My Favorite Art Place Opened at Sundial – Sundial St. Pete has opened an artistic pop-up just in time for the Holidays. My Favorite Art Place, a Clearwater institution since 2008, has opened its doors at Sundial, the heart of St Petersburg’s thriving downtown scene.
The core business was founded over three decades ago by local arts advocate Jerri Menaul and her late husband, abstract surrealist Scott Menaul. My Favorite Art Place was born in 2013, but has formerly been known as Menaul Fine Art, Menaul Art Printing, Canvas Zoo, and Image Creations of Florida. The shop is recognized today for the internationally-celebrated artists rotating through the gallery’s exhibition space and for the founder’s dedication to fostering the local arts and small business community.
My Favorite Art Place at Sundial St. Pete will showcase the work of Scott Menaul, Lorraine Potocki, metal artist Kate Gausche, paper artist Patsie McCandless, as well as Ceramics by Rasa, Glasswork by Susan Gott, wood and stone furniture by Wille Woods, fiber works by Belinda Chapnick, and a very special exhibition of artworks by cancer survivors. The gallery offers a wide selection of artwork and art gifts for both residential and commercial environments and will host a lively schedule of both public and private events. Information on Sundial and Sundial events visit sundialstpete.com.
2018 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES in St. Petersburg, Florida to benefit The Florida Orchestra
WHO and WHAT: The 7th annual Holiday Tour of Homes is a one-day event during which homeowners in a St. Petersburg neighborhood open their residences, decorated for the December holidays, for a public tour whose proceeds go directly to benefit The Florida Orchestra.
The Holiday Tour is a signature event of the Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, and is co-chaired this year by Orchestra Guild members Elizabeth (Bette) Dolinsky and Dr. Elizabeth(Beth) Wardrum.
WHEN & WHERE: COCKTAIL RECEPTION, Friday, November 30, 6:30 -8:30 pm at a home on Brightwaters Boulevard NE.
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES, Saturday, December 1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. This year’s Tour will take place in the Northeast St. Petersburg neighborhood that includes Snell Isle and Brightwaters Boulevard NE. On Tour Day, Saturday, December 1, tickets at $30 each will be available at one location only: 200 Brightwaters Boulevard NE.
The festive weekend begins on Friday, November 30, with a Cocktail Reception honoring the homeowners who will graciously open their homes for the Holiday Tour. Reservations for the Reception, catered by St. Petersburg’s Parkshore Grill, are $90 and include a ticket for the Saturday Tour. Pianist, composer, and arranger Don Vincent, who has collaborated and performed with Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, Wayne Newton, Dionne Warwick, Count Basie and has entertained at the White House for two presidents, will perform during the Reception.
HOW: Advance tickets for the Tour – $25 each. Checks for Tour tickets and reservations for the Cocktail Reception may be arranged by sending a check made payable to The Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, to Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, c/o C.E. Miller, 1440 52nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33703
http://www.fogsp.org/tour-of-homes.html
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NEW Temporary Exhibition Opens at the Chihuly Collection Norwood Viviano: Postindustrial
The Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center opens a new temporary show featuring works by Norwood Viviano. Viviano is a world-renowned glass artist, with many installations in permanent collections around the globe including the Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague, Czech Republic, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA, Renwick Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX, Viviano is a unique glass artist, combining social science with sculpture and visually presenting his case findings. Postindustrial will run Saturday, November 10 through Thursday, February 28 and included with general admission to the Chihuly Collection.
Chihuly Collection location: 720 Central Avenue, Downtown, St. Petersburg FL
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sundays: 12pm-5pm
Musical Theater Workshop Performance An evening of Musical
Theater Performance by highly talented SPC Students. Mon., November 26, 7:00pm, Music Center, Gibbs Campus FREE! SPC students/faculty and staff are FREE. Information on upcoming events, visit web site: www.spcollege.edu/artscalendar
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, 727.341.4360 delaval.maria@spcollege.edu
Preserve the ‘Burg’s Fall Guided Walking Tours – Something for Everyone!
It’s Preserve the ‘Burg’s (PTB) 2018-2019 bicycle and walking tour season. Walking tours offered every Saturday through April. Walking tours are free to PTB members and just $10 for non-members and guests. Bicycle tours are $15 for members and $25 for non-members/guests and use of a Coast Bike Share bicycle is included.
Most walking tours begin at 10 am, except for the Historic Gulfport tour starting at 3 pm. Saturday walking tours last approximately two hours. Tour starting locations vary, depending upon the tour. Reservations are recommended as some tours fill, online reservations can be made at preservetheburg.org/calendar
Tours, times and locations can be verified by checking the PTB website calendar, preservetheburg.org/calendar or by calling (727) 824-7802.
November 3 – The “Original” Downtown Walking Tour – starts at 10 am – corner of 1st St and 1st Ave. S.E., next to entrance – Saturday Morning Market (100 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg)Tour the heart of downtown St. Pete, seeing grand hotels, stately churches, and architectural treasures like the Snell Arcade and the Open Air Post Office. See many examples of historic buildings that have been successfully reused.
Learn about how the city started and became one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations in the 1920’s. Much of the walk will be thru the Downtown National Register Historic District.
November 10 – The Waterfront Tour – starts at 10 – corner of 1st St and 1st Ave. S.E., next to the entrance to the Saturday Morning Market (100 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg 33701) The waterfront has a great history, ranging from being the site of the fountain of youth to the departure point for the world’s first airline.
Tuesday, November 13 – Downtown Weekday Morning Tour – starts at 10 am in front of Craft Kafe, 200 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701This weekday morning tour is led by architectural historian and Preserve the ‘Burg President Emily Elwyn. See some of the city’s best architecture, including the Open Air Post Office and the adjacent Snell Building, while being led by a historian offering a unique perspective on the growth of the ‘Burg. The tour lasts approximately one hour, offering a great introduction to the city for visitors and a fun way for residents to learn something new about their city.
November 17 – Historic Gulfport – starts at 3 pm – Scout Hall (next to Gulfport Historical Museum), 5315 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, FLTour offers a stroll in the “suburbs” of funky and artsy Gulfport. Get a look at this former fishing village on Boca Ceiga Bay and its collection of historic commercial and residential structures, including the National Register listed Gulfport Casino. With the introduction of the streetcar connecting it to St. Pete, Gulfport began to grow and to attract tourists in the 1920’s.
Saturday, November 17– The African American Heritage Trail along the “Deuces” – starts 10 am from Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum – 2240 9th Ave. S, St Petersburg. Explore the “Deuces” (22nd St. S.), the vibrant main street of St. Pete’s African American community during the segregation era. Today, 22nd St. remains a part of what makes St. Pete special and it is the locale of the city’s African-American heritage trail. Tour led by Gwendolyn Reese, a member of the City’s Historic Preservation Commission, who will reflect on her experiences in growing up in the neighborhood. She offers participants a heartfelt and fascinating look at a part of the ‘Burg that has often been overlooked but has a fascinating history.
November 24 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood – Starts at 10 am – Craftsman House Gallery and Cafe, 2955 Central Ave. St. Petersburg. Enjoy the feel & character of Historic Kenwood, one of the country’s premier bungalow neighborhoods and a National Register listed historic district. Tour is led by neighborhood residents excited to explain how hard work and reusing history changed a declining neighborhood into one of the ‘Burg’s most desirable neighborhoods. Tour will include a brief look inside one of the neighborhood’s restored bungalows. After the tour, guests can choose to enjoy a drink or lunch on the wonderful front deck at the Craftsman House, an “airplane” bungalow, the neighborhood’s original model home and a locally listed landmark.
Sunday, November 25 Bicycles, Neighborhoods & Buildings – Keeping St. Pete Special Bicycle Tour – Starts 10 am in front of the Independent Bar, 1049 Central Ave. This bicycle ride and tour offers a great way to learn a bit about the ‘Burg’s history and see preservation success stories where historic buildings have been put back to use by local businesses. The tour will include stops in some of the city’s local or proposed historic districts.