Postcard Collection
This digital collection highlights postcards from a number of events held at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis started the Studio@620 in 2004. This collection contains the postcards of a variety of events, from poetry readings and plays to photography and printmaking exhibits. The collection illustrates the rich history of the playhouse and the art movement in St. Petersburg, Florida over the last few decades.
For more information about the Studio@620, please visit their website.
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Elona K and the Wegmanns A Musical World Tour
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You’re invited to a fantastic musical world tour! Elona Krasavseva (vocals), Nina Wegmann (accordion), Roberg Wegmann (contrabass), and Svetlana Datseva (dance) will perform an evening of North American, Latin American, British, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Russian music and dances. This trio performed at The Studio@620 in 2016 and 2018 for a sold out audience and received rave reviews. They return with a new program dedicated to famous international tunes. Elona Krasavseva is an award winning singer from Moscow, Russia. Nina Wegmann is a frequent soloist with The Florida Orchestra and soloist of the Vitebsk Philharmonic Orchestra, Belarus. Robert Wegmann is an American Pop-musician and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa, FL. Dancer Svetlana Datseva is a professor of ballet at Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for Performing Arts.
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Elona Krasavseva, Nina & Robert Wegmann in Concert
Studio at 620, Elona Krasavseva, Nina Wegmann, and Robert Wegmann
The Studio@620 welcomes the return of this amazing international trio! Join us for an evening of fantastic music! Elona Krasavseva (vocals), Nina Slyusar-Wegmann (accordion) and Roberg Wegmann (contrabass) will perform an evening of classical, tango, and jazz music. Elona Krasavseva is an award winning singer from Moscow, Russia. Nina Slyusar- Wegmann is a frequent soloist with The Florida Orchestra and soloist of the Vitebsk Philharmonic Orchestra, Belarus. Robert Wegmann is an American Pop-musician and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa, FL. This trio performed at The Studio@620 in 2016 for a sold out audience and received rave reviews. They return with a new program dedicated to famous classical, jazzy, and tango tunes. Get your tickets now!
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The Studio@620 salutes Black History Month
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The Studio@620 salutes Black History Month with an exploration of selected iconic figures and a celebration of local talent. February’s schedule is filled with poetry readings, art exhibits, concerts, innovative dance performances, theatrical readings and more!
Special Black History Month Events Include:
• “Poets on Poets: A Showcase of Readings”, Feb. 6, 2020 @ 7 PM / $10 • Culteral Panel Discussion Feb.7, 2020 / 7 PM / Suggested donation $5
• “Emerging Artists of Color: A Group Exhibition”, Opening Saturday Feb. 8, 2020 5-9 PM / Free
• “Jazz Theory: A Dance-Jazz Collaboration” featuring projectALCHEMY and Jeremy Carter, Feb.14–15, 2020 / 7:30 PM / $20-$15 members
• Staged Reading of “Master Harold... and the Boys” by Athol Fugard, Directed and Featuring Bob Devin Jones, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 / 7 PM / $20–$15 members
• “An Evening with Sharon Scott”, Thursday Feb. 27, 2020 / 7 PM / $25–$20 members
• “Black Icons: A Reflection on James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Et al”, Friday Feb. 28, 2020 / 7 PM / $10
• “Hooked on the Art of Love” book release celebration and discussion with Dr. Gary Lemons, Saturday Feb. 29, 2020 / 7 PM / Suggested donation $5
Follow The Studio@620’s Facebook and Instagram (@thestudioat620) social media streams to see frequent updates and inspirational quotes throughout the month as well!
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Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative
Studio at 620 and Bob Devin Jones
A Virtual Presentation via Facebook Live Thursday April 30, 2020 @ 7 PM The arts are what make our community sparkle, even during the current “stay-at-home” circumstances. As a way to keep everyone connected, The Studio@620 will present a live webcast of Bob Devin Jones performing his beloved original work “Uncle Bends”. To tune in, simply visit The Studio@620’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/Studio620 at 7 PM on Thursday April 30th. Thanks to modern technology and tried and true creativity, you can enjoy this wonderful collection of character studies from the comfort of your own home! Presented on a “Pay What You Can” basis. Donations in support of The Studio@620 may be made through The Studio’s website or via the donate now button on The Studio’s Facebook page. Questions? Just email info@studio620.org
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24 Hands Printmaking Collective Group Exhibition; Private Signs & Runes by Clare Dygert
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November brings two wonderful exhibitions to The Studio@620. 24 Hands is a regional group of twelve printmakers and printmaking associates based around Tampa Bay. These twelve artists practice a broad range of techniques from traditional to the experimental. The group’s mission is to educate and advocate for printmaking media.
Clare Dygert is a solo artist working in photographic transfers which result in moody and ethereal images. The viewer is encouraged to be open to the feelings the images arouse and the stories they imply.
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620 Dance Hall Festival
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The 620 Dance Hall Festival will celebrate and showcase dance in all forms through a broad range of events including artist talks, lecture demonstrations, and performances by local dance artists and companies.
Schedule of Events:
A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer Opening Reception Saturday September 14, 2019 / 5–9PM (Free, Donations Accepted)
Triggered: An Evening in a Brain with RogueDance Saturday September 21, 2019 at 8PM, Sunday September 22, 2019 at 3PM
Momentum Choreographers Showcase with projectALCHEMY Saturday and Sunday September 28–29, 2019 at 7:30PM
Mad Science by Sheila Cowley and The Well Tempered Lennon-McCartney by Tom Sivak Part of the Tom and Paul Kramer Anniversary Celebration Thursday October 3, 2019 at 7PM (Free, Donations Accepted)
Dundu Dole African Ballet Friday October 4, 2019 at 7PM
Theatre Grottesco presented by St. Petersburg Performs, Thursday October 10, 2019 at 7:30PM
What's the Score: An Experiment in Watching Dance with Andee Scott Friday October 11, 2019 at 7:30PM
620xVYB: Festival Finale and Dance Battle Saturday October 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM Admission $20 / $15 Studio@620 Members for each event unless otherwise noted.
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A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer
Studio at 620 and Tom Kramer
Come witness moments of motion captured in stills. As part of The Studio@620 Dance Hall Festival, we welcome photographer Tom Kramer and a collection of his specially selected images. Opening night will also feature surprise pop-up dances as Tom’s stills magically come to life — a lively and unique artistic experience. Please join us.
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Bloom and Residue
Studio at 620, projectAlchemy, and Rebekah Lazaridis
The Studio@620, projectAlchemy, and Rebekah Lazaridis present a new collaborative experience centered around the idea that in order to truly change, sacrifices must be made. Redefining cycles of renewal through interactive design and performance, “Bloom and Residue” is an immersive experience that marries dance with visual art while exploring themes of change, transformation and new life. This experience is not a typical dance performance and the audience will stand and move thru The Studio@620 space, similar to the way an art exhibit is traditionally viewed.
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de/territories
Studio at 620 and Adam Graham
A Solo Exhibition by Adam Graham de/territories explores the evolution and devolution of contemporary territories, territories of the body, of language, and of ideology. Displaying a deep concern with the human figure, de/territory exposes the mechanism by which bodies converge and scatter into new modes of territorial being, and how these various movements are signified within the matrix of language. Adam’s work (adamgrahamart.com) investigates the complexities and dynamics of relationships and the role language plays as both a force of connectivity and a force of disintegration.
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HARVEST: A Poetry Showcase With Sound
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“Harvest” is a showcase of varied poetic and musical talents, orchestrated under Miesha Brundridge, author of “A Beautiful Disaster”. “Harvest” will center on the nostalgic themes of Fall and recall the ancient act of harvesting the last crops before Winter, and the timeless virtues that come with the agrarian work. You’ll hear poems of impossible odds, rectifying the past, the nostalgic routines of Fall, and accompaniments from local musicians. Get ready for pumpkins, golden leaves, and sobering messages of redemption, working together, and reaping the fruits of honest work.
Poets Include: Miesha Brundridge, Bob Devin Jones, Sara Reis, Denzel J.G., Selena Ferrer, Pedro el Poeta, Stephanie Sarkissian, Ian Lindsay, Callie Connelly, Roberta Torres, Eva Maragouthakis and Keesha Brundridge King.
Musical Guests Include: Thaddeus Reis Dziekonski, trumpet; Eva Maragouthakis, piano; Johnny Cloud, flute; Ti-Jen, violin
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Mad for Music: March 2020
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March Madness takes on a fresh meaning this month at The Studio@620, where in addition to our recurring events (Yoga Flow, Book Club, Radio Theatre Project, Never No Show, Wordier Than Thou and Poetry Open Mic) we’re hosting a series of fabulous musical programs! If you like Jazz, R&B or rock ‘n roll, then you’re going to go mad for this line up of talent too!
March 1, 2020: Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble (3PM $10 all seats)
March 19, 2020: A Tribute to Chet Baker with the Jackson Harpe Collective (7PM $20/$15 Studio Members)
March 26, 2020: What’s Wright, What’s Left with the Scotty Wright Quintet (7PM $20/$15 Studio Members)
March 27, 2020: Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party and Variety Show: A Fundraiser for The Studio@620 with the St. Pete Florida Blues Band (7PM $35/$30 Studio Members)
March 28, 2020: Heffner & Hefner In Concert (7PM $20/$15 StudioMembers)
PLUS Our featured art exhibit is “Strides of March” from The Florida Artists Group opening during Second Saturday Artwalk on March 14, 2020 (5-9PM Free Admission) The Tuskegee Airman Legacy Presentation from international lecturer Philip A. Tibbs on March 15, 2020 (4PM $15/$10 Studio Members) Artist and author Claudia Larrain launches her book “EnPointe” with an amazing panel of guest artists discussing their creative processes on March 29, 2020 (3PM / $5 Admission) Visit our website or call our office for tickets and complete event details.
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Perspectives: Artwork by Vincent Mancuso and Elizabeth Barenis
Studio at 620, Vincent Mancuso, and Elizabeth Barenis
Come see how the world looks through the eyes of two local artists. Vincent Mancuso creates traditional pastel artworks inspired by popular spots you’re sure to recognize. Elizabeth Barenis has a contemporary approach to painting with acrylics. Where they overlap is through a use of color. Enjoy their varied perspectives in this creative pairing of artists.
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Quinceañera!
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The Studio@620 is holding a Quinceañera celebration and you're invited! (Quinceañera is the Spanish name given to the coming-of-age celebration on a girl's 15th birthday.) Our party is going to be a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul! There will be live music, community birthday cakes, and even Piñatas! Bring your friends and celebrate how The Studio has grown as we embark on our 15th season of creative community programming.
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The Disparate Saints of St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg has established itself as an artistic hub on the Gulf Coast. This reputation, built upon the talents of many local artists, has resulted in fame for some, and obscurity for others. While many newcomers reside in high-rise condos (all are delightfully welcomed), the heart of the city still beats within the creative saints who diligently carry out the work of their calling. Come experience the creativity of seven local artists in this diverse group exhibition which includes painting, photography, pastel drawings, and sculptural installations.
Featured artists include: Evan Cool Art, Oscar Guerra, Tim Kim, Barry Rothstein, Hunter Slade, Taylor Torres and Jyeesha Wilson.
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Tied
Studio at 620 and Alice Ferrulo Stampfle
Tied is an avant garde dance work by Black Horse Theatre... danse macabre, under imagemaker Alice Ferrulo Stampfle. Tied tells the tale of Louise Davies, of England’s Victorian Era. Louise, smothered by her husband’s affections and tormented by an unfulfilled desire to pursue her musical talents, searches for purpose. What will be her legacy?
Featuring: Helen Hansen French, Ellyce Hamel, Martin Rivera, Beau Smith and Alice Ferrulo Stampfle.
Narrator: Bonnie Agan.
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William Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew”
Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, and Veronica Leone Matthews
Join us in downtown St. Petersburg’s Williams Park for a modern production of Shakespeare in the City this November. Co-Directed by Bob Devin Jones and Veronica Leone Matthews, “The Taming of the Shrew” is a comedy that takes on issues of marriage, gender, and social hierarchy. Performances will be free and open to the public. Donations are being accepted to assist in funding the production to make this gift to the community at large possible.
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Arts&Architecture
Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, Rick Baker, and Ray Arsanualt
Series Launch —August 2018 The Studio@620 begins a thirteen month exploration of all things Art & Architecture! Join us for these kick-off events: "The Art of Architecture", a juried exhibition reflecting the creative aspects of man-made structures. Multiple artists will be represented across a range of media. Opening Reception Saturday August 11, 2018 / 5–9 PM Closing Reception and Artists’ Talk Saturday August 25, 2018 / 6–9 PM, Talk begins at 7 PM Additional gallery hours by appointment. Admission is free and open to the public. “A Conversation on Arts and Architecture”Studio@620 Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones will moderate a panel discussion concerning how the built environment informs the way we live in the past, present and future. Participants will include former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, noted historian Ray Arsanualt and professional representatives from the artistic and architectural communities.
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Gladiola
Studio at 620, Colleen Johnson, and Christopher Rutherford
by Colleen Johnson Directed by Christopher Rutherford Time changes things-people, perspective, relationships... Gladiola explores the role of marriage in society — whether marriage is necessary to have a fully integrated life and whether an unhappy marriage is preferable to none at all. The main character must decide what is more valuable to him, a supportive and caring friendship or a damaged romantic relationship. His grown children face their own struggles as a result of the sudden instability of their parents’ 30-year marriage. After a successful reading of the play in 2017, we now present the first fully staged production of this work by local writer Colleen Johnson.
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I Am My (word)
Studio at 620, Audrey Richter, Alex Jones, and Bob Devin Jones
I Am My (word) is an interdisciplinary dance work that investigates the manifestation of words and how they transition socially and generationally. As the inaugural production for the CSD ColLab Series, this performance event will feature CSD dancers as well as community dancers from Manatee School for the Arts, University of Tampa, University of South Florida, and Collective Soles Youth Ensemble. Through collaborating with Bob Devin Jones, Artistic Director of Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the CSD Artistic Director, Alex Jones, will create an evening-length dance theatre work that explores the way in which words denote ideas, shape perceptions, and explores label vs. identity, as well as the actionable effects words have within the community. Featuring choreography and direction from Audrey Richter, Alex Jones, and Bob Devin Jones, this collaboration will utilize language in all its facets (spoken, written, and embodied) to explore the weight words have on our daily personal, social, and global lives.
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Known Unknowns: An Exhibition of Contemporary Representational Painting
Studio at 620, Eric Ondina, Jake Troyli, Rachel Underwood, Carola Miles, and Christopher Evans
“Known Unknowns” is a showcase of five carefully selected local artists,Eric Ondina, Jake Troyli, Rachel Underwood, Carola Miles and Christopher Evans. Come see how they use color, wit, exaggeration and metaphor in their work as a way to express and explore emotions, relationships, and societal criticisms.
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MYAFRICA-ART
Studio at 620 and Gary L. Lemons
The Studio@620 presents “MYAFRIKA-ART”, an exhibition of original works by Gary L. Lemons. Gary forges a connection between color, pattern, and spiritual energy. “My artistic longing has always been to connect to my cultural history rooted in African principles of color, shape, patterns, and designs that are as old as the creative Spirit of humankind”, Gary writes in his artist statement.
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Plastic is the New Fish
Studio at 620 and Amandine Drouet
The Studio@620 presents a new exhibit of sustainable modern artwork by Amandine Drouet. Amandine gives a second life to her materials transforming them to something new. She rehabilitates what was cast aside or meant for trash-finding items either overlooked or random bits of garbage before becoming permanent parts of the environment. Chance guides her artistic process while it also feeds a constant recycling project. These found objects inspire new ideas as they coalesce into bodies of work through a number of mediums. In conjunction with the exhibition, CJ Reynold from the USF College of Marine Science will give a talk about sustainability and a hands-on workshop will be offered for participants to create artwork from reclaimed plastic and learn more about Amandine's creative process. Opening Reception Saturday December 8, 2018 5-9PM Hands On Plastic Art Workshop Sunday Dec. 9, 2018 2-5PM Workshop supplies will be provided, however participants are asked to bring their own plastic bags or other items to supplement provided supplies. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Please call 727-895-6620 or email info@studio620.org to RSVP. A Conversation on Ocean Sustainability with CJ Reynold, USF College of Marine Science, Thursday Dec. 13, 2018 7-9 PM All events are free to attend, donations will be accepted in support of The Studio@620.
