Meet Beth Ann Morean Thursday, February 27, 2014
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Our Town is a once-a-month conversation with people engaged in significant issues and topics in our town. Join Host Dr. Carol Mickett as we explore the life, projects and engagements of our guest, Beth Ann Morean, artist, volunteer, and philanthropist of the bay area arts scene.
Supported by Doyle Wealth Management Inc. & Allstate Roadside Services
Peter Tush: “Warhol and Dali: Influence and Independence” Wednesday, March 5, 2014
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Coffee with a Curator is a monthly visual presentation given by a staff member of The Dali Museum. Curator of Education, Peter Tush, will explore Dali’s and Warhol’s relationship and contrast their mutual responses to fame, art and mortality.
Family Event: Uncle Andy’s Nephew, James Warhola Saturday, March 8, 2014
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Get to know the real Warhol in this all-ages talk with James Warhola. James Warhola is a children’s author and illustrator, science fiction artist and Andy Warhol’s nephew. He wrote and illustrated two children’s books about his experiences with his famous uncle, “Uncle Andy’s Cats” and “Uncle Andy’s.”
After his talk, he will sign copies of his books (available for purchase) and do a short reading at 1:30PM.
Spring Cult Classic Movie Night + Soup Can Drive Tuesday, March 11, 2014
– Doors open at 6:30 PM
– Movie at 7:30 PM
Join us for a preview of our popular Cult Classics summer series at The Dali. Support our local community and pay tribute to Pop Icon Andy Warhol by donating a can of soup to the St. Petersburg Salvation Army. We will be screening the cult classic “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.”
Cost: Free with can of soup or $5 donation (benefiting Salvation army)
You have the Power2GiveLobbying for Our Lobby! Stageworks has an amazing opportunity to upgrade our lobby with beautiful new furniture and you can help make it happen! For every dollar you donate, the Gobioff Foundation will contribute an additional 50 cents through Power2give. We are almost 35% towards our goal-help us go the distance!
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Weekend Events
This weekend is full of events for the LGBT community. You can feel great about attending them while giving back to your LGBT Center!
Whoopi Goldberg
Friday, February 28, 8:00pm
Ruth Eckerd Hall – 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
She’s won a Grammy, an Academy Award, A Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Tony, and now she brings her live standup to Ruth Eckerd Hall this Friday. Get your tickets here. Metro will be present collecting donations before and after the show.
Food Truck Rally
Saturday, March 1, 4:00-11:30pm
Georgie’s Alibi – 3100 3rd Ave N, St Petersburg
Bay Area food trucks gather at this Georgie’s event benefiting the LGBT Welcome Center. Enjoy tasty, one-of-a-kind food, drinks and drag!
The Gold Party
Sunday, March 2, 7:00pm
Bilmar Beach Resort – 10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island
Watch the Academy Awards in style at the Gold Party, benefiting the LGBT Welcome Center. Walk the red carpet, get your photos taken by paparazzi, and enjoy decadent food. Get your tickets here.
St. Pete:
727-321-3854
3251 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg 33713
Tampa:
813-232-3808
1315 E. 7th Ave., Tampa 33605
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