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Published October 21Powerstories Theatre and Studio@620 share untold Civil Rights story CADILLAC CREW, Nov 6 – 16
St. Petersburg, Fla. — This November, two of Tampa Bay’s most groundbreaking theaters join forces to spotlight the women who carried the Civil Rights Movement from behind the scenes. CADILLAC CREW by Tori Sampson runs Nov. 6–16, 2025, at The Studio@620, presented in partnership…
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Published September 03Art, mental health, and wellness – how you can help support our youth and families right now (OPINION)
By J.A. Jones | Contributor “The devastating impact of youth mental health concerns is increasingly evident on a global scale. This crisis calls for innovative solutions that are sufficiently accessible, scalable, and cost-effective to support diverse communities around the…
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Published August 06Self-Perfection is Just an Unreachable Dream
Self-Perfection is Just an Unreachable Dream A poem by Santiago De Mora Is perfection ever reached? Your dreams, desires, and thoughts create an illusion— An illusion of what you wanna be, but not what you truly are, Causing you not to improve, but to elaborate on that perfect…
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Published June 02FAT HAM at American Stage: ghetto hilarious barbecue explores coming out — with a nod to Shakespeare
Written by J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM, written by James Ijames and directed by Raymond O. Caldwell, brings a comedic, unexpected, no-holds-barred take on family dysfunction to American Stage. A loose take on Shakespeare’s…
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Published April 09Emmy Award-Winning Sculptor and Tubman re-enactment at Woodson this weekend
ST PETE – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida is honored to welcome Emmy Award-winning sculptor Wesley Wofford this weekend in celebration of his powerful piece, “Harriet Tubman – The Beacon of Hope,” currently on display in the museum’s Legacy Garden for its first…
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Published April 04AND STILL I RISE highlights Maya Angelou and more at Brenda McMahon Gallery
Gulfport, FL – When the Florida Department of Education released a list of nearly 700 books that were removed or discontinued from public schools during the 2023-2024 school year, multi-award-winning sculptor and activist Shelly Steck-Reale fought back, using art as a vehicle for…
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Published March 28“Excavating Self: Retrieving and Reinventing” Latonya Hicks at FloridaRAMA through April 30
St. Petersburg, FL – FloridaRAMA is honored to present a solo show of work of Latonya Hicks called Excavating Self: Retrieving and Reinventing. This powerful exhibition of wall mounted mixed media assemblages explores themes of memory, identity and transformation. Coinciding with…
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 12The Mahaffey Theater: A cultural beacon rises
Partner Stories, like this one, are paid promotional pieces by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about how to get your own Partner Story. The Mahaffey Theater has experienced a remarkable transformation and story since new management took over in…
St Pete Catalyst
Published December 05Welcome to Tampa Bay’s one and only Magic Theatre
Partner Stories, like this one, are paid promotional pieces by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about how to get your own Partner Story. Wouldn’t it be nice to wave a magic wand, say “abracadabra,” and open your eyes to the perfect family…