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Pride (And Prejudice), Studio At 620, Lamar Marchese

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The Studio@620 welcomes photographer Lamar Marchese as he presents “PRIDE (and Prejudice) A Photo Essay”. The exhibit of large format color photographs documents the 2009 & 2010 Gay Pride Parade in St. Petersburg, one of the largest such events in the southeast. As a photographer, Marchese's interest lies in the canvas of the human face and is a mix of portraiture and photojournalism.

For The Love Of Clay: Juried Exhibition 2011, Studio At 620

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The Studio@620 in partnership with DMW Fine Art Studio and Wendy Durand Pottery proudly presents “For the Love of Clay: A Juried Exhibition” Featuring Work By: A Juried selection of Tampa Bay’s Top Clay Artists

Ben Hamburger: The Isolation Of Intimacy, Studio At 620, Ben Hamburger

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The Studio@620 presents an exhibition of recent work by emerging painter Ben Hamburger. Ben is an oil painter whose work revolves around the human form while indulging in various textures and work surfaces. His work is concerned with revealing energy within his subjects through vigorous brushstrokes and capturing the form in vibrant intensity. This painting installation portrays the mysterious, often contradictory, intricacy of our being.

The Autonomous Art Of Antarctica, Studio At 620, Paul Suprenand

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The Studio@620 welcomes Paul Suprenand and The Autonomous Art of Antarctica. Antarctica is a land of environmental extremes that is owned by no one… living largely in Nature’s own autonomy. The continent is home to an incredible ecosystem with ever-changing borders of land and ice, setting the canvas for natural artistic opportunities to abound, and with imagery never to be seen the same way again. To enjoy a piece of Antarctica you are invited to join us for a walk among the artistry of Paul Suprenand’s landscape and animal imagery.

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

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The Studio@620 presents “Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative”, written and performed by Bob Devin Jones, Directed by T. Scott Wooten Join us as we reawaken the voices of the past and sit down with them for dinner during “Uncle Bends”, July 14-17, 2011. Bring your appetite for powerful storytelling! Bob prepares a meal for the audience while portraying characters ranging from young to old, man to woman, slave to free man. Musical accompaniment by Nate Najar and Vincent Simms.

The Laramie Project, Studio At 620, Moises Kauffman

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The Studio@620 welcomes The Laramie Project, June 20-22, 2011. This powerful and emotional play focuses on the murder of Matthew Shepard (October 1998), a gay college student living in Laramie, Wyoming. Throughout this show you will meet a myriad of real characters reporting the circumstances of what is happening with Matthew, the legal side of what happened, and personal reactions and opinions. Ryan Monroe specifically wanted to mount this show in June because he understands the importance of the message in The Laramie Project. It has been one of Ryan’s goals to produce this show in hopes of spreading awareness …

Proof, Studio At 620, David Auburn

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The Studio@620 welcomes students from Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) as they present Proof by David Auburn. Proof won the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play, as well as the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and tells the story of Catherine, the daughter of a recently deceased mathematical genius. Catherine may have inherited a touch of her father’s talent, but did she also inherit his demons?

Pillowman, Studio At 620, Martin Mcdonagh

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The Studio@620 invites you to Pillowman, a play by Martin McDonagh, as presented by a group of PCCA theatre students led by George Kielty.

In Pillowman, a writer in a totalitarian state is interrogated about the gruesome content of his stories and their relation to several child murders in his town.

Murder Ballad, Studio At 620, Heather L. Jones

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The Blue Scarf Collective and The Studio@620 present “Murder Ballad” as part of the Golden Ticket Theatre Series. “Murder Ballad” tells the story of men and women in Knoxville, TN, one year after the end of the Civil War, as they struggle to accept the tragedies they experienced during the war, and embrace love and life. Based on the stories in traditional American murder ballads, the play is a tense, spooky, heartbreaking and hopeful look at how war affects community. Directed by Selena Ambush.

Knives In Hens, Studio At 620, David Harrower

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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. 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.

Inkies Summer Repertory, Studio At 620

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Three plays, Three Weekends, One group of talented young people

Here's To You, Harold Pinter (The Late, Great Harold Pinter), Studio At 620, Harold Pinter

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The Studio@620 welcomes Revolve Theatre Company and their production of Here‘s to you, Harold Pinter (The Late, Great Harold Pinter). Includes performances of “Victoria Station”, “Ashes to Ashes”, and “A Kind of Alaska” by Harold Pinter. Featuring: Chris Jackson, Jessica Alexander, James Rayfield, Meg Heimstead, and David O‘Hara.

Extremities, Studio At 620, William Mastrosimone

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The Studio@620 welcomes students from Pinellas County Center for the Arts as they present “Extremities”, a play by William Mastrosimone. When a woman turns the tables on a would-be rapist, an ordinary day becomes anything but. Extremities is a chilling and disturbing journey of exploration through the impulses of self-preservation and revenge, dealing intimately with conflicting views on a woman’s place in society and the relationship between women in respects to competition, jealousy and sex.

Decades Of Day Work, Studio At 620

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Your Real Stories Productions and Studio@620 collaborate to bring you “Decades of Day Work,” a series that uses live presentations, music, drama, and spoken word to celebrate the dignity of a day’s work! “Decades of Day Work” responds to the best-selling novel and blockbuster movie, “The Help.” Both of these introduced new generations of Americans to the restricted world of domestic workers in 1960’s Mississippi. Now, “Decades of Day Work” lets us hear the real stories from our friends and neighbors—from Black women who worked ‘in family’ and the White men and women who employed them. Come and be inspired.

A Benefit For A Simple Theatre, Studio At 620

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Tampa Bay’s Newest Professional Theatre Company Join us for this special night as we celebrate and introduce to the world a brand new non-profit theatre company in the Tampa/ St. Petersburg area. Formed by local Bay Area actors/directors Gavin Hawk, Meg Heimstead, and Roxanne Fay, A Simple Theatre’s mission is founded on the belief that great theatre is rooted in the simplicity of compelling stories told by talented storytellers. Focusing on excellent acting, intelligent direction, elegant design, and brilliant modern playwrights, their productions will challenge, provoke, and emotionally engage audiences. Their first production will be Ariel Dorfman’s thrilling play DEATH …

Same Clay Old Way, Studio At 620

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The Studio@620 invites you to “Same Clay Old Way”, an exhibition of ceramic objects dating from 3000 BCE–1900 CE used in daily life by ordinary people. This exhibit of ceramic antiquities is presented by David Bewley and will be on display April 7–16, 2011 with an opening reception to be held on Thursday April 7 from 6:30–9:30 PM. All artifacts will be available for purchase. Come see how much and how little has changed over centuries of use of clay in our daily lives.

Resonance, Studio At 620, University Of Florida, National Council On Education For The Ceramic Arts (Nceca), Nan Smith, Linda Arbuckle, Anna Callouri Holcombe, Raymond Gonzalez, Kathy King, Lynn Duryea, Kate Murray, Tara Wilson, Erin Furimsky, Ovidio Giberga, Magdalene Gluszek, Thaddeus Erdahl, Andrew Cho, Jeremy Randall, Elliott Marquet, Renee Audette, Patrick Coughlin, Pavel Amromin, Jeff Pender, Holly Hanessian, Kevin Snipes

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The University of Florida Faculty and Alumni Exhibition for the 2011 NCECA Conference

The Studio@620 welcomes "Resonance" as part of the 2011 NCECA Conference. (NCECA is the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) You're invited to experience an exhibit of recent ceramics work by a select group of artists. Opening reception will be held Thursday March 31 from 6:30-9:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. A special UF Alumni reception will precede the opening from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on March 31, 2011.

Wrecked: A Collision Of Art, Studio At 620

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A social networking premier created to bring together many facets of the art community for one night of pure creative indulgence! This event will premier short films smashed together with several local featured artists, topped off with some breathtaking performance art and live music. It is sure to be a collision of inspiration and passion! Proceeds for this event will go to Creative Clay, a local non-profit that focuses on making the arts accessible for every member of the Tampa Bay community.