Pass offers deal on St. Petersburg art venues

ST. PETERSBURG — Visiting three major arts venues in downtown St. Petersburg just got cheaper. So have select items at several nearby restaurants.

A new entertainment pass was unveiled Thursday that offers discounts to the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg (255 Beach Drive NE), the Chihuly Collection (400 Beach Drive NE) and the Mahaffey Theater (400 First St. S).

The pass is $34.50 with a retail value of $110 and includes admission to the museum and the Chihuly Collection (plus the Hot Shop at the Morean Arts Center, which owns the Chihuly) and admission to any mid-day live series performance at the Mahaffey.

You also get special offers at the MFA Cafe, Marchands at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Park Shore Grill, the Hanger at Albert Whitted Airport, 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House and Spice Routes at the Morean. Your pass is valid for one time at each venue until July 30 and can't be combined with other discounts.

Purchase them at the Museum of Fine Arts or the Chihuly Collection.

Lennie Bennett can be reached at (727) 893-8293 or lbennett@tampabay.com.