🌱 Renowned Sports Artist + Artist's Studio Tours + Ukulele Day

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• The Pinellas Festival of Community Bands in Highlander Park.
• Artist visits Dunedin to present incredible artwork to the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Upcoming events celebrating Tampa Bay Ukulele Day.

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 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: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Sports artist V. Wells recently stopped by the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facility to present the team with a special piece of art. The piece depicts Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, second baseman Cavan Biggio, and first baseman Vladdy Guerrero Jr. along with their fathers, who were also professional baseball players. “It’s special," Bichette said. "Me, Cavan, and Vladdy have grown up together and in the spotlight, we have a special place for each other in our lives. A picture like that is really cool.” Wells understands how important a piece like this is to the players. His son, Vernon Wells, played for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the New York Yankees. (ABC Action News)
2. Don't forget to check out the 28th Annual Studio Waltz Artist's Studio Tour & Sale this weekend! The event takes place on March 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. inside the personal studios of various local artists around Palm Harbor and Dunedin. Eight artists across six different locations are opening up their homes and their studios to the public in a truly unique event. Meet lampworking artist Connie Parkinson and international photographer David Lawrence in Palm Harbor. Artists in Dunedin include local photographer Mikell Herrick, ceramic artist Patty McAnally, whimsical painter Essie Bergen, mixed media artist Evelyn Dufner, and Carol Sackmand and Blake White, who created the famous Mosaic House of Dunedin. See a map of each studio location here. (Studio Waltz)
3. Tampa Bay Ukulele Day is scheduled for March 26 at various locations around Downtown Dunedin. Performances will be held in Pioneer Park between noon and 8 p.m. and will kick off with a free ukulele lesson for beginners. The Scottish Cultural Center will also offer workshops throughout the day for a $30 fee. You can also catch performances at Nature's Food Patch at 11 a.m. and at The Honu, Fenway Hotel, and Dunedin Brewery at 1 p.m. Bring a chair if you plan to hang out in the park! (Tampa Bay Ukulele)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Mary Anne Dorner, for sharing this incredible sunset photo taken of the downtown marina!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Chicks Night Out at The Honu (5 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting at Fenway Hotel (6 p.m.)
• 9th Annual Spring Beer Jam at Dunedin Brewery (7 p.m.)
• Health & Nutrition Workshop at The Source Chiropractic (7:30 p.m.)
• Music Trivia at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Palm Harbor Museum is hosting a free presentation by Caring For Caladesi on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library. Guests will get to learn more about the island's history and environment through photographs and stories. The presentation will be held in the library's Community Room, which is the first door on the right when you enter the building. (Palm Harbor Museum via Facebook)
• Tickets are still available for the New World Celts of Dunedin Scotch Whisky Tastings on March 25 at the Dunedin Golf Club. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are only available online. (Dunedin NWC)
• The Dunedin Public Library is hosting an Author Talk with Kate Beaton, Bestselling Cartoonist of "Hark! A Vagrant!" on April 5 at 7 p.m. She will be talking about her latest book, "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands," which is a memoir described as "an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people." Those interested can register for this free event online. (Dunedin Library)
• Blur Nightclub is hosting Latin Night on March 26 at 7 p.m. Stop by to enjoy the sounds provided by La Maxima's D.J. Speedy Jr., along with mix93fm's Luis Martinez. No cover! (allevents.in)
• Enjoy a free, family-friendly live music event this weekend! The Pinellas Festival of Community Bands is scheduled for March 25 between 1 and 5 p.m. in Highlander Park. (WFLA)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this beautiful Thursday! I'll see you soon.