Things to Do in South Pinellas: Oct 27-Nov. 3
From kitten yoga to wild Halloween parties, we’ve got you covered with events this week. Here’s a collection of things to do in Gulfport, St. Pete, and the Gulf Beaches.
Gulfport Historical Society
Gulfport Arts Center, History Museum Lease Renews
The Gulfport Historical Society operates two buildings: the Gulfport History Museum and the Gulfport Arts Center. The Society leases both buildings from the City of Gulfport.
‘Show Us Your Gulfport!’ Arts Center Opens to the Community
The long-awaited Gulfport Arts Center is officially open! The nonprofit community art space lives between the small and large dog park in Chase Park, and is open to the public. Here’s a peek at opening night.
Gulfport Arts Center Hosts Its First Art Exhibit
Gulfport Arts Center is getting ready to host its first art exhibition under Gulfport Historical Society leadership. The Gulfport-themed exhibition, ‘Show us your Gulfport’, opens Oct. 7, and is currently accepting submissions.
Gulfport Historical Society Elects First Black Board Member
Meet Marissa Stewart-Dix, the first person of color on the Gulfport Historical Society board. She’s one of nine board members of the Gulfport Historical Society. GHS runs the Gulfport History Museum and the Gulfport Arts Center. Dix sits on the steering committee for the soon-to-reopen arts center.
Gulfport Arts Center Reopening Soon
The Gulfport Arts Center wanted dedicated art fans and artists to serve on a steering committee – and donations to finish some final touches inside the center.
Gulfport Swaps Books at GHS Event
The Gulfport Historical Society hosted a book swap last Saturday. Book lovers jumped at the chance of new reading materiel.
More Talk with Gulfport Pet Mayor Candidates
Gulfport’s Pet Mayor race heats up as voting nears an end. Two dogs, a cat, and a chicken reveal their slogans.
Gulfport Pet Mayor Candidates Talk Sniff Spots
The paw-litics are heating up. Meet five furry candidates in the running for Gulfport Pet Mayor.
Collector Shares Vintage Gulfport Postcards
Marilyn Sheffield hasn’t yet lived in Gulfport for 10 years, but she has a vintage Gulfport postcard collection that rivals historians.
Shaking Paws with Gulfport’s Pet Mayor Candidates
Each week we meet a new group of hopeful contenders running for the esteemed title of Gulfport Pet Mayor. This week we asked candidates: “What is the biggest issue facing Gulfport pets today?”
Chicken Enters Race for Gulfport’s Pet Mayor
Lima is the tutu-wearing, Silkie hen candidate for Gulfport’s Pet Mayor race. Owner Emily Pope adorned her in her finest costumes and talked winning and life on the coop.
