Paradise News Magazine

First Friday Art Market
2021-04-09 | Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Join Creative Clay for our First Friday Art Market, presented by our Pinellas County Schools’ Transition students. This outdoor market will feature handmade original art, cards, ceramics, and more. Live music by Emily Turnage and Baja’s Southern Food and Catering will highlight the event. Don’t forget to wear your mask!

St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk
2021-04-10 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District invite you to visit their studios and galleries on Saturday, April 10th at various times throughout the day.
COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue.
If you do visit an ArtWalk venue this week or on Saturday, be prepared to follow THEIR guidelines for entry into their establishment. Please note that each venue has different Saturday hours.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Download a PDF of these venues here!

Coffee with a Sea Turtle Scientist
2021-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | VIRTUAL EVENT
Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program has documented sea turtle nesting activity on southwest Florida beaches for almost four decades.
During our next Coffee with a Scientist, join Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Jake Lasala as he shares research highlights, findings and upcoming plans for studying elusive male marine turtle populations. Stay and chat with Dr. Lasala during a casual Q&A.

What: Virtual Coffee with a Scientist: “Exploring the Role of the Elusive Male Sea Turtle in Nesting Trends for the Future”
When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 10 a.m. ET
How to connect: RSVP below and we’ll provide you a Zoom video conference link

SPB Spring Concert Series- New York Legends Tribute
2021-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The St. Pete Beach Parks & Recreation Department is rocking & rolling this spring with our NEW Spring Concert Series featuring: The Black Honkeys, Classic Rock Revival – A tribute to Doobie Brothers & Santana, New York Legends – A tribute to Billy Joel, Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond and The Spazmatics! This is a ticketed event, each ticket allows entry for up to 6 people per ticket, any group larger than 6 must purchase an additional ticket. Social Distancing between each group is required. For more information please visit www.spbrec.com or call us at 727-363-9245
Each Concert is from 7-9pm with the park opening at 6pm. Food and drinks are permitted but please be responible.

City of Dunedin Arbor Day Tree Give-away
2021-04-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Achieve Credit Union Corporate Headquarters, 1659 Achieva Way, Dunedin, FL, 34698, United States
Arbor Day Tree Give-Away
Saturday, April 17, 2021
8:00 am (while supplies last)
Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters
Join the City of Dunedin in celebrating Arbor Day! The City of Dunedin on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department and City Arborist, Craig Wilson, will be hosting the annual Arbor Day Tree Give-Away event. Dunedin residents (with proof of residency) will receive two 3-gallon trees while supplies last.
Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicle as you drive through to pick up your trees from City staff. Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines and health and safety requirements. City staff will have hand sanitizer available and will be wearing face coverings/masks.
2021 Arbor Day Giveaway Trees (while supplies last):
· American Elm
· Bald Cypress
· Black Tupelo
· Common Persimmon
· Crape Myrtle – Natchez White
· Crape Myrtle – Muskogree Lavender
· Fringetree
· Red Cedar
· Red Maple
· Rusty Blackhaw
· Southern Live Oak
· Southern Slash Pine
View photos and characteristics of these trees
For more information, please contact the City of Dunedin Arborist at 727-298-3279.
Event location:
Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters
1659 Achieva Way
Dunedin, FL 34698

City of Madeira Beach Hurricane Expo
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Madeira Beach City Hall, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Please join us for the Hurricane Preparedness Expo. Meet with City representatives, local organizations, and businesses who will provide information on to help you prepare before, during, and after a storm. This event is open to all members of the coastal communities.

FREE EVENT
GUEST SPEAKERS
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
PREPAREDNESS INFORMATIONPICK UP FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING
& ACCESS PASSES

Facebook Event : Click Here
Watch the Hurricane Seminar Live: Click Here
Submit a question for the Hurricane Seminar: Click Here

Vendor spaces available. For more information contact the Madeira Beach Recreation Department at recreation@madeirabeachfl.gov or 727-392-0665

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2021-04-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.

For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/indiefaire/

Spring in the EDGE District
2021-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | EDGE Business District Association, MLK Street to 16th Street, and 1st Avenue North to 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33733, United States
This Sunday, April 18, from 10 am until 5 pm, the EDGE District welcomes all to its newest event, Spring in the EDGE. This free event is a shop & stroll created to support the many unique boutiques and other small businesses across the district’s seven-block length. Guests are encouraged to play “EDGE BINGO” during the event, filling in squares on their bingo cards by visiting the identified businesses and supporting them with a social media posts or purchases. Winners will take home more than $1000 in prizes.

In addition, event guests will receive in-store giveaways, raffles, and discounts throughout the day at twenty of the EDGE District’s businesses, including boutiques, galleries, shops, restaurants, and bars.

The first three hundred guests to check in at this event will also receive a free event tote bag with even more special offers. The first five hundred guests to check in will get a free card to play the EDGE BINGO game. The check-in point is the EDGE Animal Hospital at 913 1st Ave. N.

Due to continuing COVID concerns, all guests are asked to wear face masks throughout this event and adhere to in-store safety policies.

For a list of directions, available parking, participating businesses, and event specials, please go to edgedistrict.org/spring-in-the-edge or scan the QR code below.

This event is hosted by the EDGE Business District Association, an award-winning, accredited Main Street America™ and Florida Main Street that plans, promotes, and advocates to sustain an eclectic, vibrant EDGE District community while preserving its unique character. The district runs from MLK Street to 16th Street, and 1st Avenue North to 1st Avenue South in St. Petersburg. For more information, please see edgedistrict.org.

The Don Cesar Earth Day Celebration
2021-04-22 - 2021-04-25 | The Don Cesar, 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Reconnect with the Sun, Sand, and Sea during the Don Cesar’s 4-day Earth Day Event!
Click here to see a daily event schedule.

Nan Colton Returns as Mrs Tidbit
2021-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Nan Colton returns LIVE via ZOOM

Mrs. Tidbit, a vivacious widow (a fictitious character created by playwright Nan Colton), tells all about living in St Petersburg in the 1920s. Join us for this light-hearted event from the comfort and safety of your home.

If you have ever wondered about what it was like to live in 1925 during prohibition, when the bridges and the railroads leading south from St Petersburg to Gulfport were being completed and everybody was encouraged “for their health” to retire to the Sunshine State – then this narrative of a fun journey into another time period is bound to be fascinating, entertaining and thought provoking.

Mrs. Tidbit, a loquacious and vivacious widow (a fictitious character created by playwright Nan Colton), tells all about the goings on, goings out and about, and the ups and downs of living in the Sunshine City during the “Roaring 20’s”.
Performed by local playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator, who will appear in period costume.

Special addition: At the close of the presentation you may post your questions in the CHAT ROOM to be answered by either MRS TIDBIT or the presenter and playwright NAN COLTON.

The show will be 35-45 minutes long followed by a lively Q & A. This is a virtual Zoom event so please purchase your reservation to attend today. You will receive your invitation link via email. We will begin sending the event links two weeks prior to the event.

Tickets are $20 in advance at Eventbrite.com
(plus a small convenience fee)

ONLINE TICKETS HERE – $21.19

MFA's Painting in the Park Reimagined
2021-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The MFA’s annual arts event is connecting with the community in a new way! This year, in lieu of painting in the park, we’ve assembled 500 art kits to give away to 500 kids across St. Pete, allowing them to experience the art at the MFA in a fun and creative way. The kits are focused on four paintings on loan from the Art Bridges foundation, and include lesson guides, art-making supplies and a family pass to the MFA. To distribute the kits, we are proud to partner with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, Cultured Books, Brookwood Florida, NOMAD Art Bus, and others. A select number of kits will also be distributed outside the MFA on April 24 from 10-11:30 am.

St. Pete Beach Library Grand Opening Week
2021-04-27 - 2021-05-01 | St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Tuesday, April 27-Saturday, May 1 we will be celebrating the Grand Re-opening of the Library! Join us for daily events! See the calendar for more details.

The 28th Annual Old Salt King of the Beach
2021-04-29 - 2021-05-01 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
The 28th Annual Old Salt King of the Beach is the oldest, richest, most fun-filled Kingfish tournament and festival in the United States. This 3 day waterfront festival is fun for everyone. There are over 50 vendors selling marine related goods, food and drinks. Thursday we have raffles, silent auctions and more, Friday night we have live music and don’t miss the fish weigh in on Saturday.
This event is April 29- May 1, 2021, 5-10pm each day.

CASA Art Auction
2021-04-29 05:00 - 19:00 | Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Join us for CASA’s first in-person event since 2020! We’re partnering with local artists to create an empowerment themed auction. Come have a beer with us and bid on some incredible pieces of art. This event will be outside with COVID-19 precautions.
To RSVP, email nbrzak@casa-stpete.org.

Southeastern Guide Dogs 2021 St. Petersburg Walkathon
2021-05-01 | Demen’s Landing, Bayshore Drive SE & 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
NEW DATE! This event scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2021 has moved to May 1, 2021! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dogs, and bring your friends’ dogs to our 2021 Walkathon. The Walkathon is Southeastern Guide Dog’s largest fundraiser of the year with a 2021 goal of raising one million dollars. Proceeds help us breed, raise, train, and match our amazing dogs with people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges such as vision loss or the loss of a parent in the military. Please visit GuideDogsWalkathon.org prior to event for current schedule and location.

Gulfport Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
2021-05-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Gulfport Lions Club, 7630 Tifton Drive South, Gulfport, FL, 33711, United States
On Saturday, May 1st from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the Lions Club of Gulfport FL. Foundation, Inc. located at 4630 Tifton Drive South behind the Gulfport Marina, is serving another tasty pancake breakfast.
Following all CDC guidelines, Lion’s members and volunteers will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice all for $8.00. Children under the age of 12 can eat for half price. Seating will be limited to 50% capacity.
In addition to indoor seating, we will also have outdoor seating and to-go meals available.
Lions Club of Gulfport, FL. Foundation Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization meeting the many needs of those less fortunate in the Gulfport and surrounding areas. The following are some of the organizations supported by the Foundation:
• Gulfport Police Christmas Program
• Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry
• Gulfport Local Youth Sports
• SE Guide Dogs
• Lions Eye and Tissue Bank,
• Eye and glaucoma exams and
treatments for qualified Gulfport
residents.
Gulfport Lions have proudly served our community since 1948 and we thank you for your support. Won’t you come and join us and find out what this service club is all about?

Broadyway on the Beach
2021-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
2021-05-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, all safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night out for the entire family. Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more.

For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/

SPB Spring Concert Series- The Spazmatics
2021-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States

St. Petersburg Second Saturday Art Walk
2021-05-08 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District invite you to visit their studios and galleries on Saturday, May 8th at various times throughout the day.
COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running this month due to not having enough space for social distancing.
If you do visit an ArtWalk venue this week or on Saturday, be prepared to follow THEIR guidelines for entry into their establishment. Please note that each venue has different Saturday hours.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Download a PDF of these venues here!

PAVA Paint and Photo Plein Aire Event at the Florida Botanical Gardens
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-16 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
From Friday, May 14th through Sunday, May 16th (10am-5pm each day), the public is invited to join PAVA (The Professional Association of Visual Artists) artists as they leave behind their studios and demonstrate their painting, drawing, and photography techniques in the beautiful outdoor landscape of Florida’s Botanical Gardens.
Over a dozen artists will be scattered throughout the Florida Botanical Gardens during normal operating hours allowing the public to see first-hand how the artists create their artwork, ask questions about their individual techniques, and learn about what inspires them.

St. Pete Beach Hurricane Preparedness Expo
2021-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States

2021 Barrier Islands Hurricane Preparedness Summit
2021-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Disaster Preparedness has always been essential for Pinellas County beach residents and businesses. To help the community better prepare for Hurricane Season, Pinellas County Emergency Management and beach community partners present the annual Barrier Islands Hurricane Preparedness Summit.
Moderated by St. Pete Beach Mayor Alan Johnson, president of the Barrier Islands Governmental Council (BIG-C), the panelists will discuss personal and home preparation, evacuation procedures, shelter options, special needs, and insurance considerations for the residents of the barrier island, as well as the responsibilities before, during and after a storm. This webinar will address the unique considerations of Pinellas County beach residents, from Clearwater Beach to Tierra Verde.
Pinellas County Emergency Management encourages the barrier island communities to “Pledge to Plan” in 2021 and will provide the information and resources needed to create, or update, disaster plans for the 2021 storm season.
Summit panelists include representatives from Pinellas County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, Local Law Enforcement, Local Fire Rescue, Public Works and the insurance industry.
In addition, local subject matter experts and personnel from the various beach municipalities will be on hand to answer questions.
The summit will be a hybrid event, with the option of participating in person at Madeira Beach City Hall, or virtually via Zoom. Registration is required to attend the live and virtual event.
Live Event
Madeira Beach City Hall
300 Municipal Dr.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Virtual Event will be held via Zoom
Event Registration Link – LINK TO REGISTER
Full URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e7zH-Y3JTXWiAETiWRzHIg
You will be asked to indicate how you wish to attend the event
For questions, or assistance with registration, please contact Pinellas County Emergency Management at 727-464-5550 | ema@pinellascounty.org

The Florida Music Expo Arts & Crafts Festival
2021-05-21 - 2021-05-23 | Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1320 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Come celebrate life, music and a good cause at The Florida Music Expo Arts & Crafts Festival (next weekend) at Ferg’s Friday May 21 through Sunday May 23. FME is the the culmination of 30-years of dedication to the local music scene by Victor Lima of Tampa Bay Music Network and Florida Music TV. FME with have live music on two (2) stages for three (3) days along with all kinds of festival activities all for a good cause. “I have wanted to do this event or a long time and given all we have been through as a community the time to launch the first annual Florida Music Expo is now!” says Victor who looks to build on this event each year. He added, “My hope is the Florida Music Expo can grow into a SXSW styled event on both sides of the bay, where we can highlight all the great talent in our area and show the world there is no greater place to live, work and play than Tampa Bay!”. We at Ferg’s agree and hope to see you out next week and FME 2021!

THE FLORIDA MUSIC EXPO ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Presented by: Tampa Bay Music Network and Florida Music TV Benefiting non-profit: PROJECT FREE (myprojectfree.org) Helping Children & Adults with Diverse Abilities.

Hosted by: Victor Lima of Tampa Bay Music Network and Florida Music TV (FMTV).
Arts & Crafts, Vendor Village, Dog Park, Food and Drinks, Live Music featuring some of the Best Artists and Bands from around the Bay Area and the Country.

MAY 21 – Country and Good Vibe Friday!
Southbound 75 (Nashville TN)
Mellenchamp – Tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp
Ferg’s Patio Deck: 2pm (free entry) with Gary Schutt (FME Kickoff Party)
Ferg’s Concert Pavilion: 6pm gates/7pm show (ticketed event)

MAY 22 – FMTV Rock Night with Tributes to Rocks Legendary Bands!
HARDWIRED – Tribute to Metallica
CALL FOR THE PRIEST – Tribute to Judas Priest
DIARY OF AN OZZMAN – Tribute to Ozzy Osborne
FMTV VIP After Party
Meet and Greet in Ferg’s Upper Deck Bar
Ferg’s Patio Deck: 2pm (free entry) with Grindstone Syndicate and Solar Flair

Ferg’s Concert Pavilion: 7pm show (ticketed event)
Ferg’s Upper Deck VIP After Party 8pm-2am (upgrade purchase day of show)

MAY 23 – Sunday Funday Family Day!
Jam Jones featuring Curtis Gray (American Idol Finalist)
Special guests: Chas Collins (Top 10 Song CMT)

Ferg’s Patio Deck: 2pm (free entry) with Jaded
Ferg’s Concert Pavilion: 2pm show (ticketed event)

TICKETS
Ticketweb.com (advance)
Ferg’s Box Office (day of show)
$40 – Front of Stage Reserved Seats
$20 – VIP Standing
$10 – GA

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Entertainment Complex

1320 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
All Ages are welcome
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Rain or Shine

Media Contacts

Victor Lima (Promoter)
Tampa Bay Music Network
(813) 765-7635
victor@tampabaymusicnetwork.com
floridamusicexpo.com

Mark Ferguson (Venue)
(727) 742-5957

Mark@FergsSportsBar.com

Ticket Links

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-florida-music-expo-arts-fergs-sports-bar-grill-tickets/10997005?pl=fergs
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-florida-music-expo-arts-fergs-sports-bar-grill-tickets/10997025?pl=fergs

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-florida-music-expo-arts-fergs-sports-bar-grill-tickets/10997045?pl=fergs

Gulfport Historical Society Welcome Back Porch Party
2021-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Gulfport Historical Society, 5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
It’s been a heck of a year, but Gulfport Historical Society is thrilled to announce its grand reopening with a night of outdoor family fun!
We will be out on the lawn of the Gulfport Historical Museum with live music featuring local band The Tortugas. We will also have lawn games, crafts, and food. Come celebrate with us and learn about the programming we have planned for 2021-2022.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7pm.

A Starry Night at The Dalí
2021-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dali, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join The Dali Museum for A Starry Night at The Dalí, a fundraising evening under the stars sponsored by Publix Supermarkets Charities. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Van Gogh Alive special exhibition, tarot card readings, music and a complimentary Van Gogh Vodka craft cocktail. Light fare from Café Gala will be available for purchase. The Museum store will be open from 7-8pm during the event.
Proceeds from the event will support The Dalí’s nonprofit mission.
Space for this event is limited to allow for physical distancing. Masks are required while inside The Dalí Museum. Learn more about the Museum’s health & safety precautions.
Tickets: $80
Museum Members: $70 (MEMBER CARD NUMBER necessary to purchase. Don’t see it on your card? Click here.)

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member tickets

This event is for guests 21 and over; children cannot be admitted. We encourage you to take a cab or car service like Lyft or Uber to this event. We love animals, but the event is not pet-friendly. Tickets are nonrefundable. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors.

Memorial Day Big Band Celebration
2021-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The Blue Parrot, 85 Corey Cir, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33707, United States
Join the exciting 17-piece Tomkats Jazz Orchestra in a celebration of the Great American Songbook in a relaxed and comfortable beach bar atmosphere. With over 600 songs in their library, the Tomkats have something for everyone!

Swim Mad Beach on Madeira Beach
2021-06-11 | Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
The SALT Series heads into the summer with the Inaugural Swim Mad Beach on Madeira Beach, FL. We have teamed up with our friends at the world famous SALTWATER HIPPIE Bar and Headquarters and are excited to offer a full weekend of activities and open water swimming!
Created in our famous “choose your own adventure” style, this flexible weekend layout has something for everyone.
Gulf breezes massage the soul. Fire-tinged sunsets create lifelong memories. Welcome to Madeira Beach, where some say the term “paradise” was created. From historic John’s Pass Village where fantastic shopping, dining, and nightlife await, to the pristine 2-mile long stretch of sand, Madeira Beach is the perfect escape from, well, everything!
MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://www.saltysportssociety.com/swim-mad-beach

Outer Banks Boil Grand Opening Event
2021-06-11 | Outer Banks Boil Company, Dolphin Village, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Come experience the new alternative way to dine

Outer Banks Boil Company is excited to host a Grand Opening Event on June 11th. We are located in the Dolphin Village Shopping Center at St Pete Beach. You can find us in the courtyard section of the shopping center. We will have our ribbon cutting event on at 10AM and will be followed by an evening of fun featuring free food (our signature seafood boil), fun games, live music and free drinks (4:30pm-7:30pm)!
This is a free event and all are welcome to attend!

Outer Banks Boil Company- St. Pete Beach is bringing the family back to the dinner table again by providing a new spin on low country seafood boils. Jennifer, James and Logan Berlin are siblings in this affair and are excited to bring this unique experience to St. Pete Beach. While Jennifer is a native to Florida, she met James in the military and they decided to move back to Florida to call St. Petersburg home. Logan and James grew up in Virginia and frequently vacationed to the Outer Banks where having a low country seafood boil became a family tradition. We opened our doors on May 8th featuring a “soft opening” and are now ready to put on a grand opening event to remember.

Once Upon A Shine: A Gay Mural Scavenger Hunt
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-19 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
Two of St. Petersburg’s best events, St. Pete Pride and The SHINE Mural Festival have come together to produce Once Upon A Shine: A Gay Mural Scavenger Hunt as part of this year’s Pride festivities. The event features freeFall Theatre’s award-winning actor and drag performer, Matthew McGee, as a fairy godmother providing clues to the whereabouts of Cinderella’s lost stiletto. Retrace her steps from mural to mural while deciphering clues using the free PixelStix app.
“After performing for Pride and St Pete audiences for over a decade, Once Upon A Shine is truly one of the most unique and fun experiences I’ve ever been a part of,” said McGee. “Imagine my guiding you through the streets of our beloved city and its unique mural art scene as your very own Fairy Dragmother. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride as we continue to get back to normal after this unprecedented and somewhat joyless time. Bringing people joy is no easy task. Happy to wrap myself in sequins and support garments for this exciting and creative endeavor.”
The scavenger hunt can be completed anytime during Pride’s Arts & Music week, starting Saturday June 12th and ending Saturday June 19th. Plan for 2-3 hours of mural hunting and social media challenges. Individuals or teams (up to 6 people) can compete to find the lost stiletto and be entered to win the grand prize, a 2 night stay at the new Tru by Hilton on Central Avenue.
Every person that completes the scavenger hunt is eligible to receive $1 off a beer at Grand Central Brewhouse (21+) and a free yoga class at The Body Electric Yoga Company. Plus, SHINE is giving away other great prizes for the best photos and videos posted on social media with the hashtag #OnceUponAShine. Visit the website to see a full list of prizes, details and to register: www.stpeteartsalliance.org/PRIDE.
Participants must download the free PixelStix app on iPhone or Android phone to play. “We are thrilled to be working alongside SHINE to celebrate Pride in St Petersburg this year,” said PixelStix Founder & CEO Matthew Walker. “Not only does it allow us to serve our community but we feel it takes our technology somewhere exciting by using it to activate murals in a fun, new way. We look forward to so many more events like this in the future!”
This event is sponsored by Artistry St. Pete Apartments & Regions Bank. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is free to the public but donations are encouraged to support the creation of more murals during this year’s SHINE Mural Festival, October 15-24, 2021. Donations can be made online at www.stpeteartsalliance.org/donate.
