The new St. Petersburg art lounge, Nova 535, opens its doors to the public with a two-part event tonight. The first part is a typical exhibit opening with champagne, hors d'oeuvres and the unveiling of works by 12 local artists, among them, Brandon Dunlap, Bean Spence and Amanda Stiles. A red carpet soiree follows and features "Living Statues" (a fusion of high fashion and classical opera), a bolero-inspired Moroccan dance performance, and a rock-inspired acrobatic presentation. Sat., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, free admission, 727-821-6682.