Dunedin Lanes is a family-friendly bowling alley boasting 24 lanes with digital scoring equipment, a pro shop in the front lobby, and a locker room. Throughout the week there are various themed events and specials, such as karaoke and Cosmic Bowling; a live DJ keeps Friday and Saturday evenings hopping. Alcohol is served, but smoking is not allowed. A full service restaurant is accessible from inside the bowling alley.
Montage Gallery is a provider of custom frames and fine art. The shop frames artwork, memorabilia and keepsakes, using materials of the highest quality when encasing the item in question. Montage Gallery uses conservation glasses in all of their frames to protect materials from UV rays and acids. Customers are offered a selection of over 3000 moulding samples. Restoration for old paintings is available. Montage Gallery also features art work from the Spin D'Arte Group during April and May. The gallery hosts art exhibits and events frequently. Information about events and samples of framing and restoration work is available on the website.
The Institute for Creative Arts houses different artists' studios. At the institute, these artists work and create their art and put it on display. The artists at the institute specialize in the following: ornamental metal work, stained glass work, hand-crafted jewelry, digital art, glass art, photography, copper art, outdoor fountains, painting and sculpting.
June Harben is a local pastel artist whose works are featured in H'art Gallery. Her work also can be found in the Nuance Gallery in Tampa. She is an award-winning artist noted for depicting enticing Florida botanical gardens and landscape.
Painted Fish Gallery showcases the work of local artists, including regional guest participants and gallery owners Bill and Linda Renc. The exhibits include wood carvings, ceramics, stained glass, manuscripts and calligraphy. Painted Fish Gallery also hosts musical performances and offers instructional classes in technique and design.
The David L. Mason Children's Art Museum is conveniently located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pinehurst Road in Dunedin. The children's museum is solely dedicated to enhancing families' appreciation of art in our area. The museum has tremendous programs and is developing a youth gallery and a youth clay lab.
Dunedin Historical Museum holds more than 2,000 artifacts and photographs about Florida's history. During the summer it holds historical camps for children. Check the website or call to find out about various events and activities.
National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum is located at 500 Douglas Avenue in Dunedin. This museum is wonderful and has over 4,000 square feet of displays and artifacts that pay tribute to all the armed services and local law enforcement agencies.
The people who run and care for the museum are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and seem excited to share their knowledge with visitors. Some of the exhibits include "Old Sparky," which is a full-size, exact replica of Florida's electric chair; confiscated whiskey stills from the Florida Department of Alcohol & Tobacco; uniforms; weaponry; and even old military motorcycles to name a few.
A visit to the museum is enlightening, interesting, fun and educational for both children and adults. The purpose of the museum is to provide an educational memorial to honor those who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or in law enforcement (federal, state and local).
STEPS is a dance and performing-arts school that offers professional instruction and classes for people of all ages and abilities. The school is divided into five divisions: beginners, intermediate, advanced, adult and the after-school performing-arts program. Styles of dance taught include tap, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz and ballet. Musical theater classes are also offered.
The school has three professional dance instructors on staff and offers free after-school pick-up for students who are part of the boys' and girls' dance program. Referral discounts and discounts for families are available. The school also hosts a camp during the summer.
This art studio and gallery features 12 artists each month. New exhibit openings coincide with the Art and Wine Walks held on the second Friday of every month. The artists' websites can be accessed from the main gallery website.
Lively Music is a full-fledged karaoke studio offering voice and music lessons on most instruments as well as studio time in its full-service recording studio. Its staff also repairs band equipment and sells and rents PA systems.
Firehouse Gallery is located in the heart of Dunedin's historic district which is a dog-friendly, artsy town. Firehouse Gallery has its own outdoor garden. Inside, you will find original artwork from local to nationally known artists in various mediums.
