Accent On Tampa Bay #202, Sept / Oct 2014

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Vol. 27, Issue 202 Sept/Oct, 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 Photos courtesy of: Artist’s Management PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS Tampa Bay Water Ski Team - Sat, Sept 6

Starting with a special Patriot Show on Saturday, Sept. 6, to commemorate 9/11, the Tampa Bay Water Ski Team has planned a series of four different shows at 6 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays at their Tower Lake home. The team offers free entertainment for the entire family in shows that will feature the same great acts that made this awardwinning team the champions of the Southern Region Show Ski Championships for the 12th straight year. www.tampawaterski.com/

in Tampa on Sat, Sept 6. The on-site series aims to save pet’s lives and boost community engagement by offering regular pet adoption specials and events recurring on the first Saturday of each month. Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center offers a wide variety of adoptable pets for a great value: every dog and cat adoption fee includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, micro-chip and County license tag. Kennels marked “now can go” will showcase the many animals fully vetted and ready to leave for their forever homes. More than 100 of these adorable adoptables will be available at the First Saturday Celebration. The facility is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for adoptions, lost pet searches, and County pet license tags. For more information (813) 7445660 or www.HillsboroughCounty.org/Pets

Selfie Saturdays at Animal Services - Sat, Sept 6

The dogs and cats at the Pinellas County Animal Services will celebrate, “Selfie Saturday”. The adoption animals will take advantage of the Internet trend of taking “selfies” to draw attention to their

Pet Resource Center First Saturday Celebrations - Sat, Sept 6

Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center will hold their next First Saturday Celebrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility at 440 N. Falkenburg Road

unique personalities and catch the eye of potential owners online. Pinellas County Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoption center closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and services include adoptions. www. pinellascounty.org/animalservices/

free homecoming dresses from BELLE OF THE BALL - Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 18 Belle of the Ball will provide free homecoming dresses to high school girls in need on Sept 6, 20, and Oct 4, 18 at 10 am to 2 pm. at the Seminole Mall 11201 Park Blvd. Seminole, Fl. No 4

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In 1977, Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. Goodall’s honors include the French Legion of Honor, the Medal of Tanzania and Japan’s prestigious Kyoto Prize. In 2003, she was named a Dame of the British Empire. Goodall, who celebrated her 80th birthday in 2014, travels an average of 300 days per year, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees, other environmental crises, and her reasons for hope that humankind will solve the problems it has imposed on the earth. For more information call 800-745-3000 or visit www.

SunDomeArena.com appointment is necessary. Girls are able to “shop” for their selection in a store which has 10 private dressing rooms. There are more than 2,000 quality dresses to select from. The girls are also offered shoes, purses and jewelry to complement their ensembles, depending on availability. To qualify, girls must be present and must attest that they currently are having financial difficulties or have been referred by a social worker, school guidance counselor, or any‑ non-profit organization or agency.

A nominal donation is requested but not required. www.belleoftheballproject.com or call 727-386-4502

Tropicana Field Ballpark Tours Weds, Sept 10, 24

Take a 90 minute, wheelchair-accessible, behindthe-scenes tour of the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tour stops include: Gate 1 Rotunda modeled after

LEGENDARY SCIENTIST JANE GOODALL at THE USF SUN DOME Tues, Sept 9 Ebbets Field, On-Field Access, Rays Dugout, Visitor Clubhouse, 162 Landing, Raysvision Control Room, Press Box, Rays Touch Tank, Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame. Still and video cameras welcome. 10 am. 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, 33705. http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/

Scientist Jane Goodall is coming to the USF Sun Dome on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00PM. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, is the scientist behind the landmark study of chimpanzee behavior and a leader of environmental conservation. In her lecture, Goodall, a United Nations Messenger of Peace, will discuss her experiences in nature and her enthusiasm for botany, sharing simple goals everyone can take to protect nature. Following her lecture, there will be a question and answer segment moderated by Eric Eisenberg, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation A Toast for a Cure - Wed, Sept 10

Guests are invited to raise a glass towards finding a cure for digestive diseases during the A Toast for a Cure event, presented by The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Milestones and achievements will be celebrated during this fun-filled evening taking place at Steinbrenner Stadium’s Dugout Club, on September 10, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Guests will be treated to entertainment, drinks, tasty edibles, silent auction, raffle and networking opportunities. 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL 33614. (646) 203-1214 or www.online.ccfa.org/2014toastforacure

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WMNF’s 35th Birthday Bash - Fri, Sept 12

WMNF turns 35 this September, and they are having a big birthday party on September 12, 8pm to midnight at the Coliseum. They will have two dance bands, New Groove City with Gumbi Ortiz & The Black Honkeys.

They will also be adding the band who wins the New Sounds of the Left Coast competition, geared toward young, emerging local artists.

New Groove City with Gumbi Ortiz: Gumbi Ortiz is known around the world for his exciting conga performance and his knowledge of rhythm and percussion. The Black Honkeys is a eight-piece Soul, R&B, and Funk - with horns. Their style is throwback, their sound is timeless and hip. They create a dance party wherever they play. Lots of fun activities include: Birthday cake, a WMNF history alcove, Listener Awards (first ever), WMNF Photo booth, Swag bags, Meet the Programmers, Donation Drawing with fabulous donations, and a recording booth. Tickets and more information at wmnf.org or 813.238.8001. The St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.

Rock the Rails Skateboard Contest and Concert Series - Sat, Sept 13

Skateboard enthusiasts of all ages should get ready to shred and grind the rails and show off their best skate tricks at the first Rock the Rails Skateboard Contest and Concert Series. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hillsborough County’s Northwest Skate Park at Jackson Springs Park, 8612 Jackson Springs Road in Tampa. Skate competitions in four age brackets, prizes, lunch and live music performed by lo-

cal bands are highlights of this first-time event. The Northwest Skate Park features granite ledges, rails, a key hole, a snake run style bowl, a full pipe, and other “California-style” course elements. Helmets are required and a notarized waiver must be completed. (813) 744-5319 www.HillsboroughCounty.org/Northwestskate

Wild Gala - Sat, Sept 13

Find the best way to express your wild side at this party with exotic food, open bar, entertainment and music by O Som Do Jazz. One Progress Plaza will be transformed into an enchanted jungle with themed food, performers and live music. Benefits the Metro Wellness and Community Centers. One Progress Plaza, 200 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701.

JACK HANNA at BUSCH GARDENS Sept 13-14

Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna at Busch Gardens Sept. 1314 for Wild Days, a weekend of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet and greets. The animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows in Stanleyville Theater, as well as make special appearances at a family sleepover that on Saturday night. 1-888-8005447. www.buschgardens.com

2nd Annual Mad Beach Bike Fest Sun, Sept 14

Madeira Beach revs up for its 2nd Annual Mad Beach Bike Fest on Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Madeira Way. Bike enthusiasts will be showing off their classic, antique, new and customized motorcycles from all eras. Food vendors will be on hand and other vendors offering bike-related gear. Activities will include live music, chance drawings and 10 class people’s choice awards. There is no admission charge for this bikerfriendly event. 15004 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708.

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St. Pete Art & Fashion Week - Sept 15 - 20

“St.Pete Art & Fashion Week” includes several boutique events throughout the week and finishes with a runway fashion show. The Warehouse Arts District is their beneficiary. SPAFW events will take place at different locations throughout St.Petersburg September 15-20. The event will kick off with the Opening Night Party at Moscatos on Mon, Sept 15, followed by a unique event at the Raw Studio on Wed, Sept 17, Disconnected will explore a 3 dimensional artistic view of the differences between real and cyber, materialism and earthiness, beauty and imperfection and being connected, or not. On Fri, join SPAFW at the Duncan McClellan Gallery for Art Inspired, a look at works from local artists.

Finally, save a seat for the Runway Show on Sat, Sept 20 at One Progress Plaza featuring fashions

by Chateau De Curb Gear, Helen Gerro, Boutique La Rochelle, Cerulean Blu, Purabell House of Fashion, and more. A full schedule of events is available online www.StPeteArtandFashionWeek.com

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PAT & EMMITT SMITH CHARITIES Tues, Sept 16

Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities will host the final in its 2014 series of Emmitt Smith Golf Challenge tournaments on September 16, at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. The Emmitt Smith Golf Challenge fundraising golf tournaments take place throughout the year at clubs in the ClubCorp family, including Tampa Palms, which offers a challenging Arthur Hills-designed 18-hole course.

Tampa’s own Derrick Brooks cares about the cause and will be at the tournament.

Proceeds from each tournament benefit Pat &

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Emmitt Smith Charities in Dallas, as well as a local children’s organization in the area where the event is being held. The Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club tournament beneficiary is The First Tee of Tampa Bay, which has provided educational programs for young people in the Greater Tampa area for over 23 years.

Participants are also challenged to raise money from friends and family that will be donated to the cause. The highest fundraisers and top golfers from each tournament will win, among other things, an invitation to join Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities at the Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational—a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment in Dallas on May 8-9, 2015.

To register or for more details, visit: emmittsmithgolfchallenge.com

Fourth ANNUAL HEALING HANDS FOR ARTHRITIS EVENT - Wed, Sept 17

Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the fourth annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis.

On Sept 17, Massage Envy Spa St. Petersburg 4th St. N., Massage Envy Spa South Tampa, Massage Envy Spa Brandon and Massage Envy Spa Palm Harbor will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. To make an appointment for the Healing Hands for Arthritis event: St. Petersburg 4th St. N. - 727-490-3000; South Tampa - 813-251-3300; Brandon - 813-4132211; Palm Harbor - 727-787-3689.

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The 14th Annual GULFPORT geckofest

The 14th Annual Geckofest took over Gulfport’s scenic waterfront village re-

cently. This quirky family friendly street festival has become one of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated annual celebrations. Combining the artistic energy of Gulfport with the colorful flair of Mardi Gras, Geckofest included live music on two main stages, over 200 art, craft and food vendors, children’s activissa y Meli b s ties, street performers and costumed characters. A costume contest and parade, a o t Pho thrilling fire and acrobatics show, and the famous street dance rounded out a fun-filled day for the whole family. www.Facebook.com/Geckofest

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Earthdance Florida - Thurs, Sept 18

This global art, music and energy festival will take you on an ancient mythological journey with meditations, yoga and live performances. The art line-up includes Artescape, Adam Scott Miller, Max Pressman and more, while the electronic music lineup features DJs and jam bands including, Random Rab, Aphrodite, Love and Light and others. Jamie Jonover will present, “Crossing the Event Horizo”n, the Unified Field Theory of Nassim Haramein, for the energy portion, along with the Tribal Council, Bonnie Brown and more. 3:00PM at the Maddox Ranch, W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland, 33810. www. earthdanceflorida.org/

FRANKIE’S FRIENDS Denim & Diamond Collar Benefit Party Thurs, Sept 18

Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Frankie’s Friends Denim and Diamond Collar Benefit Party will be at NOVA 535 downtown St. Pete, Thurs, Sept 18, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Indulge in nibbles from area’s best restaurants. Enjoy exciting cocktails while jamming to the sounds of TC Carr and the Bolts of Blue Band. This cocktail-style event will “bling on” with raffle items donated by Jim’s Harley Davidson of St. Petersburg and many Pinellas County’s generous businesses. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music, dancing, raffle and lots of fun.

NOVA 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. www.nova535.com/

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Walk and MADD Dash 5K - Fri, Sept 19

This event features a competitive out and back 5K run/walk on Indian Rocks Beach at sunset. There

will be live entertainment and health and safety fair.

Benefits Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 6:30 pm.

1700 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, 34635. www.support.madd.org/

CureSearch Walk - Sat, Sept 20

A morning of children’s activities with music by Radio Disney, face painting and street performers

is followed by a dove release and a two lap walk around Straub Park. Registration at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit children’s cancer research. Straub Park, Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, 33701.

St. Pete Oktoberfest at Grand Central District - Sat, Sept 20 St. Pete Oktoberfest returns to the Grand Central District as an all-day, family friendly event on Sat, Sept 20 from 1pm until 10pm on the 2800 block of Central Avenue. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Grand Central

District Association. The all-day event will include a lineup of live entertainment featuring local favorites Have Gun Will Travel, a variety of food and arts/ crafts vendors, a kids’ area, an assortment of beers provided by Great Bay Distributors, and a series of Oktoberfest-themed games and contests. The event is free, and free street parking is available throughout the Grand Central District and surrounding area. www.stpeteoktoberfest.com

PACE Pinellas 1st Annual Denim & Dresses, Second Chance Treasure Sale - Sat, Sept 20

Donated dresses, gowns and jeans will be re-sold at the PACE First Annual Denim & Dresses, Second Chance Treasure Sale on Sat, Sept 20, starting at 9:00 am. The generous donation of dresses, gowns & jeans greatly impact the future of PACE girls and the success of the PACE program. All clothes donated generates funding to continue the work, expand the reach, advocate for changes in public policy and increase the evidence base of what works to help all girls.

All gowns $20; all dresses $10, and all jeans $5.00.

727-456-1566. www.pacecenter.org

Tampa Tailgate: Kickoff to a Cure - Sat, Sept 20 The 13th Annual Tampa Tailgate: Kick-Off to a Cure, an event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will return to the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6pm–11pm.

The event combines football, food and festivities with the “goal” of raising funds to go toward Cystic Fibrosis research and patient services. Saturday night college football will provide the entertainment, while fans celebrate with an indoor tailgate party.

Guests will enjoy food and drinks from Tampa-area restaurants that have donated time and services to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Plus, a silent and live auction will include sports memorabilia, spa packages and vacation getaways. (813) 374-9041. www.tampatailgate.com

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Truck-n-Play Day - Sat, Sept 20

Truck-N-Play day in Safety Harbor’s City Park combines two popular events into a single day of fun for the whole family. The Touch-a-Truck event allows kids to get hands on with various trucks including

Run For Your Life Fitness and Wellness 5K - Sun, Sept 21

5K Run/Walk through Al Lopez Park. Includes a free t-shirt and medal to all registrants. Race times will be recorded and prizes will be rewarded to the top three finishers. Stay after the race for the Family Fun Post Race Party with Music, Bounce Houses, Food and More. All proceeds benefit community education/services and the 1U Manna: Connecting Health & Hope Clinic and Renovation Project in partnership with Florida Hospital - Tampa Bay Division. www.active.com/tampa

those used by the police, firefighters, industrial workers, and more. Adults handling the vehicles help explain all of the specific functions of each vehicle.

The Play Day event brings families together for a delightful day in the park and included lots of different activities involving athletics and other games. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/

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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!

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Dive Against Debris: Two September Clean Ups - Sept 20 & 27

There are two Dive Against Debris events in September for International Coastal Clean Up Day (9/20) and National Estuaries Day (9/27). Divers, Kaykers, Paddle Boarders, Data Collectors and Shore Cleaner Uppers are needed.

Sat, Sept 20, from 8am-12pm - Ballast Point Park and Pier. This is a park and shore dive cleanup at Ballast Point Park and Pier to support Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and International Coastal Cleanup Day. Sat, Sept 27, from 8am-12pm - Fort Desoto Gulf Pier. This is a shore dive cleanup at Fort Desoto Gulf Pier to support Tampa Bay Watch and National Estuaries Day. To volunteer for these events please go to tampabaygreenconsortium.org/?p=1053 and fill out the online form.

vantage points. Lots of special events are planned, so this three-day event will be packed with activities and fun. www.superboat.com

2nd Annual Cyberbullying Awareness Week - Sept 22 - 26

Sept 22 - 26 is Cyberbullying Awareness Week, culminating in a free community celebration hosted

by Gulf Coast Giving and the City of St. Petersburg, 6-10 pm at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N., St Petersburg. The free celebration will include live music from young professional artists, food, games, contests, vendors, local celebrities, local team mascots and more. www.GulfCoastGiving.org/awareness

Super Boat Nationals - Sept 26 - 28

Head to Clearwater Beach to witness the 6th Annual Clearwater Super Boat National Championship & Festival September 26-28.

Specially equipped boats will race in the Gulf of Mexico off Clearwater Beach on Sunday, Sept. 26, for a chance to advance to the World Championship in Key West in November. Races start from Pier 60, so the shoreline and beachfront hotels make great

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3rd Annual Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay FALL STAMPEDE run - Sat, Sept 27

Calling All Runners. The 3rd Annual Fall Stampede 5k will be chip timed this year, allowing opportunity for the serious runners as well as amateur joggers alike. There will also be a 1 mile family fun walk and family fun activities galore will be ongoing in the center of the park adjacent to the Hillsborough River, across from the inspiring skyline of the University of Tampa and in the colorful shadow of the Glazer Children’s Museum and Tampa Museum of Art. Registration starts at 6 am, and the events will be held from 8 am to 10:30 am. www.fallstampede.com/race-registration/

Cardboard City Campout FOR Hannah’s Homeless - Sat, Sept 27

Save up your cardboard boxes and bring the family out for a “sleep in a cardboard box so someone else doesn’t have to” themed camp out with a box house judging, tug-o-war, sack race, egg throwing,

talent show, live music, silent auction, marshmallow roast and camp out stories. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 33705. www.hannahshomeless.org/

The Sunrise Run: Walk-Run-Music Fest - Sat, Sept 27

The Sunrise Run features a chip timed 5K race, one mile run/walk, and kids 100+ yard dash that starts at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. Activities include children’s art tent, inflatables, interactive games, authors, praise and worship bands, refreshments, and fellowship all morning. 7:00 am. Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 33701. www.fcatampabay.org/

September 26 – November 1 This fall, for 18 select nights, Howl-O-Scream 2014 returns to Busch Gardens Tampa with tormenting surprises and unexpected terrors around every corner. Busch Gardens’ 300 acres will be overgrown with dark, sinister, adult-targeted fun.

Hundreds of roaming creatures will swarm the streets, making escape nearly impossible.

A chilling live show will get your pulse pounding, and Florida’s top thrill rides in the dark, including North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower Falcon’s Fury, will keep the screams coming all night long.

Freaky Preview is back and will open Howl-O-Scream 2014 on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27. The event then runs Thursday through Saturday nights, Oct. 2-Nov. 1. HowlO-Scream will also be open on Sunday, Oct. 19. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This year’s event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood.

Operating hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. www.HowlOScream.com

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Sci-Con Tampa, Fan Run, FamilyFriendly Convention Blasts at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay - Sept 26 - 28

First Annual CARMADA Cruises into St. Pete- Sept 27

Sci-Con Tampa puts together a weekend the whole family can enjoy. The convention brings together stars from the classic and re-imagined iconic Sci-fi television series Battlestar Galactica, Richard Hatch, Jack Stauffer and Nicki Clyne. Joining them at Sci-Con Tampa are Aron Eisenberg, best known for his role as Nog on Star Trek: Deep Space 9; Lolita Fatjo, Script Coordinator on multiple Star Trek series and movies; and other guests, including former NASA Astronaut Story Musgrave, who performed the first shuttle spacewalk on Challenger’s first flight.

The Bay area art car movement brings a convoy into St. Petersburg on Sat, Sept 27 when CARMADA comes to the Plaza at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts. This special event presents custom art cars by local artists, live art car painting and t-shirt printing, crafts from local arts organizations and the NOMAD Art Bus mobile studio, music and a cash bar, raffles for original artwork, and so much more.

This event takes place concurrently with Arts Alive/Free Museum Day, and admission to the adjacent Dali Museum is free for Pinellas County residents from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Non-Pinellas residents receive a coupon for free admission on a return visit.)

Artists featured at CARMADA include Sebastian Coolidge, Derek Donnelly, James Oleson, Stephen Palladino, Hunter Payne, Joshua Pearson, and Carrie Boucher of the NOMAD Art Bus. While artists transform new cars into mobile artwork live on site, visitors can learn about the State of the Arts specialty license plate, and feast from food trucks like St. Pete Taco Lady as DJ Blenda

Several fan groups will also be represented over the weekend.

A special two-hour breakout acting workshop will be taught by Golden Globe nominee Richard Hatch, who teaches acting and motivational workshops globally. A variety of large props and models will be on display including a custom built Cylon Raider and Imperious Leader Throne, TARDIS, Dalek and R2 Droids. Sci-Con has also planned for young fans with a dedicated area with kid-friendly activities.

Sci-Con Tampa kicks off with opening ceremonies on Friday evening, followed by a VIP toast with guests and a Karaoke party for all attendees. On Saturday evening, the convention will host a costume contest for adults and children, followed by a Masquerade Ball with DJ and dancing to round off the night. Celebrity autograph signings and opportunities to have photos taken with favorite guests will be scheduled throughout the weekend. www.scicontampa.com.

spins. A $5 suggested donation at the door includes all free craft activities. CARMADA event proceeds jointly benefit Creative Pinellas, Class Acts Performance Series for school children, and professional local artists. Parking is available in the Dali Museum lot and Mahaffey Theater garage (free), in downtown city garages and lots, and at onstreet metered parking throughout the city. Guests can also ride the St. Petersburg Trolley Downtown Looper and the Central Avenue Trolley routes to the Dali Museum.

Plaza at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts (500 Bay Shore Drive SE, St. Petersburg) www.CarmadaFL.com/

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34th Annual Tampa Bay Senior Games - Sept 29 - Oct 17

The Tampa Bay Senior Games is a three-week competition featuring more than 30 events. New on the schedule this year is cycling. Areas of competition include a wide range of sports, talent showcase, hobby show, baking contest and more.

Participants competing in the following events also have the opportunity to qualify and advance to the State competitions: basketball free shooting, billiards, bowling, cycling, golf, pickleball, power lifting, swimming, track and field events, table tennis and tennis. Registration is underway and will remain open until Sept. 17 for anyone who will be age 50 or older by the end of this year. The entry fee includes unlimited participation in the games, a ticket to the awards luncheon, opening ceremony breakfast, and a t-shirt. Some events require a nominal additional registration fee. Last year’s oldest contestant was 94 years young and the youngest was 50. For the registration form, event schedule and event locations, (813) 635-3519 or www.hillsboroughcounty.org/SeniorGames

No Kid Hungry and Tommy Bahama Join Forces To Help End Childhood Hunger in America Month of Sept

One in five children in America struggle with hunger, and Tommy Bahama is partnering with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Throughout September, donations made at Tommy Bahama Restaurants, full-priced U.S. retail stores and tommybahama.com will help No Kid Hungry end childhood hunger in America to ensure that every child gets the nourishment they need to learn and grow.

Guests visiting anyTommy Bahama Restaurant or full-priced U.S. retail location, as well as tommybahama.com throughout the month of September have the opportunity to make a $5 donation to No Kid Hungry. In exchange for the donation, Tommy Bahama is offering a $20 promotional award card that can be redeemed in Tommy Bahama Restaurants, full-priced U.S. retail stores and tommybahama.com from October 1st-31st. Anyone who chooses to donate $1 at any Tommy Bahama Restaurant location will receive an orange wrist band with the island-inspired lifestyle brand’s motto “Make Life One Long Weekend.” www.NoKidHungry.org

Humane Society of Pinellas Singing for Supper - Thurs, Oct 2

Enjoy a lovely evening of dining, music, and awards celebration. Local Celebrities will judge the finalists who will “sing for their supper” and entertain guests during the dinner program at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 6pm Cash Bar 7-9pm, event. Finalists singing are: Summer Vaughan, Corrine Olivia, James Ludeman, Brandi Denham, and Steve Roberts.

Plumb House Museum Tours Thurs, Aug 21, Sept 4, 18, Oct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18

Clearwater Historical Society offers tours of the historic Plumb House Museum, a two-story, cracker-style wood house (circa 1896) showcasing a variety of antiques and vintage items including uniforms and photos of the Clearwater Bombers champion men’s softball team. Also open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through April 2014. (727) 20

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FOURSOME 4 FOOD Fri, Oct 3

Oldsmar Cares is holding its inaugural golf tournament benefiting Weekend Food 4 Kids, a program to help fill the hunger gap for children whose families struggle to feed them nutrition meals over the weekend. The tournament includes 18-holes of golf, riding cart, dinner and chance to win various prizes.

Enter the putting challenge; buy mulligans and participate in the 100 yard discount. There will be a raffle, silent auction, and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Many children in Oldsmar schools experience hunger between the free lunch they receive in school on Friday afternoon and the free breakfast they receive in school

If you haven’t yet taken advantage of CityPASS, which is new to the Tampa Bay area this year, it is time. Already a big success in cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, So. California, and Toronto, CityPass has come to Tampa offering ddep discounts to major attractions in the area.

Tampa Bay CityPASS gives you admission to 5 of the biggest attractions in the Tampa Bay area in a booklet form. Option tickets allow you entry to one of two attractions which you can choose when you get there.

The booklets are valid for nine consecutive days beginning with the first day of use. Ticket holders are able to skip most ticket lines once you have your ticket booklet. The booklets include one-time admission tickets, detailed attraction information, coupons and a map.

Tampa Bay attractions currently on the roster include Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Chihuly Collection or Museum of Science & Industry.

For more information, visit www.citypass.com/

on Monday morning. Filling this gap through school partnerships and the Weekend Food 4 Kids program is the goal. Eagles Golf Clulb, 16109 Nine Eagles Dr., Odessa, Fl. www.Oldsmarcares.org www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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BANK OF AMERICA’s MUSEUMS ON US - The first full weekend of each month in 2014 - Oct 4 - 5

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

with inspiring speakers, giveaways, and exhibits featuring the latest in women’s health, beauty, fitness products/services. Hilton Hotel, Clearwater Beach, 8 AM to 5 PM. www.womenshealthandfitnessevents.com/

UNCF TAMPA BAY AREA WALK FOR EDUCATION - Sat, Oct 4

St. Petersburg. The program’s mobile site gives customers access to the full list of markets and museums on-the-go. Participating Tampa Bay area museums are: Florida Holocaust Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Museum of Art. 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. museums.bankofamerica.com

FIERCE women’s fitness event Sat, Oct 4

If you love to workout and love the beach, you will not want to miss the Fierce women’s fitness event.

Register for our full-day of kick-butt workouts, (including Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Beach Boot Camp, Self-Defense and more), a healthy gourmet lunch

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The Florida area office of UNCF– the United Negro College Fund — is hosting its 3rd Walk for Education in the Tampa Bay area on Sat, Oct 4th, at Al Lopez Park. On-site registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. “We want the Tam-

pa Bay Area Community to Walk for Education and help build a more diverse workforce and strengthen the community,” said Sherry Paramore, Area Development Director. “Everyone who believes that ‘A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste’ should come out, and inspire and empower our young people to secure their passports to opportunity, college de-

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grees.” UNCF’s Walk for Education supports more than 60,000 students a year at more than 900 colleges and universities across America. www.uncf.org/tampabaywalk

FREE TO BREATHE RUN/ WALK - Sun, Oct 5

Tickets are available for purchase by visiting LargoArts.com or calling (727)587-6793. The community is also invited to the free pre-show party that will include live steel drum music, a food truck, a cash bar and highlights of the upcoming 2014-2015 season.

The pres h o w party will start at 5:30 pm at the Largo Cultural

Center outdoor patio. www.LargoArts.com

Register, raise funds, and run or walk – that’s all it takes to be a hero in the eyes of a person facing lung cancer. Join hundreds of community members as they gather for a day of impact at the inaugural Tampa Free to Breathe Run/Walk October 5 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. The inspirational event will feature a 5K run, 5K walk, and 1 mile walk for all fitness levels, with prizes for top fundraisers and top fundraising teams. All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a nonprofit lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 www.freetobreathe.org

Island Blast: An Evening of Good Vibes - Sat, Oct 11

Largo Cultural Center will hold Island Blast: An Evening of Good Vibes on Sat, Oct 11 at 7:30pm.

This celebration is headlined by three bands, TreeHouse, Resinated and Spred The Dub, all play island and reggae music.

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Bucs Bits

by Barbara McGovern

CHANGES AT ONE BUC PLACE If it’s summer it must mean that football season is starting soon.

The Bucs started training camp the end of July. Aside from the heat, it was a welcome sight to see the team back on the field and getting ready to rumble. For anyone who missed it, there have been a lot of new things at One Buc Place. I thing the most important thing is

one or more of them in the Hall of Fame. The Bucs uniforms got an entire new look as part of the revamping. Training camp also saw changes. Hoping to make it more enjoyable for the fans to come out to training camp this year, the times have changed. Instead of noon, most days’ camp starts at 4:30 p.m. That’s welcome since more fans are able to get to the field and enjoy watching the team practice. They have a chance to meet and greet Capt. Fear and the cheerleaders, get the players autographs and take photos. They also got to see some the Buccaneer greats come out, like Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp. A great crowd came out to Ray Jay when the Bucs had night practice. They were able to see the team plus they got to see fireworks after. Does it get much better then that?

Since pre-season games are underway, it will be interesting to see how things shake out. All the Bucs fans are excited to see how far all the changes take the team.

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the new attitude that you see around there. The most visible change is a new head coach, Mr. Lovie Smith.

Then we got a new G.M., Jason Licht, and a lot of new people in the font office. Lovie brought in quite a few coaches that he knows and has worked with over the years. What a delightful man Lovie is. He is an outstanding coach, but is also a very nice person. He has a beautiful family and they are all so happy to be back in Tampa Bay. Lovie knows his football and he explains in a way that everyone can understand—even me— “the old lady in the press box.” He has a great sense of humor and he’s not a off out of the trenches. It gives him a new and different perspective on the situation. I expect we will hear great things from him and his men in the near future. It might take a year or two, but Super Bowl—here we come!

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If there is someone who deserves to be in the Football Hall of Fame it is Derrick Brooks. This is a man, who since he was a little boy, was taught how to do the right thing. When he was young he wasn’t the biggest kid on the team, but he always played like he was ten feet tall. No matter how the game was going, he played to win. He was never snaky, never showed poor sportsmanship, never embarrassed his family or his team and he never, ever gave up. He always tried to do the right thing and brought this attitude into any locker-room that he was in. His days in the NFL may be over but he still never gives up. What he does he does with a passion. His starting Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc evidences his concern for children. This provides educational opportunities to help young people to develop into the strong leaders of tomorrow. He started the Brooks Bunch and co-funded the Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School. The Brooks Bunch started in 1997 to motivate kids and has gone way beyond that.

Rewarding good behavior and good grades has resulted in kids being able to go on educational trips and college tours to NY, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, and the western U.S. The Bunch has also made two trips to South Africa with Derrick.

The Brooks-DeBartolo School opened in 2007 and currently has 400 students where excellence is achieved with high exceptions, collaboration and support.

In addition, Derrick is President of the Storm, he is

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but his off-the-field accomplishments are even better.

He has been the most philanthropic athlete in the Tampa Bay community since joining the team in 1995 and he is still the most active alumni. This man gives new meaning to GREAT MAN. His family must be so proud of him. The Hall of Fame honors him for his playing on the field, and The Ring of Honor, which will be awarded in Sept., honors not only his playing, but honors the man that he is.

REMEMBERING MR. GLAZER

on the board of trustees at Florida State, the board of the Florida Dept. of Ed. Foundation, St. Leo Univ. and the Brooks-DeBartolo Charities, Inc. Derrick has won just about every award an NFL player can get. His on-field accomplishments are amazing

With all the positive things that have gone on with the Bucs so far this season one thing happened that is very sad. Mr. Malcom Glazer passed away recently.

Mr Glazer was a wonderful man who did so many positive things for the community. The Bucs will honor his memory by wearing a special patch on their uniforms all season. RIP Mr.Glazer.

GO BUCS!!

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“NIGHT IN THE ISLANDS” ON TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKS - Sept 6, Oct 4, and Nov 1. Night in the Islands -a free event on the Sponge Docks. Enjoy Greek music, dancing, and dining And an

hour of free Greek dance lessons by the Levendia Dance Troupe from 6-7pm. The event features live music by Ellada, a Greek band which will perform nisiotika, the tra-

ditional music of the Greek islands, as well as old and new Greek favorites. The event features live music by Ellada, an exciting Greek band composed of three of accomplished Greek musicians.

Shakespeare’s Lovers and Madmen - Sept 19-21.

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Duke Theseus declares, “Lovers

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and madmen have such seething brains, such shaping fantasies, that apprehend, More than cool reason ever apprehends.” The Semi-Royal Shakespeare Company presents scenes of such lovers and madmen such as King Lear, Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, and more from the bard’s comedies and tragedies. Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, 727-942-5605, TarponArts.org Tarpon Springs Oktoberfest - Oct 17 - 19. Tarpon Springs will be hosting a 3-day Oktoberfest celebration on Fri, Oct 17th (6 pm to 11 pm), Sat the 18th (10 am to 11 pm) and Sun, Oct 19th (10 am to 6 pm). The event opens with a sneak peek featuring the tapping of the first keg by Mayor, David Archie. A German Biergarten Tent will be surrounded

by German and American food and beverage vendors, continuous live German Oompah/contemporary music, dancing and games. Arts and crafts vendors join the festival on Saturday and Sunday. Bay Area celebrities will make regular toasts throughout the festival and visitors are encouraged to join in the games and contests that include best German costume, beer stein hoisting, best chicken dance, best beard contest and more. The festival will take place in downtown Tarpon Springs on Orange Street between Safford Avenue (Pinellas Bike Trail) and Alternate 19 - admission is free. The event is sponsored in part by the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association and Warsteiner Brewery. More information is available for the general public and interested vendors at www.TarponSpringsFloridaUSA.com

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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

Fresh Market at Wiregrass - 1st & 3rd Sat of each month, year round (except Nov, Dec & Jan only on 1st Sat) Held at the Shops at Wiregrass, open-air retail and entertainment destination located on the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Blvd in Wesley Chapel, FL. 80-100 vendors. Local food, crafts, live music.

10am - 3pm. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

Corey AVE SunDay Market - Oct - May Corey Ave between Boca Ciega Ave and Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. Local vendors sell a variety of locally produced and homemade produce, plants, take home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, hand crafts, eco-friendly and fair trade products and more. Enjoy a morning of live music, shopping, and breakfast, brunch or lunch at an area restaurants– 10am - 3pm. www.CoreyAve.com

Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village - 1st Sunday Of The Month Year Round Hours: 10am - 3pm. 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. 742 South Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33604. www.hydeparkvillage.net/

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET - All Year Vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, seafood, Florida beef, and desserts. Also hand-made items, jewelry, art work and more. Live music.

9am - 3pm, Oct - May; 9am - 2pm, June - Sept. www.gulfportma.com

NORTH TAMPA MARKET 2nd Saturday, Year Round Hours: 10am - 2pm. 100 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 - June Fri and Sat of each week during the months of Nov thru June, 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. Pioneer Park in downtown Dunedin. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

GANDY’S SAT MORNING Market - Nov - May Mixed Farmers Market atmosphere with handcrafters, local farm produce, baked artisan breads, plants and more.

No GMO’s. Market is mixed with arts, crafts, jewelry, home décor and more. live music. 4411 West Gandy Blvd., Tampa (between Westshore and Manhattan). 10am - 3pm. info@gandymarket.com

YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET - Year Round Oct-April, 9am - 3pm; May-Sept, 9am - 1pm. gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles & more. Free Parking, Free Admission, Pets Welcome. www.TampaBayMarkets.com

SWEETWATER SUNDAY Market - Oct - May Sweetwater Farm Stand sells fruits and vegetables from organic farms. Vendors have environmentally-friendly and handcrafted products, farm-fresh eggs, raw milk, artisan breads, organic coffee, Florida-native plants, organic clothing, handmade arts and crafts, gardening books, body care products and more. Workshop Series, Live Music Series, Sunday Yoga. Off of Hanley Road and Comanche Avenue. www.sweetwater-organic.org/

Madeira Beach WED Morning Market Year Round The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Morning Market will be open Weds from 9am-2pm starting on Nov 12. 80+ vendors including growers, gourmet foodies, artists and crafters.

Live music. Free, family and pet friendly. On Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway. www.thebeachmarkets.com/

Madeira Beach Mid-Month SAT Sunset Market & Music Festival - Year Round The Mid-Month Sunset Market and Music Festival will run one Sat each month from 4pm-9pm in conjunction with the monthly Cornhole Tournament starting Nov 15.

Free, family and pet friendly. The Sunset Market will also feature a kid’s zone, a 20 foot rock climbing wall, and a separate beer garden. on Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway. www.thebeachmarkets.com/

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PINELLAS COUNTY EVENTS 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.

ests. Best for ages 6 and older. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; registration required.

Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 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; registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Sept 20 Introduction to Plant Identification: Plant identification, from using simple keys to identifying critical characteristics that will help any would-be botanist in the field. All materials will be provided. Recommended for adults. Free. 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Brooker Creek Preserve.

Sept 10 Wetland Wildflowers: Specialists will introduce participants to denizens of the swamp. 10:30 to noon. Free. Dunedin Public Library.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS Sept 6 Explore the Ecosystems: Observe through the forested wetland, oak hammock and pine flatwood ecosystems. Closedtoe shoes, 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. Registration required.

Brooker Creek Preserve.

Brooker Book Club: Geared toward adults, the book list includes works by Florida authors, past and present, with archeology, biography, politics and history storylines. Advance registration is required. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; Brooker Creek Preserve.

Introduction Florida Friendly Landscaping: Information on the basics of Florida-Friendly Landscaping and composting. 10 a.m. to noon.

Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 Weedon Island Guided Hike: Participants can learn about the ecosystems and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve while hiking the coastal uplands and the boardwalks through mangrove for30

Sept 11, 25, 28 Wee-Time at Weedon: This program is designed to introduce preschool children to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. Children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. Ages 3 to 5.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration requested.

Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept 12 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. 8 to 10 a.m.

Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept 13 Birds of Brooker Hike: Learn how to identify the county’s common birds while meandering along a one-mile trail. Participants should bring water and binoculars. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Free; registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

Sept 19 Wildlife Hike: Participants can join an experienced naturalist on a hike along boardwalks and natural trails at Brooker Creek Preserve. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; registration required.

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Sept 20 Footprints on the Land Hike: Participants can 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.

Botany 101: How do plants work?

Investigate the fascinating and com-

plex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to Botanical Science. Recommended for adults. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept 27 Our Wildest Place Guided Hike: Participants can learn why the preserve has been called “Our Wildest Place” during this 0.75-mile walk.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. All ages are welcome although children younger than 6 may find the hike challenging. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center.

How to Read a Beach: In this illustrated talk, participants will have the chance to explore the ever-changing zone where land meets sea. Every beach is full of clues hidden in plain view. Tonya Clayton is the author of “How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast Beach.” Suitable for all ages. Free; registration required. Weedon Island Preserve.

Sept. 11 Alternative Vegetable Gardening Participants can join extension agents for an overview of alternative vertical and horizontal growing techniques anyone can use for their home balcony, patio, deck, or garden this Fall. 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Free. Palm Harbor Library.

Sept. 13 Orchids and Epiphytes of Brooker Creek Preserve: Explore the fascinating world of orchids and “air plants” found on the Preserve. This class will introduce participants to identification skills and will include a walk to discover these plants in their natural habitat. 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Free; registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Sept. 14 Off the Beaten Path: In Search of Catesby’s Lily: The second in a series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within

Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Located in the eastern part of the preserve, participants will search for the endangered Catesby’s Lily. Single hikes are a $25 donation or $80 for all four hikes. 9 a.m. to noon. Brooker Creek Preserve.

Sept. 20 Dragonfly Discover Walk: Explore some of the habitats at BCP looking for dragonflies. Brooker Creek Preserve is home to approximately 20+ species of odonates.

Learn about the natural history of dragonflies and their importance to a healthy ecosystem. Bincoculars and a camera are recommended for participants. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Sept. 29 Traveling Tree Walk: The Traveling Tree Walk is a fun and educational project designed to educate citizens about the value and importance of trees. The value of large forested area is more evident than a tree in an urban setting, but the Traveling Tree Walk proves that even one lone tree provides our local community with a lot of benefits. 4 p.m. Brooker Creek Preserve. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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.gardenclass-eorg.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

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“AFTER SCHOOL BARK BASH” In Celebration Of NATIONAL DOG DAY at the Don Cesar Recently, a gorgeous day found guests (two-footed and four-footed) mixing

and mingling at the beautiful (and pet-friendly) Loews Don Cesar Resort on St. Pete Beach to benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas. A buffet was set a s s i l e up on the pavilion with tasty delights for both humans and dogs, a “dress up” s by M Photo table was provided for dogs who wanted to look extra chichi for the event, and a massage therapist was on hand to pamper pooches. A dog’s life indeed! www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/ www.loewshotels.com

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COOLSTUFF! Bheestie Revive

NIO TAG Secures and Protects Property

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Bheestie Revive is an innovative tool that removes daily moisture build-up from personal electronics, which can lose optimal functionality with only 1 drop of trapped moisture. Gadgets and gizmos are exposed to humidity, excessive heat, and perspiration, but with daily use, Bheestie Revive drastically reduces the likelihood of water damage to personal electronics. It’s also essential to have on hand in case of a major water mishap, offering speedy recovery. Bheestie Revive is simple, dry, and effective- specially designed for safekeeping of expensive personal electronics.

For all those heading out on personal or business travel, keeping track of all one’s things in the hustle of airports and hotels can be tough. The nio Tag helps secure and protect personal property. With this Bluetooth-powered security tag, you can attach the nio Tag to any device you want to keep track of (i.e. luggage, purse, etc.) and the app will alert you should you separate from the item. Battery life lasts up to 4 months on a single charge. There are audible and vibration alerts on alarm, and an operational range of up to 20 meters.

ABCO Tech Bluetooth Shower Speaker & Radio www.abcotechbrand.com/ Here’s a tech tool that brings the best of all audio together in any shower or bathtub. The ABCO Tech Bluetooth Shower Speaker & Radio allows users to choose from a wide array of audio options in one waterproof wireless unit.

The ABCO Tech portable Bluetooth speaker allows anyone to play music in the shower either from a streaming device or straight from the FM band. The ABCO Tech’s auto-scanning FM radio function runs the entire band from 88.0 to 108.0 MHz enabling users to listen to local broadcasting while in the shower or bath. This lightweight but sturdy speaker is compatible with all iPhone, iPad and iPod products; as well as other smartphones, Android devices and all other Bluetooth media players -- up to 30 feet away. The unit also sports a built-in high sensitivity microphone that allows for hands-free calls so consumers don’t have to keep their phones near the shower and risk damage from water exposure. It easily hangs on a shower head or curtain rod, and it comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and charging cord.

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COLONIAL CANDLES wwww.colonialcandle.com/ If you’re looking for gifts that celebrate the season AND the South, you will love the new fragrances from Charleston-based Colonial Candle, a trusted and respected candle brand made in the South.

The Southern-inspired fragrances include: Tea Olive Bloom: The fragrance features blooming white flowers mixed with apricot, dark

plum and a dash of saffron. Southern Magnolia: This sweet scent features rich, Southern magnolia with a hint of jasmine. Mint Julep: This Southern favorite features notes of bourbon, sweet cane sugar and refreshing mint leaves. Sweet Tea Vodka: A sweet Southern classic of fresh brewed tea, brown sugar and vanilla vodka topped with iced orange blossom. The Charleston Collection features scents that evoke the city, including Cobblestone Walk, Benne Wafer, Battery Park, Yellow Jasmine, Sweetgrass Basket and Rainbow Row.

Le Savonnier Marseillais Savon Noir natural liquid soap

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Karma gives us eclectic prints with distinctive global flair and a boho attitude. They make fashionable apparel, practical fashion accessories, and playful lifestyle products with captivating mixed fabrics.

Luxuriate in this colorful velour towel from Karma while knowing that a portion of the cost is being donated to one of several worthy causes near to the heart of the Karma Company.

One of which is Food

Le Savonnier Marseillais Savon Noir is an all-purpose, natural liquid soap made in France with pure essential oils, available in unscented, lavender and eucalyptus. Effective on all household surfaces, the soap can be used to clean and degrease floors, tiles, dishes, windows and automobiles. The multi-use cleaner can also be used as a conventional laundry detergent, an insect repellent in gardens, and even to gently clean your household pets. The brand has also launched a new hand soap collection in the same scents as the popular body soap, in unscented, lavender, orange blossom, peppermint, and a new fragrance - verbena.

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Backpacks 4 Kids, a community effort to ensure that children in need of food on the weekends have access to nutritious and easy-toprepare meals.

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2014-2015 Broadway Series Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella - Oct. 2126. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists. Rediscover some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience.

Dirty Dancing - Dec. 2-7. The Classic story on stage is a record-breaking live theater sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do you Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

The Phantom of the Opera - Dec. 17, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52.

Annie - Feb. 17-22. Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. This production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

Motown The Musical - March 17-22. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from

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featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music.

Pippin - April 14-19. Pippin is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago and it won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 doigts de la main.

The Illusionists - May 26-31. This mindblowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage.

The Book of Mormon - Jan. 20-Feb. 1.

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” Washington Post says, “it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”

And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: The funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.” Contains explicit language.

NETworks presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast May 5-10. Based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.

For more information, visit Straz Center, 813229-7827. www.strazcenter.org

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The Last Night of Ballyhoo Sept 3 - 28 WINNER: 1997 Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Atlanta, Georgia, December 1939. Gone with the Wind is about to premiere on the big screen and Hitler is marching on Poland.

Adolph Freitag, his sister Boo, and nieces Lala and Sunny -- a Jewish family so highly assimilated they have a Christmas tree in the front parlor -- are obsessed with preparing for Ballyhoo, a lavish cotillion ball sponsored by their elite country club. Adolph’s employee Joe Farkas is an eligible bachelor and an Eastern European

Jew down from Brooklyn, familiar with prejudice but unable to fathom its existence within his own religious community. His presence prompts college student Sunny to examine intra-ethnic bias, her Jewish identity (or lack thereof), and the beliefs with which she’s been raised. The family gets pulled apart and mended back together with plenty of comedy, romance, and unexpected revelations along the way. “… a delightful comedy freighted with an uncomfortable message.” — New York Post David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa. 813.229.STAR. www.jobsitetheater.org/

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t is 1944 Brooklyn, and two Jewish boys grow up five blocks and a world apart. A standing-roomonly hit wherever it has played, this award-winning adaptation (from the award-winning novel) is by the

same creators of last year’s hit MY NAME IS ASHER LEV. The play begins when Reuven and Danny play a heated game of baseball between rival yeshivas…until one is badly hurt. As their unique friendship grows, they learn important lessons about their fathers, their community, and themselves.

“Examines the freedom that comes with the passage from childhood to adulthood -- intellectual freedom, religious freedom, America’s promise of freedom.” — Philadelphia Weekly “A play about the universals of family, faith, and friendship. A work of profound beauty...a marvel of theatrical perfection...you do not want the performance to end.” — Berkshire On Stage

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n inside story about two masters – an American painter and a Russian ballet dancer – and how they created a now famous set of paintings. During the 70’s the American painter Jamie Wyeth (son of Andrew) did a series of studies and paintings of Rudolf Nureyev, the legendary ballet dancer who

8th Annual Crack up Cancer Comedy Benefit - Wed, Sept 17

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he 8th Annual Crack up Cancer Comedy Benefit returns to the Tampa Improv in Ybor City, Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 5:30 pm. 100% of the profits of the show benefits local cancer patients through Moffitt Cancer Center and St. Petersburg YMCA Livestrong Program. Tickets for the show can be purchased online at www.improvtampa. com. However, there is a Happy Hour event sponsored

by AFS Janitorial and Coppertail Brewery at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ybor City, where you can meet some of the comedians from 5-6:30 pm before the show. Tickets for this event include 3-4 pints of Coppertail Brewery craft beer, at least 20 wings and a ticket to the comedy show 38

later that evening.

Only 50 tickets will be sold to this event, and can be obtained by contacting organizer of the event, Jack Bevilacqua, at jackbev33@gmail. com.

Featured comedians will include Dean Napolitano, Tim Pulnik, JB Ball, Chris Matson, John Jacobs, Tony Gaud, and Steven Netta.

defected from Russia and revitalized western ballet. Written with the express permission and support of Jamie Wyeth, this brand new play

by David Rush imagines what their electric encounters may have been like, what secrets were revealed about the world of painting and international dance, and how their relationship evolved…changing each of them. Contains adult language.

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

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Maz Jobrani Sept 25 - 27

Maz Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He has had two Showtime comedy specials, I Come In Peace and Brown and Friendly, and performs stand-up comedy around the world, including the Middle East where he performed in front of the King of Jordan. Maz starred in the films Friday After Next, 13 Going on 30, and The Interpreter.

On TV he was a regular on ABC’s Knights of Prosperity and FOX’s Life on a Stick. He also recurred on ABC’s Better Off Ted. Maz has guest starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm, 24, ER, NYPD Blue, Traffic Light, Man Up, Men at Work, and most recently Whitney. He has performed his standup on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

SideSplitters is located at 12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. www.sidesplitterscomedy.com

BLACK COMEDY

September 12 - 28 Written by Peter Shaffer and directed by Rob Colwell, Black Comedy involves a struggling artist about to meet both his fiancée’s father and a major art investor on the same evening. Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d’arte “borrowed” from the absent antique collector next door hoping to impress his fiancee’s pompous father and a wealthy art dealer. When the fussy neighbor returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness, Brindsley is revealed teetering on the verge of very ripe farce. Unexpected guests, aging spinsters, errant phone cords and other snares impede his frantic attempts to return the purloined items before light is restored. As darkness falls over the apartment and guests, much more is revealed about the artist than he ever wanted brought to light.

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freeFall Theatre

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest thru Sept 14

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is a Dale Wasserman stage version of Ken Kesey’s novel.

The book was also made into the famous 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson. freeFall’s production will be staged environmentally in the same vein of freeFall hits The Wild Party, Man Of La Mancha and Cabaret. All seating will be General Admission as patrons will be seated on various styles of hospital furniture and will be placed amongst the action. Tickets are already going fast for the theatrical event of the summer. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, 727-498-5205. www.freefalltheatre. com/

The Early Bird Dinner Theatre Greater Tuna - thru Oct 19

Welcome to Tuna, Texas — where the population is small, the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. This tall Texas tale takes place in one hilari-

ous day, beginning with some delightful morning musings on popular Radio Station OKKK. This is a delightful satire on life in rural America as the actors depict all the inhabitants of Tuna -men, women, children and animals of some of Texas’ most colorful residents. (727) 446 5898. 13355 49th Street N., Clearwater, Florida 33762 www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com

WEST COAST PLAYERS

Monkey Monkey Bottle of Beer Sept 19 - Oct 5

This psychodrama is set in the waiting room of a clinic where five mothers await word on the futures of their intellectually disabled children.

They have been given the opportunity to change their children into geniuses, and the play explores the hopes, fears and guilt of each woman. As the drama moves forward, the very nature of parent child love is examined.

21905 US 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727 437-2363. www.wcplayers.org

The SINGING DIVAS of BROADWAY and HOLLYWOOD SEPT 5 - 28 “The SINGING DIVAS of BROADWAY and HOLLYWOOD” is a fast paced, glittering, musical cabaret, featuring show stoppers from America’s favorite Broadway & Movie Musicals. Bedazzled in sequins, rhinestones, and feather boas, Dee Etta Rowe and Mary Anne Edwards epitomize the “Golden Age of Show Business”. These glamorous, Award Winning vocalists, and veterans of the stage, pay homage to the stars and songs that lit up Broadway and the movie screen.

Enjoy a nostalgic walk down memory lane with showstoppers from: “Chicago”, “Funny Girl”, “Cats”, Phantom Of The Opera”, “Sweet Charity”, ”Kismet”, “Annie”, “The King And I”, A Tribute To Patsy Cline, The Andrew Sisters, and more… These musical theatre performers, will give you a good laugh, have you singing along, and dancing in the aisles.

727-409-0293. 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, Fl. www.ferrarostudiotheatre.com/

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STUDIO@ 620 Proof - Sept 25 - 27

The Studio@620 welcomes Gypsy Stage Rep’s production of “Proof” by David Auburn. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous ma t h e m atici an .

Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit? Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play.

620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701, 727895-6620. www.studio620.org

STAGEWORKS THEATRE

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Sept 19 - 20

The uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama duck-hunting brothers who think they have accidentally shot down an angel. A funny, heartwarming story of family, love, loss and redemption. The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media,

race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp.

1120 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa FL 33602; 813-251-8984. www.stageworkstheatreorg

TAMPA THEATRE

John Waters’ Dirty Filthy World: Dirtier & Filthier – Sat, Oct 4

The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival presents their 25th Anniversary Special Guest and performer, John Waters, who will perform his one-man show, This Filthy World: Filthier & Dirtier. 6:30 pm, Sat, Oct 4. Waters created one of the most influential and beloved bodies of work in queer American film. His films include Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, and perhaps his most well-known, Hairspray. After his performance, Waters will sign copies of his latest NY Times bestseller, Carsick, outside Tampa Theatre. DJ “Lounge Laura” Taylor will spin classic tiki, lounge, funk and soul.

Tampa Theatre 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa www.tiglff.com

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Sept 5 - 27

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination.

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Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman. Screenplay

by Charles Griffith. Produced by Frank Stinehour, Directed

by Matt Bravo, Musical Direction by Amy Nickerson.

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sun, Sept 21 Special Guest Steve Winwood Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers released their debut album in 1976 and have since sold over 60 million records. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, and in recent years have continued to build on their already legendary success. Their music has influenced numerous young bands and writers around the world. Between the Heartbreakers’ recordings, his solo work and his membership in The Traveling Wilburys along with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty has received 18 Grammy nominations and been honored with lifetime achievement awards including Billboard’s Century Award, ASCAP’s Founders Award, MTV’s Video Vanguard Award.

Beginning with The Spencer Davis Group at age 15, extending through Traffic and Blind Faith to a landmark Grammy-award winning solo career, Steve Winwood has remained a primary figure in rock ‘n’ roll for more than five decades. As a multi-instrumentalist with unmistakable vocals, he continues to deliver inspirational performances of his diverse catalog.

401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602. www.amaliearena.com//

Super Freestyle Explosion Sat, Sept 13

Pacific Concert Groups will present ten of the biggest Freestyle music legends of the 1980s on Saturday, Sept. 13,at the Amalie Arena. Tampa audiences will be on their feet as these noted artists perform their rhythmic radio dance hits of the decade. The stage will come alive with performances by: STEVIE B. (“Spring Love,” “Party Your Body,” “Dreaming of Love,” “Because I Love You” and “I Wanna Be The One”); LISA LISA (“Can You Feel the Beat,” “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “All Cried Out,” “Lost in Emotion” and “Head to Toe”); EXPOSE (“Point of No Return,” “Come Go With Me,” “Let Me Be the One,” “Seasons Change” and “Exposed to Love”); DEBBIE DEB (“Lookout Weekend” and “When I Hear Music”); SHANNON (“Let the Music Play” and “Give Me Tonight”); TRINERE (“They’re Playing Our Song,” “I’ll Be All You’ll Ever Need” and “All Night”); NU SHOOZ (“I Can’t Wait” and “Point of No Return”); CONNIE (“Funky Little Beat” and “Rock Me”); PRETTY POISON (“Catch Me I’m Falling”); NOCERA (“Summertime Summertime”) For more information visit www.freestyleexplosion.com.

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Pick Your Favorites with a Compose Your Own Series

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ith concerts starting in October, The Florida Orchestra’s new season is just around the corner. In addition to the proverbial “something for everyone,” including concerts from Rachmaninoff to Rock, Mozart to Mambos, Beethoven to Ben Folds and Carmina Burana to Christmas carols, the orchestra has announced British conductor Michael Francis as its new music director designate. Francis will be moving into the community shortly, and he and his wife are expecting their first child this December.

The Florida Orchestra offers several concert series, the main ones being the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks and the Raymond James Pops, which between them offer 23 fantastic concert experiences to choose from. However, if you are not partial to one of the fixed series packages, the orchestra actually encourages you to build your own series with a Compose Your Own package.

This allows you to mix and match any combination of three or more Masterworks and Pops to fit your tastes and calendar. If you love piano concertos, you might pick Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, Saint-Saen’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3. For fans of classic pop songs, you might want to pick “Vegas and The Rat Pack,” “Nat King Cole Songbook” and “Judy Garland Tribute.”

If you want some classics and pops, maybe the perfect mix in Orff’s choral extravaganza Carmina Burana, “Star Wars & More” and Holst’s The Planets with big screen images shot by the Hubble Telescope. Whatever your tastes might be, live music is always nearby with concerts in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and Compose Your Own is affordable at just $25 per ticket when you order three or more concerts.

The orchestra also offers a wonderful morning concert experience with its Coffee Concert series in St. Petersburg and Clearwater. In addition to leading the orchestra, Tony Award winner and Principal Guest Conductor Stuart Malina is an animated host of this series, sharing fun and insightful commentary about the music, and is even the piano soloist at times. Concertgoers enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts prior to curtain time for these varied programs of familiar favorites by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Rossini, Rachmaninoff, Mozart and other masters.

Find out about the orchestra’s many Masterworks, Pops, Rock, Coffee and Special concerts from October through May in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Most concerts offer affordable single-ticket prices of $15, $30 and $45. For a free season brochure or to order a series package or single tickets, visit www. floridaorchestra.org or call 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Rascal Flatts

with Sheryl Crow - Fri, Sept 12: Rascal Flatts formed in 1999 and re-

leased 7 albums, all reaching platinum level certification, including “Still Feels Good”, “Melt” and “Unstoppable”. The albums featured 26 singles all reaching the top 20’s on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, twelve of these reaching a smooth number 1.

Sheryl Crow is the triple threat of the entertainment world as a singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Throughout her career she has released 8 studio albums, and one live album.

Carrollwood Cultural Center

Rock-Influenced Jazz Songs From The ‘70S - Fri, Sept 19

Jazz with Jim, a monthly jazz program at the Carrollwood Cultural Center featuring musician Jim Burge and the Jazz Directions, will showcase rock-influenced jazz songs from the 1970s on Fri, Sept 19 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature music by Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Steely Dan and others.

Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. (813) 922-8167. www.CarrollwoodCenter.org

CURTIS HIXON PARK Chillin’ Music Fest - Sat, Sept 20

Michael Franti and Spearhead, Stephen Marley and the Expendables lead the initial lineup for the first-ever fest. Antiguan reggae act Chillakaya 1, New Orleans’ Creole Hunters, Tampa ska-fusion group UNRB and Orlando dub-rock outfit HOR!ZEN will also play, as will DJs Pat Premier and Dave Russell. About a dozen bands will play on two stages. Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, 33602. www.chillinmusicfest.com/

Luke Bryan - Sept 25

- 26: Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is on his 2014 “That’s My Kind of Night Tour.” Bryan wrapped 2013 having soldout all dates on his “Dirt Road Diaries Tour,” performing for 1.3 million fans and started 2014 with all nineteen shows on the first leg dates of the “That’s My Kind of Night Tour” selling out.

Jason Aldean: 2014 Burn It Down Tour - Fri, Oct 17: Jason Aldean has had five album releases since 2005 icluding 16 singles. A triple platinum selling artist known for his huge tour stints and incredible live shows, he is an triple threat in the country music world. The Georgian star has had 11 No.1’s on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts. Eight more have reached top ten on the same charts. www.LiveNation.com 48

Brass Mug

The Hope Revolution Tour Sat, Sept 20

The non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms presents this fall’s Hope Revolution Tour, featuring Hawthorne Heights and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The tour will make a stop at the Brass Mug on Sat, Sept 20. 14811 N Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33613. www.twloha. com/Hope-Revo l u t i o n - To u r Dates

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RUTH ECKERD HALL

Experience Hendrix Tour Sat, Sept 20

The Experience Hendrix Tour is set to play at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sat, Sept 20 at 8 pm. The Experience Hendrix Tour has been paying homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix for more than a decade, bringing together a diverse, all-star aggregation of extraordinary guitarists including multiple GRAMMY-winning Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Zakk Wylde. For more info, visit www.experiencehendrixtour.com

SKIPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE Victor Wainwright - Fri, Sept 26 Memphis-based piano player Victor Wainwright will bring his band to Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa. The

show will start at 8 PM with opener Eddie Wright, followed by Victor and his band, joined by Rev. Billy C. Wirtz. Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky tonk, Victor Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the blues.

Wainwright is a raucous, high-octane, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.

Bruce Springsteen 65th Birthday Tribute - Sat, Sept 27 Celebrate the legendary rocker with over 30 bands and performers, more than 90 Springsteen songs, Talk to Mark performing Born to Run in its entirety, prize for the best audience air saxophone performance and more.

910 Skipper Road, Tampa, 33613. (813) 971-0666. www.skipperssmokehouse.com

...and Country Music Weekend Sun, Sept 28

2014 Tangerine Blues Fest Sat, Sept 27

Blues Festival and Country Music weekend is just around the corner. This is a 2 day event this year, featuring Blues on Sat., Sept 27, and County Music on Sun, Sept 28. enjoyo live music, great good, family fun and carnival rides.

Blues Fest Lineup: Urban Gypsies of Florida, Joe “Survival” Caruso, Little Mike and the Tornados, David Gerald, Marty Stokes Band, and the Betty Fox Band.

Country Music Lineup: 33 Years, Maggie Baugh, Bryan Buchanan, Warren Silvers Band, Cecilia Lauren & the Ocoee River Band, and Grayson Rogers Band.

Gulfport’s Tangerine Greenway, 5022 Tangerine Ave. So. The event is free. www.tangerinebluesfest.com/ www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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ow in its 35th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by The HCI Group Inc. is presenting, in concert, between October 16 and 19, 2014: Earth Wind & Fire,

Earth, Wind & Fire

Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Spyro Gyra, Boogie on the Bay - Marcia Ball & Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Dr John & The Nite Trippers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and much more. The Clearwater Jazz Holiday continues its collaboration with Ruth Eckerd Hall to bring a diverse

lineup of headline acts to Clearwater.

Presented in the 20-acre landscaped Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater overlooking Clearwater Harbor and the Memorial Causeway Bridge, the Jazz Holiday is four days and nights of some of the best live performances in the world presented to the public.

One of the longest-running and known events in the country, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has presented in concert multiple luminaries of our generation. The mission of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation is to be the leading proponent of jazz entertainment and education in Florida through the annual presentation of a world-class, live music festival. The Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation is a 501c3 organization that has been centerstage for numerous scholarship and eduSpyro Gyra

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cational activities to benefit the music students of our community.

From smooth and straight ahead jazz, to rhythm and blues, jam band, folk, Americana, funk, fusion, and Latin, thousands of music lovers always relish in a colorful and diverse musical lineup. www.clearwaterjazz.com

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Former professional wrestlers will be making appearances on-site both days to sign autographs and support the local participating charities. 727.804.4898. www.BacchusBikeFest.com

Raymond James Stadium Reggae Rise Up Festival - Sat, Sept 27 BAcchus Bike Fest 2014 - Sept 27-28

Two days of live music, bike contest, beer and BBQ at this years Bacchus Bike Fest. The event will take place at Screwie Louie’s Porpoise Pub in Seminole, FL. Three stages of live music will feature 12 bands with headliner Quit Riot rocking the crowd with hits like “Highway to Hell” and “Party All Night.” The Black Honkeys will open. XTHIRT13N will also bring their head banging heavy rock sound to the party. Other supporting acts will include The Lovdogz, Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio Noon, Comfort Zone Band, Ann P, Rockjoint featuring Johnny Lee Middelton, Any Given Soul aka Scilter, Tom Spittle & the Tri-Chrome Trio and Retribution. Saturday night will feature the Adrian Ray Band starting at 9 PM. Saturday will feature 5 different trophy classes for a Bad Ass Bike contest and poker run.

More than just a reggae festival, Reggae Rise Up is also a celebration of the diverse and dynamic culture of each community they visit. Featuring cuisines from local eateries, local brews, and showcasing local artists to round out the experience. Headliners include Rebelution, noted for their eclectic mix of rock, world, and reggae from Santa Barbara, CA. Steel Pulse, Grammy award-winning reggae band have been true to their roots for over 35 years. Collie Buddz, a Bermuda native brings an energy to the stage that is unparalleled. Additional performers include Zion I Crew, Ballyhoo!, Rootz Underground, Los Rakas, and Stranger. 12 PM to 11 PM. www.reggaeriseup.com

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One Direction Fri, Oct 3

The “Where We Are Tour” is the third concert tour by this incredibly popular and successful English-Irish boy band. The concert tour promotes the band’s third studio album, Midnight Memories. By the midst of their United States tour run, One Direction has had legit sellouts of all shows and has grossed over $230 million, which is the 20th highest grossing tour of all time.

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Lea Longo

Songs Of A Siren www.lealongo.com/

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ea Longo’s musical passion is evident with the latest collection of love songs on her new album, Songs of a Siren. The original songs are interspersed with some favorite standards like “Fever”, “Here’s To Life”, and “The Very thought of You”. The listener is hypnotized by her sensual, seducing vocals and musical arrangements with the accompaniment of the sitar, tablas and jazz guitars.

PAUL HIGGS Pavane www.paulhiggs.co/album.html Pavane’ is a collection of original compositions that blur the boundaries between classical and jazz.

Each piece displays a new soundscape, and the exquisite sound of Paul’s trumpet transports us. From the sense of romantic longing in A Simple Truth, through the rising elegiac quality and counterpoint of Crystalline, to the haunting mystery of Catalonia, ‘Pavane’ takes the istener on an inspiring musical journey.

ANDREW HADRO For Us, the Living www.andrewhadro.com Baritone saxophonist and flutist Andrew Hadro displays his creativity and innovation on his first album as a leader. He uses a classic quartet format paired with fresh material by current composers and shows his own vision of music’s future.

His band is a powerhouse with drummer Matt Wilson, pianist Carmen Staaf, and bassist Daniel Fosse.

PROJECT THEM Project THEM www.markshermanmusic.com Project Them features master saxophonist/flutist Bob Franceschini (The Yellow Jackets) and a stellar group of musicians. The band brings a deeply rooted post bop approach to a program of originals and standards that carry on the art form. Their music is energetic and brimming with incredible improvisations.

PAUL TAYLOR Tenacity www.paultaylorsax.com Taylor has created his ever cool deeply soulful and rhythmic trip-hop influenced sax sound by working with some of urban jazz and R&B s top producers. His new album, Tenacity, was recorded with producer Dino Esposito, who brings out the varied rhythms and progressive sonics that the saxophonist displays so adroitly.

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Adult Contemporary & Classical LIBBY YORK Memoir www.libbyyork.com Libby York has the gift of transforming a song into a personal anthem. On her new album Memoir, she probes the lyrical content of a work to uncover inner connections to her own experience and state of being and finding relevance in standards from composers uncliuding Cole Porter and Geroge Gershwin and more. Her honeyed tone and vocal skills cinoliment her impeccable phrasing to make her one with the song.

CHAD HOOPES Mendelssohn & Adams: Violin Concertos www.chadhoopes.com The exceptional 19-year-old violinist’s first disc from Naïve Classique blends old-world passion and new-world panache, featuring two iconic concertosMendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 64, and John Adams’ endlessly melodic Violin Concerto from 1993. The album shows off the violinist’s vast range, effortless virtuosity and exquisite tone.

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LAURA McMILLAN Storybook Love www.perhapspiano.com/ Laura McMillan believes in love, happiness and fairytalelike happy endings, so she named her third album of solo piano music Storybook Love.

When McMillan’s previous album, Linger Longer, was released, she received album reviews, airplay and notoriety around the world.

McMillan blends both traditional classical piano elements and a strong appreciation of Broadway music with modern new age and neo-classical motifs to create her own sound.

LAUREN KINHAN Circle In A Square www.laurenkinhan.com Lauren Kinhan has steadily established herself as a powerful composer. She offers an emotionally incisive and melodically enticing set of new songs on Circle In A Square. She focuses on telling h er own stories with songs seasoned by life and the contributions of some of jazz’s more evocative improvisers.

Tapestries of Time

www.annsweeten.com After 17 years of enamoring audiences on stage and Radio/Internet Airwaves, Ann Sweeten’s signature style is recognized world-wide and its magic resonates loudly in Tapestries of Time, her newest album. Will Ackerman, co-producer, states “the pieces on her new recording continue to surprise with their stunning performance and episodic composition, but are somehow more cohesive and focused than ever. The resulting experience is one of dazzling chance taking which never strays from the emotional center of her intent.” One of the most decorated pianists of the past decade, with 6 previous albums all ranking in the Top 5 NAR and ZMR Radio Reports, she is also one of the most played modern instrumentalists in North America.

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BLUES • ROCK • METAL

Gregg Allman All My Friends

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In January, a multi-generational assortment of musicians from the worlds of rock, blues and country joined together at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for an all-star performance to pay tribute to the life and music of Gregg Allman. Several of the guest performers are drawn from the Allman Brothers Band’s musical family, including current Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks and Gregg’s son Devon Allman.

Also performing are Jackson Browne, Dr. John, John Hiatt, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Hall and Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave fame), along with such younger acts as Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’, Widespread Panic and Pat Monahan of Train. The world of country music is represented by Eric Church, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert and Jess Franklin.

FRAMING HANLEY Sum Of Who We Are www.framinghanley.net/ This record is the band’s boldest artistic statement to date.

“There was definitely a dark period during the two years we spent recording this,” the band’s Nixon said. “That’s not to say this album is some dark and brooding album.

There are definitely some light-hearted tunes on here as well; some that are fun. This album is the past two years of our lives and is every part of our beings...that’s what the title means. This album really is the sum of who we are.”

ANNIHILATOR Feast www.annihilatormetal.com Annihilator’s latest has re-recorded classics on CD and the neverbefore-seen full Wacken Festival show on DVD in a special Ecolbook version with a 3D cover.

The 15-song bonus CD Re-Kill with newly recorded Annihilator classics will put it over the top for Annihilator’s legion of fans. There are 35 songs of Canadian Thrash Metal to enjoy.

THE SIXTH CHAMBER Crippled Souls www.thesixthchamber.com The Sixth Chamber is a dark, heavy, mind trip of a rock band formed in Los Angeles.

Through its different incarnations and evolutions, The Sixth Chamber has always insisted on an original sound and vision, and draws its roots from various forms of dark and heavy rock. Crippled Souls was actually recorded in 2004, and just recently released.

SAXON St. George’s Day – Live in Manchester www.urd-music.com This 2 CD set finds a blistering performance covering a collection of British Heavy Metal Band Saxon’s finest work from 1979 to 2013. The British NWOHM Legends traditionally perform each year on St. George’s Day. By doing so they are paying homage to England’s patron, Saint George. A very special rendition of ‘Broken Heroes’ goes straight to the heart and is dedicated to The British Armed Forces.

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New Age

Grammy Award winning engineer Corin Nelsen, and explores four themes: water, love, light and dreams.

PAUL SPAETH Redemption www.paulspaeth.com “Redemption is an intimate, deeply felt, and powerfully played album. Spaeth’s playing style spotlights his control of nuance and shading, allowing his raw emotions to be channeled through the ivories. The journey to complete these songs spanned nearly a decade, and is steeped in personal experiences of life and love.

TIMOTHY WENZEL River Serene www.timothywenzel.com American-born artist Timothy Wenzel writes and plays highly engaging electroacoustic Contemporary Instrumental/New Age/Celtic music. His third album, “River Serene” was mastered by

JIM GARBRIEL Sojourn www.jim-gabriel.com Take a journey with Jim Gabriel on his debut release as he travels through a variety of sonic landscapes that vary between somber, minimalist tone poems, dramatic, passionate numbers and sprightly uptempo tunes. Sojourn is brimming with excellent music and was flawlessly produced.

PETER KATER & R. CARLOS NAKAI Ritual www.mysteriummusic.com In their first recording together in over 10 years, Native American Flutist, R. Carlos Nakai, and pianist/composer Peter Kater, stand again united on sacred ground, joined by legendary reedman, Paul McCandless, ethereal vocalist Trisha Bowden, and cellist, Jaques Morelenbaum.

Kristin Amarie Notes from a Journey www.amariemusic.com

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ristin Amarie is truly a “global citizen” and her music reflects the incredible diversity that has been her life experience. She has performed ith various groups singing everything from Scandinavian folk songs to bossa nova in Europe, Asia and the US. Now Kristin steps into her own spotlight on Notes From A Journey. Among the highlights is a special guest appearance by David Lanz, who adds his artistic touch on piano as well as in the lyrics. She shows the full range of her talent, from ethereal Enya-like incantations to lushly orchestrated compositions.

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GARY SMULYAN and DOMINIC CHIANESE

Bella Napoli

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ward winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan teams up with Dominic Chianese (who played Uncle Junior on the popular HBO series ‘’The Sopranos’’ and Johnny Ola in ‘’Godfather II’’) for a delightful excursion through Neapolitan melodies. The songs on this recording are all drawn from the tradition of Canzone Napoletana from the Naples region during the late 19th and early 20th century. Dominic has a beautiful singing voice and is featured on half the tracks. The group backing Smulyan and Chianese include Gary Versace on piano and accordion, Joseph Brent on mandolin and violin, Martin Wind on bass and Matt Wilson on drums.

BOB ARDERN Craftsman www.bobardern.ca With influences from Celtic, classical and jazz, Bob Ardern’s new release, Craftsman, creates a gentle, uplifting atmosphere.

The recording features 11 original tracks of acoustic instruments using guitars, capos, cello, glockenspiel, percussion and a host of other instruments and musicians. Relax and enjoy.

REBEL TUMBAO Rebel Tumbao www.rebeltumbao.com/ Rebel Tumbao is a family of like minded musicians committed to creating and performing music packed with groove, consciousness, spirituality, resistance, and positive vibrations with an authentic sound they call “AfroLatinRootsReggae”. This funky fresh earthly sound is the fusion of Roots Reggae and contemporary Cuban Son – with influences of 70’s Soul, Gospel, the Blues, Jazz and African folkloric idioms.

PEDRO LUIS FERRER Final www.amazon.com with his new release, Final, Pedro Luis Ferrer has created a series of beautiful, intimate portraits, passion and heartbreak bound together by his gentle music.

A poet and philosopher, he’s a man who has moved away from the mainstream of Cuban music. On Final, poetry of the words and intimate voices are framed by guitar, Cuban tres and percussion, and colored by soft touches of brass and strings.

VIN DOWNES Unlike The Stars www.vindownes.com “Unlike the Stars” was written and recorded with Grammy Award winning producer Will Ackerman and co-producer/engineer Tom. Guests Will Ackerman, Tom Eaton, Eugene Friesen, Tony Levin and David Watson join finger-style guitarist Downes on this CD of songs that are emotional, expressive and show off Downes’ musical skills.

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TRAVELOGUE

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Southampton Inn A Classic Inn on Long Island

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When I was a child, every year my family would summer in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY. We stayed at the same beautiful beachfront property. Before you imagine the tony mansions you see on the “Lives of the Rich and Famous” it wasn’t quite like that. Actually, it was nothing like that. It was the 1950s and my family of four pitched a tent on the beach at Hither Hills State Park on Montauk Point, and would shop or take in an occasional movie in the Hamptons. They were the best of times. What made it even more enjoyable was that we went camping with our same dear friends every year. They too, we’re a family of four, same ages. Fast forward 60 years. Although both sets of our parents are gone now, my fellow camper, Lea Seligman, is still my best friend. We have managed to maintain this friendship even though we have been separated by many years and many miles. We decided it was time to take a “nostalgic” trip back to the Hamptons that we loved so much as children. We left our husbands and families home and searched for the ideal place to stay. The gracious South Hampton Inn turned out to be the perfect choice. Comfortable and centrally located, it was easy to get around and explore the east end of Long Island.

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The Southampton Inn is over 40 years old, but has been refurbished to include modern amenities while retaining a cozy, homey feel. Current owner Dede Gotthelf Moan has owned it for 16 years and is very hands-on. The Inn has a beautifully manicured spacious lawn, with lots of flowering plants and a tall privacy hedge around the property — perfect for relaxing and reading a book in the Adirondack chairs that dot the property. The lobby is also a nice place to relax or chat up friends in comfy chairs by the fireplace.

The Inn’s spacious lawn.

You never know who’s going to hop by while relaxing in the yard.

The Inn is the largest one in South Hampton with 90 individually designed guestrooms. Our double queen guestroom had a casual décor with very comfortable Tempur-Pedic mattresses and down comforters, and overlooked the pool and nearby tennis court. Although we left them at home, we found we could have also brought our pets along, since the Inn has 18 pet-friendly guestrooms.

We were also glad to discover complimentary Wi-Fi was available throughout the inn.

Melissa and Lea trek back to childhood memories.

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The Southampton Inn’s restaurant, Café OSO, uses locally sourced food, with fresh picked vegetables and herbs coming from their own garden, and is highly rated in the area. We enjoyed breakfast at the Inn before we headed out to explore.

The Inn is located on a quiet street, and just a short walk takes you to the Southampton Village of many wonderful little shops, galleries and restaurants. One evening we dined at 75 Main, a chic spot with soft lighting and an elegant menu. We heard it’s also a favorite stop for visiting celebrities. www.75main.com When staying at the Southapton Inn, guests can leave their cars behind and avail themselves of the many bicycles the Inn has for rent. They also have a shuttle that will take guests to Cooper Beach, only a mile away.

Lea and I set out to revisit our childhood haunts (what we could remember of them.) We were pleasantly surprised to see that Hither Hills State Park is very much like it was 60 years ago, only perhaps more RVs than tents now. The beautiful 200 year-old Montauk Point Lighthouse still guides ships as it did in George Washington’s day — with a bit of modernization.

Although the Hamptons are thought of as a summer retreat, there are a lot of things happening throughout the year. The 4th of July is, of course, the biggest weekend, but Halloween is fun, and Christmas time is gorgeous. Carolers stroll the streets, and there is a candlelight tour of beautiful homes. With all the cedar shake houses, it is very reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting in the winter. Saturday nights, from October to May is the popular “Rising Star” Piano Concert Series which takes place in the Southampton Cultural Center. There are plenty of events taking place every weekend, which you can check out at the Hamptons website.

The Inn’s lobby is cozy and relaxing.

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The Inn’s inviting heated pool.

Conversation pit by the bar.

Natural settings on the Inn’s property.

Tasty breakfast at Cafe OSO.

Cafe OSO dining area.

Guestroom with Comfortable double queen Tempur-Pedic beds and new bath fixtures. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Cruising around the Hamptons, along the beaches, and making new discoveries was a wonderful experience which Lea and I hope to duplicate before too many more years go by. Next time we’ll bring our families and stay again at the Southampton Inn (maybe even bring our pets!)

The Southampton Inn is located at 91 Hill St, Southampton, NY 11968. For more information please call (631) 283-6500, or visit www.southamptoninn.com/ For more information on the Hamptons, www.hamptons.com/

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The chic 75 Main Restaurant.

75 Main’s Filt Mignon with potato gratin.

Pick your own punpkins and find your way through the corn maze at Hank’s Visit the oldest house in NY, the 1648 Halsey House in Southampton.

Pumpkintown on Montauk Hwy. 62

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One of the most complete windmills on L.I., the 1806 Hook Windmill is located in East Hampton.

Tour the 1843 Rogers Mansion in Southampton.

Interesting architecture on the 1879 Saint Andrew’s Dune Church in Southampton.

You CAN go home again! The Hither Hills State Park on Montauk Point we enjoyed in 1952, and now again in 2014.

Surfcasting by the Montauk Point Lighthouse.

The old Lighthouse at Montauk Point still guiding ships after 200 years.

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

“Brews & Bites” Brings Food Trucks and Live Music to Sail Pavilion - 2nd Fri of the Month

On the second Friday of every month, the Sail Pavilion hosts a Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally. A rolling celebration of food and fun, Brews & Bites will feature a fleet of area food trucks, and live entertainment from local musicians at the venue’s unique 360-degree waterfront bar, from 6 to 11 pm.

Sail Pavilion is located on Tampa’s busy RiverWalk, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa. For additional information, 813373-1193 or visit www.tampaconventioncenter.com

Dunedin Wine and Art Walk - 2nd Fri of the Month

Celebrate the second Friday of the month as downtown Dunedin merchants offer specials and

The Annual Steak Dinner is a tradition celebrated in Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation. Originally dubbed the “Steak & Burger Dinner”, this event came with a twist. While Club Members dined on steaks, adults feasted on hamburgers. Since its inception over 40 years ago, the event has evolved nationwide. The 33rd annual steak dinner includes live entertainment, chance drawings, live auction and story from children who benefit from the Boys and Girls Clubs program. At A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, 33634. www.bgctampa.org/

TAMPA BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL – Sept 12-13

More than 40 wine suppliers and restaurants will offer delectable samples from around the world. The ticket price covers sampling of all wines and foods.

Enjoy live entertainment and water stations. Games and vendor items will cost extra.

The Southern Charm Wine and Food Gala is an elegant, black-tie optional cocktail event that will feature 40+ wine suppliers and restaurants on Friday evening. The event will include live entertainment and a silent auction. The Grand Tasting is a casual, walk-

discounts; browse the art exhibits, sip wine at tastings, enjoy food samplings, live entertainment and a drawing.

Wristbands to get special offers from merchants and be eligible for prize drawing. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, 34698. www.2ndfridaydunedin.com/

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about event that takes place on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy samples of food and wine, music and friends. At the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. www.tampabaywineandfood.com/

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAPE WINEFEST – Sept 12-18

Tampa Theatre invites you to join Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, and Sir Galahad the Pure on their quest for The Holy Grape… er… Grail, which will runneth over this September with temptations from local independent restaurants and the finest wineries.

While the theme may be silly, the purpose is serious: Now in its 13th year, the annual WineFest is Tampa Theatre’s biggest fundraising event of the year, benefitting the historic movie palace’s artistic and educational programs as well as its ongoing preservation and restoration.

The event kicks off Fri, Sept. 12 with a two-tiered Wine Tasting featuring many of Tampa’s most famous and flavorsome independent restaurants.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample dozens of boutique wines and bid on premium silent auction items, while local eateries serve up their favorite fare – all with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam’s classic 1975 farce providing backdrop on the big screen.

On Sat, Sept. 13, the Theatre’s historic stage will be expanded to seat 200 for for the exclusive Wine Pairing at 6:30 p.m. The five-course menu will feature delectable small plates expertly paired with wines specific to each dish.

WineFest tops off the weekend of revelry with a Wine Brunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Food stations catered by local independent restaurants will pair breakfast offerings with mimosas, bellinis and a selection of light wines. www.TampaTheatreWineFest.org

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Dunedin Restaurant Week – Sept 14-21

The restaurants of Dunedin and their neighboring shops are holding the second annual Dunedin Restaurant Week on Sept 14-21. Those who dine at their restaurants will have an opportunity to vote for this year’s Platinum Plate Awards for Best Restaurant, Best Chef and Best Event Promoter each time they dine.

Their votes also will register them for an opportunity to win valuable prizes. A portion of this year’s proceeds go to the DDMA and the Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) in nearby Clearwater. www.dunedinrestaurantweek.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Eve’s Family Restaurant Tasty Food and Drinks!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Beer & Wine • Homemade Soups DAILY SPECIALS • BANQUETS • CATERING 28 Years In The Same Oldsmar Location!

Palm Harbor Lobster Fest – Fri, Sept 26

Local restaurants and hospitality organizations showcase their services at this festival with cooked

DINNER FOR 2... $18.99 Includes entree, soup or salad and dessert* Cannot be combined with other offers, coupons or specials

*ice cream, pudding or jello

Choose from the following: Oven Roasted Turkey Smothered Chicken Breast Smothered Chop Steak Spaghetti & Meatballs

Meatloaf Fried Shrimp Liver n’ Onions Chicken Livers

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lobster, food vendors, admission to the sanctuary, live entertainment and craft vendors. Upgrade to VIP for allyou-can-eat lobster (Friday only). Benefits the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary. Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, Palm Harbor, 4600 Alt. 19, Tarpon Springs, 34683. 727-9435897. wwww.suncoastprimates.com/w

ANDEGAVIA CASK WINES Portable Luxury Wine

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ith Andegavia, owners Gavin and Kelly Macomber have created a sustainably packaged, luxury wine brand. Andegavia Cask Wines combines the heritage of Old-World Europe with modernday sophistication which came out of their love for exceptional wine and the belief there had to be a better, greener way to enjoy really good wines everyday. Andegavia works with one of Napa Valley’s top winemaking teams who produce ultra-premium and luxury-class wines. They have blended several varietals including: Ruthven Napa Valley Red Blend, Ruthven Napa Valley Chardonnay, Bartlett Napa Valley Red Blend, Merrill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and a Nadalini Red Blend.

From the corrugated cardboard exterior to the BPA-free no.7 plastic bladder and tap, the casks are designed so that every material used is 100% recyclable. The cask wine is also very convenient: 1 cask = 4 bottles. It will stay fresh for four weeks.

Andegavia Wine Casks can be delivered directly to your doorstep via UPS or FedEx.

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REVISIT THE OLIVE GARDEN!

If you haven’t been to an Olive Garden lately, it’s time to return and enjoy

Olive Garden Sangarita.

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their new menu including more than 20 new items prepared with cooking techniques that accentuate new flavors.

You will be very pleasantly surprised by some of the new additions, such as: a s s i l e the “Cucina Mia,” which gives guests the ability to create their own entrée

by M eview R from a variety of six pastas and five made-from-scratch sauces; Small Plates & s Photo includes eight small plate dishes; An under-575-calories menu section; New Antipasti and Caprese Salads; Sandwich and flatbread combinations served with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.

Don’t worry, your favorite classics are still there! For more information and locations, please visit www.olivegarden.com/

Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce and ginger cookie crumbles.

Pappardelle Pescatore (Olive Garden Specialty) – Sautéed shrimp, bay scallops and clams tossed with pappardelle pasta, fresh asparagus and tomatoes in a creamy red pepper seafood sauce.

Bucatini with Spicy Diavolo Sauce and Sausage Meatballs

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Topper – Fresh mozzarella bites, roasted tomato, bell pepper, basil, kale and an extra-virgin olive oil drizzle. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

Garlic Rosemary Chicken – Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with rosemary and caramelized garlic cloves. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.

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International Curry Festival – Sat, Oct 4

Clearwater. Taste of Clearwater will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include food, drinks and entertainment from the Clearwater community. Special VIP seating will be available. Tickets are now on sale. For groups of five or more, contact the Chamber office at 727-461-0011. For more information, visit www.clearwaterflorida.org Join thousands for a day of family fun and entertainment as Tampa Bay celebrates the culinary wonders of cooking with curry. Stroll over 50 plus vendor booths while local area performers dazzle and entertain you and your famliy at Vinoy Park. Awardwinning international chefs and talented local amateurs help you taste your way around the delicious world of Curry at the family-friendly International Curry Festival.

Chefs from all over compete for over $10,000 in prizes and the title of Curry Grand Champion. Vinoy Park, Downtown, St. Petersburg. www.tbicf.com/site/

Taste Of Clearwater – Thurs, Oct 9

The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce will present the 25th annual Taste of Clearwater at Westfield Countryside Mall, located at 27001 US Hwy 19 N #2096 or SR 580 at U.S. Highway 19 in

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RUM & FUN AT BAHAMA BREEZE’S RUMTOBERFEST – Thursdays thru Nov 2

Bahama Breeze Island Grille is celebrating rum through November 2 with Rumtoberfest. The six-week long event includes new food and drink offerings, instant win prizes and special Thursday night events in each restaurant.

Beginning at 8 PM each week, the late night parties will feature live music, contests and rum. During each RumThursty night, guests can enter to win a trip to the islands in Bahama Breeze’s Instagram Sweeps. One winner will be selected each week to receive a getaway for two to the Breezes Resort & Spa in the Bahamas.

To enter guests must post a photo on Instagram from the restaurant using #RumSweeps. Offering more chances to win, each Bahama Breeze will also host inrestaurant giveaways for gift cards, t-shirts and more each RumThursty party.

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Kick-Off. Thurs, Oct 16 – 6-10 PM at NOVA 535 - Local Meltdown, “A Grilled Cheese/ Mac-n-Cheese/Anything Awesome with Cheese Throwdown”.

Fri, Oct 17 – 6-10 PM in the Grand Central District - The Grand Treats & Tunes Trolley Hop. Sat, Oct 18 – 3 PM-Midnight at Green Bench Brewing Co. - Local Buds: An OctoBEER Farmer’s Market.

Sun, Oct 19 – 2-5 PM at the Museum of Fine Arts - An event with artist and chef, Ernesto Piloto-Marquez Piloto-Marque.

KeepSaintPetersburgLocal.org/ Localicious Bahama Breeze has introduced five new fresh fruit mojitos. Each hand-crafted drink features freshpressed sugar cane juice, crushed mint and fresh fruit. Variations range from sweet to spicy, including a Strawberry Mojito crafted from Bacardi DragonFruit rum and fresh strawberries and the Mango Jalapeño Mojito made with Cruzan Mango rum, mango puree and fresh jalapeño peppers.

OKTOBERFEST TAMPA – Oct 10 -12

For 3 full days, Tampa’s downtown Curtis Hixon Park will be transformed into the city’s largest, waterfront beer garden. The park will buzz with traditional Schuplatt dancing, Alphorn performances and live keg tappings.

Enjoy live music, an assortment of German and Bavarian

The chefs at Bahama Breeze have created two new ruminfused dishes for the occasion.

Inspired by the classic cocktail, Rum and Coke Wings feature Bahama Breeze’s signature chicken wings smothered in a house-made sauce with Myers’ Original Dark Rum. For a sweet finish to any meal, the classic Rum Cake is made with Bacardi Oakheart Rum and topped with raisin butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. www.rumtoberfest.com

LOCALICIOUS – Oct 12 - 19

Savor the local flavor all week and beyond as locallymade food & drink, restaurants, breweries, growers, markets, community gardens and more are highlighted.

Sun, Oct 12 – 11 AM TO 3 PM at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement - Localicious Community Pot-Luck/Picnic

foods, and a wide variety of German beers. Watch or participate in a wide range of Oktoberfest games to win fun prizes. Games will include challenges such as Keg rolling, Stein Hoisting, Tug-O-War, Carry the Wench and much more. Individuals and teams compete for prizes. Entrance to the event is free for men and women of the Armed Forces (active or retired) and any first responders of the City of Tampa (PD, FD, EMT) for you and your spouse. Just show proper ID at the entry gate.

This event supports Are U Safe, a local Tampa nonprofit organization that advocates and assists domestic violence victims through empowerment and education. www.R-U-Safe.org www.oktoberfesttampa.com

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WOK CHI

Brandon’s Chinese Gem

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verybody loves Chinese food. Well, at least most people do. There is a wonderful gem of a casual Chinese restaurant in Regency Square in Brandon that serves fresh healthy pan-regional food – YOUR way. At Wok Chi, diners get to choose from a wide array of foodstuffs to create their very own stir fries, made right before their eyes.

Your Wok Chi dining journey begins with choosing your protein (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, tofu, or just veggies), then your sauce — such as BBQ black bean, kung pao, sweet & sour, etc). Next, it’s on to picking any four vegetables (out of nine), and then a base (different rices or noodles). Stir fry prices are so reasonable for all the scrumptious food you get, ranging from $7.45 for tofu, to $8.95 for shrimp.

You can add on to that with dim sum, beverages, dessert, and more.

Wok Chi also has a “Green Tea Initiative”, where they welcome their guests with a complimentary cup of hot, organic, freshly brewed green to give them a little extra joy in their day. The Chinese tradition of welcoming guests into one’s home is an expression of gratitude and hospitality. (CHI is the term for the universal energy, or the energy that permeates everything around us.) Green tea is “good” chi. Wok Chi takes their green tea initiative to community outreach programs, gardens, fundraisers and food drives.

When I dined there, they had just finished raising money for ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization), Brandon, and presented them with a welcomed check for $2,655. ECHO is a food pantry and clothing

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assistance source for residents of the greater Brandon area who have experienced a recent emergency.

Wok Chi is located at 2420 West Brandon Boulevard in Brandon. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Takeout is available. (813) 315-9877. For more information, please visit www.wokchi.com/

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Wok Chi is a fun, interactive experience for the whole family, but has fast enough service for the busy business person who wants a fresh made, helathy meal. The restaurant also offers a loyalty rewards card, My Chi. You earn points for every dollar you spend, which can be redeemed for meals. Sounds like “good� chi to me.

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COOLSTUFF! n e h c t i k In the CUPPOW CANNING JAR for Food on the Go www.cuppow.com

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UPPOW began as a solution for easier drinking from a canning jar, which are easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap, durable, and when sealed they don’t leak. Cuppow’s lids are great for spill-free sipping onthe-go for your favorite beverage, and their canning jar BNTO adaptor allows you to pack and separate your favorite salad and dressing or grilled chilled chicken and dipping sauce all in one container. It’s made from BPA/BPS-free rigid plastic, is reusable and dishwasher safe, and both product and packaging made in the USA, from 100% recycled materials.

COOKINA Barbeque Reusable Grilling Sheet www.cookina.co

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he Cookina Barbecue Reusable Grilling Sheet is an innovative solution offering home cooks a non-stick, easy-clean and healthy grilling & cooking experience. Ideal for using as an alternative to aluminum foil, users can utilize this product by placing the reusable grilling sheet over the grill to cook up dishes without having to use oil or needing to clean the grill afterwards. Additionally, users can still achieve grill marks on foods.

Cookina’s Grilling Sheet is 100% non-stick and PFOA free, reusable, reversible, easy to clean and easily cuts to size, as well as allows for oil and fat-free cooking for a tender, juicy and tasty meal.

Cookina products come with a scour pad for easy cleanup and a ring for storage.

FLARE DOWN No more flareups while grilling http://gratechef.com/

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lare Down is an all-natural, 100% food safe spray that quickly and safely neutralizes outdoor barbecue grill grease flare ups that can burn food or cause injury to people nearby. Fire experts have always warned that water should never be used on a grease fire. Flare Down can stop a grease flare up and keep food from burning without toxic chemicals or ruining the flavor of the food. It is for use on any grill, gas or charcoal. Flare Down is completely non-toxic, does not leave any taste or odor on the food, is FDA-approved and made in the USA.

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BELLA ROCKET EXTRACT PRO www.bellahousewares.com/

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he Bella Rocket Extract Pro is a sturdy little powerhouse at a very reasonable price. It’s 700W motor quickly and efficiently emulsifies anything in its path, without losing the nutrients.

A stainless steel blending blade liquefies entire fruits and vegetables while the stainless steel grinding blade chops or grinds harder foods like coffee beans or nuts. It’s easy to asemble and the dishwasher safe parts simplify clean up.

An extra plus is that it comes with different size BPA-free tumblers — three 24 oz and two 12 oz.

Also three solid lids, 1 travel lid and 1 shaker lid.

Smoothies never tasted so good!

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2014 What’s happening in the “World” Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Sept 1-Oct 31

Not-so-spooky ghosts and goblins return this fall with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, delighting fun-seekers of all ages in the Magic Kingdom. On select nights, the Magic Kingdom will host this special ticketed event from 7 p.m. – midnight. Highlights include Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade; Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Spectacular; Disney characters dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes; and candy galore with treat trails throughout the Magic Kingdom. Visit Disneyworld.com/Halloween for party dates and prices, or call 407-W-DISNEY.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival - Sept 19-Nov 10

Disney guests will need no passports for an epic global culinary journey brimming with festival fun during the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Eager taste buds can expect treats from six continents during this 53-day culinary extravaganza. More than 25 ethnic and specialized food-and-beverage stops are located around the park’s World Showcase Promenade. Puerto Rico, Brazil, Ireland, South Korea, Australia and

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other countries, plus specialty marketplaces with vegan and dessert treats, will present tapas to be paired with wines, cocktails and beers. Festival premium programming will include the “Party for the Senses” grand-tasting gala and new events like “Dining Through the Decades—A Tribute to Walt Disney,” a foodie “Boot Camp Series” and a Friday-morning celebrity-chef nosh-andchat cookbook gathering, “Food for Thought.” At the Festival Center, celebrity chefs like Jamie Deen, Warren Brown and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro will stir up plenty of food fun at culinary demonstrations. Music stars of past decades including Hanson, The Pointer Sisters and Jo Dee Messina will rock the party with nightly Eat to the Beat concerts at the outdoor America Gardens Theatre.

Frozen Summer Fun LIVE - thru Sept 28

Fans of “Frozen” have been flocking to the flurry of fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since July 5, enjoy-

ing immersive experiences like the “For The First Time in Forever: A ‘Frozen’ Sing-Along Celebration” and ice skating (on real ice!) inside Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post & Frozen Funland. Anna, Elsa & Kristoff are also welcomed by guests daily in an 11 a.m. processional down Hollywood Boulevard while ice cutters, skaters and skiers join the cavalcade.

Nearly all of the event’s components will continue daily, with the exception of the “Frozen Fireworks” spectacular. The fireworks show will be presented on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Epcot Candlelight Processional Nov 28 - Dec 30

Each year, the Candlelight Processional makes its way to Epcot, where the rich sounds of the full orchestra and choir fill the theatre, and a special guest narrator takes the stage. Listen along while the story of the babe in a manger touches your heart as it has for generations—accompanied by warm and inspiring holiday music. In the wintertime, Holidays Around The World transforms Epcot into an international celebration of Yuletide traditions filled with festive decorations and live entertainment. A special event that’s part of the festivities, the processional is a wonderful way to share the magic of the season with your family and friends!

For many Guests, the processional has become an essential family tradition. Celebrity narrators include: Jodi Benson Nov 28-29; Neil Patrick Harris Nov 30 Dec 2; TBD Dec 3-4; Whoopi Goldberg Dec 5-6; TBD Dec 7 - Dec 8; TBD Dec 9-11; TBD Dec 12 -14; Sharon Stone Dec 15 - 17; Ana Gasteyer Dec 18 - 20; Marlee Matlin Dec 21 - 23; Isabella Rossellini Dec 24 - 25; Blair Underwood Dec 26 - 27; Steven Curtis Chapman Dec 28 - 30.

For more information and future updates, guests may check online at www.DisneyWorld.com

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Still Hoop Dee Doo-ing Since 1974!

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orty years ago, the Walt Disney Worldw folks put together a “Hoop-Dee-Doo” Musical Revue at their Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgound that was supposed to last for 3 months.

The original cast was made up of summer college interns. They quickly realized they had struck gold since that show is still going strong with just a little tweaking through the years. Some of the original cast are still with the Disney World organization in different capacities.

The venerable foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ hootenanny-style show has been entertaining families with music, laughs and down-home cooking, and is one of the longest running dinner theaters in the US. The actors may have changed through the years, but the characters remain the same — Six Bits Slocum, Jim Handy, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Flora Long and Clair de Lune.

The rustic wild west Pioneer Hall seats 360 people, with a main floor and balcony. We met people there who return every year at the same time, and wouldn’t miss a Hoop-Dee-Doo evening.

The menu is really tasty with fried chicken, BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes, baked beans, salad, fresh baked cornbread, and finishing up with strawberry shortcake. The meats and veggies are served family style, and there’s plenty of it. The cornbread was particularly memorable, as we went back for seconds ...and thirds!

The stage characters do a lot of interacting and mingling with the audience, and are very quickwitted, leading to lots of laughter when they pick out certain people to have fun with. It’s hard to imagine they can do this energetic show three times a night, but they do, seven nights a week.

At Fort Wilderness, the Circle D Ranch is home to many of the Disney World horses and ponies, which are used in the parades, weddings, and for pony rides. We strolled through the barn and saw some of the beautiful horses up close. To get in the mood before the Hoop Dee Doo dinner show, we took a ride in a horse-draw wagon and took in the sights of the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds, where we saw quite a few free roaming wild life (deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, etc.)

Hoop Dee Doo is so popular, chances of just being able to pop in are slim. You would do well to make reservations way in advance. Prices for dinner and show including beer, wine and sangria, range from $54.99 to $69.99 for adults over age 21, and including soft drinks for over age 10. Ages 3 to 9 prices range from $27.99 to $35.99. Price range depends on show time, date and seating.

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The New Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World’s Golden Oak is Now Open Experience Some Innovative Dining Options

Photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino Four Seasons luxury resort hotel at Walt Disney World Resort features several dining venues including a rooftop restaurant with views to the Magic Kingdom, a 14,000 square foot spa, fitness center, three pools and a “lazy river” sports and recreational area, as well as meeting and event space, and a business center.

This is the first Four Seasons in Central Florida, and is located within the Golden Oak residential community, master-planned by Disney.

Four Seasons is located in a lushly landscaped area with many mature trees, lakes and wetlands. Guests can choose from 443 guestrooms, including 68 suites, with nine different configurations tailored for couples, individuals, and families and friends travelling together.

The Resort’s rooms are the largest in Orlando. The Golden Oak View guestroom can sleep three adults, or two adults and two children. At 500 square-feet plus a spacious furnished balcony, the guestroom includes

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a king bed plus a queen-size sofa sleeper, and a 5-piece marble bath complete with in-mirror television and Bose surround-sound. Guests of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will have complimentary transpor‑tation to Disney parks.

A highlight of Four Seasons is the five-acre “Explorer Island” water park, including a winding lazy river complete with a rapids section, two water slides, an interactive splash zone with water cannons, and more.

The Kids For All Seasons program offers organized activities for children ages 4-12, and is complimentary.

Adults will enjoy the adult-only pool, 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned Tranquilo Golf Club, and The Spa at Four Seasons. Spa at Four Seasons has been designed for ultimate relaxation, whether attending to muscles weary from walking the Parks or playing golf and tennis, getting ready to be photographed on your wedding day, or simply indulging in a few precious hours of bliss.

With 18 luxuriant treatment rooms, including the ultra

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private couples’ bungalows; the Experience Showers - a journey through water, scent and light effects; the Aroma Design Bar for custom fragrances for treatments or to take home; and a hair, nail and beauty salon, the Spa is a must during a stay at the Four Seasons.

In addition to PB+G on Explorer Island and Plancha at the golf clubhouse, Four Seasons includes three additional on-site dining venues. Ravello is a modern Italian restaurant and bar on the hotel’s main floor and garden level.

Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi takes full advantage of Ravello’s pizza oven and Florida’s fresh produce and seafood to craft seasonally changing menus. There’s also a show kitchen for private cooking demonstrations and special events. Lickety-Split is the Resort’s gourmet coffee shop with amazing pastries and housemade gelato. PB&G (Pool Bar & Grill) is the Resort’s casual BBQ restaurant with a twist, helmed by Executive Chef Gerald Sombright, master of all things BBQ. Capa is a contemporary Spanish steakhouse on the 17th floor with premier views of the nightly Magic Kingdom Park fireworks as a backdrop for exquisite meals in a romantic setting.

For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com/orlando/

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS Coming up in Orlando The ORANGE COUNTY History Center To Host “Gone With The Wind” Exhibit - thru Nov 30 - The exhibition Gone With the Wind: Reel to Real, commemorates the 75th anniversary of one of the most talked about films ever made. The popular exhibition relives the magic of the iconic novel and film through more than 120 artifacts and memorabilia. Gone With the Wind: Reel to Real features original gowns, cos-

Foster Children, with $1 from every meal donated to the organization. A full list of restaurants, menus and hotel packages is available on www.OrlandoMagicalDining.com

tumes and artifacts of the film, and is derived entirely from one collector, James L. Tumblin, who was a former head of the Universal Studios makeup and hair department. www.thehistorycenter.org ORLANDO’S MAGICAL DINING MONTH - Sept 1-30 - More than 75 restaurants are serving up savings this September during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month. Returning in its ninth year with the greatest number of restaurants in the program’s history, this year’s event will include more dates than ever before thanks to the addition of a special preview week starting Aug. 25. Following three-course dinners for $33 at some of Orlando’s most renowned restaurants, savvy diners can turn an evening out into an overnight stay-vacation with one of several Magical Nights dine-and-stay packages offered by participating hotels. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month will benefit the Foundation for 80

Popcorn Flicks In The Park thru Dec 5 Popcorn Flicks in the Park outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s unpredictable weather conditions. In an effort to avoid cancelling an event, they may wait until 30 minutes prior to the set screening time to officially post a cancellation notice. 407-629-1088 x230 for more information. Central Park, 251 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, 32789. www.enzian.org/film/muscle-beach-party Napoleon Dynamite - Thurs, Sept 11 at 8:00

The Mummy - Thurs, Oct 9 at 8:00 The Magnificent Seven - Thurs, Nov 13 at 7:00 Jingle All the Way - Fri, Dec 5 at 7:00

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Date Night at Leu Gardens -1st Friday Every Month - Date Night at Leu Gardens is an outdoor movie experience in a beautiful garden setting. See a classic or current feature film on one of the largest outdoor screens in Central Florida. Pack a dinner picnic basket and a blanket or chairs. Grilled items, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. Movies are shown the first Friday of every month from Feb- Dec

(no movies in Jan or July). www.leugardens.org Emotions Dance: The Shift - Calm & Chaos - Sept 19-20. Emotions Dance Company presents its second annual installment of “The Shift: Calm & Chaos.” The Company is teaming up with the best in Contemporary, Modern, and Improvisational Dance to allow audiences the chance to experience new, experimental, and inprogress works— all under one roof.

The performances are scheduled for Fri, Sept 19, and Sat, Sept 20. Both performances will be at 8 pm at the Mandell Theatre, located at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 E. Rollins St. Orlando). After the performance, a Question and Answer session will be held with the Artistic Directors involved to allow audience feedback and provide insight into the creative process. The goal of this performance is to not only showcase Orlando’s best in dance, but to also shift our perspectives on movement, dance, and art.

4th Annual Wing Fling Tour - Sat, Sept 27.

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to finish, event attendees are fully entertained while riding in style to the county’s best wing destinations. Each stop features a delicious threewing sample of chicken wings along with the opportunity to enjoy drink and menu specials. During the ride, each bus captain keeps the fun going with raffle tickets and games. This year’s location lineup includes: Apple Lounge & Grill, Idle Zone Bar & Grill, Cherry Pocket Steak Seafood Shak, The Port, Havana’s Cuban Shop and Jessie’s Lounge. Cuddy’s of Winter Haven is also the registration host and the after party sponsor. www.

DontBeChicken.net SeaWorld Parks Salutes Veterans with “Waves of Honor” Special Offer - As Veterans Day approaches, SeaWorld Parks is launching a special offer to honor all the men and women who have previously served as members of the U.S. armed services.

The “Waves of Honor” salute to veterans offers 50 percent off single-day admission to the SeaWorldand Busch Gardens Parks, and Sesame Place for veterans and service members, and as many as five guests. Qualified service members and veterans include active duty, retired, honorably separated officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. military. Tickets must be purchased by November 11 (Veterans Day), 2014 and redeemed by December 21, 2014. www.wavesofhonor.com WET ‘N WILD NEW AQUA DRAG RACER - The tallest and fastest water-based attraction of its kind in Florida, the all-new Aqua Drag Racer sends guests down six stories of enclosed braided, twisting tunnels as they accelerate into four parallel racing lanes across the finish line into victory lane. Families can share a wide variety of waterpark adventure. Experience a deep space adventure on The Black Hole: The Next Generation, encounter a splashing dose of group therapy on the Brain Wash or boogie down on the retro raft adventure Disco H2O. www.wetnwildorlando.com/

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SeaWorld offers children safe and exciting trick-or-treat fun. Kids can follow their special Halloween Spooktacular maps to many different stations throughout the event, each featuring treats galore.

With multiple candy stations and a wide array of sweets and treats, kids will be swimming in Halloween Spooktacular goodies. Fun-loving sea witches Gummy Worm Wanda, Salt Water Taffy, Swedish Fish Suzy, along with over 35 other fanciful sea creatures, greet, mingle, and play with guests making their way through the event.

Otto the Octopus helps youngest guests enjoy a whimsical train ride in Shamu’s Happy Harbor. Penelope’s Party Zone immerses children in the wonders of the sea through family-friendly music, crafts, games, and colorful characters. Located at SeaWorld Bayside Stadium, the zone comes to life when families dance and play along to the spooky sound waves broadcasted by a live DJ.

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tep right into some of the most pulse-pounding moments in horror history at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights. Select nights Sept 19 – Nov 1, you can explore eight haunted houses, multiple street experiences, two live shows, and many rides and attractions. You’ll be completely immersed in the worlds of the biggest names in horror, including “The Walking Dead,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” and “Face Off.” More encounters and adventures will have you screaming well into the night while Halloween will have you experiencing the gory and horrific journey of Michael Myers’ favorite holiday. www.universalorlando.com

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Gaming Scene Las Vegas Georgia on my Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles” at the Venetian - Sept 18 - Oct 29 www.venetian.com/ Georgia on my Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles is at The Venetian Theatre this fall. This new show will feature a host of esteemed stars, including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time GRAMMY award-winning vocal group TAKE 6, six-time GRAMMY

Vegas Strip with a stampede of horses to bringing her country-glamour to fans around the world, but Shania announced the end of her twoyear residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with the final show set for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. Shania will have performed close to 110 shows during the course of her two years at The Colosseum.

Epicurean Charitable Foundation To Host 13th Annual M.E.N.U.S. Gala At MGM Grand - Sat, Sept 27 www.ecflv.squarespace.com/ Following an exclusive poolside dine-around highlighted by dishes and drinks from many of the finest chefs, restaurants and lounges in the city, guests will have the opportunity to attend a live performance by Grammy Award-winning rock band, Kings of Leon, performing inside MGM Garden Arena. The poolside dinearound will feature samplings and spirits from more than 30 of Las Vegas’ top restaurants and specialty vendors. Guests will enjoy music provided by a DJ, along with an elegant silent auction displaying one-ofa-kind items. Proceeds from M.E.N.U.S. support ECF’s primary charitable endeavor of ensuring annual scholarship awards for Clark County high school students seeking careers in the hospitality and food and beverage industries.

nominee and DownBeat Vocalist of the Year Nnenna Freelon, and Stella Gospel Award and GRAMMY award-winning saxophone star Kirk Whalum. The show also introduces the Las Vegas Mass Choir, and features the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band.

“Shania: Still The One” At Caesars Palace - Thru Dec 13 www.caesarspalace.com Not many performers have impacted Las Vegas quite like Shania Twain, including a ride down the famed Las 84

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: Farm to Table - Sept 24; Cooking with Chocolate Oct 1; Harvesting Thanksgiving - Nov 19.

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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.

Grand Bazaar Shops set to open IN THE FALL www.grandbazaarshops.com/ Grand Bazaar Shops is an exciting new retail destination set to open in Las Vegas later this Fall and a dream for visitors to Vegas. Visitors to Grand Bazaar Shops will get to experience the rich colors, smells and

Comedian Matt Kazam starS in ‘40 Is Not the New 20’ at Riviera Hotel & Casino www.rivierahotel.com/ The Riviera Hotel & Casino presents “40 Is Not the New 20” to the award-winning Riviera Comedy Club. A hilarious, one-man production starring veteran comedian Matt Kazam, “40 Is Not the New 20” is a comedic celebration of the knowledge and experience that can only be gained with age.

Batman Laser Challenge at Circus Circus www.mgmresorts.com/ The Batman Laser Challenge at The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Las Vegas invites guests to test their inner Super Hero with a fun, physical and mental workout. Using speed and strategy to beat the clock, would-be crime fighters can choose between two experiences, each brought to life with radiating wall-to-wall lasers, fog and themed audio tracks to guide or hinder the racer as they attempt to complete the mission. The five-acre theme park has teamed up with SimEx-Iwerks which, in partnership with Warner Bros. and DC Comics, has created this first-ever Batman themed laser maze.

shopping experiences of great bazaars from around the world... there will even be some haggling involved.

Brands such as Swarovski, Swatch, Havaianas, Campo Marzio and five separate shops from highly acclaimed chef Sam Marvin.

SLS Las Vegas HOTEL & CASINO NOW Open www.slslasvegas.com/ SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is an all-encompassing resort and casino with more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and a collection of restaurant and nightlife brands. SLS Las Vegas provides an approachable experience featuring multiple nightlife offerings including The Sayers Club, the edgy Foxtail, and the 20,000-square-foot club, LiFE. Additionally, SLS Las Vegas features a selection of dining concepts including Ku Noodle and Bazaar Meat, Katsuya, Cleo, Umami Burger, The Griddle Cafe, The SLS Buffet and The Perq. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Gaming Scene cont Biloxi

The popular Terrace Cafe Terrace Café offers a delicious new twist on café dining. A new menu celebrates classic southern favorites, fresh and healthy alternatives, and

What’s happening at the Beau Rivage a number of savory specialties to satisfy every appetite.

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 877-462-2328. www.beaurivage.com

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 elevations and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. The newly-remolded course is player-friendly and more strategic. With some bunkers removed, the remaining bunkers have been rebuilt creating a much more strategic course. In addition, 15 of the hallmark live oak trees were repositioned to add to the Fallen Oak experience.

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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CASINO: KING OF THE HILL FREE PLAY - thru Sept 24 Win a chance to be the King of the Hill at Beau Rivage.

Prizes include a Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra, and up to $5,000 in FREEPLAY. Slot players can earn entries from Aug 1–Sept 24. Drawing days are every Wed from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. 40 winners per drawing day with 10 winners guaranteed per hour.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT Sept 13 - TERRY FATOR; Sept 20 - SCOTTY McCREERY; Oct 3-5 - YESTERDAY: THE BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW; Oct. 8 - ESPN Friday Night Fights ; Oct 10-11 - BEACH BOYS; Oct 17 - Easton Corbin; Oct 24 - Anthony Cools; Oct 31 - Nov 2 - BLUE MAN GROUP; Nov 7 - Charley Pride; Dec. 31 - THE MOLLY RINGWALDS Blue Man Group

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Child’s Play PRENATAL GUMMY MULTIVITAMINS

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With their refreshing orange zest flavor and their stay-fresh, singleserve packets, they are convenient and easy to take, even on the go – and contain no gluten, wheat, milk/ dairy, soy, nuts, eggs, shellfish or artificial additives.

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Parents have the ability to restrict content based on age, viewing habits, and family values. Customize playlists to include a mix of entertainment and educational content designed to captivate each child. A passcode-protected Parents Room allows you to customize the viewing experience for up to five household users. Time limits can be placed on viewing allowing families to balance the time spent on Kidoodle.TV with other important activities.

Kidoodle.TV is currently accessible from iOS devices, MAC, PCs, Android Tablets, and smartphones. The Kidoodle.TV library features cartoons, kids’ sitcoms, nature, educational and wildlife shows.

SYDNEY PAIGE BACKPACKS www.sydneypaigeinc.com

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ydney Paige Backpacks are unique, high-quality backpacks for children. They are extra special because every Sydney Paige purchase allows the company to donate the exact same product to a low income child. Not only will another child receive a Sydney Paige backpack, it will be filled with school supplies.

The Valencia backpack is made of polyester with a padded, reinforced bottom for quality construction and comes in a variety of unique geometric pints. There is a large main compartment with double zipper to fit books, binders, folders and lunch bag. There are 2 expandable side pockets for water bottles, umbrella, or other easy to access items. A padded back and ergonomic shoulder straps made with breathable material make for ultimate comfort, and reflective piping on front of the bag assists with safety. With a large front accessory pocket and convenient school ID holder, key fob and pockets to hold pens, pencils and other class essentials, this backpack has it all.

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Starring: Diora Baird, Carly Pope www.amazon.com A wild, party-night out leads three women to stumble on a suitcase with 3 million dollars in cash. After a gruesome, gang-land shootout where everybody dies, the girls step in and walk away with all the money. In a frantic attempt to keep it all, the girls hatch a plan to smuggle it out of the country. But things get more complicated when one of the women mentions their plan to her boyfriend who owes money to a violent, underworld crime boss. Now, everybody is after the girls’ cash.

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Starring: Greta Saachi, Lauren Lee Smith www.anchorbayent.com In 1937, the world’s largest passenger airship was attempting to dock near Lakehurst, NJ when it suddenly erupted in flames and crashed to the ground. Stacy Keach, and Lauren Lee star in the miniseries that reveals what may have been a deadly conspiracy: When a corrupt American oil tycoon plots to sabotage the floating German leviathan, the ship’s young designer and the mogul’s daughter find themselves in a desperate on-board race to uncover the truth.

Norman Rockwells Shuffleton’s Barbershop Starring: Austin Stowell, Danny Glover www.hallmarkchannel.com/ shop/ Trey Cole, a now famous singer, returns to his hometown to find Charlie Shuffelton, a small town barber who acted as a father to Trey when he was a young boy.

Though Trey finds that Charlie has died, he is haunted by memories of Charlie which seem to be encouraging him to face his past and make peace with his estranged family.

Boardwalk (1979) Starring: Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh Ruth Gordon www.mvdb2b.com/ David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for most of their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make it his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants, demanding payment for “”protection”” and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way.

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Flying Tigers (1942) Starring: John Carroll, John Wayne www.olivefilms.com/ Prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a small band of American mercenaries soared into battle against Japan in defense of China’s freedom. The ‘Flying Tigers’ were heroic adventurers and America’s hottest ace pilots. Possessing unmatched skill and bravery, Capt. Jim Gordon was the Tigers’ leader and top gun.

Gordon faces a battle on and off the ground when his good friend and ace pilot, Woody Jason is suspected of recklessly and selfishly endangering the lives of his fellow pilots.

Grand Piano Starring: Elijah Wood, John Cusack www.magpictures.com/ Tom Selznick is the most talented pianist of his generation, but has stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public for a long awaited concert. In a packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a message written on the score: “Play one wrong note and you die.” In the sights of an anonymous sniper, Tom must get through the most difficult performance of his life.

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COMEDY AT MIDDLETON Starring: Andy Garcia, Vera Farmiga www.anchorbayent.com Straight-laced George and eccentric Edith, are two strangers who meet on their children’s college tour at Middleton University.

Despite their opposing temperaments, George and Edith play hooky together, ditching the textbook tour for a carefree afternoon reminiscent of their youth. But what begins as an afternoon of fun soon becomes a revealing and enlightening experience that will change their lives forever.

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Neighbors From Hell (Play) Starring: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis www.amazon.com Madea’s neighborhood takes a turn for the worse when a foster mother moves in with her unruly kids. Suspicious activity leads Madea to take justice into her own hands. With Aunt Bam by her side, Madea uses her unique wit and wisdom for unforgettable results.

TERRY FATOR Live in Concert www.amazon.com

This follow-up to Fator’s DVD debut, Terry Fator: Live From Las Vegas, captures the “America’s Got Talent” winner’s charisma, humor and musical performances, bringing his hilarious range of characters to life including Winston, the impersonating turtle, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice and lounge singer Monty Carlo. With comedic banter and vocal impressions of musical superstars such as Cher, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton and The Phantom of the Opera, Terry Fator: Live in Concert is a one-of-akind experience.

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Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show (2001) www.amazon.com When Ms. Mimi loses her voice, her class finds ways to communicate through music.

After a musical mishap, AZ doesn’t miss a beat and discovers another way to keep tempo. Gracie learns an important lesson about finding inspiration, and Angelina and Polly set the stage for a perfect celebration for their dad.

Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team www.anchorbayent.com Join the Frog Family (Leap, Tad, Lily) and friends on a problem solving adventure. When Quigley announces the new Letter Factory is almost ready to open, the team takes a visit to learn about adjectives and words with consonant blends. But when the letter machine goes on the fritz, it’s up to them to work together as ‘junior engineers’ to find the best fix-it solutions.

FRENCH FOR KIDS Starring: Marie Laure www.whistlefritz.com/ Fritzi’s in the house! But où est Fritzi? Finding the mischievous mouse Fritzi is just part of the fun in this lively award-winning language learning program. Welcome to Fritzi’s house, where up or down, inside or out, there is lots to learn and plenty to do.

Explore every area of Fritzi’s house, from la chambre (the bedroom) and la salle de bain (the bathroom) to le salon (the living room) and la cuisine (the kitchen). Dedans et Dehors is an engaging blend of colorful backgrounds, charming animation and live-action that kids will want to revisit again and again.

Designed for ages 2-7.

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Starring: Mille Petrozza, Michael Denner www.udr-music.com/

Live At Wacken 2012 features the best performances recorded at Wacken, culminating in a headliner set by Volbeat. See Mille Petrozza (Kreator) and Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate) on stage for “7 Shots” and Barney Greenway (Napalm Death) growl in “Evelyn, “ before they launch their classic “Pool Of Booze, Booze, Booza.” Watch Hammerfall setting “Hearts On Fire,” Testament going “Over The Wall” and The Boss Hoss “Riding High, Singing Low, “ while Saxon swing the “Hammer Of The Gods, “ Overkill are “Rotten To The Core” and Cradle Of Filth go “From The Cradle To Enslave.” The 3-DVD-set features 60 tracks from 25 bands as well as a 20 page booklet.

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This CD/DVD set features Shania Twain in her early years, when she was performing in Canada as Eilleen Twain.

The DVD includes a documentary on the Deerhurst resort and its performers while the CD contains Eilleen singing 18 songs in what was termed The Limelight Sessions, including “It’s Alright”, “Two Hearts One Love”, “Somewhere Out There” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

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Off the Hook: Extreme Catches (2012)

TV Shows Little House on the Prairie Season 1 (Deluxe Remastered Edition DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy) Starring: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon www.amazon.com For the first time since their original TV broadcast, all 24 season one episodes are now presented complete and uncut, newly restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound quality.

Plus the original, full-length pilot movie that introduced the Ingalls family to viewers around the world. Relive all the heartwarming adventures from season one - from the arrival of Charles Ingalls and his family in Walnut Grove, through the building of a new home and friendships.

Starring: Eric Young Animal Planet; www.store. discovery.com/ When landing the world’s most extreme catch, anything goes for world-renowned wrestler “Showtime” Eric Young. Sailing a homemade raft into the Atlantic, bass fishing on water skis, fishing for sharks with pantyhose. Eric learns hand fishing from bikini-clad legends in Tennessee, free dives in the Long Island Sound, and much more.

Gentle Ben: Season 2 Starring: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard www.amazon.com The Wedloes of the Florida Everglades battle foes and befriend unlikely visitors. A big bear in the family means bigger mischief for young Mark, his park ranger father, Tom, and a stream of unusual characters who bring thrilling adventure and suspenseful drama to town.

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ind a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet’s population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction. From michael bay, the last ship stars Eric Dane, Rhona Mitra and Adam Baldwin in an American post-apocalyptic drama TV series that is based on a novel of the same name by William Brinkley.

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Legend of Hercules Starring: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins www.amazon.com

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anished by his stepfather, the king, Hercules slowly becomes aware of his true origins as the son of Zeus. As he learns to harness his demigod powers, Hercules gathers an army to fight his way back to his kingdom in this action-filled epic.

THRILLERS The Dinosaur Experiment Starring: Jana Mashonee, Lorenzo Lamas www.amazon.com Fossil Ridge was thought to be a peaceful, secluded cattle ranch, but hidden away within the ridge is actually a breeding ground for vicious, prehistoric velociraptors. When the velociraptors escape their confines, the nearby townspeople must figure out how to fight the ferocious foes that are now hunting them down.

I, FRANKENSTEIN Starring: Aaron Eckhardt, Bill Nighy www.amazon.com I, Frankenstein follows Frankenstein’s monster as he becomes involved in a war between two immortal clans. 200 years after Dr. Frankenstein’s creation came to life, celestial forces name the creature Adam and arm him with weapons to defeat the demons that are constantly seeking his destruction. Adam finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity and discovers that he also holds the key that could destroy humankind.

HORROR Knight of the Dead Starring: Alan Calton, Alf Thompson www.amazon.com A band of crusading knights escorts the Holy Grail through a plague-ridden countryside, destined for a

distant land. Hunted by assassins, the knights venture into the forbidden Valley of Black Death. What they discover is even more terrifying than the plague and the ruthless killers hot on their trail; the Valley of Black Death is home to the undead. Overrun by hordes of flesh eating zombies, their only chance for survival is a mysterious maiden who can guide them out.

NEVERLAKE Starring: David Brandon, Daisy Keeping www.amazon.com A teenager visiting her estranged father in Italy stumbles across the Neverlake, an ancient lake said to be guarded by the spirits of the dead. There she befriends a peculiar group of children who are each plagued by strange injuries. As she uncovers the horrific secrets behind the lake - and her new friends - she becomes haunted by disturbing visions that connect to her own mysterious past.

SCAVENGER KILLERS Starring: Eric Roberts, Robert Loggia www.amazon.com ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ are reinvented in Scavenger Killers, where a charming judge and a hot criminal defense attorney go on a maniacal, random killing rampage. With FBI agents on the hunt, the deranged duo amp up their rampage, never murdering with the same method but always with same untamed ferocity.

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ArtLines Collection Conversations: Childhood - thru September Collection Conversations is an exhibition series that brings together artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection. Viewers are invited to investigate aesthetic, conceptual, and cultural juxtapositions

among artworks that might not otherwise be exhibited together.

This series examines western representations of children and childhood objects from the Eighteenth Century until the present. The media presented is diverse, from Winslow Homer’s illustrations of children and their activities from Harper’s Weekly to Polixeni Papapetrou’s contemporary restaging of Lewis Carroll’s Victorian photographs of costumed children. The selection of artworks demonstrates historical representations of the role of children as well as conceptual approaches that utilize childhood and its objects for other explorations, as in the work of Harold Edgerton, Ruth Bernhard and Suzanne Camp Crosby (photo displayed here). The role of the child within societies has varied greatly through the years. Puritans believed that children are inherently wicked, while Rousseau’s concept of natural moral purity was popularized during the Enlightenment. The Victorian era focused on education 96

for children as well as new reforms on child labor laws, and the early 20th century kindergarten movement celebrated and encouraged imagination and creativity in children’s development.

Building the Panama Canal Photographs by Ernest Hallen - thru Nov 9 This exhibition of photographs by Ernest “Red” Hallen (1875–1947) commemorates the Panama Canal’s Centennial and focuses on the dramatic changes to the area during its construction. Hallen was appointed the official photographer by the Isthmian Canal Commission (ICC). He produced more than 16,000 images during his 30-year career. Hallen’s images are more than mere documents. Until his retirement in 1937, Hallen’s views were the primary means by which Americans and the world experienced the great engineering feat.

The works in this exhibition date from 1904 to 1915.

Images of the Culebra Cut (or Gaillard Cut) comprise the bulk of Hallen’s work in the MFA’s holdings. Engineers and workers carved out a valley through the Cul-

ebra mountain ridge linking Gatun Lake and the Gulf of Panama, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In addition to the Culebra Cut, there are also photographs of the construction of the Gatun, Miraflores, and Pedro Miguel locks, which raise and lower ships between the main elevation of the Canal and sea level. Photographs of the tugboat Gatun, the first to traverse the Gatun locks on September 26, 1913, demonstrate the excitement surrounding the complex project.

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Poseidon and the Sea: Sea, Myth, Cult, and Daily Life - thru Nov 30

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The first major U.S. museum exhibition to focus on Poseidon and the sea, this show explores the myths and iconography of a diverse and important Greek god who bore power over the sea in addition to horses and natural phenomena.

Inspired by a nearly life-sized marble statue of the god from the Tampa collection, the exhibition features over 125 works from major public and private collections in the United States and Europe.

Poseidon and the Sea will also examine a range of religious cults and the types of votive objects dedicated to Poseidon and related divinities, as well as the myriad ways in which daily life in the ancient Mediterranean world was tied to the sea. This exhibition will be on view June 14 through November 30.

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

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS PORTRAITS & PLACES thru Sept 28 FMoPA’s Permanent Collection showcases household names such as Dianora Niccolini or the Burgert

Brothers, as well as contemporary established photographers like Bruce Dale and Jamie Francis. The title of the show, Portraits & Places, gives a broad representation of the photographs in FMoPA’s Permanent Collection. All images on display exhibit either the people which inspire these artists or the places which they felt the need to document.

Ruth Bernhard: Body And Form thru Dec 28 Ruth Bernhard, known for her imagery of the female nude, primarily focused on the contrast of light and significance of line. Bernhard, who was most active in the 1950s and 60s, worked among contemporaries such as Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, and Immogen Cunningham. Bernhard’s presentation of the female nude came before the popularity of feminist photographers in the 1970s and portrays sincere and harmonic views of female form. Through her lens, an egg slicer became Kitchen Music, a symphony of light and shadow, while Lifesavers showed themselves to be so much more than a simple sweet treat.

FMOPA is located at 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602; 813.221.2222; www.fmopa.org

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EXHIBITION FEATURES THE WORK OF 27 EMERGING ARTISTS FROM CHINA Through Sept 21

Tampa Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Collaborate for Groundbreaking 2014 Exhibition The Tampa Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg present the first U.S. exhibition to focus solely on the post-Mao generation of Chinese artists that offers a look at how China’s megadevelopment has impacted its youth culture and spawned new art trends.

My Generation: Young Chinese Artists, will be on view June 7 through September 21, 2014.

My Generation: Young Chinese Artists is an extended look at the new generation of artists emerging in mainland China since 2000, the year that China opened wide its doors to international artists and that Chinese artists began to command attention on the world’s stage. All of the artists in this exhibition were born after 1976 and the end of the Cultural Revolution. Almost all of them are products of the One Child Policy and have grown up in a country with a high-powered market economy.

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All of them, whether educated in the West or not, have been exposed to global art movements through the Internet and increasingly liberalized education at China’s art academies.

My Generation is the first exhibition in the US and Europe to showcase these emerging artists and is a collaboration between the Tampa Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. This exhibition is being conceived as a single show divided between the Tampa Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, and will be on view at both museums concurrently.

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he art world can be a mysterious one. If you learn a little bit about the various media and materials used, you can take some of the mystery out of collecting art.

Here are some easy art terms to aid the novice: Oil: Paint made with natural oils (linseed, walnut, etc.) used as a binder with the color or pigment. Oil paint can be applied onto canvas, paper, wood panel, or linen support.

the oldest methods used by studio artists, acrylic has become widely accepted by collectors of 20th Century paintings and contemporary artists. Acrylic paint enjoyed widespread use in the late 1900s and continues to be used today by artists internationally.

Tempera paint dates back to the Renaissance period (1400s) and beforehand. It was commonly applied to wooden panels and board and later on canvas and lin-

Acrylic: A synthetic (not natural) resin which dries faster than oil paint and binds the resin with the color or pigment.

Tempera: An age old water based paint using egg yolks as a binding agent. American master, Andrew Wyeth was best known for reviving this Renaissance technique during the 1900s.

Watercolor: Similar to gouache, however, without the addition of gum. Water is mixed with ground color or pigment. The result is a lighter weight surface texture on paper.

Gouache: Similar to watercolor, however, with the addition of gum and water to the ground color or pigment. The result is a heavier surface texture on paper.

When it comes to collecting works of art, the material or medium matters but it is not the only aspect which will impact market interest, collectability, and value. A watercolor can be as costly and as sought after as an oil on canvas depending on the work’s artist, age, condition, subject matter, quality, and other factors.

While oil paintings are most traditional and one of

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en supports too. Oil paints were introduced in the early 1500s and were used with impressive results by the Northern European artists of the time.

Watercolors and gouaches are difficult to master and attract many artists and collectors. The delicacy with which these compositions are executed remain of interest to many collectors in various subjects. Watercolor and gouache are among the most difficult techniques to successfully master.

Whatever medium you collect, be sure to review artist’s credentials, sales records, condition, exhibition record (museum status) and subject matter as you build your collection.

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he Do your feet a favor and wear comfortable shoes, such as those from Vionic with Orthaheel technology, the podiatrist-designed footwear and orthotics brand. These shoes will make your feet feel better because of their expert podiatrist engineering.

Australian Podiatrist, Phillip Vasyli introduced the Orthaheel brand in 1991 in order to reach a larger audience of people struggling with heel, knee, leg and lower back pain. Orthaheel technology helps reduce over-pronation, which can improve foot function and relieve common associated pains such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), knee pain and back pain. It is the only footwear recommended by both the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and integrative medicine doctor, Andrew Weil, MD. Feet were designed to walk on soft, natural surfaces like soil and sand, yet today we spend most of our time standing, walking, and running on unnatural, hard surfaces which force the feet to roll over to gain contact with the ground, which flattens the arches and can disrupt normal knee function and hip alignment and increase pressure on the lower back.

The Vionic mission is to help people reclaim their natural alignment to enable their feet, ankles, and knees to function as they naturally would. With men’s and women’s silhouettes ranging from sandals, slippers, wedges, heels and boots, Vionic offers an attractive array of styles that will keep you comfortable and aligned on any adventure you choose.

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The company’s antiperspirant wipes are great for a quick application if you feel like your morning’s antiperspirant isn’t cutting it at mid-day. The facial cleansing wipes take care of that facial glow that builds in the humid air. The Eco-Beauty Instant Body Soother helps soothe over-heated skin with a natural 6-oil blend of Olive, Jojoba, Sesame, Grapeseed, Vitamin E and Peppermint. Wipes are conveniently packaged individually which makes it easy to toss in your purse, beach bag, or suitcase without having to deal with spills or leaks.

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Described as a potent combination of science meets nature with ingredients like soy, pumpkin seeds, chamomile, and avocado oil, Aurora DeJuliis, MD products are formulated to transform your skin.

Restorative Marine Moisturizer uses a special bio-fermentation technology which is derived from red marine algae abundant along the shores of the Hawaiian Islands. Clinical studies have shown a substantial increase in collagen stimulation and a 20% increase in firmness within four weeks. Skin moisture and hydration increases 70% within four weeks.

Herbal Blend Astringent contains eight extracts that provide natural healing properties for normal, combination or oily skin.

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Machine washable, it comes in a package of 3.

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I stopped in recently for a Body Pedi, which was both relaxing and quick. The Beauty Bar is very attractive – warm greys and white with pops of hot pink under soft indirect lighting. Franchise Partner Cynthia Keenan graciously described their services and product lines, which feature Morgan Taylor and Gelish for nails, and Unite products for hair. Hair services include blowouts, braids, updos – you name it. Waxing is also the full range. And you gotta love being greeted with “Hello Gorgeous” splashed across the nail salon wall.

The company’s recent partnering with actress Gwyneth Paltrow and celebrity hairdresser, David Babaii, should boost Blo’s beauty cred even further, with Babaii lending his expertise to their creative approach.

Blo services women, men and children alike, and is a fun place to celebrate bachelorette parties, birthdays, and girls night outs.

The Tampa location is handily located at 4102-2 West Boy Scout Boulevard in the MetWest complex near the International Mall and a lot of businesses and hotels. It is open 7 days a week.

For more information, please call 813877-BODY (2639), or visit blomedry.com Nail Technician, Ampro Alonso

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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.

Aug/Sept Programs: 8/23, 9/27 - Karlyn of Island Bamboo Nursery will be teaching about landscaping with bamboo.

8/30 - John Goss will be teaching about growing and propagating Heliconias and Gingers in Central Florida.

9/6 - Marilyn Eigsti will be teaching about aquatic and marginal plants for ponds.

9/20 - Dennis Cathcart, of Tropiflora, will be teaching about bromeliad culture in Florida.

Sunken Gardens is at 1825 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, 727-551-3102; www.stpete.org/sunken

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FLORIDA AUTHORS WRITE….

Sportsman’s Best: Surf Fishing Book & DVD Combo

I Have a Bad Feeling About This

By David A. Brown

www.jeffstrand.com his is a hysterical novel from Tampa horror author Jeff Strand about one outcast’s summer adventure, and a gut-busting romp through a summer camp that doesn’t feel too far removed from the zombie apocalypse. A perfect read to gear teen boys up for summer, (or remind them of warmer days) or for anyone who likes a laugh-out-loud, coming of age storyline.

by Jeff Strand

www.floridasportsman.com/ urf Fishing takes you from the New England shores, to Florida’s beaches to the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest. The baits, lures, and rigging may vary regionally, but several key principles remain consistent. Learn the basics and you can catch fish from any shore. Author David A. Brown gathers a wealth of angling instruction from regional surf-fishing experts and presents compelling explanations.

The accompanying DVD brings the pages of the book to life as it explains the process of site selection, choosing tackle and learning the skills needed to catch fish from shore.

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by Robert Lane www.robertlanebooks.com/ his is a page-turning mystery by Florida novelist Robert Lane that blends suspense with literary fiction. Set on the west coast of Florida, its plot twists, richly-drawn characters, and sharp, witty dialogue forge a gripping and entertaining read. Jake discovers that only by risking everything can he define himself, secure his relationship with the woman he loves, and discover the message of the second letter.

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WARM WISHES FROM SUNNY ST. PETE: The Success Story of Promoting the Sunshine City

By Nevin D. Sitler (Director of Education and Outreach at the St. Petersburg Museum of History)

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t. Petersburg was the first American city to hire a public relations director and the first to initiate a successful advertising program. More than almost any other Florida city, St. Petersburg relied on a constant message in postcards, newspaper editorials, print ads and broadcast commercials to market itself as the nation’s playground. By the early 1900s, this sleepy fishing village had become the tourist destination of choice for thousands of winter-weary northerners. Early enthusiasts claimed the sun-filled peninsula was “the southern garden of perpetual well-being.” Historian Nevin D. Sitler presents an entertaining look at the men who crafted the promotion of paradise.

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UELSMANN UNTITLED A Retrospective

By Jerry N. Uelsmann www.uelsmann.net/

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or more than five decades, Jerry Uelsmann has sought to transform photography, de-emphasizing its function as a form of documentation, liberating it as a medium capable of re-imagining the real.

Widely known as one of the forefathers of the digitally manipulated image, his work has influenced and inspired a broad range of artists and photographers—even as he maintains his strict adherence to purely analog tools to explore “the alchemy of the darkroom.” Uelsmann crafts his images using the integration of multiple negatives and processing effects.

Uelsmann Untitled features the largest number of Uelsmann images ever collected in a single volume. Among them are some that have never before been published, several beloved favorites, and many rarely seen images. Drawn from his entire career, they show both the evolution of his technique and the solidity of his vision.

Jerry Uelsmann began teaching photography at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1960 and became a graduate research professor of art at the university in 1974, and is now retired from teaching. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.

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aFictionb c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a b c d e f g h i j k THE DELPHI DECEPTION

Book II Of The Delphi Trilogy

By Chris Everheart

FLAMES OF TRUTH

www.chriseverheart.com he gripping Delphi Trilogy continues, plunging readers deeper into a dark world of conspiracy and danger. A desperate teen, a dangerous alliance, an ancient foe. After ten years in hiding, 17-year-old Zach returned to his wealthy hometown and slammed headon into the conspiracy that killed his parents and exploits teens to fulfill an ancient agenda of greed. His pursuit of the town’s deepest secrets has left him injured and terrified. Zach enters an alliance fraught with deception and betrayal, and is propelled back into the jaws of danger by a cryptic command from beyond this world.

Fans of The Hunger Games will connect with the author’s visual storytelling and relatable characters.

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www.cristinawrites.com his new political thriller is based on the life and politics of Jersey City, NJ’s mayor, Steven M. Fulop. The book weaves a multi-layered story that follows a Goldman Sachs equities trader, who leaves the comforts and succss of the financial world for a journey in to the unknown. It is a story ripe with corruption, ethics and political intrigue.

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WORTHY McGUIRE

by Tim McGee

www.timmcgee-author.com etired businessman Worthy McGuire knows he cannot put off any longer a promise he made amid the horrors of the D-Day invasion. As he plans a pilgrimage to the site he includes his two grandchildren who are battling their own insecurities. His controlling son and manipulative daughter-in-law follow Worthy to France with one goal: to take command of his finances and place him in a nursing home. Only time will tell if he can patch the crumbling relationships with his family before it is too late.

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LOUDER THAN HELL The Definitive Oral History of Metal

By Jon Weiderhorn & Katherine Turman

www.floridasportsman.com/ ompiled from over 400 interviews conducted by music journalists, this is a chronoligical history of heavy metal, told through the words of the men and women who created it, played it, re-invented it, and continue to rock it. The book contains neverbefore-heard stories, eye-opening admisisons and the truth behind metal’s most explosive legends. Candid commentary from such as Ozzy Osbourne, Eddie Van Halen, Axl Rose and many more.

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Saturday Night Live FAQ: Everything left to Know About Television’s Longest Running Comedy

by Stephen Tropiano

www.applausebooks.com ith its cutting edge satire and cast of young, talented performers, Saturday Night Live set a new standard for television comedy while launching the careers of such comedy greats as John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey. Saturday Night Live FAQ is the first book to offer the shows generations of fans everything they ever wanted to know (and may have forgotten) about SNL.

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by Lynne Martin

www.homefreeadventures.com ynne and Tim Martin decided to sell their house and possessions and live abroad fulltime. With just two suitcases, two computers, and each other, the Martins embark on a global adventure, taking readers from sky-high pyramids in Mexico to Turkish bazaars to learning the contact sport of Italian grocery shopping. But the Martins must grapple with its challenges, including hilarious language barriers, finding financial stability, and missing the family they left behind.

SKATEKEY

by Jennifer Ranu

www.amazon.com kateKey presents 22 childhood stories told by people connected by the skatekey, a tool used to make a roller-skate fit onto a shoe. This collection of memoirs emphasizes diversity. Each roller-skating story takes place during a specific time period in American history from the 1920s to the 70s. Some stories are funny while others present the hardships and struggles of children growing up during difficult times. SkateKey includes authentic photos of the times and places represented in the stories.

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WE ANIMALS

by Jo-Anne McArthur

www.amazon.com rawn from many photos taken over 15 years, We Animals illustrates and investigates animals in the human environment: whether they’re being used for food, fashion and entertainment, or research, or are being rescued to spend their remaining years in sanctuaries. Author JoAnne McArthur provides a valuable lesson about our treatment of animals, makes animal industries visible and accountable, and widens our circle of compassion to include all sentient beings.

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The Big Results Diet

By Ian K. Smith, M.D.

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sing the same principles—meal spacing, snacking, meal replacement and diet confusion— that made his SHRED a #1 bestseller—Dr. Ian has developed a quick-acting plan that is safe and easy to follow at home, at work, or on the road. It’s a program with four week-long cycles: Foundation, when you’ll eat four meals and three snacks a day, start shedding pounds and set yourself up for success Accelerate, when you’ll kick it up and speed up weight loss Shape, the toughest week in the program, and the one that will get your body back by keeping it guessing Tenacious, a final sprint that cements your improved eating habits and melts off those last stubborn pounds The SHRED system is a completely new way to lose weight, stay slender, and feel fantastic about your body, mind and spirit.

The book includes more than 50 all-new recipes for meal replacing smoothies and soups.

RITUALS: A Faye

Longchamp Mystery

by Mary Anna Evans

www.maryannaevans.com aye doesn’t believe in ghosts, but she’s an archaeologist, so dead people are her life.

While working in a town founded by Spiritualists, Faye is surrounded by people who talk to the dead regularly. A spiritualist invites Faye and her daughter to commune with the dead and her crystal ball shows Faye things no rational mind can explain. The evidence says that a woman was trapped in a small room, its one door nailed shut before setting the house on fire. There is no way for her to have escaped the blaze, before finding Faye and dying in her arms. Yet she did.

How? And why?

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THE AL TIRAMISU RESTAURANT COOKBOOK: An Elevated

GLUTEN FREE, HASSLE FREE:

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by Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, CDN www.twellness.net/ acked with over 140 simple yet delicious recipes, meal plans, safe food lists and more, Gluten-Free, Hassle Free provides the practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts you need to eat your way back to health. Also nutritional and allergen information, and proven strategies to modify your favorite foods to make them gluten free.

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150 BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

by Alison Lewis www.robertrose.ca/ he classic grilled cheese sandwich is enjoying an incredible resurgence in popularity — grilled cheese is the new burger. These recipes begin with the comfort food feel of grilled cheese and then make them very versatile — uptown, downtown, simple, gourmet, and seasonal. There are recipes for snacks, appetizers and even desserts. There’s a sandwich for every occasion and most are family-friendly.

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www.altiramisu.com/ his unique collection of more than 100 recipes reveals the history of Al Tiramisu (Washington, D.C.), as well as the life story of its Chef/Owner Luigi Diotaiuti.

Readers can enjoy memories and favorite dishes of both celebrity diners and cherished clients. Chef Luigi then leads a culinary tour back to his homeland of Basilicata, Italy and shares secrets from some of the finest dining establishments around the globe. The final chapter outlines his life in America and includes recipes that he served at the James Beard Foundation and in cross-cultural culinary venues on both sides of the Atlantic.

Each recipe represents Al Tiramisu’s “elevated” Italian cooking style and features an Italian cooking tip and a wine pairing.

CHARCUTERIA: The Soul of Spain

by Jeffrey Weiss www.amazon.com

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harcutería: The Soul of Spain introduces authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing techniques to the American market. Included are more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes, straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers, and gorgeous full-color photography of savory dishes, Iberian countrysides, and centuriesold Spanish cityscapes.

Author Jeffrey Weiss has written an entertaining, extravagantly detailed guide on Spain’s unique cuisine and its history of charcutería. With Spain, Italy and France, the charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood. Americans have most likely never tasted the deliciousness of cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentón-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamón, the acorn-scented, crown jewel of Spain’s charcutería legacy.

Charcutería: The Soul of Spain is a collection of delicious recipes, entertaining anecdotes, and Spanish culinary traditions.

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The “I Wanna Go There!� Travel Page ANTELOPE VALLY, CA www.parks.ca.gov/

Antelope Valley is located in northern Los Angeles County, California and the southeast portion of Kern County, California, and constitutes the western tip of the Mojave Desert.

The valley was named for the pronghorns that are said to have roamed there until being eliminated by hunters and bad weather in the 1880s. The Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The duration and intensity of colors and scents vary from year to year. The wildflower season generally lasts from as early as mid-February through late May, with a variety of wildflowers creating a mosaic of color that changes daily. Eight miles of trails through the gentle rolling hills, including a paved section for wheelchair access, make the park a wonderful place to hike and explore any season.

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