9 thru June 28-All-Florida
Juried Exhibition
This exhibit will showcase artists from
throughout the Sunshine State. An opening
night reception; a Gallery Talk on May 14th;
an Instructor Exhibition; and, thru June
14th, a Student Exhibition will be at the
Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-7872.
9 thru July 19-”Holocaust by Bullets
Yahad - In Unum, 10 Years of
Investigation” This exhibit is based on
research by a Catholic priest at The Florida
Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg,
(727) 820-0100.
9 thru Aug 16-”Images of the Floating
World and Beyond: Japanese Woodblock
Prints” This exhibition of images from the
18th to the 21st century will depict
hedonistic pleasures in ancient Japan,
including geishas, kabuki actors, sumo
wrestlers and more, will be at the Museum
of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2667.
10-Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony in
Encore ’15 Entertaining audiences in the
barbershop style since 1945, this all male
vocal ensemble will perform at The
Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
11-Natalie Prass This up-and-coming
guitarist and songwriter will perform at
the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
11-Sarah Lee Guthrie
and Johnny Irion Woody and Arlo
Guthrie’s granddaughter/daughter, along
with her husband Johnny Irion, will
perform folk and edgy pop music at the
Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
11-22-Clearwater Beach
Restaurant Week The Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce will present this
annual event of fine dining, as well as
casual cuisine, from some of the best
restaurants on Clearwater Beach, (727) 447-7600.
12-An Evening With Dan Rather Special
guest Dan Rather will be at The Salvation
Army “Doing the Most Good” Annual
Dinner at the Hilton Clearwater Beach,
(727) 725-9777, ext. 105.
13-Jason Isbell Formerly with the
Drive-By Truckers, this singer-songwriter
and guitarist will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-John Mayall This blues singer,
guitarist and songwriter will entertain
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
14-Vonda Shepard Singer-songwriter and
star of TV’s Ally McBeel will appear at the
Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-Clark Mills Celebration
The Dunedin Historical Museum will
exhibit vessels designed and built by this
Dunedin boat builder, who contributed so
much to the sport of sailing. Proceeds will
benefit the Dunedin Youth Sailing
Association. For tickets, call (727) 736-1176.
15-Ed Kowalczyk Former lead singer
with the alternative rock band Live, this
singer-songwriter will be at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-16-Singin’ in the Rain Constantine
Kitsopoulos will conduct The Florida
Orchestra as this film masterpiece comes to
life with live orchestral accompaniment and
on-screen performances by Gene Kelly,
Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
16-Art and Ale The Indian Rocks Beach
Rotary Club will present its annual
fundraiser at Duncan McClellan Glass
Gallery in St. Petersburg. Call (727) 595-4540
for reservations.
16-Red, White & Craft Brews Fest
Enjoy sampling over 75 craft and specialty
brews, along with food trucks, live music
and more at the Armed Forces History
Museum in Largo, (727) 539-8371.
16-Rodney Carrington This comedian,
actor and country music artist will
perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-Air Supply The vocal duo of
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock
will be at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
17-Laurie Berkner A longtime
entertainer on TV’s Nick, Jr. and Sprout
channels, this children’s music artist will
be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
19-Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo This
successful female rock vocalist will team
up with Giraldo, a writer, producer and
arranger, at the Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 892-5767.
19-Helios Jazz Orchestra with Lorri
Hafer Enjoy an evening of big band
music with this local 18-piece orchestra
in a special concert at The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
Siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will dance
the night away in Move: Live on Tour at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on June 28th.
21-24-Ain’t Misbehavin’ This classic
musical with Fats Waller’s music from
Harlem in the 1930s will be at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22-K. Michelle This award-winning R&B
singer/songwriter and television
personality will perform at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22-Yiannis Parios Known in Greece as
“The Singer of Love,” this recording artist
will perform at the Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
22-24-Let Freedom Ring: An American
Salute Jeff Tyzik will conduct The Florida
Orchestra in this Memorial Day weekend
celebration with patriotic music,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
22 thru 31-Company Eight O’Clock
Theatre will present this musical comedy,
based on the book by George Furth, with
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, at
the Largo Cultural Center, (727) 587-6793.
24-Steve Earle and The Dukes This
“New Country” storyteller/singer will
perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
26-The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler’s
all-female hit will return with new cast
members to American Stage in
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529).
26-31-The Illusionists -
Witness the Impossible™ Direct from
Broadway, this spectacular show that
features seven of the world’s best
illusionists will be at the Straz Center
in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
27 thru June 21-RED John Logan’s raw
and provocative play about master abstract
expressionist Mark Rothko’s creation of
murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons
Restaurant will be at American Stage in
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529).
29-30-The Apocrypha of
Theodore Roosevelt Steven Mountan’s
play, set in the heart of World War I when
the President learns that his son is missing
in action, will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
The Florida Orchestra Memorial Day concerts
Let Freedom Ring: An American Salute will be
performed throughout Tampa Bay from May 22nd
through May 24th.
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