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Program, Dirty John's Hot Af!, 2022, Studio@620, Cat Lim, Jay Hoff, Charissa Anderson, Ryan Hill, Stephanie Roberts

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John Huls is the oldest living drag queen alive on the planet. He is 102 in Gay years, and even though he should probably stay at home, the girl can't help it, she just can’t help it. He grew up in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where a gaggle of drag queens raised him, and nurtured his inner (and outer!) femme fatale.

Program, Say Gay Cabaret, 2022, John Huls, Studio@620, Claire Bear, Jay Hoff, Charissa Anderson, Ryan Hill, Stephanie Roberts

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Dirty John is back with an all new show! Say Gay Cabaret is a new adult comedy spectacle that you will not want to miss! In a world full of cheerios, come and join the fruit loops on the gayest weekend of the year. Celebrate, sing, dance, and unleash your pride! Why choose one color when you have an entire rainbow? Step out of that heat and come on inside where it is cool daddy-o. Dirty John took a DNA test and he is 100% that queer. Guest singers including a surprise to end all surprises.

Program, The Studio Honors: Thriving Through Community, 2022, Studio@620, Saidah Ben Judah, Carla Bristol, Trevor Burgess, Gary Hess, Jay Hoff, John Huls, Rick Kriseman, Lisa Tricomi, Selena Ferrer, Dr. Lohertz And Friends, Projectalchemy, Erica Sutherlin, Bonnie Agan, Jim Sorensen, Ian Sutherland

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Our annual community celebration, The Studio Honors, will happen on Saturday May 21, 2022 (rescheduled from January 29). This year's gathering promises to be a unique experience as we celebrate those who have been part of The Studio's mission to provide powerful creative and social justice programming through the pandemic! An evening full of art, music, fabulous food and community goodness awaits and you can be part of it!

A Look At...Bob Devin Jones, Win Wolloff, Tampa Bay Magazine

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Program, Mayday, 2021, Bill Deyoung, Studio@620, Roxanne Fay, John Eugene Lerro, Michael Horn, Mario Gonzalez, Patty Ware, Jeremy Douglass, Joel Freedman, Roman Black, Gemini Arts

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You're invited to the premiere of a new play written by Bill DeYoung, author of the non-fiction book Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought it Down. Mayday is a true story about more guilt than any one man should bear. It's also the story of a family shattered, a career in tatters and a desperate search for absolution. Meet John Lero, the ship's pilot whose life turned upside down when the hulking freighter he was steering through Tampa Bay struck the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, sending 35 motorists plunging to their deaths 150 …

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

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Through Our Eyes: Midtown And Beyond, Studio At 620, Journeys In Journalism

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Fifteenth annual "Through our Eyes: Midtown and Beyond" program featuring an opening reception on January 10, 2020, a Poetry Slam on January 11, 2020, Second Saturday Art Walk on January 11, 2020, and A Taste of the City on January 16, 2020.

Elona Krasavseva, Nina & Robert Wegmann In Concert, Studio At 620, Elona Krasavseva, Nina Wegmann, Robert Wegmann

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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 …

Elona K And The Wegmanns A Musical World Tour, Studio At 620

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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 …

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 …

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

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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, …

The Studio@620 Celebrates 15 Years Of Saying 'Yes' To Art In St. Pete, Jennifer Ring, Jane Peppard, Andrea Pawlisz

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The Studio@620 commemmorates its fifteenth anniversary in 2019.

10 Notable People And Things That Started At St. Petersburg's Studio@620, Maggie Duffy, Monica Herndon

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"Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis wouldn't reject anyone who wanted to hold an event there. Here's where that led."

A Decade Of Dance: Photographs By Tom Kramer, Studio At 620, Tom Kramer

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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.

The Disparate Saints Of St. Petersburg, Studio At 620

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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

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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.

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., …

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.

620 Dance Hall Festival, Studio At 620

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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 …

Tied, Studio At 620, Alice Ferrulo Stampfle

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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.

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

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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.

Quinceañera!, 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.

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.

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, …

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

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The Bard Of Hope, Andrew Meacham, Eve Edelheit

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"Shakespearean fantasy alights on St. Petersburg's urban reality."

Between Homelessness And Hope: A Midsummer Night's Dream Comes To Williams Park, Andrew Meacham, Eve Edelheit

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Bob Devin Jones and the Studio@620 co-produces a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Williams Park in St. Petersburg with The St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival.

Arts&Architecture, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Rick Baker, Ray Arsanualt

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Series Launch —August 2018 The Studio@620 begins a thirteen month exploration of all things Art & Architecture! Join us for these kick-off events: "The Art of Architecture", a juried exhibition reflecting the creative aspects of man-made structures. Multiple artists will be represented across a range of media. Opening Reception Saturday August 11, 2018 / 5–9 PM Closing Reception and Artists’ Talk Saturday August 25, 2018 / 6–9 PM, Talk begins at 7 PM Additional gallery hours by appointment. Admission is free and open to the public. “A Conversation on Arts and Architecture”Studio@620 Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones will moderate a …

Myafrica-Art, Studio At 620, Gary L. Lemons

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The Studio@620 presents “MYAFRIKA-ART”, an exhibition of original works by Gary L. Lemons. Gary forges a connection between color, pattern, and spiritual energy. “My artistic longing has always been to connect to my cultural history rooted in African principles of color, shape, patterns, and designs that are as old as the creative Spirit of humankind”, Gary writes in his artist statement.