Accent On Tampa Bay #232, August / Sept 2017

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Vol. 29, Issue 232 August / Sept, 2017 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Graphic Designers Missy Lynn Contributors Bridget Burke Vicki Kolb Michael Martino Barbara McGovern Marty Peters Deborah Quigley Jenna Rimensnyder JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy of: Feld Productions PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS EVENTS AUGUST Fri, Aug 4

MADEIRA BEACH 5K SUNSET RUN SERIES RACE 3. Runners will take to the beach and enjoy the breath-taking views. Post-race party. 7:15 pm, $, John’s Pass Park Pavilion, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. www.madbeachevents.com/calendar

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club.

5:30 - 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. www.firstfridaystpete.com MADEIRA BEACH 5K SUNSET RUN SERIES RACE 3. Runners will take to the beach and enjoy the breath-taking views. Post-race party. 7:15 pm, $, John’s Pass Park Pavilion, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. madbeachevents.com/calendar

Sat, Aug 5

THE GREAT BRAIN WASH. Run a 5k throughout the amazing downtown St. Pete waterfront tackling fun inflatable water obstacles (and maybe a few other challenges) with your friends and family. Proceeds benefit the Brain Tumor Alliance. 8 am, $, North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. www.braintumoralliance.org

Aug 5 - 6

BRANDON COIN & CURRENCY SHOW. 30 dealers / 45 tables - free admission/parking/door prizes. Food available on site. Free coin grab bags for all children under 12. Free appraisals. ICG Grading Service Will Be In Attendance And Offering Free Verbal Opinions And $10 Slabbing. 9 am to 3 pm, free. Elks Lodge BPOE, 800 Centennial Lodge Dr., Brandon 33510. 352-777-6073. www.bcc.anacoinclubs.org/ 4

TEA PARTY 4 GIRLS-PRINCESS AND THE KING. Calling all fathers and father figures to bring your princess. Dinner, photo opportunities and more. While this event is geared toward fathers and their daughters, not all princesses have their fathers. Any male role model (father, grandfather, uncle, older brother, cousin, etc.) is welcome to attend with the little princess. In the event that there is not a male figure, mommies, mentors and guardians are welcomed to attend. 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Free. 941-222-0645. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota, FL. www.trulyvalued.org/

TAMPA BAY JEEP FEST. Day 1, Sat, Aug 5 - SHOW & SHINE. Over 250 Jeeps on Display, Vendors, Trophies, Music, Prizes, and more. 4pm-9pm. Quaker Steak & Lube, 10400 49th St, Clearwater FL. Day 2, Sun, Aug 6 - JEEP RALLY. 10am-5pm.

Wildwood Recreational Park, 4222 N Hwy 301, Wildwood FL. www.TampaBayJeepFest.com

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Sun, Aug 6

CHILDREN’S DREAM FUND ‘2017 RAYS ON THE RUNWAY.

ST PETE COFFEE TOUR. Visit several local coffee shops and sample their newest and most exciting coffee offerings while learning a little bit about coffee and meeting new friends. 9 am, $30, Locations vary. www.stpetecoffeetour.com

Wed, Aug 16

TAMPA THEATRE TO HOST SPECIAL SCREENING OF NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT ‘FALLEN’ POLICE OFFICERS.

From fly balls to fashionistas, running the bases to walking the runway, from dugouts to dreams, don’t miss Rays On The Runway 2017. Event includes hors d’oeuvre, cocktails, player meet and greet, fashion show, auction, and dessert.

Hosted by Tampa Bay Rays Wives. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The Vinoy, Downtown St. Petersburg.

727-896-6390. www.childrensdreamfund.org/ events/upcoming-events/rays-on-the-runway/

Sat, Aug 12

10th ANNUAL GECKO CRAWL (Throughout Waterfront District). The Crawl is always a fun way to celebrate Gecko season and experience a variety of Gulfport watering holes all in one evening. The event includes a poker run, with cards drawn at each participating location. The year’s locations are Manatees, Mangia Gourmet, Neptune, O’Maddy’s, the Peninsula and Salty’s. Crawl in any order you wish. The after party starts at 9 pm at the Peninsula, including poker run awards and live music. 4-9pm. Tickets are at the Gulfport Welcome Center. www.facebook.com/ events/1350401941712447 97X CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE. Sample and savor the best craft beer from around the nation.

Admission includes a commemorative cup. 4 pm, $, Mahffey Theater Lobby, 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg. www.themahaffey.com 6

This screening will benefit families of officers killed in the line of duty and feature post-show audience discussion with filmmaker Thomas Marchese. These fallen heroes deserve a voice, as do their families, loved ones and partners who are struggling to pick up the pieces these tragedies leave behind. For the past 5 years, a production crew comprised of both film industry and public safety professionals has been traveling to police agencies across the country, large and small, urban and rural, candidly interviewing family members, command staff, line officers, city officials and the public in areas that have lost officers. Along the way, they have captured intimate accounts of heroism and loss. Through the words of those who have lived alongside these tragedies, these stories will be told. Cindy Roberts – widow of Tampa Police Corporal Michael Roberts, who was killed in the line of duty in August 2009 – will introduce the film. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the West Central Florida chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Following the screening, Fallen

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writer/director Thomas Marchese will lead an audience discussion and Q&A. www.TampaTheatre.org

Fri, Aug 18

FREE CONCERT SERIES IN NEW PORT RICHEY - Aug, 18, Sept 15, Oct 20. Band Books A three-part, free concert & book swap celebration leading up to Banned Books Week in October. This event is hosted by your NPR City Library and developed by Rock the Boat Productions. Sims Park (Main Street entrance) New Port Richey. 7:30pm9:30pm Aug 18 - Schneider & Mayfield, Florida Folk duo Sept 15 - 6 Volt Rodeo, Western Swing band Oct 20 - Holey Miss Moley, Funk, Soul, Rock band.

ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS 5K BEACH RACE SERIES #3. The St. Pete Road Runners invites runners and walkers to join their annual summer 5K race series along the beaches of Pass-AGrille followed by a fantastic post-race party. The race benefits the SPRR High School Scholarship

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Program. 7 pm, $, Hurricane Seafood Restaurant, 809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. www.sprr.org/beach-series

Sat, Aug 19

100th BIRTHDAY PARTY AND ANNUAL GREAT ST. PETE CUPCAKE CONTEST. Compete in a city-wide search for St. Petersburg’s BEST CUPCAKE. The contest will be hosted at the Morean Center for Clay A $15 entry fee allows each participant to enter one submission. A minimum of 4 cupcakes are required for entry so that the judges can taste each submission. Deadline for entering the contest is Mon, Aug 14. A Specialty category will contain competitors choosing to offer Gluten Free or Vegan recipes. Cupcakes will be judged on icing/frosting, flavor/texture, presentation/creativity and edible creativity. $5 admission will be collected to help support the Morean Arts Center’s mission of Connecting People with Art. 727.822.7872. The Warehouse Arts District at 420 22nd Street S, from 12-3pm. Entry form at www.MoreanArtsCenter.org

MONTE CARLO CASINO NIGHT. This glitz ‘n’ glam event has Casablanca as this year’s theme.

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Dress up or come as you are. Live auction. 6 -11 pm, $, Madeira Beach Community Center, 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach. www.islandneighborschamber.org/event/monte-carlo-casino-night

Aug 19-20

CAT SHOW - TICA ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP. TICA All breed Championship (The International Cat Association) Hosted by Skyway Cat Club of Tampa Bay. Cats will compete in 12 different rings, both days. Judges from all around the country will judge cats both days. Feline Education and Welfare, learn about different breeds of cats and how to care for them. Meet 25+ all breeds of cats. Vendors will have cat trees, cat bed, toys, unique gifts, and much more cat related items for sale. Cats and kittens from local shelters available for adoption. Raffle table. Food available at hall.

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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

(727) 394-0756 • johnspassvillage.net

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4th ANNUAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL FOR OLDSMAR CARES. At the Kapok Special Events Center. The Maine Lobsters Are Coming. Flown in FRESH every day. Full lobster dinners will be sold each day while supplies last. Lobster complete meal with potato, corn, roll, melted butter. Go early and hungry. Live stage performances throughout the weekend will

entertain guests. www.oldsmarcares.org

Mon, Aug 21

BEACH CHAIR ECLIPSE VIEWING. Bring your beach chair and the library will provide the Eclipse Glasses (available at the library August 1 - 5). 1 - 4:30 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. www.spblibrary.com

THRIVE! CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Food, cocktails, demonstrations, raffle prizes, and more. 5 - 7 pm, Free, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, 6990 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. RSVP 727.381.3456 or email michael@thrivechirofl.com UTB CHAMBER 19TH HOLE MIXER SUPPORTS OLDSMAR CARES. The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce 19th Hole Golf Mixer will host Oldsmar Cares at Spin & Slice Pizza. Visit 9 different restaurasnts/businesses, free hors d’oeuvres, discunt drinks, play a zany putt-putt hole at each location. 5:30pm to 8pm. 4013 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. 813855-4233. www.business.utbchamber.com

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3rd ANNUAL BEER & BOW TIES. At the Cuban Club in Ybor City. Funds raised help the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s suicide prevention efforts. The 3rd Annual Beer and Bow Ties fundraising event serves as a fundraiser benefitting the Crisis Centr of Tampa Bay to assist in their awareness andoutreach programs for suicide prevention. This year’s event will include beer and beverage tastings from 81 Brewing, Marker 48, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Big Top Brewing Co., Deep Eddy Vodka, 3 Daughters Brewing, Sam Adams. The event will include small p[late tastings from local restaurants including Anise Global Gastrobar, District

Tavern, BurgerMonger, Salt Block, Tazikis, and La Lechonera de Tampa. www.beerandbowtiestampabay.com THE WAR & TREATY CONCERT & VETERAN ARTS PROGRAM KICKOFF. The War & Treaty creates magic through a fusion of sounds, including unforgettable vocals, piano, mandolin, bass and more, presented in various genres such as Folk, Americana Roots and Soul. Iraq war veteran and singer-songwriter Michael Trotter, Jr. performs his experiences – from serving abroad to coming home – weaving them into captivating stories of love, loss, grief, tragedy, survival and triumph.

With co-founder and vocalist Tanya Blount Trotter, their mission is to combat the spirit of hate, revive the human spirit, and give hope for a safer tomorrow. This concert offers a good time, and an uplifting journey through musical healing, for veterans, families, students, and all. Special opening act

by Tampa-based poet Andresia “REAL” Moseley.

FREE. USF Marshall Center in the Oval Theatre (2nd Floor) 4103 Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL 33620. www.art2action.org “LAST FRIDAY” SUMMER STROLL. Shop late and enjoy live music, tastes and treats at local shops, dining or nightcaps at area restaurants, bars, and breweries. 4-8 pm, Free, Downtown Corey Avenue (74th Ave.), St. Pete Beach. www.coreyave.com

Sat, Aug 26

NINTH ANNUAL GECKO BALL “GECKOSTOCK!”.

The party will be a celebration of hippie culture and the legendary 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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goers are encouraged to develop costumes relating to hippies, Woodstock and the 1960s, or to geckos, or any creative combination! A costume contest will help decide some of the best outfits at the Ball. The event includes over the top décor, full cash bar, geckotinis and other cocktail specials, passed hors d’oeuvre and tapas. Live music by the Throwback Band will fill the dance floor with 60sera pop, rock and soul music as well as hits from nearby decades. Hundreds of silent auction items will be up for bids, and the annual live auction of artist-created geckos will once again be a highlight of the evening. Witness the whimsical coronation of Gulfport’s next Gecko Queen. From 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Boulevard South. www.VisitGulfportFlorida.com

24th ANNUAL GREAT BAY SCALLOP SEARCH. Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting 200 volunteer snorkelers to search for scallops in select areas within Boca Ciega and Lower Tampa Bay. 9 am - 1 pm. Register at www.tampabaywatch.org/ volunteer.html

Sun, Aug 27

RAYS WATCH PARTY. Watch the Rays vs the St. Louis Cardinals on a huge screen directly on the beach. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring your own beach towels and beach chairs. 2:15 pm, $10 Parking, TradeWinds Island Resorts, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. www.tradewindsresort.com/Rays

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TAMPA THEATRE 26th Annual SUMMER CLASSICS MOVIE SERIES 2017 GOOD ‘BURGER AWARDS. The Good

For more than 25 years, the community has flocked to Tampa Theatre on hot Sunday afternoons to enjoy Summer Classics as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, surrounded by friends, with a bag of fresh popcorn and a cold drink in hand.

RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) 3:00pm Sun, Aug 6 THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) 3:00pm Sat and Sun, Aug 12-13 Sing-Along GREASE (1978) 3:00pm Sun, Aug 20

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CASABLANCA (1942) 3:00pm Sat and Sun, Aug 26-27 METROPOLIS (1927) 3:00pm Sun, Sept 3

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‘Burger Awards honor businesses, organizations and individuals in greater St. Pete who are making a positive impact in the community. events. 6 - 9 pm, State Theater, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. www.stpete.org/events/4313 FED UP RALLY ST. PETERSBURG. 2017 marks half a decade of unifying families, organizations, and allies from across our nation who’ve stood together in an alliance to end the opioid epidemic. With another year of increased deaths and the change of power in our federal government, this year we’re planning a series of events nationwide on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day — a day of remem-

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brance and awareness, recognized worldwide. To send the greatest impact, the agenda is to raise awareness for the opioid epidemic, offer networking for those families in need, and a candlelight vigil for those we’ve lost. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 727290-6368. Williams Park, 350 2nd Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL. www.recoveryepicenter.org/

SEPTEMBER Fri, Sept 1

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. 5:30 - 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Pe-

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Sat, Sept 2

17th ANNUAL GECKOFEST “GECKOSTOCK”. The granddaddy of all Gulfport festivals, GeckoFest is a full day of fun and celebration. Calling all flower children, hippies and tree huggers! Flock to Gulfport’s waterfront and bring your buds for a day of peace, art and music!

The 17th Annual Geckofest celebrates the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, honoring this waterfront village’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile, the Gecko. Great art and craft vendors, food/beverage/ beer vendors, live music, inyour-face street performers, roving costumed characters, costume contests for the kids, the Continued

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wacky walking parade, and the street dance finale all combine to bring the highest level of liveliness that Beach Boulevard sees all year. 10am – 10pm.

3101 Beach Blvd. S.) Parking and admission to Geckofest is complimentary and the event is pet and family-friendly. 727-322-5217. www.facebook.com/geckofest

Sept 2-23

FREE CULT CLASSICS MOVIE SERIES AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE. Sat, Sept 2 - THE BIG LEBOWSKI - 7pm Fri, Sept 15 - DR. STRANGELOVE - 7pm Fri, Sept 22 - THE FIFTH ELEMENT - 7pm Sat, Sept 23 - PULP FICTION - 7pm 405 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755. www.rutheckerdhall.com

Sun, Sept 3

ST. PETERSBURG 2ND ANNUAL CRAB & MUSIC FESTIVAL. Family oriented, Fun and food for everyone. 1 - 10 pm, Free, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. www.facebook.com/events/1877376002526112

Imagination Gala through the vibrant and colorful lens of a child. Disocver a uniquely interactive party held to support the museum and invest in the young dreamers of our commjnity. 6:30-11pm. Silent auction, live auction, food and drink, dancing with live band, Frequency. www.glazermuseum.org/imagination TWO HEADED CALF FESTIVAL. Celebrate the true weirdness of St. Petersburg with live music, food trucks, craft & domestic beer and admission to the Alligators & Oddities exhibit highlighted by nearly 100-year-old two headed calf. 6 - 10 pm, $, St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727.894.1052. www.spmoh.com/two-headed-calf-fest POINT OF LIGHT AWARDS. The Lighthouse of Pinellas’ 11th Annual Point of Light Luncheon will honor Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron Fodiman, publishers of Tampa Bay Magazine.

Keynote speaker will be Evan Connell, Criminal Investigative Analyst with the Lee county Sherri’s Office. Lighthouse Volunteer Honoree will be Joan Kline, Director on the Lighthouse of Pinellas Board.

12 noon - 1:30 pm. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. 727-544-4433. www.lhpfl.org/Point-of-Light

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Fri, Sept 8

15th ANNUAL IMAGINATION GALA TO BENEFIT THE GLAZER CHILREN’S MUSEUM. Join hosts Kelly and Brad Ford to experience GCM’s 16

EAT RICH, PLAY DIRTY. Delicious and decadent tasting stations by all of your favorite local restaurants, rockin’ live music and hands-on creative fun! 7 - 10 pm, $100, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. www.moreanartscenter.org/eat-rich

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VETERANS ART CENTER TAMPA BAY - A FORCE FOR ART. There will be three musical performances, and food will be provided. All art will be on display in the center. Three activities comprise the event’s fine arts opportunities.

Attendees may paint and decorate an art card to be sent to a service member overseas. Attendees may also paint a tile with the theme of remembering 9/11 to remain at VACTB after the event on display, and more.

A pilot music as therapy program is supported by the VACTB to help veterans and first responders discover and learn the art of healing through art or musical expression in a non-clinical environment.

The sessions began in July, and is scheduled to conclude on Sept 9, where AARP plans to engage with the local community around veterans in partnership with the VACTB. The final day of class will culminate in an event that showcases the curriculum to the community in conjunction with the 9/11 Day of Service held that weekend. The exhibit will honor and recognize veterans, the military, first responders and all their family members. The graduating class will take part in the day by interacting with attendees. 6798 Crosswinds Dr. North, B106, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. www.vactb.org/ NIGHT IN THE ISLANDS. Dance to live Greek music by Ellada on the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Free. 727-942-5605. www.spongedocks.net

Theatre’s biggest fundraiser of the year, WineFest 2017, invites Wayne and Garth to warm up the couch for three days of Wine’s World. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite character or come in a Wayne’s World-inspired costumes. The Wine Tasting and Pairing events and VIP “We’re Not Worthy” deck are restricted to guests aged 21 and older. WineFest is the theatre’s biggest annual fundraiser.

On Friday, a two-tiered Wine Tasting invites you to taste dozens of boutique wines and sample favorite fare from Tampa restaurants like American Social Tampa, Carne ChopHouse, Ceviche, Little Donut House, On Swann and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on premium silent auction items representing Bay area retailers, restaurants, services and attractions.

On Saturday, the Theatre’s historic stage will be expanded to seat more than 275 for the elegant Wine Pairing. The multi-course menu, created and catered by Mise En Place chef Marty Blitz, will feature delectable small plates expertly paired with exquisite wines.

On Sunday, the Mike Myers/Dana Carvey classic Wayne’s World will be screened. Guests can opt for sitting upstairs for $10 or for the *We’re Not Worthy!* VIP ticket for $25, which gets you a chair or reserved blanket seating spot on the deck for your blanket or lawn chair, PLUS unlimited mimosas and crullers at the deck-side bar.

711 N Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602. www.tampatheatre.org/WineFest/

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16TH ANNUAL TAMPA THEATRE WINEFEST FUNDRAISER. September will be Party Time (Excellent!) when the community-supported Tampa 18

FLORIDA WEST COAST ORCHID SOCIETY SALE. Largest orchid sale in the Tampa Bay area.

Browse thousands of orchids for sale and learn about orchid culture from experts. 10 am - 5 pm Saturday / 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, $, Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas

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Park. 727.742.0461. www.fwcos.org/tampa-orchid-expo

Sound plus, a String Quartet at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg Jazz Experience 2017 at Vinoy Park (9/23-9/24) is billed as the #1 Jazz Festival in Tampa Bay. This event provides a platform for our city’s aspiring musicians who may not have the means or opportunity to showcase their talent to larger audiences. www.stpetefest.com

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ST. PETERSBURG’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. This year’s festival focuses on three weekends of arts, including fine arts, performing arts, and a family arts festival.

WEEKEND 1 will feature the Visual Arts. Second Saturday ArtWalk (9/9) kicks off SPF17 along with a Creative Pinellas presentation of Nobuho Nagasawa “Conversations in Art+Innovations” on 9/7 followed by more conversations in art at the Morean on 9/9. Weekend highlights will include Opera on Tap @ the Iberian Rooster. (9/10).

AARP will also present Art of Remembrance - Day of Service Honoring 9/11 (9/9) at the Veterans Arts Center of Tampa Bay. WEEKEND 2 will highlight Performing Arts.

SPF17’s Pop-Up Performances (9/14-9/16) will present artists spontaneously performing in 17 St. Petersburg restaurants between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. WEBB’S CITY “The Musical” (9/14-9/17) is about St. Pete’s famous drug store and returns to the Palladium in a concert format, produced by the American Stage Theater Company and The Palladium at St. Pete College. The St. Pete Arts and Fashion Week Annual Runway Show (9/16) will be held at One Progress Plaza.

WEEKEND 3 is all about Family Arts. Arts Alive! Free Museum Day (9/23) will be at nine museums throughout St. Petersburg. Florida Bjorkestra: BUFFYFEST at the Palladium (9/23) is an inspired multimedia event with musicians, artists, makers and cosplayers all cleverly rallying around the iconic Buffy The Vampire Slayer theme. A Florida Orchestra Sampler (9/24) will present two short free programs: Horn Quintet and The Science of 20

ST. PETE ART & FASHION WEEK. St. Pete Art & Fashion Week begins Monday with an Opening Night VIP party at the Raw Studios, followed by the collaborative Making of the Runway event on Thursday at the Creative Courtyard. On Friday, there will be the Art Inspired Trunk Show, encouraging attendees to shop local. The week will conclude with the main event, a runway fashion show at the St.Petersburg Women’s Club on Saturday. $. www.stpeteartandfashionweek.com

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MOVIES IN THE PARK ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY. Get the scoop on what movies will be showing on the big outdoor screen and what bands will be playing in the park. 6:30 - 8 pm, Free, The Ale & The Witch, 111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. www.StPeteArtandFashionWeek.com

Fri, Sept 15

ST. PETERSBURG ASIAN LANTERN FEST. Enjoy some of the best food truck fare around at the future home of the Marine Discovery Center.

Live music. Tour the Sir Winston Cruise Ship. 6 10 pm, Free, Port St. Pete, 250th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. www.events.stpete.org/events/4391 12th ANNUAL RUTH ECKERD HALL GALA. With a Beatles theme, the gala will honor the upcoming production of Broadway’s 2018 Musical Broadway Production of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, All You Need Is Love. Guests will enjoy cocktails and a silent auction followed by a seated dinner and dancing on the Main Stage. More than 350 honored guests are expected to attend. www.rutheckerdhall.com

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Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. www.stpeteglitterqueens.org

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Sun, Sept 17

ST. PETE GLITTER QUEENS’ 6TH ANNUAL ROYAL BALL. Dinner, dancing, a silent auction, entertainment, live music and a cash bar. Advanced ticket purchase required. All proceeds benefit the Beth Dillinger Foundation. 7 - 11 pm, $, St Petersburg

GULFPORT PEACE, LOVE & WOMEN MUSIC FESTIVAL. A showcase of critically acclaimed women performers with rebellious original rock-and-roll sounds to award-winning get-onyour-feet-and-dance R & B. Five of Tampa Bay’s favorite women performers and women-fronted

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bands will take the stage at the Historic Gulfport Casino starting at 4 pm. 10% of this year’s net Festival proceeds will support The Blueberry Patch. $.

727-289-9365. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd.

S, Gulfport. www.gulfportwomensmusic.com

Mon, Sept 18

TIMB CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT. 1:00, The Bayou Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd., Largo.

RSVP, contact the The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber at 727.360.4121.

Thurs, Sept 21

GOURMET FEASTIVAL. Now in it’s 26th year, the Feastival has become part of the social season for restaurant-lovers, and chef groupies across Tampa Bay. This food fest draws more than 1,000 hungry people each year who enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. It’s a foodie heaven with fabulous entertainment and an impressive silent auction filled with unique items. Funds raised support The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, a unique nonprofit that helps women and girls to achieve their potential. Your contribution stays right here in our community and ensures help is available for those who need it most. 6-8:30 p.m. A la Carte Shriners Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Ave., Tampa.

display indoors! You could be on the water...before the weekend is over. Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa. Hours: 10am - 6pm. Free Admission. 727893-8523. www.tampabayboatshows.com

Sat, Sept 23

3rd ANNUAL SUPERHERO 5K WALK AND STROLLER ROLL. Make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child today by participating in the 3rd annual SuperHero 5K. This event will raise community awareness for the 3,000 children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties who have been removed from their homes by no fault of their own. Whether you are a competitive runner, a casual walker, or just love the idea of supporting a wonderful cause, participating in the SuperHero 5k allows you to show your support for abused and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. SuperHero costumes are encouraged but, not required.The family-friendly, all ages, and abilities event will start and end at Nolan’s Pub, 230 Main Street, Safety Harbor. Register for the 5K at www.thesuperhero5k.com

Sun, Sept 24

RAYS WATCH PARTY. Watch the Rays vs the Baltimore Orioles on a huge screen directly on the beach. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring your own beach towels and beach chairs. 1:35 pm, $10 Parking, TradeWinds Island Resorts, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. www.tradewindsresort.com/Rays

Fri, Sept 29

“LAST FRIDAY” SUMMER STROLL. Shop late and enjoy live music, tastes and treats at local shops, dining or nightcaps at area restaurants, bars, and breweries. 4 - 8 pm, Free, Downtown Corey Avenue (74th Ave.), St. Pete Beach. www.coreyave.com

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TAMPA BAY BOAT SHOW. A three day sales event. The Tampa Bay Boat Show will beoverflowing with watercraft and exhibits for the boating enthusiast. Millions of dollars of inventory on

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN at Amalie Arena. Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen.

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ter, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer sidekick Sven as they help Anna in a race to bring back summer. Encounter Everest-like condi-

tions and mystical trolls as you sing along to Academy Award-winning songs like Let It Go and ultimately discover true love is the most powerful magic of all. Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, your whole family will delight in special appearances by stars from Toy Story, Finding Dory, The Lion King and the inspiring Disney Princesses. Experience magic at every turn and create memories to last a lifetime at Disney On Ice presents Frozen - the show worth melting for. www.amaliearena.com/ ST. PETERSBURG’S ART MURAL SCENE EXPANDS TO BEACH DRIVE. Work is underway for Downtown St. Petersburg’s Beach Drive first mural.

The burgeoning art scene is one of the things that locals and tourists alike enjoy about downtown St. Petersburg. And since the success of the Shine Festival, outdoor murals have represented a big part of the artistic character and culture of the urban core and beyond.

Smith & Associates Real Estate, a longtime supporter of the arts in the Bay area with numerous recognitions for their “extraordinary contributions” has commissioned local artist, Derek Donnelly, to complete an ambitious outdoor mural to adorn their Fourth Street office in downtown St. Petersburg. The mural will transform the Southeast alley wall into a fun, colorful and surreal environment showcasing the unique culture and history of St. Pete. The imagery will be a classic “postcardesque” design with modern flair, highlighting timeless cultural elements of beloved St. Pete.

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love small towns. There are quite a few charming towns in the Tampa Bay Area but I think Oldsmar is unique. They hit all the right buttons. Several years ago Oldsmar was considered rather dull, and it was. Lo and behold, the ugly duckling became a swan. Oldsmar has an amazing dining scene, fine hotels, beautiful new homes and a great commute to Tampa, St. Pete and the beach.

One thing that is unique about Oldsmar is the way it takes care of its own. There is a organization in town, Oldsmar Cares, that was started in 1997

by Sharon Patch at the Oldsmar Community United Methodist Church. They provided help to their neighbors in town that needed assistance with rentals and utilities. Soon they added a food pantry that gave out 100,000 pounds of food each year. Over the years they added additional services such as a “clothing closet”, dental services for children, legal counseling, health screening, educational grants, holiday programs and Oldsmar Works, a job service. Last year Oldsmar Cares

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Oldsmar Cares is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For the past several years they held a Wine and Food Gala which has become their main fund raiser. The entire community has supported this and the other events that they hold. This support has helped this amazing organization grow to what it is now. Due to

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their success, they have outgrown the tiny cottage and recently, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary, Oldsmar Cares broke ground on a new building so they can continue their mission to help all of their neighbors. The new 3,000 square foot building is being built adjacent to their present location on State Rd 580. The new building will provide more room for food storage, an expanded food pantry, and a bigger Clothes Closet.

There will be an area for tutoring children and an office for Career Counseling. A shower and a washer & dryer will also be available.

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Chairperson of Oldsmar Cares, praised all the amazing people in the community who came together to make this new building possible, including the city of Oldsmar who agreed to a 40 year lease of the land that is currently valued at $350,000 at very little cost to Oldsmar Cares, the Russell and Ruth Anderson Charitable Trust, MicroLumen, Tampa Bay Downs, David L Wallace Architects, Bollenback Builders, Northside Engineering, the Rotary Club of Oldsmar/Eastlake, Sorensen family, Sue and Sam Brandon, and Walter Fitzgerald. This Premier group will have their names on the bronze plaque in the new building.

The groundbreaking event was held on Friday, June 16. A tent was erected and food and beverage was sponsored by Suegra Tequila Cantina, located at 4022 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar. They supplied great food with unique offerings such as a whole pig which was, by the way, amazing.

With $100,000 in funds still left to raise the sales of commemorative bricks, “Raise the Roof� T-shirts and building sponsorships are still available. For more information, please contact Brenda Gaulin at 813-728-6968 or Brenda.Gaulin@ oldsmarcares.org/ or visit www.oldsmarcares.org\built

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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL - Aug 8 - 13. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical!

RENT - 20th Anniversary Tour - Sept 19 - 24.

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway … and forever changed the landscape of American theater. A reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists

struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

ON YOUR FEET! - Oct 24 - 29. From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.

From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century — and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t AMALIE ARENA 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813.301.6500. www.amaliearena.com AUGUST 11 – Lionel Richie 13 – John Mayer 29 - Ed Sheeran w/ James Blunt SEPT 1 - Kendrick Lamar 8 - Chris Tucker w/D.L. Hughley 20 - Mumford & Sons 23 - The Spin Stops Here Tour OCTOBER 15 - Scorpions 19 - Bruno Mars 20 - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529. www.americanstage.org/ AUGUST 2 – 6 – Sex With Strangers

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ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org AUGUST 8 - 27 - Double Indemnity ATTIC 1510 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605. Ybor City. www.atticybor.com/ AUG 5 - FORREST HOFFAR - The Florida Native presents tastefully crafted, Americana-flavored and Pop-influenced music.

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ing at the Soho Saloon in the afternoon. Touring in support of their EP Little Ditty.

CAPITOL THEATRE 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com/Venues AUGUST 4 - Beres Hammond 23 - Andrew Dice Clay 25 - Peter White & Euge Groove SEPTEMBER 3 - Delta Rae 8 - Adam Ant 9 - Steve Earle & the Dukes 16 - Thunder from Down Under 24 - Psychedelic Furs OCTOBER 7 - Jesse Cook 14 - Laurie Morgan 20 - Clearwater Jazz After Party Continued

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Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Ed Sheeran will make a stop at Tampa’s AMALIE Arena on his world tour. Ed has quickly established himself as one of the world’s biggest musical artists with over 22 million albums sold and 4.7 billion Spotify streams.

The tour celebrates Sheeran’s third studio album, “÷.” The album – pronounced “divide” – includes the hit singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle On The Hill,” both of which made chart entries after their simultaneous January release. “Shape of You” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” – Sheeran’s first time atop the overall chart. Meanwhile, “Castle On The Hill” entered the “Hot 100” at #6, establishing Sheeran as the first artist to ever have two singles make simultaneous top 10 debuts in the chart’s 58-year history. “Shape of You” was quickly certified 2x-platinum by the RIAA, while “Castle on the Hill” earned gold -- the first two songs released in 2017 to achieve RIAA certifications this year.

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t CARROLLWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. www.carrollwoodcenter.org AUGUST 5 - FIRE & RAIN: The James Taylor Experience 25 - MAD DOGS: The Joe Cocker Experience SEPT 8-9 - BROADWAY BENT: Villains OCT 14 - PEACE OF WOODSTOCK 19-22 - NUNSENSE 27, 29 - WAR OF THE WORLDS

OCTOBER 19 - A Math Street Musical 20, 21 - Bones

COCONUTS COMEDY CLUB 5501 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653. www.coconutscomedyclubs.com AUGUST 9-12 - Peter Hefty 16-17 - Doug Canney 18-19 - Helen Keaney 23-26 - Bengt Washburn

CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS THEATRE 4335 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813.265.4000. www.carrollwoodplayers.org/ Fridays and Saturdays - 8pm, Sundays 3pm

CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo. 727.587.6793. www.largoarts.com AUGUST 4, 5. Disney’s Lion King Jr. 12 - The Original Beastie Boys Tribute 31 - Gerald Albright SEPTEMBER 1 - Inner Circle 8-10, 15-17 - Oliver 22 - Jack Russell’s Great White 28 - Terri Clark

EARLY BIRD DINNER THEATRE 13355 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762.

727.864.7600. www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com SEPT 2 - OCT 22 - Mama Won’t Fly NOV 4 - DEC 17 - A Nice Family Christmas

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

EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com NOV 3-12 - SISTER ACT

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286. www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center

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(941) 366-9000. www.floridastudiotheatre.org AUGUST thru 6 - THE ABSOLUTE BIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY. The award winning southwestern regional premiere of a play by James Lecesne. This inspiring and uplifting one-man production will run in the Keating Theatre.

2 - 20 - DOUBLEWIDE. by Stephen Spotswood.

Jim Starkey’s American Dream is a modest one: to replace the family’s doublewide trailer with a comfy house his daughter can inherit. His family’s aspirations, though, may be shaped by forces and desires beyond his control. Doublewide is a heartfelt and resonant comedy about a blue-collar family’s elusive dreams, and just how far they will go to hold on to them... and to each other.

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FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, Florida 33755. 727446-1360. www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org/ AUGUST 17 - SEPT 3. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This classic, irresistible family musical is a colorful reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.498.5205. www.freefalltheatre.com AUGUST 2 - 13 - Marie Antoinette SEPTEMBER 29, 30 - White Fang OCTOBER 4 - 22 - White Fang

JANNUS LIVE 200 1st Ave. North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. www.jannuslive.com AUGUST 4 - Best of British / Queen Greatest Hits / ACDC Back in Black 27 - Social Distortion / Jade Jackson

JOBSITE THEATER Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts. 1010 N. W.c. Macinnes Place, Tampa . 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org AUGUST 30 thru Sep. 24 - THE FLICK by Annie Baker.

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MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 Us Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446. www.ticketmaster.com AUGUST 2 – Foreigner w/Cheap Trick 2 - Foreigner w/Cheap Trick and Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience 14 - The Future 15 - Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows

SEPTEMBER 5 - Green Day 8 - Ruff Ryders Reunion with DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz 13 - Depeche Mode 16 - Brad Paisley 24 - Zac Brown OCTOBER 4 - Jack Johnson 13 - Florida Georgia Line with Nelly 28 - Kings of Leon

ORPHEUM 1915 E. 7th Ave., Tampa AUGUST 1 - Playboi Carti 11 - Hip Hop Showcase 24 - Kap G & J.R. Donato Supajefe Tour 31 - Bolzer

THE PALLADIUM 253 5Th Ave N, St. Petersburg. 727.822.3590. www.mypalladium.org AUGUST 3 - Nat Najar & Phil Fest 5 - Music of Steely Dan 11 - La Lucha 12 - A Tribute to the Mamas and the Papas 13 - Gypsy Star 19 - Lauren Mitchell & Ari and the Alibis 20 - CAL | Supertramp: Breakfast in America 26 - Whitney James SEPTEMBER 9 - The Sound of Gospel 14 - 17 - Webb’s City: The Musical 23 - Buffyfest: The Florida Björkestra 26 - Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’

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PINELLAS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. www.pinellaspark.com/residents/events/performing_arts_center/index.php AUGUST 12 - Sounds of Soul Tribute to Motown SEPTEMBER 16 - Rockin’ Oldies 50s 60s Show. The Crests, featuring the electrifying voice of Tommy Mara, recreate the blissful harmonies and outstanding musical arrangements responsible for a myriad of million dollar hits.

FOOTLIGHTS con’t and heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the movies on screen. The Flick is a hilarious and heartrending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world.

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173. www.madtheatre.com OCTOBER 5 - 22 - Disaster!

MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1St St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767. www.themahaffeytheater.com AUGUST 6 – The Isley Brothers 18 – La La Land in Concert SEPTEMBER 1 - Maxwell 28 - John Mulaney OCTOBER 6 - Bill Burr

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t OCTOBER 14 - Beatles Tribute RITZ YBOR 1503 E 7th Ave., Tampa, Fl 33605. 813-248-4050. www.theritzybor.com/ AUGUST 5 - Zomboy - Rott n’ Roll Tour 11 - Flux Pavilion w/ Jphelpz 19 - Brouhug RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater.

727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com AUGUST 9 - Donald Fagan & The Nightflyers 11 - Australian Pink Floyd Show 18 - Graceland Presents Elvis Live SEPTEMBER 10 - Bryan Adams at Coachman Park 14 - Mutlu 15 - 12th Annual Gala Benefit 16 - MAKE AMERICA ROCK AGAIN - Summer’s Biggest Hard Rock Party featuring: Creed’s Scott Stapp & Full Band Performing Creed Hits, Sick Puppies, Drowning Pool & Adelitas Way. 17 - Peppa Pig Live!

17 - Sammy Hagar at Coachman Park 20 - Luis Fonzi 21 - Brian Regan 22 - UB40 Legends Ali Astro Mickey OCTOBER 11 - Yes: Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman 12 - Bill Engvall 13 - Shopkins Live!

SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941.359.0099. www.sarasotaopera.org AUGUST 6 - HD: Otello 13 - HD: Swan Lake 20 - HD: Cavalleria/Pagliacci 26 - Tales of a Lovable Thief 27 - HD: Faust SEPTEMBER 9 - A Taste of Downtown 10 - HD: Abduction from Seraglio 38

SHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRE 16128 U.S. Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34667. 727-8637949. www.showpalace.net/ AUGUST 11 - Peace Of Woodstock thru 13 - 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70s SEPT 8 - BLACK DIAMOND BURLSQUE. Cabaret-style show with striptease and vaudeville hilarity.

29 - George Strait Experience SIDESPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 .(813) 960-1197 www.sidesplitterscomedy.com/ AUGUST 3 - 6 - Erik Griffin 5, 24 - Last Comic Stranded Competition 10 - 13 - Rich Guzzi 17 - John Melendez 20 - Comic’s Night Out 25 - 27 - Quinn Dahle 31 - SEPT 3 - April Macie 7 - Ben Gleib 14 - Sam Morril 21 - Happy Cole 23 - Billy Gardell *Special Event* 28 - 30 Robert Kelly *Special Event* OCT 5 - Sarah Tiana 12 - Nick Griffin 19 - 22 - John Henson 26 - 29 - Forrest Shaw A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College. 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org SEPT 29 - WUSF Presents Hit Radio Show “SNAP JUDGMENT”. Snap Judgment live shows are a more personal storytelling experience, featuring host Glynn Washington leading a cast of authors, comedians and everyday people telling their personal stories on stage. Bells Atlas provides the signature musical backdrop the show is known for.

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OCTOBER 27 - Twiztid “Mostasteless” tour featuring Moonshine Bandits, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Whitney Peyton & Andrew W Boss. TWIZTID will perform their album, Mostasteless, in full each night. TWIZTID have infectiously meshed flavors of rap, rock and beyond while fervidly moonlighting as the

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STAGEWORKS THEATER 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416. www.stageworkstheatre.org AUGUST 5 - CORY VAN VALIN - Redefining Magic 10-20 - 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche SEPTEMBER 22 - October 7 - The Marvelous Wondrettes

STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org AUGUST 3-6 - Carly Churchill’s Cloud 9 8-13 - Motown The Musical 12 - Pole for a Purpose 17 - Latin Nights

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t 25 - James Pannofino 30, 31 - The Flick SEPTEMBER 1-24 - The Flick 12 - John Moreland 14 - Latin Nights 19 - 24 - RENT 23 - Christopher Titus, Amerigeddon 29, 30 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 30 - Crack Up Cancer Comedy Show OCTOBER 1 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 7 - Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen 7 - Silly Sam the Music Man 11 - Chris Thile 12 - The Naked Magicians 16 - Michael McDermott 18 - November 12 - Threepenny Opera 19 - Neil DeGrasse Tyson THE STUDIO @620 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 27895-6620. www.studio620.org AUGUST 14 - Improvoholics 22 - Trio by Sheila Cowley

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SEPTEMBER Papa Malick And JAYN, A Fundraising Concert

TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. www.TampaTheatre.org SEPT 29 - WUSF Presents Hit Radio Show SNAP JUDGMENT. Snap Judgment live shows are a more personal storytelling experience, featuring host Glynn Washington leading a cast of five to seven authors, comedians and everyday people telling their personal stories on stage. A live band – the troupe Bells Atlas – provides the signature musical backdrop the show is known for.

URBANITE THEATRE 1487 Second Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. www.urbanitetheatre.com AUGUST 4 - SEPT 10. Pilgrims OCTOBER 25 - NOV 5 - White Rabbit Red Rabbit 17 - DEC 17 - Echoes On a ship to colonize a newly discovered planet, a soldier and a teenage girl find themselves quarantined in one of the ship’s cabins with only an outdated robot and each other for company. When they’re no longer able to create fantasies to escape

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he Clearwater Jazz Holiday announced their exciting lineup for the 2017 Festival being held October 19 - 22 at Coachman Park, and revealed the 38th Annual CJH Poster at their celebratory party hosted at Lokey Motors Clearwater recently.

Such stellar acts as Kenny Loggins w/Michael McDonald are on the CJH roster, as well as The Avett Brothers, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Temptations w/The Four Tops, and many more artists filling out the 4-day festival.

Silent and live auctions brought in money to support their programs. Also attendees brought in food donations of rice and beans for the Pinellas Community Foundation to help children in need.

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Jazz Combo entertained the enthusiastic crowd, and tasty food was provided

by E&E Stakeout Grill and Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood Grill & Bar. The 2017 poster was painted by Nate Baranowski, a noted street painter, muralist, and fine artist. You can view his amazing work at www.natebaranowski.com/ For more information about the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, please visit the website at www.clearwaterjazz.com To learn more about the Pinellas Community Foundation, please visit www.pinellascf.org

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Revealing the 2017 Clearwater Jazz Holiday poster.

This year’s poster artist, Nate Baranowski with his wonderful artwork.

The coolest auction item was this one-of-a-kind handmade bass signed by artists who previously performed at the Jazz Holiday.

Crowd bidding on auction items.

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orn and raised in Tampa Bay, The Ries Brothers (pronounced “Rees”), have been taking the nation by storm with their unique sound. The brother duo write and perform their original material influenced by their love of rock, blues, funk, and reggae.

The Ries Brothers have toured nationally with the legendary band Chicago as well as opened for Daughtry, Los Lonely Boys, among many others. Charlie, the older brother, provides the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. Younger brother, Kevin, plays guitar and sings background vocals. I was able to catch up with the duo while they begin their tour with The Pacifiers before making their way up to NYC. What would you two like people to know about the Ries Brothers?

We’re a brother Rock ’n’ Roll duo from Tampa Bay, Florida. We take lot of pride in our live shows. We’ve been at this for 5 years, and have been doing a lot of traveling and performing.

We’re very excited because our first album is coming out November 10th. We finally made our first full length album which is something we’ve always wanted to do. The album will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Youtube, physical copies, as well as copies on Vinyl.

Would you ever consider adding more members to your group?

In the future we want to expand to have a drummer and possibly a key player so Kevin can come out front because he’s always back behind the drums, and he can come up front for a couple of songs. Being a duo has helped us a lot because we’ve gotten a lot of opportunities as openers. For instance, with the Chicago tour, they only wanted a two-piece band at most for an easy on, easy off transition. Our goal is to expand so Kevin can be more of a front man. Ideally we would start the show as a duo and then bring in a band to finish out the set. Hopefully that won’t be too far down the road.

After a few years of touring and opening up for well-known bands, do you guys still get nervous?

Even if we’re confident that we’ve put the time in, we still have nerves before a set. From touring with these seasoned bands we’ve gotten a lot of advice from them, and one thing they’ve said is, “If you’re nervous that’s good, because that means you care.”

Any exciting new or upcoming projects you want fans to be on the lookout for?

We started our tour in Vero Beach, and are doing three shows around Florida with The Pacifiers. After that, we head up to New York for a few more shows. We will be filming our live show at the Iridium in New York City September 20th. In November, we will be performing songs from our album after its release earlier that month at a festival which will be a lot of fun. We have also been working on headlining a show in St. Pete in December.

All of those dates and locations will be out later this week, which is really exciting.

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RUMER This Girl’s In Love

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latinum-selling British singer-songwriter Rumer’s fourth album This Girl s In Love: A Bacharach And David Songbook features some of Burt Bacharach and Hal David s most memorable cocompositions and sees Rumer described as the heir to Dusty Springfield and Karen Carpenter (Q Magazine). She brings her extensive experience and singular talent to bear on her most enticing undertaking to date. Recorded at the renowned Capitol Studios with accomplished arranger, composer and orchestrator, Rob Shirakbari - This Girl’s In Love includes an appearance by Bacharach himself on piano.

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erformed by a 20-piece orchestra, Jihye Lee explores the conflicting emotions that a tragedy like the April, 2014 Sewol ferry crash that killed more than 300 passengers in South Korea can engender. April vividly navigates fluidly from visceral force to impressionistic beauty. Lee composes from a wide palette, at one moment lush watercolors, the next bold splashes of action painting. “April Wind” opens the album, the calm before the storm that sets the scene for the events of the day to unfold. Lee hopes that her music offers a path to healing.

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his album from artist/composer Max Richter is music crafted from Wayne McGregor’s ballet production Woolf Works, a ballet triptych inspired by the life and works of English novelist Virginia Woolf. It features powerful, compelling, emotional music, encompassing electronic textures and soundscapes, as well as orchestral episodes. ‘Woolf’ showcases different sides of Max’s vast palette of sounds, including upbeat, Arpeggiator pieces. It shows Max’s passion for both lavish string and piano melodies, but also his electronic side. The first track on the album features spoken words by Virginia Woolf herself, from a BBC recording from 1937.

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rad Paisley’s live concert DVD and CD was shot in front of over 20,000 people at West Virginia Univ. He played an electrifying 2 hour show in the rain of all his hits including ‘’Alcohol’’, ‘’Crushin’ It’’, along with a very special version of the John Denver song ‘’Country Roads’’ which has become an anthem for WVU. The DVD was directed by award-winning director Daniel E Catullo III (Rush, Rage Against The Machine, Dave Matthews Band.)

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ariah’s album captures the magic of her live performances.

According to Latin Beat Magazine, Mariah’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble “blends the rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz music with the entrancing, asymmetrical meters of East Indian rhythms resulting in first-class world music. Intriguing melodies that draw musical inspirations from the tempos of Brazil, Cuba, India, and Spain make for an uplifting serene yet passionate musical journey into an ideal world.”

The musicians are all virtuoso performers and some are bandleaders and composers of international acclaim.

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he Florida The Florida Orchestra is boldly going where it’s never gone before: combining the Music of Star Trek & Star Wars into one stellar concert as part of its Raymond James Pops series. For the orchestra’s 50th anniversary, its Pops lineup features diverse music, including Broadway, swing and more, led by TFO’s Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik. Here are five can’t-miss Pops concerts, including new Saturday matinees at the Mahaffey Theater: SWING IS THE THING (Oct. 13-15): Jump ‘n’ jive from the 1940s right into the jukebox tunes of the ‘50s and ‘60s, with hits like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Rock Around the Clock. Featuring virtuoso clarinetist Dave Bennett. Jeff Tyzik conducts.

MARVIN HAMLISCH & MORE (Nov. 10-11 with Saturday Mahaffey matinee): The orchestra honors one singular sensation, the late Marvin Hamlisch, with his beloved songs, along with music that inspired him from Gershwin and Bernstein. Lee Musiker conducts and plays piano; Doug LaBrecque on vocals.

HOLIDAY POPS (Dec. 1517 with Saturday and Sunday matinees): Have a jolly good time with the whole family at this popular Florida Orchestra tradition, filled with the joy of your favorite yuletide carols. Brian Byrne conducts, with vocalists.

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN (Jan. 12-13 with Saturday Mahaffey matinee): Broadway star Lisa Vroman wraps up a few of our favorite things, including songs from the Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma! Stuart Malina conducts.

MUSIC OF STAR TREK & STAR WARS (Feb. 9-11 with Saturday Mahaffey matinee): An intergalactic battle pits Trekkies against The Force. Who will live long and prosper? Everybody wins when the orchestra plays music from the Star Trek franchise, along with Star Wars classics by John Williams. Music Director Michael Francis conducts.

WHY SUBSCRIBE? Because the orchestra tempts you with special perks: Get the best seats in the house. Be first in line for popular special concerts and the gala. Free ticket exchanges for flexibility … and much more. Concert series are on sale now, and single tickets are available Aug. 14, at floridaorchestra.org. TFO regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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arnival Paradise made it’s inaugural voyage to Havana on June 29th with a sendoff held in the Queen Mary room aboard the ship. Carnival’s Executive VP of Guest Shipboard Operations Gus Antorcha; Paul Anderson, president & CEO, Port Tampa Bay; and Ybor City Museum Society reps and guests enjoyed some of the sights, sounds and tastes of Cuba before departure.

A feature of the event was a 10 foot-long Cuban Sandwich — “The World’s Largest Cuban Sandwich At Sea”. Because of a rivalry as to who makes the “original” Cuban between Tampa and Miami, half of the sandwich was made the Miami way and the other half the Tampa way. The whole thing was made with white bread, five pounds of sliced ham, 50 pounds of marinated and roasted pork, six pounds of Swiss cheese, one gallon of dill pickles and mustard and mayonnaise, but the Tampa half had one extra ingredient— Genoa salami. (We prefer the Tampa style!) A buffet set-up also presented a delicious selection of Cuban-inspired food. Guests enjoyed the live Cuban music while indulging in food and specialty cocktails. Also on hand were the folks from Tabanero Cigars who demonstrated the age-old technique of hand-rolling cigars.

Paul Anderson noted that the economic impact of Carnival’s operation in Tampa is substantial. A single port stop from an average size cruise ship generates more than $350,000 in direct economic input to the community. Carnival also made a $25,000 donation to Tampa’s Ybor City Museum Society, a non-profit which preserves the unique heritage of Ybor City.

The send-off celebration certainly whetted our appetite for a cruise to Havana to experience some of the exciting port excursions they offer, as well as the ship itself, which offers plenty of amusement and relaxation — and, of course, lots and lots of great food!

Carnival Paradise makes four- and five-day cruises to Havana through October. Five-day voyages add a stop in either Cozumel, Mexico; or Key West, FL. For more information, call 800-CARNIVAL or visit www.carnival.com

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Fine Whiskey Distiller Partners with Fine Hand Crafts

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ou might wonder what a Whiskey Distiller and a Glass Workshop have in common, as did I when I was invited to a collaborative event with The Balvenie Distillery and the Duncan McClellan Gallery. The Balvenie is a range of Single Malt whiskies hand crafted in Scotland’s Speyside region by William Grant & Sons. Known for its rich, smooth and honeyed character, the quality of The Balvenie range is attributable to the unique craftsmanship of its creator, David Stewart, an international Malt Master. The Balvenie folks like to collaborate with different types of craftsmen every year, and this year they chose the DMG for their extraordinary glass blowing artistry.

The Balvenie is unique in that it retains complete control over the five rare crafts that go into the production of its whisky: the distillery grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure that the resulting spirit retains its high quality. With over 100 international whisky awards in the last 10 years, The Balvenie has been recognized by the world’s most acclaimed experts for its commitment to the rare crafts involved in traditional malt whisky making.

Gemma Paterson was the Balvenie Ambassador that brought our group together at the DMG. She is an expert on the brand and is a member of the William Grant & Sons Nosing Panel, with a General Certificate in Distillation.

She was excited to introduce us to the Balvenie’s new Peat Week Whiskey, with its combination of the traditional rich and honeyed flavors of the Balvenie and the delicate sweet peat smoke. This blend was 14 years in the making, and is made from 100% peated barley with Highlands peat, and matured exclusively in American oak casks. Only 3400 9L cases are available globally. We sampled several of the smooth and distinctive Balvenie whiskeys in the tranquil garden of the DMG after our group had had our first glass blowing lesson, which was amazing.

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had never been to The Duncan McClellan Gallery, although I had definitely heard about it. If you have not been, it is a must-see for any art enthusiast and/or collector. It is truly one of St. Petersburg’s hidden gems. Located in the burgeoning art scene of converted old warehouses in South St. Pete, the DMG was an old tomato packing plant. Duncan McClellan, himself an extraordinary artist, and his wife took several years to create this wonderful place for artists to work, display their crafts and congregate with other artists. Their lush backyard is an oasis of fruit bearing trees and natural vegetation. Shows in the gallery rotate, with some of the finest glass artists in the country being featured. On site is a 2,400 sq. foot “Hot Glass” Workshop for serious artists, and regular folk who would like to make a simple glass piece. DMG holds classes and workshops for those who wish to learn the craft, or just experience the art. Visitors are welcome to catch a glass blowing session.

I have always found glass art to be quite daunting, and never tried if before. However, given the chance, I was pleased to participate with the rest of the group and create my first-ever piece. To say “I” created it is misleading. We had a brilliant mentor with Jake Stout who was very instrumental in us turning out decent pieces. In keeping with the Balvenie theme, we all created mixing glasses, and all were quite different as we were given free range on what we wanted. You can follow along pictorially with my own glass blowing experience from start to finish on the following pages.

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A section of the DMG’s outdoor covered lounge area.

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• Blowing glass while constantly turning is challenging!

• Working the opening is tricky.

• My Glass Mixer is done! Next step is to let it cool off for 24 hours, then on to the etching.

• With etching, you have to cover all the glass you don’t want to be exposed to the sandblaster with a vinyl tape, and carefully cut out your design with an exacto. My etching teacher was another fine glass artist, Danyell Bauer.

• After the sandblasting, remove the tape and voila!

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LEGO EXHIBIT - THE ART OF THE BRICK 802 E Whiting St, Tampa.

Thru SEPT 4 - A free, family-friendly art installation of Lego creations by Nathan Sawaya. He has created replicas of famous works of art such as Girl with a Pearl Earring, the Venus de Milo, The Thinker. There’s also a life-size T-Rex skeleton and his well-known sculpture of a man ripping his chest open with thousands of yellow Lego bricks bursting out. More than 100 of Sawaya’s sculptures are in the show.

In celebration of Tampa’s grand opening of The Art of the Brick, Artist Nathan Sawaya wowed audiences at the Tampa Bay Rays versus Cincinnati Reds game when he threw a LEGO brick baseball as the first pitch on Tropicana Field.

Free admission, brought to the community from the Vinik Family Foundation. Open Wed through Sun, 10 AM-6 PM, Free Parking.

SEVEN LOCAL ARTISTS CREATE GECKOS FOR CHARITY AUCTION AUGUST 26 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 Third Annual Art Gecko Show during an opening reception on Fri, Aug 4 at the Catherine Hickman Theater (5501 27th Avenue South) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The show will also feature selections from the participating artist’s regular body of work in a variety of media. The reception is free and open to the public and will also include complimentary hors d’oeuvre and a cash bar. The geckos then will be moved to preview locations in venues throughout Gulfport. The geckos will then go up for auction at the 9th Annual Gecko Ball on Sat, Aug 26 at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom.

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SYD ENTEL GALLERIES - Special Art by Special Hands - Aug 24 247 Main Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. (727) 725-1808. www.sydentelgalleries.com Syd Entel Galleries in Safety Harbor will host the 9th Annual “Special Art by Special Hands.” This event is a complementary exhibit featuring unique artwork by the local Harborside Studios’ artist. For one night only the gallery takes down the prestige collection of fine art and glass to display the artwork from The Arc Tampa Bay’s art studio, Harborside Studios. This event has no admission fees, as guests are encouraged to support these gifted artists by purchasing their artwork. Proceeds from all art sales will directly benefit those The 58

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.

ART LOFTS Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg. 727.504.8788. www. theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk copper and mixed media. Exhibit is free to the public.

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.

AUGUST 5 - Pioneer Open House. 11 am - 2 pm, Free, Boyd Hill Environmental Studies Area, 3130 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. Take a trip back in time and see how settlers

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used to live. Enjoy lunch in the great outdoors, along with games, activities and more. www.pinellaspioneersettlement.org/Home_Page.html BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs.

453.6800. www.brookercreekpreserve.org

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CHIHULY COLLECTION 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.

727.822.7872. www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

Thru Oct 15 SOLAS: Light Informs Glass -

Three internationally recognized artists who have utilized light as a means to elevate their voice in glass are featured in this exhibit, Richard Royal, Paula Stokes and Eric Mead. Solas, Gaelic for light, speaks to one of the featured artists who was raised in Ireland, Paula Stokes. Stokes graduated from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Glass Design and has exhibited internationally. Stokes manages Dale Chihuly’s glassblowing studio and is a partner in the non-commercial gallery METHOD in Seattle.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767.

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Park-wide Party Zones, Summer Cuisine, Thrill Rides in the dark and an all-new Summer Ice Show at the Moroccan Palace Independence Day Fireworks, July 4th - This Independence Day, families can celebrate the red, white and blue with a night of thrill rides, live entertainment, and incredible fireworks at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Party Zones - Summer Nights will feature three party zones at Cheetah Hunt Plaza, Pantopia and Stanleyville. You can dance into the night at each themed location and indulge in spectacular summer fare inspired by the party zone itself.

Summer Nights Sampler Lanyards - The best way to savor sensational Summer Nights cuisine is with Busch Gardens convenient 8-item Summer Nights sampler lanyard. You can enjoy park-wide summer samples from themed party zones and select food locations throughout the park, including Twisted Tails, Garden Gate Café, Serengeti Overlook Pub and more.

Turn It Up! Ice Show - This all-new, original ice show vibrantly celebrates summer with contemporary performances, aerial moments and eclectic pop music.

Thrill Rides in the Dark - Florida’s top thrill rides will be open for Summer Nights, including favorites like Falcon’s Fury, Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra and Busch Gardens’ newest spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse.

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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.

AUGUST 18 - Zumba Fitness Glow Party

sculptor Eduardo Chillida’s works in paper, alabaster, steel and stone opens at The Dali. “Memory, Mind, Matter: The show presents more than 60 Chillida works including 16 sculptures, a large-scale wall mural, numerous drawings and ‘gravitations,’ the artist’s unique approach to paper collage. Eduardo Chillida is well known for his monumental works in public spaces, for instance, De Musica, Dallas XV at I.M. Pei’s The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and outdoor environs as well as museums in his native Spain as well as France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, United Kingdom and the U.S.

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.

CRAFTSMAN HOUSE 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.323.2787. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Thru AUG 12 – Once-a-Year Studio Sale OCTOBER 5 - 16 - American Craft Week DALÍ MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Thru SEPT 24. THE WORKS OF EDUARDO CHILLIDA. An exhibit of world-renowned Spanish

AUGUST 5 - Film Series: Camille Claudel 26 - Film Series: Rivers and Tides 31 - ArtFlix: Chillida, Art & Dreams SEPTEMBER 23 - SPF 17/Arts Alive at the Dali “DREAMS OF DALÍ” VR Experience - The Dalí Museum has partnered with Inception to make their award

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

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $8 Adults; $6 seniors 62+; $4 ages 2 - 11 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100 62

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winning “Dreams of Dalí” virtual reality (VR) experience accessible on Inception’s app for audiences around the world. The Dreams of Dalí experience allows users to go inside – and beyond – Dalí’s 1935 painting Archeological Reminiscence of Millet’s “Angelus” and explore the world of the Surrealist master like never before.

Viewers can enter into the majestic towers, peer from them to distant lands and discover surprises around every corner.

DR. CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM 2240 9th Ave.S, St. Petersburg. www.woodsonmuseum.org The museum presents the historic voice of one segment of the St. Petersburg Florida community in the perspective of local, regional, and national history, culture and community.

DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk

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DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698. 727.298.

DFAC - www.dfac.org Thru AUG 18. QUARTET OF QUILT AND TEXTILE EXHIBITS.

Three quilt exhibits and a textile exhibit showcase the breadth of work being done with fabric today.

“New Quilts from An Old Favorite: New York Beauty” is an exhibit of 18 finalists and winning quilts by quiltmakers responding to a challenge by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky to create original quilts based on the classic NY Beauty block pattern.

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ig Cat Rescue is the world’s largest accredited sanctuary devoted to big cats. The nonprofit sanctuary is home to more than 70 lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, servals, caracals, and various other exotic cats.

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.

The facility offers a variety of guided educational tours at 14 set times during the week. Be aware that most tours are not open to children ages 9 and under. All ages tours are held Saturdays at 12 pm. They also offer private tours, field trips, birthday parties, and other events.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. For tour times and reservations, call 888-316-5875, or visit www.BigCatRescue.org

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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 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.

FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo , 727.582.2100. Closed weekends & County Holidays. www.flbg.org The Florida Botanical Gardens inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.

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501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.821.7391. www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Mural Walk on Saturdays AUGUST Thru 12 - Creatures: Wild & Wooly 25 - October 21 - Members’ Show

FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 8200100. www.flholocaustmuseum.org AUGUST Thru 6 - Courage & Compassion: The Legacy of the Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-221-2222. www.fmopa.org thru SEPT 10 - SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT. A new exhibition featuring some of photography’s most famous female artists. The featured photographers represent different eras, styles, and techniques, but they all share the same subject: men. By switching the traditional roles of

the male artist and the female subject, the collection flips the male-dominated narrative of the art world and establishes an individual space for female artists. thru DEC 30 - BY THE YARD, CIRKUT CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY. This exhibition will feature panoramic images created by the unique Cirkut camera in the early 20th century. This wide range of resources will feature images from daily American community life, industry, wartime, and fantastic views.

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.

GALLERIE 909 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. 727.565.3930. www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday Artwalk Drum Circle First Friday each month

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his exhibit uses original menus as a starting point to explore the fine dining at the Tampa Bay Hotel and other grand Florida resorts from 1891 to 1932. These rarely exhibited menus draw visitors into the conversation of Victorian food, the source of food, its preparation, etiquette, fashion, and utensils that blend together to create the Victorian epicurean experience. They will briefly touch on menu art and children in the Hotel dining room. This exhibit displays original artifacts, including menus, photos, clothing, and utensils from the Tampa Bay Hotel and other Florida hotels.

At the Tampa Bay Hotel, and other Florida resorts, meals were not simply about eating, but instead were a fine dining experience. Thought and care were put into food choices, decorations, place settings, music selection, and of course, menu design. Dressing for dinner often took over an hour, and meals could be a full ten courses. Meals for special events and holidays were even more elaborate. Included in the exhibit are menus from holidays.

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Avant-garde jazz first Saturday each month Spoken Word last Sunday each month GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 443-3861. www.glazermuseum.org/ Opens - AUG 9 - OCEAN SANDBOX! Move and shape the sand to create the ocean’s topography.

Sculpt mountains, islands, underwater channels, and caves to see our augmented reality marine landscape come to life with ocean creatures, treasure chests, and more

28 - SUNSHINE SUNDAY. Sunshine Sunday is a special morning on the last Sunday of every other month. This program is a limited-engagement event for children with special needs and their caregivers. Children can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and community resources at their fingertips.

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.

AUGUST 11 - Parents’ Night Out. Children ages 4 -10 play in the museum, explore the popular Touch Tunnel, exciting science shows and enjoy a G-rated movie. Pizza, snacks and juice included. Sibling discount available.

Pre-registration required. http://greatex.org/programs/ parents-night-out 13 - Great Connections 14 - 18 - Totally Tots 21 -25 -Totally Tots SEPTEMBER 4 - LABOR DAY FUN. 10 am - 4:30 pm, All activities are included in admission/membership, One free admission to all first-responders and members of the military (active and retired).

8 - Parents’ Night Out 10 - Great Connections 11, 18, 25 - Closed 23, 24 - SUPERHERO SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 10 am - 2 pm Saturday / Noon - 4 pm Sunday, All activities are included in admission/membership, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Tap into your own superpowers and perfect your superhero look.

OCTOBER 2, 9 - Closed 7 - October Family Fun Fest 8 - Great Connections 13 - Parents’ Night Out 16 - School’s Out Camp GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Ave, St Pete Beach 727-552-1610. www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation.

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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GULFPORT HISTORY MUSEUM 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. 727-327-0505. Free Admission. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org The Gulfport Historical Society preserves and celebrates Gulfport culture and history through exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the community and visiting public.

AUGUST 17 - Walking Tour - Historic Gulfport with a Literary Twist. 7-8:15 pm. Tour goers will learn about the history of Gulfport while gaining inspiration from local writers reading from their works. Reservations recommended. $. www.stpetepreservation.org/event-2586183 HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. (813) 2541891. www.ut.edu/plantmuseum FIRST FRIDAY EVENT THRU NOV. Meet at the Minarets for the First Friday event. The Museum will be open with free admission from 5 – 7 pm. Visitors are encouraged to explore the nation’s only Victorian railroad resort hotel museum, enjoy live music on the veranda, and share a treat with friends at our tastings table. A docent-led tour of the Museum will begin at 5:15 pm. Featured at First Friday is Matt Weihmuller’s Jazz Trio, from 5 – 7 pm on the Museum veranda.

HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St N, Largo. 727.582.2123. www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage

thru AUG - Dinos Alive! Grab the whole family and step back in time to the Jurassic and Cretaceous Eras and share in the fun surrounded by life size animatronic dinosaurs. Guests can transport and immerse themselves in another time, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Get up-close and personal with varying species of dinosaurs to take pictures, learn fun facts about how they lived, and maybe acquire a better appreciation of how we can help save present-day species of wildlife from extinction. Feast with Dino-sized food and drinks, or just enjoy this larger than life experience with the entire family.

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941.366.5731. www.selby.org MONDAYS – Yoga in the Garden AUGUST 5 - Orchids 101 10 - Garden Friendly Bamboo 12 - Juried Photographic Exhibition 16 - Gelli Plate Printing 17 - Behind the Scenes Photography 28 - Watercolor Mountains, Lakes & Waterfalls

MOTE AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441. www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium SEPTEMBER 23 -Teach-a-Kid Fishing & Ecology Clinic

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Free 21-acre living history museum. New exhibit Boathouse display.

Sundays – Speaking of History.

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255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.4638. www.fine-arts.org

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hats in the exhibition have been borrowed from The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation, Inc. in Washington, D.C.

Thru Oct 1. SKYWAY: A CONTEMPORARCOLLABORATION - Skyway spotlights the compelling work of 57 artists in the Tampa Bay area, spanning sculpture, photography, video, painting, and prints. The work is being shared by the MFA, the Tampa Museum of Art, and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. This is the first time all three museums have joined forces to present the work of gifted contemporary artists in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.

AUGUST 9 - Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton 17 - Porch Party 20 - Steven Prutsman, piano 23 - Greg Baker 27 - University of Tampa Faculty Ensemble SEPTEMBER 13 - Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton 21 - Porch Party 27 - Norman Van Aken OCTOBER 11 - Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton 18 - Porch Party 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.

Thru AUGUST 13. CARDBOARD SPACE ADVENTURES. Guests will help create a huge outpost in outer space, full of hands-on creativity, engineering,

and art—all constructed entirely from cardboard. Cardboard Space Adventures begins with a child’s dream to create a rocketship out of an empty box and fly off to explore the galaxy. That dream leads to an incredible adventure that mixes fun and learning as guests discover science, engineering, math, architecture, design, and more.

AUGUST 21 - FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017 SPECIAL EVENT MOSI will engage eclipse enthusiasts with a range of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities including a space talk, viewing of the eclipse through telescopes fitted with solar filters and eclipse viewer building. MOSI educators will be on hand to answer questions and ensure a safe viewing experience.

Even if cloudy skies prevent firsthand viewing of the eclipse, MOSI will air a live-stream video of the event from NASA. Areas like Tampa will experience a partial eclipse. People in Tampa will be able to experience an eclipse with the moon blocking slightly more than 80% of the sun from 1:17 p.m. until 4:14 p.m. with maximum coverage taking place at 2:49 p.m.

REPLAY AMUSEMENT MUSEUM 119 Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs www.replaymuseum.org An Interactive museum with 100 pinball games, video games and other amusements from the past.

RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, 941.359.5700. www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day. Thurs – Art After 5 Thru NOV 30 - First 5 Years of Art of Our Time Thurs - Art After 5 Thurs through Sun - Joseph’s Coat Skyspace Third Thurs - Ringling by the Bay ($10) Fri - ROAR - Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat - Bayfront Garden Tours Sat - Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop AUGUST 10 - Gallery Walk & Talk - Portraits 15 - Conversation About Skyway

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18 - Angels in America Pt. 1 24 - Gallery Walk & Talk - Fabulous Food SEPTEMBER 1 - Angels in America Pt. 2 15 - Rosencrantz & Guilderstern Are Dead 23 - Museum Day Live 28 - Gallery Walk & Talk - Art of Our Time OCTOBER 18 - RIAF 2018 First Night: WANTED 19, 20 - Portraits in Motion 19, 20 - ensemblene wSRQ: Program One 19, 20 - eVenti Verticali: WANTED 19, 20 - James McGinn: Ing an Die 19 - 21 - Monica Bill Barnes & Company 19 - 21 - White Rabbit Red Rabbit SAFETY HARBOR MUSEUM 329 Bayshore Boulevard South, Safety Harbor. 727724-1562. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/573/MuseumCultural-Center The Safety Harbor area has long been an ideal place to live. From the earliest peoples (20,000 B.C.E.) who hunted giant mammals on a peninsula twice the size of present day Florida, to our present city of dedicated preservationists, Safety Harbor has an impressive history.

SEASIDE SEABIRD SANCTUARY 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores. 727.391.6211. www.seabirdsanctuary.com

Located on the Gulf Coast, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is staffed by experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers who rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned birds. This is the largest nonprofit wild bird hospital sanctuary. More than 100 birds live in the sanctuary, representing 20 species.Tours are available. FREE admission. Donations accepted.

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IES IN NORTH AMERICA, IS IN DANGER OF REDUCING OPERATIONS DUE TO LACK OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. The not-for-profit, bird rescue and rehabilitation facility only has a few days’ worth of food on hand at any given time and is no longer able to conduct bird rescues. Monthly operating costs, including the care and feeding of over 110 permanently injured birds on site, still exceed $20,000, despite cutting expenses to a minimum. Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, a fully independent, successor organization to the previous sanctuary, relies completely on public support to maintain a small, dedicated staff to provide daily care.

Seaside has administered critical care to over 1,300 sick, injured, or orphaned birds representing 128 different species in 2017, to date. The compromised birds are brought to Seaside by concerned citizens or were rescued by staff and volunteers from locations within 400 square miles of the Central Gulf Coast of Florida.

Rehabilitation work is costly and relies on well-trained, dedicated staff, many volunteers and quality facilities.

The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s mission must continue in order to meet local and global community needs.

This large, well-equipped seabird sanctuary is essential to the Tampa Bay area.

SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM 201 10th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205. (941) 746-4131. www.southfloridamuseum.org/ The Parker Manatee Aquarium, designed to house three adult manatees, holds nearly 60,000 gallons of water, including a medical pool. The pool offers both deep and shallow water, allowing the manatees to maintain natural feeding behaviors. An exhibit area within the facility helps to educate the public about manatee anatomy and offers above and below water viewing.

The Museum’s Parker Manatee Aquarium is a second stage rehabilitation facility which provides a temporary home for manatees that will be released back into the wild after having received treatment from an acute care hospital.

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 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.

SEPTEMBER 8 - Two Headed Calf Festival 9 - The Raising of Webb’s City Mermaid 14 - Happy Hour w/the Historian. Come hear the story of Doc Webb and his world’s most unusual drugstore as told by Bill Leavengood.

some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.

AUG 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Frogs and Toads! Kids get a close up look at these beneficial creatures with the Suncoast Herpetological Society. Pre-registration/payment required.

AUG 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Colorful Caladiums.

Find out how to extend caladiums’ southern tropical charm well beyond the summer months.

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.

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

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.

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

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Thru - JAN 28, 2018. GATEWAYS TO THE CARIBBEAN: MAPPING THE FLORIDA-CUBA CONNECTION. For some, the connections between Florida and Cuba begin with Fidel Castro’s takeover in 1959. For others, especially in Tampa, they begin 70 years earlier with the arrival of the cigar industry and the founding of Ybor City in 1886. In “Gateways to the Caribbean,” you’ll find an unbroken thread between the Sunshine State and the island nation dating back nearly 500 years.

TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 813.259.1720. www.tampamuseum.org

in New York City’s underground club scene. Susanne Bartsch: Art-a-Porter will feature 35 looks spanning Bartsch’s extraordinary career, including designs by Alexander McQueen, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Zaldy, and the Blondes.

Friday - Art on The House - 4 to 8 pm Saturday - Art Spot for Families Thru SEPT 24 - Skyway Thru OCTOBER 22 - Photorealism Thru NOV 12 - Art-a-Porter: Susanne Bartsch AUGUST 19 - Silent Disco SEPTEMBER 9 - CITY 2017 TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2748981. www.tampatheatre.org/ A restored classic theatre showing modern independent and classic films. Pre-show Wurlitzer organ concerts.

TARPON SPRINGS HISTORIC DEPOT MUSEUM 160 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727.943.4624 Free Admission. www.tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The Historic Train Depot Museum houses the office and Archives of the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, which has filled the old station with exhibits telling the story of Tarpon Springs’ past.

thru SEPT 24 - SKYWAY: A CONTEMPORARY COLLABORATION. This exhibition is not only a celebration of artistic practice in Tampa Bay but also an exercise in collaboration as it is shared between three institutions: the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota; the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; and the Tampa Museum of Art. Working together, curators from these institutions will provide context for the diversity of art being made in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties within the past year. thru NOV 12 - SUSANNE BARTSCH: ART-A-PORTER. Couture designs and looks worn by Susanne Bartsch, New York City’s famed “Queen of the Night.”

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USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa. 813. 974.4133. www.ira.usf.edu AUG 21 - OCT 28 - DAVID CLAERBOUT. A solo exhibition of video installations and drawings

by Belgian artist David Claerbout. Throughout his career, Claerbout has investigated the conceptual impact of the passage of time through his use of video and digital photography. Claerbout’s oeuvre is characterized by a meticulous attention to production details, painstakingly created often over a period of years. The resultant works are immersive environments in which the viewer is invited to engage both philosophically and aesthetically. www.davidclaerbout.com WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

727.453.6500, www.weedonislandpreserve.org Ever wonder what archaeologists do with all that stuff they dig up at archaeological sites once the fieldwork is finished? At the Florida Public Archaeology Network Volunteer Lab, you can come find out for yourself!

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Images Of Modern America TAMPA BAY LANDMARKS AND DESTINATIONS

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his book takes a colorful look at the amusement parks, restaurants, parks, beaches, and other points of interest known and loved by Tampa Bay locals and tourists alike. From Busch Gardens to Sunken Gardens, Golden Gate Speedway to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and Colonial Beach to Clearwater Beach, Images of Modern America: Tampa Bay Landmarks and Destinations honors the diverse, attractions that helped entice millions to visit and live in this region of west central Florida.

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez is a free­ lance writer and native Tampa resident. He has written several books and hundreds of blog and magazine articles.

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MINIATURE PAINTING: A Complete Guide to Techniques, Mediums, and Surfaces

Echo Point Books www.echopointbooks.com

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oan Cornish Willies’ Miniature Painting is the definitive guide to the techniques, materials, and mediums used in the ancient art of miniature painting. Covering all aspects of the miniature painting process, this book is well suited for both beginners striving to master the fundamentals and experienced painters who would like to refine and elevate their technique.

With step-by-step demonstrations, the author explains how to attain the luminous quality that miniature art demands by applying thin layers of watercolor, acrylic, or oil to the painting surface. You will be guided through brush selection and handling, surface selection and treatment, basic miniature painting lessons, and advanced lessons in a variety of genres.

Joan Willies has been painting and studying Miniatures since the age of eleven, and is a member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers of London, England, the oldest professional society of miniaturists in the world. She is also a member of the Miniature Artists of America. Other memberships include the Miniature Art Society of Florida (honorary member) and the Washington Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers. www.joanwillies.com/

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THE WILD HORSES Of Sable Island

by Robert Dutesco

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able Island, a small island off the coast of eastern Canada, is the site of some 500 wild horses, 500 shipwrecks, and 500 years of known history. Never settled, the island, also known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” has seen temporary occupation by shipwrecked sailors, transported convicts, pirates, and wreckers. The wild horses, abandoned there long ago or cast ashore from wrecks, are now the only terrestrial mammals on Sable Island. Roebrto Dutesco’s twenty years’ documentation of Sable Island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited by humans, where the wild horses run free, unaware and unafraid of man.

Roberto Dutesco has been revealing the beauty of nature and the human spirit through his photography for more than three decades. Dutesco captured the beauty and isolation of the wild horses and their austere habitat through still photography and 16-mm film. In 2008, the Canadian government identified Sable Island as a protected national treasure as a result of Dutesco’s efforts.

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enny Spencer is missing after a violent encounter on a beach. Her aunt, Susan Blake, asks wisecracking PI Jake Travis to intervene. Susan and Jake spent only one dinner together and both felt an instant attraction. Jake walked away. He was, and is, committed to Kathleen.

As Jake and his partner, Garrett Demarcus, close the circle on finding Jenny, they discover that Kathleen’s past ties to organized crime and Jenny’s life are strangely entwined. They fight a two-front battle to find Jenny and to protect Kathleen.

By protecting Kathleen, will Jake become the type of man that she could never love?

Does he have a choice? Robert Lane’s second stand-alone Jake Travis novel delivers a tour de force of suspense, intrigue, and humor, deftly wrapped in Lane’s trademark literary overtones.

Robert Lane’s literary crime-noir layers action packed drama with compelling characters, timeless themes, and a tropical setting. Lane resides on the west coast of Florida. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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ids can be hard on backpacks, so it pays to invest in a good quality one. Consider the Beckmann brand Backpack ­— light but with extremely good load-bearing qualities.

Beckmann makes designs with the most practical features, and are sure to appeal to children of all ages. Backpacks come in perfect sizes for all kids from nursery through college.

Illustrated here is the Rucksack Nursery School 12L, Brumble. It’s made with solid padding against the back and on the shoulder straps, has a chest strap, external pocket for drinking bottle, interior pockets for notes, drawings, etc., safety reflectors on all sides, rain cover in the top flap and a reflective design on separate front pocket. the special carrying system transfers the weight to the hips.

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Karin Herzog Skincare

Swiss Chocolate, Without The Calories

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arin Herzog skin care is fit for an almost queen. It’s where Duchess Kate gets her glowing complexion, and you can too. Formulated with active oxygen, Karin Herzog products combine patented technologies with active skincare ingredients to penetrate the skin and delivery measurable results. And with the addition of their chocolate line, it makes the products irristible. The Swiss company has been providing clients fine skincare for over 40 years.

Chocolate! is a moisturizer formulated with nourishing wheat germ, toning orange oil and moisturizing avocado oil. It’s suitable for all skin types, and gentle enough for use on the lips.

Choco2 is a rich, intensive and indulgent treatment that boosts moisture and evens skin tone. The combined power of 2% active oxygen and Swiss chocolate provides vital energy to skin while flushing out debris and toxins.

Perfect for problem skin.

For more information, please visit www.karinherzog.com

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HAIRMAX The Sleek Hack to Hide Thinning Hair W www.hairmax.com

ant to pump up the volume, but thinning hair preventing you from achieving the perfect ‘do?

Increase volume and density, while hiding bald spots with HairMax’s Hair Fibers. Add a Boost of Body without the backcombing and extensions. These natural keratin protein hair building fibers blend and statically cling to existing hair to hide any receding areas and provide dramatic density, volume and natural looking coverage, instantly.

HairMax is perfect for both wmen and women to cover up any thinning areas or spots. Virtually undetectable and secure enough to withstand the most extreme conditions, the hair fibers wash out with just one shampoo. HairMax is available in eight shades to blend with any hair color.

COOL-JAMS

Moisture Wicking Separates for Sleep, Travel, Shopping or the Gym

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K, so I am a grandmother — and I love SAS Shoes. I reached the age years ago when I chose comfort over fashion. Let’s face it, years back SAS shoes were not the prettiest on the block. It was very difficult to find fashion-forward shoes that were also comfortable, and came in widths from S to WW. I have a slim foot, so it’s virtually impossible to find shoes that are comfortable and come in my size from the affordable chain shoe stores which seem to cater to the M-W foot, and are not all that comfortable or well-made. Even though the SAS shoes were not necessarily fabulous looking, they were always fabulously comfortable.

Needless to say, I was amazed when I went to the grand opening of the new SAS store in Palm Harbor, and found a large variety of attractive styles and colors that are sure to appeal to the younger generation as well. If you’re not familiar with San Antonio Shoes, each pair is hand crafted in —you guessed it— San Antonio, TX, using the best materials. Although the styles may have changed, the emphasis on comfort has not. SAS has been around since 1976, and carries shoes for both men and women, so everyone is sure to find something to love. SAS also carries handbags and accessories.

To celebrate the grand opening of the Palm Harbor store, SAS partnered with HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program) where they presented the charity with a check for $1,000, giving back to the community.

SAS Palm Harbor is located in the Coral Landings Shopping Center, 33191 US Hwy 19 N. Please visit the SAS website for more information on locations and to see their new offerings. www.sasshoes.com

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A New Land of Fantasy Highlights A New Year Full of Magical Additions and Openings

as its expat owner. Shoppers can stock up on Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits and more at Windtraders.

RIVERS OF LIGHT in DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM. This powerful theatrical production takes Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests on a magnificent emotional journey – a visual mix of water, fire, nature and light choreographed to an original musical score. The amazing after-dark show celebrates the majesty of nature and the connection between animals and humans in the world.

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DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

PANDORA – THE WORLD OF AVATAR In DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM. In collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, Disney has brought to life the fantasy world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron’s epic film AVATAR, in a breathtaking new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Avatar Flight of Passage sends guests flying above the jungles of Pandora on a Mountain Banshee. Bioluminescent rainforests dramatically wrap around Na’vi River Journey, a family-friendly boat ride.

Hungry adventurers can recharge at SATU’LI CANTEEN, the main dining location, or PONGU PONGU, a drink kiosk with a design as eclectic

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The new Highway in the Sky Dine-Around gives Walt Disney World Resort guests priority boarding on the monorail for an unparalleled dining journey around the circuit between Disney’s Grand Florid-

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ian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The journey takes guests to all three resort hotels along the monorail route, and includes a welcome drink, appetizers, an entree and a wine pairing, dessert, cordials and coffee, plus other sips and samplings along the way and a private patio to watch the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks. Highway in the Sky Dine-Around is offered each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Cost is $150 per person, gratuity included, tax additional. 407-WDW-DINE. wwwDisneyWorld.com/Dining

MAGIC KINGDOM

A NEW WELCOME SHOW AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK. Now performing, a new welcome show is on the Castle Forecourt Stage. Guests can meander up Main Street, U.S.A. to the edge of the Castle and join in the celebration as a Royal Herald delivers a proclamation and welcomes a few familiar characters.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

STAR WARS GUIDED TOUR AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS. For the ultimate Star Wars fan comes the ultimate tour ­— a seven-hour immersion in all current Star Wars experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Character greetings, themed dining, ride experiences, insider’s tours, dessert party and VIP viewing of Star Wars: a Galactic Spectacular are among highlights.

DISNEY SPRINGS

MORE ADDITIONS TO DISNEY SPRINGS. PADDLEFISH – Sleek and modern after a bowto-stern transformation from the former Fulton’s

Crab House, Paddlefish serves fresh seafood, steaks and chops. A new rooftop lounge serves up a late-night menu and views of the water and Disney Springs. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

LA NOUBA by CIRQUE DU SOLEIL to take it’s final bow Dec 31. Audiences have until the end of the year to enjoy the theatrical spectacular. After 19 years of dazzling more than 10 million guests with breathtaking acrobatics and stunning choreography, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil will give its final performance at Disney Springs on Dec. 31. Theatergoers who have yet to see La Nouba, which features daring stunts, vibrant music and whimsical characters, or fans who want to see the Disney Springs staple one last time have until the end of the year to attend a performance.

Most recently La Nouba introduced two new acts: B-Boy, commonly referred to as breakdancing, and Aerial Bamboo, a technique mastered by only a handful of performers worldwide. The acts joined following the addition of new uproarious clowns and a breathtaking juggling rolla bolla act. www. lanouba.com or call 407-939-7600.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD OBSERVATORY – The reborn space is themed to a turn-of-the-20thCentury observatory serving up burgers and sandwiches created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, and craft cocktails. Movie memorabilia, video screens, contemporary music and themed merchandise complete the scene.

THE POLITE PIG – Focuses on genuine Florida cuisine. Lunch and dinner menus will feature a variety of wood-fired smoked and grilled items as well as an innovative beverage program.

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ry Orlando’s haute cuisine at a hot price this fall. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month, sponsored by American Express, Aug. 25 – Oct. 1 with more than 100 restaurants each offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 per person. Celebrating its 12th year, this popular dining initiative provides a variety of options for local foodies or visiting gourmands who are looking to try out a local favorite or one of the hot new venues added to Orlando’s culinary scene. For the first time, six restaurants from Walt Disney World Resort hotels join the program’s line-up.

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Romantic – Boheme Restaurant (Grand Bohemian Hotel), Chez Vincent, Christinis Ristorante Italiano, Le Coq au Vin Restaurant, Luma on Park, The Melting Pot (Orlando, Longwood).

Family Friendly – Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, Benihana (Orlando, Lake Buena Vista), Brio (Winter Park Village, Mall at Millenia), Copper Canyon Grill, Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Paddlefish, Seasons 52, Shogun Japanese Steak House, The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.

Dinner With A View – Canvas Restaurant & Market, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Eleven at American Kitchen Bar & Grill Reunion Resort, Lakeside Bar + Grill, Ravello, SeaWorld Orlando Sharks Underwater Grill.

Girls Night Out – Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, KASA Restaurant & Bar, RusTeak at College Park, The Stubborn Mule, Vines Grille & Wine Bar Notable Chefs – Luma on Park (Brandon McGlamery), The Rusty Spoon (Kathleen Blake), The Ravenous Pig (James and Julie Petrakis), Todd English’s bluezoo (Todd English).

Staycation – A Land Remembered at Rosen Last year, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Shingle Creek, American Kitchen Bar & Grill at raised a record $195,125 for the Russell Home B Resort & Spa, David’s Club at Omni Orlando for Atypical Children enabling the organization to Resort, Forte at Reunion Resort. modify and refurbish the girls’ dorm as part of the KASA Restaurant & Bar home’s major renovation project.

What’s Hot – Bulla Gastrobar, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, DoveCote Brasserie, Earls kitchen + bar, Luke’s Kitchen, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar. Walt Disney World Resort – Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, The Turf Club at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, The Grand Floridian Café at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Exotic – Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Olivia’s Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

Big Night Out – Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Dragonfly – Robata Grill & Sushi, Fogo de Chão Steak House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Brazilian Steakhouse, kabooki sushi, Mango’s Wine Bar (Orlando, Winter Park), Morton’s The Tropical Cafe, Morimoto Asia, Tapa Toro.

Steakhouse, Ocean Prime, Prato, Ruth’s Chris A full list of all participating restaurants, menus Steakhouse (Lake Mary, Orlando & Winter Park), Slate, Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops, STK, The and OpenTable reservations are available at www.OrlandoMagicalDining.com Capital Grille (I-Drive, Mall at Millenia) Each year a local charity benefits from Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month, receiving $1 from each meal served. This year, due to the growth and popularity of the program, Magical Dining Month will benefit two Orlando nonprofit organizations: Freedom Ride, Inc. and BASE Camp Children’s Foundation. Freedom Ride, Inc. offers therapeutic horseback riding programs that enrich the lives of children and adults with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. BASE Camp Children’s Foundation provides a base of support for children and families who are facing the challenge of living with cancer and other lifethreatening hematological illnesses.

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EMO NITE LA PRESENTS EMO NITE ORLANDO Aug 18. Emo Nite LA founders continue to up their own game. Between creative intro videos, a weekly podcast, tour dates around the country, a clothing collection that is being featured in Urban Outfitters and more, they are able to bring together people from diverse backgrounds including fans, up and coming bands, celebrities like Demi Lovato, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Debby Ryan, Post Malone, Kristen Stewart, Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf), Will Noon (Fun), Cole Sprouse and more. 9pm. The Social, 54 North Orange Ave, Orlando, FL www.ticketfly. com/purchase/event/1503930 FLORIDA KIDS AND FAMILY EXPO - Aug 19-20.

Whether you’re a mom-to-be or the mother of a high school senior, the Florida Kids and Family Expo will provide your loved ones with an exciting family event. The

expo will host over 150 interactive exhibits giving you the chance to come face to face with various organizations serving our community. The expo will bring fun for the whole family with numerous activities and workshops. Kids and teens can enjoy bounce houses, zip lining, bumper cars, a mechanical bull, rock climbing, and more. Watch knights duel on stage, get up close to unique animals, play games, and more.

Enjoy samples from companies like Planet Smoothie and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream or have your picture taken with Iron Man or Tinker Bell. There are two stages available with live entertainment simultaneously throughout both days. Orange County Convention Center, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. www.mycentralfloridafamily.com/eventsfor-kids-in-orlando Soar at IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING’s brand new facility next to WonderWorks on International Drive, equipped with two all-glass wind tunnels in an open single-story floor plan that allows I-Drive passersby to see fliers in action. 8969 International Dr, Orlando,Florida. (407) 337-4359 www.iflyworld.com/orlando/

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Fulfil your need for speed at ANDRETTI KARTING, a brand new indoor go-kart facility. It features electronic go-karting, zip lines, bowling, racing simulators, a ‘sky bar,’ rock climbing, laser tag and a full-service restaurant. 9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819.

407.610.5020. www.andrettikarting.com/orlando/

Hold on aboard FUN SPOT AMERICA’s new wooden coaster opening this summer, dubbed the Mine Blower. This wild new ride clocks in at 82 feet tall, running nearly 50 mph and including a barrel roll inversion, a rare element for a wooden coaster.

ACE CAFE ORLANDO, the first US outpost of the iconic London-based, motor-themed cafe is an American roadside diner with made-from-scratch comfort food, some British favorites and locally-sourced and green options, all at an affordable price point.

UNCLE JULIO’S FINE MEXICAN will join the dining offerings at I-Drive 360 this summer, if you’re looking for something spicy. The Texas-based restaurant chain will sit near the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye, with a patio around the building for a perfect view of the wheel. The Tex-Mex menu includes everything from honey chipotle salmon to cowboy queso.

GAYLORD PALMS SUMMERFEST - thru August 13. www.GaylordPalms.com/SummerFest Gaylord Palms Resort celebrates the spirit of beach parties and summer ballads with this year’s SummerFest featuring Surf In & Rock Out. The event’s family-friendly entertainment will have guests singing along with shows and activities in addition to riding the wave on the resort’s FlowRider Double and splashing down one of seven waterslides waiting at the newly expanded water park. Many of the highlights for the SummerFest event lineup put Cypress Springs Water Park center stage, including the daily Aquafina RiffTide Pool Party. DJ Cowabunga Chris spins classic and contemporary tunes to rock out to while hanging out in Cypress Springs Water Park. Other exciting highlights for SummerFest featuring Surf In & Rock Out include: I Wanna Rock! Sing-A-Long Show; Legends of Rock & Surf Scavenger Hunt; Cypress Springs Theater ShowCONTINUED

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The Shark Swim program provides closerthan-ever encounters with legendary predators. The new program allows guests to swim freely among five species: Pacific blacktip, reef whitetip, nurse shark, zebra shark, and a spotted wobbegong. Guests learn about shark anatomy and the threats the animals face in the wild. Guests can also join the sharks in the deeper part of their habitat and embark on an exhilarating snorkel experience. The Shark Swim experience is available to Discovery Cove guests ages 10 and older.

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ings; Rockin’ Arts & Crafts; Summer Fun at Relâche Spa; PJ Party Under the Sea; Paint the Waves Party featuring the GlowRider; Rock n’ Roll Never Dies Ghost Tour; and Build-A-Bear Workshop on the Pool Deck.

In addition to all this, Guests will find poolside games, airbrush tattoos, rocker hair braids, face painting and

much more happening at Cypress Springs Water Park alongside the zero-entry family pool, treehouse water play structure with four water slides PLUS the recent $4.2 million addition of Big Cypress, towering nearly 60 feet above the pools with the Florida Free Fall drop slide and the Tamiami Twister racing slides; and The Wake Zone, a FlowRider Double surfable wave simulator.

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.

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• A live stage show in Heartlake City where kids can sing and dance with DJ Mia and the rest of the Lego Friends.

• A scavenger hunt for knights’ shields throughout Miniland USA and a Lego brick-toss challenge in DUPLO Valley.

• A daytime dance party in Miniland USA, where Sir DanceA-Lot will be spinning kid-friendly hits and dropping brick-tastic beats.

• A laugh-filled show in which Lego Kingdoms’ resident jester will attempt to train the newest jester on the stage across from Castle Burger.

• Opportunities to build unique Lego creations and contribute to a giant Lego mosaic in Pirates’ Cove.

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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.

407.246.2620. www.leugardens.org Leu Gardens offers a unique setting to see a classic or current feature film. Each month from Feb to Dec, (no movie in July) Leu Gardens hosts a movie night on a 32 ft screen, weather permitting. Movie goers may bring dinner picnics including alcohol and seating (chairs or blanket) then sit back and enjoy an outdoor movie. Leu Gardens opens at 6 pm on movie nights so movie goers can stroll the 50-acre gardens before the movie. Visit lwebsite for movie selections and times.

EXPERIENCE MOVIES OUTDOORS. Leu Gardens offers an amazing and unique setting to see a classic or current feature film. Each month to Dec, (no movie in July,) Leu Gardens hosts a movie night at the floral clock on a 32 ft screen, weather permitting. Movie goers may bring dinner picnics including alcohol and seating (chairs or blanket) then sit back and enjoy an outdoor movie. Visit website for movie selections.

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.

KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM - WARBIRD ADVENTURES 233 N Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741. 407870-7366. 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.

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

MADAME TUSSAUDS 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866630-8315. www2.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/ Madame Tussauds Orlando’s interactive guest experience in the themed room features Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. The attraction has added a one-of-kind customized camera system that utilizes multiple cameras to stitch together a unique photo of fans interacting with Neymar’s figure. The camera technology captures 40 photos in less than one second to produce a GIF image. Guests receive the GIF via email to share with friends. Pose for the paparazzi’s on the red carpet with today’s biggest celebrities.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 246-4278. www.mennellomuseum.com/ 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.

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MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

407-645-5311. www.morsemuseum.org/ A collection of the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as well as fine 19th and 20th century American decorative arts.

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 cars are the 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 MUSEUM OF ART 2416 Mills Ave N, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 8964231. www.omart.org AUG 5 - OCT 29. BRAVO! CHRIS RASCHKA. This exhibition features over 50 works by Chris Raschka, an American illustrator and writer who received the 2006 Caldecott Medal for his book, Hello Goodbye Window, and the 2012 Caldecott Medal for this book A Ball for Daisy. Raschka maneuvers a brush or oil crayon with skill to create lively compositions that weave together color and design that make his educational and entertaining children’s books visually exciting.

Thru AUG 20 - FLORIDA PRIZE IN CONTEMPORARY ART. This exhibition will feature 10 progressive and exciting artists. Additionally, one of these artists will be selected to receive a significant monetary award.

Thru DEC 31 - ODED HALAHMY: BABYLONIAN ODYSSEY. Oded Halahmy’s lyrical bronze sculptures pay homage to his Iraqi roots and his long career as a successful contemporary sculptor based in New York City. Babylonian Odyssey presents recent sculptures that reference many elements of Middle Eastern landscape and reflect the hieratic qualities of ancient Mesopotamian art.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 5142000. www.osc.org/ 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/ Set aboard an authentically replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon measuring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting.

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ers engaging in action-packed exploits, accompanied by cannon blasts, pyrotechnics and plenty of laughs.

In addition, more than 150 guests have the chance to play an actual role in each show as the evil Captain Sebastian the Black leads his crews of renegades on a swashbuckling adventure before your very eyes.

5447. www.seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/ MAKO HYPERCOASTER. Mako is Orlando’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 73 mph as it races along nearly one mile of steel track.

KRAKEN ROLLER COASTER is SeaWorld Orlando’s first digitally-enhanced, virtual reality (VR) roller coaster experience.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS / ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE / WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER www.universalorlando.com/ SKULL ISLAND: REIGN OF KONG honors 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.

POLK MUSEUM OF ART 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801, (863) 688-7743 www.polkmuseumofart.org SEAWORLD / DISCOVERY COVE 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. (888) 800Experience 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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COOLSTUFF!

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torm season can be scary for those living in low lying areas or by a body of water. In trying to shore up your home, it means filling up sand bags and hoping for the best. If you’ve ever had to do it, you know how irksome and messy it is. Quick Dam has a solution that is decidedly not messy, and very easy to do. Their products come in different shapes, all with the same end result — water absorbed to either stop your flooding or lessen it a lot.

Quick Dams are made with a super absorbent polymer that swells on contact with water, which is then contained as a gel within the fabric.

I lost my screened-in porch to a tornado which left my living room sliding doors vulnerable to heavy rains. I had to haul out towels and bunch them up along the doors whenever there was a threat of rain, otherwise the water seeped (poured) in. This got old really fast. Then I discovered Quick Dam. One of their products is a 10’ X 8” barrier strip that I can just lay down along my doors. It weighs practically nothing when dry. When it gets wet it absorbs the water and can swell to 3.5” in a matter of minutes and absorb 8 gallons of water. They can also be stacked on top of each other if more water is anticipated. My water problem isn’t that severe, so it has only risen about an inch in areas, but I haven’t had any water pass around the barrier yet. It dries out on it’s own and can be reused again and again. Fold it up and put it away. No sand, no labor!

Quick Dam has a really good reputation, and is rated #1 in flood control. In the home, this style can be used to protect doorways, garages, leaking hot water tanks, erosion control and more. It can be used indoors or out. Note: Quick Dams do not work with salt water because of a chemical reaction.

Please visit their website to see all the different shapes and styles of Quick Dams and their different applications.

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Around Florida CRYSTAL RIVER Plantation on Crystal River 800-632-6262. www.PlantationonCrystalRiver.com SCOOP SOME SCALLOPS THIS SUMMER Thru Sept 24 A popular activity for families, scalloping is like snorkeling, but with the addition of a mesh bag for storing the harvest. Most scallops can be found in the shallow grass flats of the Gulf of Mexico that range anywhere from three to six feet deep. Only two to three inches in length and located inside a fan-shaped shell, the scallops can be easy to spot with their 30-40 bright blue eyes, but provide a good chase, since all those eyes help them detect predators. Plantation on Crystal River, a hidden gem on Florida’s Nature Coast, is offering scalloping deals. Scoop some scallops at Plantation and their West 82 Grill Will “Cook Your Catch.”

FLORIDA KEYS www.fla-keys.com/hemingway-days/ KEY WEST LOBSTERFEST - Aug 10-13.

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Duval Street. The festivities kick off at the Sunset Tiki Bar & Grille, 617 Front St., for a lobster boil that also includes shrimp, andouille sausage, crawfish, corn on the cob and new potatoes. Live entertainment and libation specials round out the evening’s action. www.keywestlobsterfest.com POWERBOAT RACE SERIES Heads to Islamorada - Aug. 1920. Nine race teams are to battle for first place in the 2017 Powerboat P1 SuperStock USA Series, with the final race to be staged just offshore of Islamorada Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, in front of the Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina at mile marker 84. An exciting spectacle for powerboat fans, P1 SuperStock races typically are staged close to shore. The course is tight and fast, with speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour. All races are free to watch.

KEY WEST BREWFEST TO HIGHLIGHT LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Aug 31 - Sept 4 Fans of beers and ales can sample nearly 200 of them, while also discovering the flavors of the continental United States’ southernmost island, during a festival “brewed” especially for Labor Day weekend visitors. Activities “on tap” include brew-focused dinners, pool parties and tap takeovers, a lavish tasting festival on the beach and other enticements for thirsty attendees. www.keywestbrewfest.com

DAYTONA BEACH UNIQUE THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER www.daytonabeach.com NATIONAL LIFEGUARD COMPETITION, August 9-12 – The United States Lifesaving Association, in conjunction with the Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association, is bringing four days of intense competition during the 2017 National Lifeguard Championships. Spectators will see nearly 3,000 top youth and adult athletes compete in board races, surf swims, surf boat races, beach flag and rescue races, running relays, iron man/woman events and a 2K beach run. The events, complete with celebrity commentators and vendors, will take place in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.

NEW INDOOR ROPES COURSE AND ZIPLINE – Daytona Lagoon, a water park and year-round family entertainment center opened the Sky Maze featuring 10 challenging obstacles 12 feet above the MEGA arcade and a 70-foot zipline running the length of the course. Daytona Lagoon just fully renovated its indoor laser tag arena, too. This United Parks subsidiary also offers family fun with the Lagoon water park, go-karts, miniature golf and rock wall.

CAPE CANAVERAL Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral, FL 32899. www.kennedyspacecenter. com Kennedy Space Center is the official site for Kennedy Space Center. Visit NASA’s launch complex, astronaut hall of fame, or see a rocket launch all just an

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FIFTH GRADERS NATIONAWIDE OFFERED FREE ADMISSION - thru Sept 4. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a front row seat to NASA’s Journey to Mars for free to fifth graders nationwide this summer, with an invitation for a full-day of adventure and fun. The offer is part of the Summer of Mars campaign designed to highlight experiences and activities that focus on the future of space exploration and Mars missions. Incoming fifth graders (for fall 2017) who visit with a full-admission-paying-adult, will receive free, one-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The online ticket can be printed and then presented at any ticket window, along with one of the following as proof of age: a fourth-grade report card verifying that the child is an incoming fifth grader, a passport or birth certificate.

MARS EXPERIENCE BUS - thru end of August As the first immersive virtual reality vehicle that replicates 200 square miles of Martian landscape, the bus uses video game technology to make riders feel as though they are moving across Mars. Riders will see images derived from NASA photos on Mars, rovers already on the Red Planet and a mock-up of what the first Mars base camp could look like. www.kennedySpaceCenter.com/SummerOfMars

THE PALM BEACHES Affordable Summer Luxury in The Palm Beaches

www.thepalmbeaches.com/special-offersand-packages/free-hotel-nights The Palm Beaches are rolling out the red carpet for families this summer with free-night promotions at 16 hotels and resorts, and a build-your-ownadventure Discover Pass that provides discounts at area attractions. A collection of 39 cities and continued

INN ON FIFTH Cruise & Cuisine!

T he Inn on Fifth and Club Level Suites has created a new two-night Cruise & Cuisine package for summer, blending a trio of luxury experiences to showcase the best of downtown Naples. The package includes a two-night stay in one of the Inn’s 119 elegantly appointed guest rooms, featuring an array of superior standard amenities; a Pure Florida sunset sightseeing cruise for two; and dinner for two at Ocean Prime Naples, one of Naples’ newest culinary hotspots. Available through October 13, the Cruise & Cuisine package at the four-star, four-diamond Inn on Fifth starts at just $403. Guests can choose to enhance the experience with a Club Level Suite and additional exclusive amenities for a package price of just $623.

For more information, (888) 403-8778 or visit www.InnonFifth.com

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towns stretching from Boca Raton to Jupiter and Tequesta, The Palm Beaches have 47 miles of pristine beaches. Add watersports, eco-activities, farm-fresh dining options, cultural offerings and lodgings that range from luxury beachfront resorts to in-town hotels, and there’s something for everyone.

PUNTA GORDA Fishermen’s Village to Host 2nd Annual TikiFest - Aug 12 Fishermen’s village is located off marion avenue, punta gorda. 941 639-8721. www.fishville.com.

The merchants association of fishermen’s village will present their second annual Tiki fest, 12 noon-4 pm. Promising to be a full afternoon of family friendly tiki fun, event admission and parking are free. Some highlights of the event include: Live trop rock music featuring Sunny Jim White; Live music by Tiki Tom and L.A.; The Waikiki Hula Dancers Show; Jeff the “Tiki” Juggler; Face painting & more by Maryrose; Tiki games, limbo, family activities; Tiki carvings, tiki art, photo ops; Tiki décor and tropical clothing shopping; Drink/food specials; Hawaiian leis giveaways; Live remote with “Tiki” Jeff Collins, Seaview Radio.

MIAMI SUPER SUMMER SPLASH-TACULAR AT MIAMI SEA-QUARIUM - thru August 20.

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SUMMER SAVINGS PASS - thru Sept 30. 4 Attractions, 1 Low Price. Visit the top attractions in South Florida with just one Pass. Enjoy general admission tickets to Miami Seaquarium, Lion Country Safari, Museum of Discovery & Science and Zoo Miami all summer long. www.miamiseaquarium. com/summersavingspass NAPLES The Baker Museum 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples www.artisnaples.org/baker-museum The Baker Museum houses 15 galleries, a glass dome conservatory and three Dale Chihuly installations. Five origami sculptures and 40 unfolded pieces of origami are on display. Kids can view works by modern European and American artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning and Georgia O’Keeffe. Pop Art culture comes to life through the works of Robert Indiana, one of America’s most celebrated living artists. “Jacque Fresco, 100 Years of Vision” presents an overview of a lifetime of creative output by this visionary designer and social engineer. Louise Nevelson’s last major work, “Dawn’s Forest,” is arranged in segments throughout campus.

Lowdermilk Park 1301 Gulf Shore Boulevard, is open daily from 8 am to sundown. www.explorenaples.com Lowdermilk Park is one of Naples’ premier beachfront parks. Kids can release their energy on two playgrounds, build castles in the sand or roam about the pair of huge origami cranes. Pack a picnic or grab some refreshments from the concession stand. Consider a visit near the end of the day to take in a beautiful sunset.

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Casino Gaming Scene Las Vegas THE WHO AT CAESARS - thru Aug 11 www.caesars.com Legendary rockers The Who will play a residency of six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Who will be the first rock band to take residency at the venue which opened in 2003. On July 29 the group will play its initial show in Vegas followed by performances on August 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11. Look for The Who to perform material from throughout their illustrious career.

tainment all summer long, in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. Headliner concerts include: Aug 12: Rick Springfield Aug 26: Seether Sept 1: Collective Soul Sept 30: Chevelle T-MOBILE ARENA CONCERTS AUGUST 4 - ED SHEERAN 5 - KENDRICK LAMAR 11 - LADY GAGA - Joanne World Tour MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER www.mandalaybayeventscenter.com/ MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS & JESSE AND JOY - Sept 15 MARK ANTHONY - Sept 16

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE Free Entertainment with DOWNTOWN ROCKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES www.vegasexperience.com Downtown Rocks is an amplified concert series emphasizing the entertainment, music and party atmosphere of the destination and experience.

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MANDALAY BAY’S 2017 CONCERTS ON THE BEACH SERIES www.mgmresorts.com Concert-goers are invited to enjoy musical performances which 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 1.6-million-gallon wave pool.

311 & NEW POLITICS - Aug. 18 I LOVE THE ‘90S: Salt N Pepa, Kid N Play, OTown, All-4-One, Young MC & Tone Loc - Sept. 2 LIFEHOUSE & SWITCHFOOT - Sept 8 LOST ‘80S LIVE: Tony Hadley, Cutting Crew, Wang Chung & Missing Persons - Sept. 9

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CIRCUS CIRCUS SPLASH ZONE - thru Sept 30 www.circuscircus.com The new expanded Splash Zone includes three water slides, water features for all ages, new seating options and a mobile food truck. Additionally, the hotel’s two existing pool decks have a refurbished snack bar, new restrooms and showers, and a pool area dedicated to guests 18 and older.

A 50-foot slide tower features three, colorful water slides, Four-lane Mat Racer, Aqua Tube and Speed Slide. The Splash Pad is a water playground with interactive components including water cannons, spill buckets, waterfalls and water jets.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Debuts I AM THE GREATEST: MUHAMMAD ALI - thru Sept 30 www.mgmresorts.com The exhibit celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest heavyweight boxer through six core principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality. Inside the gallery, guests can enjoy unseen video footage, family photos, rare personal heirlooms, notable artifacts and stories from some of Ali’s closest friends. Guests can sit ringside while marveling at clips of Ali’s most legendary fights and learning about his philanthropic endeavors.

High Roller Observation Wheel Launches Las Vegas’ Only ​Booze-Infused Chocolate Tasting Experience. www.Caesars.com/HighRoller The world’s tallest observation wheel, the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade, introduces a new, booze-infused selection of chocolate pieces for its indulgent Chocolate Tasting Experience. Crafted

by Ethel M Chocolates, these delectable bonbons contain crème fillings spiked with real flavored liqueurs. Guests can savor four distinctive pieces, along with a glass of wine, while enjoying the best views of Las Vegas from 550 feet in the air. Tastings are available every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with the final experience of the night taking place at 8 p.m.

FIRST ROBOTIC BAR EXPERIENCE COMES TO LAS VEGAS STRIP www.thetipsyrobot.com/tag/miracle-mileshops/ The Tipsy Robot is a one-of-a-kind revolutionary Las Vegas bar attraction. Robotic arms perfectly create the drink you design from their app. Robots mix, shake and even dance while mixing your beverage and sharing your experience is easy with a state-of-the-art Instagram photo booth with incredible backgrounds.

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be made well in advance as the company has to clear the flight and landing with the state park.

MAVERICK HELICOPTERS HELI-YOGA www.maverickhelicopter.com/heliyoga.aspx

BRITNEY: PIECE OF ME AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD - Sept 3 thru Dec 27 www.caesars.com Britney Spears has announced final show dates of her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood.

Her final performances will be Sept 3 through Dec 31. Since opening in 2013, “Britney: Piece of Me” has received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike.

It’s a new Las Vegas experience from Maverick Helicopters. The company will transport guests from the Strip to the highest point in the Valley of Fire for a 75-minute yoga class. Yogis wear headphones during the class, which eliminates noise pollution and the interaction becomes solely between the instructor and student. Requests must

VENETIAN LAS VEGAS LAUNCHES BOOKING VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER www.venetian.com The Venetian Las Vegas launched one of the hospitality industry’s first Facebook Messenger direct booking channels and the first for an individual hotel, offering guests the opportunity to book directly and securely through social messaging. By automatically analyzing and learning the guests’ conversational patterns, the application will continually improve its vocabulary and functionality to serve guests.

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RAMMY and Golden Globe winner and Academy Award-nominated Lady Gaga is a one-of-a kind artist and performer.

She has amassed an outstanding 30 million global album sales and 150 million single sales, making her one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

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MASTER IMPRESSIONIST GORDIE BROWN AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD www.caesars.com

Known for his eccentric impressions of some of the biggest celebrities in the world today, longtime Las Vegas entertainer Gordie Brown appears in Gordie Brown Live at Planet Hollywood. He has performed in numerous showrooms around Las Vegas since 2004. Gordie Brown Live is a fast-

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

Gamblers Are Shunning Tightfisted Slots Dear Mark: In your column “I’ve Been Everywhere,” you wrote about all the casino destinations that you have visited over the years. Did you find in your travels that slot machines look and play the same from state to state? Ken K. Slot machines, Ken, are comparable from casino to casino, state to state. For instance, if it is an IGT Dazzling Dollars 3-Reel 1-Line 3-Credit machine in Wilkes-Barre, PA, expect the same in Reno, NV. So, yes, Ken, they all look and physically play the same: you press the credit button, hit spin, press credit, hit spin, keep repeating, and then reach for your wallet for more money.

But, just because any old slot machine looks, walks and quacks like a duck, that doesn’t mean it is part of the Anatidae family of birds, especially when it comes to return percentages to the player. “Play” and “pay,” Ken, are twins of two dif-

paced high energy show of hilarious, spot-on impressions.

TENORS OF ROCK AT HARRAHS www.tenorsoftock.com Formed with five of the best male rock voices in the United Kingdom, Tenors of Rock bring a new sound to familiar rock hits. From the original producer of “Rock of Ages” and director/choreographers The Goldenboyz (Katy Perry, P!nk), Tenors of Rock is a full production show featuring classic and contemporary rock hits like “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Living on a Prayer,” “Back in Black,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Here I Go Again” and more.

Since appearing on The X Factor UK, the highpowered vocals of Tenors of Rock have rocked millions worldwide.

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Payouts on slot machines are set by casino operators and are not consistent between gaming jurisdictions.

The best cluck-for-the-buck when it comes to playing slots is in Nevada, where the house last year kept 6.4 percent. The worst would be in Iowa, where casinos in that state keep 9.4 percent of every dollar played. Furthermore, Ken, slot machines these days keeping a tighter grip on the money gamblers feed into them, and this translates into your hard-earned money not lasting as long as it used to.

For example, based on the blended slot hold from a decade ago, if your bankroll were $100, you could gamble for 3.2 hours at $0.75 per spin. With higher holds across the board, now you will last approximately 2.6 hours, a 22% decrease.

With these tighter slots, your time on device decreases, hence, you lose you money faster. But, Ken, few players play $0.75 per spin anymore. It’s more like $2 a pop, so your slot machine play with that same $100 is now reduced to just one hour.

Casinos are also starting to feel the effects of higher hold percentages. Not only are casinos making it tougher for players to win at www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

the slot machines; the rising hold percentage has not translated into incrementally increasing gaming revenue for casino operators postrecession. In fact, many believe higher hold percentage is the contributing factor to slot revenue decline. I agree, but I would vigorously contend that it is equally the lack of Gen Xer and Millennial players.

Here are just a few examples of current hold percentages showing where slots got stingier from a decade ago.

Louisiana 9.26%, was 8.65% Mississippi 7.49%, was 6.54% Missouri 9.33%, was 7.44% Nevada 6.4%, was 5.72% Iowa 9.4%, was 7.05% New Jersey 8.96%, was 8.19%.

Conversely, Pennsylvania’s hold percentages decreased from 9.56% to 7.82% and their slot revenue increased by 11.8%. Wondering aloud here, but is management upstairs taking notes?

This is not to say that all slots pick your pocket. Some casinos do offer “liberal” slot machines. By liberal I mean casinos that advertise a higher payback percentage on “selected machines.” It’s up to you to find a casino advertising those liberal paybacks; then you’ll need to ask someone in slot personnel which machines those are.

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Biloxi What’s happening at the Beau Rivage in August www.beaurivage.com

Fallen Oak, Beau Rivage’s beautiful golf course.

J. WILKES – BIEN NACIDO WINE DINNER - August 20. Beau Rivage will host a wine dinner with Wes Hagen, the Winemaker and Brand Ambassador for J. Wilkes Wine in the Santa Maria Valley in California. In 2013, wine writer Michael Cervin rated Wes as “One of the 100 Most Influential Winemakers in the United States.” The dinner will include seven courses, five which are paired with a specially selected wine from the J. Wilkes Bien Nacido collection.

THE GIVEAWAY BMW SUMMER SERIES - Someone will drive away a winner every week this summer during The Giveaway. Beau Rivage is giving away a BMW every Saturday thru August 26, plus $250,000 in FREEPLAY. Earn one drawing entry for every 100 Slot Points accumulated from June 1-August 26, 2017.

Earn 2X virtual drawing entries on 2X Points days. This is a virtual drawing promotion. Drawings will be held every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Players must activate their electronic entries on the drawing day by swiping their M life card at one of the designated kiosks on the casino floor between the hours of 12:01 a.m. – 9:50 p.m., on Sat, August 12, 19 & 26, 2017.

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MILITARY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE AT ALL BEAU RIVAGE RESTAURANTS Beau Rivage is pleased to offer military personnel a 10 percent discount off their bill at BR Prime, Jia, Coast Seafood & Brew, Terrace Café and Stalla. Military members pay no cover charge at Coast Nightclub. The Buffet offers two-for-one breakfast and lunch buffets every Monday from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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AUG 11 - THE ISLEY BROTHERS AUG 13 - ASIAN SHOW AUG 18 - KENNY ROGERS AUG 19 - TERRY FATOR

SEPT 1 - LARRY THE CABLE GUY SEPT 8 - SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO SEPT 9 - LITTLE RIVER BAND SEPT 15 - JAY LENO SEPT 22 - PETER CETERA OCT 4 - LOUIS PRIMA JR. & THE WITNESSES OCT 6-7 - BEACH BOYS OCT 13 - MICHAEL BOLTON OCT 20–21 - FRANKIE VALLI & the FOUR SEASONS OCT 27 - PATTI LaBELLE OCT 29 - JACK HANNA NOV 17 - GLADYS KNIGHT

NOV 22 - ASIAN SHOW JAN 12 – 14 - RIVERDANCE

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o date, nearly 100 toys have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum in Rochester, New York. The National Toy Hall of Fame was established in 1998 and toy inductees include: soap bubbles, Rubik’s cube, rubber duck, stick (yes, cuz every kid plays with sticks), the cardboard box, chess, Hot Wheels toy cars, little green army men, doll house, Star Wars action figures, dominoes among others.

Anyone can nominate a toy into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Final selections are made on the advice of a panel of judges, made up of historians, educators, and others in the field of play.

This prompted me to consider how vintage toys are repurposed into new art forms. I found some pretty interesting collaborative efforts, mainly in the areas of fashion, art and jewelry design.

Crayola crayon and colored pencil necklaces are the result of a designer using a pre-fab necklace, rope or chain link to string through a group of pre-drilled crayons or pencils to make a colorful necklace. Colored pencils also can be chopped up and strung in the manner of small scale beads to make bracelets, necklaces, etc.

Another unusual toy- inspired work of art are the Lego toys that have been made into high fashion, ultra-expensive jewelry pieces. For instance, the Chanel clutch purse based on Lego designs ranges in price from $9,900 to $11,000 each. These purses are true works of art, hence the price tag.

The purses come in bright colors just like original Lego building blocks and feature geometric shapes. Since their introduction, the Chanel Lego purse has been seen in the hands of some of today’s trendy celeb-fashionistas, Rihanna, Jennifer Biel, and Kim Kardashian West.

Purses are not the only Lego-inspired artwork out there. The Smithsonian Institution’s annual Craft2Wear event featured jewelry using Legos. Actual Lego blocks are strung together into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets by several designers the world over. Some are enhanced with sterling silver, set precious stones and gold leaf.

If you are a gamer, then consider a PlayStation wallet. Inspired by Sony’s best-selling video game console introduced in 1994, the PlayStation wallet is modeled after the look of the original PlayStation and like some of their games, the wallet is hand held.

Beanie baby purses featuring stuffed animals still focus on the famous Ty tag and animals with clever names like Beary Bag (bear) and Hutch Clutch (rabbit).

Who knows, maybe we will see the introduction of Rubik’s cube bracelets, little green army men earrings, and soap bubble wand barrettes.

Celebrity appraiser, Dr. Lori Verderame is an internationally syndicated columnist, author, and award-winning TV personality who stars on History channel’s The Curse of Oak Island and Discovery’s Auction Kings. With a Ph.D. from Penn State Univ., Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences. Call 888-431-1010, or visit www.DrLoriV.com/events

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s everybody ready for the new season with the Buccaneers?

Training camp continues until August 24. It’s starting earlier this year, 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM most days. Practice days are subject to change. Please check with www buccaneers.com.

In an effort to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures for both players and fans, the team has scheduled 12 of the 13 open practices to begin early in the morning. The team also host special military appreciation day on Monday, July 31, which will only be open to members of the military.

5th ANNUAL BUCS CARE TREASURE CHESTS FINISH AT THE 50. The Buc’s Care Foundation is back with all new ways to support the fight against breast cancer with the 5th Annual Bucs Care Treasure Chests Finish at the 50: 5K. 10k. Fun Race and Corporate Challenge Powered

by Jabil.on Saturday, October 7 for the 5K, with the addition of our 1 mile fun run and 10 K. A portion of each registration benefits local organizations in our community who specializes in breast cancer research and patient services. More race options mean more Bucs fans dedicated to making waves in the fight against breast cancer in the Bay. Included in the race registration is a game tick-

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tration, ticket to the Carolina Panthers vs the Tampa Bay Bucs on October 29, one official treasure chest finish at the 50s T-shirt, chipped race bib, and donation to breast cancer research and patron services. First 500 to register are invited onto the field for a half time experience during the game.

First and second place winners receive medals in in preselected categories.

Online registration is now open! Don’t miss your chance to finish the race at the 50 yard line and support the fight against breast cancer in our community. For for more information on the race email treasurechest5K@buccaneers.nfl.com.

THE WOMAN OF RED ULTIMATE FOOTBALL PARTY will be Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-9 pm at East Stadium club. The takeover will feature all new experiences including, training camp live, with Ali Marpet, Clinton McDonald and first round pick,D.J.

Howard. Live talk about training camp hosted

by Gayle Sierens; Jamie’s radio helmet: get one chance to hear the play — try it on; NFL Scouts Analysis, NFL scheduling process plus lots of other things in addition to all new Bucs merchandise and a touchdown photo opp and more. $10 members or $20 general public. Register on line. et to continue the rally on August 29 at Raymond James Stadium when the Bucs take on division rivals, Carolina Panthers during the Breast Cancer Awareness game. Please check with the Bucs for more information. Registration prices start at $65 and include treasure chest finish at the 50s regis110

TEAMS THEMES. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the teams themes for their 10 home games during the 2017 season, highlighted by two primetime ring of honor’s games. Late owner Malcolm Glazer was honored at halftime of Tampa Bay’s game against New England Patriots, while

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Super Bowl winning head coach Jon Gruden will be inducted at half time at the Atlantic Falcons game on December 18.

The Buccaneers open their preseason home slate against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, August 26. Halftime entertainment will be provided by the teams junior cheer leaders program. The Buccaneers are celebrating their 20th season of the Junior cheerleaders, which is a program designed to promote self esteem, commitment and discipline for girls ages 6 to 14 years old.

Tampa Bay will conclude it’s preseason schedule by hosting the Washington Redskins on Thursday, August 21. The team will celebrate NFL’s football initiative, which is focused on providing kids safe places to play, as well as programs that address importance of proper coaching, health, safety and wellness, academic and life skills development, and character education programs.

On September 17 the Buccaneers play the Chicago Bears in the regular season home opener.

The game will mark the regular season debut of a host of new Raymond James Stadium renovations.

Two weeks later, on October 1, Tampa Bay play host to the New York Giants at 4:05 PM. The Buccaneers will host the first primetime ring of honor games just four days later, On October 5 when they will face-off against the New England Patriots. It’s amazing that the Buccaneers will face the Giants and four days later the Pat’s .

I wonder who came up with that silly schedule?

FORD F-159 HALL OF FAME CLUB. Ford Mo-

tor Co. and local Ford dealers are parenting with the Bucs to become the title sponsor of Ford F-150 Hall of Fame Club The newly expanded North Hall of Fame Club was so overwhelming successful last year that it sold out before the season started. 100 new seats were added to the new section for this season. Membership in the club includes VIP access to all RayJay events, including all Bucs home games, USF games, the Outback Bowl, Monster Jam, all concert and other special events for one price. Seems like a great deal.

Well I hope everyone is as pumped about this season. Will this be our Super Bowl year?

Just a little side note. It seems there are players in the NFL that are wining that the aren’t getting as much money as they think they deserve because the players in the NBA make more. Really? They are kidding right? First they play very few games compared to the NBA and their season is much shorter. A kid gets millions to play a game and he might not even be any good but he’s complaining that he’s worth more? He needs to get a life. That‘s my opinion, sorry if you don’t like it.

GO BUCS!

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AnySharp

THE Best Knife Sharpener

t’s a poor workman who blames his tools.” I know you’ve heard that old adage, but sometimes it is the tool’s fault. In this case, any chef/cook will tell you the most important tool in the kitchen is a knife. A sharp knife. If it isn’t sharp, it can be the cause of much frustration and unpleasantness.

The AnySharp Knife Sharpener Pro will be a chef’s 2nd most important tool in the kitchen. There are other knife sharpeners out there, but if you’ve tried a lot of them, as I have, you know they may be difficult to use, may work for a little while, or not work at all. The AnySharp is hands-free, super easy to use, and tucks away in a drawer when not in use. It will sharpen pretty much any kind and size knife (except ceramic), even wide tooth serrated blades which are usually difficult. A few light strokes and you’re done. If you don’t want to tuck it away, you can leave it out as they come in a variety of colors sure to match your kitchen decor. (Pink Cream, Pistachio, Almond Cream, Royal Red, British Racing Green, Royal Blue, Orange Zest, and Citrus Lime.) A handle snaps a rubber base tightly to your counter so you are hands free, then releases easily when you are done.

Once you add this tool to your kitchen gadgets, your soufflé may frustrate you, but not your knife.

AnySharp Pro also comes with a 10 year warranty, and is available at Amazon.com Visit the AnySharp website for more information on this and other products.

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cramble is a handy line of small-batch cooked mixed veggies and herbs you add to eggs for an easy — yet impressive and tasty dish. It’s kid-friendly, low cal, vegetarian, gluten-free, and has no sugar added, plus it makes healthy breakfast and snacking super easy — you don’t need to chop any veggies, just open the jar and add to eggs (or use to make dips, or as a pizza, quiches, pasta and quesadilla topping).

Scramble comes in 3 different delicious flavor styles: LEAFY GREENS (kale, tomatoes, onion, spinach, garlic, broccoli rabe, sunflower oil, olive oil, parsley, jalapeno, spices, citric acid) RANCHEROS (tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, black beans, sour cream, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, sunflower oil, olive oil, spices, citric acid, oregano ) MEDITERRANEAN (tomatoes, onion bell pepper, Kalamata olives, parsley, garlic, basil, capers, sunflower oil,olive oil, spices, citric acid, oregano ) Scramble comes to you from the folks at CleverFoodies. For more information and some great recipes, check out their website above.

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he reusable AutoSeal West Loop Travel Mug is BPA-free, with an easy clean lid, and is 100% leak-proof — AND spill-proof, even for the most active person. Contigo’s vacuum-insulated technology keeps drinks hot for up to five hours and cold for up to 12 hours. It’s a larger capacity mug (14 oz, 7.8” tall, 3” wide) and will fit most car cup holders and under most single serve brewers. It also provides one-handed drinking with the push of a button.

Every year, 14.8 million plastic beverage cups and 12.3 million paper hot cups are sold in the food service industry, accumulating into millions of cups in our trash. Opting for a reusable mug cuts down on this waste and offers considerable money-saving benefits.

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ew York skyline, looking south at dusk. New York City is composed of five boroughs. While Manhattan and Staten Island are islands, Brooklyn and Queens are geographically part of Long Island, and the Bronx is attached to the US mainland.

The islands are linked by bridges, tunnels and ferries. There’s guaranteed to be something fun and interesting happening during a visit to the most amazing city in the world. To see all there is to do, visit the NYC calendar of events on their website.

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