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SUMMARY:Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of natural wonder in this unique collaboration between the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. This immersive adventure fosters a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty and encourages a lasting commitment to its preservation for generations to come. \nBegin the afternoon with a docent-guided tour at the museum highlighting the role of nature in artworks. Featuring the newest special exhibition New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovation and Collaboration\, discover how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world and the many ways they interpret its beauty\, power\, and significance. Want extra time to explore the exhibition? Arrive early and enjoy the museum at your own pace (included in your ticket). \nContinue your experience at the St. Pete Pier\, where you’ll board a sunset cruise with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s expert marine scientists. Enjoy wildlife watching\, visit a local bird sanctuary\, and take in breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Along the way\, tap into your own creativity with provided art materials\, and create a piece inspired by the day’s experiences. \nSun\, September 27\, 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: MFA Docent-Guided Tour\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Sunset Cruise with TBWDC\n$45 (MFA members receive $5 discount)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \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-nature-sunset-tour-9-27-26/
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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SUMMARY:Art After Dark: Trivia Night with Max Blowers
DESCRIPTION:Trivia host Max Blowers hosts an action-packed trivia night designed to challenge minds of all kinds. From pop culture and history to science\, music\, and art\, of course\, this all-subjects showdown has something for everyone. Looking for a leg up on the competition? Explore the galleries for a special clue. Trivia begins at 6 pm. \nPlus\, enjoy Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours\, featuring organic wines\, local Green Bench beer\, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. \nArt After Dark occurs on select Thursday evenings throughout the year\, with discounted admission\, special programming\, engaging docent-led tours\, and more. \nThu\, Oct 1\, 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\n\nMax Blowers\n \nMax is a sixth-generation St. Pete native and hospitality professional. Combining his love for pop culture trivia and showmanship\, Max curates an unforgettable night out for trivia. \nEvery month\, Max brings you an immersive and themed trivia experience. This isn’t your average pub trivia. Expect themed activities\, music and outfits. Themes change monthly\,  covering popular films\, tv and pop culture topics. Whether you are an expert on the topic of the month or just a casual observer\, Max and his team ensure a fun night out no matter what. \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-trivia-night-with-max-blowers/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:September Book Club Reflection + Animation
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations\, the MFA is proud to introduce Book + Belonging\, a four-part book club that encourages participants to ponder the widely held ideas of the “anonymous African artist” and assumptions that masquerade is an unchanging\, static art form solely rooted in the distant past. \nThis month’s book club pick\, Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones\, revolves around James Witherspoon’s two families—the public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each family meet and form a friendship\, only one of them knows they are sisters. It is a relationship destined to explode.  \nEach session will feature a specially paired wine\, unlimited popcorn\, a carefully facilitated book club discussion\, and a gallery talk to bridge the artworks in the exhibition to the relevant and resonant conversations shaping our society today. \nHeld in partnership with Book + Bottle. Books can be purchased at the MFA Shop and Book + Bottle. \n\n\nThu\, Oct 1\, 6 PM – 8 PM\nMarly Room\n$25 for Members\n$35 for Not-Yet-Members\nTicket includes program and one glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase.\n \nTICKETS \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\nMore about Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones\nPaperback – Published in 2012 – 368 pgs \nFrom the New York Times bestselling author of An American Marriage. \nWith the opening line of Silver Sparrow\, “My father\, James Witherspoon\, is a bigamist\,” author Tayari Jones unveils a breathtaking story about a man’s deception\, a family’s complicity\, and the two teenage girls caught in the middle.  \nSet in a middle-class neighborhood in Atlanta in the 1980s\, the novel revolves around James Witherspoon’s two families—the public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each family meet and form a friendship\, only one of them knows they are sisters. It is a relationship destined to explode.  \nThis is the third stunning novel from an author deemed “one of the most important writers of her generation” (the Atlanta Journal Constitution). \n“A love story … Full of perverse wisdom and proud joy … Jones’s skill for wry understatement never wavers.” —O: The Oprah Magazine  \n“Silver Sparrow will break your heart before you even know it. Tayari Jones has written a novel filled with characters I’ll never forget. This is a book I’ll read more than once.” —Judy Blume  \n\n\nAbout Book + Bottle\nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nbookandbottlestpete.com \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/2627-book-club-september/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.
DESCRIPTION:Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. Sensory fidgets\, noise-canceling headphones\, and regulating tools are available for visitors of all ages to borrow at the Visitor Services desk. \nAlso\, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities filled with sensory play\, fine motor skill exploration\, and artmaking. Experiment with non-toxic\, sensory-friendly materials this month outside the museum under the Bombax Tree. Activities are generally geared towards ages 2-6. For a limited time\, during the months of October and November\, this program is FREE!  \nSensory Saturdays occur on the first Saturday of every month.  \nSat\, Oct 3\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nActivities under the Bombax Tree are free and do not require museum admission.\nA museum admission ticket is required for access to the galleries.\nMFA Members receive free gallery admission.  \nMFA ADMISSION \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. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT CURIOUS CREATIONS CO. \n\n\n\n\n \nAs a mom to two energetic boys\, Celine understands the importance of keeping little hands and minds engaged with fun\, screen-free activities. She began creating sensory bins to encourage her oldest son to explore\, learn\, and play independently—and what started as a simple solution quickly grew into a true passion. \nThrough her business\, Curious Creations Co.\, Celine designs sensory kits\, toys\, and learning materials that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting fine motor skills\, sensory exploration\, and imaginative play. Each item is lovingly handcrafted to bring joy\, learning\, and a little magic into every home. \nWhether you’re enjoying a quiet moment or watching your child dive into a world of discovery\, you can trust that they’re engaged in meaningful\, enriching play. Celine is grateful for every family that makes Curious Creations Co. part of their journey—your support means the world! \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. \n  \n\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/sensory-saturday-10-3-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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