After reading the most recent issue of the St. Petersburg Downtown Newsletter, I would be remiss not sharing the news of so many fun-filled events. Here is a sampling of downtown happenings to whet your interest.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays during December Trinity Lutheran Church is offering short mid-day worship services and concerts. Services begin at 12:30pm and last 20 minutes so those who work downtown can fit them in during the lunch hour. For information, visit www.trinitylutheranstpete.org or call 727.822.3307
- Friday, 12/5: Florida Orchestra Guild – Holiday Tour of Homes from 6pm to 9pm at the home of Rhonda Shear and her husband Van Hogan.
- Saturday, 12/6: Holiday Tour continued at six elegantly decorated residences on Snell Isle and Brightwaters Boulevard. For tickets and more information, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call 727.528.6595.
- Sunday, 12/7: Historic Old Northeast – Candlelight Tour of Homes from 3pm to 8pm. Each year the proceeds of the Tour is donated to a local charity. This year’s beneficiary is CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), an organization dedicated to providing shelter, housing and support to women and families in crisis. For more information or to obtain tickets, visit www.HONNA.org
- Wednesday, 12/10: Boley Centers’ Jingle Bell 5K Run. For information, visit
- Saturday, 12/13: Florida Orchestra – Home for Holiday Concert Series sponsored by Raymond James at the Mahaffey Theater. For tickets, call 727.892.3337 or visit www.floridaorchestra.org
- Friday, 12/12: Museum of Fine Arts – Stuffed Animal Night. Drop off your stuffed animal between 10am and 6pm. Each animal receives a keepsake badge when they are tucked-in for the night. Follow their journey on twitter.
- Saturday, 12/13: Museum of Fine Arts: 9-11am. Pick up your stuffed animal, enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, watch a slide show of your buddies’ adventures, and get creative with make and take activities. Receive an early visit from Santa Claus, and at 10:30am, finish the morning by listening to stories of the North Pole from Mrs. Claus. For more information, call 727.896.2667, ext. 210.
- Saturday, 12/13: 2nd Saturday Artwalk with over 40 galleries and studios open for shopping, demonstrations and refreshments. For information, visit www.stpeteartalliance.org
- Saturday, 12/13: The Annual Holiday Illuminated Boat Parade sponsored by the Rotary Club. Begins just after dark, about 6pm. For information: Call 727.822.3277 or E-mail at: Info@StPeteBoatParade.org
- Wednesday, 12/31: First Night – Celebrating its 22nd year! This is a family oriented celebration with music, art and entertainment at 25 venues. The festivities begin with FirstKids from 4pm to7pm at the First United Methodist Church. Admission buttons can be purchased online at www.FirstNightStPete.com For more information or to volunteer at First Night, call 727.823.8906 or E-mail at info@firstnightstpete.com
