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Museum of Fine Arts (MFA),
255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2667. Featuring diverse
traveling exhibits in addition to its
permanent collection, this internationally
recognized Museum, now celebrating its
50th anniversary, is an architectural gem
located on St. Petersburg’s downtown
waterfront.
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum,
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park,
(727) 579-8226. A unique collection that
includes front-wheel drive and
rear-engine cars from the 1920s-1930s.
Featured automobiles include the replica
of the 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, the first
self-propelled vehicle; Tracta; Citroen;
Panhard and Voisin (France); Tatra
and Aero (Czech); DKW and Mercedes
(Germany); Willys Knight and Ruxton
(USA).
Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum,
100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs,
(727) 937-0686. This museum, located
on Spring Bayou in Craig Park,
explains how the dynamic interaction
of environment and culture created
this historic city. The History Wing
traces the development of Tarpon Springs
from prehistoric people to World
War II. The Ecology Wing houses the
beautiful murals of artist Christopher Still.
THEATERS
American Stage Theatre,
163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 823-PLAY (7529).
American Stage Theatre Company is a
not-for-profit professional theater founded
in 1977. The company’s mission is to create
the most satisfying live theater in the
Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members
of the community. Their vision is to preserve
the greatest human stories from our past,
while creating the most defining stories
and storytelling of our time. American Stage
presents its top-quality Mainstage Series
in its 182-seat Raymond James Theatre
each year.
The Capitol Theatre,
405 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400. This newly-renovated
theater in downtown Clearwater has
737 seats and is operated by Ruth Eckerd
Hall in a partnership with the City of
Clearwater.
Eight O’Clock Theatre,
105 Central Park Drive, Largo,
(727) 587-6793. The award-winning Eight
O’Clock Theatre continues its long history
of presenting high-caliber entertainment
in the Central Park Performing Arts
Center. They honor the tradition of
combining top-notch performers with
state-of-the-art lighting, sound, sets and
performances. All their shows offer a glimpse
of the talent we are fortunate to have here in
the Tampa Bay area.
Francis Wilson Playhouse,
302 Seminole St., Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
This quality community theater has been
in operation since 1930. Each season, the
182-seat theater presents a new show every
month. The venue is available for a nominal
fee to nonprofit organizations that wish to
enjoy a performance exclusively for their
group, while fundraising through the sale of
tickets to the play.
freeFall Theatre Company,
6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg,
(727) 498-5205. Since opening in
January 2011, freeFall Theatre has
quickly become one of the most acclaimed
and award-winning theater companies in
Tampa Bay. The mission of freeFall
Theatre is to pursue art’s greater purposes
and the transformative power of theater – as
a builder of community, a source of upliftment,
and a builder of cultural legacy. They
present a varied range of classical and new
works that are bold, daring, and diverse.
The Mahaffey Theater,
400 First St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
Nestled in the heart of downtown
St. Petersburg, Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031-
seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom
space, spectacular waterfront views, and
European box-style seating. The Mahaffey
hosts top-quality national and international
performers, Broadway, classical, pop, rock,
comedy, dance, family events and the
renowned Florida Orchestra.
The Palladium
at St. Petersburg College,
253 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590. Built in 1925 and on the
National Register of Historic places, the
award-winning Palladium Theater is a
performing arts center offering two stages –
Hough Hall, an acoustically perfect
850-seat concert hall, and Side Door, the
175-seat nightclub. The Palladium presents
diverse performances from internationally
known artists to emerging talent (blues,
jazz, dance, opera, rock, chamber, comedy
and more). It is located four blocks from
the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg.
Parking is free.
Ruth Eckerd Hall,
1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
Box office (727) 791-7400; Business office
(727) 791-7060. The Hall hosts The Florida
Orchestra and national and international
artists and performances, including
Broadway, classical, dance, pop, comedy
and affordable family theater.
The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts
Institute offers classes in the visual and
performing arts for students of all ages.
Safety Harbor Art and Music Center,
706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor,
(727) 725-4018. Safety Harbor Art and
Music Center is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to promote knowledge
of and education in the fine arts, the visual
arts and the performing arts.
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