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Community News:
St. Petersburg Waterfront Parks Centennial Celebrations
“Picture Your Parks” on Saturday, January 30 invites photographers of all ages and levels of expertise to one of two free workshops, at 10 AM or 1:30 PM, led by professional photographer Jim Swallow, at the Vinoy Hotel.
Register at http://www.stpeteparks100.org to ensure space availability.
To find out more about the complete series of waterfront parks centennial celebration events, click here.
Legendary Buster Cooper and Nate Najar Jam Together for One Night Only Thursday January 21
Buster Cooper has recorded with greats like Ella Fitzgerald and has played to packed houses at downtown establishments for years. Nate Najar opened last year’s Clearwater Jazz Fest, plays to sold-out crowds at the Palladium and just released his third CD.
Together, they are St. Pete’s own jazz greats and this Thursday, January 21st, from 6-9pm, they will join together for a rare three-hour jam session at BayWalk.
The free event is made possible by the new hermanHOME store of BayWalk. Guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary fine wine, food, prizes and one night only sales specials from Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Engel & Volkers, and Muvico.
ROUNDHOUSE GALLERY ART OPENING THIS SATURDAY JANURAY 23
Roundhouse Gallery is pleased to announce their upcoming show, Four Corners, featuring local artists: Anthony Zollo, Bask
, Frank Strunk III and Gali Nieves. The exhibiting artists have been selected for their ability and experience in creating installation work. Each artist will transform a corner of the gallery into a unique three-dimensional space with which the viewer can engage.
The night of the reception the Gallery's neighbor, Banyan Coffee & Tea, will have special evening hours and will be open from 6-10pm. Banyan will be offering a special appetizer portion menu, as well as their usual selection of pastries, locally roasted Kahwa coffee, and beverages.
Reception Sponsor, Sake Bomb, will be on hand offering Sake samples and Japanese beer. Just 5 blocks south on MLK, Sake Bomb will host the after party until 2am.
Opening reception: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Time: 7PM 11PM
Location: 689C MLK Street North, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Cost: FREE to allDuration: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 - Thursday, February 4th, 2010 | By appointment
VISIT: http://roundhouseart.com/ for more information.
Welcome Raw Vibes
RAW Vibes Art and Performance Space is a juxtaposition of the art gallery, the dance studio, and the theater. We offer a stage like open floor for up close, unplugged style performances. The studio calender holds variety of wellness classes such as Zumba, NIA, with yoga and capoeira coming soon. Salsa, Tango, Flamenco and Swing will also add to the dove tail. Art classes and seminars will also add to the mix of things going on at RAW Vibes.. We are... good for the soul. Located at
2109 Central Ave. North in St. Petersburg. Learn More
Shaprio's is Opening a New Location!
SHAPIRO'S, a contemporary craft gallery and long time tenant at BayWalk is getting ready to open a new gallery at 300 Beach Drive. The new location is immediately next door to Parkshore Grill and across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts. SHAPIRO'S has been located downtown over ten years - on Central Avenue, then BayWalk and now Beach Drive. The gallery features jewelry, blown glass, pottery, metal and other unique handmade gifts. The gallery is home to more than 200 artists and crafts people from all over the United States. Owners Sue and Mike Shapiro hope to open Saturday November 21, 2009.
Meanwhile, SHAPIRO'S location at BayWalk is changing its concept. While the current gallery moves to Beach Drive, the new gallery at BayWalk will feature St. Petersburg artists, daily artist demonstrations, meet and greet events as well as artwork for purchase. The gallery at BayWalk will reopen on November 20 and will feature "Charlie Parker and Friends."
Owner Mike Shapiro explains that "We have an opportunity to partner with BayWalk and provide an excellent venue for local artists to show their work during the busiest time of the year. We already have the infrastructure in place and the new gallery will provide these very talented artists and craftsmen a downtown venue to showcase their work." Additionally, visitors to the BayWalk gallery can observe daily artist demonstrations and develop a greater appreciation of art and craft.
AND THE WINNER IS....
The winning ticket from the Mahalia Jackson Flat Screen TV Drawing is #581317. Congratulations!!
The Studio helped Thrill St. Pete
The Studio@620 sponsored the all volunteer effort of Thrill St. Pete by providing staff time and office resources to help coordinate this fun community dance event. If you missed it visit www.thrillstpete.com for details. 
The YWCA "Y Not Shop" is now open!
Did you know that our good neighbors, the YWCA operates the Y Not Shop? This thrift store supports the YWCA's programming and operating budget. Stop in for a look around-- Y Not Shop?!
Also the Y Not Shop is accepting donations of high quality housewares, books, furniture, clothing and jewelry. They are located at 655 2nd Ave. South. Shop hours are Weds - Fri 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM. For more information call 727-896-4629.
In The Spotlight
Thank you! A great big "THANKS!" to everyone who joined The Studio during our recent membership drive! We went well past our goal of 100 NEW FRIENDS for the studio and welcomed back over 50 returning members. Welcome one and all!
If you would still like to become a member, you certainly still may do so. Click here to learn more.
Of course The Studio is grateful to our Membership Committee Chair, Becky Nielsen and her crew of dedicated volunteers who helped to make it all possible. Great job!
A big Studio@620 "Thank you!" goes out to all of our wonderful volunteers and in particular to Mary Lenholt. Mary is a faithful volunteer who regularly greets Studio guests with her warm and welcoming smile. Her thorough knowledge and familiarity with our admissions desk protocol comes from having worked many events. Flexible and friendly volunteers like Mary make a wonderful first impression when visitors step through the Studio's front doors and we are ever so grateful!
Would you like to become a volunteer? Learn more!
Creative Loafing Best of the Bay Readers Poll has named The Studio@620 the Best Art Gallery and Best Film Series of 2008.
Tampa Bay Metro Magazine has named The Studio@620 the 2008 Metro's Best Community Involved Art Studio.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal has named The Studio@620 "Non-Profit of the Year: Art, Cultures, and Humanities" for 2008.
Winnie Howell: Devoted Head of Hospitality and Volunteers at the Studio@620, aka “620 Mom”, aka “baker of the world’s best apple pie”. If you feel at home and well nourished while visiting the studio, it’s usually because of Winnie.
Webcast@620
Through the miracle of technology and the tireless efforts of colleagues, friends, and supporters The Studio@620 is proud to present this series of online video webcasts.
Meet the Artistic Directors
Who are the visionaries behind The Studio@620? Enter, Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis, the Artistic Directors behind the diverse, energetic, and always surprising experience that is The Studio@620.
Space Rental
It's never too early to book a date for your holiday or special event at The Studio@620.
