TAMPA - Nude Nite, the largest nude art show in the U.S. is coming to Tampa. The three-night event, which includes a gown made from 15,000 condoms and a living recreation of Michelangelo's David, is planned for Feb. 26-28 at a location to be announced. ...more

October 9, 2008

It's that time of the year. Those tired of Highlands County's summer doldrums should get their planning calendars out. Longtime residents will attest that from October to April, the roads are not the only things that get busy. Bands rev up for their acts; crafts and art shows offer back-to-back fares for Christmas shopping; dance clubs get moving, and residents get something to do. This year, there will be some big and small changes in the events schedule. A longtime November arts and crafts festival has been replaced by a smaller one in March. The Highlands Art League, which sponsors this festival, has refocused its efforts with brand new art events for the community. The Sebring downtown Gallery Walk has been discontinued for now and may restart later in the season. The Sebring Carousel of Lights will be more amped up. At least one new Halloween spook-out awaits the young and the young-at-heart. A community "paint out" has been planned for next year, and a new dance club is in town. Here's a list of what to expect new this season: ...more

September 27, 2008

Labor Day is traditionally celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of summer. But do you know how it got its name? ...more

August 22, 2008

For artist Jeff Whipple, a series of firsts led to another first and an extra $5,000 in his pocket. ...more

November 26, 2007

For artist Jeff Whipple, a series of firsts led to another first and an extra $5,000 in his pocket. ...more

November 24, 2007

Fall is full of arts news across the county. For years, folks have complained about the lack of an art scene in Hillsborough County. Here is news to show creative juices are flowing faster than the Hillsborough River. ...more

October 11, 2007