Art News: Women’s Film Fest, Gulfport Art Walk, ‘Afterlife’ Art

TAMPA BAY, FL — If you’re looking for a creative spark, there’s plenty going on in the Tampa Bay area’s thriving arts and entertainment scene. Here’s the latest news and events.

Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival Offers Virtual Screenings

Sarasota's annual women's film festival, which runs Friday through Monday, has gone virtual this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Planned Friday

Gulfport's First Friday Art Walk returns to Beach Boulevard on Friday, March 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. along Beach Boulevard.

Rock Industry Professionals To Open Entertainment Venue March 15

RockHouse Live Grill & Venue Clearwater Beach, a new live entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, will open its doors March 15.

‘Afterlife’ Explores Different Beliefs About The Soul

Artists shared their beliefs about heaven, hell, reincarnation and stages of death in Mize Gallery's March month-long show in St. Petersburg.

Author Stephen King Criticizes DeSantis, Trump On Twitter

Part-time Sarasota County resident and author Stephen King called DeSantis a "tool" for Limbaugh tribute, blamed Trump for COVID-19 deaths.

Valspar Hosts Contest To Locate Spot For Colorful Mural

The Valspar Championship will take place April 26 to May 2 at the Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor.

Italian Water Circus Shows Scheduled In Brandon

A stage filled with 35,000 gallons of water will be under the circus tent with performers doing acrobatic tricks from above the stage.

Upcoming Art Events:

• Lights on Tampa to Celebrate Public Art, Friday, 6 p.m.
• Armature Works to Present Aerial Cirque Show, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Armature Works, 1910 North Ola Ave., Tampa
• 8th annual Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m., J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota.
• Guthrie Brothers: Simon & Garfunkel Experience, Saturday, 7 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota
• New Music Consortium of USF virtual concert, Saturday, 7 p.m.
• Artist Series Concerts presents The Glenn Miller Sound, Sunday, 3 p.m., Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
• Jazz of the World with Bill Buchman’s Art of Jazz, Wednesday, 4 p.m., Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice
• Musically Speaking: Violinist Samantha Bennett and Percussionist, Thursday, 7 p.m., presented virtually by the Sarasota Concert Association