Tarpon Talks -Telling a Story through the Eyes of a Lens
Lights, camera, and sound. Go on a visual journey with photographer and cinematographer Kevin Starkey and learn how his childhood dream led him to a career of storytelling through the…
Lights, camera, and sound. Go on a visual journey with photographer and cinematographer Kevin Starkey and learn how his childhood dream led him to a career of storytelling through the…
Where Land, Water and Music Meet Join us for the world premiere of Where Land, Water and Music Meet – a multimedia concert experience featuring a newly commissioned work by composer Kimberly Osberg, performed by the internationally acclaimed ensemble Amici and inspired by the vivid, iconic artwork of Christopher Still. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with…
Maestro Grame continues to unravel the mystery, mayhem and marvelous art form that is opera, discussing the leading composers, their best operas and the music and arias that made them famous. Understand the importance and beauty of this ancient art form and increase your personal enjoyment. Opera continues to be popular on international stages, in…
Join opera aficionado Constantine Grame to learn about the often-misunderstood art form that is opera. In his light-hearted, story-telling style, Grame will provide an abbreviated overview of opera’s history. The whys, how it began and how it’s evolved. He’ll explain why opera singers are considered vocal athletes and their variety of vocal types
Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center, presents an enlightening talk on the development of Tampa’s first Black History Museum, set to open in 2027 in the historic St. James Episcopal Church. Learn how this long-overdue cultural landmark is taking shape in the heart of the Encore District. Hearns will…
Executive Director, Robin Nicholson, presents an overview of the history of the James Museum of Wildlife & Western Art in downtown St. Petersburg. The museum opened in 2018 and showcases…
🎉 TARPON ARTS 2025–2026 40th SEASON ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF PARTY! Join us as we launch Tarpon Arts’ 40th Anniversary Season — proudly sponsored by AdventHealth North Pinellas — with a special celebration at the beautiful Heritage Museum in Craig Park. 🎟️ Here’s What to Expect: 🎫 Purchase tickets to your favorite 2025–2026 shows & events (in-person…
Meet internationally acclaimed Tarpon Springs artist Christopher Still, whose detailed compositions contain multiple levels of symbolism and historic references. He is known for realistic works featuring the history and natural beauty of Florida, captured in landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Join Christopher Still for an informative presentation featuring his original artworks, larger-than-life giclees, and collections…
First Dive will explore some of the pivotal points of sponge diving history, from the first sponge divers of ancient times to the introduction of mechanized diving and its arrival…
From Pre-Columbian burial mounds built by Indigenous people to the Castillo de San Marco constructed in St. Augustine by the Spanish, man left an early mark on the landscape of…