Accent On Tampa Bay #167 September, 2011

ccent A On Tampa Bay Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Sales Barbara McGovern Senior Sports Editor Peter Martino Contributors Sylvie Damien Nancy Evans Marty Peters Deborah Quigley Roland Stone Photographers Melissa Wolcott Proofreader Charlie deCatta Cover Photo Credit: Courtesy of Miranda Lambert Mgmt PUBLISHED BY

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NIELSEN FRIDAY NIGHT STARLIGHT CONCERTS IN HIGHLANDER PARK, DUNEDIN - Fri, Sept 16 Bring a blanket and enjoy music under the stars every Friday evening from 7-9 pm with the Neilsen Starlight Concert Series. Fido is also welcome (if he’s on his good behavior.) Concessions are available.

Highlander Park sindoon Stage (behind the Community Center) 120 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin. Sept 16: The Rockaways - from the Beatles to the rockin’ blues. Sept 23: Late Night Brass - Horn-band classics reminiscent of Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire or Blood Sweat & Tears. Sept 30: Pocket Change: Hits of Motown, R&B, soul & funk. www.dunedingov.com

SAFETY HARBOR 3RD SERIES - Sept 16, Oct 21

FRIDAY

MUSIC

Head to downtown Safety Harbor every 3rd Friday of the month. The music series features shopping, dining & entertainment.

This free street festival takes place from 6-10 pm and offers live music at the John Wilson Park gazebo and at local venues throughout town. Each month features a different theme, some of the area’s hottest local bands and quality arts & crafts vendors.

Stroll the downtown shops & visit the quality craft vendors. Grab a bite to eat at any one of the food vendors set up along Main Street or step into one of Safety Harbor’s many unique downtown restaurants.

Proceeds from the event benifit a different charity every month: Sept 16 - Renaissance Night ; Oct 21 - 3rd Fright Night. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/index.aspx?nid=317

CATCH FOR A CURE CHARITY SOFTBALL EVENT - Sat, Sept 17 The third annual family-friendly community softball game fundraising event to raise awareness for prostate cancer prevention and treatment – Catch for a Cure takes place at Woodlawn Field in St. Petersburg, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the WellSpring Giving Tree, a charitable fund organized to assist cancer patients in need. There is going to be free food, prizes, a raffle and fun activities for all ages! Local celebrities, physicians, prostate cancer patients, survivors and family/friend supporters are our honored players in the game.

Registration is only $10 to be part of the team and help raise funds for cancer patients in need. The first 100 registered players get a free t-shirt.

This event is sure to be a “hit!” And what will truly make this event special are the hundreds of stories from guests and players – the survivors and and those fighting prostate cancer. www.WellSpringOncology.org/events.html#catch

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1ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CURRY FESTIVAL AND COOKOFF COMPETITION - Sat, Sept 17 Curry lovers will celebrate one of the Worlds’ favorite dishes, curry. The ethnic food Festival and three-pot Cook off for professionals and amateurs will culminate with music and entertainment. The event takes place at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa, FL. Admission is free and open to the public.

Stroll over 50 vendor booths while local area performers entertain. On Sept 16 the Tampa Bay International Curry Festival (TBICF) organization will kick off the festival by hosting a red carpet VIP event. The evening will feature signature culinary creations from internationally known chefs from all over the world. The dishes will be paired with beers and wines specifically designed to accompany curry dishes. There will be lots of music, food, silent auctions, entertainment and fabulous foods to tantalize your pallets. This will be a fund raiser where proceeds will be donated to various charities and organizations in the local Tampa Bay area. The Grand Champion will claim a cash prize of $5,000 dollars. www.tbicf.com.

As part of the TBICF, singers Ruben Studdard, Donnie Klang, Roach Killa, Sonna Rele, Danger Powaz and Mr. Majestic will meet and greet fans at Rock Cafe Tampa.

American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is currently working on his fifth album to be released this fall. Singer-songwriter Donnie Klang won MTV’s “Making the Band 4” and was awarded a solo contract by Diddy shortly after. Reggae artist Roach Killa fuses traditional Desi culture with his unique reggae style and attitude. London native Sonna Rele is a singer-songwriter who will soon release her debut album. Danger Powaz’s genre is a blend of reggae and hip-hop. Mr. Majestic has been perfecting his craft for years, mixing reggae with hip-hop and R&B and performing throughout the U.S. and Canada. See the stars perform throughout the day at the TBICF. The Meet & Greet takes place Saturday, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe Tampa. www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

DOLPHIN TALE RED CARPET EVENT - Wed, Sept 21 Dolphin Tale is the extraordinary story of Winter the Dolphin, a resident animal of Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In December of 2005, Winter was rescued by CMA off the east coast of Florida. She was just a baby calf, entangled in a crab trap. The rope of the trap had cut off all circulation to Winter’s tail. Eventually, Winter’s tail fell off, usually an injury that dolphins are unable to overcome. Through determination and incredible will power, Winter was able to recover. Hanger Prosthetics, a company that makes prosthetic limbs for human amputees, heard about Winter and sought to make a prosthetic tail for her. Using her prosthesis, Winter has learned to swim like all other dolphins. Her story has inspired thousands of people all over the world.

In September of 2010, Alcon Films and Warner Bros. began production on Dolphin Tale, a major motion picture inspired by Winter’s story. The film stars Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman and Kris Kristofferson. The film will be released world-wide September 23. Clearwater Marine Aquarium will celebrate the area’s first major motion picture and Winter’s silver screen debut with a EXCLUSIVE special screening of Dolphin Tale on September 21 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. www.seewinter.com/winter/dolphin-tale/dolphin-taleevent

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9TH ANNUAL “FASHIONS WITH FLAIR” SILENT AUCTION AND FASHION SHOW - Sat, Sept 17 The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) is hosting its 9th Annual “Fashions with Flair” Silent Auction and Fashion Show Fundraiser at the historic Fort Harrison on Saturday, September 17th, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Proceeds from the Fashion Show will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, The Children’s Home, Inc. and Clearwater’s family, holiday festival Winter Wonderland.

Each year, CCV’s fashion show features several leading ladies of Tampa Bay on the runway. This year’s models are, in alphabetical order: Margaret Word Burnside - executive editor of Tampa Bay Magazine; Cat Coats wife of Pinellas County Sheriff and who also serves on the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Board, Girlfriends of Pinellas Co, The Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast and The Pace Center for Girls; Joy Gendusa - CEO of Postcardmania; Lorena Rivas Hardwick - Legislative Aide to Tampa City Councilman; Pat Harney, - Public Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology; Kellie Lightbourn - television personality, attorney and motivational speaker; Pilar Ortiz - owner of Pilar Ortiz Enterprises; Lydia Pizarro - Tampa Police Crime Prevention Program Coordinator assigned to the Special Operations Division; Julie Rice - a St. Petersburg attorney and daughter of Everett Rice, former state representative; Linda Rice - wife of former Pinellas County Sheriff Everett Rice ; Carol Sue Roberts a National Officer for the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Inc. and a Realtor at Coldwell Banker; Bahiyyah Sadiki - school teacher Gibbs High School and wife of Imam Wilmore Sadiki; Susan Valdes - Hillsborough County School Board member and Lauralee Westine - attorney and wife of Chief Deputy and General Counsel of Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Bob Gualtieri.

Ambria’s of St. Petersburg, designer John William Barger III, and Solei Boutique and Island Fashions will provide the couture for the ladies. The Silent Auction items are priced from $5 to thousands with something for everyone, including items from crafts and baked goods to celebrity endorsed goods, children’s items, sports memorabilia, tons of gift certificates, art, gift baskets, and designer jewelry. www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org

EVENTS AT THE STUDIO@620 SWING DANCE Tues, Sept 20, Oct 11 The Studio@620 invites you to kick up your heels and dance the night away. Fun, footloose, fancy free, all the good times and good vibes of an old fashioned swing dance right here in your neighborhood. Get started with a lesson at 6 PM then stay to dance and socialize from 7-11 pm. More Swing on Sept 20 and Oct 11 too!

RUBBER STAMP WORKSHOP - Tues, Sept 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Local artist and printmaker Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag, is hosting a hands on “Rubber Stamp Workshop”. Using the same basic printmaking principles used for for intricate linocuts, you’ll learn to make your own rubber stamps for use on cards, stationary, and other hand made works of art. Registration fee includes supplies for the night. Register online or call 727-895-6620. www.studio620.org/620

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SWANKY SOIRÉE II: HIGH END FASHION, FOOD, FUN - Thurs, Sept 22 The second annual Swanky Soirée, a chic and fun evening to benefit Brookwood Florida will be held Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. at One Progress Plaza in downtown St. Petersburg.

Swanky Soirée II will feature one-of-a-kind fashions from several Tampa Bay area designers including John William Barger III and Alla Kupaeva. Models, led by WTSP morning anchor Ginger Gadsden and Studio 10’s Holley Sinn, will mingle with the crowd to give attendees an up close view of the evening’s fashions. Designers will also be on hand to answer questions, give fashion advice and simply make the evening more stylish!

Fifteen restaurants from across the bay area will serve up a variety of foods to compliment the Swanky Soirée signature cocktail. They include Maritana at the Don Cesar, The Palm, Michael’s on East, O’Bistro, Chouinard’s, Donatello, LUNA at the Hilton Carillon, ZGrille and BD’s Mongolian Grille. End the evening’s tastes with an ice cream bar and brownies from the Royal Brownie Company?

If food and fashion aren’t enough, guests will also be entertained with live jazz from Rick Gee’s Jazz Jamm and live “High-Impact” painting from renowned local artist Don Kobasky.

Brookwood Florida-Central, Inc., located near downtown St. Petersburg, is a non-profit agency that provides therapeutic residential care to abused, neglected, homeless, and at-risk girls between the ages of 13 to 21, who are among Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable citizens. Brookwood’s mission is to provide these girls with an alternative living environment and therapeutic program encompassing education, employability skills, independent living training and counseling that will prepare them for self-sufficiency or a successful family reunification. www.swankysoiree.org.

2ND ANNUAL CLEARWATER FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL - Sept 22-25 Besides bringing you 54 films from around the world and two full days of live music on three stages the festival also has educational panels with the opportunity to meet fine film makers, actors, animators, musicians and producers who come to share their knowledge and show business savvy so you can get an inside look at entertainment. Whether you are in the business yourself or just want to know more about how it all works the educational panels are open to all badge holders. All panels will be held at The Duval Center at Holiday Inn on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 from NOON to 4:00 PM. www.clearwaterfilmmusicfest.com/

LARGO’S 4TH SATURDAY SERIES - Sept 24

CAR

SHOW

See some of the area’s most impressive hot rods and classic cars at Largo’s 4th Saturday Car Show Series at the new Largo Community Center (400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo 33771). Show off your own, or browse a showcase of the finest cars from the past several decades. Cars of all ages are welcome. Largo’s Car Show Series is held from 5-7pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. Event dates include July 23, August 27 and September 24. Don’t miss special live entertainment provided by the Clear Water BlueGrass Revue on July 23 and September 24. Entry fee is $10 per car and prizes for Best in Show will be awarded for each decade. Spectator entry is free and all ages are welcome. LargoCommunityCenter.com.

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4TH ANNUAL TANGERINE BLUES FEST IN GULFPORT - Sat, Sept 24 The 4th Annual Tangerine Blues Fest takes place on the Tangerine Greenway off 49th Street, Gulfport. This free event will take place from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. featuring a powerful line-up of great blues bands, including headliner, Albert Castiglia. Having opened for ZZ Top, Elvin Bishop, and The Radiators, Albert is quickly becoming a favorite high energy performer at festivals across the country. Also appearing will be World renowned Chicago blues legend Steve Arvey with his harmonica band, Alabama’s “Queen of the Jukes”, Shar Baby, and Central Florida’s own The Legendary J.C.’s.

There will be Art/Craft, food and beverage vendors available. Please no pets, no coolers, no umbrellas. A Portion of the proceeds from the 4th Annual Tangerine Blues Fest will benefit All Children’s Hospital. www.tangerinebluesfest.com

HYDE PARK LIVE MUSIC SERIES - Weds, Sept 28, Oct 26 Live Music Series at Hyde Park Village is a popular heritage event now in its 24th year. Concerts take place at the Fountain on the last Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit a different charity each month. Admission and parking are free and friendly dogs on leashes are always welcome.

September 28 - Dan McMillion’s High Octane, benefiting the Gasparilla International Film Festival (Rain Date: October 5) October 26 - Vodkanauts, benefiting The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (Rain Date: November 2). www.hydeparkvillage.net Timpano Italian Chophouse, located at 1610 W. Swann Ave., hosts the after parties of the Live Music Series at Hyde Park. After each concert to enjoy music from DJ Papi as well as a selection of half priced beer, wine, and cocktails from 10 to close. www.timpanochophouse.net/

2011 TAMPA BAY FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE - Sept 29- Oct 1 Tampa Bay Food & Wine Experience will take place in the heart of Downtown Tampa’s newest outdoor event space, at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive. The event offers a savory, palate-pleasing, four-day weekend destination event showcasing the talents of renowned wine and spirits producers, local and national chefs, and culinary personalities to educate, entice, enlighten, and entertain foodies of all generations.

The Experience will host several events around the Tampa marketplace, including ‘A Perfect Pair’ Culinary Dinners, an opening night pre-event party, Grande Experience Tasting and a closing night bash just to name a few. A portion of the proceeds will go to support scholarships for culinary arts students through the Central Florida area. www.unleashyourpalate.com. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

TAMPA BAY’S DANCING WITH THE STARS 2011 - Sat, Oct 1 Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay will present this year’s Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars, an interactive Ballroom Dance Competition. The event will be held at Pepin’s Hospitality Centre and will feature epicurean delights, auction items and entertainment by Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Tampa Bay. This black-tie affair capitalizes on the current popularity of ballroom dancing, reality based television and the overwhelming success of previous years. This year’s proceeds from the event will go directly to support the mission of Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, Pepin Academies and Hands Across the Bay. The event is patterned after the popular ABC television show, Dancing with the Stars, which has just finished its tenth season. The Celebrity Star Dancers are local community personalities, leaders and celebrities who will capture the audience with grace, glitz and glamour. Each of the dance teams, the Celebrity and their professional partner, will perform one ballroom dance of their choice. Performances will be judged by National and International Ballroom Competition Adjudicators combined with the votes cast by the audience. www.handsacrossthebay.com

ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY MARKET - Opening Oct 1

MORNING

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market is located in Al Lang Stadium parking lot (Progress energy Park), hours from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The parking lot is at the SE corner of First Avenue South and First Street. The Market is located on the western portion of the parking lot. For a GPS location, use 101 1st St SE. (zip - 33701).

The market features a wide variety fresh food, plants and crafts including: Farmers providing locally grown fresh produce and herbs. Meet who grows your food; Fresh Produce with a wide selection of regular & organic fruits and vegetables; Prepared Foods such as BBQ Turkey, smoked seafood, pickled vegetables, gourmet cheeses, fruit smoothies and much more; Gourmet Baked Goods including crusty bread, muffins, pies, and delectable desserts; Greenery - Plants, Flowers, Orchids, and Fresh Herbs; and Hand-crafted House wares & Gifts. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com

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3RD ANNUAL SUPER BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP Sept 30 - Oct 2 High speed boats from all over the country will enjoy Coachman Park and other amenities near downtown Clearwater. The 2010 Clearwater races saw huge crowds turn out to Clearwater Beach, where an estimated 25,000 people on 2,500 boats lined the beaches of the 2.5mile-long race course. Beaches were lined 20 deep with beachgoing spectators while others watched from the comfort of hotels, restaurants and condos along the beach.

Crowds for the 2010 event were estimated upwards of 65,000. The Super Boat International series has attracted many celebrity racers over the years, including Don Johnson, Kurt Russell, Chuck Norris, Bruce Jenner and Jason Priestley. www.clearwatersuperboat.com

THE RACE FOR THE CURE - Sat, Oct 1 Competitive Events: 10K Competitive Race - The 10K event will be a chip timed race on a USTA certified course. Participants will receive a Race package, which includes a T-Shirt, race bib and disposable Race chip.

Breast cancer survivors will also receive a pink T-Shirt and cap as part of their entry package.

5K Competitive Race: This event is for the competitive runner that does not want to run the longer 10K event.

The 5K will be a chip timed race on a USTA certified course. Participants will receive a Race package..

5K non-competitive Run & Walk: This traditional Komen Race for the Cure is for everyone that wants to run or walk in the fight against breast cancer. This race will take participants along the beautiful waterfront, through downtown Saint Petersburg and along the shady streets of the Old Northeast.

Participants will receive a Race package.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: The 1 mile fun run/walk is a great event for families or individuals that want to participate but the 5K may be a bit too challenging. Participants will receive a Race package.

Proud in the Crowd is perfect for participants who want to be part of a team and join the fun, but prefer not to run or walk on Race Day. You will receive the same package as runners & walkers and get to participate in all Race day activities.

Sleep in for the Cure: If you’d rather snooze than lace up your shoes, then Sleep In for the Cure is perfect.

If you can’t join in on Race day, you can still help in the fight against breast cancer by registering to Sleep In for the Cure and fundraising. This is a great solution for those who aren’t morning people, are planning to be out of town or live a long distance from the Race site.

Kids for the Cure: All children are welcome to be participate in the other events and be part of a team, but Kids 10 & under not ready to run or walk in the main races can participate in the Kids for the Cure; a series of dashes by age group and each child receives a prize. www.komensuncoast.org

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LEATHER & LACE BIKER’S BALL TO BENEFIT SERTOMA Oct 6 The Leather & Lace Inaugural Biker’s Ball will kick start the seventh annual Florin Roebig Cotee River Bike Fest in New Port Richey. The ball will benefit the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation’s Children’s Hearing Help Fund and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Quality Inn & Suites (5316 US Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL (727) 847-9005) beginning at 6 p.m. www.coteeriverbikefest.com/

Get Downtown FIRST FRIDAY ST. PETE - Oct 7, Nov 4 At the heart of downtown St. Petersburg between 2nd and 3rd Street South, every First Friday of the month, Central Avenue is transformed into a Block Party between 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Meet up with old and

new friends and enjoy some of the best Jazz and oldies in the Tampa Bay area. There’s plenty of great food and fine dining in the area. Enjoy the free live music in a unique, convenient, and safe environment. www.firstfridaystpete.com

HARBOR SOUNDS MUSIC & ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL - Fri, Oct 7 At Safety Harbor Marina Park. Enjoy the waterfront while listening to live entertainment. Art and children’s activities will be available as well as arts and craft vendors, and food booths will serve up BBQ, seafood, hot dogs, and other goodies. Listen to TJ Weger play his acoustic, lap steel and resonator guitars. Kids will have fun in the bouncey houses, and more fun stuff. Fri - 10/7: 5:00 - 10:00 pm; Sat - 10/8: 12:00 - 10:00 pm. 110 Veteran’s Memorial Ln., Safety Harbor, FL 34695. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/index.aspx?nid=72

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PIER AQUARIUM’S 18th ANNUAL FISH HEAD BALL - Sat, Oct 8 You’re the Rock Star. Your rock star fantasy begins the moment you enter the VIP entrance. Credentials in hand, you’re escorted to the back stage of FISH-A-Palooza. Feast on unique treats and librations. Be Guitar Hero. Bid and keep on bidding at the Action Auction. And dance. The back stage ROCK STAR party will be documented by paparazzi (Moorman Photographics), so get your rock star on and support a good cause. Live performances and video clips of your favorite concerts entertain you while you groove to the beat of one of Tampa Bay’s funkiest DJs. Be a star and relax in the Green Room and smoke in the Hookah Lounge. Feast on unique - and perhaps “unusual” favorites of your rock heroes and offerings of the best restaurants in the area!

FISH-A-Palooza, Be a Rock Star! benefits the education programs of The Pier Aquarium. 6-10pm Sat, Oct. 8, poolside at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Attire: Dress as your favorite rock star. www.pieraquarium.org/ROCKSTAR

EASTER SEALS FALL FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - Thurs, Oct 13 Easter Seals’ Fall Festival Event for children of the Murray Child Development Center is designed to provide a fun activity for children in the center as well as an opportunity for Board members and donors to interact with the children and to see the impact of their support.

When was the last time you took an afternoon from your busy work schedule to play with the kids? Volunteers are encouraged to bring their pre-school children to attend the event and interact with the children at the school as well. A number of fun activities and games will be held: Puppet show or story telling with a Thanksgiving theme; Music center where children can play with instruments and sing songs; Sand Box where children can fish for toys; Post Office for creating their own stamps with stickers and crayons; Face painting or temporary tattoos; Fire truck with bean bag toss or miniature golf; Picnic Table area for eating.

The Fall Festival will be held from 9 am to 11:30 pm. The event will be held in the central play area at Easter Seals E. Henry Campus. 813-769-5923.

HYDE PARK VILLAGE FALL FESTIVAL Sat, Oct 15 Little ghosts and goblins will be dressed in their Halloween best for trick or treating, arts & crafts, a bounce house, face painting…and new this year, a live performance from children’s rock musician, Mr. Richard. The Pumpkin Patch also opens at the Fall Festival, so there will be plump pumpkins in all shapes and sizes and festive photo opportunities, too. All proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm.

Ready to put your boogie shoes on? Richard Peeples plays over 400 shows a year for children and their families.

With the help of Jimbo Mathus of Squirrel Nut Zippers/Buddy Guy fame, Mr. Richard recorded his first children’s album, “Might As Well Sing.” Richard appears regularly with The Pound Hounds (Rachel Webb on bass/vocals and Rick Hartig on drums) for full-on rocking for the kids. www.hydeparkvillage.net/

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2ND ANNUAL CAJUN CAFÉ WINE FESTIVAL BENEFITTING ABILITIES FOUNDATION - Sat, Oct 15 The Abilities Foundation’s 2nd Annual Cajun Café Wine Festival hosted by Cajun Café on the Bayou and Constellation Wines U.S., takes place from 3-7 pm., Saturday, October 15.

This popular event features more than 100 wines from nine different countries, delicious Cajun food, prize drawings, and live jazz music by Bobby Tess. The tasting features selections from Robert Mondavi, Simi, Franciscan, Wild Horse, Ruffino, Kim Crawford, Estancia, Clos du Bois, Hogue Cellars, Ravenswood, Blackstone, Diseno, Escudo Rojo, Dreaming Tree, Primal Roots, Toasted Head, Simply Naked, and more.

There will be a drawing of wine-related items and gift certificates.

Cajun Café on the Bayou is located at 8101 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Tickets are $35 per person and $15 per designated driver. To RSVP, call 727-546-6732. www.abilitiesfoundation.com.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD 2011-2012 SCHEDULE FOR NATIONWIDE INTHEATER EVENTS - Beginning on Oct. 15 The Metropolitan Opera (the “Met”) will bring the Emmy and Peabody award-winning The Met: Live in HD series to U.S. movie theaters for the 2011-12 Met season. It begins with the Met premiere production of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena starring Anna Netrebko in the title role on Saturday, October 15 at 12:55 p.m. Each live performance will take place on a Saturday, with nine evening pre-recorded encore presentations taking place the third Wednesday after each live performance. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FLORIDA DIVISION LAUNCHING THE “PUT ON YOUR PINK BRA” CAMPAIGN - Sat, Oct 22 This is the inaugural year of a new marketing campaign for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The “Put On Your Pink Bra” campaign is designed to empower women across the state to wear pink bras in support of the fight against breast cancer. When you “Put On Your Pink Bra,” you are symbolizing the personal nature of the fight against breast cancer. Walkers will sport pink bras decorated, bedazzled and bejeweled that tell their individual stories. The 3.2?mile noncompetitive fundraising walk will take place at Vinoy Park on October 22, 2011 and at 26 other locations throughout Florida in October. This event will unite the community in celebrating breast cancer survivors, educate men and women about the importance of early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs that will further the progress against this disease. For more information and to sign up to “Put On Your Pink Bra” at an event near you, please visit www.putonyourpinkbra.com.

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UPPER TAMPA BAY CHAMBER OKTOBERFEST - Oct 28-30 The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber Oktoberfest with authentic German food, German beer and a Munich style tent is considered by many to be the largest, most authentic Oktoberfest in West Central Florida. Oktoberfest brings the best of Old Bavaria and New Florida together for three full days of authentic German food, drink, music and dancing ... along with a carnival & midway, a great arts & crafts show, and a wild array of audience participation contests that the Tampa Bay area has ever seen. With weekendlong live entertainment, audiance participation games/contests, this is an event for the entire family. Thursday night has been added to the mix with Rocktoberfest from 6-10. Carnival, food, beer and some Classic Rock. The event days & hours are: Thurs, Oct 27 from 6 to 10pm; Fri, Oct 28 from 5pm to 11pm; Sat, Oct 29 from 11am to 11pm; Sun, Oct 30 from 12 noon to 7pm. Admission $5 and children under 12 are free. Plenty of free parking available too. (813) 8554233. www.UTBchamber.com

THE 2011 MASQUERADE HARVEST BALL AN EVENING OF ENCHANTMENT & MYSTIQUE - Sat, Oct 29 The 2011 Masquerade Harvest Ball will take place at the Quality Inn & Suites in New Port Richey beginning at 6 p.m.

The annual fundraiser for is billed as an evening of enchantment and mystique. The proceeds from this event provide grants for a variety of local non-profit organizations whose services and programs assist the elderly of our community.

Everyone attending the ball will receive a complimentary mask. The evening will be filled with music and dancing and include a pick-a-prize raffle and 50/50 tickets. A choice of dinner entrees will be offered. Tickets per individual are $45 each and only 200 will be sold. More than 40 themed baskets will also be on display for a silent auction. For additional details call (888) 311-0314.

THE AMERICAN VICTORY SHIP - GHOSTS OF THE GREY LADY Be witness to an interesting evening of paranormal investigations aboard the American Victory Ship. Beginning and experienced ghosts hunters are welcome to attend as is the curious. The event schedule includes a presentation on ghost investigating, a photographic slide show of other successful ghost investigations and general information about the Tampa Ghost Watchers from 9:00pm until 9:45pm. October 21, October 22, 9:00pm to midnight From 9:45pm to midnight, guests may roam the ship, conduct their own investigation and visit with an American Victory Ship representative who will share history about the ship as well as information on past investigations which have taken place on board. Tickets are $20 for adults and veterans, seniors 65+ and students with school ID’s are $15 at www.ghostseminars.com, 813-228-8766, or in person by coming aboard the ship.

The American Victory Ship Mariners Museum is located directly behind the Florida Aquarium at 705 Channelside Drive in Tampa. Hours of operation are Sunday and Monday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For more information, please visit www.americanvictory.org.

THRILL ST. PETE OFFERS FREE ZOMBIE WORKSHOPS - Sat, Oct 29 Thrill St. Pete, St. Petersburg’s participation in the annual Thrill The World event, is participating in the simultaneous global dance for the third time in a row. The event will occur at The Pier in St. Petersburg. For those wishing to dance in the event Thrill St. Pete is offering free ‘Zombie Workshops’ every Friday from 68pm and Sundays 3-5pm at The Pier. Learning the dance is easy using the method created by the event’s creator Ines Markeljevic.

It’s important you use the ‘official’ dance approved for the event.

Locally people can attend Zombie Workshops, which is a great way to make new friends and have fun. In addition free YouTube videos and a DVD (for purchase) are available to learn the dance at home. The Thrill St. Pete event is also selling T-shirts (available online and at Zombie Workshops) and accepting donations in order to raise money for their charity ‘Center for Great Apes’ (centerforgreatapes.org). There are also volunteer opportunities available to help put on the event. Thrill The World is a worldwide attempt to break the Largest Simultaneous Dance with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Thousands of people in cities around the world will learn “Thriller,” dance and perform it together on the day that Thrill The World takes place. The event and Zombie Workshops are open and free to the public. For more information go to thrillstpete.com.

LIVE ARTS ON THE 600 BLOCK! - Every Third Saturday Of The Month Hosted by the diverse and creative venues on the Block, LIVE Arts on the 600 Block! is a multi-arts sidewalk fest featuring artists and artisans in downtown St. Petersburg. Stop by the block every third Saturday of the month, to listen to live music, enjoy the shops, and watch artists of all kinds at work. In addition, many of the shops and galleries will be showcasing their offerings with enticing specials throughout the day. 10am-6pm.

For more information visit www.sixhundredblock.com

COREY SUNSET CELEBRATION - Second and fourth Friday of every month, year round The Corey Avenue Sunset Celebration takes place from 6-10 pm. Each bi-monthly event feature a variety of unique live entertainment, as well as local artists and crafters and a variety of snack food vendors. Buskers and street performers are always welcome at Corey Sunset Celebration, and may work for hat, at no charge to set up.

Corey Avenue is the Heart of Downtown St. Pete Beach, the Sunset Capital of Florida. Discover the unique stores, specialty shops, the theater, restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores, imaginative gift shops, craft and hobby shopping, beachwear shops, and more. Visit by car or trolley. Free Parking and admission. www.CoreyAve.com.

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MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL Thru August 28 A baby is just the beginning.

Motherhood is for life. It’s the joyous

laughing and crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears, and all before breakfast.

Featuring the hilarious Top 10 Billboard Comedy Hit “ The Kids Are Finally Asleep”, the rousing “Costco Queen” and the tender “I’m Danny’s Mom”, this hysterical and poignant four woman musical is a must see for anyone who is, has, or knows a Mom. It will remind you that it’s not just about Motherhood, it’s about you.

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way through the emotional landscape of grief, they draw on humor, tango, the appreciation of craft in all its forms – and the enduring bonds of common humanity.

UPCOMING BROADWAY SERIES 2011-2012

The Addams Family - Oct. 18 23, 2011. The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in The Addams Family. This mag-

THE GUYS - Sept 7 - 25

Less than two weeks after the September 11 attacks, New Yorkers are still in shock. One of them, an editor named Joan, receives an unexpected phone call on behalf of Nick, a fire captain who has lost most of his men in the attack. He’s looking for a writer to help him with the eulogies he must present at their memorial services. Nick and Joan spend a long afternoon together, recalling the fallen men through recounting their virtues and their foibles, and fashioning the stories into memorials of words. Nick and Joan discover the possibilities of friendship in each other and their shared love for the unconquerable spirit of the city. As they make their

journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a Mom. It’s climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top.

It’s discovering how powerful your love can be and how quickly they grow up. It’s helping them find their way and not losing yours. It’s about www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

nificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice.

Peter Pan - Nov. 8 - 13, 2011.

Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production.

Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook.

The legend you thought you know, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible.

A Christmas Story, The Musical!

- Dec. 6 - 11, 2011. The Christmas movie is a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way

towards the holiday gift of his dreams — a Red Ryder Action Air Rifle BB Gun. Million Dollar Quartet - Jan. 3 - 8, 2012. The Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed record-

ing session that brought together rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with the four major talents.

Les Miserables - Jan. 31 - Feb. 12, 2012. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg’s legendary musical with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

La Cage Aux Folles - Feb. 21 - 26, 2012. With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring Goerge Hamilton, La Cage is an indisputable musical comedy classic.

Come Fly Away - March 27 - April 1, 2012. New Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin’ Out).

Burn the Floor - April 24 - 29, 2012. The elegance of the Viennese

Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.

For more information, visit Straz Center, 813-229-7827, www.tbpac.org.

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Thru Sept 25

Ah, those delicious, delirious, and dicey first days of marriage! Itís 1964, and newlyweds Paul and Corie are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walkup.

He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick.

Their new apartment is her most recent find-too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon theyíre invaded by Corieís buttinsky mom as well as an aging Lothario neighbor-in-the-atticÖand hilarity ensuesÖuntil everything that can go wrong, does.

Paul doesn’t understand Corie, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous, running “barefoot in the park” would be a start. Don’t miss this sparkling, romantic comedy from the master of the form.

American Stage is at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg (727) 823-PLAY (7529); www.americanstage.org facebook.com/americanstage

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: THE NEIL SEDAKA MUSICAL - Now thru Aug 21

Neil Sedaka’s back again in Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, the entertaining new musical which features his most famous hits from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This enduring story presents over nineteen of Neil Sedaka’s greatest hits, spun together in a lighthearted tale of mistaken identity, friendship and love. Like its fellow “jukebox musicals” Mamma Mia and All Shook Up (which built plots around the music of ABBA and Elvis), Breaking Up Is Hard To Do concocts a hit-based tale, this one taking place on an early 1960s Labor Day Weekend at “Esther’s Paradise Resort” in New York’s famed Catskill Mountains. This all-new musical hit includes some of Sedaka’s best standards like Love Will Keep us Together, Laughter in the Rain, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Where the Boys Are, and Breaking Up is Hard to Do.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS - Aug 26 thru Sept 25

By Robert Harling.Truvy’s Beauty Salon is the unofficial hub of Chinquapin, Louisiana. It is here that these softhearted “magnolias” with the steely disposition come to chitchat with, counsel, criticize and comfort one another. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Steel Magnolias is alternately hilarious and touching. The play focuses on the camaraderie of these six Southern women who talk, gossip, needle and harangue each other through the best of times — and comfort and repair one another through the worst.

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KORTNEY SHANE WILLIAMS Kortney Shane Williams, is a stand-up comedian and writer who continues to make a name for himself in the comedy industry. In 2006 he won Florida’s Clash of the Comics Comedy

Competition. He followed that up by releasing his debut CD entitled, “I Don’t Really Care.” He was a finalist in C o m e d y Central’s “So you think you’re f u n n y ” competition 2007-08. He was a Semi-Finalist in The Seattle International Comedy Competition,

and in 2009 he finished 6th in The San Francisco International Comedy Competition. In 2011 Kortney moved to New York City.

Currently he hosts his own podcast, contributes to HelmetandPadsRequired.com, and writes a comedic sports blog entitled “The Kortney Shane Pillar”.

He will introduce his new CD entitled, “I’m Right About This” at Side Splitters, Tampa, on Aug. 28.

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OPENING SEASON 2011-2012 IN THE CHANNEL DISTRICT

A sensation in New York, composer David Friedman brings his Off-Broadway hit to Tampa with a local Tampa cast. A cabaret evening of inspirational songs will open Stageworks new theatre in The Channel District.

By Rajiv Joseph, this hot, new play follows the bizarre wounds that chart your life. Dark but humorous, it balances youthful exhuberance with raw tenderness. Doug is a daredevil jock with a bit of a death wish; Kayleen’s injuries are more internal and crushing to the soul. Broken hearts and broken bones draw them close but it is the undercurrent of yearning that leads them to find the healing power of love.

Quirky and poignant.

By David Hare, a contemporary riff on the oncebanned La Ronde, an exploration of lust, class and the power of sex. A sensation in London and New York, this scandalous play is full of erotic energy as one actor and one actress play all ten partners in a continuous daisy chain of sexual liaisons. Funny.

Razor sharp.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1983, this high stakes drama is a beautiful yet devastating depiction of a mother and daughter in crisis.

With humor amid vibrant emotional honesty, it is a penetrating examination of helplessness Eloquent and touching. A stunning theatre piece.

A story that speaks to the very heart of American integrity. A tender portrait of a southern town, brimming with powerful lessons of tolerance, justice and quiet heroism and a message of fighting for what is right. Book by Harper Lee. 1961 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.

By Neil Simon. Biloxi is the second play in the “Eugene” Trilogy! Social, racial and ethnic issues are tackled with Simon’s superb comic timing as Eugene is drafted to serve in WWII and comes of age in ARMY BOOT CAMP! Rich in both humor and ethical confrontation. Tony AWARD for best play: 1985.

By Howard Crabtree. In this side-splitting musical extravaganza, new heights of hilarity are reached in outrageous skits and over-the-top costumes. Smart, inventive lyrics match wits with sequins and feathers as an oldfashioned revue collides with a campy, gay send-up of Broadway musicals. 1996 Drama Desk Award for Best OffBroadway Musical.

For more information, visit www.stageworkstheatre.org; or call 813-251-8984.

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Them Idiots Whirled Tour Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall & Larry the Cable Guy

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he hilarious powerhouse comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry The Cable Guy with special guest Reno Collier perform at the St. Pete Times Forum on Friday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m. These hilarious comics come together for one special night that is guaranteed to be filled with non-stop laughter.

Jeff Foxworthy is widely known for his redneck jokes, and his act goes well beyond to explore the humour in everyday family interactions and human nature. Foxworthy currently hosts the hit show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, which airs on FOX and is in syndication. One of the most respected and successful comedians in the United States, Foxworthy is the largest selling comedyrecording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Awardnominee and a best-selling author.

Bill Engvall currently hosts the game show LINGO for GSN. Previously, he hosted Country Fried Home Videos -

one of the highest rated shows on Country Music Television (CMT). He’s recorded specials for Comedy Central, including Aged and Confused and recorded several albums. The California resident has also authored several books.

Larry The Cable Guy has his signature catchphrase, “Git-R-Done”, he continues to sell-out theatres and arenas throughout North America. Larry is hosting a new show for The History Channel. The 13-episode ‘Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy’ premiered in February 2011. In each episode, Larry will visit various sites across the country revealing bits of real history while immersing himself in new and different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies that celebrate the American experience. In July 2009, he performed in front of more than 50,000 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - October 7 - 23, 2011. Musical by Finn, Sheinkin & Feldman. The competition is intense.

The words are hilarious. Let the spelling begin! The show centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, New York. Six kids face off in the battle of their

lives. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counselor completing his community service.

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET - December 2 18, 2011. By Valentine Davies adapted by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder and John Vreeke. The story about a kindly old gentleman who comes to the aid of advertising manager Doris Walker and agrees to play Santa Claus in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The story relates the problems that occur when the gentleman, whose name is Kris Kringle, claims he is the real Santa Claus.

HAIRSPRAY - January 20 - February 5, 2012.

Musical by O’Donnell, Meehan, Shaiman & Wittman.

‘Pleasantly Plump’ teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show’s former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber’s manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The

SEE HOW THEY RUN March 2- 18, 2012. Comedy

by Phillip King. Set in the idyllic village of Merton-cumMiddlewick in 1940s England, the village inhabitants are preparing themselves for the imminent threat of Nazi invasion. Resident nosy-parker and spinster, Miss Skillon, becomes convinced that her beloved vicarís actress wife is having an affair and attempts to expose her. Add an escaped German prisoner of war, a handsome actor, the visiting Bishop of Lax, a rotund locum priest and some meddling neighbors and hilarious confusion and mayhem result.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN – April 20-May 6, 2012.

Comedy whodunit

by Weinstock & Gilbert.

Daniel Corban is distraught at the disappearance of his wife Elizabeth from the remote cabin in the Catskill Mountains, where the Corbans are, or were, spending their honeymoon. The cabin belongs to Corban’s boss, who will appear later in the play. Elizabeth just up and disappeared, leaving Daniel in the proverbial lurch.

Corban telephones the local police sleuth, Inspector Levine, to report Elizabeth’s disappearance. While Levine is out looking for Elizabeth, a priest, Father Kelleher shows up at the cabin in the company of none other than Elizabeth Corban. Corban is outraged; this woman, he claims, is not his wife!

The deadly serious Elizabeth begs to differ, however. When Inspector Levine appears and questions Elizabeth, she answers his every question faultlessly. She looks on with amused scorn as Corban becomes more and more frantic. It appears to Corban that Inspector Levine really believes that

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Elizabeth is who she claims to be. Her claim is supported by Father Kelleher, who has the backing of the Almighty. The unexpected turns are maneuvered at high speed, with an ending twist certain to bring you up short.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE - June 1 - 17, 2012. Drama

by Tennessee Williams. Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brotherin-law while her reality crumbles around her.

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.splt.org. 4025 31st Street South, St. Petersburg FL 33712; 727-866-1973.

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S T R E C N O C T O H TROPICANA FIELD RAYS CONCERTS MIRANDA COSGROVE - Sept. 3 vs Baltimore Orioles - 6:10 P.M. Born and raised in California, Miranda Cosgrove, the raven-haired 17year-old actress and singer is widely known for her longstanding lead role on Nickelodeon’s Emmy-nominated hit show iCarly. She released Sparks Fly (Columbia Records) in April 2010. Proving she is a lady of many impressive talents, the album debuted inside the Billboard Top 10 and resulted in a Teen Choice Award nomination for “Breakout Female Artist.”

She recently released an EP called “High Maintenance” (Columbia Records) which spawned the hit “Dancing Crazy.” Miranda’s film and TV career has been moving full throttle ahead. She contributed her voice to the animated Golden Globe nominated film Despicable Me, acts as a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, made appearances at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas in Washington with President Obama, appeared on the cover of the New York Times Magazine and guest starred on CBS’s The Good Wife.

MIRANDA LAMBERT - Sept. 24 vs Toronto Blue Jays - 7:10 p.m.

Miranda Lambert made her debut with the release of her first album, Kerosene in 2005. This album, which was certified Platinum in the United States, also produced the singles “Bring Me Down”, “Kerosene”, and “New Strings”. All four singles were Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Her second album, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which was released in early 2007 and won album of the year at the ACA Awards included the singles “Famous in a Small Town”, “Gunpowder & Lead”, and “More Like Her” that were all Top 20 hits, with “Gunpowder & Lead” becoming her first Top 10 country hit in July 2008. Lambert’s third album, Revolution, was released in September 2009. Five singles have been released from the album, including Lambert’s Number One hit in “The House That Built Me,” which spent four weeks at the top of the chart.

Lambert has also been honored by the Grammy Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the Country Music Association Awards. Miranda was leading nominations with 9 CMA awards, setting a record for the female with the most nominations in a single year by the organization. She won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year and Revolution won Album of the Year. On February 13, 2011, Lambert won her first Grammy Award in the Best Female Country Vocal Performance category for “The House that Built Me.”

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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA The Florida Orchestra has planned a spectacular musical offering for the 2010/2011 season all with new lower ticket prices of $15, $30 and $45 to make concerts available to more people throughout the Tampa Bay area. On the St. Petersburg Times Masterworks series, Music Director Stefan Sanderling has selected Orff’s choral extravaganza Carmina Burana to open the season, which is filled with such favorites as Beethoven’s soaring Violin Concerto, Mozart’s charming Piano Concerto No. 21, Rachmaninoff’s explosive Piano Concerto No. 2, Vivaldi’s sparkling Four Seasons and Beethoven’s noble Eroica Symphony. Other major works scheduled include Ravel’s jazz-laced Piano Concerto in G Major, Mahler’s emotionally packed Symphony No. 7, Mussorgsky’s grand Pictures at an Exhibition and the sweeping balletic themes of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite.

Cirque de la Symphonie

Charles Lazarus

The 2011/2012 Raymond James Pops season offers a wonderfully entertaining mix of pops music styles showcasing The Florida Orchestra.

The dazzling Cirque de la Symphonie troupe opens the series in October followed by a salute to The One and Only Frank Sinatra in November. December offers Christmas at the Pops and January welcomes the New Year with a concert of Music for Lovers. Other concerts include A Night in the Tropics with trumpeter extraordinaire Charles Lazarus, Rock on Broadway featuring rock-flavored musicals of the 70s, 80s and 90s, An American Songbook Encore with hits by Gershwin and Cole Porter, and a delightful salute to the musical vivaciousness of the “City of Lights” in a concert titled Postcards from Paris.

For concertgoers who may prefer concerts during the day, the orchestra has two morning Coffee Concert series under the baton of Tony Award winner Stuart Malina conducting favorites by Gershwin, Beethoven, Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, Strauss and others: with seven a 7-concert series in St. Petersburg and a 3-

concert series in Clearwater. The orchestra is also introducing a new 3-concert Morning Masterworks series in St. Petersburg on Fridays.

With concerts from October through May, the orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. With new lower ticket prices for next season, the orchestra offers nine concert packages to choose from, or subscribers can even select their preferred concerts with a Compose Your Own series.

For a free season brochure or to order a series package, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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HOT CONCERTS 1-800-ASK-GARY AMPHITHEATRE

MAROON 5 / TRAIN / GAVIN DeGRAW - Aug 31 Grammy Award Winning Maroon 5 And Grammy Award Winning Train Will Hit The Stage At The 1-800-AskGary Ampitheatre Aug. 31. Gavin Degraw Will Open The Show. This Tour Will Include Over 20 Charted Hit Songs From The Two Bands Who Have Sold Over 22 Million Records Worldwide.

Multiplatinum Band Train Made Its Mark In Music History With “Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)” And Chart-Topping Singles “Meet Virginia” And “Calling All Angels.” They Earned Their Third Grammy For “Hey Soul Sister”, The Biggest Selling Single Of 2010. They Have Performed On The American Music Awards, The Grammy Nomination Concert, Crossroads, The Today Show, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Monday Night Football, A& E Private Sessions, America’s Got Talent, The View, Dancing With The Stars, Live With Regis And Kelly, Ellen Degeneres Show, Lopez Tonight And More.

Capturing Their First Of Three

Grammy Awards As “Best New Artist” Of 2005 And Going On To Sell More Than 15 Million Albums Worldwide, Maroon 5 Won Over Fans And Critics Alike With Their Hybrid Rock/R&B Sound. The Band Released Their Third Studio Album Hands All Over, Which Was Produced By Studio Legend Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

Maroon 5 Received A Grammy Award Nomination For “Misery,” The Debut Single Off Hands All Over, In The Category Of “Best Pop Performance

By A Duo Or Group With Vocals.” The Nod Marks The Group’s Seventh Grammy Nomination Overall And 4th In That Category. Maroon 5’s Releases Have Gone Gold And Platinum In Over 35 Countries Around The World. In Addition, Frontman Adam Levine Is A Coach On Nbc’s Smash Hit Series The Voice.

For More Information Go To Http:// Www.Maroon5.Com/ And Http:// Www.Trainline.Com BRAD PAISLEY - Sept 9 Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grand Ole Opry member Brad Paisley is a consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him three Grammys, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 13 Academy of Country Music Awards. He has 18 No. 1 singles with the last 14 consecu-

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tive. Paisley has released nine critically acclaimed studio albums, (with) the most recent, Hits Alive, (being) a two-disc release of original studio hits as well as live performances from concerts.

JOURNEY, FOREIGNER & NIGHT RANGER - Sept 17 Fans can expect to hear new songs from Journey’s album Eclipse as well as such classics as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Lights,” “Separate Ways,” “Wheel in theSky,” and many more. In 2008 fans welcomed new lead singer Arnel Pineda. Since its formation in 1973, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders.

Joining Journey on tour are fellow rock bands, Foreigner and Night Ranger. From “Cold As Ice” to “Jukebox Hero,” Foreigner has yielded a mix of pop rock hits that continue to www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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the 1999 release of Make Yourself. The album’s lead single “Drive” is the band’s biggest hit. The band’s other number one singles are “Megalomanic,” “Anna Molly,” and “Love Hurts.”

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entertain generation after generation of music fans.

Perhaps best-known for the power ballad, “Sister Christian,” Night Ranger has a long list of popular songs, with their latest album Somewhere in California being released this year.

INCUBUS - Sept 18 This summer tour is the group’s first in two years. Their last outing was following the release of the compilation album Monuments and Melodies in 2009. Incubus got their start in 1991, and released their first album, Fungus Amongus, in 1995 but gained mainstream attention with

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STRAZ CENTER BRIAN MCKNIGHT- Sept 3 One Of The Most Consistent And Versatile Adult Contemporary R&B Artists, Brian Mcknight Placed Seven Albums Spread Across 15 Years -- From The Early ‘90s Through The First Decade Of The 2000s -Within The Top Ten Of Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart. Whether He Wrote And Produced For Himself Or Collaborated With The Likes Of Diddy, The Underdogs, And Tim & Bob, He Enjoyed Moderate Commercial Success Without Ever Quite Becoming A Superstar. This, Along With A Down-To-Earth Personality And A Catalog Heavy On Mellow Material, May Have Helped Mcknight For The Sake Of Longevity; He Made His First Mark During The Tail End Of The New Jack Swing Era And, Nearly 20 Years Later, Shared Chart Space With Singers Half His Age. He Holds A Grammy Record For 16 Nominations Without A Win. For more information, visit www.strazcenter.org

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH . . .

POP

JAZZ

A LIFELIKE STORY is a young New Jersey based pop/rock trio consisting of Bryan Welsh on vocals and guitar, Garrett Hoffman on bass and vocals and Chris Mueller on drums. Their songwriting is a collaborative effort, and is ever-evolving as the band’s music expands.

Their music can’t be pigeonholed at the moment, with the band being influenced by acts such as 30 Seconds To Mars, Panic At The Disco, and The Killers. Their catchy single “State//Lines” video from their EP NEVER HAVE I EVER can be seen on their website. Watch for these boys to rise up the ranks. www.myspace.com/alifelikestory

Legendary guitar virtuoso and world music pioneer AL DI MEOLA’s latest outing PURSUIT OF RADICAL RHAPSODY was years in the making. It showcases his mastery of complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony.

By turns tender and spirited, the album features soulful Di Meola compositions. Working with World Sinfonia, he has created a collection of 15 entrancing tracks that highlight his unparalleled technique on both acoustic and electric guitar. www.aldimeola.com

Welsh alt-pop duo PAPER AEROPLANES’ debut effort, THE DAY WE RAN INTO THE SEA is a mixture of folk and acoustic elements laced the electric guitars and Celtic undertones (contributed to by producer Jon Reynolds, who’s worked with the likes of Sinead O’Connor).

The album also features sonic contributions from Head (PJ Harvey), John Reynolds (Sinead O’Conner, Belinda Carlisle) and Matt Prime (Will Young, Kelly Clarkson, Natalie Imbruglia). Each song has a commercial pop sensibility topped off with poignant lyrics and vocalist Sarah Howells’ haunting ‘one of a kind’ voice. The CD is a musical memoir that details the raw, universal feelings and experiences we all go through when dealing with break ups and shake ups, love and loss. www.okgoodrecords.com On KICKING IT WITH THE TWITS, the pioneering cowpunk band, HICKOIDS, show another side that’s just as important to their style as the C&W they delightfully twist and debauch.

This eight-song mini-album takes songs by original British invaders The Rolling Stones and The Who, glam era stars like Slade, Brian Eno and Mott The Hoople as well as cult heroes The Move along with punk originators The Damned and the inimitable Sir Elton and dress them up in Hickoids drag to create a simmering, slamming slab of transatlantic rocking. www.hickoids.com

The quartet that LESLIE PINTCHIK has assembled for her third CD WE’RE HERE TO LISTEN (with Scott Hardy on bass, Mark Dodge on drums and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi) is one that really knows how to listen, both to each other and to the evolving narrative of the music they create together as an ensemble. The longevity of this quartet (12 years) and the deep musicianship of all four of its members allow the full range of Pintchik’s rather unusual voice as composer, arranger and pianist to emerge. The playlist includes a mix of seven strong originals, and three very intriguing arrangements of well known tunes. www.lesliepintchik.com With his new album, EZRA WEISS reaffirms his status as one of the premier young jazz pianists and composers of today. THE SHIRLEY HORN SUITE finds him heightening his sense of elevation and refinement in a trio format with up-and-coming string bassist Corcoran Holt and veteran drummer Steve Williams. The special guest vocalist is Shirley Nanette, a Pacific Northwest jazz legend.

Weiss gives us his affectionate appreciation of Shirley Horn, an unforgettable pianist and singer whose way with beautiful melodies, harmonic coloration, and rhythm alterations made her the toast of the jazz world in the 1980s and ’90. Weiss’ Suite is a thing of beauty. Confident and relaxed, Weiss and his colleagues make the most of touch, space, dynamics, and phrasing. www.ezraweiss.com Music Trax continues on following page

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Violinist and fiddler Joe Kessler has been playing Irish music, klezmer, jazz, rock, gypsy music, and bluegrass for decades. His light-fingered, exuberant approach to music has made him the kind of musician bandleaders love. OY YEAH! is his debut as a bandleader and the CD is a musical tour of the old Ottoman Empire — the Mediterranean and the Balkans — through the lens of the nine-piece KLEZWOODS band. From a mixed bag of influences comes this beautifully executed, relaxed, entertaining, and joyful album. www.myspace.com/klezwoods1 Guitarist Chuck Loeb makes his compelling debut with the quartet FOURPLAY on LET’S TOUCH THE SKY, the band’s new recording. Loeb completes the four-man crew that also includes the band’s founding members: keyboardist Bob James, bassist/vocalist Nathan East and drummer/ percussionist Harvey Mason.

Let’s Touch The Sky also includes stirring performances by guest vocalists Anita Baker and Ruben Studdard. For two decades, Fourplay has enjoyed success by grafting elements of R& B, pop and a variety of other sounds to their jazz foundations. The new Fourplay lineup creates an opportunity to bring an even newer level of energy and inspiration into a band that is already known for taking chances and pushing the limits of contemporary jazz. www.headsup.com Bassist, producer, composer, and all-around musician MARCUS MILLER has been a creator and an interpreter, a master and a mentor in the art form of music - from his teen years to the present. He continues this legacy with A NIGHT IN MONTE-CARLO, a live audio document of an amazing concert he was commissioned to perform in Monaco - a performance of music of his choice, much of it from his pen, featuring his arrangements for symphony orchestra. It features Marcus leading both his quartet and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, with special guests: trumpeter Roy Hargrove as well as singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón. www.marcusmiller.com RAY ANDERSON and MARTY ERLICH QUARTET’s HEAR YOU SAY: LIVE IN WILLISAU showcases the band’s joyous and innovative music, with an unmistakable relation to New Orleans. Bebop phrases appear here, Klezmer melodies there, it’s funky at times and everything

is steeped in blues. Ray Anderson excels on trombone, and Marty Ehrlich plays sax, flute and clarinet with brilliance. The quartet is rounded out by Brad Jones on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. www.challenge.nl/ On the heels of his successful Noir Blue, reedman KEN PEPLOWSKI brings us IN SEARCH OF..., a hauntingly beautiful CD featuring creative music from only two different recording sessions, the majority of the tunes making it on the first take. The two session tied together show the spontaneity of the talented players involved. Peplowski has collaborated in the past with noted — and varied — artists such as Leon Redbone, Peggy Lee, Madonna, Woody Allen and Mel Torme. www.caprirecords.com On BEFORE THE RAIN, tenor saxophonist-composer NOAH PREMINGER creates a sense of musical adventure and exploration, plus great lyricism, compositional depth, and group interplay. Working with pianist Frank Kimbrough, bassist John Hebert, and drummer Matt Wilson, Preminger opts for an album of mostly balladtempo performances that give everyone in the band the opportunity to delve into some highly nuanced solo and ensemble playing. www.noahpreminger.com NORDIC CONNECT has a new CD out, SPIRALS, which contains a new set of original music. Established trumpet soloist and composer, Ingrid Jensen along with her sister Christine Jensen, alto and soprano saxophonist, and pianist/composer Maggi Olin again join forces with drummer Jon Wikan and bassist Mattias Welin. Together they explore a wide spectrum of sounds that shares their love of Scandinavian melancholy and American jazz. www.ingridjensen.com AFFINITY TRIO is a new, creative jazz trio that offers a highly personal effort full of unexpected musical surprises. Their self-titled recording features the talents of saxophonist/clarinetist Don Aliqupo, bassist Jonathan Wires, and drummer Music Trax continues on following page

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Tom Giampietro. The CD is a collaboration of jazz veterans with special guest Jeff Coffin, and showcases the compositions, musical explorations and modern creative energies of these master jazz artists. www.donaliquo.com

COUNTRY The incomparable KENNY ROGERS has released his second album through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store exclusive music program with THE LOVE OF GOD. Rogers’ long list of smash country and pop hits includes an impressive 24 #1’s. He is the voice of such timeless classics as “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Coward Of The County,” “Lady,” “Through The Years,” “She Believes in Me,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “We’ve Got Tonight.” Very few artists have enjoyed successful careers in such a variety of genres as Rogers – jazz, folk, rock, country and pop. The Love Of God is an inspirational collection of classic songs that Rogers remembers from his childhood along with new recordings of contemporary songs. cbmusic.crackerbarrel.com

ROCK FANTAZZMO I: ENTER THE FANTAZZ is a carnival ride of musical fun from the group led by guitarist/vocalist Sergio Bedolla. The band’s 70’sesque sound ranges in style from rock, pop and R&B to jazz, funk and hip-hop.

FANTAZZMO courageously explores every angle of songwriting and instrumental ability. Bedolla embraces psychedelic rock and funk in a unique way, with lyrics about lust and love. Climb aboard this musical rollercoaster of fun. www.myspace.com/fantazzmo THE GREEN VIEW is an original rock and roll band full of old soul and new songs. Their EP, ASSIMILATION, is a revitalization of true American rock and roll music. Their lyrics are poetic and heartfelt; their music is powerful and dynamic. The songs not only make you move, but make you think. Whether they’re ballads on the plight of nursing home Kentuckians, cries of social change and spiritual awareness, or classic rock and roll anthems, this self-produced first album gives just a little taste of this band’s potential. It has both male and female lead singers and an eclectic mixture of songs crossing genres. www.reverbnation.com/thegreenview

LINWOOD is a Mississippi Delta based rock band with with guitarists Bo Lindsey and Scott Coopwood, and musical support from Barry Bays (bass), and Rick Shelton (drums).

Their music is raw, honest, and powerful, and music trends are not important to them. “We write what’s in hearts and what we really feel, “ says Lindsey. “Our songs are timeless and we hope that if you listen to them now, a year from now, or ten years from now, that they will still be relevant”. Listen for yourself on their CD JUST SECONDS BEFORE. www.waxsawrecords.com

metal/punk New Jersey/New York’s ILL NIÑO‘s release, DEAD NEW WORLD, showcases their Latin roots which run bloody and deep. Their original and refreshing sound covers the gamut of musical influences, including melodic vocals, bilingual lyrics, flamenco guitars, tribal drums, Latin percussion, and salsa-infused bass lines, all while providing a pummeling dose of modern hard rock and metal. Ill Niño formed in late 1999 and became the epitome of Latin metal in 2001 with their monster debut album, Revolution, Revolucion. www.victoryrecords.com SADPLANT is a punk band from Connecticut with seven full length self-released CDs under their belt. Their music is influenced by bands such as Motorhead, The Ramones, and The Misfits. The trio creates blistering frenetic music, with firery and furious guitar work accompanied by unforgiving drums. The band consists of Benny Social on guitar, Amy Wappel on bass, and Gabe Fonseca on drums.

Their album, THE END OF FUN is well paced, and definitely intense. www.ourstage.com/epk/sadplant

NEW AGE Irish musician JOSH JOHNSTON likes to play piano at night in the dark. Much of the material on his new solo piano album, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, was either recorded with the lights out, or experimented with earlier sans lighting. The album was recorded in one day on a Steinway continued on next page

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take the listener on a reflective and gentle voyage that culminates in a place of deep relaxation and contemplation. www.robertlinton.com

MUSIC TRAX... grand piano in the sanctuary of St. Peter’s Church of Ireland in the country town of Drogheda. Although the CD resembles a live recording, there was no audience except his recording engineer Brian Masterson. During the tenhour session, Johnston played each tune once or twice, and later there was no overdubbing, editing or combining of takes. As evening came on, he had the lights turned off for the last half of the session. Every melody on The Shape of Things was composed in advance, but during the recording session Johnston improvised on each tune. This solo piano will have appeal with the new age and neo-classical music fans. www.joshjohnston.com MIHO: JOURNEY TO THE MOUNTAIN was recorded in Japan’s Miho Museum (designed

by I.M. Pei) by the PAUL WINTER CONSORT. Intertwining with taiko drums, bansuri flute, sarangi fiddle and Paul Winter’s clear sax are the birdcalls, waterfalls, and bells of the Miho. All serve to form a shifting, meditative image of paradise found and reflected in the glass and steel of a great architect, in the warp and clay of ancient artisans.

Winter refers to his work as “Earth Music”, celebrating the cultures and creatures of the whole earth. wwwpaulwinter.com Take a journey into the healing sounds of GAIA with MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, Pd.D. This album is based on his 25 years of research into the world of sound healing. Ideal for massage, yoga, meditation or anytime the world has become too much and you need to flow again. The Gaia Hypothesis is earth as a living being, with all cultures interconnected and related.

Gaia takes the listener on a sonic world tour into the soul of our planet. Native American flutes are used in non-traditional ways, and DeMaria’s mix of piano, keyboards, synthesizers, and world percussion fill out the musical experience. www.michaeldemaria.com If you’re searching for peace and tranquility, you can find it on ROBERT LINTON’s release, THROUGHOUT THE AUTUMN LIGHT. Playing finger-style nylon-string guitar, Robert is accompanied by guest artists Jeff Oster on Flugelhorn, Jeff Pearce on EBow Guitar, Stephen Katz on Cello, Tracy Silverman on Violin, and Jill Haley on English Horn. Robert’s lush guitar is still the forefront of the ensemble. Together they

WORLD JIENAT’s release, MIRA, was recorded on a Finnish island in an old parish hall, putting age-old sounds in a cutting-edge frame.

Drawing on everything from Sámi (Laplander) joiking (a form of chantlike singing from an indigenous people in Scandinavia) and Finnish-style musical saw to Afro-Uruguayan rhythms and Argentine vendors’ cries, the band’s influences are obvious: West Africa, Sámi culture, Bahia.

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Andreas Fliflet is behind Jienat. Mira conveys Fliflet’s wry love for his Arctic home, for its crazy weather, white nights, rusty Russian trawlers, and herds of errant reindeer. Fliflet muses, “While the recording technique is cutting edge, there is really nothing essential in the music that could not have been done 5,000 years ago—or 5,000 years from now.” Mira includes an audio-only Blu-Ray disc as well as a standard CD/high-def SACD. www.jienat.com.

Piano-based folk singer SARA BANLEIGH’s album THE FOLK presents Sara’s riveting arrangements of traditional folk tunes, offering a rare and fascinating take on this age-old music. The album offers her interpretation of 5 traditional English, Scottish, and Irish folk songs, each of them several hundred years old. With intricate piano orchestration, compelling vocals, and a handful of other acoustic instruments, the EP offers a fresh and spellbinding journey through this ancient genre of music. www.sarabanleigh.com The maiden voyage of the “Cubist” band—an octet of artists playing music that grew in JERRY LEAKE’s studio CD— took place at Ryles Jazz Club to a sold out house. With a line-up of great international and local talent the music and energy was at its highest level. Now in his 30th year of a successful career in percussion, he is living the dream of realizing his music in the hands of some of the greatest musicians and improvisers of our time on JERRY LEAKE & CUBIST LIVE, his new world/rock fusion CD. African sounds flow into American jazz seamlessly. www.rhombuspublishing.com

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria Brazilian Barbecue Comes to Tampa Story and photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

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here’s a relatively new style of dining in the Tampa Bay area called “churrasco” that comes to us originally from the Pampas farming region of Brazil. It’s been around for centuries there, migrated to the USA shores some years back, and has worked it’s way to Tampa Bay in a much more upscale way than it’s humble beginnings.

Churrasco is — more or less — a Brazilian barbeque, with meat slow roasted on a rotisserie, and a “churrascaria” is the steakhouse. A new family owned churrascaria opened recently in Tampa near the International Mall, called Texas de Brazil, which combines the style and flavor of Brazil with some Texas thrown in. The mix certainly

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forms a winning combination. Texas de Brazil had it’s beginnings in a suburb of Dallas in 1998, and has grown to seventeen locations in the US, and one in Aruba — with more on the way.

The dining experience at Texas de Brazil is lively, unique and flavorful. The building itself is stone, with dark tones of wood and brick, yet with loads of natural lighting due to the large windows along one whole side of the building. Tables are set with royal blue stemware on white tablecloths and plain white plates (best to show off the colorful food that is coming your way.) A gorgeous huge floral display is the centerpiece of the salad bar.

The menu is prix fixe, and is all you can eat. You will be hard pressed to be able to even taste everything with the large variety of food offerings.

After being seated you are invited to peruse the vast 50-item salad bar, which has some of the most interesting and tasty items on it that you will ever see on a salad bar.

Back at your table, waiters come by with traditional Brazilian sides such as fried cinnamon-sugared bananas, garlic mashed potatoes, and the restaurant’s fabulous Brazilian cheese bread. Also on your table you will find a two-sided disc, with green (for “go”) and red (for “stop”).

This is where the really good part comes in. Authentically attired Gauchos come by your table periodically with sizzling skewers of different flame-grilled meats, such as bacon-wrapped filet mignon, pork, ham, chicken, lamb, flank steak and Brazilian sausage to name a few. If you have your green disc side up, they will stop and offer to carve some meat right at your table. If you are not yet ready for more meat, just place the red side up.

The salad bar choices are so amazing that even if you are not a meat-eater, you will be able to create a wonderful meal. Choose from such items as Potatoes au Gratin, Lobster Bisque, Hand-Rolled Sushi, Tangy Tabbouleh, Steamed

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Asparagus with Strawberry Sauce, Spring Mix, Marinated Portobello, Aged French Cheeses, and many, many more foodstuffs. If you are a meat-eater, you will find many fabulous cuts of meat at Texas de Brazil, with my favorite being their signature garlic-marinated Picanha (top sirloin), which I found to be out of this world.

I must mention Texas de Brazil’s popular and delightful Brazilian cocktail, the “Caipirinha”, as well as their other specialty cocktails and extensive awardwinning wine selection, within which you will be able to find great pairings for you meal — either by you or one of the restaurant’s wine connoisseurs.

Dessert choices are also impressive with their Brazilian Cheesecake and Carrot Cake at the top of my list.

It is a natural tendency to want to taste everything, but it was impossible for me, which is a good thing, as I have so much to look forward to on my next visit.

Texas de Brazil’s slogan is “Most Incredible Dining Experience”. And you know what? It is!

As of this writing, the fixed price per person is $42.99, and $24.99 without meat. Dessert and drinks are extra. Children ages 6 and under are complimentary, and 7-12 are 1/2 price. Texas de Brazil is located at 4112 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. For more information, call 813-871-1400, or visit www.Texasdebrazil.com

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he Modjo brand of products is a line of new age lifestyle dietary supplements and beverages made with all natural ingredients.

Our working environment today is dramatically different from even a few short years ago as economies shift towards multinational markets and many jobs are comprised of frequent flyer miles, late night business dinners and unfamiliar hotel rooms and surroundings. Changing time zones a few times over the course of a week is normal for some individuals and thus keeping their bodies and minds sharp and in optimal condition can prove to be challenging. This is where Modjo can help keep you sharp and energized, and also give you that extra needed edge.

Modjo Synergy Tablets are a blend of natural ingredients including powerful antioxidants and vitamins that is perfect for any healthy adult who is looking to help elevate their mood, concentration and energy levels — great for hangovers!

Modjo Hydrade Elite is an isotonic and natural electrolyte thirst quencher infused with pure coconut water and 99.9% pure sea salt, and is the perfect blend of function and taste that was formulated with the serious athlete in mind but right for everyone. It is available in Lemon Lime Ice, Orange Rush, Island Punch and Arctic Crush.

Modjo 4life Lifestyle Beverages are made with natural ingredients, zero caffeine and resveratrol. Modjo 4life energizes, hydrates, replenishes and protects against hangover symptoms. It comes in three tasty flavors, Grape Pomegranate, Simply Citrus and Island Punch.

Modjo Life Extended Energy Shot is made with all natural ingredients and zero Caffeine, and comes in Grape Pomegranate and Island Punch Flavor.

For more information, visit www.modjolife.com.

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La Chamba Clay Cookware Eco-Friendly Cooking with Flare

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oday’s cooks are re-discovering the simple pleasure of cooking with pots made of clay, which can be traced back at least 700 years to vases and pitchers found in pre-Columbian archaeological sites. It is still made in the traditional manner, mostly by women in the Magdalena River Basin in central Colombia.

One of the most elegant types of clay pots are known as La Chamba. This black, all-natural pottery comes from the Colombian village of the same name and has been made by artisans there for generations.

Each piece is crafted by hand with local clay rather than spun on a wheel, then burnished with smooth stones and fired in small wood-burning ovens. This complex process — along with the natural materials — give La Chamba dishes a beautifully distinctive and authentic look. The mica in the local clay allows the cookware to withstand the rigors of modern kitchens. It can be used in the oven, in the microwave and on the stovetop. There are no toxins used in the production of La Chamba dishes. The pieces are not glazed and there is no lead in the clay. The smooth finish of the pieces is the result of painstaking hand-burnishing with stones. Small imperfections in the finish and flecks of minerals in the clay are due to this handmade process and materials and can be considered a characteristic of the pottery. Mica in the surface gives the cookware the ability to heat evenly and not crack under temperature changes. Because the pieces are handmade, dimensions will vary from piece to piece.

The body of each piece is made from coarse dark gray clay mined by hand. Finer clay is then applied thinly over the entire surface as a natural glaze. After drying, the piece is burnished with very smooth river stones. Lids are made to fit the individual pots they cover, but due to variations shrinkage during firing and drying, they are not expected to fit snugly on the piece.

After baking in the sun, the cookware is placed inside earthenware urns and fired in large earth kilns. A coarse organic dust of dried herbs and grasses is thrown into the urns immediately after firing. This burns rapidly and reduces the ferric oxide in the glaze to ferrosoferric oxide, which is black.The process by which it turns black is also reversible if the cookware is exposed to intense heat in the presence of oxygen.

Claypot cooking ensures an even heat distribution and retention while keeping your food moist throughout the cooking process.

Before using clay Chamba cookware for the first time, the piece should be seasoned properly to seal.

After it has been seasoned, Chamba cookware cleans easily. A quick soak and wipe down with a sponge or soft cloth is all you need to clean it.

Toque Blanche imports this eco-friendly pottery from Colombia and offers over 40 different La Chamba styles of cookware, serveware and dinnerware in various sizes.

Visit the Toque Blanche website to find out more about their items, order online, and find some tasty recipes to make in La Chamba cookware. www.MyToque.com

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Who would want my old object? That’s where human nature gets in the way. It’s this attitude that loses you money, big money.

People call my office or email me and ask this question over and over again: “I have a (insert any antique object here), does it have any value?” My answer is always that everything has value. And even your object has value! have to laugh when a so called “expert” (also known as some people who write a story or a blog about the antiques market after interviewing three people who hosted yard sales) writes a column or posts an online blog and lists which items are “hot” right now. They rarely get it right.

That is yet another misguided attempt to compile that single, comprehensive list of what is worth keeping. In short, those lists are bogus.

First of all, most people know what is valuable to them.

But, most people don’t know what’s valuable to other people. For instance, if someone is trying to get rid of an old pool table that has become obsolete, they have a hard time realizing that someone else would want that pool table. Once you have no use for an object, you figure no one else has use for it either. That’s why people ask me,

The real questions are how much value does it have? How does that dollar value relate to you? For instance, some of the richest people in the world like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey probably wouldn’t think that a couple of aging Barbie dolls worth $150 each are valuable.

If you are not Mr. Gates and are, instead, an unemployed lion tamer who found these dolls in their original boxes in your neighbor’s trash, it would probably be more valuable to you. Do you get it? Value is relative. Some people will bother going after $150 by selling those valuable Barbies and other people won’t.

Experts know that the collectibles market is not about trends, it’s about quality objects and historical or cultural interest. If you are banking on making money on a trend, you are dealing in the collectibles market in the same way a gambler would play the roulette table. Trends are a crap shoot, a lottery ticket, a slim chance at a big win. Trends are those flash in the pan items that never hold their value very long like the Pet Rock, or Beanie Babies. Those items had some interest at one time, made some money for the manufacturers and the marketers, but they say nothing about culture, history, or what’s of interest to contemporary society. The objects that relate to history are those with real value and have staying power in the marketplace.

When it comes to collecting, you want to acquire objects that say something about our society at large, the historical period in which it was made, or a technological innovation.

Assessing valuables and smart collecting is not about fads, it’s about knowing the facts.

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ued at $2,000 to $4,000 depending on many factors. The Soyer lithograph, depending on condition and subject matter, commands as much as $5,000.

3. Mother is cleaning out grandma’s home in order to sell it. Grandma has moved to a healthcare facility and needs as much money as possible from liquidating her belongings. Mother asks her only son whether she should trash grandma’s costume jewelry or try to sell it online. Her son does some internet research but o you have the chore of cleaning out grandma’s house?

Are you downsizing and cannot fit everything into your new place? Hosting a yard sale and separating sale items from trash? My popular quiz game, “Dumpster or No Dumpster” will help you determine what to do with your art, antiques, and collectibles.

I evaluate approximately 20,000 objects every year at public events and in private homes like yours. My job is to research the market and provide accurate appraisals based on actual sales records where somebody paid cash, wrote a check, or swiped a credit card for an item. I’ll help you make informed decisions about buying, selling, insuring, donating, handing down or disposing of family heirlooms. Test your knowledge with the “Dumpster or No Dumpster” quiz.

1. You want to know if it is worth the time and energy to move your grandma’s old Victorian settee and matching parlor chair out of the attic and onto the front lawn in order to sell it at your yard sale. Do you move it or continue to store it?

A. Move it and sell it at the yard sale B. Keep storing it in the attic C. None of the above Answer: C. A yard sale is a very poor market to sell antique and vintage furniture. Typically, you will get less than 10% of the object’s actual value by selling it this way. And, if you store it, the attic is one of the worst places to store antiques as temperature and humidity changes significantly and can impact the condition and value of the antiques.

2. You are downsizing and have to decide whether to keep grandma’s collection of 10 hand-painted and glazed earthenware Hummel figurines or a original lithographic print by American realist artist, Moses Soyer from the early decades of the 1900s. Which makes it to the dumpster?

A. The Hummel figurines B. The Soyer lithograph Answer: A. Based solely on monetary value, keep the original work of art by Moses Soyer. Long term, the artwork will retain value and increase in value at a greater rate over time than the collectible figurines. But, the Hummel collection is not worth peanuts, mind you.

A typical 6 inch tall Hummel sculpture of a single figure in Sister Hummel’s characteristic style resells for $200 to $400. For a collection of ten Hummels, they would be val-

Miriam Haskell seed pearl pin and other pieces of costume jewelry have real value.

comes up empty, finding many different opinions about the value and collectability of costume jewelry.

Should you trash the Trifari, Weiss, Coro, Maravella, Haskell, and Lane pieces of costume jewelry?

A. Yes. Only the real jewelry (14 karat gold, sterling silver) is worth keeping.

B. No. It has value with collectors.

Answer: B. Costume jewelry is a very profitable collectible category in the vintage jewelry market. Sky high prices are paid for jelly belly brooches, faux black diamond necklaces, Miriam Haskell seed pearl pins, and Austrian crystal bracelets, etc. Costume jewelry is often bought and sold for big bucks.

If you don’t know what to trash and what to cherish, you stand to lose a lot of money.

Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. As seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, watch Dr. Lori nationally on Lifetime Television. Visit http:// www.DrLoriV.com, http://www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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ART LINES Frank Big Bear, Jr., a pastel by Viola Frey from her Fighting Men Series, and Jose Bedia’s richly symbolic mixed media on paper add some darker reflections on the human spirit.

Some of the most captivating works use photography as a point of departure: Vietnamese artist Dinh Q. Le mounts color prints onto strips of linen that he then weaves into contrasting images of war and domesticity. Vik Muniz creates a “painting” with chocolate syrup and photographs the result. Many of the artists use mixed media to suggest the complexity of modern life..

The Museum of Fine Arts is located at 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667, for more information. www.fine-arts.org

THE HUMAN TOUCH: Contemporary Art from the RBC Wealth Management Collection thru Sept. 4 This exhibit features forty-six large-scale paintings, prints, works on paper, and photographs that give insight into the human psyche, while helping us to understand the human condition. The exhibition includes sculptures by the South African artist Claudette Schreuders, Spanish artist Susy Gomez, and John Ahearn from New York City, as well as prints by such famous artists as Jim Dine, Elizabeth Peyton, Roy Lichtenstein, John Baldessari, and Chuck Close. A colorful drawing by Native American

ODYSSEY’S SHIPWRECK! Exhibit Features Artist Don Maitz Odyssey Marine Exploration features the work of world-renown artist and illustrator Don Maitz in the company’s multi-media travelling exhibit SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure currently on display in Sarasota, FL at G.WIZ – The Science Center through August 31st.

SHIPWRECK! features 10 pirate-themed oil painting reproductions by Maitz, who is based in Sarasota, FL. Widely known as the creator of the Captain Morgan Spiced Rum pirate, Maitz’s work and SHIPWRECK! will be on display for a limited time at G.WIZ. Maitz’s work is highlighted in SHIPWRECK!’s “World of Pirates” where visitors are immersed in pirate lore, legend and facts. Pirates of the Caribbean are joined by Barbary Pirate Corsairs, Privateers, and Buccaneers in this interactive gallery complemented by Maitz’s paintings that vividly bring to life the thrilling exploits of pirates in their quest to plunder treasure and rule the world’s oceans.

Maitz’s art has been reproduced internationally and featured in National Geographic Magazine, the History Channel, and Dateline NBC. His art has also adorned the covers of books written by Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, and Issac Asimov.

For more information about the artist, visit www.paravia.com/DonMaitz. For information about Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure exhibit, www.shipwreck.net/index.php

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WORLDS APART: MYTH & HISTORY, GODS & MORTALS, HEROES & HYBRIDS thru Nov 20 Worlds Apart explores the many intersecting spheres of the world of classical antiquity, in particular those of myth and history, gods and mortals, heroes and hybrids. For rather than a single, discrete time and place, classical antiquity might be better described as a series of diverse and intersecting spheres— worlds apart from our own but also from one another. During the period covered in this exhibition, from about 2500 B.C. to A.D. 500, the vast areas of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding lands were believed to have witnessed countless episodes, some verified by archaeology and historic accounts, others now considered wholly legendary.

In this exhibition, objects have been grouped so as to accentuate both similarities and differences between myth and history, gods and mortals, heroes and hybrids.

THE HILLSBOROUGH RIVER: FROM THE GREEN SWAMP TO THE BAY: Works by Karen Glaser - thru Oct 16 In 2010, the City of Tampa selected Karen Glaser as its Photographer Laureate. Glaser’s project was to pay tribute to the diversity and complexity of the Hillsborough River.

Since the 1990s, Glaser has chronicled the ecosystems and in particular its freshwater springs, rivers, and swamps of Florida. According to the artist, “the State of Florida has a truly interesting history and a remarkable cultural and natural heritage. It is home to some of the most unique natural areas in the world, and the tie that binds all in this

most diverse state is water.” For Glaser in the current works, “the paradoxical scenery of the Hillsborough River — as I traveled through time both culturally and naturally from the swamp through the city — was irresistibly compelling. I allowed the work to bend and flow, in whatever direction the experience took me all the while creating work that reflected the life and character of Tampa in a very special way.”

SYNTAX: TEXT AND SYMBOLS FOR A NEW GENERATION Selections from the Hadley Martin Fisher Collection - thru Sept 25 The Museum is pleased to present Syntax, an exhibition that examines the current generation of artists’ interest in text, symbolism, and means of information transference. Drawn from the Hadley Martin Fisher collection in Miami, this project is the first opportunity to experience the depth of this fascinating new collection of contemporary art. n Syntax, the Museum has chosen an important theme that is central to the Hadley Martin Fisher (HMF) Collection: text-based work created by a new generation of conceptual artists.

This exhibition highlights several key early works in the text-based genre within the HMF Collection (by artists such as John Baldessari, Mel Bochner and Joseph Kosuth) against a wide array of younger artists who revisit the importance of word, symbolism, communication and information transference. Together, these artists show that text-based art is a vital and vibrant presence. More than 30 artists are featured in this exhibition.

For more information, visit www.tampamuseum.org

PATTERN PLAY - thru Aug 27

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attern immediately catches the eye. It is found in nature and in mathematics. It is used as an embellishment and as a warning.

Man has almost an irresistible urge to recognize pattern in his world.

The artists participating in this exhibition, Sarah Gross, Jennifer Cecere, Cosme Herrera, Catherine Woods and Michelle Weinberg investigate pattern for its meaning and its effect on the surrounding space. They use pattern to explore man’s relationship to nature, the relationship between East and West and the inevitable passing of time.

For more information, call 727-821-7391 or visit www.floridacraftsmen.net

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN ORLANDO – WHAT’S NEW Downtown Orlando is a hot spot bursting with arts and culture, eclectic restaurants and a thriving nightlife. Recently revitalized Church Street features trendy new bars, restaurants and lounges that sprung up around the brand new Amway Center (pictured), a state-of-the-art facility hosting Orlando’s professional basketball team, the Orlando Magic, as well as concerts and special events. Among the new Church Street crowd-pleasers is Baby Grands Dueling Piano Bar, which invites guests to laugh, dance and singalong to their song requests while enjoying food and drinks from the full bar and menu. Voted “best dance club” and “best fusion restaurant” by Orlando Style Magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, Heat Tandoor & Lounge features a tapas-style menu, hand-crafter cocktails and live entertainment. Touch, Church Street’s newest night club, delivers a multi-sensory experience through interactive touchscreen technology at the bar, cocktail tables and throughout the venue.

THE ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER: GUITAR: THE INSTRUMENT THAT ROCKED THE WORLD thru Sept 11. This new exhibit made its worldwide debut at the Orlando Science Center recently. The 5,000-square-foot (464-square-meter) exhibit explores the history and evolution of the guitar - from lutes and lyres to

modern high-tech instruments - and show how the instrument became the cultural symbol it is today. www.osc.org; 407.514.2000.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: THE EVOLUTION OF VIDEO GAMES - thru Sept 10. The Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center, July 2 through September 10, 2011, examines how electronic games have evolved, from the development of the first computer games to the advanced consoles of today.

Journey through time to witness advancements in the electronic gaming industry, from the creation of the pinball machine, through the rise and fall of the arcade, to the sleek, modern consoles of today. Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games offers an interactive look “inside the box,” highlighting the dramatic changes in size versus power as it marks key developments in game and console technology and illustrates the relevance and sociological influences of these

“toys.” See vintage gaming systems like Atari, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64; play classic games and compare them to more advanced games popular today. 407836-8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org.

Gatorland’s newest a t t r a c t i o n , SCREAMIN’ GATOR ZIP LINE, offers a variety of zip line experiences that send guests flying over exotic scenery, alligators and crocodiles. Reservations are required for the Screamin’ Gator Zip L i n e . www.gatorland.com; 407-855-5496.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART presents “Expressions in Glass: American Brilliant Cut Glass 1876-1914” thru Aug. 21. The exhibit features aesthetic examples of cut and engraved glass from the American Brilliant Period, which has seldom been featured in any exhibition because of its rarity. www.Omart.org; 407-896-4231.

Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida announced the addition of a new ecotourism experience called THE CYPRESS SKYCYCLE. It takes guests on a fun and relaxing cycle ride through the treetops of the 4,700-acre (1,902-hectare) Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area, St. Cloud, FL. www.FloridaEcoSafaris.com; 407957-9794.

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ARABIAN NIGHTS DINNER ATTRACTION Experience a storybook tale of excitement and intrigue. More than 60 horses are used to create a unique show. The show includes a 3-course dinner. 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee; 4072 3 9 - 9 2 2 3 ; www.Arabiannights.com

SeaWorld’s all-new nighttime spectacular, Summer Nights, is a new way to experience SeaWorld in a different light (literally!) When the sun sets and waves of fun wash over the park with after-dark shows, exhilarating coasters under the stars and an amazing fireworks and fountain finale. During Summer Nights SeaWorld will stay open until 10 p.m.

Headlining Summer Nights is Shamu Rocks, a larger-than-life killer whale show where you can jam to a rock-n-roll beat; Sea Lions Tonite, an uproarious show featuring Clyde and Seamore that will have everyone in stitches; and Reflections, the sky-filling fireworks and fountains finale that ends the night with a bang.

New this year is Summer Nights Central, where the middle of the park comes alive with dancing and fun at this family-friendly, nightly party. DJ’s spin the latest tunes during the week while rockin’, live bands perform each weekend. Beer, wine, frozen drinks and plenty of delicious snacks will be available. Don’t forget to purchase the new Brew Sampler, which allows you unlimited samples of over 20 beers.

For more information, visit www.seaworld.com

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER is hosting SCI-FI SUMMER: WHERE SCIENCE

FICTION MEETS SCIENCE FACT, a limited-time Star Trek exhibition celebrating the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction, now through Sept. 5. Sci-Fi Summer blends the technology, innovation and exploration of NASA with the adventures of Star Trek, one of the most popular science fiction television programs worldwide. Sci-Fi Summer features STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION, STAR TREK LIVE, Star Trek Shuttlecraft Simulator Adventure, exhibits and more than $300,000 in prizes given away through September 5 including two trips to space! Guests visiting during Sci-Fi Summer, will pick up their Mission Log upon entering, and be invited to participate in the “Mission to Win” where they will journey throughout the Visitor Complex in a quest to find answers to questions covering the last 50 years of U.S. manned space flight and Star Trek, one of the greatest science fiction franchises in U.S. history. Also appearing at Sci-Fi Summer is B9, known as the “Robot” from the 1965 television series “Lost in Space” and Max Q, a talking robot who introduces guests to groundbreaking achievements of robots in the exploration of the universe.

The summer-long event features: Star Trek: The Exhibition: an interactive exhibit of authentic Star Trek artifacts from the past 45 years, featuring oneof-a-kind costumes, props and filming models from every Star Trek television series and feature film.

Star Trek Live: a show for audiences of all ages that includes special effects, audience interaction and an exploration of real space-age technology through the Star Trek universe.

Star Trek Shuttlecraft Simulator Adventure: a motion-simulator that transports passengers onto the Starfleet Shuttlecraft Hawking on a mission to save Earth from Borg assimilation. www.kennedyspacecenter.com; 866-737-5235.

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16TH EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL: A PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF FLAVORS

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xotic cocktails will pair like a tropical daydream with fresh new tastes from more than one island paradise at the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 30-Nov. 13, at Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind 45day festival serves up international cuisine, culture and entertainment from six continents, with more than 25 international marketplaces featuring tapas-sized portions paired with beer, wine and inventive new cocktails.

Marketplace tasting menus offer variety and adventure for guests on a mission to tantalize their taste buds during a scenic stroll around the 40acre World Showcase Lagoon. The adventure can take them to the festival’s first Hawaii marketplace, which will cook up Kalua pork sliders and tuna poke with seaweed salad and lotus root chips to team with a refreshing Seven Tiki Mai Tai or a Kona Longboard or Pipeline beer. A new Caribbean Islands marketplace will serve ropa vieja with rice and jerkspiced chicken with mango salsa. A beverage menu featuring a frozen Dragon Berry Colada and frozen Rock Coconut Mojito is sure to conjure steel-drum fantasies.

With a swing across the Atlantic, guests will be transported to the new Portugal marketplace, where the Portugal Wine Bar will offer best sips to pair with calamari salad with olives and smoked paprika.

The Scandinavia marketplace will return after a hiatus with a fresh new Xante Sunshine cocktail made from Xante pear and cognac liquer. And the Canada marketplace will introduce a sweet treat: apple ice wine.

Disney and celebrity chefs will team with winemakers and brew masters from around the world to get the party started Sept. 30. During the sixweek festival, guests will discover: www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

• Three new tasting marketplaces -Hawaii, Caribbean Islands and Portugal -- plus new menu offerings at popular returning marketplaces • Celebrity chef appearances starring top culinarians like Jeff Henderson, Cat Cora, Alan Wong, Gale Gand, Suvir Saran, Jamie Deen, Rock Harper, Celina Tio, Robert Irvine, Andrew Zimmern, Buddy Valastro, Warren Brown, Art Smith, Keegan Gerhard and more.

• First-ever HGTV home entertaining seminars each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• The Cranberry Bog display by Craisins telling the story behind the venerable cranberry’s rich agricultural heritage.

• Daily wine seminars, bottle signings, author events and culinary demonstrations at the Festival Welcome Center.

• Eat to the Beat! concerts three times nightly at America Gardens Theatre.

Eat To The Beat shows are scheduled 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. daily.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Taylor Dayne; Oct. 3-5: 38 Special; Oct. 6-7: Jon Secada; Oct. 8-9: Roger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp); Oct. 10-12: Billy Ocean; Oct. 13-16: Starship starring Mickey Thomas; Oct. 17-19: Sugar Ray; Oct. 20-21: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO; Oct. 22-23: Howard Jones; Oct. 24-26: Boyz II Men; Oct. 27-28: Gin Blossoms; Oct. 29-30: Sister Hazel; Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Hanson; Nov. 2-3: The Pointer Sisters; Nov. 4-6: Night Ranger; Nov. 7-8: Air Supply; Nov. 910: Richard Marx; Nov. 11-13: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

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DISNEY’S NIGHT OF JOY – Sept 9-10.

TobyMac, MercyMe, newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay and Skillet will headline one of the most-decorated lineups in the 29-year history of Disney’s contemporary Christian music event in Magic Kingdom. The 16 artists have a 20-year legacy of accolades – 70 GMA Dove Awards and eight GRAMMY Awards including reigning Christian music Artist of the Year (Francesca Battistelli).

Night of Joy is an after-hours event that requires a special ticket. Event hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each evening.

More information is available at www.nightofjoy.com.

MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY - The headless horseman romps down Main Street, U.S.A. aboard his steed, ghostly apparitions flit among the buildings of Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle is draped in eerie hues and the night sky is painted with bursts of orange and green fireworks during this popular after-hours Magic Kingdom party on 23 select autumn evenings between Sept. 13 and Nov. 1. The special-ticket event features trick-ortreating throughout the park, “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular, “Mickey’s Boo-toYou Halloween Parade” – including Disney characters and the stars of the Haunted Mansion attraction – and the opportunity to experience popular attractions.Information about dates and tickets is available at www.disneyworld.com/halloween.

rience aboard Star Tours. And all of the storyline’s twists and turns will be random, affording guests the chance to ride the attraction multiple times. Whether it’s a battle with Darth Vader and his legion of stormtroopers or a plea from Princess Leia to help her save the Rebellion, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action – literally – in the 3-D, multi-sensory attraction.

DISNEY’S FASTPASS IS AVAILABLE FOR MEET-ANDGREET - Meet-and-greets with Mickey is located in Town Square, and Magic Kingdom guests will be able obtain a Disney’s FASTPASS ticket specifying a one-hour window when they can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs -- without waiting in the standby queue.

DISNEY JUNIOR-LIVE ON STAGE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Celebrating the premiere of Disney Channel’s new brand, Disney Junior, the show features characters from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny” and “Little Einsteins.” The new production also introduces elements of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” based on Disney Junior’s newest series.

AN AFRICAN TREK … IN FLORIDA – A ravine of menacing-looking crocs, pools of hippos, bushwalks along untracked terrain and other thrills await guests on Wild Africa Trek, a unique wildlife experience into the deepest, most-remote reaches of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The three-hour, expert-led adventure will immerse small groups in an “upclose-and-personal” experience with African wildlife species that make their home in Pangani Forest as well as other areas of the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve. 407-939-8687.

STAR TOURS – STAR WARS THRILLS IN 3-D AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS - Based on the Star Wars films, The new 3-D attraction Star Tour takes guests to multiple Star Wars destinations where they interact with characters from throughout the Saga. And it’s all in 3-D. With an eye-popping digital presentation leveraging Dolby 3-D to deliver a vivid and realistic experience, a dramatic musical score and motion simulator-based technology, guests are immersed in the Star Wars galaxy like never before on a theme park attraction. And in a new twist, guests may be able to enjoy the attraction multiple times without ever experiencing the same adventure. More than 50 story combinations are possible for guests to expe-

EGYPTIAN WONDERS FOR ADVENTURES BY DISNEY – Adventures by Disney guests will step off of planes, cruise ships and camels into living chapters of history during seven- and nine-night Egypt itineraries. The pyramids and Great Sphinx in Giza, a Nile River cruise and days and nights in Cairo are all part of the experience. Adventures

by Disney will offer 25 itineraries, six to 13 days in duration, on six continents – experiences unique in the luxury tour market for their attention to the family in every aspect of the adventure. www.adventuresbydisney.com.

For more information on Walt Disney World, call 407/ 824-4321 or visit disneyworld.com.

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MORSE MUSEUM of American Art New Expansion Recalls Grandeur of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Personal Estate

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he Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, home to the most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany materials in the world, has a new 12,000-square-foot wing. The addition provides for the first time long-term public access to the recently restored Daffodil Terrace from Tiffany’s celebrated Long Island home, Laurelton Hall and approximately 250 art and architectural objects from or related to the long-lost estate.

Highlights include prize-winning leaded-glass windows and iconic Tiffany lamps, as well as art glass and custom furnishings.

The new Laurelton Hall galleries provides 6,000 square feet of additional public exhibition space. Laurelton Hall, every room and architectural detail designed and controlled by Tiffany, was destroyed by fire in 1957. The 11 new galleries at the Morse showcase surviving components of Laurelton Hall’s dining room, living room and reception hall-also known as the Fountain Courtas well as other rooms, creating a uniquely immersive experience.

“Laurelton Hall was Tiffany’s masterpiece, and it housed a self-curated collection of Tiffany Studios’ production,” said Curator and Collection Manager Jennifer Perry Thalheimer. “The objects he put in his home and the way he arranged them reflected his perpetual quest for beauty.”

Photographs of interiors from the much-published estate aided the museum’s efforts to suggest the true experience of Laurelton Hall.

The Daffodil Terrace, installed in a new glass-enclosed gallery, serves as a focal point for the new wing. The 18-by-32foot outdoor room exemplifies Tiffany’s unique and dramatic style. Supported by eight 11-foot marble columns topped with bouquets of glass daffodils, the terrace’s coffered ceiling is composed of hundreds of stenciled wood elements and molded tiles in three bays. The central bay features a skylight covered by six large panels of iridescent-glass tiles in a pear-tree motif. The terrace was pieced together from more than 600 distinct parts and fragments. The conservation team was able to reconstruct the terrace using old black-and-white photographs, historical descriptions and computer technology.

Highlights from the dining-room installation include: a 13.5foot-high, mosaic-decorated marble mantelpiece that is one of Tiffany’s most forward-looking designs; a 25-foot-long Oriental rug; a domed leaded-glass chandelier 6.5 feet in diameter; and a suite of six leaded-glass wisteria transoms.

From the art gallery Tiffany built on the estate, the Morse is showing the pair of intricately carved Indian teak doors and halfmoon-shaped glass mosaic that graced the entryway. The centerpiece of the mosaic is a peacock-feather-motif window in leaded glass.

The Morse Museum is located at 445 North Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789; 407-645-5311; www.morsemuseum.org

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WEE-TIME at Weedon

Wee-Time at Weedon provides a fun, educational experience for children ages 3 to 5 to learn about the environment

through stories, puppet shows, and handson activities. On July 28 - The Snail’s Spell, August 11 - Mister Seahorse, August 25 - Harry, the Horseshoe Crab.

From 10:30am–11:15am. Free, but registration is required. 1800 Weedon Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Weedon Island Preserve).

727-463-6500, www.weedonislandpreserve.org

“JUNGLE BOOGIE” TODDLER PROGRAM at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

The nature preserve presents a special program for children ages 3 and 4. Each session begins with a story and continues with discovery walks, dramatic play, crafts, or animal encounters. The goal is to nurture children’s curiosity, help them acquire developmentally appropriate skills, and instill appreciation and respect for our natural world. Each day programs include a combination of nature stories, songs, games, crafts, and hikes to explore the outdoors. June 27 to July 1, July 11 to 15 , July 18 to 22, July 25 to 29, August 1 to 5, and August 8 to 12. Weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:15am–12:00pm. 1101 Country Club Way S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.) 727-893-7326, www.stpete.org/boyd/

SUPER SPECIAL SATURDAY Family Day at The Museum Of Fine Arts

On the third Saturday of the month the

Museum presents entertaining family programs, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, free with museum admission. Discovery Hour, Encore, and MFA Hands-On! are designed for people of all ages and especially for children. No registration is necessary.

August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17.

Discovery Hour: 11am–noon. Find an artwork in the collection using a Museum Masterpiece “treasure hunt” sheet. You can also handle related, contemporary, touchable objects.

Encore: 11:30am. Nan Colton’s imaginative performances continue to be some of the Museum’s most popular. This month: “Clash of Cultures”. This new script centers on the arrival of the Spaniards to Pinellas County in 1528.

MFA Hands-on! 1:30–2:30pm.

Create art in the MFA’s classroom inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. This month: Work with local clay sculptor Karen Mitchell Tremmel, and craft a bowl inspired by Nan Colton’s “Clash of Cultures.”

Free with regular admission. 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; 727-896-2667; www.fine-arts.org/

BABY BOOT CAMP at Sunken Gardens

Baby Boot Camp stroller-based fitness classes are designed specifically to help moms get fit.It takes the place of a personal trainer at a time in your life when you need one more than ever. Classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength. The stroller, resistance tubes (and even your child!) are used as an integral part of the workout. Weekly on Mondays & Fridays at 9:15am. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 www.AccentOnTampaBay.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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San Francisco has lots of Personality

by Barbara McGovern

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ersonality Hotels is not just another hotel chain, they are a privately-owned group of boutique hotels in San Francisco.

President & CEO, Yvonne lembi-Detert, started the hotels in 1982 with the idea of creating a unique collection of hotels in great locations. That she has succeeded in doing just that is testament to her vision and style. All the hotels are located in the iconic Union Square section of San Francisco, and each hotel has its own personality. was established in 1982 and has recently undergone a $5million dollar renovation. It was built in 1913 for the Pan Pacific Expo. The challenge with the renovations was to preserve the historic elements of the original and integrate them into the current S.F. look. This was done with great success by using color, sleek furniture, exposed brick and luxurious bedding. Couple this with its location in the center of Union Square and you have an outstanding hotel to make your visit to S.F. all that you expect. Visit

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The boutique industry’s hottest lady right now is the . This is the perfect hotel for the traveling executive who needs a quiet spot to conduct business in S.F. but still be in the thick of things. The property has four interest lounges which are open 24 hours a day and offer complementary use of a computer. They are a great place to check email, meet with friend or just chill. Each one is different, and each one was created by a different designer to further the innovative expression of the hotel. The Diva has a unique suite, “The Suite ESC”. There you will find everything you need to conduct your business in your home away from home. From a printer, copy and fax machines and a desk filled with office supplies to a microwave, coffee maker and a fridge stocked with bottle water and snacks, you will be good to go. The additional amenities in the guest rooms make it the perfect place to hang your hat. For the executives traveling with their families, the Hotel Diva has a wonderful suite, called the “Little Diva Suite. This is a great idea, as Mom and Dad have their space and the kids have their own space too. Games, dress up clothes, art supplies and special treats along with an i-pod and TV are there for the kids to use. They even have their own check-in desk. The kids may never want to leave! Check the web at and see all this hotel has to offer. is one of the jewels of Personality Hotels. The hotel, located in historic Union Square, has undergone a $2 million dollar restoration; its Moorish/Gothic style has been enhanced by the careful attention to detail evident in every nook and cranny. This is truly a work of art. Visit the Royal Suite that was inspired by the great homes and Europe. It features and elegant master bedroom, a formal dining room, a large living room, as well as two fireplaces, a whirlpool bath and a grand view of Union Square. Zebra rugs, crystal chandeliers, antique gold mirrors and sleek glass round out the look. If is a bit much for you try one of the other 92 guest rooms, all done with the same care and attention to detail as the Royal Suite. All guest rooms feature flat screen TVs, beautiful bathrooms with great big thick towels and fabulous beds with to-die-for bedding.

With complementary tea and coffee, afternoon tea and sherry, you have the perfect spot to enjoy your visit to San Francisco. Add in hi-speed internet, complementary business and fitness centers, valet parking and what more can you ask for? How about a wonderful staff, a beautiful building, great rates and the cable car stop on the corner.

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O u t O f A P a in f u l Past C o m e s A B r ig h t F u t u re Story and Photos by Melissa Wolcott and Al Martino

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siyo! (Pronounced oh-see-oh) means “hello� in Cherokee, and it is an expression you hear a lot in Oklahoma, where upwards of 300,000 members of the Cherokee Nation reside. Oklahoma has the largest population of Native Americans in the United States (which has over 500 different Indian nations spread throughout the country). But it is the Cherokees of Tulsa we visited and learned about.

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ur first encounter with a member of the Cherokee Nation was with our blonde-haired, blue-eyed taxi driver from the Tulsa airport to the Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel/Casino. Not exactly stereotypical of what you perceive a Native American to look like, but Cherokee he was. Anyone who’s ancestor signed the “Dawes Rolls” back in 18981914 is entitled to claim Cherokee heritage rights, or the rights of any of the 5 “civilized” tribes — Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek (a.k.a Muscogee) or Seminole. The Tribes were termed “civilized” by white settlers because they lived European style as farmers, built brick buildings, dressed more European style and had organized forms of government.

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he Dawes Rolls takes us back in time to one of our country’s greatest shames — The heinous “Trail of Tears” in the 1830s-40s. European settlers saw Native Americans as a threat to their plans for expansion, and as a result, the Five Tribes were removed from their homelands east of the Mississippi, at first voluntarily, and then by force.

The forced removal is referred to as The Trail of Tears.

Andrew Jackson is not looked on fondly in history by the Cherokees, as it was he who spearheaded their removal — and this after they, with their great Cherokee chief, Sequoyah, heroically fought along side him in the War of 1812, winning the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, effectively ending that war.

The Cherokee were given two years to migrate voluntarily, but by 1838 only 2,000 out of 18,000 had moved. The Cherokee chief at the time of removal was John Ross, who had left during the voluntary removal. The tribal members that moved during the voluntary phase were able to take wagons and their belongings with them. The ones that remained were forced into stockades and then forced to leave by bayonet point and not allowed time to gather anything — even warm clothes and footwear. Four thousand of them died of cold, hunger and disease on their long treacherous 1,000 mile march west.

Native Americans were promised tribal land in Oklahoma (known as “indian Territory”), but within a short period of time the promise was broken, and the federal government broke up tribal held lands and alloted them to individuals. In 1898, Senator Henry L. Dawes and his committee determined who was eligible for tribal membership and land allotment. The result was the Final Rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes, which contain more than 101,000 names. Even though most modern Cherokee are of mixed blood, there are still a few full-blooded Cherokee living today.

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e can’t change the past, but we can shape the future, and that is what today’s Cherokee Nation is doing. Part of that is the importance of keeping their heritage and culture alive. The Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation is Chad Smith, who is the great grandson of Redbird Smith, a Cherokee Senator. We had the honor of meeting the chief at an event, and he has proven to be a great leader for the Cherokee. He has fought to keep the rights and sovereignty of the Cherokee people. Economic development and the revitalization of the Cherokee language is important to him, and it is being taught alongside English in the schools. (You can even get the Cherokee language now on the iphone!) Cherokee is currently spoken by about 10,000 people in the Cherokee Nation, with many different dialects. In the early 1800s, Sequoyah, though he could not speak or write English, invented a syllabary for writing Cherokee. Many of the words describe feelings and ceremonies that have no comparable English translation.

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ulsa and surrounding towns resonate with Cherokee history.

Tahlequah is the capital of the Cherokee Nation, and was incorporated in 1843, more than 60 years before Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Cherokee Nation has it’s own court, police force and jail. The first Cherokee Nation Supreme Court building in Tahlequah was built in 1844, and is now a museum housing the history of the Cherokee National Judicial System, the Cherokee Advocate newspaper and printing press, photos, furniture and the Cherokee language.

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he wonderfully interesting Cherokee Heritage Center is located in Tahlequah, and stands on the grounds of the original Cherokee Female Seminary, which was burned in 1887. The only surviving architecture from the fire are the school’s columns which stand in front of the Center. The school was rebuilt in 1909 in another part of Tahlequah, and is still going today as Northeastern State University.

Inside the Heritage Center is the Trail of Tears exhibit and a genealogy center, but equally compelling is what is outside. An ancient Cherokee village has been recreated, and guides demonstrate life of the times. The Cherokee didn’t live in teepees, but in homes made of “waddle and daub” (mud and sticks). An interesting twist for the times — women owned all the property inside the home, and to divorce a man, she simply placed his belongings outside. Would that it were so easy today!

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cross from the Cherokee Heritage Center is the 100-year old Park Hill/ Owen Community Center, which was a school until 1972. The historic building is now used for events, and we enjoyed a special traditional Cherokee lunch there. A staple of Cherokee traditional food is called “The Three Sisters” - corn, beans and squash. Also on their menu you will find fried pork, grape dumplings, wild onions, hickory nut meat cooked with rice, and pokeberry (a fruit commonly grown in the area that has to be cooked down as it is toxic in its raw state).

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nother historic home to visit is the George M. Murrell Home. Murrell moved with his Cherokee wife (and relative of Chief John Ross) during the voluntary tribe removal in the 1830s. He built a plantation style home which is rich with history of life in the mid-1800s.

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erhaps the most famous member of the Cherokee Nation would be the beloved Will Rogers. “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son” was born in 1879 in Oologah (pronounced oo’-la-gawh) at the Dog Iron Ranch, 30 minutes northeast of Tulsa. The ranch home dates back to 1838, and is now a living history ranch with horses, cattle, sheep, and more, open daily to visitors.

Will was known as the “Cowboy Indian”, being part-Cherokee (descended from a Cherokee chief). He liked to say, “My ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat.” Will first gained fame from being a champion bronc rider and roper, but his winning personality brought him further fame as a movie star, comedian and writer who traveled all over the world. His most famous quote is “I never met a man I didn’t like.” He tragically died in a plane crash in Alaska in 1935 at the age of 56.

Our visit to Dog Iron Ranch happily coincided with Will’s 131st Birthday Celebration, so in addition to visiting the home, we were treated to entertainment by expert roper Kowboy Kal, and the local school children. Andy Hogan, a Will Rogers’ interpreter answered all our questions about Will’s life.

Also in attendance were Miss Cherokee, Brooke Hudson, and some of Will’s relatives and fellow actors.

Will Rogers was so famous and led such an interesting life that a special museum, aptly named The Will Rogers Museum, was built to house his memorabilia. He is also interred there. Built in 1938 and remodeled in the 90s, the Will Rogers Museum is located on 20 beautiful acres (purchased by Will himself in 1911) in nearby Claremore, and has nine galleries, three theaters, interactive TV, and a special children’s museum. The birthday party spilled over to the museum, with many of the towns VIPs there to celebrate.

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or a delightful afternoon repast we stopped in at Claremore’s historic Belvidere Mansion Tea Room — a 1902 three-story Victorian home that now serves as lovely spot for lunch or afternoon tea, and is owned and run by the Rogers County Historical Society.

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here better than Oklahoma to find the largest private gun collection in the world? The J.M. David Arms and Historical Museum is also located in Claremore, and contains 13,000 firearms, 50,000 artifacts including saddles, spurs, local ranching brands, German beer steins, World War I posters, military weapons, John Rogers statuary, and Native American artifacts. As astonishing a collection as it is, remarkably, 95% was owned by J.M. Davis himself.

Mr. Davis was a hotelier who displayed his gun collection on the wall of his lobby, which in 1929 numbered 99. The other artifacts he collected were also displayed throughout his hotel. Word of his collection spread, and folks came from all over to buy and sell or trade. He became known as a gun expert, spending around $3000 a month on guns and artifacts. Eventually, his memorabilia became too massive for his hotel, and he transferred ownership of the collection to the State of Oklahoma, with the state agreeing to build and maintain a facility to house the collection. The building was begun in 1969 and now has over 40,000 square feet of space.

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nother connection to the Dawes Rolls is Thomas Gilcrease, who was part Creek, and came from Louisiana to Tulsa to acquire land. His land fortuitously was located on an oilfield, which gave him sufficient income to travel extensively collecting valuable art objects. The Gilcrease Museum was built in 1949, and is known as “The Smithsonian of the American West”. The priceless collection has over 10,000 paintings, Native American art and artifacts, 100,000 rare books, historical manuscripts, documents and maps. The museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens on 23 of its 460 acres in Tulsa.

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ince the legendary Route 66 runs through Oklahoma (with its longest drivable stretch), kitschy buffs will appreciate some of the so-bad-it’sgood attractions found along the way. The Blue Whale of Catoosa was an old swimming hole back in the day, and now it’s just a memory, but still a fun place for picnics. The Route 66 Nut House in Claremore is a rustic log cabin made from pecan logs, and they offer a variety of pecans, nuts and specialize in an eclectic — and delicious — selection of homemade fudge.

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e stayed at the new Tulsa Hard Rock Hotel/Casino and enjoyed a comfy bed, good food and a wee bit of gambling during our trip. The hotel has 350 rooms, five restaurants (The Wild Potato Buffet and Toby Keith’s “I Love this Bar & Grill” were particular favorites of ours), nightclubs, a large casino with state-of-the-art slots, and a 2,700-seat concert venue. For golfers, there is also the beautiful Cherokee Hills Golf Course available to guests. Oh, and of course the fabulous $2 M rock ‘n roll memorabilia collection Hard Rocks are famous for, spread throughout the hotel. They have a particularly heavy collection of Jimi Hendrix (my fave) artifacts.

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he Cherokee Nation has risen from the ugliness inflicted upon them in the past to a bright future with businesses and tourism.

For our wonderful visit with the Cherokee Nation, we say “Wado” (Wah-doh) Thank You!

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f you were driving in the 1960s, you may nostalgically remember when you could pull up to a gas station and someone would come out and fill your tank, check your oil, wash off your windshield, all while you sat prettily in the driver’s seat. That all went away in the 80s (except for those lucky gals who live in NJ), and now we are left to schlep it ourselves, all while getting nasty gas, grease, grime and germs on our hands — especially annoying when you’re all dressed up.

Pump Gloves to the rescue! There is a new line of stylish and protective gloves to keep a woman’s hands safe from the “Gunk at the Gas Pump.” With less mess at the pump we can feel confident and clean on our way to work, school, or to pick up the kids. Keep them handily (no pun intended) in the glove compartment.

Each pair comes with a vinyl carrying case for storing when not in use. They are made from nylon spandex for a formed fit, and are completely machine washable. One size fits all, and as an added perk, they can also be used exclusively as driving gloves which offer UV protection from the sun’s harsh rays.

For more information, visit www.pumpgloves.com

Bubalina Body Sugar Scrub

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ubalina Beauty has created wonderfully scented organic body sugar scrubs, butters, shower gels, lotions and massage oils all wrapped in fun creative packaging. There are 20 delicious scents to choose from, such as Cocoa Lime Verbean, Cool Cucumber Melon, Cranberry Brown Sugar, and Chocolat to name a few.

For example, the Grapefruit Body Sugar Scrub contains ingredients such as Organic Sugar, Sweet Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil and Sea Kelp Extract (which is known to be a wonderful detoxifier to help reduce cellulite.)

Bubalina’s almost edible Body Sugar Scrub with natural extracts, exfoliates gently and leaves skin exceptionally clean. Top it off with Bubalina’s Grapefruit Bath and Shower Gel for the complete “aaah” experience.

All of the Bubalina products are gluten free, made without parabens, and contain certified organic ingredients.

You will find Bubalina products in a lot of high-end salons.

For more information, visit www.bubalinabeauty.com

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LUSH Says LOVE!

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alentine’s Day is long gone, but LUSH products say love all year long! Here are a few products to put you in a lovely mood.

Throw cute Frog Prince Bath Bomb in the tub and a Prince Charming sticker emerges. Bathe in a luscious blend of jasmine, sandalwood, rose and neroli.

The Ex Factor Bath Bomb dissolves in the warm tub water in a swirl of ylang ylang and vanilla to reveal a small pink candy heart. The mix of essential oils will leave you feeling happy and relaxed.

It’s Raining Men Shower Gel is a honey and tropical flower blend that will leave your skin soft and scented like creme brulee.

Lush’s products are wrapped by hand with recyclable and reusable paper and biodegradable fill for the holidays and always.

For more information, visit www.lushusa.com

Brilliant New Fragrances from Coty

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oty Inc and Celine Dion unveiled a new fragrance, Pure Brilliance around the holidays. Pure Brilliance is targeted to the woman with an unparalleled passion for life. The fragrance marks an exciting new entry for the singer and Coty, Inc whose past collaborations have produced many of the top selling scents across the globe totaling over $850M in retail sales. “Celine Dion is a best selling and award-winning international music icon with a voice and spirit that touch women in a profound way,” says Steve Mormoris, Coty Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Coty Beauty. “She is brilliance incarnate which is why we created this scent.”

Pure Brilliance is an exhilarating fruity floral that opens with a sparkling combination of pear, apple, green leaves and freesia. The scent’s heart captures the artist’s feminine charm with notes of honeysuckle, muguet and daylily while the base notes play to her elegance and sophistication. From start to finish, Pure Brilliance’s every note reflects a part of the singer’s talents and personality: Bright, effervescent, sensual and alive. www.celinedionbeauty.com

Now, for the man in your life it’s Coty’s Pure Nautica. This heroic yet

relaxed, classic yet modern fragrance offers a woodsy, aquatic scent.

Top notes of brisk Sea Spray Accord and sparkling Mandarin and Bergamot capture the energy of setting sail. Dewy Lotus Flower and intriguing Saffron envelop the heart of Ambergris, with unmistakable sensual warmth. Anchoring the fragrance are layers of clean sunbleached Driftwood and textural Suede, wrapped in a touch of Patchouli for an intense and sexy masculine essence. www.nautica.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

by Barbara McGovern

Photos courtesy of Gettysburg CVB he start of the five year commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, will begin in April. Fifty thousand people either died or were wounded in only three days on a Pennsylvania field in the most famous battle of the Civil War. It is almost impossible to believe that so much heartache happened in this bucolic area filled with gentle hills and scenic farms. If only the fields and trees could talk. As you stroll the pathways and view the many memorials, it feels like you are in a church — you want to whisper and shush the children. This was the only major battle on Union soil. Even though many other battles left desolation across the country, so many died here that President Lincoln came to Gettysburg to remember the slain. The speech that he gave was only two minutes long, but is one of the most remembered speeches in history.

Anyone with an interest in history should plan to be here for the anniversary. Gettysburg is located only 2 hours from Washington and Philadelphia and about 4 hours from N.Y. There will be so much to experience in the area that it’s safe to say that at least a week would be

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needed to see everything. I’m not sure that’s even enough time.

The first thing I would do is to visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, where you get to see the world’s largest Civil War collection.

The Cyclorama has recently been restored and enhanced. The painting will surround you with the fury of the war. The “voices theater” will let you hear the words of those who were at Gettysburg. You get a unique perceptive on one of the most important events in our Nation’s history.

Gettysburg is a great area for a family visit, as there is something here for everyone and everything is real. The town is very pretty, with fascinating things to see and do. Have you ever met President

The entire area is full of charming little towns and villages with historic buildings, churches and old time taverns, covered bridges and antique shops. There are beautiful hotels and quaint bed and breakfast all around the area. When it’s time to eat — trust me; you will very be well fed, with everything from historic taverns from the 1700’s that serve gourmet meals to casual fast food places that are perfect for a quick bite.

All and all, this is perfect place to vacation.

From skiing to savoring history, you can do it all in Gettysburg anytime of the year. The 150th Anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our nation’s past.

For more information contact www.gettysburg.travel or call 717-334-6272, or toll free 1-800-337- 5015.

Lincoln? Go over to the David Wills House and have a picture taken with him. Have you ever seen a real ghost? Be very careful, this town is loaded with ghosts. At the Farnsworth House, go down into the cellar (if you dare) and you will be in the spirit world. Are you still feeling brave?

Then go up to the attic. You never know you’ll meet up there. There may be long dead (or are they dead?) Confederate sharpshooters roaming about.

Next plan to visit the Eisenhower National Historic site, the home of President and Mrs. Eisenhower. Enough history for now? How about a game or two of golf? Some shopping in one of the historic buildings or at an Outlet Mall?

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The Mob Is Back In Vegas The Mob Has Taken Over Tropicana Las Vegas! photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

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he new Las Vegas Mob Experience is an immersive, highly interactive journey through the history of organized crime and the impact its major players had on the building of Las Vegas. Anchored by the largest collection of authentic artifacts, memorabilia, photos and videos of organized crime ever assembled, the attraction immerses its guests in the story of the rise and fall of the “Mob” as it chronicles the lives of the men who ran Sin City for three decades.

The attraction uses a wide variety of technologies in order to enhance its collection. The interactive portion of the Experience allows visitors to determine their “final fate.” As you move through the attraction, you are required to make decisions and act upon them. If you don’t get the outcome you are hoping for, you can journey through multiple times in order to experience a number of different outcomes.

Live character actors and apparitions of various celebrity gangster guides including James Caan, Mickey Rourke, Steve Schirripa, Frank Vincent and Tony Sirico, help you find your way through the exhibits. Through these first person accountings, visitors are able to experience the world of organized crime and learn about the role its major players had on the building of Las Vegas, and their eventual eradication from the casinos. The Las Vegas Mob Experience captures a lost era, chronicles Las Vegas’ early years and tells the stories of the real men behind the myths. The Las Vegas Mob Experience neither glorifies nor vilifies the Mob, it presents a historically accurate view of them.

The attraction is open daily from 10:00am-10:00pm at the Tropicana.

The Tropicana Las Vegas has undergone a major transformation. The South Beach inspired changes to the resort include a fresh redesign of every hotel room and suite, the casino, the conference center and exhibition hall, several new restaurants, bars, a new poker room, a new race and sports book, a new spa and fitness center, and the popular Nikki Beach Night Club and Beach Club.

For additional information call 702-739-2222 or visit www.troplv.com.

For many more photos from the Grand Opening of the Mob Experience, visit www.ampubs.smugmug.com/ACCENT-ON-TAMPA-BAY-MAGAZINE/USA-TRAVEL and scroll to event.

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One of the characters you meet along your experience.

Frank Vincent “Good Fellas”, “Sopranos” was at the grand opening

Johnny Stompanato’s brass knuckles, and a photo of him with his girlfriend, movie star Lana Turner.

Some of the contributing family members in attendance at the opening Lto R: Louella Smiley (daughter of Alan Smiley), Millicent Rosen ( Bugsy Siegel’s daughter) and Jan Sachs (widow of Al Sachs).

Gene Capone, Al Capone’s grandson.

Bugsy Siegel’s furniture.

Meyer Lansky’s clothing featuring his bowtie collection.

James Caan’s character is part of the Mob Experience, he and was on hand at the Grand Opening of the exhibit.

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Tarpon Springs Events NIGHT IN THE ISLANDS - Sept 10, Oct 1, Nov 5, Nov 5, Apr 7, May 5 The City of Tarpon Springs presents Night in the Islands, a free event on the Sponge Docks. Enjoy Greek music, dancing, and dining. The event features live music by Ellada, an exciting Greek band composed of three of the most accomplished Greek musicians in the state. Ellada will perform nisiotika, the lively traditional music of the Greek islands, as well as old and new Greek favorites. Ellada includes George Soffos, bouzouki; Dino Theofilos, keyboard; and Elias Poulos, vocals. Prior to the event

there will be live Greek music by the Bouzouki Boys on Dodocanese Blvd. at Riverwalk, west of Hope Street.

GREEK DANCING CIRCLE - Sept 7 thru Nov 16

Enjoy attending Greek festivals and other Greek events? Learn to dance popular Greek dances and then comfortably join the dancing circle!

Also learn about the origin of and traditions surrounding each dance.

The classes will be taught by Greek dance specialist, Dr. Mary Coros.

From 7 to 9 pm at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 South Pinellas Ave. www.tarponarts.org or call 727942-5605.

COOKING CLASSES - - Oct 8, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 Excellent community cooks will offer classes in the delicious cuisine of Greece, and particularly the Dodecanese Islands. In addition, Manolo Rivera of Manolo’s Mediterranean Bistro, will prepare

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dishes from his native Venezuela. Join us for food, fun, and fascinating insights into the cultures of Greece and Venezuela.

Oct 8: Venezuelan Breakfast: Huevos Pericos (eggs with onions, peppers & tomatoes, Arepas, and Black Beans.

Oct 22: Octopus: Grilled & Pickled.

Oct 29: Kalymnian Stuffed Lamb (mououri) and Loukoumades (Greek donuts).

Nov 5: Sweets for the Holidays: Melomakarona (honey spice cookies) & Galaktoboureko (custard in filo).

Nov 12: Mermizeli (Kalymnian Greek salad) and Bacaliaros Plaki (codfish stewed with vegetables).

Safford House, 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs. 727-942-5605 or 727-9371130 CONCERTS ON SUNSET BEACH Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10 Enjoy free concerts on Sunset Beach from jazz to oldies, classic rock to blues All concerts are held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. and are FREE and open to the public.

THE MOUSETRAP BY AGATHA CHRISTIE - Sept 16-18 In this fun production, a group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a storm, one of them is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little man, and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman, traveling on skis. He no sooner arrives, than the jurist is killed. With one of her famous switch finishes, Agatha Christie provides her usual superb intrigue. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs FL 34689

LAUREN GRAME: A WOMAN’S LIFE AND LOVE - Sept 25 Lauren Grame sings a benefit performance for the New Century Opera with works from Puccini, Vivaldi, Mozart, Schumann, Quilter and Wagner. Accompanied by Constantine Grame.

Lauren M. Grame, a resident of Tarpon Springs, is active in the bay area as a soprano soloist.

She has performed in such works as The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, Carmen

by Georges Bizet, The Gondoliers, The Mikado and Utopia, Limited by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Wizard of Oz by Paul Tietjens, The Spoiler by Constantine Grame and Babes in Toyland by Victor Herbert. She premiered the role of Nicemis in the new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Thespis with new music (to replace the lost original) composed by Constantine Grame. This coming season, she will appear in the role of Annio in the New Century Opera’s production of Titus (La clemenza di Tito). Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs FL 34689.

acoustic sound of their fine instruments and the originality and inventiveness of the arrangements. Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

RISING STARS CONCERT WITH MARIA ZOUVES - Oct 6 The Rising Stars Concert led by Maria Zouves, presents an enjoyable evening with young professional singers on the verge of a major opera career. They will charm you with arias from the most beloved operas and popular songs from the world of musical theater. Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane Tarpon Springs.

SINGING TREE: FOLK MUSIC WITH A CLASSICAL TWIST - Sept 30 Ray Belanger, Hammered Dulcimer and Lloyd Goldstein, Double Bass. Singing Tree performs folk music from around the world with traditional, classical and contemporary approaches. Enjoy a unique and varied program that surprises and elates audiences with vibrant

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Tarpon Springs Events MIKEJURGENSEN & 2PM - Oct 7 2PM is Pete Price, Pete Hennings, and Mike Jurgensen, a trio of talented musicians who blend their varied musical talents into an eclectic mix of material, from original songs to well-known standards by the Beatles and the Everly

Brothers, from country to contemporary folk. With Jurgensen on guitar, Price on guitar and bass, and Hennings on guitar, bass, mandolin, and violin, these three

performers combine tight instrumentation with pristine vocal harmonies to delight audiences of all musical tastes.

Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

BOUZOUKI WORKSHOPS WITH GEORGE SOFFOS Oct 9-Dec 18 (except Oct. 23, Nov. 6 &13), George Soffos is considered by many to be the best bouzouki player born outside of Greece.

He has performed traditional genres such as rembetika and nisiotika, as well as popular and classical Greek works throughout the U.S. and Greece. Classes will be divided into beginning and a d v a n c e d sections. Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Craig Park, Tarpon Springs. 727-942-5605

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The Bucs Are Back! he lock-out is over and the Bucs are back at One Buc Place and it’s about time. It’s been a very long 4 1/2 months, but everyone can get back to football.

The Team had their first public practice on July 29. The crowds were there to greet them and everyone, fans and players, had a great time. There were quite a few new faces on the field and several familiar faces were missing.

Oh well- just another day in the NFL, people come and people go, it’s just the nature of the game. Some players come, stay a year or two and move on; some stay for their entire career and retire as a Buc and we will always remember them. There are some players we wish we never met, again, just the nature of the game.

The fans are looking forward to a great season, especially after the Kansas City pre-season opener blowout win.

The choices that management has made so far seem to be right on the money. The players have weathered the too long delay very well. They seem to in great shape and raring to get in and win, win, win.

There are several new things this year that the fans should appreciate. Fan access to training camps is much easier, they won’t need tickets to get in to the camps and there is lots of free parking. There will be autographs

singings each day by the players, coaches, cheerleaders and Capt. Fear. The kids always love that. There was a night practice at Ray Jay on Aug. 6; that was free as was the parking plus $1.00 hot dogs and soda so it made it a fun night. There wasn’t any rain so that made it even a better night.

A lot of fun competitions among the players and everyone enjoyed that. The players signed so many autographs that they must have gotten writer’s cramps.

The evening ended with a terrific fireworks display. It was cute to see so many of the players out on the field with their kids watching the fireworks. Wouldn’t it be nice if this display was a prelude to the one that the Bucs will have when they win this year’s Super Bowl? You never know.

If any of you plan to go to the Oct.23 game against the

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Bears, make sure you have your Passports ready. The game is in London.

The Glazer Foundation has been very busy the past few months doing what they do best, helping the community. They are accepting application for the 2011 winter grants. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $500,000 in grants to local charities. The applications began Aug.1. Please visit www.GlazerFamilyFoundation.org for more information.

The Bucs hosted the Special Olympics Florida for Gatorade Junior Training Camp on Aug. 4. This is an annual tradition and this year more than 70 athletes from the area watched the morning walk-through by the team. The young players took to the field with the Bucs and they took part in football drills and fundamentals with the players. Opportunities such as this help the Special Olympics athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and share the skills with friends Photos By Barkath and family.

On July 22, Coach Morris visited St. care for almost 200 young patients at any given time Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for the annual Christmas in On Aug. 8 the Bucs hosted their 3rd. annual LACE IT July toy drive. Coach was joined by Capt. Fear and UP FOR KIDS day. About 600 kids were guests of the Buccaneers cheerleaders. They visited the kids, signed Bucs where they were able to choose a new pair of shoes autographs and posed for pictures. The annual event for school and then join the Bucs to watch the morning serves to restock the hospital’s toy coloset and collect new practice and enjoy snacks with the players. toys for the kids to enjoy throughout the year. St. Joe’s is Well, the season is just about to get going so the third-largest children’s hospital in the state and they remember- GO BUCS.

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DVD Views JOHN WAYNE BIGGER THAN LIFE I

owa-born Marion Robert Morrison (19071979) was better known by his stage name, John Wayne. The 6´4” actor, director and producer epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon, famous for his distinctive voice and swaggering walk in such films as “Rooster Cogburn,” “The Quiet Man,” “Flying Leathernecks” and “Hellfighters.”

This special collector´s set includes the western comedy “McLintock!” (1963), in which Wayne plays cattle baron George Washington McLintock who fights his wife, daughter and political land-grabbers, finally “taming” them all. Co-starring Maureen O´Hara (“Miracle on 34th Street,” “Only the Lonely” and four other films with Wayne), Stefanie Powers (TV´s “Hart to Hart,” “Hollywood Wives”), Yvonne De Carlo (“The Ten Commandments,” TV´s “The Munsters”), Jerry Van Dyke (TV´s “Coach,” “Yes, Dear,” “The Judy Garland Show”) and Wayne´s son, Patrick.

Also featured are three engrossing documentaries: “Bigger Than Life” (1990), covering the legend´s life and films; “The American West of John Ford” (1971), highlighting the career and western films of acclaimed director John Ford, including interviews with Wayne and other colleagues; and “No Substitute for Victory” (1970), hosted

by Wayne, about the communist threat and its zenith in Vietnam.

Also includes rare TV appearances by Wayne on Art Linkletter´s “People Are Funny” (1958); “The Colgate Comedy Hour” (October 11, 1953); “Wide Wide World” (1958) in a segment called “The Western”; and “The Lucy Show” (1966), in which Wayne plays himself as Lucy (Lucille Ball) is sent to deliver some papers pertaining to the financing of one of his latest productions.

“John Wayne: Bigger Than Life” is presented in full frame with an aspect ratio of 4x3 and original mono sound. www.synergyent.com.

NEW DVD RELEASES COMEDY

Academy Award Nominees Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway co-star in “the smartest, sexiest and downright best screen-melting romance of the year” (Parade). Hathaway delivers an unforgettable performance as the free-spirited Maggie, who meets her match in a charming Viagra salesman named Jamie (Gyllenhaal). Maggie and Jamie leap into a no-strings-attached affair, but no matter how hard they try to keep things “casual,” they can’t help falling under the influence of the ultimate drug...love.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Blu-Ray www.foxconnect.com In this poignant and humorous love story nominated for four Academy Awards, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lover’s future takes an emotional and uncertain turn. The 1957 film has been carefully restored with a 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer, and looks great on Blu-ray. The DVD comes packaged with a 24 page book.

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STONE www.anchorbayent.com Robert De Niro and Edward Norton deliver powerful performances as a seasoned corrections official and a scheming inmate whose lives become dangerously intertwined in this “gritty and engrossing thriller” (Steve O’Brien, WCBS-FM). Jack Mabry (De Niro), a parole officer days away from retirement, is asked to review the case of Gerald “Stone” Creeson (Norton), in prison for arson. Now eligible for early release, Stone needs to convince Jack he has reformed, but his attempts to influence the older man’s decision with his wife Lucetta (Milla Jovovich) have profound and unexpected effects on them both. This tale of passion, betrayal and corruption skillfully weaves together the parallel journeys of two men grappling with dark impulses, as the line between lawman and lawbreaker becomes precariously thin.

127 HOURS www.foxconnect.com From Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) comes the powerfully uplifting true story of one man’s struggle to survive against mountainous odds.

Aron Ralston (James Franco) has a passion for all things outdoors. But when a falling boulder traps him in a remote Utah canyon, a thrill-seeker’s adventure becomes the challenge of a lifetime. Over the next five days, Ralston embarks on a remarkable personal journey in which he relies on the memories of family and friends — as well as his own courage and ingenuity — to turn adversity into triumph.

CRASH THE BLIND SIDE THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON THE BUCKET LIST THE DEPARTED THE HURT LOCKER SHERLOCK HOLMES IRON MAN NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN GRAN TORINO UP IN THE AIR THE PROPOSAL THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS

HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER: The Ultimate Fan Experience www.DisneyChannelDVD.com It’s the final season of Hannah Montana, the show that redefined television and inspired a generation of young girls. Fans have been part of Miley Stewart’s life for four years and have watched her grow up with her best friends Lilly and Oliver. Now it’s senior year and Miley is at a crossroads. After all these years, does she still have the best of both worlds? Can she continue her alter ego, Hannah Montana, or will she leave it all behind to be an ordinary girl?

This 2-disc DVD collection is the series finale, and it includes cast goodbyes, and the exclusive final season alternate ending. Join Miley, Lilly, Oliver, Robby Ray, Jackson, Rico and special guest stars Sheryl Crow, Cody Linley, Dolly Parton and more as they bring the series to a close.

SHARPAY’S FABULOUS ADVENTURE (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) www.disney.com/sharpaysfabulousadventure Ashley Tisdale shines in this captivating comedy about an aspiring diva trying to make it big in the Big Apple. After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (designer bag, that is). But theatre’s a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter

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DVD VIEWS (continued) the devious owner of a pampered pooch named “Countess” and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.

The film sparkles with fun, fashion and fantastic bonus features.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER www.foxconnect.com The third film based on C.S. Lewis’s fantasy books, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opens three years after the Pevensie children return from battling to restore peace to Narnia in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Return to the magic and wonder of C. S. Lewis’ epic world in this installment of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia fantasy-adventure series. When Lucy and Edmund Pensive, along with their cousin Eustace, are swallowed into a painting and transported back to Narnia, they join King Caspian and a noble mouse named Reepicheep aboard the magnificent ship The Dawn Treader. The courageous voyagers travel to mysterious islands, confront mystical creatures, and reunite with the Great Lion Aslan and a mission that will determine the fate of Narnia itself.

SHAUN THE SHEEP: PARTY ANIMALS www.lionsgateshop.com There’s no disguising the fun with Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard buddies in this party-fest of wild wackiness.

The farm is once again party central as Shaun, Bitzer, Timmy, and those Naughty Pigs cause all sorts of mayhem, from flying cue balls and pillow fights to nights of disguise and intrigue.

Episodes include: Party Animals, Operation Pidsley, Pig Swill Fly, Shaun Goes Potty, Double Trouble, Hair Today Gone Tomorrow, and Pig Trouble.

BARNEY: A COUNTING WE WILL GO DVD and Activity Book www.lionsgateshop.com Two, four, six, eight, Barney wants to celebrate. While playing a game of Hide and Seek in the park, Baby Bop realizes that she can’t be the one to count to ten because she doesn’t know how – so Barney and the kids jump right in to help her. A trip to a make-believe market and a magical

parade of numbers help to show her how exciting numbers can be. While having fun, the kids learn an important lesson – you can’t go wrong when you have friends to count on. DVD comes packaged with a 64page coloring and activity book.

BAMBI: Diamond Edition Blu-Ray + DVD www.disneybluray.com The wonder, music and majesty of one of Walt Disney’s greatest triumphs comes alive in glorious detail through the magic of Blu-ray high definition. Now Bambi, Walt Disney’s beloved coming-ofage story, will thrill a new generation of fans with its beautiful animation, soaring music and characters who will touch your heart — Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the loveable skunk Flower and wise Friend Owl. Plus, it features an all-new immersive game and special features that reveal the creative process behind the making of this classic.

EVANGELION: 2.2 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE www.funimation.com/evangelion The landmark anime Evangelion evolves, reaching new heights of intensity in EVANGELION: 2.0 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. In an explosive new story full of brutal action and primal emotion, a group of young pilots maneuver their towering, cyborg Eva Units into combat against a deadly and disturbing enemy.

A 14-year-old boy has been entrusted with the heavy burden of mankind’s fate, and is about to enter uncharted territory. In the battle to prevent the apocalyptic Third Impact, Shinji and Rei were forced to carry humanity’s hopes on their shoulders. Now, as the onslaught of the bizarre, monstrous Angels escalates, they find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots: the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. In this thrilling new experience for fans of giant robot action, the young pilots fight desperately to save mankind and struggle to save themselves.

STEP UP 3 (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

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www.stepupmovie.com Step it up to the stratosphere with Step Up 3, the dance movie that really gets your juices flowing. Gravity-defying routines, pulse-pounding music and heated drama take you to another dimension. When a tight-knit group of New York City street dancers are pitted against the best hip hop dancers in the world, it’s a high stakes dance battle that’ll change their lives forever. Tracks are from Flo Rida (Feat. David Guetta), Trey Songz, Wisin y Yandel and Sofia Fresh (Feat.

T-Pain). The DVD includes exclusive, dance-filled bonus features.

UFC: Ultimate Submissions www.anchorbayent.com EVERY MAN HAS HIS LIMIT. No matter how tough, there is a pain threshold beyond which no man can pass, the point where determination gives way to submission. In the Octagon, a submission specialist sees an opening and seizes it. He sets a trap, and then springs it. He imposes his will and breaks his opponent’s. If his opponent’s will does not break, his bones will. This actionpacked collection brings you all the best submissions from superstars Georges StPierre, Anderson Silva, BJ Penn, Frank Mir and others who found victory by pushing the ultimate limits of pain. Bonus features include: 20 Full-Length Fights Including: Gracie vs. Shamrock, Hughes vs. Trigg; and Just Won’t Tap: A Look at the Fights that Refuse to Submi.

LOVING LAMPPOSTS: LIVING AUTISTIC www.lovinglamppostsmovie.com As autism has exploded into the public consciousness over the last 20 years, two opposing questions have been asked about the condition fueling the debate: Is it a devastating sickness to be cured or is it a variation of the human brain just a different way to be human? Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic takes a look at two movements: The recovery movement, which views autism

as a tragic epidemic brought on by environmental toxins and the neurodiversity movement, which argues that autism should be accepted and that autistic people should be supported. After his son’s diagnosis, filmmaker Todd Drezner, visits the front lines of the autism wars to learn more about the debate and provide information about a condition that is still difficult to comprehend. This film is a great learning tool.

PARTING WAYS: An Unauthorized Story on Life After The BEATLES www.amazon.com John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr ... A quartet of pop music’s most iconic names. Four decades after breaking up, The Beatles continue to top every conceivable list of greatest recording artists of all time.

No other pop act has surpassed The Fab Four in terms of innovation or social impact. Their solo performances will forever be judged against what was achieved as part of music history’s most revered group.

Parting Ways explores Lennon’s work with Yoko Ono; McCartney’s solo career and decade as front man of Wings; Harrison’s music with The Traveling Wilburys and his work as a film producer; and Starr’s solo albums as wells as pursuit of acting. Despite personal trials and tribulations, each of The Beatles managed to retain their good reputations and legendary status. Bonus features include: ‘Stella,’ a look at McCartney’s fashionista daughter; ‘Yogi,’ exploring the group’s brief collaboration with an Indian transcendentalist; ‘Yoko,’ examining Ono’s relationship with Lennon; and ‘Beatle-Mania,’ a look at fan hysteria.

FINAL 24: Dramatizations of 12 Celebrities’ Final Hours www.mvdb2b.com Final 24 is a revealing alternative biography series that unlocks the hidden secrets, psychological flaws and trigger events that led to the tragic deaths of eight global icons. Each episode maps out the final 24 hours of a different celebrity’s life.

Weaving in and out is the celebrity’s back-story.

Interviews with loved ones and confidantes combine with dramatic re-enactments and archival material illuminate these compelling stories.

Celebrities in the series are: Gianni Versace, Keith Moon, Sid Vicious, Hunter S. Thompson, Marvin Gaye, John Kennedy Jr., Anna Nicole Smith, Janis Joplin, David Koresh, John Belushi, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Jim Morrison.

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PARKER IM PREMIUM

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eople on the go who like to bring more than just a bottle of water with them now have a tote made especially for them.

The Go Caddy is a unisex compact travel tote and water bottle carrier just the right size to hold all your items by your side leaving your hands free for shopping, picture taking or hand holding while you’re on vacation.

Carry your own water in places where the local water may be unsafe to drink. It holds a variety of sizes up to 1.5 liter bottle of water or your favorite beverage. A water bottle cooler sleeve is included (a water bottle is not included).

The pleated back pouch is roomy enough to hold a cell phone, camera and map. A pleated deep front pocket with flapped closure fits a sail and sign card, charge card, license/ identification, money, etc. An elastic back pouch is roomy enough to hold a cell phone, camera, map and glasses.The comfortable 1” wide adjustable strap can be worn over the shoulder or as a sling style. A 2.5” stylish and durable metal clip to hold keys and an additional “D” ring for the little “extra” you may want to clip on. It also has an additional security-minded hidden interior pocket. This versatile style can also be used for fitness walking, hiking, golf, sporting events, in-line skating, tennis, beach and the pool. It packs flat for traveling.

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A New Contemporary Statement

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he standard bearer in fine pens since 1888, Parker has always been innovative. Their new Parker IM Premium line takes quality and value a step further, instantly making its mark as a new, timeless classic. Striking the perfect balance between smart design and top performance, tradition and modernity, a strong tactile feel and understated elegance, the three finishes write a new chapter in Parker’s history.

The Parker IM Premium’s streamlined finishes are tailored to the cone shape of the original model, for putting pen to paper with a personal touch of class, signature reliability and understated stylishness. The materials used make a distinct, clean impression. The finely balanced chiselling work is a feat of technology, with the features positioned so as to ensure a perfect grip and a great writing experience.

The three models are resolutely modern and their design is smart yet never extravagant – the unmistakeable sign of confident, infinite stylishness.

The Fountain pen includes a twin channelled ink feed and collector system for use with Quink ink cartridges or convertible to ink bottle filling. The roller ball pen has a cap on/cap off system and is fitted with fine black refill. The Ballpoint pen is a push-button and fitted with medium blue refill. They come in the new Premium Parker Gift box.

For more information, visit www.parkerpen.com.

FAIRY TRIAD Grow an Enchanted Fairy Wonderland

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ids love fairies, and you love plants. Here’s a great project to get your little one interested in growing things. Create a fantastic, fun, fairy wonderland with Fairy Triad. This kit comes with everything needed to get an indoor fairy garden growing and attracting fairies to your home. Lobelia will attract fairies, thyme will enable you to see them, and use evening star to make fairy brews.

Learn all about the history and lore of fairies while you create a fairy fantasy with four special fairy plant varieties, multi-colored fairy gravel, fairy dust, a fairy wheel, fairy bells, stakes and decals, and a fairy.

Informative instructions included in the kit detail sprouting and growing methods as well as a plethora of information about fairies and fairy gardens. Safe for ages 4 and up.

The belief in fairies reaches back into ancient times being traceable both in written and oral tradition. Many think fairies dwell on Earth while others believe they are mythical beings that possess magical powers and sometimes are close to human beings on Earth.

Fairies are said to be from an enchanted island off the coast of Ireland known to be a place of youth and beauty. There, time seems to stand still, flowers always bloom, and there is no sickness or war. Hmmm.

For more information, visit www.dunecraft.com/products/fairytriad.htm

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ampa’s own Debra Weisser invented Hem-Eze in 2008, working out of her home. She had the product patented and trademarked. Debra invented Hem-Eze out of necessity; she needed a convenient, quick, and easy way to put a temporary hem on a pair of pants. In this fast-paced world, sometimes sewing just doesn’t fit in. You don’t have to sew to use this product. Flexibility and versatility, that’s what today’s fashionistas want.

Hem-Eze uses a specially formulated double sided strip, and is safe enough to use on delicate fabrics like cotton and silks, while strong enough to withstand heavier and coarser fabrics like denim and corduroy. It places an actual crease in the fabric that yields a professional hemmed look.

Hem-Eze has been featured on the Today Show with Bobbie Thomas and on the NBC 15 Morning Show “Hot Trends”. It was also selected by RealSimple.Com magazine as one of their six Problem Solvers. Real Simple.com says, “End the battle between keeping your pants long to wear heels and short to wear with flats. Place Hem-Eze double-sided tape on the inside of each pant bottom. Then, when the occasion calls for stilettos, remove the tape and release the hem.”

Their slogan is “Wear High Heels this morning and Sandals tonight… with HemEze.” Visit www.Hem-Eze.com for more information.

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Weedon Island Preserve serve

by Melissa Wolcott Martino

4.54 miles of hiking and nature trails that meander through mangrove forest and seagrass flats, where one can spot wading birds, manatee and various fish species. Almost two miles of

Weedon Island Preserve is an ecologically important reserve with a highly informative and beautifully designed interpretive Cultural and Natural History Center. Their musuem exhibit focuses on Florida Native American history and artifacts. In the preserve visitors can enjoy

the trails are handicap accessible with boardwalk or concrete.

Every Saturday guided Hikes of Weedon Island are conducted by volunteers.

(Pre-registration is required at (727) 453-6506.) Guided canoe trips are also offered through the Cultural Center.

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The Weedon Island Preserve Center’s hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Government budget cuts are always threatening all the Pinellas preserves, so please take out some time soon to enjoy our natural wonders.

For more information on Weedon Island, visit www.weedonislandcenter.org For more Weedon Island photos, visit AccentOnTampaBay.com, click on Event Photo Gallery, click on Tampa Bay Attractions.

ig Cat Rescue is the world’s largest sanctuary for big cats who have been abused, abandoned, retired from performing acts, or saved from being slaughtered for fur coats.

The sanctuary houses tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others — a total of 16 of the 35 species of wild cat, many of whom are threatened, endangered, or now extinct in the wild.

At this home for rare and exotic cats, The narrow mission of Big Cat Rescue is to provide the best permanent home they can for these cats.

The broader mission of the sanctuary is to reduce the number of cats that suffer the fate of abandonment and/or abuse and to encourage preservation of habitat and wildlife. People are urged to behave in a way that will support these goals by teaching people about the plight of the cats, both in the wild and in captivity.

This is accomplished through guided tours, educational programs for young people, and by maintaining a website that is a great resource for information about exotic cats.

Big Cat Rescue has built enclosures in a very natural habitat with foliage and shelter on a 45 acre site, and provides the best nutritional and medical care possible.

They have conditioning and enrichment programs to provide for the cats physical and psychological well being.

The sanctuary is supported entirely by donation.

Big Cat Rescue is located at 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. Call 813-920-4130 for more information, or visit BigCatRescue.org.

unken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.

Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.

Sunken Gardens provides garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals.

If you enjoy Yoga, Pilates, or want to try Hoop Dancing, why not go to Sunken Gardens and exercise in a botanical, tropical paradise.

Monday - Thursday; 10:00am - 11:30am; $45/month or $12/class NEW: Weekend classes $10 Sunken Gardens Members / $15 non-members Saturday: 10am 11:30am / Sunday: Noon - 1:30pm HOOP DANCING - Tuesday 10am - 11am, Wednesday 9am 10am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class

CHUTE CHI GONG Friday, 10am - Noon, $10/class

Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 4th Street N., St. Petersburg; 727-551-3100; www.stpete.org/sunken

A Botanical Experience Awaits You...

• Discover the beauty of a 100 year old botanical paradise.

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

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop.

3 to 11 $8 Adults; adults; $6 seniors 55 & up; $4 ages 2 $8 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100

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Florida Authors Write...

COOL ROAD TRIPS IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

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e mostly recognize author Kim Cool for her prolific otherworldly ghost hunting books, but this time she’s grounded in this world, with a delightful and informative travel book on Southeast Florida, including Pam Beach, Boca Raton, Miami, South Beach, and more. Her goal is to capture the diversity of each region and to include the biggest attractions as well as the smallest places. The guide is as useful to FL residents as it is for tourists.

Kim Cool writes about Florida, its ghost stories and its history. She is the features editor of the Venice Gondolier Sun, and has won journalism awards, and is listed in Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, Who’s Who in the World and other reference works. Ms Cool resides in Venice, FL.

ROCKERS AND ROLLERS: FULL-THROTTLE MEMOIR

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SEASONED: A CHEF’S WITH HER CAPTAIN

by Brian Johnson

by Victoria Allman

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y night, Brian Johnson sings in the biggest rock ’n’ roll band on the planet. But by day, AC/ DC’s frontman drives balls to the wall. Cars and rock ’n’ roll — they were made for each other.

When he was a young boy growing up in a working-class English town, Brian developed what would become a lifelong passion for cars, trolling junkyards and even pretending to drive the family car.

From there, he steamed up the windows of his old Mini Cooper as a teenager, spent untold time in hygienically challenged tour buses with helpful signs such as No Shitting Allowed. Shagging Expected, was chauffeured in leather-trimmed limos, and raced cars to a checkered flag. Featuring guest stars Cliff Williams, Malcolm and Angus Young, and many, many others, even Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rockers and Rollers is a tribute to Brian’s obsession with four wheels. By turns surprising, poignant, funny, and maybe a little bit bawdy, these are the stories of a man who drives as hard as he rocks.

In 2003 Brian Johnson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the other members of the band. He lives in Sarasota, FL. www.youritlist.com

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ictoria’s Recipe for Marriage: Take two adventurous newlyweds and place them on a floundering yacht where the wife is the chef, and her boss, the captain, is also her husband. Add two inexperienced crew members, an anorexic diva and her bully of a husband, a CEO who thinks he’s in charge, a drunken first mate, and a randy wife looking for diversion. Stir with a violent storm and a rapidly flooding engine room. Apply pressure and watch the situation simmer to a boil. Sprinkled with over 30-mouthwatering recipes and spiced with tales of adventure, SEAsoned is the hilarious look at a yacht chef’s first year working for her husband while they cruise from the Bahamas to Italy, France, Greece and Spain, trying to stay afloat.

Victoria Allman has been following her stomach on yachts for ten years. She was culinary trained at The Stratford Chef School and The Culinary Institute of America. When not cruising the high seas, Victoria makes Fort Lauderdale, Florida, her home base. www.norlightspress.com

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GRAYTON BEACH AFFAIR

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eturning to Berlin after being educated but disenchanted with America, Christian Wolfe finds that he and Germany are on a collision course with destiny. Because of his skills in English and knowledge of America, he is coerced by the German military to board a U-boat bound for the Gulf of Mexico to locate and extract a high level German officer imprisoned in a POW camp near the coast. Christian’s mission runs smoothly until he witnesses an unusual and violent act by Maggie Neal, a young woman living in Grayton Beach, against a man who had taken advantage of her and her servant. Suddenly their lives collide, resulting in a death and involvement with the local police. He and Maggie discover they need each other to survive. Sparks fly and they have a brief and passionate affair, leaving each with deep but unsettled feelings for the other.

Upon returning to France, Christian relies on his instincts when an opportunity arises to reconsider his future. He joins the French Resistance and when he saves an American flyer who offers him a new start in America after the war is over, he seizes it. Arriving in Atlanta, he is determined to find Maggie, but with their relationship founded on death and deception, could they possibly build a future together?

James Harvey spent his childhood years in south Alabama and the Panhandle of Florida where he became fascinated with stories of how German U-boats roamed the Gulf of Mexico during WWII. James now lives in the panhandle of Florida with his wife Marie. When he isn’t writing, he can be found fly fishing the local trout streams and Florida Keys.

FLORIDA IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

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lorida began as a Spanish colony, with governing headquarters in Havana, Cuba. It is fitting, then, that the state played such a large role in the Spanish-American War. As a base of training and combat operations, Florida’s involvement was crucial to the war effort. Join trusted historians Joe Knetsch and Nick Wynne as they log a fascinating chapter in Florida’s history — a time when Roosevelt’s Rough Riders prepared for battle at Tampa bases, when battleships departed from south Florida ports to avenge the sunken USS Maine and when a nation looked to the Sunshine State to help unite America around a common cause, even as the nation still struggled to come to terms with the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Dr. Nick Wynne retired in 2008 from his post as executive director of the Florida Historical Society. He taught college history at several universities, including the University of South Florida, and has published more than twenty books. He currently resides in Rockledge, Florida.

Dr. Joe Knetsch is a well-respected Florida historian. His Fear and Anxiety on the Florida Frontier: The Second Seminole War, was published by the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a member of the Florida Historical Society, and has written extensively on Florida history.

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NON-FICTION

NEW RELEASES HISTORY BOMBS AWAY!: THE WORLD WAR II BOMBING CAMPAIGNS OVER EUROPE

by John R. Bruning www.zenith press.com Bombs Away! covers all aerial bombardment of a strategic nature which took place between 1939 and 1945. In addition to American (U.S. Army Air Forces) and British (RAF Bomber Command) strategic aerial campaigns against Germany, this book covers German use of strategic bombing during the Nazi’s conquest of Europe: The Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, and the V 1 and V 2, where the Luftwaffe targeted Warsaw and Rotterdam (known as the Rotterdam Blitz). In addition, the book covers the blitzes against London and the bombing of other British industrial and port cities, such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Southampton, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, Cardiff, and Coventry bombed during the Battle of Britain. It is covered in detail with authoritative text and hundreds of archival photographs, many rare or never before published.

HITLER’S MASTER OF THE DARK ARTS: Himmler’s Black Knights and the Occult Origins of the SS

by Bill Yenne www.zenithpress.com Hitler’s Nazi Party, at its evil roots, embraced a bizarre interpretation of ancient European paganism, blending it with fragments of other traditions from sources as diverse as tenth-century Saxon warlords, nineteenthcentury spiritualism, and earlytwentieth-century fringe archeology. Even the swastika, the hated symbol of Nazism, had its roots in ancient symbolism, its first recorded appearance carved into a mammoth tusk twelve thousand years before Hitler came to power. At the heart of the evil was Hitler’s “witch doctor,” Heinrich Himmler, and his stranger-than-fiction cult, the deadly SS. Hitler’s Master of the Dark Arts is the first history of the SS and its leader to focus on the mystical cult aspects of the organization. It follows Himmler’s transformation of the SS from a few hundred members in 1929 to over fifty thousand black-uniformed Aryans by the mid-1930s. Concurrent with its expansion and its eventual independence from the brown shirts of the SA, Himmler infused the Black Knights with a mishmash of occult beliefs and lunatic-fringe theories that were used to justify the Final Solution.

HOLLYWOOD STORIES: SHORT, ENTERTAINING ANECDOTES ABOUT THE STARS AND LEGENDS OF THE MOVIES

by Stephen Schochet www.hollywoodstories.com Hollywood Stories contains a treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast of icons including John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn and many others both past and contemporary. A special blend of biography, history and lore Hollywood Stories is full of humorous tales often with unexpected endings. A professional tour guide in Hollywood, Stephen Schochet has researched and told thousands of entertaining anecdotes for over twenty years.

FICTION THE OVARY WARS

by Mike Hogan www.peppertreepublishing.com The Ovary Wars involves terrorism at its best, more powerful than a suicide bomber, and more effective than a nuclear bomb. How does a terrorist kill four million people? He stops them from being born. For no apparent reason, pregnancies in the United States become rare, and American births decrease exponentially. Because the United States economy is based on a constantly increasing population, the United States economy is undermined. The country begins an unstoppable spiral into “The Greatest Depression.” Not knowing how or why the infertility blight occurred, the United States President, and the investigating FBI agents, realize the perilous possibilities. Could the nationwide infertility have been caused by a virus, either naturally occurring or purposely spread? Could it have been caused by a secret cult or a radical religious group? Even al-Qaida is a possibility. If so, will there be another attack?

BOOK OF NATHAN Curt Weeden and Richard Marek www.oceanviewpub.com The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and Rick Bullock is about to learn just how true that is. Bullock takes the road less traveled when he quits his job as an advertising executive to become director of a homeless shelter.

Trading in a six-figure salary for paltry pay and even less respect? Costly. But helping one man get back on his feet?

Priceless. When Zeus, a mentally challenged gentle giant and longtime shelter resident, is arrested for murdering evangelist Benjamin Kurios, Bullock wants answers. Convinced Zeus is incapable of such a hor-

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rific act, Bullock, along with a colorful cadre of characters, sets off on a journey to keep an innocent man off death row. The trip takes a disturbing detour when the bizarre group stumbles upon a transcript of the Book of Nathan and the discovery attracts the sinister attentions of a Jersey mobster, pro-life and pro-choice groups, and a billionaire used to getting his way.

BIOGRAPHY THE IRON BUTTERFLY: Memoir of a Martial Arts Master

by Choon-Ok Harmon (Author), Ana Maria Rodriguez (Contributor) www.pelicanpub.com As a young girl living on the small South Korean island of Koje Do, Choon-Ok Jade Harmon faced a dismal situation. She was the youngest of seven siblings in a large, destitute family that could not afford food, medical care, or coal for the frigid winters. They expected her to follow in the footsteps of a traditional Korean woman, but Harmon wrote her own destiny. Because of her will to survive and succeed, Harmon is now the highest-ranking woman in the Korean martial art system of Kuk Sool Won, with a Ninth-Degree Black Belt. Harmon discovered her path to economic independence and self-fulfillment while watching a martial arts class in the South Korean city of Pusan and decided to dedicate her life to training and teaching Kuk Sool Won, despite the opposition from her family and other martial arts masters. The Iron Butterfly follows Harmon’s journey from a mermaid’s daughter to the female champion of Kuk Sool Won. This compelling memoir illustrates her triumph over often repressive family traditions and language barriers and provides insight into Korean culture and their “women of the sea.”

THE ROAD WARRIORS: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling

by Joe Animal Laurinaitis and Andrew William Wright www.medallionpress.com Delivering an inside account of one of wrestling’s most famous fighters, this autobiography offers a rare chance to learn about Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis’ life both inside and outside the ring. Revealing riveting stories about his participation in the 1980s and 1990s superstar wrestling team the Road Warriors, it recounts memorable fights with his partner Mike “Hawk” Hegstrand. He describes how he and Mike rose to become a revolutionary tag team — reinventing themselves with spiky accessories and wearing face paint before it was popular — and chronicles famous rivalries, movement between different wrestling associations, and dealing with Mike’s longtime struggle with drugs and alcohol. He also invites fans into his personal life and discusses his family and newfound Christian faith.

TRAVEL “SECRET” GUIDEBOOKS Various Contributors www.jonglezpublishing.com Local guides by local people. Written by local experts, these Secret guides are intended both for the local inhabitants themselves and the curious traveler. The places included in the guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. There are a dozen guides in the series.

One such guidebook is Secret Rome, where you can discover the secrets of St. Mark’s Basilica with not a tourist in sight, crack the mystery of the pillars around the Doge’s Palace, take a trip on the only underground canal in Venice in search of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horse, decode the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco applying the principles of the Jewish Kabbalah, visit an unknown underground cemetery, sleep in a sublime bedroom concealed within a palazzo, go shopping in Giudecca women’s prison market, and retreat to a wonderful lakeside monastery, away from the crowds.

THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO THE BEST FAMILY DESTINATIONS

by Kyle McCarthy www.idiotsguide.com Are we there yet? Travel writer Kyle McCarthy, in conjunction with FamilyTravelForum.com, takes readers through five U.S. regions, Canada, and Mexico, uncovering the top 150 destinations for family travelers. Whether it’s a week or a weekend, people look forward to getting away and relaxing with the family, exploring parts unknown, maybe watching children experience the ocean of the mountains for the first time.

From the lush, green American Northeast to the sunny, warm Southwest; from our northern neighbor Canada south to Mexico — and everywhere in between — this fivestar guide brings you hundreds of the best family-friendly vacation spots throughout North America, all in one handy place.

DRIVE I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia 4th Edition

by Stan Posner and Sandra Phillips-Posner www.drivei95.com To help those who travel up and down the East coast, Drive I-95 combines colorful easy-to-follow pictorial maps and fun stories, eliminating the trepidation of a road trip down America s busiest highway. Travelers can look ahead exit-by-exit to see which motels and gas stations are coming up, where the radar trap are or where to stop for a good homemade meal. The drive from Boston to Miami or any section inbetween will become more pleasant and less stressful by knowing where to find: 24 hour gas stations (and which ones have a mechanic!) and pharmacies, 800 numbers for

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motel chains, camp grounds, golf courses, places that allow pets, shopping malls, supermarkets, internet availability and even which radio stations to tune to.

CHILDREN MARSHALL AND HIS GREEN HIGH-TOPS Camille Blue Amy (Author), Lorena Pugh (Illustrator) www.marshallmouse.com Sweet little Marshall Mouse lives with doting relatives, his parents Mortimer and Mabel and uncles Grant and David.

Marshall longs to wear green high-top sneakers, just like humans do. With those special shoes, Marshall believes he will be better at his favorite game of baseball. Uncle Grant warns that mice don’t wear shoes, but then the kindly uncle becomes part of the family plan to make the shoes as a birthday surprise for Marshall. Will the shoes help Marshall improve the game or will his uncle’s words prove true. His mother warns, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.

PERFORMING ARTS THE GODFATHER (BFI Film Classics)

by Jon Lewis www.us.macmillan.com/palgrave.aspx Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972) marked a transition in American film making, and its success - as a work of art, as a creative property exploited by its studio, Paramount Pictures, as a model for aspiring filmmakers changed Hollywood forever. Jon Lewis’s study of the film looks at the significance of The Godfather in Hollywood’s dramatic box-office turnaround in the 1970s and offers a critical and historical discussion of The Godfather’s place within the crime and gangster film genre. Lewis focuses on the film as a commercial as well as an artistic landmark of American auteur cinema, as a singularly important film in Hollywood studio history and as a brilliant reworked modern genre picture that at once adopts and adapts the gangster film.

SCREENWRITING IN THE LAND OF OZ: The Wizard on Writing, Living, and Making It In Hollywood

by Krevolin Richard www.adamsmediastore.com Set your sights on a screenwriting career — and you know you’re not in Kansas anymore. With some 100,000 original screenplays vying to be among the 7,000 few made into movies every year, craft is key and competition

is fierce. Enter the Wizard: Awardwinning screenwriter and playwright and acclaimed writing instructor Richard Krevolin, who shows you the way to turn your good ideas into great stories, and your great stories into compelling scripts. With the writer’s gift for storytelling and the professor’s gift for teaching, Krevolin gives you the brains, heart, and courage you need to make it in the Emerald City of Hollywood — one yellow brick at a time.

SPORTS THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF BOXING LISTS

by Bert Randolph Sugar and Teddy Atlas www.runningpress.com What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history?

Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What were the sport’s most intense rivalries? Who scored the biggest upsets in the sport’s annals? Which fighters have the best nicknames? These questions and many others are answered in this bold collection of ranked lists from two of boxing’s most popular commentators. Each list has an introductory paragraph followed by a number of ranked entries, with each entry featuring a brief explanation of ranking plus entertaining and enlightening background information. Also included are original lists contributed exclusive to this book by more than 25 top personalities from boxing and beyond, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and more.

HEALTH, BODY & MIND PELICANS, COCONUTS & BUTTERFLIES: CONQUERING CANCER WITH A LIFE OF SOUL

by Ani Kaspar www.pelicanscoconutsandbutterflies.com Breast cancer touches the hearts and souls of everyone exposed to the disease. Annually billions are spent on medical research and treatments that refuse to respect a basic tenet of the Hippocratic Oath: First Do No Harm. Each year younger and younger women are diagnosed with this deadly disease. Author Ani Kaspar was diagnosed with severe cancer in both breasts, but with fierce spirit and determination she challenged “the norm.” Refusing to believe what conventional medicine preaches about breast cancer, Ani sought her own truth. She investigated alter-

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native breast cancer treatment options in the US. Four years and $250,000 later, Ani’s breast cancer is indolent, but for how long? Pelicans, Coconuts & Butterflies takes us on a journey of exploration, devotion, and stubbornness: This is Ani’s intimate story of healing, an extraordinary story of courage, commitment and compassion. Ani advocates a comprehensive mind, body and spirit overhaul that includes intense introspection, total body cleansing and nourishing, and a deeply intimate relationship with yourself, your life and your personal divinity.

THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS

by Miyamoto Musashi, translated by Thomas Cleary www.shambhala.com This is an insightful text on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. The Book of Five Rings was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Unlike previous editions of The Book of Five Rings, Thomas Cleary’s is an accessible translation, free of jargon, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi’s text, Cleary translates another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy: The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War

by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.

SHIFT: 13 Exercises to Make You Who You Want to Be

by Takumi Yamazaki www.onepeacebooks.com It’s not that you’re lazy, and its not that you lack motivation. No, you have plenty of motivation, but it always seems to fade away just when you need it. The problem is not that you don’t have motivation, it’s that motivation doesn’t stick around long enough. This book takes knowledge and inspiration from motivation specialists and distills it into something easy to understand. Thirteen exercises and seventeen techniques illustrate points to help you take the steps to keep, bring back, or find the motivation you need to make the shift into who you want to be.

SELF HELP THE ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY TRAP: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance

by Calvin Helin, illustrations by Bill Helin www.calvinhelin.com From urban public housing projects to impoverished Native American reservations, middle class suburban

neighborhoods to Wall Street, economic dependency has become a serious pandemic.

Economic dependency is the inability to become financially self-reliant, because government programs aren’t just a temporary help – they’re a permanent crutch. Today, economic dependency has become a way of life for millions of Americans. This book offers effective strategies to help erase poverty.

It advocates self-reliance, policy reform and cultural awareness.

Accountability is required from all; the middle class, the trust fund babies and the underprivileged who see themselves as perpetual victims and have fallen into the entitlement trap. True Blueprints are offered to rescue people from an economical slump and help them improve their life, and re-obtain a sense of self-worth.

THE PLAYFUL AND POWERFUL WARRIOR WITHIN YOU!: How to Reclaim Your Personal Power and Live a Fulfilling Life of True Adventure!

by GJ Reynolds www.powerfulwarrior.com Reclaim your personal power, and be the playful and powerful Warrior you are. Achieve all of your goals, dreams, and aspirations. Find the love, peace, playfulness, and power inside you to live a meaningful life on purpose, with purpose, and for purpose. This book is a tool with the potential to evoke lasting life changes, with such lessons as: Always come from love; Be authentic and live authentically; Forgive yourself and others; Share your story; Place God first; Find and live your purpose; Live and be in the now; Leave a Warrior legacy; Always come from your best; Surround yourself with the right people.

WHAT’S NEXT . . . FOR YOU?: The Gussin Guide to Big Changes, Big Decisions, and Big Fun Robert and Patricia Gussin www.the gussinguide.com Much more than a memoir and anything but a how-to-start-a-business manual, What’s Next For You? is a clear, easy-to-understand guide to reinventing yourself from two people who did it themselves and lived to tell the tale. Through the engaging, first-person, he said/she said narrative, authors Robert and Patricia Gussin deliver an inspirational guide filled with advice on why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, and why doing what you love (and loving what you do) is always within reach. A tale of switching gears, changing careers, and overcoming “paralysis by analysis,” What’s Next For You? takes the mystery out of that question of how to get from where you are to where you want to be.

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