Do you ever feel like you need to just get out of town? From time to time I think most of us do. Whether you prefer to take a hike in the woods, go kayaking, or just take in a scenic vista; there is something inherently satisfying about being in nature. During the first half … Continue reading Romanticism: More Than a Feeling
Eight SPC Theater students attended the final dress rehearsal of the musical FIRST DATE at the Straz Theater for the Performing Arts Sunday night while another student, Micah Doutrich, was the assistant lighting designer for this production. Micah was hired by lighting designer, Joe Oshry (USA) , to assist him after they worked together during Doutrich’s ongoing internship … Continue reading SPC Theater Students attend, and work on, final dress rehearsal for FIRST DATE at the Jaeb Theater
In Parts II and III of my House of David in Middle Earth posts, I will explore more deeply how Tolkien is telling the story of the return of king. There are 24 times throughout the New Testament where the Greek word “parousia” is used, but perhaps the most important reference is from 1 … Continue reading The House of David in Middle Earth: Part II
Last Fall, a student in one of my humanities classes classes, Evan Hildreth, did an interview with me about my teaching experience and academic background. The student’s article, A professor doing what he loves was published in The Sandbox, St. Petersburg College’s online student newspaper. One of the things my former student mentions in the … Continue reading A Professor Doing What He Loves
The Tarpon Springs Campus at St. Petersburg College hosted its Fall 2014 Student Art Show Charrette Dec. 3-6. The winning artwork will be on display at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Dec. 14-Jan. 18 in the museum’s Interactive Gallery. Now in its 13th year, the show exhibited artwork created by students at the campus during … Continue reading Tarpon Springs Student Art Show Charrette winners announced
I’d like to briefly introduce who I am and what I research, write, and teach on at Saint Petersburg College (Gibbs campus). I am Michael Jahosky, and I have two bachelor’s degrees (History and Humanities) plus one master’s degree in Humanities from UCF and USF, respectively, and currently teach Western Humanities from Ancient to Renaissance … Continue reading The House of David in Middle-Earth: Part I
On Thursday, Oct. 30, the SPC Theater department will open the world premiere of Aimee and the XYMOX by Ann Morrison and directed by Scott Cooper. This production includes 4 student actors, 5 student technicians, 3 puppets and a great story of hope and healing. The play is the story of a little girl, who has … Continue reading Theater department presents world premiere of Aimee and the XYMOX
More than 70 students had a date with their future during the St. Petersburg College Arts & Entertainment speed networking event at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus on Thursday, Oct. 9. Students got to strengthen their career networks with representatives from WMNF, Gasparilla Music Festival, the Mahaffey Theater, the Palladium, local music schools, and SPC’s fine … Continue reading Inaugural Arts & Entertainment speed networking event a success
While hordes of screaming fans waited for the One Direction concert to start on Friday, Oct. 3, students and alumni from the Music Industry/Recording Arts program at St. Petersburg College were front-and-center, working the show at Raymond James Stadium. Three Music Industry/Recording Arts students were brought in to work alongside the international pop band’s touring … Continue reading Music Industry/Recording Arts students, alumni work show of international band One Direction
SPC’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program and bands that involve its students, alumni and faculty, were recognized in Creative Loafing magazine’s Best of the Bay 2014 edition on Thursday, Sept. 18. MIRA, SPC’s two-year music industry program, was named Best Musician Incubator. The program, which launched in 2008, is dedicated to giving its students real-world training … Continue reading SPC Music Industry/Recording Arts program, bands, venue named ‘Best of the Bay’