News from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County

[Bea Nicholson]

Bovarnick, Comellas, Neri UT Alumni Show
Three University of Tampa alumni will show their provocative work at an art show in the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery on The University of Tampa campus starting tonight Friday November 6 through December 10, 2009

Rob Bovarnick '85, a well-known local photographer; Chalet Commellas '01, apainter and mixed-media artist; and, Perri Neri a New York painter; will display recent work.

There will be an opening reception and gallery talk with the artists on Friday, November 6, from 7-9 p.m., with an experimental dance by Susan Taylor Lennon.

Before digital alteration became common, Rob Bovarnick created many complexcomposite images on film, images that appeared to have been done digitally. That skill blended seamlessly with the possibilities of the currenttechnology says his former professor Lew Harris.

As a student, Chalet Comellas embraced the challenge of using symbolic imagery in her artwork. She began using motifs that are still evident in herwork today, exploring the use of "feminine" pattern and design elementscoupled with isolated symbols or objects. The larger image tells a storywhile a variation of touch, transparency or layers of images create adeeper, secondary story.

The recent work of Perri Neri is rich in surface, texture, color, motion, expression and symbolism. Flat dark voids are juxtaposed against round warm solids, and vigorous forms harmonize with figures that inhabit several ofthe paintings.

The Gallery is located on North Boulevard on the UT campus. The Gallery is open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. Admissionis free.

Where The Wild Things Are at MOSI's IMAX Dome
MOSI's IMAX Dome Theatre is the only large screen in town to host the film Where The Wild Things Are!

On November 7, fans of all ages will experience one of the most cherished adventure stories of all time when the highly anticipated Where the Wild Things. Are opens at MOSI's IMAX Dome Theatre.

Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in Where the Wild Things Are, a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in.

For show times visit www.mosi.org or call 813-987-6000.

New Weather:Diana Al-Hadid, Robyn O’Neil and Iva Gueorguieva at USF CAM
New Weather brings together the monumental sculptures of Diana Al-Hadid, the turbulent paintings of Iva Gueorguieva, and the enigmatic drawings of Robyn O’Neil. Their works explore the atmospheres and forces, which characterize our time, presenting us with an apt metaphor for the unpredictability of a rapidly changing world. Curated by IRA Chief Curator David Louis Norr; organized by USFCAM.

New Weather opens November 6, 2009 and runs through March 6, 2010 at the USF Contemporary Art Museum.

Today Friday, November 6, 2009:
Symposium at 2pm at USF Marshall Center, Plaza Room 2708
Artists Opening Reception at 7pm at USF CAM
USF CAM Events are free

New Weather is sponsored in part by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and The Nimoy Foundation.

Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, CAM101, Tampa, FL 33620-7360

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Gallery [5]art: GEORGE ANDERTON Recent Works and ROBB FLADRY
Opening Reception TONIGHT Friday November 6, 2009 7pm -10pm.

In the main gallery: [5]art presents GEORGE ANDERTON Recent Works, a solo exhibition featuring new work from Tampa-based artist George Anderton. Anderton, a painter trained both in Budapest and in London and presently living in Tampa, re-assesses the everyday with a mixture of the abstract and the representational.

This exhibition will debut at Gallery [5]art in West Tampa located in the Old Santaella Cigar Factory on the second floor-Suite 210. More on Anderton will soon to be posted at www.five-art.com

In the reception area for one night only: current work from Robb Fladry. Fladry holds a BFA in studio art from Austin Peay State University, and a MA in theatre from the same institution. Robb is currently a graduate teaching assistant at the University of South Florida where he is earning an MFA in studio art. More on Robb Fladry can be found at www.robbfladry.com

The [5]art Opening Reception for both exhibitions will be held on Friday November 6, 2009 from 7pm till 10pm at 1906 N. Armenia Ave. Suite 210 Tampa, FL 33607 with refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres including brew provided by Cigar City Brewing. DJ Brian Oblivion spins at 7pm.

The event is free and open to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. The exhibition in our main gallery runs through November 27th, 2009 with gallery hours by appointment. Classes and groups are encouraged and welcomed.

For more information please contact: Tracy Midulla Reller, Gallery [5]art Director, www.five-art.com, [e-mail], 813.340.9056

Vicky Colmbet: Terres de Brume / A New Geography at Bleu Acier
The exhibit, Terres de Brume / A New Geography, recent drawings and small paintings by Vicky Colombet opens Friday, November 06, 2009 and runs through Saturday, January 16, 2010.

The opening reception is tonight, Friday November 6, 2009 from 6 - 9 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Bleu Acier is located at 109 W. Columbus Drive in Tampa.

Gallery Hours: Saturday from 12 - 5, otherwise, please call 813.272.9746 for an appointment. www.bleuacier.com

Jazz Singer Rose Bilal at That's Amore
Enjoy a delicious meal or a glass of wine and listen to the talented local singer, actor and author Rose Bilal at That's Amore. Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 p.m. 12:00 midnight. Rose's rendition of At Last will make you fall in love!

That's Amore is located at 700 Harbour Post Drive, Harbour Island in Tampa, FL 33602 813.221.9889. www.rosebilal.com jazzyrosebilal.blogspot.com

Chamber Music on the HCC Ybor Campus this Weekend!
Chamber Music Ybor presents the Bay Area Saxophone Quartet at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday November 8th at the HCC Ybor Campus, Mainstage.

A wonderfully eclectic program with works from such diversecomposers as Scarlatti, Dvorak and Gershwin! To find out more about this event and many others, please visit the EVENTS section of our website www.tampaarts.com

Courtney Jaye at the TBPAC this Monday November 9th
Singer-songwriter Courtney Jaye performs live for one night only on Monday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. Regularly priced tickets start at $25.50.

Courtney Jaye's self-released album, Queen of Sabotage, shows off the sweet, gorgeous voice of the singer/songwriter and the catchy melodies and alternately impressionistic/heart-on-sleeve lyrics of her "tropicountry" music.

Visit Courtney Jaye's MySpace page and www.tbpac.org for tickets.

Pianos in Ybor
The GaYBOR District Coalition, inspired by artist Luke Jerram, will be hosting a Very Interesting & Fun Public Musical Art Installation this Holiday Season in Ybor City called "Pianos in Ybor" .

Working together with volunteers (both individuals & groups), YCDC, HHC, Ybor Chamber of Commerce & the Ybor Businesses have collected ten upright pianos. The pianos will be move to Gallery Live where local artist are welcome to come & paint them up!

On Saturday, November 7 there will a preview exhibit of the pianos at Gallery Live. Over the next 6 days the pianos will be moved to 10 outside public locations throughout Ybor City.

The official exhibit will commence on Saturday November 14th and coinside with MAGNUM OPUS: a Square One Event at the Ritz Ybor.
At this time, the public will be invite to "Please Play Me" at any time.

The 10 locations are:
1) Hillsborough Community College Ybor
2) Streetcar Charlie's
3) The Ritz Ybor
4) New York, New York Pizza
5) L'Olivier's & Teatro Hallway
6) Muvico Centro Ybor 20
7) Rock-n-Sports & Hamburger Mary's
8) La France
9) Suntrust Bank
10) The Mermaid Slipper

The Musical Art Installation will end on Jan 9, 2010. At that time all 10 pianos will be donated to charities.

PCE's Love, Sex and the I.R.S. opens TONIGHT
Love, Sex and the I.R.S. is a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines. Written by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, Directed by Clint Shepherd and assistant director Dodie White.

For more information call 813-754-4929.

Love, Sex and the I.R.S. will run from November 6 through November 14th in the new home of PCE, located at 101 N. Thomas Street in Plant City.
Be sure to visit the Plant City Entertainment, Inc. website at:
www.plantcityentertainment.com