For the third year, the Fort Harrison Hotel will play host to a benefit concert for the Sunscreen Film Festival. The event features the talents of the group “Broadway and Beyond”, the Performing Arts Department of Clearwater Academy International and the Flag Band. Musicals represented include "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Rent" and "Phantom of the Opera."
After the doors open at 7, guests will be treated to an New York-style dessert buffet, including made-to-order crepes, milkshakes and black-and-white cookies. There will also be a silent auction and cash bar.
The Sunscreen Film Festival is a project of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Film Society and is a 501c3 charitable organization. The film festival is dedicated to teaching the art of visual storytelling, supporting Florida filmmakers and promoting film as a cultural and economic asset in the Tampa Bay area.
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The Fort Harrison, a historic hotel originally built in 1926, is now owned by the Church of Scientology, is open to the community for charitable events. Groups who have utilized the Fort Harrison include the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Ebony Awakening, Harlem Nights and the Krewe of Venus.
“Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard said that ‘a culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists,’ " said Church representative Lisa Mansell. “We like to help groups connected with the arts and are excited to do so.”
