Art News: Ukrainian Refugees, COVID-19 Exhibit, Concert Series

Tiffany Razzano
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TAMPA BAY, FL — If you're looking for a creative spark or want to support the local arts, here's the latest news and events from the Tampa Bay area's vibrant arts scene.

Items Wanted For Pinellas Exhibit Remembering COVID-19 Victims

Creative Pinellas is reaching out to the community to lend items for the upcoming exhibition, "The Things They Left Behind: Grief, Discovery, and Remembrance."

Howard Tibbals, Circus Collector And Model Builder, Dies At 85

Howard Tibbals, a philanthropist with a passion for the circus who dedicated his life to preserving the history of the entertainment art form, died Sunday at his Sarasota home from natural causes. He was 85.

Food, Wine, Craft Beer And Live Music: Busch Gardens Fest Is Back

Combine gourmet food, fine wine and craft beers with live concerts featuring nationally known musicians, and you've got a recipe for success.

Ukrainian Refugees Documented In Poland By Bradenton Photographer

When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine at the end of February, Bradenton photographer Allan Mestel immediately knew he wanted to travel to Poland to capture images of refugees escaping the war-torn country.

Ballet School Removes Russia From Name: 'They Just Keep Bombing'

The moment they learned that Russia invaded Ukraine, their native country, the owners of The School of Russian Ballet in Bradenton knew they needed to rebrand. That same day, they decided to change the dance studio's name to International Ballet of Florida, removing any mention of the country attacking their homeland.

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This article originally appeared on the Bradenton Patch