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The Studio@620 Salutes Black History Month February 2021, Studio At 620

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Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones

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A Virtual Presentation via Facebook Live Thursday April 30, 2020 @ 7 PM The arts are what make our community sparkle, even during the current “stay-at-home” circumstances. As a way to keep everyone connected, The Studio@620 will present a live webcast of Bob Devin Jones performing his beloved original work “Uncle Bends”. To tune in, simply visit The Studio@620’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/Studio620 at 7 PM on Thursday April 30th. Thanks to modern technology and tried and true creativity, you can enjoy this wonderful collection of character studies from the comfort of your own home! Presented on a “Pay What You …

Elona Krasavseva, Nina & Robert Wegmann In Concert, Studio At 620, Elona Krasavseva, Nina Wegmann, Robert Wegmann, Music And Poetry Club Of Florida And Arboriculture, Inc.

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The Studio@620 welcomes the return of this amazing international trio! Join us for an evening of fantastic music! Elona Krasavseva (vocals), Nina Slyusar-Wegmann (accordion) and Roberg Wegmann (contrabass) will perform an evening of classical, tango, and jazz music. Elona Krasavseva is an award winning singer from Moscow, Russia. Nina Slyusar- Wegmann is a frequent soloist with The Florida Orchestra and soloist of the Vitebsk Philharmonic Orchestra, Belarus. Robert Wegmann is an American Pop-musician and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa, FL. This trio performed at The Studio@620 in 2016 for a sold out audience and received rave reviews. They return with a new …

The Studio@620 Salutes Black History Month, Studio At 620, Projectalchemy, Bob Devin Jones, Jeremy Carter, Sharon Scott, Gary Lemons

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The Studio@620 salutes Black History Month with an exploration of selected iconic figures and a celebration of local talent. February’s schedule is filled with poetry readings, art exhibits, concerts, innovative dance performances, theatrical readings and more!

Special Black History Month Events Include:

• “Poets on Poets: A Showcase of Readings”, Feb. 6, 2020 @ 7 PM / $10 • Culteral Panel Discussion Feb.7, 2020 / 7 PM / Suggested donation $5

• “Emerging Artists of Color: A Group Exhibition”, Opening Saturday Feb. 8, 2020 5-9 PM / Free

• “Jazz Theory: A Dance-Jazz Collaboration” featuring projectALCHEMY and Jeremy Carter, Feb.14–15, …

Elona K And The Wegmanns A Musical World Tour, Studio At 620, Elona Krasavseva, Nina Wegmann, Robert Wegmann, Svetlana Datseva

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You’re invited to a fantastic musical world tour! Elona Krasavseva (vocals), Nina Wegmann (accordion), Roberg Wegmann (contrabass), and Svetlana Datseva (dance) will perform an evening of North American, Latin American, British, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Russian music and dances. This trio performed at The Studio@620 in 2016 and 2018 for a sold out audience and received rave reviews. They return with a new program dedicated to famous international tunes. Elona Krasavseva is an award winning singer from Moscow, Russia. Nina Wegmann is a frequent soloist with The Florida Orchestra and soloist of the Vitebsk Philharmonic Orchestra, Belarus. Robert Wegmann …

Postcard, Bridging Communities: Studio Honors 2019, 2019, Studio At 620, Eric Daggens, The Vitale Brothers, Kanika Tomalin, Ray Arsenault, G. David Ellis, Ola Mae

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Studio Honors is The Studio@620's signature annual fundraising event which recognizes outstanding individuals in our community while supporting our mission: To cultivate emerging talent and foster a thriving, creative community. This year's honorees include Eric Deggans (Author and Television Critic), The Vitale Brothers (Artists and Muralists), and Kanika Tomalin (Saint Petersburg Deputy Mayor). Ray Arsenault (Historian, Professor, and Author) will receive the G. David Ellis Award. Plus an exciting new artist will receive the Ola Mae Jones Emerging Artist Award.

Postcard, Studio@620 15th Birthday Celebration, 2019, Studio At 620

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The Studio@620 is holding a Quinceañera Celebration and you're invited! (Quinceañera is the Spanish name given to the coming-of-age celebration on a girl's 15th birthday.) Our party is going to be a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul! There will be live music, community birthday cakes, and even Piñatas! Bring your friends and celebrate how The Studio has grown as we embark on our 15th season of creative community programming.

Postcard, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pioneer, 2019, Georgia O'Keeffe, Studio At 620, Anna Brennen, Midge Mamatas

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You're invited to visit the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, in her Abiquiu, New Mexico home, where over the course of the evening she describes her evolution development as a visual artist. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned, forthright and droll artist and view several special images of herself and her work.

Postcard, Say! What?-Second Season, 2015, Studio At 620, Erica Sutherland, Fanni Green, Johnna Adams, Lynn Nottage, Lydia R. Diamond, Lonne Elder Iii

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You're invited to the second season of "Say! What?," monthly staged play readings. Come enjoy the talents of favorite local actors as they read handselected plays and stay to discuss the play's relevance to our community. Readings include Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," Terrence McNally's "Mothers and Sons," Dael Orlandersmith's "Forever" and Suzan Lori Parks' "In The Blood."

Postcard, Through Our Eyes: Midtown And Beyond, 2019, Studio At 620, Duke Energy, Melrose Elementary School, John Hopkins Middle School, Lakewood High School, Pinellas County Schools

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Come experience Midtown and Beyond through the eyes of Journeys in Journalism scholars in grades K-12. The three-school magnet and career academy track immerses students in multimedia journalism, equipping them with life skills that serve them no matter what their future career and college paths. Journalism training is more important now than ever, producing not only trustworthy news professionals but also discerning news consumers.

Perspectives: Artwork By Vincent Mancuso And Elizabeth Barenis, Studio At 620, Vincent Mancuso, Elizabeth Barenis

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Come see how the world looks through the eyes of two local artists. Vincent Mancuso creates traditional pastel artworks inspired by popular spots you’re sure to recognize. Elizabeth Barenis has a contemporary approach to painting with acrylics. Where they overlap is through a use of color. Enjoy their varied perspectives in this creative pairing of artists.

24 Hands Printmaking Collective Group Exhibition; Private Signs & Runes By Clare Dygert, Studio At 620, Clare Dygert

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November brings two wonderful exhibitions to The Studio@620. 24 Hands is a regional group of twelve printmakers and printmaking associates based around Tampa Bay. These twelve artists practice a broad range of techniques from traditional to the experimental. The group’s mission is to educate and advocate for printmaking media.

Clare Dygert is a solo artist working in photographic transfers which result in moody and ethereal images. The viewer is encouraged to be open to the feelings the images arouse and the stories they imply.

Mad For Music: March 2020, Studio At 620

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March Madness takes on a fresh meaning this month at The Studio@620, where in addition to our recurring events (Yoga Flow, Book Club, Radio Theatre Project, Never No Show, Wordier Than Thou and Poetry Open Mic) we’re hosting a series of fabulous musical programs! If you like Jazz, R&B or rock ‘n roll, then you’re going to go mad for this line up of talent too!

March 1, 2020: Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble (3PM $10 all seats)

March 19, 2020: A Tribute to Chet Baker with the Jackson Harpe Collective (7PM $20/$15 Studio Members)

March 26, 2020: What’s Wright, …

620 Dance Hall Festival, Studio At 620, Roguedance, Projectalchemy, St. Petersburg Performs, Tom Kramer, Sheila Cowley, Tom Sivak, Andee Scott

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The 620 Dance Hall Festival will celebrate and showcase dance in all forms through a broad range of events including artist talks, lecture demonstrations, and performances by local dance artists and companies.

Schedule of Events:

A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer Opening Reception Saturday September 14, 2019 / 5–9PM (Free, Donations Accepted)

Triggered: An Evening in a Brain with RogueDance Saturday September 21, 2019 at 8PM, Sunday September 22, 2019 at 3PM

Momentum Choreographers Showcase with projectALCHEMY Saturday and Sunday September 28–29, 2019 at 7:30PM

Mad Science by Sheila Cowley and The Well Tempered Lennon-McCartney by Tom Sivak …

The Disparate Saints Of St. Petersburg, Studio At 620, Evan Cool Art, Oscar Guerra, Tim Kim, Barry Rothstein, Hunter Slade, Taylor Torres, Jyeesha Wilson

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St. Petersburg has established itself as an artistic hub on the Gulf Coast. This reputation, built upon the talents of many local artists, has resulted in fame for some, and obscurity for others. While many newcomers reside in high-rise condos (all are delightfully welcomed), the heart of the city still beats within the creative saints who diligently carry out the work of their calling. Come experience the creativity of seven local artists in this diverse group exhibition which includes painting, photography, pastel drawings, and sculptural installations.

Featured artists include: Evan Cool Art, Oscar Guerra, Tim Kim, Barry Rothstein, Hunter Slade, …

William Shakespeare's “The Taming Of The Shrew”, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Veronica Leone Matthews, St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival

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Join us in downtown St. Petersburg’s Williams Park for a modern production of Shakespeare in the City this November. Co-Directed by Bob Devin Jones and Veronica Leone Matthews, “The Taming of the Shrew” is a comedy that takes on issues of marriage, gender, and social hierarchy. Performances will be free and open to the public. Donations are being accepted to assist in funding the production to make this gift to the community at large possible.

What That Mouth Do: A Comedy Showcase, Studio At 620, Forrest Beers, Christina Galston

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Tied, Studio At 620, Alice Ferrulo Stampfle, Helen Hansen French, Hamel, Martin Rivera, Beau Smith, Bonnie Agan, Black Horse Theatre

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Tied is an avant garde dance work by Black Horse Theatre... danse macabre, under imagemaker Alice Ferrulo Stampfle. Tied tells the tale of Louise Davies, of England’s Victorian Era. Louise, smothered by her husband’s affections and tormented by an unfulfilled desire to pursue her musical talents, searches for purpose. What will be her legacy?

Featuring: Helen Hansen French, Ellyce Hamel, Martin Rivera, Beau Smith and Alice Ferrulo Stampfle.

Narrator: Bonnie Agan.

A Decade Of Dance: Photographs By Tom Kramer, Studio At 620, Tom Kramer, Helen Hansen French, Dwayne Scheuneman, Mary Lou Morris, Alex Jones

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Come witness moments of motion captured in stills. As part of The Studio@620 Dance Hall Festival, we welcome photographer Tom Kramer and a collection of his specially selected images. Opening night will also feature surprise pop-up dances as Tom’s stills magically come to life — a lively and unique artistic experience. Please join us.

De/Territories, Studio At 620, Adam Graham

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A Solo Exhibition by Adam Graham de/territories explores the evolution and devolution of contemporary territories, territories of the body, of language, and of ideology. Displaying a deep concern with the human figure, de/territory exposes the mechanism by which bodies converge and scatter into new modes of territorial being, and how these various movements are signified within the matrix of language. Adam’s work (adamgrahamart.com) investigates the complexities and dynamics of relationships and the role language plays as both a force of connectivity and a force of disintegration.

Harvest: A Poetry Showcase With Sound, Studio At 620

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“Harvest” is a showcase of varied poetic and musical talents, orchestrated under Miesha Brundridge, author of “A Beautiful Disaster”. “Harvest” will center on the nostalgic themes of Fall and recall the ancient act of harvesting the last crops before Winter, and the timeless virtues that come with the agrarian work. You’ll hear poems of impossible odds, rectifying the past, the nostalgic routines of Fall, and accompaniments from local musicians. Get ready for pumpkins, golden leaves, and sobering messages of redemption, working together, and reaping the fruits of honest work.

Poets Include: Miesha Brundridge, Bob Devin Jones, Sara Reis, Denzel J.G., …

Bloom And Residue, Studio At 620, Projectalchemy, Rebekah Lazaridis

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The Studio@620, projectAlchemy, and Rebekah Lazaridis present a new collaborative experience centered around the idea that in order to truly change, sacrifices must be made. Redefining cycles of renewal through interactive design and performance, “Bloom and Residue” is an immersive experience that marries dance with visual art while exploring themes of change, transformation and new life. This experience is not a typical dance performance and the audience will stand and move thru The Studio@620 space, similar to the way an art exhibit is traditionally viewed.

Postcard, Chicago Butoh, 2018, Inquiry Theatre, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Charles Vanover, Jai Shanae, Lisa Powers Tricomi, Adrian Anguiano

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"Chicago Butoh" is a unique performance that combines words taken verbatim from an interview with a first year teacher in the Chicago Public Schools with choreography inspired by Chicago Hip Hop and the Japanese dance form, Butoh. The show communicates moments of educational success and challenge, spotlighting ways in which teacher and students interact, including some that have long lasting impacts.

Postcard, Shakespeare In The City: A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2018, St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival, Studio At 620, William Shakespeare, Bob Devin Jones, Chris Necker, Nadine Smith, Kylin Brady

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How exciting for the St. Petersburg community to have an opportunity to enjoy live Shakespeare in an outdoor setting. Don't miss this unique new musical version of Shakespeare's classic, directed by Bob Devin Jones.

Postcard, Radio Theatre Project, 2018, Studio At 620, John Lamb, James Suggs, Nate Najar, Paul Wilborn, Eugenie Bondurant, Frank Bowman

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Our beloved Radio Theatre Project launches its tenth season with a fabulous fundraising celebration! Season 10 starts with two all new episodes of "The Adventures of Noel Berlin," plus an amazing concert! You'll enjoy live musical performances from John Lamb, James Suggs, and Nate Najar PLUS Blue Roses featuring Paul Wilborn, Eugenie Bondurant, Frank Bowman and Matt Cowley!

Postcard, Yoga With Annica Keeler: Fall, 2018, Annica Keeler, Studio At 620

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Come join us each month for a mix of power/slow flow, breathing and meditation. Live music by Ted Fletcher who bends his strings while we bend our bodies! You'll be physically challenged while keeping an emphasis on making choices and staying present in your body and mind. We often begin with a few moments of breathing to still our mind and ready the body, and we always end with a short meditation. This class is a group of friendly yogis of all levels, you will get a nice mixture of relaxation, breathwork, and energizing movement while having fun.

Postcard, 2018 Directors Choice Small Group Exhibition, 2018, Bob Devin Jones, Studio At 620, Angela Alvarez, Eva Broadbent, Katie Deits, James Eric Hartzell, Patton Hunter, Alan Johnson, Mary Khosh

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The Studio@620 Artistic Director and Founder Bob Devin Jones has hand selected a variety of artists to be featured in this special exhibition. These artists submitted works to the Community Art Show and caught Bob's interest. Now we all have a chance to see a broader scope of their artwork. Come celebrate this achievement with our featured artists and continue to explore with Bob the talents of our community.

Postcard, The Studio@620 14th Birthday Celebration And Membership Drive, 2018, Studio At 620, Lounge Cat Quartet

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Join us in celebrating our 14th season of amazing community partnership at our annual birthday party! We'll have a jazzy atmosphere enhanced by the music of our local legends Lounge Cat Quartet performing live! Plus the Community Art Show will be on display, and of course there's always a wonderful array of treats in the cake parade! Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help advance our mission in the coming year.

Postcard, Yoga With Annica Keeler: Summer, 2018, Annica Keeler, Studio At 620

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Continue your practice with our summer series of yoga flows lead by Annica Keeler. This will be a funky & creative class with lots of fund and options to play. Get out of your head and into your body with great music and playful moves.

Postcard, Leonard Bernstein Centenary Celebration, 2018, Leonard Bernstein, Studio At 620, Charlie Harmon, Bob Devin Jones, Paul Wilborn, Dale Williams

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Join us for an exciting evening of music and memories as we celebrate the a launch of a new publication as part of the Worldwide Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth. Author Charlie Harmon, personal assistant to Maestro Bernstein and former music editor for his estate, chronicles in his memoir the adventure of working for the maestro during the last nine years of his life. Enjoy readings by the author and Bob Devin Jones and some of your favorite Bernstein compositions peformed by pianists Paul Wilborn and Dale Williams.