The Leepa-Ratter Museum of Art to Offer the Decades Series Film LectureTARPON SPRINGS – To foster a greater understanding of and appreciation for the 20th century, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will offer spring programs that focus on the social, political, cultural and artistic developments of the decade from 1930 to 1940. The Decades Series was created in 2002 and reflects the museum’s mission to nurture interest in 20th century art. On Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., St. Petersburg College Associate Professor of Communications and Humanities, Sue Cornett, will present an overview of the artistic and technical developments of film’s “Golden Age of the 1930s,” a time when European filmmakers came to the United States to escape the threats of war and Hollywood provided opportunities for a new generation of actors. The lecture will be held in the Museum Auditorium and is free. The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located just west of U.S. Highway 19 at 600 Klosterman Road, on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Sunday hours are from 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and free to children and students with ID. Sunday admission is free and docent tours are offered at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Isabelle’s Museum Store is open during regular business hours. Please call ahead for information or directions (727) 712-5762.
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