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34 FIVE FACTS ABOUT KIDS WHO DROWN Keeping them safe around water 42 EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN Leland Baldwin
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Letter from the Editor Angela L. Ardolino Editor-In-Chief Diana Miklowski Copy Editor Contributing Writers Lisa Black Tim Fath Amy Gall PJ Goetz Mark Heller Joezette Hite Lauren Hoyt-Williams Sandra Parrish Patricia Wise Guarch David E. Estevez Elizabeth A. Leib Neighborhood Stories Elyse Cohen Graphic Artist Susan Margolis Marketing Director Todd A. Varde Account Executive Lindsey Rimes Account Executive
It has been said that during hurricanes and blizzards, couples spend more time at home. They find ways to entertain themselves and don’t go out. The same concept seems to be happening now during the struggling economy; couples are not going out as often and are staying home, where they entertain each other in the bedroom. Many OB/ GYNs are seeing an increase of pregnancies. Right now I know so many women who are pregnant- so I guess it’s true. This all makes the timing of our Baby Guide, perfect. From learning the secrets of Shari Mezrah’s BabyTime sleep methods for your baby (pg. 8) to creating a “green” nursery for your new baby (pg. 10). Don’t forget Dad on June 21st for Father’s Day. Thank you to the dads who work hard every day and are great role models for your children. Being a great role model is one of the best “gifts” that you can give them. They’re watching (even when you think they’re not) and they look up to you. Hopefully by the time the new babies arrive the economy will have been “re-born” itself. In the meantime look for the free events Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine and MomsLikeMe.com sponsor. These great events are free and provide a great time out with the kids. Take Care of You!
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bringing home baby Steps to creating “Predictible Happiness” for you and your family BY MARCI WISE Sleepless nights, pain medication and brain overload can make the first few weeks with your baby seem more like a bad sit-com than real-life. I’ll never forget feeding my baby of two-weeks when my husband skittishly entered the room holding my car keys, “Um, honey, I just found these in the refrigerator.” My embarrassed response? “Uh oh… check my purse for the milk.” Let’s face it, from the minute your new baby enters the world, life as you knew it, is over. That tiny bundle of joy you hold in your arms, so seemingly angelic, can quickly turn into a mini-napoleon with enormous control issues, if you allow it. So, how do things go haywire so quickly? Sleep Schedule Expert Shari Mezrah’s Tampa office is chock full of shell-shocked parents searching for answers. “The first thing new parents need to realize is that they have control” she says. Salvation lies in having a plan and Mezrah has devised a system that gets the whole family on the right track from day one. Here are some tips she says can bring some much needed sanity into your new family environment: Before you even leave the hospital, accept the help that’s available. “It’s very controversial to have the baby brought to the nursery because common thought is that you should be with your baby, but If you’ve had a c-section or a hard labor, those first few days may be your only opportunity to ask for help”, Mezrah says. In addition to learning how to take care of your baby, you also have to think about your own healing. Knowing that you have some control can help to alleviate your anxiety. See if you can use the nursery at night, but have the nurse bring you the baby every time she’s scheduled to check your vitals. That way, you can begin to establish regular bonding and feeding sessions with your baby and maximize your rest periods, as well. Avoid the guilt traps. As women, we often feel that we have to meet certain standards. Perhaps you have a mother who says you must breastfeed, and if you can’t, suddenly you haven’t lived up to expectations. Not all bodies are
created equal, so be prepared to be adaptable if need be. It doesn’t reflect upon you personally or on your ability to be a good mother. “Every new parent should be educated on breastfeeding, and it’s a great thing to do if you can, but its okay if you don’t. Your child’s still going to live and thrive, and going to be fine,” says Mezrah. It’s also important to remember that between healing, hormones and housework, odds are you’ll be more harried than you’ve ever been before. Give yourself a little slack and don’t allow yourself to feel guilty about waiting to send out thank you notes or return phone calls. Remember the old adage, “Tomorrow is another day.” Maintain a regular feeding and sleeping schedule with your baby. Like so many parents, Beth and Mark Eiglarsh didn’t have a plan of action when their daughter was born and within weeks were at their wits end. “We were sleep deprived and desperate. “We started Shari’s program on a Friday night, when our daughter was 7 weeks old and two weeks later she slept from 11:00pm-7:00am and has never woken up in the middle of the night since. And that was two and a half years ago!” The secret to Mezrah’s plan for creating predictable happiness, www.BabyTIME4you.com , is scheduling. Having the right schedule gives the family a feeling of control and the baby a much needed sense of security. Outline the household roles. In order to have your household run like a welloiled machine, each family member needs to know what’s expected of them. “I always tell my clients, if we’re able to get Dad involved for just one feeding a day, we’ll be able to get Mom sleeping 5-6 hours right off the bat,” says Mezrah. Sleep deprivation can quickly drive parents to the end of their ropes. Liz and Adam Palmer say they tried everything before turning to Mezrah for help, “I am a true believer-we have our lives and our sanity back because of Shari’s help, and that has made us better, happier parents.” Establish Boundaries. “It’s very chaotic when you bring a baby home. Everyone is calling and asking when they can come over. I recommend setting up office hours. Have a certain amount of time that calling and visiting is allowed. Set it up ahead of time,” Mezrah suggests. Also, your own parents may be visiting and have different views on how to parent so it’s important to be prepared for that and establish those boundaries early. Structure is the key to sanity. Dr. Jill Hechtman and her husband are both physicians with extraordinarily busy schedules, “this plan has allowed us peace of mind as well as private time with each other, but most importantly a happy baby.”
Despite the learning curve, with just a little help sorting through the initial chaos and confusion, this new addition will bring unsurpassed love, laughter and joy to our lives. When asked how she feels about the work she does, Mezrah gets reflective, “Your children are young for such a short time, you need to enjoy every single moment. It’s an amazing feeling of success to share that parenthood doesn’t have to be so challenging!” To fnd out more about Shari Mezrah and her upcoming events visit Babytime4you.com.
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green air BY MARIA ELISE BLANES
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t’s summer. For some of us that means beautiful weather and bright colorful landscapes, but for many others it means allergy season. Whether it’s you the parent, or your kids experiencing histaminic reactions …there is always something you can do to improve the air inside your home just by going Green! Here are some ideas to having an eco-friendly room for your child and, at the same time, improving the air quality in your home. Change your a/c filter to a small-particle or HEPA filter and add a small individual air purifier in your child’s room. Use washable curtains made of 100% organic cotton by replacing vertical and horizontal louver type curtains where dust accumulates. We all know how difficult area rugs can be to clean. By just replacing a synthetic material for a natural one, you add the ability to wash it. A lot of stores carry 100% cotton rugs without rubber matting. Other choices are Sisal, Bamboo or Natural Fibers which are softer to the touch and skin of a child but still environmentally friendly.
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Bed sheets, pillows and mattresses are fabrics so important in a child’s day that we so often forget. By covering the pillows and mattresses with a high count organic, non-dyed cotton you eliminate the chances of dust mites and reduce night or skin allergies. Purchase soft 100% cotton bed sheets and your child will thank you forever for a longer and more restful night’s sleep. The big item that requires a lot of preparation is the flooring choice. If you have carpeting, I recommend you replace it with another material; my favorite being cork. Gentle for receiving impacts lowers chance of causing boo-boos, but durable enough to uphold a child’s wear and tear. Other materials such as bamboo flooring or LEED certified ceramic tiles are also a good choice. But if carpeting is what you wish to have, the best option for a child’s room is the washable, click system carpet tiles with no adhesive necessary for installation. These ideas can be applied to all bedrooms and areas of the house. It is now very easy to find organic and sustainable products in stores by just looking at the labels. This way you can have a hypo allergenic environment with the advantages of an eco-friendly room and space. Maria Elise Blanes, principal of babyGREEN designs. An interior decorating firm specializing in children’s rooms using organic, eco-friendly design.
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art smart BY MARK HELLER
As parents today, we are probably more anxious than our own parents or grandparents ever were about our ability (and responsibility) to ensure that our children are well prepared to meet the future. Many parents question whether they are doing all they can to make sure their children will be able to compete in the 21st century marketplace. I have a suggestion that may seem a bit counter-intuitive at first; in addition to focusing on reading, writing, mathematics, and science, be sure to include healthy doses of arts education. Contrary to the too-widely-held opinion that arts are a “frill” or an “extra” that can be cut when times grow lean, the arts are one of the very best ways to help your child grow and develop as a learner and contributor. In fact, the skills students develop in meaningful arts education experiences will soon be very much in demand. As leading edge author Daniel Pink put it in his ground-breaking book A Whole New Mind: The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a different kind of mind – creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers and meaning makers. These people – artists, inventors, designers, storytellers, caregivers, consolers, big picture thinkers – will now reap society’s richest rewards and share its greatest joys. Part of Pink’s point is that it is fruitless for us to prepare students for the jobs that exist today. Many of those jobs will soon be off-shored or automated, scenarios in which the required tasks can be done at a much lower cost. Instead, we ought to help our children develop the skills that will be highly valued in the 21st century work place, skills like creative problem-solving, working well independently and in groups, understanding how complex ideas and things are put together (Pink calls this aptitude “Symphony”), and understanding how meaning and messages are conveyed through story and design. In essence, Pink’s concepts are elegantly served by significant study of music, dance, drama, and art. The characteristics of successful experiences in arts education are remarkably well-suited to the predicted values of success in the 21st century work place. Here are some examples: (continued on pg. 16)
Mark Heller conducting students at Academy at the Lakes. Besides being the Head of School, Mr. Heller is also a cellist and the Assistant Conductor of the Tampa Bay Symphony.
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Learning by Doing Good arts experiences are completely participatory. Students learn music, dance, acting, and art by diving in and doing, not by listening to someone talk about doing. This type of active learning has an immediacy and true value that is recognized by the learner.
Learning to Work in Groups The learning here is very much the same as in team sports (another excellent venue for valuable lessons). Participating in an artistic performance requires awareness not simply of one’s own responsibilities and execution, but also of how your part is designed to interact and fit in with everyone else’s. Self-assertion and the generosity involved in honoring the roles of others, when pursued with the proper balance, produce a synergy both when the goal is scored and when the piece is successfully played.
Developing the Ability to Pursue Long-Term Goals Students in the arts, and especially those who are learning to play instruments, learn early in their studies that daily practice, dedication, attentiveness, concentration, and hard work are the road to mastery. They learn well that process is important to the task of producing a superior product.
Learning from Mistakes In basketball, a shooter who makes 50 - 60% of his shots from the floor is highly successful. In baseball, a great hitter succeeds only 30% of the time. In music, anything less than about 90% sounds awful! It’s noticed, analyzed, isolated, then hopefully improved upon in the next attempts. Real-time feedback and meaningful analysis teach students a great deal. Often, improvement requires some risk-taking and further learning from the process. Think of the learning that Yo-Yo Ma and Thomas Edison have in common from their repeated attempts at mastery. Mistakes uncover the areas that need work and give direction to the endeavor. In this way, the arts build that most valuable skill for the future: they help students learn how to learn. Daniel Pink is not alone in recognizing that the values of arts education will translate well into 21st century job skills. In Tough Choices or Tough Times, the Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce (published by the National Center on Education and the Economy in 2007), the Commission said that: The crucial new factor, the one that alone can justify higher wages in this country than in other countries with similar levels of cognitive skills, is creativity and innovation. . . . This capacity for out-of-the-box and breakthrough thinking will be decisive for large firms and small, for individuals as well as organizations, for not just a few but the vast majority – and therefore for the nation. . . . People . . . who are comfortable in working in artistic, investigative, highly social or entrepreneurial environments are more likely to succeed. Our foremost task as parents is to seek out those environments that will help our children develop the skills they will need to succeed. As a means toward teaching responsibility, communication, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving, there are few endeavors that can equal the arts. In essence, the arts unlock in our children a sense of the true power of possibility. Mark Heller is Head of School at Academy at the Lakes, a Junior K4 – 12th grade independent school in the North Tampa community of Land O’Lakes. He is also a ‘cellist and the Assistant Conductor of the Tampa Bay Symphony.
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early birth health risks
Even if born a few weeks early, parents should recognize their infant’s health needs BY FLOYD LIVINGSTON, MD Thousands of babies in Florida surprise their parents each year by being born earlier than anticipated. Most of the time, the initial shock of this unexpected event is a distant memory once the bundle of joy has left the hospital and settled in at home. But, even if born just a few weeks sooner than anticipated, these premature infants are susceptible to additional health risks associated with an early arrival. Premature infants – or “preemies” – describe babies born early, which means they gestate, or grow, less than 37 weeks in the mother’s womb. Most premature babies are born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation and are considered “late-preterm.” In Florida alone, there were 22,113 late-preterm births representing almost 10-percent of all live births in 2005 according to the March of Dimes. This number is a 19-percent increase since 1990. The health risks associated with late-preterm infants are often overlooked or misunderstood because the child seems like a full-term baby based on weight or general appearance. Any baby born early, however, is more vulnerable to health and developmental complications than full-term infants. In fact, a study conducted in Florida and published in the April 2009 issue of Pediatrics found that late-preterm infants face a greater risk for developmental delay and school-related problems through the first five years of life, and as late as third grade. Overall, the risk found was very small, with just more than 4 percent of late-preterm babies having a developmental delay or disability in kindergarten. Still, that represents a 36-percent increase in risk compared with their full-term peers.
Early arrival disrupts development Premature infants have specialized health needs because their full development in the womb is disrupted. This leaves them more susceptible to a variety of health complications. For example, late-preterm infants have increased problems with breathing, feeding, maintaining their temperature and jaundice. They can also be at greater risk for infections because they possess less maternal antibodies to help fight off disease. One disease they are particularly susceptible to is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that almost every child will get by the age of two. In Florida, RSV is widespread almost year round – generally from summer to early spring. It causes symptoms that mimic a cold in most babies, but RSV can be more severe in preterm infants because of their underdeveloped lungs and insufficient immune systems.
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While there is no reason to panic, it is important to be vigilant about monitoring your premature baby’s health and taking proper precautions to safeguard them. Work with a trusted medical care provider who is willing to spend extra time with you and your child to provide the additional attention preemies generally require. Also, seek the support of your medical care provider to help ensure that your baby’s prematurity is factored into their care – regardless of how early they were born.
Every Preterm Baby Needs Special Care •
Be your baby’s advocate; do research, ask questions • Seek a medical setting where your questions will be answered • Network with other parents of preemies • Trust your parental instincts
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You may think that it could never happen to your family, but according to Safe Kids USA, every year in the United States nearly 830 children drown. For every child who drowns, four more are hospitalized for neardrowning. In Florida, drowning rates for children under age 5 are more than double the national average and are higher than any other state in the nation. “These incidents are not only preventable, but predictable,” said St. Joseph’s Children’s Advocate Bevin Maynard. Below are five truths about children who drown and what you can do to help keep your children safe around water. Fact 1 - Weak or No Supervision
Children drown quickly and silently—in as little as one inch of water and in a matter of seconds. “Adults who were present when a child drowns were often distracted in some way, by talking on the phone, chatting with other adults around the pool or reading,” said Maynard. What you can do about it: • Actively supervise while children are playing in or near water. • Never leave young children unattended in bathtubs, even for a moment. • Never rely on a personal flotation device (arm band swimmies, water wings, rafts, etc.) to protect a child. Keep rescue equipment, a telephone and emergency numbers poolside. • St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offers Water Watcher Whistles to use when supervising children in and around water. For more information, please call (813) 615-0589. Fact 2 – No Barriers
What you can do about it: • Never leave a child alone when in or near a body of water—even if it’s less than a few inches. • For pool owners, install four-sided isolation fencing, at least 5 feet high, and equipped with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fencing should completely surround swimming pools and prevent direct access from a house or yard. • Door alarms, pool alarms and pool covers, when used correctly, can add an extra level of protection. • Hot tubs should be covered and locked when not in use. Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine
Fact 3 – Weak or No CPR Skills Performing CPR on drowning victims immediately – before paramedics arrive – may prevent brain damage and be the difference between life and death. What you can do about it: • Get certified in CPR. To sign up for an upcoming infant and child CPR class at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, call (813) 870-4747 or go to www. stjosephschildrens.com. Fact 4 – Weak or No Swimming Ability According to Maynard, children from non-swimming households are eight times more likely to be at-risk of drowning. Minority children have especially low rates of swimming ability and high rates of drowning. What you can do about it: • Enroll children in swimming lessons taught by qualified instructors when they are ready, usually after age 4. Afterwards, do not assume your child is “drown-proof ” - he or she still needs constant supervision. • To locate swimming lessons and additional water safety resources in the Tampa Bay area, please go to www.hillsboroughwatersafetyteam. org and click on the resources tab, or contact the America Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter at (813) 348-4820. Fact 5 – Lack of Life Jacket Use
Curious children, especially those younger than 4 years old, can easily find and fall into bodies of water like pools, tubs and buckets. Often they are discovered too late to save. “Unlike the cries of help heard as a result of most injuries, drowning is silent,” said Maynard. “Two minutes following submersion, a child will lose consciousness, and irreversible brain damage can occur after just four to six minutes.”
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Safe Kids USA reports that nearly 5,000 boating accidents occur each year in open waters (lakes, rivers and oceans) and more than 700 people drown. Of those who drown, nine out of 10 are not wearing a life jacket. Also, alcohol use is involved in up to one in five reported boating fatalities. What you can do about it: • Children should always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device when on a boat, near open bodies of water or when participating in water sports. • Children ages 14 and under should never operate a personal watercraft. • Adults should avoid or moderate alcohol consumption when boating. For more information about water safety, please visit www. stjosephschildrens.com.
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USF Students Refurbish Pizzo’s Playground
By Elizabeth A. Leib
Thanks to a very special group of USF Students, Pizzo Elementary’s pre-school age autism students in the Early Exceptional Learning Program will be playing on a newly refurbished playground. USF Students involved in the Helping Hands: University of South Florida’s Student Council for Exceptional Children have just completed a project to give a much needed update to the playground. The project officially began in the late summer of 2008 with the sale of coupon books to raise money coordinated by Mallory McGinnis and Molly McCann. Following this very successful fundraiser, Camille Joyner organized a charity concert in Dade City to raise additional funds. To encourage further community support, McCann asked for donations from individuals and businesses in the community. Community Relations Specialist Laura Ferrario from BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Tampa and the Community Relations Specialist from Home Depot in New Port Richey responded with enthusiasm. In addition to product donations, a group of employees from BJ’s Wholesale Club volunteered their time to help with the clean-up of the playground and installation of a new sandbox in time for the May 23rd ribbon cutting. After raising money, SCEC members began a search for a new sandbox or skilled carpenter willing to build a new sandbox for the playground. The students soon learned that the design of the sandbox was unique because of requirements related to the special needs of the students. After a lengthy search, Mitchell High School teacher Jack Gilbert, who works with special needs students to prepare them to enter the workforce, offered to become involved in the project. Gilbert’s high school students helped design the sandbox, communicate with employees at Home Depot in New Port Richey to order and purchase materials and then construct the sandbox. Mr. Gilbert’s students assisted with the delivery and installation of the sandbox prior to the ribbon cutting. The children at Pizzo Elementary are now laughing and playing on an attractive, inviting playground and the students at Mitchell High School are feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. And USF members SCEC enjoyed collaborating with professionals and finding individuals in the community to help make this project happen. About SCEC: The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) is a student service organization at the University of South Florida. The SCEC is a division of the national Council for Exceptional Children, which is dedicated to advocating for and improving the educational outcomes of students with various disabilities. If you would like more information about this organization, please contact Molly McCann at 813-205-6004.
A New Session of Classes begins June 1 Session 4 classes will start on June 1 with classes running until July 10. Course catalogs are now available on line at www.CarrollwoodCenter.org and at the Center. This catalog introduces many new classes including: Art: Comic Book Character Drawing, Mosaics, The New Water-Soluble Oils: Paint Without Toxic Solvents, Cuisine: Candy Making: Chocolate & More, Dance: African Dance, Music: Creative Movements and Dramatics (for 4 to 6 years old), Beginning Jazz Improvisation 1, Drumming to Relax…and the Beat Goes On, Theatre: Acting For Stage, Wellness: Basic Self Defense, Women’s Tale of Transformation And two new Community Programs: Center Chess Club, Beginning Band for Adults. Students may register in person, over the phone with a credit card, or download and print the registration form and mail it to the Center. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, (813) 269-1310 www.CarrollwoodCenter.org
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dates: Opens June 5, 8pm Barefoot in the Park Masque Community Theatre opens Neil Simon’s Barefoot In The Park on Friday. This delightful comedy about marriage, life, and one meddling mother will be sure to keep you laughing. www. masquetheatre.net, Call the Masque Hotline at 813-983-1710. Starting June 6 Free Family Film Fest Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am at Regal Cinemas invites. Visit REGmovies.com for more information. June 6, 3pm Calling all Klingons and Vulcans Star Trek: The IMAX Experience. Join MOSI on Stardate -314466.58. Event will include Star Trek costume parade, costume contest, Science of Star Trek scavenger Hunt, entertainment and characters from many galaxies. 813- 987-6000 Mosi.org June 19, 7-10pm Free Acoustic Guitar Concert Shaun Hopper, acoustic guitar wizard Shaun Hopper has a style infused with a percussive element. Visit shaunhopper.com. Café Kili is located 5731 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617, 813-988-2879 June 20, 7pm Jazz with Jim Concert featuring noted Tampa jazz musician Jim Burge and the Jazz Directions, The evening will explore the myriad changes possible to the Waltz through Jazz. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa 33618, 813-269-1310. July 10 ANIMATION Exhibit Opens at MOSI Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) visitors will soon step into the exciting and visually rich world of animation when the 6,000-square-foot, highly interactive exhibit ANIMATION featuring Cartoon Network opens. mosi.org
south Hillsborough Apollo Beach, Brandon, Lithia, Riverview, Ruskin, South Tampa, Tampa, Valrico, Fishhawk
Young Dramatist Project takes the Stage The Gorilla Theatre’s Young Dramatists’ Project is the only Tampa Bay area event that offers full-scale, professional productions of teens’ works. Now in its ninth year, YDP ‘09 is a playwriting competition open to all middle and high school-aged students in the Tampa area. The world premiere of the 5 winning scripts by 5 upand-coming student playwrights will occur May 28-June 7, as the official close of the Gorilla Theatre’s 2008-2009 season. This year’s YDP is subtitled “Connections”. The plays, though very different from each other, each reflect the break-up of lives, actions and emotions – and the streams, ribbons and paths that bind them together in a pattern of unexpected significance. “I wish there had been a Young Dramatists’ Project around when I was a budding playwright back home in Indiana in nineteen hundred and ...oh, oh never mind,” Gorilla Theatre cofounder and producer Aubrey Hampton, states. He created the next best thing by sponsoring and producing a program to help young student playwrights get their works produced. THIS YEAR’S WINNING PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS Gavrilo by Jonathan Van Gils, Directed by Karla Hartley, Performed by Steve Garland and Chris Morales. Jonathan Van Gils is an aspiring filmmaker and musician and hopes to spend a large part of his life working in these areas. Jonathan van Gils is a Junior at Shorecrest Preparatory School. This One Night in the Warehouse by Sam French, Directed by Scott Isert, Performed by Curtis Belz and Chris Jackson. Samuel French (17) began writing at a young age, inspired by his entire family. He has been performing in plays all his life, and has lately served as an actor, writer, and director at PCCA. Samuel French is a Junior performance theater major at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School. Sweet Nothings by Amanda Buck, Directed by David O’Hara, Performed by Adom McRae and Jamaica Reddick. Amanda Buck is a Junior acting major at Howard W. Blake High School for the Arts. Route 64 by Sierra Almengual, Directed by Kristina Ball,Performed by Adam Corson and Destiny Ramsey. Sierra Almengual is a Senior at Shorecrest Preparatory School. Journey’s End by Courtney Hunter, Directed by Ami Sallee Corley, Performed by Nathan Caldwell, Nic Carter, Amy E Gray, and Nicole Jeannine Smith. Courtney Hunter is a student at Bloomingdale High School. The show runs May 28-June7 at the Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614 “Behind Steinbrenner Field”. For Tickets visit www.gorillatheatre. com Amanda Buck, Sam French, Aubrey Hampton, Sierra Almengual, Courtney Hunter (on the photograph held by Aubrey) Jonathan Van Gils. Photo by Jeff Young Photography
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dates: June 4, 6:30pm A Night of Fun, Fashion & You! Be the first to preview Kit’s New Summer Collections, along with Verdecia Salon’s new Organic nail polish “Zoya”. Verdecia will be offering Mini Manicures, Simple Up-do’s for the Summer, and Mini Make-up applications. Hors d’ oeuvres and Wine will be served. Hyde Park Village, Tampa. R.S.V.P by calling 813-250-1253 June 6, 10:30 am CryBaby Event Shari Mezrah has developed a successful program called BabyTIME that has your child sleeping through the night by the end of their 9th week of life. Tickets, $15-$20 Seedlings, 1530 S. Dal Mabry, Tampa divinetampa.com June 21, 7:30 pm Ray’s Wives Father’s Day Fashion Show Treat Dad to an evening of family, fun and fashion with the Tampa Bay Ray’s Wives Fashion show. The event takes place at Nordstroms at International Plaza. $100 per person. For information call 727-896-6390. June 25 at 10:30 am, June 27 at 11 am Little Red Riding Hood There’s always something going on at Bits ‘N Pieces Theatre’s PuppetWorld Playhouse. It’s where marionettes, rod puppets, and glove puppets come together to bring classic children’s tales to life. PuppetWorld Playhouse, 813-659-0659. June 27, 9am, 10:30am, 11am Free Ballet Classes Orlando Ballet School at the Patel Conservatory Principal Melissa Stafford and OBS faculty members instruct students pre-K3 through 12 in these classes, Space in each class is limited, and pre-registration is required, by calling 813.222.1002. For more information about the Patel Conservatory, located at 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Pl., patelconservatory.org or call 813222-1002.
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Colored Pencil Demonstration at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Melissa Miller Nece, Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, will demonstrate techniques used to create pencil artworks on Saturday, June 27. Nece is a frequent prizewinner in state, national and international shows, and her work has been published in national magazines and in Creative Colored Pencil Portraits by Vera Curnow, as well as in other books about colored pencil and portraiture. This event is free for members and included with admission for non-members. For further information contact Education Coordinator, Patti Buster at buster.patti@spcollege.edu or 727-712-5226. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Sunday hours are from 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and free to children and students with ID. Sunday admission is free and docent tours are offered at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Isabelle’s Museum Store is open during regular business hours.
Freedom Fest Returns this 4th of July The Patriotic event that the Tampa Bay area community has celebrated for the past three years is returning. Due to its success, FreedomFest ‘09 will grow from a one-day celebration to a two-day celebration on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Hosted by the City of Pinellas Park at the Town Square Plaza Park, this family friendly event celebrating independence, hope and community, will be free. On July 3, FreedomFest will open gates at 2pm and will be headlined by the 2002 Dove Award New Artist of the Year Nominee Big Daddy Weave. Joining them on the England Brothers Band Shell at Town Square Plaza Park will be national recording artist Among the Thirsty. Added to the event this year is the Extreme Tour, an event looking for the top 25 skateboarders in America, as well as a special family zone featuring rides and events for families and children. Attendees are welcome to visit numerous booth vendors as well as enjoy 4th of July food favorites. The day will be topped off by a spectacular fireworks display from Pyrotechnico. With gates opening at noon, the 4th of July will feature FreedomFest offerings from the 3rd, but will host local, regional and national recording acts. As a very special celebration, the Post 911 Foundation from New York City will be kicking off their “Follow the Flag Tour” at FreedomFest. The tour will continue through the United States leading up to the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy in New York City. The evening will close with a patriotic laser light show. The Post 911 Foundation will present the flag that was raised over Ground Zero as a rallying symbol to renew the patriotism and pride that brought the country together following the events of 9/11/01. Through the renewal of this iconic symbol, the Post 911 Foundation will bring attention to issues affecting veterans and first responders from all service oriented organizations and assist with the treatment of disabilities, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They are led by Richard J. Miller who, as an NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) Police Officer on scene conducting rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center that fateful morning, raised the first American flag over Ground Zero to rally the first responders and honor his fallen comrades. He hoped that some would be rescued and live to see the American flag. Unfortunately, many first responders, including 14 ESU friends, were lost that day - yet, the flag remained to honor their memory and inspire others at Ground Zero in the difficult rescue and recovery efforts. This symbol awakened a sense of national pride and unity that helped guide the country in the face of chaotic uncertainty. The Town Square Plaza Park is located at 5121 80th Ave North in Pinellas Park, Florida. Vendors and businesses wishing to participate in FreedomFest ‘09 can register at www.bayareaentertainmentonline. com.
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dates: June 12, 6pm Quilt Exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center All three exhibitions open with a reception ($5 admission – FREE for members) and continue through August 9th, 2009. Dunedin Fine Art Center is located at 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, FL, 727-298-DFAC, dfac.org June 12, 7:30-9pm Kick-off to Summer Ice Skating Party Tampa Bay Skating Academy-Countryside On-ice fun & games, music, face painting, balloon animals, party favor bags, raffle and so much more! Come kick-off the summer and join the fun at TBSA- Countryside today! Westfield Shoppingtown 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761 727-723-7785, tbsa.com June 12, 6-7:30pm Tampa Bay Adoptive Families Social Group Kickoff Summer Potluck Picnic for parents and children Crystal Beach Park, Palm Harbor Please RSVP to 727-331-3892 June 20, 7am 7th Annual Father’s Day Golf Outing The Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department presents this golf outing. $35 per person includes golf, beverages, cookout, t-shirt, and prizes. Open to men and women. Call 727738-2905 for more information. St. Andrews Links Golf Course, 620 Palm Boulevard, Dunedin, FL 34698 June 27, 7:08pm Tampa Bay Rays vs. Florida Marlins, Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road Summer Concert Series presents Pat Benatar and Neil Girlado. TampaBayRays.com
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Extraordinary Woman Leland Baldwin’s life has been anything but normal. “I have amazing parents who enabled me to live and travel all over the world” says Leland. She doesn’t say this with pride, she says this to explain who she is. Leland continues, “I was raised to treat all people the same, with the utmost of respect, be it the janitor or the CEO.” Her father is a law professor at the University of Florida and her mother is a practicing attorney as well. Money has never defined people’s worth in her family’s eyes; intellect and the ability to reach out and help those less fortunate are defining characteristics of a good person.
The home that she was born in Gainesville, is still the place she calls home. She went to Gainesville High and then graduated from Sophie Newcomb of Tulane University in New Orleans. She went on to study law in Cambridge England where her father was teaching a program in England and Poland. She was in private practice in Tampa for a couple of years, but then went on to find her real passion -- the court room. “I did trial work with the State Attorney’s Office for nearly 10 years. I loved prosecution. I loved working with different law enforcement agencies and being in court all the time. Then, I decided to run for circuit judge and sincerely enjoyed the run and grew a great deal as a person ... I applaud any person who is willing to run for office.” She won the primary and narrowly lost the general election. Leland is married to husband Bob Barnes and they have three sons. Currently, besides practicing law, she has headed the Youth Program at St. John’s Episcopal for the last five years. Leland comments “I love kids. I connect with kids. I respect kids and I totally get them. ANGELA: What do you think your secret to success is? LELAND: Keeping life in perspective, getting the most out of each and every day and forgiving myself and others even when I don’t want to. If God can give us a clean slate each day, can’t we give ourselves and our neighbors the same? ANGELA: What Advice would you give to other women? LELAND: I would tell other women to make the choice each day before they get out of bed to embrace life, to hold on tight and enjoy the ride, to never give up, to be an advocate for your child, but let them fall now and again or they will never learn to get up on their own. Each and every day is a total windfall; make a difference in someone’s life. Above all, love one another. ANGELA: What is your proudest moment? LELAND: As a woman with a healthy father-daughter relationship, this scene out of law school is definitely one of my moments I am proudest of... I was in my second year of law school and my section was lucky enough to have my father as our Constitutional Law professor. By the way, he utilizes the Socratic Method, and he is crazy about preparation for class. My father called on a friend of mine, who obviously was not as prepared as he should have been. I raised my hand and accomplished two things -- I helped out my friend in a stressful situation and my recounting of the facts and the court’s ruling blew my father out of the water. Later, my father complimented me on my knowledge of the case. I was on cloud nine. ANGELA: What is your biggest achievement? LELAND: Personally, it’s having three boys who actually and realistically love
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one another to the core of their souls. I love being with them any chance I get. It is awesome to watch them grow and mature with one another and with Bob and me. Professionally, they are trying cases that no one else wanted to try, running for circuit judge, and taking on the Youth position at St John’s. ANGELA: How do you balance motherhood and work? LELAND: Motherhood is work. I just also happen to have two other paid jobs. Balance is the key to life, but as we mothers are well aware, humans never grow too old to be mothered. Our children are only young for a brief period of our lives. Therefore, I have accepted, while not easily, that my career had to go on the back-burner if I was to do all I wanted to do with my sons. Young people need stability, they need boundaries, but most of all they need US to be there. They need relationships and they need love. This kind of relationship must be cultivated over basketball games, throwing the football, swimming in the pool, cooking together or dancing to the theme from Titanic. These relationships do not take place when you may find them convenient; they occur every day in the small moments, they are changing each and every day, and if you are not there to listen when they are ready to talk, you have missed out. No, motherhood is not easy, but it is awesome. Like my dear mother-in-law said many years ago, “give them time now and they’ll give you time later.” ANGELA: Favorite thing about living and working in Tampa Bay? LELAND: I love the small town feel in a big town. It is a lovely community. My sons’ school and the church community are very supportive. We also have a loving neighborhood, where I know I can go over to any neighbor’s home for just about anything. ANGELA: Favorite thing to do with your kids in Tampa Bay? LELAND: My absolute favorite thing to do with my sons is pack a picnic of sushi and fresh fruit, boogie boards, skim boards, footballs, Frisbees, sand castle making objects, two dogs and head to the beach for a day of boating and fun! ANGELA: Biggest inspiration or role model? LELAND: My parents, Fletcher and Nancy Baldwin, are my role models. My parents are the most generous people I know, not just with their material blessings, but with their time. Time is the most valuable thing we give to one another and we never get another minute back. My parents are willing to keep on giving of themselves. When people ask me “why do you do all this?,” I reply that I learned it from my parents. ANGELA: What message would you like to give to other women/ community? LELAND: Be good to yourself. Like one of our groomsmen toasted at our wedding, “never forget, if Mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” Stay in shape. Do not raise your voice ... most importantly, keep your marriage alive and well. The kids won’t be there forever and then it is just the two of you staring off into space. Compromise on something every day with your spouse. It is vital that we all remember that every decision we make affects someone else. We need to be more global-minded. We must also remember the plight of the homeless and the hungry in our community. If we would all volunteer one hour a week somewhere, we all would feel better. We are all so blessed!
Leland pictured with her three sons; Walker, 15, who attends Plant High, Baldwin, 6 and Fletcher, 13, who both attend St. John’s Episcopal. They are pictured in one of Leland’s many gardens. PHOTO BY: JEANINE MCLEOD
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American-Latino Band Promotes Unity, Harmony, Peace HERE II HERE, a Miami-based band coming to St.Petersburg July 4 and 5, is spearheading a new wave of music with the release of their first full-length album. The band’s music is down-to-earth and enthusiastic with powerful, often-cathartic songs - a rhythmic blend of tribal pop, illuminated rock and soul-inspired R&B harmonies. The band has played at major mainstream venues such as American Airlines Arena and Miami Dolphin Stadium in Miami, as well as holistic locales like the Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. HERE II HERE’s message can be compared to that of world-renowned inspirational leaders such as Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer. Fresh off a recent appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America and a performance opening for Kenny G and Babyface” at Miami Dolphin Stadium, the five-member American-Latino group has a new CD with 14 songs, including hits “Holy,” “Alien,” “Plankton,” “Your Dreams,” “It’s All Light,” and “Yes”. The self-titled album features artwork by internationally renowned artists such as 13-yearold Akiane Kramarik and United Nations world peace envoy Jacqueline Ripstein. Available June 21, the CD is a living kaleidoscope fusion of soul, world, pop, Afro-Cuban and funk rhythms; a conscious musical celebration of life, awareness, truth, laughter, peace and love. Despite years of experimental recording with producers such as Grammy Award-winner Joel Sommeillan and in such famed locales as the Kaufman-Astoria Studios in New York City, this album was primarily self-recorded in the homes of HERE II HERE band members. It includes two songs produced by Someillan and six songs mixed by Grammy-winning engineer, Doc Wiley. HERE II HERE band members Edwin Itoh, Jaime Triana, Ashley Ruiz, Alex Perez and Kazuhiro Itoh came together in 2004 and have been inspiring crowds with lyrics of awareness, harmony, laughter and love ever since. Their easy-to-understand, catchy tunes form a genre of their own: entertainment with awareness. “Music is the invitation for everyone to notice the connection and harmony that exists in the world,” Reeves says. “It promotes an awareness of reality. When we’re interconnected as one, it makes relationships and creativity flow and inspires peace.”
Breakfast with Dalí Join us on Saturday, June 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in that magic hour before the museum is open to the public and the ghost of Salvador Dalí still lingers! Explore the Dalí Museum in a tour expressly designed for children age 5 - 12. This interactive tour is led by a Dalí docent who has chosen Dalí paintings and other works which specially appeal to children. The tour is followed by a scrumptious breakfast buffet. Following the tour, each child receives a souvenir of the day’s experience. Dalí handson activities follow at 11:30. This is one of the Dalí Museum’s most popular and rewarding programs which is available once a month. Pre-registration required; the breakfast is limited to 20 children plus adult companions. Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child; additional non-family members $20; Member admission: $10 per adult, plus $10 per child; additional non-family members $15. This is one of our most popular programs at the Dalí Museum, so hurry to reserve a space for your family at our next Breakfast with Dalí! To register, please contact Bethany Mead by calling (727) 823.3767 ext. 3024; or send an email to: bmead@salvadorDalímuseum.org. Breakfast with Dalí is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company (http://www.starbucks.com).
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July 4 & 5, 6:30pm First Unity St. Petersburg HERE II HERE concert For more information carly@spizmanagency. com or 770-953-2040. First Unity Church of St. Petersburg, 460 46th Ave North, St Petersburg, FL 33703-4791. June 12th, 7-9pm Sunset Sounds This free music series showcases the diversity of local and regional musicians on the second Friday of every month. For more information visit LargoEvents.com. Ulmer Park , 301 West Bay Drive 727-587-6740 ext. 5014 June 20, 12:30-1pm World of Imagination Storytelling for Youngsters “Tales from Towns and Chronicles of Cities”. Free with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727896-2667, fine-arts.org June 21st, 4-7pm Ian Tilmann Memorial Jam Come support the Ian Tilmann Foundation’s Free Helmet Program at this free skateboard contest. For more information contact Mandy Petersen at 727-518-3021 or mpeterse@largo. com. Largo Skate Park, 400 Highland Ave NE June 26th, 9pm Flick N Float Family Movie Bring your favorite float or chair from home and join us for a Friday night family movie. Free hotdogs and concessions will be available. The movie will begin at dusk or approximately 9 pm. Gates open at 7:30 pm. For more information please visit LargoPools.com. Southwest Pool , 13120 Vonn Road , 727-518-3128 Saturdays, 11:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dalí Family Fun Saturdays EVERY Saturday to dilly dally with Dalí with fun games, puzzles and craft activities which educate and encourage family interaction. Cost: FREE with Museum admission.
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Kia Fest 2009 – Tribute to Woodstock Bring the family to this grand salute to America’s Independence Day celebrated in true hometown style on Saturday, June 27! Enjoy classic rock music, food and beverages, the eighth annual “Miss Fire Cracker” contest, a “Red, WOOF and Blue” Pet Parade, a Classic Car, Truck and Corvette Cruise-in, a Beer Garden, games for the kids and much more. Entertainment is provided by the Boneyard Dogs and 60’s Groove with tributes to bands who performed at Woodstock ’69! Finish off the day with a fabulous fireworks display over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting), Get there early, more than 25,000 people enjoyed New Port Richey’s fireworks display last year! This event received “Honor Award for Best Event in Florida for 2006” by Florida’s Secretary of State and was named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast 2006” by Southeast Tourism magazine. For more information visit mainstreetnpr.com.
Pasco County Cattle Barons Ball Here’s a chance to wear a cowboy hat and flipflops and mosey over to the Amercian Cancer Society’s #1 event in Pasco County on June 6. Guests are invited to come out to the Tampa Bay Golf and Countyr Club in San Antonio, Fl to enjoy a night of fun, food, entertainment, live and silent auctions and so much more! The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service
RAP River Run Over 450 runners and walkers made the first Annual RAP River Run a great success. Youth & Family Alternatives held its first 5K on June 14, 2008 in New Port Richey. The event raised much needed funds and great awareness for Pasco County’s runaway, abused, and neglected youth and we expect to see it grow exponentially now that the course is certified and timing chips will be incorporated into the race planning. In 2009, RAP River Run will again be held in New Port Richey on June 13th. Our goals include 1,500 runners as well as plans to set a record for recycled running shoes as part of a “Go Green” effort by volunteers. The 2nd Annual RAP River Run on June 13, 2009, we will be using the Championship Chip system to give us quick, accurate results. With your continued support, we will make the RAP River Run one of the best events in the Tampa Bay area! Keep saving your old athletic shoes. The RAP River Run is trying to set a world record for the most used shoes collected. To help, we’ve put drop-off boxes around the area. We will be continually expanding the number of drop-off locations as time goes on. In the meantime, you can drop your used shoes off in the “Save The Shoes” boxes. To find a location visit www.rapriverrun.com Volunteers are the lifeblood of our the RAP River Run. From those on the planning committees, who work all year long, to those that help out they day of the event. Thier dedication and dilegence make the RAP River Run the successful event it is. If you or someone you know is interested in joing our volunteer team, please contact Angel Cook at Tampa Bay Insurance Services at 727-372-5559 or angel@tampabayins.com
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dates: Every Wednesday at 10 am Wiregrass Wednesdays (FREE) Kids!! Weekly children’s entertainment program. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 theshopsatwiregrass.com June 6, 5pm Pasco County Cattle Barrons Ball Tampa Bay Golf & County Club 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive, San Antonio, FL 33576; 800-940-1969 ext.113, mainstreetnpr.com June 6, 9-11am Begonias in the Florida Landscape Pasco County Extension Master Gardener 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. (on Highway 41 north of State Road 54) Free. http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/ events_calendar.shtml June 6, 9-11am Daffodils and other bulbs Pasco County Fairgrounds 36702 State road 52, Dade City pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml June 12, 9am-2pm Children’s Car Seat Workshop Get your child’s car seat checked by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. All Children’s Specialty Care of Pasco 4443 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Appointments Required, call 727-834-5403. allkids.org June 27, all day event Kia Fest 2009 6231 Grand Boulevard,New Port Richey, FL 34652. 727-842-8066 July 4, opens 4pm Sparklebration Hosted by the Pasco County Fair Association , this fireworks show includes music, Gates open around 4 pm. Head north on Interstate 75 to Pasco County Fairground. Pascocountyfair.com.
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around town St. John’s Episcopal Day School Celebratio Fundraising Gala
Celebratio 2009- “Rock the Casbah” committee Avril Shelton, Alysia Ekizian, Christy McGeachy, Laine Walker, Laura Vaughn, Debra Schrils and Ashley Purdy
Michelle Miller, Angela Ardolino, and Trish Millet
SeaGrapes at the Florida Aquarium
Fox 13’s meteorologist Dave Osterberg, Andrea Osterberg and Florida Aquarium Spokesperson Tom Wagner
ABC Action News anchor Brendan McLaughlin and Anna and Terry Ottinger pause for a photo while enjoying the VIP room featuring the cuisine of Armani’s.
Reigning Miss Tampa Lees Garcia, President of The Florida Aquarium Thom Stork, David Shear, Bob and Patty Clark.
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BACK: Allison Burden (Nominating Chair), Stephanie Wiendl (Treasurer), Kathleen Thaxton (Recording Secretary), Lori Koletic (Sustainer), Betsy Graham (President-Elect), FRONT: Jen Carlstedt (President), Laura Hobby (Membership Vice President), Wendy Brill (Community Vice President)
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LEFT: Amelia, Kylie and Maddy pose with Manny the Manatee from MOSI’s Marine Gang. ABOVE: Amelia sings Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. BELOW: Addie poses in front of a Shops at Wiregrass poster. Photos by Dawn George.
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june calendar of events jewelry, ceramics, pottery, personalized gifts and much more. An expansive Green Market offers for sale plants, exotic flora and homemade soaps. All crafts on display are handmade in the U.S.A. CoreyAve.com
EVENTS/FESTIVALS Wiregrass Wednesdays, Every Wed., 10am, FREE and great for ages 0-12 June 3, MOSI Space Day June 10, Schools Out Carnival June 17, Live Storytelling June 24, Mr. Bones Pirate Show Live entertainment, fun kid activities, face painting, balloon artists, great giveaways, special shopping deals and more at the The Shops at Wiregrass, off Hwy 56 in Pasco. theshopsatwiregrass.com. Brought to you by: Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine and momslikeme.com
Busch Gardens Summer Nights June 6 - Aug. 16 Play late this summer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay when the park takes on a streetparty atmosphere with special entertainment, including DJs and festive stiltwalkers, refreshing food and drink and the thrill of riding coasters in the dark. BuschGardens.com Antique Appraisal Fair June 13, 9 am- 3 pm Find out the answer to that nagging question, “I wonder if this is worth anything?” The appraisal fair presents noted Tampa Bay area antique experts who can examine your items and tell you if you’re sitting on a gold mine or saving sentimental keepsakes. Heritage Village is located at 11909 125th Street North, in Largo. Appraisal fees are $5 per item or $12 for three items. Proceeds will benefit Heritage Village. For more information, call 727-5822123.
SeaWorld After Dark, Now - Sept. 7 Stay for the encore and experience the park in a whole new way. The event offers a family friendly rock n’ roll atmosphere, including DJs mixing music in several park locations, fireworks and spectacular nighttime shows. Island Nights at Adventure Island June 5 - Aug. 22 Escape to the Caribbean Friday and Saturday nights during Island Nights at Adventure Island, when Tampa’s water park takes on an festive party atmosphere. Island hop across the Caribbean by enjoying the food and entertainment of a different island each weekend. AdventureIsland.com
Father’s Day Weekend at the Zoo June 20- 21, 9:30am-5pm The Zoo is wild about dads – bring yours for free this weekend! In honor of Father’s Day, dads receive free admission with the purchase of their son’s or daughter’s full-priced admission ticket. For dads to receive free ticket offer, the paid ticket must be purchased on June 20 or 21 only. Offer not combinable with other discounts. Regular admission prices are: adult - $19.95, seniors (60+) - $17.95, children ages 3-11 - $14.95, and children 2 and under are free. Lowryparkzoo.com
Train Weekend June 6th & 7th, 10am-4pm Ride the miniature trains of Largo Central Railroad on the first full weekend every month in sunny Largo Central Park. There is no charge for this family-fun activity, but donations are expected to help keep the trains running! For a schedule of dates as well as pictures from this event: LargoEvents.com. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. 727-587-6775 16th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival June 6-7, 10 am - 5 pm Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, located near Clearwater and Tampa, welcomes more than 100 of the nation’s best contemporary crafters. This open-air craft fair will feature handmade
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Ray’s Wives Father’s Day Fashion Show June 21, 7:30 pm Treat Dad to an evening of family, fun and fashion with the Tampa Bay Ray’s Wives Fashion show. The event takes place at Nordstroms at International Plaza. $100 per person. For more info call 727-896-6390. Summer Safari Night June 26, 5-8:30 pm The Zoo stays open late with free unlimited rides after 5 p.m., special animal encounters, and great food and drink. Beat the heat and
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catch a glimpse of exciting nocturnal animals who are active in the evening like the new bushbabies. Extended hours are included with Zoo admission. Lowryparkzoo.com. Fit@Fun Family Fitness Festival June 27-28, 9am Sat. & 7:30am Sun. On Saturday, visit with local soccer, football, baseball, martial arts, and other fitness clubs. The whole family will enjoy the many games, activities, and musical entertainment. On Sunday, enjoy the 4th Annual Kids Triathlon. For more information visit myseminole.com/newweb/ F2F.htm. Everything 4 the Baby, Smart Baby Expo June 28, 2009 Quorum Hotel, 700 Westshore Blvd. www.smartbabyexpo.com Sparklebration July 4, opens 4pm Hosted by the Pasco County Fair Association, this fireworks show includes music, refreshments and more. Gates tend to open around 4 p.m., but don’t expect the skies to light up before dark. Head north on Interstate 75 and get off on State Road 52. Meander toward Dade City and you’ll run into the Pasco County Fairground. Pascocountyfair. com
THEATER/FILM Calling all Klingons and Vulcans June 6, 3pm Gather your crew for the movie event for all generations- Star Trek: The IMAX Experience. Join MOSI on Stardate -314466.58 as we learn of Captain Kirk’s youth and celebrate everything Star Trek. Event will include Star Trek costume parade, costume contest, Science of Star Trek scavenger Hunt, entertainment and characters from many galaxies. Call 813987-6000 to reserve your tickets. Mosi.org Annie June 12-14, showtimes vary The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical
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about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Join us for Broadway Family Night! On Fri., June 19, receive a free children’s (12 and under) ticket with a full-priced adult ticket. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, tbpac.org, 813-229-7827
Summer Classic Movie Series Through August 23, 3 PM Families are invited to enjoy classic movies on Sunday afternoons such as Casablanca, Gone with the Wind and the Wizard of Oz. Single tickets are $8 (all ages). New this summer — 6 classic movie tickets for the price of 5 are $40. Tickets and 6 Packs are on sale now in person at the Tampa Theatre box office. Tampa Theatre is located in downtown Tampa at 711 Franklin Street. For directions and other theatre info, call the 24-hour info line at 813-274-8981 or visit www.tampatheatre.org. Respect: A Musical Journey of Women Opens June 19, showtimes vary From “Someone to Watch Over Me” to “I Will Survive,” Respect is the journey of women told through the music of the Top-40. It’s a show that is a journey from the codependence of “I Will Follow Him” to the anger of “These Boots are Made for Walking,” to the cynicism of “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and finally to the strength of “Hero.” Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women’s own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence and more. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 3360. For tickets call 813-229-7827. Tbpac.org Stomp June 19-21 STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. Join us
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for Broadway Family Night! On Fri., June 19, receive a free children’s (12 and under) ticket with a full-priced adult ticket Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 3360. For tickets call 813-229-7827. Tbpac.org Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco June 25 - July 5, showtimes vary Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco coming to the St. Pete Times Forum, is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone! Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance and music and where spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up take pride of place. The current cast of 49 artists, 15 of whom were part of the show’s original big top tour, hail from Canada and 20 other countries. Call 813-301-6900 or email groups@sptimesforum.com for more information or to order your tickets. St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. stpetetimesforum.com Summerplay June 26-27, TECO Theater, 2 pm Students in grades six through 12 will perform the play they will have created over a three-week intensive theater program, culminating in this presentation. This year students will explore the “Living Newspaper” theater form, created by the Worker’s Theater Project, during the depression. Their play will reflect the students’ ideas about the ways in which the newsprint media can be used to sway opinion and create social change. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 3360. For tickets call 813-2297827. Tbpac.org
MUSIC/DANCE St. Petersburg Opera: La Traviata Jun. 5, 7:30 pm; Jun. 7, 2:00 pm; Jun. 9, 7:30 pm Verdi’s popular opera tells the tale of a conflicted courtesan, her devoted lover and his disapproving father. The heroine, Violetta Valery is one of the great creations of modern drama, a frail woman redeemed by the touch of an artist. St. Petersburg Opera presents the heart-rending story fully staged with national artists whose dramatic intensity and vocal power will leave you spellbound. Sung in Italian with English supertitles and performed with professional orchestra and chorus. 253 Fifth Ave. N, St.Petersburg, FL 33701. 727-822-3590
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Making Your Own Musical July 2, TECO Theater, 7pm Students in grades nine through college will perform the musical on which they’ve collaborated for two weeks to write the music, lyrics and script. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 3360. For tickets call 813-229-7827. Tbpac.org
ART The Art Spot June 6, 13, 20, 27 – 10am-2pm This Saturday drop-in program at the interim Tampa Museum site on Howard Avenue in West Tampa is offered freeof-charge. No registration required. Children are encouraged to explore their own creativity by visiting the gallery and creating art projects in the museum’s classroom. Projects are self-guided and offer a different art activity each week. During the 4 sessions in June children will use technology to make realistic drawings, learn how to make pictures come alive in an animation flip book, use old computer parts to make new art pieces and create pixilated inspired images. Visit TampaMuseum.org for more information. 2306 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa 33607, 813-274-813 Andy Warhol: Life and Legends Now through August 16 Andy Warhol was one of the central figures of the Pop Art movement and one of the most recognizable artists of the second half of the 20th century. Though he worked in many media, his prints sealed his artistic reputation. He used mass-produced images to mirror and reflect upon our media and celebrityobsessed culture, and he also reacted to the pervasive and subliminal influence of advertising. It features over 70 prints from some of his most celebrated series, including Flowers, Muhammad Ali, Campbell’s Soup, and Marilyn. Also included are prints from the Andy Mouse series, an homage by his friend and fellow artist Keith Haring, and a portrait of Warhol by Robert Mapplethorpe. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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