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Payments: Pipelines For Cash Flow
2024-10-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
This workshop covers a brief history of payment types, such as barter, currency, check, wire transfer, debit/credit cards, and merchant services. There will also be an in-depth review of modern payment processes, such as: payment gateways, electronic funds transfers (EFT), automated clearinghouse (ACH), online banking, peer to peer platforms (e.g. Paypal, Venmo, Square. etc), as well as cryptocurrency and future trends.
This free hybrid workshop will be presented only virtually via Zoom by Pinellas County SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). For more information and to register, visit tarponlibrary.org/score

Genealogy Program: "Picking Up Where You Left Off"
2024-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
How are you leaving your research for the next family historian? We’ll explore ideas for organization, archiving, and sharing.
Registration is not required to attend this free program. For more information, call (727) 943-4922 ext 6021.

CrafterSpace
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Crafters of all kinds bring their projects and come together to knit, bead, color, crochet, paint, scrapbook, stamp, etc. Craft kits are available as well as some supplies to get you started! Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
For more information visit: tarponlibrary.org/crafts

Introductory Ukulele Workshop for Beginners
2024-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Learn how to hold, tune, strum, and play a few chords.
Limited amounts of instruments will be available at the workshops. Please bring your own ukulele or check one out at the library. Ukulele kits are available for checkout at the Tarpon Springs Public Library as well as many other PPLC member libraries. Program is presented by Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS).
Registration is required. Please register at tarponlibrary.org/ukulele

First Friday in Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs
2024-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | FL
A free family event held the first Friday of the month – featuring Art, Food, Shops and Music, with a fun theme every month!
February 2 Valentine’s Day
March 1 St. Patrick’s Day
April 5 Doggie Palooza
May 3 NO FIRST FRIDAY
June 7 Summer Fun
July 5 Red, White & Blue
August 2 Greatest Hits
September 6 Western
October 18 Ghouls & Goblins
November 1 All That Jazz

Halloween Bash (Sports Complex)
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Sports Complex, 150 N. Jasmine Avenue, Tarpon Springs, 34689, United States
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN BASH
Join us for a safe alternative to trick or treating. Children may go from booth to booth to get Halloween treats. We will have bounce houses, concessions, crafts, and more.
Location: Tarpon Springs Sports Complex
Day & Time: Saturday, October 19th from 10 am-1 pm
Fee: FREE

Where: 150 N. Jasmine Avenue
Dates: 10/19/24
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Tarpon Talks – The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art – Contemporary Masterpieces in Our Own Backyard
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Join Executive Director Christine Renc-Carter and Curator Sara Felice to learn about the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA) history and new exhibitions. They will also share their exciting technology initiatives including the development of an augmented reality project for the permanent collection and an upgrade of the museum’s Guernica interactive mural–the world’s only authorized full-scale reproduction of Pablo Picasso’s 1937 masterpiece. Opened in 2002, LRMA is a modern and contemporary art museum with a collection of more than 6,000 works of 20th and 21st century art. The museum, located on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College, is a cultural and academic institution that serves students and the community at-large.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Odd Couple (Female Version) by Neil Simon
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
In this classic Neil Simon comedy, you meet Olive Madison and Florence Unger who are great friends, but they could not be more different in personality and style! When Florence’s marriage falls apart, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. The strength of their friendship is tested since Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, but Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly. Will this friendship survive?
Directed by Rei Capote
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

DIY Craft Night: Glitter-Edged Book Page Leaves
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
This month’s project: Glitter-Edged Book Page Leaves.
Supplies and instructions will be provided. This free program is open to adults (18+) and teens (13-17) accompanied by an adult.
Registration is recommended. Register at tarponlibrary.org/diy

Beach Cleanup (Sunset Beach) CANCELED
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Sunset Beach, 1800 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Sunset Beach Volunteer Clean Up Event The City of Tarpon Springs is teaming up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to clean up Sunset Beach. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide gloves and trash bag for participants. Location: Sunset Beach

Day & Times:
Saturday, March 2, 9 am
Saturday, May 11, 9 am
Saturday, September 7, 9 am
Saturday, November 2, 9 am (CANCELED)
Fee: FREE

Elements – The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
2024-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Reputedly one of the best Earth, Wind, and Fire cover bands in the country, Elements combines tight horn arrangements, soaring falsettos, and a pulsating groove into one unforgettable night of hits like “Shining Star,” “September,” and “Boogie Wonderland” among others. Elements has over 50 years of combined recording, performing, and touring experience. Back to Tarpon Springs by popular demand, get ready to enjoy all of Earth, Wind, and Fire’s greatest hits spanning over three decades with a full band of brass, percussion, and talented vocalists.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Needlecraft
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Needlecrafters meet to knit, crochet, embroider, and quilt. Beginners are welcome. Come learn a new skill! Group meets the 1st Monday of every month.
For more information visit: tarponlibrary.org/crafts

2nd Saturday Market (Downtown)
2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States

Troubadour Project – 70’s Rock Revival
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Step back in time to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll with the electrifying sound of the Troubadour Project. Immerse yourself in the rock anthems, iconic guitar riffs, and timeless lyrics that defined a generation. This legendary band seamlessly blends the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Led Zeppelin, ELO, Peter Frampton, Supertramp, The Eagles and more. Their performance is a tapestry of rock history and a celebration of the era that shaped the landscape of rock music.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Sunset Beach Concert
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
The Tarpon Springs Recreation Division and AdventHealth North Pinellas, present an evening with Code Monkey on Thursday, November 14th at Sunset Beach from 7-9pm. Enjoy a night under the stars while listening to Rock, Country & 80’s Hits. We will have vendors on-site selling food, drinks, and sweets. Sunset Beach is located at 1800 Gulf Rd. The event is FREE. Pets and alcohol are prohibited.
In the event of a rainout, the postponement notification will be made at 5pm.
We provide a complimentary shuttle to assist with transporting concertgoers to and from the beach. The pick-up location is in the Tarpon Springs High School side parking lot located on Florida Avenue, just south of Gulf Road. Shuttle signs are directing you where to turn in. The shuttle begins at 6 pm and ends at 9:15 pm.
For more information, visit TSRDonline.com or call (727) 942-5628.

Time Traveller – A Tribute to the Music of the Moody Blues
2024-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Time Traveller presents the music of The Moody Blues in a dynamic original stage show that touches on every era of the band’s history; from their first 1965 hit “Go Now” with singer Denny Lane, through multitudes of hits with Justin Hayward and John Lodge at the vocal helm including those from pivotal albums “Days of Future Past” and “In Search of the Lost Chord”, 80’s albums such as “Long Distance Voyager”, all the way up to the Moody’s final all-original studio effort “Strange Times” in 1999. Relive the mesmerizing music of this iconic super group.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Flip Flop Opera – Opera’s Greatest Villains
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Join the New Century Opera (NCO) as we explore the dastardly deeds of opera’s most devious, immoral, and downright evil characters! Great villainy inspires great music, and you’ll hear a broad selection of arias by some of your favorite composers–sung by Alex Boyd, Maija Currie, and Kevin Nickorick. Artistic Director Constantine Grame will share fun facts about the operas and the characters themselves.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Holiday Brush-Lettering Workshop
2024-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Join professional calligrapher and artist, Margot Griffin, for a fun creative workshop as she demonstrates brush-lettering on clear ornaments.
Beginners are welcome. It’s even okay if you have terrible handwriting!
Register your choice of morning or afternoon class at https://tarponlibrary.org/brush-lettering/

Let's Hang On! - Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
2024-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Let’s Hang On! is a group of seasoned entertainers who are preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Respectfully playing all the classics, they also pay respect to the hit Broadway show Jersey Boys. This full-blown stage show includes all the great Four Seasons’ mega hits like: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “December ’63,” “Who Loves You,” and many more hits of the 60’s; all presented in a high-energy, polished production.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival set
2024-11-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Tarpon Springs, 1 N. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Tarpon Springs.
This is a holiday favorite that has been held in Tarpon Springs for more than three decades. It has always been held during Thanksgiving weekend on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
The outdoor event showcases unique art and craft exhibitors along with a wide selection of offerings from local independent business owners and encourages customers to shop locally. Finding the perfect gift has never been easier. With the holidays right around the corner, the Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival is the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to shop for one-of-a-kind and personalized gifts for the holidays and support small businesses in their community.
The festival is located on Court Street, adjacent to Downtown’s Main Street, which features many independently owned shops and restaurants. Admission and parking are free. This event is pet- and family-friendly.
“Don’t miss this chance to support local businesses at the 33rd annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival,” said event organizer Suzanne King. “Shop small for your gift giving needs and avoid getting mauled at the mall.”
For information, follow https://www.facebook.com/ThanksgivingArtCraftFestival/ or call 727-322-5217. Exhibitor information can be found at https://www.sikpromotions.com/applicants/fall/tarpon-thanksgiving-arts-and-crafts-festival.

A Very Merry Christmas at the 1883 Safford House Museum
2024-12-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | 1883 Safford House, 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
***TICKETS FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AT THE SAFFORD HOUSE CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT THE HERITAGE MUSEUM LOCATED INSIDE CRAIG PARK OR ON-SITE AT THE SAFFORD HOUSE THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR***
Experience a festive Victorian Christmas at the historic 1883 Safford House Museum. The beloved former home of the Anson Safford family is “decked out” in full holiday splendor from mid-November through Epiphany, January 6, 2025. For the listed special holiday dates only, visitors will enjoy a docent-led tour and can take advantage of multiple “photo spots” to capture memorable personal photos. Upon departure, visitors will receive a complimentary holiday treat from Tarpon Arts with our Merry Christmas wishes! Parking is free. Note that there are three Saturday dates to accommodate weekend visitors. For groups of 10+ please call 727.942.5605 to reserve a date and time.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).
