New Stage for St. Pete MAD in Gulfport
SunFlower Private School partnered with St. Pete MAD to expand performance and rehearsal space for the youth arts program.
Arts
Ghostlight’s Latest Production: ‘The Lightning Thief’
Ghostlight Young Company’s production of ‘The Lightning Thief’ delivered with great heart by mostly pre-teen and teenage student actors. Ghostlight Youth Company is a relatively new educational theatre program producing plays and musicals at the Catherine A. Hickman Theatre in Gulfport.
Chakaia Booker’s Surface Pressure on View in Sarasota
Chakaia Booker’s turns scrap tires into fine art. Her work can be found in America’s finest museums. The latest, the Sarasota Art Museum.
Keepers of Heritage Explores Rich Tradition of Puerto Rican Art
‘Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodies de la Herencia: Cents Ocultos,’ opening today at Creative Pinellas, features the work of Puerto Rican artists. The Gabber tours this rich collection exploring themes of inspiration, identity, and the struggle for a better world.
Artists For Impact Gives Back to St. Pete
From NYC to St. Pete, Artists For Impact is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for artists while fundraising for others. “simultaneously providing a platform for artists and giving back to the communities around us.”
Florida Artists Speak Out In ‘REBELS’ Exhibit
Florida CraftArt’s new exhibit, ‘REBELS,’ explores how artists challenge the world – whether through making a statement, pushing the boundaries of a medium, or just helping us think in a new way. The Gabber reviews this illuminating exhibit and hears one artist’s experience.
‘La Gringa’: American Stage’s Bilingual Production
‘La Gringa’ is American Stage’s first bilingual production. Follow the story of Maria and her self-discovery journey in Puerto Rico.
Backpacking Florida Is a Walking Encyclopedia
Hot weather have indoors? Dream of fantastic walks — in cooler weather — with seasoned outdoors writer Johnny Molloy’s ‘Backpacking Florida.’
Coral Crunch Offers Underwater Thrills
Jim Jeansonne’s new middle grades adventure novel, Coral Crunch (2023, self published through Kindle Direct) has it all. There’s science, suspense, derring do, and young romance (she doesn’t just like him, she like likes him). But perhaps its most engaging quality is its setting: Nearly all of this riveting plot unfolds underwater.
Gulfport Author Featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul
What begins as a heartwarming, welcome-to-the-family speech from her soon-to-be mother-in-law quickly transforms into what Coffey refers to as a “quirky marriage tradition” that you’ll have to read two or three times over to believe.
Mural Project Underway in South Pasadena
Interested parties are invited to share their thoughts via a survey on the City’s website. That includes residents, business owners, and anyone else interested. They can also attend a community meeting for more information.
Stop Kiss: Gulfport Community Players’ Pride Month Production
Jen Casler plays Callie, and Katherine Laczko plays Sara; their performances are mesmerizing. Their work onstage together is worth the price of admission alone.
