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DFAC – Coffee & Conversation with Ry McCullough

It’s Back… It’s LIVE!!!
Hanging out, drinking delicious coffee, talking about art… ahhhh, 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 guests 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 and educator Ry McCullough on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at noon. Ry will discuss how his development and explorations into print media were productively interrupted by the revelatory practice of collage. Transgressive operations of cutting, tearing, taping, and gluing traditional prints revealed new connections between diverse approaches in creative practice. Fields of printmaking, creative writing, drawing, sound, and sculpture opened as a map for crafted discovery and surprise encounters. Traditional and experimental processes allow him to investigate how art can express states of being and develop language to explore and probe meaning.

DFAC – FREE Make ‘N Take Weekend

FREE Make ‘N Take Weekend

Get your hands on some family fun with FREE admission to our “hands-on” museum. It’s bound to be a sensational experience!

DFAC – FREE Family Fun Night

FREE Family Fun Night

Get your hands on some family fun with FREE admission to our “hands-on” museum. It’s bound to be a sensational experience!

Celtic Christmas Concert

NORTH OF ARGYLL
The Isle of Skye Highland Dancers 

With over 200 main-stage performances for theaters, festivals, and corporate events, North of Argyll has become one of the most famous Modern Celtic Music bands on the road today. They are a high-energy Celtic Fusion band and will be throwing in some Festive Fun to complement their set. Their show includes foot-stomping music, stories, legends, and humor.  North of Argyll is a touring band performing in the USA, Canada, and Internationally.
They will be supported by the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers, who are a big part of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

Tickets $25

​Purchase Tickets Online:

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Scottish American Society of Dunedin – Meeting  – An opportunity to meet the Board and have your say

You are invited to a meeting of members and guests at the Scottish American Society of Dunedin. This is an opportunity to meet and engage with the current Board of Directors.

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a member based 501 C 3 Organization whose mission is to promote and perpetuate Dunedin’s rich Scottish Heritage and to continue to preserve the Historic Scottish Cultural Center at 917 Louden Avenue, Dunedin.
The Board is seeking to increase their engagement with the current membership as well as friends and supporters of the Society. They are keen to hear the membership’s views and prepare plans for 2023 based on the views and aspirations of the many rather than the few.

This will be an informal meeting and will be guided to a large extent by those present.
We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

A Fabulous Whisky Tasting  – To Celebrate St Andrew

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 time spent living in Aberdeen and in 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 own 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 the Margaret Howard Highland Dancers. Then, after the opening toast, 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 traditional Scottish food to accompany the Scotch, and for those who would prefer to drink wine or beer or not to partake in alcohol, 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
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Dunedin Fine Art Center – T’IS the SEASON!

It PAYS to shop small! You support local arts & artists, you get 10% OFF EVERYTHING you buy… AND with so much great art, crafts, and gifts to choose from, we’ll have something for EVERYONE on your list(s). We’re your

ONE-STOP SHOP for the holidays!

Dunedin Youth Guild Tour of Homes: Dec. 3

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53rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

December 3 | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | Hale Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Dunedin Youth Guild will host the 53nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This year’s “Winter Wonderland” theme is our way of welcoming the holiday season. Our five Dunedin homes, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center are all included in this year’s tour. The homes on this year’s tour are a delightful blend of historical and holiday wonders and are sure to put everyone in a festive mood.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Dunedin Youth Guild’s youth scholarship program and other youth-focused community improvement projects. Advance tickets are available for $25.00 around the town of Dunedin: Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, Dunedin Community Center, Hale Center, and Dunedin Fine Art Center.

Tickets are also available for purchase online at our website. Tickets can also be purchased for $30.00 the day of the event at the Hale Center, 330 Douglas Avenue in Dunedin.

The tours are open from 10 am to 3:30 pm and the Holiday Tea is open from 11 am to 3:00 pm.

Ride & Run with the Stars: Dec. 3

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29th Annual Ride & Run with the Stars

December 3 | 8:00 am | Fort DeSoto Park

Help make a difference along with the PCSO by registering for Ride & Run With The Stars. Join us Saturday, December 3rd at 8 a.m. at Fort DeSoto Park for family fun runs and rides as well as a competitive 5K chipped race. Bid on items in a silent auction, and see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in a helicopter, along with other family-friendly events.

“Ride & Run With The Stars and the Christmas Sharing Project are simply life-changing,” said Corporal Goldberg. “Each year I witness families restore their trust and support for the sheriff’s office due to these programs. The vast amount of hard work and effort by our members really makes a huge difference in so many young lives in Pinellas County.”

If you’re unable to attend this year’s event but still want to contribute to the holiday magic here are some ways to help:

  • Become a Sponsor: To view sponsorship levels or to make an online donation visit: https://www.rideandrunwiththestars.com/event-sign-up/.
  • Make a Donation: To mail in a donation make checks payable to: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (RRWTS in the memo line), P.O. Drawer 2500, Largo, FL 33779.
  • Donate to the Silent Auction: To donate to our silent auction, contact Verliz Williams at 727-582-6238 or vwilliams@pcsonet.com. Please note: We kindly ask that any donated items be new and unwrapped. Items that appear to be used will not be accepted.
  • Sponsor a Family: For more information or to sponsor a family contact Sandra Garcia-Olivares at 727-582-6465 or sgarcia-olivares@pcsonet.com.

Dunedin Music Society: December Concerts

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Community Concert

December 8 | 7:00 pm

First United Methodist Church of Dunedin | Friendship Hall | 411 Wood St.

No charge for admission, but donations appreciated.

Click here to register.

Family Friendly Holiday Concerts

December 15 | 8:00 pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | 3240 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

&

December 22 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater

Familiar holiday classics, show tunes, movie music & light pops. Ideal for ALL ages! General admission is $15. Admission for DMS members is $10.

Click here to register.

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club – Election Night Watch Party!

North Pinellas Democratic Party

Please join us at our Election Day Watch Party this Tuesday.  The event will be held at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave in Dunedin (see map below).

  • Doors open at 6:30 pm
  • Snacks will be provided by the North Pinellas County Democratic Club
  • A cash bar will be available for the purchase of drinks
  • Doors will close at 9:00 pm

Please note that there will NOT be a Zoom presentation for this event.

If you have not yet voted, you can still go to one of the Early Voting sites on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm at the following locations:

  • Countryside Recreation Center – 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater, FL 33761
  • Gulfport Neighborhood Center – 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport, FL 33707
  • J.W. Cate Recreation Center – 5801 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  • Supervisor of Elections Office – Election Service Center – 13001 Starkey Rd., Starkey Lakes Corporate Center, Largo, FL 33773
  • Supervisor of Elections Office – County Building – 501 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Supervisor of Elections Office – Pinellas County Courthouse – 315 Court St., Room 117, Clearwater, FL 33756
  • The Centre of Palm Harbor – 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor, FL 34683

We will see you on Tuesday night!

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club

The Byrne Brothers in Concert

The Byrne Brothers are one of the most exciting and successful Celtic Bands currently in the USA. They are a Family Band, originally from Dublin, Ireland who moved to Donegal for a few years and now live in Orlando, Florida. Each band member are all County Champions of their Traditional Irish Instruments. Before coming to the USA, they were Duo and Trio Champions and Ulster Champion Irish Dancers. Even their Dad, Tommy, was Dublin Champion on Bagpipes back in the day and now plays with them on Guitar, Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle Whistles, and Bagpipes.
Their Show is fast-paced, with brilliant musicianship on multiple instruments, exciting and dynamic arrangements as well as world-class Irish dancing.

https://www.thebyrnebrothers.com.

We are delighted and privileged to bring this exciting band back to Dunedin. This will be a sold-out show, so get your tickets soon!

​Purchase Tickets Online:

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Dunedin Youth Guild’s 53rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Dunedin Youth Guild will host the 53nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes.   This year’s “Winter Wonderland” theme is our way of welcoming the holiday season.  Our five Dunedin homes, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center are all included in this year’s tour.  The homes on this year’s tour are a delightful blend of historical and holiday wonders and are sure to put everyone in a festive mood.

Don’t forget to save time for a visit to the Holiday Tea included in the ticket price.  Join us for delicious holiday cookies served with a cup of hot tea or coffee while chatting with friends and browsing our vendors and boutique tables.  The vendor and boutique area is a wonderful place to begin your holiday shopping for unique, one-of-a-kind presents for family and friends.

We have several Giving Tree themes for this year, so while you are on the Tour of Homes, be sure to purchase a few “Chance to Win” tickets for an opportunity to own one of these special works of art.  The Dunedin Youth Guild calls these “giving trees” because all of the proceeds from the sales of chances to win go to projects that benefit the youth of Dunedin.  The Giving Trees are fully decorated by the members of the Dunedin Youth Guild and represent all the special things in Dunedin that we love.  As a special bonus this year, students from the Robotics Team at Dunedin High School have offered to create a very special Giving Tree for our event.  Make sure you stop by the Hale Center during the Tour of Homes to view their Giving Tree, which utilizes technology from a 3-D printer that the Dunedin Youth Guild helped the Robotics Team purchase.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Dunedin Youth Guild’s youth scholarship program and other youth-focused community improvement projects.  Advance tickets are available for $25.00 around the town of Dunedin:  Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, Dunedin Community Center, Hale Center, and Dunedin Fine Art Center.   Tickets are also available for purchase online at our website:  https://dunedinyouthguild.org.  Tickets can also be purchased for $30.00 the day of the event at the Hale Center, 330 Douglas Avenue in Dunedin.  The tours are open from 10 am to 3:30 pm and the Holiday Tea is open from 11 am to 3:00 pm.

Visit our website at www.dunedinyouthguild.org, like us on Facebook (Dunedin Youth Guild), or call us at 727-734-0394 to get up-to-date information.  We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes!

 

Come Fishing with the Rotary Club of Dunedin & the Dunedin Boat Club

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St. Joseph Sound Flats Classic

Dinner & Silent Auction | October 27 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Dunedin Golf Club

Fishing Tournament | October 28 | Dunedin Boat Club

The Rotary Club of Dunedin and the Dunedin Boat Club are hosting the first annual St. Joseph Sound Flats Classic. The events begins with a Dinner Party and Silent Auction at The Dunedin Golf Club on Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You will be provided a delicious dinner, an incredible view of the golf course, and the opportunity to bid on a wide array of donated items.

The fishing tournament takes place October 28.

For information, donations, and tickets, click here.

Scottish American Society Presents Brayzen Heads in Concert

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Brayzen Heads in Concert

October 22 | 7:30 – 11:00 pm | Historic Scottish Hall of Dunedin

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is very pleased to welcome back The Brayzen Heads to the Scottish Cultural Center in Dunedin. Featuring Dave Gilmore on guitar & vocals and Shane Farrell on fiddle, banjo & mandolin. The Brayzen Heads have been performing live since 2000. They have performed over 4000 shows throughout Europe and the USA. From the infamous Shamrock Bar, Spain, to Raglan Road, Orlando, playing to audiences seven nights a week.

We have been very fortunate to have been able to book this fantastic duo on several occasions, and they have never failed to delight and entertain our audience. The Brayzen Heads are now traveling around the USA and Canada, sharing their style of Irish Music along the way. We are delighted to welcome them back to Dunedin.

Click here for tickets and information.

Dunedin Music Society Marimbo Concerto

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Marimba Concerto & Symphonic Dances

October 16 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Dunedin Community Center

Dunedin Concert Band performs a marimba concerto and symphonic dances. This year’s featured concert work is Marimba Concerto #2 by David Gillingham, performed by our very own Alex Guini.

If you don’t know what a marimba is, it can be one of the most beautiful, exotic, calming, mesmerizing instruments ever invented… in the right hands. Come see if that’s what you and your friends will experience!

Matched with Ginastera’s Symphonic Dance suite Estancia as well as music by Khatchaturian, Tatebe, and a Sousa march, this is surely a concert you HAVE to bring someone with you! Ideal for ages 7+

General Admission (in advance) $15 | DMS Members: login for a 33% discount

Click here for more information.

Our programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

The Brayzen Heads in Concert

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is very pleased to welcome back The Brayzen Heads to the Scottish Cultural Center in Dunedin.
Featuring Dave Gilmore – On Guitar & Vocals and Shane Farrell – On Fiddle, Banjo &  Mandolin. The Brayzen Heads have been performing live since 2000. They have performed over 4000 shows throughout Europe and the USA. From the infamous Shamrock Bar, Spain, to Raglan Road, Orlando, playing to audiences seven nights a week.
We have been very fortunate to have been able to book this fantastic duo on several occasions, and they have never failed to delight and entertain our audience. The Brayzen Heads are now traveling around the USA and Canada, sharing their style of Irish Music along the way. We are delighted to welcome them back to Dunedin.

The Celtic Concert Series at the Scottish Cultural Center was created in order to bring the best of Scottish, Irish & Traditional Celtic Music to Dunedin.
The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a 501 c 3 not-for-profit organization which raises funds to help maintain the Historic Scottish Cultural Center which is approaching 100 years old in 2023. We also raise funds to help subsidize classes in Scottish Arts and to help students who enroll in these classes with scholarships.

Everyone is welcome at our monthly concerts, and your ticket price includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society.