The growing artsy Grand Central District in St. Pete has a great tenant with very creative events. The now 5 year old ARTPool Gallery shared its eclectic art projects with the community last Saturday evening. Advertised as the Mad Hatters Masquarade Ball & Art/Music/Fashion/Body Art/ Video Pool Art Party!!! A mask, hat or body art was required upon entry. The out of ordinary mountaineer sounds of the Mr. Pickles Band was a sounding background success. The never dull moment festival had many surprises including the ‘simple’ body art contestants, the fashion show and burlesque fire eating show by Tokyo Belle. Behind a floodlight screen was an erotic dancer entertaining the masses by silohette. A wild 1980’s MTV style video show was appearing above the fashion revelers on the side of the back building.

The well packed blend of delights, all from local artists, benefiting their Tampa Bay culture art center. The boutique individual crafts & vintage clothing stores were all open. A small bar, cafe area and smoothie/ tea bar had a long line. Young and old were attracted to the on Central Ave art filled relaxed family celebration.

The next ARTpool Gallery event is coming up March 23 & 24th at their 2030 Central Ave collage of stores. Open daily.