Accent On Tampa Bay #214, October/Nov 2015

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Vol. 27, Issue 214 Oct/Nov, 2015 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Senior Sports Editor Peter Martino Graphic Designers Missy Lynn Contributors Michael Martino Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy: Jun Sato/Getty Images PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS Hard Rock International’s PINKTOBER www.seminolehardrocktampa.com This will be the 8th year of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s involvement in Pinktober. Last year, the property raised more than $80,000 during its Pinktober program to help fund research for prevention and a cure for breast cancer. A major component of the program will be Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s $50,000 title sponsorship of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Tampa’s Amalie Arena beginning at 9 a.m. For details about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, please visit www.makingstrideswalk.org. Throughout October, the property will participate in Hard Rock’s “Get into Bed for the Cause” program which will offer guests luxurious pink sheets, pink duvet covers, pink robes, an iconic Hard Rock Pinktober pin and a signature turndown service. When guests stay in pink rooms, 25% of the room rate goes directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Additionally, a “PinkTini” will be sold during the month. The Rock Spa will participate in Pinktober as well by launching a new scent called PinkMoscato. Pink champagne will also be offered with certain services. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will also be donating 100% of the proceeds generated from sales of limited-edition Making Strides pink sunglasses from the Rock Shop, as well as proceeds from sales of the “2015 Seminole Hard Rock Girls Calendar” during the month of October.

To further support Pinktober, the property will host a wrap party which includes a benefit concert and slot tournament to be held at the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa on Friday, October 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Monday Night Football On Big Screen at The Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Cafe Tampa in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will air Monday Night Football on the big screen. Throughout all of the telecasts, the restaurant will offer its Happy Hour Menu.

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The Humane Society of Pinellas CRUISE-IN FOR CRITTERS CAR & BIKE SHOW - Sun, Oct 25 www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/ The Cruise-In For Critters is a fundraising car and bike show from noon-4pm at Quaker Steak & Lube (10400 49th St., Clearwater, FL 33762). The day will consist of a cruise-in style car and bike show where guests will cast their votes for their favorite cars in traditional categories and some related to HSP and pets such as ‘looks most like a pet’, ‘best tail (trunk)’ and much more. In addition, enjoy raffles, door prize give-a-ways, live music, great food and a chance to win a Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy. Want to win a Harley? Enter to win by going online at HumaneSocietyofPinellas.org/Events/Cruise-in-for-Critters or by purchasing tickets at the Humane Society of Pinellas (3040 State Road 590, Clearwater).

Tampa Bay Senior Expo - Tues, Oct 13 www.tampabayseniorexpo.com The Tampa Bay Senior Expo is returning to the Coliseum in downtown St. Petersburg. This is a special event designed to help seniors make the most of their golden years! For one day only at the Coliseum- meet local professionals who offer expertise in financial planning, health, fitness, home improvement, recreation and more. On Tuesday, October 13 from 10 am – 3 pm. The Tampa Bay Senior Expo is a free event. Stroll through the floor and browse exhibits from over 50 local organizations offering products, tips, advice and free giveaways. Shop, explore and educate yourself. There will be health screenings and informative seminars, and plenty of opportunities for one on one interaction with local health professionals. Visit with residential communities and local hospitals so you can make educated decisions.

Take charge of your golden years. FREE Admission and Free Parking. The Coliseum – 535 4th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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October Movies In The Park - Thru Oct 29 www.stpetepreservation.org/

Movies in the Park returns for October 2015. In addition to Movies in the Park on Thursday evenings at North Straub Park on the downtown waterfront, SPP will bring Movies in the Park to west St. Pete as part of the Central Ave. Solstice. Movies in the Park West will be at Sunset Park, on the south side of Central Ave. between Park Street & Sunset Drive.

Downtown Movies in the Park will be each Thursday evening in October (8, 15, 22, 29.) At Movies in the Park, you can purchase food & drink from vendors or bring your own picnic. Bring a blanket or low seat (some folding chairs available). Live music starts at 6 pm and the movies starts at dusk. Here’s the lineup: Thurs, Oct 8 - Band: Ari and the Alibis; Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Thurs, Oct 15 - Band: Freelow; Film: Sister Act Thurs, Oct 22 - Band: Skully; Film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Thurs, Oct 29 - Band: Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues; Film: The Birds.

held from 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Proceeds will support the conservation and preservation of the Museum collection, as well as community programs.This party will rival Jay Gatsby’s parties in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. Instead of a Long Island home, this evening will take place in the Tampa Bay Hotel dining room.

The roaring twenties will come to life as you whisper the password and sneak though gangsters to enter the party. Ward Cook and the Blue Notes will set the tone for dancing and entertainment. Fortune tellers will be on hand and Black Jack and Roulette will be offered for those who feel lucky. 1920’s Menus from the Tampa Bay Hotel have been used to create food.

For more information call 813-258-7302.

2015 Caring Fore Kids Golf Classic - Mon, Oct 12 www.oldsmarcares.org/golf.html

THE GREAT GATSBY PARTY at HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM - Sat, Oct 10 www.plantmuseum.com/

On Oct 10, Fletcher Lounge at The University of Tampa will be transformed into a 1920s speakeasy for The Great Gatsby Party. This evening includes live music, games of chance, fabulous food, an open bar and a photo opportunity with a vintage 1929 Bentley. Put on your best 1920’s clothing and enjoy the party flapper-style. The Great Gatsby Party will be

The 2015 Caring Fore Kids Golf Classic will be a team scramble featuring a catered lunch, on course contests, fantastic team and individual prizes, including a chance to win a Cadillac 2-year lease. Golfers will be treated to a fabulous player gift package as well as experience great food and drinks along the course, including Wing House wings, Tito’s Vodka Bloody Mary Bar and GolfBeer Brewing Company featuring Freddie Jacobson, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell brand beers. After golf, relax and browse unique auction items and enjoy dinner and spirits during the awards reception. This event raises money for the Oldsmar Cares Weekend Food 4 Kids program. Weekend Food 4 Kids provides elementary school age children that qualify for the free/reduced lunch program with nutritious food over the weekend when they might otherwise go hungry.

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The Met: Live In HD Celebrates 10 Years With 2015-16 Season www.metopera.org/hdlive Sat, Oct 17 – OTELLO (Verdi).

Verdi’s masterful Otello, inspired by Shakespeare’s play and matching it in tragic intensity, is directed by Bartlett Sher, who probes the Moor’s dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast: tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko plays the doomed Otello; new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva sings Desdemona, Otello’s innocent wife and victim; and baritone Željko Lučić plays the evil Iago, who masterminds Otello’s demise. Dynamic maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. Wed, October 21 – Encore presentation of OTELLO (Available in select cinemas only) Sat, Oct 31 – TANNHÄUSER (Wagner). James

Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade.

Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor, Johan Botha, takes on the daunting title role of the young knight caught between true love and passion. Eva-Maria Westbroek is Elisabeth, adding another Wagner heroine to her Met repertoire after her acclaimed Sieglinde in the “Ring” a few seasons ago. On the heels of his recent triumph in Parsifal, Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, and Michelle DeYoung is the love goddess, Venus. Wed, Nov 4 – Encore presentation of TANNHÄUSER (Available in select cinemas only) Sat, Nov 21 – LULU (Berg). Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. Musically, the masterful score is in the sure hands of Met Music Director James Levine. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death. Susan Graham joins a winning cast, including Daniel Brenna and Johan Reuter. Wed, Dec 2 – Encore presentation of LULU. (Available in select cinemas only)

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isit charming Tarpon Srings and take a trip to the Greek Islands without the air fare. At the Sponge Exchange you can enjoy a cold brew, great food, a handmade cigar, wonderful gifts, beautiful clothes and first class jewelry. If you can’t find what your looking for at the Sponge Exchange, you don’t need it!

www.thespongeexchange.com Five Fish • The Men’s Store • Five Fish Fresh Produce Joey’s Boutique • Sunshine Accessories Five Fish and Five Fish • Life is Good • Columbia Leather Duncan’s Ice Cream • Vegetable Ivory • Blu a Gift Boutique Suzies Summer Swimwear • Cottonseed Casual Wear Hala’s Boutique • Mary K’s Boutique • Sock Exchange Destinations • Funny Bones • Pelican Gifts • Leather Factory Blingin Buddha • Cottonseed Casual Wear • Carribongo Cotton Parch • The Candy Barrell • 40 Mama’s Reataurant Eurasian Landy II • The Sweet Spot • Eurasian Lady Anclote Brew • Katina’s Greek Market www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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FATHOM THEATER EVENTS www.fathomevents.com HAMLET starring Benedict Cumberbatch - Thurs, Oct 15. Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Hamlet in Shakespeare’s renowned play, captured live from the Barbican theatre in London. Hamlet tells the story of a son who is forced to avenge his father’s death but rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

Roger Waters’ THE WALL at Park Place Stadium– Oct 18. These special encore showings will give fans an opportunity to see the criticallyacclaimed film, which was first brought to theatres by the creative genius behind Pink Floyd, Roger Waters. ‘The Wall Live’ - the biggest worldwide tour by any solo artist in history – now comes to select movie theatres as a groundbreaking concert film. The event will feature an exclusive “in conversation” withRoger Waters and Nick Mason, where the Pink Floyd rhythm section will reunite and answer questions from fans.

3rd Annual Tarpon Springs Oktoberfest – Oct 17 - 18

www.FloridaOktoberfest.com The Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association will

host the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, October 16th (6pm to 11pm), Saturday the 17th (10am to 11pm) and Sunday, October 18th (10am to 6pm). 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 complimentary.

Humane Society of Tampa’s TUXES & TAILS – Sat, Oct 17 www.humanesocietytampa.org

Join in for their signature Black-Tie Gala featuring live and silent auctions, a cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, dinner and dessert, live entertainment featuring adoptable pets, after-party and cigar bar on the waterfront, and more. Gather with more than 700 animal lovers and community leaders for a beautiful evening to help raise funds for the homeless animals. French Formal Inspired / Black or Red Tie Optional.

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STRAZ Broadway Ball 2015 - Sat, Oct 17 www.strazcenter.org Themed to the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, it will be a joyous evening. Start with a snazzy cocktail reception and check out silent auction packages.

Feast on a lavish dinner on Carol Morsani Hall stage and bid during the live auction. Up close and personal entertainment by Broadway star Kissy Simmons, followed by desserts and dancing at Broadway Ball After Dark featuring special guest, Lady Bunny. This year’s event also includes a prize drawing: 2 tickets to the final rounds of the 2016 Masters Golf Tournament. This year’s proceeds will support the arts education programs and world-class performances.

there will be a kid’s zone with free food, beverages, musical entertainment and games for the entire family. There is no registration fee to participate, but walkers are encouraged to make a donation to receive an event wristband entitling them to food and beverages. Raise $100 and you will receive a Take Steps T-shirt. Every individual who raises $1,000 or team that raises $5,000 for the Take Steps Walk will join the Loud and Proud Club and receive special perks such as an exclusive Take Steps bag and access to the Loud and Proud Club Lounge on Walk day. 646203-1214.

St. Pete Beach October Concert Series Oct 16 - 30 www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/

TAMPA TAKE STEPS For Crohn’s - Oct 24 www.cctakesteps.org/tampa

Tampa area residents are invited to step out and join in the Tampa Take Steps Walk raising awareness and funds for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). The fun-filled event takes place at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park beginning at 2:30 p.m. Supporters are encouraged to create a team and help change the lives of the thousands of people affected locally. In addition to the Walk festivities,

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Every Friday starting at 6 p.m. throughout October, music lovers are treated to a series of free concerts in Horan Park in St. Pete Beach. Vendors will offer food, beer and wine. Featured bands will be October 16th- Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band; October 23rd- Horny Toads; October 30th- Smooth D and The Hunks.

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HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE & BOARDWALK

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

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

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STRAZ LIVE IN THE PARK - Sun, Nov 1 www.strazcenter.org/Tickets-Events/ Straz live in the park is a free event.

12:00-6:30 PM. Concert begins at 3:00 PM, at Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of beautiful music with favorite Broadway tunes from THE LION KING and more.

Familiar arias will be sung by the Opera Tampa Singers. Popular Tampa Bay area food trucks and award-winning local visual artists will be available.

This event is in celebration of National Opera Week and in partnership with Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.

Wheely Good Time - Sat, Nov 7 www.wheelchairs4kids.org/events/wheelygoodtime/ It is going to be a “Wheely Good Time” for a tremendous cause. The host for the evening will be the always entertaining Emmy Award Winning ABC News Anchor, Brendan McLaughlin. The event will consist of cocktails, heavy hors d’oeurves, auctions, raffles and drawings. Not to mention great music and games. The highlight of the evening will be meeting and hearing from some of the families that have been helped this year. Tickets include one free cocktail, premium hors d’oeuvres, goody bag (as long as they last), and drawings. (727) 9460963.

Tampa Bay Book Festival - Sat, Nov 7 www.seallegacy.org/events/pages/bookfestival

On November 7, some of the nation’s most esteemed novelists will join together for a special event in support of the nation’s elite warriors — The SEAL Legacy Foundation Tampa Bay Book Festival — at the Westin Tampa Harbour Hotel (725 South Harbour Island Boulevard; Tampa, FL 33602). This oneday special event will feature a spectacular lineup of some of the world’s most beloved mystery, thriller, and suspense novelists, including: Brian Andrews, Grant Blackwood, Ethan Cross, Kieran Crowley, Heather Graham, Andrew Gross, Mark Greaney, Jon Land, Chuck Pfarrer, AJ Tata, Lis Wiehl, Tom Young, and more. Award-winning songwriter Dave Turnbull will be on-hand to provide entertainment.

Turnbull has penned such #1 songs as “Lucky Man”

by Montgomery Gentry, and “The Boys Of Fall” by Kenny Chesney. The event includes a multi-author book signing as well as a VIP Author Reception.

The book festival will raise funds and awareness for the SEAL Legacy Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing support for families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs, educational assistance for SEALs and their families, and other charitable causes benefiting the SEAL community.

9th Folkfest St. Pete - Nov 7 - 8 www.creativeclay.org/events/folk-fest-2015 Folkfest St. Pete 2015 returns on Baum Ave. in the EDGE district of St. Petersburg. The annual music, art and craft beer festival, benefits Creative Clay’s programs. The festival attracts artists from around the region and boasts continuous live music from local and national musicians throughout the duration of the two-day event.

In addition to live music and artist vendors selling original folk art, jewelry and home décor items, the festival includes a family area sponsored by Great Explorations Children’s Museum, free parking at Tropicana Field Lot 6, food vendors and craft beer selections – all for a suggested donation of $5.00 per person. A Folkfest St. Pete kickoff party is scheduled for Friday night, Nov. 6, at Green Bench Brewing Company. A VIP and Sponsor Appreciation party is also scheduled for that evening in the Green Bench tasting room and will feature food from Hawkers Asian Street Fare. 727-825-0515.

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Model Toy Train & Hobby Show - Sat, Nov 7 www.regalrailways.com

pon Springs, FL on Fri, Nov 13 from Noon-9 PM, Sat, Nov 14, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sun, Nov 15 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No admission fee. 727-322-5217.

Shoppapalooza - Nov 21 & 28 www.facebook.com/events/429763157224047/

Regal Railways presents a Model Toy Train & Hobby Show. Vendors will be on hand selling various scales of trains, tracks, accessories and much more, as well as a running train layout and videos for the kids to enjoy. Lunch will be provided for a small fee. Show admission (9am-2pm). Something for everyone. 727-244-1341. 5850 K of C Drive, Port Richey, FL 34468.

28th Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival - Nov 13 - 15 www.facebook.com/SpongeDocksSeafood

The Sponge Docks Seafood Festival will provide plenty of choices to please everyone’s palate.

Historic Tarpon Springs is famous not only for the world’s finest sponges, but also for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets, and bakeries in the country. This two and a half day outdoor festival, sponsored by The Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association, will feature tons of fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with up to 60 local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music, a “people’s choice” contest, unique retail shops and free festivities for the whole family. The main stage, near the food court, will host local favorite musicians. 111 Dodecanese Blvd., Tar16

Every year, LocalShops1 kicks off the holiday shopping season by bringing together the area’s best businesses and nonprofits in a community celebration of all things local. The biggest event of the year, now in its sixth year, lets you tap into the community’s energy and shows your commitment to small business. Shopapalooza brings together local shops, restaurants and art galleries offering special Black Friday-type deals, raffles and giveaways, new holiday merchandise and more. This family-friendly city-sponsored event features local entertainers, a children’s area organized and sponsored by Great Explorations Children’s Museum, and 125 independent businesses.

CAT SHOW TICA All breed Championship - Nov 21 - 22 www.skywaycatclub.com Cats will compete in 12 different rings, both days.

Judges from all around the country judge cats both days.

Feline Education and Welfare, learn about different breeds of cats and how to care for them. All Breeds of cats, short hair, long hair, short legs, hairless, curly hair and straight hair, leopard look alikes, tiger look alikes, may be attending the show as well as a Household Pet Category. Bring the family, fun for all ages. Meet 25+ all breeds of cats. Vendors will have cat trees, cat bed, toys, unique gifts, and much more cat related items for sale. Adoptable kittens & cats will be available from local shelters. Beautiful raffle table. Food available at hall. Free Parking. 727 289-1989 for more information.

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Ghost Tour of Tampa – Nightly thru Oct 31 and beyond… 8:00pm www.ghosttour.com In the city once described as the “damnedest town this side of Hell,” join in for a candlelight walking tour of haunted Tampa. Experience an entertaining evening with tales of ghosts, haunted houses, restless spirits and supernatural oddities, and discover the quirky, haunted past of Tampa, a place where the ordinary does not apply! 727-398-5200. 507 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.

Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg - Nightly thru Oct 31 and beyond… 8:00pm www.ghosttour.com Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida’s “Sunshine City”on a candlelight walking tour of St. Pe18

tersburg. Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits, haunted mansions, phantom lovers and age old curses...forgotten tales brought back to life. Join in for a leisurely stroll along St. Petersburg’s quaint streets and beautiful waterfront. 300 Beach Dr. NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701. 727-894-4678.

YBOR CITY GHOST TOUR ON HALLOWEEN Sat, Oct 31 www.yborghosttour.com Halloween Night in one of the most haunted buildings in the United States…The official Ybor Ghost Tour makes it happen with an extra special 11 pm paranormal exploration of the Cuban Club in Ybor City on October 31st. The tour and exploration will put you in the heart of the paranormal activity as the clock strikes midnight. Reservations are a must. 813-386-3905.

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Farm Fall Festival - Sat and Sun, thru Nov. 1, 11 a.m. - 5 pm www.horsepowerforkids.com/ The event celebrates the arrival of fall with childrens’ activities, including hayrides, pony rides, face painting, a pumpkin patch, train rides and more. Horse Power for Kids, 8005 Race Track Road, Tampa.

THE HAUNTS OF NEWTON AVENUE - Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30. 7:30p to 10:30p www.imstressed2.wix.com/newton-ave-haunts Newton’s Haunts - 2 creepy Haunts, 1 location, helping 2 great causes. MIDWAY MASSACRE - Step inside the Fun house with mirrors, mazes, tight spaces, darkness, & clowns that follow your every move are waiting for you inside. THE HOLLOWS - The forgotten Existence from a time long ago.

Evil lurks within the space between the past and present. See what materialize when darkness falls around you. Nothing is as it seems. Newton’s Haunts, 5613 Newton Ave. South, Gulfport, FL 33707. (727) 7982901.

Fantasma Fest in YBOR – thru - Oct 31 www.ybornow.com/fantasma-fest/ Fantasma Fest focuses on a series of family-friendly and wholesome adult Halloween activities running through Halloween.

10/24 - Little Monsters Pumpkin Patch & Trick-orTreating - 11 am – 4 pm, Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 7th Ave. Free. Kids can choose a free pumpkin to decorate from a fenced pumpkin patch in Centro Ybor courtyard. Kids show off their costumes while trick-or-treating among the Centro Ybor merchants from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Big Monsters Bed Race - 3 - 6 pm. 7th Ave from 15th to 17th Streets. Free. Roll down 7th Ave. Fiveperson teams drag race wheeled beds along two blocks in Ybor City.

10/25 - Hell On Wheels bike rally and poker walk - Noon – 6 pm. Registration begins at 1 pm at Bad Monkey. Motorcyclists will walk Ybor collecting poker cards at various Ybor City venues.

There will be an auction and raffle to benefit My Warriors Place at 6PM at Bad Monkey.

10/31 - Fantasma Fest Halloween ball - 9 pm – close. It’s Halloween. It’s The Castle. Need we say more? The Castle, 2004 N. 16th St., Ybor.

BUSCH GARDENS thru October 31 www.HowlOScream.com

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A bone-chilling, sinister force descends on Busch Gardens Tampa during Howl-O-Scream 2015. Busch Gardens joins forces with award-winning horror filmmaker Robin Cowie, producer of the Blair Witch Project, to Unearth an unimaginable evil.

In Howl-O-Scream’s newest haunted house, Unearthed: Scarlett’s Revenge, Cowie and his team of storytellers crafted a dark new tale of Scarlett, a village healer who turned to dark magic to avenge her husband’s killers. As her powers grew, she was hunted, trapped and buried alive deep beneath the park…but has now been Unearthed to summon terror on unsuspecting guests.

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TAMPA THEATRE HALLOWEEN SERIES - 9 Nights of Classic Horror Films, Creepy Cult Favorites, Ghastly Ghost Tours and Spooky Special Guests www.TampaTheatre.org The Tampa Theatre announces the return of A Nightmare on Franklin Street for the third year in a row!

Tampa’s most historic - and most haunted - grand movie palace will present 9 nights of petrifying programming, with enough variety to haunt everyone from the average Halloween enthusiast the hard-core horror fan. Also a Late-Night, Lights-Off Ghost Tour. In 1965, Tampa Theatre’s projectionist Foster “Fink” Finley died after 35 years of service to his beloved movie palace. Strange occurrences have been reported in and around the projection booth ever since – an unexplained tap on the shoulder, doors opening and closing, shadows passing through the room, and the lingering smell of lilac aftershave… Foster’s favorite.

11 N. Franklin Street in downtown Tampa.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay Pumpkin Patch - Oct 10 - 31 www.humanesocietytampa.org/event/13th-annualpumpkin-patch/ Shelter grounds will be transformed into a friendly Halloween Haven where you’ll find plump pumpkins, painted jack-o-lanterns and festive decorations. Not only is the Pumpkin Patch a great place to get gourds, but it’s also the perfect spot for photos with your children and pets. Proceeds will benefit homeless pets.

M-F: 12 - 7pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 5 pm. 3607 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. (813) 876-7138 HUMANE SOCIETY OF PINELLAS 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash – Thurs, Oct 29 - 5-6:30 pm http://loews.io/Bark The Loews Don CeSar Hotel will be full of tricks and treats this year as they celebrate Halloween with its 3rd annual Howl-O-Ween Bark Bash. Costume pet prizes will be awarded for the Scariest Scoundrel, Funniest and Top Dog. The true winner will be Humane Society of Pinellas, which has been dedicated to caring for homeless pets in Pinellas County since 1949. Cost for the event is $25 per person, $40 per couple and dogs are complimentary. Price includes a reception, one cocktail, self-parking, costume contest and plenty of treats for the pets from the Loews Loves Pets Room Service Menu. RSVP’s are a must. 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL.33706.

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he legendary Jack the Clown makes his triumphant (and twisted) return to present the biggest and scariest Halloween Horror Nights ever, select nights from September 18th through November 1st.

Now in its 25th year at Universal Orlando Resort, the nation’s premier Halloween event puts you right into some of the most pulse-pounding moments in horror history. Follow the sounds of Jack’s maniacal laughter and enter his carnival where you can explore 9 terrifying haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 outrageous live shows, plus many of the park’s most exciting rides and attractions.

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oin SeaWorld Orlando select weekends in October for silly spooky fun at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. Children and adults alike will be immersed in an underwater “fantasea” filled with trick-or-treating, dancing sea creatures and pumpkin fish, where kids can also create sea-themed arts and crafts.

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. weekends in October (3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, and 31) and is included with park admission. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged.

Trick or Treat - Kids can follow the special Halloween Spooktacular pathways through many different stations filled with a wide array of sweets and treats as sea creatures greet and mingle with guests.

Penelope’s Party Zone - Penelope’s Party Zone comes to life when families dance and play along to the spooky sound waves broadcasted by a live DJ, listen to spooky stories and enjoy fun activities.

Spooktacular Dance Party - Children join Princess Penelope and her under-the-sea friends in line-dancing favorites as clouds of bubbles fill the air. At the Village Square one hour before park closing.

Sesame Street’s Countdown to Halloween - The Count, Elmo and a cast of Sesame Street characters take the stage at the Seaport Theater for this frightfully fun Halloween musical.

SAFETY HARBOR Main Street Trick or Treat - Fri, Oct 30, 4:30–6:30 pm www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/ Put your costume and come to Main Street and Trick-or-Treat in a safe family atmosphere. City Hall, Fire Station 52 and Main Street businesses will be handing out treats. All Ages, Free. Main Street closed from Bayshore to 8th Ave. from 4:00pm until 7:00pm Lowry Park Zoo BOO KIDS - Oct. 17-18, 23-26,

30-31, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. www.lowryparkzoo.org/ It’s an all new ZooBoo, and it’s just for kids. Ideal for age 11 & under, ZooBoo KIDS is a Halloween treat. Go batty with extended hours on select days and “frightfree” festivities like trick-or-treat stations, a crazy corn maze, kooky not spooky character appearances, jeepers creepers critter encounters, fun fall photo opportunities, Monster Mash tunes and more. Watch some of the Zoo’s animals have a smashing good time with pumpkin enrichments on select days. Included with paid Zoo admission or Zoo membership.

Howl-o-Ween at THE SAIL - Oct. 25. 3 - 7pm www.tampaconventioncenter.com The 5th Annual Howl-o-Ween is designed specifically for you and your pet (or pet-to-be) to enjoy. Activities include pet portraits, a dog costume contest and pet adoptions, in addition to live entertainment, games and drink specials. Registration for the Dog Costume Contest closes at 4 p.m. 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa, Fla. 813-274-7778.

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A Night at the Museum: Family Trick-or-Treat at Tampa Bay History Center – Oct 18 www.tampabayhistorycenter. org/event/night-museum/ Families are invited to haunt the History Center and trick-ortreat their way

through the handson exhibits with historical figures come to life. Pirates, 1920s gangsters, Florida pioneers and more will join the Real Tampa Bay Ghostbusters and Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion. Children can participate in a costume contest for prizes, enjoy crafts and games, and

a book signing by Haunted Tampa author Deborah Frethem. There are two sessions to choose from.

Trick-or-Treaters can snag candy from either 3:30-5 pm or 5:30-7 pm.

A Night at the Museum is open to children of all ages with adult companion. Tickets are available in advance. A limited quantity will be available at the door, and prices will increase on the day of the event.

For more information, call the center at (813) 228-0097 Haunted Hike through Historic St. Petersburg Sat, Oct. 17 at 6 pm www.facebook.com/ events/143545419322070/ Take a tour of St. Petersburg’s most paranormal neighborhood and be entertained by spooky and funny storytellers on front porches and yards of historic homes. The event starts at the corner of 13th

Ave and 13th St. N. 33705 in St. Petersburg. Tickets will be available the night of the Hike at 13th and 13th. Cash only. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $3 for kids.

Hellview Cemetery - Oct. 23-25, 310-31, 7 - 10 pm www.hellview.net Like all great tales of legend some have a strong basis in fact.

Hellview Cemetery itself somehow blurs the line between reality and myth. People have called claiming to have relatives buried here.

Some claim to have been called here by an unseen urge to explore the cemetery. Some are called to be protectors. Some are called to try to be conquerors. What path will you take as you become a Legend of Hellview? 510 49th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

4th Annual Hoedown Fall Festival - Fri, Oct. 16 at 5 pm & Sat, Oct. 17 at 2 pm www.kiddyupranch.org The event includes a rootin’ tootin’ chili cookoff (Friday only), haunted hayride, petting zoo, trunk or treat, costume contest, food, games, vendors, prizes, entertainment, carriage rides, pony rides, glow dance party and more. Kiddy Up Ranch, 10740 Brian Lane, New Port Richey.

Guavaween APOCALYPSE Oct 24 - 25 www.ybor.org/ The 30th Annual Guavaween will take place at the Cuban Club in Ybor City featuring live bands, costume contest and much more.

Guavaween will once again feature the famous Costume Contest.All event attendees are encouraged to dress in costume whether they will participate in the Costume Contest or not. Costumes are not required to attend the festival. $1,000 Cash

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to Best Overall. This year’s Guavaween Costume Contest will be hosted by Lady Guava. Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa.

DUNEDIN Halloween Happening - Sat, Oct. 24 at 5:30-9:30 pm www.dunedingov.com This family-friendly event features Haunted hayride, “Boo in the Zoo” for preschoolers, carnival games, bounce houses, DJ music jams, costume contests and more. Tickets $5. Hayride $5. (8 years or older to ride.) $10 wristband includes all game booths, inflatables, crafts, costume contest and Boo in the Zoo. Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin.

Halloween Spooktacular - Sat, Oct. 24 at 12 - 5 pm www.largo.com/

thru November 1 www.Disneyworld.com/Halloween Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park plays host to the ultimate trick-or-treating neighborhood as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns on select nights from through Nov. 1. Guests are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating, meet and greets with Disney characters donning Halloween costumes, and entertainment unique to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Led by the infamous Headless Horseman, “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” is featured twice nightly, followed by “HalloWishes,” a green and orange fireworks display complete with Disney villains. For dates and prices, call 407-W-DISNEY.

Plan on a good time at this year’s Halloween Spooktacular event held at Largo Central Park. This family-friendly event includes activities and games for kids 14 and under. Bounce houses, hay maze, pumpkin patch, spooky train ride, petting zoo and and toddler zone are just a few of the activities. Event wristbands can be purchased at all Largo recreation facilities. Wristbands are required for all inflatables, games and activities. Cost is $7 in advance and $10 the day of. Children must meet height requirements for bounce houses and rides. Limited on-site parking will be available for $5. Free park and walk from Everest University and Largo Middle School.

727-587-6740. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.

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Heroes & Villains Halloween At Hard Rock Cafe Tampa - Oct. 31. 10 pm www.ROCKTAMPA.com Hard Rock Cafe Tampa in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will stage a “Heroes & Villains” Halloween party on Sat, Oct 31, at 10 p.m. (no masks or full facial make-up allowed). The event (for those 21 and older) will be hosted by 93.3 FLZ’s Brian Fink.

Las Vegas’ top female DJ GIRL 6 will be offering music mixes from the 80’s through today along with a special Halloween video remix show. Additional entertainment will come from some of Tampa’s DJ’s, stilt walkers and comic figure type entertainers.

LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat - thru Oct. 31. www.florida.legoland.com/ Ghouls, ghosts and goblins descend on Miniland USA transforming it into a haunted adventure with a scavenger hunt in search for these scary creatures that have invaded famous cities. This spooky event features trick-or-treating along the brick or treat trail, super brick build activities, the largest LEGO Jack-O-Lantern in the world, Halloween entertainment and an all-kids costume contest with brick-tastic prizes. Pick up an entry form at the Studio Store and complete the spider scavenger hunt to receive a free collectors brick (while supplies last.)

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Zoo Boo Bash - Oct 17 - 31. www.centralfloridazoo.org/ Trick-or-treat in the wildest neighborhood in town during Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Zoo Boo Bash. It’s a safe, fun and not-so-scary event for the whole family. Kids are invited to dress up and bring goodie bags for the trick-or-treat stations. Take a haunted hayride, visit the Pumpkin Patch, and learn about some of the zoo’s misunderstood animals. Admission is included in regular zoo admission.

The Vault of Souls: Interactive Performance Art With a Dark and Sinister Twist - Fri & Sat, Oct 16 - 31. www.thevaultofsouls.com/ Select evenings this October, The Vault, Downtown’s event venue at the 92-year-old Exchange National Bank on Franklin Street, opens its heavily guarded catacombs for the first time, its chambers the backdrop for an experience that’s interactive, personal and very unsettling. The Vault of Souls is a reservations-only, otherworldly performance the likes of which Tampa has never seen. Guests will explore a paranormal re24

ality that transcends time and space, art and theater, opening their eyes to the darkness of true terror. “We’re redefining what it’s like to sense real fear,” said Scott Swenson, Creative Director for The Vault of Souls.

“This isn’t about being startle scares or loud noises that make you jump, anyone can do that. We’re creating a haunted performance that immerses and surrounds you. You become a part of the story. It is a very personal experience.”

RED ELVISES HALLOWEEN PARTY 2015 - Oct 31 - Nov 1. www.eventbee.com/v/redelvisescjs

The Red Elvises are Russian natives. They combining classic rock & roll with a slew of ethnic influences (and featuring lyrics sung in both English and Russian), Style of music: pop/rock, surf revival, garage rock revival, alternative/indie rock, indie rock, rockabilly revival. Additional performance by Belly Dancers from from Hip Expressions Dance studio and Boris & Sax. Doors open at 7pm. Full liquor bar available, Russian Vodkas and beers are available. Limited space is open to public. 727-644-4839. CJ’s on the ISLAND, 115 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL. GOBLINS AND GIGGLES GETAWAY WEEKENDS at Gaylord Palms - Fri & Sat in October. www.GaylordPalms.com Gaylord Palms Resort invites guests to come out and experience the delightful antics of the Halloween season Fridays and Saturdays in October. From costume contests to a scavenger hunt and mysteriously magical moments in between, experience the thrills and chills of the season. Activities include: The Zany Zombie Chase – Zombies have gotten loose and must be caught. Mysterious Magic Show – Poolside magician performing tricks and treats. BOO-tiful Arts & Crafts.

Resort-wide trick or treating with stops at different outlets throughout the resort (for package guests only.)

Monster Mash Bash and Costume Contest – onsite dance party and costume contest with prizes (for package guests only.) Fantastical Face Painting – scary or sweet. Splish Slash Wii Monster Dance. Poolside Moonlight Movie – Scary movies beneath the stars at Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park.

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Monster Splash – Oct 30 www.EpicureanHotel.com The Epicurean Hotel is hosting Monster Splash on Fri, Oct 30. There will prizes for the best costume (couple and most original) and ghoulish surprises. Devilish cocktails will be flowing at the cash bar, while partygoers dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Fresh. Pool Deck, 8 p.m.Midnight. Proceeds benefit Feeding Tampa Bay. 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.

FAMILY SPOOKTACULAR – Oct 31 www.thehistorycenter.org The Orange County Regional History Center and the Orlando Public Library invite children and parents to a free Halloween Block Party featuring trick or treating, crafts, games, stories, and a scavenger hunt with prizes. Halloween costumes are encouraged for adults as well as children. Transform yourself into your historical hero or a favorite fictional character. Children who complete the scavenger hunt will be eligible for a prize. Four floors of the History Center will be decorated for the event, which is aimed at children 12 and younger who are accompanied by adults. Food vendors at Heritage Square will offer snacks for purchase.

The History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. and the Orlando Public Library at 101 E. Central Blvd. 407-8368515.

The Vinoy Renaissance Veuve Clicquot Yelloween – Oct 31, 8 - 12 pm www.vinoyrenaissanceresort. com Transformed into a haunted hide-away with tantalizing music from Tampa Bay’s “Bay Kings Band,” this party promises to wake the dead. Marchand’s Bar & Grill will be serving mouth-watering desserts and indulgent dining at five spooky stations, with decadent dishes such as duck meat loaf and roasted pig.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume or masquerade mask to win prizes for best costume.

THE MAZE OF HORROR EXPERIENCE: Zombie quarantine edition – Oct 22 to 31 727-278-1547 This event is being done for charity and is a family friendly, safe event. An office manager just having traveled to east Africa comes home with what he thought was just the flu. The virus rapidly spreads throughout the office turning his coworkers on each other and within minutes the center for disease control is called in to quarantine the building to contain the virus from spreading. Join the fight!

Children’s events on Sat and Live Music Thurs-Sat.

Boo Bash 2015 – Oct 31 www.threshersbaseball.com Boo Bash is scheduled for Sat, Oct 31st at Bright House Field. This event, from 5:30-8:30 pm is hosted by the Clearwater Threshers and the City of Clearwater Parks & Rec Department. Boo Bash is a free and safe Halloween community event.

Boo Bash features several interactive areas for kids including inflatable games, hay rides and a costume parade on the field. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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ECBC bags are the only bags with the TSA Friendly FastPass technology. This is a section of the luggage where all of the traveler’s electronic devices are stored and protected. At airport TSA checkpoints, the FastPass system zips open, lays flat and the whole thing simply passes through the conveyer belt. No need to unpack cords, devices and valuables into TSA bins.

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The ECBC TRIDENT is the perfect sized messenger bag that fits everything and is made of nearly indestructible materials. It has a high grade self-fastening strip to keep it closed without clipping. For easy access, a top zipper allows entry into the bag without opening the flap. This bag features the ECBC FastPass System. Add an ECBC Portable Power Pack, and never run out of juice again when you are on the go. Recharge your phone, tablet and other gadgets right in the bag.

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Cases are available in many colors, and each includes a strap to go around your wrist while going out to functions or just going to the gym. Eyn can even be customized with initials and logos to fit all style preferences.

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OUTDOOR MARKETS & EVENTS

ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET - Oct - May www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 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.

GET DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAY ST. PETE www.firstfridaystpete.com 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.

Fresh Market at Wiregrass - 1st & 3rd Sat of each month, year round (except Nov, Dec & Jan only on 1st Sat) www.TampaBayMarkets.com 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.

Corey AVE SunDay Market - Suns, Oct - May www.CoreyAve.com 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 - 2pm.

Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village - 1st Sunday Of The Month Year Round www.hydeparkvillage.net/ 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.

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET - All Year www.gulfportma.com 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.

NORTH TAMPA MARKET 2nd Saturday, Year Round www.tampabaymarkets.com 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.

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Dunedin Downtown Market - Nov - June www.TampaBayMarkets.com 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 take-home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, produce - local and organic, plants, cheese, hand crafts, jewelry, artwork and live music. Pioneer Park in downtown Dunedin.

GANDY’S SAT MORNING Market - Nov - May info@gandymarket. com 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.

YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET - Year Round www.TampaBayMarkets. com 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.

SWEETWATER SUNDAY Market - Oct - May www.sweetwater-organic.org/ 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.

Madeira Beach WED Morning Market Weds, Oct thru July www.thebeachmarkets. com/ The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Morning Market is open Weds from 10am - 3pm. 60-80 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.

INDIAN SHORES SUNDAY MORN MKT - Weds, Oct thru July www.thebeachmarkets.com/ Vendors are local, h andson owners and operators.

Organic produce, gourmet foods, artists and crafters.

Open from 9am-1pm. 19305 Gulf Blvd by Indian Shores Town Hall Municipal center.

Leashed pets welcome.

Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market - Weds, Year Round w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CWFarmersMarket Farm fresh produce, delicious cheeses, fresh baked goods, beautiful cut flowers, plants, a variety of crafters and much more.

Stay for lunch from one of the al a cart vendors. 9:00am – 02:00pm. Live music starting at 1 am. 500-600 blocks of Cleveland St, Clearwater. 727-461-7674 www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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BROADWAY SHOWS A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder - Oct 20 - 25. A Gentlemen’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance and be done in time for tea.

Newsies - Nov 10 - 15. They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines … direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney. Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

Kinky Boots - Dec 1 - 6. With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

The Sound of Music - Dec 22 - 27. A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by Tony Awardwinning director Jack O’Brien. The beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “DoRe-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. The hills are alive!

Disney’s The Lion King - Jan 20 - Feb 14. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

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MORE STRAZ PERFORMANCES Mel Brooks… Back In The Saddle Again! at Carol Morsani Hall - Oct 14

Join the incomparable Mel Brooks for an exclusive, inside look at his storied career, and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles.

This outrageous masterpiece, considered one of the top comedy films of all time, will be presented on the big screen followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with Mel Brooks himself.

The Naked Magic Show at Ferguson Hall - Oct 16

Following sold out shows and rave reviews in Australia and New Zealand the world’s boldest and cheekiest magic show “The Naked Magic Show” is coming to Tampa. The show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to “now you see it”. This boisterous R-rated magic show, strips away the top hats and capes, promising full frontal illusions. Good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need pants.

Silence! The Musical

at Jaeb Theater - Oct 14 - Nov 15

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite rookie FBI agent, brilliant cannibal and fashionable serial killer at SILENCE! THE MUSICAL - the hilarious and raunchy satire that shattered box-office records at the 2005 FringeNYC Festival. SILENCE! THE MUSICAL is a tasty treat of a show complete with Buffalo Bill gleefully dancing a hoedown while kidnapping a hapless Catherine Martin; and Dr. Lecter, scary as ever, singing about the life he’s like to lead someday outside the prison walls. Intended for mature audiences.

Bo Burnham

at Ferguson Hall Oct 15

Bo Burnham has released two hour-long specials: Words, Words, Words in 2010 and what. in 2013. what., was released on YouTube and has since received more than 8 million views. Burnham re-

cently created and starred in the MTV series Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous and wrote a book of poetry, Egghead, which became a New York Times bestseller.

Kim Russo

at Jaeb Theater - Oct 28

Kim Russo (also known as “Kim The Happy Medium”), the host of LMN’s The Haunting Of...and the upcoming Psychic Intervention, has been able to see the world of spirits since the age of nine, often seeing random spirits in her bedroom or walking home with her from school. Not knowing what they wanted but destined to learn, Kim’s fears turned into comfort as she discovered her gift. Now she speaks to them more than she speaks to the living on some days as she continues to utilize her abilities to help and heal those in need. Kim will go into the audience to see if she picks up any feelings and will tell her story about when she first discovered her gift and how it works.

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and religion along the way. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, weaves a beautiful tale of vulnerability and strength, as Esther struggles between the path society has chosen or staying true to herself. www.americanstage.org/

2015-2016 SEASON

The season opens with INTIMATE APPAREL by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, and explores the struggle between taking the path society has chosen or staying true to oneself.

During the holidays, American Stage will present THE 39 STEPS, a comedic blend of Hitchcock masterpiece and spy novel delivered with fast paced hilarity.

They kick-off the New Year with the– 9th installment in August Wilson’s Century Cycle, JITNEY, followed by the funny and heartwarming, 4000 MILES by Amy Herzog.

In April of 2016, American Stage in the Park continues the outdoor tradition with Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical. Summer of 2016 will see A TALE OF TWO CITIES, a one man comedic tour-de-force and the THE PITMEN PAINTERS, by the Tony Award-winning writer of Billy Elliot, Lee Hall.

INTIMATE APPAREL - thru Oct 11. New York,

THE 39 STEPS - Nov 18 – Dec 13. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps. Winner of two Tony and Drama Desk Awards and London’s Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, The 39 Steps is packed with laughs, thrills and over 150 unique characters (and only four actors.) The madness begins when ordinary Richard Hannay’s night at the theatre devolves into a dead woman in his lap. Hurled into a complex web of murder, espionage, and flirtatious encounters, Hannay careens from a one riotously hilarious moment to the next, to clear his name and find the true killer. Perfect for all ages.

JITNEY - Jan 20 – Feb 21. Set against a backdrop of urban renewal in 1977 Pittsburgh, Jitney tells the story of a makeshift, unlicensed taxi dispatch business that has served the African-American community for years.

Becker, the jitney station owner, navigates emotional conflicts as he prepares for his son to return home after serving a 20 year prison term for murder. Tensions erupt and unfulfilled desires are expressed inside the jitney station as Becker and the others struggle to find hope and connection despite the failures and disappointments of the past.

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4000 MILES - March 16 – April 10. Called “The best play of 2012” by TIME magazine, this funny and heartwarming drama looks at how two outsiders find their way in the world today. After suffering a major loss, 21 year-old Leo arrives unannounced at his 91 year-old Grandmother Vera’s West Village apartment in the middle of the night, seeking a place to rest after his cross-country bicycle journey. Over a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. This Pulitzer Prize finalist is a stirring reminder of what separates generations and what has the power to bring them together. Contains adult language and themes.

American Stage - 163 3rd Street North , St. Petersburg, FL 33701. 727-823-7529.

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POWER STORIES

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Decision Height - Nov 5 – 22

Virginia Hascall has left her home and fiancée to become a Woman Airforce Service Pilot, a WASP, and do her part to help defeat the Axis powers in the Second World War. Through triumph and tragedy, she and her sisters in flight suits learn as much about themselves as they do about airplanes.

As the war rages over there, the women from a sisterhood that cannot be broken, and Virginia must make a decision that change her life forever. By Meredith Dayna Levy Powerstories Theatre, 813-205-3451. 2105 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606.

JEFF DYE - NOV 5 - 8

STAGEWORKS

www.stageworkstheatre.org/ Lights Rise on Grace - Oct 8 - 25

Lights rise on Grace, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, and Large, the young black man she loves. Lights rise on Riece, the sole bright spot in Large’s dark new world as a prison inmate. Lights rise on an unlikely family, bound by forgiveness but threatened

by Large’s new desire. Lights fade on three souls, more than the sum of their stories and the past that won’t let go.

Lights Rise on Grace—named Outstanding Play for its workshop at the New York Fringe—is a searing stage event exposed to its theatrical bones: an examination of race, sexuality, and family as unconventional as the relationships it depicts.

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33602, 813-374-2416.

JEFF DYE is an extremely talented comedian/actor who is the host of MTV’s hit prank show, “MONEY FROM STRANGERS,” and also stars in MTV’s spinoff show “GIRL CODE” as well.

In addition, Dye has hosted MTV’s “NEW YEARS COUNTDOWN LIVE FROM TIME SQUARE” with Snooki and JWoww which was watched by over 3 million viewers and appeared on the premiere of TBS’ “WHO GETS THE LAST LAUGH” (with Bill Bellamy and Kunal Nayyar) this past April.

You may have seen him on COMEDY CENTRAL’S LIVE AT GOTHAM, his own half-hour comedy special “COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS JEFF DYE”, his MTV show “NUMBNUTS”, Host of ABC’s “EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION” and as a finalist on NBC’s Emmy nominated series “LAST COMIC STANDING”.

He previously won the Giggles 10th Annual Laff-Off in his native Seattle, and was selected to perform at the prestigious JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL in Montreal and the upcoming CABO COMEDY FESTIVAL in October.

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JIMMY FERRARO’S STUDIO THEATRE www.ferrarostudiotheatre.com/

The Last Of The Red Hot Lovers - thru

Oct 18. By Neil Simon. This irresistible comedy fol-

lows the story of Barney Cashman, a middle-aged, married, overworked and overweight seafood restaurateur, who is deep in the throes of a mounting midlife crisis. Bored with a humdrum existence and desperate for passion and adventure, he musters the courage to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late.

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SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE - Oct 30 – Nov 22.

SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE is a hilarious musical comedy about a fictional meeting of vaudeville star Sophie Tucker (Dee Etta Rowe), television star, comedienne Totie Fields and Miami Beach-based, bawdy comedian Belle Barth as they await their ultimate audition at heaven’s pearly gates. Musical highlights include “Some of These Days”, All of Me”, “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You”, Red Hot Mama” and many more.... (for mature audiences).

5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652.

727-409-0293

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LARGO CULTURAL CENTER www.largo.com/

Shopaholics Unite! An Evening Of Stand Up Comedy Starring Helen Keaney

Fri, Oct 23

Helen Keaney is one of the most recognizable comedy and television celebrities making her home in Tampa Bay. She can be seen four days a week as host on HSN and you may have also seen her on other TV networks such as A&E’s “An Evening at the Improv,” Lifetime’s “Girl’s Night Out,” VH1’s “Stand-up Spotlight,” NBC’s “Friday Night,” and Comedy Central’s “Make Me Laugh”, to name a few. Show may contain adult content.

Eight O’Clock Theatre’s WEST SIDE STORY

Nov 6 - 15

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score

by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. West Side Story boasts one of the 42

most memorable scores ever written for the stage, with songs such as “Tonight,” “Maria,” “America,” and “I Feel Pretty.”

Late Night Catechism - Nov 17

Late Night Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students.” Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the “students” for correct answers with glowin-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting on their actions. However, even the most reluctant “students” will be clamoring to get into this Sister’s class.

Burlesque to Broadway starring Quinn Lemley - Nov 20 - 21

Grab your guy or gal and get set for a night that’s all about the tease! A five-alarm fire is sizzling with the iconic theatrical concert Burlesque to Broadway starring the incomparable Quinn Lemley, her backup divas and her intoxicating live big band.

Complete with sequins, feathers and fans, Quinn and her girls sing and dance up a storm as they bridge the worlds of burlesque, Broadway and beyond.

This fast-paced, glamorous, Vegas-style production features vaudeville humor and show-stopping hits, including “Hey Big Spender,” “Ten Cents a Dance,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “My Man,” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” and many other surprises.

727-587-6793. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771.

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West Coast Players

THE SONGS OF LIFE Nov 6 - 22

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features Cherie Albury, Scott Hamilton, Francesca Guanciale Jay, Michael Silvestri, Stu Sanford, Ben Taylor, Jessica Ulbrich, and Nancy Wright with musical direction by Donna Grabill.

727-437-2363. 21905 US 19 North, Clearwater.

Early Bird Dinner Theatre

The Fox on the Fairway thru Oct 25 www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com

The Songs Of Life is a concert of Broadway Songs in the Key of Life, conceived by local actor and director Ron Zietz. Music scores the stories of our lives. See talented performers sing new and beloved songs about life’s journey: from birth, growing up, facing challenges, falling in love, success and failure, to growing old, and being remembered. The Songs Of Life

The Early Bird Dinner Theatre

DRACULA - Oct 24 Nov 1. Dracula is on the loose in London hunting for the keys to Vlad the Impaler’s treasure with Sapphi, the vampire slayer, in hot pursuit. Coco Van Helsing and Lucy Lastic are not far behind. When they all end

opens its 2015-16 season with a comedy, “The Fox on the Fairway.”

The ensemble is led by director and actor Toby Manion, and includes Barbara Anthony, Deb Birchler, Stephen Bell, and newcomers Grey Coleman and Max Carlie. A tribute from Ken Ludwig (“Lend Me A Tenor”, “Moon Over Buffalo”) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, “The Fox On the Fairway” takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club.

Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-thetop romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics.

A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with... golf.

(727) 446 5898. 13355 49th Street N., Clearwater, Florida 33762.

up in Transylvania, raucous chaos ensues. St. Petersburg City Theatre is putting the fun into fundraiser with a cheeky adaptation of an “Oh, so British” Pantomimie or Panto. Singing, dancing, outrageous comedy and audience participation. See what the rowdy fun is all about. It’s Halloween — costumes welcome.

Coming Up: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - Dec 4 - 20 2010 Tony Award Winner MEMPHIS - Jan 22 - Feb 7, 2016 Agatha Christie BLACK COFFEE - March 4 - 20 LITTLE WOMEN - April 15 - May 1 PRELUDE TO A KISS - June 3 - 19 St. Petrsburgw City Theatre, 4025 31st St So,, St. Petersburg FL 33712; 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org

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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

with Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, and Dee Jay Silver Fri, Oct 23

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he trajectory of Aldean’s career to date serves as a sharp example of the old adage that good things come to those who wait. He spent some years struggling to get his music career off the ground. He didn’t manage to get his self-titled debut record out into the world until 2005. “Why” became his first number one single on the U.S. Country charts, and the album itself would eventually go platinum. Aldean released a single “Burnin’ It Down,” the lead single off his album Old Boots, New Dirt. Jason Aldean is one of only three artists to achieve RIAA platinum sales certification on an album released this year. He is the only country star to release a platinum-seller in 2014.

ZAC BROWN BAND Fri, Nov 13 The Jekyll and Hyde Tour is the current fifth headlining concert tour by Zac Brown Band. The tour is in support of their fourth studio album, Jekyll + Hyde. $1 from every ticket sold goes to Brown’s “Camp Southern Ground”, a camp that gives kids “including those with social and emotional problems, a chance to go away to camp.”

Not only are there country music elements in the show but there is also EDM, rock and pop. The shows last for two and a half hours, and the stage is a three-story tier, and LED screens.

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aylor Swift is a global superstar. She is a seven-time GRAMMY winner, and the youngest recipient in history of the music industry’s highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. She is the only artist in history to have an album hit the 1 million first-week sales figure three times (2010’s Speak Now, 2012’s RED and 2014’s 1989). She’s a household name whose insanely catchy yet deeply personal self-penned songs transcend music genres, and a savvy businesswoman who has built a childhood dream into an empire. Her large-scale charitable contributions are one thing, but it’s in the small gestures – the notes of compassion she posts on the Instagram photos of lovelorn fans, the genuine hugs she distributes without discretion – where Swift proves time and time again that platinum-selling, record-setting success has not changed her inherent nature. She is awkwardly honest and powerfully empathetic; a brazen superfan, loyal friend, fierce protector of hearts; and one of the world’s greatest ambassadors for the power of just being yourself.

Taylor brings her 1989 World Tour to the Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Oct 31.

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Vance Joy and

Shawn Mendes

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Which Florida Orchestra concerts fit you? A guide

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t The Florida Orchestra, November goes from literary to legendary, with works inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and a tribute to one of the coolest crooners ever, Frank Sinatra. Here are three can’t-miss concerts: The Bells & Pictures at an Exhibition (Nov. 6-8): New Music Director Michael Francis conducts this Tampa Bay Times Masterworks program with two TFO premieres inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Rachmaninoff’s The Bells, featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, is based on the Curtis Stigers

Tianwa Yang

poem of the same name, and Chris Rouse’s Prospero’s Rooms imagines the colors of the rooms in The Masque of the Red Death. Also on the program is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Michael Francis

Curtis Stigers Celebrates Sinatra (Nov. 2022): Come fly with the orchestra to celebrate a century of Sinatra. Curtis Stigers, on vocals and saxophone, will bring you hits like I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me to the Moon, The Best is Yet to Come. Conducted by Jeff Tyzik as part of the Raymond James Pops series.

The Florida Orchestra: Masterworks and Pops tickets are $15, $30 and $45 at floridaorchestra. org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. Ask about free Classical Kids tickets for ages 5-18 for all Masterworks concerts. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Brahms’ Violin Concerto (Nov. 13-15): Michael Francis conducts rising star violinist Tianwa Yang in this lively, popular concerto. Also on the Masterworks program is Edward Elgar’s witty and moving Enigma Variations and Barber’s Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance.

TAMPA THEATRE www.TampaTheatre.org

Damien Rice - Nov 9

Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice will bring his My Favourite Faded Fantasy Tour to Tampa. Damien Rice launched his music career in the late ‘90s with the indie rock outfit Juniper. The group released two singles, “The World Is Dead” and “Weathermen.”

Rice returned to Dublin to record a demo. He sent it to producer/film composer David Arnold (Björk, Nina Persson, Paul Oakenfold), and Arnold set Rice up in his studio to make a record.

His first single, “The Blower’s Daughter,” was an instant Top 20 hit in 2001. Rice released O in the U.K. The album hit the States in 2003, which earned the Irishman a dedicated group of American fans, and after satiating all of them with a collection of B-sides in 2005, Rice released his sophomore record, 9. His third studio album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, was produced by lproducer Rick Rubin, and was released in November 2014.

711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602; 813274-8981.

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Romain Collin with special guest The Nate Najar Trio - Oct 16

Described as a visionary composer, an extraordinary jazz pianist and bright star in the jazz world, Romain Collin and his jazz trio continues to make their mark on the international jazz music scene. Romain has toured internationally with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller and Wynton Marsalis to name a few. See this rare Florida appearance along with local favorite, Nate Najar and his trio for an evening of incredible music.

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Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute - Oct 18

Tom Doyle is literally the living legacy of the late great Les Paul… The Godfather of the electric guitar, the inventor of multi-track recording, reverb, echo, and so much more. Tom was Les Paul’s right hand man for over 45 years and was Les’ guitar builder, tech, co-inventor and soundman for almost half a century. Tom built the guitars, ran the shows, and was Les’ trusted confidant since the early 1960’s. Be amazed by the first-hand accounts of Mr. Les Paul… the man, the myth, the legend. When Tom and Sandy perform their Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show, their audience will be transported back many decades. Tom and Sandy are not just merely doing an impression of these great entertainers of the past… they will play, show, and tell of the inner workings of how it all began.

www.957thebeat.com/main.html On Saturday, October 24th 95.7 The Beat takes over Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete for one amazing night of music. Enjoy the scenic view of Tampa Bay while watching Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, 112, Whodini, Rob Base and Blackstreet with Teddy Riley ignite the stage. Gates: 3pm, Show Start: 4pm.

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Oct 15 - 18

Artist Lineup for the 36th Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday

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he Clearwater Jazz Holiday brings a diverse lineup of headline acts and culinary experiences to this year’s show. The event attracts tens of thousands of visitors during the third weekend of October every year. The city continues its year of centennial celebrations and this year’s event will be headlined by one of the world’s top performers, Sheryl Crow. The event will feature performances by some of the finest talents including The Avett Brothers, Gladys Knight, The O’Jays, and Buddy Guy among many others.

Crowds will be entertained by live acts Oct. 15-18.

For four days and four nights, visitors may enjoy some of the best live performances in 20-acre Coachman Park.

Participating companies such as Big J’s Smokehouse, St. Pete Concessions, and Mr. Bill’s Fine Food will provide a variety of food options for everyone to enjoy. The visitor experience is complemented by Clearwater’s mild fall weather, miles of world-famous Gulf beaches, brilliant sunsets, attractions, hotels and dining to suit every taste and budget. Home to the second-best beach in the country according to TIME, family-friendly Clearwater received additional honors in the most recent issue of Travel +Leisure. The 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards named Clearwater’s Sandpearl Resort the No. 2 Family Resort in America and the 20th Best Overall Resort.

As one of the longest-running and best-known events in the country, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has presented multiple music luminaries of the past 35 years. 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 501(c)(3) organization that has been center-stage for numerous scholarship and educational activities benefiting the music students of the community, from blues-loving beginners to piano-playing protégés, and everyone in between.

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

2nd Annual localicious Eat Local, Drink Local Week - Oct 16 - 25

www.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org/localicious

Keep Saint Petersburg Local (KSPL), invites you to savor local flavor during the 2nd Annual LOCALICIOUS Eat LOCAL Drink LOCAL Week highlighting St. Pete’s locally-made food & drink, restaurants & food trucks, breweries & distillery, markets, sustainable living and more. St. Pete’s recent proliferation of artisanal foods, markets, breweries and locally-focused eateries led to KSPL launching the city’s first Eat LOCAL Drink LOCAL Week last year. LOCALICIOUS Week returns this year,

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with more events including one specifically celebrating the St. Petersburg Distillery that began bottling its locally-crafted spirits this past year (the St. Petersburg Distillery Speakeasy at NOVA 535). The biggest event of the week is the “IN THE DIP” Eating & Drinking Festival taking place on The Deuces on National Food Day. This special pop-up event will feature FREE educational workshops on sustainable eating and drinking in an area deemed to be a food desert. But, we’d also like to shine a light on what’s happening along The Deuces, as this once-thriving district is experiencing a renaissance. Partake in other activities: the Royal Theatre will be screening, “Fresh,” the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum will have an open house that afternoon and Saint Petersburg Preservation will lead a tour of the African American Heritage Trail that morning.

SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES Fri, Oct 16 – 6:00 - 10:00 PM - Kick-off at 3rd Friday Food Truck Rally, Port of St Petersburg (next to Albert Whitted Airport) Eats & treats from local food trucks at the rally’s new home at the St. Pete Port + live DJ &

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more.

Sat, Oct 17 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday Morning Market. A special surprise awaits marketgoers.

Autumn Harvest 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement Inc (2900 31st Street South - Gate #2) FREE admission. Visit the settlement for an old-fashioned family-friendly fall celebration and farmer’s market with vendors, hay rides, pumpkin patch, make & take activities (e.g. corn husk dolls) and more surprises. Visit the General Store (St. Pete’s oldest surviving building), stop by the Print Shop & Blacksmith and see what’s growing in the Community Garden.

The Festival 2015 - Oct 16 - 17 www.sheltonbrothers.com/festival/

18th (10am to 6pm).

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 complimentary. The event is sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association and Warsteiner Brewery. 727-946-5610.

More than 90 of the world’s greatest and smallest artisanal beer, cider, and mead makers will meet festival attendees and share their stories and knowledge. They’ll all be on hand personally to talk about their work and to pour for you. And many will be creating special brews specifically for the event — you won’t be able to find them anywhere else. Admission to the festival gets you a special-edition sample glass, plus the opportunity to meet the best beer and cider makers in the world. The cost of admission also goes to covering the costs of the festival, including bringing these brewers in from all over the world. The world’s best beers … imported by hand. They generally seek out unmanipulated beer, looking primarily to small breweries with craftsmen taking seriously their passion for natural, traditionally made beverage. The event is at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg.

3rd Annual Tarpon Springs Oktoberfest - Oct 17 - 18

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

34th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival - Oct 23 - 25 www.facebook.com/JohnsPassSeafoodFestival

Start with a smorgasbord of seafood, Toss with a generous helping of friendly competition, and finish it off with a heaping of Live Music and Entertainment.

That’s the recipe for this year’s 34th Annual Johns Pass Seafood Festival. Each year the event, hosted by The John’s Pass Village Association, has offered festivities for the whole family and looks to provide visitors with a weekend full of taste bud teasing, sight pleasing and ear vibrating diversion. With some BIG additions, this year looks to top all others.

This two and one-half day outdoor festival features continuous musical entertainment, an art and craft show and more local seafood vendors than ever before to tempt your taste buds. The first grouper sandwiches (and over 100 other seafood options) begin serving at 3pm on Friday October 23rd. Friday evening, things heat up with Tampa Bay’s Largest Halloween Block Party and Costume Contest for Adults. From 7pm until 11pm, over $1000 in cash and prizes will be doled out.

Food Vendors, Beer Truck and Full Bar run all night as well. The event takes place at Historic John’s Pass Village, 12902 Village Blvd. located in Madeira Beach, FL. Admission to the event is complimentary.

a fair share of magic. Inspired by Dali’s now legendary 1941 fete dubbed “A Surrealistic Night in an Enchanted Forest,” the 2015 Suenos de Dali invites guests to dine and make merry in a setting of wondrously surreal enchantment. Lavish and bizarre costumes. Decor that boldly brings the outside in. Dazzling dishes and curious cocktails served under the stars. This year’s soiree will begin the journey to The Dali’s next visionary exhibition, “Dali and Disney: Architects of the Imagination,” by exploring how creativity can construct environments that alter our perceptions of the world.

New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer & Film Tour - Oct 29

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Suenos de Dali - Oct 24

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New Belgium Brewing is taking its 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour to twenty cities coast-to-coast. The beertoting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefitting show is a free event, with all proceeds from beer sales going to

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local nonprofits. Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s more esoteric beer offerings, pairing them with inspiring short films created by New Belgium fans. Up to 16 beer varieties will be on tap, including some of the more hard-to-come-by beers from the Lips of Faith sereis, as well as brewery classics. New Belgium beers will be served up by local beneficiary volunteers, there’s plenty of fun to be had once the sun sets and the films start rolling. Food from local vendors will also be available. New Belgium also teams up with a local sustainability partner at each stop and has diverted at least 85 percent of event waste from landfills over the past five years. New Belgium selected 20 short films from submissions to feature during the tour.

2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour will roll through Tampa, FL October 29, at Curtis Hixon Park.

28th Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival - Nov 13 - 15

www.facebook.com/SpongeDocksSeafood The Sponge Docks Seafood Festival will provide plenty of choices to please everyone’s palate. Historic Tarpon Springs is famous not only for the world’s finest sponges, but also for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets, and bakeries in the Country. This two and a half day outdoor festival, sponsored by The Tar-

pon Springs Merchant’s Association, will feature tons of fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with up to 60 local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music, a “people’s choice…” contest, unique retail shops and free festivities for the whole family. The Main stage, near the food court, will host local favorite musicians. The Seafood Festival will take place at the Sponge Docks located in Tarpon Springs, FL. Fri, Nov 13 from Noon-9 PM; Sat, Nov 14, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; and Sun, Nov 15 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is no admission fee for visitors.

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Consumers can actually see and smell their coffee – 100% premium, high-grown Arabica beans, batch-roasted and ground extra fine – from the moment they remove the cup from its individually sealed freshness pack.

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Ever find yourself at a ball game, barbecue or poolside where the only beverage options are varieties of beer? Thanks to Zipz, you can now enjoy a glass of premium wine anywhere. Zipz is single serving of 100% premium, California wine in four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Grigio. The Zipz glass is made from high-quality, PET plastic that looks and feels like traditional glassware, but is safe for use outdoors, at events and on the go. Each glass is covered in a patented Clean Wrap to keep the wine fresh and the glass clean from handling, and is 100% recyclable.

Enjoying a glass of Zipz is easy: (1) Unzip the wrap; (2) Twist off the lid; (3) Peel off the seal and enjoy.

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he 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival promises a tasting celebration of epic proportion thru Nov. 16, with more global marketplaces than ever and a first-time culinary collaboration with ABC’s Emmy-Award winning lifestyle series “The Chew.”

For the first time in the festival’s 20-year history, guests can sip and sample at marketplace experiences — now numbering more than 30 – in the park’s new Future World tasting areas. Festival guests also can see “The Chew” tape five shows before an Epcot audience Oct. 7-9 to air Oct. 12-16.

Disney chefs and festival programmers are whipping up a feast of surprises to celebrate the 20th annual festival in style. New wine tastings, lively parties and other culinary experiences built around the 20year milestone will unite loyal festival fans and firsttimers.

During the 53-day festival, presented by Chase and recognized by the Travel Channel as one of America’s top food festivals, Epcot will brim with epicurean discoveries: The new Artistry of Wine & Cheese area will feature the Cheese Studio and Wine Studio market-

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At the new Next Eats area near the Epcot Character Spot, Sustainable Chew Marketplace will offer guests a taste of delicious dishes inspired by “The Chew” cohosts. At Chew Lab, food science meets the hottest culinary tech trends with dishes like the Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel.

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New marketplace dishes like the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp (Australia), Pepper Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese (Farm Fresh) and Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce (New Zealand) will tempt taste buds. The Dominican Republic Marketplace will return with fresh flair and an all-new menu with dishes that include Pescado con Coco – seared grouper, pigeon peas with rice and coconut sauce.

With a 20thyear nod to guests’ favorite dining traditions, Disney chefs will bring back popular marketplace dishes like the New England Lobster Roll (Hops & Barley) and classic favorites like the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup.

Two 20th-year celebratory wines were created just for this fall’s festival: a Napa Valley Festival Chardonnay and a Paso Robles Festival Cabernet Sauvignon. Guests can taste both wines at the Chew Lab marketplace or buy a bottle at the Festival Center Wine Shop.

A Tasting Sampler package gives guests the chance to try a variety of marketplace sips and nibbles, enjoy priority seating at an Eat to the Beat concert and receive a limitedrelease 20th-year festival pin.

The Premium Package, available Monday-through-Thursday, includes a festival-themed Magic Band, access to exclusive marketplace areas, a culinary demo or beverage seminar, an IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party and other perks.

New premium events, including the “Rockin’ Burger

Block Party” will offer a variety of tasting opportunities.

The iconic Party for the Senses grand tasting will sizzle with on-stage cooking and beverage stations plus live entertainment each Saturday in October culminating in the first-ever Oct. 31 “Yelloween Masquerade” party.

Remy, the diminutive but determined star of Disney’s “Ratatouille,” will cook up family fun with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt.

Nightly Eat to the Beat concerts kick off Sept. 25-27 with singer-songwriter David Cook. Four new acts in the concert series lineup – Tiffany, Everclear, Maxi Priest and Chaka Khan – will belt out chart-topping tunes. Other popular acts, including Wilson Phillips, Smash Mouth, The Pointer Sisters, Jo Dee Messina, Boyz II Men and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, will return to rock the America Gardens Theatre stage.

More than 250 chefs, including Disney chefs, and culinary stars from across the country will help celebrate the festival’s 20th Cat Cora, Robert Irvine, Jamie Deen, Rock Harper, Buddy Valastro and other top chefs will share their culinary know-how. Renowned chef and cookbook author John Ash, who participated in the inaugural festival in 1996, will return to celebrate the 20th year.

At the Chase Lounge at American Adventure, anyone with a Chase debit or credit card will find complimentary refreshments and interactive fun.

In Future World, the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog returns for a fourth year to celebrate the cranberry’s rich agricultural heritage.

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ARTIST POINT in Walt Disney World’s

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e all love Florida. But let’s face it, we would like to experience the feel and taste of the Pacific Northwest once in a while — especially during a long, hot summer. Easy to do. Head over to Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge to the Artist Point Restaurant for a memorable dining experience. I know I’ve said this ad nauseum, but Disney World has some of the finest restaurants around — worth a drive, even if you don’t want to visit one of the theme parks. Artist Point is one of them.

When you arrive at Wilderness Lodge, first take a stroll around the beautiful property for the full northwest effect — waterfalls, boulders, and tall pine trees. Even though there are no mountains, you still have the feeling they are around you. Artist’s Point is situated so that you have spectacular floor-to-ceiling glass window views. Art inspired by Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt adorn the walls, wood beams and deco fixtures complete the picture. We had the occasion to dine there recently and enjoyed a truly wonderful meal.

Disney’s upscale restaurants have some of the finest chefs and sommeliers you will find anywhere. Chef Michael Gonsalves is at the helm at Artist Point, and brings his special flare to the menu, with a nod to northwestern culinary fare, such as Copper River Salmon (when it’s in season, of course.) Chef’s menu ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. In keeping with the Pacific Northwest theme, all wines are from Oregon and Washington, and are quite delightful. Sommelier Alvin Burrill is very affable and knowledgeable, and expertly pairs wines with each course.

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y husband and I began our culinary journey with some shared appetizers. The salads were all quite different and had beautifully blended flavors. Heirloom Tomatoes were served with a lovely house-made ricotta, olive oil, vinegar, sea salt and upland cress. The Field Asparagus Salad was made with Berkshire prosciutto, sherry-mustard vinaigrette, frisée, cured egg yolk and sprinkled with colorful alliums. Land Greens Salad consisted of peaches, sunflower seed granola, sheep’s milk cheese, and ice wine vinaigrette. Especially tasty was the Dashi Braised Short Rib, served with Kombu turnip pickles, winter radish, and wild greens. Our suggested wine was a Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc from Washington.

Our entrées were some of the favorites of the house, with a Grilled Filet Mignon and a Copper River King Salmon.

The melt-in-your-mouth filet arrived with a delicious gratin potato, jumbo asparagus, roasted garlic and beef butter. Wine choice for the beef was an Andrew Will Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington. The perfectly prepared salmon was served with local potatoes, frisée, baby fennel, Florida citrus, olive tapenade, and verjus. The choice wine for fish was a Sokol Blosser Pinor Noir, from Oregon.

Desserts were definitely divine! We thoroughly enjoyed the killer Dark Chocolate Crémeux, with Matcha (green tea), gooseberry curd, hibiscus meringue, and sorrel. The Strawberry Chévre Cheesecake was smooth as silk, with wild berries, whipped panna cotta, Marcona almonds, and a few blooms for even more color. Our favorite wine of the night is usually the dessert wine, and this night was no exception, with a delicious Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Single Berry Select, from Washington. Mmmm.

After dinner, I suggest you find a comfy chair in the amazing Wilderness Lodge lobby and enjoy the roaring fireplace before you head home.

When you go, as with most of Disney’s finer restaurants, plan to make reservations way ahead of time so you won’t be disappointed. (407) WDW-DINE. The Wilderness Lodge is a Magic Kingdom area resorts. For more information, please visit www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/wilderness

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The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival in Lakeland - Oct 16 - 18 www.lakemirrorclassic.com/

The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival attracts over 35,000 spectators and draws top car collectors from all over the southeast. Also, this show serves as a support event to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Fri, Oct 16 - Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous.

Lake Mirror Park Amphitheater | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. A free outdoor concert and party held at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater on Friday evening. Enjoy a Rock & Roll concert with 100 hot rods and muscle cars on display.

Heacock Insurance New Car Unveiling - Lake Mirror Park Promenade | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Unveiling for the new 2016 model vehicles presented by Lakeland area automobile dealers.

Sat, Oct 17 - Opening Ceremony. Lake Mirror Amphitheater | 10:00 AM .

Auto Biographies - Lake Mirror Amphitheater | 11:30 AM Lunch Parade for Concours d’Elegance begins at Terrace Hotel | 12:00 PM. Led by Scottish bag-piper, tuxedo-clad Terrace Hotel waiters deliver lunch to the Concours d’Elegance participants.

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Lake Mirror Promenade | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Concours d’Elegance. Featuring a selection of 125 cars, the Concours d’Elegance is the judged portion of the show and is presented along the Lake Mirror Park Promenade.

Downtown Lakeland Open Car Show. Hundreds of classic and collectible vehicles including Street Rods & Custom cars will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday. The cars are assembled in groups of similar makes and models in a 14-block area of downtown.

Antique Bicycles, Classic Motorcycles and Vintage Wooden Boats. Antique Bicycles are displayed at the Lake Mirror Promenade. Classic Motorcycles are displayed at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater. Vintage Wooden Boats are shown in the water and along the northeast shore of Lake Mirror.

Sun, Oct 18 - Hemming’s Road Tour and Brunch.

Depart from the Peggy Brown Building at Lake Mirror | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM. The final event of the Lake Mirror Classic is the Sunday morning Road Tour & Brunch.

Participants explore central Florida back roads and are challenged to answer questions about landmarks along the route. The tour ends at an undisclosed location for brunch and prize giving.

Latin Food & Wine Festival - Sun, Oct 18 www.latinfoodandwine.com/

The LFWF is a culinary extravaganza with a Latin flair. Consumers can purchase perfect-size dishes from some of Central Florida’s local restaurants and distributors, wonderful wines/spirits and beers all celebrating the world of Latin cuisine. The event will also feature: Main stage with Latin music and entertainment; Artisan Area with local artists showcasing their artwork; Cooking demonstrations by renown local chefs, and more. Dr. Phillips Center, Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, Orlando, FL. 12 pm-8 pm. Free.

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Orange County Regional History Center Behind-The-Scenes Tours - Tues, Oct 20 www.thehistorycenter.org In celebration of American Archives Month, the Orange County Regional History Center has a lunchtime program that includes a behindthe-scenes tour of the museum’s archives and presentations by staff experts about how best to preserve photos, letters, and other documents.

“The presentations will be geared towards practical approaches for preserving your personal documents and photos, as well as professional standards and strategies for museums and historical societies,” says Whitney Broadaway, the History Center’s collections manager. Whether it’s a box in the attic or a collection of photo albums, most of us have some kind of archives at home. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will focus on photographs. The program includes a presentation followed by a brown-bag lunch and a tour of the museum’s archives. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches; drinks and cookies will be provided. Space is limited for the tours. Please call 407-836-6751 to reserve a place.

Orange County Fall Home Garden Show - Oct 23 - 25

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Show Technology has announced that the Orange County Fall Home & Garden Show will transform North Hall B at the Convention Center into a home and garden spectacular, with celebrities, kitchen and bathroom contractors, interior designers, and much more. In addition, Central Florida home and garden experts will present seminars and exhibit everything from front entrance décor to backyard landscapes.

The SunPass Celebrity Stage will feature special celebrity guest Pete Nelson from Animal Plan-

et’s “Treehouse Masters”(Saturday and Sunday only).

Also appearing is Tom MacCubbin from the syndicated radio program “Better Lawns & Gardens” (Sunday only). The Orange County Home & Garden show is the place where attendees can get their projects planned and design problems solved.

With thousands of square feet of exhibits, guests will find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware and more.

Show Highlights: Visit local landscapers’ booths to have your lawn and garden questions answered (don’t forget to bring plans, pictures or blueprints).

New Product Zone – For the guy (or gal) who has everything, the new product zone displays the newest products to help you around the house and make everyday tasks easier and more fun.

Flu Shots -- Administered onsite all weekend by Walgreens.

Browse the Art, Gift & Gourmet Section to get a start on holiday shopping as well as tasting wine.

Kids’ Zone: Fall photo for children 12 and under; Interactive Kids Sport Courts; Balloon Animals and Face Painting; Astro Skate Interactive Kids Activities; Living Flowers Appearance by Craig Janice Performing Arts Pet Zone: Live Birds of Prey and Pet Zone; Adopt a pet through Orange County Animal Services and learn training tips with seminars by Attention Dog Training and Sit Means Sit; See seminars by Critter Encounters and watch live demonstrations of Birds of Prey by Wild About Birds.

Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819; 407-685-1061.

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS Orlando Wedding Expo - Oct 24 www.orlandowed.com/ Attend the Orlando Wedding Expo, a stylish, upscale and inclusive wedding event held at The Orange Studio on Saturday, October 24 from 4-8pm. Free to $15. The Orange Studio, 1121 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803.

Kissimmee Movie in the Park - thru Nov 6

www.experiencekissimmee.com Movie in the Park is held on the second Friday of each month. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the family-friendly movie under the stars! Concessions will be available. Movies begin at dusk. Free. Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 250 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741. 407-518-2346.

Madame Tussauds Gets Happy with Arrival of Pharrell Williams’ Figure

www.madametussauds.com/orlando Madame Tussauds’ newest celebrity wax figure is Pharrell Williams, 11-time Grammy Award winner, singer, producer, fashion designer, and coach for NBC’s The Voice. Pharrell is styled in the same outfit he wore when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Madame Tussauds artists and sculptors spent months on research to create the most accurate representation of the Happy and Get Lucky singer. Pharrell has worked with some of the top talents in the music world, and the music industry has honored Pharrell with 11 Grammy Awards and Billboard named him Producer of the Decade in 2010.

2050 Daytona Beach: Halloween, eSports, Comic-Con, Celebrities, Cosplay, Shopping, Parties, Concerts, Kids Activities - Oct 30 - Nov 1

www.2050events.com 2050 Daytona Beach is a new kind of convention experience bringing three days of entertainment for all ages to the heart of the Daytona Beach resort community this Halloween weekend, Oct 30th - Nov 1st. Attractions include an eSports tournament with a $15,000 prize pool, large vendors area, classic movie screenings, multiple costume contests, VIP parties, concerts and several interesting panels and workshops throughout the weekend. Kids age 12 and under (admitted free) enjoy their own mini-expo with a variety of fun activities and experiences tailored just for them. 2050 Daytona Beach has invited more than 40 celebrity guests representing iconic movies like Star Wars, Thor, The Terminator as well as popular television shows like Bitten, Z Nation, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Hemlock Grove, Dominion, Game of Thrones, Farscape and Kim Possible.

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6th Annual Swan & Dolphin

FOOD & WINE CLASSIC Oct 30 - 31

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns for the sixth year Oct 30 - 31, from 5:30 - 9:00 pm, featuring wines from around the world and savor culinary artistry from pastries to pasta. Food & Wine Classic also offers educational seminars on wines, cocktails, beer, pasta-making, cheese pairing and the fine art of sushi and sake.

Stroll the causeway where you will be tempted with a diverse selection of delectable delights prepared by award-winning chefs. Chefs will be offering unrivaled cuisine to please every palate. Meet an all star line-up of award-winning chefs including Todd English, celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author.

Also meet Laurent Branlard, the only two-time winner of the World Pastry Team Championship as well as several more of the world’s top chefs.

Certified sommeliers will be on hand to answer all questions regarding choos-

ing the right wine for your meal or celebration.

Expanding on the expansive list of delectable culinary offerings, wines from around the world and celebrity chef appearances, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will add an all-new fair-themed food area, Carnival Corner, to its lineup. The festival’s newest section will serve specialty

carnival fare from themed food trucks.

The area will offer the nostalgic childhood-inspired comfort foods, corn dogs and funnel cakes. Guests can enjoy nitro kettle corn, a special kettle corn recipe served smoking with liquid nitrogen.

A one-night package that includes two tickets to the event Friday night as well as a two-night package that includes two tickets for the event for Friday night as well as Saturday night are available. You can also choose to sign up for a seminar (tickets sold separately) and make the weekend even more exceptional.

For more information or to book, please visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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History Came Alive in St. Augustine For Their 450th Anniversary 1565 - 2015

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on Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (founder of St. Augustine) and all the other reenactors have stowed their costumes away for another day, the stages have been broken down, and parks cleaned up to signal the end of St. Augustine’s spectacular 450th Anniversary party which lasted for 5 days — well, weeks really, when you consider events leading up to the big long weekend.

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n September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez stepped off his boat onto this spot in la Florida (which had been discovered in 1513 by Ponce de León in his search for the Fountain of Youth.) He brought hundreds of colonists with him — Spanish, Africans and others — and merged with the native Timucuan Indians. Of course, a lot of upheaval, territorial wars, pirate sacking, and illness ensued through those early years, but this area would go on to become the oldest permanent American settlement we still call St. Augustine. Several local families can actually trace their lineage directly back to those early settlers.

The 450th celebration included concerts, exhibits, reenactments, tours and a host of events. We were there for three jam-packed days and barely scratched the surface of what there was to see and do. The rain gods held off for most of the outdoor events to the relief of event goers.

We managed to catch a delightful concert by Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell on Saturday night, and missed seeing Aaron Neville the night before. Unrivaled fireworks finished off the night.

Another show, which was mesmerizing, was the Fiesta 450 on Sunday. It was performed by the Ensemble Español at the St. Augustine Ampitheatre, and featured all styles of authentic Spanish dance, culminating in a breathtaking performance of Ravel’s Boléro.

We could have parked ourselves in front of the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución for days, where non-stop entertainment took place on the stage — music, dance and historical stories. On Monday the 450th Proclamation was read and a big cake was cut and shared by all the festival goers. Actually there were many large cakes offered in all different flavors to accommodate the huge crowds, and surprisingly, they were really tasty!

Elsewhere throughout the town bands played every day in various venues inside and out — too numerous to mention. All the events during the celebration, with the exception of the Ensemble Español performance, were free to the public!

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aving visited St. Augustine before, we managed to squeeze in a few attractions that we had not seen in the past, and a few favorites we wanted to return to.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is very distinctive with its black and white striped tower and red beacon housing, and a museum of artifacts recovered in the area seas is on the property. Nightly ghost tours are very popular there. I attempted the 219 steps to the top, but chickened out after the first landing. The open-work wrought iron stairs got me.

The most iconic landmark is probably the Castillo de San Marcos, which is the oldest masonry fort in the U.S., dating back to 1672. Nearby is the Colonial Quarter, a fascinating look at life back in the day with working craftsmen. There are several restaurants in the complex that serve tasty food prepared as it was many years ago in keeping with the theme.

We hadn’t been to the small Spanish Military Hospital Museum in the Old City before, and found it appallingly fascinating. A docent takes you through the ways of doctoring in the Colonial Spanish days — and it ain’t pretty.

However, it’s quite interesting how little the procedures have changed other than snappier looking medical instruments and (thank God) anesthesia.

The Lightner Museum (the former 1887 elegant Alcazar Hotel) is one of our favorite attractions in the city, with the eclectic but very interesting collection of wealthy publisher Otto C. Lightner (1946) from ancient artifacts to gorgeous art nouveau glass and a lot in between.

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The landing reenactment.

The Fountain of Youth display of the meeting of the Spanish and Timucuan Indians.

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hen in St. Augustine, a visit to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a must. Through dogged ongoing archaeological findings, we know that the first settlement was located at the present day Fountain of Youth Park, where folks can still go to drink from those famous waters while learning of the history of the area and seeing the digs. We drank the water and are still waiting for some positive results.

Right next to the Fountain of Youth Park is the Mission Nombre de Dios, which is where the original landing took place, and an interesting museum is part of the present day shrine. It was here that Menéndez knelt to kiss a wooden cross presented to him by Father Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales, chaplain of his expedition.

Now, in 2015, on the morning of Sept 8 (timed down to the hour of the original landing) Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés stepped off the boat and was greeted by a priest, dignitaries and Native Americans — all in period costume. From there, the very impressive procession of the re-enactors and spectators walked the streets to the Cathedral Basilica for a Commemorative Mass highlighted by the presence of Boston Archbishop Séan Patrick O’Malley and the attendance of 19 bishops from around the country. A relic — a finger of St. Augustine’s — was loaned by the Vatican for the occasion, and will remain in St. Augustine for a while.

At the Mission we met a descendent of Pedro Menendez — Mark Menendez — who was in full costume as his ancestor, and standing in front of a beautiful portrait of Pedro that he had painted. He is quite interesting and a man of many talents.

Reenactors at the Mission.

Mark Menendez stands in front of his painting of his ancestor, Pedro Menendez at the Mission.

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t. Augustine has a very diverse offering of accommodations, from charming B&Bs in the historic area to modern hotels on the outskirts. We stayed at Jaybird’s Inn, which was just minutes from most of the attractions. Jaybird’s is a great choice, as it offers a full free continental breakfast off the lobby, and has a good full restaurant right on premises. Guestrooms are well lit with comfortable beds, in-room coffeemakers and refrigerators. A fitness room, pool, and bicycles for rent are a plus. Bikes are encouraged in St. Augustine to cut down on traffic, and it’s easier to get around. You can also jump on the Red Train tour next door to the Inn, which is a good way to see the Old City.

Delicious non-chain dining options abound in St. Augustine with different ethnic offerings. One memorable dinner we enjoyed was at the Raintree Restaurant which is in an old restored 1879 Victorian home. Their cuisine blends Mediterranean, American, pasta, steak and seafood, and is beautifully prepared. Our choices of a Jumbo Shrimp & Lobster Pasta tossed in a creamy Champagne Butter Sauce, and a Bleu cheese Crusted Filet Mignon were grand.

St. Augustine’s big celebratory bash may be over for this year, but events are always happening, and with the nearby beaches, championship golf courses, and all that history, it is a place you can visit again and again and never get bored.

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El Galeón, a replica of a ship that traveled the coasts of Florida 500 years ago, cruised into Matanzas Bay for the 450th.

IF YOU GO…

St Augustine Visitors Bureau - www.floridashistoriccoast.com/ Castillo de San Marcos - www.nps.gov/casa Colonial corner - www.colonialquarter.com/ Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - www.fountainofyouthflorida.com/ Jaybird’s Inn – www.jaybirdsinn.com/ Lightner Museum - www.lightnermuseum.org/ Mission Nombre de Dios - www.missionandshrine.org/ Raintree Restaurant – www.raintreerestaurant.com/ Spanish Military Hospital Museum - spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com/ St. Augustine Ampitheatre - www.staugamphitheatre.com/ St. Augustine Lighthouse - www.staugustinelighthouse.com/ www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Gaming Scene Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience to Host 7th Annual OktoberFrightFest - thru Oct 31

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Fremont Street Experience combines Oktoberfest and Halloween for the ultimate street party. The spooktacular nightly fun continues throughout “Oktober,” ending on Halloween, Oct 31. The festivities include free performances from the stage production show “Frank & The Steins,” the Sixth Annual Fall Beer Festival at Golden Nugget and Halloween-themed Viva Vision shows set to musical favorites such as “Thriller,” “Ghostbusters,” “Monster Mash,” “Time Warp,” “Adams Family,” “Halloween” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Enchanted Fall Forest - Thru Nov 30 www.bellagio.com/ Crisp leaves, gigantic pumpkins, mythical creatures and a talking tree will delight the senses and awaken the spirit of the vibrant harvest season. The experience begins with a 33-foot-long vine-covered bridge welcoming guests into the Conservatory. The cobblestone walkway creates a path through the East Garden as large, acryl-

ic leaves flutter above and float to the ground below.

The bridge, guarded by four 16-foot root- engulfed trees speckled with wild mushrooms, brings the raw beauty of nature to life. Beyond the bridge, in the West Garden, visitors will find the custom centerpiece of the autumn display; an ever-wise talking tree standing at the base of a countryside-inspired watermill.

Autumn Arrives at The Palazzo thru Nov 16 www.palazzo.com/ The current seasonal display, inspired by nature, took six months to plan and fabricate by the resort’s floral and horticulture teams. Sixteen-foot-tall cattail sculptures are the main feature and were crafted out of 70 percent recycled steel. The display also features a total of 8,000 pounds of pumpkins, with the largest pumpkin weighing in at 930 pounds. The installation is an encore to the atrium’s summer display, which artfully evolved throughout the season. Nearing the end of the summer, the seasonal art installation began to show hints of autumn, both in content and color palette.

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The Legendary DIANA ROSS at The Venetian Theatre - Nov 4 - 21 www.venetian.com/

Las Vegas cont The Judds - Girls Night Out at The Venetian Theatre - thru Oct 24 www.venetian.com/

Mother-daughter duo, The Judds, grace the stage for Girls Night Out, a truly special limited residency at The Venetian Theatre. Girls Night Out marks the iconic and multi-platinum country duo’s first concerts together in nearly five years. Songs fans might hear include “Love Can Build a Bridge,” “Why Not Me,” “Give A Little Love” and the signature song “Girls Night Out” as well as solo numbers such as Wynonna’s “No One Else on Earth” and “I Saw The Light.”

Back by popular demand, the legendary Diana Ross once again takes the stage for another residency. Last April, the renowned superstar sold-out nine shows, wowed audiences and received rave reviews at The Venetian Theatre.

Madonna’s ‘Rebel Heart’ Tour at the MGM Grand Garden Arena - Oct 24 www.mgmgrand.com Madonna returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Oct. 24 for another legendary performance.

Madonna continues to be one of the most successful

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touring artists in history – her shows are legendary. The “Rebel Heart” tour follows the release of Madonna’s Rebel Heart album on Interscope Records.

Rich Little at the Tropicana - thru Nov 15 www.troplv.com/ Legendary comedian and impersonator Rich Little has returned to the Las Vegas Strip with the debut of his new autobiographical one-man show “Rich Little Live” at the Laugh Factory inside The New Tropicana. Fea-

DEAL ME IN with Mark Pilarski www.markpilarski.com/ Dear Mark: A slot employee told me that some of the bigger jackpot machines, where he works, have not been hit in years. Does this surprise you? Alice L. Not in the least bit, Alice. The odds of hitting some of these super-sized jackpots can be higher than hitting the Mega Millions (258,890,850 to one) lottery. You couldn’t count the number of players who have contributed their hard-earned coinage to a progressive one-button bandit, with nothing to show for it but for the hope of a basic algorithm of division that may improbably calculate some day in their favor.

Take, for example, the extremely popular Lion’s Share machine at the MGM Grand. This $1 machine has been whirling and flashing on the casino floor since the MGM opened 20 years ago. The progressive jackpot hadn’t been hit in all that time until last year when an East Coast couple lined up the Lucky Lions and nailed the casino for a $2.4 million dollar win.

Actually, Alice, after 37 years in this business, nothing surprises me anymore.

Dear Mark: With a six-deck shoe (standard rules), on your first play, basic strategy dictates hitting 12

turing a compilation of impersonations, sketches and interactive video of the actors, musicians, politicians and personalities Little has worked with throughout his more than 50 years in entertainment, spanning from is television career in Canada to his first United States appearances to the present day, “Rich Little Live” performances will start at 7 p.m.

Tropicana Las Vegas now has DogFriendly RoomS It’s a ruff life at Tropicana with new dog-friendly rooms. Highlights of staying in a dog-friendly room includes the following: a prime location on the Strip, residential-style accommodations, proximity to an assortment of dog parks, dog-friendly hiking trails and attractions and select dog supplies are available upon request.

Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo, Newest Broadcast Studio on the Las Vegas Strip www.emerilsrestaurants.com/lagasses-stadium The Palazzo Broadcast Studio is home to both Yahoo Sports Radio’s Sports X Radio featuring Ken Thomson, weeknights from 7 PM to 10 PM PT and Ballin’ Live featuring former NBA sharp shooter Tracy Murray and basketball analysts Van Coleman and Brett Grant on Tuesday nights from 5 PM to 7 PM PT.

against a dealer’s up card of 2 or 3. What if your 12 is a combination of 3 or 4 cards? Does that same rule apply or do you stand? Herb C. After taking into account what the dealer’s up-card is, basic strategy necessitates that you play each hand the optimum way.

Your question refers to when the player gets a cluster of consecutive low numbered cards, should the basic strategy player continue to hit.

Blackjack basic strategy dictates that you keep hitting until you reach a hard hand total of at least 13, no matter how many times you have to take a hit. (There are a couple exceptions when possessing multiple cards in your hand on a single deck game) Some may wonder, is hitting 12 against a 2 or 3 the mathematically correct move in the first place. Unquestionably, YES. Without considering the depletion of a six-deck shoe, your chances of not busting when you hit a 12 are 9÷13, or 69.23076%. So, Herb, what you don’t want to do is stand on a 12 when mathematically if you do hit it, the odds significantly favor an improvement of your hand. If you do NOT hit, your only chance, of winning with a 12, is if the dealer busts and the dealer has that same 69% plus chance of making his or her hand that you did.

Stick with basic strategy, Herb, and continue to hit until basic strategy dictates that you stand no matter how many small cards you receive. In your case, that would be a hard hand total of 13.

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Gaming Scene cont Biloxi

What’s happening at the Beau Rivage 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.

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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. 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 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 Special Events Military Monday Nights - Active duty military with valid photo ID receive a 20% discount on food and military drink specials.

ATLAS Fights 26 - Saturday, October 24, at MGM Park. Live Mixed Martial Arts Fights.

Four Campionship Fights. Gates Open at 6pm. Cage Starts to Rattle at 7pm.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT

LeAnn Rimes - Oct 23, PATTI LaBELLE - Nov. 6, Spike Premier Boxing Champions - Nov 13, DAUGHTRY - Nov 20, SANTA & FRIENDS - Dec 1 - 27, THE MOLLY RINGWALDS - Dec 31, KOOL & THE GANG - Jan 15

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Looking Good EDIMI TIGHTENING REJUVENATOR Regain Skin Elasticity

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dimi is known for bringing advanced skin care and expertise to consumers through luxury spas and salons worldwide.

Edimi scientists have developed products with formulas combining well-being and technology for a positive transformation effect on body and mind, using innovative collections featuring herbs, botanical actives and certified organics.

For the millions of people having “botulism” injected in the name of a youthful, wrinkle-less Skin, there IS another way. Edimi’s Tightening Rejuvenator is a smooth gel from France that will help your skin to feel young again.

For sagging Skin, wrinkles, lines around eyes and mouth, turkey neck, and loss of elasticity, all you have to do is after c l e a n s i n g , apply the cream liberally to your face and neck.

Gently smooth into your skin. No moisturizer is required. Use morning and night.

A partial list of product ingredients includes: Hyaluronic Acid, three different Peptides, Evening Primrose Oil, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Yeast Extract, Algae Extract, Wheat germ, and Aloe Vera www.Edimi.com Gel.

FINDERS KEY PURSE Key Keeping Purse Accessory

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n easy keys find every time — no more digging around in your purse. With the Finders Key Purse, all you do is attach the clasp to your key ring and hook it onto your purse with the charm side facing out. a lot of different cute and fun designs are available — one of which is sure to fit your personality.

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Sun Care Products

iss My Face offers wildly effective sun care products with a range of options that effectively block harmful UV rays with the use of Antioxidant Defenders, which include Vitamin C and E, Green Tea, Goji Berry Extract, Olive Oil, Shea Butter and Aloe. Their Air Powered sprays effortlessly delivers sunscreen without the use of chemical propellants. These are ideal for those hard to reach areas, such as behind the legs. Tattoo Shade is a formula designed to keep tattoos looking sharp with its protective skin shield. Kiss My Face Sensitive Side SPF 30 has 3 in 1 non-irritatring protection for sensitive skin with three times the hydrating protection.

Kiss My Face sun care products utilize natural mineral sun blocking agents, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and effective sunscreens to provide full broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The Kiss My Face sun range is entirely free of parabens, oxybenzone and artificial fragrances.

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ÉYAA Undergarment with Heating Pad www.eyaahelps.com

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yaa revolutionizes how women have dealt with cramps and abdominal pains for decades, naturally. By fusing a light, comfortable undergarment with an internal pouch for its removable long lasting heating pad, Eyaa provides unlimited natural, safe heat relief, hands free.

The garment is high waist, mid thigh style, and fully activates in seconds. The wearer will feel instant therapeutic heat relief as soon as its applied. The garment can be reversed to treat lower back pains. The application is non-toxic, and has long lasting hot/cold therapy. It will reach up to 129°F (54°C) and has unlimited usage.

Colors available are Nude and black. For teens, colors are bubblegum pink and purple.

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ArtLines 50 Artworks for 50 Years - thru March 13

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In honor of its 50th anniversary, the MFA set out to secure 50 new

orative one, between artist and printer. It is also a highly physical process, requiring strength, stamina, and technical prowess – Marks Made tells the story of what happens in the studio and the resulting artworks.

Carrie Schneider: Reading Women - Nov 7 to Jan 11 A series of one hundred vignettes woven together into a thematic whole, Reading Women serves as a meditation on the inner state of the female subjects it features.

Artist Carrie Schneider offers up rare moments of vulnerability that convey contentment, laughter, sorrow, as well as other, unknowable emotions.

Manipulating concepts of the objectifying male gaze, pervasive in the representation of women throughout the history of art, Schneider usurps this mode of portraiture and transforms it into one of empowerment.

works for its ever-evolving collection. Donors met this challenge with enthusiasm, making this a remarkable success and one to be celebrated. 50 for 50 spotlights these gifts, which range dramatically in medium, geographies, and eras. Works will be alternated throughout the length of the exhibition so that incoming gifts can be represented. 50 Artworks for 50 Years celebrates these new acquisitions and highlights those members of our community whose continuous support is immeasurable.

Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists from the 1960s to the Present - Oct 17 to Jan 24 This exhibition celebrates the pivotal role that women have played in contemporary American printmaking.

In addition to pioneering artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and Anni Albers who often worked in the print medium, women also founded some of the most important print studios in the United States. The printmaking process is an intensely collab86

I Remember Birmingham - Nov 14 to Feb 28 This technically innovative and spiritually moving installation is John Scott’s response to the tragic church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1963.

Four girls lost their lives that Sunday morning at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. This dark day occurred just three weeks after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. I Remember Birmingham (1997) is a ritual piece. It provides a quiet place for people to gather and reflect.

MFA, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727896-2667.

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TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

XTO + J-C: Christo and Jeanne-Claude - thru Jan 3

thru Jan 3

THE DALI MUSEUM Escher at the Dali

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Christo is best known for the monumental projects he and his late wife and collaborator JeanneClaude accomplished over nearly four decades. These include the 24 1/2 mile-long Running Fence in California’s Sonoma and Marin Counties (1976), the Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin (1995), and the epic-scale crowd pleaser The Gates (2005), which comprised 7,053 fabric banners that spanned the walkways of New York’s Central Park. XTO+J-C will present the artist’s important Wrapped Package (1960) alongside many drawings and collages related to his early wrapped objects—chairs, road signs, motorcycles, and other commonplace items that disrupt our relationship to the everyday through their concealment. The exhibition also includes Christo’s large-scale Store Front (1965–66) and a related series of Show Windows from the early ‘70s, which signal an expansion of the artist’s sculptural practice to a new environmental realm.

Echoes of Antiquity: Revisiting and Reimagining the Ancient World

thru Jan 24

www.tampamuseum.org

From the rediscovery of ancient sites and artworks in the Renaissance until the present day, the world of classical antiquity lives on, continually fascinating and inspiring artists. Countless students of painting and sculpture have honed their crafts by studying and emulating ancient masterworks, while others have created wholly original artworks with clear reference— whether positive or negative—to the antique.

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

This special exhibition highlights M.C. Escher, a renowned artist, whose visual illusions puzzle and delight audiences worldwide, and is best known for his “impossible constructions” and use of tessellation. The robust exhibit features 135 works covering Escher’s entire artistic career, including an array of his most recognizable works such as “Drawing Hands,” “Reptiles” and “Waterfall” alongside rarely exhibited early drawings of family members, panoramas of exotic landscapes and historic architecture of Italy and Spain, original preparatory sketches, mezzotints and more. “Escher at the Dali” features prints, drawings, a sculpture, wood blocks, a lithograph stone and posters drawn by the artist to explain his printing techniques. The exhibit delves into his exploration of infinity through tessellation, in which shapes fit together perfectly without overlapping, including an enormous woodcut “Metamorphosis” (193940) which spans 13-1/2 feet.

1 Dali Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 8233767

Clearwater Beach Chalk Art Festival

Oct 23 - 25 www.clearwaterbeachchalkwalk.com This event is a collaboration of Beach Walk Chalk Walk committee and community minded art lovers. This is the 4th year bringing in local and regional artists, students, and artist groups to participate. This is a family friendly event that encourages artists to create in an open air museum.

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Gulfport Art Walk Oct 17, Nov 6 & 21, Dec 4 & 19

Florida CraftArt Uncommon Couture

thru Oct 24 www.floridacraftart.org “Uncommon Couture” crosses the boundary between Art and Fashion for St. Pete Art and Fashion Week. Fashion Designer Lina Teixeira loves turning the everyday mundane in to beautiful forms of Wearable ART and is quickly establishing a reputation as an innovative designer.

Her showcase garments in the exhibition tell the story of one of King Henry’s many doomed wives and her lady in waiting, all created in surprisingly beautiful recycled materials. Her ready to wear collection fuses wearable garments with recycled materials and her ICONIC Collection features hand painted one-of-a-kind corsets. Also included in the exhibition are fabulous accessories from funky shoes, rubber & metal brooches, vinyl record purses and colorful recycled tin bracelets to sophisticated lapidary jewelry.

501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; 727 821-7391.

Clyde Butcher Preserving Florida’s Legacy

thru Oct 30 www.mtcontempo.com Michele Tuegel Contemporary gallery in downtown St. Petersburg, FL presents a body of largeformat, fine art black and white photography

by Clyde Butcher, often coined “Florida’s PhotoLaureate.” In a gallery setting, visitors will have an opportunity to experience Clyde’s lush images of the Florida Everglades and endless vistas of our Florida coastline up close.

Internationally-renowned for his powerful images of the world’s most stunning yet threatened natural landscapes, Clyde Butcher has spent the past 50 years of his life sharing his love for the natural environment and his relentless passion for preserving it.

320 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 823-1100.

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The Gulfport Art Walk event features new artists every first Friday and third Saturday each month and includes several different sculpture and paint mediums, jewelry, photography, folk art, upcycled items, handmade/designed clothing and accessories, body products, authors, entertainers and more. For your musical enjoyment, live musicians appear at several venues throughout the waterfront district during Art Walks from 6-10 PM, year round. 727-322-5217.

DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER www.dfac.org/

DFAC’s Galleries GO WILD for Fall 2014 Exhibitions

Carlton Ward Jr: Florida WILD - thru Dec 3.

Highlights works by this conservation photographer and eighth-generation Floridian based in Tampa.

With training in ecology and photojournalism, his current purpose is to protect Florida’s nature and culture through art. He founded Florida Wildlife Corridor in 2010, bringing new attention to a statewide vision to keep Florida wild.

Beauty & the Beasts - thru Dec 3. This exhibition of artists working in a variety of media explores the beauty and beastliness in all creatures.

Call of the WILD - thru Oct 18. This all-media juried exhibition is the result of a community call to artists on the unbridled theme of all that is WILD. 2nd Photography Exhibit - thru Oct 18. In the Douglas-Whitley Gallery. Linda Adele Goodine: Beeline Highway. The photographer presents images from her 30 year career as creator, educator and mentor.

WILD THINGS: LIVE at DFAC - thru Oct 23. the David L. Mason Children’s ART Museum real and fantastical creatures/animals come alive with your imagination.

727-298-DFAC. The Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, FL 34698.

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St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk www.stpeteartsalliance.org

Over 40 galleries and studios in the Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, Edge District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District come together as one arts destination.

ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. Some are only open on ArtWalk, and many offer demonstrations and refreshments. Plan to drive, walk or take the trolleys to visit the districts of your choice.

Free ArtWalk trolleys will encompass Warehouse Arts District and the Grand Central District, The Central Avenue trolley serves the Waterfront, Central, EDGE, and Grand Central Districts. Free parking can be found on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St. to 30th St. and at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

BANK OF AMERICA’S MUSEUMS ON US The First Full Weekend Of Each Month www.museums.bankofamerica.com

two decades of the 20th century, a period of significant design reform throughout America. Objects on display include works by American icons such as Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops, the Grueby Faience Company, Rookwood Pottery, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and other makers. These objects provide insight into an international impulse to sweep away the past and create a modern style for the new century. Inspired by nature, designers and artists rejected formality in favor of celebrating the curve of a leaf, the clarity of wood grain, the simple joy of children at play. Heavy embellishment and gilded surfaces were replaced with clean lines, non-precious materials, and organic form and color.

Function and fine craftsmanship became integral to aesthetic choice. And above all, the restorative power of a simple home environment was emphasized over conspicuous consumption.

FIRST FRIDAY - thru Nov 6 Meet at the Minarets for the next First Friday event. The Museum will be open with free admission from 5-7pm. Visitors are encouraged to explore the nation’s only Victorian railroad resort museum, enjoy live music on the veranda, and share a treat with friends at our tastings table. This event will occur on the first Friday of each month through November. Experience the magic of the Museum at dusk.

401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606. 813254-1891.

Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free weekend access to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit and debit cardholders in Tampa and St. Petersburg. 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 B of A or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID for free general admission the first full weekend (Sat and Sun) of each month.

Cardholders only; guests are not eligible.

henry plant museum

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Passionate Design: The American Arts & Crafts Movement - thru Dec 31 This exhibit brings together furniture, metalwork,

block prints, pottery, and tiles made during the first

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by Dr. Lori Verderame

Vintage Halloween Decorations here are many types of HallowT een decorations that are collectible and crafty. For the purists among

us, you can decorate a pumpkin using everything from acrylic paint to glitter glue featuring themes ranging from the scary Frankenstein monster to Casper the Friendly Ghost.

While carving jack-o-lanterns requires some skill and expertise, you can use your favorite Halloween antiques and collectibles to make some fun and seasonal home decorations. If you want some quick Halloween decorating ideas, try these simple displays. Some of the easiest Halloween holiday displays can be developed from digging in your crammed closets, dusty attics, or jam packed basements. Find some vintage costumes, black and orange metal noisemakers, autumn themed ceramics and pumpkin candles and put them together to make a fancy kitchen island or family room shelf display. In no time, you’ve got a great display that ushers in the season’s scariest night with memories and objects from days gone by.

Halloween Noisemakers Clickers, horns, lithographed tin noisemakers, and even musical instruments with Halloween themes are not just objects that help children stay safe as they walk the streets in

search of silly tricks or candy treats. These collectible noisemakers speak to the crux of the Halloween holiday. These vintage noisemakers—featuring owls, ghosts, witches, goblins, black cats--were introduced in order to ward off evil spirits, plain and simple. The idea behind vintage collectible noisemakers is making noise and a lot of it. It was thought that evil spirits could be frightened away by loud noises.

If you want to make your own Halloween noisemaker, fill a clean orange juice concentrate or lemonade concentrate can with uncooked beans, decorate the outside of the can with Halloween themed drawings using markers, crayons, or stickers, add a pop sickle stick or wooden dowel as a handle and you are ready to go. Most of the original, vintage Halloween noisemakers are very valuable on the collectibles market now so don’t let your children or grandchildren take the vintage collectibles outside with them when they tour the neighborhood hunting for candy.

Mask Basket Remember those hot masks that you wore as a kid with your favorite Halloween costume. Reuse them to make a fun Halloween centerpiece. In the same way that many people will prominently display their beloved Christmas tree ornaments in a bowl on the dining room buffet, select a group of three or four vintage plastic costume masks from yours or your children’s bygone Halloween costumes. Keep these costume masks at home since the market for these collectibles is strong at this time of the year and collectors pay a pretty penny for them online, at flea markets, swap meets, and antique stores. Gather the plastic masks—masks of politicians, witches, astronauts, cartoon characters--and place them together in an oversized bowl or basket to make a bright and colorful Halloween centerpiece. Forget the candy bowl, you’ve got a scary bowl!

Have some fun sharing the memories of Halloween’s past and decorate the season in style. Happy Halloween!

Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality who stars on Discovery’s Auction Kings internationally. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences. Visit www.

DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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by Barbara McGovern

QUESTIONABLE SEASON

Well, so far the Bucs haven’t been doing well.

Injuries, penalties and poor playing don’t bode well for the rest of the season. There have been a few personal changes. Hopefully this will help. It was great to see Matt Bryant back in town. He seems to have done well for the Bucs in the past. The fans are getting restless, so lets hope things will improve. Attendance was way down for the Oct. 4th game.

There are positive notes: the Bucs posted a win against Jacksonville on Oct. 11th. Bobby Rainey was the NFC Special teams player of the week.

Doug Martin was the FedEx ground player of the week for the 4th time. That was the most in franchise history. Jamies Winston was named rookie of the week for the second time. My husband (an old coach) said all along that the 5th game would tell what the team was about. I hope he’s right.

They went into the bye week, and next up they will face Washington at Washington. Then they go to Atlanta. In Nov. the Giants come to town. That should be a good game. We just have to see how everything plays out.

MIKE ALSTOTT

On Oct. 4th, Mike Alstott was inducted into the Ring of Honor. Mike has always been a big favorite among the fans and all the Tampa Bay community. In his 11 year career with the Bucs he earned not only accolades for his prowess on the field but even more importantly he earned the love and respect of the community. Mike always respected the fans as much as they respected him. Whether he is coming off the field after a game or when he’s out in 92

the community, he is always genial and greets everyone with a smile.

Mike’s family (wife Nicole, son Griffin, and his two girls, Hannah and Lexie) started the ALSTOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION which addresses needs in the community.

I’ve been a fan of the Alstotts since I first meet Mike when he was new to the area. Fame has never been important to them. They are the kind of people that you wish were your neighbors, the kind you could sit around on the patio on a Friday night and have a beer or a glass of wine with and eat pizza.

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THE GLAZER FAMILY

Though the season isn’t going as well as we would like, the Bucs are still one of the bright lights in the community.

The GLAZER FAMILY FOUNDATION is always doing great things weather it’s for the kids or the adults. The BUCCANEERS KIDS ZONE is set up before every home game with all kinds of things for kids to do. Make sure you take the kids, they will love it and so will you.

Darcy Glazer Kassewitz and Gerald McCoy, were at local school with the new state of the art Vision Mobile. In 2014 alone the Vision Mobile has provided more than 1,800 pairs of glasses to children. Since 2009, 10,00 kids have been tested and over 7,000 glasses have been provided.

The Bucs have been huge supports of breast cancer awareness. On Oct. 11th the Bucs hosted the 3rd annual Treasure Chest 5K run/walk and Corporate Challenge, kicking off a full day of events. Darcie Glazer Kassewitz welcomed more than 4,000 runners who took part in the event. The run supported the American Cancer Society, the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, the Florida’s Hospital Foundation and Moffitt Cancer Center. The first 500 people who registered for the race got close to the action as part of the on field action at half time. As the Bucs took the field before the game, Joyce Jordan, the mother of safety Keith Tandy, led the team out of the tunnel as the Celebrity Flag Runner. Ms. Jordan is a breast cancer survivor of 21 years. Heros of the Game,

a half time tradition honoring the military, honored Corporal Yamel Arrinte, who served as a combat medic during the Gulf War, and was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2013. She endured 10 surgeries and a double mastectomy since then. She now serves as an Area 2 district resource teacher for Hillsborough schools. During the segment, 100 guests from Moffitt Cancer Center joined Corporal Arronte on the Pirate Ship.

The NFL and the NFL Players Association and the American Cancer Society have teamed up for the 7th year to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month with ‘CRUCIAL CATCH: ANNUAL SCREENING SAVES LIVES.” This is a campaign reminding women about the importance of having regular mammograms and taking control of their breast health. More than $8 million has been raised for the American Cancer Society through the partnership with the majority of the donation coming from of the sale of pink merchandise at retail and NFL Auction website. All proceeds from www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

the pink products go to the ACS. The NFL does not profit from the sale. For more information, go to nfl.com/pink During the break in the second quarter of the game with the Jags, the Bucs took a moment to honor a special group of military members and their families that included a very special surprise for one of the honorees, Reina Campbell. Campbell is the mother of USAir Force Captain Joshua Gunderson. During a brief video message from Gunderson on the Bucsvision screen, he surprised his mom by walking up to the Pirate Ship’s stairs and giving her a hug. This was coordinated through the support of Florida Cancer Specialist who arranged for Gunderson to return from Alaska. That was an emotional moment for everyone.

I expect the were very few dry eyes in the stands.

As you can see these are just a few of the things that the Glazer Family Foundation does for the community. Lets continue to support them and the Bucs.

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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 primarily supported by donation.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. For tour times and reservations, call 813-920-4130, or visit 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.

CLASSES: Oct 10, 11:30am - A Practical Guide to Worm Composting, presented by Master Gardener, Debra Black.

Come learn the “do’s and don’ts” of vermiculture!

Oct 17, 11:30am - Florida Friendly Gardening, presented by Master Gardener Debi Ford. Learn about “the right plant for the right place,” efficient watering, feeding, mulching, managing garden pests and more!

Oct 24, 11:30am - Colorful Crotons and Cordylines (Ti plants), by Mark Peters, with plant sale! Peters Croton Nursery started as a hobbyist collection of Crotons in 2003 and has evolved into a Croton and Ti Plant (Cordyline) specialty nursery. Come learn!

Oct 31, 11:30am - Encore presentation by John Goss, JD’s Tropicals, on Ginger and Heliconia, with plant sale following the talk.

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

A Botanical Experience Awaits You...

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

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

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