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Holida/Theater: Witness The Rebirth, J G, Julie Garisto

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"Combining the Gospel of St. Luke with the poetry of Langston Hughes, 'Black Nativity: A Gospel Song-Play' offers a resoudning and joyful retelling of the biblical nativity story with a mostly black cast."

Book 'Em, Megan Voeller

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The exhibition "Box and Bound" featuring books from Hank Hine and Limestone Press were shown at Studio@620 in November 2011 and Mitzi Gordon's Bluebird Book Bus was launched.

Program, Boxed And Bound, 2011, Lisa Lippincott, Studio At 620, Hank Hine, Ed Ruscha, Joan Mitchell, W. H. Auden, Mark Twain, Richard Tuttle

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The Studio@620 Presents Boxed and Bound: From the Workshop of Hank Hine", an interactive celebration of small-edition, hand-printed art books from the workshop of Dalí Museum director Hank Hine, accompanied by live readings, spoken word recordings, and projection. Includes works by Ed Ruscha, Joan Mitchell, Richard Tuttle and others paired with writing by the likes of Mark Twain and W.H. Auden. The core of this exhibition focuses on the mating of artwork with words, and we invite you to participate with your own submissions

Midtown Through Our Eyes: Taste Of Midtown And Documentary, St. Petersburg Times, Chris Zuppa

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Part of the annual exhibit of student photography that aims to illustrate the experience of young people in the Midtown neighborhood of St Petersburg, the popular "Taste of Midtown" returns with samples from the area's restaurants and a showing of "Eye Level: Students cover Midtown," a mini-documentary.

The Body Electric, Rachel Sacco

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Choreographer/director Chase Adin and composer Chris Ferguson perform "Dance Theater--Adin & Ferguson," and a dance company out of Sarasota named Moving Ethos will be making guest performance.

Still Speaking Out--Loudly, Waveney Ann Moore, Dick Gregory

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"Dick Gregory hasn't wavered in his social, political activism…Performance, speech and question-and-answer session. Proceeds will benefit the National Congress of Black Women, the Higgins Alcohol and Addiction Research Program and Studio@620 educational initiatives..."

A Serving Of Race's Toughest Battles, John Fleming

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Write up about Bob Devin Jones reviving his one-man show titled "Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative."

Theater: Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative, J G, Julie Garisto

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"Meet characters from pre-Civil Rights America at the homespun dinner show, 'Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative."

Program, Uncle Bends, 2011, Bob Devin Jones, Studio At 620, Chris Jackson, Nick Hinckley, Joshua Brown, Rick Tetrault, Jessica Thonen, Steven K. Mitchell

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A home-cooked negro narrative written and performed by Bob Devin Jones. For over a quarter of a century Bob has been playwright, director, and actor, having recently co-starred in American Stage's production of "Driving Miss Daisy" as well as directing his 6th production of "Black Nativity" held at The Palladium Theatre. His plays have been performed at regional theaters across the United States and in Ireland. Bob is the producing artistic director of The Studio@620.

Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative, St. Petersburg Times

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Bob Devin Jones presents "Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative." He will portray a range of characters, and after all the stories are told audience members can enjoy a meal of beans and rice.

Program, Seven Deadly Players, 2011, Stephen Riordan, Studio At 620, Mark E. Leib, Christopher Rutherford, Dahlia Legault, Greg Milton, Allen Loyd, Jessica Thonen, Casey Malone, Karla Hartley, Jonathan Carter, Rachel Prather, Jacob Stewart, Samuel French, Bill Duggan, Andi Matheny, Andrew Deeb, Bob Devin Jones

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"When the opportunity presented itself all of these years later to explore not the act of sin, but more importantly the behaviors we crazy kids present when dealing with each other on, a daily basis, the Seven Deadlies beacame a consistent resource as to why we do what we do. Not because I necessarily believe in the Dogma. However the more we delve into why we do what we do, what are the causes, and what is the outcome, there are interesting and familiar outcomes. With that said, who are we to be defining the sins of others? I don't …

Studio@260 2011 Studio Honors, James Branaman, Bay: A Magazine Of The St. Petersburg Times

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Honoring persons who have contributed to the intellectual, artistic, economic, social and cultural aspects of the community, the Studio@620 presented its 2011 Studio Honors awards in March ceremonies in the Renaissance Vinoy Resort's Grand Ballroom. Photographs by James Branaman.

Program, The Studio Honors, 2011, Studio@620, Dundu Dole Urban African Drummers, Al May, Ozanda Gray, Sharon Scott, Bob Devin Jones, Peter Meinke, Goliath Davis, Dennis Lehane, Pat Mason, Nate Najar, Sharon Scott, John Prendergast, Monica Raymund, Alizza Punzalan, Goliath Davis, Dennis Lehane, Patricia Mason, John Prendergast, Monica Raymund, Robin O'Dell, Amber Brinkley, Duncan Mcclellan

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"The 2011 Studio Honors is The Studio@620's signature fundraiser recognizing excellence in our community sustaining creativity. The Studio Honors has its roots in our prestigious Social Justice Pioneer Awards, which in prior years honored some of the most influential people of our age: John Hope Franklin, Susan Sarandon, John Lewis, Herb Snitzer, and Ray Arsenault. In 2010, we gave a single award to one of the premier jazz musicians in the world our own hometown favorite, trombonist Buster Cooper. This year, The Studio@620 widens its aperture to honor individuals who have contributed to the intellectual, artistic, economic, social, and cultural …

Program, Intimate Collaborations: 2nd Season, 2011, Bob Devin Jones, Studio At 620, David Rogers, Larry Rachleff, Lisa Powers, Paul Wilborn, Samuel Barber, Clay Ellerbroek, Alfred Gratta, Coralette Damme

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The Florida Orchestra and The Studio@620 present the second season of "An Intimate Collaboration", a series of entertaining and seriously fun happenings right in our own back yard. "An Intimate Collaboration II: The World We Live In" takes place on a Wednesday evening in January, March and May 2011. Occurring once each month, each evening will feature performances based on a theme. All events begin at 7:00 pm at The Studio@620. Reservations are accepted by phone at 727-895-6620 as seating is limited. Suggested donation of $10 payable at the door.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 …

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.

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.

Inkies Summer Repertory, Studio At 620

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

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.

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.

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.