Art News: Jewish Film Festival, St. Petersburg Artist Grants

TAMPA BAY, FL — The arts community in the greater Tampa Bay area continues to thrive, with plenty of exhibits, events and programs to keep you busy.

Here's everything you need to know about the latest arts and entertainment news from the region.

Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival Returns For Silver Celebration

The festival will feature 25 films that can be viewed in person on a virtual format.

$1,000 Grant Applications Open To St. Petersburg Artists

The St. Pete Arts Alliance will choose 15 artists to receive funding for theatre, music, literature, visual, digital and craft projects.

Bike The Waterfront Burg With Wine, Murals and History Tours

St. Pete Biking Tours provides four themed rides to choose from that include food, drink and snack stops at local restaurants and shops.

'March Madness At The Opera' Schedules Pop-Up Performances

Singers with St. Petersburg Opera are stepping outside the opera box to perform outdoors for its mobile pop-up series at Cage Brewing.

Colorado Chalet Meets New Mexico Hacienda On Fruitville Road

This Sarasota estate, the former home of Hermitage Artist Retreat founders Rita and Syd Adler, sits on 29 acres with a private lake.

Upcoming Art Events:

• The Great American Mime, Friday, 5:30 p.m., at Hermitage Artist Retreat at 6630 Manasota Key Road in Englewood.
• 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, Friday, 7 p.m., at Venice Community Center at 326 Nokomis Ave. South in Venice
• SunWest Music Festival, Saturday, 12 p.m., at SunWest Park at 17362 Old Dixie Hwy. in Hudson
• Rosé and Fine Art, Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Bula Barua Gallery at 212 2nd Street North in St. Petersburg
• Musical Theater Cabaret, a virtual event presented by TheatreUSF, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
• Musically Speaking: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Sarasota Concert Association at 5555 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota
• Cirque Italia, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at 6330 Wesley Grove Blvd. in Wesley Chapel