Accent On Tampa Bay #204, November 2014

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LOCAL FOCUS SMartLY DRESSED” TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - Wed, Nov 5

SMartLY DRESSED will present the latest inter-

national fashion designs on Wed, Nov 5, at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club.

The silent auction will begin at 11 a.m. and the gourmet luncheon at noon. The runway show will follow.

Kelly Ring, the co-anchor of WTVT, Fox 13 News, will be the emcee. Guests can purchase chances for opportunity items, including a $5,000 Neiman Marcus shopping spree at International Plaza and a lot more. Chances purchased in advance will be given to guests the day of the event. The silent auction features many wonderful surprises. The items will be displayed in the Palm Court, making the experience easier and more enjoyable. Guests will receive updates during lunch and can continue bidding on their mobile phones. BACKSTAGE will immediately follow the fashion show and luncheon on the Vinoy’s mezzanine terrace. Guests can enjoy a signature drink, a cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres. They can also view fashions and can learn about a new facial line of cosmetics and skin care. All proceeds benefit the Museum of Fine Arts. www.thestuartsociety.org/

Trivia Thursdays on the Water at THE SAIL - Thurs, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27

Every Thursday evening, THE SAIL offers Trivia Thursdays for patrons. Residents and visitors are invited to join THE SAIL on Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. to test their knowledge of sports, celebrities and more. The winners will receive gift certificates to The Sail, with $20 for first place, $15 for second place and $10 for third place. THE SAIL is located on the Riverwalk, located adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa, FL. 813-2747778, www.tampaconventioncenter.com/

Tampa Bay Home Show - Nov 7 - 9

Meet the area’s top home improvement experts November 7, 8 & 9 at Tropicana Field in St. Pe-

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tersburg. This event will feature over 500 exhibits relating to Florida homes and home improvement.

Looking for kitchen cabinets, landscaping, spas/ pools, home entertainment systems, remodeling or window experts? You can find all of that and more.

Stroll through the aisles and find hundreds of project ideas and solutions. See the latest in carpet and tile, air conditioning systems, pest control, fencing or storage solutions. The Tampa Bay Home Show will also include a seminar series, featuring a lineup of entertainment, local experts and do-it-yourself ideas for your home, on both Saturday and Sunday. Individual booths will feature local products and national name brands, new product lines, demonstrations, giveaways, advice and trade secrets. Hours: Fri 10

am – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm.

Admission is free, Parking is free. Tropicana Field, Downtown St. Petersburg. 727-893-8523, www.tampabayhomeshows.com/

Annual Gary Nix Memorial Bash benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay - Nov 6 - 7

The Annual Gary Nix Memorial Bash On The Blue Party & Fishing Tournament brings the community together for a fun weekend of fishing and pre-tournament party, all the while raising funds for kids in our community who need us most. The festivities kick off Thurs evening Nov 6, from 6:00 - 9:30 pm with a fun party highlighted by dinner, music, casino tables and silent and live auctions. The inshore, catch and release, fishing tournament is Fri, Nov 7, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. The tournament is followed by a BBQ, featuring an awards ceremony. Tampa Harbour, 5200 W. Tyson Avenue. 813-769-7536. tinyurl.com/BashontheBlue2014/

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he BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit will be bringing oceans of fun and education to downtown St. Pete. Kids of all ages will be able to take part in special film screenings, conservation and education exhibits and activities, and even tour a working research vessel. Throughout the week, visitors will be able to enjoy multiple interactive activities and ocean-themed fun throughout the downtown area.

he seven-day BLUE experience will take place at multiple venues throughout St Pete, including the Hilton Bayfront, The Mahaffey Theatre, USF St. Petersburg, Muvico Sundial 20, Straub Park, The Museum of AU TE US CO Fine Art and The FABIEN Dali Museum.

Highlights of the festival include networking with renowned filmmakers, the screening of 150+ films, Q&As with famous ocean celebrities, art exhibits, the prestigious BLUE Carpet Awards, numerous family activities and “Ocean Voyagers”, a special collaborative screening and live score presentation by The Florida Orchestra; and much more.

Fabien Cousteau is an aquanaut, oceanographic explorer, conservationist and documentary filmmaker.

As the first grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien continues to fulfill his family’s legacy to protect and preserve the planet’s extensive and endangered marine inhabitants and habitats. In June this year, Fabien and his team of aquanauts embarked on Mission 31,

the longest science expedition to take place at Aquarius, the world’s only underwater marine laboratory. Fabien’s epic Mission 31 expedition broke new ground in ocean exploration by going deeper, longer and further, while broadcasting each moment live on multiple channels exposing the world to the adventure, drama and mystique of what lies beneath. Fabien is scheduled to speak at BLUE on Nov 4.

As a boy, filmmaker James Cameron dreamed of a journey to the deepest part of the ocean. JAMES CAMERON’S DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D is the dramatic fulfillment of that dream. It chronicles Cameron’s solo dive to the depths of the Mariana Trench—nearly sev-

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en miles beneath the ocean’s surface—piloting a submersible he designed himself. The risks were astounding. The footage is breathtaking. JAMES CAMERON’S DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D will be shown on Nov 3.

A complete listing of events and speakers is available at www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/

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Humane society of tampa presents WOOFSTOCK - Fri, Nov 7

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MOTORFEST WEEKEND - Nov 7 - 9

Motorfest Weekend benefits Autism Speaks & Wheels of Success.

Day 1 - Cars & Couture, Fri, Nov 7, 6pm-10pm, Mansion on the Bay. Exotic and rare cars, silent auction, live music, designer fashion and more.

Featuring the McLaren P1 on display.

Day 2 - Track Challenge. Sat, Nov 8, 9am-2pm.

Showtime Speedway. Got a fast car? Come test your skills on the Autocross Track or Drag Strip.

Sports cars, exotics, dragsters and spectators welcome. Music, food, & live racing action. Featuring donation of a car to a Veteran at the event.

Are you feelin’ groovy? Go to Hyde Park Village for a far out, dog-friendly music festival to benefit cool cats and doggie dudes (and dudettes, of course).

Chill out to the tunes of Eccentric and Phase5 while visiting vendors and food trucks. Free and open to the public (but a $10 donation at the door would be psychedelic.) 6–10 pm. Well-behaved pets on leashes are always welcome at Hyde Park Village.

Pet clean-up stations are located throughout the shopping center and many shops and restaurants keep fresh water and treats at the front door. Pets are welcome inside many Hyde Park Village estab-

Day 3 - Vintage Motor Classic, Sun, Nov 9, 10 am-4 pm. St.Petersburg Yacht Club. Display of over 300 vintage cars on the waterfront lawn. www.motorfestweekend.com/

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Relay For Life - Fri, Nov 7

The Relay For Life of Gulfport/Stetson University will take place on Fri, Nov 7, from 6 pm-midnight at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex. The Relay

For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups - people from all walks of life - all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and help finish the fight against cancer. The Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, Florida 33707. www.relayforlife.org/gulfportfl

This year they have added more fun and fashion.

They added charity as well. AB Creative Events will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Cancer Research. This event will be held over the course of two days, Nov 14 and 15. The show will feature designers from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Orlando, St. Louis, Memphis and Chester, WV. There will be performances by Beau Bostic, Dianne Andrieux, Taracya Donald and Alesia Scott-Warren.

Fri, Nov 14 - Pre-Party, 7:00pm-10:00pm. Patronize vendors and get a sneak peek at the Haute Couture Designers. Enjoy Hor d’oeuvres, live performances and great atmospheres before the fashion extravaganza begins.

Sat, Nov 15 - Fashion Extravaganza, 7:00 pm to 11:00pm. 7:00-7:30 Meet and Greet with Vendors, Designers, Sponsors Hor d’oeuvres will be served.

7:30-11:00 Fashion Extravaganza will commence. www.2ndannualbefe.eventbrite.com

27TH ANNUAL SPONGE DOCKS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - Nov 15 - 16

2nd Annual B.E. Fashion Extravaganza - Nov 14-15

Historic Tarpon Springs is famous not only for the world’s finest sponges, but also for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets, and bakeries in the Country. This two day outdoor festival, sponsored by The Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association, will feature tons of fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music, a “best of…” contest, unique retail shops and free festivities for the whole family. There is no admission fee for visitors and conveniently located parking is available nearby. 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. 828 Dodecanese Blvd., Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. www.facebook.com/SpongeDocksSeafood 8

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Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival - Nov 15

Dragon Boat Racing is a sport that is as fun to watch as it is to participate in. And the Hernando Festival is one of the premier Dragon Boat Festivals

in the Florida Dragon Boat Community. Dozens of teams will participate in both fun and competitve races on Lake Hernando. The event also offers Arts & Crafts vendors, great food, live music, games for the kids and much more. www.lakehernandodragonboatfestival.com/

Inverness Grand Prix and Motorsport Festival - Nov 21 - 22

Now in it’s fourth year the Inverness Grand Prix and Motorsport Festival is bigger and better. Friday kicks off at 5 p.m. with a special Friday Night Thun-

der car cruise in, street party with motorsport and festival vendors and a rock concert with the Big Engine Band roaring on to the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday the streets of downtown Inverness will become a challenging kart racing track as 70 plus karts race through the streets. Fox Sports announcer Tony Modica will keep the crowds informed. www.invernessgrandprix.com/

Alex Cobb signing free autographs at Elder Ford of Tampa - Nov 8

American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Alex Cobb, will be signing free autographs on Sat, Nov 8 at Elder Ford of Tampa. This family fun event will offer a free cookout, free catering from Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill, free

giveaways and plenty of baseball fun for the whole family. Alex Cobb will be signing autographs from 10 a.m. – noon (two items per person) at 9560 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612. Pictures of Alex Cobb for autograph signing will be provided to attendees free of charge. Free raffle prizes include signed baseballs, signed jerseys and more. www.elderfordoftampa.com

Tampa Nights Latin Style - Nov 8

Tampa Nights, Latin Style is at the Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn in Ybor City, 1915 Avenida Republicaa de Cuba, Tampa 33605. The theme of this event is 1950’s Havanna.

A magical night of live music and Salsa dancing featuring live professional performances by SalsAventura. Try your luck at the gaming tables where you can use you winnings to bid on Chinese auction items. Display of Cuban art works compliments of Nuance Galleries. Sample delectable Spanish-style appetizers, and enjoy a hand-rolled cigar on the patio. Full liquor bar. Silent auctions, raffles and door prizes will also be part of the evening. The first 80 people through the door receive a swag bag. This event benefits Alegria’s Kickin for Kids, a 501(c)3 charity that provides new shoes to underprivileged children from infants to high school age within our community. Tickets are available at http://kreweofalegria.com/ or at the door.

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Wine Woman and Shoes benefiting Children’s Cancer Center - Thurs, Nov 20

A stylish evening for woman who enjoy fine wine and food, appreciate beautiful fashion, and want to help children and families in the Tampa Bay area battling childhood cancer. This year the Signature Event features wine tastings, a live auction, an exclusive walk-around boutique marketplace, a runway show by BCBGMAXAZRIA, and charming “Sole Men” and a much more. From 7 pm to 10:30 pm at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina. 700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. www.wwstampa.com

Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival - Sat, Nov 22

Celtic music will blast from two stages at Highlander Park at the Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival. See celtic music artists from around the world, including Cutthroat Shamrock and My Three Kilts, as well as local acoustic acts along with the Dunedin Middle and High School bands.

Participants can try a variety of craft beers from breweries that include Dunedin and 7venth Sun. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit Dunedin Middle School, Dunedin High School, and the City of Dunedin. Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin. www.dunedincelticmusicfestival.com/

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ocated on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. Plenty of parking: There is metered on-street parking located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Bubba Gumps and Hubbards Marina. The beach is a short stroll away. Conveniently located near St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, and just a short drive to the Orlando area. Open daily!

12901 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, Florida Located on the Gulf-to-Intercoastal pass between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island

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TAKE A RUN FOR WILDLIFE AT BUSCH GARDENS Sat, Nov 22

Busch Gardens Tampa will host the Run for Wildlife 5k, benefiting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, on Sat, Nov 22 at 7:30 a.m. The inaugural run gives participants the opportunity to wind through the park for most of the 3.1 miles, all while supporting animal conservation efforts worldwide. Registration is currently open and runners must register in advance; participants cannot register the day of the event. This chip-timed race includes animal and character appearances throughout the course. Participants are encouraged to bring family members and friends together to compete against one another.

The overall male and female finisher will be recognized at an award ceremony following the race. Other perks for participants include postrace admission to Busch Gardens, valid for Saturday, Nov. 22, a race shirt and complimentary snacks at the start/finish line. Spectators are welcome at the start/finish line in Parking Lot D. Registration packet pick up will be available on Friday, Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Busch GardensHuman Resources Office, located at 3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave. in Tampa. Race day packet pick up will begin at 6 a.m. in Parking Lot D at Busch Gardens. To register visit www.buschgardenstampa.com/

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CAT SHOW - TICA All breed Championship - Nov 22 - 23

Cats will compete in 12 different rings, both days. Judges from all around the country will judge the cats. Learn about different breeds and how to care for them. Bring the family, fun for all ages. All Breeds of cats, short hair, long hair, short legs, hairless, curly hair and straight hair, leopard look alikes, tiger look alikes, may be attending the show as well as a Household Pet Category and more. Vendors will have cat trees, cat bed, toys, unique gifts, and much more cat related items for sale. Cats and kittens available for adoption. Raffle table. Food avail-

able at hall. Free parking. 9 am until 4 pm both days. Bring can or dry cat food to receive a $1 off discount on donation admission.

SPECIAL COLLECTION: They will be collecting items for a local spay and neuter clinic.

Please donate items such as: Blankets, Bleach, Paper Towels, Printing paper, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Cleaning supplies, Office supplies, Baby Wipes, and Cat & Dog Crates, Food, etc.

Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Ave North, Largo, FL 33773. 727 289-1989. www.skywaycatclub.com

TAMPA THEATRE TO HOST PREMIERE OF YBOR DOCUMENTARY “A LEGACY OF SMOKE” - Nov 23

El Centro Español de Tampa – Tampa’s oldest ethnic social club, having been incorporated by the State of Florida in 1891 – will present the premiere of the short, non-fiction film, A LEGACY OF SMOKE at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Tampa’s oldest movie palace.

phenomenon of the immigrants by following along as they go about their daily lives. By weaving together these dramatized scenes with historic footage and photographs of Spanish Tampa, the film discovers the “Legacy of Smoke” left by thousands of intrepid Spanish immigrants.

The screening will be preceded by a short concert on the Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ and an introduction by the film’s producer/directors, James Fernandez, a professor of Spanish Literature

The film depicts the story of immigrants from Spain in “Cigar City” through the eyes of some well-known (and not so well-known) area residents who grew up in Ybor City and West Tampa. Through a series of brief vignettes, the charismatic cast of characters tells the fascinating story of Tampa’s Spanish colony in the first half of the 20th century and explores the

and Culture from New York University, and Luis Argeo, a Spanish author and filmmaker. Following the screening, Fernandez and Argeo will answer questions from the audience.

Tickets for A LEGACY OF SMOKE are available at the Tampa Theatre Box Office or online (service fees apply.) www.TampaTheatre.org

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Treasure Island hosts 6th “Sanding Ovations - Nov 19 - 23

Ten master sculptors return to Treasure Island for the 6th annual Sanding Ovations Masters Cup Sand Sculpture Competition and Music Festival Nov 1923. The top four sculptures and a “people’s choice” sculpture will be awarded over $12,000 cash prizes. The beach food court, an arts and crafts marketplace, the Turtle Nest Café (an actual restaurant carved entirely from sand) and three days of live music make Sanding Ovations a must-see event while visiting Treasure Island.

the always-great Sarasota Slim at 4pm and wrap up Sunday with the stellar blues showband T.C. Carr & Bolts of Blue.

Sanding Ovations Week kicks off with a party for the sculptors at the Crystal Sands Ballroom at the Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island, on Wed, Nov 19 at 7pm. Enjoy a spread of tasty hors d’ oeuvres from Sloppy Joe’s Restaurant, and an assortment of beers from Great Bay Distributors for only $10. Tickets are available at the door.

Sanding Ovations is free and open to the public.

Parking available at several Gulf Boulevard lots.

Call 727-547-4575 ext. 237 for details or go to www.mytreasureisland.com and click on Events.

When sculpting is done for the day and the sun sets, the stage lights go up as Sanding Ovations welcomes the bay’s hottest jam-band Cope to the KaTiki Stage at 8pm Friday. Opening for Cope is Rev. Funky D and Holey Miss Moley, starting at 5pm.

Saturday includes fireworks on the beach at 10pm, the Masters Cup awards presentation at 7pm and an all-out party starting at 1pm with Treasure Island’s Sunza Beaches, Bus Fulla Monkeys and the Black Honkeys. The Rocket Man Show, starring Rus Anderson as Elton John, is back again this year. “Elton” plays Sat night at 8pm.

Kick back Sunday beginning at noon with WMNF’s Pete Gallagher and the Florida Folk Show, followed by rockin’ blues from Paul Anthony at 2pm,

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BANK OF AMERICA’S MUSEUMS ON US - The first full weekend of each month in 2014 - Dec 6 - 7

Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free weekend access to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit and debit cardholders in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The program’s mobile site gives customers access to the full list of markets and museums on-the-go. Participating Tampa Bay area museums are: Florida Holocaust Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Museum of Art. Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution, the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. www.museums.bankofamerica.com

Barbara Post-Askin, Author, will be at Barnes & Noble - Sat, Dec 6

Barbara Post-Askin, author of the memoir Reflections of Liberty, will be a special guest speaker, and will be providing book signings at the Barnes and Noble Sat, Dec 6 at 1:00 pm. The topic of discussion will be focused around today’s genera-

tion and the impact of media and entertainment in their everyday lives. Barbara’s journey through challenging times inspired her thirst for history, and validated the power of liberty on which America was built. In her memoir, the stories of Barbara Post-Askin illuminate the forgotten potential of the American people as she recaptures the memories of struggles and triumphs during many of the darkest years of this country’s history. These tales of experience take us back to a time when freedom, hard work, perseverance, and family connections were the undeniable rights of our young nation’s population. This event is located at 23654 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, Florida 33765. www.amazon.com/author/barbarapostaskin

TAMPA BAY CAT ALLIANCE 4th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - Sat, Dec 6

Join tampabay cat alliance. a “never kill” cat shelter and non-profit rescue organization, on Dec 6. 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. There will be a variety of food items available, and non-alcoholic beverages and dessert are included. Ticket includes lunch buf-

fet, 3 free raffle tickets and a free swag bag.There will be many baskets available with some great prizes. Larger items will be available too, as well as mini vacation packages. a great day of fun for all.

Countryside Country Club. 3001 Countryside Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33761. www.tampabaycatalliance.org

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Y A D I L HO NTS EVE Merry Christmas Charlie Brown at The Tampa History Center - thru Jan. 11, various

times. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/

Celebrate the season with the Peanuts Gang at the Tampa Bay History Center. See memorabilia, classic comic strips and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The exhibit is included with the price of general admission.

performance includes Professional Principal Soloists and performers from The Classical Ballet of Tampa, set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score with Choreography

by Stanislav Ivanov. With colorful costumes and sets, paired with world class dancing, it will be a treat for both young and old alike. As part of the Theatre’s community outreach, Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre will also present fieldtrip performances of The Nutcracker Ballet on Fri, Dec 5 at The USF Theatre I. 813-9690240. 3829 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL 33620.

UPARC Foundation 2014 Festival of Trees

- Nov 21 - 23. www.uparcfoundation.org Festival of Trees has become renowned in the Tampa Bay area as a holiday festival in a family-centered fantasyland, and a signature event supporting UPARC. Discover over 125 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths and countless decorations created by local artists, businesses and community leaders, all perfect for holiday giving or keeping. Enjoy holiday music and songs, live entertainment and visits with Santa while strolling around the Candyland streets.

Get creative in Santa’s Children’s Village where little ones can create holiday crafts and special memories to take home. Fri, Nov 21 – 9 am-5 pm, Sat, Nov 22 – 9 am-8pm, Sun, Nov 23 – 10 am-5 pm.

Dinner and a Movie - Nov 22, 6 pm - 8 pm. “Frozen” comes to Dinner & A Movie. See it while being

St Petersburg City Theatre - A CHRISTMAS STORY - Dec 5 - 21. www.spcitytheatre.org

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Lobby will open 1 hour prior the show, with doors to the audience chamber opening 30 minutes prior to the show.

Directed by Stephen Bell, A Christmas Story is based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, following 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. All the elements of the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; school bully Scut Farkas; the boys’ experimentation with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning “A Major Award,” the infamous lamp shaped like a woman’s leg and more. 727-8661973.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET at USF – Dec 6

Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre will present The Nutcracker Ballet at The University of South Florida in Theatre I. Curtain times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The

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surrounded by the beautiful Festival of Trees Christmas trees. The purchase of a ticket gets you Chick fil A nugget kids meal, 3 D glasses, admission to Festival of Trees and a complementary screening of “Frozen”.

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your favorite Frozen character. You never know, a certain Queen may make an appearance with Santa.

This fundraising event benefits UPARC and its mission to enhance the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 1501 North Belcher Road, Clearwater,FL 33765. (727) 797-8712.

USF Choral Christmas Concert - Mon, Dec 1, 7:30 pm. www.boxoffice.arts.usf.edu/

The USF Choral Studies department presents “A Choral Christmas.” Enjoy the sounds of the season

in the USF School of Music Concert Hall. Hear voices singing music from Gregorian Chant to the grand carols of the holidays. Special guests La Petit Choeur of the Gulf Coast Youth Choir join with the many ensembles of USF, pipe organ and piano to create this sonic treat of the season. 3755 W. Holly Drive, Tampa, FL 33620.

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The Clinic Jazz Quartet Improvises the Holidays at The Studio@620 - Dec 3

www.studio620.org/ The Clinic Jazz Quartet returns to The Studio@620 or an experimental holiday special. Enjoy an intimate evening of avant garde jazz and improvisation with “The Clinic” Quartet. Listen to atmospheric and improvised jazz with “The Clinic” featuring four fine multi-instrumentalists: David Pate (saxophones/woodwinds), Jim Stewart (drums/world percussion), Bill Folwell (bass, trumpet), Ella “Stella” Fredrickson (theremin/amplified cello). The music is spontaneously improvised within subtle guidelines allowing for constantly changing textures, timbres and direction. The Clinic lays claim to creative performances, innovative and serious fun that never sounds the same way once.

The Studio@620 is located at 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 727-895-6620.

Busch Gardens Continues Family Tradition With Christmas Town Nov 28 - Dec 31. www.ChristmasTown.com Busch Gardens Tampa’s Christmas Town, the Bay area’s biggest Christmas celebration, is returning this year and is now included with any annual pass, Fun Card or daily admission to the park. This year’s event will transform the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas, filling guests’ senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors. Guests can look forward tospecial entertainment, live music, festive treats, holiday shopping and over a million twinkling lights around every turn.

Christmas Town is open 23 select dates from Nov 28 through Dec 31. Guests can experience all of the Christmas celebrations throughout the day, and park closing times will range from 8pm to 9pm throughout the event. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Operation Stuff a Stocking: Helping Little Heroes for the Holidays - Gifts due by Wed

Dec 3 Amy Phillips at aphillips@usocentralflorida.org Operation Stuff a Stocking was created after receiving calls from the community wanting to know how they can show appreciation during the holiday season for the many sacrifices mili-tary families make to protect our nation. Through Operation Stuff a Stocking, the public can support military families’ “little heroes” for the holidays by selecting and providing gifts from established wish lists. How It Works: 1) Any individual or organization selects a child’s name from the Giving Tree at the USO Welcome Center at Tampa Airport.

2) Purchase a minimum of $50 worth of gifts for the child.

3) Drop off the gifts to the USO Welcome Cen-ter at Tampa Airport any day from 8am to 8pm.

Floral City Heritage Days - Dec 5 - 6 www.floralcityhc.org/heritage-days.html

Floral City Heritage council volunteers dress in period costume of the 1890s and act as guides to the historic home tours and the museum/country store. Friday’s “Candles and Carols,” features an all-you-can-eat fish fry along with night rides in a horse-drawn wagon down a lumiinary-lined Orange Avenue. Saturday focuses on Florida Folk Life with early Florida daily living exhibits, demonstrations and the Blue Banner Tour of Historic Homes.

Crystal River Christmas Parade - Sat,

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aves of holiday spirit splash over the park during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Guests of all ages will enjoy stunning live shows inspired by the natural world, journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express Experience, then share a smile with a playful penguin at the South Pole while visiting the park’s newest attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin!

Christmas carols can be heard as guests encounter a sparkling Sea of Trees and skaters dancing on ice. With everything from Santa to Shamu, presents to penguins, and elves to Elmo, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made. The celebration takes place on select dates Nov 22 through Dec 31, and is included with park admission, annual pass and Fun Card.

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TWIRL INTO CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD PALMS - Nov 15 - Jan 4

www.ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com The magic of the Christmas season comes to Gaylord Palms Resort.

ICE! Featuring The Nutcracker - Dreams of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King will come to life in a full-on frozen wonderland this winter. On Nov. 15 scenes from everyone’s favorite ballet, the Nutcracker, will be reimagined in nearly 2 million pounds of hand-carved vibrant ice sculptures. ICE! will feature four slippery ice slides and live carving stations inside of the Artisans in Action Frostbite Factory.

Alpine Rush Snow Tubing – an 18’ 8-lane giant snow hill created with 1.5 million pounds of real Florida snow. Children and adults of all ages will frolic with delight as they speed down these snow covered hills.

The Christmas Experience - Lush gardens sprinkled with poinsettias, grand holiday displays and more than 2 million twinkling lights, and 54-foot-tall majestic Christmas tree; character dining and meet and greets; delectable holiday dining; Cookies with Mrs. Claus and awe-inspiring live entertainment including the rhythmic Luminescence show.

Celebrate the holidays with the annual Crystal River Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “Christmas Melodies.” 352-7953149.

Winterville - Dec 6 - 7, 12:00 pm -

9:30 pm www.wintervillefestival.com Experience a World of Celebration at this year’s Winterville Festival. Have a cup of hot apple cider, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and sing carols each day at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00.

Food, drinks, gingerbread house competition, holiday steampunk competition, raffles, music, shows and more! Stroll through the shopping village to find unique gifts, and see how winter traditions are celebrated around the globe. Florida State Fairgrounds - MLK Blvd. Entrance, 4800 us 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610, 813-215-1916 www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Nights of Lights - Dec 12 - 14, 6 - 8 pm

View Fort Cooper Park in its holiday finest with decorations, thousands of lights and luminaries. Refreshments include smores and Santa will stop by. Admission to the event is a non-perishable food, new toy or pet food. All proceeds benefit local charities. 352-7260315.

Powel Crosley Estate Presents “A Victorian Christmas at the Crosley” – Dec 9 - 11

www.PowelCrosleyEstate.com Enjoy an Evening of Festive Holiday Carols and Tales in the Bradenton Area. Guests will immerse themselves in the historic glamour of the estate as they move from room to room to experience a festive, family evening of theater, traditional carols and tales. Performances will include: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens: Powel and Gwendolyn Crosley portray Charles & Catherine Dickens, and other characters, while they perform this classic Holiday tale of the redemption of one miserly Scrooge. Gather around the Great Room for a” visual” radio drama in studio!

“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry (William Sydney

Porter): With views of Sarasota Bay from the Bayfront room, Della portrays the story of her and her husband, Jim’s struggle to find a way to give each other the most precious of gifts despite the little money they each have.

But of course, this tale wouldn’t be complete without a few, very unexpected results!

“The Little Matchstick Girl” by Hans Christian Anderson and Other Holiday Stories: Two thought provoking and poignant holiday tales take place in the Library that will delight, amuse, and entertain the child in all of us while providing a valuable lesson in the power of love and the giving of oneself.

“The Tailor of Gloucester” by Beatrix Potter and Other Holiday Delights: Gather in Gwendolyn Crosley’s room to enjoy interpretations of classic children’s stories that just may include you in the cast of characters! or call 941-722-3244

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ampa’s Majestic Movie Palace Shares the Warmth and Light of the Season with Classic Holiday Favorites, a Visit from Santa, and Sing-Alongs Before Every Show. One of the brightest and most popular of those experiences for guests is the tradition of sharing beloved holiday favorites on the big screen with family and friends, and singing along to

Christmas carols with the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ before the show.

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) 3 p.m. Sun, Nov 30 Before the film, Santa himself will be in the lobby for family photos starting at 2 p.m., and he’ll share a special story from the stage immediately before the film at 3 p.m. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

HOLIDAY INN (1942) - 3 p.m.

Sun, Dec 7 WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) 3 p.m. Sun, Dec 14 A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) 7:30 p.m. Fri, Dec. 19, 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 20, 3 & 7:30 p.m.

Sun, Dec 21 National Lampoon’s CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) - 3 p.m.

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Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Dec 6 - Jan 3

This annual holiday celebration is based on the Dr. Seuss tale and “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Guests are invited to enjoy a live, musical stage show and meet the Grinch in his lair, which is outfitted with authentic movie props and gadgets.

Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida - Dec 6 - Jan 3

The world’s most famous parade has become a holiday experience for park guests at Universal Studios, featuring some of the most popular balloons and floats from the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The excitement and pageantry of the parade, complete with a festive tree lighting ceremony by Santa Claus himself, is exhibited each day of the holiday season through the New Year.

Airboat Christmas Parade - Sat, Dec 13, Begins at sunset Starting at the Lake Hernando boat ramp, this airboat parade proceeds across the lake and ends back at the ramp to Armante’s Restaurant. The parade is open to any type of boat. 352-344-1226.

STUFFED ANIMAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - Fri, Dec 12 - 13

9-11 am, you can pick up your stuffed animal, enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, watch a slide show of your buddies’ adventures, and get creative with make and take activities. Receive an early visit from Santa Claus, and at 10:30 am, finish the morning by listening to stories of the North Pole from Mrs. Claus. Children are $12 and adults, $17. Children 3 and under are free. Includes breakfast, activities, galleries, souvenir photo, and keepsake badge. Space is limited. Reservations are required by Dec 8th. 727-896-2667.

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This “Night at the Museum” is designed for your child’s favorite stuffed animal. Imagine their adventures as they explore the Museum while waiting for Santa to arrive the next morning. Drop off your stuffed animal between 10am and 6pm. Each animal receives a keepsake badge when they are tucked-in for the night.

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Sat, Dec 13, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. www.sikpromotions.com/ Holiday Hoopla is a celebration of arts, crafts, foods, live music and roving holiday characters set in a waterfront atmosphere amid bright, twinkling, colorful lights.

Stroll the decorated streets filled with talented exhibitors and unique shops and galleries. The festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else, and all of your holiday shopping can be done in one place. Support small business and independent artisans and crafters by shopping local. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Santa and Gulfport families in need. 3129 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Crystal River Community Holiday Boat Parade - Sat, Dec 13

Watch the boat parade from any location on King’s Bay to see Santa before he takes off on his trip to the

North Pole. Best viewing areas are the Crystal River Ale House, Pete’s Pier, Third Street Pier, The Dockside Ice Cream Shop and Cracker’s Restaurant and Tiki.

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7th Annual Holizaar Handmade Holiday Bazaar to be held at The Studio@620 - Sat,

Dec 13, from 10 am - 4 pm. www. studio620.org Two dozen carefully selected artisans will present the most unique artwork and gift-ware to be had in Tampa Bay. Leather work, jewelry, bath products, dolls, all made by locals! Stuff your stockings with something special this year and boost the community at the same time. Admission is free. 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 727-895-6620.

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NICKELODEON SUITES Celebrate a warm winter and the excitement of the holiday season at Nickelodeon Suites Resort’s one-of-a-kind Let It Snow holiday event - free for all of registered guests. Every weekend and on select nights during the holiday season, the Oasis Pool Deck becomes a winter wonderland, showcasing thousands of lights, holiday music, delicious treats and “SNOW.” A festive poolside inflatable slide, Sparkling holiday lights, with nightly snow fall on the Oasis Pool, Cozy poolside fire pits, complete with hot chocolate and s’mores treats, Santa Claus and Nickelodeon characters, including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Holiday-themed activities at the Oasis Pool.

14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821. 877-6425-543 www.nickhotel.com/letitsnow

Celebration of Lights at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - Dec 19 - 21 and Dec

26, 5:30 - 9pm The annual Celebration of Lights at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will run six evenings in December. Enjoy Sebastian’s Winter Wonderland, a spectacular synchronized light and sound show. A variety of entertainment will be offered. 352628-5343.

St. Petersburg Opera Seasonal Sparkle – Dec 21 - 22. www.stpeteopera.org

A holiday tradition, Seasonal Sparkle is a banquet of great music and spectacular performances. The St. Petersburg Opera Chorus and 40 piece professional Orchestra will serve a bounty of song from the British Isles, Germany, and the U.S. including Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Mahler Songs from the Youth’s Magic Horn, as well as traditional English carols, and other seasonal favorites. You will savor international soloists, including Metropolitan Opera stars Elizabeth Futral and Galen Bower, who will thrill your senses. It’s a feast for the whole family and is sure to put you in a festive mood. Dec. 21 at 2:00 pm; Dec 22 at 7:30 pm. Palladium theater, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-823-2040.

New Year’s Eve “Glitz, Glamour & Glitter” Gala Gulfport - Dec 31. www.gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org/

The Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce is planning an exciting new level of fun as it hosts its New Year’s Eve celebration. The theme of “Glitz, Glamour & Glitter” will feature a variety of entertainment and surprises at an extravagant Gala on Dec 31. The event will be held at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Boulevard South). Doors open at 8 p.m. and the celebration will continue until 1 am.

The Gala will include dancing and live music by the band “Daydreams,” as well as D.J. dance music, party favors, a midnight ball drop, full cash bar, complimentary champagne toast, commemorative photo booth, roaming magician and balloon artist, sumptuous decorations, and more spectacles and surprises to be revealed that evening. 727-381-8548.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Westchase Holiday Market – Sun, Dec 7

www.westchaseartists.com/ The fifth annual Westchase Holiday Market will be held from 10 am until 5 pm at the Westchase Golf Club.

All net proceeds from the event, along with ticket sales from special raffles, will be donated directly to Autism Speaks. Last year’s Market raised over $2,000 for this great charity. Raffles this year will include prizes from members of the Westchase Artists Society, as well as donations from Catch 23, RocketFizz, Ybor City Food Tours, Publix, and the Westchase Golf Club, to name a few.

Santa will arrive to hear wish lists and pose for pictures from noon until 3pm. A “Best of Show” juried prize will be judged and awarded by the WOW’s Chris Barrett. Artist demonstrations will be taking place and you can grab a tasty bite from the grill at the Westchase

Golf Club while listening to holiday music. There will also be face painters on hand from 1pm until 4pm.

You’re sure to find the perfect gift to complete your holiday list. Original paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, along with handmade craft items such as cork work, crochet, glassware and woodworking are among the many types of artwork that you can expect to find.

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irst Night St. Petersburg 2015 is a family oriented New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts bringing music, art and entertainment to more than 25 venues in downtown St. Petersburg. First Night runs from 4pm to midnight and is presented by The Rowdies. Participants can walk from venue to venue along St. Petersburg’s busy sidewalks and shops.

The Festivities will begin with FirstKids from 4-7pm at the First United Methodist Church with hat and mask making, the Second Time Arounders Musical Petting Zoo and Chihuly Noisemakers with the Morean Arts Center. St Pete Makers will host an LED light making station and teach you how to add a simple LED light to your New Year’s Eve hat. There will be Puppet Shows from the St. Petersburg Library, Fire and Ice Shows and a Science Fun Station by Mad Science. FirstKids will finish with a colorful procession with Giant Sea Creature Puppets to the waterfront at 7pm led by the Mount Zion Drumline and Color Guard just in time for the Bubble Stomp and the First Fireworks at 8pm.

In Williams Park, Duke Energy presents Light Up Williams Park. The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA), and the Central Arts District (CAD) Light Up the New Year with illuminated sculptural lanterns in the park. First Night goers will be able to participate in hands-on demos by WADA and CAD artists including Portrait Masters, make a Japanese Temari ornament, experience an interactive underwater mural, and create a life size sea creature. Take your photo as a giant Butterfly, participate in an Interactive Room Installation, try on a Giant Puppet and help decorate a Chinese Flying Dragon. You can listen to edgy music on the Williams Park stage and plan to join the Dragon Procession to the Waterfront at 11pm to light the Fire Resolution Sculpture by James Oleson at 11:30 and watch the fireworks at midnight.

There are many more events planned. Visit www.firstnightstpete.com/ for more information or call 727823-8906.

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2014 OAKDALE CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY –

Nov 28 - Jan 3, Nightly from 6 pm to 10 pm. www.christmasdisplay.org/ The Oakdale Christmas House has one of the most impressive displays in the U.S.A. It features approximately 1/2 million lights. This is the 38th year of the

display, and it’s the only display to make HGTV’s #1 & NBC’s Today show top 3 the same year. It has to be seen to be believed. Admission is free, and it is fun for the whole family. 2719 Oakdale St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS STROLL – Dec 1 - 23,

10 am - 8 pm daily www.plantmuseum.com/victorian-christmas-stroll Experience the warmth and charm of an old-time holiday at Henry B. Plant Museum’s 33rd annual Victorian Christmas Stroll. There are 14 exhibit rooms; each dazzling with trimmed trees uniquely designed in 19th century themes and antique holiday accessories.

While strolling down the Grand Hallway, you become immersed in carolers singing, Charles Dickens, toys and wrapped gifts, Christmas stockings and Old Saint Nick. Where’s Henry? is a game that ignites the passion for exploration in children and the young at heart. Strategically placed in each exhibit room, amid the myriad

of decorations, is an image of Henry Plant, the founder of the Hotel. Armed with a checklist, the adventure begins to see if they can locate his image in every room.

If they are successful, they will receive a prize. Complimentary spiced cider and savory cookies will be served on the veranda every day, and each evening carolers will perform music. Visitors are invited to sing with the carolers in front of the 15-foot tree in the hallway.

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e’ve covered the Tampa Bay and Orlando Holiday events, now take a look at what’s happening elsewhere in the state of Florida!

Pensacola Pensacola Christmas Parade www.coxpensacolachristmasparade.org/ Downtown Pensacola comes alive when more than 50,000 people flock to Palafox Place to enjoy the annual Christmas parade. Come out to this family-friendly parade On December 13 to experience local bands, the famous Blue Angels flight team and area Mardi Gras krewes. Stuff your stockings as floats toss down beads and other goodies to spectators.

Amelia Island Holiday Celebration at Omni Amelia Island Plantation www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-islandplantation Kick off this holiday season at Omni Amelia Island Plantation on Nov. 28 with the annual tree lighting ceremony, featuring stilt walkers, train and hay rides, bounce houses, and, of course, Santa Claus.

Beginning Nov. 29, Santa’s Workshop will include

daily entertainment such as crafts, cupcake decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and more. On weekends, guests will be transported to the North Pole with live entertainment, gingerbread decorating, and even snow!

Jacksonville Gingerbread House Extravaganza www.gingerbreadjax.org/ For the 11th consecutive year, the Jacksonville Historical Society is hosting the Gingerbread House Extravaganza fundraiser to raise money for chil30

dren’s programs, but this is no ordinary bake sale.

From Dec. 3-23, you can witness the artistry and detail of the edible creations, providing enough awe to keep your sweet tooth in check. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can submit your own masterpiece to be part of the fun.

Christmas on the St. John’s at the Jacksonville Landing The 27th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Jacksonville Landing is an experience not to be missed. On Nov. 29, the 56-foot-tall energy-efficient tree will shine bright with more than 78,000 L.E.D. lights and more than 100 ornaments.

The tree is also programmed to perform a 10-minute, synchronized light show set to various selections of holiday music. Come out and enjoy the festive holiday cheer through the month of December until New Years Eve. St. Augustine St. Augustine Christmas Parade www.floridashistoriccoast.com Kick off the Nights of Lights celebration with the annual Christmas parade! On Dec. 6, head downtown to the historic streets of St. Augustine to witness one of the biggest parades in North Florida.

Enjoy floats, cars, marching bands and horses, and even the arrival of Santa Claus himself. Don’t forget to stick around to pose with him, as picture opportunities will be available following the parade in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

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Nights of Lights During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 & 2012 as one of the 10 best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights features mil-

lions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the nation’s oldest city. Running from Nov. 22 through the end of January, the celebration begins with holiday music and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories.

St. Augustine Ballet presents The Nutcracker www.saintaugustineballet.com/

On Dec. 20 and 21, the St. Augustine Ballet will present one of the most timeless holiday traditions, The Nutcracker. This classic features a multigenerational cast, including local celebrities, professional guest artists, and the best of the area’s ballet dancers. Be transported to a winter wonderland as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince through an unforgettable journey.

Daytona Beach New Year’s Eve on Main Street Celebration www.newyearseveonmainstreet.com/ Ring in 2015 the right way at the biggest bash on Main Street! Be a part of the exciting atmosphere with multiple stages of entertainment, street performers, festival food, attractions for kids, fireworks over the ocean, and even a live ball drop ceremony at midnight. Main Street is the place to be for New Year’s Eve! Festival of Trees www.moas.org/festival_of_trees.html The Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences invites you to spark your holiday spirit this year with

a visit to the 10th annual Festival of Trees. From Nov. 11-29, these dazzling trees will be on display in Root Hall at the Museum of Arts & Sciences.

Stroll through professionally decorated trees that are sponsored by local businesses, and bid on your favorite as all trees are up for sale to the highest bidder at the close of the display. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Holiday Happenings Around Florida con’t Ocala Light Up Ocala www.ocalafl.org/LightUp/LUARC2. aspx?id=11213 On November 22, enjoy the start of the holiday season at Light Up Ocala, where you can view the

gorgeous spectacle of lighting in downtown Ocala and its 42-foot Christmas tree. Live entertainment, crafts, food and fun for the whole family, as well as the opening of Let’s Skate Ocala. November 22 to January 4, this ice skating rink is the perfect touch for some holiday cheer.

The Ocala Christmas Parade www.ocalamarionchristmasparade.com/ Experience the 59th annual Ocala Christmas Parade. On December 13, more than 60,000 spectators will line up at the two-mile route to witness this Christmas themed extravaganza. Don’t miss out on the largest nighttime parade in the state of Florida!

BRADENTON A Night Before Christmas www.mymanatee.org Santa Claus will be making an appearance, but this time, he’s trading in his sleigh for a helicopter, as he’ll be flying into G.T. Bray Park for the annual “A Night Before Christmas” celebration in Bradenton on Dec. 6. Visitors will enjoy the 10 tons of snow

brought in for his arrival and all will enjoy the family activities in this winter wonderland.

Venice Holiday Parade www.veniceholidayparade.com/#!

Continuing a 36-year-old tradition, on Nov. 29, more than 3,000 enthusiastic and creative participants representing approximately 120 local companies, schools, churches, social organizations, and music groups join together to make this community family event fun for all ages. Pre-parade entertainment begins at 5 p.m. as Christmas music fills the air and the lighting of the decorations makes the town sparkle.

Punta Gorda Christmas Light Canal Cruises www.kingfisherfleet.com/cruises-christmas These popular, family-oriented cruises tour residential canals to view the town lit up by Christmas lights, displays, and decorations on homes, boats, seawalls and docks. Christmas Light Canal Cruises run every evening from Dec. 4 to Dec. 31, or for those seeking a more intimate Christmas experience, private boat Christmas Light Canal Cruises are available on a 35-foot cabin cruiser, which accommodates up to six passengers.

The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel 39th Annual Holiday Nights at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/ From Nov. 28 through Jan. 2, the historical museum that reflects the many contributions of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and their families is fully decorated for the holidays and open to tour. It was chosen by USA Today as one of the “10 Best Historic Homes for the Holidays”. A not-to-be-missed tradition this season, the historic buildings and acres of gardens are decorated with lights and traditional decorations, and features many Edison and Ford inventions as well.

CAPTIVA Captiva Holiday Village http://captivaholidayvillage.com/ Beginning Nov. 28-29 with a lighting of the town Christmas tree and an extensive firework display, Captiva Island transforms into a Holiday Village with

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Jan. 4, visitors can truly get into the holiday spirit with over 100 rides, shows, games and attractions.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors come every year to experience the magic of South Florida’s tallest Christmas tree, millions of dazzling lights, hundreds of themed displays, festive Christmas music, and delicious foods from around the world, live show entertainment and carnival rides suited for the entire family.

events every weekend through Dec. 14. Enjoy great dining, accommodations and unique holiday shopping all along the gulf beaches. Stay for the funky and colorful parades, and even catch a boat cruise to marvel at the beauty from afar. This themed, fun-filled holiday extravaganza is set against the backdrop of the shimmering Gulf of Mexico with its breathtaking sunsets, providing the perfect setup for a Floridian holiday.

Fort Lauderdale Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade www.winterfestparade.com/ Experience a one-of-a-kind holiday boat parade at the 43rd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest

Boat Parade! On Dec. 13, hundreds of beautifully illuminated boats are set to sail 12 miles, starting at the Riverside Hotel and traveling east to the Intracoastal Waterway, and north to Lake Santa Barbara.

MIAMI Santa’s Enchanted Forest www.santasenchantedforest.com/Information.

Experience the world’s largest Christmas theme park at Santa’s Enchanted Forest! From Oct. 30 to

The Florida Keys & Key West Schooner Warf Bar & Galley Lighted Boat Parade www.schoonerwharf.com/14boatparade.htm The Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley Lighted Boat Parade is an island tradition that will help you get the holidays started with some tropical festivities that are uniquely Key West. On Dec. 15, this family event combines creativity, beauty, and nautical flair to bring out crowds ready to usher in the Key West Christmas season. Spectators can watch as a wide variety of watercraft, ranging from kayaks to sailboats to Coast Guard cutters pass by in a display of amazing lighting and décor. There is also serious competition among the owners and crews of the many vessels entered in the parade. At stake are more than $20,500 in prizes, and a free raffle valued at over $4,000.

Holiday Photos with a Dolphin www.dolphins.org/ From Oct. 13-Dec. 19 at Dolphin Research Center, visitors who participate in the “Meet the Dolphin” program also can pose with the dolphins for a holiday photo! Visitors can bring holiday-themed props to pose with, and DRC’s experienced photographers will capture the images using high-resolution digital cameras. The program is offered several times each day on a walk-in basis and costs $25 per person in addition to general admission prices. Break out the Santa hats for a Christmas card photo like never before!

Light Up Key Largo www.keylargochamber.org/events/Light-UpKey-Largo-563/details What better way to spend the holidays than with eggnog, caroling, and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus? On November 29th, embrace the holiday spirit at Light Up Key Largo! The annual tree lighting is to be held at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center and Key Largo Cultural Center, along with live music, decorations, and seasonal food and drinks. With a celebration like this, virtually everyone is guaranteed to be put in a festive mood.

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OUTDOOR MARKETS & EVENTS

ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET - Oct - May Located in Al Lang Stadium parking lot, Hours: 9 am - 2 pm. A wide variety fresh food, plants and crafts including: locally grown fresh produce and herbs. Wide selection of regular & organic fruits and vegetables; Prepared Foods such as BBQ Turkey, smoked seafood, pickled vegetables, gourmet cheeses, fruit smoothies; Plants, Flowers, Fresh Herbs; Hand-crafted House wares & Gifts. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com

GET DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAY ST. PETE At the heart of downtown St. Petersburg between 2nd and 3rd Street South, every First Friday of the month, Central Avenue is transformed into a Block Party between 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Meet up with old and new friends and enjoy some of the best Jazz and oldies in the Tampa Bay area. There’s plenty of great food and fine dining in the area. Enjoy the free live music in a unique, convenient, and safe environment. www.firstfridaystpete.com

Fresh Market at Wiregrass - 1st & 3rd Sat of each month, year round (except Nov, Dec & Jan only on 1st Sat) Held at the Shops at Wiregrass, open-air retail and entertainment destination located on the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Blvd in Wesley Chapel, FL. 80-100 vendors. Local food, crafts, live music.

10am - 3pm. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

Corey AVE SunDay Market - Oct - May Corey Ave between Boca Ciega Ave and Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. Local vendors sell a variety of locally produced and homemade produce, plants, take home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, hand crafts, eco-friendly and fair trade products and more. Enjoy a morning of live music, shopping, and breakfast, brunch or lunch at an area restaurants– 10am - 3pm. www.CoreyAve.com

Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village - 1st Sunday Of The Month Year Round Hours: 10am - 3pm. Vendors selling fresh, local, homemade, handcrafted and eco-friendly products. Conventional and hydroponic produce, homemade take home foods such as breads, pastries, gluten free items, pies, prepared entrees, sandwiches, ethnic specialties; handcrafts, eco friendly products & fair trade items. 742 South Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33604. www.hydeparkvillage.net/

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET - All Year Vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, seafood, Florida beef, and desserts. Also hand-made items, jewelry, art work and more. Live music.

9am - 3pm, Oct - May; 9am - 2pm, June - Sept. www.gulfportma.com

NORTH TAMPA MARKET 2nd Saturday, Year Round Hours: 10am - 2pm. 100 vendors located at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Local, organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, florida plants, herbs, flowers, organic food/supplies, locally made jams, jellies, salsa, dips, seasonings, sauces and oils, hand crafts, live Music, bungee jumping bounce pad. www.tampabaymarkets.com

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Dunedin Downtown Market - Nov - June Fri and Sat of each week during the months of Nov thru June, rain or shine, 9 AM to 2 PM. The market features vendors with an emphasis on local goods. Gourmet takehome foods, ready to eat lunch bites, produce - local and organic, plants, cheese, hand crafts, jewelry, artwork and live music. Pioneer Park in downtown Dunedin. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

GANDY’S SAT MORNING Market - Nov - May Mixed Farmers Market atmosphere with handcrafters, local farm produce, baked artisan breads, plants and more.

No GMO’s. Market is mixed with arts, crafts, jewelry, home décor and more. live music. 4411 West Gandy Blvd., Tampa (between Westshore and Manhattan). 10am - 3pm. info@gandymarket.com

YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET - Year Round Oct-April, 9am - 3pm; May-Sept, 9am - 1pm. gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles & more. Free Parking, Free Admission, Pets Welcome. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

SWEETWATER SUNDAY Market - Oct - May Sweetwater Farm Stand sells fruits and vegetables from organic farms. Vendors have environmentally-friendly and handcrafted products, farm-fresh eggs, raw milk, artisan breads, organic coffee, Florida-native plants, organic clothing, handmade arts and crafts, gardening books, body care products and more. Workshop Series, Live Music Series, Sunday Yoga. Off of Hanley Road and Comanche Avenue. www.sweetwater-organic.org/

Madeira Beach WED Morning Market Weds, Year Round The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Morning Market is open Weds from 9 am-2 pm. 80+ vendors including growers, gourmet foodies, artists and crafters. Live music. Free, family and pet friendly. On Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway. www.thebeachmarkets.com/

Madeira Beach Mid-Month SAT Sunset Market & Music Festival - Sat eves, Year Round The Mid-Month Sunset Market and Music Festival will run one Sat each month from 4 pm-9 pm in conjunction with the monthly Cornhole Tournament starting Nov 15. Free, family and pet friendly. The Sunset Market will also feature a kid’s zone, a 20 foot rock climbing wall, and a separate beer garden. on Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway. www.thebeachmarkets.com/

Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market - Weds, Year Round Farm fresh produce, delicious cheeses, fresh baked goods, beautiful cut flowers, plants, a variety of crafters and much more. Stay for lunch from one of the al a cart vendors.

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DIRTY DANCING and the Broadway Series Dirty Dancing - Dec. 2-7. The Classic story on stage is a record-breaking live theater sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do you Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

The Phantom of the Opera - Dec. 17, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52.

Annie - Feb. 17-22. Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. This production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

Motown The Musical - March 17-22. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music.

Pippin - April 14-19. Pippin is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago and it won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 doigts de la main.

The Illusionists - May 26-31. This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage.

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November 16 - 17 Who was Mary Magdalene? She is depicted in the Gospels as the only person, the only one of Christ’s followers who was present for his death, his interment, the rock being rolled away, the resurrection – the only one who saw all those things. The Magdalene of The Da Vinci Code is intriguing, but ultimately defines her as somebody’s wife. Who was Mary Magdalene? Upon This Rock is a first person narrative of the life of Mary Magdalene and her journey as a follower of the man called Jesus of Nazareth.

We meet Magdalene in the last moments of her existence, speaking from a cave in southern France.

Here, she tells the story of her journey, from meeting the man Jesus to conflicts with the apostle Peter to her final ministry in France and her own transfiguration. Written and performed by Roxanne Fay, Upon This Rock strives to make flesh the woman who is called “The Apostle of the Apostles.”

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LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR Nov 21 - Dec 14

Laughter On The 23Rd Floor takes place in the Writer’s Room for theMax Prince Show, a television variety show inspired by Neil Simon’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows. The time is set in 1953. Get an inside look at the Writer’s Room with Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Neil Simon, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, and other legends of early TV! This production is filled with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman.

Contains adult language.

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A CONCERT FOR VETERANS - Sun, Nov 9

A patriotic concert honoring veterans presented by the Carrollwood Winds community concert band under the direction of Joshua Hobbs. Free admission.

Jazz with Jim - Fri, Nov 14

Jazz with Jim is a monthly concert hosted by Jim Burge and The Jazz Directions. The concert is best known for fusing personal stories by the musicians with popular jazz tunes suited for that month’s theme.

THE MUSIC OF THE SEASON - Sun, Dec 7

A patriotic concert honoring veterans presented by the Carrollwood Winds. 4 pm.

WINTER WONDERLAND CAROLS Fri, Dec 12

The Carrollwood Cultural Center Community Chorus will perform holiday favorites. The Chorus is led by Mary Jo Hahn.

MOTOWN CHRISTMAS - Sat, Dec 13

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you in the mood. Back by popular demand after several sold-out performances, The Sounds of Soul present an exciting, high energy show featuring superior vocal sand slick dance moves powered by pure soul. The Sounds of Soul have shared the stage with a myriad of stars in venues across the nation.

A NIGHT AT THE POPERA with Klassika Sun, Dec 14

Join in for an evening of vocal harmony when Klassika sings well-known Christmas/Holiday songs such as: “O Holy Night,” “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “The Prayer,” “You Raise Me Up” and many more.

LIPI’S ONE-MAN FAMILY CIRCUS Sun, Nov 16

Lipi (Stewart Lippe) performs in a one-man circus with juggling, unicycle tricks, balancing, comedy and magic for the whole family.

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o You Think You Can Dance, the 13-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences in Clearwater, FL as they make their stop on the live, nationwide 2014 So You Think You Can Dance Tour Tuesday, November 25th at Ruth Eckerd Concert Hall. Fall’s hottest ticket will feature this season’s most popular routines, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. 19 Entertainment and Dick Clark productions will present audiences with the opportunity to experience the action brought into their living rooms each week on the beloved summer series, with a variety of sizzling, one-of-a-kind dance routines they have come to expect from their favorite dancers.

The Season 11 tour lineup includes the following Top 10 finalists: Ricky Ubeda, Valerie Rockey, Jessica Richens, Zack Everhart, Casey Askew, Jacque LeWarne, Rudy Abreu, Tanisha Belnap, Bridget Whitman, and Emilio Dosal. For more information, visit www.fox.com/dance

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The Early Bird Dinner Theatre

Miracle on South Division Street thru Dec 21

“Miracle on South Division Street,” by Tom Dudzick, is the story of the Nowak family, living in NY’s East Side. The neighborhood is depressed, but not Clara, the family matriarch. She runs her soup kitchen and tends to the twenty-foot shrine to the Blessed Mother which adjoins the house. This beacon of faith commemorates the day in 1942 when the Blessed Virgin Mary materialized in her father’s barber shop. At a family meeting daughter Ruth divulges her plan to finally “go public” with the family miracle by creating a play about the sacred event. But the family’s faith is shaken when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious.

(727) 446 5898. 13355 49th Street N., Clearwater, Florida 33762. www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com

WEST COAST PLAYERS Baggage - Nov 7 - 23

Two difficult single people get their luggage mixed up at the airport. After a very disagreeable first encounter, the two decide to help each other get over their heartaches by forcing a friendship. They soon discover

that while they may be too difficult for everyone else in the world, they are perfect for each other. Baggage stars Jeaux Brown, Steve Caverno, Angela Kennedy, and Mark William Myers and is directed by Mary Kay Cyrus.

21905 US 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727 4372363. www.wcplayers.org

EIGHT O’ CLOCK THEATRE Shrek The Musical - Nov 7 - 9

Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey that you can’t shut up, a bad guy that is known for being SHORT tempered, a cookie with an attitude, and many more fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a hero that no one saw coming.

Featuring all new songs as well as “I’m a Believer,” this show brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo FL. www.eightoclocktheatre.com

Sebastian Maniscalco Nov 20 - 22

What’s Wrong With People? asks Sebastian Maniscalco in his hilarious new hit stand-up special airing on Showtime and available on DVD. In What’s Wrong with People, he brings his witheringly sarcastic and exasperated take on modern behavior and decorum, trying to bridge the gap between the Italian-American Old World he grew up in and the contemporary frenetic world we all live in today. The result is an original, highly relatable stand-up comedy tour-de-force that has Sebastian performing sold-out concerts worldwide.

His self-deprecating comedy reminds fans of a young Jerry Seinfeld who constantly challenges his audience to recognize the absurdities of everyday life.

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Our Best Fall Shorts - Nov 5 - 7

“OUR BEST FALL SHORTS, “- six 10-minute, fullystaged play readings. Six of the best, new, 10-minute plays have been selected, and will be presented, by the Gypsy Stage Repertory as fully-staged play readings.

All of these plays, written by local playwrights, were selected after their development with members of the lo-

cal chapter of the National Dramatists Guild and/or the Suncoast Playwrights. The plays include: “Sinking” by Lil Barcaski; “4-20” by Briana Larson; “The Locket” by Mark Leib; and “Magic Revisited”, “Of Wine And Aging”, and “The Promise” by Robert Lipkin.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday evenings, at 7:00 pm.

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include Mike Rivera, Steve Arik, William Sloan, Catherine Maloney, Murv Seymour, and Chris Gorges. First show is Nov 22, and starts 8:30 pm. Located inside the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg North/Clearwater at 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762. For more info call 727-278-5697 or visit AntComedy.com

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Evil dead the Musical Nov 13 - 15

College kids in an abandoned cabin in the woods for the weekend. What could go wrong? Well, first they accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons. The rest is Evil Dead the Musical, a splatterfest of camp, gore and one-liners so bad they’ll kill you before the Candarian demons do. This sing-along cult hit is a bloody good time, and for diehard fans, there are always seats available in the Splatter Zone if you get your tickets early. You’ll laugh your guts out.

Antics Comedy

at the Holiday Inn – Sat, Nov 22

Antics Comedy has a new comedy club in Clearwater. This show will include six nationally touring headlining comedians who combined have 115 years of experience making audiences laugh. The show will contain adult content and adult language. The performers will

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A CHRISTMAS CABARET Nov 29 - Dec 21

Broadway veteran Dee Etta Rowe is the centerpiece of our cast, in a glittering, musical-comedy revue filled with traditional Christmas favorites including,“Silver Bells”, White Christmas”, “Here Comes Santa Claus”, “O Holy Night”, along with a dazzling array of new songs and dances to delight all ages. This is sure to put you in the Holiday spirit!

Bring the entire family and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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show also featuring Dwight’s Blue Suede Review Band.

Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol - Mon Dec 15, 7:30 pm 4th ANNUAL ROCK N’ ROLL HOLIDAY CONCERT - Wed, Dec 3, 7:30 pm

Join Tommy Mara & The Crests (“Cara Mia”“Summertime” “16 Candles”) and The Charlie Thomas Drifters (“Save The Last Dance For Me,” “Under The Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment “) for a Holiday concert.

Join Santa, Captain Fear and Buccaneer Cheerleaders for a fun filled evening. The Marines will collect new unwrapped toys.

AN ELVIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Wed,

Dec 10, 2 & 7 pm

Dwight Icenhower holds the title of Memphis King of the World Grand Champion 2013. Known by his peers as “The Voice”, you don’t want to miss this

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An enchanting way to begin the holiday that is delightful, entertaining and the perfect family holiday event! This adaptation of Dickens’ ever popular classic fills the stage with veteran Broadway actors, lush costumes, stunning sets, music, dance and a timeless message.

Christmas Amore featuring The Sicilian Tenors - Sat, Dec 20, 8 pm

Christmas Amore reunites Sam Vitale, Aaron Caruso, and Elio Scaccio with the world’s best loved music to ring in the season and put joy in your heart. The Tenors provide an evening of non-stop entertainment to lift the spirits, gladden the soul, and celebrate the Christmas miracle.

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EMMYLOU HARRIS Wed Nov 12 An Evening With EMMYLOU HARRIS, live on the Theatre’s historic stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. The show is presented by the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

A 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. She shook up country radio in the 1970s and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation, selling more than 15 million records and garnering 13 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards and two Americana Awards.

Harris has recorded with such diverse artists as Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Beck, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams,

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ZZ Top & Jeff Beck Thurs, Nov 13 Rock icons ZZ Top & Jeff Beck have teamed up for a tour, and fans will be treated to a full set by Jeff Beck & a full set from ZZ-top, followed by a final collaboration at the end of the two sets. Catch these rock legends live at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

For decades ZZ Top have been rocking stadiums around the world with Afterburner, Sleeping Bag, Velcro Fly, and Stages.

Jeff beck mainly focuses on incredible instrumentals. His sounds are often experimental and innovative, spanning tow genres including Blues Rock, heavy metal fusing Jazz and electronica.

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USHER: THE UR EXPERIENCE With Special Guests

AUGUST ALSINA & DJ CASSIDY Sun, Dec 14 Hot on the heels of a blockbuster performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards and the release of his new single/video “She Came To Give It To You,” global megastar USHER will bring The UR Experience to the Amalie Arena on December 14.

Packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning his 20-year career, the showman will give his fans a unique experience. His show will include a fresh take on early and recent songs as well as new music from his eighth studio album.

“With The UR Experience, I want to give my fans an everchanging live show full of surprises and special guests,” says Usher. “I am really excited to be with my fans and give them an Usher experience like they’ve never seen or heard before.”

AMALIE ARENA www.amaliearena.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sat, Dec 13, 3 pm & 8 pm Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will be performing their rock opera The Christmas Attic at the Amalie Arean, at, Dec 13. While 1998’s The Christmas Attic features one of the band’s most popular songs “Christmas Canon,” surprisingly, it is the only album of The Christmas Trilogy never to be performed live. The second half of the show will feature, TSO iconic classics and fan favorites, such as ‘Wizards In Winter,’ ‘Requiem’ and ‘Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24’”. TSO, which celebrated its 15th year of live shows last year, has consistently ranked in the Top 10 for yearly gross revenues and attendance, according to touring industry trade Pollstar. The group has played more than 1,600 shows for more than 11 million fans, and in the process, cemented itself as one of the world’s biggest arena rock acts.

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The Florida Orchestra: November Offers Ben Folds, Carmina Burana, Pixar in Concert & More

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he Florida Orchestra covers a remarkable amount of musical territory through a variety of concert experiences in November with indie rocker Ben Folds, the explosive choral extravaganza Carmina Burana, a morning Coffee Concert featuring musicians from Cuba, a pops salute to “Vegas and the Rat Pack” and two film concerts with the orchestra performing the soundtracks: Ocean Voyagers on humpback whales and Pixar in Concert featuring clips from 14 animated films.

eloquent and lyrical soundtrack to accompany the film Ocean Voyagers, documenting the relationship and five-year journey of a precocious baby humpback whale and his enormous 40-ton mother as they

If you are a Ben Folds fan already, you probably know that he is multi-platinum selling, singer-songwriter and indie-rocker as well as a critically acclaimed celebrity judge on NBC’s The Sing Off. As part of a world tour, he will join The Florida Orchestra for a night of such Folds’ classics as Effington, Jesusland, The Luckiest, Not the Same, Narcolepsy, Smoke, Landed, and Brick, among many more. He will also share his talents as a pianist in his own piano concerto, which critics hailed for its blend of “jazz, boogiewoogie, European baroque and Gershwin-esque, Hollywood sumptuousness.” Jacomo Bairos conducts this concert Friday, November 7, at the Straz Center in Tampa.

At the next Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, the orchestra joins forces with The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with its almost pagan musical potion of soaring vocal solos, frenzied choral passages and pulsating percussive orchestration.

Danail Rachev conducts this program, which also includes Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture and Debussy’s Nocturnes, all on November 14, 15 and 16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, which also includes an added 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 15.

For film buffs, The Florida Orchestra will perform the

travel seemingly boundless oceans together. This concert is Saturday, November 8, at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. On Thanksgiving weekend, concertgoers can experience the joy of Pixar’s most beloved characters as the orchestra performs the music to clips from 14 animated films, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, A Bug’s Life, WALL-E, Cars, UP, and others. These concerts are November 28 and 29 at the Straz Center and Mahaffey Theater, respectively.

Tickets are on sale at 800-662-7286 and online. Please visit TFO website for show times and venues at www.floridaorchestra.org

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THUNDERHEADS ARE COMING TO CLEARWATER!

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he Thunderheads are coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Nov. 14. What are Thunderheads you might ask? Good question! You’ve heard of the Swifties —Taylor Swift’s posse of fans. Well, the Thunderheads are Celtic Thunder’s own legion of fans. Celtic Thunder is a group of men from Ireland and Scotland who range in age from early 20’s to mid 40’s. They celebrate their common Celtic heritage through song.

The shows include songs from the traditional to modern originals. Celtic Thunder has 6 diverse performers as part of the group and also as outstanding soloists.

Most of the group started singing before they started school. Some of the group started performing after various careers but all had one thing in common, a love of singing. They all have been surrounded by, and love, music.

The Celtic Thunder Band backs the group on most of the tours. Some show feature other bands, The Celtic Fire Band; Goitse (Gaelic for Come Here) and the Galic Thythm Band. Also the wonderful world championship Irish Dancers add their toe-tapping rhythm to the show.

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Celtic Thunder has been featured on the PBS stations around the word since they first started in 2007 at the Helix Theater in Dublin. They have delighted fans of all ages. Celtic Thunder singer Colm Keegan told me that at a recent show there was a family in the first row with the grandparents, parents and the kids all loving the show together. It’s amazing that all ages can enjoy a great show together. You don’t see that very often.

Fans from all over — from Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Patagonia, get together to celebrate their love of Celtic music. I’m sure before long Celtic music will be heard all over Asia and beyond.

There is a good chance that you can get to see Celtic Thunder in your own area. They have toured in every state in the U.S except Hawaii and Alaska. They have shows in most of Canadian provinces as well. You can go on their web site to get all the news about Celtic Thunder. The web address is www.celticthunder.com/ You can contact Ruth Eckerd Hall about tickets for the Nov. 14 show at 727-791-7400.

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MUSIC TRAX

Lea Longo

Songs Of A Siren www.lealongo.com/

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ea Longo’s musical passion is evident with the latest collection of love songs on her new album, Songs of a Siren. The original songs are interspersed with some favorite standards like “Fever”, “Here’s To Life”, and “The Very thought of You”. The listener is hypnotized by her sensual, seducing vocals and musical arrangements with the accompaniment of the sitar, tablas and jazz guitars.

PAUL HIGGS Pavane www.paulhiggs.co/album.html Pavane’ is a collection of original compositions that blur the boundaries between classical and jazz.

Each piece displays a new soundscape, and the exquisite sound of Paul’s trumpet transports us. From the sense of romantic longing in A Simple Truth, through the rising elegiac quality and counterpoint of Crystalline, to the haunting mystery of Catalonia, ‘Pavane’ takes the istener on an inspiring musical journey.

ANDREW HADRO For Us, the Living www.andrewhadro.com Baritone saxophonist and flutist Andrew Hadro displays his creativity and innovation on his first album as a leader. He uses a classic quartet format paired with fresh material by current composers and shows his own vision of music’s future.

His band is a powerhouse with drummer Matt Wilson, pianist Carmen Staaf, and bassist Daniel Fosse.

PROJECT THEM Project THEM www.markshermanmusic.com Project Them features master saxophonist/flutist Bob Franceschini (The Yellow Jackets) and a stellar group of musicians. The band brings a deeply rooted post bop approach to a program of originals and standards that carry on the art form. Their music is energetic and brimming with incredible improvisations.

PAUL TAYLOR Tenacity www.paultaylorsax.com Taylor has created his ever cool deeply soulful and rhythmic trip-hop influenced sax sound by working with some of urban jazz and R&B s top producers. His new album, Tenacity, was recorded with producer Dino Esposito, who brings out the varied rhythms and progressive sonics that the saxophonist displays so adroitly.

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Adult Contemporary & Classical LIBBY YORK Memoir www.libbyyork.com Libby York has the gift of transforming a song into a personal anthem. On her new album Memoir, she probes the lyrical content of a work to uncover inner connections to her own experience and state of being and finding relevance in standards from composers uncliuding Cole Porter and Geroge Gershwin and more. Her honeyed tone and vocal skills cinoliment her impeccable phrasing to make her one with the song.

CHAD HOOPES Mendelssohn & Adams: Violin Concertos www.chadhoopes.com The exceptional 19-year-old violinist’s first disc from Naïve Classique blends old-world passion and new-world panache, featuring two iconic concertosMendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 64, and John Adams’ endlessly melodic Violin Concerto from 1993. The album shows off the violinist’s vast range, effortless virtuosity and exquisite tone.

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LAURA McMILLAN Storybook Love www.perhapspiano.com/ Laura McMillan believes in love, happiness and fairytalelike happy endings, so she named her third album of solo piano music Storybook Love.

When McMillan’s previous album, Linger Longer, was released, she received album reviews, airplay and notoriety around the world.

McMillan blends both traditional classical piano elements and a strong appreciation of Broadway music with modern new age and neo-classical motifs to create her own sound.

LAUREN KINHAN Circle In A Square www.laurenkinhan.com Lauren Kinhan has steadily established herself as a powerful composer. She offers an emotionally incisive and melodically enticing set of new songs on Circle In A Square. She focuses on telling h er own stories with songs seasoned by life and the contributions of some of jazz’s more evocative improvisers.

Tapestries of Time

www.annsweeten.com After 17 years of enamoring audiences on stage and Radio/Internet Airwaves, Ann Sweeten’s signature style is recognized world-wide and its magic resonates loudly in Tapestries of Time, her newest album. Will Ackerman, co-producer, states “the pieces on her new recording continue to surprise with their stunning performance and episodic composition, but are somehow more cohesive and focused than ever. The resulting experience is one of dazzling chance taking which never strays from the emotional center of her intent.” One of the most decorated pianists of the past decade, with 6 previous albums all ranking in the Top 5 NAR and ZMR Radio Reports, she is also one of the most played modern instrumentalists in North America.

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BLUES • ROCK • METAL

Gregg Allman All My Friends

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In January, a multi-generational assortment of musicians from the worlds of rock, blues and country joined together at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for an all-star performance to pay tribute to the life and music of Gregg Allman. Several of the guest performers are drawn from the Allman Brothers Band’s musical family, including current Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks and Gregg’s son Devon Allman.

Also performing are Jackson Browne, Dr. John, John Hiatt, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Hall and Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave fame), along with such younger acts as Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’, Widespread Panic and Pat Monahan of Train. The world of country music is represented by Eric Church, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert and Jess Franklin.

FRAMING HANLEY Sum Of Who We Are www.framinghanley.net/ This record is the band’s boldest artistic statement to date.

“There was definitely a dark period during the two years we spent recording this,” the band’s Nixon said. “That’s not to say this album is some dark and brooding album.

There are definitely some light-hearted tunes on here as well; some that are fun. This album is the past two years of our lives and is every part of our beings...that’s what the title means. This album really is the sum of who we are.”

ANNIHILATOR Feast www.annihilatormetal.com Annihilator’s latest has re-recorded classics on CD and the neverbefore-seen full Wacken Festival show on DVD in a special Ecolbook version with a 3D cover.

The 15-song bonus CD Re-Kill with newly recorded Annihilator classics will put it over the top for Annihilator’s legion of fans. There are 35 songs of Canadian Thrash Metal to enjoy.

THE SIXTH CHAMBER Crippled Souls www.thesixthchamber.com The Sixth Chamber is a dark, heavy, mind trip of a rock band formed in Los Angeles.

Through its different incarnations and evolutions, The Sixth Chamber has always insisted on an original sound and vision, and draws its roots from various forms of dark and heavy rock. Crippled Souls was actually recorded in 2004, and just recently released.

SAXON St. George’s Day – Live in Manchester www.urd-music.com This 2 CD set finds a blistering performance covering a collection of British Heavy Metal Band Saxon’s finest work from 1979 to 2013. The British NWOHM Legends traditionally perform each year on St. George’s Day. By doing so they are paying homage to England’s patron, Saint George. A very special rendition of ‘Broken Heroes’ goes straight to the heart and is dedicated to The British Armed Forces.

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New Age

Grammy Award winning engineer Corin Nelsen, and explores four themes: water, love, light and dreams.

PAUL SPAETH Redemption www.paulspaeth.com “Redemption is an intimate, deeply felt, and powerfully played album. Spaeth’s playing style spotlights his control of nuance and shading, allowing his raw emotions to be channeled through the ivories. The journey to complete these songs spanned nearly a decade, and is steeped in personal experiences of life and love.

TIMOTHY WENZEL River Serene www.timothywenzel.com American-born artist Timothy Wenzel writes and plays highly engaging electroacoustic Contemporary Instrumental/New Age/Celtic music. His third album, “River Serene” was mastered by

JIM GARBRIEL Sojourn www.jim-gabriel.com Take a journey with Jim Gabriel on his debut release as he travels through a variety of sonic landscapes that vary between somber, minimalist tone poems, dramatic, passionate numbers and sprightly uptempo tunes. Sojourn is brimming with excellent music and was flawlessly produced.

PETER KATER & R. CARLOS NAKAI Ritual www.mysteriummusic.com In their first recording together in over 10 years, Native American Flutist, R. Carlos Nakai, and pianist/composer Peter Kater, stand again united on sacred ground, joined by legendary reedman, Paul McCandless, ethereal vocalist Trisha Bowden, and cellist, Jaques Morelenbaum.

Kristin Amarie Notes from a Journey www.amariemusic.com

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ristin Amarie is truly a “global citizen” and her music reflects the incredible diversity that has been her life experience. She has performed ith various groups singing everything from Scandinavian folk songs to bossa nova in Europe, Asia and the US. Now Kristin steps into her own spotlight on Notes From A Journey. Among the highlights is a special guest appearance by David Lanz, who adds his artistic touch on piano as well as in the lyrics. She shows the full range of her talent, from ethereal Enya-like incantations to lushly orchestrated compositions.

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GARY SMULYAN and DOMINIC CHIANESE

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ward winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan teams up with Dominic Chianese (who played Uncle Junior on the popular HBO series ‘’The Sopranos’’ and Johnny Ola in ‘’Godfather II’’) for a delightful excursion through Neapolitan melodies. The songs on this recording are all drawn from the tradition of Canzone Napoletana from the Naples region during the late 19th and early 20th century. Dominic has a beautiful singing voice and is featured on half the tracks. The group backing Smulyan and Chianese include Gary Versace on piano and accordion, Joseph Brent on mandolin and violin, Martin Wind on bass and Matt Wilson on drums.

BOB ARDERN Craftsman www.bobardern.ca With influences from Celtic, classical and jazz, Bob Ardern’s new release, Craftsman, creates a gentle, uplifting atmosphere.

The recording features 11 original tracks of acoustic instruments using guitars, capos, cello, glockenspiel, percussion and a host of other instruments and musicians. Relax and enjoy.

REBEL TUMBAO Rebel Tumbao www.rebeltumbao.com/ Rebel Tumbao is a family of like minded musicians committed to creating and performing music packed with groove, consciousness, spirituality, resistance, and positive vibrations with an authentic sound they call “AfroLatinRootsReggae”. This funky fresh earthly sound is the fusion of Roots Reggae and contemporary Cuban Son – with influences of 70’s Soul, Gospel, the Blues, Jazz and African folkloric idioms.

PEDRO LUIS FERRER Final www.amazon.com with his new release, Final, Pedro Luis Ferrer has created a series of beautiful, intimate portraits, passion and heartbreak bound together by his gentle music.

A poet and philosopher, he’s a man who has moved away from the mainstream of Cuban music. On Final, poetry of the words and intimate voices are framed by guitar, Cuban tres and percussion, and colored by soft touches of brass and strings.

VIN DOWNES Unlike The Stars www.vindownes.com “Unlike the Stars” was written and recorded with Grammy Award winning producer Will Ackerman and co-producer/engineer Tom. Guests Will Ackerman, Tom Eaton, Eugene Friesen, Tony Levin and David Watson join finger-style guitarist Downes on this CD of songs that are emotional, expressive and show off Downes’ musical skills.

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

“Brews & Bites” Brings Food Trucks and Live Music to Sail Pavilion - 2nd Fri of the Month

On the second Friday of every month, the Sail Pavilion hosts a Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally. 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, from 6 to 11 pm.

Sail Pavilion is located on Tampa’s busy RiverWalk, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa. For additional information, 813373-1193 or visit www.tampaconventioncenter.com

Dunedin Wine and Art Walk - 2nd Fri of the Month

Celebrate the second Friday of the month as downtown Dunedin merchants offer specials and discounts; browse the art exhibits, sip wine at tastings, enjoy food samplings, live entertainment and a drawing.

Wristbands to get special offers from merchants and be eligible for prize drawing. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, 34698. www.2ndfridaydunedin.com/ 58

Eat at Joe’s Lunchtime Concert Serves up Sweet Treats at Fall Fair for United Way - Fri, Nov 7

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy at the outdoor Eat at Joe’s lunchtime concert series coming up on Fri, Nov 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square at the corner of Pierce and Kennedy in downtown Tampa. The November Eat at Joe’s event will celebrate autumn with Sweet Treats and a Fall Fair

to benefit the United Way. Attendees may enjoy bake sale items, games, and raffles with donations to charity.

Bring lunch, buy from a food truck onsite, or choose from a variety of nearby restaurants. Live music will be provided by Ray Gurka. The event is free and open to the public. www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

Dunedin Wines the Blues - Nov 7 - 8

Wines the Blues returns for another year of wine and blues at Pioneer Park on Fri and Sat, Nov. 7-8 from 5-11 p.m. This event combines taste-tempting

wine selections from all over the world and talented musicians from all over the country, for an evening of elegance and elation. www.dunedingov.com

RIBFEST - Nov 14 - 16

Ribfest takes place Nov 14-16 at Vinoy Park in St.

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The Seaboard Seafood Festival Nov 22 - 23

Petersburg. This event opens at 11 a.m. each day and consists of rock music, ribs cooked by incredible ribbers, and lots of fun activities for families and children.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Daughtry are part of the exciting lineup of nationally touring acts that will appear on one of Ribfest’s two stages. Ribfest supports a variety of youth-oriented causes. www.ribfest.org

Ricky P’s 3rd ANNUAL GUMBO COOK OFF - Sat, Nov 22

Ricky P’s 3rd Annual Gumbo Cook Off will be held on Nov 22 and should have a big turnout of fabulous cooks who want to show off their cooking skills. Last

Tampa Bay restaurants will soon have the opportunity to put their best seafood recipes to the test. The Seaboard Seafood Festival, hosted by Ken Walters Promotions on Nov 22 and 23 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, is an annual event featuring Tampa Bay seafood, and local restaurants are invited to enter this year’s competition.The community is encouraged to come out to downtown Tampa and experience Florida seafood at its best. A panel of Tampa Bay celebrity judges will sample the signature seafood dish, soup and deviled crab entries during the weekend and pick an overall festival winner to be announced at 3 PM on Sunday along with a people’s choice award. In addition to seafood, the festival will feature live entertainment, cash bars, games, and arts and crafts vendors. A portion of the proceeds to benefit The Home Association. For more information www.seaboardseafoodfestival.com

Eve’s Family Restaurant Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Beer & Wine • Homemade Soups DAILY SPECIALS • BANQUETS • CATERING 28 Years In The Same Oldsmar Location!

DINNER FOR 2... $18.99 Includes entree, soup or salad and dessert* Cannot be combined with other offers, coupons or specials

*ice cream, pudding or jello

year there were 12 contestants and they would like to see that number grow this year. If you’re interested in cooking please call Lisa P at 727-423-4211 to book your spot and go over the details. No entry fee required and you’ll need to make at least 4 gallons of gumbo for sampling. If you are interested in attending and sampling, just bring some money and they’ll take care of the rest. $5 gets five samples and $10 gets you a wristband for you to sample all the contestants.

Proceeds will go to the Save the Wetlands foundation in Louisiana.

Ricky P’s Orleans Bistro, 1113 Central Avenue, 727821-4061. www.RickyPs.com

Choose from the following: Oven Roasted Turkey Smothered Chicken Breast Smothered Chop Steak Spaghetti & Meatballs

Meatloaf Fried Shrimp Liver n’ Onions Chicken Livers

Woodland Square 3150 Tampa Road, Oldsmar • 787- 6886 6:00 A.M -8:00 P.M. TUES - SAT., 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. SUN. & MON.

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ANDEGAVIA CASK WINES Portable Luxury Wine

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ith Andegavia, owners Gavin and Kelly Macomber have created a sustainably packaged, luxury wine brand. Andegavia Cask Wines combines the heritage of Old-World Europe with modernday sophistication which came out of their love for exceptional wine and the belief there had to be a better, greener way to enjoy really good wines everyday. Andegavia works with one of Napa Valley’s top winemaking teams who produce ultra-premium and luxury-class wines. They have blended several varietals including: Ruthven Napa Valley Red Blend, Ruthven Napa Valley Chardonnay, Bartlett Napa Valley Red Blend, Merrill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and a Nadalini Red Blend.

From the corrugated cardboard exterior to the BPA-free no.7 plastic bladder and tap, the casks are designed so that every material used is 100% recyclable. The cask wine is also very convenient: 1 cask = 4 bottles. It will stay fresh for four weeks.

Andegavia Wine Casks can be delivered directly to your doorstep via UPS or FedEx.

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COOLSTUFF! n e h c t i k In the CUPPOW CANNING JAR for Food on the Go www.cuppow.com

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UPPOW began as a solution for easier drinking from a canning jar, which are easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap, durable, and when sealed they don’t leak. Cuppow’s lids are great for spill-free sipping onthe-go for your favorite beverage, and their canning jar BNTO adaptor allows you to pack and separate your favorite salad and dressing or grilled chilled chicken and dipping sauce all in one container. It’s made from BPA/BPS-free rigid plastic, is reusable and dishwasher safe, and both product and packaging made in the USA, from 100% recycled materials.

COOKINA Barbeque Reusable Grilling Sheet www.cookina.co

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he Cookina Barbecue Reusable Grilling Sheet is an innovative solution offering home cooks a non-stick, easy-clean and healthy grilling & cooking experience. Ideal for using as an alternative to aluminum foil, users can utilize this product by placing the reusable grilling sheet over the grill to cook up dishes without having to use oil or needing to clean the grill afterwards. Additionally, users can still achieve grill marks on foods.

Cookina’s Grilling Sheet is 100% non-stick and PFOA free, reusable, reversible, easy to clean and easily cuts to size, as well as allows for oil and fat-free cooking for a tender, juicy and tasty meal.

Cookina products come with a scour pad for easy cleanup and a ring for storage.

FLARE DOWN No more flareups while grilling http://gratechef.com/

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lare Down is an all-natural, 100% food safe spray that quickly and safely neutralizes outdoor barbecue grill grease flare ups that can burn food or cause injury to people nearby. Fire experts have always warned that water should never be used on a grease fire. Flare Down can stop a grease flare up and keep food from burning without toxic chemicals or ruining the flavor of the food. It is for use on any grill, gas or charcoal. Flare Down is completely non-toxic, does not leave any taste or odor on the food, is FDA-approved and made in the USA.

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BELLA ROCKET EXTRACT PRO www.bellahousewares.com/

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he Bella Rocket Extract Pro is a sturdy little powerhouse at a very reasonable price. It’s 700W motor quickly and efficiently emulsifies anything in its path, without losing the nutrients.

A stainless steel blending blade liquefies entire fruits and vegetables while the stainless steel grinding blade chops or grinds harder foods like coffee beans or nuts. It’s easy to asemble and the dishwasher safe parts simplify clean up.

An extra plus is that it comes with different size BPA-free tumblers — three 24 oz and two 12 oz.

Also three solid lids, 1 travel lid and 1 shaker lid.

Smoothies never tasted so good!

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2014 Coming Up in the “World” MAGIC KINGDOM Queen Elsa from “Frozen” Transforms Cinderella Castle Nightly

- New this year, Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will transform Cinderella Castle into a glistening ice palace for the holidays — thanks to a special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 shimmering white lights.

Magic Kingdom guests are treated nightly to the dramatic “Castle Dream Lights” celebration and “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party - Nov 7 - Dec 19. Guests with tickets

to this special event, after park hours, can enjoy for the

flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters from the Kingdom of Arendelle. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party presents a night of holiday splendor with lively stage shows featuring Disney characters in their holiday best, a unique holiday parade and favorite holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A. The fun continues with a holiday “Celebrate the Magic” castle projection show and Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular. From Dec. 2031, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” is presented to dayguests in the park in place of Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Frozen - For the first time for the holidays and

continuing indefinitely, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can sing along to “Frozen” songs with Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff and the Royal Historians of Arendelle daily during “For the First Time in Forever – a ‘Frozen’ Sing-Along Celebration” inside Premiere Theater. Close to the theater and also inspired by the

first time Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” joining the festive procession, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” along with a

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film as the little log cabin in the mountains, Wandering Oaken’s invites guests to shop for “Frozen” merchandise and invites them to enjoy a large play area with real snow.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights - Nov 7 - Jan 4. This

massive seasonal display features millions of dancing lights, plus animated displays and 3-D effects perfectly synchronized to electrifying holiday tunes amidst snowfall. The rich tradition takes place on the Streets of America.

Epcot Candlelight Processional - Nov 28 - Dec 30 - Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions Walt Disney World Re-

sort, with the joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and glorious mass choir. Among new celebrity narrators this year is Jonathan Groff, who voiced the rugged mountain man Kristoff in “Frozen.” Candlelight performances are at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. Jodi Benson 11/28 – 11/29; Neil Patrick Harris 11/30 – 12/2; Jonathan Groff 12/3 – 12/4; Whoopi Goldberg 12/5 – 12/6; TBD 12/7 – 12/8; TBD

12/9 – 12/11; Joe Morton 12/12 – 12/14; Chita Rivera 12/15 – 12/17; Ana Gasteyer 12/18 – 12/20; Marlee Matlin 12/21 – 12/23; Isabella Rossellini 12/24 – 12/25; Blair Underwood 12/26 – 12/27; Steven Curtis Chapman 12/28 – 12/30. Guests may purchase Candlelight Dining Packages to reserve a seat at the Candlelight Processional. These packages, available on select nights, include a delicious meal, a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances and a pre-arranged location for fireworks viewing. Guests may call 407.WDW DINE for reservations or at www. disneyworld.com. Availability is limited.

Joyful! Nov 28 - Dec 29. A Gospel Celebration of the Season blends the soulful expressiveness of Gospel and inspirational music with the sounds of jazz, R&B and urban music daily at the Future World Fountain Stage.

The World Showcase Promenade comes alive with IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth that incorporates a unique finale celebrating the season.

The song “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and a TBD narrator who offers a special message of peace and good will nightly at 9:30 p.m.

Other festive holiday offerings include the Gingerbread Village at The Land pavilion, which showcases sweet recreations of Walt Disney World Resort’s theme park icons, plenty of holiday merchandise and food and beverage offerings around World Showcase, and guests can celebrate each country’s holiday traditions with storytellers at each pavilion during Holidays Around the World.

For more information and future updates, guests may check online at www.DisneyWorld.com

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS Coming up in Orlando The ORANGE COUNTY History Center To Host “Gone With The Wind” Exhibit - thru Nov 30 - The exhibition Gone With the Wind: Reel to Real, commemorates the 75th anniversary of one of the most talked about films ever made. The popular exhibition relives the magic of the iconic novel and film through more than 120 artifacts and memorabilia. Gone With the Wind: Reel to Real features original gowns, costumes and artifacts of the film, and is derived entirely from one collector, James L. Tumblin, who was a former head of the Universal Studios makeup and hair department. www.thehistorycenter.org Popcorn Flicks In The Park thru Dec 5 Popcorn Flicks in the Park outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s unpredictable weather conditions. In an effort to avoid cancelling an event, they may wait until 30 minutes prior to the set screening time to officially post a cancellation notice. 407-629-1088 x230 for more information. Central Park, 251 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, 32789. The Magnificent Seven Thurs, Nov 13 at 7:00; Jingle All the Way - Fri, Dec 5 at 7:00. www.enzian.org/film/muscle-beach-party

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Date Night at Leu Gardens -1st Friday Every Month - Date Night at Leu Gardens is an outdoor movie experience in a beautiful garden setting. See a classic or current feature film on one of the largest outdoor screens in Central Florida. Pack a dinner picnic basket and a blanket or chairs. Grilled items, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. Movies are shown the first Friday of every month thru Dec. Leu’s Holiday House - Nov 17 - Jan 5. Decked out for the holidays by some of Orlando’s best interior designers. Guests can stroll along the garden’s mean-

dering paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphor trees. www.leugardens.org SeaWorld Parks Salutes Veterans with “Waves of Honor” Special Offer - As Veterans Day approaches, SeaWorld Parks is launching a special offer to honor all the men and women who have previously served as members of the U.S. armed services. The “Waves of Honor” salute to veterans offers 50 percent off singleday admission to the SeaWorldand Busch Gardens Parks, and Sesame Place for veterans and service members, and as many as five guests. Qualified service members and veterans include active duty, retired, honorably separated officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. military. Tickets must be purchased by November 11 (Veterans Day), 2014 and redeemed by December 21, 2014. www.wavesofhonor.com

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Now Open - Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the $429 million Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is the new home for Broadway produc-

tions and Orlando Ballet among other performances.

The arts center includes two performance theaters, a 300-seat community theater, outdoor plaza and banquet room. www.drphillipscenter.org/ The Festival of Trees at the Orlando museum of art - Nov 15 23. The Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art showcases “All That Glitters,” featuring dozens of adorned trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses on display, as well as for purchase. www.omart.org/ programs/festival-trees Holiday musical celebration at Rosen Plaza! Fris & Sats, Dec 6 - 21 - Classical string duo with holiday carolers from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Then Solid State Jazz Trio to perform at the Lobby Bar from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Chanukah Menorah Lighting (6:00PM -6:45PM). Celebrate Eight Nights of Chanukah with treats and nightly lighting of a 7-foot Menorah located in the main lobby. Sunday, December 1st - Chanukah Festival (3:30PM -7:00PM.) Stop by this community event featuring children’s games and activities, live DJ, traditional food stations and entertainment, dreidal

spinning contests, holiday characters, and an interactive steetmosphere. Friday and Saturday Nights at the Lobby Bar. December 6th thru December 21st (6:00PM -11:00PM.) After dinner at Jack’s Place, enjoy holiday drink specials at the Lobby Bar to the sounds of Holiday Carolers and the Classic String Duo from 6 – 7pm.

Followed by The Solid State Trio playing holiday jazz from 8 – 11pm. Saturday, December 7th, 14th and 21st (8:30AM-10:30AM.) Breakfast and Gift Event with Santa at Café Matisse. Café Matisse for breakfast with Santa and his elves. After breakfast, children choose a gift from Santa to be wrapped (wrapping station, paper provided).

VisitOrlando.com for more information on Orlando events.

Water Ski Show on Lake Silver in Winter Haven - thru Dec 31. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team (reestablished in 2012 by former theme park employees) is back and has a new home on Lake Silver in Winter Haven, FL. Shows take place the 3rd Saturday of every month and begin at 6:00pm (March – October) and 4:30pm (November – February). Admission is free.

Interesting tidbit – the age range for the majority of the team? mid-40s to a few in their 60s! Bring lawn chairs for seating.

Lake Silver, 100 S. Lake Silver Dr. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33883. Free admission. 863-521-2808. www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com/

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Looking Good...

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he Do your feet a favor and wear comfortable shoes, such as those from Vionic with Orthaheel technology, the podiatrist-designed footwear and orthotics brand. These shoes will make your feet feel better because of their expert podiatrist engineering.

Australian Podiatrist, Phillip Vasyli introduced the Orthaheel brand in 1991 in order to reach a larger audience of people struggling with heel, knee, leg and lower back pain. Orthaheel technology helps reduce over-pronation, which can improve foot function and relieve common associated pains such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), knee pain and back pain. It is the only footwear recommended by both the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and integrative medicine doctor, Andrew Weil, MD. Feet were designed to walk on soft, natural surfaces like soil and sand, yet today we spend most of our time standing, walking, and running on unnatural, hard surfaces which force the feet to roll over to gain contact with the ground, which flattens the arches and can disrupt normal knee function and hip alignment and increase pressure on the lower back.

The Vionic mission is to help people reclaim their natural alignment to enable their feet, ankles, and knees to function as they naturally would. With men’s and women’s silhouettes ranging from sandals, slippers, wedges, heels and boots, Vionic offers an attractive array of styles that will keep you comfortable and aligned on any adventure you choose.

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tart planning for the summer. La Fresh, maker of convenience wipes, has a multitude of wipes for every need.

The company’s antiperspirant wipes are great for a quick application if you feel like your morning’s antiperspirant isn’t cutting it at mid-day. The facial cleansing wipes take care of that facial glow that builds in the humid air. The Eco-Beauty Instant Body Soother helps soothe over-heated skin with a natural 6-oil blend of Olive, Jojoba, Sesame, Grapeseed, Vitamin E and Peppermint. Wipes are conveniently packaged individually which makes it easy to toss in your purse, beach bag, or suitcase without having to deal with spills or leaks.

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ate nights out on the town, sun exposure and varying temperatures can affect the texture, tone and vitality of your skin. You can protect your skin with products from Aurora DeJuliis, MD, a skincare line founded by Dr. Aurora DeJuliis, internist and anti-aging authority.

Described as a potent combination of science meets nature with ingredients like soy, pumpkin seeds, chamomile, and avocado oil, Aurora DeJuliis, MD products are formulated to transform your skin.

Restorative Marine Moisturizer uses a special bio-fermentation technology which is derived from red marine algae abundant along the shores of the Hawaiian Islands. Clinical studies have shown a substantial increase in collagen stimulation and a 20% increase in firmness within four weeks. Skin moisture and hydration increases 70% within four weeks.

Herbal Blend Astringent contains eight extracts that provide natural healing properties for normal, combination or oily skin.

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MARILYN MONROE Glamour Room The Iconic Beauty’s Style Comes to St.Petersburg Story and photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

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n spite of some of the kitchy stuff you have seen through the years, the Marilyn Monroe estate is very protective of her image, so I was quite surprised when I heard about the new Marilyn Monroe Glamour Room opening up in the Sundial complex in downtown St. Petersburg. Apparently, the estate had a lot of faith and confidence in founder and CEO Niki T. Bryan when deciding to team up with her for this endeavor. Of course Ms. Bryan does have beaucoup experience in running salons since she has had her Niki Bryan Spas in finer resorts across the country such as Ritz-Carlton, Walt Disney World, Marriott and Hilton.

I always liked Marilyn Monroe. She projected a sweet vulnerability. Women wanted to mother her and men wanted to… well…

Curiosity got the best of me, and I just had to experience the MM Glamour Room. I set up an appointment for manicure, pedicure, “fassage” (explanation coming) and a blow dry.

The Salon is very “Marilyn” in a classy minimalist sort of way. Clean lines, pale grays and whites, and pops of red with iconic photos of Marilyn sprinkled throughout.

Large flat screen wall mounted TV sets show photos of Marilyn with bits of interesting information about her and also Glamour Room offerings. Did you know that Marilyn played piano and guitar?

You have a choice of whatever service you want, or, you can do a full “Marilyn,” which includes her signature red (of course) nail polish, lips, makeup and hair in her style adapted

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to you. Some of the MM signature makeup styles are: “Blushing Babydoll,” “Voluptuous Icon,” “Norma Jeane Natural,” “Golden Glam,” “Malibu Sun-Kissed Star,” and “Bombshell Blond.”

I went for sort of a semi-Marilyn with nails, hairstyle, and a fassage (a deep facial rub with rhythmic strokes that stimulate circulation, and lift and tone the muscles.)

Monica Mackey was my excellent aesthetician.

Although it would take Cinderella’s fairy godmother, several miracles, and some heavy duty pixie dust to make me look like Marilyn, I must say I did feel a lot more fresh and girly when I left — and my husband actually took notice!

Full services offered at the Glamour Room are manis, pedis or combo thereof, waxing, fassage, massages, facials, haircut & styles, and of course, makeup. Guests can have free consultations to find the perfect skin and beauty products for their needs. The Glamour Room uses Marilyn Monroe products which are packed with all-natural ingredients and are for sale to the public. If

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you have your nails done, you can buy a bottle of MM nail polish for only $3.50 to take home. I bought the same color I had done at MM, and I love it. I never realized how important the brush in nail polish is. The MM brush has great control and I found it really easy to apply it myself at home.

If you become a regular at the Glamour Room, you can become a “Mad about Marilyn” Rewards Program Member, which gives you discounts and perks. Membership fee is $30 per month. Including the membership fee, for every $10 you spend, you get $1 in Mad Money credited to your account. For example: buy a membership for $30, and you’ll receive $33 in your account each month. You’ll get a 10% discount for all retail products.

Members get a 20% discount on all services at all of their hotel spas.

Hmmm. I wonder how I’d look as a “Bombshell Blond”…

The Marilyn Monroe Galmour Room is located at Sundial (On Baywalk at 1st. Street N,) 125 2nd Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701-3315. 727-5928390. MarilynMonroeSpas.com

Aesthetician and Nail Technician, Monica Mackey.

Getting “Marilyned” by stylist Marie Gagne

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Gaming Scene KISS Rocks Vegas - Nov 5 - 23 www.hardrockhotel.com/ Rock ‘n’ roll legends KISS celebrate 40 years as music icons with their first-ever residency, KISS Rocks Vegas, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas starting Nov. 5-23. KISS continues to make waves with one of the loudest, most over-the-top, nonstop parties at The Joint. Designed exclusively for The Joint in partnership with AEG Live, the chart-topping band will unleash its signature elaborate set designs, jam-packed set list, intense pyrotechnics and much more for nine of the biggest shows in KISS performance history.

BELLAGIO EVENTS: www.bellagio.com Fabergé Revealed - Opening Nov 14. “Fabergé Revealed” will showcase 238 rare Fabergé artifacts. A part of the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, these treasures are synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship, impeccable taste and the rich history of the Russian imperial family from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unique to this exhibition is a small collection of “Fauxbergé” objects – Fabergé look-alikes once believed to be originals.

“Shania: Still The One” At Caesars Palace - Thru Dec 13 www.caesarspalace.com Not many performers have impacted Las Vegas quite like Shania Twain, including a ride down the famed Las Vegas Strip with a stampede of horses to bringing her country-glamour to fans around the world, but Shania announced the end of her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with the final show set for Saturday, Dec. 13.

Shania will have performed close to 110 shows during the course of her two years at The Colosseum.

Cosmopolitan EVENTS www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/ The Ice Rink - Starting Nov 21. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas transforms the Boulevard Pool into a winter wonderland, The Ice Rink.

Featuring falling snow, ice skating, fire pits and a collection of favorite winter cocktails and seasonal food offerings, the intimate lodge experience returns high above Las Vegas Boulevard.

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett NEW YEARS EVE - Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are set to take the stage at The Cosmopolitan casino on New Year’s Eve for

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Kershaw, Lee Greenwood and John Michael Montgomery, who will be performing in the Westgate Theater.

their first show together in the U.S. since they released a joint album late last month. The 28-year-old pop superstar and the 88-year-old jazz crooner will ring in the new year with jazz standards from their album “Cheek to Cheek.”

28th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience - Dec 3 www.vegasexperience.com/ Saddle up for the 28th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience taking place on Wed, Dec 3 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The popular downtown destination has wrangled in top country music talents for all cowboys, cowgirls and country music fans alike to celebrate the return of the annual National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas with free concerts under the neon lights. This year’s lineup will feature performances from Thomas Rhett, Confederate Railroad, The Cadillac Three, American Young, RaeLynn and Old Dominion on Fremont Street Experience’s three stages.

The Venetian Las Vegas To Host Ultimo – A Weekend of Excellence - Dec 5 - 7. www.venetian.com/ The Venetian Las Vegas will host one of the city’s culinary events of the year, Ultimo - A Weekend of Excellence, Dec. 5-7. Featuring lavish feasts of the finest food and extraordinary experiences from an A-team of luxury brands, Ultimo will celebrate the romance of Italy and the magic of its cuisine, as it unfolds around The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. This special

winter weekend of luxury experiences will include the return of The Venetian’s Grand Banquet, a landmark collaboration between several of the world’s best culinary celebrities, including Chefs Daniel Boulud, Emeril Lagasse, and Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro.

Westgate Las vegas Rodeo Central www.westgatelasvegasresort.com Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announces Rodeo Central, featuring daily drink specials, prize giveaways and live entertainment in conjunction with the 2014 Wranglers National Finals Rodeo taking place December 4 through 13. Cowboys and cowgirls alike can enjoy numerous shows from country music legends Sammy www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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The popular Terrace Cafe Terrace Café offers a delicious new twist on café dining. A new menu celebrates classic southern favorites, fresh and healthy alternatives, and

What’s happening at the Beau Rivage a number of savory specialties to satisfy every appetite.

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 877-462-2328. www.beaurivage.com

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 hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. PetersburgClearwater Airport.

Golfers will definitely want to experience Fallen Oak, Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevations and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. The newly-remolded course is player-friendly and more strategic. With some bunkers removed, the remaining bunkers have been rebuilt creating a much more strategic course. In addition, 15 of the hallmark live oak trees were repositioned to add to the Fallen Oak experience.

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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UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT Dec 2-28 - SANTA & FRIENDS ON ICE; Dec 31 -

MOLLY RINGWALDS; Jan 23 - RICK SPRINGFIELD;

Jan 30 - MERLE HAGGARD; Feb 13 - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED; March 20 - ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK; April 26 - JACK HANNA; Sept 25 VINCE GILL

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With their refreshing orange zest flavor and their stay-fresh, singleserve packets, they are convenient and easy to take, even on the go – and contain no gluten, wheat, milk/ dairy, soy, nuts, eggs, shellfish or artificial additives.

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Kidoodle.TV is currently accessible from iOS devices, MAC, PCs, Android Tablets, and smartphones. The Kidoodle.TV library features cartoons, kids’ sitcoms, nature, educational and wildlife shows.

SYDNEY PAIGE BACKPACKS www.sydneypaigeinc.com

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ydney Paige Backpacks are unique, high-quality backpacks for children. They are extra special because every Sydney Paige purchase allows the company to donate the exact same product to a low income child. Not only will another child receive a Sydney Paige backpack, it will be filled with school supplies.

The Valencia backpack is made of polyester with a padded, reinforced bottom for quality construction and comes in a variety of unique geometric pints. There is a large main compartment with double zipper to fit books, binders, folders and lunch bag. There are 2 expandable side pockets for water bottles, umbrella, or other easy to access items. A padded back and ergonomic shoulder straps made with breathable material make for ultimate comfort, and reflective piping on front of the bag assists with safety. With a large front accessory pocket and convenient school ID holder, key fob and pockets to hold pens, pencils and other class essentials, this backpack has it all.

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DVD VIEWS A HAUNTING AT PRESTON CASTLE

DVD and VOD; Starring Mackenzie Firgens, Heather Tocquigny, Jake White; www. amazon.com When three friends set out for an innocent, late night adventure, they encounter more than ever imagined in A Haunting at Preston Castle. Inspired by true events at northern California’s infamous haunted house, Preston Castle, which has been featured on TV’s Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures …

Seeking excitement, the teens end up at Preston Castle, an abandoned boy’s correctional institute with a gruesome past. What begins as a dare turns into a grisly nightmare as they try to escape an evil presence still lurking on the terrifying grounds.

The Dead and the Damned 2

DVD and VOD; Starring Richard Tyson, Christopher Kriesa; www.amazon.com In a post-apocalyptic world where zombies attack the remnants of humanity, one survivor must save an

entire town from the living dead in The Dead and the Damned 2. In this high-octane sequel, in a savage land where zombies roam freely, Lieutenant Colonel Sawyer is armed with machine guns, body armor and adrenaline-pumping fearlessness. On a mission to give his fallen family a burial at sea, he must first enter a quarantined, infected zone and fight through hordes of bloodthirsty zombies before reaching the coast.

The Forbidden Girl

DVD & VOD; starring: Peter Gadiot, Jytte-Merle Böhrnsen, Jeanette Hain; www.amazon. com A young man must resist the seductive lure of an ancient witch or be condemned to an eternal life on the dark side in The Forbidden Girl. Toby, a troubled young man who lost his girlfriend in a tragic accident, begins to put his life back together after spending years

PENNY DREADFUL Season One

BLU-RAY AND DVD; starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, and Eva Green; www. amazon.com Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychosexual drama that weaves together classic horror origin stories into a gripping series that is “moody, mystical and wonderfully twisted”. PENNY DREADFUL completely reinvents literature’s most famous characters. Icons of terror such as Victor Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and timeless figures from Dracula join a core of original characters in a dark and brutal quest to save a soul – even as they grapple with their own monstrous temptations.

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in a psychiatric institute. Upon his release, he takes a job tutoring a beautiful woman who lives in her aunt’s lonely mansion. When Toby suspects his student is possessed, his haunting memories return and unexplainable, supernatural occurrences drive him from the house. But the seemingly innocent, young woman draws him back with a powerful, seductive temptation.

THE SACRAMENT

DVD & VOD; starring: Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen; www. amazon.com Two reporters for VICE Media journey to a remote Central American compound hoping to reunite with the photographer’s sister, who feels out of touch after struggling with a drug addiction. They find an isolated community of true believers devoted to a shadowy but charismatic figure called “Father.” Skeptical at first, the journalists begin to come around to the group’s utopian claims, until things rapidly take a very dark turn.

Ghost of Goodnight Lane

DVD & VOD; starring: Lacey Chabert, Billy Zane, Matt Dallas; www.amazon.com The line between real-and reel-life blurs when a resentful ghost takes over a film production office. In a newly renovated film studio, the cast and crew of a

horror flick become victims of their own bloody story when a co-worker is found dead. The director and his beautiful actresses begin to piece together a 40-year-old puzzle, leading them to believe the houseturned-studio is haunted. As the vengeful ghost protects her home, they are killed off one by one. The key to any survivor’s freedom is held by a mysterious, old woman who reveals a murder mystery with a shocking and sinister twist …

But will they ever get out alive?

Death Do Us Part

DVD & VOD; starring: Lacey Chabert, Billy Zane, Matt Dallas; www.amazon.com Kennedy Jamieson has waited her whole life for her perfect wedding. Engaged to the charming Ryan Harris, it looks like her dream is about to come true. Except for one thing – the young couple hasn’t had a chance to celebrate their respective bachelor/bachelorette parties. Ryan’s best man, Chet, books a remote cabin in the woods to throw them a ‘Jack and Jill’ party that they’ll never forget. It doesn’t take long before things take a horrifying turn as members of the group are brutally picked off one by one.

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LIVE AT WACKEN 2012

Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show (2001)

www.amazon.com When Ms. Mimi loses her voice, her class finds ways to communicate through music.

After a musical mishap, AZ doesn’t miss a beat and discovers another way to keep tempo. Gracie learns an important lesson about finding inspiration, and Angelina and Polly set the stage for a perfect celebration for their dad.

Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team

www.anchorbayent.com Join the Frog Family (Leap, Tad, Lily) and friends on a problem solving adventure. When Quigley announces the new Letter Factory is almost ready to open, the team takes a visit to learn about adjectives and words with consonant blends. But when the letter machine goes on the fritz, it’s up to them to work together as ‘junior engineers’ to find the best fix-it solutions.

FRENCH FOR KIDS

Starring: Marie Laure www.whistlefritz.com/ Fritzi’s in the house! But où est Fritzi? Finding the mischievous mouse Fritzi is just part of the fun in this lively award-winning language learning program. Welcome to Fritzi’s house, where up or down, inside or out, there is lots to learn and plenty to do.

Explore every area of Fritzi’s house, from la chambre (the bedroom) and la salle de bain (the bathroom) to le salon (the living room) and la cuisine (the kitchen). Dedans et Dehors is an engaging blend of colorful backgrounds, charming animation and live-action that kids will want to revisit again and again.

Designed for ages 2-7.

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Starring: Mille Petrozza, Michael Denner www.udr-music.com/

Live At Wacken 2012 features the best performances recorded at Wacken, culminating in a headliner set by Volbeat. See Mille Petrozza (Kreator) and Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate) on stage for “7 Shots” and Barney Greenway (Napalm Death) growl in “Evelyn, “ before they launch their classic “Pool Of Booze, Booze, Booza.” Watch Hammerfall setting “Hearts On Fire,” Testament going “Over The Wall” and The Boss Hoss “Riding High, Singing Low, “ while Saxon swing the “Hammer Of The Gods, “ Overkill are “Rotten To The Core” and Cradle Of Filth go “From The Cradle To Enslave.” The 3-DVD-set features 60 tracks from 25 bands as well as a 20 page booklet.

The Discovery Of

Eilleen Twain

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This CD/DVD set features Shania Twain in her early years, when she was performing in Canada as Eilleen Twain.

The DVD includes a documentary on the Deerhurst resort and its performers while the CD contains Eilleen singing 18 songs in what was termed The Limelight Sessions, including “It’s Alright”, “Two Hearts One Love”, “Somewhere Out There” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

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DVD VIEWS

Off the Hook: Extreme Catches (2012)

TV Shows Little House on the Prairie Season 1

(Deluxe Remastered Edition DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy) Starring: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon www.amazon.com For the first time since their original TV broadcast, all 24 season one episodes are now presented complete and uncut, newly restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound quality.

Plus the original, full-length pilot movie that introduced the Ingalls family to viewers around the world. Relive all the heartwarming adventures from season one - from the arrival of Charles Ingalls and his family in Walnut Grove, through the building of a new home and friendships.

Starring: Eric Young Animal Planet; www.store. discovery.com/ When landing the world’s most extreme catch, anything goes for world-renowned wrestler “Showtime” Eric Young. Sailing a homemade raft into the Atlantic, bass fishing on water skis, fishing for sharks with pantyhose. Eric learns hand fishing from bikini-clad legends in Tennessee, free dives in the Long Island Sound, and much more.

Gentle Ben: Season 2

Starring: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard www.amazon.com The Wedloes of the Florida Everglades battle foes and befriend unlikely visitors. A big bear in the family means bigger mischief for young Mark, his park ranger father, Tom, and a stream of unusual characters who bring thrilling adventure and suspenseful drama to town.

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ind a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet’s population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction. From michael bay, the last ship stars Eric Dane, Rhona Mitra and Adam Baldwin in an American post-apocalyptic drama TV series that is based on a novel of the same name by William Brinkley.

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Legend of Hercules Starring: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins www.amazon.com

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anished by his stepfather, the king, Hercules slowly becomes aware of his true origins as the son of Zeus. As he learns to harness his demigod powers, Hercules gathers an army to fight his way back to his kingdom in this action-filled epic.

THRILLERS The Dinosaur Experiment

Starring: Jana Mashonee, Lorenzo Lamas www.amazon.com Fossil Ridge was thought to be a peaceful, secluded cattle ranch, but hidden away within the ridge is actually a breeding ground for vicious, prehistoric velociraptors. When the velociraptors escape their confines, the nearby townspeople must figure out how to fight the ferocious foes that are now hunting them down.

I, FRANKENSTEIN

Starring: Aaron Eckhardt, Bill Nighy www.amazon.com I, Frankenstein follows Frankenstein’s monster as he becomes involved in a war between two immortal clans. 200 years after Dr. Frankenstein’s creation came to life, celestial forces name the creature Adam and arm him with weapons to defeat the demons that are constantly seeking his destruction. Adam finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity and discovers that he also holds the key that could destroy humankind.

HORROR Knight of the Dead

Starring: Alan Calton, Alf Thompson www.amazon.com A band of crusading knights escorts the Holy Grail through a plague-ridden countryside, destined for a

distant land. Hunted by assassins, the knights venture into the forbidden Valley of Black Death. What they discover is even more terrifying than the plague and the ruthless killers hot on their trail; the Valley of Black Death is home to the undead. Overrun by hordes of flesh eating zombies, their only chance for survival is a mysterious maiden who can guide them out.

NEVERLAKE

Starring: David Brandon, Daisy Keeping www.amazon.com A teenager visiting her estranged father in Italy stumbles across the Neverlake, an ancient lake said to be guarded by the spirits of the dead. There she befriends a peculiar group of children who are each plagued by strange injuries. As she uncovers the horrific secrets behind the lake - and her new friends - she becomes haunted by disturbing visions that connect to her own mysterious past.

SCAVENGER KILLERS

Starring: Eric Roberts, Robert Loggia www.amazon.com ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ are reinvented in Scavenger Killers, where a charming judge and a hot criminal defense attorney go on a maniacal, random killing rampage. With FBI agents on the hunt, the deranged duo amp up their rampage, never murdering with the same method but always with same untamed ferocity.

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ArtLines JAMIE WYETH’S PORTRAITS OF RUDOLF NUREYEV thru Jan 18 The encounter between Jamie Wyeth,

one of America’s most gifted artists and portrait painters, and dance icon Rudolf Nureyev was destined to produce fascinating, revealing works.

This exhibition features 19 stellar examples, along with three sketchbooks, five costumes, and even a pair of Nureyev’s Capezio ballet slippers.

Three paintings are large-scale.

Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993) trained and danced with the Soviet Union’s famed Kirov Ballet and though watched by KGB agents, made the leap to freedom in 1961 in Paris. The defection was “front page” news internationally. Nureyev brought daring athleticism to his roles and turned attention to the male dancer. His partnership with Margot Fonteyn of The Royal Ballet garnered sellout crowds, rave reviews, and standing ovations.

Jamie Wyeth completed his Nureyev portraits, including posthumous works, between 1977 and 2001. He did not set out to capture Nureyev performing. In fact, most of the portraits capture the artist at a still point, though still radiating extraordinary energy and concentration.

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PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG AND JAMES ROSENQUIST Nov 15 - Jan 11

R o b e r t Rauschenberg and James Rosenquist: Images from Everywhere, Prints and Photographs presents nearly 30 fascinating works on paper. Some are large-scale.

The exhibition also includes a number of photographs by Rauschenberg (1925-2008). In 1983 Robert Rauschenberg noted, “My images come from everywhere…I support the post office. Subscribe to everything…I pick up everything I can get my hands on.” He and James Rosenquist have explored and transformed the world around them in their art, creating some of the most compelling work

of our time. After building highly successful careers in New York, they both established strong ties to the west coast of Florida—Rauschenberg to Captiva, where he passed away, and Rosenquist to Aripeka, where he had a home and studio for 30 years. Both were destroyed in a brushfire in 2009. Rosenquist still spends time in a guest house which survived the fire.

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TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color - thru Jan 11

Showcasing forty-nine masterpieces from the collection of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color explores how Paris emerged as the center of the art world in the 19th century and traces the most significant developments in French painting that shaped the direction of modern art for more than a century. Artists include Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, August Renoir, Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall.

Poseidon and the Sea: Sea, Myth, Cult, and Daily Life - thru Nov 30

The first major U.S. museum exhibition to focus on Poseidon and the sea, this show explores the myths and iconography of a diverse and important Greek god who bore power over the sea in addition to horses and natural phenomena.

Inspired by a nearly life-sized marble statue of the god from the Tampa collection, the exhibition features over 125 works from major public and private collections in the United States and Europe.

Poseidon and the Sea also examines‑ a range of religious cults and the types of votive objects dedicated to Poseidon and related divinities, as well as the myriad ways in which daily life in the ancient Mediterranean world was tied to the sea. This exhibition will be

on view through November 30.

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

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS

Ruth Bernhard: Body And Form thru Dec 28

Ruth Bernhard, known for her imagery of the female nude, primarily focused on the contrast of light and significance of line. Bernhard, who was most active in the

1950s and 60s, worked among contemporaries such as Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, and Immogen Cunningham. Bernhard’s presentation of the female nude came before the popularity of feminist photographers in the 1970s and portrays sincere and harmonic views of female form. Through her lens, an egg slicer became Kitchen Music, a symphony of light and shadow, while Lifesavers showed themselves to be so much more than a simple sweet treat.

Elger Esser: Combray - thru March 29

In contrast to most other contemporary art photographers, Elger Esser is no “painter of modern life” (Baudelaire on his friend, the painter Edouard Manet).

Early on in his artistic life, Esser had decided on landscape photography. The settings for his photography are located primarily in France, a country that became his adopted home of sorts. Producing photography created in accordance with classical compositional principles, Esser has been working for 15 years on the illustrated atlas of a country that seems unaffected by the technological changes that the 19th century brought with it. FMOPA is located at 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602; 813.221.2222; www.fmopa.org

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ArtLines cont St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk

Over 40 galleries and studios in the Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, Edge District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District come together as one arts destination. ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. Some are only open on ArtWalk, and many offer demonstrations and refreshments. Plan to drive, walk or take the trolleys to visit the districts of your choice.

Free ArtWalk trolleys will encompass Warehouse Arts District and the Grand Central District, The Central Avenue trolley serves the Waterfront, Central, EDGE, and Grand Central Districts. Free parking can be found on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St. to 30th St. and at the Florida Holocaust Museum. www.stpeteartsalliance.org

22nd Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival - Nov 15 - 16

The finest crafters in the country return to Dunedin this fall with an eclectic array of handmade crafts, affordable and functional art as well as unique gift items for those determined to find original holiday gifts.

Festival patrons will be able to stroll down Main Street and explore the variety of artwork priced to suit all budgets and with broad appeal. This festival provides shoppers with an alternative to crowded malls in an ideal outdoor setting. A Green Market will feature a broad selection of exotic plants, as well as dips and other gourmet items. Sat - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Main Street in Downtown Dunedin. www.artfestival.com/

Pinellas Park Art Society presents Florida HighwaymAn, Robert Lewis Nov 16

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techniques, discuss his work and feature works for sale.

The Florida Highwaymen, a group of 26 AfricanAmericans, broke convention to paint beautiful iconic Florida landscapes.

Originating in the mid-1950’s, an era marked by racism and poverty, these selftaught entrepreneurs mentored each other while they painted on basic materials like Upson board for canvasses, and crown molding for frames. Local galleries shunned their work, so they peddled their art from car trunks along area roadways, hence their name. Their art freed them from work in citrus groves and labor camps, and they created a body of work that has become not only a timeless collection of a natural environment, but a symbol of determination and belief in oneself.

The surviving Highwaymen, now in their sixties and seventies, are an important chapter in America’s culture and history. Fifty years later, the Highwaymen are now an integral part of art history. 727-204-4256; www.pinellasart.com/

Florida CraftArt’s 17th Annual CraftArt Festival - Nov 22 - 23

Visitors will be delighted by the work of 110 of the nation’s best contemporary craft artists, artist demonstrations, food trucks, craft beers and the best cultural venues on the west coast of Florida. This 2 day festival kicks off the Holiday shopping season. The CraftArt Festival features fine craft artists with handmade works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, paper and mixed media. The weekend will include artist demonstrations, make and take activities and craft beer from one of Tampa Bay’s local micro-breweries. The CraftArt Festival, a juried fine craft art festival, will be held in the heart of the Central Arts District in front of the newly refurbished Florida CraftArt Gallery, located at 501 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. www.floridacraftart.org

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ArtLines cont 24th Annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival - Nov 29 - 30

The outdoor showcase has been a holiday favorite for more than 23 years, and has always been held during Thanksgiving Weekend. The weekend’s event will feature the original works of new and upcoming talent as well as established artists and crafters. There is something for everyone, from folk art, earthenware, and paintings, to wearable art, body products and personalized gifts. Visitors will also have an opportunity to discover local restaurants, shops, antique stores and boutiques during the show. There is no admission fee for visitors. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. 111 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. www.sikpromotions.com/

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3rd Annual Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival - Nov 29 - 30

The Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival returns in time for art enthusiasts to jump-start their holiday shopping. This two-day event showcases the work of more than 100 of the finest crafters in the country offering an eclectic array of original artwork, handmade crafts, functional art and unique holiday gifts priced to suit all budgets. A Green Market will offer a diverse selection of exotic plants, dips and other gourmet items. Sat - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 15103 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. www.artfestival.com/

Rock It RED - St. Pete commemorateS World AIDS Day Nov 30

Beginning on Nov 30, Rock it Red! St. Pete will present a public arts installation and other activities along Central Avenue, and on buildings and monuments through the city. Rock it RED! St. Pete will serve as a memorial to those who passed from HIV and AIDS related illnesses, and build awareness of the continued presence and need for HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.

Planned activities include: Wrapping 170 trees along Central Avenue from 16th to 31st streets with red fabric for three days; creating a conceptual 1.25 mile-long RED Ribbon in honor of World AIDS Day; On at least 50 of the 170 trees, visitors will be able to add names, messages or attach small pictures to the wraps; The wraps will honor bay area and Florida loved ones remembered on the AIDS Quilt; Partners throughout St. Petersburg will turn their structures RED through lighting, balloons, streamers, or other means

for the night on December 1; A candlelight vigil and remembrance program beginning at 7 p.m. will be held at the LGBT Welcome Center, 2227 Central Ave. on December 1; While the mile-long RED Ribbon will be a temporary art installation, it shall produce a piece of community-created folk art as 50 sections where memorials have been left will later be laced together producing an “AIDS Wall of Remembrance.” www.stpeteartsalliance.org/

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Collectibles I

n the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated the autumn or harvest feast together. The harvest feast was a longstanding event in Native American culture and it occurred long before the Pilgrims reached Plymouth, Massachusetts. Today, we call that celebration Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is one of the times when families reunite to take part in age-old family traditions. While most families enjoy a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and the trimmings, we also enjoy the objects that remind us of coming home at holiday time. Kitchen collectibles are those items that stir memories like canister sets, mixing bowls, holiday china, hand painted tea sets, seasonal tablecloths and matching napkins, ceramic floral centerpieces, special crystal goblets, well-worn casserole dishes, etc.

The antique and vintage kitchen objects that make holidays special can have collectible and monetary value, too. Here are the top 10 Thanksgiving holiday collectibles that you can find in your mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen and beyond: 1. Turkey platters of Staffordshire or Limoges china. These platters are typically of blue/white ceramic or full color featuring an image of a dressed turkey at the center. They date from the mid to late 19th Century to the present day and remain highly collectible.

2. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade memorabilia. Whatever I am doing on Thanksgiving morning and wherever I am spending Thanksgiving in any given year, I do not miss this fabulous American event.

The long running parade is an American tradition with celebrity guests, decorated floats, marching bands, high flying character balloons and Santa Claus. The employee-organized parade debuted on November 27, 1924 and its long and diverse history offers collectors various types of parade memorabilia.

3. Steiff turkey toy. The German stuffed toy firm, Steiff is best known for its antique mohair teddy bears 92

Tucky, Steiff turkey toy stuffed animal dating back to the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The toy maker also produced many other types of stuffed animals from the mid 1900s. The 1950s era Steiff turkey toy named Tucky is a sought after Thanksgiving collectible toy.

4. Pilgrim Barbie doll. As you know, Barbie comes in many forms, but at holiday time, Mattel made sure Barbie was the hostess with the mostess. Collectible Barbie dolls exist in the Thanksgiving hostess style and the ever popular Pilgrim Barbie, too.

5. Authentic antique Native American baskets.

These Thanksgiving collectibles are very pricey for those made in the Eastern, Southwestern, and Pacific Northwestern United States including Alaska. Ranging

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in value well into the several thousands of dollars for one good example, antique Native American basketry by the Haida tribe and others are quite collectible and valuable.

6. Thanksgiving related salt and pepper shakers.

Turkey, Native Americans, and pilgrim salt and pepper shakers by various makers such as Napco, Spode, Goebel, etc. Holiday tables worldwide are enlivened by the addition of small scale collectible salt and pepper shakers in the form of various Thanksgiving-related figures.

7. Presidential Turkey pardon memorabilia. Paper announcements, TV news footage, and newspaper reports from the White House regarding the annual pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey remain a holiday collectible favorite.

8. Toleware holiday trays. Metal trays with images of turkeys, teepees, and all the trimmings are popular offerings at antique shops and flea markets in the autumn. They range in value from $25 to $75 depending on size, image, and condition.

9. Table Talk pumpkin pie tins. While Table Talk pie tins have a strong collectibles interest in the New Eng-

land states, the rest of the global collecting market gets into the act at Thanksgiving time. These tin pie plates dating back into the 1900s are not going to bust your wallet and they make fun holiday collectibles for the Thanksgiving buffet table.

10. Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want (Thanksgiving Day) color poster, circa 1941-45.

This famous image features a family sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner. Rockwell’s image was based on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech and has become synonymous with the American Thanksgiving feast since World War II. The reproduction poster in good condition from the World War II era is worth $125 to $200.

This Thanksgiving as you collect new memories and give thanks for family and friends, remember that your favorite antiques will remind you of crisp autumn days with loved ones. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the international hit TV show, Auction Kings on the Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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ig Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. It is home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts.

The sanctuary began rescuing exotic cats in 1992.

BCR has 14 species of cats, many of whom are threatened, endangered or extinct now in the wild. Their dual mission is to provide the best home they can for the cats in their care and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction.

BCR has built enclosures in a natural habitat with foliage and shelter on 55 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa. They provide the best nutritional and medical care possible, and have conditioning and enrichment programs to provide the cats physical and psychological well being. The sanctuary is supported entirely by donation.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. 813-920-4130; www.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.

Aug/Sept Programs: 8/23, 9/27 - Karlyn of Island Bamboo Nursery will be teaching about landscaping with bamboo.

8/30 - John Goss will be teaching about growing and propagating Heliconias and Gingers in Central Florida.

9/6 - Marilyn Eigsti will be teaching about aquatic and marginal plants for ponds.

9/20 - Dennis Cathcart, of Tropiflora, will be teaching about bromeliad culture in Florida.

Sunken Gardens is at 1825 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, 727-551-3102; 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 walk through a butterfly encounter.

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $8 Adults; $5 seniors 55 & up; $4 ages 2 - 11 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100 94

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FLORIDA AUTHORS WRITE….

Sportsman’s Best: Surf Fishing Book & DVD Combo

By David A. Brown

I Have a Bad Feeling About This

by Jeff Strand

www.floridasportsman.com/ urf Fishing takes you from the New England shores, to Florida’s beaches to the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest. The baits, lures, and rigging may vary regionally, but several key principles remain consistent. Learn the basics and you can catch fish from any shore. Author David A. Brown gathers a wealth of angling instruction from regional surf-fishing experts and presents compelling explanations.

The accompanying DVD brings the pages of the book to life as it explains the process of site selection, choosing tackle and learning the skills needed to catch fish from shore.

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www.jeffstrand.com his is a hysterical novel from Tampa horror author Jeff Strand about one outcast’s summer adventure, and a gut-busting romp through a summer camp that doesn’t feel too far removed from the zombie apocalypse. A perfect read to gear teen boys up for summer, (or remind them of warmer days) or for anyone who likes a laugh-out-loud, coming of age storyline.

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THE SECOND LETTER

by Robert Lane

www.robertlanebooks.com/ his is a page-turning mystery by Florida novelist Robert Lane that blends suspense with literary fiction. Set on the west coast of Florida, its plot twists, richly-drawn characters, and sharp, witty dialogue forge a gripping and entertaining read. Jake discovers that only by risking everything can he define himself, secure his relationship with the woman he loves, and discover the message of the second letter.

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WARM WISHES FROM SUNNY ST. PETE: The Success Story of Promoting the Sunshine City

By Nevin D. Sitler (Director of Education and Outreach at the St. Petersburg

Museum of History)

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t. Petersburg was the first American city to hire a public relations director and the first to initiate a successful advertising program. More than almost any other Florida city, St. Petersburg relied on a constant message in postcards, newspaper editorials, print ads and broadcast commercials to market itself as the nation’s playground. By the early 1900s, this sleepy fishing village had become the tourist destination of choice for thousands of winter-weary northerners. Early enthusiasts claimed the sun-filled peninsula was “the southern garden of perpetual well-being.” Historian Nevin D. Sitler presents an entertaining look at the men who crafted the promotion of paradise.

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UELSMANN UNTITLED A Retrospective

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or more than five decades, Jerry Uelsmann has sought to transform photography, de-emphasizing its function as a form of documentation, liberating it as a medium capable of re-imagining the real.

Widely known as one of the forefathers of the digitally manipulated image, his work has influenced and inspired a broad range of artists and photographers—even as he maintains his strict adherence to purely analog tools to explore “the alchemy of the darkroom.” Uelsmann crafts his images using the integration of multiple negatives and processing effects.

Uelsmann Untitled features the largest number of Uelsmann images ever collected in a single volume. Among them are some that have never before been published, several beloved favorites, and many rarely seen images. Drawn from his entire career, they show both the evolution of his technique and the solidity of his vision.

Jerry Uelsmann began teaching photography at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1960 and became a graduate research professor of art at the university in 1974, and is now retired from teaching. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.

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aFictionb c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a b c d e f g h i j k THE DELPHI DECEPTION

Book II Of The Delphi Trilogy

By Chris Everheart

FLAMES OF TRUTH

www.chriseverheart.com he gripping Delphi Trilogy continues, plunging readers deeper into a dark world of conspiracy and danger. A desperate teen, a dangerous alliance, an ancient foe. After ten years in hiding, 17-year-old Zach returned to his wealthy hometown and slammed headon into the conspiracy that killed his parents and exploits teens to fulfill an ancient agenda of greed. His pursuit of the town’s deepest secrets has left him injured and terrified. Zach enters an alliance fraught with deception and betrayal, and is propelled back into the jaws of danger by a cryptic command from beyond this world.

Fans of The Hunger Games will connect with the author’s visual storytelling and relatable characters.

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www.cristinawrites.com his new political thriller is based on the life and politics of Jersey City, NJ’s mayor, Steven M. Fulop. The book weaves a multi-layered story that follows a Goldman Sachs equities trader, who leaves the comforts and succss of the financial world for a journey in to the unknown. It is a story ripe with corruption, ethics and political intrigue.

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WORTHY McGUIRE

by Tim McGee

www.timmcgee-author.com etired businessman Worthy McGuire knows he cannot put off any longer a promise he made amid the horrors of the D-Day invasion. As he plans a pilgrimage to the site he includes his two grandchildren who are battling their own insecurities. His controlling son and manipulative daughter-in-law follow Worthy to France with one goal: to take command of his finances and place him in a nursing home. Only time will tell if he can patch the crumbling relationships with his family before it is too late.

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LOUDER THAN HELL The Definitive Oral History of Metal

By Jon Weiderhorn & Katherine Turman

www.floridasportsman.com/ ompiled from over 400 interviews conducted by music journalists, this is a chronoligical history of heavy metal, told through the words of the men and women who created it, played it, re-invented it, and continue to rock it. The book contains neverbefore-heard stories, eye-opening admisisons and the truth behind metal’s most explosive legends. Candid commentary from such as Ozzy Osbourne, Eddie Van Halen, Axl Rose and many more.

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Saturday Night Live FAQ: Everything left to Know About Television’s Longest Running Comedy

by Stephen Tropiano

www.applausebooks.com ith its cutting edge satire and cast of young, talented performers, Saturday Night Live set a new standard for television comedy while launching the careers of such comedy greats as John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey. Saturday Night Live FAQ is the first book to offer the shows generations of fans everything they ever wanted to know (and may have forgotten) about SNL.

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by Lynne Martin

www.homefreeadventures.com ynne and Tim Martin decided to sell their house and possessions and live abroad fulltime. With just two suitcases, two computers, and each other, the Martins embark on a global adventure, taking readers from sky-high pyramids in Mexico to Turkish bazaars to learning the contact sport of Italian grocery shopping. But the Martins must grapple with its challenges, including hilarious language barriers, finding financial stability, and missing the family they left behind.

SKATEKEY

by Jennifer Ranu

www.amazon.com kateKey presents 22 childhood stories told by people connected by the skatekey, a tool used to make a roller-skate fit onto a shoe. This collection of memoirs emphasizes diversity. Each roller-skating story takes place during a specific time period in American history from the 1920s to the 70s. Some stories are funny while others present the hardships and struggles of children growing up during difficult times. SkateKey includes authentic photos of the times and places represented in the stories.

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WE ANIMALS

by Jo-Anne McArthur

www.amazon.com rawn from many photos taken over 15 years, We Animals illustrates and investigates animals in the human environment: whether they’re being used for food, fashion and entertainment, or research, or are being rescued to spend their remaining years in sanctuaries. Author JoAnne McArthur provides a valuable lesson about our treatment of animals, makes animal industries visible and accountable, and widens our circle of compassion to include all sentient beings.

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The Big Results Diet

By Ian K. Smith, M.D.

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sing the same principles—meal spacing, snacking, meal replacement and diet confusion— that made his SHRED a #1 bestseller—Dr. Ian has developed a quick-acting plan that is safe and easy to follow at home, at work, or on the road. It’s a program with four week-long cycles: Foundation, when you’ll eat four meals and three snacks a day, start shedding pounds and set yourself up for success Accelerate, when you’ll kick it up and speed up weight loss Shape, the toughest week in the program, and the one that will get your body back by keeping it guessing Tenacious, a final sprint that cements your improved eating habits and melts off those last stubborn pounds The SHRED system is a completely new way to lose weight, stay slender, and feel fantastic about your body, mind and spirit.

The book includes more than 50 all-new recipes for meal replacing smoothies and soups.

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Longchamp Mystery

by Mary Anna Evans

www.maryannaevans.com aye doesn’t believe in ghosts, but she’s an archaeologist, so dead people are her life.

While working in a town founded by Spiritualists, Faye is surrounded by people who talk to the dead regularly. A spiritualist invites Faye and her daughter to commune with the dead and her crystal ball shows Faye things no rational mind can explain. The evidence says that a woman was trapped in a small room, its one door nailed shut before setting the house on fire. There is no way for her to have escaped the blaze, before finding Faye and dying in her arms. Yet she did.

How? And why?

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THE AL TIRAMISU RESTAURANT COOKBOOK: An Elevated

GLUTEN FREE, HASSLE FREE:

A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program For Eating Your Way Back

Approach to Authentic Italian Cuisine

By Chef Luigi Diotaiuti

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by Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, CDN

www.twellness.net/ acked with over 140 simple yet delicious recipes, meal plans, safe food lists and more, Gluten-Free, Hassle Free provides the practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts you need to eat your way back to health. Also nutritional and allergen information, and proven strategies to modify your favorite foods to make them gluten free.

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150 BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

by Alison Lewis

www.robertrose.ca/ he classic grilled cheese sandwich is enjoying an incredible resurgence in popularity — grilled cheese is the new burger. These recipes begin with the comfort food feel of grilled cheese and then make them very versatile — uptown, downtown, simple, gourmet, and seasonal. There are recipes for snacks, appetizers and even desserts. There’s a sandwich for every occasion and most are family-friendly.

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www.altiramisu.com/ his unique collection of more than 100 recipes reveals the history of Al Tiramisu (Washington, D.C.), as well as the life story of its Chef/Owner Luigi Diotaiuti.

Readers can enjoy memories and favorite dishes of both celebrity diners and cherished clients. Chef Luigi then leads a culinary tour back to his homeland of Basilicata, Italy and shares secrets from some of the finest dining establishments around the globe. The final chapter outlines his life in America and includes recipes that he served at the James Beard Foundation and in cross-cultural culinary venues on both sides of the Atlantic.

Each recipe represents Al Tiramisu’s “elevated” Italian cooking style and features an Italian cooking tip and a wine pairing.

CHARCUTERIA: The Soul of Spain

by Jeffrey Weiss

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harcutería: The Soul of Spain introduces authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing techniques to the American market. Included are more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes, straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers, and gorgeous full-color photography of savory dishes, Iberian countrysides, and centuriesold Spanish cityscapes.

Author Jeffrey Weiss has written an entertaining, extravagantly detailed guide on Spain’s unique cuisine and its history of charcutería. With Spain, Italy and France, the charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood. Americans have most likely never tasted the deliciousness of cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentón-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamón, the acorn-scented, crown jewel of Spain’s charcutería legacy.

Charcutería: The Soul of Spain is a collection of delicious recipes, entertaining anecdotes, and Spanish culinary traditions.

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The “I Wanna Go There!” Travel Page FALL COLORS NEAR RIDGEWAY, COLORADO www.ridgwaycolorado.com/

Ridgway is nestled in the picturesque Uncompaghre Valley and surrounded by the majestic snow capped peaks of the Cimarrons and San Juans, some of the most photographed mountains in the world. The town is located at the northern entrance of the San Juan Scenic and Historic Byway, one of America’s most spectacular highways.

With nearly 300 glorious days of sunshine, it is the perfect town to enjoy and explore a broad spectrum of outdoor activities and year-round cultural events.

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