Art News: Film On Sarasota Chef, St. Pete’s Movies in the Park

TAMPA BAY, FL — If you're looking for a creative spark or want to support the local arts, here's the latest news and events from the Tampa Bay area's vibrant arts scene.

Movies In The Park Returns With Limited Capacity

Preserve the 'Burg is bringing Movies in the Park back after last year's COVID-19 interruption. There are a few changes in place for safety.

Short Film Shares Pandemic Journey Of G's Southern Kitchen

"G's Southern Kitchen," a short film about chef Gordon Gregory, is part of the Sarasota Film Festival. It streams virtually through Sunday.

LAB Theater To Present 'The Wendy House' By Tampa Playwright

Playwright Hector Melendez-Figueroa combines his personal childhood angst with a familiar children's tale.

Women Entrepreneurs Give Mother's Day Gift Proceeds To Tidewell

Four local women entrepreneurs have created Mother's Day gifts inspired by Tidewell Hospice's programs and services.

Brenda McMahon Gallery Invites Art Lovers To 2-Year Anniversary

The Brenda McMahon Gallery celebration coincides with Gulfport's First Friday Art Walk on May 7.

Upcoming Art Events:

• Neil Berg’s 112 Years of Broadway, Friday, 1 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
• University of South Florida School of Music: The Collective Concert, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2:30 p.m., a virtual event
• Classic Albums Live – Damn the Torpedoes, Friday, 8 p.m., at the Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
• Art Walk and Mother’s Day Market, Saturday, noon, at Five Deuces Galleria/Studio 4 Grey and White Building, 2101 3rd Ave. S, St. Petersburg
• Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival, Saturday, 1 p.m., at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa
• Picture (im)Perfect Exhibition, Saturday, 6 p.m., at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa
• Jazz Brunch with Hot Tonic, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hamlet’s Eatery, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota
• Rehab Live Jazz Brunch: Mother’s Day Edition, Sunday, 11 a.m., at Shuffle, 2612 North Tampa Street, Tampa
• Second Sunday Art Walk and Vendor Fair, Sunday, 11 a.m., at Armature Works, 1910 North Ola Ave., Tampa
• Resilient Rhapsody Concert Series, Sunday, 5;30 p.m., at Resilient Retreat property, 13010 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

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