This Hot Tin Roof Weekend, August 27th - Sept 1 2013

After the usual hellish (temp-wise) summer, people are beginning to smell and feel signs of Fall. It's about time. Last weekend proved once again that the 600 Block has what it takes to rock this city arts-wise. In its concentrated way, it was close to a 2nd Saturday, all by itself. The Venture Compound's Free Film Festival was grand, reminding viewers of what film can be, the pure, magical fun, totally unpretentious experience. Sunken into one of their biohazard couches between Malcom Johnson and other friends, it was like being a kid again at a saturday matinee. The thrill is not gone.
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Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
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Dirty Hands Workshop: Rubber Stamps 101 @ 620 -

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    6:30pm until 9:00pm in EDT. At 620 1st St. S.
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  Partly Cloudy 79°F

• Come learn the basics of block printing with The Crafty hag! Local artist Coralette Damme, AKA The Crafty Hag, has years of experience with block printing. Come learn the basics and carve some small rubber stamps in this "Dirty Hands Workshop"... as the name implies you may get ink on your fingers so dress appropriately! Tools and materials will be provided. Please bring a pencil, scrap paper, and ideas for small images (under 3x3 inches) with you! Class will include a brief demo and lots of hands on time for making stuff! All are welcome but recommended for ages 14 and up. $40 per person, class size limited to 15 people... ok maybe 17 if we really need to make room for folks... please call 895-6620 to confirm your place in class, thanks!

 

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Open Figure Drawing @ Soft Water Studios -

• • 6:30pm until 9:00pm in EDT
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  Partly Cloudy 77°F

• Every Tuesday we have Open Figure Drawing at Soft Water Studios. 2, 5, and 10 minute poses. Easels, benches and tables are available. Bring your own paper & supplies. $7 Model Fee.

515 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 

 
Drawing by Carrie Jadus.

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Thursday, August 29th, 2013
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Florida Craftsmen Presents THEATER+ART+VISION  BEHIND THE SCENES -

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    August 29 at 5:30pm until August 31 at 5:30pm in EDT

• Experience the creative processes that make productions come into existence! When: August 29 through 31. Opening Night: August 29, 5:30 – 8:30pm Where: Florida Craftsmen is located at 501 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida 33701. Cost: Free & Open to Public American Stage Theatre Company is very excited to be teaming up with freeFall Theatre and St. Petersburg Opera Company with an art exhibit called THEATRE + ART + VISION – BEHIND THE SCENES at Florida Craftsmen. This unique exhibit will showcase three local performing art companies and their creative processes that lead up to the final productions that they produce. Be amazed as you get a glimpse of various art forms and skills that grow, develop and merge with other artistic elements. This exhibit will feature each organization’s work that entails art from the past, present and future. As you move through this exhibit, you will witness sketches, set designs, costumes, poster art, photography and actual props that will paint a story of what happens behind the scenes to bring their shows to life. “This exhibit has been something I have wanted to share with the public for quite a while. I am thrilled to have this opportunity provided by Florida Craftsmen and to be able to collaborate with other talented organizations in the area,” says Roman Black, American Stage’s Marketing Director. THEATRE + ART + VISION – BEHIND THE SCENES will be held at Florida Craftsmen for a limited showing on August 29 through 31. The official opening will be on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday from 10am-5:30pm. Florida Craftsmen is located at 501 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida 33701.

 
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City Wide On The Road Book Club - Join us for a citywide read of Kerouac's most beloved novel, published while he lived here in St. Pete. We kick it off with a party at the The Flamingo on August 29th. Stop by to register, enjoy Jack's famous shot-and-a-wash, and pick up your goody bag.

Read with a circle of friends, solo under a tree, or join us for group readings. All are welcome - wherever you are!

The book club winds down with a Beat Bash at the The Bends on Saturday, Sept. 28th from 8-10. Beat films, music, and cocktail specials on offer!

$10 includes admission to both parties and all hosted readings.

Hosted Readings:
The Flamingo Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30pm
(Sept. 3rd,10th, 17th, 24th)

Kahwa Coffee (south)
Saturdays 11-noon
(8/31, Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

 
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