Accent On Tampa Bay #222, June/July 2016

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Vol. 28, Issue 222 June / July, 2016 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Graphic Designers Missy Lynn Contributors Sylvie Damien Vicki Kolb Sandy Lee Michael Martino Barbara McGovern Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy of: Straz Performing Arts Ctr. PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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Sat & Sun 11-12

Repticon Tampa Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Learn more about reptiles and amphibians in live animal encounters and to buy reptiles and exotic pets direct from the experts. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N US Highway 301, Tampa, FL. 863268-4273. www.repticon.com/tampa.html

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DOWNTOWN ST. PETE SUMMER CINEMA FOOTLOOSE. 7 pm. Free. North lawn of the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr., NE, St. Petersburg.

Music, food trucks with movie at dusk. “Footloose”.

Downtown St. Petersburg Summer Cinema Series. www.mfastpete.org

Sept 4 - The Wizard of Oz (1939) Sept 11 - Gone With the Wind (1939 Sept 18 - Casablanca (1942) Tampa Bay Bridal Show Meet the area’s top Bridal professionals at the Tampa Bay Bridal Show…more than 100 area business will be on hand. The show will feature the latest in fashions, flowers, photography, caterers and more. Noon – 4pm, Tampa Bay Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602

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Senior Solos Potluck. $2 with dish to pass, $5 no dish. Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. This month’s topic - “Scams and how to avoid them” given by Anna Marie Millett of Pinellas County Consumer Services. Wally 727.544.7183.

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TAMPA THEATRE’S ‘LANDMARK’ LINEUP FOR 25th ANNUAL SUMMER CLASSICS SERIES www.tampatheatre.org/ The 25th anniversary of Tampa’s longest-running classic movie series - and in honor of Tampa Theatre’s 90th birthday this fall, the 2016 Tampa Theatre Summer Classics lineup is composed of films also celebrating landmark anniversaries of their original release. Coming up in the 2016 Summer Classics lineup is: June 12 - The African Queen (1951) June 19 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) June 26 - Forbidden Planet (1956) July 3 - Pretty in Pink (1986) July 10 - Notorious (1946) July 17 - The French Connection (1971) July 24 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966) July 31 - Swing Time (1936) Aug 7 - All The President’s Men (1976) Aug 14 - M (1931) Aug 21 - A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Aug 28 - The Maltese Falcon (1941) 4

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Twilight on the Town Walking Tour - Historic Kenwood. 6:30 pm. Tour starts and ends at Cappy’s Pizza, 2900 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Historic Kenwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour showcases how a historic, neglected and tattered neighborhood can come back with a group of dedicated homeowners. www.stpetepreservation.org Healthy Cooking Classes at The Studio@620. The Studio@620 invites you to explore fresh ideas and healthy cooking with this series of classes presented by John van Vlaardingen of JvVHealth. Each class will focus on an easy and delicious recipe that you’ll learn to prepare and sample.

Learn to incorporate home made whole foods into your day to day life with an emphasis on plant based dishes. June 15: Healthy Lunch Ideas. August 9 : Different Dressings to Spice Up Your Dishes. 6:30 PM. 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 727895-6620. www.studio620.org

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RENAISSANCE HOTEL CELEBRATES THE 5th ANNUAL GLOBAL DAY OF DISCOVERY - This event will take place simultaneously at nearly 170 Renaissance Hotels around the world.

The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel celebrates with an exclusive “from palette to plate” event featuring local artists. The Vinoy will inspire guests and the local community to take time to discover unforgettable evenings with an exclusive event featuring local artists and venues such as Derek Donnelly, the Morean Arts Center, the Rock Shop and local exhibits of art in Marchand’s Bar & Grill. “From Palette to Plate” will feature four unique food stations alongside a variety of specialty cocktails inspired from the arts. The celebration will feature live entertainment by June from La Lucha. Renaissance Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 894-1000 Tampa International Plaza - Exclusive event featuring DJ Koki Lizonde in Pelagia Trattoria. The 3rd Annual Salsa Night celebrates Tampa’s local culture with salsa demonstrations, lessons by dance professionals, a show by DJ Koki Lizonde and more. Special performances and free lessons will be held in the hotel lobby from 7-8 p.m. followed by salsa dancing in Pelagia Trattoria starting at 8 p.m. 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607, 813-877-9200. http:// deals.marriott.com/renaissance/usa/fl/tampa/salsanight

2nd Annual Senior Celebration. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Free for seniors over 50. Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way, Largo. Over 30 exhibitors, Swing dance lessons, live DJ, museum tours, veterans panel and military dress up. Food and beverage available for purchase. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

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Senior Freedom Celebration At Armed Forces Museum. The Senior Freedom Celebration is free to all seniors 50 and over, and includes over 35 vendors, a live DJ, dancers, a military dress up photo booth, museum tours, bingo, prizes, snacks and much more. Regular admission prices for all others. Lunch will be available for a fee. 9:30am to 2:00pm. 2050 34th Way North, Largo, FL 33771.

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he Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will introduce Wings, Wheels & Wine, an evening of aircrafts and automobiles to be held at the Clearwater Airpark on North Hercules.

The event is Co-Chaired by Ellen Markham Pope and Teri Milligan, residents of the City of Clearwater. Patrons will be treated to a unique showcase of planes, jets and exotic cars while enjoying dinner from Clear Sky Beachside Café and a full bar. There will also be a selection of craft beers from Dunedin House of Beer and Barley Mow Brewing, a Fine Wine Bar by Bella Vino, live music by The Little Big Show, photo opportunities and an elaborate Chinese Raffle.

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Baddest BBQ on the Bone and Fishing Slam. 5 - 11 pm Thursday, Friday. Noon - 11 pm Saturday. Madeira Beach Recreation Center, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. BBQ competition, kid’s fishing seawall tournament, huge kid’s zone, mini boat show, entertainment, arts & craft vendors, marine vendors. www.oldsaltfishing.org

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Madeira Beach 5K Summer Series. 7:15 pm start. Registration begins 5:15 pm. Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Runners will take to the sand and enjoy the breath-taking views and sunset. Post race party. Benefits the VIP Warriors of Tampa Bay. www.madeirabeach5k.racehawk. com/Contact.aspx SPB Summer Dive in Movie. 8 pm, movie begins at dark. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your noodles, floats, and chairs to lounge in or by the pool while watching enjoying the “Lego Movie” on the big inflatable screen out under the stars! www.spbrec.com Harboritaville in Safety Harbor. Safe-

ty Harbor’s Main Street from 6 to 10 p.m. for Harboritaville, with music by the Trop Rock Junkies. 3rd Friday night of every month for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The event is free. Proceeds from special events will go to help the Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com.

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Studio@620 Celebrates its 12th Birthday - Everyone is invited to The Studio@620’s birthday party Celebrate as they begin their 12th year! Starting 6:20 PM, enjoy displayed artwork from the Members Only Art Show, dance a jig with live music from The Urban Gypsies, sample the community desert table, and other fun surprises. Admission is FREE. To contribute a cake or other treat call 727-895-6620. 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. www.studio620.org Hoppy Gilmore, Tampa Theatre’s BeerFest 2016 - BeerFest 2016 will tee up an evening of irreverent fun with ‘Hoppy Gilmore.’ Plenty of craft beers and local brewers, plus snacks and samples from some of Tampa’s top independent restaurants, all against the backdrop of the 1996 Adam Sandler hit on the big screen. Now in its 5th year, the (almost) annual BeerFest is one of Tampa

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he Clearwater Threshers are the High Class-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Threshers play home games at beautiful Bright House Field located near US 19 & Drew Street in Clearwater.

The ballpark is often regarded as the best place to catch a ball game in the state of Florida! The Threshers offer a variety of group packages designed to meet the needs of your corporate, family or social groups. With fireworks after every Saturday evening game, free t-shirts on Fridays and fun post-game concerts, there truly is something for everyone in your group to enjoy! So bring your gang out to catch the future stars in action today — right here in sparkling Clearwater. For a customized package for your group, call Bobby Mitchell at 727 — 712 — 4408 today! Clearwater Threshers — Baseball With A Bite!

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Theatre’s favorite fundraising events, benefitting the historic movie palace’s artistic, educational and community programs, as well as its ongoing preservation and restoration. www.TampaTheatre.org

St. Pete Crab and Music Festival. 11 am - 9 pm. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr., St. Petersburg. Local seafood, live music and dance competition. Sample delicious crab-infused dishes from 15 to 20 different vendors. enjoy music from popular local entertainers such as The Black Honkeys, Lyfe Jennings, Jahfari, the Bus Stop Band and more. www. crabandmusicfestival.com

Paddle the Preserve. 9 am - noon. Must be 10 years. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr., St. Petersburg. Participants will paddle through mangrove tunnels and out in the bay to seagrass flats and discuss the ecological benefits of seagrass. www.weedonislandpreserve.eventbrite.com 727.453.6500. Advanced registration required.

Sun 19

Pinellas Animal Services Celebrates Father’s Day 7 pm. Pinellas County Animal Services will be open on Father’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adoption fees waived for all fathers who adopt a pet during this event, and every pet that gets adopted will go home with a bag of food and a surprise treat. All adoptable dogs and cats received a medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control, heartworm tests, feline leukemia testing and microchipping, valued at $200.

Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure that the right pet goes to the right family. 12450 Ulmer8

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St. Pete Road Runners Summer 5K Series. 7 pm. The Hurricane, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-aGrille. Join the St. Pete Runners in their annual summer series along the beaches of Pass-a-Grille. New this year is the free 200m Kid’s Fun Run beginning at 6:30 pm. Great post race party at the Hurricane. www.sprr.org Fourth Friday Tampa. Fourth Friday showcases Downtown Tampa’s rich arts, culture, and entertainment scene. Downtown cultural venues will offer extended hours, complimentary or special admission, and/or special programming. Food and drink specials are throughout downtown including the Sip N Stroll along the Riverwalk. Grab your FREE Fourth Friday wristbands for access to special offers at participating restaurants and up to two complimentary trips between venues on the Pirate Water Taxi. http:// fourthfridaytampa.com/

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Ride through History AT ARMED FORCES MUSEUM - Also July 9, 23, & Aug 6. 10 am - 4 pm. WWII re-enactors, scavenger hunt, free hot dogs, hero certificates. Build A Model Camp and Build with Bead camps come with free dog tags and virtual simulator ride. Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Seminole Hard Rock Tampa to Support American Red Cross of Central Florida During June During the month of June, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will be selling customized limited edition earbuds in its retail shops for $10 with 100% of the proceeds generated going to the organization. They will also host an American Red Cross of Central Florida benefit event on Saturday, June 25. The benefit event will feature a charity slot tournament (4 p.m.), as well as a red carpet ceremony (6 p.m.) and check presentation of funds raised for the month (8 p.m.) in Hard Rock Cafe. Area artists will provide the entertainment from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Regal Railways Presents Toy , Collectible & Hobby Show - Vendors will be on hand selling various model trains, hobbies collectibles, and diecast cars, and much more. There will be a running train layout. Thomas the Tank Engine video will be playing for kids to enjoy. So come and bring your children to the show. Have a chance to enter a drawing to win a gift certificate to an upcoming

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show of ours. 9am – 2pm. Columbia Club#1 (Former Knights of Columbus) 5850 K of C Drive, Port Richey, FL 34668. 727-244-1341. www.regalrailways.com/

Rebelution at Vinoy Park. The reggae rock band Rebelution performs at Vinoy Park in St. Pete for an afternoon of music, including performances by The Green, J Boog, Stick Figure and Through the Roots. This is the official release party for Rebelution IPA, a specially created craft beer made for the band

by Tampa Bay breweries Rock Brothers Brewing and Cigar City Brewing. The jams kick-off at 4 p.m.

Sat & Sun 25-26

St. Pete Pride. 5 pm Saturday, 11 am Sunday.

Free. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg. One of the largest LBGT celebrations in the country with street fair, concerts and parade. Additional activities throughout the month. For event listings and details visit www.stpetepride.com

Sun 26

Family Fun Day at the Pool. 12 - 3 pm. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, family fun, slides,

pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com

Wed 29

Rays on the Runway 2016 - The Children’s Dream Fund features the Tampa Bay Rays, their wives, and dream children. Attend a Meet & Greet, enjoy cocktails, and see a fashion show featuring the Tampa Bay Rays, their wives, and dream children. 6:30-9:30 pm. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.

727.896.6390. www.childrensdreamfund.org Twilight on the Town Walking Tours - Downtown St. Petersburg. 7 pm. Tour begins on the veranda of the Stewart Bldg., 233 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. Besides seeing the best of downtown’s historic buildings that serve to make St. Petersburg special, tour participants will learn about the history of the city. www.stpetepreservation.org

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Supporting Hands Across the Bay Hands Across the Bay was developed to positively impact the lives of as many Tampa Bay residents as possible. It assists and mentors hardworking families in need, advocates for change, supports other organizations and spreads love with various acts of kindness. The property will be selling customized limited edition earbuds in its retail shops for $10 with 100% of the proceeds generated going to the organization.

Hard Rock will also host a Hands Across the Bay benefit event on Saturday, July 30. Open to the public, the benefit event will feature a charity slot tournament as well as a red carpet ceremony, a concert by Brooke Sierra and a check presentation of funds raised for the month. The slot tournament has an entry fee of $10 and 50% of those proceeds will be donated to the charity and 50% to the prize pool. Tickets can be purchased at the Rock Shop or upon entry of the event. www.hardrock.com

Fri 1

First Friday Downtown. 5:30 - 10 pm.

Free. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com SPB Summer Dive in Movie. 8 pm, movie begins at dark. $4. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your noodles, floats, and chairs to lounge in or by the pool

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while watching enjoying the “Despicable Me” on the big inflatable screen out under the stars! www.spbrec. com

Sun 3

Big Bang Boogie. 7 pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Live music and dancing with the Juke Joint Kings. Cash bar with beer and wine. www.swingdancenews.com

Sun 3 - Sept 4

SPLASH Sundays at the Epicurean Hotel. The Epicurean Hotel is hosting their SPLASH Sundays pool parties 10 weekends in a row beginning July 3. Each week SPLASH sponsors will present a variety of rotating entertainment and activities including music from DJ Fresh and The Certified Fresh DJs, craft cocktail specials and whimsical food-themed pool floats. Additional food and drinks will also be available. www.EpicureanHotel.com/Events Tampa Red White & Blue Festival. The free and open to the public event will be bringing to the Tampa Bay community an evening painting the Downtown-Channelside District of Tampa in red, white, and blue with patrons from all over coming to share in the festivities while dressed in the colors of the American flag. The celebration will be by the newly developed Tampa Riverwalk The festival will feature

entertainment from Jazz & Blues by the River, Live Interactive Art Demos by Art Bar, FREE Face Painting of the American Flags for the Kids, Miss. National Patriot 2016- Ann Poonkasem, and American Art Exhibition Lounge, An All- American Food Court featuring succulent southern dishes to sweet deserts with the red, white, and blue theme, kids joy rides, LED Night Kite Flying demonstration and competitions, and many gate prizes. The event which will also be supporting Sunstate Greyhound Adoption Fund will feature retired greyhounds as well in their patriotic attires as for meet and greet with families. All attendees are encouraged to come in patriotic wear. Most patriotic will have an opportunity to win a prize. Parking is available in the garage of the Tampa Convention Center. Cotanchobee Park is located at 601 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602. www.jazzinjulytampa.com

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Gulfport’s 4th of July Celebration. Day long celebration with an amazing line-up of fun and exciting activities in the City’s downtown waterfront district. Complimentary activities include; The Kid’s Fishing Derby at the Recreation Center seawall. Bring your own fishing pole from 8 – 11 a.m. The Family Sand Sculpture Contest on Gulfport Beach, from 10 A.M. to Noon. The theme will be “Patriotic.” Bring your own tools and supplies. From noon to 5 p.m. there will be water slides, balloon entertainment and concessions available. Local vendors offer a variety of arts, Continued TAMPA RED, WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL

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crafts, food delicacies and patriotic knick-knacks from 2 – 10 p.m. Live music of Maggio and Friends beginning at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., community parade will make its way down Beach Boulevard to the Gulfport Casino, then turning west on Shore Boulevard to 58th Street South. At 9:15 p.m., a fireworks display, celebrating the July 4 holiday, will close the day’s festivities. No admission fee for the pet and family friendly event, and complimentary parking is available with gratis trolley rides to and from off-site parking areas from Noon- 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. 727-893-1118.

St. Petersburg July Fourth Celebration. Approximately 9 pm. Free. Viewable from St. Petersburg’s waterfront. Prime viewing available from along Bayshore Drive. www.stpete.org

St. Pete Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. Approximately 9 pm, just after dark.

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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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Treasure Island Fireworks. Approximately 9 pm. Free. Launched from the beach near 106th County Park. Parking available at Community Center. www.mytreasureisland.com

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Tampa Theatre WELCOME TO NIGHTVALE. Bringing its gleefully ghastly sense of humor live to the Tampa Theatre stage, WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff’s Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. 8:00pm

Thurs 7, & Aug 4

Cult Classics 2016 at The Dali. Take your lawn chair, and enjoy free movies, local food truck fare, and cold craft brews. The first Thursday of the month all summer long. Reduced prices for museum admission are available on Cult Classic dates. Vendors begin serving at 7 p.m., and movies begin at 8:30, rain or shine as the movies move indoors during inclement weather. www.thedali.org/event/

Fri 8

Madeira Beach 5K Summer Series. 7:15 pm start. Registration begins 5:15 pm. Free parking.

Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach.

Runners will take to the sand and enjoy the breathtaking views and sunset. Post race party. Benefits the VIP Warriors of Tampa Bay. www.madeirabeach5k. racehawk.com/Contact.aspx

Sat 9

Splash and Dash. 7 am. Pass A Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach. Run two miles, swim 600 yards, run one mile. After party. www.dashnsplash.racehawk. com Humane Society of Pinellas Bark at the Ballpark! HSP supporters and their dogs will strut their stuff around the stadium. A pet/owner lookalike contest will be hosted at 6:15pm. 5:00-10:00pm.

Brighthouse Field. www.humanesocietyofpinellas. org/

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SharkCon 2016. SharkCon is an event that brings those who love the ocean together for a weekend of education and the fun with over 80 exhibitors and lots of activities for the whole family. 9 am - 5 pm.

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isit charming Tarpon Srings and take a trip to the Greek Islands without the air fare. At the Sponge Exchange you can enjoy a cold brew, great food, a handmade cigar, wonderful gifts, beautiful clothes and first class jewelry. If you can’t find what your looking for at the Sponge Exchange, you don’t need it!

www.thespongeexchange.com Five Fish • The Men’s Store • Five Fish Fresh Produce Joey’s Boutique • Sunshine Accessories Five Fish and Five Fish • Life is Good • Columbia Leather Duncan’s Ice Cream • Vegetable Ivory • Blu a Gift Boutique Suzies Summer Swimwear • Cottonseed Casual Wear Hala’s Boutique • Mary K’s Boutique • Sock Exchange Destinations • Funny Bones • Pelican Gifts • Leather Factory Blingin Buddha • Cottonseed Casual Wear • Carribongo Cotton Parch • The Candy Barrell • 40 Mama’s Reataurant Eurasian Landy II • The Sweet Spot • Eurasian Lady Anclote Brew • Katina’s Greek Market

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Ages 3 - 15. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. www.sharkcon.com

Gulfport. 7 pm. Tour starts at Gulfport Historical Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. This tour allows participants to experience the ‘Burg’s “suburbs” in funky and artsy Gulfport, a town on Boca Ceiga Bay that has an interesting collection of historic commercial and residential structures. www.stpetepreservation.org

Fri 15

SPB Summer Dive in Movie. 8 pm, movie begins at dark. $4. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your noodles, floats, and chairs to lounge in or by the pool while watching enjoying the “Malecifent” on the big inflatable screen out under the stars! www.spbrec. com

Sun 10

Family Fun Day at the Pool. 12 - 3 pm.

St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com

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Fri 15 - Sun 17

Fabrica Woodfired Pizza CLELBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Weekend-long extravaganza including special happy hour rates, prizes and a party on Sunday, July 17 from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. 142 S. Meridian Avenue, Tampa Fla., 33602. www.fabricapizza.com

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Trashion Fashion. 8 pm.

Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Avant garde fashion show and party featuring recycled and unorthodox materials. After party at Enigma. www. artpoolrules.com

Continued Bark in the Park. 10 am - 2 pm. Free. Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave., Largo. Dogs of all ages and breeds will be available for adoption. Staff and volunteers will be walking dogs around the trails and performing meet and greets with potential adopters. For more information 727.582.2600, option 8.

American ll Extreme Mud Wars. 10 am - 4 pm. Spa Beach, 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Teams of 6-10 will compete in 8 events filled with Mud & Water, for the highest overall score. www. extrememudwars.com

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St. Pete Downtown Businesses 43rd Annual Sunrise Sale. Beginning at 6:43 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, more than 40 downtown and nearby St. Petersburg merchants and businesses will offer doorbuster sales and special offers. Shoppers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and are often treated to extra discounts or small gifts. As part of the event that sees downtown filled at dawn with yellow flags, bright balloons and eager shoppers, the DBA will be collecting wish list items for CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse).

There will be free cake at the main tent, located on the lawn of the Museum of Fine Arts, and several restaurants are offering incredible breakfast specials. The event is open to the public, and maps will be available to guide people to participating businesses. www. facebook.com/DBAStPete

Fri 22

St. Pete Road Runners Summer 5K Series. 7 pm. The Hurricane, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-aGrille. Join the St. Pete Runners in their annual summer series along the beaches of Pass-aGrille. NEW this year is the free 200m Kid’s Fun Run beginning at 6:30 pm. Great post race party at the Hurricane. www.sprr.org

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Fourth Friday showcases Downtown Tampa’s rich arts, culture, and entertainment scene. Downtown cultural venues will offer extended hours, complimentary or special admission, and/or special programming. Food and drink specials are throughout downtown including the Sip N Stroll along the Riverwalk.

Grab your FREE Fourth Friday wristbands for access to special offers at participating restaurants and up to two complimentary trips between venues on the Pirate Water Taxi. www.fourthfridaytampa.com/

2016 M.O.M., Inc. Showers Of Love Community Baby Shower. Mothers of Minors, Inc. will host their Second Annual “Showers Of Love” Community Baby Shower at the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Center in Clearwater. “At last year’s shower, we were able to bless over twenty five young mothers and mothers-to-be with necessities for the health and well being of their children,” stated Andrea Clark, President of M.O.M.” M.O.M. is currently accepting applications for assistance from moms and moms-tobe who are between the ages of 13 and 25 years old, who are pregnant or who have a child under the age of one year old, and who are in need of assistance.

The application is available online at http://www.momincfl.org/

Sun 31

Family Fun Day at the Pool. 12 - 3 pm. $3 adult, $2 child. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com DOWNTOWN ST. PETE SUMMER CINEMA

Sat 23

16th Annual Top Gun Triathlon. 7 am. Fort DeSoto Park, North Beach, Tierre Verde. Top Gun Triathlon is the largest sprint triathlon in the Tampa Bay area and is limited to 1000 participants. Pre and post race party. Swimming, biking and run. www.topguntri. racehawk.com

Sat 23 - Sun 24

HOT SUMMER WEEKEND WITH SOAP STARS. Daniel Goddard from Young and Restless and Michelle Stafford, General Hospital, will be at the Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater. Events for the weekend: Sat - VIP Lunch with Daniel and Michelle; Meet and Greet; Cocktail party. Sun - Have breakfast with the stars. 727-410-0427

Fri 29

SPB Summer Dive in Movie. 8 pm, movie begins at dark. $4. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your noodles, floats, and chairs to lounge in or by the pool while watching enjoying the “Inside Out” on the big inflatable screen out under the stars! www.spbrec.com

Sat 30

- BEST IN SHOW. 7 pm. Free. North lawn of the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr., NE, St. Petersburg. Music, food trucks with movie at dusk.

“Best in Show”. Downtown St. Petersburg Summer Cinema Series. www.mfastpete.org

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Seven Local Artists Create Geckos for Charity Auction. Seven larger-than-life geckos will be the centerpiece of a live auction to benefit local charities. The geckos will be visualized and created according to each artist’s individual concept.

All seven geckos can be seen for the first time at the Second Annual Gecko Artists’ Show during an opening reception on Friday, August 5th at the Catherine Hickman Theater (5501 27th Avenue South) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public and will also include complimentary hors d’oeuvre and a cash bar. A selection of artists’ other work will continue to be displayed through the month of August. The geckos themselves will be moved to preview locations in venues throughout Gulfport’s Waterfront village. The geckos will then go up for auction at the Eighth Annual Gecko Ball on Saturday, August 27th at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom.

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Largest Local Producer of Certified Organic Coffee in Tampa

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offee lovers Jennifer and Mike Simmons decided back in 2009 to make a living at doing what they love and started Java Planet in Tampa. We learned a thing or two about coffee on a visit with them.

What makes Java Planet’s coffee special is that it is 100% organic and Fair Trade certified. They know their beans, and import only the finest from all over the world, which they then blend and roast in house.

There is a dramatic flavor difference between coffee made from organic beans and non-organic beans, and organic actually makes you feel better. Some folks whose system can’t tolerate non-organic beans find they are able to drink organic with no problem. Organic coffee is grown with no pesticides and no chemical fertilizer. Non-organic coffee uses the most pesticides of any product, so organic is pretty important to a person’s health as well as our planet’s. Organic coffee is full of vitamins,nutrients and antioxidants. Surprisingly, coffee

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is much more complex than wine, with coffee having some 700 discernible flavor characteristics, and wine only about 400.

If you don’t want coffee jitters, read the label and make sure the beans are Arabica. Most commercial coffees are Robusto which is a cheaper bean. Java Planet beans are all Arabica.

Coffee is best when used within 2 weeks of roasting, and beans should be ground right before you use it for the ultimate flavor. Java Planet only sells by the whole bean, and has many blends to choose from.

For more information, call Java Planet at 813-2424805, or visit their website at jporganiccoffee.com

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11th Annual

SAVOR SARASOTA RESTAURANT WEEK June 1 – 14, 2016

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o date, 65 restaurants will participate when the 11th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week returns June 1 – 14, 2016. Hosted by Visit Sarasota County (VSC), this much-anticipated culinary celebration began in 2005 and has grown to include many of Sarasota’s acclaimed restaurants. Throughout this year’s Savor Sarasota event, guests can enjoy $29 pre-fixe three-course dinner menus and multi course lunch menus for just $15, allowing visitors a chance to sample eclectic offerings for every palate.

Sarasota is known for having the #1 beach in the USA, but is also known to have the highest concentrations of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida.

Participating restaurants so far include a mix of annual favorites and new participants. Fifteen restaurants are new to the program this year. They are as follows:

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Andrea’s Restaurant, Apollonia Grill, Brasa & Pisco, Brasserie 41, Brio Tuscan Grille, Captain Brian’s Seafood Market Restaurant, Clasico Sarasota, Currents, Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar, Kona Grill, Lido Beach Grille, Muse at the Ringling, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Rosemary, The Starlite Room, and Tommy Bahama.

Returning participants this year are: 62 Bistrot, Amore by Andrea, Back Eddy Bistro, Barnacle Bill’s Seafood, Bijou Café, Blue Rooster, Café Amici, Café Baci, Café L’Europe, Café Gabbiano, Café Venice Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Capital Grille, Carmel Kitchen, Chart House, Chianti Ristorante, Crow’s Nest, Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Drunken Poet, Duval’s, Fresh.Local.Seafood, Euphemia Haye & The Haye Loft, Fins @ Sharky’s, Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Harry’s Continental Kitchens, H2O Bistro, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Libby’s Café & Bar, Lolita Tartine, Louies Modern, Made, Mattison’s City Grille, Mattison’s Forty One, Michael’s On East, Miguels, Mozaic, Off The Hook, Ophelia’s on the Bay, Painter’s Palate, Roessler’s Restaurant, Roast, Saltwater Café, Salute!, Sardinia Restaurant, Season’s 52, Selva Grill, Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Stonewood Grill and Tavern, Table Creekside, The Melting Pot, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi.

Foodies, start your appetites!

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JERSEY BOYS is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “The crowd goes wild!” proclaims The New York Times. Contains authentic, “profane Jersey language.”

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July 8 - Jeanne Robertson 10 - POCO 22 - Butch Trucks & Freight Train 24 - Leon Russell 25 - Todrick Hall

Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500. www.amaliearena.com July 1 - Nicky Jam 30 - Pitbull

Carrollwood Players Theatre 4335 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813.265.4000. www.carrollwoodplayers.org/ JUNE 3 - 5 - ONE ACT WEEKEND – Special Mainstage Event. A compilation of never produced mini-plays.

JUNE 17 - JULY 2 - THE 39 STEPS. A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale.

American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529. www.americanstage.org/ June 5 - Hawk & Wayne Mockumentary July 3 - Hawk & Wayne Mockumentary 20 through August 14 - Pitman Painters August 7 - Hawk & Wayne Mockumentary Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com/Venues June 3 - The Tubes and John Waite 10 - Kidz Bop “Life Of The Party” tour - The brand new live show features the biggest pop songs of the year, awesome new dance moves, and more fun surprises from The KIDZ BOP Kids. The “Life Of The Party” tour is the ultimate pop star experience that’s perfect for the entire family.

11 - Academy of Dance Show Off 17 - Classic Albums - The Beatles 25 - David Bowie Concert Experience

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us July - 7 - 17: Summer One Acts Coconuts Comedy Club 5501 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653. www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed - Sat, 9pm June 1 - 4 - Steve Arik 8 - 11 - Steve Netta (con’t on next page) KidzBop at the Capitol Theatre June 10

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www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org June 16 - Evening with the Maestro 17 - Morning with the Maestro 24 - Bay Cruise

15 - 18 - Al Lubel 22 - 25 - Mike Rivera July 4 - 7 - TBA 11 - 14 - TBA 20 - 23 - Chris Barnes 27 - 30 - Jay Hewlett Eckerd College OPERA 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium. 727.864.7600. www.eckerd.edu/metopera The Met in HD Series. Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera

Freefall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.498.5205. www. freefalltheatre.com June 18 - July 10 - The Light in the Piazza

Eight O’clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com July 15 - 24 - 1776 - The Musical

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August 6 - September 4 - Pirates of Penzance Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com June 23 - 26 - Underneath the Lintel July 10 - Queens of Disco & Soul August 13 - Jax Jazz Connection Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org *Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport July 7 - 17 - Summer One Acts JANNUS LIVE 200 1st Ave. North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. (con’t on next page) 30

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t www.jannuslive.com/29 June 3 - Judas Maiden With Barracuda 9 - Gogol Bordello | Frank Turner 24 - Buckcherry | Adelitas Way 25 - Rumors - Fleetwood Mac Tribute 26 - Reggae Rise Up With Nahko And Medicine For The People And Satsang JIMMY FERRARO’S STUDIO THEATRE 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652. www. ferrarostudiotheatre.com/ JUNE 10, 11, 12 - Jimmy’s SHIMMY SHOWCASE of STARS. This all new singing/dancing/comedy revue will be a fundraiser for Angels of Gratitude, Inc. All proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund, which provides lessons for performing arts students in financial need, as well as the new A Limitless Love online television program. The production will feature an all-star cast including Troupe Sahirnee and Broadway performers Jimmy Ferraro and Dee Etta Rowe.

Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793. www.largoarts.com June 4 - Corky Laing & Kofi Baker 12 - Feel the Vibe Showcase 17, 18 - Stars on Stage 25 - The Carl Verheyen July 15 - 24 - 1776 M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com June 9 - 26 - Cabaret Madeira Beach Park St Petersburg, Florida 33708 JULY 13 - Summerland: Sugar Ray, Everclear, Lit, And Sponge, 3:00 pm Mahaffey Theater 400 1St St. S, Bayfront Center (con’t on next page)

Mike Baldwin with feature act Chris Killian June 30 - July 2 Chris Kattan: Kattan was a member of several improv/sketch comedy troupes one of them being The Groundlings in L.A. He moved to New York City to work on Saturday Night Live. His recurring characters included Mr. Peepers, Mango, Azrael Abyss, Kyle DeMarco, Gay Hitler, Suel Forrester and one half of the Butabi Brothers. Kattan appeared in a Diet Pepsi MAX commercial during Super Bowl XLII that featured “What Is Love” and had many actors in the commercial performing the Butabi head bob. Starting in fall of 2009, Kattan appeared in a supporting role in The Middle. Kattan appeared in an episode of How I Met Your Mother. In 2011, Kattan made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live’s Christmas show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767. www.themahaffeytheater.com June 3 - Weird Al Yankovic 5 - Karl & Dimarco Dance Recital July 6 - Culture Club 21 - Beres Hammond 23 - Drew Thomas Magic August 14 - UB40 MARLY MUSIC SERIES at THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, ST. PETERSBURG www.mfastpete.org/rsvp/ Escape the heat with cool sum-

mer concerts in the intimate, elegant Marly Room. 2 p.m. on these Sundays: June 5 - Ayako Yoshida, violin 26 - Clancy Newman, cello July 17 - Merling Trio and Friends 31 - Christopher Johnson, piano August 21 - Rachel Kudo, piano, Brandon Ridenour, trumpet 28 - The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet

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Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 Us Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446. www.tick-

JULY 2 - Slipknot 3 - Sublime 9 - Mighty Mouse / Brand New 15 - MY2K Tour 16 - Duirks Bentley 17 - G Eazy & Logic 21 - Snoop Dog / Wiz Khalifa 23 - Counting Crows 26 - Gwen Stefani 27 - Dave Matthews August 5 - Hank Williams6 - Blink 182 11 - Outcry Tour 12 - Brad Paisley 15 - Def Leppard

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727.822.3590. www.mypalladium.org June 3, 5, 7 - La Boheme 10 - Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony 15 - 17 - Front-end Design Conference July 1 - 10 - South Pacific 15 - at 8pm, AN EVENING OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY, a new musical program created and performed

by Becca McCoy and La Lucha.

POWER STORIES THEATRE 2015 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL 33606. 813-2532000. www.powerstories.com

Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org July 1 - Showstoppers Jr. 1 - 17 - Les Miserables 28 - 31 - Cinderella Kids 29 - Summer Fantasy August 5 - Summer Evening of Dance 6 - End of Summer Music Blow Out

Raymond James Stadium 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL

Ritz Ybor 1503 E 7th Ave., Tampa

Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater . 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com June 4 - Suncoast Academy of Dance 7 - Jason Bonham 8 - Cyndi Lauper 11 - Happy Together 16 - Chris Cornell 17 - Maks & Val Live on Tour (con’t on next page)

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ourney & The Doobie Brothers (along with special guest Dave Mason), groups that helped define the “San Francisco Sound,” will be bringing The San Francisco Fest 2016 Tour to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.

The music of the GRAMMY Awardwinning Doobie Brothers crosses many musical genres including rock, jazz, country, blues and gospel, to name a few. The band first made it big in the ‘70s with such hits as “Long Train Runnin’,” “Black Water” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.” The band reemerged in 1989 with the release of a reunion album, Cycles. To this day, the group continues to entertain fans with their engaging live shows and bluesy, country-influenced rock.

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Company 727.823.2040. www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations June 3, 5, 7 - La Boheme 16 - Evening with the Maestro 17 - Morning with the Maestro July 1 - 10 - South Pacific Stageworks Theater 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416. www.stageworkstheatre.org June 5 - The Speak! Tank 9 - 26 - 5 Lesbians Eating Quiche 12 - Staged Reading July 3 - The Speak! Tank August 7 - The Speak! Tank

18 - The Weepies 24 - Brit Floyd July 23 - Ted Nugent St. Petersburg City Theatre Located Just Off I-275 At 4025 31St. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712. Box Office:tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org June 2 - 12 - Prelude to a Kiss

State Theatre 687 Central Ave., St Petersburg, FL. (727) 895-3045 www.statetheatreconcerts.com/ JUNE 3 - Andy Black, The Homecoming Tour, Colours 13 - St Lucia, KiND 24 - B.O.B. with Special Guests Scotty ATL & London Jae 25 - The Falling Axe Fest 5 Feat: KADAVER DOLLS, Unbrokken, Coldclock Knockout, (De)Absolve, Grasping At The Shadow, Krystal Finger, Otherworld

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t THE STUDIO @620 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 27-8956620. www.studio620.org JUNE 9 - New Play “Goodbye to All That” 12 - Onstage with Broadway’s David Larsen and Emilee Dupré: An Intimate Afternoon of Show Tunes

Straz Center 1010 N. W.c. Macinnes Place, Tampa . 813.229.Star. www.strazcenter.org June Through June 5 - The Realish Housewives of South Tampa Through July 17 - Outdoor Exhibition 1 - 5 - Jersey Boys 4 - Laughs for the Troops 9 - 26 - Cabaret July 6 - 31 - Time Stands Still - Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a war photojournalist and her foreign correspondent boyfriend, who are trying to find happiness after their return from Iraq in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life.

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ave Matthews Band has an intensely loyal, grassroots following intrigued by its eclectic sound and compelling live performances. The Grammy Award winning Dave Matthews Band is consistently one of the top draws on the concert circuit. Their most recent album, Away from the World, released in 2012, debuted at number one on the Billboard chart — making them the only group to have six consecutive studio albums debut in the top spot. The band is known for their annual summer-long tours of the United States and Europe, featuring lengthy improvisational renditions of their songs, accompanied by an elaborate video and lighting show. The band is known for playing the songs differently each time.

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21905 Us 19 N. Clearwater 727.437.2363. www.wcplayers.org June 3 - 19 - Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens

Van Wezel 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368. www.vanwezel.org June 10 - Koko Ray & the Keepers 16 - Maks & Val - Our Way July 29 - Jah Movement Vinoy Park 701 Bayshore Drive Northeast Street, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 July 1 - Vans Warped Tour 2016 West Coast Players

July 14 - 17 - Inspired Laughter August 12 - 28 - The Mystery of Irma Vep

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hree-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter GWEN STEFANI will perform at the MidFlorida Credit Union with her “This Is What the Truth Feels Like” 2016 tour.

Hip hop star and actress EVE will join Stefani. GRAMMY Award-winning artist EVE has collaborated with Stefani on two successful hit songs – “Rich Girl” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” – earning a GRAMMY Award for the latter.

Gwen Stefani’s third full-length solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, featuring the Gold single, “Used to Love You,” was released March 18 on Interscope Records and debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. Stefani first appeared on “The Voice” as a coach on Season 7 and returned to coach in Season 9.

Gwen Stefani has achieved worldwide success as a performer, songwriter and recording artist, selling more than 30 million albums worldwide with No Doubt and as a multi-platinum solo artist. Love You.”

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he Ripcord World Tour runs through more than 50 cities. Openers include Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris. “I’m seriously chomping at the bit to kick off this tour,” Urban says in a press release. “We’ll be playing a lot of new music from RipCORD, all new production, new cities where we’ve never played … and Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris? It’s gonna be potent and unbridled!!!” Eldredge, a huge fan of Urban, also shares his excitement to hit the road with the “Break on Me” singer. “I was a Keith Urban fan long before I ever got this music thing going,” Eldredge says in a release. “He is an absolute powerhouse on stage — unlike anyone I’ve ever seen and to top it all off, one of the most down to earth people I know!

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alled “riveting” and “impossible not to watch,” Music Director Michael Francis has been an instant hit in his first year with The Florida Orchestra. This fall, he will lead the orchestra’s premier Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series, conducting nine of 14 concerts. This is what the orchestra is all about: classical masterpieces you love, performed with passion. And don’t forget free Classical Kids tickets for ages 5-18. Here are five can’t-miss Masterworks concerts for the 2016/17 season:

Opening Night: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Sept. 30-Oct. 2): Michael Francis opens his second season in grand style, with Beethoven’s towering symphony and its glorious “Ode to Joy,” featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. With a Sunday matinee!

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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony (Nov. 4-6): Francis conducts perhaps Mozart’s greatest – and final -- symphony, Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter.” Also: brilliant young violinist Benjamin Beilman on Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Songs of the Sea: Britten, Elgar & Debussy (Nov. 11-13): Feel the ebb and flow of the sea, with Britten’s Four Sea Interludes, Elgar’s Sea Pictures and Debussy’s La Mer. Then dive into the TFO premiere of Jake Heggie’s The Work at Hand, based on deeply moving poetry by a woman battling cancer. Michael Francis conducts.

The Dalí Experience Featuring Milos (March 3-5): A concert devoted to music that inspired one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Salvador Dalí, featuring images of Dalí’s paintings, dancers and superstar classical guitarist Milos, all under the baton Michael Francis of Michael Francis. Works include Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod; Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez; Falla’s The Three Cornered Hat ballet; and Ravel’s La Valse.

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (April 8-9): Van Cliburn competition winner Vadym Kholodenko makes his TFO debut performing one of the most famous piano works in the world, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6. Nicholas Carter is guest conductor.

The Florida Orchestra: Series subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets, which start at just $15, are available Aug. 8. Get tickets at www.floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286.

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Cobb Tyrone Luxury 10 Theatres Raising the Entertainment Bar

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ow does Dinner and a Movie for date night sound? Good?

How about Dinner in a Movie Theater? Better?

How about Cocktails and Dinner in a Movie Theater? Even better?

How about Cocktails and Dinner in a Big Reclining Lounge Chair In a Movie Theater? Bliss?

This is not a fantasy, but reality at the new Cobb Luxury 10 Theatres at Tyrone Mall.

We recently checked it out and were blown away.

The Cobb family, having been in the movie theater

biz since the 1920s, have thought of everything to please the customer. This is the first of it’s kind in St. Petersburg, and only the 2nd in the country.

Going forward, all the new Cobb theaters being built will be the luxury brand.

If you’ve experience the Cobb owned Cinebistro (Hyde Park), it is similar, but on a smaller scale, and Cinebistro is for ages 21 and older. The new Cobb Luxury theaters are family friendly. The movies are all reserved seating, so you can leisurely go online, see the 48

layout of the theater, choose and pay for your seat, or, you can do it right at the theater. (There is a $3 Fandango service fee for the convenience of doing it online.) Surprisingly, this luxurious theater is about the same price as other theaters in town — $11 adult, $10 student/military, $8 senior, and $7.75 child. Once a month, the Cobb has sensory friendly shows for families with autism spectrum children. Call the theater for times.

When you enter the Cobb lobby, you find Cobbster’s Restaurant, a bar, concession, birthday party room, and guest services. Back in the theater are 10 screens with stadium seating, all with plush oversized electric reclining seats with tray holders if you should opt for a real meal in lieu of popcorn.

However, do not fret — there is plenty of popcorn available, as well as any other snack you can think of.

The lobby is set up so that folks can just come and hang out at the bar or restaurant without even seeing a movie — the food and drinks are that good. But more fun and relaxing is taking your food and drink order into the theater and settling down to a good movie.

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very good, with a special nod to their amazing bread pudding. The food is made from scratch, including the New York style pizzas whole or by the slice.

The theaters are all digital, Dolby sound, 3D capable, and set up for the future when 4K comes available.

Right now 2K is the standard. The various theaters are set up with from 89 to 170 seats in a space that, in older

theaters, would accommodate 300 seats.

Impress your next date with a Cobb Luxury Theatre experience!

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une is a most popular month for weddings. A new trend in weddings is throwback nuptials that highlight antique and vintage elements that enhance the wedding day experience.

Victorian mourning jewelry set, black onyx/jet, circa 1880s

We all know about the tradition of wearing something old along with something new, borrowed, and blue but today’s old things at weddings are going beyond the run of the mill pearl necklace that belonged to grandma or a pair of your mother’s earrings. Today’s brides are selecting rare and unusual objects to serve as their something old objects like espadrilles wedged shoes from the 1970s, jewel studded sweater clips from the 1950s, and vintage tortoise shell or rhinestone encrusted hair clips, tiara style headbands, and barrettes.

Brides are going vintage when decorating for receptions, pre-wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding showers.

Some antique inspired design ideas include antique glass Ball canning jars filled with wildflowers for centerpieces, placing a small toy from the bride’s childhood next to a wine glass, and printing out digital photos of the members of the bride’s and groom’s family who have passed away and sewing them into the underside of the bride’s wedding dress as a remembrance.

Rococo, Victorian, and other period wedding items are being re-introduced into contemporary weddings today.

Brides are carrying flower bouquet holders like vintage tussy mussys and small scale glass or ceramic bud vases. Grooms are using pieces of their mother’s or grandmother’s lace wedding veils to accompany floral boutonnieres or as pocket squares. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are wearing antique family stick pins, brooches, and even war medals to remind wedding attendees of the family lineage on this special day.

For weddings that take place far from a family home, couples are selecting wedding decorations that remind them and everyone in attendance of the family home

and bygone days. Decorations that recall vacation homes, family cabins, or long ago-sold family homes are being integrated into the design of a wedding gazebo or wedding reception floorplan, too.

If you are using precious and cherished antique and vintage objects that are irreplaceable for a wedding ceremony, establish a “keeper of the goods” that is not a member of the wedding party to care for these keepsakes after the ceremony. Perhaps you are wearing the set of black onyx mourning jewelry that was worn at your great grandfather’s memorial in the late 1800s. It will be this person’s responsibility to collect and safeguard these family heirlooms and related objects so the wedding party cannot worry about losing these items and enjoy themselves at the reception.

Ph.D. antique appraiser and award-winning TV expert, Dr. Lori Verderame is the star appraiser on Discovery channel’s international hit TV show, Auction Kings and appears on FOX Business Network’s Strange Inheritance. Visit www.

DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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Story and photos

by Melissa Wolcott Martino & Al Martino

Way More than Very Fast Cars

Thoughts of Daytona Beach conjure up the world famous Daytona Speedway and also Bike Week when all sorts of motorcycles and attending characters converge from all over the country. The mind pictures cars driving along the beach (which is fun, by the way) and a lot of water sports. However, there is a lot more to the area that has an even broader appeal. We discovered another side to Daytona and the drivable nearby towns.

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ne of the best, and centrally located resorts, is the Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach.

This beautiful ocean front property has a rich history, having been built in 1895 and catering to the posh crowd. It originally had a casino, and stables for horses and carriages. Guests were treated to exhibitions and airplane rides in the 20s. But, not to worry, it has been thoroughly modernized through the years, yet kept it’s historic charm. You will find interesting old photos from “back in the day” in the hotel.

Our ocean front room was spacious and had everything one could need, including a full-size refrigerator, stove top, kitchen sink and utensils — not to mention a very, very comfy bed. The room’s sleep-sofa will come in handy if you bring your family with you. A balcony overlooking the pool, resort grounds and ocean is icing on an already tasty cake.

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As I mentioned, the resort is centrally located and only a few minute walk to the Ocean Walk Shoppes with restaurants, and a movie theater. Daytona Beach’s family friendly boardwalk, pier and amusement rides are also a short walk away. Did you know that Florida only has 6 wooden piers left in the whole state? Two of them are on Daytona Beach — the Daytona Pier and the Sunglow Pier, both of which we visited.

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he Daytona Pier is next to the amusement area, and houses Joe’s Crab Shack Restaurant, with a great rooftop deck on the ocean for cocktails and kicking back.

The Sunglow Pier is a well-known fishing pier since the 1960s where people can catch a wide variety of fish (king, pompano, flounder, trout, tarpon, shark, etc.) And, it has Crabby Joe’s Restaurant on it, where we had a delicious breakfast — we highly recommend the Shrimp & Grits with cheese grits, andouille sausage, grilled shrimp & chive garnish. Mmm mmm! Crabby’s opens at sunrise every day and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stroll down the pier and watch the fishermen/women (fisherpeople?) or rent a pole right there and go fishing yourself.

Another stroll from the Plaza takes you to the Oyster Pub Sports Bar & Grill, Daytona Beach’s largest oyster bar. It has a full menu, but you definitely want to taste one (or some) of their delicious variety of oyster dishes, preferably while taking in some sports action on the 45 TVs spread throughout the place. A few other popular spots to check out in the area are Riptides and Beach Bucket.

Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) has a large collection of Cuban and Florida art, also American and European fine and decorative arts, pre-Columbian and African artifacts, Pleistocene fossils, Florida history and regional natural history, and a state-ofthe-art Planetarium. The impressive Cici and Hyatt Brown Florida art collection is the most extensive in the world. A museum within the museum is the Root Family Museum with a large collection of Coca Cola memorabilia. Another addition to the museum is the Visable Storage Museum with a glass-front peek into some of the museums treasures that are in storage until there is more display room. Definitely worth a visit.

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Downtown Daytona has a bunch of shops and restaurants, but one must-go-to place is the Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, which has been making candy since 1925, and still uses the recipes created by the two ladies (Riddell Angell and Cora Phelps) who started it all. Homemade and fabulous. It is a fun place to visit, as you can take a tour of the candy making process and get free samples. They even have a video playing of the famous Ethel and Lucy candy making scene from “I Love Lucy.” No way you walk out of there without buying something!

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Crabby Joe’s Shrimp & Grits

Oyster Pub’s oysters with bacon and melted Monterey Jack cheese.

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The Brickyard Restaurant’s Renny Miles and his delicious hamburger

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f course, even though there are many things to do in the Daytona area, a visit to the Daytona Speedway is a must. Even if you’re not a big race fan, it’s still fascinating. If you are a race fan, then it’s nirvana.

The Speedway was built in 1958 by Bill France, and it’s the crown jewel of NASCAR. During the year, there are 8 or 9 big races held, with the Daytona 500 being the biggest in the world. Fifty percent of the attendees are from out of state. They did a $400M renovation a few years ago to make it more comfortable for spectators. Seats went from 146,000 to 101,000, and 40 escalators were installed, as well as more modern facilities. We got a kick out of the fact that the seats are different colors so that even if they are empty, it will look like it’s full on TV — and it does!

Tours of the Speedway are available, so, of course we took one. You can experience the 31-degree high banks as the tram drives along turns 3 and 4, and then step on the podium in Victory Lane for a photo op. You end the tour by standing next to the car of this year’s DAYTONA 500 champion, Denny Hamilton (who won by a hair — the closest race in Daytona 500 history.) Pretty cool.

When we finished our visit at the Speedway, we were all fired up with racing, so we headed over to the Brickyard Restaurant, a favorite hangout of racers and fans since 1961. Kind of fun and funky, there is racing memorabilia galore all over the place, and they are known for having the best burger in Volusia County.

For dinner we went to Ponce Inlet to Racing’s North Turn which sits on the location where racing began literally on the beach in 1936. That was until 1958, when NASCAR relocated to the Super Speedway (now the Daytona Speedway.) This is a really fun place with old beach racing photos, great food, live music, fun cocktails, and a spectacular ocean view, especially as evening approaches.

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ome places of interest beyond Daytona, but close by, are DeLeon Springs, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, and Ormond Beach.

DeLeon Springs State Park is a 625 acre park featuring a clear spring that maintains 72° year round. The depth of the center spring is deceiving at 28 feet. There are Native Americans burial mounds, and a 6,000-year-old canoe sunk in the spring. Swimmers and snorkelers are welcome, and folks can rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks to skim across the lakes and creeks of the 22,000 acre Lake Woodruff National Refuge.

We took in the beauty of the spring, but then headed to the main reason for the visit, the Old Sugar Mill Restaurant in a 100 year-old replica of the original 1830s sugar mill. There you can get a great breakfast either by ordering off the menu, or do-it-yourself cooking on the griddle that is in the center of all the family style tables. Best pancakes I ever made (with a little help from their homemade pre-mixed batter and fixin’s.) The restaurant is open until 4 p.m., so you can also get salads and sandwiches.

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DeLand is known for skydiving and hot-air ballooning among other outdoorsy things. Lots of weekend festivals and events. They have a Bike Rally the same weekend as Daytona’s, but more family friendly. It is actually a charming, artsy community with ethnic restaurants and mom & pop shops. DeLand is considered one of the top 100 art towns in USA. Artisan Alley is where old warehouses have been turned into art event spaces. We took a DeLand Historic Mural & Sculpture Walk, which were all completed by Florida artists, and, if viewed chronologically, follows history.

The 1929 Volusia County Historic Courthouse also displays four hundred years of Florida’s history with beautiful paintings by Jackson Walker.

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EW SMYRNA BEACH’s claim to fame was they had the oldest English colony in the country, established in 1768. Now the (dubious) claim to fame is that it’s #1 for most shark attacks in the world. But for fishermen, it is the redfish capital of the world. It is also a place of art. The Hub Art Gallery on Canal Street has 24 studios for local working artists, and over 40 wall exhibit areas.

The artists work in varied mediums including painting, ceramics, photography, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, and sculpture.

Canal Street has even more art, restaurants and the New Smyrna Brewing (NSB) Company. NSB is a micro-brewery and taproom, and they get their hops from all over the world. We stopped in for a beer tasting and sampled 4 of their most popular brews, with titles like Shark Attack IPA, Inlet Amber, Old Fort Coffee Stout, and Disappearing Island Apricot. We both liked the Disappearing Island Apricot’s taste best.

New Smyrna Beach Museum is just off Canal and houses interesting exhibits mostly pertaining to the history of the area.

We drove over to Flagler Ave for lunch at the Grille at Riverview for their reputed great food (voted best outdoor dining in Volusia County.) We were not disappointed. If you go, do try the Grille’s delicious Crab Cakes — blue lump and claw crabmeat with onions, peppers and herbs, panko breaded and flash fried — and served with rice pilaf and mixed vegs. All this with a great view of the Indian River. We then strolled down the street and popped into a few of the attractive shops and boutiques before heading back.

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The Grille at Riverview’s Crab Cakes ight miles north of Daytona is Ormond Beach, once the winter playground for the mega rich. Built in 1913, it was home to the world’s richest man, J.D. Rockefeller. His home called “The Casements” is modest by billionaire standards, and can be toured for free. Interesting note, J.D.’s worth today — adjusting for inflation — would be $340B. Yes, that’s B for Billion. He makes Bill Gates (the current richest man) look like chump change.

Across the street is the Tomoka State Park with a scenic loop, nature trails and a canoe launch.

If you visit Ormond Beach between December and March, you may catch a glimpse of the North Atlantic right whales and their calves. That’s on our to-do list.

New Smyrna Beach shops Ormond Beach is also home to a delightful Italian restaurant, Frappes North, under the helm of Chef Bobby Frappier. Dishes are made with all fresh ingredients, with organically grown produce. Chef Bobby has fun and informative cooking classes and wine tastings. For our last night of our Daytona trip, we had a wonderful dinner of Lemon Basil Shrimp at Frappes. After which we took a short stroll down the street to the huge outdoor Kona Tiki Bar with live music, lively people and plenty of tasty drink concoctions.

We shall return soon since there’s plenty more to see and do in Volusia County.

Kona Tiki Bar

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IF YOU GO...

ANGELL & PHELPS CHOCOLATE FACTORY - www. angellandphelps.com/ BRICKYARD LOUNGE & GRILL - www.brickyardlounge. com/ CRABBY JOE’S DECK & GRILL - www.crabbyjoesdaytona. com/ DAYTONA SPEEDWAY - www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/ DeLAND - www.discoverdeland.org/ DeLEON SPRINGS STATE PARK - www.floridastateparks. org/park/De-Leon-Springs

FRAPPES NORTH RESTAURANT - www.frappesitaliangrille.com THE HUB ON CANAL - www.thehuboncanal.org/ KONA TIKI BAR - www.grindgastropub.com MUSEUM OF ARTS & SCIENCES (MOAS) - www.moas. org/ MUSEUM OF ART DeLAND - www.moartdeland.com NEW SMYRNA BEACH BREWING COMPANY - www. newsmyrnabrewing.com/ THE OLD SPANISH SUGAR MILL - (386) 985-5644 OYSTER BAR - www.oysterpub.com/menu PLAZA RESORT & SPA - www.plazaresortandspa.com RACING’S NORTH TURN - www.racingsnorthturn.com/

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Bucs Bits

Compiled by Barbara McGovern

2016 BUCCANEERS SCHEDULE The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2016 regular-season schedule is highlighted by two primetime divisional matchups: a Monday Night Football contest at Carolina in Week 5 and a Thursday Night Football clash with Atlanta at Raymond James Stadium in Week 9. The Buccaneers will play five 2015 playoff teams during the 2016 regular season, including a home game against the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos.

that Denver has visited Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay’s regular season begins with backto-back away games – the first time since 1998 that the Buccaneers have been originally scheduled to open on the road for two consecutive weeks (the team did so in 2001 following the NFL’s rescheduling of Week 2 contests).

Following their Week 6 bye, the Buccaneers go back to action in Week 7 with a road game against the San Francisco 49ers. The visit marks the first time Tampa Bay will play in Levi’s Stadium.

In Week 1, the team faces the Atlanta Falcons.

The game marks the first time that Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Mike Smith will return to the Georgia Dome sidelines, where he served as the Falcons’ head coach from 2008-14. The Buccaneers swept last season’s two meetings.

In Week 2, the Buccaneers make their first of three separate West Coast trips this season, taking on the Arizona Cardinals on September 18.

The Buccaneers and Cardinals have a 9-9 record against each other and Tampa Bay can even its road record in the series to 4-4 with a win.

The Buccaneers return to Raymond James Stadium with a pair of late afternoon games in Weeks 3 and 4. The regular-season home opener will take place on September 25, with the newly relocated Los Angeles Rams coming to Tampa for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that the Rams and Buccaneers have played one another (2012-16).

On October 2, also at 4:05 p.m. ET, the reigning world champions come to town, as the Buccaneers host the Denver Broncos. The game marks only the fourth time overall, and first time since 2004, 64

The Buccaneers then travel to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 5 on Monday Night Football, marking the second consecutive week that Tampa Bay plays a Super Bowl 50 participant. The team has won its two most recent Monday Night Football appearances – against Indianapolis in 2011 and against Miami in 2013.

Tampa Bay then returns to Raymond James Stadium for a three-game home stand, beginning with the Oakland Raiderson October 30. The Buccaneers are 1-1 all-time against the Raiders at home.

In Week 9, the Buccaneers play their second primetime game of the season as they host the Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night Football. When playing the Falcons at home, the Buccaneers hold a 14-10 advantage.

Next, Tampa Bay takes on the Chicago Bears, meeting their old NFC Central rival for the third consecutive year and looking to avenge last year’s 26-21 home loss.

The Buccaneers travel to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, in a series where Tampa Bay has a 6-5 overall advantage while owning a four-game win streak (1999, 2004, 2008, 2012).

On November 27, the Buccaneers welcome the Seattle Seahawks. Tampa Bay has won three of its past four meetings against Seattle, with the loss coming in an overtime contest against the Seahawks in 2013.

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Heading back west in Week 13, Tampa Bay will face off against the San Diego Chargers, an opponent the Buccaneers haven’t visited since 2004.

Tampa Bay squares off against the New Orleans Saints for the first time on December 11, as the Buccaneers host the NFC South rival and hunt for their first home win against the Saints since 2011.

In Weeks 15 and 16, the Buccaneers play their final road games, first visiting the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, December 18, before traveling to close out their series with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, December 24.

The regular-season campaign ends at home on January 1 against the Carolina Panthers.

All games will feature a radio broadcast on Tampa Bay flagship stations 103.5 FM WFUS and 620 AM/95.3 FM WDAE, as well as stations throughout Florida that are part of the Buccaneers Radio Network.

This season, the NFL will again utilize “flexible

scheduling,” which may be applied in Weeks 5-17.

Up to two games may be flexed into Sunday Night Football between Weeks 5-10. A select number of games may also be “cross-flexed,” moving between CBS and FOX to bring potentially underdistributed games to wider audiences.

Flexible scheduling will be used in Weeks 11-17 as usual and it will not be applied to games airing on Thursday, Saturday or Monday nights.

A flexible scheduling move would be announced at least 12 days before the affected game. For Week 17, the change may be announced six days before the game. Flexible scheduling is intended to ensure quality matchups on Sunday night in those weeks where it is applied.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now offering season pass memberships at a wide variety of price points. Memberships start as low as $40 per game for adults and $20 per game for youth. For more information or to speak with a Buccaneers account representative, please contact 866-582BUCS (2827) or visit Buccaneers.com.

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ArtLines Events June 4 - 5 - 23rd Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival www.artfestival.com The St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival will feature fine artist and showcase a wide array of affordable crafts, functional art and unique gift items. A Green Market will offer exotic plants, gourmet dips, spices, and much more. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Corey Avenue Merchants Association. Free Admission.

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. 595 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL June 25 - 26 - 14th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival www.artfestival.com Fine crafters will showcase their handmade art and affordable gift items. The booths with eclectic displays will line Main Street and transform the area into an outdoor gallery. This summer event will also feature a Green Market with orchids and exotic plants as well as gourmet dips, spices, and many other distinctive items.

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free Admission. 271 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698

Thru July 10 - Vanessa Diaz: Beginning at the Cornice, Not the Foundation. Vanessa Diaz uses sculpture, furniture, curtains and other textiles, found objects, and much more to turn domestic, museum, and gallery interiors into dreamlike environments.

Thru July 31 - Harold Edgerton: What the Eye Can’t See. This exhibition spotlights some of the Museum’s most compelling photographs

by Harold “Doc” Edgerton (American, 1903–1990).

They range from rarely seen gelatin silver prints from as early as 1932 to his colorful dye transfer photographs. The high-speed stroboscopic short film about Edgerton, Quicker’n a Wink, which won an Oscar in 1940, will also play in the gallery.

June 18 - Oct 9 - SHANA MOULTON’S IMAGINATIVE VIDEOS AND SCULPTURE. Shana Moulton explores our obsession with self-help fads and wellness therapies, as well as consumer culture as a whole. She primarily uses video, with her alter ego Cynthia, who never speaks, as the protagonist.

The MFA is featuring all nine installments of her Whispering Pines series, as well as other videos, sculpture, and an opera/performance piece.

July 2 - 3 - 4th Annual Madeira Beach Craft Festival www.artfestival.com A wide array of handmade crafts, affordable gift items and functional art will be on display and for sale. A Green Market will showcase orchids and exotic plants as well as gourmet dips and spices, and many other distinctive items. Festival patrons can expect to see eclectic exhibits and diverse art media that will include pottery, leather, mosaic, wood, plaster craft, stained glass, folk art and much more, with prices set to suit all budgets. Free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 15103 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. info@artfestival.com July 16 - 17 - PAVA Cool Art Show 10 am - 5 pm. Free. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. A unique fine art and fine craft show juried from the membership of the Professional Association of Visual Artists. The show has earned a strong reputation in the Tampa Bay Area for its high quality. www.stpete.org/events/1863 Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.4638. www.fine-arts.org Thru June 26 - Measured Life: Works by Vicky Colombet, Babs Reingold, and Tip Toland. This exhibition brings together works from the collection that address the passing of time in nature and in human life.

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June 4, 18 - Make and Take 4, 18 - Kidding Around Yoga 5, 26 - Music in the Marley 6, 20 - Illuminate 8 - Coffee Talks w/ Nan Colton 10, 24 - Art and Sign Language 10 - Beer Project - Beer and Art Lounge 10 - Beer Project - Tastings and Awards 11, 25 - Drumming 12 - Summer Cinema on the Lawn 16 - Porch Party 16 - Member Preview 18 through October 9 - Shana Moulton Journeys Out of Body Exhibition

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ArtLines continued 19 - Lecture - Shana Moulton 29 - Simmer and Sift July 2, 16 - Make and Take 2, 16 - Kidding Around Yoga 2 through October 30 - Vantage Points, Mernet Larsen Exhibition 8, 22 - Art and Sign Language 9, 23 - Drumming 13 - Coffee Talks w/ Nan Colton 18 - Illuminate 21 - Porch Party 25 - 29 - Marine Science & Yoga Camp 27 - Simmer and Sift 30 - Flash / Splash August 6 through November 13 - From the Heart - Folk Art Exhibition 6, 20 - Make and Take 6, 20 - Kidding Around Yoga 10 - Coffee Talk w/ Nan Colton 12, 26 - Art and Sign Language 13, 27 - Drumming 15 - Illuminate

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Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767 www. thedali.org Thru Fall, 2016 - “Dali Revealed”: Candid Moments from the Artist’s Life - This special exhibition includes 48 archival photographs taken by French photographer Robert Descharnes, a close friend and confidant of Dali’s from 1950 through the end of his life in 1989.

June 4 - Morning at the Museum 9 - Book Signing - Lisa Unger 13 - 17 - Jr. Docent Camp 15 - Z German Experience 20 - 24 - Jr. Docent Camp

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ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St Petersburg, 727.324.3878. www.artpoolrules.com June 4-5 - Crafty Fest. 11 am - 5 pm. Free. All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists.

18 - Comic - Cosmos. 8 pm. An intergalactic superhero fest to make your dreams come true. Fashion runway, costume contest, art and frolic.

July 16 - Trashion Fashion

23 - Dali, the Occult and Intellectualism 27 - July 1 - Jr. Docent Camp 29 - Members Reception - Horst 30 - Members Preview - Horst July 1 - Members Preview - Horst 2 - Morning at the Museum 11 - 15 - Jr. Docent Camp 25 - 29 - Jr. Docent Camp August 6 - Morning at the Museum Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 813.259.1720. www.tampamuseum.org June 10 - Sept 11 - Peter Max Exhibition. 50 Years of Cosmic Dreaming celebrates this 20th century pop culture icon with 90 works spanning fifty years.

Max’s use of bold colors and uplifting images has captured and inspired the imaginations of the public from the early 1960s through the 2010s.

Bloom Art Center 910 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg FL 33705. www.startbloomin.com Carrollwood Cultural Center GALLERY 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. (813) 269-1310. www. carrollwoodcenter.org Thru August - Peter Stilton July thru August - Abigail Chase Miller features works from her tree, aquatic, abstract and photo-realism phases, along with a few animal portraits.

JULY 8 thru August - Artist Ameena Khan will showcase her exhibit, “Loud Print.” The exhibit seeks to shrink the divide and expand the narrative by communicating some of the most intimate thoughts and feelings of Muslim women.

Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.323.2787. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk June Through 26 - Invitational Teapot Show 11 - Opening Reception - Clay Pride 11 - July 3 - Clay Pride Show 18 - Loving Day Celebration 25 - Pride VIP Dinner

Fridays - Art on The House - 4 to 8pm.

Saturday - Art Spot for Families June 10 through September 11 - Peter Max Exhibition 20 through September 25 - Norma Kamali Exhibition Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg. 727.504.8788. www. theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk 70

Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. 727.825.0515 / www.

Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk June Through 8 - Happy Together Exhibition 1 - 30 - Spathouse Collaboration Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698. 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org JUNE 1 - 5 - Art & Architecture of Arkansas

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AUGUST 27 - Wearable ART twelve Fashion Show was one of the first in the area to showcase a growing contingent of artists working in fashion related ways. Emceeing this year’s soiree will be Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant (most recently – Tigris from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.)

Dunedin Wine and Art Walk - 2nd Fri of the Month Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, 34698. www.2ndfridaydunedin.com/ 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.

Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.821.7391. www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Thru June 11 - Top Shelf - Members Exhibition 24 - August 13 - A Well Crafted Tale Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-221-2222. www.fmopa.org Through June 1 - Gohar Dashti: Iran Untitled and Stateless.

Gallerie 909 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg . 727.565.3930

www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday Artwalk June Through June 5 - Ramel Jasir Exhibition 11 - Artist Talk - Noel Aquino Gulfport 1st FRI and 3rd Sat Art WalkS 727-322-5217. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www. visitgulfporftlorida.com

The Gulfport Art Walk event features new artists every first Friday and third Saturday each month and includes several different sculpture and paint mediums, jewelry, photography, folk art, upcycled items, handmade/designed clothing and accessories, body products, authors, entertainers and more. Live musicians appear at several venues throughout the waterfront district during Art Walks from 6-10 PM, year round.

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Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801, (863) 6887743 www.polkmuseumofart.org JULY 9 - SEPT 17 - A Sum of its Parts Sept 24 - Dec 3 - Lessons from the Shadows Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, 941.359.5700. www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Third Thurs - Ringling by the Bay Fri & Sat - Bayfront Garden Tours Sat - Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop Through Sept 25 - Exposure Through Oct 6 - Walker Guest House Replica Thru Sept 25 - Naked Before the Lens Exhibition. Exposure: Naked before the Lens presents the many ways in which twentieth and twenty-first century photographers have presented the undressed human body in their work.

Once the private home of Howard Phillips, son of local philanthropist Dr. P. Phillips. Changing exhibitions featuring American art of all genres and time periods, including original as well as traveling shows.

MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. 407645-5311. www.morsemuseum.org/ A collection of the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as well as fine 19th and 20th century American decorative arts.

MUSEUMS ON US - The First Full Weekend Of Each Month www.museums.bankofamerica.com 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.

Participating Tampa Bay area museums are: Florida Holocaust Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Museum of Art. Present your B of A or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID for free general admission.

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June 9, 23 - Gallery Walk and Talk 11 - Art and a Moive 16 - Member Preview - Viewpoint 17 - September 11 - Viewpoint Phantom Bodies Exhibition 28 - Nazi Era Looted Art Conversation July 8 - October 9 - Graphicstudio: Collaborating Across Borders 9 - Art and a Movie 12 - Conversation with Collectors 14 - Gallery Walk and Talk

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August 13 - Art and a Movie St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk www.stpeteartsalliance.org 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 parking can be found on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St. to 30th St. and at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

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St. Petersburg Walking Mural Tours Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Murals and history behind them.

727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart. org Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg.

727.895.6620 www.studio620.org June Through 11 - That Child of Always 4 - Chant the Trees 9 - Goodbye to All That 13 - 17 - Wildly Creative Arts Experience 15 - Healthy Cooking 25 - Women’s Work Home Repair July 11 - 29 - Sunscreen Film Camp USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620.

813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 June 3 - July 23 - Reverberations from the Musicbox 10 - Reception - Amplified July 21 - Musician Round Table

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ATTR ACTI ONS & M U S E U M S E V E N TS TAMPA B AY A RE A BUSCH GARDENS 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, (888) 800-5447. www.buschgardens.com Busch Gardens’ latest thrill ride, Cobra’s Curse, will be the only ride of its kind in the world: a family roller coaster with freely spinning ride vehicles and a 70-foot vertical lift. A unique move on Cobra’s Curse is the “outward-banked turn” that puts riders perilously close to the jaws of the 80-foottall statue of the snake king Venymyss. Guests will experience a new spin with each ride. Each train spins randomly, with frequency and direction determined by the rider weight distribution.

St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg. 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org Schrader’s Little Cooperstown is made up of more than 4,800 baseballs, documents, story boards and video screens – connects America’s national pastime with historical events from the region and around the world.

Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen.

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

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SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 551-3102. www.sunkengardens.org/ Sunken 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.

Children’s Programs (Budding Botanists) July 2, 10 a.m. “Flamingos Forever” Gett a look at our new flock of young flamingos.

Adult Programs July 9, 10:30 a.m. - Noon: “Grow Microgreens!”

Learn how to grow and harvest these nutritious powerhouses with the owner of Urban Harvest Farm.

July 16, 10:00 a.m. - Noon: “Rain Gardens and Barrels” Learn how to collect rain water and create your own rain garden.

July 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: “Think Outside the Pot: Mounting Orchids” Get creative with your orchid display.

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A restored classic theatre showing modern independent and classic films. Pre-show Wurlitzer organ concerts.

ADVENTURE ISLAND 10001 N Malcolm McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612.

(888) 800-5447. www.adventureisland.com Adventure Island is a water park across the street from Busch Gardens. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions.

Armed Forces MILITARY Museum 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727.539.8371. www. armedforcesmuseum.com The Armed Forces History Museum is dedicated

to preserving military history and providing education to the public of the many sacrifices made to protect our freedom. Museum features full-size recreations of scenes from military history & WWII armored vehicle rides.

June 16 - Senior Freedom Celebration 25 - Build A Model Camp July 9 - Ride through History 23 - Ride through History August 6 - Ride through History Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326. www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill. Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes.

Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs.

453.6800. www.brookercreekpreserve.org June 4 - Orchids and Epiphytes 11 - Ken Rowe Birdathon 25 - Florida Friendly Landscaping July 16 - Why Snakes are Cool

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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 primarily supported by donation.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. Tours for children ages 9 and under are Saturday and Sunday at noon only. For tour times and reservations, call 888-316-5875, or visit www.BigCatRescue.org www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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23 - Bugs and Butterflies 25 - Teacher’s Training Workshop CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767.

(727) 441-1790. www.seewinter.com Clearwater Marine Aquarium is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, nurse sharks and more. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival, after the injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. A major motion picture, Dolphin Tale, highlighted her life story in 2011. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, features the story of Hope, a young resident dolphin.

CRACKER COUNTRY Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610. (813) 627-4225. www.crackercountry.org/ Cracker Country, a rural Florida living history museum, was established in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Carlton, Jr. so future generations might better understand and appreciate Florida’s rural heritage.

18-19 - Father’s Day BOGO 25-26 - Shark Week Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo , 727.582.2100. www. flbg.org Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Closed weekends & County Holidays.

FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 8200100. www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through July 10 - Samuel Bak Exhibition Fort De Soto Park Tierre Verde. 727.552.1862. www.pinellascounty. org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm One of the world’s best beaches. Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun.

GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 443-3861. www.glazermuseum.org/ During each SMALLab experience, museum guests can work together to solve puzzles, create stories and character plots, learn about the world, and paint digital masterpieces.

GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 8218992. www.greatex.org/ Science and humanities exhibits allow visitors to touch, move and actually become part of several pieces. First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families.

FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2734000. www.flaquarium.org Explore and learn about marine life at The Florida Aquarium. For all ages. Exhibits, Journey to Madagascar, Wetlands Trai, Bays and Beaches, Coral.

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Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. 727-327-0505. www. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org

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Free Admission HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. (813) 2541891. www.ut.edu/plantmuseum The Henry B. Plant Museum, located in the south wing of the original Tampa Bay Hotel, features original opulent furnishings and artifacts from the hotel collected by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plant. Educational exhibits and events of the late Victorian period, the beginning of Florida’s tourist industry, and the early years of the City of Tampa.

THRU DEC 23 - DOGS IN ART. This exhibit brings together paintings, sculptures, textiles, decorative arts and more from the late 19th and early 20th centuries featuring man’s best friend. This fascinating exhibit showcases sporting dogs, working dogs, dogs at play, pets, and in domestic settings.

LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. 813) 935-8552. www.lowryparkzoo.org Lowry Park Zoo, a globally recognized accredited zoological society in Tampa. The 56-acre zoo offers rides, animals and fun.

July - August 6 - Summer Sunset Celebration.

Friday and Saturday Evenings.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941.366.5731. www. selby.org June 11 - July 16 - Splashin’ Saturdays 16 - August 14 - Batiks Botanicos 24 - It’s Hip to Be Cool July 4 - All American BBQ 13 - Beautiful Butterfly Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441. www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium July 8 - 10 - Sarasota Lionfish Derby MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI) 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617. (813) 9876000. www.mosi.org Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium. IMAX Dome Theatre. Over 450 Hands-On Activities. Zip Line.

FIRST FRIDAY (thru Nov) The Museum will be open with free admission from 5 – 7 pm. Visitors are encouraged to explore thenation’s only Victorian railroad resort hotel museum, enjoy live music on the veranda, and share a treat with friends at a tastings table.

Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo. 727.582.2123. www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum. New exhibit Boathouse display. Sundays – Speaking of History.

Safety Harbor MUSEUM 329 Bayshore Boulevard South, Safety Harbor. 727724-1562. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/573/MuseumCultural-Center Ghost Tour - Every Sat at 7:30 p.m. History Tours begin at 10 a.m. 727-687-8785 for reservations.

St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave. & 2nd St, St. Petersburg (Oct. - Apr.) 727.824.7802. www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown. Free for members. Suggested donation non-members.

June 15 - Twilight Tour - Historic Kenwood 29 - Twilight Tour - Downtown July 14 - Twilight Tour - Gulfport Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores. 727.391.6211. www.seabirdsanctuary.com

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Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park. 727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit.

July 1 - Rainwater Harvesting 2 - Why Snakes are Cool 9 - Intro to Plant Identification 21 - Film - Damnation 30 - Going Coastal August 13 - Bugs and Butterflies WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS www.weekiwachee.com/ Weeki Wachee Springs is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, where underwater performances by “mermaids”, women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction.

TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 228-0097. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/ Exhibits include coverage of the Tampa Bay area’s first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, and historical figures who shaped the area’s history, as well as a reproduction of a 1920s cigar store.

Through August 28 - Replacing Fort Brooke June 7 - History of MacDill AF Base 8 - Sangria and Stories 13 - 17 - History Adventure Camp 19 - Father’s Day BOGO July 5 - 8 - History Adventure Camp 11 - 15 - History Adventure Camp 25 - 29 - History Adventure Camp Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727.453.6500, www. weedonislandpreserve.org June 4 - Doodle Bugs and their Kin 10 - The Great Weedon Birdquest 11 - Intro to Florida Friendly Landscapes 18 - Preserving 1100 year old Canoe 18 - Paddle the Preserve 25 - Life of Lichen www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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n incredible lineup of new attractions and experiences are open to guests this summer with new magic across all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney Springs and beyond.

New nighttime experiences awaken at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with stunning animation on the Tree of Life, new after dark adventures on favorite attractions such as Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids and more, as well as festive new nighttime entertainment across the park. Disney’s live-action film The Jungle Book provides inspiration for a new nighttime show, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic,” that comes to life on Discovery River. Starting June 17, guests can experience the enhanced Soarin’ Around the World attraction at Epcot; the star-studded new stage show “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” at Magic Kingdom Park; and the new “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Beginning June 21, the all-new “Frozen Ever After” attraction and Royal Sommerhus, where Anna and Elsa will greet guests in authentically Norwegian-inspired settings, opens to guests at Epcot.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom has new day-into-nighttime experiences that celebrate the magic of nature. The park’s iconic Tree of Life awakens each night amid a celebration of Discovery Island music and dance. Through stunning visuals, animal spirits appear and enchanted fireflies reveal stories of wonder as the tree morphs to showcase the magic of nature.

Kilimanjaro Safaris transitions to a new nighttime

adventure in the extended orange glow of a setting sun.

For the first time, hyenas and African wild dogs join the safari trail creature feature.

Discovery River becomes the stage for music and pageantry in a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney’s live-action film The Jungle Book. “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” is a live show filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.

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Hungry adventurers can have lunch or dinner at the new Tiffins signature restaurant on Discovery Island. Guests seated in the restausoarin’ AROUND rant’s travel-themed dining rooms or on the THE WORLD waterfront patio can sip libations and savor dishes featuring African, Asian and South American flavors.

Across the park, guests can experience wondrous new nighttime experiences and entertainment celebrating marvels in nature and enjoy long-time favorites such as Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids and more – in a whole new light.

Also at the Norway Pavilion, Anna and Elsa will greet guests in the new Royal Sommerhus, modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin.

In Future World, guests will celebrate the U.S. debut of the expanded Soarin’ Around the World attraction at The Land Pavilion on June 17. Now with a third Epcot theater, plus new digital screens and projection systems, the enhanced attraction takes guests on a “flight” above spectacular global landscapes and man-made wonders.

Guests can now find new additions at “Turtle Talk with Crush” with characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory”. When Crush the sea turtle swims up to the “Human Tank” at Epcot, he’ll be joined by Dory and some

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Anna, Elsa and their “Frozen” friends will welcome guests aboard the new Frozen Ever After boat ride that sails into a “Frozen” world at the Norway Pavilion starting June 21. Passengers on their way to Arendelle’s Winter in Summer Celebration for Queen Elsa visit the ice palace and hear film tunes.

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of her new friends that guests will get to know better when “Finding Dory” swims into theaters on June 17, 2016.

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and special effects.

Disney Parks will welcome Elena of Avalor, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures.

Elena of Avalor will appear at Walt Disney World Resort later this summer and at Disneyland Resort in the fall, following her television debut in a new animated series

cial effects and video projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the unforgettable score of the film series.

The live stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” celebrates iconic moments from the Star Wars saga with live vignettes featuring popular characters such as BB-8, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Darth Maul. First Order Stormtroopers led by Captain Phasma march from Star Wars Launch Bay to the park’s Center Stage, adding menace to the entertainment. Star Wars Launch Bay showcases large-scale artifacts and encounters with characters including Kylo Ren. The re-imagined Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple experience also features new characters. And at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, guests buckle up for an enhanced high-speed journey with new Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters and a visit to Jakku.

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Next door to the legendary Jungle Cruise, guests can enjoy the bold flavors of “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” served by the wisecracking crew of the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. It’s the first Disney full-service restaurant themed after a specific park attraction.

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As Disney Springs continues to expand and diversify its dining, shopping and entertainment, more tenants are coming onboard, including Anthropologie,

the intricate world of sushi with hands on experience.

The kids will also create summertime drinks including Old Fashioned Chocolate Soda and a Grapey-Orange Cooler. $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations at 407.828.8996. www.wolfgangpuckcafeorlando. com Disney Springs is shaping up to be a culinary dream.

With its chic style and Pan-Asian flavors, Morimoto Asia offers just a taste of what’s to come as more new eateries are gearing up to open in the coming year, including Tablas Frontera by Chef Rick Bayless; Homecoming – Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar by Chef Art Smith; STK Orlando, a modern steakhouse with the ambience of a sleek lounge; Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a modern-day “pizza joint” with artisanal pies; and the reimagined, Planet Hollywood Observatory with new outdoor terrace and live entertainment.

DISNEY SPRINGS EXPANSION Under Armour, kate spade new york, Sephora and Lucky Brand, among others. Other new shops opening in 2016 include Zara, Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, UNIQLO and PANDORA. Wolfgang Puck Grand Café hosts an interactive sushi making class for kids on June 25. This interactive cooking class offers a crash course into exploring

B-BOYS IN LA NOUBA

MORIMOTO ASIA RESTAURANT

At Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba,” the new B-Boys hip-hop, breakdancing threesome showcases a rare mix of rhythm, strength and “how-did-they-do-that?” moves. The masterful Aerial Bamboo act joins recent additions of madcap clowns and a breathtaking rolla bolla juggling act.

At Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Olaf from Disney’s animated hit “Frozen,” will be living his “In Summer” dream as he and Kristoff host The “Frozen Games” of friendly, fun competitions that run through Aug. 21.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park castaways can splash down on a sandy summer beach with a cold ale and savory snack after a wild slide on Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster.

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ATTRACTIONS continued Orlando Area CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford, FL 32771. www.centralfloridazoo.org/ See over 500 animals representing 205 species.

Take to the sky and enjoy an aerial adventure course, ZOOm Air Adventure Park or bring your flip-flops and swimsuit to cool-off in the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground. See domestic animals in the Children’s Zoo, or see the Southeast’s largest collection of venomous snakes and non-venomous reptiles in the Herpetarium.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - LA NOUBA Disney Springs. www.cirquedusoleil.com/lanouba Enter the Attic of MakeBelieve. A door opens and two worlds collide. The mundane meets the marvelous. Dreams and nightmares intertwine. La Nouba is an unforgettable journey into a world both threatening and exhilarating, frightening and familiar, calling on individual and collective memory, to uncover passions thought to be lost long ago.

DINOSAUR WORLD 5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565. (813) 717-9865. www.dinosaurworld.com/florida/ Dinosaur World features over 150 life-size dinosaur sculptures in over 20 acres. Fossil dig, Dino Gem Excavation, Geode Cracker and more.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 South Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. www. orlandoballet.org ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX 700 South Victory Way, Orlando, FL 34747. (407) 541-5600. www.espnwwos.com/ For pro and amateur athletes, coaches and fans, featuring over 170 events.

GATORLAND 14501 S Orange Blossom Tr, Orlando, FL 32837.

(407) 855-5496. www.gatorland.com/

A 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve located along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando showcasing thousands of alligators and crocodiles including four extremely rare leucistic “white” alligators. The freeflight aviary, petting zoo, one of a kind animal shows, natural alligator breeding marsh, and the “thrilling” Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.

GAYLORD PALMS ULTIMATE ADVENTURE SUMMERFEST - thru Aug 21 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746. 407-586-2000. www.GaylordPalms.com/ SummerFest SummerFest featuring Princess Blackheart and the Buccaneer Bash is taking place throughout the summer. This year’s SummerFest theme tells the story of a Pirate Princess and her elevation to Ruler of the Pirate Kingdom. Guests adventures: Blackheartís Trea-

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sure Hunt, The SoBe Splash Party, Merfolk Academy, Princess Priscillaís Coronation Character Breakfast, YíARRRd Games, Shiver me Timbers, it’s Morning Cartoons, First Mate Movies on the Deck, ARRRts & Crafts, Pirate Invasion Parade, Stories and Chanties Under the Stars.

THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE 4655 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. (407) 8722272. www.holylandexperience.com Christian theme park. HLE conducts weekly church services and bible studies for the general public.

KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM - WARBIRD ADVENTURES 233 N Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741. (407) 870-7366. www.warbirdadventures.com/air_museum The Kissimmee Air Museum is located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Kissimmee, FL. It houses vintage aircraft from World War II to the Vietnam War including an outdoor showroom.

LEGOLAND www.MerlinEntertainments.biz LEGOLAND Florida Resort is partnering with Autism Speaks to make its iconic, kid-centric theme park a more welcoming place for guests with autism.

Imagination Zone - newly re-imagined.

LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS - The Book of Creativity action-packed film starring the new LEGO heroes.

Build-A-Boat - nautical new attraction at LEGOLAND Water Park.

June 18 - July 31 - LEGOLAND Night Lights. extended park hours; meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite LEGO characters.

Leu Gardens celebrates Dads - June 19, with free admission for Dads from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Stroll with your dad and discover the 50-acre botanical oasis from a tropical rain forest to stunning roses to an amazing butterfly garden.

Date Nights at Leu Gardens - 1st Friday every month from Feb - Dec (no movie in July). See a classic or current feature film outdoors in the gardens.

Pack a dinner picnic basket and a blanket or chairs, alcohol is permitted. Grilled items, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase.

MADAME TUSSAUDS 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866630-8315. www2.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/ Madame Tussauds Orlando has announced the arrival of Scarlett Johansson and Zac Efron for a limited time only - in the attraction’s A-List Party Room.

Millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was.

Pose for the paparazzi’s on the red carpet with today’s biggest celebrities.

LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803.

407.246.2620. www.leugardens.org

OLD TOWN 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. (407) 396-4888. www.myoldtownusa.com/ Old Town is an amusement park with rides and outdoor shopping mall. Wednesday night is the Little Darlins’ Street Party while a cruise of classic continued cars are the

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free entertainment every Saturday night. A rock and roll band (specializing in tunes from the 1950s and the 1960s) plays prior to the classic car cruise.

ORLANDO EYE 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866228-6438. www.officialorlandoeye.com The Orlando Eye is one of the newest attractions in Orlando and the largest observation Ferris Wheel on the East Coast.

ORLANDO SEALIFE AQUARIUM 8449 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866622-0607. www.visitsealife.com/orlando/ Sea Life Orlando will transport you into a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. From face-to-face encounters with sharks, to a hands-on touchpool experience, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at the newest aquarium in Orlando.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 2065100. www.piratesdinneradventure.com/ SEAWORLD / DISCOVERY COVE 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. (888) 8005447. www.seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/ MAKO Hypercoaster now open. Mako is a brand new 200-foot-tall rollercoaster. It is Orlando’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 73 mph as it races along nearly one mile 88

of steel track.

SeaVenture at discovery cove is an innovative “underwater walking tour” through an oceanic world teeming with marine life. Guests wear a dive helmet to feel at home under the sea, and SCUBA certification is not required. During their underwater excursion, guests come eye-to-eye with sharks; touch unique animals, fish and velvety rays; and are surrounded by schools of feeding fish – all with the massive open reef as the backdrop.

DISCOVERY COVE SWEEPSTAKES CELEBRATE ITS “SWEET 16” BIRTHDAY (through Aug 14.) One lucky winner and 15 friends will win a trip to Discovery Cove, including roundtrip airfare, two nights’ hotel accommodations, transportation and a VIP guest package. Entry in the sweepstakes is online at DiscoveryCove.com/Sweet16; entrants must be 18 years old and may enter once a day July 1 through August 14. A winner will be announced on August 15via email.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS / ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE / WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER www.universalorlando.com/ Skull Island: Reign of Kong will honor one of the most monumental figures in movie history, King Kong. Guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure can explore ancient temple structures while encountering hostile natives and fending off unspeakable terrors beginning this summer.

Experience the two uniquely different lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — one located in each of Universal Orlando’s two theme parks.

Step inside a world where magic is real. Within Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park you can visit the iconic Hogwarts castle and explore Hogsmeade village. And, at Universal Studios, you can enter Diagon Alley to enjoy unforgettable thrills, magical experiences, and more.

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Events

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

MangoMania Tropical Fruit Festival, Pine Island - July 16-17

The mango is the star attraction for two days each summer on Pine Island. Sample locally-grown delicacies at this annual affair, a celebration of all the tropical fruit grown on the island, which includes lychee, carambola, longan, papaya, and “chocolate pudding fruit.” Fruit, exotic fruit trees, and fruit-related products are available for purchase.

The event also features live music, art and craft vendors, food and recipe contests, activities area for kids and a chance to meet the Mango Queen. www.mangomaniafl.net/

3rd Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest - Sept. 23- Oct. 2

The free festival returns for 10 consecutive days on the barrier islands with a range of star-studded performers. Historic downtown Fort Myers will also feature mid-week performances. For performers and more info, visit www.islandhopperfest.com.

31th Annual Oktoberfest, Cape Coral October German-American Club

This huge celebration includes German culture, food, music and dancing. Highlights include authentic live entertainment with large musical groups from Germany. There is also a carnival area for kids. www.capecoraloktoberfest.com

27th Annual J.N. “Ding” Darling Days, Sanibel Island Oct. 16-22

The event honors National Wildlife Refuge Week and celebrates the 140th birthday of the refuge’s namesake. Family Fun Day kicks off the weeklong birding and ecofestival with free activities, including narrated refuge tram tours, live wildlife presentations, kids nature crafts, a touch tank, a butterfly

house, and archery lessons.

The Duck Stamp Artist presentation headlines Conservation Art Day and also includes cartooning, a photography tram tour, nature art activities, and free art supplies. Festival-goers can join free biking and birding tours; take advantage of discounted tram, kayaking, and nature boat excursions; and sit in on free talks at the refuge and Tarpon Bay Explorers. www.dingdarlingdays.com

11th Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Fest, Fort Myers Beach - Oct. 7-9

Head to Fort Myers Beach for some swash-buckling fun at this jam-packed weekend pirate fest.

This family event includes a scavenger hunt, pub quest, sea battles, Blackbeard kid’s show and so much more. www.fortmyersbeach.org/fort-myers-beach-piratefestival-events/

34th Annual Taste of the Town, Fort Myers - November

Join the Junior League of Fort Myers for a great day of food, music and kids entertainment for the 34th Annual Taste of the Town. All proceeds from this event go to support the Junior League of Fort Myers and its projects. www.jlfm.org/?nd=taste

Cape Coral CoCoNut Festival, Cape Coral - November

Sun Splash Family Water Park The Cape Coral CoCoNut Festival celebrates Cape Coral’s reputation for coconuts, multi-cultural food, boating, fishing and wildlife. The festival will feature a national musical act, gymnastic entertainment, carnival rides, water-ski shows, tropical food, contests, coconut crafts, fireworks. www.cocofest.com/

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Gaming Scene Las Vegas Garth Brooks at New Las Vegas Arena - July 2-4 Garth Brooks will return to Las Vegas for exclusive performances. Brooks, who in 2015 has sold more tickets than any other artist in the world, will create a live music experience unique to Las Vegas when he performs multiple shows for his fans.

Dixie Chicks Return for Summer Tour at the Las Vegas Arena - July 16 Innovators, renegades, villains, mothers, influencers and music superstars, Dixie Chicks, return to tour-

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ing with their DCX MMXVI World Tour. The multiple GRAMMY Award–winning and multi-platinum selling band will make a stop in Las Vegas.

ºAt Planet Hollywood: Paul Zerdin - “Mouthing Off,” and Frankie Moreno – “Under The Influence” www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood Comedy ventriloquist and Season 10 winner of America’s Got Talent, Paul Zerdin is in his first-ever headlining production on the Las Vegas Strip, MOUTHING OFF at the PH Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Named “Las Vegas Headliner of the Year” twotimes running, Frankie Moreno pairs unmatched

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Las Vegas cont versatility with a state-of-the-art, fully-choreographed production. Moreno and his band entrance audience members with a high-energy performance of original songs and reimagined covers of hits.

Human Nature’S “Jukebox,” at The Venetian Las Vegas - thru Dec 30 www.venetian.com Human Nature’s brand new show “JUKEBOX,” is specially crafted for its home at The Venetian. Australia’s Human Nature has set the Strip on fire and kept sold-out audiences dazzled and dancing during their internationally celebrated “MOTOWN Show.” “JUKEBOX” includes Human Nature’s foursome backed by a dynamic six-piece band and world-class dancers, as they celebrate a mix of pop classics with doo-wop, boy band with Bandstand, soul standards with Motown… and even some “Uptown Funk.”

BAZ - STAR CROSSED LOVE at VENETIAN June 25 - Dec 31 Set in a modern and intimate cabaret, BAZ - Star Crossed Love is a celebration, a mash-up of music, and moments from the greatest love stories imagined by famed director Baz Luhrmann. Inspired by Baz’s most romantic films, Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, and The Great Gatsby, the show will captivate with soul-stirring music and stunning performances from an ensemble cast of vocalists, actors, and dancers. The Palazzo Theatre. 866.641.7469.

Billy Idol Residency at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas/billyidol Billy Idol: Forever will feature Idol, his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens, and the rest of Idol’s band at the top of their game, performing songs from throughout Idol’s extensive catalog, including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself,” and many more.

Virtual Tours via Robot at Mob Museum www.themobmuseum.org/ Your next tour of The Mob Museum could be via a robotic device you control from the comfort and privacy of your own home. “Moe-Bot,” a BeamPro telepresence robot will enable Museum guests to “visit” the Museum via their computer screen or mobile device and direct their experience almost as personally as if they were physically there. Introduced as a way to expand the Museum’s audience reach to include anyone who cannot visit the Museum in person, Moe-Bot will be used to enable visitors to participate in live, immersive, interactive, guided tours of the museum by a computer from virtually anywhere in the world.

Bunk Bed Rooms At The Linq Hotel www.caesars.com/linq The LINQ Hotel & Casino is offering bunk bed rooms with hip technology and trendy decor. This allows Vegas visitors the opportunity to bunk with four of their friends/family.

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Las Vegas Strip’s First Park NOW Open www.mgmresorts.com/ MGM Resorts International has debuted its dynamic park, dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip. An eclectic blend of restaurants, bars and entertainment tucked into rich desert landscaping, The Park will become a central gathering place on The Strip’s west side connecting New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts as well as the new 20,000-seat world-class T-Mobile Arena. An interactive and social environment, The Park aims to build a sense of community through innovative programming and events.

DETOURS Launches Eldorado Mine Tour DETOURS of Nevada adds Techatticup Mine at Eldorado Canyon to their tours. Techatticup, one of the oldest and richest gold mines in the United States, is located in Clark County about 45 minutes southeast of Las Vegas. At the mine, an expert tour guide talks about the history of the mine and Eldorado Canyon at the General Store. The mine entrance is just a short walk away and once inside guests will be transported back in time to when mining was a way of life for Southern Nevada. Much of the original mining equipment can still be seen. 855.458.7511. detoursnv.com Sip, Splash, Sing and Repeat at Mandalay Bay’s 2016 Beach Concert Series www.mandalaybay.com

Concert-goers are invited to enjoy musical performances that perfectly complement the warm season as they sip on cocktails, sink their toes in the sand and wade in the water at Mandalay Bay’s wave pool. Lineup through Sept: SUBLIME WITH ROME - Sat, June 25; SLIGHTLY STOOPID - Fri, July 1; 311 - July 2 – 3; UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL, ASTRO & MICKEY - Sat, July 30; HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS - Fri, Aug. 19; LOST ‘80S LIVE - Sat, Sept. 10.

Husic Vineyards Wine Dinner at Aureole - June 23. Guests will experience a pre-event reception followed by a mouthwatering four-course meal created

by Aureole Executive Chef Arnaud Masset and Aureole Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Erle. Each course will be paired with a red or white wine selection hand-selected

by Carbery.

Bellagio’s 2016 Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom Perfect your culinary finesse at An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom. Michael Burns and his team will take guests on a culinary journey while sharing tips and teaching essential techniques along the way.

Summer’s Harvest: Thurs, June 30 - Homemade ricotta with locally sourced honey and sustainably grown vegetables and greens.

Retro: Thurs, Sept 8 - Assist in creating two decadent classics: Lobster Bisque and Beef Welling-

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Thanksgiving Feast: Thurs, Nov 10 - The pros will share secrets to making this year’s holiday feast the best yet at this festive class. Tips to keeping meat juicy and flavorful are just some of the tricks of the trade that are sure to impress at any family gathering.

George Strait at Las Vegas Arena Sept 9 - 10 George Strait, “The King of Country Music,” will thrill crowds with a series of exclusive worldwide concert engagements at the new venue. Opening for Strait will be award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves, who recently released her second studio album Pageant Material to critical acclaim.

Lionel Richie “All The Hits” at Planet Hollywood Lionel Richie has a Las Vegas headlining residency show, “Lionel Richie - All the Hits,” at Planet Hollywood Resort . The show will feature a set list of Lionel’s

brightest and best anthems, including “All Night Long,” “Hello,” “Stuck on You,” “Say You, Say Me” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

Puppet Up! - Uncensored’ at The Venetian

The original and unruly comedy production “Puppet Up! - Uncensored” is at its new home at the Venetian.

Created by Brian Henson and Patrick Bristow (“Ellen,” “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), the new entertainment residency is a completely unique experience, expertly combining dynamic and spontaneous comedy and outrageous scripted story lines with the talent of Henson puppeteers.

Caesars Palace Celebrates Golden Anniversary This summer Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is marking its 50th Anniversary with a Summer of Caesars celebration beginning Fri,June 17 and extending throughout the year. The festivities will be highlighted with a weekend of celebration Aug. 5-6, 2016. The anniversary celebration will feature exciting sweepstakes, giveaways, a self-guided historical walking tour and photo exhibit, an interactive social photo experience, special room packages, 50th birthday offers, marquee events and more. The resort set the standard when it first opened on Aug. 5, 1966 and today remains a force at the center of the Las Vegas Strip.

Caesars Palace marks its 50-year milestone with special anniversary events and promotions. For more details, visit www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/50th-anniversary

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DEAL ME IN with Mark Pilarski www.markpilarski.com/

Doing dice the easy way

Dear Mark: I would like to learn how to play dice. What is the best way? Dave K. Craps with confidence, Dave, commences by reading a decent book on the game. For the dice apprentice, Henry Tamburin’s Craps: Take the Money and Run or Beat the Craps Out of the Casino by Frank Scobete are two of my favorites for the beginner player. Either one, Dave, will explain the various bets, correct odds, payoffs, sucker bets, and playing strategies for the game of craps.

Next, I would highly recommend that go to YouTube and watch any of the excellent videos on craps by Michael Shackleford. Begin win ‪Craps Part One – Approaching the Table.

No matter whether it’s a book, or watching YouTube videos on your laptop, I would suggest that you focus only on the wagers that offer a house edge under 1.5%, like a Pass line bet and placing the Six or Eight.

Both wagers easily make my Top 10 list of the best bets the casino offers.

Besides, making these two outstanding crap wagers, and nothing more, shortens your schooling to less than two minutes.

Allow me, Dave, to break these bets down for you.

The central wager in craps is the Pass line bet. If the come-out roll (the role of the dice that begins a game) is 7 or 11, the bet wins. If the come-out roll is 2, 3 or 12, you lose, or, as they

say, you “crapped out.” If the roll is any other value (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), the value rolled becomes the point. With a point established, if that point is rolled again before a 7, the bet wins. If the 7 is rolled before the point, you, “seven out,” and the bet loses. A pass line bet pays even money.

A Place bet on the 6 or 8 is a wager that the 6 or 8 will be rolled before the 7. When making a Place bet on the 6 or 8, you should always wager in increments of $6 ($12, $18, $24, etc.), because the 6 and 8 pay off at 7 to 6, or $7 for every $6 bet. The casino standard is for the dealer to round down payouts to the nearest dollar. Because of this, you will be shortchanged on any win where the bet was not a multiple of $6. Typically, Dave, Place bets are NOT working on the come-out roll, but can be “turned on” by the player.

My one other recommendation is to stay clear of all those proposition bets in the center of the layout that the stickman is barking for. The dealer who is tempting you with their performance is doing nothing more than inducing play on wagers that are all “house bets,” aka sucker bets, with some carrying a casino advantage as high as 16%.

That’s it, Dave. Craps is that simple. You are no longer greener than the felt on the table, plus, you can now exploit the best bet(s) the game of Craps has to offer. You have now officially joined the less than one percent of players out there who truly understand Craps.

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Gaming Scene cont Biloxi What’s happening at the Beau Rivage www.beaurivage.com

BraVeau

Theatrical Circus Sensation

DreamCast Entertainment’s new cirque-style spectacle BraVeau (pronounced Bravo), will perform at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino June 7-August 7. BraVeau audiences will be engaged and entertained by eccentric characters, fanciful creatures and skilled performers who execute feats of beauty and unparalleled agility. This summer, leave reality behind and travel to an imaginary world as BraVeau infuses traditional commedia dell’arte with modern cirque sophistication and drama in the state-of-the-art Beau Rivage Theatre.

BraVeau is a show produced exclusively for MGM Resorts International and features an internationallyrenowned cast of acrobats, aerialists, dancers and stunt performers who come as far away as Russia and Mongolia to inspire and amaze both the young and old alike. Renowned circus sensation and comic dare devil Bello Nock returns to Beau Rivage in this 80-minute non-stop, thrilling production.

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of dance and dare devil stunts. The international ensemble of performers include trapeze acts, precision acrobatic and hand-balancing artistry, the Wheel of Wonder, impeccable dance routines, the Sphere of Fear motorcycle globe, astounding contortionists, and comedic interludes by Europe’s most beloved clowns.

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THE GIVEAWAY June 1-August 6

Someone will drive away a winner every week. Win a Mercedes-Benz every Saturday from June 18-August 6, plus $350,000 in FREEPLAY. Drawings held every Saturday. Earn one drawing entry for every 100 Slot Points accumulated from June 1-August 6, 2016. Earn 2X virtual drawing entries on 2X Points days. June 18 & 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, August 06. Guests receive 1 virtual drawing entry for every 100 Slot Points earned throughout the promotional period. Participant MUST be present to win. Every Mon and Wed in June and Sun and Thurs in July, earn POINTPlay and Express Comps twice as fast while playing slot machines. Excludes video poker.

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 888.640.8973. www.beaurivage.com Tickets are $12.95, $16.95 and $24.95 plus tax and service fees, and available for purchase by phone at 888.566.7469 or online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.beaurivage.com.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT The Band Perry - June 10 Terry Fator - June 17 Gary Allan - June 24 Scotty McCreery - July 8 Steve Miller Band - July 22 Boston: 40th Anniversary August 5 The Commodores - August 12

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Looking Good PHILIP KINGSLEY

HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS

www.philipkingsley.com/ leek and shiny hair styles can instantly transform into a wet, frizzy mess once S exposed to the elements. Tame hair with the Philip Kingsley styling products and don’t let the weather let you look or feel any less than your best.

Philip Kingsley Smooth Cream tames curly, frizzy hair types. It’s a protective styling cream that smoothes hair, adds shine, and helps to prolong the life of color treatments.

Philip Kingsley Straight Hair smoothes, straightens and controls frizzy or curly hair. It’s a heat activated gel, rich in botanical extracts, that temporarily smoothes and straightens while protecting against heat and UV. Philip Kingsley Weatherproof Hair Spray is a powerful formula suitable for all hair types and provides volume and hold to hair, rain or shine with no stickiness. The spray leaves the hair smooth, frizz free and protected from the elements. It extends the life of color treated hair as the spray contains polyamide sunscreen to prevent color fade, silicone and lanolin which has anti static properties to reduce frizz and surface resins to add volume and hold. Pure aloe Vera leaf juice soothes and nourishes the hair and scalp, leaving the hair manageable and silky smooth.

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Sun Care Products

iss My Face offers wildly effective sun care products with a range of options that effectively block harmful UV rays with the use of Antioxidant Defenders, which include Vitamin C and E, Green Tea, Goji Berry Extract, Olive Oil, Shea Butter and Aloe. Their Air Powered sprays effortlessly delivers sunscreen without the use of chemical propellants. These are ideal for those hard to reach areas, such as behind the legs. Tattoo Shade is a formula designed to keep tattoos looking sharp with its protective skin shield. Kiss My Face Sensitive Side SPF 30 has 3 in 1 non-irritatring protection for sensitive skin with three times the hydrating protection.

Kiss My Face sun care products utilize natural mineral sun blocking agents, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and effective sunscreens to provide full broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The Kiss My Face sun range is entirely free of parabens, oxybenzone and artificial fragrances.

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Arcopedico Super Comfortable Mary Janes www.arcopedicoshoes.com/

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rcopedico is a high-quality women’s comfort shoe brand specializing in lightweight, anatomicallydesigned, arch- and circulation-supporting shoes that are hand-made in Portugal. They have a wide variety of shoes to choose from, and I especially like my navy Leina model Mary Janes (pictured here), which weigh just 5 oz. a pair, and are amazingly comfortable.

A Lytech upper with an elastic strap ensures an easy on and off, and a secure fit. The removable cushioned insole keeps your feet feeling comfortable and gives you the option to accommodate your own custom orthotics. This shoe also has a polyurethane outsole for plenty of durability. Think traveling, shopping — or just padding around the house. They also come in grey, beige, black, brown, purple and red, with very cool slight shimmer. The shoe is vegan, machine washable, air dry.

Once you put them on, you may never want to take them off.

Visit the Arcopedico website to see all the other models and colors in this very comfortable line.

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The “I Wanna Go There!” Travel Page

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ounded on three sides by Great Lakes, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a natural for water-related activities. However, forests, cliffs and mountains beckon, too.

Laze away warm summer days on lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan. Along the water you’ll find grassy spots, sandy dunes and rocky outcroppings. Inland there are waterfalls and glacial lakes. If you crave more activity, find shipwrecks, explore lighthouses, hit some golf balls. Hikers venture through old-growth forests, over peaks and along rivers tumbling to the Great Lakes.

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