Accent On Tampa Bay #251, June/July 2019 by Accent On Tampa Bay Magazine

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Vol. 34, Issue 251 June/July, 2019 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Graphic Designers Missy Lynn Contributors Mary Lou Janson Vicki Kolb Michael Martino Barbara McGovern Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover photo shared by Hugh Jackman PR PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS EVENTS Thru June 16

OPA PALOOZA GREEK FESTIVAL. Head towards the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks to celebrate Greek heritage and Fathers Day at the Opa! Palooza Greek Festival, being held at the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs. The event will feature live music the Greek Band ELLADA, belly dancing, food, pastries, spirits, and much more…. all Greek-style of course. There is no admission fee for visitors and the event is pet and family friendly. OPA! Fri, 12 p.m.- 10 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m.10 p.m. and Sun, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 727-322-5217. Dodecanese Blvd on the Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. www.facebook.com/OPAPaloozaGreekFestival/

ney to discover the home of Bombay Sapphire. The finals will then take place in Chicago in February 2020 where North America’s Most Imaginative Bartender will officially be announced. https://mostimaginativebartender.punchdrink.com/

Thru June 30

CALLING ALL LOCAL MIXOLOGISTS: BOMBAY SAPPHIRE OPENS ENTRIES FOR 13TH MOST IMAGINATIVE BARTENDER COMPETITION - Over the next two months emerging bartenders can submit their most imaginative cocktail creations for the chance to compete amongst North America’s top mixology talents from the region. The competition is unveiling a reformatted structure with new non-profit partner Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and new media partner PUNCH. Also new to the program, the Creative Grant Challenge will task the top 12 competitors will to bring an original creative idea of any medium to life. The final winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize to bring their idea to life. The Most Imaginative Bartender regional semi-finalists will be announced this July. The submissions will be narrowed down to 100 top bartenders from across North America who will compete for a chance to represent their hometown as one of just 12 mixologists from across the continent. The regional finals competitions will take place throughout September before the finalists travel to Laverstoke Mill, for an immersive jour-

June 15 - 16

2019 SUPERSTOCK USA CHAMPIONSHIP. The Don CeSar is teaming up with Powerboat P1 to host the 2019 SuperStock USA Championship. The two-day event will feature a double bill of high speed P1 AquaX personal watercraft (pwc) action and P1 SuperStock powerboat racing. Florida’s “Pink Palace” will kick off the weekend of races with special viewing parties and events. The festivities fall over Father’s Day weekend, providing the perfect family-friendly way to celebrate the occasion. Racing will take place close to the beach opposite The Don CeSar. Both days are free to attend. Tickets for special events are available for purchase online. www.p1superstock.com/SuperStockUK.ink

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June 15 - July 27

STUDIO620 EVENTS. June 15 - Studio@620 Quinceañera 15th Birthday Celebration. There will be live music, community birthday cakes, and even Piñatas. Celebrate how The Studio has grown with the 15th season of creative community programming. If you would like to contribute a dessert to share at the party, please call 727-895-6620 or email info@studio620.org

June 25 - Shorts@620. A handful of short films, each chosen from the past years of the Sunscreen Film Festival. Each evening will offer a mix of genres: drama, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, documentary, foreign, animation, LGBTQ, and web-series. June 27 - Ona Kirei: Iberia. travel to Iberia with a fantastic local vocalist, Ona Kirei as she performs songs from the Iberian Peninsula as well as original jazz-infused compositions. June 29 - Scorched Angels. “A Paean to American Democracy and A Call to Action” will be presented by ArtsFusion. July 27 - Baruti Tucker Pop-Up Art Show.

Wed, June 16

7th ANNUAL GREAT FATHER’S DAY RACE.

June 21 - The Great Hypnotini. Featuring the Professor of Hypnosis, Denis Dormady. A new take on an old tradition of the tuxedoed entertainer, the stage hypnotist that amuses and amazes the audience, exploring their incredible imaginations through hypnosis. June 22 - Agent X. See a screening of the hit film starring Cranstan Cumberbatch, Richard Michaels Stefanik Mika Lawton, Louis Joseph, James Lincoln, and Tim Cameron, which was filmed here in St. Petersburg.

Are you ready for an exciting Father’s Day in Tampa? Celebrate together at the 7th annual family 5K. Registered participants will receive free race pictures, a dry-fit T-shirt, and a goodie bag. There will be prizes and awards for top finishers in age categories. Everyone will receive a medal. Rain or shine. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is the charity partner. 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Al Lopez Park, 4810 North Himes Ave, Tampa. www.greatfathersdayrace.com/

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POSTCARD INN CELEBRATES FATHER’S DAY WITH CARS, COFFEE, POOL AND BBQ. Beginning at 8am in front of the Postcard Inn on the Beach, they are having a real day of fun for all Dads. Classic Car Cruise in from 8am until 10am, all who participate will receive a free cup of Kahwa Coffee and donuts from P.S. Grind. Also offering a BBQ lunch. For families that come, the pool will be open to those who dine there. Father’s Day only, from 10am-3pm. Fee for parking. www.postcardinn.com

spots fill up quickly, so guests are encouraged to come early to claim a spot at the Museum’s Avant Garden. These guests are also encouraged to take advantage of their early arrival and experience Museum galleries after hours on the night of the movie at a reduced $10 admission. Doors open and vendors start serving at 7 p.m. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. The event is held rain or shine (movies and tastings are moved inside during inclement weather). Please bring only low-seating lawn chairs. No pets, coolers, outside food or beverages are permitted. www.thedali.org/cult-classics-2019/

June 20, July 18, Aug 15

DALÍ MUSEUM’S SIGNATURE SUMMER SERIES RETURNS. The Dalí Museum’s Cult Classics outdoor movies series features three female-focused films: “Heathers”- 6/20; “Clueless” - 7/18; and “Mean Girls” - Aug 15. This St. Petersburg summertime staple is a no-admission cinematic experience open to the public and features a host of food trucks and local craft beer vendors to choose from. Guests are invited to don duds inspired by their favorite flicks. Seating is limited and

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of diversity with over the top floats, lavish costumes, incredible live performances, and a firework spectacular along St Pete’s downtown waterfront.

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June 21-23

TAMPA BAY HOME SHOW. Great exhibits, giveaways, door prizes, seminars, and more. See the latest trends in home remodeling: from kitchen and baths to flooring, to windows and home protection. Everything for the home - inside and out. Meet the home improvement experts at the show. Free admission and Free parking. Daily giveaways to the first 1,000 people in the door. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM both days. Tropicana Field. www.10times.com/tampa-bayhome-show

June 21-23

ST. PETE PRIDE 2. Celebrate the power and beauty

Fri., 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. - SP2 Concert is a fundraising event to assist in funding various Tampa Bay community organizations. A mix of various bands and local singers will warm up the crowd as attendees cool down with Bud Lite and Absolut Vodka beverages. Beverage sales benefit the St Pete Pride Community Grants Program. Sat, 2-11pm - Parade. The Parade kicks off at 7:15pm. 5,000 people swish and saunter along St Pete’s Bayshore Dr in an array of sequins, beads, leathers and feathers, with more than 200,000 people cheering them on. www.stpetepride.com

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The Don CeSar Spa

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nowing that I was heading to the beautiful Don CeSar Spa Oceana located in the famous “Pink Palace” right on the Gulf of Mexico already had me in a relaxing mood. Knowing that I was going to try out the spa’s newest skincare line had me intrigued. Would it work on my aged skin? The Spa Oceana is very serene and has just about the best view imaginable to relax after a treatment, be it any one of their variety of massages, facials, manis, pedis, etc. The spa has 16 treatment rooms, including some couple’s treatment rooms, as well as steam rooms, whirlpools, and the wonderful rooftop relaxation area overlooking the pool and gulf. Since I was having a facial, I was placed in a sunny ocean view treatment room and was pampered by the very capable Gina Robinson. I was experiencing the G.M. Collin “Sea C Spa” treatment, which is supposed to help reverse the signs of aging and energize the skin. At age 75, was I too late?

Story and photos by Melissa W. Martino

The treatment lasts for an hour and uses G.M. Collin products exclusively. It starts with cleansing and exfoliation. Then, an antioxidant is applied, followed by seaweed patches which are activated with a continuous (and lovely!) massage of lotion, dissolving them and infusing them into the skin. A thermal mud mask contributes to the feeling of tranquility. Then, the big reveal. Yes! I can say that there was a difference in my skin even after only one treatment. To achieve your goal, you need several more treatments, then regular maintenance. I have posted my before and after one-treatment photos, and am not sure if the difference shows, but I can see and feel it. G.M. Collin has gained respect throughout the skincare industry with it’s innovative formulas that have earned the praises of both the scientific and cosmetic communities. The Don CeSar is located at 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL. For more information, please call 727-360-1881, or visit www.doncesar.com

Before and after my Sea C Spa treatment

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Facial treatment room

Rooftop relaxation area.

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June 21 - 30

DOD WARRIOR GAMES AT MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE. 300 wounded, ill or injured activeduty and veteran military athletes descend upon Tampa Bay. This year, Warrior Games athletes will represent the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command. Athletes from the U.K. Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, Canadian Armed Forces, Armed Forces of the Netherlands, and the Danish Armed Forces. Team members are

military service members or veterans with upper-body, lower-body, and spinal cord injuries; traumatic brain injuries; visual impairment; serious illnesses; and post-traumatic stress. www.DODWarriorGames.com

local healthy food vendors, food trucks, local yoga & health focused market style vendors. Will be a fun gathering of happy yogis, good music & good food. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Water Works Park, 1710 North Highland Avenue, Tampa. www. eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-yoga-festival-tickets-55099598382

June 23

TAMPA BAY YOGA FESTIVAL. The local yoga community will come together to spread good vibes, will hold a class per hour with a different yoga instructor, will have

Sat, June 29

PEACE, LOVE, AND ROCK & ROLL CONCERT BENEFITING THE FHM.

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The Florida Holocaust Museum presents a special one night only concert by Peace of Woodstock. The popular exhibition Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution will close on June 30th. Join the community in celebrating the life of this legendary promoter and Holocaust refugee with one last special event. A live concert by Peace of Wood-

stock, who will perform their 90-minute Woodstock Tribute Show. Additionally, there will be a silent auction of autographed rock and roll posters. All proceeds will support the work of The Florida Holocaust Museum. Please secure your tickets 727.820.0100. Space is limited. 55 5th Street S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. www. FHMGraham.givesmart.com

Thru June 30

BOW WOW HAUS. The Outdoor Arts Foundation, in partnership with Reeves Automotive, present an innovative exhibit of the world’s most artistically designed and fabricated dog houses. The dog houses, built by high-profile architects, will be on display at the Grand Court at International Plaza through the end of June! International Plaza And Bay Street, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607. (813) 342-3790. www.shopinternationalplaza.com/event/77269/bow_wow_haus

Vinoy overlooking the St. Petersburg Marina, is hosting a concert series featuring local favorites The Black Honkeys. It’s indoors, so it’s a great way to get out of the summer heat. Paul’s Landing at the Vinoy, 501 Fifth Ave NE. www.paulslandingstpete.com

Thru Sept 24

SCOOP SOME SCALLOPS THIS SUMMER AT PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER AND WEST 82° GRILL WILL “COOK YOUR CATCH”. Plantation on Crystal River is offering guided and non-guided scalloping deals. Guided scalloping packages include a two-night stay in a garden or water view deluxe room, patio room or golf villa. Guided scalloping tour includes mask, snorkel and fins with one of the area’s top captains, souvenir bag with scalloping bag, scallop recipes and water. Top it off with a Chef-prepared cook-yourcatch from the day’s harvest (scallops or fish) for lunch or dinner. Most scallops can be found in the shallow grass flats of the Gulf of Mexico that range anywhere from three to six feet deep. If guests choose not to book a scalloping package, guests can still have their scallops cooked. The chef will prepare guests’ shucked scallops during lunch or dinner. 800-632-6262. www.PlantationonCrystalRiver.com

Thru July 27

F. R. I. E. N. D. S. - DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA BEACH MEETUPS. Meet up at the beach, enjoy the surf, sun, and sand between your toes. Join Melissa Miner and her daughters Jessica, Lillian, and Cayla for a couple hours of fun in the sun. All ages & abilities are welcome. Dates: June 11, 19, 27, July 12, 27. Time: 10:00-12:00+. Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL. $8 per vehicle to park. Park in the Main Parking lot near the Snack/Gift Shop. (727)412-4788. melmin@me.com

Thru Summer

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES AT THE VINOY. Summer Music Series at Paul’s Landing, situated at The www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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JULY 4TH IN COACHMAN PARK. FREE Family celebration, with music specials, live entertainment, a kids zone, local vendors and food trucks. Food and Beverage Vendors and Exhibitors will be on hand. Gates open at 4 p.m. Children’s activities will run 5-9 p.m. and will feature the Roadrunner Digital TV truck, a mascot dance off, a DJ, face painting, crafts, games, and more. The Roadrunner Digital truck arrives an hour before the event and leaves an hour after it ends. The night will be topped off with a large fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY HOT DOG RUN 5K. Family-friendly 5K run. the entire course is paved, so feel free to bring strollers. Don’t worry about speed, this is a non-competitive run. End the run at a post-race party at Buffalo Wild Wings. Check in is race day only beginning at 8 a.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Clearwater. www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/clearwater-4th-of-july-run/9872 INDEPENDENCE DAY IN LARGO CENTRAL PARK. See one of the best firework shows in Pinellas County at Largo’s 4th of July Celebration in Largo Central Park. Beginning at 4 pm, family and friends

can enjoy great food, entertainment and activities for all ages, followed by a fireworks show starting at approximately 9:15 pm. Enjoy a pie eating contest (free to the first 125 participants), t-shirt decorating for $5, and inflatable activities for a $10 wristband. The Roadrunner Digital truck arrives an hour before the event and leaves after it ends. We will be set up in the main field next to the main stage. RED WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL GRAND CENTRAL AT KENNEDY. Everyone is invited, even your dog. 3PM–8PM. FREE. BOOM BY THE BAY. A community celebration that will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and 4 fireworks displays along Tampa’s waterfront. Waterworks Park/Armature Works, Julian B Labe Riverfront Park, the Tampa Convention Center/the Sail, and Sparkman Wharf. 4PM–9:30PM. FREE. ROCK THE BEACH. Free live music by headliner Stormbringer. Live performances also by the Brian Caudill Band and end the night with a bang and an awesome fireworks show. Music starts at 2pm and fireworks at 9pm. Paradise Grille will have food and beverages available for purchase. 727-363-9245. www.spbrec.com

TradeWinds Island Resorts Hosts “Away” Game Watching Parties on the Beach

radeWinds Island Resorts are inviting baseball fans to head out to St. Pete Beach for fun-filled, family-friendly game watching parties all season long. The action takes place at RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds. The games will be broadcast on a huge screen directly on the beach and Rays Radio will broadcast live. The Rays Street Team will also be on-hand with fun giveaways. Food and beverages including cookout items and buckets of beer will be available for purchase. Coolers are not allowed, but fans are encouraged

to bring their own beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. Guests can try the WipeOut Surf Simulator and are encouraged to stay after the game to enjoy live music, sunset drink specials and s’mores. Open to the public. Admission is complimentary. Sun, July 14 – 1:05 p.m. – vs. Baltimore Orioles Sun, Aug 25 – 1:05 p.m. – vs. Baltimore Orioles Sun, Sept 29 – 3:07 pm – vs. Toronto Blue Jays

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HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE & BOARDWALK

ocated on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. Plenty of parking: There is metered on-street parking located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Bubba Gumps and Hubbards Marina. The beach is a short stroll away. Conveniently located near St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, and just a short drive to the Orlando area. Open daily!

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

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tion dates are July 22, 29 and August 5, August 12 and 19 (semi-finals) and August 26 (finale). www.EpicChefTampaBay.com

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July 13-14

PAVA’S COOL ART SHOW BRINGS EXQUISITE ARTISTRY TO THE COLISEUM. The 31st Annual Cool Art Show comes to St. Petersburg’s historic Coliseum showcasing the fine art and fine craft of some of the area’s premier artists. Approximately 75 Florida artisans have been selected to exhibit in this collection of both visual and functional art in the mediums of paint, wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass, fiber, digital, mixed media and jewelry. 535 4th Avenue North. 10am -5pm. Show Admission and parking are free. www.pava-artists.org

Sat, July 20

FLORIDA HARD SELTZER FEST. Join 3 Daughters Brewing, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Visit St. Pete/ Clearwater for great food, live music and hand-crafted cocktails. Seltzer Fest will showcase outstanding local food and 10 bars will participate in a Hard Seltzer Mixology Contest sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tickets include unlimited drinks and food while supplies last. General Admission and VIP ticketa available. Live music from 2-11pm. 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St S, St Petersburg. 3dbrewing.com/florida-hard-seltzer-fest/

Mon, July 15

EPICUREAN HOTEL HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL “EPIC CHEF SHOWDOWN” TO BENEFIT FEEDING TAMPA BAY. The Epic Chef Showdown is a sevenweek competition pitting eight of the Tampa Bay area’s top restaurants against each other in a friendly cooking competition judged by a panel of local celebrities and notable food writers. Each week, beginning Monday, July 15, two competing chefs will receive a mystery box of ingredients not commonly prepared together, and will be challenged to create two unique dishes under the pressure of the clock. When time is up, each dish will be judged and one restaurant will be eliminated, with the winner moving on to the next round. Other competi16

Sun, July 21

RAYS ON THE RUNWAY 2019. A really cool collaboration between fashion, sports and the art of making dreams come true. Catch your favorite Tampa Bay Rays players and significant others on the runway joined by children who have benefited directly by the efforts of local nonprofit Children’s Dream Fund. 6:309:30 p.m., Hilton Downtown St. Pete, St. Petersburg. www.childrensdreamfund.org/event/raysontherunway2019/

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Sat, July 27

TAMPA THEATRE’S 8TH ANNUAL BEERFEST FUNDRAISER. Movie-Themed “Ferris Brewer’s Day Off” Event on Saturday, July 27 features Tampa’s Top Craft Brews and Independent Restaurants. Tampa Theatre is going to celebrate Ferris Brewer’s Day Off from 7:00-10:00pm with an evening of craft beers and local brewers, plus snacks and samples from some of the city’s top independent restaurants. BeerFest guests are invited don their cheetah-print vest and sneakers, dress as their favorite Ferris Bueller character, or come in a costume inspired by the movie. Patrons must be 21 or older to attend BeerFest; valid Government-issued ID is required for entry. A limited-capacity premium sampling begins at 7:00 p.m. Grand sampling ticketholders can enter at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Tampa Theatre Box Office or online at www.TampaTheatre.org

Thru Aug 10

FLORIDA CRAFTART PRESENTS: WOOF, MEOW, CHIRP AND SLITHER: ARTISTS INTERPRET THE WORLD OF PETS. Artists Interpret the World of Pets is a juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt of original art that showcases

artists’ interpretations of the world of pets. From across Florida, 36 artists created over 100 pieces from jeweled cat collars to ceramic dog bowls and sculptures of pets. 501 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. (727) 821-7391. www.FloridaCraftArt.org

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Aug 10-11, Sept 28-29 TICA INTERNATIONAL CAT SHOW.

STRUMENT PETTING ZOOS IN THREE COUNTIES. The Florida Orchestra is teaming up with public libraries and other organizations to greatly expand its free Instrument Petting Zoos for kids during the summer. For the first time, TFO will offer 20 events June through August in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas. The Instrument Petting Zoo is a collection of orchestral instruments that kids can handle and try out, with TFO staffers and volunteers on hand to help. The zoo includes violin, cello, trombone, trumpet, flute, various percussion and more. The Instrument Petting Zoo also will be a part of TFO’s new full-orchestra Family Concerts debuting in the fall. TFO’s Instrument Petting Zoo Schedule: Tues, June 11, 10 am: Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City Tues, June 11, 2 pm: New River Branch Library, 34043 SR 54, Wesley Chapel Thurs, June 13, 2 pm: Bloomingdale Regional Li-

Cat Lover’s Paradise and fun for all ages. Learn about cats. Find that purrfect feline for your family. Shop with vendors, take photos. Skyway Cat Club. 9 am until 5 pm. The Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Avenue North, Largo, FL 33773. www.skywaycatclub.com/

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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA TO OFFER FREE IN-

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brary, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico Sat, June 15, 4:30 pm: Uptown Music Festival, UACDC, 14013 N 22nd St., Tampa Sat, June 22, 10 am: Healthy Living Community event at SouthShore Community Resource Center, 201 14th Ave. SE, Ruskin Wed, July 10, 2 pm: Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon Thurs, July 18, 10 am: Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey Thurs, July 18, 2 pm: Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson Sat, July 20, 10 am: Healthy Living Community event at Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 N Michigan Ave., Plant City Wed, July 24, 2 pm: Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N 22nd St., Tampa Tues, July 30, 11 am: Lutz Branch Library, 101 W Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz Wed, July 31, 11 am: South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday Wed, July 31, 2 pm: Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday Sat, Aug 3, 2 pm: Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Sat, Aug 17, 10 am: Healthy Living Community event at Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center, 3402 N 22nd St., Tampa www.floridaorchestra.org

received support from a multitude of local organizations, include Car Free Living St. Pete and the PSTA. After ten months, the company has experienced a significant increase in ridership, which was a driving factor behind enhancing its fleet of Nickel Rides. With the relaunch of the new and improved electric

cars comes a host of opportunities for businesses and the community members of St. Pete alike. The Nickel Ride will be significantly expanding its service area to cover a larger area of St. Pete, which will include routes to St. Pete Beach and back. www.thenickelride.com

THE NICKEL RIDE TURNS OVER NEW LEAF WITH RELAUNCH OF IMPROVED ELECTRIC RIDESHARE FLEET. The Nickel Ride, a free on-demand electric rideshare company has relaunched its fleet of six electric cars in its St. Petersburg location and replaced them with 2019 Nissan LEAFs. The Nickel Ride has operated in St. Pete since August, 2018. Since the launch, the company has www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

Dunkin’ and Nail Salons Mashup Photos & coverage by Melissa

strange but fun mashup is occurring between Dunkin’ and select nail salons in the Tampa Bay area and 9 other cities around the country. Dunkin’ collaborated with Lauren B. Beauty (a vegan-friendly nail polish company) to create 8 cool new nail polish colors and introduced them to several nail salons in the area. These polishes are inspired by Dunkin’s new lattes and Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream flavored coffees. The yummy nail colors include: Slam Dunkin’, Caramel Craze, Cocoa Mocha, Blueberry Crisp, Pretty In Dunkin’, Banana Split, Pistachio Almond Fudge, and Butter Pecan. I had the opportunity to try some out with a mani-pedi at the great Nail-Tastic Organic Spa in St. Petersburg. I picked out different colors for my fingers and toes, and some waiting patrons liked them so much, they changed their original plans to go with the Dunkin’ colors. Participating salons include: Nail-Tastic Organic Spa, 5300 4th St. North, St. Petersburg; Nail Gallery, 322 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; Polished by TC, 12108 N. 56th St. Suite B, Temple Terrace; and Gorgeous Nails & Spa, 11632 Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. Dunkin’ Is also offering a $3 gift card to anyone who participates. But Do hurry up! The offer — and the limited edition colors — end June 30. For more information, please visit: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/dunkin-signature-nail-polish-collection

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SANFORD Story and Photos by Mary Lou Janson

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Finding the perfect location for a Florida vacation is a matter of personal preferences and priorities. Some seek theme park thrills. Others crave the tranquility of the coast. Then there are those that want offthe-beaten path adventures by day and more mainstream pleasures like fine dining and locally brewed beers at night. What if you could have it all? A place to use as a base that is within an easy drive of beaches and big attractions? A place that gets you one with nature with activities for all ages? And a place that is carving out a reputation as a dining destination plus boasts a growing craft beer community? Set your sights on Sanford, a charming community just north of Orlando that offers scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, a downtown lined with locally owned and operated businesses and lots of waterfront from its perch on the southern shores of Lake Monroe.

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SANFORD Continued... HIGHLIGHTS OF A RECENT STAY IN SANFORD INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:

• Ride Lime takes you away in a covered golf cart that carries up to 10 passengers for a guided tour through picturesque neighborhoods, historic sites, a lakefront drive and insights into some of the colorful - some may say corrupt - individuals who shaped this city. If you are fortunate to get Dan Ping as your driver you will be in the company of an experienced newspaper writer, editor and publisher as well as the source of local intel featured on The Bokey web site. • Think marshmallows are simply sweets for children to eat? You will want a box or two of your own after sampling some of the spirited confections freshly created at Won-

Dan Ping at Ride Lime

Wondermade specialty marshmallows

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• A speedy, but smooth, ride aboard a modern airboat across and around Oviedo’s Lake Jesup, courtesy of Black Hammock Airboat Rides, that was an exhilarating way to start the day. Reaching speeds of up to 40 mph and discovering the water beneath your airboat is occupied by the highest population of alligators in the country - well over 10,000 gators - qualifies as an adrenaline rush in my book. The on-site restaurant and bar looked interesting and inviting so factor in enough time for pre- or post-ride refreshments.

dermade. Flavors run the gamut from exotic, marshmallows cooked with champagne and hand coated with 24 karat edible gold, to more traditional like mint chocolate chip. But there are flavors featuring beer, bourbon and Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey. Produced and perfected by a local family, the shop also offers their proprietary brand of ice cream, Wondermade. And there’s much more to explore like the private island that is the perfect escape for nature lovers, a dining scene that is as diverse as it is delicious and historic Goldsboro, the second black incorporated township in the U.S. Tour the Goldsboro Museum and pick up a “Historic Goldsboro Walking/Driving Tour” map, then visit the Crooms Academy Museum, Goldsboro Art Square and The Goldsboro Heritage & Art Garden which celebrates the area’s farming roots plus provides select local restaurants with organically grown fruits and vegetables. For info, go to Goldsboro West Side Community Historical Association.

Central Florida’s Island Escape, Zoo and Zip Line Allow hours for relaxation and recreation at Wekiva Island, a lightly developed wilderness area bordered by bubbling springs. Surrounding neighborhoods offer no hint that within their midst is a sun and fun hotspot perfect for canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, volleyball or just grilling and chilling. Purchased by locals Bill and Mary Sue Weinaug in 2008, it welcomes the public year-round for a nominal $1 entry fee, typically collected on weekends. To preserve the environment and minimize the carbon footprints

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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens proved to be a popular spot for families during a recent weekend. Well designed with lots of shady spots to sit and play areas for the young ones to work off some energy, highlights include interactive experiences that let guests help feed the animals. Best to visit early morning for a chance to see animal activity. The zoo occupies just 23 acres of a 132-acre wooded area owned by Seminole County. The canopies provide an exciting pathway for visitors to fly through the treetops courtesy of a zip line trip offered by Seminole Aerial Adventures. A combo zoo and zip line experience could easily fill up an entire day.

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of the crowds, the entire island is dedicated to eco-friendly practices that include recycling, rainwater collection cisterns and solar hot water panels. Food and drinks are sold on-site along with local arts and crafts. Capacity is 260 people so those in the know show up early and linger for a long time.

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Great Places for Foods and Brews When it is time to dine, visitors will discover a terrific selection of dining experiences that typically are one-of-a-kind eating and drinking establishments. Sanford’s accomplished chefs strive to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to showcase the freshest flavors. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe (aka That Awesome German Place) has been delighting guests with platters of plump sausages, pork, chicken or veal Schnitzels and specialties like Sauerbraten for more than 17 years. The culinary lineage of this family can be traced to Kyllburg, Germany where the grandparents of the restaurant’s founder owned a butcher shop and where family members originated recipes for many of the menu items. In addition to the 275-seat restaurant, the family owns the neighboring Magnolia Square Market, a true German Delikatessen, and Hollerbach’s Outfitters, which stocks imported, traditional German clothing, including Lederhosen and Dirndl, for women, men and children. What originated in Orlando before roaming beyond that home to add a second location to the north, is now exclusively the pride and joy of Sanford. The Smiling Bison’s chef/owner Josh Oakley still has plans to expand but it will likely be just above the lovely dining room he now oversees from an open kitchen or somewhere within walking, not driving, distance. Named for the chef’s hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., the September menu included a Smiling Bison Burger and Dry Aged 14 oz. Bison NY Strip at dinner and Bison Burger “MacMuffin” at brunch but nothing else featuring that particular protein. Other temptations that made quite a tasteful impression included the Duck Lover’s Pizza, smoked fish dip featuring trout roe with house made saltines, pastas that are all made in-house and a charcuterie board with assorted house-smoked meats.

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SANFORD Continued... The collective thirst for craft beers has brought an influx of brewhouses, taprooms and gastropubs to Sanford with more on the way. A great place to get the full flavor of what’s happening with beers here is at the Sanford Brewing Company, a nearly two-year-old combination pub, brewery and eatery located in a downtown building that dates back to 1930. Its list of beers and ciders available on tap is nearly as lengthy its menu which features a full array of tasty salads, appetizers, entrees and more that it describes as “Southern gastro comfort food.” Both the beers and the food are rave- and crave-worthy. The Tennessee Truffle is named for Chef Nat Russell’s home state, he hails from Memphis, as well as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Tennessee version of a truffle, ramps or what are commonly referred to as wild leeks. This chef is as playful as he is passionate about the Southern-fusion food he is creating. Initially this small, quaint restaurant offered only breakfast and lunch, building its reputation on the modest-sounding Biscuits & Gravy and traditional morning fare as French Toast. Those proved to be not your normal dishes. Russell shakes them up, makes them his own and takes them to a new level. Now that he has added dinner service, he has lots more ways to play with his food which is good news for his guests. There’s real appeal to cruising along the river aboard the St. Johns Rivership Co.’s Barbara Lee, an authentic sternwheeler (that means it is powered by paddles that propel the ship along the St. Johns River). Plus, this dinner cruise this is a pleasant way to see the sunset, enjoy the stars when the clouds allow and dine on good food and plenty of it! Enjoy just being out on the water and traveling in a way that few do any more.

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If Sunday brunch is on your agenda, know to go to Cafe Murano in Altamonte Springs. There are bottomless champagne mimosas for $12 per person, if you choose to indulge, and, to keep the cool vibe going throughout your meal, jazz music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The freshly made fare is described as “inspired Italian cuisine” that is perfectly prepared, beautifully presented and impossible to resist.

Getting There: I-4 is the main thoroughfare for cars but there is service from select Florida cities via SunRail, an electric commuter locomotive. Domestic and international flights are available to the nearby OrlandoSanford International Airport (not to be confused with Orlando Airport). Where to Stay: The Westin Lake Mary/Orlando North Hotel is easily accessible from I-4 making it a convenient location to see much of the surrounding area. The recently renovated, full-service hotel features spacious guest rooms, a fitness center plus pool and on-site dining as well as several restaurants within walking distance. Shops, a multiplex movie theater and Publix super market are across the street. Guests are just steps from the Seminole Wekiva Trail that is a pedestrian friendly, paved, and often shaded, path that is ideal for walking, running and cycling. There are a variety of limitedto full-service hotels in the area as well as B&Bs in Sanford. Local investors recently purchased a historic property that originally opened in 1925 as the Mayfair Hotel before it became the Sanford Naval Academy School for Boys. The new owners plan to renovate and re-open the property as a luxury hotel.

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We’ve passed by a Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen countless times and never stopped in to eat. Sometimes we look at a casual chain restaurant and figure “meh, probably just bland, nothing special food.” We finally tried Cheddar’s out of curiosity and were super-surprised. Everything we tried was excellent, and the menu is vast. The food is homemade, and fresh as can be. It isn’t called a Scratch Kitchen for nothing. Plus — and a big plus — the prices are very attractive, and portions are generous. Cheddars has been serving classic dishes since 1979, originally in Arlington, Texas, and now has 172 restaurants nationwide. The most recent in the Tampa Bay area is in Clearwater. Cheddar’s is warmly lit and decorated with brick and earth tones, so it has an inviting atmosphere right off the bat. Our servers were quite friendly and knowledgable about the menu and how the food is prepared. The menu is largely made up of comfort food, not fussy. Cheddars’ guest favorite dishes are their hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, hand-battered Monte Cristo sandwich, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie and House Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Some of the newer items on Cheddar’s menu are Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Better Than Mom’s Meatloaf and Texas-Sized Nachos.

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Cheddar’s Continued We ordered the Cheddar’s Painkiller cocktail, which was absolutely delicious, but better suited for dessert, with Pusser’s rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange juice, toasted coconut rim, topped with nutmeg. For an appetizer, we ordered the Santa Fe Spinach Dip, a tasty creamy cheese spinach dip topped with sour cream and served with freshly fried tortilla chips; and the Homemade Onion Rings, fresh-cut, and hand battered - so crispy and tender. We were advised to definitely try the Honey Butter Croissants, which we gladly did. They were very flaky, golden brown and drizzled with house-whipped honey butter. For entrees, we had the Grilled Salmon, blackened, and served over rice, with a side of freshly made Coleslaw and a flavorful Broccoli Cheese Casserole. I can’t say Better Than Mom’s Meatloaf is better than my mom’s because that would be really rude, but it is mighty tasty! I am very fussy when it comes to ribs, and rarely order them if I’m not sure they’re going to be great. I took a chance on ordering Cheddar’s House Smoked Baby Back Ribs, made with homemade rub, slow-smoked in-house and grilled with a honey BBQ sauce, and served with crispy French fries.. They were excellent, and my new go-to in the Tampa Bay area for ribs. Always leaving a little room for dessert, we ordered the Hot Fudge Cake Sundae, homemade fudge cake topped with vanilla ice cream, covered with homemade hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a cherry. The cake was very moist — delish! We are so pleased we decided to give Cheddar’s a try, and have been back several times, and have never been disappointed. The Clearwater Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and is located at 2655 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater. For more information, please call (727) 536 - 7770, or visit www.cheddars.com

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MARKETS & WALKS TUESDAY

EVERY TUESDAY MORNING GULFPORT’S FRESH MARKET - 9am-3pm - Oct - April; 9am-2pm - May - Sept. Vendors offer a variety of produce, including local, organic and hydroponic fruits and vegetables when available. Vendors also offer local honey, teas, herbs, seafood, Florida grass-fed beef and other locally raised meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh breads, pastries, nuts and granola, gourmet, vegetarian/vegan and ethnic foods, candy, garden plants, fresh flowers, bath and body products, jewelry and much more. www.gulfportma.com/gma-events/ tuesday-fresh-market

FRIDAY

1ST FRIDAY NIGHT ST. PETE. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit charitable efforts. 5:30 - 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. www.firstfridaystpete.com 1ST FRIDAYS ART IN THE HEIGHTS - First Friday Art in the Heights is at participating galleries, studios, and small businesses, from 7 to 10. Art After Hours features restaurants and bars in the area, from 9 to midnight. Several Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights neighborhood art galleries, studios and small businesses extend their hours so that you can see a slew of new art at different venues all in one outing. www.facebook.com/FirstFridayArtintheheights/

THURSDAY

1ST THURSDAY NIGHT ROCK THE PARK CONCERT - Rock the Park is held at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the 1st Thursday of the month. A monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. This FREE event is pet and family-friendly. Starts at 6:30pm. www.facebook.com/RockThePark 3RD THURSDAY TAMPA FLICKS AND FOOD TRUCKS - The Gourmet Food Truck Fun is paired with Independent short Flicks and Live Music. 10-15 gourmet food trucks offer everything from Burgers to Vegetarian Bites. 6pm – 10 pm, Rain or Shine. The Grand Central at Kennedy. 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. www.tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-andfood-trucks 3RD THURSDAY A MARKET UNDER THE STARS - 20+ locally owned shops in the garden space at the Postcard Inn on the Beach. Featuring handcrafted soaps, crafts, books, clothing, and more. Free parking for market guests, along with food and drink specials from on site restaurants. 6pm - 10pm. (800) 237-8918. 6300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach. www.postcardinn.com 34

1ST FRIDAY GULFPORT ART & GALLERY WALK. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. 6 - 10 pm, Free. Complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www.visitgulfportflorida.com

SATURDAY

2ND SATURDAY ARTWALK AT THE EDGE. The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. 40 artist’s studios and galleries from 5-9 p.m. Rain or shine. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk 3rd SATURDAY ART & GALLERY WALK. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. 6-10 pm. Free. Rain or shine. Complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www.visitgulfportflorida.com

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EVERY 4TH SATURDAY PINELLAS ARTS VILLAGE. 4 pm - 8 pm. Free Event. Food, Drinks & Art. The Pinellas Park Creative District is not yet a formal district, but rather a growing concentration of artists and creative businesses, in an area of the city that is emerging as a new venue for arts-related events. This area currently extends from the 5600 Block north of Park Boulevard, to Park Station located at 5851 Park Boulevard and housing the Pinellas Park / Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Pinellas Park Art Society, and Pinellas Park Historical Society. www.pinellas-park. com/367/Pinellas-Arts-Village EVERY SATURDAY CITRUS PARK MALL INDOOR MARKET. 10am -4 pm. Sample the Best Rum Cakes in Tampa. Meet talented Artisans and Fine Handcrafters. Bring the kids - relax and join paint classes from 1- 4 pm. Market in The Park, Westfield Citrus Park Mall, 7814 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa FL 33625. www.marketatthepark.com/

EVERY SATURDAY YBOR CITY MARKET. May Sept - 9am-1pm; Oct - April - 9am-3pm. Featuring regionally grown produce and ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables, herbs and cut flowers, prepared foods, gourmet foods/baked goods, arts and crafts, jewelry, woodworking, bath and body products, candles, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, unique and quality collectibles, and some import items. Free admission and parking. Pets welcome. Centennial Park, 1901 19th Street, Tampa, Fl 33605. www.ybormarket.com/ EVERY SATURDAY DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER FARMERS MARKET - Every Saturday year-round from 10am-2pm on Cleveland Street. Shop over 100+ vendors, fresh local produce, live music and more. Pet friendly. Free parking. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755. www.myclearwater.com/ Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2675/987

SUNDAY

1ST SUNDAY ST PETE MARKET - Oct thru April. The market features local artists and crafters, mimosas, live music and free chair massages, flowers, artisan soaps, gourmet sauces, handcrafted jewelry, local art, soy candles, home decor and other curated products crafted or sourced locally. Noon to 4 pm. Free admission. Caddy’s on Central, 217 Central Ave, St Petersburg 33701. 727-637-5586. www.stpetesundaymarket.com 2nd SUNDAY SEMINOLE HEIGHTS MORNING FALL MARKET. May through Sept 11 am - 3 pm; Oct through April, 10 am to 2 pm. 60+ vendors. A mixture of Fresh Produce, Plants, Herbs, Fresh Baked Goods, Take Home Foods, Hand Crafts and Ready to Eat Lunch Bites. The front lawn of Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603. www.tampabaymarkets.com/seminoleheights-sunday-morning-market

EVERY SUNDAY HYDE PARK FRESH MARKET. 125+ vendors selling a mixture of fresh produce, eggs, plants, herbs, fresh baked goods,take home foods, hand crafts,and ready to eat lunch bites. 10am - 3pm year round. Hyde Park Village, 742 S. Village Circle, Tampa FL 33604. www.tampabaymarkets.com

EVERY SUNDAY COREY AVENUE SUNDAY MARKET - October thru May. 80 vendors. 10am – 2pm. Corey Avenue Between Boca Ciega Ave and Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706. www. tampabaymarkets.com/corey-avenue-sundaymarket

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MICHAEL DULIN My Beloved

y Beloved is an intensely personal album by pianist/ composer Michael Dulin. It is a beautifully melodic and passionate testament to enduring love, inviting you to live your own love story through 12 romantic solo piano songs. My Beloved blends classic and contemporary influences to create a beautifully melodic collection that critics are saying “Is Like A Long And Passionate Love Letter” and “Makes Every Time You Listen To It Feel Like Valentine’s Day.” Live and relive the magic of great love, through the prism of these timeless and evocative love songs. www.michaeldulin.com

STEVE TYRELL That Lovin’ Feeling On That Lovin’ Feeling, Steve Tyrell celebrates what he calls “the Great American Songbook 2; the next generation of the Songbook,” recording seminal rock era classics penned by legendary songwriters who are also longtime friends. While sharing the magic of timeless songs by such songwriting teams as Carole King and Gerry Goffin, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil and as well as Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, and Carole Bayer Sager, That Lovin’ Feeling also has spirited guest vocal appearances by B.J. Thomas, Neil Sedaka and Bill Medley in addition to backup singer Judith Hill and Tyrell’s daughter Lauryn Tyrell. The set also includes instrumental contributions by Stoller, Chuck Leavell, and saxophonist Dave Koz.

JAMES HALL Lattice

ailed as “A warm-toned lyrical player” with “harmonic sophistication” (Kirk Silsbee, Downbeat Magazine), James Hall is a versatile trombonist/composer re-imagining professional musicianship for the millennial generation. Intricately weaving together voices, melodies, ideas and genres, Lattice is the alluring and inventive release from trombonist/composer James Hall. The album is built around the harmonious combination of Hall’s dexterous trombone and the virtuosic flute playing of Jamie Baum, a study in contrasts that proves remarkably pliable and expressive through Hall’s inspired vision.

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LINDA RONSTADT Live In Hollywood

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IVE IN HOLLYWOOD features amazing performances from a concert that Ronstadt recorded in 1980 for her HBO television special. Recorded at Television Center Studios in Hollywood, the concert captures Ronstadt at the peak of her reign as America’s most popular female rock singer. In concert, she was joined by an outstanding band. The CD has powerful renditions of her biggest hits – “Blue Bayou,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” and “It’s So Easy” – plus a previously unreleased six-minute jam of “You’re No Good.” The concert also showcased a trio of Top Ten hits from Ronstadt’s album – Mad Love – with performances of “I Can’t Let Go,” “How Do I Make You” and “Hurt So Bad.”

KEVIN SUN Trio

rio features bassist Walter Stinson and drummer Matt Honor on a set of complex compositions, devised from close study of the jazz tradition. On Trio, Sun crafts era-spanning compositions that are as propulsive and swinging as they are intricate and challenging. Sun appears on tenor as well as clarinet and the rarely-seen C-melody saxophone. While to the listener these songs offer knotty melodic lines and shape-shifting rhythms that are tricky but enticing to navigate, for Sun, each one posed a unique challenge. Sun’s supple clarinet can be heard on “Loading Screen” and the elegiac “Deliver the Keys.” The C-melody comes to the fore on the album’s sole standard, “All of Me,” www.thekevinsun.bandcamp.com

QUINSIN NACHOFF FLUX Path of Totality

uinsin Nachoff’s Flux communicates a colourful palette of conceptual reasoning and musical expression in this release featuring saxophonist David Binney, pianist/keyboardist Matt Mitchell, drummers Kenny Wollesen and Nate Wood, plus a clutch of guest artists. Saxophonist/composer Nachoff’s overarching inspiration arose from the moon’s total eclipse of the sun in 2017. That event became a dramatic, natural metaphor for the band’s evolutionary creative process. www.whirlwindrecordings.com/

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BROADWAY SHOWS

ROCK OF AGES - June 11 - 16. Broadway’s best party is turning up the volume to ten! Nominated for five Tony Awards, ROCK OF AGES captures the iconic era of 1980s Hollywood. Featuring the music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake and more, this tenth anniversary production will have you ready to rock!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL - July 9 - 14. This “winning adaptation” (The Hollywood Reporter) of the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is “electrifying!” (Newsday). The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the gods. Nominated for three Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, The Lightning Thief is “mesmerizing” and proves “lightning can strike twice!” (TheaterMania).

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THEATER & MUSIC AL LANG STADIUM 230 1St St S, St. Petersburg, Fl. (727) 222-2000. Www.rowdiessoccer.com/Al-Lang-Stadium June 30 - Tedeschi Trucks Band:wheels Of Soul 2019 AMALIE ARENA 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813.301.6500. www. amaliearena.com June 25 - Luis Miguel. His versatility lands him in different genres such as pop, bolero, mariachi, big band and romantic ballads. June 29 - ADAM SANDLER

June 30 - Warrior Games Closing Ceremony featuring Sara Evans July 7 - Jeff Lynne’s ELO w/special guest Dhani Harrison July 21 - Anuel AA: Real Hasta Muerte Tour July 27 - Shawn Mendes: The Tour July 28 - Lionel Richie Aug 10 - Jonas Brothers: Hapiness Begins Tour AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529. www.americanstage.org/ Thru June 30 - Long Day’s Journey Into Night July 17 - Aug 18 - Fun Home July 25, Aug 29 - The Jam: A Musical Improv Show ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org Thru June 23 - AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS.

June 15 - Family Day at AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. beginning at 12:30pm. Before the matinee performance, enjoy pre-show activities from Community Partners including Big Cat Habitat, The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, Manatee County Libraries, The Ringling Museum and Sarasota County Libraries, and live music with Alexander Cubillos from CreArte Latino Theater. Community Partner Carousel’s Soft Serve Icery will provide free sweet treats and Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering will have lunch available for purchase. The clock is ticking! With a fortune at stake, the mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Get swept up in the adventure as he and his loyal valet Passepartout race across Asia on the back of an elephant, speed by steamer ship over the stormy Pacific and ride the railroad through the American Wild West. Adapted from Jules Verne’s classic novel, this globetrotting theatrical romp is jam packed with danger, romance and non-stop hilarity. Performance: 2pm.

CAPITOL THEATRE 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues Jun 15 - Live On Mars-Tribute to Bowie Jul 6 - Leela James Jul 21 - CAL Pink Floyd’s The Wall Aug 8 - CAL Rolling Stone Let it Bleed Aug 16 - Hippiefest: 50th Anniversary CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS THEATRE 4335 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813.265.4000. www.carrollwoodplayers.org/ Thru June 22 - The Jungle Book Musical. In this new musical adaptation of the original work, concepts ranging from the freedom of the individual to the triumph of good over evil are all present. Audiences will also have several special opportunities to Continued

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learn about wildlife through an educational partnership planned with area advocacy groups, including Big Cat Rescue, Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, and Shy Wolf Sanctuary. The organizations will have educational exhibits and will lead special talks after each opening weekend performance. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a sponsor of the production, will be giving away two free admissions to the zoo to randomly chosen audience members at every performance of the musical.

CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. June 20 - Scott & Patti’s Greatest Hits. Mother/son lounge act Scott & Patti (Scott Daniel & Matthew McGee) bring a mix of their “greatest hits” of camp, improvisation, showmanship, and glittering costumes to a show featuring hits, standards, and show tunes of today and yesterday. The performance is a fund raiser for the LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library. Tickets are available at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.) with cash only or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4232563 CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo. 727.587.6793. www.largoarts.com June 15 - Emo Philips with Danny Bevins June 21 - CHRIS MCCARTY. The charismatic performer writes several of his songs and has been noted to take his audience on a pop-rock musical journey. This event is free to attend.

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“It’s alive!” With such memorable tunes as The Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment! FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286. www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236. (941) 366-9000. www.floridastudiotheatre.org Thru June 22. The Marvelous Wonderettes by Roger Bean. This upbeat musical opens on Springfield High’s prom in 1958, which has unexpectedly lost its musical act. To save the night, four female friends take the stage to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony. Thru July 21 - Come together: When the 60 Met the 70s. With music made famous by Cher, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and more, this rockin’ revue explores the changing musical landscape from 19651975. June 26 - Aug 4. ETHEL WATERS: His Eye is on the Sparrow. inspiring musical biography celebrating the life and career of singer and actress Ethel Waters.

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DUNEDIN BREWERY 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL. (727) 736-0606. www.dunedinbrewery.com June 27 - FREEKBASS. Touring in support of his upcoming album release, ‘All the Way This. All The Way That.’ The album captures Freekbass’ sound and influences traversing funk from different locations and eras. Freekbass has cemented himself as a ground breaking bass player and funk guru. His innovative styling including his signature double thumb strumming technique has garnered critical acclaim and a cult fan following. Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

ECKERD COLLEGE 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 THEATER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo. 727-587-6793. www.largoarts.com July 12 - 14, 18 - 21 - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Mel Brooks adapts his legendary comedy into a brilliant stage creation. Frederick Frankenstein (Fronken-steen) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (Eyegore), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad-scientist shoes of his ancestors. 42

July 6 - When X Meets Y: American Revolution. A special holiday improv show that follows a band of colonists as they fight the British, but with an exciting romantic twist. Inspired by audience suggestions and three random notes on the keyboard, members of FST Improv will weave a story of love and laughter that unfolds during the American Revolution. July 23 - Aug 30. A jazzy music revue inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood. July 31 - Aug 18 - The Cottage - A sexy comedy of love, betrayal, and an unraveling web of secrets.

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FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, Florida 33755. 727446-1360. www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org/ June 27 - 30 . Best of Broadway. Aug 15 - Sept 1 - Titanic the Musical. Tells the true story of the passengers & crew of the ill fated Titanic, on her 1912 maiden voyage. From the boiler rooms to the elite in First Class, experience the real people and stories of this fateful journey. FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205 www.freefalltheatre.com July 13 - Aug 4 - UNDER FIRE

July 5 - Lets Spend The Night Together – A Rolling Stones Tribute With Special Guests The Stevie Nicks Experience

July 7 - Stephen Marley July 12 - 13 - BB King Blues Band w/ Sarasota Slim July 18 - Long Beach Dub Allstars - 2019 Summer Tour July 26 - Blueface, NLE Choppa, Asian Doll July 27 - WMNF presents 50th Anniversary Tribute to Led Zeppelin

HCC YBOR MAINSTAGE THEATRE 6402 Olympia Ave, Tampa, FL 33634. 813-690-4983. www.spanishlyrictheatre.com July 26 - 28. Ybor City Cinderella. JANNUS LIVE 200 1st Avenue N., St Petersburg, FL 33701. 727565-0550 www.jannuslive.com June 16 - Steel Pulse June 20 - Bowling For Soup & Reel Big Fish June 21 - Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band W/ Fire & Ice June 27 - Yacht Rock Review June 28 - Citizen Cope June 29 - Streetlight Manifesto: Thieves In The Night Tour 44

JOBSITE THEATER Shimberg Playhouse at the STRAZ www.jobsitetheater.org July 12 – Aug 4. What if every decision we’ve made—and not made—exists simultaneously in infinite parallel universes? So goes this bracing, glorious love story of Marianne and Roland, an urban beekeeper and a physicist, whose myriad possibilities unfold in sumptuous arcs and trajectories that challenge the distinction between choice and destiny. MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1St St. S, Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767. www.themahaffeytheater.com June 19 - The Mighty O.A.R. Summer Tour 2019 With American Authors June 20 - Todd Rundgren: The Individualist Tour June 30 - Tedeschi Trucks Band: Wheels Of Soul Tour

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MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446. www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 June 26 - Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival with The Used, Thrice, The Story So Far, Circa Survive & more July 7 - Sirius XM presents Train/Goo Goo Dolls July 13 - Mary J. Blige & Nas July 20 - Dierks Bentley: Burning Man 2019 July 24 - Dave Matthews Band July 26 - Blink-182 & Lil Wayne Aug 2 - Luke Bryan Aug 3 - 311 & Dirty Heads NYNE (NOT YOUR NORMAL ENTERTAINMENT) 137 S Parsons Ave. Brandon, FL 813-356-8067. www.nyneshows.com June 14 - 22 - CABARET. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.

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cademy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning performer, Hugh Jackman’s first world tour will see him performing hit songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Miserable and more from Broadway and film, accompanied by a live orchestra. Jackman has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful on stage in front of live crowds as he is on film. From his award-winning turn on Broadway as the 1970s singer/songwriter Peter Allen, to his metal claw-wielding Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, Jackman has proven to be one of the most versatile actors of our time. He garnered his first Academy Award® nomination, for Best Actor, in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables. His performance as Jean Valjean also earned him a Golden Globe Award, as well as SAG Award® nominations, and a BAFTA Award nomination. Most recently, he was nominated for his role as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman.

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ORPHEUM 1915 E. 7th Ave., Tampa. (813) 248-9500 www.theorpheum.com/

June 15 - Remo Drive June 21 - Suicide Commando June 23 - Afton Summer Showcase June 28 - Emo Night Brooklyn July 5 - Free To Rock July 6 - Grendel July 12 - Chris Webby July 17 - Summer Salt July 18 - Aterciopelados July 20 - Eyes Set to Kill July 24 - THE WORD ALIVE - MISS MAY I Aug 6 - Baroness - Gold & Grey Tour 2019 Aug 11 - Stick to Your Guns Aug 14 - TILIAN:The Skeptic Tour

June 17 - Sleep June 28 - Ekali July 12 - Boombox Cartel July 27 - Flosstradamus July 30 - August Burns Red: 10 Years of Constellations Tour RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater. 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com Jun 18 - Brit Floyd

July 12 - The Royal Affair W/ Yes & Asia July 13 - Dave Koz Summer Horns July 18 - A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum Aug 4 - Bill Maher Aug 28 - The B-52S - 40Th Anniversary Aug 31 - Firefall, Poco, Pure Prairie L SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941.359.0099. www.sarasotaopera.org June 16 - Faust - Opera Film June 28 - An American in Paris June 30 - Three Ballets - Ballet Film THE PALLADIUM 253 5Th Ave N, St. Petersburg. 727.822.3590. www.mypalladium.org June 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 - St. Petersburg Opera: Madama Butterfly PINELLAS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. www.pinellas-park.com June 15 - A Tribute to the Moody Blues July 6 - Tribute to the Eagles RITZ YBOR 1503 E 7th Ave., Tampa, Fl 33605. 813-248-4050. www.theritzybor.com/ June 15 - Gareth Emery 46

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa. 866-388-4263. www.seminolehardrocktampa.com July 5 - The Wallflowers SIDESPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618. (813) 960-1197. SEE Footlights AD FOR ACTS. www.sidesplitterscomedy.com/

SKIPPERS SMOKEHOUSE 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613, (813) 9710666. www.skipperssmokehouse.com/ June 15 - Sean Chambers Band June 16 - Betty Fox Band

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June 21 - Sam E. Hues & Friends June 22 - Eddie Turner + Gracie Curran June 28 - Damon Fowler & Jason Ricci June 30 - JT Curtis & the Scoundrels w/ The Groovediggers STAGEWORKS THEATER 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416. www.stageworkstheatre.org

Thru Jun 16 - Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujur Named Maria. Four young Latino men have a chance meeting at Burrito World in Omaha and discover they share the same name! Even though their ancestral roots are different (one is from Puerto Rico, one is from Cuba, one is from Mexico and one is from the Dominican Republic), not only do they share a common name, they share a common dream: to stage Continued

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upporting the release of his self-titled third album, multi-platinum and chart-topping singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes will hit the stage at Amalie Arena with opening act Alessia Cara July 27. Shawn Mendes may be just 20 years old, but he’s already become one of the biggest sensations in the mainstream pop scene. In just a few short years, he has achieved major chart success with hits like “Stitches,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Treat You Better” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” opened for the likes of Taylor Swift, and headlined three world tours. On the heels of his eponymous third album, Mendes tour will take the Canadian-born crooner to stages across Europe, the UK and North America. Canadian singer/songwriter Alessia Cara’s debut studio ablum, Know-It-All, reached #9 on the Billboard chart in the US. the album’s single “Scars To Your Beautiful,” reached #8. Her collaboration with DJ/producer Zedd delivered “Stay”. She received four Grammy nominations including a win for Best New Artist in 2018.

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t a show of Latin standards that puts forth a positive image to counteract Latino stereotypes. Enter Maria, a beautiful woman who provides a romantic interest as the gentlemen vie for her attentions. Aug 2 - 11 - The Hundred Dresses ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktail with the Maestro. Various performance locations.

June 15 - Broadway Cabaret. Cast members from St. Petersburg Opera Company’s upcoming production of Madama Butterfly are among those who’ll let their hair down and deliver fabulous show tunes at at 8 p.m. at Opera Central, 2145 1st Ave. S. The fun, freewheeling program will feature classic songs from Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll and Hyde, plus the best of Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more, with surprises. Seating is cabaret-style, with four to a table. June 21 - 30 - MADAMA BUTTERFLY. Cio-Cio San renounces her family and religion to be with the man she loves. She is unwavering in her faith that Pinkerton will return to Japan to take his proper place as her husband and father to their child, but the American naval officer has his own cultural ideas of marriage. STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org Thru June 15 - Rock of Ages. Thru June 23 - Mad theatre presents Man of LaMancha June 28 - 30 - Little Black Dress - Back by popular demand, the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical makes for one wild and unforgettable evening 48

with its hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, Magic Mike-influenced dancing, and loads of improvised audience mayhem! June 29 - Laughs for the Troops: The Funniest Night in America. This family-friendly show, featuring Laughs for the Troops’ founder Thomas Brown, along with fellow comedians Happy Cole, Tommy Drake, and Phil Palisoul will have you laughing all night. July 9 - 14 - The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical. July 10 - Aug 4. Constellations by Nick Payne July 13 - 14. Aerial Dragons: Hypnotica July 14 - the Lightning Thief July 24 - John Cusack plus a screening of Say Anything July 25 - Bring It! Live: The Dance Battle Tour July 26 - A Night in Spain featuring La Verbena de la Paloma, the sizzling zarzuela with the Opera Tampa Singers. July 27 - Combusion Live Presents Christopher Titus: Stories I Shouldn’t Tell July 27-28. Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue Aug 17 - 85 South Show TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. www.TampaTheatre.org July 25 - An Evening With Colson Whitehead TARPON SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 324 Pine St, Tarpon Springs, FL www.tarponarts.org/ June 22 - 23 - Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. June 28 - 30 - Tarpon Arts Film Festival July 12 - 14, 19 - 21 - THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t URBANITE THEATRE 1487 Second Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. www.urbanitetheatre.com Thru June 30 - THE NICETIES. Zoe is called into her professor’s office to discuss her paper about slavery’s effect on the American Revolution. What begins as a polite clash in perspectives explodes into an urgent debate about race, history, and power. July 26 - Aug 25 - Scorch. For Kes, falling in love for the first time happened online. But the exhilarating fantasy quickly turns into a terrifying reality when the young teen is accused of criminal conduct. Inspired by real cases of ‘gender fraud’, Scorch is a touching and provocative story of love through the eyes of a gender-curious teen.

USF THEATRE 1 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, Fl 33620. June 15 - America’s Ballet School: Don Quixote June 16 - Rudram Dance Company - Dhriti-Joy Of Dancing June 30 - the Florida Wind Band presents: An American Celebration USF YUENGLING CENTER 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, Fl 33620. (813) 9743111 www.yuenglingcenter.com/ June 28 - Lauren Daigle “Look Up Child World Tour” VAN WEZEL 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-953-3368 www.vanwezel.org June 21 - Friday Fest 2019: Big Night Out. A grooving six-piece dance band performing Latin, R&B and Island dance music.

VILLAGIO CINEMAS AT CARROLLWOOD 11778 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. www.hellonheelsrhps.com Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH LIVE CAST. The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live cast Hell on Heels. Join in for a night of sinful indulgence in classic RHPS style. Live cast, call backs, liquor, lingerie, plush reclining seats, and plenty of fishnets to go around.Time warp into the early hours of the morning.Make Fridays into a tradition of Transylvanian cultural appreciation, complete with plenty of virgin sacrifices. Doors for the show open around 11:30 PM. Preshow begins at 11:45, and every show ends with a meet-and-greet with the cast and crew. WEST COAST PLAYERS 21905 Us 19 N. Clearwater, 727.437.2363. www.wcplayers.org Thru June 16 - FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women’s spirit from the author of the famed television series, Six Feet Under. 50

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The Florida Orchestra Does Big, Bold Beethoven

hen The Florida Orchestra revs up in the fall, its Masterworks series will be powered by Ludwig van Beethoven, the greatest composer in classical music. Seem like an exaggeration? Not really. “Beethoven is the greatest composer because he took all that life threw at him and turned it into inspirational art that still unites humanity today,” says Music Director Michael Francis, who is programming all of Beethoven’s symphonies and major concertos over two seasons in honor of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. “We’ll use Beethoven as a framework to explore deeper issues of his life and music, such as perseverance, hope and heroism. Then we’ll ask: Who are the Beethovens of today? Who are the people reflecting our society through music?” Among the 10 or so Beethoven works on the schedule are rare performances of the supersized Mahler arrangements of both Beethoven’s Fifth and Eroica Symphony -- often called “Beethoven on steroids.” Both are the original works, with a few tweaks, performed by an orchestra much larger than Beethoven could have ever imagined. TFO has never played the Mahler versions before. Other Beethoven works include his third and fourth piano concertos, his violin concerto and his fourth Eric Whitacre

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and eighth symphonies. But the Masterworks series isn’t all about Beethoven. In another first, TFO welcomes superstar American composer and conductor Eric Whitacre in November for Deep Field: A Cosmic Experience, which also will mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, with stunning Hubble Telescope video and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay singing in the aisles. Other highlights include Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons directed by TFO Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer on violin; Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with TFO Principal Clarinet Natalie Hoe; Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Joyce Yang; and the Rascher Saxophone Quartet performing a piece by modern American master Philip Glass. THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: Performs regularly at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey in St. Petersburg and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Concert series are on sale now at floridaorchestra. org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. Single tickets go on sale Aug. 12.

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he Jewelry Junkie collections are complete T with earrings, necklaces, chokers, rings, bracelets and more! Each piece has a unique

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DONA BELA SHREDS Unique Fashion Neckwear

ona Bela Shreds upcycles fabric remnants into one-of-a-kind creations, designing beautiful neckwear and headwear that stand out for their style and environmental impact. All Shred neckwear designs and color combinations reflect current fashion trends and are designed in-line with seasonal color palettes. Lightweight, whisper-soft and comfortable (no tension headaches here), The Dona Bela Shreds team designs unique pieces using the leftover fabric from this season’s must-have wardrobe. The results are colorful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Designed and handmade in Des Moines, Iowa. The DB Shreds Donate Back program donates a percentage of proceeds each month to selected foundations in line with the company’s values, like Water.org, Women Strong, Feeding America, Dress for Success, Toys for Tots and more.

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OZNaturals

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ZNaturals is setting a new standard in natural skincare. Furthering the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to nature, the environment, and sustainability, OZNaturals utilizes a unique manufacturing system called Cold Processing to formulate a variety of moisturizers, serums, toners, exfoliants and masks. Without the use of heat or petrochemicals in the formulation, this process takes place at room temperature, which allows the active ingredients to remain fresh and potent as intended. In addition to being environmentally friendly, it also eliminates the need for harmful preservatives or known toxins such as phenoxyethanol and sodium benzoate. Combining the best of science with the power of nature, OZNaturals is creating high quality, effective and affordable skincare formulations, safe for all ages and skin types. OZNaturals Skincare Collection includes cleansers, exfoliators, masks, toners, serums, moisturizers and eye treatments for daily skin care regimens. Prices range from $15.49 to $19.99.

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LAVISH LEATHERS Lightweight Earrings

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Tampa Bay Area ALLIGATOR ATTRACTION 12973 Village Blvd A-D , John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. www,kissagator.com 50+ live gators, 40+ additional reptiles, and 100+ fish. “Kiss a gator” and interact and experience wildlife and wild places from all over the Planet. 95% of the residents are rescued or surrendered pets. special, complimentary one hour educational sessions with daily admission. ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326. www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill. Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes. BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. 727. 453.6800. www.brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays. Guided Tours, Classes

of the Tampa Bay mobile ticket, as well as all future mobile ticket programs for other CityPASS partner destinations, is that it is delivered to the purchaser’s phone in the language the buyer selected when they first visited the CityPASS website. The Tampa Bay CityPASS program includes prepaid admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park, plus four additional attractions: The Florida Aquarium, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home to Winter and Hope, stars of the Dolphin Tale movies), and a choice between the Museum of Science and Industry and the Chihuly Collection. The included tickets are valid over a period of nine consecutive days, beginning with the first day of use. The mobile ticket will work in the same manner as printed CityPASS ticket booklets, although instead of scanning a printed ticket at the attraction, the visitor will scan their phone. Mobile tickets, as well as ticket booklets, can be purchased online.

CHIHULY COLLECTION 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. 727.822.7872. www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

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CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767. (727) 441-1790. www.seewinter.com Clearwater Marine Aquarium is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, nurse sharks and more. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival, after the injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. A major motion picture, Dolphin Tale, highlighted her life story in 2011. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, features the story of Hope, a young resident dolphin. CRACKER COUNTRY Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610. (813) 627-4225. www.crackercountry.org/

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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 DALÍ MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767. www.thedali.org Imagine Salvador Dali welcoming you to the The Dali Museum as if he were alive today, sharing observations on current events and shedding light on the motivations behind his artwork. That imagined Dali is real with Dali Lives, a groundbreaking AI experience exclusively at The Dali. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), Dali Lives provides Museum visitors an opportunity to learn more about his life from the person who knew him best: the artist himself. Visitors are able to interact with an engaging life-like Salvador Dali on a series of screens throughout the Museum. 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. One City Chorus – Mondays 7 Pm

DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698. 727.298. DFAC - www.dfac.org Thru Aug 18 - SIX QUILT TEXTILE EXHIBITS. Nearly everyone remembers sleeping under a quilt made by their mother or grandmother, and many of those quilts were made from time-honored traditional quilt designs. Today’s quiltmakers take those designs as departure points for works that are often inspired by nature, personal or world events. This exhibit that showcase the breadth of work being done with fabric today as well as a few added treats for all quilts and textile lovers. 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. FLORIDA CRAFTART GALLERY 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.821.7391. www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Continued

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Adventure Island Summer Party

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dventure Island Tampa’s Celebration of Summer was ushered in by a party at Mango Joes Cafe in the park. We got a sneak peek at the new cabanas and taste treats offered for the season. A couple of Busch Gardens’ sweet Animal Ambassadors were on hand to greet guests — Emmit, a screech owl, and a two-toed sloth named Harry were both handled by Busch’s Zoo Educator, Trevor Suich. The park has something for everyone, from the adrenaline rush of the 70-foot drop on the Vanish Point slide to the fun Endless Surf wave pool to the relaxing rambling lazy river, and plenty more. For dining, you can head over to Surfside Cafe for burgers, foot-long hot dogs, chicken strips, and fresh salads. Mango Joe’s has smoked chicken, ribs, BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken strips, fresh salads, and frozen cocktails. Duval Street Grill offers freshly prepared fajitas, with chicken or steak, along with other grilled items. Kurrents has grab-and-go items, and there are several more dining and drink options in the park. Cabana rentals include loungers, a locker, mini-fridge with water bottles, ceiling fan, and meal vouchers for 4 - 6 guests. The new “super” cabanas include the aforementioned, plus plush seating and furnishings, meal vouchers for 8 guests, and a selection of larger-than-life lawn games. The park is open from March to October, hours vary during the different months. For more information, please visit https://adventureisland.com/

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FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 8200100. www.flholocaustmuseum.org THRU JUNE 30 - BILL GRAHAM AND THE ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION.

United States as an eleven-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazis, fueling a lifelong passion and advocacy for social justice. Treasured photographs and artifacts from Graham’s early life and career will be on loan from the Graham family. An installation of “The Joshua Light Show”- the trailblazing liquid light show conceived in 1967 by multimedia artist Joshua White, which served as a backdrop to many Graham-produced shows - will be customized by White specifically for the exhibition. It will be one of several gallery components designed to evoke the sights and sounds of the era. FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-221-2222. www.fmopa.org FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219. 941-7760906. www.frrm.org

This exhibition explores the extraordinary life of renowned music promoter Bill Graham (19311991) who helped launch and promote the careers of countless rock & roll artists. As a promoter and manager, he worked with iconic artists including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Doors, and the Rolling Stones. It also traces the indomitable spirit of a man brought to the

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A Botanical Experience Awaits You... • Discover the beauty of a 100 year old botanical paradise. • Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. • Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $10 Adults; $8 seniors 62+; $4 ages 2 - 11 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100 60

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ig Cat Rescue is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest accredited sanctuary devoted to big cats. The non-profit 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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The Florida Railroad Museum was founded in 1982, and many train cars, cabooses, an ex-fruit growers express refrigerated car, a stainless steel baggage car plus others were donated, purchased and traded. Since then, they have received a former Pennsylvania RR sleeper, the “Bradenton,” two retired cars which were purchased from Ringling Brothers Circus, the ”Short Leaf Pine” and a 89-foot flatcar which they converted into an open-air car. The FRRM sponsors A Day Out with Thomas, the Little Engine That Could; A Month of Steam; the Easter Bunny Special; the Pumpkin Patch Express at Halloween; the North Pole Express during the Christmas season; annual Veterans Day Von Kessinger’s Express, a (WWII special event); North/South Days; and Hole in the Head Gang, a train robbery event. Complimentary rides are given to moms and dads on Mother’s and Father’s Days, to kids accompanied

by adults during the summer and to Southeastern Guide Dogs for training purposes. FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde. 727.552.1862. www.pinellascounty. org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm The park offers the greatest diversity of systems just about anywhere. Emerging from the wealth of bird life, sea life, wild life and plant life is the majestic tapestry called Fort De Soto.. Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun. GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 443-3861. www.glazermuseum.org/ OCEAN SANDBOX! Move and shape the sand to create the ocean’s topography. Sculpt mountains, islands, underwater channels, and caves to see augmented reality marine landscape come to life with CONTINUED

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he party heats up when the sun goes down, including extended hours every night through August 11 and fireworks each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Music, entertainment and more create a vibrant nightlife atmosphere surrounding Busch’s rides. In addition to coasters, thrill seekers can now take on Tigris, Florida’s tallest launch coaster, in an exciting new way after dark. Park guests can also enjoy special-edition menu items that feature a new twist on traditional summer fare. Grown-up indulgences include colorful handcrafted cocktails and pop-tails (new frozen treats with alcohol) in addition to the continued free beer offer as a part of the park’s 60th anniversary celebration.

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ocean creatures, treasure chests, and more. SUNSHINE SUNDAY: Last Sunday Of Every Other Month 10am - 1pm. 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.

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. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. (813) 254-1891. www.plantmuseum.com/ Thru Dec 22. Henry Plant: He’s More Important Than You Thought. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A special exhibit in honor of Henry Plant’s 200th birthday. HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St N, Largo. 727.582.2123. www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum. New exhibit Boathouse display. Sundays – Speaking of History.

GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 821-8992. www.greatex.org/ Science and humanities exhibits allow visitors to touch, move and actually become part of several pieces. GREAT CONNECTIONS - The second Sunday of month is open 10am - 12pm for special needs families. www.greatex.org/programs/great-connections/ MEMORY MONDAYS - First Monday of the Month. A free monthly program for adults with memory loss, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Memory Mondays will be a private event focusing on art, music, and movement activities for adults with memory loss and their families and caregivers. Memory Mondays is a social engagement opportunity providing activities that encourage stimulation for people with early stage Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Memory Mondays is a program that will provide a relaxing way for people living with memory loss and their caregivers to interact with others in a casual, judgment-free, non-clinical setting. 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.

IMAGINE MUSEUM 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass. JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. www.thejamesmuseum.org The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art revives interest and passion about the history of the American West. The tenacious spirit of Native American, pioneer and immigrant cultures embodies the history of our country. See works in oil, in ink, and stone from the private collection of Tom and Mary James.

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MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton. www.manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941.366.5731. www.selby.org MONDAYS – Yoga in the Garden MOREAN ARTS CENTER 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. 727-8227872. www.moreanartscenter.org/ Chihuly Collection MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441. www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.4638. www.mfastpete.org/ 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. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI) 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617. (813) 9876000. www.mosi.org 66

Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium. IMAX Dome Theatre. Over 450 Hands-On Activities. Zip Line. 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 COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Crossley Gallery, 2400 Old Bradenton Road on the Ringling College campus, Sarasota, FL. RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, 941.359.5700. www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day. Thurs – Art After 5 Thurs – Art After 5 Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop

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SAFETY HARBOR MUSEUM 329 Bayshore Boulevard South, Safety Harbor. 727-724-1562. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/573/Museum-Cultural-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.

SAFFORD HOUSE MUSEUM 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs. www.tarponarts.org Restored Victorian home built in 1883. 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 non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary. More than 100 birds live in the sanctuary, representing 20 species.Tours are available. FREE admission. Donations accepted. (727)391-6211. www.seabirdsanctuary.com 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 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

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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 SCULPTURE EXPERIENCE 780 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.316.1718. www.facebook.com/St-Petersburg-Sculpture-Experience-661090064029529/ Jon Hair Monumental Sculpture combines art, rock and roll and the biggest sculptures you’ve ever seen in one place. More than 100 sculptures from life size to giant size. 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 SUNCOAST PRIMATE SANCTUARY 4600 Alt Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL www.suncoastprimates.com/ The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is home to over 100 animals with various backgrounds that had no where else to go. They all have unique personalities and characteristics. Scheduling a visit to the sanctuary and consider “adopting” one of the animals. 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 liv68

ing museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Explore Sunken Gardens’ winding paths, exotic birds, turtles, butterflies, and flowers on a self-guided scavenger hunt at your leisure. You may just win some Florida wildflower seeds to celebrate Earth Day all year long. For all ages. Free with paid admission or membership. 1825 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. TAMPA BASEBALL MUSEUM A traveling exhibit featuring seven of Tampa’s top baseball professional will be on display. The future museum is located in the historic home of Al Lopez, Tampa’s first professional player, manager and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. The Lopez house is a “casita” in the style of a typical cigar-worker’s home. It has been extensively rehabilitated to preserve its exterior look and character and accommodate the museum’s exhibits on the inside. When completed, the museum will present 130 years of Tampa’s baseball history and heritage. 2003 N. 19th St., Tampa, Florida 33605. (813) 247-1434. www.TampaBaseballMuseum.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. TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2280097. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/ TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 813.259.1720. www.tampamuseum.org

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Friday - Art on The House - 4 to 8 pm Saturday - Art Spot for Families June 20 - Oct 6 - ‘TABLEAU AND TRANSFORMATION: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION’ SHOWCASES 20th-CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY - An overview of the Tampa Museum of Art’s holdings in 20th-century photography. The exhibition looks at how artists have used distinct darkroom effects and studio practices to create new narratives in photography. Artists create constructed environments, often blurring the boundaries of truth and fiction in their images. Photographers examine the transformation of one’s self as a means to explore identity, gender, and place. This exhibition features approximately 50 photographs with objects ranging in date from the mid-1960s to through the early 2000s.

TARPON HERITAGE MUSEUM 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. www.tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community. TARPON SPRINGS HISTORIC DEPOT MUSEUM 160 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727.943.4624 Free Admission. www.tarponspringsareahistori-

calsociety.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. USF BOTANICAL GARDENS 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 813-974-2329. www.gardens.usf.edu CONTINUED

TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 274-8981. www. tampatheatre.org/ A restored classic theatre showing modern independent and classic films. Pre-show Wurlitzer organ concerts. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

Attractions & Museums USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa. 813. 974.4133. www.ira.usf.edu

VETERANS ART CENTER 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 www.vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments. 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? Learn all about how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed in the laboratory; so, we can use them to learn about the past. You will get the chance to sort through, identify, and wash artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites. One Friday a month. WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS www.weekiwachee.com/ A natural tourist attraction where underwater performances by “mermaids”, women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction. 70

THE YBOR CITY MUSEUM STATE PARK Visit the Museum located in the 1923-era Ferlita Bakery, where you will find exhibits on the cigar industry, the immigrant groups who settled Ybor City, the social clubs and mutual aid societies, and important events and eras related to Ybor City’s unique cultural heritage. A special exhibit, Traces of Cuba, iis on display and you can see the bakery’s original ovens. Take a break in the lush and picturesque Museum Garden or tour the “casita,” representative of a typical cigar-worker’s family home. 1818 Ninth Avenue, Tampa. 813-247-6323. www.ybormuseum.org/visit-the-museum ZOOTAMPA AT LOWRY PARK 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. 813) 9358552. www.zootampa.org ZooTampa at Lowry Park is operated by the Lowry Park Zoological Society, a charitable organization committed to excellence in education, conservation and research. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is featured among the “Top 25 Zoos in the U.S” by TripAdvisor. Open seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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THE GOOD FIGHT 2nd Season

tarring Emmy Award winner Christine Baranski, The Good Fight Season Two is available as a 4-disc set featuring all 13 episodes plus deleted scenes and a gag reel. With the world going insane and the Chicago murder rate on the rise, Diane (Baranski), Lucca (Cush Jumbo), and Maia (Rose Leslie) and the rest of the law firm find themselves under psychological assault when a client at another firm kills his lawyer for overcharging. After a copycat murder, the firm begins to look at its own clients suspiciously, while Diane battles with a new partner at the firm. Meanwhile, Maia becomes harder and tougher after her parents’ scandal puts her on trial and Lucca is brought back into Colin’s (Justin Bartha) orbit.

THE LOVE BOAT Season 4, Vol 1

ome aboard, we’re expecting you.” Set sail on the cruise ship Pacific Princess on Aaron Spelling’s 1977-86 series that followed a different group of passengers each week as they traveled to exotic locales in search of love. Your crew consisted of Capt. Merrill Stubing (Gavin MacLeod), Dr. Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell), ship’s purser Gopher (Fred Grandy), bartender Isaac (Ted Lange), and cruise director Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes). Season four starts out strong with “Friends and Lovers / Sergeant Bull / Miss Mother” bringing future Oscar winner Tom Hanks on deck. Also along on the cruise is Nipsey Russell. They loaded this episode of up with a lot of star power including Darren McGavin, Debbie Reynolds, Peter Graves, and Rue McClanahan.

NCIS The 15th Season

onfronting cold cases, running secretive stings, and chasing down kidnappers are all part of the job for the unsung heroes of the Major Case Response team in the suspense-packed Season 15 of NCIS. As the team continues to search the jungles of Paraguay for Special Agents Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), the cases keep coming in this 6-disc, 24-episode set. Co-stars Pauley Perette, Emily Wickersham, David McCallum, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, Duane Henry, and Wilmer Valderrama are joined by Maria Bello as Special Agent and forensic psychologist Jacqueline Stone to solve suspicious suicides, run protection details and face the crimes and the criminals that threaten our country.

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BILLIONS Season 3

eason three of BILLIONS finds Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) in a world that has shifted on its axis. Both men are still determined to destroy the other, but must also battle for their own survival amidst new forces and powerful enemies. Wendy Rhoades, Chuck’s wife and Axe’s performance coach, is all in for both of them, an uneasy and dangerous position for her, and one that ultimately puts her to a decision that could alter the direction of her life irrevocably. Money, power, justice and revenge are all on the line for each of these characters.

DYNASTY Season One

n a modern re-imagining of the iconic primetime soap, the extravagant Carrington family returns. Including all 22 episodes and bonus content, Dynasty centers on the lavish and powerful Carrington family as they defend their throne agains the Colbys, new rivals and threats, and even each other. Including wealth, power, deception and doubledealing, the Carringtons’ rocky relationships still manage to prove the theory that family sticks together no matter what. Dynasty stars Grant Show, Nicollette Sheridan, Elizabeth Gillies, Sam Adegoke, and James Mackay.

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haracter dining is always fun for the whole family, and the newest experience at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Artist Point’s Storybook Dining with Snow White. Artist Point is a foodie favorite amongst Disney diners, and now has an added twist to the menu with clever titles, new flavors, and surprise interactive visits from characters from the classic tale.

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rtist Point has been transformed into the Enchanted Forest with several trees and twinkling lights that change with the arrival of characters. Of course, the ambient music is beloved tunes from the Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs movie. Tabletops have tiered serving plates shaped like lily pads to hold appetizers and desserts. The menu is presented in a weathered leather bound portfolio, with items titled to fit in with Snowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story. Lights flicker as a character (or two) emerge from a door and greet diners and pose for selfies throughout dinner. Snow is charming and bubbly as one would expect, and the dwarfs (Dopey and Grumpy) fit their personalities as well. The Queen can be a bit frosty by design, but will graciously pose for (must-have) photos with diners.

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ur evening started off with some wickedly good cocktails, An Enchanted Apple (Skyy Citrus Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple, and White Cranberry Juice), The Smoking Mirror (Johnnie Walker Black, Wildberry, Lime, Rosemary Smoke), Alchemy (Uncle Val’s Gin Vodka, Agave, Lime, Cucumber) and Evil to the Core (Patrón Silver Tequila, Habanero, Blackberry, Orange Juice).

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e can pretty much guarantee there will be no poison apples in your dining experience, but plenty of good cooking. Appetizers included Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pie with chicken, black truffle, and stone fruit preserve; a Winter Squash Bisque was cleverly served in a black cauldron; and Wicked Shrimp Cocktail with soy, miso, avocado, Thai chili, and greens served in a glass canning jar.

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ur group ordered several different entrees, so we were able to sample each. Cottage Seafood Stew was made with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, tomato, and fennel. Brother’s Grimm Roasted Chicken had confit potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, apples, and chestnut butter. The Royal Prime Rib Roast (a table favorite) came with horseradish mashed potato, haysmoked carrots, a popover, and au jus. Always room for dessert! The shared desserts were Miner’s Treasures with sponge cake, chocolate gems, berry panna cotta; Fairy Tale Gooseberry Pie with meringue, gooseberry; and “Poison” Apple, white chocolate-apple Mousse, sour center. OK, so there was a poison apple after all - but this one won’t kill you, just make you feel happy! And then there’s Hunter’s Gift to the Queen, a royal box containing crackled maple popcorn and ganache hearts. We were a table of adults and thoroughly enjoyed the character dining experience as much as any of the children in the restaurant. We’re all just big kids anyway, aren’t we? $35 to $59.99 per adult Storybook Dining with Snow White is located in Artist Point Restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. For more information and reservations, please call (407) 939-5277 or visit disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/

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It’s Sumer Time!

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

bevy of new and upcoming experiences anchor a park undergoing a historic transformation, including the recently opened Toy Story Land, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, An Incredible Celebration on Pixar Place, and Disney Junior Dance Party. On Aug. 29, 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will allow guests to live their own Star Wars adventures in a new, 14-acre immersive land, followed in spring 2020 by the planned opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the first ride-through attraction in Disney Parks history to feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. On opening day for phase one of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be transported to the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

THE CAST OF TOY STORY 4 AT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS.

“Wonderful World of Animation” is a new show projected onto the Chinese Theatre. This journey through 90-plus years of Disney and Pixar animated films includes blasts from the past and rarely seen characters, as well as new favorites and classic stories. Each night, this delightful new show leads into the popular “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” In the highly anticipated “Toy Story 4,” Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.

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24th EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL - Aug. 29 - Nov. 23

A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation will bring irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This year, the festival will add a dozen extra days, expanding the foodie celebration to 87 days. Epcot guests can begin with the aromas and flavors of 30 festive global food and wine marketplaces. Guests also can explore opportunities for special tastings and pairings, plus premium dining events featuring chef personalities such as Maneet Chauhan, Rick Bayless, Rock Harper and Florida darling Art Smith. The Disney du Jour Dance Party in Future World will expand to seven days a week. Sundays through Thursdays, a DJ will lead the interactive fun. Celebrity headliners will join the lineup throughout the festival. Other family activities on tap are Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and the popular Candy Sushi interactive experience.

The Sunday Brunch with the Chef series will kick off Sept. 1 with celebrity Chef Jamie Deen and continue on select Sundays. The chef lineup includes Cat Cora, Carla Hall, Fabio Viviani, Andrew Zimmern, Buddy Valastro, Richard Blais, Robert Irvine, David Burtka, Graham Elliot and Aarti Sequeira. TTAYLOR DAYNE

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“Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops on select Mondays and Thursdays will offer new opportunities for guests to work side-by-side with visiting chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros. Reservations for special programming and premium festival events can be made by calling (407) WDW-FEST.

NEW SUMMER ONE WORLD TICKET Three times nightly, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will rev up fans at the America Gardens Theatre stage through Nov. 19, including new acts Lauren Daigle, Kris Allen, Sawyer Brown and Boyce Avenue. Returning festival favorites include Plain White T’s, Sugar Ray, Hanson, Sheila E. and Boyz II Men. The first of five popular Party for the Senses events – each a delectable tribute to the sensory arts – will kick off Sept. 21 in the park’s World Showplace Events Pavilion.

A Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks. For the first time, guests can purchase the new Summer One World Ticket as a great way to experience all that’s fresh and exciting at the resort’s four theme parks and two water parks, with six admissions for only $74 per admission (plus tax) – a total price of $444 (plus tax). Ticket details: Summer One World Tickets must be purchased between now and Aug. 28 2019. Guests have flexibility in how they use these tickets, including visiting more than one park per day.

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NEW THEME PARK THRILLS Orlando theme parks have experienced unprecedented growth within the past five years, with expansions including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, Pandora - The World of AVATAR and brand-new waterpark Volcano Bay. The thrills continue with brandnew immersive lands, rides and experiences to excite both first-time and return visitors.

once the “Dragon Challenge” double coaster, it is one of the most highly-themed coaster experiences that Universal Orlando has ever created. New family thrill ride, KareKare Curl at SeaWorld’s Aquatica offers riders a high-adrenaline, weightless adventure as they “climb” a vertical wave wall. The first-ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway,” will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will enter the world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts using new technologies to bring the flat cartoon world to life.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy,a live show opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in early 2019, will feature beloved characters from the Cars movie series.

NEW IMMERSIVE LANDS Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opens late-summer. Set on the remote planet Batuu, the area will feature two signature attractions, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, putting guests in the cockpit of the famous space ship, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, where an escape from The First Order turns into all-out battle. A new Sesame Street-themed land at SeaWorld Orlando is now open. Guests can explore the iconic neighborhood, including the famous 123 stoop, exciting rides, the park’s first-ever parade, beloved characters and interactive experiences. THRILL RIDES AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS An all-new roller coaster thrill ride is now open at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Replacing what was 82

NEW ADVENTURES BEYOND THE PARKS Dezerland Action Park, Orlando’s largest indoor entertainment, events museum complex, will offer 800,000 square feet of family entertainment. In 2019, the Orlando Auto Museum, one of the largest privately-owned collection of automobilia in the world, will open as part of phase one. The 250,000-square-foot experience will boast over 100 TV and Movie Cars, including dynamic displays of Hollywood Cars, 007 James Bond, Batmobiles, Vespa Scooters, Military and Micro Cars. Wild Florida is expanding by more than six times its size to add a zipline and drive-through safari, bringing visitors nose-to-snout with giraffes, wild boars and other exotic animals. Epic Axe Throwing is the first-of-its-kind in Orlando, a rustic “sport” open to anyone over the age of 13. Guests will have coaches on hand to teach them the art in a safe environment, for a unique new attraction with a competitive “edge.”

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NEW RESORTS AND HOTELS Orlando accommodations continue to experience significant growth. By the end of 2019, Orlando is expected to add approximately 6,000 new rooms. Margaritaville Resort Orlando is will feature 175 rooms, 1,000 Margaritaville-themed vacation homes and 300 timeshare units. The resort will also include a dining and entertainment district, a 12-acre water park, wellness center, miles of fitness trails and a destination water taxi system.

Disney Riviera Resort, the 15th Disney Vacation Club property, is expected to open fall 2019 complete with a rooftop restaurant with views of both Epcot’s and Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ nighttime spectaculars. The resort will be part of the new Disney Skyliner gondola line, connecting the hotel along with three other properties to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Surfside Inn and Suites at Universal Orlando Resort will open in summer 2019, the first of two new value hotels that will make up Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. The hotels, with rates starting at $100 per night, offer guests a more affordable on-site experience while keeping the perks of Early Park Admission and resort-wide transportation. NEW ENTERTAINING EATERIES From international celebrity chefs to local culinary superstars, Orlando’s food scene continues to reinvent itself, pleasing both distinguished palates and cashconscious families. Orlando is among the top 10 Best Foodie Cities in America, according to Wallethub.com. TOURISM DISTRICT Disney Springs welcomes The NBA Experience, a state-of-the-art restaurant, complete with interactive games, and City Works Eatery and Pour House, which will serve 80 beers on tap, shareable American favorites and live sporting events broadcasts on high-definition TVs. Pointe Orlando, an outdoor dining and entertainment complex on International Drive, welcomes The Hampton Social, themed after the New York coastal resort region, and Lotus Asia House, serving Pan-Asian cuisine inspired by street food vendors. CONTINUED

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RED, WHITE & BOOM: July 4-6 - Celebrate America’s Independence over three days as the skies above Lake Eloise fill with colorful LEGO bricks during one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year! Before the sun goes down, help create a giant U.S. flag out of thousands of LEGO bricks. THE LEGO MOVIE DAYS: July 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 and August 3-4. Join Emmet, Wyldstyle and the gang during this event which includes character experiences with the stars of the THE LEGO MOVIE films; including interactive photo opportunities, exclusive building activities and specially-themed dining offerings. FIRE SAFETY WEEKEND: August 1011. This entertaining and informative event teaches kids about fire safety with a variety of fun activities in the theme park, including a character experience with LEGO Max, a fire safety-themed scavenger hunt and a unique LEGO mosaic build.

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The Orlando Forum’s ROCK Dinner Show is a one-of-a-kind, dining and entertainment experience that brings audiences of all ages through a high-energy musical journey of the Kings of Rock and Pop – from Prince to Elvis to Katy Perry.

Fulfil your need for speed at Andretti Karting, anº 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. 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. 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.

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AND WINTER PARK From the owners of local favorite and nationally-recognized bakery Se7en Bites, comes Sette, a rustic Italian kitchen offering pastas made from scratch. The operators of one of Orlando’s most popular vegetarian restaurants, Sanctum Café, are bringing this new concept to Winter Park, Proper & Wild, serving plant-based dishes that focus on modern food trends. The District GastroBar, a new upscale restaurant and bar, inspired by Orlando’s mid-twentieth century African-American music scene, will feature an open-air patio, beer garden, and a menu with Caribbean flare. Visitors can get continuous updates on new attractions and planning tips at VisitOrlando.com STAMPFEST SUMMER 2019 STAMPING-SCRAPBOOKING-PAPER CRAFTING CONVENTION - June 29-30 Worldgate Resort (previously Park Inn) and Conference Center. 3011 Maingate lane, Kissimmee, FL. http://stampfest.com/summer-event/ This event is perfect for anyone interested in stamping, crafting, and scrapbooking. General admission to the event will give you the opportunity to see popular manufacturers’ entire product lines and buy directly from them. Free demonstrations of products will provide inspiration for creating your own artwork. You could also have the chance to win some prizes. ANDRETTI KARTING 9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819. 407.610.5020. www.andrettikarting.com/orlando/ 84

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Headrush 360 is a wild ride at the family-owned theme parks’ original location on International Drive. Standing 40 feet tall, Headrush 360 is the first part of an overall expansion at Fun Spot’s Orlando theme park. Climb aboard with up to 11 other people and get turned upside down, sideways and just about every other way imaginable in a fast-paced experience. Besides Headrush 360 and SkyCoaster, Orlando’s thrills include the Hot Seat swing ride, the spinning Rip Curl and the gravity-defying Enterprise. You can go up and down on Screaming Eagles or spin round — and then backwards — on Flying Bobs. Orlando’s coasters are Freedom Flyer, an inverted steel coaster, and the wooden White Lightning. Choose between the Rockstar Coast-

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er or the wooden Mine Blower — which also goes upside down.

IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING 8969 International Dr, Orlando,Florida. (407) 3374359. www.iflyworld.com/orlando/ Soar at IFLY Indoor Skydiving’s facility next to WonderWorks on International Drive, equipped with two allglass wind tunnels in an open single-story floor plan that allows I-Drive passersby to see fliers in action.

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.

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hen it opens on June 13, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will join the other entertainment experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort and bring an all-new adventure inspired by J.K. Rowling’s beloved stories to life. Guests will join Hagrid’s Care of Magical Creatures class and fly deep into the Forbidden Forest aboard magical motorbikes to brave the mysteries and thrills beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle to find some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will be located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

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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.

“Justice League: A Call for Heroes” will allow guests to jump in on the action as a loyal sidekick to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman. Replica props and costumes related to each superhero character’s wax figure will provide an added dimension of authenticity and realism to the immersive experience.

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.

LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803. 407.246.2620. www.leugardens.org STORY TIME - 1st Monday of the month - A fun approach illustrating to young children the benefits of reading through songs, rhymes and books. Story Time is for families with infants to 5 years of age. No story time in July and September. Free. ENCHANTED FAIRY DOORS - Now thru Sept 30. It’s the great fairy migration happening at Leu Gardens this summer. Explore the 50-acre gardens to find where the fairies live. This whimsical exhibit features 20 “New” one-of-a-kind fairy doors which will inspire your child’s imaginative world of mythical forests and secret gardens. All you have to do is find these beautiful doors and let your child’s creativity do the rest.

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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.

NONA ADVENTURE PARK 14086 Centerline Drive, Orlando. 407-3132907. www.nonaadventurepark.com Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime. Nona Adventure Park features a floating Aqua Park, Cable Park for wakeboarding/water skiing, one of a kind 60 foot climbing tower and ropes course, stocked pro shop, and fantastic bistro, Nona Adventure Park has something for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned, intrepid adventurer, bring your friends and family and

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encounter the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Experience. 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. ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CEN-

TER Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32801. 407-836-8500. www.thehistorycenter.org/ ORLANDO EYE 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866228-6438. www.officialorlandoeye.com The Orlando Eye is 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 May 31 - August 18 - ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART FLORIDA PRIZE IN CONTEMPORARY ART. This exhibition features 10 of the most progressive and exciting artists working in the State today. Additionally, one of these outstanding artists is selected to receive a significant monetary award. ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 5142000. www.osc.org/ Exhibits are designed to inspire curiosity and explo-

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hen the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean spectacular. Explore exotic worlds of light and music filled with glowing sea creatures, DJ entertainment, and a spectacular display of fireworks.

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ration. The Science Live! programs are designed to bring the exhibits to life. Whether it’s a show in the Digital Adventure Theater or a one-to-one interaction with a volunteer at the Crosby Observatory, the live programs create the kind of impact that can last a lifetime.

ORLANDO WATERSPORTS COMPLEX 8615 Florida Rock Road Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: (407) 251-3100. www.aktionparks.com/orlando-watersports-complex/ Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) is a watersports park designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, and waterskiing. The park has two full-size cable systems, a two-tower system, and a boat lake. The full-size cables are equipped with a variety of Unit features and a few custom signature OWC rails. Schedule a boat lesson, or if skiing is your style, take a set with Hall of Famer Wade Cox behind a Ski Nautique 200. OWC also offers stand up paddleboarding, an outdoor fitness area with climbing rope, a pro shop with the newest Hyperlite gear, a snack bar, & a great beach area with grills and picnic tables. PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 2065100. www.piratesdinneradventure.com/

ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. 407-8967365. www.orlandorep.com Creating experiences that enlighten, entertain, and enrich the lives of family and young audiences. 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. ORLANDO STARFLYER 7001 International Drive, Orlando. 407-370-5353 . www.magicalmidway.com/starflyer/ At 450 feet tall, the world’s tallest swing ride offers open-air views of the destination for up to 24 guests at once, swinging them through the air at up to 60 miles an hour at top speed.

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. Surrounding the lagoon is a six-sided showroom of six additional ships where the audience is seated. Voyagers on each of the six ships have their own pirate mascot whom they cheer on as the adventure unfolds with a cast a dozen actors, singers and stunt performers 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.

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Nov 10. Fullerton completed his first major sculpture commission, “Nike,” in 1975. Located in Miami’s Biscayne Bay, the sculpture measures 50 feet tall, weighs about 1 ton, and is mounted on a radial bearing system to turn with the wind. Most of his large works were sold and placed as part of Florida’s Art in State Buildings program. Inside the museum will be some of Fullerton’s works on paper, as well as a self-portrait on loan from a collector in Gainesville.

burst through the screen and yank you into the story. You’re the star here and you’ll disappear into one jaw-dropping adventure after another. Dodge evil villains. Defend the earth. Face a fire-breathing dragon. Wander into animated worlds where characters you love are suddenly right beside you. Go beyond the screen, behind the scenes and jump into the action of your favorite films at the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park. ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE-

Prepare for a place where super heroes, beasts, and magical creatures stand before you. You’re entering lands where everything is real. Explore a secret school of witchcraft and wizardry. Fly high above the city streets with a famous web slinger. Hide from hungry dinosaurs and hope you’re not their next meal. And you can face the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth. Let the adventures begin.

SEAWORLD / DISCOVERY COVE 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. (888) 800-5447. www.seaworldparks.com/en/ seaworld-orlando/ SEAVENTURE AT DISCOVERY COVE is an innovative “underwater walking tour” through an oceanic world teeming with marine life. Guests wear a dive helmet to feel at home under the sea, and SCUBA certification is not required. During their underwater excursion, guests come eye-to-eye with sharks; touch unique animals, fish and velvety rays; and are surrounded by schools of feeding fish – all with the massive open reef as the backdrop.

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HUNTING CHARLES MANSON

The Quest for Justice in the Days of Helter Skelter

by Lis Wiehl with Caitlin Rother

n the late summer of 1969, the nation was transfixed by a series of gruesome murders in the hills of Los Angeles. Newspapers and television programs detailed the brutal slayings of a beautiful actress as well as a hair stylist, an heiress, a businessman, and other victims. In the weeks and months that followed, law enforcement faced intense pressure to solve crimes that seemed to have no connection. Finally, Charles Manson and members of his “family” were arrested. The trials that followed once again captured the nation and forever secured Manson as a byword for the evil that men do. Former federal prosecutor Lis Wiehl has written a propulsive, page-turning historical thriller of the crimes and manhunt that mesmerized the nation.

A prominent trial lawyer, Lis Wiehl is also a professor at NY Law School and host on the Law & Crime live trial network. Caitlin Rother is a NY Times best-selling author or co-author of 12 books, and is a writing and research instructor. Nelson Books • www.thomasnelson.com

THE LITTLE BOOK OF by Scott Kim BIG MIND BENDERS

he Little Book of Big Mind Benders is a cornucopia of spatial puzzles, number challenges, wordplay, visual conundrums, and more. The puzzles are categorized by type but distributed throughout the book in a mixed fashion (i.e., a word puzzle next to a number puzzle next to a visual stumper). Readers can move page by page, working different parts of the brain―or easily find their favorite type of puzzle, going from easy to challenging. Test your knack for patterns with Dot Matrix. Put the pieces together in Assemblies. Deduce the secret word in Letter Swap, or untangle the mangled phrases of Lost in Translation. Plus discover cool twists on Sudoku, far-out ambigrams, Wordezoids, mazes, and number crunches. Answers are included in the back of the book. Created by puzzle master Scott Kim―a contributor to Games and Discover magazines―and adapted from the bestselling Amazing Mind Benders Page-A-Day Calendar.Kim designs visual puzzles and games for toys and online.

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LUCKY DOG How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life by Dr. Sarah Boston

hat happens when a veterinary surgical oncologist (laymen’s term: cancer surgery doctor) thinks she has cancer herself? Enter Sarah Boston: a vet who suspects a suspicious growth in her neck is thyroid cancer. From the moment she uses her husband’s portable ultrasound machine to investigate her lump — he’s a vet, too — it’s clear Lucky Dog is not your typical cancer memoir. She takes us on a hysterical and thought-provoking journey through the human healthcare system from the perspective of an animal doctor. Weaving funny and poignant stories of dogs she’s treated along the way, this is an insightful memoir about what the human medical world can learn from the way we treat our canine counterparts. Lucky Dog teaches us to trust our instincts, be our own advocates, and laugh while we’re doing it. Dr. Sarah Boston is an associate professor of surgical oncology in the department of small animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida. She is also President of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology. She lives in Gainesville, FL. www.houseofanansi.com

A CHANGE OF FAITH Torn Between Love of God and a Man by Roger Kazanowski

s For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, a vote is passed to allow women to enter the seminaries and become priests. In the wake of this religious revolution, aspiring artist John Adams meets and falls in love with Charlotte Kotlinski, a woman whose influence drives him to artistic greatness. But little does he know, Charlotte intends to join the priesthood. After the first female priests die under suspicious circumstances and Charlotte’s reputation is thrown under scrutiny by a retinue of lawyers, a global conspiracy begins to take shape. A plan is hatched to discover the culprits and save the remaining priests from a grisly fate. Charlotte finds herself torn between her love of God and her love for John, but she may not live long enough to choose. In addition to holiding many consulting positions, author Roger Kazanowski has participated in numerous Board of Director positions in both for profit and nonprofit charities. He resides between St. Pete Beach, Florida, Union Lake and Petoskey, Michigan. Independently published, available on Amazon.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

Casino/Resort Gaming Scene Steak Burgers, headlined by the world’s first edible 24karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger — a half-pound fresh Steak Burger topped with a 24-Karat edible gold leaf with Tillamook cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and red onion. A portion of all proceeds from the 24-Karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger will benefit Action Against Hunger to assist in the fight against world hunger. In addition to delicious steak burgers, guests will be able to enjoy Hard Rock Cafe’s new Boozy Milkshakes.

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NEW MENU thru Aug 31. The first Hard Rock Cafe at Old Park Lane in London opened in June, 1971 with a mission to serve the best burgers and milkshakes around the world. More than 20 new items are offered with the spotlight falling on its lineup of award-winning

VEGAS SUPERKARTS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES www.vegassuperkarts.com Vegas Superkarts (VSK) by Exotics Racing is the brand-new go-kart attraction, offering a true racing experience. Las Vegas locals, families and visitors can drive the new fleet of 4-stroke, gas-powered Sodikart SR5 270 CCs on the city’s longest, widest and fastest outdoor go-kart racetrack. THE VENETIAN / PALAZZO www.venetian.com LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK - June 17 - 28,

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ix-time GRAMMYAward-winner, Golden Globe Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee superstar entertainer Lady Gaga will be in residency at Park Theater at the Park MGM resort May-June and Oct-Nov. Her Las Vegas Residency consists of two separate shows: LADY GAGA ENIGMA, a brand-new odyssey of her pop hits built as an experience unlike any other in Las Vegas, and LADY GAGA JAZZ & PIANO, where she performs stripped-down versions of her hits alongside music from the Great American Songbook.

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The Venetian Bonus Week: June 29 – July 5

The Venetian Resort will participate in Las Vegas Restaurant Week, June 17-28. This is the opportunity for visitors to taste their way around the resort’s collection of award-winning restaurants, with specially priced prix fixe menus available for lunch and dinner. Several restaurants at The Venetian are extending participation in this citywide promotion with a “bonus week,” June 29-July 5. With every item purchased from special Restaurant Week menus, diners help families in need who

live in the Las Vegas valley. With every meal served, a donation is made to Three Square Food Bank, providing up to 18 meals to those in need in our community. In addition, three venues of The Cocktail Collective will be participating, donating a portion of proceeds from a special cocktail menu, perfect for a pre- or post-dinner drink. MIRAGE NEWS mgmresorts.com/mirage TERRY FATOR’S NEW SHOW - Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment Presents an Evening with the Stars. An Evening with the Stars features the puppets that fans have come to know and love and the introduction to new superstar characters: Willie Nelson; Justin Bieber, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder. In addition, Fator brings the Oceans 11 Rat Pack back to Las Vegas with special appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX HIDEAWAY thru Aug 31. The PJH features a rotating cast of All-Stars guaranteeing a new experience nightly. The multi-talented collective of more than 100 vocalists Continued....

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Las Vegas and musicians reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown.

BOULDER CITY EXPRESS LAUNCHES SHUTTLE SERVICE www.nationalparkexpress.com/bce This service increases accessibility for visitors to reach the many attractions in Boulder City such as Black Canyon River Adventures, Lake Mead Cruises, Flightlinez ziplines at Bootleg Canyon, and Desert Adventures Kayak tours. This new shuttle service will also allow Las Vegas guests to visit Hoover Dam on their own, or just enjoy Boulder City’s Historic District with its cafes, museums, antique shops, railroad attractions, and cultural charm. PARK MGM NEWS www.parkmgm.com AEROSMITH LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY - Thru Dec 4. America’s all-time top-selling rock ‘n’ roll band presents one of the most immersive, state-of-the art audio and video technology experiences in Las Vegas. JANET JACKSON RESIDENCY METAMOPHO-

SIS. Global music icon Janet Jackson’s Metamorphosis peels back the layers of the immensely private life of Janet Jackson, sharing her transformation from a young girl with issues of self-esteem to global Icon. The centerpiece of this all new thought-provoking show, will be Janet herself, captivating you through your senses with electrifying visuals, explosive dance numbers, chart-topping hits and fan favorite deep cuts.The show also features a special 30-year anniversary celebration of her ground-breaking album ‘Rhythm Nation.’

FLAMINGO NEWS FINAL SHOWS FOR DONNY & MARIE’S RESIDENCY Thru Nov 16 www.caesars.com/flamingo After entertaining audiences since 2008, Donny & Marie Osmond have announced the final shows of their residency. From the pop-fueled medley of modern mash-ups in the opening number, to songs from each of their latest albums, to the nostalgic nod to their variety-show past in the show’s close, Donny & Marie take their fans on a musical journey that further proves their performing pedigree.

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SLS LAS VEGAS EVENTS www.slslasvegas.com NEW VARIETY BRUNCH SHOW DEBUTS AT THE SLS HOTEL. Ester Goldberg’s Totally Outrageous Brunch at the SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is an insatiable comedy spectacle filled with awe at every turn. Starring International Glamour Puss Ester Goldberg, along with her cast of talented and unpredictable friends, this show will shock, mock and rock your socks off. Every Saturday and Sunday, with two shows each day.

MGM GRAND HOTEL & CASINO: www.mgmresorts.com THE NAKED MAGICIANS Sleeves up, pants down: The Naked Magicians are bringing their finely chiseled magical and physical talents to Las Vegas from Australia for their first Strip residency. The R-rated magic show, starring Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne, perform six nights a week at 10 p.m. inside Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand. Tyler and Wayne, two of Australia’s most famous magicians, bare it all in The Naked Magicians, foregoing top hats and capes for full-frontal illusions complete with magic, muscles and endless laughs. Left without sleeves or pockets, The Naked Magicians perform mesmerizing feats that are both baffling and entertaining. THE HUNGER GAMES: THE EXHIBITION - The 60-foot wide interactive touchscreen display is utilized for an archery training experience designed to provide guests with the skills to “join the rebellion,” a climactic highlight of the exhibition. The recently opened attraction is based on the world-renowned films. The Exhibition celebrates the epic journey of Katniss Everdeen from her humble beginnings in District 12 to her rise as the Mockingjay. Continued....

PLANET HOLLYWOOD ZAPPOS THEATER Thru Sept 21

opular for the hit songs “Come On Over,” “Beautiful,” “What A Girl Wants,” “Genie In A Bottle,” “Dirrty,” and more, Aguilera brings her soulful hits and ballads for her first-ever residency show in Las Vegas. Garnering five No. 1 Billboard hits and selling 43 million records worldwide, Aguilera is one of the most successful female artists of all time. Christina is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singersongwriter renowned for her powerful voice and hit songs. She has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). She holds the honor of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. She has served as a coach on NBC’s Emmy Award nominated show The Voice.

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Las Vegas THE PALMS EVENTS www.palms.com “’TIL DEATH DO US PART” BLACK AND WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL.

Graphic designer and visual artist Joshua Vides installed one of his signature black and white installations at Palms Casino Resort tucked away inside the Pearl Concert Theater. Recreating Las Vegas’ most iconic venue, A Little White Wedding Chapel, Vides’ newest installation, titled “’Til Death Do Us Part,” is an 800-square-foot black and white wedding chapel made perfect for an instagram-worthy wedding or vow renewal. THE COSMOPOLITAN NEWS: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com HUGH JACKMAN’S “GREATEST SHOWMAN” BAR - Spring. The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails is combining a grooming parlor and speakeasy. The salon is a premier destination for straight-razor shaves, the Prohibition-era lounge is getting the most buzz. Hidden behind a mirrored wall in the front foyer, lies a room decked out with crystal chandeliers, plush couches, and a handcrafted bar from the 1800s — the actual bar that was used in the film The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman. The bar will feature an extensive list of Scotches, whiskeys and bourbons, as well as craft beers, tequilas, and Champagne.

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THE LINQ: THE BRONX WANDERERS CONTINUE TO ROCK LAS VEGAS WITH A NEW SHOW The Bronx Wanderers continue to charm audiences with 90 minutes of America’s Rock ‘N’ Roll songbook all on one stage with a high energy show. Since opening at Bally’s Las Vegas more than two years ago, the father-and-son trio, flanked by their band, has performed more than 800 shows for over 70,000 fans. Audiences can still expect to hear hits spanning from the beginning of Rock ‘N’ Roll right through today’s tunes, including numbers from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dion, Queen, Billy Joel and Bruno Mars, as well as some fun additions for the new show at The LINQ. HARRAH’S NEWS: www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas ELVIS PRESLEY’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL IN CONCERT.

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ers each have the option of pulling back their first bet, or, as the game is applicably named, declaring “let it ride.” After the dealer then exposes one of the two community cards, each player has the option to remove the second bet or, once again, “let it ride,” regardless of the first decision. Finally, the second community card is exposed. Losing bets not meeting the payout criteria are collected, and the winning wagers are paid, based on the ranking of the players’ hands and a payout schedule. Typically, a Royal Flush pays 1,000:1; a Straight Flush 200:1; Four-of-aKind 50:1; Full House 11:1; Flush 8:1; Straight 5:1; Three-of-a-Kind 3:1; Two Pair 2:1; and a pair of 10s or better 1:1. 97

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ocated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very convenient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both — the Beau has it all. With a partnership with Sun Country Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxurious guestroom. The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport. Golfers will definitely want to experience Fallen Oak, Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevations and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands.

EVENTS LUNARO CIRQUE STYLE EXTRAVAGANZA June 8 – August 7. LUNARO celebrates our love for the movies. Audiences will enjoy the action and adventure as they marvel at heroic feats and breathtaking acts from an international cast of artists, acrobats and aerialists. LUNARO is an 80-minute high-energy production that will take guests on a cinematic journey. The former guest creator of Cirque du Soleil’s “Mystere,” Misha Matorin uses his background and expertise to develop shows that consist of the finest athletic and discipline talents in the world. LUNARO ticket holders can enjoy resort-wide specials including food & beverage, retail and arcade. LUNARO room packages start at $129 and include deluxe accommodations and two tickets to the show. For reservations, call 888.567.6667 or visit www.beaurivage.com

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eople love their collections. No matter the type of objectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cookie jars, military memorabilia, fine art printsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;collectors want to add to a collection, display their assembled objects, and enjoy learning more about their treasures. One of the most important and interesting aspects of collecting is preserving collectibles, albeit art or antiques, for the long term. Many collections include family heirlooms or assembled collections that will be handed down so preserving a collection is very important. Here are some key points about how to protect, preserve, and enjoy your collections. Light is the real problem when it comes to preservation of paintings and works on paper. UV protection using UVfiltered or opaque materials are key to preventing fading and light damage. One of the best ways to preserve fine art is investing in quality framing. For an oil on canvas painting, a frame will protect both the stretcher and the canvas as well as give a finished look to the painting. Unlike paintings which should not be framed under glass as a general rule, prints require a different type of protection. Prints and other works on paper like antique maps, historic documents, etc. should be matted and framed under glass using materials that are free of acid in order to protect the paper. For acid free materials like mats and storage boxes, a pH level of 7.0 or greater used at the time of manufacture and adhesives that are pH neutral are recommended for framing fragile works on paper. Some acid free materials are made free of lignin, which can produce acid and darken paper known as tanning or acid burning. Some of the most critical damage that happens to art and antiques happens when objects are stored.

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When you first put them away in storage, everything is fine but over time, change in temperature and humidity, and other affects that occur when no one is looking will impact the condition and value of an antique collection. Although it is little known, significant damage can occur during storage. It is important to store objects in archival boxes intended for a certain type and size of collectible. Support is necessary for fragile objects and storage containers like archival boxes need to be constructed to stand the test of time. One size does not fit all when it comes to storage. Large paintings should be stored off the floor, preferably hanging up. If there is no room for that storage solution, then store large paintings standing upright. While it may seem convenient, never lay paintings flat, face up under a bed. Smaller paintings may be stored upright back to back and face to face on separated shelves. Use acid free foam core dividers to prevent the wire from the back of one painting from scratching the front of another painting. There are specific techniques to protecting art, a good rule of thumb is to handle with care, display works of art away from direct sunlight and store works in areas where temperature and humidity fluctuations are minimal. Dr. Lori Verderame is an author and award-winning TV personality on History channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 TV show, The Curse of Oak Island. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year from audiences nationwide, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events worldwide. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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eorge Barber’s zeal for speed ignited his vision for today’s museum. Having raced Porsches in the 1960s, Barber held an impressive track record—63 first place wins. A thriving business executive, Barber rediscovered his motorsports passion in 1988 and began collecting and restoring classic cars. He then shifted his focus from cars to motorcycles and seized the opportunity to accomplish what no one else had done... build the world’s “best and largest” motorcycle collection. With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, the museum is now home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20 countries are represented in the collection—from HarleyDavidson, Honda, and Indian—to Showa, DSK, and Cagiva.

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