Art News: ‘Fear Of Rain,’ Art Festival, Super Bowl-Inspired Art

TAMPA BAY, FL — The Tampa Bay area’s arts scene continues to thrive. Here’s the latest news and events from the area.

‘Fear of Rain’ Filmed In St. Pete, Features Local Movie Star

A movie about a young woman who lives with schizophrenia was filmed in St. Petersburg and premieres Valentine's Day weekend.

Chick Corea, Jazz Great With 23 Grammy Awards, Dies At 79

Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards who pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died. The Clearwater resident was 79.

Downtown Sarasota Festival Of The Arts Runs Saturday And Sunday

The 33rd annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts will bring more than 200 award-winning artists to Main Street Saturday and Sunday

Tampa Artists Chosen To Create A Gift Of Peace, Unity For NFL Owners

Lifelong artist Ya Levy La'ford believes she was given her creative gift to spread the universal message of hope, peace and unity, something that's needed more than ever in a world ravaged by a pandemic and racial disparity.

Sand Sculpture On Clearwater Beach Celebrates Super Bowl Win

In addition to raising the flags and firing the cannons, the city of Clearwater and the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival is celebrating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV win by creating a one-of-a-kind sand sculpture on Clearwater Beach.

Joan Jett, Billy Idol Join Miley Cyrus For Super Bowl Tailgate

Before heading into Raymond James Stadium, front-line health care workers got a bigger TikTok Tailgate than they expected. Joining Miley Cyrus in the fan plaza were rock legends Joan Jett and Billy Idol.

Joyland Country Music Club Moving To New Location

Joyland, Bradenton's iconic country music hotspot, is moving from its Bradenton digs to a new location in Manatee County.

Upcoming Art Events:

• USF Wind Ensemble livestream: Friday, Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m.
• Romantic Jazz Brunch: Sunday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime at 821 Apricot Ave. in Sarasota.
• Virtual talk by quilter, designer and artist David Owen Hastings: Monday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
• Women of Note: A Celebration of Female Composers and Musicians: Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m., at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street.
• Motown Salute: The Last Original Stars: Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S. in Venice.
• Blank Slate: Pushing Boundaries: Friday, Feb. 19, 5 p.m., at Hermitage Artist Retreat Beach at 6660 Manasota Key Road in Englewood.
• American Stage presents “Satchmo at the Waldorf”: Feb. 19-28 (streaming recorded performance)

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