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Robert Procida, the Bailli of the Tampa Sun
Coast Chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs,
and wife Phyllis welcomed guests to the
group’s Holiday Dinner in the Crystal
Ballroom of the historic Fort Harrison in
Clearwater.
Chaine des
Rotisseurs
Celebration
This prestigious gourmet dining society
that dates back to the year 1248 held
a holiday celebration in the Crystal
Ballroom of the historic Fort Harrison
in downtown Clearwater. The black-tie
evening began with a cocktail reception
on the hotel’s rooftop terrace that
overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway
and Clearwater Beach. The eight-course
wine-paired dinner featured culinary
delights designed to please this elite
group of food connoisseurs.
Cirque du Soleil’s Volta
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil has
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg is featuring an exhibit developed by the
Smithsonian called “Star Wars and the Power of the Costume.” The show will
be on view at the museum through April 1st. Financial support of this event
was provided by Mark and Marianne Mahaffey, the Bill Edwards Group and Jeff
and Penny Vinik.
The Florida Highwaymen
Star Wars at the Museum of Fine Arts
The Dunedin History Museum will celebrate the iconic mid-20th century art
phenomenon of the late 1950s, when 26 African American artists painted
Florida landscapes and began selling them from their cars alongside
major roadways, thus earning their nickname of “The Highwaymen.” From
February 9th through the 11th, seven of the original and second generation
artists will visit the history museum that is located at 349 Main St. in
downtown Dunedin to exhibit and sell their works. For more information, call
(727) 736-1176 or visit DunedinMuseum.org.
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Artists who became known as “The Highwaymen”
sold art like this from their cars in the 1950s.
created 41 original productions,
18 of which have been presented
under the Big Top, such as the
one they will be putting up at the
Tampa Greyhound Track for their
show Volta. This show is a story
of transformation that celebrates
freedom as a movement. In it,
the culture of action sports helps
to weave the adrenaline rush of
acrobatics into a visually striking
world that is driven by a stirring
melodic score. The show will
open February 14th. Tickets are
available online at cirquedusoleil.
com/volta.
Volta performers will be under the Big Top
at the Tampa Greyhound Track beginning
February 14th.