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SUMMARY:Artist & Author Talk: Get the Picture
DESCRIPTION:Artist & Author Talk | Get the Picture with Bianca Bosker and Julie Curtiss \nJoin us for a lively discussion between bestselling author Bianca Bosker and Brooklyn-based artist Julie Curtiss around Bosker’s newest book Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; Included with the price of admission for Not-Yet-Members \nRegistration and museum admission required. \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT THE BOOK  \nThe New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating\, hilarious\, and revelatory journey—this time burrowing deep inside the secretive world of art and artists  \nAn award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession\, Bianca Bosker’s existence was upended when she wandered into the art world—and couldn’t look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who max out credit cards to show hunks of metal they think can change the world\, Bosker grew fixated on understanding why art matters and how she—or any of us—could engage with it more deeply.  \nIn Get the Picture\, Bosker throws herself into the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists\, collectors\, curators\, and\, of course\, artists themselves—the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios while scrabbling to get eyes on their art. As she stretches canvases until her fingers blister\, talks her way into A-list parties full of billionaire collectors\, has her face sat on by a nearly-naked performance artist\, and forces herself to stare at a single sculpture for hours on end while working as a museum security guard\, she discovers not only the inner workings of the art-canonization machine but also a more expansive way of living.  \nProbing everything from cave paintings to Instagram\, and from the science of sight to the importance of beauty as it examines art’s role in our culture\, our economy\, and our hearts\, Get the Picture is a rollicking adventure that will change the way you see forever.  \n  \nABOUT BIANCA BOSKER \n \nBianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and\, most recently\, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. A contributing writer at The Atlantic\, she has also written for publications such as The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and The Wall Street Journal. Her work has been recognized with awards from the New York Press Club\, the Society of Professional Journalists\, and more\, and has been included in The Best American Travel Writing. She lives in New York City.  \nABOUT JULIE CURTISS \n \nJulie Curtiss was born in 1982 in Paris\, France and lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. She graduated in 2006 with a BA and MFA from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-arts\, Paris. \nRecent solo exhibitions include White Cube Hong Kong (2023) and Mason’s Yard\, London (2021); Anton Kern Gallery\, New York (2022). \nCurtiss’ work is represented in a number of museum collections\, among which are Bronx Museum\, New York; Columbus Museum of Art\, Ohio; High Museum\, Atlanta; Museum of Contemporary Art\, Chicago; Walker Art Center\, Minneapolis; and Yuz Museum\, Shanghai. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/get-the-picture/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-11-21-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Molly Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk | Molly Vaughan \nSince 2012\, Seattle artist Molly Vaughan has utilized her multi module approach to art-production to honor the lives of murdered transgender and gender non-conforming Americans with a series of works called Project 42. Through the creation of garments and diverse collaborative memorial actions\, Vaughan raises awareness of the violence that transgender and gender non-conforming individuals\, particularly trans women and trans femmes of color\, face in contemporary American society with “42” referencing a symbolic average lifespan of someone in this community. \nVaughan’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. In 2024\, she represented the state of Washington at the National Museum of Women in the Arts as part of their international triennial series Women to Watch. Her performance work Over\, Under\, Over: Intertwined Experiences in a Transgender Age was hosted at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg in 2015. Her Lecture on Project 42 and how the effects of continuing this work during an unprecedented time of anti-trans legislation marks her return to the MFA. \nArtist Talk: Molly Vaughan\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024\n6:00 PM–7:15 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)\nProgram ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT MOLLY JAE VAUGHAN \nMolly Jae Vaughan (b. 1977 London\, UK) holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and an MFA from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in solo and group exhibitions including Molly Vaughan: Project 42 at Seattle Art Museum\, Molly Vaughan: Project 42 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art\, After Boucher: Boren Banner Series at the Frye Museum of Art\, Site of Struggle at The Block Museum of Fine Art\, and MOTHA and Chris E. Vargas Present: Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects at the Henry Art Gallery.  \nVaughan was the recipient of the Betty Bowen Award in 2017. She has received grants from Art Matters Foundation\, 4 Culture\, and the National Performance Network. Her work has been featured in The Advocate\, Surface Design Journal\, New American Paintings and Transgender Studies Quarterly. Vaughan’s work is included in the collections of Seattle Art Museum\, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art\, Frye Museum of Art\, the Block Museum\, The Henry Art Gallery\, and the Stanley Museum of Art.   \nVaughan represented Washington State at the National Museum of Women in the Arts for the survey exhibition New Worlds – Women to Watch in 2024.  \nShe is currently a Professor of Art at Bellevue College in Bellevue\, WA.  \nLearn more about Molly Vaughan and Project 42 at fineartvaughan.com.  \nPhoto Credit  \nCredit: Eva Broekema\, 2022  \nImage Source: State of Fashion Biennial\, Ways of Seeing\, Arnheim\, Netherlands\, Holland\, 2022  \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday 2024
DESCRIPTION:Start your holiday shopping early during Museum Store Sunday on December 1\, 2024! Enjoy special discounts\, free gift-wrapping\, and special surprises throughout the day.  \nMuseums foster appreciation and knowledge of art\, nature\, culture\, science\, and history. When you purchase an item from the MFA Shop\, you help to sustain the museum’s mission to engage\, educate\, and excite the community by collecting\, exhibiting\, and preserving works of art for the enjoyment of all. \nBe A Patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round!
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:MFA Shop
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, December 5\, 2024\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding on the Bay with the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday and the second Sunday of each month\, November through February\, for a unique experience inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America. Enjoy a Docent-led tour of the exhibition\, featuring over 40 of Audubon’s spectacular life-sized bird illustrations\, and an eco-vessel birding experience out on Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – all in one day! Choose from Morning and Evening experiences\, and spend your day immersed in the beauty and brilliance of birds.  \nBook your tickets with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the link below. Tickets purchased for “Birding on the Bay with the MFA” include MFA admission for the day of your eco-vessel excursion. Please show your confirmation email from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center to MFA Staff at the front desk when you arrive at the museum \nEvening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7\, 2024\n2:30 PM–5:45 PM \n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \nExperience the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America at the MFA with a special docent-led tour starting at 2:30 pm. \nAfter your docent tour\, make your way to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, for a 75-minute birdwatching excursion aboard their eco-vessel to spot feathered friends in their natural habitat. This program includes a boat-based visit to “bird island”\, a local bird sanctuary. The eco-vessel departs from the St. Pete Pier at 4:30 pm. \nSee ALL Birding on the Bay with the MFA Dates and Times:  \nSaturday\, November 2 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, November 10 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, January 4 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, February 1 at 3:00 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, February 9 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay  \n 
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marly Music Series | St. Pete Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique musical experience inspired by the recent conservation of the MFA’s 17th-century Spanish tabernacle\, featuring St. Pete Baroque\, an ensemble dedicated to giving new life to old masterpieces\, giving a voice to newly discovered works\, and bringing audiences the eccentric and improvisatory nature of baroque music. \nThe Baroque Period lasted the longest in western musical culture and spanned roughly 150 years\, from 1600-1750. Yet we hear so little of it in contemporary concert halls. Most of this music was for small ensembles with unique instruments before the standardization of the orchestra that we know today. This was a flourishing point in history when cultures and ideas began to collide rapidly. The violin family had only just been invented while many instruments of the old world (harpsichord\, lute\, viola da gamba\, viola d’amore\, and baroque winds) were still widely used. You can expect to see bizarre and rare instruments in St. Pete Baroque’s performances\, as they perform on period instruments and seek to capture music in the present as it was many years ago. \nMarly Music Series | St. Pete Baroque \nSunday\, December 8\, 2024\n1:00 PM–2:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\nMarly Room\n$15 for MFA Members; $30 for Not-Yet-Members \nTICKETS \n\nPROGRAM \nTrio Sonata in D minor – Juan and José Pla (fl 1747-1773\, 1728-1762) \nFandango from Guitar-Quintet n. 4 in D Major G. 448\, arr by Raffaele Tiseo – Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) \nSonata in B-Flat Major\, k. 544\, Cantabile – Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) \nLa Folia – Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) \nO Magnum Mysterium - Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) \nRecercada Primera (ILL Tratado de glosas\, Rome 1553) – Diego Ortiz (1510-1570) \nRecercada Primera “La Sagna” \nRecercada Segunda \nProgram Subject to Change \nFEATURING: \n\nDANIEL URBANOWICZ\nArtistic Director\nBaroque Viola d’amore/Viola/violin \nAs a historical performance musician\, Dan has been a featured guest artist with the Colorado Chamber Players where his composition “La Folia” for two violas d’amore was premiered in 2019. Additionally Dan has appeared with the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute\, Piccolo Spoleto\, The College of Charleston\, and as a guest lecturer/recitalist at Augusta University.  Apart from baroque endeavors Dan is currently a violist in the Sarasota Orchestra. Urbanowicz performs regularly with the Jacksonville Symphony and The Florida Orchestra. Dan has played with the New World Symphony at Carnegie Hall\, the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, the Atlantic Symphony\, Gulfshore Opera\, the Canton Symphony Orchestra\, the Firelands Orchestra\, and the Plymouth Philharmonic. Urbanowicz has served as principal violist of the Augusta Symphony\, Charlottesville Opera\, Gulfshore Opera\, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany\, the Pacific Music Festival in Japan\, and Chautauqua Music School Festival Orchestra. His principal teachers include Martha Katz and Jeffrey Irvine. Mr Urbanowicz plays on a 2017 Robert Clemens Viola. Urbanowicz’s viola d’amore is from the 19th century and is of unknown origin. Urbanowicz holds a master’s degree from the New England Conservatory of Music and a bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. \n  \n\nSARAH SHELLMAN\nBaroque Violin \nSarah Shellman is currently principal second violin with The Florida Orchestra; she joined the ensemble as a section violinist in 2002. She last appeared as a soloist on the TFO Masterworks series in March 2011\, performing Thomas Ades’  Violin Concerto “Concentric Paths.” She’s also been featured on the Coffee series programs performing “Winter” and “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor with Nancy Chang.\nDuring the summer\, Shellman performs as a member of the orchestra at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music (Santa Cruz\, California). She is an advocate for the performance of works by living composers as well as for the expansion of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives within the classical music profession.\nShellman graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in music and the University of Houston in 2000 with a master’s degree in music. While living in Houston\, she played with the Houston Grand Opera\, Houston Ballet\, and as a freelance musician. In addition to her work on the modern violin\, she has also performed with several early music ensembles as a violinist\, violist\, and mezzo-soprano. \n\n\nSCOTT KLUKSDAHL\nBaroque Cello \nCellist Scott Kluksdahl has performed for nearly four decades as chamber musician\, recitalist and soloist in the United States\, Europe\, Israel\, and Central and South America. \nFollowing a daring New York debut program of cutting-edge modern works at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall\, Strings Magazine identified Scott Kluksdahl as “a simply superb cellist\, playing with consummate technical ease\, a beautiful sound\, total conviction\, authority and dedication to the music.”  Scott Kluksdahl’s devotion to the works of current composers is widely regarded\, and he is known for his close affiliations with Nicolas Bacri\, Richard Brodhead\, David Del Tredici\, Robert Helps\, Gunther Schuller\, Augusta Read Thomas and Richard Wernick\, whose works he has commissioned\, studied\, and recorded.  He has also collaborated with Benjamin C.S. Boyle\, Tamar Diesendruck\, Philip Lasser\, Eric Moe\, Laura Elise Schwendinger and Scott Wheeler\, and he has worked closely with American legends Leonard Bernstein\, Elliott Carter\, Andrew Inbrie\, Donald Martino\, and Ralph Shapey.  As cello soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra\, Kluksdahl premiered Philip Lasser’s Vocalise for Cello and Orchestra at Symphony Hall\, and he has made acclaimed recordings of many of these composers’ works on the CRI\, Centaur\, Triton\, Pierian\, Nimbus\, Crystal\, and Albany labels. \nScott Kluksdahl presented his solo debut with the San Francisco Symphony\, and since then he has performed a broad gamut of his instrument’s repertory throughout the entire United States and in the major musical centers of New York City\, Boston\, Chicago\, Cleveland\, Philadelphia\, Pittsburgh\, San Francisco and Washington\, D.C.   Kluksdahl has been heard in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall\, Merkin Concert Hall\, Kennedy Center\, Dame Myra Hess Series\, Phillips Collection and Tanglewood Music Festival\, and continues to perform the complete cycle of Bach Suites for cello\, notably at the Oregon and Philadelphia Bach Festivals.  He has been a frequent a guest chamber artist at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society\, Music from Salem\, Killington Music Festival\, Craftsbury Chamber Players\, Lancaster Music Festival\, and Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music.  Scott Kluksdahl was a founding member of the Lions Gate Trio for two decades.  He also performed as cellist of the Veronika String Quartet\, and he has been a guest artist with numerous ensembles including DaPonte\, Miami and Pacifica String Quartets. \nScott Kluksdahl serves as Professor of Cello at the University of South Florida\, where he is a designated Theodore and Venette Askounes-Ashford Distinguished Scholar\, and he has presented master classes in such institutions as Eastman School of Music\, Indiana University\, Boston Conservatory\, Northwestern University\, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  He teaches summers at the Brancaleoni International and the ARIA International Summer Festivals\, as well as at the Cello Seminar at the Brown Farm in Salem\, New York.  Mr. Kluksdahl’s commitment to teaching prompted the renowned cellist Zara Nelsova to remark\, “It is rare to find a cellist who is equally at home as a concert artist as well as a great pedagogue. In my opinion Scott Kluksdahl has one of the great talents of his generation.” \n\n\nBRENT DOUGLAS\nHarpsichord/Organ \nRecipient of the prestigious “Classical Musician of the Year” award presented by Creative Loafing Magazine Tampa Bay in 2016\, Brent Douglas stands as an accomplished and passionate conductor with an extensive background in symphonic\, operatic\, and choral genres. His illustrious career has taken him across the United States and overseas\, collaborating with esteemed organizations like the London Classical Players\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, and the National Women’s Chorus of Cuba. Notable positions held include Director of Orchestra and Chorus at Eckerd College for a remarkable nine years\, Assistant Conductor for the Tampa Bay Symphony for two seasons\, and Chorus Master with Gulfshore Opera and Opera Tampa. Furthermore\, he has conducted captivating performances at renowned festivals and events such as the Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival in Sicily\, the Vienna Summer Music Festival\, the Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina\, and the Venice Symphony in Florida. In 2017\, Douglas’s international career soared with a ground-breaking “blacklight” performance of “The Magic Flute” at the Düsseldorf Lyric Opera in Germany alongside the Vivazza Orchestra. With his extraordinary talent\, unique concert design philosophy\, and commitment to diverse programming\, he has left audiences inspired and garnered acclaim from both critics and fellow musicians. \nBeyond conducting\, Douglas is a remarkable pianist\, harpsichordist\, and organist\, lending his exceptional skills to performances with renowned orchestras such as The Florida Orchestra and St. Pete Baroque. He has also showcased his musical prowess with esteemed ensembles like The Springfield Symphony in Missouri\, The Venice Symphony\, The Sarasota Orchestra\, and The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. As an opera pianist and vocal coach\, he has formed partnerships with acclaimed organizations including St. Petersburg Opera\, Opera Tampa\, the Springfield Regional Opera in Missouri\, and the Savannah Voice Festival in Georgia. \nIn addition to his remarkable performing career\, Douglas has made significant contributions to education and the performing arts administration field. During his tenure at Eckerd College\, he not only taught choir\, orchestra\, piano\, and organ but also led successful concert tours and initiated an innovative choral music commission project. His commitment to music education is further evident through his involvement in various adjudication panels\, including the St. Petersburg Opera Guild College Competition\, the Charlotte Symphony Young Professional Competition\, and the Florida Vocal Association Music Performance Assessments. Notably\, he served as the Managing Director of the Palladium Theater for five years\, securing grants from the Pinellas County Arts Council and Music Teachers National Association for his educational initiatives and a self-founded chamber music series. \nDouglas began his studies at Missouri State University and holds a Bachelor of Piano Performance and a Master of Conducting from the University of South Florida\, where he studied under Dr. William Wiedrich and Dr. James Bass (UCLA). He has refined his skills through training with renowned conductors such as Leonardo Catalanotto in Sicily\, Michael Francis of The Florida Orchestra\, Kenneth Kiesler at the University of Michigan\, and Diane Wittry of the Allentown Symphony. \n\n\nJOHN SHAW\nPercussion \nJOHN SHAW has been the principal percussionist with The Florida Orchestra since 1996. He is also the principal percussionist with the Eastern Music Festival\, where he has been a faculty artist since 2008. Shaw earned a B.M. from Florida State University\, where he studied with Gary Werdesheim\, and a M.M. from Temple University as a student of noted Philadelphia Orchestra percussionist Alan Abel. \nOver the past 24 years he has performed several concerti with The Florida Orchestra – including Joseph Schwantner’s Concerto for Percussion\, Bela Bartók’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Percussion\, James MacMillan’s Veni\, Veni\, Emmanuel\, and Tan Dun’s Water Concerto. His group\, the Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra\, was featured with The Florida Orchestra in 2005 and 2009. \nWith his wife\, Anna Kate Mackle – principal harpist for The Florida Orchestra and Eastern Music Festival – he has commissioned several new chamber works for harp and percussion. Two such pieces\, Nathan Daughtrey’s Labyrinth of Light and Michael Ippolito’s Wand’ring Fire\, received their world premieres at EMF in 2018 and 2022\, respectively. \nAdditionally\, Shaw has taught at St. Petersburg College since 1996. He has performed with such artists as Sting\, Seal\, Idina Menzel\, and Frank Sinatra\, Jr.\, as well as Broadway touring productions of White Christmas and Anything Goes. \nAs an artist for Zildjian\, Pearl/Adams\, Grover and Freer Percussion\, Shaw presented masterclasses at the Percussive Arts Society’s 2010 and 2013 International Conventions. He and Anna Kate live in St. Petersburg. \n\n\nJONATHAN GODFREY\nGuitar \nGuitarist Dr. Jonathan Godfrey directs classical guitar studies at the University of South Florida and has been praised for his “elite artistry” (GuitarSarasota) and “invitingly poetic” performances (Boston Globe). He first gained national recognition in 2011 as the Grand Prize winner of the Boston GuitarFest International Composition Competition for his Sonatina for Guitar Solo. Since settling in the Tampa Bay area in 2012\, Dr. Godfrey has become an integral part of the region’s music community\, performing as a concerto soloist with The Florida Orchestra and appearing in over 80 concerts with the ensemble since 2018. He has also performed with the Sarasota Orchestra\, Sarasota Opera\, EnsembleNewSRQ\, Choral Artists of Sarasota\, Key Chorale\, and members of the Jacksonville and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras. He can regularly be seen performing alongside his wife\, coloratura soprano Jenny Kim-Godfrey\, in their duo Corda Voce. Dr. Godfrey holds a Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University and a Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/marly-music-series-st-pete-baroque/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marly Music Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241025T224231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T122856Z
UID:10000308-1733911200-1733918400@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Hours
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us the second Wednesday of the month as we look at the culture\, history\, math\, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition\, and visitors will receive a pre-packaged learning bag with a guide and activity. \n \nThis month’s program will be a hoot! Meet-and-greet raptors from Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, learn about animal adaptations with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, and go birding throughout the MFA galleries. Featuring games\, watercolor painting\, and more\, join us as we explore Audubon’s Birds of America! \nMuseum docents\, educators\, and other specialists will meet you in the galleries to lead conversations and answer questions. All ages are welcomed; program geared towards grades K-6. \nHomeschool Hours at the MFA\nDecember 11\, 2024\n10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER FOR HOMESCHOOL HOURS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNot yet a member? Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers! MFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member \n  \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/homeschool-hours-12-11-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Homeschool Hours,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20240915T222748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T202404Z
UID:10000294-1733997600-1734012000@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Smartly Dressed Fashion Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society is pleased to announce the details of its annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon\, one of St. Petersburg’s most anticipated charity events of the social season! Smartly Dressed\, Passport to Paris is sponsored by Dillard’s and will be held on Thursday\, December 12\, 2024\, at The Coliseum. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the fashion show and luncheon begins at 12:00. \nAttendees will enjoy cocktails while previewing and shopping at the Dillard’s pop-up boutique. The fashion show will feature a preview of Dillard’s fabulous Fall line-up for both women and men. This event will also include an offering of spectacular luxury opportunity drawings. \n\nSMARTLY DRESSED\nPassport to Paris\nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\nThe Coliseum\n535 4th Avenue North\, St. Petersburg\, FL\nDoors open at 10:00 AM\nFashion Show & Luncheon at 12:00 PM \n\n\nREGISTRATION \n\nFor more information\, contact the Reservations Chair at RSVP@StuartSociety.org\nCancellation requests must be in writing and received by the Reservations Chairperson 7 days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. \nThe portion of your contribution which is not tax-deductible for Smartly Dressed is $50.00\, which is the fair market value of the goods and services provided.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/smartly-dressed-2024/
LOCATION:The Colleseum\, 535 4th Avenue North\, St. Petersburg\, FL
CATEGORIES:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241003T173726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T134321Z
UID:10000304-1734170400-1734177600@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month\, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time\, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. \nThe MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness as we share art for the enjoyment of all in our community. All Museum facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. See our Accessibility page for our accommodations\, including our Sensory Guide to the MFA. \nSensory Saturdays at the MFA\nDecember 14\, 2024\n10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n \nSensory Saturdays is part of our Picture of Health initiative. Picture of Health is a comprehensive initiative that explores interconnected notions of well-being transcending geographical and temporal boundaries\, leveraging the MFA Collection as a starting point. This program fosters a holistic investigation of health\, encompassing cognitive\, physical\, physiological\, emotional\, civic\, intellectual\, and spiritual dimensions\, all with the aim of nurturing a sense of wellness within our community.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/sensory-saturdays-12-14-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,Sensory Saturdays,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T141500
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241025T232319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T232921Z
UID:10000312-1734258600-1734272100@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Birding on the Bay with the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday and the second Sunday of each month\, November through February\, for a unique experience inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America. Enjoy a Docent-led tour of the exhibition\, featuring over 40 of Audubon’s spectacular life-sized bird illustrations\, and an eco-vessel birding experience out on Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – all in one day! Choose from Morning and Evening experiences\, and spend your day immersed in the beauty and brilliance of birds.  \nBook your tickets with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the link below. Tickets purchased for “Birding on the Bay with the MFA” include MFA admission for the day of your eco-vessel excursion. Please show your confirmation email from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center to MFA Staff at the front desk when you arrive at the museum \nMorning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15\, 2024\n10:30 AM–2:15 PM \n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \nDepart from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, at 10:30 am for a 75-minute birdwatching excursion aboard their eco-vessel to spot feathered friends in their natural habitat. This program includes a boat-based visit to “bird island\,” a local bird sanctuary.  \nAfter your eco-vessel tour\, make your way to the MFA to experience the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America with a special docent-led tour starting at 1 pm. \nSee ALL Birding on the Bay with the MFA Dates and Times:  \nSaturday\, November 2 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, November 10 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, January 4 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, February 1 at 3:00 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, February 9 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/botb-12-15-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241118T203643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T205032Z
UID:10000321-1734627600-1734638400@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Soirée 2024
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at our Holiday Soirée on Thursday\, December 19\, from 5 – 8 pm! Grab your friends\, bring a date\, or gather the whole family for an evening of holiday cheer. Don’t miss the chance to snap the perfect photo in front of our spectacular tree in the Great Hall—whether you’re continuing cherished traditions or starting new ones\, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season! \nEnjoy live music by Boho Sideshow\, a captivating troupe blending eclectic tunes with whimsical tales that will leave you mesmerized. \nIndulge in the warmth of the season with complimentary hot chocolate\, cider\, and holiday cookies\, or sip on a festive drink from the cash bar. Enjoy a night of fun for everyone with holiday-themed docent tours\, a spirited scavenger hunt\, and hands-on crafts to spark your creativity. \nAs you soak in the holiday magic\, explore the MFA Collection galleries\, where art shines with the spirit of the season. Don’t forget to stop by the MFA Shop\, open late\, to find perfect gifts for your loved ones and make your holiday shopping truly delightful. \nJoin us for a night filled with art\, merriment\, and holiday cheer—a magical celebration to brighten your season. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you! \nMFA Holiday Soirée \nThursday\, December 19\n5:00 pm–8:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \nThe 2024 MFA Holiday Soirée is generously sponsored by \n \n\nAbout Boho Sideshow\nThis collection of Sideshow characters are of various talents and backgrounds to make for a spectacle of amazing musical entertainment. Experience the anecdotal mishaps from the wild to the fantastical. Boho Sideshow comes from parts unknown but are known for performing an exhibition of eclectic tunes.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/holiday-soiree-2024/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Youth and Family Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241201T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T181741Z
UID:10000323-1735232400-1735243200@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, December 26\, 2024\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-12-26-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T164001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T164042Z
UID:10000324-1735837200-1735848000@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 2\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-1-2-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241025T232629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T182701Z
UID:10000313-1735981200-1735994700@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Birding on the Bay with the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday and the second Sunday of each month\, November through February\, for a unique experience inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America. Enjoy a Docent-led tour of the exhibition\, featuring over 40 of Audubon’s spectacular life-sized bird illustrations\, and an eco-vessel birding experience out on Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – all in one day! Choose from Morning and Evening experiences\, and spend your day immersed in the beauty and brilliance of birds.  \nBook your tickets with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the link below. Tickets purchased for “Birding on the Bay with the MFA” include MFA admission for the day of your eco-vessel excursion. Please show your confirmation email from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center to MFA Staff at the front desk when you arrive at the museum \nMorning Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, January 4\, 2025\n9:00 AM–12:45 PM \n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \nDepart from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, at 9 am for a 75-minute birdwatching excursion aboard their eco-vessel to spot feathered friends in their natural habitat. This program includes a boat-based visit to “bird island\,” a local bird sanctuary.  \nAfter your eco-vessel tour\, make your way to the MFA to experience the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America with a special docent-led tour starting at 11:30 am. \nSee ALL Birding on the Bay with the MFA Dates and Times:  \nSaturday\, November 2 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, November 10 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, January 4 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, February 1 at 3:00 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, February 9 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/botb-1-4-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T212029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164959Z
UID:10000338-1736330400-1736337600@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Hours
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us as we look at the culture\, history\, math\, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition through hands-on fun. All ages are welcomed; program geared towards grades K-6. \nThis month we will be featuring Ansel Adams: Photographs from the MFA Collection! Learn about this iconic artist\, try your hand at black and white photography\, and make nature “photographs” using sunlight. \n\nHomeschool Hours at the MFA\nJanuary 8\, 2025\n10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER FOR HOMESCHOOL HOURS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNot yet a member? Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers! MFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/homeschool-hours-1-8-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Homeschool Hours,Youth and Family Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T212603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T212603Z
UID:10000325-1736442000-1736452800@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 9\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)\n*Art After Dark on January 9 includes special programming: Aigrettes\, Egrets\, and Regrets | Nineteenth-Century Fashion and the Desire for Feathers \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-1-9-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241215T145114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T153349Z
UID:10000326-1736445600-1736449200@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Aigrettes\, Egrets\, and Regrets: Nineteenth-Century Fashion and the Desire for Feathers
DESCRIPTION:Aigrettes\, Egrets\, and Regrets: Nineteenth-Century Fashion and the Desire for Feathers\nFeathers\, long a staple of fashionable design\, became paramount to the well-dressed in nineteenth-century Europe and the United States. They increasingly decorated the edges of custom-made dresses\, graced hats\, or adorned elaborate hairstyles. \nMuch like the production of John James Audubon’s Birds of America series\, this obsession with feathers in fashion reflected larger cultural interests in understanding and replicating the natural world. Though beautiful to look at\, these designs ultimately came at an ecological price—with many bird populations decimated to meet demand. \nJoin art historian Erin Wilson as she explores these sartorial and environmental legacies. \nAigrettes\, Egrets\, and Regrets:\nNineteenth-Century Fashion and the Desire for Feathers\nThursday\, January 9\, 2025\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)* \n*Program ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM! Arrive early or stay late to explore the MFA Collection Galleries\, Special Exhibitions\, and MFA Shop! \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT ERIN WILSON \nCurrently a PhD student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas\, TX\, Erin Wilson most recently served as the Museum of Fine Arts’ Associate Curator from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure at the MFA she curated such exhibitions as Explore the Vaults: Images Private and Public\, c. 1500-1800 (2022) and Defining Lines\, the Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne (2022). She studies eighteenth-century French portraiture and material culture. \n\nPhoto Credit  \nEvening Dress (detail)\, Department Store R.H. White & Co.\, American 1885\, Silk\, feathers\, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum\, 2009; Gift of John R. Hotson\, 1946 \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/aigrettes-egrets-regrets/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk,Reduced Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T182239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T182239Z
UID:10000336-1736589600-1736596800@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month\, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time\, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. \nThe MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness as we share art for the enjoyment of all in our community. All Museum facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. See our Accessibility page for our accommodations\, including our Sensory Guide to the MFA. \nSensory Saturdays at the MFA\nJanuary 11\, 2025\n10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n \nSensory Saturdays is part of our Picture of Health initiative. Picture of Health is a comprehensive initiative that explores interconnected notions of well-being transcending geographical and temporal boundaries\, leveraging the MFA Collection as a starting point. This program fosters a holistic investigation of health\, encompassing cognitive\, physical\, physiological\, emotional\, civic\, intellectual\, and spiritual dimensions\, all with the aim of nurturing a sense of wellness within our community.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/sensory-saturdays-1-11-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,Sensory Saturdays,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241025T233428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020245Z
UID:10000314-1736692200-1736705700@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Birding on the Bay with the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday and the second Sunday of each month\, November through February\, for a unique experience inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America. Enjoy a Docent-led tour of the exhibition\, featuring over 40 of Audubon’s spectacular life-sized bird illustrations\, and an eco-vessel birding experience out on Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – all in one day! Choose from Morning and Evening experiences\, and spend your day immersed in the beauty and brilliance of birds.  \nBook your tickets with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the link below. Tickets purchased for “Birding on the Bay with the MFA” include MFA admission for the day of your eco-vessel excursion. Please show your confirmation email from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center to MFA Staff at the front desk when you arrive at the museum \nEvening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12\, 2025\n2:30 PM–6:15 PM \n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \nExperience the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America at the MFA with a special docent-led tour starting at 2:30 pm. \nAfter your docent tour\, make your way to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, for a 75-minute birdwatching excursion aboard their eco-vessel to spot feathered friends in their natural habitat. This program includes a boat-based visit to “bird island”\, a local bird sanctuary. The eco-vessel departs from the St. Pete Pier at 5 pm. \nSee ALL Birding on the Bay with the MFA Dates and Times:  \nSaturday\, November 2 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, November 10 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, January 4 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, February 1 at 3:00 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, February 9 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/botb-1-12-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20250109T123310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T005624Z
UID:10000346-1736935200-1736938800@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Museum Minis with Tombolo Books
DESCRIPTION:Museum Minis with Tombolo Books: Songs of the Birds by Isabel Otter \nMuseum Minis with Tombolo Books invites children ages 0 to 5 years old and their favorite grownups to join us in the galleries every third Wednesday for an art-filled storytime! From shapes to colors and artists to animals\, there is always something fun to discover at the MFA. \nJoin us in the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America for this month’s storytime led by Jesse Miller! Jesse leads Girls Rock St. Pete\, a volunteer-led movement to support girls\, women\, and gender-expansive folks through music\, mentorship\, and social justice. For 25 years she has worked at the intersection of art and advocacy\, supporting those on the margins. She has served on 28 boards and committees locally and abroad supporting foster youth\, the trans and queer community through art and social justice work. Jesse and her wife Kj are doting aunties\, bird nerds\, and have a fierce love of St. Pete. \nMuseum Minis with Tombolo Books\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025\n10:00 AM–11:00 AM\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER FOR MUSEUM MINIS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNot yet a member? Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers! MFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member \n\nABOUT TOMBOLO BOOKS \nTombolo Books is an independent bookstore dedicated to promoting the value and pleasure of reading throughout St. Petersburg by offering thoughtful inventory curation\, extensive literary knowledge\, and excellent customer service. \n \n  \nABOUT SONGS OF THE BIRDS BY ISABEL OTTER & CLOVER ROBIN \nThere is a fascinating world of birds right outside our door! Delve into seven beautiful North American habitats and discover an amazing variety of birds\, from the dark-eyed junco and northern cardinal to the red-tailed hawk and mountain bluebird. The book includes stunning paper-cut artwork and a sound button with 24 bird calls or songs to help readers identify birds in the wild.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/museum-minis-1-15-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Museum Minis,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T014411Z
UID:10000328-1737046800-1737057600@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)\n*Art After Dark on January 9 includes special programming: In Conversation with Craig Lucas \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-1-16-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241215T152011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T161544Z
UID:10000327-1737050400-1737054000@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Craig Lucas
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Craig Lucas\nBroadway Playwright and acclaimed screenwriter Craig Lucas is coming to Tampa Bay as part of research for his next play. Join us for an opportunity to hear from him about his award winning career\, inspiration for his work\, and how his own personal recovery plays a key part of his journey. \nHosted by Sean Daniels\, this intimate conversation will be a chance to get to hear from one of the American Theatre’s most celebrated and dangerously honest writers. \nAs he develops his next piece\, Craig has a question for you: “What do you feel seldom makes it into the plays\, movies\, novels\, and TV you see — which aspects of your life do you wish were part of the national conversation?” \nIn Conversation with Craig Lucas\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)* \n*Program ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM! Arrive early or stay late to explore the MFA Collection Galleries\, Special Exhibitions\, and MFA Shop! \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT CRAIG LUCAS \nCraig Lucas’ full-length plays include Missing Persons\, Reckless\, Blue Window\, Prelude to a Kiss\, God’s Heart\, This Thing of Darkness(co-authored with David Schulner)\, The Dying Gaul\, Stranger\, Small Tragedy\, Prayer for My Enemy\, The Singing Forest\, Ode to Joy\, The Lying Lesson\, I Was Most Alive with You and Whynot Christmas Carol (which premiered at San Francisco’s ACT in December 2024). \nScreenplays include Longtime Companion (Sundance Audience Award)\, The Secret Lives of Dentists (NY Film Critics Best Screenplay Award)\, Prelude to a Kiss\, Reckless\, Blue Window\, The Dying Gaul.  \nLibretti include The Light in the Piazza (music and lyrics by Adam Guettel)\, Two Boys  (composer Nico Muhly\, world premiere at the English National Opera\, American premiere at the Metropolitan Opera)\, Orpheus in Love (with composer Gerald Busby)\, 3 Postcards (with composer/lyricist Craig Carnelia)\, An American in Paris (music by George Gershwin\, lyrics by Ira Gershwin)\, Amélie (music by Dan Messe\, lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Dan Messe)\, Prelude to a Kiss (music by Dan Messe\, lyrics by Sean Hartley and Dan Messe)\, Days of Wine and Roses (music and lyrics by Adam Guettel)\, and Marry Me A Little\, Songs by Stephen by Sondheim (co-conceived with Norman René and Suzanne Henry).  \nLucas’ new English-language adaptations include Three Sisters\, Uncle Vanya\, and Miss Julie. He directed the world premiere of The Light in the Piazza\, Harry Kondoleon’s plays Saved Or Destroyed & Play Yourself\, and the films The Dying Gaul & Birds of America. \nLucas has worked with many remarkable directors including Mark Wing-Davey\, Oliver Butler\, Norman René\, Pam MacKinnon\, Lisa Petersen\, Daniel Sullivan\, Tyne Rafaeli\, Christopher Wheeldon\, Alan Rudolph\, Mark Brokaw\, Bartlett Sher and Joe Mantello. He received the Excellence in Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters\, the Laura Pels/PEN Mid-career Award\, the Hermitage Greenfield Prize\, LAMBDA Literary Award\, Hull-Warriner Award\, Flora Roberts Award\, Steinberg/ACTA Best Play Award among many others. He has 4 Tony nominations\, 3 Obie Awards (one for directing) and has been a Pulitzer finalist. \nABOUT SEAN DANIELS\nSean Daniels is the Anti-Stigma Director for Live Tampa Bay and a leading voice in using the arts to defeat addiction. His play\, The White Chip\, a NYTimes Critics Pick and Drama League nominee for ‘Best Revival\, has been performed around the world as a catalyst for community conversation and connection. It currently just closed Off-Broadway produced by Hank Azaria\, Jason Biggs\, and Tony winners John Larroqutte and Annaleigh Ashford. \n“Plays save lives in all kinds of ways. I would bet that The White Chip has and will.”\n— The New York Times. \nNext it will play Off-West End in 2025. Most importantly\, he lives in sunny Bradenton\, FL with Veronika and Vivien – neither of which have ever seen him take a drink. \nABOUT LIVE TAMPA BAY\nLive Tampa Bay mobilizes business\, faith\, nonprofit\, and philanthropic leaders in our region around a singular mission: to drastically reduce opioid deaths in our community. Learn more at: https://livetampabay.org/. \n\nPhoto Credit  \nPhoto of Craig Lucas courtesy of Bronwen Sharp. \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/craig-lucas/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Artful Conversation,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20250114T174403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T174403Z
UID:10000330-1737651600-1737662400@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)\n*Art After Dark on January 9 includes special programming: Author Talk with Kenn Kaufman \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-1-23-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241215T155259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T155728Z
UID:10000329-1737655200-1737658800@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk | The Birds That Audubon Missed with Kenn Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Kenn Kaufman\nJoin renowned author\, artist\, naturalist\, and conservationist Kenn Kaufman for a closer look at John James Audubon’s life and work\, including his time spent studying the birds of Florida. \nInspired by his new book The Birds That Audubon Missed\, Kaufman will examine the artistic work\, competition\, and scientific discoveries of Audubon and his ornithological peers\, as well as some of the discoveries they didn’t make. \n \nAuthor Talk | The Birds That Audubon Missed with Kenn Kaufman\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)* \n*Program ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM! Arrive early or stay late to explore the MFA Collection Galleries\, Special Exhibitions\, and MFA Shop! \nBe sure to pick up your copy of The Birds That Audubon Missed in the MFA Shop. Every purchase made supports our mission! \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT KENN KAUFMAN \nAn avid naturalist from the age of six\, Kenn Kaufman spent his late teens pursuing birds all over North America\, an adventure later chronicled in his cult-classic book Kingbird Highway. \nAfter several years as a professional leader of international birding tours\, he shifted to a career as a writer\, editor\, and illustrator. Most of his energy currently goes into writing books and painting bird portraits. \nHis 14 books include seven titles in his own series\, Kaufman Field Guides\, designed to make the first steps in nature study as easy as possible. His most recent book\, The Birds That Audubon Missed\, was published in May 2024. \nKenn is a field editor for the National Audubon Society and a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society\, and the only person to have received the American Birding Association’s lifetime achievement award twice \n\nPhoto Credit  \nImages courtesy of Kenn Kaufman \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/kenn-kaufman/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Artful Conversation,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T165016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T024546Z
UID:10000335-1738256400-1738267200@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 30\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-1-30-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241025T233723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020451Z
UID:10000315-1738422000-1738434600@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Birding on the Bay with the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday and the second Sunday of each month\, November through February\, for a unique experience inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America. Enjoy a Docent-led tour of the exhibition\, featuring over 40 of Audubon’s spectacular life-sized bird illustrations\, and an eco-vessel birding experience out on Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – all in one day! Choose from Morning and Evening experiences\, and spend your day immersed in the beauty and brilliance of birds.  \nBook your tickets with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the link below. Tickets purchased for “Birding on the Bay with the MFA” include MFA admission for the day of your eco-vessel excursion. Please show your confirmation email from Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center to MFA Staff at the front desk when you arrive at the museum \nEvening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025\n3:00 PM–6:30 PM \n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \nExperience the special exhibition Audubon’s Birds of America at the MFA with a special docent-led tour starting at 3 pm. \nAfter your docent tour\, make your way to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, for a 75-minute birdwatching excursion aboard their eco-vessel to spot feathered friends in their natural habitat. This program includes a boat-based visit to “bird island\,” a local bird sanctuary. The eco-vessel departs from the St. Pete Pier at 5:15 pm. \nSee ALL Birding on the Bay with the MFA Dates and Times:  \nSaturday\, November 2 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, November 10 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSaturday\, December 7 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, December 15 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, January 4 at 9:00 am – Morning Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, January 12 at 2:30 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay \nSaturday\, February 1 at 3:00 pm – Evening Birding on the Bay\nSunday\, February 9 at 10:30 am – Morning Birding on the Bay  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/botb-2-1-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20250124T164511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T023053Z
UID:10000360-1738666800-1738670400@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Spotlight Series | Ansel Adams: Photographs from the MFA Collection
DESCRIPTION:MFA Spotlight Series | Ansel Adams: How did he do that? with Lance Rothstein and Keith Kenney\nEver wonder how Ansel Adams created his iconic photographs? Join us in the galleries where the Ansel Adams: Photographs from the MFA Collection exhibition is located\, as we spotlight the process and equipment used by Adams and the rest of Group f/64\, a collective of 20th-century photographers who pioneered and promoted a new aesthetic in American photography. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMFA Spotlight Series | Ansel Adams: How did he do that?\nTuesday\, February 4\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT LANCE ROTHSTEIN \nLance Rothstein is a professional photojournalist\, teacher and artist\, living in Clearwater\, Florida. He has been teaching darkroom & film photography for more than 10 years. He was a Staff Photojournalist at the Tampa Bay Times and the Tampa Tribune. His other clients include The New York Times\, The Miami Herald\, ABC News\, and Sports Illustrated. After living and working in Belgium with his wife Linda for six years\, he now teaches photography at the Morean Arts Center\, the Dunedin Fine Art Center and other locations near and far. \nABOUT KEITH KENNEY \nKeith Kenney retired and moved to St. Petersburg after teaching photography at the University of South Carolina for 31 years. Now he volunteers for a few local organizations\, including as a Docent at the MFA.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/spotlight-series-ansel-adams-photographs-from-the-mfa-collection/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,FREE for MFA Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T083111
CREATED:20241216T215915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T033921Z
UID:10000332-1738861200-1738872000@mfastpete.org
SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, February 6\, 2025\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)\n*Art After Dark on February 6 includes special programming: Art & Nature Before Audubon \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-2-6-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
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SUMMARY:Art & Nature Before Audubon: A Closer Look at Maria Sibylla Merian
DESCRIPTION:Art & Nature Before Audubon: A Closer Look at Maria Sibylla Merian\nMore than 150 years before Audubon published his images of birds in their natural habitat\, Maria Sibylla Merian (German\, 1647-1717) published the first natural history book pairing ecologically related flora and fauna. \nHer beautiful images of plants and insects has led history to label her as an artist who painted and etched natural history subjects. Although she was a skilled artist\, she was also the first person to spend decades studying the relationships of insects and plants. \nMerian researched\, wrote\, illustrated and published several books that revolutionized the study and depictions of nature. In this talk\, Dr. Kay Etheridge will discuss Merian’s work in comparison to that of those who followed her\, including that of other women. \n \nArt & Nature Before Audubon: A Closer Look at Maria Sibylla Merian\npresented by Dr. Kay Etheridge\nThursday\, February 6\, 2025\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)* \n*Program ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM! Arrive early or stay late to explore the MFA Collection Galleries\, Special Exhibitions\, and MFA Shop! \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT DR. KAY ETHERIDGE \n \nDr. Kay Etheridge is Professor of Biology Emeritus at Gettysburg College and a founding editor of the Brill book series\, Emergence of Natural History. Her publications in physiology and ecology include studies on tropical bats\, manatees\, lizards\, and salamanders. Her current scholarship centers on the integration of natural history images and the history of biology. \nHer most recent publications examine the biological contributions of naturalist/artist Maria Sibylla Merian\, e.g. the 2021 book\, The Flowering of Ecology: Maria Sibylla Merian’s Caterpillar Book. \n\nPhoto Credits  \nJacob Marrel (German\, 1613–1681)\, Portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian\, 1679\, Oil on canvas\, modernly attached on the left and mounted on wood fibreboard\, 59 x 50.5 cm\, Kunstmuseum Basel\, Gift from Louise Bachofen-Burckhardt 1904\, Inv. 436  \n Maria Sibylla Merian (German\, 1647-1717)\, Water Hyacinth with Marbled or Veined Tree-Frogs and Giant Water-Bugs\, 1702-1703\, Plate 56\, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium\, Watercolor\, Royal Collection Trust\, UK\, London\, United Kingdom  \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-and-nature-before-audubon/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk,Reduced Admission
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