Carrollwood Cultural Center

"Direct/Indirect" by William Talenti
2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-11, 2026-05-12, 2026-05-13, 2026-05-14, 2026-05-15 and 6 more dates | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
“At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman, and these hills, the softness of the sky, the outline of these trees at this very minute lose the illusory meaning with which we had clothed them.”
-Albert Camus
These six paintings (in the exhibit) concern pigment application and idea combination. I began each piece with a deliberate modality—Realistic, Abstract, or Non-Objective—pairing each with a “sister” painting on an opposing wall to serve as a formal counterpoint. Eventually, the rules dissolved, and I stopped following the recipe. An overlapping of my emotional state and the evolving surface of the paint occurred, allowing the content to find its own voice beyond the initial structure.
Direct/Indirect represents a deliberate unlearning of over thirty years of visual literacy. As both an educator and a painter, I am fascinated by how a personal artistic voice is constructed, refined, and—eventually—dismantled. By isolating the core elements of color, shape, value, and pattern, I converge figurative representation with the intuitive faculty of abstraction. These works seek the tension between what we see and how we think, emptying the familiar to discover what remains.
-William Talenti
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Carrollwood Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Park at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618, USA, Tampa, Florida, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Market supports local vendors selling what’s made in Tampa Bay!
Find a variety of fresh produce, plants, farmed eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan products, lunch bites, local art, handcrafts, and more. Enjoy live music under the trees during this dog-friendly event, which is fun for all ages.
The Carrollwood Market is held the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

BE A VENDOR
Our wonderful partners with Tampa Bay Markets manage and present the Carrollwood Market each month. For more information or to inquire about being a vendor, please visit Tampa Bay Markets at www.tampabaymarkets.com.

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Community Chorus is open to anyone, regardless of experience, as long as you have a song in your heart. From the campfire to the Red Carpet, members from all walks of life come together to share their gift and love of song. The chorus performs regularly at the Center, local events and has even been known to “pop up” in crowds around the holidays. The group meets weekly to rehearse; however, this group of friendly folks are known to keep in touch outside of rehearsals, too! Now that’s something to sing about!
Community Chorus

Fun with Art for Littles
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? Fun with Art is just the place to be!
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Exploring Art Through Pokémon
2026-05-12 16:45 - 17:45, 2026-05-19 16:45 - 17:45 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokémon.
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Brush Up Art for Kids
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? Brush Up Art is just the place to be!
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The Artful Teen
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? The Arful Teen class is just the place to be!
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Drawing for Kids
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
This 6-week drawing class is designed for children ages 8 to 10 who are excited to explore their creativity and enhance their drawing skills.
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M*A*S*H (Military Appreciation Night)
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Opening Night is Military Appreciation Night
Members of any branch of the military — active or veteran — are invited to attend opening night on May 15 for free! Call (813) 922-8167 or stop by the Center to inquire about your free ticket. Thank you for your service!
M*A*S*H
Adapted by Tim Kelly
Based on the book by Richard Hooker
Directed by Chris Holcom
M*A*S*H stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and joining it are two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye (Michael Neary) and Duke (Mackley Fogarty). They can’t be dealt with casually, however, because they are also two of the best chest surgeons in South Korea.
Hawkeye and Duke decide to wage a campaign to get a young Korean (Max Rodriguez) to the United States and entered in a good school. The thread of this effort helps to tie together the pileup of comic adventures that pyramid right before your eyes! Hawkeye has a scene with a woman psychiatrist (Janice Nepon-Sixt) who believes he’s been trying to lobster-trap mermaids in a rice paddy! There’s a jolly encounter with the baby-talking Bonwit sisters (Janice Nepon-Sixt, Mary Kay Cyrus, Carol Sheldon), the worst tap-dancing act the U.S.O. ever sent overseas, and a sergeant (Mike Lowe) is selling dumb GIs fishing rights in the Bay of Phum. Radar O’Reilly (Joshua Eberhart), a soldier with exceptional hearing, anticipates events before they occur. The proprietor of a painless dental clinic is cured of dark moods by the recreation of an old monster movie—and a monster! It’s all here, including a little romance mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life.
M*A*S*H is presented through a special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, NY.

Admission: $30 for members / $35 for general admission Group Rate (10+): $32 (This event will have reserved seating.)

*An ASL interpreter will be available for the performance on May 22. Please inquire at the time of purchase.
(This is a ticketed event. Some online processing fees may apply. Visit the Box Office or call (813) 922-8167 to avoid processing fees.)

M*A*S*H
2026-05-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
M*A*S*H
Adapted by Tim Kelly
Based on the book by Richard Hooker
Directed by Chris Holcom
M*A*S*H stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and joining it are two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye (Michael Neary) and Duke (Mackley Fogarty). They can’t be dealt with casually, however, because they are also two of the best chest surgeons in South Korea.
Hawkeye and Duke decide to wage a campaign to get a young Korean (Max Rodriguez) to the United States and entered in a good school. The thread of this effort helps to tie together the pileup of comic adventures that pyramid right before your eyes! Hawkeye has a scene with a woman psychiatrist (Janice Nepon-Sixt) who believes he’s been trying to lobster-trap mermaids in a rice paddy! There’s a jolly encounter with the baby-talking Bonwit sisters (Janice Nepon-Sixt, Mary Kay Cyrus, Carol Sheldon), the worst tap-dancing act the U.S.O. ever sent overseas, and a sergeant (Mike Lowe) is selling dumb GIs fishing rights in the Bay of Phum. Radar O’Reilly (Joshua Eberhart), a soldier with exceptional hearing, anticipates events before they occur. The proprietor of a painless dental clinic is cured of dark moods by the recreation of an old monster movie—and a monster! It’s all here, including a little romance mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life.
M*A*S*H is presented through a special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, NY.

Admission: $30 for members / $35 for general admission Group Rate (10+): $32 (This event will have reserved seating.)

*An ASL interpreter will be available for the performance on May 22. Please inquire at the time of purchase.
(This is a ticketed event. Some online processing fees may apply. Visit the Box Office or call (813) 922-8167 to avoid processing fees.)
