🌱 DIY Craft Cay + Mandala Wine Glasses + Comedian Jim Breuer​

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Octoberfest next month at Cueni Brewing Co.
• DIY craft day at The Ivory Palm.
• Comedy show with Jim Breuer at the Conmy Center.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — for two years in a row, named by Tampa Bay Magazine the best small art gallery cooperative for 2023

Since 1971, Studio 1212 – a non-profit 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.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 94 Low: 76.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Feeling creative? Get your tickets now to a DIY craft day on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at The Ivory Palm. Hosted by Built in Motherhood, attendees will learn to make a variety of fall, Halloween, and Dunedin-inspired decor. DIY options include adorable doormats, framed art, and hanging round wood. (Built in Motherhood)
2. There are a few tickets left for Mandala Wine Glass Monday at Caledonia Brewing on Aug. 28 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Join Jennifer of HomeGrown and RockSolid for this fun class that will teach you how to create a dotted mandala on a wine glass with just a few easy techniques. Get your tickets and learn more about upcoming mandala painting events at the link. (Eventbrite)
3. Comedian Jim Breuer is coming to the Conmy Center with his Freedom of Laughter Tour on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. The former member of Saturday Night Live is one of Comedy Central’s "100 Greatest Standups of All Time." Guests can enjoy a silent auction and the comedian's merch table before the show. Proceeds will be shared with the Police & Kids Foundation, and Krewe de Forti. (Eventbrite)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Mike Short, for sharing this beautiful sunset photo taken at the downtown marina!

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Today in Dunedin:

Thursday, August 24

• Windlasses Welcome New Members Coffee at The First Presbyterian Church (9 a.m.)
• Intro to Taoist Tai Chi at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9 a.m.)
• Women's Divorce/Separation Support Group at Hope Grove (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin reminds residents and visitors not to touch wild tortoises when coming across them. Unless they are in immediate danger, moving a gopher tortoise is illegal in Florida and may create a situation where a tortoise cannot be returned home. Learn more here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Meet Danny, an affectionate boy up for adoption at the SPCA! Danny loves to play with his stuffed toys and is super excited to find a family to love. Stop by the shelter to meet Danny and all of his furry friends today! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Cueni Brewing Co. is hosting Octoberfest on Sept. 9 between noon and 11 p.m. Stop by for craft beer and food from Gizzy's Pizza! (Cueni Brewing Co. via Facebook)
• Join Sacred Soul Sound Healing at Honeymoon Island on Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. for Walking Meditation for the World. This global event will include a guided meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza. (Sacred Soul Sound Healing via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!