This Cinco De Mayo Weekend: May 6th-8th

Arnold Mesches @ Mindy Solomon Gallery - Two bodies of Mesches work will be shown: Weather Patterns & Paint. The latter about the importance of art in daily living. Mr. Mesches will speak at 6:00 PM. These artist's talks at MSG are one of the signatures of the way this gallery brings you in direct contact with some of top artists today. Mindy Solomon Gallery, 124 2nd Ave NE., St Petersburg. 6-8:30 Saturday, May 7th.  727.502.0852 Free
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Splatter Theater: Blood, Guts Death Power Tools @ Silver Meteor Gallery - *Warning* This play is famous for blood & gore, and because it's great. Friday, May 6th, through Tuesday, May 10th, at the Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave. Ybor City, Tampa. Show times 10:01 Fri-Sat, 8:01 Sundays and weekdays. $7 admission
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Craftsman House Teapot Invitational - What a challenge to approach such a conventional thing as a tea pot. Thirty teapots will be shown. Opens Friday, May 6th, from 4 to 8 PM. Free.

 Sunday brunch at the beautiful AT  cafe (adjacent to the gallery)  is a great Mother's Day  idea. $16, including a drink, tea or coffee. Reservations for brunch are a good idea. Call: 727.323.2787 2955 Central Ave. St Petersburg. Hrs: 10 AM  - 6PM Monday through Saturday. 11AM - 4 PM Sunday. Sunday Brunch seats at 10:30 AM, noon, and 1:30PM.
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2 For 2: 2 Bands +2 Artists @ The Bricks - Christine Renc-Carter & Carises Horn show works, Whiskey & Co and Tim Version's Russ Van Cleeve will play. Saturday, May 7th, 9 PM. The Bricks, 1327 E. Seventh Ave, Ybor City/Tampa.
Admission unspecified.
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Asian Fire: Ikebana Exhibition - Japanese Flower arrangement is an art form. In this case, it is shown on Florida Craftsmen Gallery's ceramics. Opening on Thursday, May 5, 5:30-8:30 PM. Runs through May 7th. Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave. St Petersburg.
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Closing Reception, Ideal Exhibit @ USF - An account of Amy Royale's weight issues.  USF Centre Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler, on USF Campus. MSC 2700. 7-9PM Friday. Free, but parking is $5.
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USF Contemporary Art Museum, "Starting Fires", 2011 MFA Graduation Exhibition @ USF - Hours are 10-5 PM Monday through Friday.  1-4PM Saturday, which is the last day for this show. 3821 Holly Drive, USF Campus. Free, but parking is $5.
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