🌱 Bluegrass Concert + Opening DFAC Exhibits + Courtyard Taekwondo

Hey, neighbors! Kristen here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes:

• The video of the Community Input Meeting regarding Stirling Park
• An upcoming bluegrass concert with Nitrograss at the Fenway Hotel
• New exhibits coming to the Dunedin Fine Art Center

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — voted Tampa Bay Magazine’s best small art gallery cooperative for 2022

Since 1971, Studio 1212 — a nonprofit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work — art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items — in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe St. in Downtown Dunedin and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

Now, today's weather:

A morning thundershower. High: 73 Low: 56.

Check out what our local sponsor can do for you:

Want to support local artists in Dunedin? Studio 1212 Art Gallery was voted the best small art gallery cooperative for 2022 by Tampa Bay Magazine. Managed by award-winning area artists, this non-profit gallery features original artwork and prints, and has a popular boutique of fine hand-crafted gift items. Stop by 234 Monroe St., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday or visit studio1212.org to shop and to see exhibition schedules. Support local artists by becoming a Patron of Studio 1212 here.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. A bluegrass concert with Nitrograss will be held at the Fenway Hotel on Jan. 17 between 5 and 9 p.m. The group is made up of Grammy-nominated musician Darren Nicholson and two-time national champion banjo player Charles Wood. Their sound is described as "merging traditional Scruggs-style banjo with rhythmic motifs reminiscent of ZZ Top and the Allman Brothers." Learn more about this free event at the link. (Fenway Hotel)
2. The Dunedin Fine Art Center will present several new winter exhibits opening to the public on Jan. 13. One exhibit, “Christopher Skura: The Beginner’s Mind,” offers a glimpse into the mind of visual artist Christopher Skura. His work is described as a "fascinating blend of organic and mechanical forms reflecting his childhood in Florida and current life living in New York City and upstate New York." A second exhibit titled “SOONOQO: We Become Body in Waves of Light and Sound,” curated by multi-media artist Saudade Toxosi, "reflects the simultaneous act of unfolding and returning to ourselves." A third exhibit titled “Intimacy: Into Me I See” will also open on Jan. 13 and is described as a "revealing show of self-portraits." All exhibits are free to check out and will run through Feb. 26. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. Traditional Taekwondo Center of Dunedin is hosting Taekwondo in the Courtyard on Jan. 7 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce. This exhibition event will take place in both the boardroom and courtyard. All ages are invited to attend to learn more about their programs and see what Tae Kwon Do is all about. Some programs they offer include after-school with pickup, day classes, and night classes. Those who are still unsure can try it out for free! (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Diane Brilz, for sharing this beautiful photo you took in Scotsdale Park!

Want to see your Dunedin photo here? Submit it to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Storytelling Workshop at the Church of the Good Shepherd (2 p.m.)
• From Pen to Published Workshop at the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce (5 p.m.)
• Sunset Jazz Series Flatbread Special at the Fenway Hotel (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The video of the Community Input Meeting regarding Stirling Park is already available! If you'd like your suggestions to be considered, be sure to watch the video and fill out the survey online at your earliest convenience. (Dunedin Gov)
• Pinellas County Schools offers access to The PCS Winter Challenge for students looking to keep their brains stimulated over winter break. Activities are available for kids when you log on to Clever or at the link. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for kids interested in joining a Greater Dunedin Little League team. Online registration will be available until Jan. 15 and in-person registration events will be held on Jan. 10, 12, and 14. (Greater Dunedin Little League via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is hosting an in-person Coffee Chat on code compliance on Jan. 11 between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. in the Dunedin Chamber Boardroom. Whether you own a business, have a home, or are thinking of moving to Dunedin, this meeting will provide you with some useful information. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Studio 1212 is holding an art critique open to experienced and beginner artists on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Bring one or two unframed, unfinished works of art to participate in the free critique event. (Studio 1212 via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• DavisDNA & Family Research, Inc. — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Announcements:

• Travel Agency — M and D Travel-Dream Vacations, New Year Vacation Deals!! (Details)
• Add your announcement

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.