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SUMMARY:Art After Dark: Swing Dance the Night Away
DESCRIPTION:Stroll the galleries after hours\, take in the unique ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh new light before stepping onto the dance floor. Perfect for seasoned dancers and beginners alike\, the evening kicks off with a Lindy Hop lesson led by experienced instructors\, Kalz Daniel and Dominic Hallworth. Afterwards\, take to the floor for a lively social dance. No partner required. \nComplete your night with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours\, featuring organic wines\, local Green Bench beer\, and a delicious array of sweet and savory delights. \nArt After Dark occurs on select Thursday evenings throughout the year\, with discounted admission\, special programming\, engaging docent-led tours\, and more. \nThu\, Sept 17\, 5 PM – 8 PM\nFree for MFA Members\n$16 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!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-swing-dance-the-night-away/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Swing Night,Writer's Workshop
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SUMMARY:From Hive to Bite: A Honey Tasting & Flight of Bites with Café Clementine x Noble Nectar Apiaries
DESCRIPTION:Discover the many flavors of local honey in an evening of tasting\, storytelling\, and thoughtfully crafted bites with Café Clementine and Noble Nectar Apiaries. From the hives on the MFA’s rooftop to the honey harvested locally and the ways its distinct flavors can transform both savory and sweet dishes\, explore the connection between bees\, place\, and food. \nBegin with an introduction to the MFA’s rooftop bees and learn about the apiary\, the process of caring for the hives\, and how locally sourced honey makes its way from the hive to the table. Allison of Noble Nectar will be your guide through a tasting flight of four distinctive honeys\, highlighting the unique characteristics of each variety. \nThe evening concludes with a flight of vegetarian-friendly petite hors d’oeuvres from Café Clementine\, each thoughtfully paired with one of the featured honeys. \nThu\, Sept 17\, 5:30 pm – 7 pm\n$40 for MFA Members\n$55 for Not-Yet-Members\, includes gallery admission \nTICKETS COMING SOON \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/from-hive-to-bite-a-honey-tasting-flight-of-bites-with-cafe-clementine-x-noble-nectar-apiaries/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Educational Event,Lecture / Talk
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SUMMARY:Writer’s Workshop | Ekphrasis in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Write poetry at the intersection of sound\, sight\, and spontaneous thought during this writer’s workshop\, Ekphrasis in Motion. Guided by music and a live painting performance by artist Jeb Katsiopis\, this stream-of-consciousness session is designed to spark playfulness and fresh inspiration. \nOpen to all experience levels. Just bring your journal and an open mind. \nIncludes admission to Art After Dark. Take in the atmosphere before or after the workshop\, wander the galleries\, and enjoy Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours with a selection of beverages and savory and sweet bites. \nThu\, Sept 17\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\n$10 for MFA Members\n$20 for Not-Yet-Members (includes admission) \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \n\n\nAriana Matondo\n \nAriana Matondo (they/she) is a queer disabled Tanzanian-American poet\, editor\, and teacher based in Tampa\, Florida. Winner of the Zora Neale Hurston Award for poetry (2025)\, they were named a finalist for the Disquiet Prize for poetry (2025). They are also a recipient of the Sundress Publications Fellowship (2025)\, Vermont Studio Center Fellowship (2024)\, Light for Public Health Poetry Prize (2024)\, and the Bettye Newman Poetry Prize (2024-2025). Matondo has published and forthcoming works in Light Magazine\, Honey Literary Magazine\, The Common\, and more. As the poetry editor for Creation Magazine and CM Editorial House\, they are currently pursuing an MFA in poetry at the University of South Florida. Find more at: arianakijamatondo.com. \n\n\nJeb Katsiopis\nJeb Katsiopis (he/they) is a Greek-American interdisciplinary artist out of St. Petersburg\, Florida and a graduate of the University of South Florida with an ISS degree in sociology\, communication\, and studio art. They aim to master any medium they can get their hands on\, including painting\, drawing\, sewing\, printmaking\, and sculpture. They work at Creative Clay as a teaching artist\, working with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to make and sell art of all mediums. They are also a contributor to Neptune Poetry Magazine. They fell in love with poetry through Community Poetry at Black Crow\, where every week they write about the mundane subjects of life that are deserving of reverence and wonder. Their work also explores the nuances of queer identity\, Greek heritage\, and chronic illness. He has been dubbed the “Patron Saint of Little Guys” by fellow poets. \n\n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/writers-workshop-ekphrasis-in-motion/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Writer's Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free Museum Day 2026 | Arts Alive
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9 am–5 pm (last entry at 3 pm)\, to celebrate Free Museum Day 2026 | Arts Alive in St. Petersburg. The Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg is pleased to participate in this city-wide event again this year\, with complimentary museum admission for Florida residents with a valid ID. \nSat\, Sept 19\, 9 AM– 5 PM\nLast entry at 3 pm \nAdvance registration is required.\nVisitors must present a valid ID indicating Florida residency to receive complimentary admission. For your convenience\, there are three time slots to choose from. Please visit anytime within your selected window: \nFirst Session: 9 am – 11 am \nREGISTER 9 am – 11 am \nSecond Session: 11 am – 1  pm \nREGISTER 11 am – 1 pm \nThird Session: 1  pm – 3 pm \nREGISTER 1 pm – 3 pm \n\nPlease note that capacity will be limited to ensure the safety of our visitors\, staff\, and artworks. Entry may be delayed or denied due to capacity limitations. Learn more about the museum and plan your visit here.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/2627-free-museum-day-2026-arts-alive/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for Pinellas County Residents
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