Accent On Tampa Bay #188, June 2013

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Vol. 25, Issue 188 June, 2013 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Vicki Kolb Barbara McGovern Senior Sports Editor Peter Martino Graphic Designer Missy Lynn Contributors Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographers Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy: PitBull: pitbullmusic.com/us Kesha: keshasparty.com Earth, Wind, Fire: earthwindandfire.com PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS SUPPORT THE PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION AND JOIN THE BUCCANEERS IN THE “CUT FOR A CURE” - June 7 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers support the efforts of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. The focus of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation is to fund research for less toxic, more targeted therapies with the support of the nation’s leading hospitals.

In 2012, the team hosted children and families affected by pediatric cancer at One Buccaneer Place to kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by dedicating a “Wall of Hope.” A daily reminder of the Buccaneers’ commitment to pediatric cancer research, the “Wall of Hope” was displayed at One Buccaneer Place throughout September of 2012.

This year, the team is participating in the “Cut for a Cure Charity Challenge,” a Tampa Bay effort that supports medical research, programming and pediatric care for children and families battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. On Friday, June 7, General Manager Mark Dominik and prominent members of the Buccaneers will shave their heads at One Buccaneer Place in an effort to not only raise funds for pediatric cancer research, but strengthen our community’s fight against this deadly disease. To join the Buccaneers in the fight against pediatric cancer, please visit www.buccaneers.com/news

Rotary Club of Dunedin Waterside Beer Olympics - June 8 Grab 2-5 friends and compete in events like cornhole, flip cup, beer pong, etc. OR simply enjoy the show as the crazies compete. Five drinks are included with the purchase of your wristband. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

All profits go to charity under the supervision of the Rotary Club of Dunedin Waterside. 6 pm to 7 pm. It doesn’t matter if it rains or shines, this event will go on. Registration: The Boxcar Cafe & Gift Shop, 349 Main Street -- On the Pinellas Trail. www. dunedinwaterside.com/

Summer Sling Cornhole Tournament – June 8 Don’t miss Club Sport’s Summer Sling Cornhole Tournament. Celebrate the arrival of Summer by flinging some bags. Teams of 2 will compete for a grand prize of $400+ and bay wide bragging rights - top eight teams get cash prizes and a “bar tab” bracket gives everyone a second chance.

Each team gets 5+ matches. Pumping music all day, live MC/DJ, digital LCD live scoring results, excellent quality boards and bags provided. On the sand at Gulfport beach and beer stand selling cold brew - plus great bars & restaurants across the street. 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707; 877-820-2582. www.tampabayclubsport.com/ 4

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Tampa Bay Bridal Show - Sun, June 9 Something old, something new, so many details you just don’t know what to do? Make plans to attend the Tampa Bay Bridal Show on Sunday, June 9. A special day designed to help make your special day positively perfect.

Meet the area’s top Bridal professionals at the Tampa Bay Bridal Show…more than 100 area business will be on hand. This is Tampa Bay’s largest bridal event. The Tampa Bay Bridal Show will feature the latest in fashions, flowers, photography, caterers and so much more. Learn from area bridal experts... great tips, trade secrets and advice. Register to win door prizes and grand giveaways. Come on out to the Tampa Bay Bridal Show. Over 100 local Bridal professionals all in one location. Bring your calendar and get ready to lock in your dates…from DJ’s to reception halls, to that specialty baker, the list goes on and on. Sunday, June 9, Noon - 4pm, Tampa Bay Times Forum , 401 Channelside Drive , Tampa, FL 33602; 727-893-8523

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US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle VISITS Port OF ST. PETERSBURG – June 14-16 The Barque Eagle will be traveling to the Caribbean, along the Eastern Seaboard, and to Canada with cadets and officer candidates, teaching them practical seamanship skills while indoctrinating them in the Coast Guard’s afloat leadership laboratory.

Built at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, and commissioned as Horst Wessel, Eagle is one of three sail-training ships operated by the pre-World War II German navy. At the close of the war, the ship was taken as a war reparation by the U.S., re-commissioned as the U.S. Coast Guard CutterEagle and sailed to New London, Connecticut, which has been its homeport ever since. Eagle has offered generations of Coast Guard Academy cadets, and more recently officer candidates, an unparalleled leadership experience at sea.

In March, Eagle departed New London, Connecticut and the spring officer candidate class sailed to Savannah, Georgia.

While in Savannah, the officer candidates had the opportunity to represent the Coast Guard in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

The annual cadet summer training deployment departed New London on May 11th, and headed to the Caribbean. Riding the trade winds, Eagle will visit Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and Aruba before turning North. The third class cadets will phase change in St. Petersburg, Florida in mid-June. Eagle will then round the tip of Florida and turn Northeast. Following a port call in Bermuda, Eagle will visit St. Pierre, a French island off the coast of Newfoundland. Sailing Southwest, Eagle will then transit along the coast to Halifax, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts throughout July. In Boston, the third class cadets and their first class cadet division officers will depart and the new swabs and their second class cadre will join the crew.

For more information on the port schedule, please visit www.cga.edu/eagle/

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Treasures of the Hard Rock Music Memorabilia Exhibit at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa - June 14-22 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will give fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends with the neverbefore-seen “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit on June 14-22. The exhibit features iconic items from two one-of-a-kind collections pulled from Hard Rock’s vault, “Gone Too Soon” and“Music Gives Back – Rock ‘N’ Roll Philanthropy.”

“We have spent nearly two years scouring our 77,000 piece collection to pull together this exclusive music memorabilia showcase that will wow our guests,” said Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock historian and tour curator. “Fans won’t want to miss this rare glimpse into entertainment history and opportunity to get close to some of the most iconic personal items from music’s renowned performers.”

Nolan is responsible for generating music and memorabilia-related content for the Hard Rock brand’s online programs, as well as serving as a consultant regarding valuation and preservation of memorabilia items. He began as a Hard Rock employee in the tour department at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando which serves as the template for a company-wide “Vibe Host” department. He’s now responsible for travelling with Hard Rock’s “Treasures of the Hard Rock” memorabilia exhibit across the country, providing insight and storytelling for the top pieces selected from Hard Rock’s priceless 77,000+ memorabilia collection.

“Gone Too Soon” pays tribute to music icons whose lives and careers were tragically cut short. It features items from contemporary talent such as an outfit worn by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes during TLC’s CrazySexyCool tour and an 8th grade yearbook from Kurt Cobain to artifacts from legends of the past like Elvis Presley’s custom-made karate gi uniform and the unique Guild 12-string acoustic guitar Bob Marley used to record “Is This Love.”

Hard Rock’s “Love All, Serve All” mantra was the inspiration for “Music Gives Back – Rock ‘N’ Roll Philanthropy.” This collection focuses on artists who have worked with the brand on various charitable campaigns throughout its more than 40 years. The exhibit features items including Elton John’s sequined “Uncle Sam” outfit, a purple silk shirt worn onstage by Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon’s iconic round glasses.

For more information about the “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit, tour stop locations and public viewing dates, please visit www.hardrock.com.

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HISTORY IS RELIVED ON THE S.S. AMERICAN VICTORY

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e thoroughly enjoyed our experience aboard the S.S. American Victory’s “Relive History” cruise recently. The ship was built in 1945 and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of only four operational merchant vessels in the U.S. today, and their mission is to honor the men and women who serve our country. The ship provides daily educational tours and serves as a training facility for active and reserve military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Twice a year, the public is invited to enjoy a sailing of the ship. The fee goes toward the maintaining of this national moving monument.

On our sailing were a lot of youth groups and young reenactors, as well as retired military folks from all the branches of the service.

The American Victory Ship is docked behind the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. For more information on the ship, visit www. americanvictory.org‑ For more photos of this event, please visit

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The Andrews Sisters made an appearance (courtesy of Bonnie Gray Productions.)

Quite a few youth groups were aboard to experience the history cruise.

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Brews & Bites” at Sail Pavilion – June 14 Sail Pavilion will be hosting a monthly Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally on the second Friday of each month. A rolling celebration of food and fun, Brews & Bites will feature a fleet of area food trucks, and live entertainment from local musicians at the venue’s unique 360-degree waterfront bar. The June event will include six food trucks offering something for every tastebud, craft beers at Sail Pavilion’s Beer Garden and music from local musicians. From 6 to 10 p.m.; Sail Pavilion is located on Tampa’s busy RiverWalk, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa; (813) 373-1193. www.tampaconventioncenter.com

National Donut Day – June 7 National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June each year, succeeding the Donut Day event created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The holiday celebrates the doughnut (a.k.a “donut”)—an edible, torus-shaped piece of dough which is deep-fried and sweetened and is mmm, mmm, yummy. www.donutdayusa.com/

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11th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival - June 22-23 The Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival returns to Main Street with another craft showcase featuring a unique blend of contemporary, original works at affordable prices. Craft enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the art of 100 local and national crafters from 30 different states. Artistic media includes folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft, and stained glass The City of Dunedin, Florida sponsors the festival. Admission is free and open to the public. 271 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698. www.artfestival.

28th Annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale – June 21-23 Enjoy a weekend of miniatures at the Hilton Garden Inn. The activities begin Friday, June 21 with an assortment of pre-registered workshops for all levels of learning. These classes are offered and taught by qualified miniaturists from across the nation.

Saturday is the 5th Pre-registered Fun Day. This year’s project is an exquisite shop called “Tres Chic” (shown here.) Further details and a registration form are available on the website.

Saturday evening will be a Show Preview with advanced buying privileges for the 28th Annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale. The first 50 attendees will receive a themed show gift created by Guild members.

On Sunday, the Show and Sale is the premier summer miniatures show in Florida, with fine miniature dealers from all over the southeastern United States. Along with sales tables and exhibits, there will be “make it and take it” roundtables, door prizes, a silent auction, and a drawing with proceeds benefiting the Troxel Shelter for Women and Children at Lighthouse Ministries. There will be a shopping table and a free workshop just for children under the age of 12. For more information, visit www.lakelandminiatureguild.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS at TAMPA THEATRE SCIENCE ON SCREEN presents EMPIRE OF THE ANTS - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 As part of its popular Science on Screen series, the historic Tampa Theatre will present EMPIRE OF THE ANTS. Along with the film, ant expert Deby Cassill, an associate professor of biology at the University of South Florida, will give a brief presentation on ant society and behavior.

EMPIRE OF THE ANTS is the story of a heavenly paradise that becomes a hellish nightmare when a toxic spill turns harmless ants into oversized radioactive monsters! And when sleazy land developer (Joan Collins) and her clients stumble into their creepy lair, they are horrified to learn that the ants are having a picnic… and humans are on the menu. These bad bugs are bent on exterminating mankind and building an evil empire where humans check in… but they can’t check out!

Directed by sci-fi/horror legend Bert I. Gordon, the 1977 film is loosely based on the 1905 short story “The Empire of the Ants” by H. G. Wells and was shot in the Florida Everglades.

A NIGHT WITH KHALED HOSSEINI - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 Inkwood Books and Oxford Exchange welcome best-selling author Khaled Hosseini for a book-talk and signing of his much anticipated novel And The Mountains Echoed. Rob Lorei of WMNF Radio will serve as moderator.

Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965, the son of a diplomat and a teacher. He wrote his first novel, The Kite Runner, in 2001 while still a medical student. Two years later, the book became an international bestseller and beloved classic. In 2006, Hosseini was named a Goodwill Envoy to UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, and in 2007, his second novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

As per publisher’s instructions, only attendees who have purchased a copy (or copies) of And the Mountains Echoed from Inkwood Books will be allowed in the signing line. Dr. Hosseini will sign as many copies of the new book as guests purchase, and will also sign guests’ own copies of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Book and ticket packages are available at InkwoodBooks.com , which include ONE copy of And the Mountains Echoed and TWO event tickets, plus an autograph voucher. A portion of event proceeds will be donated to The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. www.TampaTheatre.org 14

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Afternoon In Havana – Sun, June 23 Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and celebrate Cuban culture with the Orquesta Aragon direct from Cuba, Havana’s “Tropicana” showgirls, and the newly crowned World Latin dance champions on Sunday, Jun 23, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the St. Petersburg Coliseum.

The event will be hosted

by TV pros: So You Think You Can Dance’s Mary Murphy and DWTS’s Tony Dovolani, and Maks Chmerkovskiy.

Take a trip back to Havana’s golden days. Orquesta Aragon features some of Cuba’s top musicians including members of the Buena Vista Social Club.

Cuban food and drinks available and a courtyard cigar area.

St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; (727) 892-5202. www.afternooninhavana.com/

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Rays game watching parties on the beach at the TradeWinds thru Sept 27 TradeWinds Island Resorts are inviting baseball fans to head out to St. Pete Beach for fun-filled, family-friendly game watching parties all season long. This year, the action takes place at Guy Harvey Outpost. The games will be broadcast on a huge screen directly on the beach and Rays Radio will broadcast live. Rays announcer Rusty Kath and the Rays Street Team will also be on-hand with fun giveaways. Food and beverages including cookout items and buckets of beer will be available for purchase. Coolers are not allowed, but fans are encouraged to bring their own beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. Slide passes will also be available for $15 (normally $37). These events are free and open to the public.

Guy Harvey Outpost is located at 6000 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach. Beginning at noon, $10 parking will be available at the Guy Harvey Outpost and at the neighboring Island Grand (while available - discounted from normal $20). For additional information, call (727) 367-6461, or visit www.JustLetGo.com/Rays

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NoctuRtle Event at the Don CeSar Hotel

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ecently Naked Turtle Rum and the Sea Turtle Conservancy hosted their Nocturtle Event at the Don CeSar Hotel to celebrate the two’s recent partnership. Naked Turtle and Sea Turtle Conservancy are working together to retrofit lighting along nesting beaches in Florida to protect hatchlings. Already the changes to artificial lighting has saved over an estimated 13,000 baby turtles and in fact the Don CeSar is one of the hotels to receive the lighting retrofit resulting in darker beaches for safe turtle nesting. Guests enjoyed Naked Turtle cocktails such as the “Dark & Beachy”, “Jellyfish Shots” and “Naked Cola”, corn-holing and a t-shirt press. Executive Director of Sea Turtle Conservancy David Godfrey and Ryan Hunter Senior Manager, Innovation at Naked Turtle addressed the crowd, raising a glass to the partnership.To learn more, visit www.nakedturtle.com

Turtle lover playing corn-hole on the beach.

Rocio Johnson, Public Relations Coordinator at Sea Turtle Conservancy demonstrates safe turtle lighting.

Turtle lover pouring Naked Turtle Jellyfish shot for guests.

L to R: Ryan Hunter Senior Manager, Innovation Naked Turtle, Scott Schilling and Jesse Damashek of Naked Turtle, Rocio Johnson Public Relations Coordinator at Sea Turtle Conservancy and Executive Director of Sea Turtle Conservancy David Godfrey.

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For size comparison, Melissa stands next to megalodon jaws. The jaws are reproductions, but the teeth are real.

SEA MONSTERS REVEALED at MOSI thru Sept 2

Do sea monsters exist? Find out at MOSI’s new exhibit of plastinated sea creatures. These fascinating animals are all authentic, created with a polymer preservation technique, enabling us to see them outside and in. Eighteen full body creatures are on display, along with more than 150 organs and smaller specimens. You can see a 6’ wide manta ray, a 15’ mako shark, giant squid, and 18’ whale shark. There are hands-on displays for children and adults alike. For more information, visit www.MOSI.org

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Ocean Sunfish. Heaviest bony fish in the ocean. Can grow to 10’ in diameter.

Conger eel can grow to 10’ in length.

A lot of displays of smaller creatures.

Interactive displays will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Coffee lovers will love Wawa’s coffee selections, and their hot and cold coffee concoctions.

Giant squid incased in polymer. Eyes of this creature are the largest in the animal kingdom. It can snatch prey up to 33 feet away with it’s tenticles.

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EXHIBITS Windows to Our Wildest Place: These permanent, hands-on educational exhibits help visitors understand how natural Florida has changed over time and the ecological footprints left by those changes. Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center.

Connecting People and Place: This is an art-inspired, permanent hands-on educational exhibit of the area’s history, ecology and people at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.

For God and Gold: From May 1 to Dec. 29, visit a new exhibit at Heritage Village in recognition of Viva Florida 500, highlighting the 500 years of historic people, places and events in present-day Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513.

Heritage Village features reproduction weapons, nautical items, clothing, camp gear, religious items and other items to tell the story of everyday life during the ocean crossing and the subsequent exploration and colonization of Florida.

June 1 to 30 Adopt a Shelter Cat Month: Pinellas County Animal Services and shelters across the country are inundated with litters of kittens during the spring and summer months. The month of June is dedicated to promoting the need to adopt a cat, in hopes that this will reduce the number of un-sterile feline pets in Pinellas County. As part of the celebration, $5 rabies vaccinations with the purchase of a license will be available for pets on Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. The adoption fee in August for cats and dogs will be reduced to $25 during normal shelter adoption hours. That low adoption fee includes medical work-up, spaying/ neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control, heartworm testing and feline leukemia testing and micro chipping. The required Pinellas 20

County license is also provided. Pinellas County Animal Services.

June 1, 22, 29 Brooker Creek Guided Hike: See how the land has changed over time and the ecological footprints left by those changes on this 0.75-mile walk.

Closed-toe shoes, water and hat recommended. Best for ages 6 and older.

9 to 10:30 a.m. Free; advance registra-

Archaeology Works - Pottery: Pottery was a vital part of life in Florida for the past 3,000 years, but it is also an important clue for archaeologists today. Learn to identify different prehistoric pottery types from around Florida and the ways archaeologists use them to learn about people in the past. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Weedon Island Guided Hike: Learn about the ecosystems and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve while hiking the coastal uplands and the boardwalks through mangrove forests. Best for ages 6 and older. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

June 6, 13, 20, 27 Book Time at Brooker: Children ages 3 to 5 connect to the wonders of the natural world through a story and a craft, game or other hands-on activity. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

tion required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Brooker Book Club: Hosted by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve, the Brooker Book Club meets the first Saturday of each month. Geared toward adults, the book list includes works by Florida authors, past and present, with archeology, biography, politics and history storylines. The book selected for discussion in June is Sunshine Paradise: A History of Florida Tourism by Tracy J. Revels. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Free; advance registration is required as seating is limited, Brooker Creek Preserve. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

June 8, 15 Birds of Brooker Hike: Join this hike to identify common birds of Brooker Creek Preserve. Meander along the one-mile trail to gather information on the birds seen and heard. Binoculars will be helpful. Bring water. 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Brooker Creek Preserve.

June 13, 27 Wee-Time at Weedon: This program is designed to introduce preschool children to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration

requested. Weedon Island Preserve.

June 14 Great Weedon Bird Quest: Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors while assisting in compiling an annual checklist of the preserve’s birds. This hike is designed to take advantage of all levels of birding experience. Binoculars and bird guides are available. 8 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Botany Hike: Join a Brooker Creek naturalist to explore the fascinating plants found on the preserve while identifying wildflowers, ferns, epiphytes, trees and more. The ecology of various plant communities will also be examined. Best suited for adults. Come prepared with your camera and questions.

9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

June 15 Antique Appraisal Fair at Heritage Village: Find the answer to the nagging questions about the worth of those special items. Organized by Pinellas County Historical Society, the appraisal fair presents noted Tampa Bay area antique experts who can examine items and assess their value. Specialists cover many items, including oriental rugs, Victorian jewelry, rare and vintage books, collectable glass, musical instruments, gems and clocks. Appraisal fees are $5 per item or $12 for three.

Proceeds benefit Heritage Village. Heritage Village.

Scatology - Discovering the Secrets of Scat: Ever seen scat (animal droppings) while on the preserve’s trails and wondered which species left it behind? Perhaps it was from a gopher tortoise, coyote or alligator. Wildlife biologists and naturalists use scat to determine species presence, habitat use, diet, health, and even population estimates. This presentation will allow participants to view a variety of preserved specimens. 10 a.m. to noon.

Free; advance registration required.

Weedon Island Preserve.

Advanced Plant Identification: This six-part plant identification series introduces participants to the basics and not-so-basic steps required to positively identify plants. Upon completion of the entire course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Florida. 10 a.m. to noon.

Advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center.

Weedon Photography Hike: Hike the preserve in search of that perfect photo. This program provides great opportunities for photographers of all levels to hone their skills. After a brief classroom session, preserve volunteers highlight seasonal features of the preserve, as well as specific wildlife behaviors that help participants capture the natural beauty of Weedon Island Preserve. 8 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

June 21 Forestry Hike: Join a local natural resources agent and hike along two miles of boardwalks and natural trails at Brooker Creek Preserve. Come prepared with binoculars, cameras and questions. Questions can also be researched in the resource room upon return to the education center. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

June 22 Birds in Florida Gardens: Join Lynn Sumerson for a program for those interested in attracting birds to their Florida gardens using Florida-native plants and identifying the birds to expect in the garden. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Going Coastal - Saltwater Seining: Participants will learn in the classroom and out in the field about invertebrates and fish that make the waters of Weedon Island Preserve their home.

We will use dip nets and seine nets to collect and categorize local critters. Participants must be able to walk a mile round trip to the field sampling site. You must bring closed-toed wading shoes (keens, scuba botties, old tennis shoes). It is also suggested to bring a water bottle, hat, sun protection and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.

1 to 4 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

June 26 Orchids and Epiphytes of Brooker Creek Preserve: James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Specialist, will discuss native orchids and epiphytes located in Brooker Creek Preserve. 2 to 3 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Garden Club of St. Petersburg.

June 29 Wildflower Garden Club: Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve to get gardening hands dirty in the preserve’s wildflower garden. Bring garden www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

gloves and hat. Morning snacks are usually provided. Free; advance registration required. 8 to 10 a.m. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center.

Guided Photography Hike: In a brief classroom session, local photographers and master naturalists Karl and Kathleen Nichter highlight the seasonal features that help participants capture the natural beauty of the Brooker Creek Preserve, then hike the boardwalk and trails looking for those shots that reflect the season. Recommended for adults and children 12 and older. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Featured Creature – The Coyote: Join University of Florida/Extension natural resources agent Lara Miller as she discusses a relatively new resident to Pinellas County, the coyote. Lara will explore the life history of the coyote as well as its ability to adapt and survive in urban environments. Come and learn about this nocturnal creature and its presence in our area. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

LOCATION INFO...

Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 453-6800; www.brookercreekpreserve.org The Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road. (727) 5822100; www.flbg.org Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. (727) 5521862; www.pinellascounty.org/park Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 582-2108;http:// gardenclass-eorg.eventbrite.com Heritage Village, 11909 125 St. N., Largo. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. (727) 5822603 Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2600; www.pinellascounty.org/ animalservices.

Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2109 Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

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Bananagrams www.Bananagrams.com Bananagrams is a fast and fun game that comes in a small yellow pouch shaped like a banana. This is a two-player crossword race that can be played anywhere. It is a perfect travel game for people of all ages to enjoy. This is a must-have game whether you are traveling by road, air, car or on vacation.

Lechuza Planters www.Lechuza.us Lechuza planters make growing plants simple, and it is a rare occurrence when both beauty and practicality come together in self-watering planters.

You don’t need a green thumb as the planter does all the work for you. All you have to do is fill it and forget it. A water level indicator makes it easy for users to see when more water is needed. Lechuza self-watering planters come in stunning designs, unusual finishes and vibrant colors.

Magnaclips Curtain Tie-Backs www.magnaclips.com/ Magnaclips is a handy home styling and decor product. Magnaclips curtain tie-backs make it easy to cinch drapes and curtains. The tie-back wraps around the curtain or drape and the magnetic halves connect together holding the curtain in place. One of the things that set Magnaclips apart is that they allow for simple adjustments to alter the amount of light in the room. They come in multiple colors and even different shapes.

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STRAZ EVENTS Hat Trick Theatre Presents Neville’s Island - June 6 - 23. NBC’s “The Office” meets the Lord of the Flies. Neville, Gordon, Angus, and Roy, a middle management group on a wilderness team building exercise, find themselves in a slapstick nightmare when their Team boat hits the rocks and leaves them stranded on an uninhabited island…in the middle of a lake - the first people ever to be shipwrecked inland. Their attempts at teamwork create one humorous situation after another as they backfire completely, and tensions between them slowly rise to the breaking point. Warning: Contains Adult Material - language, violence & brief nudity.

Cesar Millan Live! - June 15. Cesar Millan will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions in his exciting live show. Joined by his famous four-legged companion, Junior, Cesar will share his philosophies and

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methods, then present examples via live demonstrations with multiple dogs. You will also have the chance to ask Cesar your questions during the audience Q&A session. From his years of experience, Cesar will show that for a transformation to take place in a dog, the real transformation quite often needs to take place in their human first. See the star of National Geographic WILD’s brand new series Leader of the Pack and the original host of National Geographic’s Dog Whisperer perform his incredible dog training techniques, live.

Daniel Tosh The June Gloom Tour - June 27. Tosh.0 currently airs on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/ PT. The series features the razor-sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series. Each episode includes Tosh giving subjects of notorious viral videos a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they have become synonymous with their very own “Web Redemption.” Warning: Contains mature content. Recommended for adults only.

Menopause The Musical - June 19-23. Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more.

This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles.

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7 HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND thru June 30 7 Homeless Mammoths Wander New England is an area premiere in the Tampa Bay area. This play is a deliciously smart and funny “academic sex comedy” about life in a small university town.

Dean Wreen’s college is in dire financial straits, and a plan to close its on-campus natural history museum is sending unexpected shock waves in every direction—just as the Dean’s exgirlfriend has come back into her life. This definitely complicates things with her much younger girlfriend, Andromeda. Neither budget cuts nor the shadows cast by seven about-to-be-homeless mammoths are any match for the sweet taste of romance in this hilarious and deeply moving play. Rated M for mature content and language. This production features simulated sex between prehistoric college students and contemporary lesbians.

No mammoths were harmed in the making of this play.

Karla Hartley, is directing American Stage Theatre’s production of 7 Homeless Mammoths Wander New England, which will be performed in two acts with one intermission. Karla is the the Production Coordinator for American Stage as well as the Associate Artistic Director of Stageworks Theatre. She has received two Jeff Norton Awards. Directing credits include The Mystery of Irma Vep, The Rocky Horror Show, Christmas With Elvis, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Always, Patsy Cline, Boston Marriage, Party Animals (world premiere

by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman), Respect, And Baby Makes Seven, The Drunken City, Agnes of God, Eurydice, The Vagina Monologues, As Bees in Honey Drown, War of the Worlds, Momologues, Falsettos at the University of Tampa, Yellowman, The Blue Room, A Grand Night for Singing, Biloxi Blues, and Circle Mirror Transformation.

The cast consists of six actors, some returning and others debuting at American Stage. Three cast members that have appeared in American Stage Theatre productions previously, Stefanie Clouse (Andromeda - “Andrea”)* last seen in Hair, Kim Crow (Greer - “Gail”)* last seen as the lead actor in WIT, and Brian Webb Russell (The Caretaker)* who was last seen as American Stage in Barefoot in the Park where he was a proud inaugural recipient of a Jeff Norton award. www.americanstage.org www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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DOUBT - thru June 16.

City Theatre presents this brilliant and powerful Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning drama May 31st through June 16th. Running 90 minutes in one act this play is provocative and probing. It 2013 SEASON looks deeply at the consequences of certainty versus doubt and the unalterable impact on the lives of everyone involved. Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Suspicion is cast on the priest’s behavior in a captivatingly nuanced story that balances all sides. Without proof the only cer-

larious fun!

OVER THE TAVERN - Oct 25-Nov 10.

Comedy/Drama by Tom Dudzick. Step inside the Panzinski apartment and take very funny and enchanting look at Polish Catholic life in 1950’s Buffalo. Beware of Sister Clarissa’s ruler.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Dec 6-22.

Holiday Show by Tony Palermo. Music, warmth and wit… delight in all the highlights that make this story an unforgettable experience. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays.

HELLO DOLLY - Jan 17-Feb 2. Musical by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart. Fall in love again with America’s favorite matchmaker as Dolly Levi leads the high stepping cast in a razzle-dazzle salute to this Broadway masterpiece.

tain is DOUBT. See this show. You will not walk away untouched. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM.

2013-2014 SEASON LEND ME A TENOR - Sept 13-29. Comedy by Ken Ludwig.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART - March 7-23. Comedy/ Drama by Beth Henley.

Warm-hearted, irreverent humor highlights the plight of three Mississippi sisters as each strives to escape the past in order to seize the future.

REGRETS ONLY - May 2-18. Comedy by Paul Rudnick. The jokes fly fast and furious as a noted fashion designer and his socialite friends try to define friendships, modern marriage and high society manners.

Call the Box Office for Tickets and Information at 727-866-1973. SP City Theatre, 4025 31st St So, St. Petersburg FL 33712; 727-866-1973. www.splt.org/

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LOST AT SEA - July 12 - 21 Alex is just a regular 12-year-old girl living a regular 12-year-old life. And then, it happens: she sees something that changes her life forever. In a flash, she’s thrown into a pirate adventure full of sword fights and mayhem. But as the fantasy becomes reality, Alex’s splintered family gets caught in the middle. Can Alex save the day? This brand new musical from Pinellas County natives Jason Tucker & Amanda Elend is filled with colorful pirates and rollicking music. Directed by Jason Tucker.

Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo Florida. 727-587-6793. www.eightoclocktheatre.com

WEST SIDE STORY - June 21 - 23 West Side Story forever changed musical theater and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. From the first note to the last breath, this Tony Award®-winning Best Musical soars as one of the greatest love stories of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is one of Broadway’s finest, featuring such classics as Something’s Coming, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and Somewhere.

“West Side Story remains Broadway’s best dance-driven musical. Five decades have not dimmed the extraordinary choreography or the score that pulsates throughout.” – Associated Press

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TRACI KANAAN “Girls Night Out” Comedy Show - June 21

The self proclaimed love child of Liza Minelli and Klinger, Traci Kanaan grew up in Berea, Ohio, a quiet middle class community on Cleveland’s west side. Her Italian mother loved opera, dance and theater. Her Lebanese father loved stock car racing, flea markets and dirty jokes. Kanaan combined these influences to make a comedy yard sale…with music.

Kanaan’s performances combine stand-up comedy with her piano and vocals. She covers several topics, including her life and family, pop culture, and current events. Her performances include a wide spectrum of musical styles including classical music, oldies, rock ‘n roll, country and rap.

Dubbed “The Princess of Parodies,” Kanaan will headline at the Carrollwood Cultural Center with featured comedian Long Island Mary and emcee Robin Savage for the third annual GIRLS NIGHT OUT Comedy Show on Friday, June 21 at 8pm.

“The GIRLS NIGHT OUT Comedy Show was sort of an experiment for us in 2011,” said executive director Paul Berg. “Now, three years later, it is a highly anticipated show that our audience really looks forward to each year.”

The GIRLS NIGHT OUT Comedy show is part of the Center’s 2013 Summer Concert Series. Other performances in the series include country singer Aaron Parker on August 17 and The Lint Rollers on August 23.

For more information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, call (813) 269-1310, or visit the Center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa.

JEN KOBER - JUNE 27 - 30 Jen Kober has bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny.

Jen has a special on Showtime and had the pleasure of punching out Larry David on the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. Jen also had a recurring role on the first and second seasons of HBO’s “Treme” as attorney Andrea Cazayoux. She appeared in American Reunion for Universal Pictures and got big laughs as a militant nurse on “The Mindy Project”. Look for Jen on the new season of “Anger Management” alongside Charlie Sheen, and “Standup in Stilettos” on TV Guide Network.

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AGNES OF GOD - June 23-24

The Studio@620 presents “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier, on Sunday June 23 at 7 PM and Monday June 24 at 8 PM. “Riveting, powerful, electrifying drama...the dialogue crackles.” - New York Daily News Summoned to a covent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, arousing Livingstone’s suspicions further.

Who killed the infant and who fathered the tiny victim? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love.

The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. So., St. Petersburg FL 33701; 727-895-6620. www.studio620.org

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“Pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre.” - Newsweek “A milestone in the American Theatre.” - Ebony

How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - June 20 - July 7 Karen Zacarias based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Alvarez. Spanning more than 30 years in the lives of four sisters, the story begins with their adult lives in the U.S. and ends with their childhood in war-torn Dominican Republic. The play deals with the hardships of immigration, painting a vivid picture of the struggle to assimilate, the sense of displacement, and the confusion of identity. A beautiful portrait of a close-knit, hardworking family that acknowledges the importance of both laughter and loss. A book club favorite, bursting with music, compassion, and vivacity.

THE DIVINE SISTER - 2/6-23. The Divine Sister is an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. The Divine Sister tells the story of St. Veronica’s indomitable Mother Superior who is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent. “This gleefully twisted tale of the secret lives of nuns — in which the playwright doubles as leading lady — is Mr. Busch’s freshest, funniest work in years, perhaps decades.” The New York Times CHINGLISH - 3/27-4/11. Springing from the author’s personal experiences in China over the past five years, Chinglish follows a Midwestern American businessman desperately seeking to score a lucrative contact for his family’s firm as he travels to China only to discover how

2013-2014 SEASON A RAISIN IN THE SUN - 10/1-20. Set on Chicago’s South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family. Sacrifice, trust and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. Winner of the NY Drama Critic’s Award as Best Play of the Year.

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much he doesn’t understand. Chinglish explores the challenges of doing business in a culture whose language—and ways of communicating—are worlds apart from our own.” David Henry Hwang’s best new work since M. Butterfly, this shrewd, timely and razor-sharp comedy” (Chicago Tribune) received its Broadway premiere in fall 2011.

A FEW GOOD MEN 5/1-18. This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really hap-

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pened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. “Enormously entertaining.”-N.Y. Daily News “Plenty of wise cracking humor and suspense.”-Time Magazine THE SUGARBEAN SISTERS - 6/12-6/29. Stuck in a Florida swamp near Disney World, the Nettles sisters are determined to escape spinsterhood by hopping the next spaceship out of town, and they’re not going to let the arrival of a snake charmer, a handsome Mormon

Bishop and a mysterious bird woman stand in their way. See the show “New York Newsday” called the “most impressive debut of a new American playwright”.

Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa FL 33602; 813251-8984. www.stageworkstheatre.

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The Scott & Patti Show - June 21 - 23

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tarring Matthew McGee and Scott Daniel. Matthew McGee brings another all-new cabaret experience to freeFall’s Tandem Series. This time Scott Daniel joins in the fun for an evening of hilarity and song. This 90 minute Steve & Eydie style lounge act is filled with inappropriate humor, sequined costumes, tasteless song parodies,

bouffant wigs and cringe-inducing audience participation. Make sure to wear cute undies to this show!! All proceeds will be donated to freeFall

Theatre and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 3 shows only.

For more information (727) 4985205; www.freefalltheatre.com

The Boys in the Band - June 7 - 23

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n an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, six of Harold’s closest friends are throwing him a birthday party. One of Harold’s presents is “Cowboy”, an attractive but obviously unintelligent male prostitute, since Harold, increasingly morose about losing his youthful looks, claims he no longer can attract cute young men. The play - both comedy and tragedy - explores the issues of gay culture in America society.

West Coast Players is located at 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727 437-2363; www.wcplayers.org

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RASCAL FLATTS with THE BAND PERRY - June 7

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ascal Flatts is, and has been for a long time, THE country music group to see live. As one of the most successful touring bands in country music, Rascal Flatts concerts have been boasted as “The Production to See”. With pyrotechnics, dancing girls, witty between-song banter, and a general party atmosphere, it’s no wonder why.

like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” ‘Straight On,” “Even It Up,” “Kick It Out” and so many more. They continued topping the charts through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.

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he Band Perry’s “modern throwback” style combines classic Country with an eclectic infusion of Rock, Gospel and Soul. As songwriters and musicians, their sound is rounded out by perfect three-part harmonies. The self-titled debut album, THE BAND PERRY, was released in October 2010 by Republic Nashville and one year later was certified Platinum. Their sophomore CD is due out in 2013 and the first single from the new release, “Better Dig Two,” will be released in November.

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Brad Paisley: Beat this Summer Tour - June 22

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rad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him three GRAMMYs, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards including Entertainer of the Year for 2010, 3 ASCAP Country Music Songwriter/ Artists awards and numerous other awards. He is a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry. Since his first #1 single in 1999 he has placed 21 singles at the top of the charts, the latest being his current single “Southern Comfort Zone.”

Paisley’s most recent album, Wheelhouse, was released on April 9. Paisley produced the album and wrote or cowrote all of the tracks. His 2012 Virtual Reality World Tour played to over one million fans in the U.S. and Europe.

Americanarama Festival Of Music with BOB DYLAN And His Band + More - June 27

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ob Dylan’s influence on popular music is incalculable.

As a songwriter, he pioneered several different schools of pop songwriting, from confessional singer/songwriter to winding, hallucinatory, stream-of-consciousness narratives. As a vocalist, he broke down the notion that a singer must have a conventionally good voice in order to perform, thereby redefining the vocalist’s role in popular music. As a musician, he sparked several genres of pop music, including electrified folk-rock and country-rock.

And that just touches on the tip of his achievements.

Dylan’s force was evident during his height of popularity in the ‘60s, but his influence echoed throughout several subsequent generations, as many of his songs became popular standards and his best albums became undisputed classics of the rock & roll canon. Dylan’s influence throughout folk music was equally powerful, and he marks a pivotal turning point in its 20th century evolution, signifying when the genre moved away from traditional songs and toward personal songwriting. His commercial revival in the 2000s proved his staying power.

For additional information, visit: www.LiveNation.com

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PITBULL & KESHA - June 28

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hen the Southern-flavored party rap called crunk took over urban radio in 2004, Miami rapper Pitbull decided it was time to seek stardom. The way Pitbull sees it, “crunk ain’t nothin’ but bass music slowed down.” Miami bass music, that is, the kind Pitbull grew up on. His parents were first-generation Cuban immigrants who didn’t let their son forget about his culture. They required him to memorize the works of Cuban poet José Martí, and Pitbull understood the power of words right away. Southern acts like Poison Clan and Luther Campbell were early influences, but as he grew, the young rapper got turned on to the G-funk sound of the West Coast and the New York City point of view Nas brought to the game. Pitbull unleashed his debut full-length, M.I.A.M.I., in 2004, with the Lil Jon-produced single “Culo” leading the way.

IN 2009 he released Rebelution, an album filled with slick club cuts including the hits “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” and “Hotel Room Service.” Featuring the hit single “Bon Bon,” his all-Spanish-language album Armando followed in 2010. In 2011, his Planet Pit album arrived featuring the singles “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)” and “Give Me Everything.”

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brash and driven pop singer/songwriter, Kesha (Kesha Rose Sebert) was born in Los Angeles but moved at the age of four to Nashville, where her mother -- a longtime songwriter -- had inked a publishing deal. Before finishing high school, Kesha returned to L.A. for the sake of jump-starting her own music career. She came into contact with Dr. Luke who was impressed with her demo recordings. Kesha penned the Veronicas’ “This Love” and later contributed background vocals to Britney Spears’ “Lace and Leather,” both of which were released in 2008, but the biggest turning point came in 2009, when she was tapped to contribute vocals on Flo Rida’s Dr. Luke-produced “Right Round,” a number one Hot 100 hit. She subsequently signed to RCA, and her debut album, Animal was released in early 2010. Animal proved to be a big hit, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 and spinning off the number one single “TiK ToK.” The nine-song EP Cannibal appeared by the end of the year, featuring the single “We R Who We R.” It was followed by another stopgap release, 2011’s I Am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: The Remix Album.

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FLEETWOOD MAC LIVE - Fri, June 7

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leetwood Mac, one of rock’s most enduring, beloved and successful bands, will be performing at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa on Friday, June 7, at 8:00 PM. Multi Grammy-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Fleetwood Mac last toured in 2009 with the soldout Unleashed tour. The new tour also marks the 35th anniversary of the release of their classic Rumours album (1977), one of the most successful albums in recorded history with sales exceeding 40 million copies. Rumours planted itself at the top of the pop charts for over 31 weeks and had four top ten singles.The current Fleetwood Mac lineup includes Mick Fleetwood and John McVie – both original members since 1967, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks who joined the band in 1975.

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JANNUS LIVE

DWIGHT YOAKAM - June 11

With his stripped-down approach to traditional honky tonk and Bakersfield country, Dwight Yoakam helped return country music to its roots in the late ‘80s.

Like his idols Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams, Yoakam never played by Nashville’s rules. On each of his records, he twists around the form enough to make it seem like he doesn’t respect all of country’s traditions. Appropriately, his core audience was composed mainly of roots rock and rock & roll fans, not the mainstream country audience. Nevertheless, he was frequently able to chart in the country Top Ten, and he remained one of the most respected and adventurous recording country artists well into the ‘90s. In 2001, Yoakam debuted as a writer and director, also issuing the soundtrack South of Heaven, West of Hell to accompany it. Two years later, he debuted on a new label (Audium) with Population Me, while Reprise issued the compilation In Others’ Words to compete with it. In 2004 he released Dwight’s Used Records, a 14-track anthology of duets that appeared on other artists’ albums, unreleased covers, and cuts Yoakam contributed to various tribute compilations. An album of all new material, the self-produced Blame the Vain, followed in 2005 along with the live album, Live from Austin, TX. An album of Buck Owens covers, Dwight Sings Buck, appeared in 2007.

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Suncoast Blues Society Presents: An Evening With Eric Sardinas

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Slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Sardinas has a reputation for packing intensity into his live performances. His six albums have displayed a distinct style that musically pushes the boundaries of rock and blues, and the world has taken notice. A Florida-born Sardinas was inspired by the energy of roots music from his mom’s soul, Motown, gospel, and early rock n’ roll collection. His instrument of choice is his signature electrified resonator guitar. Sardinas modernized an instrument made famous by traditional Blues artists in electrifying the instrument, and expanding the usual spectrum of what these guitars historically deliver musically. Now Sardinas has put his onstage lighting in a bottle for the new album Sticks & Stones, an 11-song powerhouse of his trademark slide guitar that is a vehicle to drive his inspiration from the roadhouse in to mainstream music. Sardinas’ unique mixture weaves his heavy blues and rock threads in to a flamethrower to the listener and takes them on a ride encompassing the past, present and future of what music is meant to be.

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rom Rachmaninoff to rock, Beethoven to Benny Goodman and Mozart to movie themes, The Florida Orchestra offers the Tampa Bay community a dynamic and varied mix of concerts for the upcoming 2013/2014 season. With performances in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, concertgoers always have a live orchestra experience nearby and lots to choose from among the various series: Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, Duke Energy Morning Masterworks, Raymond James Pops, Rock Concerts, and morning Coffee Concerts.

Among the many musical offerings on the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series, a host of guest conductors will lead the orchestra in such favorites as Beethoven’s beloved Symphony No. 9, Bartok’s explosive Concerto for Orchestra, Brahms’ soaring Symphony No. 2, Beethoven’s charming Pastorale Symphony, Dvorak’s sunny Symphony No. 8, Richard Strauss’ powerful tone poem Also Sprach Zarathustra, Mahler’s soaring Titan Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s luscious Pathetique Symphony. And there are plenty of heart-stopping concertos as well with Andrew von Oeyen in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Stephen Hough in Tchaikovsky’ Piano Concerto No. 1, Orlin Shaham in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, John O’Conor in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and orchestra Principal Percussionist John Shaw in Tan Dun’s magical and mystical Water Concerto.

Under the direction of Principal Pops Conductor -, the Raymond James Pops series offers an entertaining mix of music styles showcasing The Florida Orchestra. The season opens with the dazzling artistry of the always sold-out Cirque de la Symphonie, followed by tribute to timeless dance hits in Let’s Dance. The annual Holiday Pops offers festive seasonal favorites, while Bond & Beyond will whisk you away to a world of everyone’s favorite spy and sleuth themes. The series continues with An Evening of Rogers and Hammerstein and then welcomes the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a Celtic tribute When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. The series continues with A Tribute to Benny Goodman and wraps up the season with A Stars & Stripes Hit Parade on Memorial Day weekend.

With concerts from October through May, the

orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. With affordable ticket prices of $15, $30 and $45 for most concerts, the orchestra offers ten concert packages to choose from, or subscribers can even select their preferred concerts with a Compose Your Own series. For a free season brochure or to order a series package, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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RUTH ECKERD HALL Taj Mahal - Wed, June 5

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal, a two-time GRAMMY winner and one of the most influential American blues and roots artists of the past half-century, has made no Faustian deals in his long and distinguished career, but he stands at an important crossroads nonetheless. In his neverending exploration of the complex origins and underpinnings of American music, he has forged a four-decade career by gathering and distilling countless musical traditions from a range of geographical and cultural sources: the Mississippi Delta, the Appalachian backwoods, the African continent, the Hawaiian islands, Europe, the Caribbean and so much more. Taj Mahal doesn’t just stand at the crossroads. He is the crossroads. Four decades have done nothing to dilute his energy quotient.

happy together tour - Fri, June 14 The Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett, Mark Lindsay “Happy Together”, by The Turtles, hit #1 on the charts in 1967 and remains a staple on classic rock radio to this day. Although their biggest hit and signature song, it’s just one of their nine Top 40 hits, which include such popular songs as “She’d Rather Be With Me,” “Elenore,” “You Showed Me” and “It Ain’t Me Babe.”

Mark and Howard have remained plenty busy over the years with both The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, and their extracurricular music activities.

Chuck Negron, formerly the singer of Three Dog Night, one of America’s most successful bands of the late sixties and early seventies, had eighteen consecutive Top 20 hits and twenty consecutive Top 40 hits, ultimately selling more than ninety million albums worldwide. Three of their songs -- “Mama Told Me Not To Come,” “Joy To The World” and “Black and White,” hit number one on the charts. Other Top Ten hits include “One,” “Easy To Be Hard,” “Eli’s Coming,” “Liar,” “Old Fashioned Love Song,” “Never Been To Spain,” “Shambala” and “The Show Must Go On.” Tampa Bay area resident Gary Puckett & The Union Gap was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties. Gary’s unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits such as “Young Girl” and “Woman Woman.” In 1968, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap sold more records than any other artist, including The Beatles. Gary Puckett has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in 1971. Gary continues to tour nationally and internationally.

“Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere & The Raiders hit #1 on the charts in 1971, selling more than 4 million copies which made it the biggest selling single for Columbia Records for almost a decade. This massive hit followed quite a few that came before it from the band including “Kicks,” “Hungry,” “Just Like Me,” “and “Good Thing” (as well as the Mark Lindsay Top Ten solo hit “Arizona,” from 1970). In all, the band would achieve no less than fifteen Top 40 hits.

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BILLY IDOL - Wed, June 5

Along with Duran Duran, Billy Idol was one the first pop/rock artists to achieve massive success in the early ‘80s due to a then brand-new U.S. television network, MTV. Mixing his bad-boy good looks with an appealing blend of pop hooks, punk attitude, and a dance beats, Idol quickly rocketed to stardom. Rebel Yell became the singer’s best-selling album of his career (eventually going double platinum), spawning such hits as the album’s title track, “Eyes Without a Face,” and “Flesh for Fantasy,” establishing Idol as an arena headliner stateside. Idol issued a more extensive Greatest Hits set in 2001; the latter of which sold 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone. Next up was his first studio album since Cyberpunk, Devil’s Playground.

Earth Wind and Fire - Thurs, June 20

During the 1970s, a new brand of pop music was born, one that was steeped in African and African American styles (particularly jazz and R&B) but appealed to a broader cross section of the listening public. As founder and leader of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White not only embraced but also helped bring about this evolution of pop, which bridged the gap that has often separated the musical tastes of black and white America. Their multiplatinum album Gratitude held the #1 pop album spot for three weeks in late 1975, and the group’s multi-platinum greatest hits set The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. I included a cover of Tthe Beatles’ Got To Get You Into My Life that went to #1 R&B and #9 pop in1978. Another single, September, made it to #1 on the R&B charts and #8 on the pop charts. The multi-platinum album I AM hit #3 on the pop charts in 1979. In 2000, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson continue to tour with the legendary band performing at sold-out shows around the world.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The 2013 Rays Summer Concert Series begin shortly after select homes games conclude and are free with the purchase of that game’s ticket.

Enjoy the sounds of the game and music with friends and family. tampabay.rays.mlb.com/ MARTINA McBRIDE - Sat, June 8 vs. Baltimore Orioles at 4:10 p.m.

Since bursting onto the scene, Martina McBride has experienced tremendous success over the past two decades en route to becoming a country music icon. She has released 11 studio albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. Martina has won numerous awards during her illustrious career including being named the Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association on four separate occasions - tying her with Reba McEntire for the most ever. She has also won the CMT’s Female Video of the Year award twice, putting her alongside Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift as the only artists to accomplish that feat. In the last twenty years, McBride has seen a number of her singles climb the charts including, “This One’s for the Girls”, “Blessed”, “I Love You”, and “Independence Day”. Her most recent album,Eleven, featured songs especially personal to her, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” and “Teenage Daughters.”

IMAGINATION MOVERS - Sun, June 16 vs. Kansas City Royals at 1:40 p.m.

The four longtime friends of Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott “Smitty” Smith came together in 2003 to form the Imagination Movers and have been living according to their motto, “Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!” ever since. The Movers have entertained parents and children alike with their catchy musical style “that evokes the Beastie Boys or Red Hot Chili Peppers” featuring lyrics about healthy snacks, playing catch, and conquering childhood fears of bedtime. The band has enjoyed incredible success filming three seasons of their hit TV show on Disney Junior, selling award winning CDs and DVDs worldwide, and appearing on National Television shows including The View, Live with Regis & Kelly, and Good Morning America.

CARLY RAE JEPSEN - Sun, July 14 vs. Houston Astros at 1:40 p.m.

Canadian singer/songwriter and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen has taken America by storm after bursting onto the scene in the US with her hit single “Call Me Maybe.” Unforgettably catchy, the hit song which she cowrote quickly rose to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart where it remained for nine consecutive weeks. Certified quintuple-platinum in Jepsen’s native Canada the track is also an international sensation, climbing to No. 1 on the iTunes Singles charts in over 47 countries while the official video has over 400 million YouTube views and the song has sold more than 10 million singles worldwide to date. Follow up platinum single “Good Time,” a duet with Owl City, climbed to No. 3 on the Pop Chart. New single “Tonight I’m Getting Over You,” is the new single from the singer-songwriter’s debut album Kiss.

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD THE BLOWN AWAY TOUR EXHIBITION Opens June 5th At The Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum

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he Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will explore superstar Carrie Underwood’s critically acclaimed world tour with the exhibition Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which opens on June 5, 2013, and runs through November 10, 2013.

The exhibition will include costumes, instruments, microphones, set pieces and more from the six-time Grammy winner’s 2012-13 “Blown Away Tour,” which runs through May 23.

“Carrie Underwood’s dynamic ‘Blown Away Tour’—starring her powerhouse vocals and featuring amazing special effects including a tornado— has been entertaining music fans around the globe,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “It’s easy to see why she was Pollstar’s 2012 top female country touring artist.

We are delighted to be able to show our visitors key elements from Carrie’s show; whether re-living their favorite memories of the ‘Blown Away’ tour, or experiencing it for the first time via our exhibition, fans will enjoy this ‘up close and personal’ look at a world-class, superstar level music tour.”

Carrie Underwood’s current release, Blown Away, made history last year when it debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart, making the Oklahoma native only the second country artist in the 47-year history of the chart to have each of their first four albums debut at #1. Blown Away also debuted at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, making her only the second country artist in history to have three consecutive albums debut at #1. Blown Away became country’s best-selling digital album debut since 2010. In addition to reaching #1 on the country airplay charts, “Good Girl” and title-track, “Blown Away,” have both been certified platinum for selling more than one million digital downloads.

Since releasing her debut, Some Hearts, in 2005, Underwood has sold more than 15 million albums with Some Hearts, 2007’s Carnival Ride, 2009’s Play On and 2012’s Blown Away, making her the best-selling American Idol in the U.S. She’s accumulated 16 #1 singles, seven of which she co-wrote, and she became the first country artist in history and the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 #1 singles from her first two albums. In addition to being a six-time Grammy Award winner, Underwood is a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time Country Music Association and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry.

More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org

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MUSIC TRAX

Jazz Mostly Other People Do the Killing Slippery Rock Hotcuprecords.com This new group of compositions penned by bassist/composer/ bandleader Moppa Elliott, were inspired by a lengthy immersion in the smooth jazz recordings of the late 1970s and 1980s. Elliott extracted certain idiomatic phrases, harmonies and embellishments to incorporate into his own compositions.

Lisa Hilton Getaway lisahiltonmusic.com One of the most distinctive and instantly recognizable composers and pianists in jazz today, Lisa Hilton has honed her evocative,

individualistic and impressionistic “sound paintings” for over a decade as a leader. With her power trio with Larry Grenadier and Nasheet Waits, she enthralls listeners on these thirteen refreshing and wide ranging jazz and blues tracks. A bold and exciting change of pace, Hilton bolsters her signature lush, imaginative, sound.

Samuel Blaser Quartet As The Sea www.hathut.com Innovative and unconventional Berlin based trombonist Samuel Blaser wrote challenging a rhythmically complex charts for his band mates to navigate on this stellar outing. As the Sea consists of four lengthy pieces organized into a suite, recorded at a single concert. Enjoy free jazz with a definite focus and great musical chemistry between bandmates.

Boney James The Beat

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The Beat is a penetrating fusion of R&B, jazz and Latin rhythms given voice by James’ emotive saxophone and such guests as trumpet hitman Rick Braun, R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn and spoken word phenom The Floacist. www.concordmusicgroup.com

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Ron Oswanski December’s Moon www.ronoswanski.com Ron Oswanski is one of the most prodigious Hammond B3 players on the jazz scene today.

Also an accomplished accordion player, Oswanski has forged a lithe, lyrical and rhythmically charged contemporary sound steeped in the B3’s earthy roots but informed by post-bop developments. With his finely calibrated sense of dynamics and expansive harmonic palette, he can burn with the best of Them.

Verneri Pohjola & Black Motor Rubidium www.tumrecords. com On Rubidium, acclaimed Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola joins forces with Finland’s leading trio of improvisers, Black Motor. On this recording, Pohjola’s strong playing combines with Black Motor’s unified trio sound to create a lyrical yet always intense collaboration. Most of the compositions are by Verneri Pohjola or Ville Rauhala but also include Song of India by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

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oah Preminger’s new release features a kindred-spirit band of top-flight players – guitarist Ben Monder, double-bassist Matt Pavolka and drummer Colin Stranahan. The album showcases a brace of fresh Preminger compositions, along with a cover of jam-band rocker Dave Matthews’ “Don’t Drink the Water.” Blending atmosphere and melody, free-floating sax lines and hovering guitar, The group plays modern jazz that balances musical integrity with sensual allure.

Preminger has performed on key stages from Boston and New York to Europe and Australia, and he has played with the likes of Billy Hart, Dave Holland, Fred Hersch, Dave Douglas, Victor Lewis, John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Billy Drummond, George Cables, Roscoe Mitchell, Dr. Eddie Henderson and Dave Liebman.

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Jussi Reijonen Un www.Jussireijonen. com Multi-instrumentalist Jussi Reijonen plays fretless/fretted guitar and oud.

His new CD is a stunning crystalization of the interplay between Eastern and Western musical traditions, especially honoring American and Nordic jazz and folk traditions of the Middle East and Africa. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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the idea of time. The album features Einaudi’s band and the string orchestra I Virtuosi Italiani.

Catherine Marie Charlton River Flow - Sanctuary catherineMarieCharlton.com A 60-minute uninterrupted tranquil and evocative solo piano performance from Charlton is the long-awaited sequel to her critically acclaimed River Dawn: Piano Meditations. For her, the art of improvising for an hour without break was a challenge in concentration and a practice in “release”- letting go of all worries and planning and dreaming- a time to just be with the music, with the piano keys.

Timothy Wenzel A Coalescence of Dreams www.lauramcmillanpiano.com/ Wenzel primarily makes his recordings with a synthesizer, and his albums feature a wide array instrumental souncs including piano, violin, cello, flute, harp, guitars, drums and percussion.

His music has subtle hints of Celtic and worldfusion with haunting melodies and dreamy arrangements.

Ludovico Einaudi In a Time Lapse inatimelapse.com/ Ludovico Einaudi’s album In A Time Lapse was recorded in a monastery near Verona. In A Time Lapse incorporates baroque and Italian folk music, late romantic strings textures, and a wide variety of colors through percussion and electronics. The theme is a deep reflection on

Paradiso & Rasamayi Attuning to Oneness www.5thelementmusic.com Attuning to Oneness is the latest album from new age artists, master didjeridoo player Paradiso and chanteuse/singing bowl master alchemist Rasamayi.

Etheric and potent in turn, Attuning to Oneness features exotic instruments in the hands of Paradiso and Rasamayi. This is ideal for meditation, relaxation, massage and all healing modalities.w

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An epic odyssey of love, romance and passion set to exquisite orchestral compositions with lyrics sung in a new language, innovative composer, producer and musician David Arkenstone has reinvented himself on Lovéren, which explores the depths of romantic love with a mermaid. He composed the music by exploring his vast musical palette, including sprawling philharmonic pieces performed by a full string section, ethereal New Age nuances, ethnically diverse world music rhythms and instrumentation, and the mass appeal and accessibility of sophisticated pop melodies.

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is Addison is a composer, songwriter, vocalist who’s compositions blend electronic, contemporary and world music styles.

Crown In The Sky honors the Sacred Feminine, Mother Urth and her Children, symbolized by the magnificent tree. A percentage of the CD sales goes to global tree planting projects that empower women and girls.

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AO Music Hokulea www.arcturiangate.com AOMUSIC is cinematic and intoxicatingly rhythmic, it has been described by critics as “astonishing” and “like nothing you’ve ever heard.” Their music is influenced by the works of Peter Gabriel, Afro Celt Sound System, Deep Forest, Adiemus, Varttina, and Karunesh. AOMUSIC was invited to compose theme music for the 2008 Summer Games.

Arun Shenoy Rumbadoodle www.arunshenoy.com Recorded almost entirely live over many years across the Globe, this explosive world fusion record from Arun Shenoy explores a bold new perspective of the Gypsy Rumba Flamenco. Combining elements of the traditional art form with a myriad of popular music forms, this record is an exploratory journey, doodling across genre boundaries as we know it today, creating a unique and true masterpiece along the way.

Various Artists Lula Lounge Essential Tracks 1 dancingwithparkinsons. com From the pioneers of the Toronto Latin music revolution: Jane Bunnett, Luis Mario Ochoa and Hilario Duran, to artists such as Caché and Luisito Orbegoso, to today’s most popular musical visionaries: Telmary, Yani Borrell, Jorge Maza, Roberto Linares Brown and Latin Grammy-winner Alex Cuba, this CD brings together dancers’ favorites with rare tracks.

Jerry Leake - Cubist: Prominence rhombuspublishing.com The songs on this disc from Jerry Leake explore ubiquitous themes: the angst and power of love, protest anthems decrying war, persistent racism and gang violence, celebrations of culture and family, and a personal tribute to his hero, his dad, using African songs woven into worldrock-fusion.

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ROCK POP HIP HOP VARIOUS ARTISTS The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver atorecords.com/ 15 years after his death and 40 years after the release of his widely beloved song ‘Rocky Mountain High,’ the album features covers of Denver’s most popular songs by a diverse group of artists including Dave Matthews, My Morning Jacket, Train, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and many others.

Alfa World Go Blue alfa-music.com This melody-driven collection of autobiographical songs were inspired

by Alfa’s move to Los Angeles. With just the right amount of pop-folk vigor to get stuck in a listener’s head, each song touches on complex but universal themes, from lost innocence to the restlessness of being a 20-some-

thing, and the hope that exists despite life’s ebb and flow.

Roger Wayne Parr Hindsight rogerwayneparr.com Hindsight traces the life of a musician. In this first solo album, Roger steps out as a composer, guitarist and producer. Creating outstanding arrangements that interlink thematically, Roger’s musicianship and stunning sonic production are standouts. Each song is a blazing chapter, giving the listener an inside look at the struggles and triumphs one must encounter as an upcoming artist, as well as an ordinary man.

BENNFRANK BFK fuzionrecordsgroup. com BennFranK, a Long Island homeboy, has delivered a fine collection of hip-hop on his debut album. Nine tracks of smooth, sexy, provocative vocals, and rhythm and melody that is unique and refreshing.

Gin Wigmore Gravel & Wine www.islanddefjam.com

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his is the sophomore album from the New Zealand singer, songwriter and actress. Proving that radio is not the only outlet for an artist, Wigmore’s single “Black Sheep” appeared in Grey’s Anatomy and Teen Wolf, and she appeared singing it on Revenge. Her song “Man Like That” is the song used in the James Bond Skyfall tie-in spot from Heineken.

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COUNTRY

Kacey Musgraves

Same Trailer Different Park www.umgnashville.com/

Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell Old Yellow Moon www.nonesuch.com/ Old Yellow Moon features four songs by Crowell as well as interpretations of songs by Hank DeVito, Roger Miller, Allen Reynolds, among others. The album also features musicians including Stuart Duncan, Vince Gill, and Bill Payne, as well as members of the original Hot Band.

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acey Musgraves nimbly spins webs of words to create quirky puns, shrewd metaphors, and steely ironies. The single Merry Go Round garnered quick airplay and critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling; NPR, which named her their 2012 Best New Artist; and Slate.

The Mavericks In Time bigmachinelabelgroup.com/ For their first sessions in almost a decade, it was spontaneous combustion. ‘’It took life for us to get to this point everybody was so free. From the first notes, it sounded like an explosion of sound; we went where the songs took us with a singularity of purpose.’’ Raul Malo (lead singer) Thompson Square Just Feels Good stoneycreekrecords.com/ ‘If I Didn’t Have You,’ the album’s lead single, climbed the chart faster than any other single in the duo’s career. The husband-and-wife team of Keifer and Shawna Thompson won top vocal duo honors from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association in 2012.

Jackson Delaney Jackson Delaney www.jacksondelaney.com/ Jackson Delaney revitalizes the Outlaw Country movement in his self-titled, six-track LP. Featuring tracks written by Eddie Montgomery, Troy Gentry, Dave Gibson, and more, Jackson Delaney is complete with love stories, tongue-and-cheek tunes and deep, provoking compositions, and showcases his radio debut single entitled “Shotgun Wedding.” www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

by Melissa Wolcott-Martino

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retty Darn Quick? Well yes, but PDQ restaurants actually stand for People Dedicated to Quality. PDQs are starting to pop up in the Tampa Bay area, and it’s a welcome sight.

PDQ first opened it’s doors in North Carolina under a different name, but with the same concept of high quality food. They are especially known for their crispy chicken tenders and their delicious hand-spun shakes.

Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders can be ordered as a 3-piece with a choice of sauces: honey mustard, sweet heat, chipotle BBQ, creamy garlic, or ranch, or in a sandwich, or in a salad. I also really enjoy PDQ’s “Handheld Thanksgiving” Grilled turkey Breast Sandwich, served on an egg bun with spices, mayo, lettuce and cranberry. There’s also a kid’s meal — and what kid doesn’t like chicken tenders?

The menu is not complicated, and has some very

tasty side items with clever combinations, such as Fresh Blueberry Coleslaw, and Fresh Apple Slices with Toffee Dip. Fresh cut fries accompany meal orders. All sauces and salad dressings are homemade every day.

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cialty, Oreo, Heath, Apple Pie, Malt, and Seasonal.

Even though service is quick and friendly, you don’t have to be in a hurry to stop in and enjoy a meal at PDQ. Current PDQ’s in the Tampa Bay area are in St. Petersburg, South Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Carrollwood.

For more information, visit www.eatpdq.com

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THE PALM RESTAURANT CELEBRATED NATIONAL BURGER MONTH IN MAY with an $8.37 burger lunch special every Monday. What may seem to be an odd price makes sense with the fact that it is based on the address of the first Palm Restaurant in 1926 at 837 2nd Ave in NY City. Even more special than the price is the “deliciousness” of the USDA Prime SteakBurgers, served with hand-cut fries. The 12 oz burgers are never flattened, so they cook naturally, and are prepared in five different menu choices.

We chose the Second Ave Burger with Danish bleu cheese and smoked bacon, and the Classic Burger, with cheddar — both outstanding. Al started with a tasty Lobster Bisque Soup made with fresh lobster meat, cream and brandy, and Melissa thoroughly enjoyed an incredibly fresh Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Danish blue cheese, toasted walnuts, bacon, cherry tomatoes, chives and fried onions.

The Palm’s walls are fascinating — filled with cartoon artwork representing past and present customers (some very famous), a practice that dates back to the first restaurant which was located across the street from King Features Cartoons. Artists would hang out at The Palm and paint on the walls for fun or to pay for meals.

The May special may be over now, but the burgers remain on the Palm’s menu as a lunch favorite of their patrons.

The Palm is located at 205 Westshore Plaza in the Westshore Plaza Mall, Tampa; 813-849-7256. For more information, visit www.thepalm.com

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Seasons 52

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h at ever the season, you know Season’s 52 is up to the challenge to come up with the appropriate savory dishes. The fresh grill and wine bar is located in 13 states, with 9 restaurants in Florida, and found locally in Tampa and Orlando. Seasons 52’s bustling open kitchen uses a woodfire grill and brick-oven, which actually produces food lower in calories. The restaurant states that nothing on its menu is over 475 calories.

On a recent luncheon visit, my husband and I sampled Chef Clifford Pleau’s spring choices which were (and are) inspired by what’s best at the farmer’s market.

Chelsea pres One delightful appetizer was a crisp Romaine and Kale ents Mini Indu lgences.

Caesar Salad with shaved Parmesan and toasted garlic ciabatta croutons. The Kale gave the salad a little kick. We also tasted the Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, with grilled pineapple, coconut, cilantro, limme and jalapeno, which had even more kick! Also receiving high marks was the creamy and delectable Crab and Corn Soup.

Seasons 52 flatbreads are some of the best you will find. They manage to make the thinnest and crispiest flatbreads around. Chef created a clever Greek Lamb Gyro Flatbread with roasted lamb, feta cheese, shaved red onion, roma tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.

For our entrees we chose the tempting Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops and the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon. The scallop dish was served with roasted asparagus, and sun-dried tomato-mushroom pearl pasta, and was fresh and flavorful. The Filet Mignon was fork-tender and cooked to perfection. It came with cremini mushrooms, asparagus, and red bliss potatoes.

Last, but never least, our delightful server, Chelsea, came by with a tempting array of “Mini” Indulgences, Season’s 52’s heavenly little concoctions, which are just enough to satisfy that end-of-meal sweet need.

Season’s 52’s menu is always evolving, but you can count on it to be filled with amazing taste treats.

You can check it all out on their website. Better still, just pay them a visit.

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New Innovative Chi Bar Snack Perfect On-The-Go Bar

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s summer approaches, instead of reaching for a sugared granola bar or heavy protein bar, try the all-natural Chi Bar. With tropical flavors Cocoa Cherry, Berry Berry, Mango Ginger, and Papaya Pineapple, this energy meal bar is made from wholesome ingredients and is designed to provide the nutritional support and energy boost the body craves without packing on the pounds.

While most snack alternatives on the market contain corn syrups, dairy, soy and gluten—not to mention unnecessary calories—Chi Bar helps you control hunger in a satisfying, natural way. Papaya Pineapple Chi Bar fuels the body with 210 calories of all-natural and organic nuts and real papaya and pineapple fruit bits—giving the body a daily dose of Omega 3s, antioxidants, potassium, amino acids and complex carbohydrates, and allowing one to snack guilt-free and with intention.

Chi Bar’s unique combination of high-quality ingredients and nutrients is designed to help stop food cravings and boost energy by effectively nourishing the body.

The Papaya Pineapple Chi Bar fuses a range of potent, all-organic whole foods—almonds, pumpkin seed, fig paste, banana and goji berries, among them—making it a great choice when hunger hits. Sweetened with organic agave nectar, this savory snack provides slow-burning, sustained energy. It contains just 17 grams of sugar, plus 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.

For more information, please visit www.ChiBarz.com

PURE Glass Bottle Portable Re-usable Glass Drinking Bottle

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or most people, glass bottles are the preferred choice of a drink container for better taste, cleanliness and fewer health risks. But the challenge with glass has always been its durability and the risk of shattering. That is until now. PURE Glass Bottle is a new portable re-usable glass drinking bottle that allows people to enjoy that pure taste of their favorite beverage in glass without worrying about spills or injury resulting from broken glass.

SafeShell technology is used to apply a clear protective coating to the outside of the glass bottle to create a protective covering. If the glass does break, the coating encapsulates all the glass and liquid preventing messes and injuries from the breakage. The exterior of the bottle remains smooth to the touch so it can be disposed of or recycled safely and easily.

The bottles are 100% recyclable and BPA free. The coating is also slip resistant making it easier to handle than other re-usable glass bottles. Although no glass container is shatter-proof, the PURE Glass Bottle is shatterresistant and much tougher to break than standard glass. The wide mouth design of the PURE Glass Bottle makes it easy to add ice, protein powder, water flavoring or any beverage.

Two styles are available: the 17.5 oz Traveler; and the 25 oz Explorer.

Both styles come with a selection of convenient tops and handles. For additional information, visit www.PUREglassbottle.com

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Windmills, Butterflies and a Castle California’s Central Coast Yields Unexpected Treasures

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here are we? I look out our hotel window and see a windmill and Danish architecture. But rather than being in Denmark, we are a mere 132 miles north of Los Angeles CA, in the very charming town of Solvang, located in the magnificent Santa Ynez Valley. This is one of the unsung treasures we found on our brief 2 night excursion north of Los Angeles. The others are the lovely cliffs and butterflies of Pismo Beach, and the more well-known Hearst Castle in San Simeon. The drive itself north along Hwy 1 is gorgeous and must be experienced.

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he beautiful town of Solvang was settled in the early 1900s by a Danish group, and has kept it’s allure for over 100 years with it’s rolling hills, four windmills, Danish architecture, cuisine and hospitality. We lodged in the quaint King Frederik Inn right in the heart of town and wandered the streets enjoying all things Danish — from shopping to dining and even to listening to the Danish language, as it is still spoken by some.

The King Frederik Inn has an Old World charm, and it is also comfortable with modern amenities. They offer great packages for travelers, such as a Golf package, a Summer Theater package, and a Wine Country package with a tour of award-winning wineries.

We dined across the street from the inn at the Solvang Brewing Company, and enjoyed a Danish staple, Smorrebrod — an open-faced sandwich with rye bread and Frikadeller sausage, along with some Danish wedding soup.

To acquaint ourselves with the town’s past, we visited the Elverhoj Museum, which is a lovely Scandanavian-style home turned into a museum of art and history. It is actually one of the few museums outside of Denmark devoted to the Danish culture.

Of course, though the Danish group founded the town, the Chumash Indians were here way before they and the early Spanish settlers were. There is a welcome push going on to preserve the Chumash heritage and language as there is still a population of the Native Americans in the area. The nearby Chumash Casino provides income and jobs for many of them.

A place of interest to us was seeing the old 1804 Santa Ines Mission. The church still has the original walls, floor tiles, and hand-painted murals by Indian artisans, and is one of the few remaining California missions that has been in continuous use since 1817.

We also delighted in visiting the nearby Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch with their adorable 34-inch (and under) horses. It was hard not to take one of them home with us. But you can, as Quicksilver is a breeding facility.

Our visit to Solvang was much too short, as there is much more to see and do there, such as the Hans Christian Andersen Museum (and yes, there is a halfsized statue of the famous Copenhagen “Little Mermaid” from Anderson’s fairytale in town), horseback riding, multiple vineyards and wine tasting rooms, an Ostrich farm, cycling or hiking into the Los Padres National Forest, fishing and golf.

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Smorrebrod at the Solvang Brewing Company

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On our next trip to Solvang we hope to cover some of these other experiences, and will try to time our visit to one of the many fun festivals they hold during the year.

Every February the Greyhound Fest takes place, where folks and their greyhounds come from all over to Solvang to gather and bond over their favorite breed. Coming up in September, 2013 is the 77th Annual Solvang Danish Days where they really go all out DANISH! I have a feeling Christmas time is also amazing in Solvang.

The Solvang Visitors Bureau has some of the friendliest folks you will ever meet, and are extremely helpful in planning a visit to their fair town.

If You Go:

Solvang Visitors: www.solvangusa.com/ Solvang Brewing Company: www.solvangbrewingcompany.com/ King Frederik Inn: www.kingfrederikinn.com/ Elverhoj Museum of History & Art: www.elverhoj.org/ Chumash Casino: www.chumashcasino.com/ Santa Ines Mission: www.missionsantaines.org/ Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch: www.qsminis.com/

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ome of the most spectacular CA coast vistas can be found at Pismo Beach. The awesome coastal cliffs are enjoyed right from your hotel room at the Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge, which is where we stayed during our trek along the coast.

The lodge’s lobby has floor-to-ceiling windows to best feature the incredible view, as do the guestrooms. An attractive white picket fence along the cliff keeps you from venturing too close to the edge (with a 90 foot drop). We took a stroll out to the hotel’s gazebo on the cliff and watched a beautiful sunset. If you time it right (winter), it’s the ideal spot for whale watching, as Pismo Beach is one of the premier places for the activity.

The spacious guestrooms are welcoming, with muted colors and very comfortable bedding. Louvered sliding glass doors take you to your balcony where you can sit and enjoy the view. The lodge’s heated pool and spa feel good after a day of sightseeing, and a complimentary breakfast adds to the good value of your stay.

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Of course CA’s Central Coast is famous for wineries, so you won’t be surprised to find wine tastings and tours galore in the area. One of the popular tours is the Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle which has a lot of packages to choose from with varied itineraries.

What you may be surprised at is Pismo Beach’s spectacular Monarch Butterfly Grove. Every year, from late October to February, thousands of Monarchs flock to Pismo Beach to get away from the freezing cold further north. The butterflies form clusters, hanging one wing down over the one below it to form a shelter from the elements. Scientists are baffled by why the butterflies appear at the same site every year, even though they only live for 6 months, and once they leave in March, that group never returns.

It is one of the biggest clusters in the country, and the event attracts folks from all over.

If You Go:

Pismo Beach: www.classiccalifornia.com/ Shore Cliff Lodge: www.shorecliff.com Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove: www.monarchbutterfly.org/ Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle: www.gogrape.com/

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Hearst Castle The gorgeous Neptune Pool

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earst Castle in San Simeon is a must visit if you’re traveling along California’s Central Coast.

It’s fame precedes it with the fairytale romance of newspaper tycoon, William Randolf Hearst, and movie star, Marion Davies, but the structure and grounds are something to behold.

WRH called it his “ranch”, but we would (and do) call it a castle. Hearst’s father bought the land in 1865, and by the time WRH inherited it, it had grown to 250,000 acres and 14 miles of coastline.

Designed by architect Julia Mogan, the Boroque style castle was built and worked on from 1919 to 1947. A packrat with expensive taste, WRH was an unstoppable collector, and furnished his home with fabulous treasures from European castles and estates. He managed to fill his 90,000 square foot “ranch” of 56 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, and 19 sitting rooms.

Also part of the estate are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a movie theater, and an airfield. The huge Neptune pool is especially amazing with a Roman Temple overlooking it.

WRH’s guest list was a who’s who of the day, with Hollywood and political royalty gracing it’s rooms, and his lover, Ms. Davies, the charming hostess.

The property is much smaller today, some acreage having been sold off during the years, however, standing at the castle, the property left is still as far as the eye can see.

Different tours are available, and one that sounds particularly interesting is the evening tour, where visitors experience the castle as one of Hearsts’ guests would have. Docents in period dress propel visitors back to the 30s.

If You Go: Hearst Castle: www.hearstcastle.com

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Summer Soars at Walt Disney World Resort Shows, Attractions, Events and More Add Up to Monstrous Fun!

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he “Monstrous” lineup includes entertainment enhancements celebrating the June 21 release of the Disney-Pixar animated feature, “Monsters University.” Mike and Sulley are dropping in from MU to scare up monstrous surprises all summer long.

Guests will find all-new collegiate settings for meeting their favorite aspiring scarers. On the Backlot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will find the Monsters University Student Union, complete with a view of the campus. Over at Magic Kingdom, the gang at the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor have been studying new jokes and are ready to graduate to new comedy bits in honor of their alma mater.

Downtown Disney Revs Up for Car Masters Weekend June 15-16. Celebrate Father’s Day as Downtown Disney West Side hosts a classic car show with a modern twist. Featuring all things “Cars,” the event showcases more than 150 classic, muscle and exotic cars; a chance for guests to meet “Cars 2” stars Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile; and special appearances by automotive designer Chip Foose and Disney-Pixar “Cars” filmmaker Jay

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Ward. Fans may purchase tickets for a ”Cars” & “Cars 2” movie marathon at AMC Downtown Disney 24, “test drive” Ridemakerz “Cars” models, and enjoy caricatures, themed food and beverage, live entertainment and more.

New Fantasyland pours on its first summer of fun for Magic Kingdom guests.

The new space doubles the size of Fantasyland and is the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Be Our Guest Restaurant features a lavish dining experience in an elegant ballroom inspired by Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” animated film classic. By day it’s “great food fast” for lunch while at night it’s full-service table dining featuring French-inspired cuisine.

Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid puts guests in clamshells traveling with Ariel and friends through their exciting adventures above and below the waves.

Enchanted Tales with Belle takes guests to a faroff French village and right into the world of Belle, Lumiere and Madame Wardrobe — feeling transformed in the process.

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Gaston’s Tavern. Meantime over at Storybook Circus, guests can take a spin on one of two Dumbos, dip and soar aboard The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini or meet Disney characters at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.

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Week will be red, white and blue as Disney Parks celebrates America with a 4th of July Fireworks Party – for an entire week. Guests enjoy an extra dash of pixie dust each week in 2013.

Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests get a real summer treat as Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First have been added to the onstage fun – joining the latest, most popular characters and stories from the Disney Junior line-up on television. Sofia the First as a series premiered earlier this year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow experience – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow gives Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests a chance to become immersed in the action and adventure of the four “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. Buccaneer wannabes journey deep into an eerie lost grotto, where they are put to the test to see if they have what it takes to sail with Captain Jack’s crew.

The re-imagined iconic attraction puts guests in the designer’s studio for an immersive experience as they create their own virtual concept vehicle before boarding a “SimCar” to race through a thrilling series of hills, hairpin turns and straightaways.

Senses, A Disney Spa At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Joining later this summer

Splitsville Luxury Lanes If bowling is right

its sister spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, the new Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs will be inspired by the healing properties of natural springs that have drawn people for centuries to Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. Senses will feature 10 treatment rooms offering an array of services including water therapy, massage and facials. Call 407-WDW-SPAS. up your alley, come experience the hottest trend going by rolling over to Splitsville, at Downtown Disney West Side. The hip, retro-style emporium features 30 lanes across two levels, live entertainment, lively indoor and outdoor bars and upscale dining including sushi, filet mignon sliders and more.

Limited Time Magic INDEPENDENCE WEEK Magical experiences in all shapes and sizes that appear and disappear as the next special surprise debuts will continue with a weeklong Independence Day celebration highlighting the summer season – all part of Limited Time Magic at Disney Parks. Independence

“Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection” – Epcot guests can journey through 400 years of African-American achievement and contribution at this new exhibit at the American Adventure pavilion. Exhibits draw from an extensive collection of rare art, artifacts, documents and books amassed by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who share a passion for African-American history.

For more information call 407/824-4321 or visit www.disneyworld.com.

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS Fun Spot America EXPANSION - June 8 The 10-acre expansion opens at Fun Spot America, complete with White Lightning, Orlando’s first (and only) wooden roller coaster, Freedom Flyer, a suspended family coaster, and a 250-foot SkyCoaster, now the 10th tallest structure in Orlando. www.funspotattractions.com/

PINE STREET ROCK & STROLL BENEFITING NEW HOPE FOR KIDS June 29 The Edge Events Group is presenting “Pine Street Rock & Stroll” benefiting New Hope for Kids on Saturday, June 29th, 2013 from 6-10 pm. Enjoy some of Orlando’s finest local cuisine, talented music lineup and delicious cocktails sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

sion per year to one of the SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Parks, Sesame Place, and Adventure Island for the service member and as many as three of his or her direct dependents.

Any active duty military, activated or drilling reservists, or National Guardsman representing any of the five service branches is entitled to one complimentary admission to one of the participating parks under the program. He or she need only register, either online at www.wavesofhonor.com or in the entrance plaza of a participating park, and show a valid active military identification. All dependents 10 and older must present a valid military dependent identification for entry into the park. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents.

Inactive, standby and retired reserve members, military retirees, U.S. Merchant Marine and civilian Department of Defense workers are ineligible for the program. The program does not include Discovery Cove or Aquatica.

More information at www.wavesofhonor.com

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Salutes Military with “Waves of Honor” Program thru 2013 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is honoring the men and women of the U.S. armed services through its Waves of Honor military salute program. The program provides free admission to the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Parks, and Sesame Place for members of U.S. armed forces and as many as three direct dependents through 2013. Waves of Honor follows Here’s to the Heroes. Created in 2001, the program has awarded more than 6.7 million theme park tickets to service members and their families.

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ARABIAN NIGHTS SHOW The current featured production at Arabian Nights is a lighthearted tale of adventure and romance.

On her 21st birthday, all-American girl and champion rider Sherry Smith discovers that she is actually the Princess Scheherazade. Along with her genie Abracadabra, Princess Scheherazade takes the audience on a magical journey around the world to find her prince – who must love horses as much as she does. Along the way, Abracadabra must protect Princess Scheherazade from the evil Prince Vaneer, and help her find her true love, Prince Khalid. The show includes dinner.

3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee; 407-239-9223. www.Arabiannights.com

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The American Princess Arabian Nights Presented By...

6 Delicious Meals.

50 Spectacular Horses.

20 Incredible Performers.

Winner! 2011 Expedia Dinner Show of The Year!

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Space Shuttle Atlantis opening June 29

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he countdown is on for the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, the new $100-million, 90,000-square-foot home of the historic spacecraft, opening June 29 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This one-of-a-kind experience delivers extraordinary access to Space Shuttle Atlantis – from only a few feet away, guests of all ages will be awed and inspired with an up-close, 360-degree view of the orbiter, the wear of its 33 missions apparent on its protective external tiles.

The spacecraft will be dramatically showcased as if it were in space – as only astronauts have had a chance to see it departing from the International Space Station. Atlantis has been elevated 30 feet and rotated at a 43.21-degree angle, and its payload bay doors will be open and its Canadarm (robotic arm) extended.

Space Shuttle Atlantis tells the story of NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle Program, and its most notable accomplishments. One of the most complicated and sophisticated pieces of equipment ever built, Space Shuttle Atlantis was a vehicle that launched like a rocket, flew in orbit like a spacecraft and landed on a runway like a glider. The Space Shuttle Program transformed the way humans explore space and look at the universe.

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very Saturday night June 1 through July 6, Universal Studios Florida will host one of the hottest concert series around, featuring a talent lineup of Grammy Awardwinning and Billboard chart-topping artists. The Summer Concert Series gives guests the opportunity to top off their day of theme park thrills with a headlining concert. By day, guests can enjoy some of the most popular entertainment experiences in the world — including the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. By night, park guests can rock out to a live performance by a top artist at the Music Plaza, a venue illuminated by the colorful LED lights of Universal Studios’ most rockin’ coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. And soon guests can join the intergalactic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticonson TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D. June 8: Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush; June 15: Gavin DeGraw; June 22: Earth, Wind & Fire; June 29: Adam Lambert; July 6: Kip Moore (pictured).

Access to all Summer Concert Series performances is inwcluded with admission to Universal Studios Florida. For guests wanting to visit solely for the concerts, Universal Orlando will offer a special ticket providing one-time access to Universal Studios Florida after 7 p.m. www.universalorlando.com

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xplore the biggest and most expansive attraction in SeaWorld Orlando’s history, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. This epic exploration of a mysterious world blends animal encounters with an exhilarating family ride for a one-of-a-kind experience the whole family will enjoy. Be transported to an icy world like you’ve never seen before. Experience the majestic grandeur of the South Pole and see it through the penguins’ eyes on an exhilarating, first-of-its-kind family ride.

Then, step out and explore their colony in an expanse that envelops you in cool extremes: bringing you above and below their icy world. seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando

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ArtLines PHILIP PEARLSTEIN RETROSPECTIVE: Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Things - thru June 16 Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Things is the most comprehensive retrospective of his art to date and features 62 paintings, drawings, and prints. Many have never before been seen by the public or outside of New York City.

Born in 1924 in Pittsburgh, Mr. Pearlstein studied at Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he formed a friendship with fellow student Andy Warhol (then Warhola). When he was stationed in Jacksonville for training during World War II, he produced a series of watercolors focusing on army life and the tropical landscape, and later served in Italy, designing signs and diagrams and sketching symbols for maps. After graduating from college, Mr. Pearlstein set off for New York with Warhol. His powerful painting Superman (1952), from The Museum of Modern Art, made him a forerunner of Pop Art. Mr. Pearlstein completed an MA in art history at The Institute of Fine Arts at New York University and began his career as a highly respected and popular professor of art. During his time at Pratt, he produced expressionist landscapes and other works in response to Abstract Expressionism. He presents his models together and singly and in highly unusual poses.

The perspectives are compelling and parts of the body, including the head, are sometimes cut off. The models usually do not look at or particularly relate to each other, or the viewer. He has increasingly positioned his models with a wide array of objects, seemingly turning human figures into still life elements. Reflections in mirrors add another dimension to his compositions.

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These juxtapositions of figures and objects create tension and complexity. Mr. Pearlstein’s work is in more than 75 public collections.

Pleasure Grounds and Restoring Spaces: Photographs of our National Parks - thru Oct 6 This exhibit is full of the majesty of nature revealed by some of our most gifted photographers. The more than 30 images offer a visual extravaganza.

In the face of rapid industrialization, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir led the urgent call to protect America’s bounty. A dramatic image of Teddy Roosevelt on Glacier Point, Yosemite (1903), presents him as a rugged outdoorsman aligned with American power and promise.

Photography not only inspired conservation, but also popularized new tourist sites. Many photographers like Ansel Adams, who is represented by four photographs, have been influential in defending our environment.

The exhibit primarily features images depicting national and state parks and landmarks.

The earliest date from the 1860s. Aaron Siskind and Brett Weston abstracted elements of the landscape, narrowing the focus and offering a modernist perspective. Florida meets the West in Uelsmann’s richly imaginative Flamingos Visit Yosemite (1985). Floridian Clyde Butcher’s two large-scale photographs in the exhibition spotlight the state’s wild beauty.

In addition to Yosemite and the Everglades, there are photographs of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde National Park, the Grand Tetons, and more. Among the other leading photographers represented are Edward S. Curtis, Margaret Bourke-White, Don Worth, William Clift, Laura Gilpin, and Linda Connor.

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ists on both sides of the border —Mexican and Mexican American— to reveal a variety of cultural aspects as

FADED ELEGANCE: Photographs Of Havana By Michael Eastman thru Sept 15

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman consists of twenty-nine, 6 x 7 1/2 ft. photographs taken by the artist between 1999 and 2010. Eastman explores Havana’s changing cultural landscape in his images of the city’s architecture and lush interiors, ravaged by the effects of time. His largescale photographs evoke the nostalgia and wealth of a bygone era, while shedding light on the harsh economic realities faced in present day Cuba.

While in Havana, Eastman photographed a number of subjects, from the interiors of homes along Ambassador Way, to stairwells and music schools, to abstract patterns found on the exteriors of buildings. Eastman is known for his richly colored photographs, which he captures with his 4 x 5 camera. This exhibition will be the first to explore the depth and range of Eastman’s Havana photographs.

MIRADAS: ANCIENT ROOTS IN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN ART thru Sept 15 The exhibition examines and celebrates work by art-

they emerged in the years after the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) to the present day. This unique survey of over 100 works takes a close look at paintings, prints and photographs created over the past eighty years.

The works include artists such as Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Robert Graham, Judithe Hernandez, Luis Jimenez, Roberto Juarez, Graciela Iturbide, Rufino Tamayo, Gabriel Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARDS EXHIBITION - thru July 27 The Annual Awards Exhibition is National Sculpture Society’s (NSS) most popular show. The sculpture on display ranges from classical to contemporary, and is composed of portrait busts, bas-reliefs and figures ranging in all sizes and dimensions.

TMA - 120 Gasparilla Plaza (Polk Street) Tampa, FL 33602. www.tampamuseum.org

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Mythic Creatures of China - thru July 14 Chinese artists have portrayed animals in ceramics across thousands of years of the country’s continuous history. These animals captured the imaginations of Chinese potters as they sought to portray animals they had seen, and others they could only imagine. Drawn from the Ringling’s collection of Chinese ceramics, these animals will tickle your fancy with their stories, legends and vibrancy. Almost one hundred objects are presented, including dragons, butterflies, fish and phoenix.

American Moderns - June 14 - Sept 8 American Moderns, 1910–1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell presents fifty-seven artworks from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum in an exploration of the myriad ways in which American artists en-

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gaged with modernity. Ranging widely in subject matter and style, the fifty-three paintings and four sculptures were produced by leading artists of the day, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Rockwell Kent, Joseph Stella, Elie Nadelman, and Norman Rockwell. Significant works by these and other artists in the exhibition exemplify their unique contributions to modern culture.

Circus Moderns - thru Sept 16 During the early twentieth century, stars of the American circus were among the most idolized celebrities of the day. Their portraits were used to sells tickets as circuses moved from town to town. A selection of posters, dating from the 1910’s through the 1940’s feature some of the most famous faces ever seen in the center ring. The colorful lithographs illustrate the transition from the Jazz age and its Art Deco stylings to the flat colors and and simplified shapes inspired by abstract art. They also reflect the evolving styles of circus acts and the designs of the advertisements. www.ringling.org/

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Alejandra Tejeda Mora - thru June 30

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lejandro Tejeda Mora is an engraver, painter and professor who resides in Havana. His work shows daily life in Havana with all the details that identify today’s Cuba. “Identidad”, the exhibit, deals with themes of isolation, rootlessness, tolerance, hypocrisy, nonconformity and estrangement. Images draw the spectator in to feeling they are part of the scene rather than just looking at a painting.

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FLORIDA MUSEUM of PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows - thru June 16 The story of Vivian Maier (1926-2009) is seemingly beyond belief.

An American of French and Austro-Hungarian extraction, Vivian bounced between Europe and the United States before coming back to New York City in 1951 and settling in Chicago where she’d spend most of the rest of her life working primarily as a nanny and later as a caregiver. During both working hours and leisure, Maier would shoot photos that she zealously hid from the eyes of others. Taking snapshots into the late 1990s, Maier would leave behind a body of work comprising over 100,000 negatives.

Maier’s massive, never before seen, and completely unknown body of work would come to light when in 2007 when the contents of her 5 storage lockers were publicly sold at an auction house on Chicago’s Northwest Side. From there, the work would go viral and would eventually impact the world over.

Also on view is the Tampa Collector’s Showcase featuring works of Diane Arbus, Walker Evans, Robert Mapplethorpe, Edward Weston, Ruth Bernhard, Herbert List, August Sander, Jerry Uelsmann and Annie Leibovitz just to name a few.

The FLORIDA MUSEUM of PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS is located at 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602; 813.221.2222; www.fmopa.org

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Appraising Thomas Jefferson’s Desk And Other Hepplewhite Furniture

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President Thomas Jefferson at his country estate of What’s an H stretcher? It is a reinforcing piece of wood Poplar Forest. I described the desk as Hepplewhite in that connects the legs of a chair or sofa to form the style relating to the designs of the British cabinetmaker, shape of the letter H. The Hepplewhite style feet are George Hepplewhite. Like President Jefferson, many of simply styled and straightforward. They may be a rectus currently own angular spade examples of foot (like the Hepplewhite furgarden tool) or niture today both in the shape of original and rean arrow (as if productions. In the arrow is shot its day, Heppledirectly down white was often into the ground) referred to as at the bottom of city furniture. the leg of a chair George Hepor sofa. On plewhite (died heavier pieces 1768) was a of furniture like London designer a desk, chest, or and cabinetmaktall case, bracker. His famous eted feet are guidebook, The common. One of Cabinet Maker the most charand Upholsteracteristic traits Dr. Lori on the set of Discovery’s Auction Kings with President Thomas ers Guide was of Hepplewhite Jefferson’s Hepplewhite slant top writing desk. published affurniture is the ter his death in use of intricate 1788. The guidebook sparked a period of popularity for inlays of contrasting woods and burl veneers. Hepplethe furniture designs known as Hepplewhite style from white pieces may be made of sycamore veneers, birch, 1780 to 1810. Hepplewhite furniture was especially or rosewood. Satinwood, maple, and mahogany are popular in American states from New England to the also standard woods that are found on Hepplewhite Carolinas during the Federal period. furniture. Decorative motifs include urns, feathers, geoOne of the most popular pieces in the Hepplewhite metric shapes, shields, ribbons, swags, and leaves. style is the dining room sideboard or buffet. In the early Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV 1800s, a sideboard was a new furniture form. Hepplepersonality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events white sideboards are often bow-shaped, Bombayaround the world. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on Disshaped, or serpentine (curved). In the late Victorian pecovery channel’s hit TV show, Auction Kings. Visit www. riod, circa 1870s-80s, Hepplewhite reproductions came DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori or call (888) to the market.

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TRAVELOGUE

THE INN ON FIFTH Inviting Elegance

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ntering the lobby of the elegant Inn On Fifth in Naples, FL, one would never guess the building housing the hotel was once a 1951-era bank. The hotel is a mere 16 years old, but has the look and feel of seasoned grand dame — perhaps because of all the marble, warm lighting, and lovely antique furnishings adorning the lobby and common areas.

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e were warmly greeted by staff when checking in to the Inn On Fifth, and they could not have been more accommodating, trying to anticipate our every need.

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odern British Colonial comes to mind in describing the hotel’s guest rooms decor.

Inviting and comfortable, yet sophisticated with predominate shades of buttercup yellow and pale green. The Inn’s pillow-top bedding is divine, and slumber came easily to us after busy days exploring Naples. All the rooms have sliding French doors leading to balconies or terraces with rattan or wrought iron furniture. We made full use of our balcony in the mornings with coffee and conversation in our snuggly hotel-supplied robes while watching Fifth Avenue come alive. To get ourselves going, we enjoyed a dip in the Inn’s rooftop pool before heading out for the day.

A must during a stay at the Inn is a visit (or two!) to the Inn’s luxurious Spa On Fifth. Utilizing Feng Shui and all natural products, skilled staff will relax or rejuvinate you with a variety of treatments. How does a Chocolate Raspberry Brown Sugar Body Scrub, or a romantic couples massage sound‑?

Athough the hotel is not old, it recently underwent complete refurbishing of all the guest bathrooms in Italiante marble. And the Inn expanded, having purchased buildings directly across the street and renovating them to become new suites (some at 1,000 sq feet) with exclusive club level check-in, and with retail shops on the ground floor. ‑‑ ddd 84

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McCabes Irish Pub ining can be found right at the hotel’s location, with McCabe’s Irish Pub and Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House.

McCabe’s is a truly authentic Irish Pub, as a lot of the interior findings, paneling and decor were shipped over from Ireland. The menu consists of traditional Irish fare, with hearty Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, angus beef and grilled seafood, and, of course, Irish beer. The pub’s site includes the old bank vault (complete with the thick steel tumbler door) which they utilize as a private dining room. With live entertainment and a fun crowd, McCabe’s is the place to be.

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House is next door to McCabes, and is the most popular fine dining spot in Naples. The restaurant is elegant, and service is impeccable. The food, however, is what keeps folks returning, and reservations are a must (months in advance for Saturday night!) The Naples Truluck’s is one of eleven owned by the company (others located in Texas, California and more in Florida.) To supply all the restaurants, Truluck’s founded their own sustainable fisheries. Their menu changes seasonally, as their seafood is only the freshest possible. The most popular dishes are their Dungeness and King Crab when in season. All their vegetables and meats are organic, and the absolutely delicious, tender steak comes from Niman Ranch grass fed, free-range cows. Truluck’s has over 100 wines by the glass, and their wine program is always changing.

Rick Rinella, Manager of Truluck’s.

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hey say real estate is most valued by location, so the Inn On Fifth is prime. It is located right in the heart of Naples, on it’s most prized shopping street, and short ride to most area attractions. Unfortunately, we did not have a lot of time to stay in Naples, but did manage to visit two of the area’s popular attractions, the Naples Zoo, and the Naples Princess luxury yacht, and both experiences were memorable.

Naples Zoo handler shows us how a sloth likes to just hang around.

The Naples Zoo is non-profit, with conservation being key. Begun in 1919 as a botanical garden, animals were introduced in 1969. The animal enclosures are all natural habitats, so they are able to roam around comfortably. A guided boat takes visitors around islands inhabited by different primates, where the aniZoo mals swing freely in trees and “jungle gyms”. Among other events are a giraffe feeding (where guests can feed the giraffes themselves) and an alligator feeding (no, no guests - just handlers for this one!) The shows are fun and fascinating.

The Naples Princess is a beautiful three-year-old, 105 ft. long, $4M custom built yacht, which sails several times a day out of the Port O Call Marina. There are different sailing options available, from afternoon sightseeing to a sunset dinner cruise. You glide past waterfront mansions, and most likely will see some interesting wildlife, like dolphins playing in the wake of the boat, or some slow-moving manatees. We heartily recommend the sunset cruise, for the beauty of the area and catching one of Florida’s spectacular sunsets.

The Inn On Fifth offers some very attractive vacation packages year round, and with an average 75° temperature in Naples, it is well worth a visit at any time of year.

Naples Princess

A gorgeous sunset seen from the Naples Princess cruise.

If you Go

Upsacle shopping is right outside your door at the Inn On Fifth.

Inn On Fifth - 239-403-8777; www.innonfifth.com McCabes Irish Pub - 239-403-7170; www.mccabesirishpub.com/ Naples Visitor Bureau - 239-225-1013; www.paradisecoast.com/ Naples Princess Cruises - 239-649-2275; www.naplesprincesscruises.com Naples Zoo - 239-262-5409; www.napleszoo.org Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House 239-530-3131; www.trulucks.com/

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In just 40 minutes, WrinkleMD continuously replenishes skin with Hyaluronic Acid to help fill lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin hydrated, smooth and younger looking. It is designed especially for the wrinkle prone area around the eyes to help diminish the look of crow’s feet, fine and deep under eye lines. The specialized formula of active anti-wrinkle ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid, Syn-ake Super Peptide and Biodynes TRF, paired with an unprecedented enhanced delivery system, will slow the signs of aging.

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ncient Egyptians knew a thing or two. They were the first to use Aloe Vera to heal wounds. Today we know that inside every Aloe Vera leaf is a gel rich in minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids - a natural cocktail for soothing and healing. But Aloe Vera also has an amazing ability to retain and lock in skin’s moisture, which is undoubtedly why Cleopatra never left home without it.

Kiss My Face has natural healing Moisturizing Shave Creams with antiseptic botanicals and soothing aloe vera to elevate your shaving experience. The luxurious formulations combine natural and organic botanicals, vitamins and oils with cutting edge science. Some amazing offerings are Pomegranate Grapefruit, Green Tea & Bamboo, Cool Mint, Key Lime, Patchouli, Lavendar & Shea, and Fragrance Free. Plus, Kiss My Face products are as kind to the environment as they are to your face.

These products are biodegradable, gluten free, paraben free, vegan friendly, no animal testing, and no artificial fragrances. Give it a try for a smooth, clean shave.

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he trick to packing light and being ready for anything is layers. For travel, micro fleece offers up versatility, and MultiSport Journeys (MSJ) unique laser engraved fleece gives some added outdoor style points. These warm, comfortable and stylish fleeces allow you to customize the shirt with your favorite sport or outdoor adventure activity and add a customized slogan.

From football to hiking to camping, MSJ has almost every adventure covered. Not only can you customize the piece, but the laser etching makes it even more unique. The fuzz of the fleece is literally burned off without burning through it to reveal the cool sports art. It is a new and totally unique way to imprint images onto a fleece and it won’t wash out or fade because it is permanently burned into the fabric.

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SMITHSONIAN EXHIBITION JOURNEY STORIES thru July 5 The City of Tarpon Springs/Center for Gulf Coast Folklife is hostIng Journey Stories. This Museum on Main Street exhibition was created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Admission to the exhibit is free. Journey Stories explores the powerful tales of how we and our ancestors came to America and to the place we now call home—stories that we all find in their personal heritage. They may be stories of a family uprooting itself in order to stay together, sons and daughters moving to another land, distant ancestors, or trying to find a retirement paradise.

Americans have always been mobile, and travel over trails, rails, rivers, roads and in the sky has shaped our cultural landscape. Journey Stories traces many tales, from the colonial period to the present. Tarpon Springs Curator Tina Bucuvalas has created a small exhibition about local journey stories, as well as a series of public programs that explore local and regional connections.

For further information, please call Helene MacNeil at 727-942-5605 or Tina Bucuvalas at 727-937-1130.

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. Great Gatsby Night: Dance and Concert featuring the Tarpon Springs Rhythm Kings – Thurs, June 13. The Roaring Twenties come to life at Great Gatsby Night featuring the music of the Rhythm Kings. Dance the night away or sit back and enjoy the music. Vintage 1920s attire is encouraged but

not required. The Tarpon Springs Rhythm Kings is a 14-piece band that performs the great jazz and dance music from the 1920s and early 1930s, including Band Leader Dan Fox’s transcriptions and arrangements of original jazz records by Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and other legendary musicians and orchestras of that era.

Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 FAMILY HISTORY ROADSHOW – Sat, June 15.

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Department of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will be on hand to recommend preservation methods for old photographs and other family heirlooms. Genealogists will assist beginners and veterans with family history research and organization. Drop by between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm for one-on-one time with experienced genealogists and archivists. 727-943-4922. 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs.

Night in the Islands - July 13, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 Dinner, Dancing and Live Entertainment at the Sponge Docks Dine under the stars and enjoy some of the finest Greek food outside of Athens.

Rita’s Creations

“The Cotton Lady” Located at the

World Famous Sponge Docks 813 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 934-9500 www.ritascreations.com The event features live music by Ellada, an exciting Greek musical group with three of the best Greek musicians in Florida. They will perform nisiotika, the lively traditional music of the Greek islands, as well as some old and new Greek favorites. Ellada features George Soffos on bouzouki, Elias Poulos on vocals, and Dino Theofilos on keyboard.

Prior to the main event, there will be live Greek music by the Bouzouki Boys from 4 and 6pm on Dodecanese Blvd. at Riverwalk, west of Hope Street. Presented by the City of Tarpon Springs.

Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689; (727) 943-4922; www.tarponspringslibrary.org

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Susan’s Flags & More American Made USA Flags Country Flags • Decorative Banners & Garden Flags All State Flags • Military, State & Country Pins Military Flags • American, Country & State Patches Sport & College Banners • Flags of Heroes & Honor Old Flag Drop-Off

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Humane Society of Pinellas BARK AT THE BALL PARK The Humane Society of Pinellas and the Clearwater Threshers invite you and your dog to Bark at the Ball Park Saturday, July 6. Gates open at 5 pm for a 6:30 game at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman Road in Clearwater.

Phoebe from Hot 101.5 will throw out the first pitch as the Clearwater Threshers take on the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Don’t miss the pet/owner look-alike contest, doggy splash zone, Pick Me! Project pet adoptions, vendors, raffles, and the chance to run the bases with your dog after the game!

Dog tickets are $5; people tickets range from $5 to $9.50.

Call the Bright House Field box office at (727) 467-4457 for tickets and info.

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Pick Me! Project HSP is one of 50 animal shelters nationwide competing in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, hoping to win $100,000 by adopting out more dogs and cats this June, July, and August than ever before. They need the community’s help to win. They will be hosting off-site adoptions all summer long to meet their goal of 999 adoptions in 90 days, they need volunteers to meet the Challenge.

JUNE PROMOTIONS: 2 Preowned Cats for the Price of 1. All makes and models available. Includes tax, tag, and title, and 100,000-purr warranty.

Monday Mania, going on all summer long: every Monday, every adoption fee is 50% off.

Pets will be available all summer long at the shelter at 3040 State Road 590 in Clearwater, as well as various offsite adoption locations, starting Sat, June 8th at Petsmart on Gulf to Bay in Clearwater and Sun, June 9th at Petco on US 19 in Palm Harbor. www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/

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Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Summer Heat from Heidi Ganahl, CEO of Camp Bow Wow Pets Need Sunscreen - Just like humans, cats and dogs can get sunburned, especially if he/she has light-colored hair. Animal sunburns can cause the same problems as that of humans: peeling, redness and even cancer. As skin cancer in pets is a serious concern, purchasing pet-friendly sun screen can go a long way in protecting the health of your pet when the heat kicks in. Places that are easy to forget, but prone to burning are: inside the nostrils, tip of nose, around your dog’s lips and the inside of ears for dogs with standup ears.

Summer Style Giving your dog a lightweight summer haircut helps prevent overheating. Shave down to a one-inch length, but never to the skin, so your pet still has some protection from the sun.

Brushing cats more often than usual can prevent problems caused by excessive heat.

Pets Need Extra Water…But don’t let them drink just anything - Give your dog extra water during the summer, but be sure not to leave the water out for too long. Change the water often to prevent your pet from getting sick from bacteria that can grow in hot water. Also, when dogs are thirsty, they are bound to drink something they shouldn’t.

Puddles of what may look like water on the ground can be mistaken for dangerous chemicals, so keep an eye out when your dog is looking for something to sip on.

Make a Safe Splash - Do not leave pets unsupervised at the beach – not all pets are good swimmers. Introduce your pet to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. To remove salt from the fur, rinse your

ercise to early morning or evening hours. Extra caution should also be taken with short-nosed dogs, and those with thick coats.

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ly. Signs of this include excessive panting, staring, anxious facial expressions, warm skin, refusal to obey commands by owner, vomiting, collapse and rapid heartbeat.

If you suspect that your pet is suffering from this, lower the animal’s body temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water to the hairless areas of the body. Often the pet will respond after just a few minutes of cooling, only to falter again with his temperature soaring back up or falling to well below what is normal.

If this happens, take the dog to the vet immediately – don’t try to solve this yourself.

Pets at Outdoor Summer Events - Warm temperatures and outdoor fun go hand-in-hand, but when the temperatures hit record highs, refrain from taking your pet to crowded summer events like concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets.

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ig Cat Rescue is the world’s largest sanctuary for big cats who have been abused, abandoned, retired from performing acts, or saved from being slaughtered for fur coats.

The sanctuary houses tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others — a total of 16 of the 35 species of wild cat, many of whom are threatened, endangered, or now extinct in the wild.

At this home for rare and exotic cats, The narrow mission of Big Cat Rescue is to provide the best permanent home they can for these cats.

The broader mission of the sanctuary is to reduce the number of cats that suffer the fate of abandonment and/or abuse and to encourage preservation of habitat and wildlife. People are urged to behave in a way that will support these goals by teaching people about the plight of the cats, both in the wild and in captivity.

This is accomplished through guided tours, educational programs for young people, and by maintaining a website that is a great resource for information about exotic cats.

Big Cat Rescue has built enclosures in a very natural habitat with foliage and shelter on a 45 acre site, and provides the best nutritional and medical care possible.

They have conditioning and enrichment programs to provide for the cats physical and psychological well being.

The sanctuary is supported entirely by donation.

Big Cat Rescue is located at 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. Call 813-920-4130 for more information, or visit BigCatRescue.org.

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unken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.

Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.

Sunken Gardens provides garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals.

If you enjoy Yoga, Pilates, or want to try Hoop Dancing, why not go to Sunken Gardens and exercise in a botanical, tropical paradise.

Mon - Thurs; 10:00am - 11:30am; $45/month or $12/class / Weekend classes $10 Sunken Gardens Members / $15 non-members Sat: 10am 11:15am / Sun: Noon - 1:15pm / Wed 6pm - 7:15pm $15 or $10 for Sunken Gardens Members / $59 for unlimited Daily, Weekend and Evening classes.

HOOP DANCING - Tuesday 10am 11am, Wednesday 9am - 10am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class CHUTE CHI GONG Friday, 10am - Noon, $10/class.

825 4th Street N., St. Petersburg; 727-551-3100; www.stpete.org/sunken

A Botanical Experience Awaits You...

• Discover the beauty of a 100 year old botanical paradise.

• Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers and the walk through butterfly encounter.

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $8 Adults; adults; $6 seniors 55 & up; $4 ages 2 3 to 11 $8 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100

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Gaming Scene concert series will turn the Downtown Las Vegas entertainment venue into summer’s alternative music destination. The current lineup includes: Theory of a Deadman; Fuel and Lit; Hinder; Summerland Tour 2013 Alternative Guitars starring Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge; and Puddle of Mudd. www.vegasexperience.com/

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Jabbawockeez Show “PRiSM” NOW at Luxor The world-famous dance crew Jabbawockeez previews performances of its all-new show, “PRiSM,” at Luxor. A celebration of imagination, the show is an

Cirque du Soleil Previews Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay Michael Jackson ONE will open and take residency exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Directed by Jamie King, Michael Jackson ONE will start its preview performances in May. This entirely new show is the second creative project to be developed between Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson after the top grossing Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. www.cirquedusoleil.com.

eclectic mix of awe-inspiring choreography, captivating storylines and stunning special effects. www.luxor.com/ TROPICANA: Las Vegas Getaway with a South Beach Rhythm and Vibe The New Tropicana Las Vegas recently completed a $200 million South Beach-inspired transformation. With

Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series Fremont Street Experience’s Rock of Vegas free EVERCLEAR

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical to Open at The Venetian - June 18 The first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical will have an 11-week engagement at The Venetian. Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musi-

calfeatures a trio of friends, on the road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. With more than 500 dazzling 2011 Tony Award-winning costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical features a hit parade of more than 20 dance-floor favorites, including “It’s Raining Men,” “Finally,” “I Will Survive,” “Material Girl,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Like a Prayer,” and many others.

Electric Daisy Carnival AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - June 21-23 Electric Daisy Carnival returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for its 17th annual celebration. EDC Week also returns to Las Vegas for an entire week of nightclub and day club events, a music conference and other special surprises spanning the week of June 18–25. With more than 320,000 fans gathering under the desert sky this past summer, Electric Daisy Carnival claimed the title of North America’s largest music festival of any genre. It was the largest gathering of music fans in North America last summer. Insomniac transformed the 1,000-acre complex into a fully immersive audiovisual adventure with more than 150 musical acts, 500 theatrical performers and 12 large-scale interactive and flame-wielding art installations, along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound production and nightly pyrotechnics displays. www.electricdaisycarnival.com

Terry Bradshaw: America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde... a Life in Four Quarters to Debut at The MiragE - June 28-29 A 70 minute show of comedy, storytelling and singing, starring one of the country’s best loved football announcers, sports legends and performers, the Steelers legendary #12. During his time on stage, accompanied by his singer/ dancers the I-Qties, Terry shares stories about growing up in Louisiana, his 4 Super bowl rings, 3 marriages, toupee model days, his cattle ranch fiasco, and his broadcasting and acting careers divided in “four quarters”. The show will premiere at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage Hotel & Casino at 7:30 p.m. www.mirage.com/ All-New Thrill Ride VooDoo Skyline coming to RIO Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will develop a new thrill ride, VooDoo Skyline, set to open late summer 2013.

The attraction will deliver a Las Vegas experience unlike any other – sending guests soaring higher than 400 feet in the air at electrifying speeds, offering 360-degree open-air views of the Las Vegas Strip.

The one-minute and 10-second zip ride will takeoff from VooDoo Lounge, located atop Rio’s 50-story Masquerade tower, sending guests cascading more than 800 feet to the Ipanema tower and reaching speeds up to 33 miles per hour. VooDoo Skyline can accommodate up to two riders at one time and will have a unique feature – on the return trip guests will ride an additional 800 feet to the starting point facing backwards, a total ride of nearly one-third of a mile. www.riolasvegas.com/

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GIVEAWAY - thru July 27. Play the Beau Rivage virtual game board and win a 2013 Range Rover Evoque, a 2013 Audi A6, a Mediterranean Cruise, a trip for two to Bellagio and thousands in FREEPLAY. Drawings held every Mon, Thurs and Sat. Ten lucky winners will be

What’s happening at the Beau Rivage Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very convenient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both — the Beau has it all. With a partnership with Vision Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxurious guestroom — starting at only $199 per person (double occupancy). The flight takes only an

drawn each hour.

FUNAMBULA THEATRICAL CIRCUS SENSATION - June 11 - Aug 11. An international cast of accomplishedaerialists, acrobats and tightrope walkers dramatic performances will compel audiences to wonder if they are from another world. FUNAMBULA includes never before seen acts and will be performed for the first time on stage anywhere in the Beau Rivage Theatre. Among the performers are two contortionists who twist their bodies and seamlessly maneuver in a tiny glass cube, a troupe of talented trampoline jumpers, trapeze artists, and a rhythmic gymnast champion who has won competitions in the Ukraine and across the world. FUNAMBULA features the amazing comedic daredevil Bello Nock whose stunts, humor and charisma have won him numerous awards and the admiration of thousands of fans worldwide.

hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport.

Golfers will definitely want to experience Fallen Oak, Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevation changes and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. GOLF Magazine rated it one of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play.”

A visit to the Beau’s spa and salon will show Epicurean treatments unique to the Gulf Coast, and a perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway with their special “Pamper Parties.”

The dining opportunities at the Beau are wonderfully varied - from the simple Snacks Deli to the exceptional BR Prime (the Beau’s signature steak and seafood restaurant), and every thing in between. Guests have eleven restaurants to choose from, as well as several bars.

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Florida Authors Write

Egmont Key: A History

by Donald H. Thompson and Carol Thompson

Lost Orlando (Images of America)

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rlando amounted to little more than scattered log cabins in the pine forest when Orange County established it as the county seat in 1857. One of the earliest buildings was a log hotel, indicating Orlando’s future as a tourist destination. After its incorporation in 1875, wood-frame structures replaced the log cabins, and prosperous citizens built large houses around the developing government and business center. By 1900, as Orlando recovered from the economic disaster of the Great Freeze of 1894 and 1895, brick construction replaced wood frame as once pretentious houses close to the central city were torn down to make way for modern business blocks. As residences moved to less congested neighborhoods, schools and churches followed. From its beginning, people arrived in Orlando to prosper and build.

Those men and their buildings are gone, but the history of the city is richer because of their presence. Orlando’s story can be traced through the continuing cycle of constructing, demolishing, and rebuilding anew.

gmont Key has been a sentinel for ships entering Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico for hundreds of years. Early European explorers recognized the island’s strategic location. Its story reflects major events in the history of the United States and Florida, as the island played a role in the Seminole Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and World Wars I and II. Its lighthouse, now automated, is still a beacon for ships. For many years, people have enjoyed the beaches of Egmont Key, walked the red brick “roads to nowhere” and explored the ruins of Fort Dade. Authors Don and Carol Thompson aim to foster an appreciation of the uniqueness and beauty of Egmont Key, as well as an understanding of its place in history.

Since retiring from teaching high school social studies, Don Thompson performed first-person interpretations of such historical figures as Florida railroad baron Henry B. Plant. He has authored four previous books and resides in Parrish Florida. He is a member of the Egmont Key Alliance.

Carol Thompson is a retired fifth grade elementary teacher. In addition to working on two published local history books, Carol has completed a juvenile novel, as yet unpublished.

A Giant Pencil

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illy is a grumpy kid who feels that everyone picks on him. But, when he discovers a magic, giant pencil that gives him the power to erase anyone, or anything, he soon discovers how important his family and friends really are.

Eleven year old Tampa youth Connor Wilson has earned the distinction of becoming the country’s youngest tradiionally-published fiction writer. Connor was just eight years old when he first had the idea for A Giant Pencil. Connor finished the book just after his ninth birthday.

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Codename Wildcard: Book I of the Patriots for God and Country Series

Kind of Blue: An Ash Levine Thriller

by Diana MacFarland

by Miles Corwin

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hen an ex-cop is murdered in L.A., Lt. Frank Duffy needs his best detective, Ash Levine,who quit a year ago. Ash resigned after Latisha Patton, the witness in a homicide case was murdered. He is left consumed with guilt that he caused Latisha’s murder.

When he’s asked to rejoin the force, Ash agrees. .Ash dives into the case to investigate the ex-cop’s murder. When he has a suspect in custody, something about this case doesn’t sit right. He continues the investigation while quietly chasing leads in Latisha’s murder.Unable to let either case go, his obsessive nature propels him into a world of private compromises and public corruption.

nspired by a true-life story, CODENAME WILDCARD is a page-turning actionthriller rich with historical revelations, intriguing relationships and sizzling sex. How will dynamic forester Jason MacDougall survive a Rambo-escape from North Korea, battle PTSD, become the nemesis of a Soviet Trojan Horse op to destroy America from within? Lifeor-death challenges, with glimpses of heaven, from the Savoy in Moscow to the wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula, a castle in the Scottish Highlands, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, glamorous parties in Washington, D.C., a Veterans Administration hospital, and on to alluring coral reefs beneath the crystal blue waters of Key Largo.

Deadly Pleasures

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egan Riley finding out that her neighbor was found dead, her engagement just ending, is tired of emotional ties and ready for an adventure. Megan and her friends hire a stripper as their orlandosunaware he is a suspect in a series of murders. Suddenly, they’re involved in a murder investigation. Who will be next? Megan, the real estate agent; divorced Kathleen; Alex, married to a businessman; or Rachel, the spurned wife of a screenwriter? Her own investigation takes Megan through L.A.’s bondage parlors, sex clubs, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous; and discovers her adventure has transformed into a dangerous game of life and death.

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a c de f g Non b Fiction Assassination: The Royal Family’s 1000-year Curse

by David Maislish www.amazon.com

shutter speed, aperture, and shooting modes to get comfortable handling your camera (even bossing it around a bit!), learn to shoot images that tell a story, and understand the thought process involved in making a great photograph.You’ll learn techniques for improving those yellow photos of your kids’ indoor sporting events, fixing exposure on shots that are too dark or too bright, avoiding the dangers of over-cropping, and much more.

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ever told before, Assassination is the revelation of a 1000-year curse that has shaken the monarchy from Canute to Elizabeth II. After years of painstaking research, David Maislish uncovers the murder or attempted murder of every single King and Queen. Here is English history without the things that sent us to sleep in school; instead brought to life with a series of royal murders and near murders. Read how a quarter, perhaps as many as half, of our Kings and Queens were killed - even one in the twentieth century. It is all in Assassination - the Royal Family’s 1000-year curse.

Viper Force: 56th Fighter Wing — To Fly and Fight the F-16

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by Lt. Col. Robert “Cricket” Renner USAF (Ret.), John M. Dibbs (Photographer) www.amazon.com

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iper Force tells the story of what it takes to become an F-16 pilot. Because the F-16 is a dual-purpose combat aircraft, its pilot must master two widely divergent disciplines: air-to-air flying against enemy fighters to maintain control of the air over the battle field and air-to-ground flying in support of ground forces, soldiers, and marines, in contact. Viper Force also provides an up-close and personal look at the F-16 Viper squadron at war with information on its missions, command and control in the air, and the crucially important but often overlooked maintenance and ordnance ground crew.

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by Booker T Huffman, Andrew William Wright www.amazon.com

tale of redemption,beginning with Booker T’s single-parent upbringing after the passing of his father, this powerful account reveals the reality of his formative years—from the gruesome accident Booker T witnessed at the age of 13 that led to his mother’s death and his subsequent life of abject poverty as an orphan in urban Houston to years of reckless drug use, dealing, and violence that culminated in a five-year prison sentence for robbery. Booker T writes of his refusal to allow his years of crime to cloud his future and his decision to take responsibility for his life and make a positive impact in his community.

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by Jonathan Snowden www.amazon.com

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his book covers those who have divided themselves as tough guys on the professional wrestling circuit and legitimate confrontations. From catch wrestling to the Japanese professional wrestler who gave birth to the global phenomenon that is modern mixed martial arts (MMA), this investigation travels from the carnival tent and the training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle and the Las Vegas glitz of the octagon. Billy Riley’s legendary Wigan Snake Pit and the rigorous UWF Dojo in Tokyo are explored, revealing the secret history of both professional wrestling and the rising sport of MMA.

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by Khara Plicanic www.peachpit.com

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Cooking Best of Bridge Slow Cooker Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes

by Sally Vaughan-Johnston www.amazon.com

Sally Vaughan-Johnston and Best of Bridge — the team that brought you Bravo! and Fan Fare! — are back with this collection of brand-new recipes created specifically for the slow cooker. There are loads of recipes that will help you deal with the madness of meal preparation quickly and easily.

This collection of recipes features everything from the perfect choice for your next neighborhood potluck, to elegant appetizers, breakfast and brunch ideas to delectable desserts. The Best of Bridge motto remains the same: “Simple recipes with gourmet results.” The recipes work and the one-liners will keep you smiling in the kitchen.

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The American Lighthouse Cookbook: The Best Recipes and Stories from America’s Shorelines

by Ed Jackson and Becky Sue Epstein www.sourcebooks.com

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he American Lighthouse Cookbook Features 47 lighthouses, and more than 300 recipes from eight coastal regions of the United States.

It celebrates the local cuisines that have been the staple of lighthouse keepers.

Arranged geographically, the lighthouses were chosen for their interesting backgrounds and stories. Following the story of each lighthouse is a menu for a modern-day lighthouse meal. Included are recipes mostly developed by chef ed Jackson. Each of the recipes captures the essence of the local foods available to lighthouse keepers from the 1700s through today.

amount to anything. Only his mother and his friend Howard, the Humming bird believe he is special. On the treacherous journey to be the eventual winner of the 135th kentucky Derby, Mine The Bird falls down a lot but he always gets back up.

by Rod McCall and Price Hall

Shellie, the Magical Dog

Book One - At The Gate; Book Two - In The Street; Book Three - The Finish Line

by Linda Amiri and Michael Amiri

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Mine That Bird is the little horse that could. It is the inspirationally trilogy of children’s graphic novels, an emotional tale of surviva l and hope. Born with a “bad” foot, but a big heart, no one believes that the small colt could ever

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Shellie is a dog with a magical belly. It smells like strawberry jelly! When Kelly needs help, Shellie helps him with her magic. Just imagine what you could do if you had your own magic, too.

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