Community Calendar

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and kids never grow up! With all the magic, mischief, and heart of the original story, this lively new adaptation brings Peter Pan’s world to life on stage like never before.

Do you like to eat? Do you enjoy beautiful flowers? Most of us would answer “yes” to both questions!

Food and beauty are just two reasons to encourage pollinators to party in your yard, as they help make these things happen. This weekend, we’re highlighting Florida native plants because they lead the way in bringing native pollinators to your garden.

We’re hosting a seminar where we’ll discuss host plants, nectar plants, and tips for designing and caring for your pollinator garden. Learn how to create a pollinator hangout, combining Florida native plants with some of your favorite flowers to attract butterflies and bees. And our staff would love to talk to you (any time!) about how to bring the most pollinators to your garden.

10 am: Start a Pollinator Party Seminar

In this seminar, we’ll answer the following questions:

What is pollination?
What is a pollinator?
Why is biodiversity important?
How do Florida native plants play a role?
What can I do in my garden to increase pollinators?

The seminar will be held in the Kerby’s Nursery Greenhouse.

Following the seminar, we will provide a guided tour of our Homegrown National Park, which is filled with only Florida native plants.

All weekend long: shop native plants, nectar plants, and host plants; talk to our staff about starting a pollinator party in your garden; and visit our Butterfly House, Butterfly Murals, and the Homegrown National Park for inspiration.

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and kids never grow up! With all the magic, mischief, and heart of the original story, this lively new adaptation brings Peter Pan’s world to life on stage like never before.

Opening Reception: October 11, 5-8pm
On View: October 11 – 22
Morean Arts Center

For the last decade, St. Petersburg’s SHINE Mural Festival has become a huge draw for area art lovers. The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit. By using the walls and streets as canvas, SHINE has transformed our shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, SHINE has created more than 170 murals throughout downtown and the surrounding arts districts since 2015.

Each year during SHINE, the Morean highlights mural artists who have participated in past events and/or will be featured in this year’s lineup. For 2025, we recognize the incredible contributions of our local female muralists and the color and vibrancy they have brought to our city. For every painted wall, there is an artist with a studio practice, and this exhibition seeks to make the connection between the two.

Featured artists include:

Alyssa Marie

Artist Jones

Elizabeth Barenis

Quinn Cale

Ashley Cantero

Jenipher Chandley

Dreamweaver

Amy Ilic-Volpe

Carrie Jadus

Nneka Jones

Cristi Lopez

Cecilia Lueza

Syd Bloom

Sara Salem

Nicole Salgar

Sarah Sheppard

You are cordially invited to join us for an exquisite bayfront celebration at the 7th Annual Taste of New Orleans—a signature event benefiting Truly Valued’s life-changing programs for youth and families across Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto Counties.

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Step into an evening steeped in Southern charm, with carefully curated hors d'oeuvres, soulful live music from Jah Movement, an elegant chance drawing, and sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. This is more than a gala—it’s a celebration of resilience, opportunity, and the power of community.

Your sponsorship or attendance ensures that mentorship, leadership development, and family support remain within reach for those who need it most. Together, we are shaping the next generation of confident, empowered leaders.

Reserve your seat or become a sponsor today!

We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening in support of a future where every child and family knows just how truly valued they are.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland – where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and kids never grow up! With all the magic, mischief, and heart of the original story, this lively new adaptation brings Peter Pan’s world to life on stage like never before.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Work in your drawing and painting media of choice or explore new ones. In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life. Learn the basics and grow your techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions. Classes Available | Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8

*Drawing materials provided. These classes do have live Nude Models.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.