By Tyler Tran In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Jannus Live has become more than just a concert venue; for many community members, it’s a cultural icon and a key player in the city’s economic and cultural revival. With its open-air stage and wide-ranging performances, Jannus Live attracts thousands of visitors, helping reshape downtown into… Continue reading Jannus Live concert venue helps reshape downtown St. Petersburg
Category: Arts
Rising rents threaten artists’ presence in Warehouse Arts District
By Jack Hernandez and Madelyn Siner In the eyes of the community, The Warehouse Arts District in St. Petersburg has been a key part of the city’s cultural fabric. Known for its repurposed industrial spaces, the district has provided artists with places to work and opportunities to thrive. However, as property values rise and redevelopment… Continue reading Rising rents threaten artists’ presence in Warehouse Arts District
AI challenges St. Petersburg’s art scene
By Tyler Tran Artificial Intelligence, known as technology that allows computers to imitate human intelligence, is reshaping the art world by introducing new opportunities and ethical concerns. As AI-driven creations enter mainstream galleries and artist studios, St. Petersburg’s vibrant art scene may face a significant transformation. Some fear AI’s influence could dilute the authenticity for… Continue reading AI challenges St. Petersburg’s art scene
Local longboard company takes the skate to the people
By Aaron Otis, Marilyn Bloomberg, Kelli Carmack, Erik Mishiyev, and Vanessa Rivera “We take the skate to the people.” This is the mantra of Local Longboard Company, a locally-renowned skateboard business in St. Petersburg, Fl. Frequent visitors to downtown St. Petersburg may be familiar with the company being on Central Avenue. But, Jon Stine, one… Continue reading Local longboard company takes the skate to the people
Mt. Zion Community Marching Band
By Tamiracle Williams, Neighborhood News Bureau.
Cooking with Chef Collins: BBQ Cooking Class
By: Alyssa Fedorovich At the St. Pete Culinary Center, Chef Patrick “PT” Collins was the guest chef at their BBQ cooking class. Chef Collins is an entrepreneur and owner of Deuces BBQ in Midtown, St. Petersburg. As guest chef, he taught the students the importance of cooking as a trade as well as the art… Continue reading Cooking with Chef Collins: BBQ Cooking Class
New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home
BY ERIN MURPHY, Neighborhood News Bureau ST. PETERSBURG – With museums, music, murals and more, the city of St. Petersburg’s thriving arts scene offers tourists and locals alike a place to escape, enjoy and find inspiration. For Cranstan Cumberbatch, who serves as co-producer, co-writer, co-director and actor in the new film “Art in the City,” St.… Continue reading New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home
Midtown Moments: The Royal Theater
By Joseph Conte A much-needed escape into the world of film for the community during tough times The Royal Theater located on the 22nd Street South, opened it’s doors to the public in 1948. The black community received the opening with great joy and festivities. The theater was kept in operation throughout 1966 and was… Continue reading Midtown Moments: The Royal Theater
Midtown Moments: Morean Center for Clay
By Lee Britain Midtown History Revived, Renewed, Rejuvenated Built in 1926, this historic Midtown St. Petersburg building was once the Seaboard Freight Depot. According to General Manager Valerie Scott Knaust, “everything that came into St. Pete once came in through this space.” The historic building has been turned into the Morean Center for Clay which… Continue reading Midtown Moments: Morean Center for Clay
NNB students get published for MLK Day of Service events by The Weekly Challenger
Among the different communities and organizations located in the St. Petersburg, Florida, area, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, was a day filled with celebrations, parades and service. Neighborhood News Bureau students covered these different events throughout the day with a few of the students getting their coverage published in The Weekly Challenger. To view… Continue reading NNB students get published for MLK Day of Service events by The Weekly Challenger