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Program, The Men, 2010, Christian Couture, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Herman Home, Daniel Harris, Stephen Riordan, Greg Milton, Greg Doherty, Andy Orrell, Jonathan Irion, Chase Adin, Jorge Acosta, Nick White, Nick Hinckley, Armando Hernandez

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The Studio@620 is proud to announce the World Premier 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.

Program, Look Tonight, 2010, Erin Fletcher, Studio At 620, Erik Wagner, Helen Hansen French, Selena Ambusch, Travis Mesman, Amy L'Eon Aeschbach

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Erin Fletcher, Hellen Hansen-French, and Erik Wagner, in association with The Studio@620, invite you to "Look Tonight", a dance/theater work exploring glamour and the roles that it plays in contemporary American culture. This unique original performance combines the best of spoken theater with the movement of dance for a creation that will really make you want to "Look Tonight"!

Program, Shel's Shorts, 2010, William J. Stribling, Studio At 620, Dramatists Play Service Inc., Audrey Gladson, Alexandra Jennings, Tabitha Perez, Dagny Sanson, Anna Wallace-Deering, Ben Falk, Jordan Gray, Blaine Krauss, Ryan Mclaughlin, Bekka Walker, Alexander Whittenberg, George Kielty, Samuel French, Anthony Gervais

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William J. Stribling (Director) is a junior at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, majoring in Film/Television Production. A St. Petersburg native and a 2008 graduate of the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (Musical Theatre Eikon Winner), Stribling is no stranger to The Studio@620. Though he now works primarily behind the scenes, Stribling has performed in numerous local plays and musicals. Favorite roles include Marc in Art by Yasmina Reza (Studio@620), Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! (PCCA), John Proctor The Crucible (PCCA), Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream (8 O'Clock Theater), Lockstock in Urinetown: The Musical (Palladium). In the Fall, …

Economic Impact Of Arts And Culture In St. Petersburg, Maling Ebrahimpour, John Collins, Maria Luisa Corton

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

This report presents an analysis based on the input-output method to estimate the economic impact of the arts and culture business cluster in the Saint Petersburg area. The method consists of considering the economic linkages between the various sectors which cause every dollar of expenditures to "ripple through" the local economy resulting in every dollar of expenditures being multiplied to various degrees. The outcome is a larger economic effect than the initial expenditure. These "multiplier" effects continue to contribute to the economic impact of the expenditure until the effects "leave" the area of study or become too small to measure. …

A Literary Journal? Yes I Said Yes, Megan Voeller

Newspaper and Magazine Clippings

Studio@620 introduces a new publication called "Studio Review" in 2010.

Program, Social Justice Awards Gala, 2010, Bob Devin Jones, Studio At 620, Buster Cooper, Darryl Rouson, Erich Henegar, Becky Nielsen, Una Voce, Banyan Coffee And Tea Company, Eric Allums, Ellen Auger, Paul Wilborn, Steve Kornell, Nate Najar, Sharon Scott, Herb Snitzer

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The honor of your presence is requested at The Studio@620's 6th Anniversary Celebration and Social Justice Awards Gala to be held on Sunday June 20 at 6:20 PM. This evening serves to honor local jazz trombonist Buster Cooper as we present him with the 2nd Annual Justice Pioneer Award. Cooper, a St. Petersburg native and a graduate of Gibbs High School Class of 1947, has a legendary career having played at the Apollo Theater as well as with such figures as Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington.

Program, Image Maker Amateur Film Festival, 2010, Jon Faiell, Studio At 620, Thomas Hallock, Alice Ferrulo, Laszlo Horvaith, Carl Zimmerman, Larry Donahue, Abby Browner, Lynn Buttenbusch, Nick Rua, Tony Ahedo, Ryan Zarra, Jeff Nitzberg

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The Studio@620 invites you to “Image Maker Amateur Film Festival," a project initiated by USF Graduate Studies Intern Jon Faiell. After weeks of accepting and reviewing submissions, our panel of judges have fine tuned their selections and will present awards to winners during the screening of the highest ranking films on Friday May 14, 2010. Image Maker is a festival for new and fresh visions from amateur image-makers who have previously used venues such as You Tube, Facebook and other interactive sites as outlets for expression. The emphasis of this festival is to highlight emerging film makers who are not …

Perspectives On The Parks, Studio At 620, Sharon Scott, Rick Baker, Raymond Arsenault, James Oliver, Jacqueline Hubbard

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Join us for the second in the "Perspective on the Parks" series about the waterfront parks. These unique evenings of performance and discussion are underwritten by the Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This evening's performance will be by singer Sharon Scott, who last appeared at Studio@620 to wide acclaim for her portrayal of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The evening's discussion will be moderated by former Mayor Rick Baker and look at how St. Petersburg's history of segregation affected who used the waterfront parks. The panel exploring this topic will include noted historian and author Dr. …

Program, Coming Of Age In America, 2010, Studio@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 goal: 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 works by the established senior artists.

Program, The Vagina Monologues, 2010, Eve Ensler, Studio At 620, Beth Tumarkin, Cassie Alderman, Marie Chapman, Susan Hegner, Ann Scott, Karen Witham, Soledad Loba, Meena Saxena, Brandy Grant, Janet Clarke, Janice Carney, Charlotte Olson, Laurel Turner, Dramatists Play Service

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Please join us on Friday, February 5th, at 7:00 p.m., for The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler, presented by the UUC Players. This funny, moving, and thoroughly entertaining play explores women's feelings about their bodies and their sexuality. This production, for one night only, is a co-fundraiser between the Studio@620 and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Clearwater. A portion of the proceeds will also go to The Haven, the domestic abuse shelter serving Pinellas county.

Program, Long Day's Journey Into Night,2010, Eugene O'Neill, Studio At 620, Pinellas County Center For The Arts, Keven Renken, Donna Grabill, Samuel French, Jacob Stewart, Amelia Johns, Ian Gonzalez-Muentener, Alex Whittenberg, Jessica Bennett

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The Studio@620 welcomes the Pinellas County Center for the Arts and Gibbs High School as they present "Long Days Journey Into Night" by Eugene O'Neill. The play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the Tony Award for Best Play, tells the story of the Tyrone family over the course of one day as they confront their own and each others personal demons, particularly the re-occurrence of matriarch Mary Tyrone's addiction to morphine. Come watch and support this very unique venture wherein a teacher of theatre (Keven Renken, the chairman of the theatre department at the Pinellas …

The Men, Studio At 620, Christian Couture

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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.

Guisando Caliente Latin Jazz Quintet, Studio At 620

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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

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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!

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. 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 …

Singer/Songwriter Slaid Cleaves, Studio At 620, Slaid Cleaves

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Slaid Cleaves. Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes Records. Travels around. Tries to be good. The Studio@620 welcomes Slaid Cleaves as he performs in support of his latest release “Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away”. Don't miss this unique singer/songwriter on Sunday April 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM with guest performer Charles “King” Arthur.

Passage: Works By Adam Miguel Estevez, Studio At 620, Adam Miguel Estevez

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The Cardboard Stories, Studio At 620

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“The Cardboard Stories” is a series of stage plays focusing on the lives of four different homeless people, each with their own unique circumstances that led them into homelessness, and the mysterious character named “Hope” (Miss Florida 2009, Rachael Todd is cast for this role!) who connects them all.

A Life In Progress: A Portfolio Of Works By J. R. Duffy With Jake Cline: The Truth, Studio At 620, J. R. Duffy, Jake Cline

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The Studio@620 presents two artists exhibiting in tandem, J. R. Duffy and Jake Cline. You are invited to view and contemplate these two differing perspectives on art as they fill the entire Studio gallery spaces with their creations.

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.

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

Art School Cabaret, Studio At 620

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A figure drawing event featuring a Burlesque Pin-Up style! Bring your own art supplies (sketchbooks, pencils, paints, etc.), and your passion for rendering sinuous forms! Draw/paint/sketch from our fabulous live models at The Studio@ 620. Models will be all dolled-up in costumes inspired by the sexy, the cute, the voluptuous PinUp.

Sharing Negrobilia, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Bill Maxwell

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In celebration of black history, The Studio@620 invites the community to participate in an afternoon of sharing and conversation about "Negrobilia". Black Americana collector, Leonard Davis said that both negative and positive images are truly a part of the rich history that makes up America. Bring your collection and enjoy some delicious southern fare (think black eyed peas, corn bread, and sweet potato pie!) Hosted by Studio@620 artistic director Bob Devin Jones and Mr. Bill Maxwell.

Dirty Hands Workshops, Studio At 620

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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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Vincent Gardner Jazz Quartet, Studio At 620

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A Night Of One Acts: Plays By Samuel French, Studio At 620, Samuel French

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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 …

Rod Picott And Amanda Shires, Studio At 620, Rod Picott, Amanda Shires

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Rising from the sun-driven plains of West Texas is fiddler and singer/ songwriter Amanda Shires and from the northern mill towns of New England is Rod Picott. A yankee singer-songwriter and a Texas fiddler might seem an unlikely pairing but the natural chemistry between Rod Picott and Amanda Shires is undeniable. Currently touring in support of their debut duo release titled "Sew Your Heart with Wires", the album is a completely acoustic recording featuring only their two voices, Picott's guitar and Shires' fiddle and Ukelele. The songs range from a murder ballad to a gospel rave up to an outlaw …

Hate Mail, Studio At 620, Bill Corbett, Kira Obolensky

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A loose parody of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, Hate Mail is a hilarious comedy that tells the story of Preston, a spoiled rich kid who meets his match in Dahlia, an angst-filled artist. Their worlds collide when Preston sends a complaint letter that gets Dahlia fi red from her job, and follows them through their increasingly crazed correspondence as they move from hate to love, and then right back again.

Shel's Shorts, Studio At 620, Shel Silverstein

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The Studio@620 welcomes Joe Stribling’s production of Shel's Shorts, an evening of several adult themed one act plays by Shel Silverstein. From the twisted imagination of acclaimed author, cartoonist and poet Shel Silverstein comes a collection of 14 wicked, bawdy, and absurd short plays. With a sly wit and rebellious undertones, Shel’s Shorts holds a funhouse mirror up to nature. Not suitable for children.