News from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience
The Library is pleased to announce a new exhibition, Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience running from January 4 through February 19, 2010 in the Kotler Art Gallery at the John F. Germany Public Library located at 900 N. Ashley Drive in downtown Tampa (813.273.3652)
Photo courtesy of National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

Black Eyed Peas at the St Pete Times Forum
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 starting at 7:30 pm the three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artists The Black Eyed Peas, will play at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. The Black Eyed Peas, who have just been nominated for another six of the prestigious awards, will soon embark on their “The E.N.D. World Tour 2010,” with special guest LMFAO.

Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, the 100-date trek includes a stop at St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010. This AEG Live-produced tour marks the first time that the group – will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie – is united for a North American headlining tour since their 2006 Monkey Business outing. Get your tickets NOW!

Nature Lover?
Be sure to see Lorraine Genovar's beautiful Paintings of Florida's Vanishing Wilderness at the Baisden Gallery. The show closes on January 23, 2010.

The Baisden Gallery is located at 442 W. Grand Central Avenue, near downtown Tampa. Admission is free. Call 813.250.1511

Gallery 501 presents Hercules Horowitz
Blake High School for the Arts presents an exhibit of works by Hercules Horowitz in Gallery 501. The exhibit will open on January 5 and run thru January 15, 2010.

The Opening Reception is on Friday January 8 from 5-7p.m. Please join them to see the exhibit, enjoy refreshments, and live music!

Gallery 501 is located in Blake High School at 1701 North Boulevard, Tampa 33607.