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.
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Postcard, Home Fires Burning at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Home Fires Burning, a play written by Betty-Jane Parks and Roxanne Fay. The performance features two haunting stories about the fierce fight for a place of one's own, told through the voices of two unique and surprising women. The show premiered at Studio@620, with performances by Betty-Jane Parks and Roxanne Fay.
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Postcard, If You Could Speak My Language at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for If You Could Speak My Language, a series of recent artwork by St. Petersburg artist Claudia Strano. The series, created during Strano's battle with breast cancer, evolved as a form of expression when speech was difficult. The exhibit includes an opening reception with a musical performance by Imani Woomera, held on December 13, 2013.
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Postcard, Jake Troyli: Emerging Artist at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Jake Troyli: Emerging Artist, a solo exhibition held at Studio@620. The exhibit features Jake Troyli's original oil paintings on canvas and hand-drawn pen and ink illustrations. The opening reception, on August 16, 2013, invited visitors to meet the artist and explore his transition from a hidden talent to a passionate art career.
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Postcard, John Lamb Birthday Celebration at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the John Lamb Birthday Celebration at Studio@620, an event honoring the legendary bassist and educator. The evening included performances by Kenny Drew Jr., Nate Najar Trio, La Lucha, and Ray Biscoglia, as well as an open jam session for local musicians. John Lamb, known for his decade-long tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was celebrated for his lifelong contribution to jazz and education.
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Postcard, Lost in the Wilderness at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Lost in the Wilderness, an exhibition featuring the recent works of local artist and printmaker Coralette Damme. The exhibit explores hidden meanings, personal symbols, cosmic instruction, and the search for self through various media, including linocut and silkscreen printing techniques.
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Postcard, Memoirs of a Painted Woman at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Memoirs of a Painted Woman, a performance written and performed by Karleigh Chase. This one-woman show, presented at Studio@620, delves into the life and struggles of a woman facing societal pressures. With stunning visual elements, the performance intertwines dance, storytelling, and painting as a form of self-expression.
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Postcard, Opus Rouge at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Opus Rouge, an exhibit of original mixed media artworks by local fashion photographer Nikki Devereux at Studio@620. The exhibit opened on July 12, 2013, with a reception from 6-9 PM, and remained on display through July 27, 2013. The project explores beauty, emotions, and the artist’s inner world through striking mixed media fashion photography.
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Postcard, RED at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the play RED, by John Logan, directed by Ryan James Monroe, presented at Studio@620. The play explores the internal conflict of Mark Rothko, a master abstract expressionist, as he grapples with his greatest commission—a series of murals for New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant. Featuring Keven Renken as Mark Rothko and Dacey McNally as Ken.
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Postcard, Saenz of Attraction at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Saenz of Attraction, a provocative art exhibit by Josue Saenz at Studio@620. The exhibition explores human sexuality through paintings, crafts, and live models turned into walking works of art, complete with body paintings. The opening reception invites attendees to confront their own attitudes toward sensuality and embrace a fresh perspective on art. Note: the exhibit contains mature subject matter.
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Postcard, The Odd Couple at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Lisa Tricomi at Studio@620. The play features Nate Najar as the neurotic Felix Ungar and Bob Devin Jones as the slovenly Oscar Madison, two roommates with opposing personalities. Bonnie Agan and Sharon Scott play the Pigeon Sisters. The production includes set design by Stephen K. Mitchell, lighting by Joe Oshry, and costuming by Saidah Ben-Judah.
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Postcard, Women’s Success Stories: Shaping Your Career or Letting It Shape You at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Women’s Success Stories: Shaping Your Career or Letting It Shape You, a forum held during National Business Women’s Week™. Hosted by Business and Professional Women St. Petersburg Pinellas County, the event featured an all-female panel of leaders discussing how women in leadership roles impact career choices. Panelists included Angela Biever, Margaret Cooley, Gypsy Gallardo, and Sara Stonecipher, with Tami Simms moderating.
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Postcard, Puer Aeternus at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Puer Aeternus, an exhibition at Studio@620 presented in collaboration with BayCare Behavioral Health. The exhibition showcases new original artworks by Adam Miguel Estevez.
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Postcard, Collaborative Citywide Dinner Parties Fundraiser, Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the @6:20PM Fundraiser: Collaborative Citywide Dinner Parties, held on November 10, 2012. The event featured progressive dinner parties hosted by community members, followed by dessert and live performances at Studio@620. Proceeds supported the studio's ongoing creative endeavors.
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Postcard, In The Moment, Dance! at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for In The Moment. Dance!, a dance performance at Studio@620 choreographed by Terryle D. Heffner. The performance presents original choreography set to a selection of music across multiple genres. Heffner dedicates the event to the community in honor of Gay Pride.
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Postcard, Narratives, Passages, Perception, at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Narratives; Passages; Perception, an exhibition at Studio@620 by artist Zach Christopher. The exhibition features works that evoke the relationship between matter and relativity, using the female and male form in interaction with non-human forms. The conceptual visual aesthetic explores themes of existence and identity.
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Postcard, Storyhill Concert at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for a concert by Storyhill, a folk duo comprising Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson, held at Studio@620. Known for their harmonies and storytelling through music, the duo performed songs from their album "Shade of the Trees," which explores themes of love and war.
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Postcard, Let's Draw Underwater at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Let's Draw Underwater, a multimedia art exhibit by Hunter Payne at Studio@620. The exhibit features hundreds of drawings created entirely underwater in the Florida Keys, accompanied by a documentary showcasing the creative process and inspiration behind the project.
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Postcard, Alphabet of Art at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Alphabet of Art," an exhibition at Studio@620 featuring works by 34 artists from 7 countries and 20 cities. The exhibit explores the visual importance of letters, numbers, and music, integrating them with other images to create innovative modern art. It has garnered international attention, traveling to Moscow, St. Petersburg (Russia), and Australia, and previously opened in Philadelphia before arriving in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Postcard, An Evening of the Arts in Celebration of Mr. Harry Belafonte at The Mahaffey, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for An Evening of the Arts in Celebration of Mr. Harry Belafonte, presented at The Mahaffey in St. Petersburg. Directed by Bob Devin Jones, with musical direction by Nate Najar, this inaugural event of the yearlong Harlem Renaissance celebration featured live performances by Dundo Dole Urban African Ballet, John Lamb, Nate Najar, Michael Lynche, Buster Cooper, Sharon Scott, and Bob Devin Jones. The evening also included Q&A sessions with Mr. Belafonte, Ray Arsenault, Eric Deggans, and Colette Bancroft.
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Postcard, Contribute: A Public Forum on Community Action at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Contribute, a public forum on community action hosted by the New Roots News team at Studio@620. The event, held on February 18, 2012, aimed to inform and educate Tampa Bay Area residents about local people, businesses, projects, and organizations, celebrating collaboration and community engagement.
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Postcard, Critics Choice Reading Series at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the Critics Choice Reading Series, presented by A Simple Theatre at Studio@620. The series featured three evenings of staged readings of Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, or Drama Desk Award-nominated plays. The series included Circle Mirror Transformation, I Am My Own Wife, and Wit, each exploring personal growth and human resilience.
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Postcard, Delicious Nut at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Delicious Nut, a play presented at Studio@620. The performance takes a painfully funny and compassionate look at a group of diverse characters in an in-patient psych ward. During a group therapy session, the characters experience emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges, ultimately finding that the human spirit triumphs. The cast features David Warner, Roxanne Fay, Robert Heitman, Karleigh Chase, and Drew Smith, with direction by Bob Devin Jones.
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Postcard, Gurf Morlix and Grant Peeples Concert at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Gurf Morlix and Grant Peeples, part of the 2012 Independent Music Concert Series at Studio@620. The evening featured live music with a buffet from Sofia Forte catering. Morlix, known for his work with Lucinda Williams, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Warren Zevon, and Peeples, a guitar-slinging poet, offered their unique musical styles for an unforgettable performance.
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Postcard, Ignorance is Bliss? at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the performance Ignorance is Bliss? by Shoes at the Door Dance Company, presented at Studio@620. This evening-length work explores the choice between isolation and engagement, with themes of avoidance and interaction, performed using movement, gesture, and text. The performance was held on January 28-29, 2012.
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Postcard, Lies I Told My Little Sister at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Lies I Told My Little Sister, a SAG feature film directed by William J. Stribling and produced by Jonathan Weisbrod. The film explores the complex relationships between siblings, particularly Cory, who must confront the lies she told her younger sister Jane after their older sister Sarah’s untimely death. A reading of the script was held at Studio@620 to seek funding for the film.
