Community Calendar

Fashion is one of our favorite art forms here at the MFA, and few subjects inspire us more. Cultural influences such as the Ballets Russes and jazz-age star Josephine Baker inspired designers such as Paul Poiret, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, and Jeanne Lanvin. Paris in the 1920s was not only the epicenter of fashion, but it also stood as a symbol of the freedom and fun of a new, modern era. This sense of joy came as the world emerged from a global pandemic and a war that had sorely taxed resources—drastically affecting the textile industry. The 1920s promised new degrees of freedom, especially for women.

Join MFA Associate Curator Erin Wilson as she examines Parisian Fashion in the Jazz Age and learn about how these societal influences shaped silhouettes—and lives—through costume.

Free for MFA members or with museum admission.

Fifteen-year-old Heidi put herself through college by winning Constitutional debates across the country. Now, the Obie Award-winning playwright resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on the lives of four generations of women. Called “The best and most important new play of the season” by The New York Times, What the Constitution Means to Me breathes new life into our country’s founding document.

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck plays beginning December 7, 2022 in FST's Keating Theatre.

SunCoast Blood Centers, the region's local, community non-profit blood bank has an immediate need for blood to service the local hospitals in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto & Charlotte counties, along with the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. As a member of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corp (BERC Network) we recently rushed much needed blood to hospitals in South Texas (scene of the tragic school schooling in Uvalde, TX). We’re expecting to have to make another shipment soon. This has impacted our local reserves which was critically low due to the national blood crisis. There’s an urgent and immediate need for O-Positive and O-Negative blood to service patients in our area. Please call 1-866-97-BLOOD to schedule your blood donation or on our website www.suncoastblood.org. Thank you for Giving Locally and Saving Globally!

A good time. A great cause.

This holiday season, come out for mini-golf that makes a big difference! HUG is hosting its first Holiday Hole-in-Fun Fundraiser. The public is invited to play a round of miniature golf, eat great food, enjoy an open bar and celebrate the holiday season in style on Thursday, December 8th from 7-10 p.m.

Hosted at Par Bar in St. Pete, Hole-in-Fun includes an open bar, dinner by Meanchi’s, 18 holes of fun and challenging miniature golf, holiday sweater contests and a 50/50 raffle. A DJ will keep the party going off the course and in-game incentives will keep you focused while you’re on the green.

Register individually or bring a foursome for a reduced price - and don’t forget your Ugliest, Most Creative or Old School (think handmade, knitted by grandma) holiday sweaters. Plus, if you want to level up, you can become a sponsor to get exclusive VIP perks. So, come out for a good time and stay for a great cause.

With beer, wine and a fine time, it’s a holiday hole-in-one! You can learn more about the event and purchase tickets & sponsorships at HelpUsGather.org/HoleInFun.

All proceeds will benefit Help Us Gather (HUG) a local nonprofit that creates fun and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities in Tampa Bay. Learn more about HUG at www.helpusgather.org.

Fifteen-year-old Heidi put herself through college by winning Constitutional debates across the country. Now, the Obie Award-winning playwright resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on the lives of four generations of women. Called “The best and most important new play of the season” by The New York Times, What the Constitution Means to Me breathes new life into our country’s founding document.

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck plays beginning December 7, 2022 in FST's Keating Theatre.

SunCoast Blood Centers, the region's local, community non-profit blood bank has an immediate need for blood to service the local hospitals in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto & Charlotte counties, along with the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. As a member of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corp (BERC Network) we recently rushed much needed blood to hospitals in South Texas (scene of the tragic school schooling in Uvalde, TX). We’re expecting to have to make another shipment soon. This has impacted our local reserves which was critically low due to the national blood crisis. There’s an urgent and immediate need for O-Positive and O-Negative blood to service patients in our area. Please call 1-866-97-BLOOD to schedule your blood donation or on our website www.suncoastblood.org. Thank you for Giving Locally and Saving Globally!

Fifteen-year-old Heidi put herself through college by winning Constitutional debates across the country. Now, the Obie Award-winning playwright resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on the lives of four generations of women. Called “The best and most important new play of the season” by The New York Times, What the Constitution Means to Me breathes new life into our country’s founding document.

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck plays beginning December 7, 2022 in FST's Keating Theatre.

SunCoast Blood Centers, the region's local, community non-profit blood bank has an immediate need for blood to service the local hospitals in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto & Charlotte counties, along with the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. As a member of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corp (BERC Network) we recently rushed much needed blood to hospitals in South Texas (scene of the tragic school schooling in Uvalde, TX). We’re expecting to have to make another shipment soon. This has impacted our local reserves which was critically low due to the national blood crisis. There’s an urgent and immediate need for O-Positive and O-Negative blood to service patients in our area. Please call 1-866-97-BLOOD to schedule your blood donation or on our website www.suncoastblood.org. Thank you for Giving Locally and Saving Globally!

The Church’s United Women in Faith and United Methodist Men groups present the sale filling the gym-sized hall with gently used decorations and holiday paraphernalia in time for shoppers to to prepare for the holidays on a tight budget, and to help free space for their February Huge Rummage Sale. The proceeds benefit local charitable programs as well as some missions abroad. For information call the Church office Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 941-474-5588. See www.englewoodumc.net for directions.

Join with the Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay for holiday stories as we sponsor a Toy Drive benefiting the century old all-volunteer children's charity, The Christmas Toy Shop, in St. Petersburg, Dec. 10. At our 2nd Saturday Open Mic. we will be collecting new and lovingly used toys and sharing holiday stories with Santa and Ms. Claus. 5-7 PM in Library Hall, The Factory, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL. during St. Pete Art Walk.

Free event with refreshments. PLEASE DONATE A NEW OR GENTLY USED TOY AT THE DOOR. The Factory is easily accessed, just off the 28th St. S. I-275 Exit, by the Pinellas bike Trail.

The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay Storyteller's Guild, an all-volunteer Not-for-Profit community organization dedicated to preserving the ancient art of spoken stories and fostering interest in community literacy, offers short spoken tales for grown-ups in a family friendly environment and invites everyone to step up during the Open Mic and share their favorite story, 3-8 minutes in length.

Join the fun, tell a story, and make new friends during the St. Pete Art walk at The Factory.