Tapestry at Blake High School 16 March
Make sure you mark down 16 March on your calender. On 16 March, the Howard W. Blake Friends of the Arts Foundation presents Tapestry! – an annual showcase that weaves together creativity, talent and skill from Blake students, alumni and faculty – at the Tampa Theater in downtown Tampa. Howard W. Blake High School is the magnet performing and visual arts high school for Hillsborough County Public Schools. If you want to see what great things can be done with the arts, you should attend this event. This inaugural event will showcase the best of Tampa’s school for the fine arts by featuring a wide range of styles and moods in music, writing, film, dance, and theatre. Students, faculty members, and alumni will participate in the production, which includes several collaborative works and a few surprises. All funds raised from the event will go to supporting the Howard W. Blake Friends of the Arts Endowment Fund. The foundation’s endowment provides support for the school, its students and its teachers through scholarships for needs students attending summer arts institutes and workshops. It also provides for guest artists and general assistance for critical areas of the school throughout the year. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The Patrons’ Reception will start at 6:00 pm and the Performance will start at 7:30 pm. TicketMaster has the tickets for sale. Don’t wait till the last minute to get your tickets! Parking is available at public lots near the the Theatre or on the street. There is a self-serve parking lot at the southeast corner of N. Ashley and E. Cass that charges $3 to $5 for parking.
