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The Best of Celtic Music – House of Hamill in Concert
Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted the Canadian Celtic rock band Enters the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands, pulled him onstage, and the two just clicked. Four years and hundreds of shows later, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musician Caroline Browning, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again, the chemistry was undeniable, and House of Hamill became a trio. Today, Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and they have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the US Folk DJ charts, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. Their latest release, “Folk Hero,” captures perfectly the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals reimagined folk ballads and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans. Whether ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
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DFAC – Coffee & Conversation
The series welcomes artist Kathy Durdin. Kathy will provide an overview of the elements of composition, with some illustrations. Also, she will provide you with some tools you can apply to your work to enhance your planning in the future and evaluate your work. Kathy will also share ideas about what to include in a checklist to evaluate one’s work before and after painting. You might even be motivated to rework that prior painting with much greater success!
North Pinellas County Democratic Club – January 2023 Monthly Meeting – In-Person and via ZOOM
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Burns Night Whisky Tasting
In celebration of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, a Whisky Tasting with a difference. You may have been to a Burns Supper before, or you may have been to one of our Whisky Tastings. This promises to be a delightful night with fabulous whiskies to taste together with some of Robert Burns’s finest works in music and poetry. We will also include a sample of Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties, as you would expect on such a night!
For those of you who prefer other libations, we always offer tickets for Beer/Wine drinkers.
We will also feature Piping and Highland Dancing, which will be a truly Scottish Night.
Everyone is welcome; you don’t have to be Scottish to join in. For something a little bit different, come along and join us for a Very Special Scottish Robert Burns Whisky Tasting.
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
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Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. After his death, he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world. His poem (and song) “Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide at Hogmanay.
Tickets to all events include Day Membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.
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Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park
Phone #: 202-445-1305
Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park
Phone #: 202-445-1305
Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park
Phone #: 202-445-1305
DFAC: Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy
Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy
February 7 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698
In 1922, the New York Times reported that ” Gainsborough’s ‘Blue Boy’ is even more well-known than the Mona Lisa.” This iconic painting, originally titled “Portrait of a Young Gentleman,” was first exhibited in London in 1770. When admiring critics called it “The Blue Boy,” the nickname stuck. In 1922, the painting came to America when it was sold to American railway tycoon Henry Huntington. Its $728,000 sale price was the highest price ever paid for a painting at that time. Learn how and why Gainsborough created this iconic masterpiece (which was not a commissioned work) and what prompted the painting’s extraordinary fame.
Member tuition is $15 | Non-member $20
Dunedin History Museum Downtown Walking Tour – January 20
Downtown Walking Tour
January 20 | Dunedin History Museum | 349 Main St | Dunedin
Stroll back in time during this fun and interactive walking tour. See the oldest house in Dunedin and other buildings of special note, ring a 130-year-old church bell and get the lowdown on the interesting cast of characters who shaped our delightful little city.
Downtown Dunedin Walking Tours begin at 10 a.m. in front of the museum.
Space is limited… Reservations required. $20 per person.
Taoist Tai Chi Society Open Houses & Intro Sessions – Starting January 19
Open Houses & Introductory Sessions
Open Houses are schedule for January 19, 6:30 pm, and January 22, 2:00 pm, at the International Center Florida (280 Locklie St., Dunedin) and January 23, 11:00 am, at Trinity Presbyterian Church (2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater).
Introductory Sessions begin January 26. Check out our 2023 schedule!
Join us for an open house at the Taoist Tai Chi Society International Center Florida. We’ll be offering demonstrations of our Taoist Tai Chi® set of movements and tours of our center. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with registration.
Coffee & Conversation with the Artist – Kathy Durdin
Coffee & Conversation with Kathy Durdin
January 19 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698
The series welcomes artist Kathy Durdin. In her presentation, Kathy will provide an overview of the elements of composition, with some illustrations. Also, she will provide you some tools that you can apply to your own work, to enhance your planning in the future and to evaluate your work. Kathy will also share ideas about what to include in a checklist to use to evaluate one’s work both before and after painting. You might even be motivated to rework that prior painting, with much greater success!
Admission to these relaxed talks is $5 and is FREE to current DFAC members.
Art in the Park – Creative Artists Guild – January 15
Art in the Park
January 15 | Pioneer Park | Downtown Dunedin
Local Artist Exhibiting and Selling their works. A variety of styles and mediums, including Jewelry, Paintings, Drawings, and Ceramics. Presented by Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin.
Dunedin Fine Art Center – John Singer Sargent and Madame X
W-AT209 – John Singer Sargent and Madame X
W-AT209 – JOHN SINGER SARGENT AND MADAME X
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Levels: All Levels
In 1900, John Singer Sargent was the world’s most celebrated portraitist. His most famous work today, the Portrait of Madame X, is among the Metropolitan Museum’s most cherished masterpieces. The celebrity that the portrait enjoys today is ironic, given the fact that it had once prompted young Sargent to consider giving up painting. This lecture overviews Sargent’s career achievements with a more in-depth account of how Mme. X was created, why Sargent chose the controversial Virginie Gautreau as his model, and the role she played when the painting created a firestorm at its debut at the Paris Salon in 1884.
Dunedin Fine Art Center – Edgar Degas: Beyond Impressionism
W-AT208 – Edgar Degas: Beyond Impressionism
W-AT208 – EDGAR DEGAS: BEYOND IMPRESSIONISM
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Levels: All Levels
Although closely associated with the Impressionists and showing at their exhibits, Edgar Degas rejected the ‘Impressionist’ label along with their improvised compositions and plein air painting. Classicist to the core, he made countless preparatory drawings for his meticulously planned paintings created in his studio. Going beyond Impressionism, Degas became one of the most inventive, prolific, independent-thinking artists of his time. This lecture focuses on his innovations, his relationships with the Impressionists, and the significance of his recurring themes and enduring fixation on the female figure.
Dunedin Fine Art Center – George Caleb Bingham and the River Paintings
W-At207 – George Caleb Bingham and the River Paintings
W-AT207 – GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM AND THE RIVER PAINTINGS
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Levels: All Levels
George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879) began his career as a self-taught itinerant portrait painter in the rural Midwest. Today he’s known for his compelling depictions of frontier life on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. His Fur Traders Descending the Missouri of 1845 is celebrated as one of the great masterpieces of 19th-century American art. Bingham spent the next decade creating his iconic river series. Dee’s program tells the story behind the creation of these images and the role that politics played in Bingham’s commitment to this theme. You’ll also learn about the unorthodox techniques that the artist used to overcome his lack of formal training.
Dunedin Fine Art Center – Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy
W-AT206 – Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy
W-AT206 – THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH AND THE BLUE BOY
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Levels: All Levels
In 1922, the New York Times reported that ” Gainsborough’s ‘Blue Boy’ is even more well-known than the Mona Lisa.” This iconic painting, originally titled “Portrait of a Young Gentleman,” was first exhibited in London in 1770. When admiring critics called it “The Blue Boy,” the nickname stuck. In 1922, the painting came to America when it was sold to American railway tycoon Henry Huntington. Its $728,000 sale price was the highest price ever paid for a painting at that time. Learn how and why Gainsborough created this iconic masterpiece (which was not a commissioned work) and what prompted the painting’s extraordinary fame.
Edvard Munch and The Scream
W-AT205 – Edvard Munch and The Scream
W-AT205 – EDVARD MUNCH AND THE SCREAM
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Levels: All Levels
In the 1890s, the paintings of the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch were deemed so shocking that parents were warned that looking at his art could give their children chickenpox. Today, his haunting painting, The Scream, ranks among western art’s most celebrated and well-known images. Dee’s program provides an overview of Munch’s tumultuous life and career and a more in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the creation of The Scream and its unique place in the history of Modern Art.
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Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin – Art in the Park
Local Artist Exhibiting and Selling their works. A variety of styles and mediums, including Jewelry, Paintings, Drawings, and Ceramics. Presented by Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin.
Phone #: 202-445-1305