Accent On Tampa Bay #198, April 2014

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Vol. 26, Issue 198 April, 2014 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Vicki Kolb Barbara McGovern Senior Sports Editor Peter Martino Graphic Designers Papande Newman Missy Lynn Contributors Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy of: Bruce Springsteen Mgmt PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS

15th Annual Guppy’s Gulfside Gallop 5K Sunset Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk - Fri, April 4

All fitness levels are welcome to this sunset run. This event is designed for the whole family to enjoy. This event will raise money for civic projects funded by the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association. The race will be held directly on the beach, behind the County Park at 1700 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach. The beach race starts & finishes at the park. Register online. Day of registration opens at 5:30 p.m. and the race begins at 6:30 p.m. All participants registered by March 25th are guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Pre-registration packet pick-up will be Wednesday, April 2, through Friday, April 4, at Clever Training - 1519 Gulf Blvd #1, Indian Rocks Beach. The race will be followed by a Fun Beach After Party including age group awards and prizes, live music by Trio sponsored by Wired Island, Free pizza from Slyce Pizza Bar for all runners, additional food vendors, Free Miller Lite beer for all runners, wine, a massage tent, merchandise vendors, a kid’s area and more. Everyone is welcome to attend the after party, even if you don’t run.

For more information call 727-595-7624, or visit www.irbhome.com

FLORIDA OLD TIME MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP - April 4 - 5

Check out the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village for the annual Florida Old Time Music Championship. Banjos, mandolins, fiddles, and dulcimers are going to be just some of the instruments used during the weekend.

Jim Strickland and Ernie Williams have been playing, teaching and organizing the championship to keep music at its roots for 32 years. Every year the Championship honors an old time musician by having them as a special entertainment guest. The Bucksnort Barndance Band has this year’s honor. The Band has been playing since the early 70s and during late 70s and 80s were linked to the Cross Creek Cloggers, doing performances throughout northern Florida and Southern Georgia. They have played at numerous festivals and fiddlers conventions all over the South. They will be playing three sets, one Friday at 8 pm and two Saturday at 10:30 am and 8 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to either participate in the championships or just enjoy the music. Clayton Jones will be putting on a guitar workshop Saturday morning at 10 am. There will also be some vendors selling various music items and the museum gift shop will be open. The concession stand will be open with food. The museum is located one mile north of downtown Dade City, off of US 301 at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road. www.pioneerfloridamuseum. org/

RACE TO END CYBERBULLYING - Sat April 5

Gulf Coast Giving is holding its 3rd annual Upgrade 2 Success Race benefiting Pinellas Youth & Schools. Upgrade 2 Success 5K – 1M Family Fun Doggie Walk/Run kicks off at 9am on Saturday, April 5th, at Walsingham Park in Largo, FL. Each registered adult can enter (2) children under 18 for free. Proceeds from the race will purchase IT and computer equipment for select Pinellas schools. The race serves as a platform to spread Gulf Coast Giving’s cyberbullying awareness, prevention and intervention efforts. The race event hosts a chip timed race, t-shirts, swag bags, silent auction, raffle, giveaways, finisher medals for all kids, music, food, a visit from the Easter Bunny, arts & crafts for the kids, an Easter egg hunt and a 1 mile family fun doggie walk/run. Bring the whole family including the furry friends. 727-595-5240. For more information visit www.GulfCoastGiving.org

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Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival - April 4 - 13

More than 1,000 tons of sugar sand has been moved to Clearwater Beach as the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns for its second year. For ten days, there will be sand sculpting clinics, sand speed demonstrations, children’s activities, Sunsets at Pier 60 daily festivals, and a featured movie at sunset on Clearwater Beach.

Master Sand Sculptors will be on-site Friday, Saturday & Sunday to help teach attendees the tricks of the trade.

Learn how to create works of art while playing in the sand. This free family oriented activity is open to all ages.

On Saturday, April 12, the night sky will be lit up by the Bright House Networks Sand Blast Fireworks.

Mounds of sugar sands are piled sky-high for all the kiddies to climb, dig and run around on. One of the most popular attractions during last year’s event, the Camp Hyatt Sand Box is making a return to the south side of the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit. There is no charge to enjoy Camp Hyatt Sand Box. Parents stop by and relax under an oversized umbrella in the complimentary beach chairs while the kids build their own master piece. This attraction is open from 10 am - Sunset daily.

Clearwater Gas System Speed Sand Demonstrations provide a fast-paced and interactive sand sculpting experience. Guests will be asked to write down unique and unusual ideas for sculptures that will be created on the spot. Suggestions will be chosen randomly, then our artists will have ten minutes to complete the challenge.

Audience applause determines the winner of each round and the best out of three will be crowned champion.

Saturday & Sunday at 4 pm (both weekends) will be the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit. The inspiration for this year’s theme, Beach Walk of Fame, will be housed inside a 15,000-square-foot-tent featuring a walk through of favorite iconic movies from decades past. With the purchase of an adult ticket, each adult will receive one complimentary photo at the CCM Red Carpet Photo Opp. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the Sunset Cinema. All movies start at Dusk (appx. 8pm.) www.sugarsandfestival. com/

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Dunedin Highland Games & Festival April 5

Hear bagpipes! There will be 16 bands from around the country joining in this year, the biggest ever. Enjoy competitions in athletics, highland dancing, and solo and band piping, also tug of war competitions and sheep dog demonstrations. Celtic rock and traditional folk music will be on two stages featuring the Wyndbreakers, Lucid Druid, My Three Kilts, Arvel Bird, Marcille Wallace & Friends. New this year is the Kidz Zone with a sack race, toss the caber, haggis hurling and face painting. There will be a Photo Booth to take souvenir pictures of your day. Food and craft vendors featuring celtic items.

Learn about your heritage at the Clan Village. Limited on-site parking but you can ride the Jolley Trolley from the Dunedin High School, or pickups in downtown Dunedin. Honorary Clan Chieftain of the Day will be Chris Chmura of TV Fox 13.

Girls in need can get help for Prom - April 5, 19 & May 3

Belle of the Ball provides homecoming and prom dresses to in-need, lowincome high school girls in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with these Saturday distribution dates, hours and place for the 2014 Prom season: March 15, April 5, 19 and May 3.

Hours are 10 am to 2 pm.

No appointment necessary at the Seminole Mall 11201 Park Blvd. Seminole Fla. These dates and time will be the only time to receive a dress. Belle of the Ball Project mission statement is “no girl should be denied the opportunity to attend her high school dance because of financial difficulties.� Belle of the Ball has given away approximately 3,500 quality dresses and countless shoes, purses, and accessories. Dresses are donated by individuals and businesses. There are 2 ,000+ quality dresses in inventory. Girls are referred to Belle of the Ball by school guidance counselors, teachers, churches, other non-profit organizations. The recipient must be present and meet certain criteria to qualify for a donated dress. 727-3864502. www.belleoftheballproject.com 8

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MUSEUMS ON US - April 5 - 6

Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free weekend access to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit and debit cardholders in Tampa and St. Petersburg on the first full weekend of each month in 2014.

Participating museums are: the Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg; Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; Tampa Museum of Art. Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities, and help local economies thrive. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution, the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers.

For the full list of markets and museums: museums.bankofamerica.com/

ORCHID FESTIVAL AT SUNKEN GARDENS - Sun, April 6

Sunken Gardens’ Orchid Festival is the perfect place to start or add to your orchid collection. With thousands of orchids for sale, the day will be blooming with orchids along with lectures to learn how to care for your orchids. Enjoy a beer or a glass of wine while you shop. There will also be a limited amount of Camellias for sale. Orchid Festival is Sunday, April 6 from 10am - 4pm at Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg. Admission is $8 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 children (2-11). For more information call 727-5513102. www.stpete.org/sunken/

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Huzzah and Cheers for 36 Years!

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ourney back in time as more than 100 merchants contribute to the atmosphere of this charming 16th century village. Experience live armored jousting, 12 stages of entertainment, 7 theme weekends, and fun and food for the whole family. The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is a first-class experience whose 36th season begins on February 22 and ends on April 6. The Festival is open weekends, with a special day for schools and seniors on Festival Friday, April, 4. The Festival is open from 10 am – 6 pm rain or shine. Admission at the gate: Adults $19.95; Children 5-12 $11.95; four and under are free! Parking at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival is always free Discount tickets are available at participating Circle K and Walgreens stores, at MOSI, or online at www.BayAreaRenFest.com

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FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON BENEFIT - Thurs, April 10

Ticket includes luncheon, fashion show, door prizes, and donation to the charities.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. There will be a live auction benefiting OASIS. Fashions will be provided by www.accessoriesandmore.com/ The event is sponsored

by Tampa Palms Women’s Club. 10:30 Social, 11:30 Fashion Show & Luncheon. 16101 Compton Dr. Tampa, FL 33647. www.tampapalmswomensclub.com

American Stage Gala Under the Stars Fri, April 11

2014 Gala Under the Stars attendees will enjoy: a Silent Auction, Gourmet Dinner by Parkshore Grill Catering, Open Bar, Live Auction and the Opening Night Performance of The Wiz. 6 pm at Demens Landing Park. The Wiz: Dorothy is going to the Land of Oz and she’s walking on a road paved in rock, gospel, and soul. This beloved Broadway musical – winner of 7 Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) is a dazzling multi-cultural journey that will take you to the most fantastical places…and back home again. The perfect night for families and theatre-goers to see American Stage under the stars…downtown St. Petersburg’s cool spring tradition for almost 30 years.

UPARC Omelette Party - Fri, April 11

The forty-seventh annual Omelette Party will be held Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in Belleair. Thousands of guests have enjoyed visiting some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Pinellas County while raising over $3 Million to help UPARC provide much needed programs and services to hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities. Guests enjoy Omelettes specialty prepared by Carlouel Yacht Club chefs and staff under a majestic tent. 727-797-8712. UPARC Foundation, Inc. 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Ste. 244, Clearwater, FL 33765. www.uparcfoundation.org/Omelet.htm

Best Buddies Friendship Walk - Sat, April 12

Best Buddies will hold its annual Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 12 at Gadsden Park in Tampa, FL. The Friendship Walk is one of the organization’s largest community events of the year and will raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies Tampa Bay, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). More than 500 supporters with and without disabilities will walk for friendship and the overall enhancement of the lives of people with IDD. “Our relationship with local fast-casual restaurant brand and sponsor, PDQ, originated last year through Best Buddies Ambassador, Sam Piazza who has Down Syndrome and works at their Carrollwood, FL location. Sam’s employment with PDQ is a powerful example of local businesses recognizing the talent and abilities of individuals with IDD” said Wendy Brady, Best Buddies Tampa Bay Advisory Board Member and Walk Chairperson. Registration is free and open to the public online at www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/tampawalk www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS LUNCHEON - Fri, April 11

This is the 19th year the Child Abuse Awareness Luncheon has inspired and educated this community on the issues impacting our children with dynamic speakers that have both awed and shocked the community by their personal stories of tragedy to triumph. The luncheon benefits Joshua House, one of the Children’s Home Society of Florida’s premier residential programs for children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected. Tampa Hilton Downtown, 211 N Tampa St. 11:45 am - 1:30 pm. (813) 263-3469. www.friendsofjoshuahouse.org

SUMMER FILM CAMP PROGRAM at Tampa Theatre

Each summer, Tampa Theatre’s historic auditorium lights up with young filmmakers working together to produce their visions on-screen. Campers entering grades 3-12 work in small groups to learn the creative process of digital filmmaking, from brainstorming, storyboarding, and scriptwriting to filming, lighting and editing. All of the necessary equipment is provided, including cameras, lights, sound equipment, Mac computers and software. By the end of the filmmaking session, each production team will have a 3-5 minute movie to showcase. The Theatre will also add three Saturday sessions and a week-long model building camp that is the perfect companion to stop-motion animation camp the following week. Stop-Motion Animation Model-Building Camp, Stop-Motion Animation Filmmaking Camp, Live Action Filmmaking Camp, and Saturday Sessions: April 12 - Essentials of Movie Genres, July 12 - Screenwriting 101, October 18 - Special FX Makeup.

Registration for all of the summer camp programs and Saturday sessions opens Monday, March 3 for Tampa Theatre Members and Monday, March 17 for the general public. www.tampatheatre.org

20th Annual Springfest Garden Art & Faerie Festival - Sat, April 12

For one day only, Clymer park will be transformed into an “enchanted village” inhabited by costumed faeries, sprites, gnomes, ogres and trolls from 10 am to 9 pm. Renaissance-era characters, gypsies, minstrels, wizards and roving entertainers in costume will also stroll through the event. All visitors are encouraged to join in the spirit of Springfest by donning wings, faerie-tale finery, Renaissance flair or any imagination-inspired attire. A costume contest will take place to recognize the most colorfully-clad visitors. The event is free, family and dog-friendly, and open to the public. Activities and entertainment for all ages will be offered.

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April Events T

he Carrollwood Cultural Center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host several events and activities in April.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.carrollwoodcenter.org, call 813-269-1310, or visit the Center’s Box Office. The Carrollwood Cultural Center is a partnership between Hillsborough County and the Friends of Carrollwood Cultural Center.

ART OPENING & RECEPTION: North Tampa Arts League’s Creative Expressions Exhibit Friday, April 4 from 5pm to 7pm The mission of the North Tampa Arts League is to develop, nurture, and support the arts and the artists of North Tampa and work in tandem with community leaders to make North Tampa a vibrant artistic community. Admission: Free. The NTAL Website: www. northtampaarts.com BIG BAND CONCERT & DANCE: Sounds of Swing Saturday, April 5 at 8pm Get into the Swing! Dance shoes aren’t required to attend this concert…but your toes will be tappin’. (Ticket holders will receive a free dance lesson with Swingtime one hour before the event.) Tickets: $15-$18 OPEN HOUSE & CLASS PREVIEW - Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30pm to 8pm Potential students are invited to an open house and class preview at the Center. Instructors will be available to answer questions. Students who register for a class at the open house will receive an additional five percent off their tuition. A new session of classes will start the week of April 21. Class opportunities include drawing, painting, ceramics, dance, guitar, piano, drum, yoga, theatre, digital photography, foreign language, computer skills, and more. (813) 269-1310. CarrollwoodCenter. org for a schedule. Admission: Free ENTERTAINMENT: JESSE & NOAH BELLAMY Thursday, April 10 at 8pm Jesse and Noah Bellamy are a brother duo who have forged their own unique sound and identities, Jesse and Noah are also pushing musical boundaries to create their own path. The duo delivers an eclectic mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country and Americana.

Their father and uncle are the well-known Bellamy Brothers. Tickets: $17-$23 CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES: ANNE SWEETEN, Pianist / Composer - Friday, April 11 at 8pm Ann Sweeten is a six time music awards nominee and ASCAP Popular Awards Recipient from 2002-2012, with 9 chart-topping albums over the last 15 years, Ms. Sweeten also holds the coveted distinction of Steinway Artist. Tickets: $14-$20 JAZZ WITH JIM on a SATURDAY Saturday, April 12 at 7:30pm 2 p.m. BASQ is a group of local musicians who have been performing throughout the Tampa Bay area for almost three decades.

NORTH TAMPA MARKET Saturday, April 12 at 10am to 2pm The outdoor market will include fresh food, hand crafts and live music. For more information, visitwww. tampabaymarkets.com. Admission: Free.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES: THE INFLATED TALES OF PETER RABBIT - Sunday, April 13 at 2pm Join Mark the Balloon Guy as he tells the classic tale of Peter Rabbit using balloon costumes and audience members. Comedy, Improvisation and the most amazing balloons you have ever seen in this presentation. Appropriate for families with children ages 5 to 12. Tickets: $6 member / $7 non-member / $24 Family Four Pack For more information, visit the Carrollwood Cultural Center website at www.carrollwoodcenter.org

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Gala of the Royal Horses at the TBT Forum - Sun, April 13

Riding Master Rene Gasser, creator and producer for “Gala of The Royal Horses” will be bringing his equestrian tour to the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 PM. Following in the family footsteps of seven generations, Gasser has recreated a show for this tour only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The Royal horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favored for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and bullfighters and this performance will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. “The unique qualities of the Royal Horses single them out from all other breeds in the Equine world. Their physical beauty & grace, coupled with exceptional courage and nobility make them an object of admiration and a source of inspiration for horse lovers everywhere,” says Gasser. Along with the magnificent stallions, Spanish flamenco dancers will feature in authentic vibrant costumes accompanied by the mellow notes of a guitar to bring the sights and sounds of Spain. Gala of The Royal Horses will feature a number of performances involving the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds and the event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield now known as “The Airs Above The Ground”. “We’re going to have horses dancing alongside some tremendous flamenco dancers, and I think people are really going to be excited about watching this,” Rene says.

FREE FOR ALL TOUR - Sun, April 13

FREE FOR ALL is an event created in order to promote wakeboard and Liquid Force. This free event consists of making people discovering spots, the sport, our products and our athletes. People will have the opportunity to share a moment with international PRO athletes, like Daniel Grant, Shane Bonifay, Aaron Reed or Raph Derome.

During this day, people will have a free access to ride, demo board use, food, instructions from LF’s pro and giveaways. McCormick’s Cable Park, 2020 McCormick Lakes Way, Seffner, Florida 33584.

22nd Annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt - Sun, April 20

The Clearwater Community Volunteers’ 22nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Clearwater’s Coachman Park on April 20, Easter Sunday from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm. The Hunt happens at 12:30 sharp and is over in minutes. Organizers urge, “Be there on time because when thousands of kids race across the grass to gather up over 25,000 candy-filled eggs, the whole thing is over within a matter of minutes.” The event starts with the race to find the most Easter eggs, candy, and of course, 250 of those famous Golden Eggs. Each child who finds a Golden Egg will receive a stuffed bunny. In addition to the main event, there are pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, rides on the “Bunny Express”, special entertainment, a giant inflatable slide and a bouncy house. The Easter Bunny and his Mrs. will wander around for fantastic pictures with your kids. This event is free admittance and everyone is welcome, so don’t forget to bring your kids’ Easter basket. There is a small fee for food and some attractions (cash only - no debit/credit cards). The hunt is for kids 16 and under only please. For more information: Call 727-442-2099 or visit www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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BEN AND JULIANNA ZOBRIST TO HOST BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES & NOBLE - Mon, April 21

All-Star MLB baseball player Ben Zobrist (Tampa Bay Rays) and pop artist wife Julianna Zobrist will meet fans and sign copies of their debut autobiography, “Double Play” in St. Petersburg on Monday, April 21. The Zobrists are scheduled to appear at Barnes & Noble at 5 p.m. EDT. “Double Play” is an autobiography that gives fans a look into the hearts of an athlete and artist whose talents and devotion to each other, their faith and family make them one of the most respected figures in Major League Baseball and pop music today. Their latest project offers practical insight, encouragement and stories of life and love that both men and women will find inspiration through, to live their lives to the fullest potential, while providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this powerful couple. Barnes & Noble, 2501 Tyrone Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710, (727) 384-5200. www. thezobrists.com

30th Annual Sunday in the ArtS - Sun, April 27

For the 30th straight year, the ladies of art, or Las Damas de Arte (LDDA), will host Sunday in the Arts, an elegant evening of visual art, wearable art, music, and hors d’oeuvres. The art on exhibit is from invited guest professional artists along with talented LDDA members. All visual art and wearable art and jewelry on display will be for sale. LDDA, founded in 1971, was created to promote and support activities of art in the community. Funds from Sunday in the Arts and other fundraising activities go to fund some of the most important community service projects in the area such as The Spring, McDonald Training Center, and the Life Enrichment Senior Center. The event will be at the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, University of Tampa campus, Tampa, FL, on April 27, 5:00-9:00 pm. This will be the only chance to see the exhibit. For more information, please visit www.lasdamasdearte.com/

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Kevin Spacey to headline IIFA Masterclass in Tampa - April 23 - 26

The 15th Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend and the Tata Motors IIFA Awards will be held from the 23rd – 26th of April in Tampa. Renowned actor, Kevin Spacey will be leading an acting workshop during the D2H IIFA Weekend. The IIFA Acting Workshop is one of the myriad sub-events that takes place during the main Weekend where participants attempt to delve into the minds of masters from world’s most prolific entertainment industries; Hollywood and Indian Film Industry. In addition to his Academy Award® winning performances in “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty,” as well as memorable performances in “Seven,” “Beyond The Sea” and his most recent role as Francis Underwood in “House of Cards”, Kevin Spacey has a rich history in the theater world and has been the Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theater Company in London for the last decade. He has won awards for Best Actor for his stage role in “The Iceman Cometh,” as well as a Tony Award® for Best Supporting Actor in Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers.” He has also starred in the Broadway and West End productions. For the workshop, he will join other dignitaries from both film fraternities who will share their insights and opinions on a variety of subjects relating to cinema. www.iifa.com/

Blast Friday CLEARWATER Blast Friday was established in 2009 as downtown Clearwater’s free, family-friendly street festival. Supported by the City of Clearwater, the Cleveland Street District and the Downtown Development Board and produced by Ruth Eckerd Hall On The Road, Blast Friday hosts 10 events per year bringing more than 40,000 people to downtown Clearwater. VIP tickets (when available) include seating in front of the stage with one serving of beer and pizza. Featured Artists: April 25 - MARK FARNER with STORMBRINGER, May 30 - EDGAR WINTER BAND. www.rutheckerdhall.com/ Edgar Winter

32nd Annual Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota - April 25 - 27

The 32nd annual Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota will take place April 25-27 at Marina Jack. Hundreds of boats from the Gulf Coast’s leading boat builders and dealers will be on display, along with a full range of marine electronics, products and accessories.

With onsite restaurants, plenty of downtown parking and convenient access, the show leads the fleet as one of the Gulf Coast’s premier boating events. Fri, April 25 - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sat, April 26, - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sun, April 27 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL, 34236.

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Derrick Brooks Hosts Celebrity Blackjack Tournament At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa - Sun, April 27

NFL Hall of Famer and philanthropist Derrick Brooks will host his Celebrity Blackjack Tournament presented by Jack Daniels on Sunday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The tournament will benefit Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc., which focuses on improving the lives of underserved youth in Tampa Bay. Celebrities who are scheduled to appear at the Celebrity Blackjack Tournament include Deion Sanders, NFL Hall of Famer and former defensive back and baseball player, Eric Dickerson, NFL Hall of Famer and former running back, Mike Alstott, former fullback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Charles Woodson, defensive back for the Oakland Raiders, Thurman Thomas, former running back for the Buffalo Bills, Richard Dent, NFL Hall of Famer and former defensive end for the Chicago Bears, Jason Taylor, former defensive end and linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and season six contestant of Dancing With The Stars, Warrick Dunn, former running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer and former running back for the Dallas Cowboys. Tickets include one seat at the Celebrity Blackjack Tournament and entrance to the Celebrity Pairing Party at the Hard Rock Cafe. Recognized as often for his hard work in the community as he is for his hard hits on the football field, Derrick Brooks remains one of the most community-minded players in the NFL. Most recently, Brooks was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in August. The tournament is limited to 96 players. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and a Seminole Player’s Club cardholder to participate. 813-877-8681. www.db55.org

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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH�S BIGGEST BEACH PARTY EVER - Sat, April 26

The Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association presents the Biggest Beach Party Ever on Saturday, April 26th, 4:00-10:00 p.m. This event will be held on the beach just behind the Indian Rocks Beach County Park, 1700 Gulf Blvd. Admission is free. Food for sale from local vendors: Crabby Bill’s Seafood, Pajano’s Pizza, Red Lion Pub, Kooky Coconut, Slyce Pizza Bar and Brain Freeze Treats. Wine is also available for purchase as well as beer. (No coolers or dogs.) On stage will be three local bands: Southern Jam (4:00-5:00 p.m.) and El Tree-Oh with special guest harmonica player “Awesome Dawson,” Chris Dawson from Chicago (5:00-6:00 p.m.) will warm-up for headliner The Surfin’ Raccoons (6:00-10:00 p.m.) IRB Homeowners President Becky Griffin says, “The Biggest Beach Party Ever is a great family event for bringing blankets and lawn chairs and enjoying an afternoon and evening of food, music and fun.” www.IRBhome.com

Nordstrom & Fashion Project Reward

Everyone’s most dreaded spring time chore just got a little easier to tackle this year thanks to a partnership between Nordstrom and Fashion Project that will actually reward you for getting rid of that shirt you had to have…five years ago (and haven’t worn since).

How you ask? When participants donate five qualifying items (meaning $50 in original retail price; in nearly new condition; and one of brands listed on the website) to Fashion Project, not only will proceeds from the re-sale of the items benefit a registered charity of the participant’s choice, but you’ll also receive a $40 Nordstrom Gift Card. www. fashionproject.com/nordstrom

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The Humane Society of Pinellas EXTENDED SUMMER ADOPTION HOURS – thru Oct

The Humane Society of Pinellas is extending evening adoption hours from March to October. People who work during the day will now have more time to visit adoptable pets in the evening. Starting March 1st, the new hours will be: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 am - 7 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. HSP is closed on Wednesdays and holidays. Visit the Humane Society of Pinellas at 3040 State Road 590 in Clearwater. www.HumaneSocietyofPinellas.org

CropMania! - Sat, May 10

The Scrapbooking Event for CropMANIACS, benefiting Friends of Joshua House Foundation. all guests receive reserved seating, food & beverages all day, make n’ takes throughout the day, entry into door prize drawings & table prize drawings and a goody bag.

The day also includes access to great shopping opportunities, “recycling sale” of scrapbooking & craft items, silent & ticket auction items and fun contests & prize opportunities. Florida State Fairgrounds – Special Events Center, 4800 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610. Saturday, May 10, 10am – 10pm. www.tinyurl.com/2014CropMania

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EXHIBITS Windows to Our Wildest Place: These permanent, hands-on educational exhibits help visitors understand how natural Florida has changed over time and the ecological footprints left by those changes. Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center.

Connecting People and Place: This is an art-inspired, permanent hands-on educational exhibit of the area’s history, ecology and people at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.

For God and Gold: Thru May, in recognition of Viva Florida 500, highlighting the 500 years of historic people, places and events in present-day Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. Heritage Village features reproduction weapons, nautical items, clothing, camp gear, religious items and other items to tell the story of everyday life during the ocean crossing and the subsequent exploration and colonization of Florida.

Hop on over to Animal Services.

April adoption specials at Pinellas County Animal Services: adoption fee for large dogs and cats will be $25 and $75 for puppies and small breeds during normal shelter adoption hours.

The fee includes medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control and microchipping. The required Pinellas County license is also provided.

APRIL EVENTS April 3, 10, 17, 24 Book Time at Brooker: Children ages 3 to 5 connect to the wonders of the natural world through a story and a craft, game or other hands-on activity. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Salty Topics: Sea Slugs: Sea slugs are a large group of beautifully-colored species found mostly in shallow tropical seas. This program shares the secret of the slug’s physical properties and lifestyle. 7 to 8 p.m. Free; recommended for adults. Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.

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path of adventure! Visit wildlife stations and learn about native animals. $5 per child (ages 3-12) gets a safari passport and prize at the end. All others are free. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Bugs and Butterflies: What is that bug? Does it bite? James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension specialist, provides and introduction to the wonderful world of bugs and butterflies found at Weedon Island Preserve. For all ages. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; regis-

tration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

April 5, 12, 19, 26 Weedon Island Guided Hike: Learn about the ecosystems and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve while hiking the coastal uplands and the boardwalks through mangrove forests. Best for ages 6 and older. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

April 9 to May 14 Sustainable Floridians This sixweek program meets once a week on Wednesdays. Class topics include consumerism, water, food systems, energy and community leadership. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fee includes registration and materials. Weedon Island Preserve.

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dren to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration requested. Weedon Island Preserve, April 10, 24 Vegetable, Herb and Tropical Fruit Garden Tour: Explore the vegetable garden and compost demonstration areas and learn how to grow food in home gardens. Marvel at the eyecatching array of culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs, trees and flowers in the enclosed herb garden. Recommended for adults; Pinellas County Extension.

April 11 Great Weedon Bird Quest: Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of the year-round feathered residents and seasonal visitors while assisting in compiling an annual checklist of the preserve’s birds. This hike is designed to take advantage of all levels of birding experience. Binoculars and bird guides are available. 8 to 10 a.m.

Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Archaeology Lecture Series Outside Influences Along the Gulf Coast, Weedon Island to Safety Harbor: For centuries, the Manasota/ Weeden Island peoples practiced rituals that included elaborately decorated pottery vessels. The styles they created spread into the Mississippi Valley. Around 900 AD the Mississippian culture began to replace earlier lifestyles. The Weeden Island/Manasota people resisted this change, but did adopt certain traits related to religious and political beliefs. These people met the Spanish expeditions in the 1500s.

7 to 8 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Botany Hike: Join a Brooker Creek naturalist to explore the fascinating plants found on the preserve while identifying wildflowers, ferns, epiphytes, trees and more. The ecology of various plant communities will also be examined. Best suited for adults. Come

prepared with a camera and questions.

9 to 11 a.m. Free; registration required.

Brooker Creek Preserve.

April 11, 25 Brooker Creek Night Hikes: Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve for a one-mile hiking experience along the Ed Center Trail…at night! These special hikes are open to the public and limited to 20 people per hike.

April 12 Birds of Brooker Hike: Join this beginning bird hike and learn how to identify the county’s common birds while meandering along a one-mile trail. Bring water and binoculars. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Aquatic Life of Brooker Creek Preserve: Brooker Creek Preserve contains several wetland habitats that are home to an interesting variety of plants and animals. Join us to explore the underwater world of the Preserve.

Both classroom and outdoor activities included. Prepare to get wet! Free.

Great for all ages! 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

April 15 A Fierce Green Fire: Battle for A Living Planet: This Earth Month, UF/ IFAS Extension hosts a premiere film screening event with Award Winning Filmmaker Mark Kitchell. The film explores 50 years of environmental activism from conservation to climate change. This free event starts at 6 p.m.

The Florida Botanical Gardens,

April 16 Introduction to Plant Identification: Join a local Extension specialist and examine the basics of plant identification, from using simple keys to identifying critical characteristics that will help any would-be botanist in the field. East Lake Library.

April 18 Wildlife Hike Join an experienced naturalist and hike along boardwalks and natural trails at Brooker Creek Preserve. This is a learning experience for everyone so come prepared with binoculars, cameras, and questions. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

April 18 - 19 UF/IFAS Earth Day Everyday for Youth & Family: Youth and families are invited to join UF/IFAS Faculty for

this fun, interactive program designed to improve your relationship with our planet. Best suited for children 6-12 years. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free; registration required.

Weedon Island Preserve.

April 19 Weedon Photography Hike: Hike the preserve in search of that perfect photo. This program provides great opportunities for photographers of all levels to hone their skills. After a brief classroom session, preserve volunteers highlight seasonal features of the preserve, as well as specific wildlife behaviors that help participants capture the natural beauty of Weedon Island Preserve. 8 to 10 a.m. Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Footprints on the Land Hike: Certified hike guides will lead a hike along the Education Center Trail. Learn of the many “footprints” that be found during this 0.75-mile walk. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must; water and hat recommended. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; those younger than 6 may find the hike challenging. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free; registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Dragonfly Discover Walk: Join local dragonfly expert Paul Trunk as we explore some of the habitats at BCP looking for dragonflies. Brooker Creek Preserve is an excellent area that is home to approximately 20+ species of odonates. Participants will learn about the natural history of dragonflies and their importance to a healthy ecosystem. Binoculars and a camera are encouraged to bring. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Big Birds for Beginners: This course is designed for those curious about the large birds seen in Pinellas County. Join Lynn Sumerson and learn how to identify these large birds and how they can be easily identified.

Great for all ages. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Brooker Creek Preserve.

April 25 Woods Walk: Join a local natural resources agent and hike along two miles of boardwalks and natural trails at Brooker Creek Preserve. Come prepared with binoculars, cameras and questions. Inquiries can also be researched in the resource room upon return to the education center. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve

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April 26 Guided Photography Hike: Photographers and master naturalists Karl and Kathleen Nichter highlight the seasonal features that help participants capture the natural beauty of the Brooker Creek Preserve. Hike the boardwalk and trails looking for those shots that reflect the season. 12 and older. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Wildflower Garden Club: JGet gardening hands dirty in the preserve’s wildflower garden. Bring garden gloves and hat. Free; advance registration required. 9 to 11 a.m. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center.

Our Wildest Place Guided Hike: Learn why the preserve has been called “Our Wildest Place” during this 0.75-mile walk. Closed-toe shoes a must, water and a hat are recommended. Ages 6 and up. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Brooker Creek Environmental Ed Center.

LOCATION INFO...

Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 453-6800; www.brookercreekpreserve.org Clearwater Public Library Main Branch, 100 N. Osceola Ave. Clearwater. (727) 4536800; www.pinellascountyextension.org The Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road. (727) 582-2100; www.flbg.org Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. (727) 552-1862; www.pinellascounty.org/park Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr., S., St. Petersburg. (727) 582-2630; www.eventbrite.com/event/5260325776/ eorg Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 582-2108; www.gardenclasseorg.eventbrite.com Heritage Village, 11909 125 St. N., Largo. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. (727) 582-2603 Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 5822600; www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices.

Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2109 Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 453-6500; www.weedonislandpreserve.org 33

OUTDOOR MARKETS & EVENTS

ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET - Oct - May Located in Al Lang Stadium parking lot, Hours: 9 am - 2 pm. A wide variety fresh food, plants and crafts including: locally grown fresh produce and herbs. Wide selection of regular & organic fruits and vegetables; Prepared Foods such as BBQ Turkey, smoked seafood, pickled vegetables, gourmet cheeses, fruit smoothies; Plants, Flowers, Fresh Herbs; Hand-crafted House wares & Gifts. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com

GET DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAY ST. PETE 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

FLICKS AND FOOD TRUCKS Downtown Channel District Every 3rd Thursday of the month is Gourmet Food Truck fun, independent short flicks (10-15 minutes each) and some micro-brews and live music too.

Expect to find 10-15 gourmet food trucks offering everything from Burgers to Vegetarian Bites, there is something for everyone. Join in for some all out outside food fun. the Grand Central at Kennedy, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., 33602. 6 - 10 pm. www.tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-and-food-trucks

Corey Fresh Market - Oct - May The Corey Fresh Market is located on Corey Avenue, the 300 block between Blind Pass Road and Boca Ciega Drive in St. Pete Beach, FL the season operates each Sunday from October thru May. Hours are from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A new FRESH feel on Corey Avenue. Local vendors, fresh produce, plants/ flowers, arts/crafts, food, music & fun! Free parking. www.CoreyAve.com

HYDE PARK VILLAGE - LOCAL FOOD, HAND CRAFTS & LIVE MUSIC - 1st Sunday Of The Month Hours: 10am - 3pm. 100+ vendors selling fresh, local, homemade, handcrafted and eco-friendly products. Conventional and hydroponic produce, homemade take home foods such as breads, pastries, gluten free items, pies, prepared entrees, sandwiches, ethnic specialties; handcrafts, eco friendly products & fair trade items. 1621 West Snow Circle, Tampa, FL 33606; www.hydeparkvillage.net/

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET - Oct - May 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Tuesday. Over 50 vendors are present offering a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, seafood, Florida beef, and desserts.

Also hand-made items, jewelry, art work and more. Live music. www.gulfportma.com

NORTH TAMPA MARKET 2nd Saturday, Oct thru May Hours: 10am - 2pm. 60+ vendors located at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Local, organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, florida plants, herbs, flowers, organic food/supplies, locally made jams, jellies, salsa, dips, seasonings, sauces and oils, hand crafts, live Music, bungee jumping bounce pad. www.tampabaymarkets.com

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Dunedin Downtown Market - Nov - May Fri and Sat of each week during the months of Nov thru May, rain or shine, 9 AM to 2 PM. The market features vendors with an emphasis on local goods. Gourmet takehome foods, ready to eat lunch bites, produce - local and organic, plants, cheese, hand crafts, jewelry, artwork and live music. John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park in downtown Dunedin. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

GANDY’S SATURDAY MORNING Market - Nov - May A Mixed Farmers Market with handcrafters, local farm produce, baked artisan breads, plants, live music and more. Hey Mon Caribbean Cooking Magic, Cassie’s Cookies, Joy of Garlic, Maui Wowi of Tampa, String Along Beadz, Whatever Pops, Origami Owl, Butterflies, and more.

4411 West Gandy Blvd., Tampa (between Westshore and Manhattan).

10am - 3pm.

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS SUNDAY MORNING MARKET - 2nd Sunday of the month - Oct - May 100-130 vendors cater to the greater Seminole Heights neighborhood.

Time: 9am-2pm. The front lawn of Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 www.tampabaymarkets.com/

HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE & BOARDWALK

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

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

(727) 394-0756 • johnspassvillage.net

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COOLSTUFF! GOLF-X-CUBE Golf Training Tool www.golf-x-cube.com Golf-X-Cube teaches you to play better golf in as quickly as 15 minutes. GOLF-X-CUBE is a UV-resistant polyamide reinforced cube that sits in front of you, between you and the ball, as you practice your swing to show you the proper golf stance, guiding you to hit the ball more consistently and straighter. It teaches you a reliable, repetitive swing to improve your handicap and make golf more fun. Golf-X-Cube includes an instructional DVD and user manual for training guidance and features a deep green colored top and neon-yellow sides that work as color guides to show you when you are swinging with the correct position.

INOVA X1 AA Powered Flashlight From Niteize www.niteize.com The INOVA X1 is a serious flashlight that offers exceptional engineering and illumination for its compact 4-inch size. Powered by a single AA alkaline battery, its patented optical system, precision machined aluminum reflector with thermal interface provides superior light projection and visibility. Updated performance and new dual-mode functionality provides long hours of either High or Low power light output. Featuring a uniform focused spot with flood beam pattern that has an effective range of 266 feet, its beam can be also be seen in the dark for up to 1.5 miles. Perfect for keeping close at hand in a pocket, glove box, purse, brief case, backpack, and everywhere you go.

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Powerocks’ Smart Power 5200mAh colorful, portable and light-weight power banks charge smart phones, tablets, and other devices on the go. Smart Power includes an intelligent iOS & Android App that precisely analyzes a device’s battery life, so you never have to worry about running out of batteries while on the go. With its 5200mAh capacity, Smart Power doubles the battery life of Android, Apple, HTC, and Blackberry smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Smart Power provides the exact battery status on your Apple and Android device’s screen while charging, so there’s no more guessing. The power bank’s remaining battery capacity, status, voltage, charging time, remaining time, power evaluation, use frequency, percentage of remaining capacity, temperature, average current, and health index is displayed. Smart Power lets you check your battery’s status everywhere, anytime.

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Runalyzer Blue heart rate monitor For Iphone 5 www.runalyzer.com/ This Runalyzer Blue Heart Rate Monitor is a must to measure and improve your sports activity. It uses new Smart Bluetooth technology embedded in Smartphones, MP3 Players and the latest tablets. Among available sports activities: walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, roller-skating as well as alpine and Nordic skiing.

An application like Runtastic gives you your heart rate and ‘locates’ you on the ski slopes. Available features include heart rate, heart rate zones but also distance, altitude, speed, calories burned, voice sports coaching announcements can even alternate with your favorite music. The Runalyzer blue runs for up to 18 months with a single battery on a daily use basis, thanks to Bluetooth Smart. Lightweight and ultra-thin, flexible and comfortable, you will forget this chest strap during your sports activity.

URGENT Rx CRITICAL CARE www.urgentrx.com/ Today’s travelers try to be as prepared as possible for whatever their adventures may bring. Everyone knows that aspirin will immediately treat a heart attack, but what if you find yourself in an area with no drinking water readily available? Be ready for anything with UrgentRx, the alternative to your typical OTC medicine. UrgentRx’s Critical Care packs a doctorrecommended 325mg of aspirin that acts faster than the traditional pill, and is part of a set that can be used to relieve some of the following traveler’s ailments: Upset stomach from new cuisine, Heartburn, Allergic reactions, and Headache. UrgentRx is a credit card sized packet containing fast-acting medication in the form of a powder. UrgentRx uses the same active ingredients as the leading brands, fits right in your wallet and no water is needed-just rip open the package and pour the dissolving powder directly into your mouth.

COMPOSTABLE TOOTHBRUSH www.worldcentric.org Every year in the United States some 450 million plastic toothbrushes make their way to landfills nationally. The majority of those toothbrushes will never biodegrade and will remain for decades.

To reduce those numbers, World Centric has created compostable toothbrushes and travel cases that are made from a plant based resin called Ingeo.

The toothbrush and case are certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute. They are environmentally friendly, having a smaller carbon footprint because Ingeo takes less energy to produce than petroleum based plastic resins. The World Centric toothbrush is designed to fully compost within 3 to 6 six months when sent to a commercial composting facility. The 7-inch World Centric toothbrush and case are available at natural grocery stores and online.

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STRAZ PERFORMANCES DISENCHANTED! - thru April 13.

The new musical comedy satire that proves happily ever after can be a royal pain. The original fairytale princesses are none too happy with the exploitation they’ve suffered through today’s films, books and dolls. Snow White and her angry band of storybook friends are storming the castle in order to take their lives back. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, the Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and more unite. Intended for mature audiences.

Unnecessary Farce - April 10 - 27. A Hat Trick Theatre production. Two inept police officers are setting up a sting to record the mayor confessing to embezzlement and recover the missing money. What little hope there was of success is quickly dashed when the bodyguard arrives. Soon, the occupants of both rooms are left asking themselves ‘What has happened to the money?’

Jersey Boys - April 8-13. Jersey Boys, the musical about The Four Seasons, is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. The JERSEY BOYS Tampa engagement features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh, What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

Ghost The Musical - April 22 - 27. Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.

The D*Word – A Musical - April 24 - May 18.

The D* Word is a 90-minute musical that follows the woes and wows of four single and single-again women who meet after a night of speed dating. Join Erica, DeeDee, Kate and Jen as they learn the art of happily EVEN after featuring songs from “I Will Survive” and “Hot Stuff” to “Before He Cheats” and “Turn Me On!” We Will Rock You - May 13 - 18. We Will Rock You features the greatest hits of the legendary British rock group, Queen. This hilarious phenomenon boasts a fantastic score of killer Queen tunes such as “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are The Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You. For more information, visit Straz Center, 813-2297827. www.strazcenter.org

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS - thru April 13

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merican Stage presents Mark Brown’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS adapted from the adventure novel by Jules Verne. The play is set to the year of 1872 where the adventure begins in London and takes you around the globe and back. Stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, runaway trains, it’s unabashedly slapstick. Hold onto your seats for the original amazing race. Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to beat the clock. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 33 characters traverse seven continents in Mark Brown’s new adaptation of one of the great adventures of all time. The cast includes Brad DePlanche, Matthew McGee, Jonelle M. Meyer, Brian Webb Russell, and Brian Shea.

American Stage in the Park : April 9 - May 4

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merican Stage Theatre Company opens the 29th annual American Stage in the Park with the musical production of THE WIZ, running April 9 and closing on May 4, 2014. THE WIZ is about Dorothy who is going to the Land of Oz and she’s walking on a road paved in rock, gospel, and soul! This beloved Broadway musical – winner of 7 Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) is a dazzling multi-cultural journey that will take you to the most fantastical places…and back home again. The perfect night for families and theatregoers to see American Stage under the stars…downtown St. Petersburg’s cool spring tradition for almost 30 years.

American Stage - 163 3rd Street North , St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

727.823.7529. www.americanstage.org

Talking With... April 18 - May 4

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inner! 1982 American Theatre Critics Association Award, Best Regional Play.

Talking With... is a collection of extraordinary monologues written by the mysteriously pseudonymous Jane Martin. These eleven monologues make up an “evening of idiosyncratic characters who amuse, move and frighten, always speaking from the depths of their souls” and range from “a baton twirler who has found God through twirling, a fundamentalist snake handler, and ex-rodeo rider crowded out of the life she has cherished by men in 3 piece suits who want her to dress up ‘like Mini Damn Mouse in a tutu, an actress willing to go to any length to get a job” to an old woman whose dream is to live in McDonald’s.

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GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS STEPPING OUT - April 3 - 20

The play concerns eight individuals from disparate backgrounds and with differing motivations who attend the same weekly tap dancing class in a dingy North London church hall. Despite the students at first treating the classes as social occasions, and showing little co-ordination, they later develop a level of skill and cohesiveness. The dance routines are the background for the focus of the play, the relationship and interaction of different people.

5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. 727-322-0316. www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org

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2014 SEASON TEN PERCENT OF MARTA SOLANO - thru April 13 Ten Percent Of Marta Solano is by Richard Strand. A trip to the DMV to get an address on a drivers license changed turns into a mind-numbing but hilarious journey through red tape. Full of wit and pathos, Marta’s journey through mis-guided information plunges her to the depths of despair and the heights of joy as she tries to hold on to who she is. Clever, hysterical and exasperating.

A FEW GOOD MEN - May 1-18 Aaron Sorkin (Moneyball, The Social Network, The West Wing) wrote this captivating courtroom drama which ran for 500 performances on Broadway in 1989 and became an Oscar nominated film in 1992. Originally inspired by true events, this taut, tense thriller erupts when two Marines are accused of the hazing death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay.The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games

than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened.

Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. “Enormously entertaining.” - N.Y. Daily News “Plenty of wise cracking humor and suspense.“ Time Magazine

THE SUGARBEAN SISTERS - June 12-29 Stuck in a Florida swamp near Disney World, the Nettles sisters are determined to escape spinsterhood by hopping the next spaceship out of town, and they’re not going to let the arrival of a snake charmer, a handsome Mormon Bishop and a mysterious bird woman stand in their way. See the show “New York Newsday” called the “most impressive debut of a new American playwright“.

Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa FL 33602; 813-251-8984. www.stageworkstheatre.org

THE MIKADO April 26 - May 18

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his classic masterpiece of silliness and satire will take you to a politically incorrect, fictional version of feudal Japan, which may or may not look anything like Japan, for an evening of tomfoolery and visual decadence. When Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado (the emperor of Japan) visits the town of Titipu in disguise to profess his love for the beautiful YumYum, deadly comic intrigues ensue. Ultimately, this side-splitting satire on imperialism and bureaucracy ends in a series of sublimely ridiculous executions and weddings. With such beloved G & S classics as “A Wand’ring Minstrel,” “Three Little Maids,” “The Sun Whose Rays,” and “Tit-Willow” this lavish production will delight audiences of all ages. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, 727-498-5205. www.freefalltheatre.com/

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Early Bird Dinner Theatre

A Bad Year For Tomatoes thru May 4

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Bad Year For Tomatoes is a hilarious comedy dealing with the misfortunes of a famous television actress who seeks to “get away from it all” in a small New England town. Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marloe leases a house in New England to write her autobiography. Dealing with her nosy neighbors turns out to be more difficult than she imagined so she invents a mad homicidal sister who is kept locked in an upstairs room. Complications ensue.

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Toby Manion, who also is acting, and stars Barbara Anthony, who does costumes, Jeff Smith, Charles W. Wilcox, Deb Birchler and newcomers to Early Bird, Dana Kovar, Peter J. Konowicz, and Carmilina Alford.

13355 49th St N,, Clearwater, FL 33762; www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com

TOM ARNOLD - April 25 - 26 As a writer, producer, and actor, Tom Arnold has established himself to both television and film audiences worldwide, having won such awards as the Peabody Award and a Golden Globe Award. Additionally, he helped put Fox Sports Network on the map with his hosting duties on “BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD.” Arnold cornered the market on playing the resident comic relief in films like “NINE MONTHS” with Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, and Robin Williams, “TRUE LIES” with Arnold Schwarzenegger, “HERO” with Dustin Hoffman, and “AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY” with Mike Myers. Tom pokes fun at his Midwest past, marital follies and absurd Hollywood stories. Tom is a ball of chaos and charisma on stage. He hosts the popular “Laughing With The Stars” weekly comedy show at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood.

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REGRETS ONLY - May 2-18 Comedy by Paul Rudnick. The jokes fly fast and furious as a noted fashion designer and his socialite friends try to define friendships, modern marriage and high society manners. This comedy explores the latest topics in marriage, friendships and squandered riches.

SP City Theatre, 4025 31st St So, St. Petersburg FL 33712; 727866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org

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AMADEUS - April 3 - 13

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madeus, by Peter Shaffer, gives a highly fictionalized account of the lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. It premiered on Broadway in 1980 and was nominated for 7 Tony Awards: 2 best actors, best director, best costume design, lighting, and set design. In the play, significant use is made of the music of Mozart, Salieri and other composers of the period.

Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, FL 33755; (727) 446-1360. www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org/

Best Laid Plans thru May 15 The Murder Mystery Company presents it’s new show, “Best Laid Plans.” Set in the decadent 1930’s, this classic murder mystery is full of laughter and intrigue. You’ll play detective in this fun interactive mystery. Will you be able to spot the true killer amidst a sea of suspicious characters? Your enemy Sir Peace has invited you to his estate with promise of riches. You’re told the night will host a deadly game! Peace will die, and his killer will be a guest.

He’s arranged his wealth will go to whoever solves the case. But, If he lives OR the killer escapes…all leave penniless! The Scene Of The Crime takes place at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 1911 N 13th St, Tampa, FL 33605. All 3 courses are included with the price of admission. www.grimprov.com/Dinner-Theater-Tampa-Bay

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The Rainmaker - April 3 - 27 Belief, hopes, and dreams are never as far away as we may sometimes think. Taking place during a great drought, we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. When a man comes to town promising rain for a one hundred dollar fee, he unintentionally changes more than just the weather. The Rainmaker is a feel good play for all ages.

“Admirable skill... [and] insight into the human heart.... The touch of a poet.... A hit you must see.” - N.Y. Mirror.

New Stage Theatre and conservatory. 11650 131st Street N Largo, FL 33774. 813-817-2585. http://newstagelargo.org/

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n the decades following his emergence on the national scene in 1975, Bruce Springsteen proved to be that rarity among popular musicians, an artist who maintained his status as a frontline recording and performing star, consistently selling millions of albums and selling out arenas and stadiums around the world year after year, as well as retaining widespread critical approbation, with ecstatic reviews greeting those discs and shows. He achieved success while periodically challenging his listeners by going off in unexpected directions, following his muse even when that meant altering the sound of his music or the composition of his backup band, or making his lyrical message overtly political. He always presents a marathon rock & roll show with his longtime bandmates. This tour is in support of his High Hopes album.

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JIMMY BUFFETT & The Coral Reefer Band This One’s For You Tour - Sat, April 19

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immy Buffett is best known for his “island escapism” music and lifestyle, and the often humorous things he has experienced throughout his life. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including “Margaritaville” (ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America’s list of “Songs of the Century”) and “Come Monday”. He has a devoted base of fans known as “Parrotheads”.

Aside from his career in music, Buffett is also a best-selling writer and is involved in two restaurant chains named after two of his best known songs, “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “Margaritaville”.

For additional information, visit: www.LiveNation.com

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Classics from Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms will be featured in April. Also a special concert which pays tribute to music from popular video games.

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pril 2 & 3: Theme & Variations – Coffee Concert Series Featuring Ives’ Variations on “America” along with select movements from Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite and Beethoven’sEroica Symphony, among other works. Enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts as well as a pre-concert conversation one hour before the concert. Conductor is Stuart Malina.

April 4, 5 and 6: A Tribute to Benny Goodman – Raymond James Pop Series The foremost interpreter of Benny Goodman, Dave Bennett and his sextet join the orchestra for a swinging night of such classics as Let’s Dance, Bugle Call Rag, I Got Rhythm, And the Angels Sing, Blues in the Night, Goody Goody, Sing Sing Sing, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Poor Butterfly, Moonglow, Avalon and more. Conductor is Jeff Tyzik.

April 9: An Intimate Collaboration Sure to spark lively conversations before you reach the concert hall, enjoy this “conversational prelude” featuring conductor Gerard Schwartz, among other guests, talking about the music, composers and more featured at The Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks concerts “Mozart, Diamond & Brahms”. Reservations are accepted by phone at 727-895-6620, as seating is limited for this 7p.m. “happening” on Wed, April 9. Suggested donation of $10 is payable at the door. The Studio@620 is at 620 First Ave. South, St. Petersburg 33701.

April 11, 12 and 13: Mozart, Diamond & Brahms – Tampa Bay Times Masterworks Series It’s a night with Mozart’s Symphony No. 28, Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestral arrangement of Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor, and David Diamond’s Symphony No. 4 with its lush flowing string themes, bold brass and sparkling woodwinds. Guest Conductor is Gerard Schwarz. There will be a Pre-concert Conversation one hour prior to curtain.

April 18: rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes – Special Concert Series With dazzling rock concert lighting and big-screen game images, The Florida Orchestra harnesses its full symphonic forces to bring you the heroic themes from Final Fantasy, Portal, Journey, The Legend of Zelda, Elder Scrolls, Halo, Metal Gear and many other popular video games. Experience your favorite video game epic stories told through the beautiful music and incredible art of games. VIP experience includes a poster and t-shirt redeemable at a meet and greet following the performance with the producers and conductor of the show.

April 25, 26 and 27: Tan Dun’s Water Concerto – Tampa Bay Times Masterworks Series Principal Percussionist John Shaw promises to delight and enchant concertgoers with Chinese composer Tan Dun’sWater Concerto, which has been hailed by the critics as “hypnotic,” “other-worldly” and “playful and profound.”

The concert also includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 103, “Drum Roll,” and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Guest Conductor is Rossen Milanov. There will be a pre-concert conversation one hour prior to curtain.

Tickets are on sale at 800-662-7286 and online.

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98ROCKFEST will be held on Friday, April 25 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, FL. Arena doors open at 5:00 PM EST. The all-star bands for 98ROCKFEST include Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, Chevelle, Black Stone Cherry, Saigon Kick, Trivium, Nothing More, Werm, Skratch n Sniff, The Pretty Reckless, Lacuna Coil, Fozzy and We As Human. Listeners will have the option of purchasing a VIP ticket. 98ROCKFEST will kick-off with a free pre-show on Ford Thunder Alley of the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The pre-show event will include performances by 98ROCK’s Skratch n Sniff, Werm, Nothing More, We As Human, Lacuna Coil, Fozzy and Trivium. 98ROCKFEST Pre-Show on Ford Thunder Alley of the Tampa Bay Times Forum will also feature interactive contests and ticket upgrades from participating sponsors at 1:00 PM EST. www.98ROCK.com

HARD ROCK SEMINOLE REO Speedwagon Sun, May 25 Having entertained fans for more than four decades, REO Speedwagon will perform in Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The band has produced numerous hits over the years including “Ridin’ The Storm Out,” “Keep On Loving You,” and “Take it on the Run.”

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eginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion of loyal fans.

The band has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The band’s biggest hit was its cover of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”, a slowed-down, hard rocking version of a Supremes song. Vanilla Fudge was great admirers of The Beatles, and covered “Ticket to Ride” and “Eleanor Rigby”.

Currently, three of the four original members; Mark Stein, Vince Martell and Carmine Appice, with Pete Bremy on bass, are touring and will perform at the Largo Cultural Center.

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STATE THEATRE SABATON - Sat, April 26 Swedish band Sabaton is best known for singing almost exclusively about historical wars & battle. Heroes was recorded with Peter Tägtgren (Children Of Bodom, Amorphis, Immortal); Sabaton brings their dynamic live stage performances to State Theatre as support to Iced Earth on their “Worldwide Plagues” tour. Opening each show will be Dutch heavy metallers Revamp. www.statetheatreconcerts.com/

ritz ybor Chris Robinson Brotherhood Sun, April 13 Chris Robinson Brotherhood is an American blues rock band formed in 2011 by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson while the Black Crowes are on indefinite hiatus. They’ve released two albums last year, Big Moon Ritual and The Magic Door and have recently released Betty’s S.F. Blends, Volume One, a collection of live recordings curated by Grateful Dead producer and engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson. www.theritzybor.com

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The Tampa Bay Blues Festival is one of the world’s finest blues music events, staged in the tropical setting of Vinoy Park on the shores of Tampa Bay. Please join us on April 11, 12, & 13, 2014 for three great days of blues by the bay!

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival is staged in the tropical setting of Vinoy Park on the shores of Tampa Bay, April 11, 12, & 13, for three great days of blues by the bay.

Friday, April 11: Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Coco Montoya, Matt Schofield, Selwyn Birchwood Saturday, April 12: Michael McDonald, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Nikki Hill, Irma Thomas, James Hunter, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Tad Robinson, George Porter Jr. www.tampabaybluesfest.com/

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he writers behind some of America’s hottest contemporary hits are to perform Wed - Sun, May 7-11, during the 19th annual Key West Songwriter’s Festival. More than 180 performing songwriters are to take the stage for 50-plus shows during the lively five-day event. Among those scheduled to showcase their talents are chart-topping recording artist Sara Evans; Jeff Hanna, of the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; The World Famous Headliners, composed of leading songwriters and musicians; Rebecca Lynn Howard, Robert Earl Keen, Dean Dillon, Kacey Musgraves and Chuck Cannon. Most shows feature a rotating group of writer/performers and many have no admission charge. Headquartered at Key West’s Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles St., the festival presents shows at venues including island city bars, restaurants, resort beaches and poolsides and the Fury Catamaran during sunset cruises. Events kick off with an outdoor concert starring Anders Osborne. The festival benefits Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative, a rehabilitation program for service members with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Festival information, www.kwswf.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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MUSIC TRAX

YORON ISRAEL Visions: The Music of Stevie Wonder www.yoronisrael.com Not only have the easy-to-love melodies of Stevland Hardaway Morris (b. May 13, 1950) become staples of the modern American soundtrack, they naturally trigger our most fundamentally human physical response: the graceful, unified movement of body and soul.

JASON ANICK Tipping Point www.jasonanick.com An inviting demonstration of the maxim in action can be found on Anick’s second album as a leader, Tipping Point. Utilizing both acoustic and electric mandolins in addition to his customary violin, Anick expands his musical horizons; those who associate his name with acoustic Gypsy jazz.

URI SHARLIN AND THE DOGCAT ENSEMBLE Back To The Woods www.urisharlin.com Tel Aviv-born Uri Sharlin moved to New York City to study jazz piano and found himself playing in a cumbia band. On his next trip to Tel Aviv he ran into his old accordion teacher, who sold him his instrument. He found that the accordion was the key to putting his many musical influences all together. He says Israeli musicians are forced to be more flexible in their listening, growing up on Russian songs translated into Hebrew, then Arabic music that was translated, “and other things, all mashed up.” He brings this openness to his band Uri Sharlin and the DogCat Ensemble.

Michael Feinstein

Change of Heart: The Songs of André Previn.

www.telarc.com André Previn has conquered the worlds of classical, jazz, opera, film scoring and musical theater as accomplished a pianist and conductor and composer and orchestrator. His catalog of pop songs, many written for films, has never been given the same serious consideration as his other work. Until now. And who better than pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein, who's own catalog of recordings features several albums on which he is accompanied by legendary songwriters, performing their own tunes, including Jule Styne, Burton Lane, Hugh Martin and Jay Livingston. Now Previn joins that list, accompanying Feinstein, with Finck on bass, on Change of Heart: The Songs of André Previn, on Telarc.

Michael Feinstein will be performing at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota on February 6.

GEORGE DUKE Dream Weaver www.georgeduke.com George Duke describes this as his “strongest album in years.” The brilliant keyboardist-composer-producer has gathered a myriad of voices and crystallizes them into a multi-faceted whole that far outweighs the sum of its parts. From bassist Christian McBride’s work on the funky jam tune “Burnt Sausage” to Rachelle Ferrell s contemporary jazz singing on “Missing You,” every song offers something special.

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ANTONIO POMPA-BALDI The Rascal and the Sparrow (Populenc Meets Piaf) www.pompa-baldi.com The Rascal and the Sparrow contains twenty-seven short selections, seventeen written by Poulenc and ten taken from Piaf standards. Things start out with Poulenc’s “Les chemins de l’amour” (“Paths of My Love”), a delightful waltz tune you can hear in part below. It’s an attractive way to begin the program because the song is so delightful with its slightly melancholic tone and always lilting rhythms, done to perfection by Pompa-Baldi, who caresses every note. All of the tunes follow suit.

THE KING’S SISTERS Great American Songbook! www.kingssingers.com Around the time The King’s Singers was starting up, one of the most productive periods of song-writing in history was coming to a close in America, starting with composers such as GershKern, Berlin and Porter in the early continuing through to the early 1960s.

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STEPHANIE BLYTHE As Long As There Are Songs www.meyersound.com Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe presents her first album of pop songs, featuring classics

by Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin and Ira Gershwin, including “Always,” The White Cliffs of Dover,” “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “The Man Who Got Away” and “Look For The Silver Lining.”

THE 5 BROWNS The Rite of Spring www.the5browns.com The 5 Browns are a revolutionary force in classical music and an ongoing global phenomenon since the release of their first album. The centerpiece of the album is a performance of The Rite of Spring, recorded live on May 29, 2013 - 100 years to the day from its original premiere in Paris. The Rite of Spring was recorded live by Grammy-Award winning producer Adam Abeshouse at the new Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.

American Harp www.yolandaharp.com

Yolanda Kondonassis is celebrated as one of the world’s premier solo harpists and is widely regarded as today’s most recorded classical harpist. Hailed as “an extraordinary virtuosa” and “sheer luminescence at the harp,” she has performed around the globe as a concerto soloist and in recital, appearing with numerous major orchestras. For her 17th CD release, the intrepid harpist explores the less-traveled depths of American harp repertoire to uncover gems by Elliott Carter, John Cage, Lowell Lieberman, John Williams and more. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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WILL KIMBROUGH Sideshow Love www.willkimbrough.com Guitarist Will Kimbrough is a sharp-eyed observer of humanity who notes every detail and spares nothing in his analysis. His new album is a collection of smartly crafted short stories, laden with generous melodies and arrangements. The theme is love, shifting from sharp and misty-eyed to laughter and tears.

Kimbrough accumulated the songs working as a sideman with Emmylou Harris.

TENNESSEE MAFIA JUG BAND Tales From Short Mountain www.tennesseemafiajugband.com This 10-track CD is a joint effort from the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band and the Short Mountain Distillery—a purveyor of “Tennessee Moonshine”. The songs will pretty much tell you what to expect here: Mountain Dew, Chug A Lug, What A Waste Of Good Corn Liquor, King Of The Cannon County Hills And Open Up Your Mouth And Let The Moonshine In. For this CD the band is made up of Leroy Troy (vocals and mostly banjo), Mike and Lester Armistead (guitar vocals, jug), rnie Sykes (bass), Mike Webb (dobro) and Dan Kelly on fiddle.

HOME FREE Crazy Life www.homefreevocalband.com Home Free, the all-male country group whose performances on The Sing-Off captivated millions and launched the group into the national spotlight, has signed with Columbia Records. Their major label debut album Crazy Life will be available on February 18 2014. Crazy Life features a collection of original music as well as a selection of songs the group performed on the show including, “Ring Of Fire” (Johnny Cash) and a Hunter Hayes medley featuring “I Want Crazy” from The Sing-Off finale.

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artina McBride had a specific vision for ‘Everlasting’ a collection of iconic soul and R&B songs, and knew Grammywinning producer Don Was had just the experience and insight to lead her on this journey. The legendary producer guided McBride through songs as diverse as Aretha Franklin’s “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” and yielded a new sound and a departure for the country icon and four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. “I love soulful music and it just made sense to me to stretch a bit at this time and do something that fills my heart and allows me to explore a little bit,” said Martina on her upcoming album. “I have worked hard to choose some of the best and most loved classics, much like I did with ‘Timeless,’ and interpret them in a way that is faithful to the original, but still has my own artistic spin to make it mine.”

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HUDSON HANK Daybreak www.hudsonhank.com The debut LP from Hudson Hank, Daybreak, is out Now! Hudson Hank is the solo project of acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Sam Oatts. On Daybreak Sam team up with producer and Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman to create a record of big scope and even bigger melodies.

JAMES LABRIE Impermanent Resonance www.jameslabrie.com Impermanent Resonance is best described as a simple metal album. The album is an outing for his musical style and taste which are a lot more simple than people would expect. In addition he doesn’t provide the entirety of the vocals, as he is also joined by Peter Wildoer, who in addition to beating the drum kit around with exceptional force, provides harsh, death metal style vocals.

CARLSSON Waiting (EP) www.carlssonmusic.com This is the first single from the upcoming album “About Time”. Written and produced by Carlsson, the song is brilliantly simple and perfectly crafted Synthpop - from the infectious hook all the way to an outstanding vocal performance. You had to be “Waiting” for music like this for a long time.

PACHA’S PAJAMAS: A Story Written By Nature Vol 1 & 2

www.pachaspajamas.com In this award-winning Children’s Pop Musical, magical pajamas whisk Pacha off to an epic music festival in the jungle organized for (and by) plants and animals; Fox News is reporting but its real foxes!

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ime Moves On is ethereal and expansive, with achingly gorgeous vocals, moody guitars, and playfully quirky keyboard touches. The album chronicles Maggie’s move from Oklahoma to Los Angeles to further pursue her music career, and a new and empowered outlook on life based on being brave enough to seek out and embrace a centered existence.

Time Moves On follows a self-titled album, two EPs, a handful of singles, an impressive synch licensing resume, and nearly a thousand shows.

McClure’s gift for confessional songwriting that’s broad appealing has enabled her music to garner plum synch placements. Her songs have appeared in the film Cowgirls N' Angels, and in such television shows as Dr. Phil, The Real World, Worst Prom Ever, The Hills, The City, The Vineyard, and The Young And The Restless.

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New Age FORREST SMITHSON Dreaming Time www.forrestsmithson. com A gracefully unfolding sonic narrative, woven within soundscapes of contemplative lyricism, bringing forth a sustained connection to open receptivity. The creation of vibratory environments for activation, remembrance, integration and expansion.

YANG YING Elixir: Music For Moving & Still Meditation www.yangying-music.com

Initially created for use in a Taiji intervention study at the University of Illinois, Elixir is a music CD for moving and still meditation practices. This CD is unique in that it was composed and performed in entirety by both a master traditional Chinese musician and longtime practitioner of qigong meditation.

Larkenlyre (Matthew Labarge)

DAN CHADBURN Nocturnes www.danchadburn.com

Extraordinary Voyages www.matthewlabarge.com

Dan’s most recent recording, Nocturnes, was released in August, 2012. A group of Dan’s close friends had asked him to create an album of music to “inspire, soothe, and heal.”

Having recorded several new solo piano improvisations in January, 2012, Dan composed and recorded melodic themes to these improvs (featuring Carole Libelo on english horn, Marty Hackleman on french horn, and Helen Hausmann on violin and viola) to create the twelve pieces that appear on the album.

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STEVEN C Past To Presence www.stevencmusic.com Past to Presence represents the musical journey of Steven C’s life, covering every mood from intimate reflective solo piano to joy filled up beat songs.

Featured is Steven C’s 9 foot Bosendorfer piano, and many guest musicians. Spiritual and heartfelt.

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inematic multi-layered sonic sketches inspired by the stories and novels of Jules Verne, Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Larkenlyre is composer Matthew Labarge, guest appearances by Chris Bocast, Eden Macadam-Somer, and Jimi Taft.

Each of the fourteen tracks is very different.

Hundreds of instruments, real and electronic, were used, as well as dozens of objects, instruments, and environments were recorded and sampled. Each track is a unique sonic landscape unto itself, much like a great story.

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GET TRIBAL (Kari Hohne) God Of Drum www.get-tribal.com

God of Drum is a collection of percussion based world fusion music inspired by the thunder deities of virtually every culture. Ancient tribes revered thunder as the divine element that activated spring’s rebirth. Using drums, they synchronized the heart, mind and soul with the same vital life force. Its circular shape offers a mandala connecting the world of spirit to the vibration of intention.

ANDRE FERIANTE Novella www.andreferiante.com

Andre Feriante, world class Spanish/Classical/Flamenco guitarist applies the right hand technique taught to him by Andre Segovia and his unique and passionate compositional style to the 3, 4, 5, and 6 string ukuleles.

WOUTER KELLERMAN Mzansi www.wouterkellerman.net

VARIOUS ARTISTS Salsa de la Bahia: A Collection of SF Bay Area Salsa and Latin Jazz www.patoisrecords.com

Flutist Wouter Kellerman, who hails from South Africa, truly creates world-fusion music that is multi-cultural and genre-crossing because he brings together global musical elements to form a powerful, jubilant and universal sound.

ALEJANDRO ALMENARES Casa De Trova www.tumimusic.com/Alejandro-Almenares

Alejandro Enis Almenares Born in Santiago de Cuba 24th May 1937 is perhaps the last of the Troubadours of the golden age of Trova in Cuba. Casa the Trova is some of the songs written by his father and himself during some 150 years of joint life and for the first time his music has been recorded in the form of a full CD.

A Groundbreaking Anthology of Afro-Cuban Music, Salsa De La Bahía, Reveals the Hidden History of Tropical Heat From the San Francisco Bay Area. This 2-CD companion piece to the documentary film The Last Mambo, featuring Latin music giants Orestes Vilató, John Santos, Jesus Diaz, John Calloway, and Benny Velarde. The Last Mambo traces the evolution of the Bay Area’s Latin music scene from Cal Tjader, Benny Velarde, and the Escovedo Brothers to present day masters such as John Santos, Jesus Diaz, and Anthony Blea.

The album opens and closes with three thrilling pieces recorded especially for the project

by Estrellas De La Bahia, an all-star orchestra encompassing many of the scene’s key players.

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

Sail Pavilion Kicks Off “Wednesdays

By The Water”

Sail Pavilion has partnered with Corona to feature “Wednesdays by the Water” every week in April. The themed events will offer guests special draft pricing on Coronas for $4, as well as food, fun and much more.

Combine the events with Happy Hour (from 5 to 7 p.m.) for additional drink specials, such as $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine and $5 mixed drinks. The scheduled “Wednesdays by the Water” themes include: April 2 - The Sail will feature a special Kickoff Party, with live entertainment, onsite radio personalities, Corona sponsored prizes, food, outdoor games and the Corona girls.

April 9 - Guests can “Wine down Wednesday” at Sail Pavilion with wine specials, wine samplings and cheese plate pairings.

April 16 - “Wednesdays by the Water” will feature Trivia Wednesday. The winning teams receive gift cards. Food and prizes will also be available throughout the evening.

April 23 - Sail Pavilion will hold a Corn Hole Tournament. Guests can also enjoy a special Sail food menu and prizes throughout the night.

April 30 - The Sail will offer a Karaoke Night.

Guests can sing their favorite tunes while enjoying the beautiful waterfront bar.

Every Wednesday in April from 5 to 10 p.m., 333 S. Franklin St, on Tampa’s busy RiverWalk, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center . For additional information, 813-373-1193 or visit www.tampaconventioncenter.com

Blindness, a national nonprofit focused on sight-saving research, will be hosting its 5th Annual Dining in the Dark fundraising dinner at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg. The Foundation will be presenting its Visionary Award to Joyce and Walter Larson, philanthropist and founder of Larson Communities, and University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft, Ph.D. to recognize their philanthropic and professional accomplishments in the Tampa Bay community. Dining in the Dark is a distinctive sensory awareness experience in which guests participate in an unforgettable dining adventure, in complete darkness.

To get a glimpse into the lives of the blind, diners will wear

special light-blocking blindfolds and enjoy their entrée using only their heightened senses of smell, sound, taste and touch. The one-of-a-kind event benefits the Foundation’s research into preventions, treatments and cures for vision-robbing retinal degenerative diseases like macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome and related conditions. Serving as master of ceremonies will be sports personality and Tampa Bay Rays Senior Advisor Dick Crippen. www.FightBlindness.org

Dining in the Dark fundraising dinner At The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club - Thurs, April 17

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EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH AT PELAGIA TRATTORIA - Sun, April 20

Pelagia Trattoria’s popular Easter Sunday brunch returns April 20 when the restaurant transforms its traditional dining room into a collection of cooking and carving stations and displays of fresh seafood on ice, roasted vegetables, imported cheeses, a selection of sweets and much more, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Easter Sunday. A made-to-order omelet station will prepare the perfect omelet until 3 p.m. when a pasta station will begin serving delicious pasta dishes. Select items, like traditional Eggs Benedict and apple wood smoked bacon and pork sausage, are available until 3 p.m. Starting at 3 p.m. select items, like assorted flatbreads, will be added to the impressive mix of meats, poultry, baked goods, seasonal salads and fresh fruits.

The cost is $49 per person for adults which includes a complimentary glass of sparking wine. Children, ages 5 - 12, dine for $18. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., children will be invited to participate in special holiday activities. They can hunt for colorful Easter eggs filled with treats or harvest - and sample - fresh carrots from the new Pelagia garden located near the outdoor patio.

Pelagia offers a modern Pelagia offers a modern twist on Italian cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal flavors and locally sourced foods. The restaurant is in the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel at 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, FL. Reservations are recommended for the brunch. Call 813313-3235 or go to www.pelagiatrattoria.com

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

Grand Marnier Lapostolle

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rand Marnier new Signature Collection N° 2 Raspberry Peach is rich, complex, fruity, and delivers a perfect marriage of Grand Mariner’s signature cognacs laced with orange essence and the natural raspberry and peach flavors. The Raspberry Peach combines European raspberries and rare red peaches from the South of France.

The versatility of this sophisticated product makes it perfect for any special occasion, such as this delicious Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Cosmo: 2 oz Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach; 1 oz cranberry juice; 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake.

Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a twist.

Enjoy!

For more information about Grand Marnier fine products and recipes, please visit www.grand-marnier.com/

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As soon as you enter the restaurant, you are transported to Marrakesh in this decidedly Moorish building. All of the appointments were imported from Morocco - from the ornate lamps, to hammered-designed brass tables to wall hangings. Some of the articles are made to look aged, and some are genuinely old.

The restaurant is quite intimate considering Disney’s standards (large!) At a recent Spice Road Table tasting we enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of a four-seat Banquette, but, of course, larger tables are also available. With the floor-to-ceiling arched windows we reveled in the spectacular view we had of the fireworks over World Showcase Lagoon.

The menu is Morrocan/Mediterranean, with the wine and beer selections emanating from Morocco, Spain or Greece as well. The presentation of Small Plates allows guests to sample many delightful tastes which may be new to them. The restaurant also offers two Chef Specials which emphasize either seafood or meat.

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We sampled quite a few different menu items, and were pleased with most every one of them. Before our meal, we enjoyed a refreshing Lillet aperitif with the flavors of honey, orange, lime and mint. Dinner began with a delicate hummus and olive dish, then on to tender fried calamari with spicy Harissan and capers aioli sauces, and rice stuffed grape leaves with fried capers, raisins and nutmeg. The dishes have recognizable spices, but are created perfectly as to not overwhelm the senses. Next we sampled the spicy garlic shrimp sautĂŠed with dried chillies and fried garlic, and some mixed grill skewers of beef and chicken with garlic and fresh herbs.

Very tasty lamb sliders with brioche, cucumber dill and mint tzatziki sauce came next. For dessert, the restaurant offers a choice of a chocolate pyramid with almond ice cream, a saffron and lemon custard (served like a crème brulee), and assorted baklavas. We, of course, tried them all, and consequently, enjoyed them all! The custard was a particular standout for me.

I was in Morocco many years ago, and this visit to Spice Road Table, and the Moroccan Pavilion itself, really brought back the memories I enjoyed there. If you have been to Morocco, or have always wanted to go, visit the Moroccan Pavilion. It may whet your appetite to visit the country, or just visit the Spice Road Table for a tantalizing dining experience.

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2014 What’s happening in the “World” 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - thru May 18

Disney gardeners will paint the landscape with rainbows of blooms while Epcot chefs tempt guests with marketplace tastes during the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The garden party continues for 75 days. The food-and-beverage marketplaces will return with new menu items for Disney guests to enjoy, such as Piggylicious Bacon Cupcakes and a Barbecued Chicken Leg at the Smokehouse Barbecue Marketplace. As they sample from marketplace menus of gustatory delights, guests can wander among themed gardens and children’s play areas. Most gardens will be illuminated when the sun sets to extend the festival fun.

At the Festival Center, daily interactive gardening seminars will set the stage for outdoor doit-yourself inspiration, and popular HGTV celebrities will headline weekend seminars filled with home, garden and design ideas.

For more information about the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639). The festival, including all gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission.

Rockin’ Flower Power Weekend Concerts during the 21st International Flower & Garden Festival

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out” pop tunes and rock ‘n’ roll classics of the 1960s and ’70s. Here is the 2014 lineup (subject to change without notice): April 4-6 - Paul Revere & The Raiders “Good Thing”; April 11-13 - Village People “Y.M.C.A.”; April 18-20 - The Grass Roots “Midnight Confessions”; April 25-27 - Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry VIII, I am”; May 2-4 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”; May 9-11 - Chubby Checker & The Wildcats “The Twist”; May 16-18 - NEW! Alan Parsons Live Project “Eye in the Sky” Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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A New After-Dark Experience Treats Epcot Guests to One More Bite of Fun

After a day of blooms and bulbs, the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party bursts with color in the sky, and bubbles in the glass. Guests can sample decadent desserts from around the world, paired with the perfect international sparkling wines in an intimate and exclusive environment – all while watching Epcot’s nightly fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations.

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Starting April 18, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have the chance to see a special extended trailer of “Maleficent” in the ABC Sound Studio. “Maleficent” opens in theaters on May 30 and stars Angelina Jolie in the untold story of Disney’s villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and what turns her heart to stone.

Perfect Petals Brunch featuring the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley at Epcot - May 4

This ticketed event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature the release of a brand new color called “Mickey’s Perfect Petals,” as well as a special appearance by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley. Guests can purchase tickets at DisneyParksMerchandise.com

New Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts at Magic Kingdom

A colorful new Magic Kingdom daytime parade will make its grand entrance onto Main Street, U.S.A. in March. Featuring seven unique units comprised of nine floats with a cast of more than 100 performers, Disney Festival of Fantasy parade celebrates the stories and characters of Fantasyland. The parade comes to life through fantastic and innovative new parade floats, vibrant costumes and an original soundtrack featuring beloved songs from favorite Disney films, including its very own theme song.

Final Phase of New Fantasyland

Walt Disney World Resort will complete the final phase of New Fantasyland – the largest expansion in Magic

Kingdom history – with the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster. This family coaster will transport guests on a musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” Also coming to Magic Kingdom this year is Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, an all-new daytime parade featuring characters and music from memorable Disney films.

Disney Cruise Line at Castaway Cay

The Disney Fantasy docks at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. In a setting of crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white-sand beaches and lush landscapes, the 1,000-acre island offers one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family.

Out-of-this-World Fun! Star Wars Weekends - May 16 - June 15

Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort in May and June 2014, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes Star Wars central for guests of all ages. Each year, the power of the Force and magic of Disney combine as plenty of out-of-this-world characters – including Wookiees, droids, Ewoks, bounty hunters and Jedi – roam the streets of the theme park and pose in themed meet-and-greet areas. Guests can experience one of the largest Star Wars parades in the world during the day and then dance the night away at the surprise-filled “Hyperspace Hoopla.”

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS Comng up in Orlando 25th Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park April 5 - 6. While live entertainment and a kids’ area highlight this event that spans the entire walkway of Lake Eola (over a mile long), the real stars of Fiesta in the Park Series are the 600+ artists and crafters that come from all over the United States to display and sell their original works. Lake Eola, Robinson St, Orlando, FL. www.fiestainthepark.com/ STARS ON ICE TOUR - April 6. Meryl Davis & Charlie White returned from the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, with the United States’ first ice dancing gold medal in history. Stars on Ice, featuring Davis & White along with their bronze medal-winning teammates from the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event, visit Orlando on Sunday, April 6 for a performance at the Amway Center. www.amwaycenter.com SEAWORLD’S BREAKAWAY FALLS Opening May 9 - The tallest, steepest and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind in Orlando and all of the southern United States – dropping at Aquatica Orlando on May 9.

At nearly 80 feet tall, Ihu’s Breakaway Falls is where you’ll face your fears and each other. Offering four unique slide paths, you’ll step into one of three “breakaway boxes” and watch each other fall one-by-one or test your bravery on a fourth open slide for a different but just as thrilling experience. You’ll never know who’s going to breakaway first – and the anticipation of who drops next is part of the wild ride!

DUPLO Valley at LEGOLAND Opening May 23 Florida will bring the Lego Duplo line of preschool building toys to life for Orlando’s youngest visitors. The new farm-themed attractions, including a train, mini tractor ride and water play area, are geared to toddlers ages 2 to 5.

Diagon Alley Opening Summer 2014 - Building on the popularity of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort will bring to life some of the experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films. Diagon Alley and ‘London’ will be located within Universal Studios Florida, which is adjacent to Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where guests now experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. When complete, The Wiz74

arding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will feature shops, a restaurant and an innovative, marquee attraction based on Gringotts bank. Guests will be able to travel between ‘London’ and Hogsmeade aboard the Hogwarts Express.

I-Drive Indoor Kart Racing - Visitors with a need for speed will love the new I-Drive Indoor Kart Racing. This multi-level entertainment center includes a half-mile (805-meter) track for the electricpowered go-karts, bowling lanes and an arcade. www. idriveracing.com/ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Opening Nov, 2014 - Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the $429 million Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be the new home for Broadway productions and Orlando Ballet among other performances. The arts center will include two performance theaters, a 300-seat community theater, outdoor plaza and banquet room. www.drphillipscenter.org/ Cabana Bay Beach Resort NOW OPEN Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is the fourth and largest on-site hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. Inspired by retro resorts of the 1950s and 60s, the 1800-room hotel features moderately priced family suites and value-priced guest rooms. Guests can experience a 10-lane bowling alley and enjoy two massive pools with sand beaches, a lazy river, waterslide and more.

Water Ski Show on Lake Silver in Winter Haven - thru Dec 31, 2014. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team (reestablished in 2012 by former theme park employees) is back and has a new home on Lake Silver in Winter Haven, FL. Shows take place the 3rd Saturday of every month and begin at 6:00pm (March – October) and 4:30pm (November – February). Admission is free.

Interesting tidbit – the age range for the majority of the team? mid-40s to a few in their 60s! Bring lawn chairs for seating.

Lake Silver, 100 S. Lake Silver Dr. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33883. Free admission. 863-521-2808. www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com/ VisitOrlando.com for more information on Orlando events.

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Upcoming concerts: Apr 5 - SKILLET; Apr 12 - LYNYRD SKYNYRD; Apr 19 - KOOL & THE GANG; May 3 - NELLY; May 10 - THE WANTED; May 17 - THE ROOTS; May 24 - CHER LLOYD; May 31 - HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS; June 7 - ROBIN THICKE www.universalorlando.com

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Walking through the park, guests are often surprised to be greeted by one of the many animal ambassadors, many of whom were orphaned or injured in the wild and given a second chance thanks to the SeaWorld Rescue Team.

New animal encounters include the fun of flamingo parades to the grace of the magnificent eagle.

A Splash Dance is making its way around the park. Water buckets will be juggling and a slapstick show turns into a high-energy dance production.

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TRAVELOGUE

MSC Cruises The Divine Divina

By Barbara McGovern

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Cruise Ships is a family company headquartered in Italy which has concentrated on the European market in the past. Although they have sailed to the U.S. and some other countries, this is the first time one of their ships will be based in the U.S. The MSC Divina arrived in Miami in November, 2013 to serve the American market.

What a magnificent ship! She left on her maiden American voyage to a grand send off, complete with fireworks and a fun deck party.

The Divina epitomizes everything that makes MSC the line that it is. Attention to details makes the Divina special. MSC’s hallmark is promoting the Mediterranean lifestyle that the region is famous for. La Dolce Vita — The Divina has that in spades, from her Godmother, the

fabulous Sophia Loren, to the incredible Svorski crystal staircases and the outstanding “ship with a ship” — the Yacht Club. We were wowed by the Divina. All the eye candy is wonderful but there is much more to impress the guests. Consider the intangibles, the things that really make the ship so special: the outstanding staff that make your trip the event that you expect; the army of specialists that ensures your comfort and peace of mind; The maintenances crew - 110 plumbers, 80 electricians, 54 carpenters, the 100 people on the fire brigade and the 50 people on the medical staff. These are the people we seldom see but are key to the smooth operation of the vessel. We get to know our waiters, cabin stewards, the bar men and the guest relations people but do we realize how important they are to our enjoyment of the cruise? Do we appreciate them or do we only acknowledge them when we have a complaint?

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guests on 18 decks, and is equipped with the best of everything in order to ensure that every one of those guests have a memorable vacation. There is outstanding dining in seven restaurants to accommodate every taste, 13 indoor and 5 outdoor bars and lounges, 5 pools, a theatre that has some of the best shows you will every see, a casino, plus amazing shopping (husbands, beware!) There is even an outdoor movie on the pool deck. (It sure beats the old drive in movies.) There hot tubs, a spa and a well-equipped gym and a solarium. Life is good on the Divina.

The ship has wonderful program for their youngest cruisers. There’s a Mini Club for the tiny guests that affords the moms and dads some free time to re-charge knowing that their children are safe and having supervised fun.

There’s a special club for the pre-teens and older teens where they have their own area away from mom and dad — a win-win situation. MSC also has a program where children travel free. It is a great way to create a real multigenerational vacation. Entire families, moms, dads, cousins and grandparents can join in the fun.

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MSC offers several theme cruises.

The cruise we were on was a “Baseball Greats.” You can check their website to see what other theme cruises are being offered.

The Mediterranean spirit is alive and well on all of MSC ships. You can party day and night or you can relax and do nothing. It’s up to you. The Divina lets you do your own thing. We took the Winemakers Experience to learn how to taste, blend and make your own special bottle of wine with your own label. It was fun and informative. Or you can just sit in one of the beautiful lounges and listen to the music; watch a football game or have a beer. What ever you want to do, it’s all there for you on the beautiful Divina.

We have been on many MSC cruises and can honesty say that we have never had a bad cruise. We’ve had some bad weather and a few so-so ports, but never a bad cruise.

If you haven’t cruised with MSC, please check them out.

I’m sure you will enjoy them as much as we do. Just an aside, I would bring a bar of soap and shampoo if you have a favorite. I have noticed that most ships and hotels, in the interest of the environment and the bottom line, are only offering those items as attached to the shower.

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Education is the key to change this. Over the past two years MCS has been the principal supporter of an innovative UNICEF project to combat poverty and inequality by helping children in the vulnerable communities of Rio de Janeiro and San Paolo to have access to a quality education. Thanks to the generosity of their cruise guests they have been able to donate over 1 million Euros to start to make a difference. MCS has underwritten the program and you can help donate.

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Remember, as with most ships, the crews are from many different countries. Most crew members do speak English, but it’s not their native language. Bear with them, you’re there to relax and have a good time.

It may take a bit longer to get what you need but you will be well taken care of.

Choose the MSC family for your family’s vacation.

You will be glad you did. For more information, please visit MSCcruisesusa.com

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Gaming Scene Las Vegas BELLAGIO EVENTS: www.bellagio.com EXECUTIVE CHEF’S CULINARY CLASSROOM - Bellagio presents a year of all new cooking experiences in 2014 as part of the culinary series, An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom. The educational series includes interactive cooking classes led by Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong and his team of culinary artists. During each two-hour session held in Tuscany Kitchen, the AAA Five Diamond resort’s state-of-theart demonstration kitchen, Wong and his skilled team guide students as they compose and prepare an exceptional three-course meal, all while sharing a variety of delicious culinary secrets. The remaining schedule: Grilling Perfection - May 28; Father’s Day Bellagio Barbeque - June 12; What to Eat First? The Chicken or the Egg - Aug 27; Farm to Table - Sept 24; Cooking with Chocolate - Oct 1; Harvesting Thanksgiving - Nov 19.

Bellagio Gallery Presents “Painting Women” - thru Oct 26. Organized in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the exhibition showcases 34 paintings spanning the 18th, 19th and 20th

centuries, revealing the story of women artists, their activism and artistic achievements. The works represent the increased opportunities for education, domestic independence and artistic training that allowed many women to pursue their dreams of becoming professional painters, dating back to the late 18th century. The exhibition features works by such iconic women artists as Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe Berthe Morisot, and Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun.

Celebrate 40 Fabulous Years Of UNLVino Las Vegas With Celebrity Chefs, Cocktail Pairings - April 9 - 12 www.unlvino.com/ The 40th UNLVino will be a demonstration in gastronomic excellence as four main events take place across the famed Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. Beverage enthusiasts and foodies alike will sample wines, spirits, craft beers and cuisine prepared by some of the city’s most beloved chefs and mixologists. This year’s events will elevate guests’ experiences, including: Sip & Savor at Spago – Wednesday, April 9; BAR-b-q at Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods Pool – Thursday, April 10; Bubble-Licious at The Venetian’s Doge’s Palace Plaza – Friday, April 11; Founders’

Olivia Newton-John’s “Summer Nights” at the Flamingo - starting April 8 www. flamingolasvegas.com/ Opening at the Flamingo, the internationally-renowned singer-actress will take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music. The production, featuring an eight-piece band, will take fans on a journey through the singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist’s life and career. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles.

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Las Vegas cont Grand Tasting at the Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health – Saturday, April 12.

The Cromwell Now Accepting Reservations Beginning May 21. www.thecromwell.com/ The Cromwell, the new Las Vegas hotel, is set to welcome its first guests beginning May 21. With its prime location on one of the busiest intersections of the Las Vegas Strip – one that welcomes more than 20 million passersby each year – The Cromwell Hotel and Casino will offer an exceptional luxury Las Vegas hotel experience in an intimate boutique hotel setting.

da Vinci: THE exhibitION at the Venetian www.venetian.com/ Da Vinci the Exhibition is a hands-on exploration of the life and work of the original Renaissance man, Leonardo Da Vinci. Visitors of all ages will be inspired as they operate many of the 65 inventions and machines brought to life from Da Vinci’s Codices, and they will marvel over his advanced anatomical studies and world-renowned paintings.

premieres at the Crazy Girls Theatre inside Riviera Hotel & Casino.

El Loco Open at The Adventuredome - April 15-18 www.adventuredome.com/elloco/

“Men: The Experience” DebutS at Riviera Hotel/ Casino www.rivierahotel.com/ Men The Experience, Las Vegas’ new male revue, has come to the Riviera’s entertainment lineup.

Starring some of Las Vegas’ most seductive men and featuring highenergy choreography and a multimedia set, Men The Experience Only the second of its kind in the United States, the new roller coaster is now open and invites thrill seekers of all ages to experience a 72-second, adrenaline-pumping adventure complete with G drops, gravity-defying turns and over-theedge twists. El Loco’s soaring eyecatching structure offers a unique and exhilarating ride experience in a small footprint. Reaching a maximum speed of 45 mph, El Loco pushes the limits with unique coaster elements that drop, turn and twist riders around 1,300 feet of electric yellow track for a thrill-asecond adventure.

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Gaming Scene con't Biloxi What’s happening at the Beau Rivage Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very convenient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both — the Beau has it all. With a partnership with Vision Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxurious guestroom — starting at only $199 per person (double occupancy). The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. PetersburgClearwater Airport.

Golfers will definitely want to experience Fallen Oak, Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevation changes and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. GOLF Magazine rated it one of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play.”

A visit to the Beau’s spa and salon will show Epicurean treatments unique to the Gulf Coast, and a perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway with their special “Pamper Parties.”

The dining opportunities at the Beau are wonderfully varied - from the simple Snacks Deli to the exceptional BR Prime (the Beau’s signature steak and seafood restaurant), and every thing in between. Guests have eleven restaurants to choose from, as well as several bars.

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SPRING BREAK POKER CLASSIC – March 27 April 7. All bets are on for 12 days of red-hot competition at Beau Rivage’s 2014 Spring Break Poker Classic. Single Satellites from $45 to $200 will be held daily 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. $65 + $15 with $40 re-entries, Mega Satellite for Main Event daily at 5:00 p.m. $80 + $20, No-Limit Hold ’Em events nightly at 7:00 p.m.

Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. March 27 and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For blind structures and other details, please visit beaupoker.com. Play and stay with a special $59 room rate Sunday through Thursday and $99 room rate Friday and Saturday. For reservations, call Customer Care at 1.888.567.6667.

SCRATCH IT RICH – April 1 - May 31. Scratch It Rich returns to Beau Rivage with millions in FREEPLAY and prizes including electronics, cash and more. Be one of the up to 540 participants to take home a share of FREEPLAY; that’s up to 60 winners per drawing day.

Drawings are every Saturday from 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. and all prizes double at the 11:00 p.m. drawing. Win a share of up to $175,000 in FREEPLAY and prizes each drawing day.

HAPPY HOUR $15,000 WEEKLY SLOT TOURNAMENTS – Wednesdays In April. The first entry is complimentary. A second entry can be gained if a patron earns 350 slot base points on the day of the tournament. Participants may only receive a max of two entries on the day of the tournament, but may participate in multiple tournaments throughout the duration of the promotion. Sessions are 5 minutes Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT April 11 - ALAN JACKSON; APRIL 18 - GOO GOO DOLLS; April 25 - STOMP; May 17 - SARA EVANS; May 23 - JO DEE MESSINA; May 30 - CHICAGO.

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Easy to use and store in your diaper bag or next to your bed for late night feedings, the WarmZe system consists of air-activated warmers and a fabric BottleSoc. To warm a bottle, you simply slide the BottleSoc onto your breast milk or formula bottle, pull up the outer layer of the BottleSoc and attach a warmer, then pull the outer lay of the BottleSoc back down into place.

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Use the open mesh pouch for convenient storage at home or in the diaper bag. The suction power is limited only by the suction you can draw.

Babee Covee can be used as a: Car seat cover (“tent” style); Shopping cart cover; Nursing cover; Stroller blanket/cover; High chair cover; Playtime blanket.

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The partnership with K’NEX Brands allows fans to collect, build environments and interact with Stewie, Peter, Brian and the entire family in a whole new way.

Family Guy follows the adventures of an endearingly ignorant dad, Peter Griffin, and his hilariously odd family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI. Lois is Peter’s wife, a stay-at-home mom with no patience for her family’s antics. Then there are their kids: 18-year-old Meg is an outcast at school and the Griffin family punching bag; 13-year-old Chris is a socially awkward teen who doesn’t have a clue about the opposite sex; and one-year-old Stewie is a diabolically clever baby.

Rounding out the Griffin household is Brian, the family dog and a ladies man.

“Family Guy has a multi-generational appeal,” said Michael Araten, President & CEO of K’NEX Brands. “Our partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products will allow building fans of all ages to bring the fictional world of Quahog, Rhode Island, to life in a new and exciting way.”

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DVD VIEWS

Compiled by Papande Newman

HAUNTED HISTORY www.history.com

America is often haunted by its past, which explains why ghost stories have always been an integral part of this nation’s oral history. Viewers will visit some of the darkest, scariest corners of the country—from the battlefields of Gettysburg to the exact spot of the Salem Witch Trials. Each episode will flash back to horrific events that transpired at these locations, while speaking with local historians and authorities on present day paranormal activity.

Find out for sure if these tales are truly fact, fiction or something else entirely.

DIAGNOSIS MURDER The Complete Series

www.diagnosismurder.com Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke Legendary, five-time Emmy Award-winner Dick Van Dyke recognized for his iconic TV roles in 2013 with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Screen Actors Guild enjoyed yet another hit series for eight seasons (1993-2001) as Dr. Mark Sloan on CBS hour-long murder mystery, Diagnosis Murder. As chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital in Los Angeles and a L.A.P.D. consultant, Sloan has a knack for getting into trouble, negotiating the twists and turns of mysteries and solving crimes with the help of his son, Steve, a homicide detective played by real-life son Barry Van Dyke.

THOMAS & FRIENDS: King of the Railway - The Movie wwwthomasandfriends.com

Join Thomas & Friends as they embark on a legendary movie adventure. The steam team’s quest begins when a special guest arrives on Sodor with a big surprise and important jobs for Thomas, Percy and James. The engines meet new friends and discover suits of armor; coats of arms and legends of long-ago heroes. Then their bravery is put to the test when their new friend Stephen goes missing. Will Thomas find him in time? Will the engines discover the truth about the Island of Sodor’s biggest mystery? It’s a crusade of knightly proportions for Thomas & Friends in this epic movie.

Laverne & Shirley The Seventh Season www.paramount.com Starring: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, David L. Lander The half-hour situation comedy revolved around the friendship between bright-eyed, naive and demure Shirley Feeney and brassy, tough-talking, street smart Laverne De Fazio. The duo dated an array of questionable men, tolerated their dippy, loony neighbors Lenny and Squiggy, and forever tried to “make all their dreams come true.”

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Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star in THE LONE RANGER, from Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Director Gore Verbinski. It's a wild ride of high-velocity action, explosions and gunfights that brings the famed masked legend to life through brand-new eyes. The Lone Ranger (Hammer), the last of his kind, teams with Tonto (Depp), a dark and mysterious vigilante, to seek vengeance after justice has failed them. It's a runaway train of epic surprises, as these two unlikely heroes must learn to work together before the ultimate showdown between good and evil explodes.

CONCUSSION

UNFINISHED SONG

Starring: Robin Weigert, Julie Fain Lawrence, Janel Moloney, Ben Shenkman,

Starring: Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston, Vanessa Redgrave

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Abby is a suburban wife and mother married to her overachieving partner Kate. But soon after Abby is hit in the head in a playground accident, she will shed her boring soccer-mom life to become a high-priced call girl for women. And when her worlds collide, the lines between love and desire may experience the most unexpected traumas of all. This is a provocative and acclaimed debut feature from writer/director Stacie Passon.

Arthur (Terence Stamp), a curmudgeonly old soul, is perfectly content with his reliable daily routine until his beloved wife (Vanessa Redgrave) introduces him to a spirited local singing group led by the youthful and charming Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton). Despite his initial resistance, this unexpected friendship leads to Arthur’s discovery of music that revitalizes his passion for new adventures and reconnects him with the people who matter most.

12 DISASTERS

LION OF THE DESERT

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Starring: Rod Steiger, Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, John Gielgud

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Starring: Magda Apanowicz, Ed Quinn, Roark Critchlow, Ryan Grantham

The year is 1929 and dictator Benito Mussolini is still faced with the 20-year long war waged by Bedouin patriots to combat Italian colonization and the establishment of the “Fourth Shore.” Mussolini appoints General Rodolfo Graziani as his sixth Governor to Libya, confident that the eminently accredited soldier can crush the rebellion and restore the dissipated glories of Imperial Rome.

It’s Christmas season in the mountain village of Calvary, but merry and bright have suddenly fled town: There are mass bird deaths. Blood red water running from faucets. Grandmas impaled by humongous flying icicles. And for 18-year-old Jacey (Magda Apanowicz of Continuum), a newly discovered gift has led her and her dad (Ed Quinn of Eureka) to the revelation that a beloved holiday carol may hold the key to a yuletide Mayan apocalypse. Can their desperate search for five golden rings now stop a global cataclysm of tornados, volcanoes and killer twinkle lights?

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WHITE HOUSE REVEALED

SPACE VOYAGES

wwwsmithsonianchannel.com This four part series explores the challenges and opportunities of modern space exploration.

NASA is sizing up a new but familiar challenge: how to transport humans into deep space.

After 30 years spent circling the Earth, NASA is building spacecraft to take astronauts beyond the Moon to an asteroid and eventually Mars. From rocket testers in Mississippi, to capsule builders in Florida, this is the story of the spacecraft and the technicians aiming to follow in the footsteps of their Apollo ancestors.

ERIC CLAPTON: the 1970s Review www.chromedreams.co.uk

This film, from the makers of Eric Clapton - The 1960s Review, follows Clapton’s journey through the seventies, from his immersion in musical collectives such as Delaney & Bonnie & Friends and Derek and the Dominos, through his re-emergence in 1974 as a phenomenally successful solo artist and onwards across a series of critically acclaimed albums and tours in the latter half of the decade which cemented EC’s reputation as not just an extraordinary musician but as a composer of majestic material and a performer of quite startling intensity.

wwwsmithsonianchannel.com It’s the world’s most powerful residence, where decisions affecting millions of Americans are made. But the White House is also home a warm and welcoming refuge for the presidential family. Join us on an insider s tour to meet the people who make the world s most famous house a home. Loyal staff maids, assistants, ushers, valets, butlers, chefs, plumbers, engineers, florists and others who have worked under multiple presidents share unique and personal views on everything from first pets to first family birthday parties, preparations for inauguration, behind-the-scenes views of world-altering events ... even presidential scandals.

ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE www.anchorbayent.com

Starring: Whitney Able, Amber Heard, Aaron Himelstein.

Sixteen-year-old Mandy Lane (Amber Heard) has been courted by every available man in her small Texas town to no avail. When the normally reclusive enchantress reluctantly agrees to accompany her new friends on a weekend getaway, the initially irritating adolescent advances made toward her rapidly turn menacing.

As the sun falls behind the hills a volatile mix of drugs, alcohol, and hormones turns explosive. While the festivities rage on, the number of party-goers begins to mysteriously drop one at a time.

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ArtLines New Mexico and the Arts of Enchantment - thru May 11 New Mexico has inspired some of the most inventive, diverse, and striking American art ever created. New Mexico and the Arts of Enchantment featuring The Raymond James Financial Collection ranges from preHispanic pottery to twenty-firstcentury paintings and sculpture. At the center is the MFA’s impressive Georgia O’Keeffe landscape, Grey Hills Painted Red, New Mexico (1930), a gift in 2010 which received international attention.

Escaping the intensity of New York City, O’Keeffe found her spiritual and artistic home in the New Mexico desert landscape, hills, and mountains. Her painting will be joined by another premier American painting in the Museum’s collection, John Sloan’s humorous Cliff Dwellers’ Country (1925). Sloan purchased a home in Santa Fe in 1920 and returned annually for 29 years.

The exhibition also features three of the Museum’s photographs of O’Keeffe’s famous home and the landscape around Abiquiu by Todd Webb, one of the last

protégés of her husband Alfred Stieglitz. O’Keeffe and Webb were longtime friends, and the reclusive artist gave him unusual access to her home and studio.

Aaron Siskind’s Harlem Document thru July 20 The photographs by Aaron Siskind in this exhibition belong to one of the most important visual records of Harlem during the Great Depression. Siskind (19031991) turned to photography around 1930 and joined the Photo League in 1932. In 1936 Siskind founded the League’s Feature Group, which documented New York City, focusing especially on Harlem. Siskind had left the

League by 1941 and began to turn to abstraction. In 1981 a collection of fifty-seven photographs from the series were published as a book, along with the Federal Writers’ Project’s oral history of Harlem. Subjects range from intimate domestic interiors to lively street scenes. There are powerful depictions of churchgoers and arresting ones of performers and Harlem’s nightlife, but the images of children are especially moving.

While these photographs vary in tone, one senses not only Siskind’s artistry, but his intense humanity and exquisite sensitivity in representing his subject.

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Graphicstudio: Uncommon Practice at USF - thru May 18 Graphicstudio: Uncommon Practice at USF chronicles several aesthetic and technical conversations among artists of different generations. Highlighting both technical and conceptual breakthroughs, the exhibition includes seminal works spanning Graphicstudio’s forty-six year history (by Robert Rauschenberg, Jim Rosenquist, Ed Ruscha, Allan McCollum, Louise Bourgeois, Jim Dine, and others) with some of its most recent collaborative endeavors (by Christian Marclay, Mark Dion, Teresita Fernández, Los Carpinteros, and Trenton Doyle Hancock).

Utility and Aesthetics in Ancient Art - thru May 18 Often beautiful in form and adorned with strikingly attractive images, artifacts of the ancient Mediterranean world can be classified in countless different ways. Ancient painted pottery survives in great numbers, but — despite its beauty — receives almost no mention from Greek or Roman authors, who clearly considered ceramics the domain of humble craftsmen rather than of fine artists. While many ancient statues and figurines remain much celebrated for their aesthetic value, their functions should not be ignored.

In this exhibition objects have been grouped together according to certain common features — from images, aesthetics, and individual style to form, utility, and technical details.

TMA - 120 Gasparilla Plaza (Polk Street) Tampa, FL 33602. www.tampamuseum.org

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ArtLines cont The Tampa Bay Photo Shootout - April 4 - 6

Calling all photographers! The Tampa Bay Photo Shootout will be held at the Pinellas Technical Education Centers (PTEC) St. Petersburg campus on April 4-6, 2014. The Tampa Bay Photo Shootout brings photographers from across the country together for photography, education, sightseeing, camaraderie, and fun. Attendees will participate in four photography workshops of their choice, a keynote presentation by Jim Clark, two special lunchtime sessions and an optional portfolio review. There will be 46 workshops to choose from with a large variety of photography subjects and techniques including birds, primates, landscapes, an old western town, cowboy mounted shooting, street photography, macro, lightpainting, time-lapse, reptiles, trains, classic cars, portraits, and many more. Online registration is required. For more information and to register: www.ThePhotoShootout.com/tampa-bay-photo-shootout

11th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival - April 5 - 6

American Craft Endeavors returns to St. Pete Beach with another craft festival this spring. This two-day outdoor event transforms Corey Avenue into a craft showcase with quality affordable crafts by leading local and regional artists from as many as 30 different states. There will be an eclectic selection of handmade art and unique gift items on display and for sale with prices set to suit all budgets.

A vast array of artistic media including: folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft, stained glass. A Green Market will feature exotic plants, gourmet dips and spices, and much more. Admission is free and open to the public. www. artfestival.com/

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Garden Party - Sun, April 13

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he Dunedin Fine Art Center’s 2014 Garden Party is presented by DFAC’s board of directors and overseen by this years’ chairs Debra Thomas-Weible and Kathy Milam. It will be so large, it will take the grounds of two beautiful Dunedin waterfront homes to hold it.

This year’s theme is “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and there will be live music, great food provided and an Art & Non-Art Auction that’s not to be missed! So, mark 5:00 pm till Sunset - April 13th on your calendar and make your reservation today.

“Yes, it’s a great party, but more important, is the actual effect that the proceeds from our Garden Party have on the vitality and diversity of Dunedin Fine Art Center” insists chairperson Debra Thomas-Weible. “Art changes lives and this is most evident at DFAC. We can talk about the economics of the arts and the sense of place, all of which are really important, but most of all: the children, teens and adults who take class at DFAC, view and learn from the exhibits, and share friendships are the ones who benefit from this great community resource” she concludes.

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Tapestry Visions x 4 and Su Griggs Allen - thru May 3

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he exhibition in the Florida Craftsmen Exhibition Gallery features two mediums – fiber and ceram-

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Tapestry Visions X 4 - Tapestry Weavers: Lynn Mayne, John Nicholson, Becky Stevens and Terri Stewart. Tapestry Artists of Sarasota (TAOS) is composed of tapestry artists with the shared interest of exhibiting work and promoting the art of handwoven tapestry.

Members Becky Stevens, John Nicholson, Lynn Mayne and Terri Stewart each create work that gives voice to his/her concerns, beliefs or the joys they find in their lives.

Su Griggs Allen is a sculptor, painter and storyteller, working in clay. Her inspirations are many. She reaches deep within to connect to the creative energy of the universe. With a distinctive expressionist style, each piece is an exploration of color, texture, magic, symbolism and power of this creative energy.

Florida Craftsmen Inc, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; 727 821-7391. www.floridacraftsmen.net/

FLORIDA MUSEUM of PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS David Hilliard: Intimacies - thru May 18 David Hilliard: Intimacies explores the work of the Boston-based photographer who makes large-format color images of people, interiors, and landscapes. Hilliard’s works probe how we know other individuals and ask important questions about how place, memory, and time affect our interior thoughts. Hilliard is presented

by Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York and Carroll and Sons Art Gallery in Boston.

The FLORIDA MUSEUM of PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS is located at 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602; 813.221.2222; www.fmopa.org

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April 19 - 20 The 39th annual Mainsail Arts Festival will bring quality art of all mediums along with top-notch entertainment April 19-20. From 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, the Mainsail Art Festival will take over Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive & 7th Avenue N.E. Various additions have developed into traditions over the past 31 years, such as: The Awards Ceremony and Saturday evening barbecue in the park added in 1978 to accommodate artists. In 2005, the Saturday evening affair was replaced with a Sunday Morning Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. Catering to the participating artists was a priority from the start. Another traditional perk for

the exhibiting artist was established approximately in 1985: a “Purchase Award” consists of the purchase of selected pieces of art by up to a dozen corporate sponsors. In addition to their artwork being selected, the artist receives a ribbon award and extra $200.

Entertainment now consists of mostly local talent which has a large local and regional drawing featuring R&B, Jazz, Country, Big Band, etc.

Occasionally, a known national entertainer may perform which adds to a fun filled weekend of quality visual and performing arts.

Saturday, April 19: Noon–1:15 p.m. — Impulse, World music blend, reggae, Latin, Creole, and zouk 1:30–2:45 p.m. — Ari and the Alibis, Funk, blues and soul 3–4:15 p.m. — Applebutter Ex-

press, Funky ukulele, fiddle, upright bass 4:30–6 p.m. — Tampa Collective, New music rooted in blues & rock Sunday, April 20 1–2 p.m. — Shaun Hopper, Finger-style acoustic guitar infused with percussion 2:15–3:00 p.m. — Come Back Alice, High energy Southern gypsy funk 3:45–5 p.m. — TC Carr and the Bolts of Blue with Josh Nelms, Rockin’ blues and soul Strolling Entertainment Both Days: Deanna The Mime, Just another zany day in the park for this wacky character George Aldrich, The Minstrel Guitar, Flute and lyrical songs from this ever-popular strolling minstrel. www.mainsailart.org/

Museum of Fine Arts 7th ANNUAL PAINTING IN THE PARK Sun, April 27

Unleash your inner Monet. Outside. Inspiration abounds at this free annual “art happening” at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. Explore unique methods of painting with hands-on activities for everyone, including giant-box painting, kite-flying, tricycle mural, and more. Supplies are included and instructors are on hand to help. Capture unforgettable moments – in paint – with your children. Sunday, April 27, 1-4 p.m. http://fine-arts.org/

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he Eye-Hole is the adjustable solution to the age old problem of losing your glasses. They’re both stylish and affordable - so you can have one to match every outfit and every pair of glasses. The permanent collection consists of fifteen styles but limited editions are released each month so check back to the website. So forget the granny eyeglass holders — look cool while being practical with the Eye-Hole.

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Extra-comforting plant ingredients, are hand-selected from Primavera’s community of farm partners to ensure quality, gently calm inflammation and redness, protect skin from external irritants, and rebuild the skin’s natural moisture barrier. They include Chamomile Essential Oil, to relieve skin irritation while quieting the senses, and Borage Seed Oil, rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids to help regulate hydration and restore elasticity to the skin. Together with organic extracts and oils from Japanese Honeysuckle, Ginger Root, Oat, Licorice, Helichrysum and Centella, these mild but effective ingredients help deliver complete skin serenity to dry, tight, flaky or reactive complexions without chemical fragrances, dyes, preservatives or other ingredients that can cause further irritation.

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fragrance worn by iconic beauty Grace Kelly, Ultra Chateau Krigler 212 embodies the vitality and energy of today with a nod to the timeless charisma of a past era. Introduced in 1912, Chateau Krigler 12 was created in Champagne, France, and quickly gained an international cult following for its captivating fragrance that provided a refreshing contrast to the period’s heavier scents. Ultra Chateau Krigler 212

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30 Minutes to Beauty

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e all like to be pampered, but most working women and busy moms just can’t find the time to have a luxuriating skin care experience — until now. Esthetic guru Lydia Sarfati has created a wonderful program that solves the problem with “Facial Bar,” which is rapidly catching on across the country.

This very affordable program compacts a face, hair, and hand treatment into as little as 15-30 minutes, by doing some of the treatments simultaneously. It has been adopted locally by Salon Inga in Tampa, which calls its service “30 Minutes to Beauty”.

Salon Inga has an airy location above Michael’s Grill in Carrollwood.

I had the opportunity to try it out recently, and could not believe that only 30 minutes had passed while I experienced a soothing hair treatment, facial cleansing exfoliation, facial lifting mask, hand massage, blow dry, and out the door! It may sound rushed, but it wasn’t at all — it was total relaxation under the deft touch of Salon Inga’s esthetician, Tanja Handing.

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alon Inga is well established, highly regarded, and has been in business for 26 years under the guidance of founder and owner, Inga Handing. It offers a full range of hair, face and nail services, and is proud to be one of the few salons in the area to offer products from Repéchage, a high-end beauty company founded by Lydia Sarfati, and known for its anti-aging seaweed based products.

With Facial Bar, you can customize your treatments according to your time schedule — pick out what appeals to you for the time frame you have available. Services start out as low as $25. So treat yourself! Take a break and go back to work looking and feeling totally refreshed. You can do the Facial Bar and still have time for lunch!

Salon Inga is located at 11722 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood in Tampa, FL. 813963-1313. www.saloninga.com/ For more information on Repéchage, please visit www.repechage.com/

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40th ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL - April 5 & 6. More than 220 artists and fine craftsman will be under the trees and along the bayou. The festival is held in Craig Park on Spring Bayou at the west end of Tarpon Avenue. (100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 34689.)

Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 5:00 on Sunday. Artist awards will be presented on Sunday at 11:00 by world-renowned artist, Christopher Still, and TV News Personality, Denis Phillips. The Art Festival will continue even if it rains – lightening is iffy. Collectible posters and shirts are available at the Art Festival and at the Chamber of Commerce office at 111 E. Tarpon Avenue, after the show.

Please do not bring pets or coolers to the Art Festival. The boat ramp and parking lot at Craig Park will be closed from Thursday, April 3rd, reopening Monday, April 7th. For information,

please call the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce 727-937-6109 or visit www.tarponspringschamber.com

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(727) 934-9500 Lunch and Learn: All About Trees - Fri, April 11.

Learn all about trees with professional arborist Rich Hague. Rich is lover of all things botanical from a professional and a personal standpoint. He has spent a lifetime studying Florida’s native plants and how to provide healthy ecosystems for them. Heritage Museum 11:30 am to 1 pm (Talk begins at 12 noon).

COOKING CLASSES - Saturdays, 12-2 Pm, April 12 & 26. The City of Tarpon Springs is presenting cooking classes from 12-2pm on Saturdays, at the Safford House, 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs.

Community cooks teach the cuisine of the Greek islands, Cuba — and everyone enjoys a meal together after the class.

March 15 Maria Pantelis — Greek psaro plaki (baked fish with vegetables) bread, pastaflora (strawberry pie) April 12 - Nikki Christu –halkitika makaronia (pasta & fried onions) and side dishes from the island of Halki. April 26 - Marisella Veiga–Cuban tambor de picadillo (shepherd’s pie with plantains), avocado/lettuce salad, and fresh fruit cocktail. TarponArts. org to register for classes.

“NIGHT IN THE ISLANDS” ON TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKS - Saturdays, April 26, May 3, June 7, July 12, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, and Nov 1. The Tarpon Arts presents Night in the Is-

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Top 10 Collectibles:

2. Shoes and Handbags. Vintage names like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Kate Spade are bringing big bucks with collectors, particularly young women.

3. Quilts and Coverlets. Grandma’s quilt (and even pieces that have not been sewn ith more expertise and together) and coverlets in cheeducation than most apnille and other materials compraisers who serve clients in mand monetary attention at their homes, I have identified auctions and antique shows. very valuable objects that were 4. Wooden Chairs. Solid overlooked for numerous clients wood construction retains value over the years. In most homes, I in rocking chairs, painted chairs, can spot $25,000 worth of valuWindsor chairs, kitchen chairs ables that you have overlooked. of maple, oak, and cherry.

I have helped people consider 5. Precious metals (platithe true value of their mother’s num, gold, silver, etc.) Any Lladro collection and how to sell item or pieces of items made of it, make families take a second precious metals hold their value look at the money that could be and always will. gleaned from grandpa’s rock 6. Artwork. Just because collection, and point out how you can’t identify it, don’t know much that ugly painting in the who the artist is, or don’t like guest bedroom is really worth. the piece doesn’t mean it isn’t Most families who are downvaluable. I can spot a valuable sizing, cleaning out estates, or work of art a mile away. Don’t trying to deal with the objects overlook sculpture, paintings or collection by relatives over a lifeworks on paper time do not know the real value Solid wood bamboo side chair, circa 1920.

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ig Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. It is home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts.

The sanctuary began rescuing exotic cats in 1992.

BCR has 14 species of cats, many of whom are threatened, endangered or extinct now in the wild. Their dual mission is to provide the best home they can for the cats in their care and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction.

BCR has built enclosures in a natural habitat with foliage and shelter on 55 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa. They provide the best nutritional and medical care possible, and have conditioning and enrichment programs to provide the cats physical and psychological well being. The sanctuary is supported entirely by donation.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. 813-920-4130; www.BigCatRescue.org

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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.

If you enjoy Yoga, or want to try Hoop Dancing, go to Sunken Gardens and exercise in a botanical, tropical paradise.

Yoga Village at Sunken Gardens: Mon - 10:30am Gentle Beginner Yoga with Vandana; Wed - 10:30am Kundalini Yoga with Ram Gian; Thurs - 10:30am Open Level Vinyasa Flow with Vandana; Sun - 12:30pm Kundalini Yoga with Updesh.

Hoop Dancing: Tues 10am - 11am and Wed 9am - 10am; Kids Hoop Dancing: Tues 4pm - 4:45pm; Hot Hula: Thurs 10am - 11am.

Sunken Gardens provides garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals. Call 727-551-3102. Gardens may be closed due to inclement weather.

1825 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, 727-551-3102; 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 walk through a butterfly encounter.

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $8 Adults; $5 seniors 55 & up; $4 ages 2 - 11 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100 106

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FLORIDA AUTHORS WRITE….

IN DREAMS

FLORIDA IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION:

By Robert Logan www.peppertreepublishing.com

Desperation and Defiance

By Nick Wynne and Joseph Knetsch

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n the mountainous outskirts of Boulder, Colorado a serial killer begins killing people in the same exact manner as four unsolved murders in the area from fortyone years ago. The police suspect a copycat.

But when Jack Corbitt experiences a bizarre phenomenon, he begins to believe the police are dead wrong. During a series of a new life saving cancer treatment, Jack’s brain is somehow able to open a mysterious portal to the past. He is stunned to discover that he is able to communicate with Maggie Roper, a newspaper reporter from forty-one years ago who is investigating the unsolved murders.

The telepathic connections come in the form of dreams after each treatment.

A native of New Jersey, Robert Logan lives in South Florida. A member of the Florida Writers Association, Logan is at work on his novel, Extreme Beliefs.

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he financial boom of the 1920s gave Florida citizens a look at prosperity and promise. By 1926, natural disasters, financial misdeeds and failures to realize those promises created a sense of impending doom and forced entrepreneurs into bankruptcy. With the hurricane of 1928, the boom was over, and coupled with bank failures and numerous farming epidemics, Florida plunged into a depression--two years before the stock market crash of 1929. Journey with noted Florida historians Nick Wynne and Joseph Knetsch as they detail the hardships of the times and the defiance of a state determined to rise above them.

Dr. Joe Knetsch, a historian, has published many books and over two hundred articles on Florida history, including his most recent book, Florida and the Spanish American War. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Linda.

Nick Wynne is a retired college professor and the executive director emeritus of the Florida Historical Society. A prolific author, he has published, along with several coauthors and coeditors, more than twenty history books and five novels. He lives with his wife, Debra, in Rockledge.

DAY HIKING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA:

A guide to the Best Trail Adventures in Greater Naples and Fort Meyers

By Johnny Molloy www.upf.com

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ohnny Molloy, outdoorsman extraordinaire, shares forty of his favorite “frontcountry” hikes through city, county, and state parks and their surrounding wildlands. Destinations include Caracara Prairie Preserve, home to several endangered species including the Florida black bear and crested caracara; Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, a subtropical island oasis for migratory birds; and Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, site of a World War II airfield training base. With a variety of trail lengths and difficulty levels, this guidebook offers many possibilities for all outdoor explorers, from the tourist to the longtime Florida hiker seeking new scenery.

Although not a FL resident, Johnny Molloy has written more than fifty outdoor guide books, including Florida hiking such as: “The Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks, and Preserves”; “Hiking the Florida Trail; Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida”; and “From the Swamp to the Keys.”

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MONTOOTH 3: Red Cross of Gold

By Robert Jay www.montoothbooks.com

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he third book in the Montooth quintet follows the main characters as they finish high school while experiencing the advent of Rock n’ Roll in the mid-Fifties. Off to college, Carty Andersson’s archery skills and outspoken criticism of a professor, leads police to suspect her in a bizarre campus murder. Her friends in The Crew utilize their skills and display unquestioned loyalty as they attempt to save her while discovering and capturing the real killer. Meanwhile, her close friend and high school roommate, Elena Rafferty, joins the forces of Fidel Castro as he begins his quest to take power in Cuba. The infamous Cruz Cruz, teaming with actress-singer Sara Ann Dan, manipulates both sides of the Cuban Revolution as it marches closer to finality. Sally, the erstwhile witch from the initial book, Montooth and the Canfield Witch, exposes ancient family history to show origins of her enormous cache of gold, jewels, and other property. Smithsonian researches trace it from King Solomon’s mines to the Templar warrior monks in France and Scotland, to Colonial America to the swamps of Florida. Author Jay includes his signature Montooth fable, this time involving the title character alligator and beehives.

Author Robert Jay has been honored by the FL Writers Assoc., receiving it’s prestigious Royal Palm Literary Award for historical fiction. Jay lives in Florida with his wife, Hildegard. He is also the author of two previous book releases in the Montooth series, “Montooth and the Canfield Witch” and “Montooth 2: Race for the Ryland Ruby.”

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By Robert A. Musson, MD www.arcadiapublishing.com

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nown as “America’s Oldest Brewery,” D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., of Pottsville has been in continuous operation since 1829.

Since its start, Yuengling has been prudently managed by the Yuengling family. Overcoming the 14 dry years of Prohibition, Yuengling persevered due in part to the ingenuity and creativity of its owners and loyalty of its consumers. Yuengling found a niche for itself beginning in the late 1980s. With the introduction of Yuengling Lager and Black & Tan, the brand became a sensation in and around Philadelphia. Popularity of the beverages led to Yuengling being distributed in 14 states, making it the largest American-owned brewery. Through more than 220 historic images, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., tells the story of this legendary American company.

PEOPLE PICTURES: 30 Exercises for Creating Authentic Photographs

By Chris Orwig

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h i j kAl m n uthor/photographer Chris Orwig offers 30 photographic exercises to renew your passion for capturing the people in your world. This is not a traditional portrait photography book. The goal isn’t flattery, but connection and depth.

Whether you are a student, busy parent, or seasoned pro photographer, these 30 exercises provide an accessible framework for exploration and growth. With step-by-step instructions and using natural light, you will explore everything from street, lifestyle, candid, and environmental shots. The projects are small artistic endeavors meant to change how you see and the pictures that you make. All that’s required is a camera, an intrepid attitude, curiosity, and some imagination.

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THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS

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rom powerful blows to explosive kicks, Delavier’s Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy takes you inside the action and impact of one of the world’s most popular, grueling, and challenging sports.

Over 230 full-color photos and 120 anatomical illustrations allow you to go inside more than 120 exercises specifically selected for the neuromuscular demands of the sport. You’ll see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures and how variations and sequencing can isolate specific muscles to enhance the full arsenal of combat skills.

long with Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.

For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was a mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess—and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in The Book of Five Rings. This is written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life.

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By Miyamoto Musashi, translated by William Scott Wilson

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k lm n o pq PURPLE RAIN: Music On Film

By John Kenneth Muir www.limelighteditions.com Purple Rain: Music on Film explores in detail the behind-the-scenes struggles and triumphs of the film’s making, from the trouble casting a female lead to star opposite Prince, to concerns that the movie’s urban vibe and sound wouldn’t play in Peoria.

Featuring extensive new interviews with the film’s director, producer, and assistant editor, Purple Rain reveals a 1980s cult-classic as you’ve never seen, heard or experienced it before. Let’s go crazy...

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ONE TANK TRIPS

52 Trips in Each Book • Total Trips = 156 Get ALL THREE for ONLY $25.90 (including tax and shipping!)

Order online at www.foxonetanktrips.com www.foxonetanktrips.com or call 1-888-One-Tank

(888-663-8265)

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GIANTS IN THE LAND: Books One and Two Show both books

By Clark Rich Burbidge

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he giants’ presence gives the townspeople a special confidence about life. But they have become much more dependent on the giants than they realize. One morning the people discover the giants have mysteriously disappeared. Fear and panic grip the town. Someone must find them and bring them back! Thomas, a young farmer, volunteers and sets out alone on a great journey of danger and discovery. Thomas learns the true nature of giants and what it means for him and his people. Join Thomas in his timeless rite of passage and learn what it means to become something more than you have been, why it is necessary in life, and how to do it.

200 BEST CANNED FISH & SEAFOOD RECIPES

by Susan Sampson www.robertrose.ca

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anned seafood is ready when you are. It’s a quick alternative to fast food and it’s generally lean, healthful and convenient. A lot of cans are also interc h a n g e a - ble, so you can substitute what you have on hand which is something you can’t do with fresh seafood.

And the best part is that you need look no further than your kitchen cupboard for the beginnings of a fantastic dish.

LET’S EAT OUT: With Celiac/Coeliac & Food Allergies! A Timeless Reference for Special Diets

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eautifully illustrated and pleasing to both adults and children alike, the books will delight your sense of fun and creative learning!

HELLO LITTLE OWL Little Owl is welcomed fondly on the day she is born. During her first day, she is lovingly told of many important things she will need to know to get along in her new world.

HELLO LITTLE OWL: I Am Hermit Crab!

Little Owl has learned to fly, so macho little Butterfly taunts her to test her wings. Reluctantly, she and her friend, Cat, follow Butterfly on what turns out to be along and forgettable adventure to the beach

Chipped Munk

www.allergyfreepassport.com his innovative book, endorsed by associations across the globe, offers readers: proven cuisine-specific restaurant choices for safe eating anywhere; Understanding of the hidden presences of ten common food allergens; 7 international cuisines with over 175 menu items with questions to ask; Hundreds of ingredients, preparation check lists and hidden allergens; Guidelines for snacks, beverages, airlines, hotels, cruises and travel.

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HELLO LITTLE OWL:

By Kim Koeller & Robert La France

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by Mary Uihlein

Little Owl finds out that her Chipmunk friend, Munk, is upset about something that is missing. Little Owl and her friends try to solve the mystery and end up learning about honesty, trust, and true friendship.

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CAPT. BILL MILLER DEBUTS ON WORLD FISHING NETWORK Popular Florida Fishing Pro Hosts “Fishing with Bill Miller”

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pril 6 brings the debut of Miller’s new show, “Fishing with Bill Miller,” on World Fishing Network – the only fishing network solely dedicated to the angling lifestyle. Show times are Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 pm, Thursday’s 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Friday’s 3 a.m.

“I am excited to share my 40plus years of saltwater angling experience with a national and international audience,” Miller said.

“My primary area of focus is Florida, with an emphasis on the West Coast, because this vibrant and diverse fishery offers something for anglers of all skill and experience levels. I look forward to showing my viewers the key elements of sport fishing, while helping them learn to maximize each outing.”

An established angling authority, Miller brings a multimedia pedigree anchored by 16 years as host of the popular cable TV show, “Hooked on Fishing.” Miller’s also a weekly columnist for the Tampa Tribune/TBO. com, a featured celebrity writer for various special event publications and the author of FISH SMART – CATCH MORE! – a user-friendly instructional book with 107 tips for better Florida fishing.

All of this, plus a rich tradition of charter and tournament fishing make Capt. Bill Miller an excellent addition to the WFN family.

With over 30 exclusive series, WFN offers more fishing programs than any other TV channel. This diverse programming includes instruction, tips, travel, tournaments,

food, boating and outdoor lifestyle with some of the most recognized personalities in the angling community.

WFN and WFN HD are available to more than 50 million cable, satellite and telecommunications households throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Anchored by one of the top fishing websites – WorldFishingNetwork. com – WFN’s multimedia platforms also include apps and mobile portals for the iPhone, iPad and Android, enabling anglers to take WFN wherever they go.

“This is a great fit, because my intention is to help my viewers learn how to catch more fish while entertaining them with great action,” Miller said. “This is not a watch-me-fish show. I will provide viewers with the inside pro tips on how to catch fish so they can enjoy the same

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experiences that I’ll share through FWBM. I like to teach and viewers will quickly see that this show delivers a lot of precise instruction.”

A committed conservationist who’s equally engaging to accomplished anglers and novices alike, Miller’s simple objective is to encourage environmental stewardship by fostering appreciation for the natural resources upon which the sport of fishing depends.

“Fishing is an activity that practically everyone can enjoy and the more you understand the basics, the better equipped you will be to advance your performance and develop your own style,” Miller said.

“My new WFN show will allow me to share what I’ve learned about this incredibly rewarding sport and, in doing so, encourage others to participate and perpetuate the tradition.”

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The “I Wanna Go There!” Travel Page Portage Glacier

Anchorage, ALASKA www.travelalaska.com/ Although the former village of Portage is basically a ghost town, it’s still one of Southcentral Alaska’s more popular roadside attractions for one big reason – Portage Glacier Portage Glacier in located in Chugach National Forest. Access is via the Seward Highway, about 50 miles south of Anchorage.

To get up close to the glacier, take an hour-long sightseeing boat cruise on Portage Lake, or hike on one of a number of foot trails that lead to the glacier.

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