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Kids can learn how to draw portraits in Riverview

Kids can learn how to draw portraits in Riverview

Riverview, Florida - Art educator Minnette Webster is going to introduce children to drawing self portraits using mirrors, pencils and erasers. All materials will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be held Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Branch Library at 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview.

The event is for children in grades 1 through 4. Participants must register in advance though at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652.

 

Learn about zentangle drawing in Ruskin

Learn about zentangle drawing in Ruskin

Ruskin, Florida - Adults and teens are invited to join art instructor Patsy Monk for an interesting evening learning about pattern and repetition in drawing.

Monk is teaching the zentangle course on Monday, April 15 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library which is located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin.

Registration is required at either the SouthShore Regional Library Information Desk or by calling (813) 273-3652. 

The class is limited to 22 participants.

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

If you missed the sold out ballet gala, “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!”, held at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in January, you can catch it on film!

“Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” has been made into a movie that is playing around the country. It will hit the screen on March 31 at 2 p.m. and April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Carmike Royal Palm 20 at 5125 26th St East Bradenton, 34203.

Free Salvador Dali class for kids in Riverview

Free Salvador Dali class for kids in Riverview

Riverview, Florida - Art educator Minnette Webster will craft dreamscapes while instructing students about Salvador Dali and his dreamlike filled paintings.

The class if free for children grades 1-4 and supplies will be provided.

It's being held at the Riverview Branch Library at 10509 Riverview Dr.  in Riverview on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 in a.m.

Seating is limited to 20 however so you should register at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652.

 

PTEC campuses host regional SkillsUSA competition this week

PTEC campuses host regional SkillsUSA competition this week

More than 500 students from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties are expected to compete in the two-day SkillsUSA regional competition Feb. 6 - 7 at pTEC, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Students will compete in numerous categories including automotive service technology, cosmetology, welding, photography, and plumbing.

2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition

2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition

Tampa, FL-- "One man's trash is another man's treasure."- that statement couldn't ring more true for students from 66 Hillsborough County schools next Tuesday, when they will compete in the 2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition.

Organizers say a total of 3,000 cigar boxes (left over after the actual cigars were donated to American Service members) will be transformed from "throw-aways" to "art" by students from all grades.

A jury of artists will judge the complete works and award various prizes, and even a summer art scholarship, to the winning students.

Use your Hillsborough library card, and get free music!

Use your Hillsborough library card, and get free music!

Hillsborough Co., FL-- If you're looking to get a couple of *free* and *legal* songs for your computer, iPod, iPad, or iPhone.  You get three a week.

Here's how:

Downloadable Music and Streaming Video