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Scottish American Society Birthday Celebrations – Tickets Available Now

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is celebrating its 40th Anniversary since it was incorporated as a 501 C 3 organization. We are hosting a series of three special events in April to mark this terrific achievement. We are proud to bring back Skerryvore, one of the BEST LIVE CELTIC BANDS IN THE WORLD,
Skerryvore, from their humble beginnings on the Island of Tiree, are now one of the most successful Celtic bands touring today and one of the biggest bands to come out of Scotland.  We are enormously privileged to have them in Dunedin for three exclusive events in April.

April 6th – Tartan Day, an intimate concert at the Scottish Cultural Center
Click Here for Tickets.  TICKETS are $40. The show starts at 7:30 pm
April 7th  – Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting at the Scottish Cultural Center
Click Here for Tickets. Tickets are $60 for the Beer/Wine Option and $70 for Scotch Option: The show Starts at 7:00 pm
April 8th –  THE BIG EVENT – An Outdoor concert at Weaver Park featuring the Byrne Brothers, Isle of Skye Dancers, and the Suncoast United Pipes and Drums.
Click Here for Tickets: Standard Ticket $15; VIP Ticket $50 (Includes refreshments and reserved seating)  Event starts at 4:00 pm, and Gates open at 2:00 pm.
(No coolers and no pets, please)

This promises to be one of the best weekends of Scottish Culture in Dunedin. Tickets will go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets include a day membership of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin as a supporter of Scottish Culture.
The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a 501 C 3 Organization, and all proceeds from these events will help support the Scottish Arts programs in Dunedin and the maintenance of the Scottish Cultural Center on Louden Avenue, which is also celebrating a birthday this year. The Cultural Center is 100 years old this year.
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
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DFAC – Coffee & Conversation with Bill Parker

It’s Back… It’s LIVE!!!

Hanging out, drinking delicious coffee, talking about art… ahh, 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 hold forth on their area of expertise. Admission to these relaxed talks is $5 and is FREE to current DFAC members.

The series welcomes artist Bill Parker. The title of his presentation is: Why Plein Air Painting, Unique Experiences, and Challenges.

En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into their works.

Some of the topics he will be discussing will include:

  • In the field…
  • Is it about the landscape?
  • Is it about the environment you’re in?
  • Or is it about the structure you are seeing?
  • My best plein air experience and my worse plein air experience.
  • Taking advantage of your travel and outdoor landscapes.
  • Understanding your tools of the trade.
  • When to sketch, when to paint, and the difference between sketching outdoors and painting outdoors.
  • Getting to the end result faster. Quicker is better. (looser, mark making, and tricks to get to your finished art).
  • Science of observation sketching and painting.
  • Simplification and final touches.
  • Satisfaction of bringing home a finished piece of art.

Bill Parker is a native of Southern New Jersey and now spends his time between his New Jersey home and Dunedin, Fl. He has a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Communications Arts and Design. He and his wife created their own ad agency called Parker and Partners, which grew to the 4th largest agency in the state of New Jersey. After 36 years in the ad agency world, he is now concentrating on the applied arts. He is also the President of the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay and is now a Signature Artist within the society.

So stop by for some Coffee & Conversation. Or call ahead to the Palm Cafe’ (298. DFAC ext 237) and have lunch waiting for you!

 

North Pinellas County Democratic Club – Monthly

North Pinellas Democratic Party

Please join us on Thursday, March 16th, to meet our State Party Committeeperson, Kyandra Darling, who cast our ballots for the new State Chair.   You’ll get behind-the-scenes views and insight into our party’s future.  Don’t miss it!

Scottish American Society of Dunedin – The Steel City Rovers in Concert

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is very proud to welcome the Steel City Rovers for the first time to the Scottish Cultural Center. The Steel City Rovers perform dynamic and expressive music, a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles, including bluegrass, folk, and roots. Their original works touch on issues of love, loss, celebration, and heritage, and they also breathe life into newly-discovered instrumental melodies from as far back as centuries ago.  The Rovers stand out for their powerful, emotive vocals and engaging entertainment.
We have received several endorsements of this band from people like Tommy Byrne of the Byrne Brothers and Colin Farrell of Off Kilter-  “A fantastic band who are wonderful ambassadors of traditional and modern Celtic Music.”

​Purchase Tickets Online:

$25

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DFAC – ART/Art Supplies Garage Sale

This is IT…  The one worth standing in line for… Tampa Bay’s Most Beloved ART Garage Sale. Featuring Art, Art Supplies, Frames, Books, and MORE!

DFAC – BEST of Trashies pARTy

One of our favorite events is ready to set the bar even HIGHER than it has been for this sale to end all sales!  We promise a GREAT TRASHY TIME!  Not only will the best of the best be available for bidding or outright purchase, there will also be the traditional FREE hotdogs and beer.  $10 Admission AT THE DOOR ONLY.

2023 – Dunedin Seafood Fest

The MUSIC
Noon-3 pm: Steve McNulty
3 pm -6 pm: Aubrey Wollet
6 pm -9 pm: Jericho Turnpike

the FESTIVAL
The Dunedin Seafood Festival welcomes all ages! Free admission. Be sure to bring a date or meet a few. Friends, family, kids, and pets will enjoy Edgewater Park’s marina views and eclectic downtown vibes. The picturesque sunset views, a nice spring sea breeze, and the backdrop filled with sailboats, powerboats, and commercial vessels will calm your soul and feed your spirt.

This small and intimate festival aims to bring the community together to enjoy the city’s beautiful, green waterfront park while sampling local cuisine with our local restaurants and a few invited pop-ups.

The WHO and WHY
These festivals are a favorite among our locals. Still, they are very popular for our northern state visitors for baseball’s spring training (home of the Blue Jays) and travelers as far as Asia and Europe.

the FOOD
This 1-day event will bring together local restaurants and new pop-up cafes.
Local stone crabs (Florida caviar)
Fish
Ceviche
Crepes
Blue crabs
lobster
lots of Shrimp
Burgers, chicken, and hotdogs
BBQ
… the list will be updated.

The BEVERAGES
We take beer and wine very seriously in the Dunedin community. We are fortunate to live in an age in a town that makes learning and enjoying craft beer a true art (nine breweries are within walking distance). For those not into beer or watching calories – fear not. We’ve got you covered. Wine and sangria, and other beverages will be served. All can enjoy the delicious relationships between food, spirits, shopping, and kids and pets playing at the Dunedin Seafood Festival.
*Must be legal drinking age.

get INVOLVED
The purpose of these festivals is to gather the community together and enjoy Dunedin’s waterfront park. We encourage local schools, civic groups, bands, and talent groups to join our community stage. Volunteers are also welcome; this year’s event will benefit local civic groups and charities. Group leaders looking to perform on stage, send a text and photo to (727) 451-9214 or email Festival@OldeBayCafe.com

PHONE NUMBER –> Festival Hotline (727) 451-9214.

EMAIL –>Festival@OldeBayCafe.com

 

 

The Best of Scottish Folk Music – Tannahill Weavers in Concert

“The music may be pure old-time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight-ahead rock and roll.”        – Winnipeg Free Press.

“An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.”    – New York Times

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.  As one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.

They have recently been joined by an exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, Scotland’s youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on exciting productions like Outlander and Men in Kilts and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. As the band celebrates the nomination of their 18th recording, Òrach (“Golden” in Gaelic), as album of the year and themselves as a band of the year, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage.

​Purchase Tickets Online:

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DFAC – NEW Classes Start in TWO WEEKS

All NEW Session of ART Classes Starts

the Week of

February 27th…

Over 140 classes to choose from! From Art and Wellness, Calligraphy, and Clay, to Food Arts, Jewelry, and Painting. Children, Teens, or Adults, we’ve got you covered.

Click Below to Sign Up Today!

 

 

North Pinellas County Democratic Club – February 2023 Monthly Meeting – In-Person and via ZOOM

North Pinellas Democratic Party

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Our in-person meeting will be held 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 February 15 for those who wish to join virtually.

Our meeting will feature

·         Fred Hearns, well known in the area as the Tampa Bay History Center Curator and the area’s black history.  The facility has features of the area’s first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, and historical figures who shaped the area.

·         Dustin Chase, Deputy Director of the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office, will join us to discuss the changes in voter registration, especially vote-by-mail requirements.

You won’t want to miss the February 16 meeting at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin.

PCSO Community Grant Applications – Deadline March 31

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Community Grant Applications Now Open

Every year the Sheriff’s Citizens Association funds local initiatives through its Community Grant Program. Awards of up to $1,000 will be given to programs that empower youth, support children and families, or to programs founded by young people. Funds for the award come from Citizens Association members’ annual dues and donations throughout the year. Last year the Citizens Association gave a total of $15,000 to worthy initiatives. The Sheriff’s Citizens Association is a networking group of members who are dedicated to supporting and learning more about the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). A committee votes on the winners. If your organization could use a little help in helping the community, please apply here. The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

Dunedin Youth Guild’s Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show March 11

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Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show

March 11 | Shopping begins 9:30 am | Main room opens 10:30 am

Dunedin Community Center | 1920 Pinehurst Road | Dunedin, FL 34698

The theme for this year’s Fashion Show is “All Around The Town” with fashions provided by Suncoast Hospice. Guests will be able to shop in the “Hospice Shop” in the lobby of the Dunedin Community Center from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, so arrive early to get some fantastic deals on beautiful garments and accessories. Guests will be able to enter the main event room at 10:30 am. Fashion Show guests will enjoy a refreshing lunch catered by Palate Culinary Services. There will be door prizes and many opportunities will be available to purchase tickets for beautiful items donated by members, generous merchants and friends of the Dunedin Youth Guild.

The cost is $40.00 per person and reserved tickets can be purchased from any Dunedin Youth Guild member, by calling 727-734-0394, or online. Seating is limited so early ticket purchases are advised. (Special VIP tables are also available.)

This event helps support the Scholarship Program for Dunedin students. For additional information about our organization, please visit our website.

Coffee & Conversation with Samson Huang Feb 16

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Coffee & Conversation with Samson Huang

February 16 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698

The series welcomes artist Samson Huang. The title of Samson’s presentation is: Embracing Change. “Nothing is Absolute. Samson’s talk is about embracing change when encountering unexpected twists and turns in life as well as in the process of creating art. He shares his story from his humble immigrant beginnings to exhibiting at the Tampa Museum of Art in Skyway 20/21. Throughout his journey, Samson encountered opportunities offering new and unexplored paths, which appeals to him. Samson gives a delightful and inspiring talk weaving a collection of personal vignettes with images of his artworks, illuminating his thought processes when creating art in his home studio or sketching on his travels.

Admission to these relaxed talks is $5 and is FREE to current DFAC members. Click here to learn more.

Youth Guild’s 2023 Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show

The theme for this year’s Fashion Show is “All Around The Town,” with fashions provided by Suncoast Hospice.  Guests will be able to shop in the “Hospice Shop” in the lobby of the Dunedin Community Center from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, so arrive early to get some fantastic deals on beautiful garments and accessories.  Guests will be able to enter the main event room at 10:30 am.  Fashion Show guests will enjoy a refreshing lunch catered by Palate Culinary Services.  There will be door prizes, and many opportunities will be available to purchase tickets for beautiful items donated by members, generous merchants, and friends of the Dunedin Youth Guild.

 

The cost is $40.00 per person, and reserved tickets can be purchased from any Dunedin Youth Guild member by calling 727-734-0394 or online by visiting www.dunedinyouthguild.org.  Seating is limited, so early ticket purchases are advised.  (Special VIP tables are also available.)

 

This event helps support the Scholarship Program for Dunedin students.  For additional information about our organization, please visit our website at www.dunedinyouthguild.org.

 

Phone #:

727-734-0394