🌱 The '​Lion King' Musical + Pop-Up Cigar Shop + Mandala Paint Night

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Dunedin. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• A blood drive at Dunedin American Legion Post 275.
• The 'Lion King' at the Dunedin Community Center.
• A pop-up cigar shop at Rosie’s Tavern.

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 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 Street 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: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Progressive Arts presents 'The Lion King,' the musical, on May 13 on the main stage at the Dunedin Community Center. Choose between two shows, one at 3 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $15, and chamber members can use the promo code CHAMBERARTS for a discount. Learn more and get your tickets here. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
2. Rosie’s Tavern is hosting a pop-up cigar shop with Puffin Cigars on May 16 between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Stop by this pet-friendly event for local hand-rolled cigars, beer, and wine. Guests will have the option to have their cigar cut and lit on the spot. Learn more at the link. (Puffin Cigars via Facebook)
3. Caledonia Brewing is holding a Mandala Painting Event on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will learn the skills and techniques needed to paint mandala designs on a beer stein. No prior skills are needed, and all supplies are included. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the link. (Eventbrite)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Mary Fullerton, for sharing this lovely photo taken on Honeymoon Island!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Coffee Connections at The Great Giftsby (10 a.m.)
• For the Love of Nature at Hope Grove School (1 p.m.)
• Chakra Balancing Sound Meditation at the Unity Community of Dunedin (6:30 p.m.)
• Ecstatic Breathwork at The Source Dunedin (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here's your reminder that the Dunedin Parks & Rec is holding a Float-In Movie featuring "The Big Green" at Highlander Pool on May 19. Tickets are just $6 and can be purchased at the door or online here. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games, trivia, and other activities planned before the movie begins at dark. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin American Legion Post 275 is holding a blood drive on May 13 between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Those interested can schedule an appointment online or use the signup sheet by the donation bus door. All donors will receive a $20 gift card, a T-shirt, and a free wellness check-up! (Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)
• Support the Dunedin Junior Falcons today by ordering from Sonny's BBQ, located at 30503 US Highway 19 N! Twenty percent of all dine-in, takeout, and drive-through orders between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. will be donated to the Dunedin Junior Falcons. Either use the promo code Q4CASH when ordering online or mention the Dunedin Junior Falcons when ordering in person or by phone. (Dunedin Patch)

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