Six designers will debut wearable sculptures on the runway Saturday night in Dunedin, headlining a week of free listening parties, author talks and film screenings across Palm Harbor and Dunedin.
DFAC Marks 20th Year With 'Wearable Art 20: Platinum' Runway Show — Saturday, Aug. 22
The Dunedin Fine Art Center's signature fundraiser hits its 20th edition Saturday, Aug. 22, with a pre-party at 6:30 p.m. at DFAC's campus, 1143 Michigan Blvd., followed by the runway show at 8 p.m. at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, according to the Tampa Bay Beacons.
Six designers were selected for the event. The lineup includes internationally awarded designers Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould of Dawnamatrix, botanical artist Talia Craig, Tampa metal sculptor Chase Parker, Olga Saretsky of Kikimora Fashion, Charity Grace LeBlanc of Whimsy Forge and the Bay to Bay Wearable Art Collective.
Parker, a first-time participant who left a 19-year hairstyling career to pursue art full-time, told Creative Loafing Tampa in its Aug. 13 issue: "I feel like I've had so much pressure from people telling me how to make my art — a lot of commissions and corporate work. This is the first time in a long time I'm able to express myself freely — it's 100% me from concept to creation."
Tickets start at $40 for DFAC members and $70 for nonmembers. Assigned seating runs $125 and $150, respectively. The dress code is "Dress to Shine," with metallics, sequins or silver. Tickets are available at dfac.org or by calling 727-298-3322.
Free Medicare 101 Workshop Set for East Lake Library — Thursday, Aug. 20
East Lake Community Library in Palm Harbor opens the week with a free Medicare 101 workshop Thursday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. Details are available at eastlakelibrary.org.
D&J Records to Host Listening Parties for New Album Releases
The independent record shop at 120 Patricia Ave. in Dunedin is planning listening parties for Sara Bareilles' "Good Grief" and Alex Warren's "Wildchild." Event times and dates should be confirmed directly with D&J Records before attending.
Libraries Set Movie Screenings, Virtual Author Talk — Monday and Tuesday
Palm Harbor Library hosts a free "Pizza and a Movie" screening of "The Mummy" on Monday, Aug. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Both Dunedin Public Library and Palm Harbor Library will stream a virtual author talk with Beronda L. Montgomery on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. Montgomery, an award-winning biologist, will discuss "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy," which explores connections between science, history and culture. Registration is required at both locations.
Also on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Dunedin Public Library screens the birding comedy "The Big Year" in its Community Meeting Room. Registration is required.
Looking Ahead: More Events at D&J Records and DFAC
D&J Records hosts regular open jam nights. For DFAC's fall programming, visit dfac.org.
