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Postcard, Invisible In The City: The Lives Of Urban Refugees, 2010, Eckerd College, Studio At 620, Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force, Zalmaï Ahad, Hiram Ruiz

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In commemoration of Human Rights Day and in partnership with Eckerd College and Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force, the Studio@620 welcomes the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) photo exhibit "Invisible in the City: The Lives of Urban Refugees" for its Florida debut December 7-11, 2010. This international touring photo project features compelling black-and-white photographs taken by Zalmaï Ahad, a former Afghan refugee. All are invited to an exhibit reception on Thursday, December 9 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Highlights of the reception will include remarks by Hiram Ruiz, Director of Refugee Services for the Florida Department of Children and Families …

Postcard, Fatima Rice: Baroque Brésilienne, 2010, Fatima Lotfi Rice, Studio At 620

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The Studio@620 welcomes Fatima Rice as she presents "Baroque Brésilienne," an art installation. "Baroque Brésilienne" works with the emotional and psychological feel of the space. It explores spatial construction and the use of light as a structural element of composition. The narrative of this installation is about remembrance; fugacity, and how everything quickly fades away; awareness, reconnecting lost feelings.

Postcard, Kent: A Show By And About Kent Roberts And For The Global Community, 2010, Kent Roberts, Studio At 620, Kimberly M. Wetherell

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Inspired by the newsweekly of the same name, "Kent: A Show by and about Kent Roberts and for the Global Community" is a celebration of the life of self-described international personality Kent Roberts. Don't miss this opportunity to see Tampa Bay's zaniest comedian (an author and Brown alum) make a red carpet entrance, interview himself, moderate discussions with his various advisors, narrate video of mall-goers' first impressions of him, and inspire an operatic aria in his honor. First Show at the new Studio@620 Annex on Central Avenue's thriving 600 Block.

Postcard, Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, 2010, Robert Louis Stevenson, Studio At 620, Jeffrey Hatcher

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This intensely psychological and stunning new adaptation of the classic thriller by one of the American theatre's most prolific and exciting playwrights captivates from its first shocking moments until the final scene.

Postcard, Look Tonight, 2010, Erin Fletcher, Studio At 620, Helen Hansen French, Erik Wagner, Erik Wagner

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A dance/theater work exploring glamour and the role that it plays in contemporary American culture.

Postcard, Cellmate Confessions, 2010, Joseph Alan Johnson, Studio At 620

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Inspired by local "mug shot" tabloids, Cellmate Confessions is a kaleidoscope of the stories behind the photos. Ten of Tampa Bay's finest actors portray an array of characters at the time of their arrest. At times heart-breaking, frightening, disturbing and even humorous, prepare yourself for an evening of theatre that will leave you breathless. The names have been changed. ONLY THE CRIMES ARE REAL.

Postcard, Jeff Black In Concert, 2010, Jeff Black, Studio At 620, Sylvia Rusche

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The Studio@620 is pleased to announce the return of Jeff Black for his third Studio@620 performance. Jeff first played at The Studio in July 2008. You are invited to once again spend an evening with songwriter and musician Jeff Black who "digs into tough topics with a gentle heart."

Postcard, N Ap Kenbe: We Are Holding On, 2010, St. Petersburg Times, Studio At 620, Lara Cerri, Melissa Lyttle, Kathleen Flynn, Daniel Wallace, John Pendygraft, Edward Linsmier, Maurice Rivenbark, The Sun Drummers, Yves George, Evangel

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Join us as we celebrate the history and rich culture of Haiti. See the country through over 40 photographs by seven St. Petersburg Times photojournalists who have worked in Haiti. Photographs depict culture, politics, news and daily life over a timespan of about 20 years. Haitian food, music, and history discussion will be featured on Friday and Saturday nights June 11-12.

Postcard, Archetyptonics, 2010, Thomas Murray, Studio At 620

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Join The Studio@620 for an exhibit of new paintings by Thomas Murray entitled "Archetyptonics" with an opening reception on Friday May 7 from 6:30-9:30 PM. "Archetyptonics" Lost in a psychological landscape this series of paintings reestablishes my desires at the sacred grove, where unlikely archetypes still have the ability to move the passions of men and charm the feminine principle.-Thomas Murray

Postcard, Antje Duvekot, 2010, Antje Duvekot, Studio At 620, Sylvia Rusche

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Join us for an evening with German-American singer Antje Duvekot. Her latest recording, "The Near Demise of the High Wire Dancer," demonstrates why according to The Boston Globe, "Antje Duvekot's provocative, dark-eyed ballads are becoming the talk of the folk world. Duvekot has gotten hotter, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory." Singer songwriter Ellis Paul says "Antje is the rare artist that can write about the social and the personal in the same breath. She is as understated as she is wise and her songs go down mentally as well as soulfully."

Postcard, Echo Hole, 2010, Timm Mettler, Studio At 620, Kirk Palmer

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Mettler's body of work, "Echo Hole," engages our locational surroundings and examines the unrealized potential for the arts in St. Petersburg through silent critique. The two man show explores difficult topics; show mate Kirk Palmer will be showing paintings with an outward look on despair and the homeless.

Postcard, Looking Back, Moving Forward: The Spirit Of Marcus Garvey, 2010, Ron Bobb-Semple, Studio At 620, Marcus Garvey

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The Studio@620 presents an encore performance of "Looking Back, Moving Forward: The Spirit of Marcus Garvey" featuring award winning actor Ron Bobb-Semple. Don't miss his convincing reinactment of Garvey, an important historical figure and National Hero of Jamaica, during an evening of culture and edu-tainment. A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated in support of the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Efforts.

Postcard, Danny And The Deep Blue Sea, 2010, John Patrick Shanley, Studio At 620, Shana Perkins, Jonathan Cho, Curtis Belz, Dahlia Legault, Chris Rutherford, Dramatist Play Services, Jack Halloway

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The Studio@620 presents "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning author John Patrick Shanley. "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" is an explosive, deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love. This dark romantic tale is turned fantasy through stylish Apache choreography provided by Shana Perkins and is underscored by Jonathan Cho's original piano composition. Starring Curtis Belz and Dahlia Legault, directed by Chris Rutherford.

Postcard, Coming Of Age In America, 2010, Studio At 620, Don Strobel, Dave Ellis, Jovica Millic, Dana Nielsen, Herb Snitzer, Atoyia Deans, Domonic Eaves, Mark Aeling, Catherine Woods, Joanna Zelano, Zala Taylor, Michelle A. John, John Harte, Jeff Henriquez, Ray Arsenault, Peyton Jones, Florida Division Of Cultural Affairs And Progress Energy

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This exhibition brings together diverse groups of people, spans the gulfs of age and ethnicity, honors experience and encourages collaboration. Its goals: to develop a fresh cultural awareness among both the artists and the audience while giving opportunities for creative growth and sharing among the participants. On display are a variety of creative media including sculpture, architecture, photography, painting, video, and literature including both collaborative works by the emerging/elder artist teams plus additional solo works by the established senior artists.

Postcard, Multiple Oneness: Time Released Art And Music, 2010, Matt Sullivan, Studio At 620, Ken Cro-Ken, Katherine Young

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Join the Studio@620 as we welcome oboist and composer Matt Sullivan and earthwork painter Ken Cro-Ken as they present Multiple Oneness: Time Released Art and Music. An oboe master class with Matt Sullivan and Florida Orchestra Principal Oboist Katherine Young will be presented on Thursday March 18th from 5:30-7:30 pm. A multimedia performance with Matt Sullivan and Ken Cro-Ken will be held on Friday March 19th from 8-9 PM. This collaborative journey of expression will feature live music, video projections and "reactive improvisation" action painting.

Postcard, Geometry, Gesture And Time: Drawings By Myron Hansen, 2010, Myron Hansen, Studio At 620

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This solo exhibition of art works will be on display February 26-March 6, 2010. Myron Hansen's works are characterized by rhythm, movement, and the act of drawing. His unusual and unique approach to technique and choice of subject matter make this solo show one of a kind.

Postcard, The Spirit Of Marcus Garvey And A Tribute To The Life, Music, And Impact Of Sam Cooke, 2010, Ron Bobb Semple, Studio At 620, Marcus Garvey, Lx, The Sweetbay Senior Conservatory, Sam Cooke

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Semple convincingly portrays Garvey who sought to revive the spirit of Black people form despair to hope; from lethargy to positive action; from fear to courage; from inertia to assertiveness. Pop/Soul sensation LX and the Sweetbay Senior Conservatory's tribute performance takes you on a journey through Cooke's greatest musical hits including "You Send Me," "Cupid" and "A Change is Gonna Come" among others.

Postcard, Le Salon De Danse: Part Deux, 2010, Studio At 620, Michael Foy, Paula Kramer

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The Studio@620 is thrilled to welcome back one its most successful performance series of the 2008/2009 season- "Le Salon de Danse." This sold-out series re-established the Studio@620's reputation for bringing cutting-edge choreographers to the Tampa Bay area. "Le Salon de Danse, Part Deux" will feature the work of four powerful and exciting choreographers in Spring, 2010.

Dirty Hands Workshops, Studio At 620, Coralette Damme, The Crafty Hag

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The Studio@620 and local artist Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag, invite you to participate in the Dirty Hands Workshop Series. Four Sunday "crafter-noons" full of hands-on creativity. Choose one or attend them all, each will give you a brief introduction to a fun art activity that you can continue to pursue at home. Open to all ages and ability levels, participants under 16 must be joined by a parent. Class sizes are limited so sign up today!

Session 1: Simple Silkscreen

Sunday February 7, from 1-5 PM

Session 2: Basic Block Printing

Sunday March 14, from 1-5 PM

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Knives In Hens, Studio At 620, David Harrower, Samuel French

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In a pre-industrial, God-fearing nowhere land, a young woman is given a language for her heart—freeing and exposing her. The Studio@620 presents "Knives in Hens" by David Harrower, directed by Samuel French, January 3-4, 2011 at 8:00 PM. In "Knives in Hens", an uneducated young woman, trapped by marriage in a closed and superstitious community, develops an intense relationship with the village outcast. Sensuality and poetic language combine to make this a seductive tale of solitude, sexuality and intellectual awakening. Samuel French (director) is a freshman directing major at Carnegie Mellon University and a graduate of the Pinellas County Center …

Guisando Caliente Latin Jazz Quintet, Studio At 620, Kenny Drew Jr., Frankie Pineiro, Jeff Rupert, John Jenkins, Mauricio Rodriguez

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Don't miss this night of hot latin jazz featuring Guisando Caliente Latin Jazz Quintet. Guisando Caliente is one of the most exciting Latin jazz bands in the southeast. Its members have performed with many of the major names of Latin Jazz including Tito Puente, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin and Herbie Mann. Guisando Caliente's music is in the spirit of Tito Puente's music and has a strong Afro-Cuban influence.

Writers & Authors Series: Chapter Vii: Peter And Jeanne Meinke, Studio At 620, Peter Meinke, Jeanne Meinke, Peter Wallace, Helen Wallace, Carol Ringold

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The Writers & Authors Series welcomes Jeanne and Peter Meinke as they release two new publications, Lines from Wildwood Lane featuring Jeanne’s illustrations, and Lines from Neuchatel featuring Peter’s poems. Enjoy a reading of poems, a discussion with the poet and artist, and original artworks on display. Copies of both books will be available for purchase. Hosted by: Peter and Helen Wallace Series curated by Carol Ringold

Snap, Crackle & Pop, Studio At 620, Hal Freedman, Willi Rudowsky, Bob Barancik, Kevin Brady, Laura Militzer Bryant, Wendy Durand, Aila Erman, Andrea Pawlisz, Susan Supper, Catherine Woods, Coe Arthur Younger

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Join The Studio@620 and a diverse group of local artists for Snap, Crackle & Pop, an exhibition of 2D and 3D artwork in a variety of media, curated by Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky. The opening reception on April 3 will also launch the Studio@620's annual membership drive—Join the family and be a part of our recipe for success!

Revisiting The Temple Of Nature: A Sculptural Installation By Sara Mcclarnon, Studio At 620, Sara Mcclarnon

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The Studio@620 invites you to experience a sculptural installation by Sara McClarnon, "Revisiting The Template of Nature". Join us on Friday May 28th for the opening reception from 6:30–9:30 PM. Exhibit will remain on display through June 17, 2010. "I think of the forms I have created as specimens of life forms inspired by nature and contained as if preserved in glass jars.... These specimens embody my own relationship with nature as an integration of romance and logic according to my own subjectivity and aesthetics."—Sara McClarnon

Bob Preston: A Life In Photographs Patricia Preston Warren: I Am My Father's Daughter, Studio At 620, Bob Preston, Patricia Preston Warren

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The Studio@620 presents “Bob Preston: A Life in Photographs with Patricia Preston Warren: I Am My Father's Daughter”, a photographic exhibition. Featured are historic black and white images taken by Bob Preston, a former staff photographer with The Independent and the St. Petersburg Times as well as modern color images taken by his daughter Patricia Preston Warren.

The Men, Studio At 620, Christian Couture, Bob Devin Jones

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The Studio@620 is proud to announce the World Premiere of "The Men" by Christian Couture. This riotous, campy, laugh out loud, MATURE comedy is being directed by Bob Devin Jones as part of the Golden Ticket Theatre Series. PLEASE NOTE: This play contains adult themes and language and occasional full nudity.

A Night Of One Acts: Plays By Samuel French, Studio At 620, Samuel French, Matt Huffman, Chris Jackson, Bob Devin Jones, Nick White

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Join The Studio@620 as we premiere a night of one acts by local playwright Samuel French, the drama THIS ONE NIGHT IN THE WAREHOUSE and the dark comedy WRITER’S BLOCK, running June 3 thru 6 at the Studio@620. THIS ONE NIGHT IN THE WAREHOUSE is a startling ethical mystery which follows the story of Brett and Aaron, two average strangers locked together in a warehouse. WRITER’S BLOCK is a dark comedy that will leave audiences gasping in shock and laughing in the aisles at the same time. Aleck is a children’s author who has become suicidal and hallucinates a visitation …

Vincent Gardner Jazz Quartet, Studio At 620, Vincent Gardener, Kenny Drew Jr., Rodney Jordan, Randol Walton, Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc.

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Kevin Connolly: American Singer/Songwriter, Studio At 620, Kevin Connolly, Sylvia Rusche

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The Studio@620 welcomes back Kevin Connolly as he tours in support of his new CD, "North/East". Join us for an evening of music and descriptive songs that capture something about regular life in America today.

11 Years Of Nightmares And A Wasted Lifetime, Studio At 620, Roberto Collado Anzaldua

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The Studio@620 invites you to the the regional premier of an original independent fi lm "11 Years of Nightmares and a Wasted Lifetime" from director Roberto Collado Anzaldua. Film Synopsis: Veronica del Mar loses her hearing after a traumatic event in her life. She closes herself from the world that surrounds her until someone stirs a new feeling, a new point of view, a new world. She meets Fab, a young musician enthralled by her silence. Yet… Veronica remains in silence. Gabe is a lost, young soul getting involved with the wrong people. He is slowly being taken into the …