DFAC – Coffee & Conversation – Ezra Johnson

Hanging out, drinking delicious coffee, talking about art… ah, that’s the life! Well, that IS the life at least for an hour or so each month at the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Coffee and Conversation series. Enjoy coffee (Presented by the Sterling Society of DFAC) and insights as each month’s guest holds forth on their area of expertise.

Ezra Johnson, Associate Professor of Painting & Drawing at USF, will discuss the evolution of his work over the past twenty years. His work centers around painting but includes investigations into sculpture and animation. He will discuss his background and development as an artist, the processes involved in the creation, and what inspires the imagery that he works with.

Ezra Johnson Bio

Ezra Johnson is a painter based in Tampa, Florida. Born in 1975 in Wenatchee, Washington. He received an MFA from Hunter College in New York in 2006 and a BFA from California College of the Arts in San Francisco in 2000. Johnson’s painting practice often expands into animation and sculpture. Interested in experimenting with color, form, and surface, his work takes a playful, energetic approach to serious subject matter.

Johnson has exhibited at many prestigious museums, such as the Nerman Museum of Art in Kansas, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, the Site Santa Fe Biennial, the ICA in Philadelphia, and gallery exhibitions, nationally and internationally. Johnson is represented by Freight + Volume Gallery in New York and Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of South Florida.

 

Dunedin Fine Art Center – Georgia O’Keeffe: An American Original

Explore the remarkable, the mysterious, and the weirdly wonderful in art with Dee Kilgo, Ph.D. Art Historian. Dee’s knowledge and humor make art history fun, accessible, and intriguing.

All proceeds go to support the educational programs at DFAC.

Thanks, Dee!

 

Georgia O’Keeffe: An American Original

Georgia O’Keeffe has been a major figure in American art since the 1920s when she first exhibited her now-familiar abstract flower paintings. In 1946, she made history as the first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. Learn more about this notoriously independent, freethinking artist in a presentation that examines her early career, her legendary partnership with Alfred Stieglitz, and the creative achievements that made her one of the most original artists of the 20th century.

Wednesday, December 13th, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Members $20

Non-Members $25

REGISTER NOW

Scotch Whisky Tasting for St Andrew’s Day 2023

In celebration of St. Andrew, the patron Saint of Scotland, we are delighted and excited to welcome back Scotsman Bill Mullen for a very special Whisky Tasting Concert! Originally from Dundee (Scotland), Bill grew up listening to many Scottish Artists. After spending time living in Aberdeen and Europe, Bill and his lovely wife Dorothy moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where his friend David Maher offered him a solo gig at Maher’s Irish Pub. Bill has been touring the USA and Canada ever since with his brand of traditional and contemporary Scottish Music.
Bill is also a renowned expert in Scotch Whisky, having conducted many tastings and presentations on the “Water of Life” around the USA and Canada.

Our St Andrew’s Night will open with pipers and then feature the Margaret Howard Highland Dancers and the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers. Then Bill will take over for a great singalong-a-whisky tasting!   There will be an opening toast followed by 4 Single Malt Scotch Whisky tastings from around Scotland.  As usual, there will be some finger food to accompany the Scotch, and for those who would prefer to drink wine or beer, we offer tickets to suit your tastes.

Yes, there is something for everyone!

Our Whisky Tastings are fun, they are informal, and everyone is welcome. Come and have a great night in the company of friends!
Slainte!

Whisky Tasting Tickets $45
Click here for Tickets

 

DFAC – Open House and Clay & Print Sale

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

CLAY & PRINT SALE TOO!

Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Every year in early December, the Clay and Print students and faculty of DFAC pool their work and offer the public an excellent opportunity to purchase some great pieces. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift at some irresistible prices, this is it!

Demonstrations by DFAC Faculty

In addition to the SALE, There will be demonstrations by DFAC faculty in an Open House format. See a variety of media demonstrated by DFAC’s award-winning faculty at their main campus! The galleries and Gift Shop will also be open for your enjoyment. Plan to make a day of it!

 

North Pinellas County Democratic Club – November 2023 Monthly Meeting – In-Person & Zoom

North Pinellas Democratic Party

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  Our in-person meeting will be at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin. Our meeting starts with social time at 6:30 pm, followed by the business meeting at 7:00 pm. We’ll provide a Zoom link on November 15 for those who wish to join virtually. 

This month, we welcome local candidates to join us. 
We will also receive updates from our District 57 and 58 Chairs on the organization in our districts and where we still need help.  We need you to get involved!  
Please come in person to the November 16 meeting at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin.  We have important work to do and look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for all that you do to help Democrats win in North Pinellas!

Lacy Hollings
President
North Pinellas County Democratic Club

Pinellas County Democratic Veterans Caucus Picnic

North Pinellas Democratic Party

 

Come out to support veterans and meet local candidates and elected officials this Saturday, November 11th, from 11:30 am – 2 pm at Bay Pines Veterans Memorial Park.  Tickets are just $15 for an afternoon of fun and great food!  Details are below, and all are welcome.

DFAC – Art Talks with Dee Kilgo

Art Talks are back! Explore the remarkable, the mysterious, and the weirdly wonderful in art with Dee Kilgo, Ph.D. Art Historian. Dee’s knowledge and humor make art history fun, accessible, and intriguing. Her lectures, blending art, history, and biography, tell the fascinating stories behind the creation and significance of some of the world’s most famous artworks.

All proceeds go to support the educational programs at DFAC.

Thanks, Dee!

Georgia O’Keeffe: An American Original

Georgia O’Keeffe has been a major figure in American art since the 1920s when she first exhibited her now-familiar abstract flower paintings. In 1946, she made history as the first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. Learn more about this notoriously independent, freethinking artist in a presentation that examines her early career, her legendary partnership with Alfred Stieglitz, and the creative achievements that made her one of the most original artists of the 20th century.

DFAC – Coffee & Conversation – Jim Gigurtsis

Hanging out, drinking delicious coffee, talking about art… ah, that’s the life! Well, that IS the life at least for an hour or so each month at the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Coffee and Conversation series. Enjoy coffee (Presented by the Sterling Society of DFAC) and insights as each month’s guest holds forth on their area of expertise.

Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 12 noon

The series welcomes artist Jim Gigurtsis

Title of the Presentation

Ceci n’est pas une pipe – My Watershed Moment

“We will start with a brief history of portraiture and then reflect on my art journey from realism to expressionism. We will discuss my art practice, including some of the tools and techniques I use to paint expressive work. We will briefly touch on what I teach and my involvement with arts in the community. Examples of artwork are included in the presentation.”

 

Jim Gigurtsis Bio

Jim Gigurtsis was born in Crete, Greece, and moved to England as a young adult. In 2016, Jim moved to Seminole, Pinellas County, from Europe. Jim Gigurtsis is an award-winning multi-discipline artist. His preferred medium is oil painting, but he also uses video and installation.

His work is internationally known and can be found in private and public collections in the US, UK, Greece, Canada, and Norway. Since 2011, his work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in London and the USA. In 2019, he received an Emerging Artist grant from Creative Pinellas. Jim has won several awards, including Best of Show for Pinellas County in 2022.

Jim was the curator for the exhibition space at the Financial Contact Authority in London and advised on their art strategy. He has taught art classes and workshops at the Morean Arts Center, Treasure Island Art Guild, and London, UK. He does demonstrations of portrait painting and also gives private lessons.

Jim is an avid supporter of the arts in the community. He does this by giving free art lessons to individuals and groups that cannot afford it and by supporting worthwhile non-profit organizations, such as the Suncoast Voices for Children and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

DFAC – Get Your Tickets for a Tour of the Dunedin Mosaic House

You’ve seen the photos and maybe even the WEDU Arts Plus episode. Now you can peel back the curtain on the mystical, magical world of Carol Sackman & Blake White’s DUNEDIN MOSAIC HOUSE. Tour the outside, tour the inside, and share in the stories that will make this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. These tour dates SELL OUT quickly, so get your tickets now! We are not kidding when we say DON’T DAWDLE!

Mosaic House of Dunedin Tour Dates & Tickets

December 30, 2023: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

DFAC – Get Your Tickets for a Tour of the Dunedin Mosaic House

 

Mosaic House of Dunedin Tour Dates & Tickets

November 18, 2023: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

December 30, 2023: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You’ve seen the photos and maybe even the WEDU Arts Plus episode. Now you can peel back the curtain on the mystical, magical world of Carol Sackman & Blake White’s DUNEDIN MOSAIC HOUSE.

Tour the outside, tour the inside, and share in the stories that will make this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. These tour dates SELL OUT quickly, so get your tickets now! We are not kidding when we say DON’T DAWDLE!

 

Addictions in the Family – Coffee with the Counselor

 

Throughout the talk, we will delve into crucial topics such as understanding addiction, family dynamics, and the roles each person plays in the addicted family.

Empower yourself with the knowledge to care for yourself and others and begin the journey to sobriety.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in “Addictions in the Family.”. Speaker: Sandra Hall, LMHC, CAP, CRC, SAP, PA

Dunedin Youth Guild’s 54th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

Tickets available for purchase from Dunedin Youth Guild Members
Purchase online at the link to the DYG website: https://dunedinyouthguild.org/
Scan here for the link to purchase:

The Dunedin Youth Guild is a Florida non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation.

Monies raised are used to fund programs that serve the youth of the greater Dunedin area and support the civic and cultural progress of greater Dunedin.

Contact information: P.O. Box 1453
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 734-0394

DFAC’s Holiday Show Opening

37th Annual HOLIDAY SHOW and SALE
An Invitation of Fine Art, Craft + Design
11/02/2023 to 12/23/2023

Give the gift of ART this holiday season more than any other! DFAC’s annual invitational of fine art, craft, + design offers a mix of gallery elegance with a marketplace of fantastic, affordable artist-made goods.

Special PREVIEW Opening Reception
FREE to DFAC MEMBERS, Non-Members $10
Thursday, November 2nd, from 6 – 8 pm

North Pinellas County Democratic Club – October 2023 Monthly Meeting – In-Person & Zoom

North Pinellas Democratic Party

Dear Dunedin,

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Our in-person meeting will be at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin. Our meeting starts with social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. We’ll provide a Zoom link on October 18 for those who wish to join virtually. 

This month, we welcome Jennifer Adams, who is running for Florida State House, District 7, and has thoughts on how to tip the House. 
We will also get updates from our District 57 and 58 Chairs on the organization happening in our districts and where we still need help.  We need you to get involved!  
Please come in person to the October 19 meeting at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin.  We have important work to do and look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for all that you do to help Democrats win in North Pinellas!

Lacy Hollings
President
North Pinellas County Democratic Club

NorthPinellasDems@gmail.com
www.NorthPinellasDemocrats.com
Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthPinellasDems
Follow us on Twitter @NPinellasDems
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northpinellasdems/

 

Beatles Night – Liverpool Live

We are delighted to welcome back Liverpool Live, Florida’s best Beatles tribute band, to Dunedin!  Consistently voted a #1 Show with a 5-star rating, Liverpool Live takes you through all the years of The Beatles by song. These guys are authentic entertainers! They will have you on your feet singing and dancing to all of their hits!  This is a great show, and we are excited to have them back!  Our show in 2022 was sold out and was a blast!

Location:  Scottish Cultural Center in downtown Dunedin
917 Louden Avenue (across from Caledonia Brewing)

COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST 60’S OUTFITS
PRIZES FOR THE BEST-DRESSED HIPPIES!

Purchase Tickets $25 Online:
Click Here 

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is proud to produce live musical events for the Dunedin Community.  We are a 501c3 organization, and proceeds from these events help us support the Scottish Arts Programs and maintain the Scottish Cultural Center, the City’s first designated Historic Landmark.  We thank you for your support.

 

Runa in Concert

We are delighted to welcome RUNA back to the Scottish Cultural Center for a Celtic Concert.   RUNA is celebrating 14 years together as a Celtic-American Roots music “supergroup” and continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with harmonies and rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco, and blues.

You will love this band! The Scottish Cultural Center offers world-class music in an intimate indoor setting. Doors will open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. We have a full bar. The ticket includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin. We are a 501c3 organization and support and preserve our Scottish heritage in the City of Dunedin.

Purchase Tickets Online:
$25
Available @ www.EVENTBRITE.com 

 

North Pinellas County Democratic Club – September 2023 Monthly Meeting – In-Person & Zoom

North Pinellas Democratic Party

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Our in-person meeting will be at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin. Our meeting starts with social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. We’ll provide a Zoom link on September 20 for those who wish to join virtually. 

This month, we welcome Melanie Nowlin, Program Director with Movement Labs, a consulting firm specializing in using technology to build progressive goals.  Melanie will talk about social media and how we can most effectively promote Democratic messaging.  In addition, she will introduce us to multiple apps available for finding pro-Democratic memes and posts.  Learn more about Melanie and Movement Labs here:  https://movementlabs.com

We will also get updates from our District 57 and 58 Chairs on the organization happening in our districts and where we still need help.  We need you to get involved!  
Please come in person to the September 21 meeting at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin.  We have important work to do and look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for all that you do to help Democrats win in North Pinellas!

Lacy Hollings
President
North Pinellas County Democratic Club

NorthPinellasDems@gmail.com
www.NorthPinellasDemocrats.com
Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthPinellasDems
Follow us on Twitter @NPinellasDems
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northpinellasdems/