Arts & Entertainment
Burns Bust Sought for Dunedin
Through current fundraising efforts the Dunedin Public Library should have its own bust of the Scottish poet by April.
Libraries in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa have Robert Burns busts. But Dunedin with its Scottish heritage does not yet have its own life-sized bronze cast of the Scottish poet in its library. Foundation is working to get a bust
The Dunedin Public Library hopes to unveil the poet's bust in April during National Library Week and right before the Dunedin Highland Games, said Dunedin Library Director, Phyllis Gorshe.
This Saturday, Jan. 21 at there will be a special Kilt Night fundraiser for the Burns project. The Dunedin New World Celts hope to help raise money to offset the approximately $8,000 cost for the sculpture.
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Saturday's event, which starts around 7:30 p.m. includes raffling off a fine sword, a bottle of scotch and more. There will be live music, including bagpipes. There is no cover charge.
If you cannot come Saturday, but would like to help? Donations can be made to the library's non-profit foundation, DPLF Inc.- Robert Burns. Drop donations at the library or mail to: 223 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698.
