By MARY ANN MARGER
© St. Petersburg Times, published February 1, 2001
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
The Gilded Age -- Smithsonian show at Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota. Top 10 show, 2000.
Abraham Bloemaert and His Time -- Influential Dutch Old Master at Museum of Fine Arts.
Dalis at the Dali -- Permanent collection dramatically rearranged, plus the story of the Morses and the Dalis.
Dinner with the Arts, Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Benefit, Gulf Coast Museum of Art; speaker, Philippe de Montebello, director, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Arts Center -- Duncan McClellan strikes out, four women show their place and the Whipples show subtlety.
Mark your calendar for these art events; details in future issues of Weekend.
Feb. 3, 4 -- Mount Dora Arts Festival. 285 artists. (352) 383-0880.
Feb. 10 -- Downtown St. Petersburg's monthly gallery walk. (727) 894-2111
Feb. 10, 11 -- For the Love of Art, New Port Richey. Outdoor show. (727) 842-8066.
Feb. 11 -- Family Day, William Wegman, USF Contemporary Art Museum. (813) 974-4133