ARTS & CULTURE
As Valentine’s day approaches, there are plenty of
special people in your heart. Here are just a few for your
consideration. Please don’t forget to catch my arts and
culture podcast, Beauty & The ‘Burg on the Helium Radio
Network at www.heliumradio.com
On Stage
freeFall Theatre Company presents “Perfect Arrangement.”
Based on a true story, this mid-century period piece is Topher
Payne’s smart and stylish comedy that examines relationships,
love, and marriage through the lens of the earliest stirrings of
the Gay Rights Movement. Runs through February 24.
www.freefalltheatre.com
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playwright
Morisseau
authored the
latest, thoughtprovoking
production in
American Stage’s
2019 season.
“Pipeline” is a
timely piece that
explores the
love of community
vs. love of family.
The challenges
of inner-city life,
education, and
opportunity are
thoughtfully brought to life, giving us all some insight and a lot
to think about. Runs through February 24.
www.americanstage.org
The Palladium brings back, for a 5th season, its classical
chamber music series The Palladium Players. Gaining in
popularity each year, monthly concerts are performed
Danielle Farina on viola, Edward Arron on cello, and
Jeewon Park on piano. World-class music performed right
here in St. Pete rivals chamber concerts anywhere in the
world! It’s simply a perfect night out. Upcoming dates
www.mypalladium.org
Museum Happenings
There is still time to catch the fascinating industrial exhibit
Norwood Viviano: Postindustrial at the Chihuly Collection. Handblown
depictions of America’s industrial cities will evoke wonder
and make you think about the impact of progress on humanity.
Runs through February 28. www.moreanartscenter.org
The Museum of
Fine Arts really
shines, literally
dual exhibits
featuring iconic
jewels and other
art designed by
the incomparable
Jean
Schlumberger.
Look for a review of Jewels of the Imagination and Drawn to
Beauty in this issue. Also, check out the Beauty & The ’Burg
podcast featuring the team responsible for this truly spectacular
pair of exhibits. www.lirpodcasts.com www.mfastpete.org
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art continues the
wildly popular James Michaels: An American Pop Life. Michaels,
a Tampa Bay artist, exhibits his work in Pop Expressionism
and Painterly Realism. Inspired by popular culture, childhood
memories, and life experiences, Michaels’ colorful canvases
feature art history references alongside depictions of classic toys
and cartoons. It is something very special. Runs through March 3.
www.thejamesmuseum.org
The Dali Museum proudly presents Magritte & Dali - a side
by side comparative study of two of the 20th century’s most
www.thedali.org
Gallery & Alternative
The Beth-El Art Festival
mainstay arts event is always highly anticipated and features
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