🌱 Movie Extras Wanted Downtown Today + Celtic Concert For Ukraine

Hello, people of Dunedin! Kristen here with your Tuesday issue of the Dunedin Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Local business-owner, Jennifer Dorr, was recently featured in a Next Avenue article on the growing popularity of midlife entrepreneurship. In her fifties, Dorr pursued her dream of owning her own business not long after she and her husband moved from New Jersey to Pinellas County. She decided to open a women's upscale clothing store that specialized in meeting the needs of locals rather than depend on tourists. Citrus Styles opened for business in downtown Dunedin in October 2020. Read the full article to learn more about Dorr's experience as well as others who've become midlife entrepreneurs. (Next Avenue)
2. The Scottish American Society of Dunedin and the city of Dunedin will host a benefit Celtic music concert to benefit the people of Ukraine at Weaver Park on April 30 between 2:00 and 8:00 PM. All bands are donating their time. The opening act, Whiskey Dregs, will be followed by the Wendy Barmore Band and headliners North of Argyll. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased online. All you need is a lawn chair as food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian refugees. (Dunedin Patch | Tickets)
3. Ever dreamt of appearing in a movie? Angry Elf Entertainment is looking for extras to participate in a pirate festival scene TODAY in Pioneer Park! The family-friendly Lionsgate film, R.A.D.A.R. features a bionic dog and stars actor Dean Cain. All extras must be 18-years-old and take a covid tested before filming. This will be a fun, easy, and unpaid shoot. No acting experience is necessary, but pirate-themed or Floridian attire is encouraged. Contact Nancy McBride at casting@reelkasting.com for more information. (Facebook | Angry Elf Entertainment)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Free Seminar on Hiring a Contractor at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10:00 AM)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of National Volunteer Week, the City of Dunedin is featuring local volunteers on its social media pages. Anita Teeling volunteers at the Hale Senior Center Gift Shop. Her favorite activity is walking along the Pinellas Trail with the Hale Senior Walking Club ensuring she says fit and healthy. Like many Dunedin locals, Teeling's favorite park is Weaver Park. (Facebook)
• The Dunedin Blue Jays invite you to TD Ballpark on Friday, April 22 to watch them take on the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. The first 500 fans will receive a Dunedin Blue Jays hat! Get your tickets online now! (Facebook | Tickets)
• The Dunedin International Film Festival is now accepting film submissions. Take advantage of early-bird entry fees and submit by April 30! (Facebook | Film Freeway)
• Get a look behind-the-scenes of the new movie R.A.D.A.R. currently filming in Dunedin! The video shows actor Dean Cain filming scenes as the Mayor of Dunedin while the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Film Commissioner, Tony Armer, discusses the film. (Facebook)
• Don’t miss Drag Friday at Blur Nightclub on April 22 with Mona Lotz! Performances are scheduled for 10:30 PM and midnight. (Facebook)

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