First - we have a balmy weekend - sunny days in the 80s and cool evenings in the 60s.
The main event - with awareness of the pun - is the Mainsail Arts Festival at the Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete. Set in a broad park along the waterfront, there are approximately 270 artists displaying, chosen from over 1,000 applicants. There are paintings, sketches, woodworking, sculpture, photography, jewelry, mixed metals - lots of variety and of course, lots of food. Enjoy the music while you're there - blues, jazz, etc. Also in downtown St Pete the American Stage is doing their play in the park at Demens Landing - Little Shop of Horrors. Take a picnic meal, add a bottle of wine, and enjoy. This morning started with the Saturday Morning Market on Central Avenue - food, crafts, plants, and a festive atmosphere. Marine Quest 2007 is just south of downtown, sponsored by the Fish & Wildlife Research Institute. John Brinkman, pubnlished of American Bungalow magazine spoke this morning at the Craftsman House.
In Gulfport, the Gulfport Art Walk takes place this evening from 6 to 10. By the way this artsy community on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay may follow St Pete's lead in allowing sidewalk cafes. The Gulfport City Council may vote on this in June.
You could also go up to Clearwater and enjoy the Clearwater Jazz Holiday this weekend, with free concerts.
Sharon,
We just got back from the American Stage's Little Shop of Horrors at Demens Landing in St Petersburg and you're right what a beautiful evening we had - the rain threatened but stayed away. This was their 22nd annual show and it was great fun - hope you get some time for some fun this weekend!