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Genealogy Seminar - January 14, 2012
The Clearwater Aging Well Center will host a Saturday, Jan. 14 seminar at 10 a.m. led by Pinellas Genealogy Society President Peter Summers. Summers will discuss how to access ancestry information from the 1940 census that is scheduled for release in April 2012.
Federal privacy laws prohibit census information from becoming public until it has been on record for 72 years. In 2012, the 1940 Census data will become available for the first time.
“It’s a little like opening a time capsule,” said Aging Well Center Manager Kerry Marsalek of the class that is one of a series offered monthly at the Aging Well Center. “I think this will be our most exciting class yet.”
The class is free and open to the public. It will cover how the 1940 census was conducted and how to search the records through available indices. Pre-registration for the class is recommended.
To register, please call (727) 724-3070. Additional information about this and other classes offered at the Aging Well Center is available online at www.myclearwater.com/agingwell.
Art Trysts Studio
1190 Kapp Drive
Where: 1190 Kapp Dr. Clearwater.
Artists: Lorraine Ulen, Donna Frost, Lee Canalizo & Kathy Fessenbecker.
Contact: 888-727-1190
Clearwater Main Library
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Osceola and Carnegie Galleries
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 562.4970
Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild Member Show
Main Library Exhibitions - Osceola and Carnegie Galleries
Summer 2011Exhibits
The Surface Design Guild was founded in the early 90’s by a group of eight women who wanted to share their knowledge and learn from each other. That small group became what is known today as the Surface Design Guild and has grown to a membership of well over 100 members. Many of whom have had their art recognized both nationally and internationally. Yet as a group, they are still are committed to their original values of supporting each other’s artistic creativity and sharing knowledge. They are also dedicated to promoting awareness of surface design by offering educational activities in their community
For a printable brochure, please click here.
View additional artwork at the Municipal Services Building (see below).
Clearwater Municipal Services Building
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
A display case has been placed in the MSB lobby that now houses a gift of samurai armor from the city of Nagano, Japan in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship between Nagano and Clearwater. The armor is a replica of that worn by Sanada Yukimura during the Warring States Era in the late 16th and early 17th century. Red suits of armor are known as “aka-zonae”, and wearing such a conspicuous color on the battlefield conveyed the soldier’s preparedness to fight with dignity and honor.
In giving the city of Clearwater this honored gift, Shoichi Washizawa, Mayor of Nagano stated “In presenting this suit of armor, it is my sincere hope that the people of Clearwater will develop a deeper affinity for the culture, art, and history of Japan, and that the friendship of our two cities will continue for eternity.”
For questions related to the armor or the Sister Cities program, please contact the Cultural Affairs Division at 562-4837.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Island Estates, Clearwater
727-447-0980
IN THEATERS NOW...
Dolphin Tale - Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter
Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment present Dolphin Tale, inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.
Downtown Clearwater, Florida
400-600 Block Cleveland Street
Coming Soon
Sculpture360 - Art in Cleveland Street District: Season IV
Location: 400 - 600 block of Cleveland Street
Time: ongoing
Contact: Christopher Hubbard, (727) 562-4837
Decription:
Sculpture360: Art in the Cleveland Street District returns for a fourth season with artworks
Every Wednesday
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cleveland Street
Downtown Clearwater
VEGETABLES - FLOWERS
BAKED GOODS-CRAFTS-FOOD
VENDORS-MUSIC AND MORE
Free two-hour parking at Garden Avenue Garage with ticket validation. Contact 461-7674.
110 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, Florida 33556
PEACE MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES
January 15 – “Showstoppers for the King of Instruments” Virtuoso Adam Brakel will let out all the stops and take the mighty pipe organ through all its paces in an entertaining program with selections to suit all musical tastes. Co-sponsored by the Clearwater Chapter, American Guild of Organists.
February 12 – “Romance in the Air” Violinist Olga Caceanova will join pianist Michael Bukhman for a beautiful program of romantic duos and solos for your musical valentine. Ms. Caceanova is a past winner of the Kiev Violin Competition and has toured extensively with the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra.
March 11 – “Springtime Voices” Under the baton of Dr. Eric Stark, the vibrant 50 voice Butler University Chorale will perk up your Spring with a varied program of sacred, classical and popular vocal selections, including American Spirituals and special offerings from the men’s a capella group, Out Of The Dawg House.
Concerts are held on Sundays starting at 3pm in the sanctuary and are followed by a brief reception in Roebling Hall. Most are on the second Sunday of the month, but vary occasionally, as noted. The season runs from October to March or April, ending before Easter. No tickets needed, but offering taken ($5 minimum suggested donation).
If you wish to download a Concert Brochure
click here
If you wish to be on a Concert Mailing List
click here and fill in the form.
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
Now in its sixth year, Artists on the Road has even more to offer! Trained teaching artsists and performers come directly to you, bringing the arts in an up-close-and-personal manner.
Explore the arts by teaming with professional artists in your classroom, on the stage of your school or center, or in a professional development or community workshop.
Artists on the Road provides programs by outstanding artists in creative writing, dance, theater, music and visual arts.
Experience the joy the arts bring to the learning and community environments.
Discover the artistic process and how the arts help youth and adults make connections between the arts experience and their own lives, classroom subjects, and the world around them.
Contact (727) 712-2706
405 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
The Capitol Theatre reportedly had its beginnings as a vaudeville theater and movie house, and was once the home of famous headliners who displayed their legendary talents (making history in the process) on the polished wood planks of the Capitol's stage. The walls of this famed theatre housed many of the best entertainers in the world.
Call (727) 791-7400 or log onto www.rutheckerdhall.com for more information. The Ruth Eckerd Hall ticket office is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to show time.
Crossroads Gallery location
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater Campus
Crossroads Building (Map & Directions)
2464 Drew Street
Clearwater, Fl 33765
SPC Student Exhibition: Ceramics and Printmaking
Exhibit: November 29 - December 16
Reception: Wednesday, December 7, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Visiting Artists Exhibition: SPC Art Alumni
Exhibit: January 17- February 9
Reception: Wednesday, January 25, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
SPC Student Exhibition: Photography
Exhibit: February 21- March 15
Reception: Wednesday, February 29, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
14th Annual Juried SPC Student Exhibition
All work due March 14. Juried selection on March 20
Exhibit: March 27 - April 17
Reception: Wednesday, April 4, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Pinellas County High School Student Art Exhibition
Exhibit: May 22 - July 12
Reception: Wednesday, May 23, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
For further information, contact St. Petersburg College at 341-4772 or visit www.spcollege.edu.
ARTIST'S FREE CRITIQUE: DECEMBER 20, 2011 at 10 a.m....
Studio 1212 offers a free critique the third Tuesday of every month. We invite all artists to bring in one or two unframed, unfinished paintings to be critiqued.
Studio 1212 was founded in October 1970 by former students of William Pachner and is the oldest artist cooperative in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.
The purpose of Studio 1212 is to provide the opportunity to associate with other artists on an informal basis; also, to promote group discussions, exhibit work as a group, support open workshops and information exchange regarding the arts. In addition, we endeavor to sponsor art education in our community.
Other Upcoming Events
1143 Michigan Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698-2712
(727) 298-3322
New Exhibitions:
Give the gift of ART this holiday season! Choose from a brilliant array of hand selected works, presented in a festive holiday setting. We’re SO sure there’s something here that you’ll want, we’re staying open until 5:00 pm every Saturday to give you more time to shop!
Florida Holocaust Museum
55
Fifth Street South ·
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 ·
tel. 727.820.0100 · fax. 727.821.8435 ·
www.flholocaustmuseum.org
The Florida Holocaust Museum is pleased to present Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges through Jan. 21, 2012. The exhibition created by the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York City.
Exhibit Related Events
Public Program: Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice
Speaker: Ray Arsenalut, Ph.D., author
Date and time: Thurs., Jan. 12, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Location: freefall Theatre
6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Admission: free to members of the Florida Holocaust Museum; $9 general admission
Mahaffey Theater
400 First Street
St. Peterburg, Florida
Chocolate Nutcracker
Announcing the 14th Annual Production of "The Chocolate Nutcracker," Saturday, December 17th, 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 18th, 3:00 PM at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street, St. Petersburg, Florida. Attending this event will make a great gift for the holidays, a great outing for your youth and social organizations or a great way to spend some family time. Please support our children by attending and sharing with your friends and families.
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