hosts a Sunday Brunch is just a few blocks away. Lunch at PJ’s Oyster Bar a must!! And, Beach Theatre always a matinee movie for after-market entertainment.

So grab your “green bags” and come on down to Corey Avenue for a morning of Mimosas, Music, Market & Movies! Plan to spend a Day At The Beach: St Pete Beach…..Corey Avenue is located just off Gulf Blvd between 73rd & 75th Avenues. Free parking. Free admission. www.coreyave.com 727-366-2003

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Spinal Tap– UNWIGGED & UNPLUGGED
May 8, 2009 (Friday)
Progress Energy Center for the Arts- Mahaffey Theater (map)
400 First Street South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701