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Vol. 33, Issue 243 Sept / Oct, 2018 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Graphic Designers Missy Lynn Contributors Bridget Burke Mary Lou Janson Vicki Kolb Michael Martino Barbara McGovern Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo courtesy of: PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS EVENTS SEPTEMBER Thru Sept 28

#PICYOURPARKCONTEST ON INSTAGRAM. The National Park Foundation’s #PicYourParkContest invites park goers – amateur and experienced – to submit pictures of themselves in national parks for the chance to win a VIP trip for two to a national park in the continental United States.

Participants rack up points by using #PicYourParkContest in their Instagram posts. As they visit more parks, they receive more points, and can even gain extra points for posting photos of themselves visiting less-visited parks. For a full list of prizes, rules, leaderboard and instructions on how to participate, www.findyourpark.com/pic-your-park

of the American patchwork quilts. Volunteer local long arm quilters add the artful patriotic quilting to each piece. When completed these quilts are presented to those well deserving “Heroes” living in our community. The public is invited to view the quilts during business hours, Monday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. 100 2nd Ave N #150, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 821-4069. www.stpete.com/

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QUILTING FOR HEROES. For the month of September quilts will be on display at the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Heroes are defined as our military personnel (veteran or active duty), first responders (police, fire fighters, EMTs) or anyone who goes out of their way to assist those in need. A local group of volunteer women meet monthly for a day of sewing for the making 4

ST.PETE ART & FASHION WEEK. St. Pete Art & Fashion Week (SPAFW) is a series of social events, art shows and runway fashion shows hosted at various venues throughout St. Petersburg. This year’s theme is Metallic and Chrome and will focus on inspiring new artists and futuristic trends. Before the event week begins SPAFW will be hosting an exclusive Red Carpet Pre-Part, called “Art Inspired” at Dollylocks Salon in downtown St.Petersburg. The event will feature well known artists showcasing their art and even creating live works of art during the event. SPAFW begins Sept 13th with an Opening Night VIP Party,

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called “Chrome” at The Estate, followed by the all new “Art Fashion Market” taking place at the Raw Studios, a night where designers and artists can not only display their works of art but guests can purchase them as well. The week will conclude with the main event, the 8th annual runway fashion show on Sept15th. www.StPeteArtandFashionWeek.com

Fri, Sept 14

CLIFF EBERHARDT W/LOUISE MOSRIE IN CONCERT. Cliff returns. A driving force of the Greenwich Village new folk movement of the late 80s & early 90s, and his music is as strong as ever.

6:30 pm, $, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com DEAF AND 90% BLIND ATHLETE WILL THROW OUT FIRST PITCH AT RAYS/SOX GAME ON USHER SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY. Rebecca Alexander wakes up every day deaf and nearly blind, as she has for most of her life.

But on September 14th, at 7:00 pm the day will be extra special because she’ll be in Boston to throw out the first ceremonial pitch at the Tampa Rays game to bring awareness to her condition Usher syndrome. It’s the most common genetic cause of combined deafblindness. Rebecca’s message is to show MLB fans that we all have the ability to live a full and meaningful life no matter what our challenges. Rebecca, 39, speaks perfectly and hears with her Cochlear implants, is an athlete that has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, teaches Spin classes, and has a great pitching arm. She is a courageous advocate for people with disabilities because of 6

her positive, “can-do” view of life. During the 7th Inning Stretch, around 100 men, women and children with Usher Syndrome and their families and supporters will be on the field singing, “Take Me Out To The Ballgame!” www.ushersyndromesociety.org

Sat, Sept 15

1ST ANNUAL GOOD WITH ME DAY FESTIVAL. Hands-on experiential activities and healthconscious vendors are focused on showing attendees that healthy activities, food, drink, and self-nurturing can be more fun and more gratifying than putting their lives at risk to feel good. 10 am – 4 pm, Free, Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. www.events.stpete.org/events/5460S TOP CHEFS. Highlighting some of St. Petersburg’s top restaurants, PARC’s Top Chefs offers guests open bar drinks, entrée samplings and decadent desserts prepared by some of the best chefs in the Bay Area paired with students from PARC’s Culinary Program. PARC’s Top Chefs offers guests delicious unlimited entrées from Birch & Vine, Guppy’s on the Beach, Rusty’s Bistro and The Galley — plus several corporate chefs from Bloomin’ Brands representing Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Allison Kropff, from WTSP 10 News, will serve as the emcee for the event, and delicious desserts will be provided by (Swah-rey) a dessert bar. 6 – 10 pm, $, Birchwood Grand Ballroom, 340 Beach Dr. N, St. Petersburg. www.parc-fl.org

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LOCAL COMIC SHOPS AND BOOKSTORES CELEBRATE 5th ANNUAL BATMAN DAY. Join hundreds of comic book retailers and bookstores as they partake in Batman-themed events across the world. As part of the Batman Day festivities, fans who visit participating retailers can expect: A free comic book giveaway featuring the first chapter of the BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT series. The free comic also includes a preview of BATMAN: DAMNED series. Younger fans can pick up a free copy of the first chapter of BATMAN: A LOT OF LI’L GOTHAM at their local comic book shop. www.DCComics.com/BatmanDay 9/11 HEROES RUN IN LITHIA WILL HOST PARALYMPIC WOUNDED WARRIOR ON RUNNING CHALLENGE.

The race will unite the community to remember

Elmo discovers that magic can be found anywhere when you believe in yourself!

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hen magician extraordinaire Justin visits Sesame Street to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo wants to be part of the big event. But there’s one problem … Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic. That’s when Elmo teams up with Abby and Justin, embarking on an amazing journey where Elmo will discover the “power of yet” —the lesson that with perseverance and practice, nothing can stand between you and your dream. Along the way, Elmo and Abby, joined by their friends Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Count von Count, and Gonger, discover the many magical moments in everyday life. In the end, Elmo learns that you can do anything you set your mind to if you just keep trying.

Yuengling Center Oct 12-14 • RP Funding Center Oct 19-20 • The Mahaffey Theater Oct 21

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the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as to honor our veterans, military, and first responders who serve our country and our communities. Special guest, United States Marine veteran and Paralympic athlete, Rob Jones, will serve as keynote speaker and will be running the 5K as part of a challenge that will see him compete in nine 9/11 Heroes Runs across the country. 8am. 16144 Churchview Dr, Lithia, FL 33547. www.911heroesrun.org/ lithia STUDIO@620 EVENTS SEPT 15 - Home Is Where The Art Is. An intimate look inside some of St. Petersburg’s most fascinating private art collections, housed in beautiful residences in Old Northeast. Homeowners and featured artists will highlight pieces in their collections. Tickets include: Trolley transportation from and to Florida CraftArt, Tours of four private art collections, Personalized interactions with collectors, artists and curators, Local entertainment, including music, dance and poetry, Creative selection of hors-d’oeuvres and wine/craft beer pairings.

23 - A Beautiful Disaster Poetry Reading A book launch and reading by local writer Miesha Brundridge. Enjoy the power of spoken word during this catered reception. The book is a passionate collection of free-verse poems written through a perspective that time, love, fate, pain, fear, and patience play characters in our lives.

25 - Sunscreen Shorts@620. Join in each month for a handful of short films, each chosen from the past years of the Sunscreen Film Festival. Each evening will offer a mix of genres: drama, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, documentary, foreign, animation, LGBTQ, and web-series. Each gathering will be full of surprises with occasional guest appearances from film makers and actors.

Thurs, Sept 20

NIGHT MARKET ST. PETE. Go out to the biggest night market in St. Pete. Over 50 local vendors, DJ, delicious food and tasty drinks. Kid and pet friendly. 6 – 10 pm, Free, St. Pete Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. www.marketmafia.com/event/Night-market-st-pete Continued

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Fri, Sept 21

PORCH PARTY: SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW GULFPORT? It’s a quiz show where the history is real - but people may get questions like “What is the name of the mayor’s dog?” or “how many chickens is it legal to own inside Gulfport city limits?” $. People may join the night of the event.

Doors open at 6:30 and the quiz show starts at 7 p.m. Dogs and kids over 15 welcome. BYOB. Light snacks provided; feel free to bring a dish to share (or not) and remember. Gulfport Historical Society, 5301 28th Ave. S. swww.gulfportchamber.chambermaster. com/ ST. PETE ASIAN STREET FOOD & CRAFT BEER FEST Gourmet food truck lineup serving up Asian Inspired dishes as well as offering their normal cuisine. Live band - Jam Jones, DJ Paul, Tampa Taiko Japanese Drum Group. 6 PM. Free admission. Albert Whitted Park, Downtown St Petersburg across from the Dali Muse-

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Sept 21-23

TAMPA BAY BOAT SHOW. Chart your course to the Florida State Fairgrounds on September 21, 22, 23. Enjoy walking around millions of dollars of inventory on hand from Tampa Bay’s leading boat dealers. See and compare all available makes and models in one location. Pontoons, Cruisers, Center Consoles, In-

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flatables, Jet Skis, SUP, exhibits and more. Plus Florida Fishing Seminars Series on Saturday and Sunday. Take part in a series of presentations by the area’s top fishing guides and local experts…great tips, secrets, and fun. Learn how to catch the big one. There is something for Boaters of all ages. Admission is free so bring the family and make a day of it. Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm.

Florida State Fairgrounds, 4808 US-301, Tampa FL 33610. www.tampabay.com/expos/ boat-show/

raise the critical dollars needed to sustain programs for the 3000 children served annually in the seven-county service area. 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Free. 813-7693600. www.bbbstampabay. org/ RCS HELP AND HOPE GRAND GALA: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION. RCS Pinellas returns to The Conmy Center in Dunedin for its 4th annual Help & Hope Grand Gala, “A Night of Inspiration”. The RCS Grand

Gala is the organization’s signature black-tie event, raising vital funds to strengthen Pinellas County by serving those facing hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence. The evening will include dinner by ClearSky Beachside Café, music by DJ Dani, live and silent auctions, open bar, games, raffles, and dancing. 6 p.m. The Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Dr, Dunedin, Florida 34698. ESPN SportsCenter’s Jay Harris is the keynote speaker and profesContinued

Sat, Sept 22

MASQUERADE BALL. Join the Florida Dream Center for an elegant evening to remember as we celebrate restoring hope and independence for those in our community impacted by hunger, homelessness, sex trafficking and addiction. Go ready to dance the night away with the Bayou Dance Club. Feast on delicious selections prepared

by Chef Gary Morgan formerly of the world-famous Tavern on the Green. Stroll through the silent auction featuring vacation getaways and other exciting prizes. $. 6-10 PM. Black Tie – Wear a mask or purchase one at the door. All proceeds benefit the Florida Dream Center. Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. https://bit.ly/2ngvpjU

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY 20TH ANNUAL ART OF HELPING CHILDREN GALA “BIG NIGHT IN OZ”. Enjoy a night of entertainment, delicious food, and art and auction items. Help to www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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sional basketball player, Rob Brandenberg is special guest. The Conmy Center in Dunedin. www. rcsgrandgala.com/

Sept 22, Oct 6, 20

BELLE OF THE BALL TO GIVE FREE HOMECOMING DRESSES. Belle of the Ball Project will provide free homecoming dresses and accessories to in-need high school girls from 10am to 2pm, at its boutique at 1210 Holt Ave, Clearwater.

The charity will repeat the event Sat Sept 22; Sat Oct 6; and Sat Oct 20. The charity welcomes all financially needy girls to get a dress regardless of where they live.

hair and straight hair, leopard look alikes, tiger look alikes, werewolf cats and new breeds may be attending the show as well as a Household Pet Category. Adoptable kittens & cats will be available from local shelters. Raffle table. Food available at hall. Free Parking. 727 289-1989. www.skywaycatclub.com

Thurs, Sept 27

HEART AWARDS. The Housing & Education Alliance will pay tribute to both the unsung heroes and community champions of housing at this annual dinner. 7 pm, $, Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813.932.4663 www.heausa.org

Fri, Sept 28

ST. PETE GLITTER QUEENS’ 7TH ANNUAL ROYAL BALL. Dinner, dancing, a silent auction, entertainment, live music and a cash bar. Advanced ticket purchase required. All proceeds benefit Starting Right, Now. 7 – 11 pm, $, St Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd.

N, St. Petersburg. www.stpeteglitterqueens.org

Dresses are available to all in-need, high school girls for their high school dances (prom, homecoming, military ball ). The honor system is respected.

No referral letter is necessary. No appointment needed. A $1 to $5 donation is requested but not required. Dresses are for high school dances only.

Donations of dresses and accessories can also be made at the site, dates/times listed above. Large sized dresses are the biggest need (size 18-26) 877-772-3553. www.belleoftheballproject.com

Sept 22-23

TICA ALLBREED CAT SHOW. Cats will compete in 12 different rings, both days. Judges from all around the world and USA judge cats both days.

Feline Education and Welfare, learn about different breeds of cats and how to care for them. Bring the family, fun for all ages. Meet 25+ all breeds of cats. Vendors will have cat related items for sale.

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MAKE-A-WISH “DISHES AND WISHES” FUNDRAISER - “Dishes and Wishes” fundraiser will be at Armature Works in Tampa. The event features some of the area’s best restaurants sharing their signature dishes while attendees enjoy (specialty) cocktails, music, and the opportunity to take home auction items and experiences. All proceeds go toward granting life-changing wishes for local children who have critical illnesses. Last year’s event raised more than $190,000, enough to grant 24 local wishes. 7:00-11:00 p.m. Armature Works, 1919 N. Ola Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602. www.sfla. wish.org/

Sept 28-29

SONGWRITERS SERIES FESTIVAL. Musiclovers will experience an entertainment-packed weekend featuring four concerts and nine talented national songwriters who are passionate about sharing their music and stories with their audience. 2 – 11 pm, $, The DonCesar, 3400 Gulf Blvd.,St. Pete Beach. www.eventbrite.com/e/ suncoast-songwriters-weekend-2018-tickets-43905317988

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Sat, Sept 29 SABOR LATINO.

An elegant evening of Live Latin music, delicious Latin food, and an open dance floor. Each ticket purchase benefits families still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. 8 pm – midnight, $, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. www.saborlatino2018.com EAT RICH, PLAY DIRTY. Delicious and decadent tasting stations by your favorite local restaurants, rockin’ live music and hands-on creative fun!

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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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Continued TAMPA BAY WOMENS EXPO. The Tampa Bay Women’s Expo is a special one-day event featureing exhibits, seminars and education on a wide range of women’s interests. Whether it’s fashion and travel or health and wellness, the Expo has something for everyone. The event is open to the public. Admission is free. 10am - 5pm. Florida State Fairgrounds, Entertainment Hall, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FL 33610. www.tampabay.com/expos/womens-expo/

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REVEAL: ST. PETE STREETS. A semi-annual showcase spotlighting St. Pete’s unique artists and

local businesses. Witness some of the most eclectic forms of art that the Bay area has ever seen.

REVEAL: St. Pete Streets aims to emphasize the experience of the arts, rather than the sole aesthetics of them. The event will be highlighting Street Art with an exhibition of female artists whose work can be seen on the streets. Canvas Fashion Gallery will also be designing a show inspired by Bill Cunningham, a photographer known for his New York street photography. Along with live music, djs, drinks, artwork, and great people. 6 PM - 11 PM. Station House St. Pete, 260 1st Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL. (727) 300-0281. www.facebook.com/events/538449966600121/ LUTZ CHIEFS GREAT GATSBY GALA. The Lutz Chiefs are celebrating 40 years with a Gatsby Gala to celebrate. Four amazing hours of Chiefs Continued

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owerboats from across the U.S. and as far away as Dubai will converge for the Super Boat International (SBI) National Championship Races. The three-day event kicks off on Friday evening with a boat parade, downtown block party, and a racer meet-and-greet.

Saturday, September 29, race boat testing will take place along the shores of Clearwater Beach from noon to 4 p.m. The Super Boat Race Village will also be open for autographs, photographs and food trucks. The day will wrap up with a concert at Coachman Park and Fireworks near Pier 60.

Sunday is the highlight of the weekend with high-speed racing action at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Miss GEICO powerboat racing team will again compete in this race. On the water, Miss GEICO is under the control of driver James Sheppard and throttleman, Steve Curtis. The driving pair were in the cockpit in 2017 when they collected the team’s 9th and 10th world championship titles. In 2018 Sheppard and Curtis look forward to claiming the National Championship while preparing and hoping to peak for the World Championships. “There will be racing teams from all over the world. The competition will be tough and we look forward to the challenge,” said Curtis. The 47-foot-long Miss GEICO Victory catamaran is made of carbon, Kevlar, and S-glass for high performance. The boat sports a pair of 1650 RACE Sterndrive twin turbo engines producing more than 3,000 horsepower and top speeds of 200 mph.

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fun with an open bar, seated surf & turf dinner, live and silent auctions, and a coaches dance off. Proceeds to support permanent shade coverage for bleachers. 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM. 813-786-6754.

Cheval Country Club, 4312 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL THE ART OF WOMEN: A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY. Let Your Spirits Come Alive at this Engaging Art Dance Party in Ybor City. Enjoy a unique night of artistic expression showcasing local female artists; dancing and fun featuring Diverse female art installations, DJ Shannon C with

hot dance music mixes, Full Cash Bar / Non-Smoking, Free Parking. Featured Art Mediums: Digital media, performance art, murals, sculptures, photography and painting. Diverse costumes are welcome but not required (no nudity, please). A portion of the proceeds to benefit Metro Wellness & Community Centers. Adults 21 yrs. and older, please. 8 PM - 11 PM. Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL. (813) 610-3132. www.

TheArtofWomenDiversity.eventbrite.com FL2K18. FL2K is an annual gathering of the Baddest Street Cars in the United States at the “House of Hook” for another thrilling weekend of

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he St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) Annual Folk Fair reminds us that we are a fabric of cultures woven into a United States. SPIFFS Folk Fair will be held at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The 4-day festival showcases food and culture from 36+ member organizations, each representing immigrants from nations across the globe. The groups will unite in a Grand Parade of Nations, culminating in a swearing-in ceremony of new American citizens.

Doors open to the public for a weekend of festivities featuring food and performances from three dozen cultures. SPIFFS International Folk Fair transforms St. Petersburg’s waterfront into a microcosm of the world, with a multitude of ethnic crafts, arts, food, cooking demonstrations and special entertainment. Some highlights include Giving Tree Music drum circles; student performances on the main stage; Polynesian dancers; and music featuring the Mongolian “Horse Head Violin” OCT 27 - 28 (Morin Khuur). Additional entertainment in the Main Stage / Beer Garden area includes performances by Urban Gypsies, Brazilian Samba by O Som Do Jazz, New Horizon Band of Gulfport, Irish Lift Band and The Islanders Greek Band. Folk dancing and music will be performed throughout the festival on two stages.

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racing: Carshow, Drag Racing, Roll Racing, Food Trucks, Bikini Contest. 9 AM to 5 PM. Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL. www.fl2k.com/

local bands. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raffle. 7 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Free valet parking. Oct 5 - Reverend Barry and the Funk; Oct 12 - Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band; Oct 19 - Horny Toads facebook.com/events/672198643130339

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5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY. A block party on 37th Street South in front of Maximo Marina with live music, entertainment, food trucks, beer and wine tent, kids’ zone and business vendors. Fun for the whole family. 1 – 7 pm, The Skyway Marina District, 480 37th St. S, St. Petersburg. www.facebook.com/events/232078570718680

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SPCA TAMPA BAY PET WALK. Walk to raise money to rescue and rehab homeless and abused animals in our community! Includes a variety of sponsonrs, vendors and highlights such as the pet

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The Humane Society of Pinellas’ Annual Golden Paw Gala The Humane Society of Pinellas’ Annual Golden Paw Gala will be held on Friday, September 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wyndham Grand Hotel Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring entertainment, awards, auctions and more while helping homeless pets in need. In attendance that evening will be Hockey Hall of Famer, PHIL ESPOSITO and his wife Bridget who are serving as this year’s honorary co-chairs. Sponsors and Furry 500 members will enjoy a pre-event VIP reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $100 per person and include valet parking. The Wyndham Grand Hotel is located at 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach

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costume contest. 8:30 am – noon, Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. www.spcatampabay.org/petwalk DOWN 2 RUN 5K (FUN RUN/WALK). Help celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness month by running/walking for a purpose. Former Bucs defensive tackle Chris Hovan will be signing autographs. Down 2 Run 5k (fun run/walk) will be held at Winthrop Town Center by Providence and Bloomindale. The 5k run starts at 8:00 am and the fun run/walk starts at 9:00 am. $. (813) 479-8014. www.runsignup.com TAMPA BAY’S TAILGATE TASTE FEST. Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest is a free, family-friendly event at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park. Entertainment consists of a food competition with local restaurants serving up delicious tailgate foods, live music from local bands, a competitive corn hole tournament and live action from college football games shown on huge LED video screens. Country star Craig Campbell is bringing his electrifying show to the Fest. Fans can expect to hear hit songs including “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” “Outskirts of Heaven” and his new “See You Try.” Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. www.tailgatetastefest.com

BLACK AND BLUE GALA. Support Tampa Homeless Outreach at the first Black & Blue Event with a nice dinner and live entertainment. 7:00 PM. (727) 667-6029. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St N, Clearwater, FL. For tickets to support the non-profit TAMPA Homeless Outreach, visit www. buytickets.at/tampahomelessoutreach/183703 Continued www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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TAMPA BAYS DANCING WITH THE STARS 2018. Hands Across the Bay is presenting the 8th Annual Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. This year’s theme is the British Invasion. The funds raised at #TBDWTS cover Hands Across the Bay’s entire operating budget and a portion is shard with 3-5 deserving local charities. 6 PM - 11 PM. Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay, 3800 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL. (727) 573-7720. www.handsacrossthebay.org A NIGHT WITH THE ROWDIES. Join in for a night of fun. Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Charlotte Independence. Ticket includes unlimited food and drinks at the Foundation’s tailgate prior to the game and entry to a reserved section at the Rowdies game. This is a great opportunity to support the Rowdies & the many charitable causes funded by the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation. 6 PM - 10 PM. (727) 498-1864. Al Lang Stadium, 230 1st St SE, St Petersburg, FL

PASCO PRIDE 2018 FESTIVAL. PROUD is the Theme for this history making PRIDE Festival in Sims Park. Celebrate with the LGBT Community as they celebrate the diversity of Pasco County and the surrounding areas. Live Bands, DJ, Vendors, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Drag Racing, Drag Queens and Kings, meet their first ever Miss Pasco Pride 2018 and the rest of the Pasco Pride Royalty. Family Friendly, lots of fun for all. Stop by the Pasco Pride Inc Booth to get huge drink and food specials offered by nearby downtown merchants. 10 AM - 4 PM. 727-220-3457. Sims Park,

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ac Brown Band and Little Big Town will headline the second annual Party In The Pines festival in White Springs, Florida. Country music stars Kip Moore, Luke Combs, Mark O’Connor Band, Lindsay Ell and more will also take the stage at north Florida’s largest country music and camping festival. A limited number of VIP tickets are available and include reserved front of stage seating, gourmet dinners on Friday and Saturday, VIP Silo Bar access and other exclusive amenities. The star-studded line up kicks off at 1 p.m. EST on Friday, Oct. 19 and continues Saturday, Oct. 20. Gates to the festival open at 12 p.m. on both days. $.

Bienville Plantation, 16673 SE 81st Drive, County Road 137, White Springs, FL 32096

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New Port Richey, FL. www.pascoprideproud.org/

(727) 586-3591. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive Northeast, Saint Petersburg, FL

28th ANNUAL PET WALK. Enjoy a beautiful walk along the water at Vinoy Park. The event features a variety of sponsors, vendors, and highlights such as the pet costume contest and so much more. Every year, hundreds of walkers gather in celebration of their own pets to help raise instrumental funds to support the thousands of pets who find refuge at the SPCA Tampa Bay, while they await their new furever homes. 8:30 AM - 12 PM.

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THE SHINE ST. PETERSBURG MURAL FESTIVAL. Bringing more than a dozen new murals and artful Bright Spots to our City of the Arts, the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival, returns showcasing colorful and inspiring public murals by a diverse group of mural artists from around the world. The

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festival, which has received widespread international media, is an outdoor art exhibition built in partnership between local artists and community members. SHINE illuminates the power of art in public spaces; revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting the St. Petersburg community.

Over the past three years 50 artful murals have been added to the landscape. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/shine-mural-festival/

TAMPA BAY BRIDAL SHOW. Spend the afternoon with the area’s bridal experts. Look for great fashions, tips and wedding advice plus door prizes, giveaways and more. Noon to 4 pm, $. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. www.tampabay.com/expos/bridal-show

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HISTORIC KENWOOD’S DINING FOR ART. Themes this year include Tapas! Tapas! Tapas!; an Italian Dinner in the Garden; a Seminole Park Supper Club; a Roaring Twenties Speakeasy, and more. Gatherings of six to 16 are held in Historic Kenwood homes full of charm and character. Each will feature a neighborhood artist. Creative Event Partners Mark Crane and Michelene Everett are collaborating with the Historic Kenwood Public Art Committee to make this a truly memorable event.

All events will occur between October 7 and October 24. www.historickenwood.org/dining-forart-begins-october-7th

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he 11th Annual St. Petersburg event will transform St. Pete’s N. Straub park into a magical wonderland of “glow”. Feel the magic as the park radiates into a playground of color. Enjoy a mix of the traditional Chillounge Night flair with a new LED furniture line and art installations.

The evening’s entertainment will shine with live band performances by Kafkasso and Smooth D and the Boyz. Watch as an animated “LED Robot” comes alive on stage, be mesmerized by a mystical fire dance performer Tuni, see the Cleopatra fashion daybed parade and enjoy Phoebe’s Samba team in their special LED feather costumes.

A limited number of VIP tickets, which include complimentary food and beverages are available. The VIP Lounge is an exclusive roped-off section. Parkshore Grill and 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House will provide al fresco dining in the VIP area offering signature items cooked on-site. They will also offer a selection of food for sale to the general public throughout the night. www.chilloungenight.com/

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PINELLAS COUNTY PIE FESTIVAL. Some of the highlights will include an arts and craft section, a city-wide pie bake-off for prizes, pie eating contests, local bakers selling by the slice and the pie, kids zone and free entertainment. 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo. www.simplyeventsfl.com/pie-festival

spins his dance favorites. Gulfport History Museum. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org BEACH CLEAN UP. You can help beautify one of our local beaches. Semi-annual event. 9 – 11 am, Free, Upham Beach Concession Stand, 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach. www.spbrec.com/special-events

Oct 19-28

ST. PETERSBURG FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – SPF18. Various times, prices and venues throughout St. Petersburg. Features theatre, dance, music, culinary arts and family friendly events with a spectrum of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences from opera to surprise pop-up performances in restaurants. www.tampabayisawesome.com/4th-annual-st-petersburg-festivalof-the-arts BEACH CLEAN UP. Enjoy small plates from Gulfport restaurants and sip beer and wine under a starry Gulfport night as Becca McCoy and Johm Shirley entertain you with torch songs. After dinner, dance on the museum lawn as Mayor Sam

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and plenty of VW vendors. 10 am – 5 pm, Free, 809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. www.facebook.com/events/2047652258583999 GREAT EXTRAVAGANZA. Join in for Una Extravaganza Esplendida: A Night of Spanish Romance at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport. The hub of the school was built in 1925 and greeted guests with flowing fountains of champagne, live music and a ballroom filled with beautiful artwork. Step back in time to a golden era of Spanish influence, enjoy food and drink in the Great Hall, and finish with dancing under the stars in the Banyan Courtyard. 5:30 VIP, 7:00 General Admission. www.greatex.org/gala

Bed and Breakfast. The event will be the capstone for Dining for Art, a series of more intimate parties held in homes throughout Historic Kenwood.

Champagne and desserts created by a five-star pastry chef will delight guests. Doug Wilkins will provide classical and jazz music. Twelve artists, all members of the Historic Kenwood Artist Enclave, will have works of art on display including sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, stained glass, mosaic, and crafts. Most will be present to visit with guests and talk about their art. Several of the artists exhibit nationally. www.historickenwood.org/event/grand-mingling

TAMPA PIG JIG.

An annual fundraiser event hosted on downtown Tampa’s waterfront featuring live music, food, a BBQ competition, drinks and games. Entertainment lineup: Carson Mchone, Futurebirds, Brett Dennen, Deer Tick, Riley Green, Chris Young. The event benefits the NephCure Kidney International, committed to supporting research, improving treatment and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease, FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) and Nephrotic Syndrome. 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. www.TampaPigJig.com

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS TREASURE CHESTS 5K + FUN RUN. The return of our Fun Run along with the 5K means more Bucs fans dedicated to making waves for breast cancer research and patient services in the Bay. The 5K (3.1 mile) race is chip-timed and participants will receive a bib with a timing chip attached. The fun run is an untimed/unchipped event. After you cross the finish line, continue the rally the very same afternoon at Raymond James Stadium as the Buccaneers take on the Cleveland Browns, during the breast cancer awareness game. Parking Lots Open: 5:30AM, Race Start Time: 7:30 AM, Victory Village: 7:45 AM - 9:30AM. One Buccaneer Place, Tampa, FL US 33607. www.runsignup. com/Race/FL/Tampa/treasurechests

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JOHN’S PASS SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL. Fresh gulf seafood, live music, Halloween block party with costume contests, trick or treating, fishing tournament and more. Thursday 3pm – 10 pm/Friday/Saturday 10 am – 11 pm/Sunday 10 am – 7 pm, Free admission, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. www.johnspassseafoodfest.com

to attend this event to raise awareness, acceptance and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. As a direct result of event sponsorships, team fundraising, and generous public donations, FDSWF is able to continue providing services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk

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DANCE WITH SPF18 - ST. PETE PERFORMS. Four days packed with dance experiences that highlight innovation and community. The Arts Alliance will present five innovative dance experiences, each for one night only.

WORK: Site-Dance at Work boasts performances created in front of live audiences in public places. AIREARTH-FIRE-WATER by playwright Sheila Cowley, takes place on the steps of the Museum of Fine Art and is a collaboration of acting, dancing and live music. DANCE ST. PETE is an evening at the Palladium Theater showcasing Tampa Bay’s professional dancers. TAKE A CHANCE DANCE PROJECT pushes boundaries as local actors/writers infuse dance into original narratives. SPF18’s finale invites the audience to dance as Orchestra Fuego ignites the stage with Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bolero and Bachata at the Manhattan Casino. www.stpeteartsalliance.org

ST. PETE-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS VETERANS HONOR FLIGHT WELCOME HOME RECEPTIONS. PIE’s 33nd Honor Flight with 73 Veterans will depart St. PeteClearwater International Airport on an Allegiant charter for a day long visit to Washington D.C. and the war memorials. The final Honor Flight for 2018 will be on October 30th. The Veterans return to St. Pete-Clearwater at approximately 8:30 pm. The Welcome Home celebration is open to the public and various groups, military, and government leaders will be at the airport to greet the veterans. Free parking will be available to attend the welcome home event (note free parking will only be granted when no other passenger flights are arriving). For more information emily@tampabaybeaches.com

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LOWRY PARK: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT - Fri & Sat in Oct, after 4 p.m. All ages. www.lowryparkzoo. org/ The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror or gore, just fun frights for all!

perience 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!

8:00 pm. 727-398-5200. 507 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.

GHOST TOUR OF YBOR - Oct 7 - 28 www.yborghosttour.com Ghost Tour of Ybor has added Sunday night tours to the schedule in response to the heavy Halloween demand for tour spots. The tour includes an extended exploration of the Cuban Club, named the fourth-most haunted building in the U.S. by the Travel Channel.

Halloween tours fill quickly and are always in demand so early booking is recommended.

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BUSCH GARDENS SESAME STREET SAFARI OF FUN KIDS’ WEEKENDS - Select nights thru OCT 28 www.BuschGardens.com Located at Gwazi Field, visitors can participate in a wide variety of fall-inspired activities including a hay maze, pumpkin ring toss and much more. Kids won’t want to miss dance parties featuring their favorite Sesame Street pals like Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Grover, Rosita, and more who will make special appearances dressed in their best Halloween attire.

Monsters & Fairies - Oct 6 & 7 Super Grover - Oct 13 & 14 Spooky Safari - Oct 20 & 21 Rosita’s Halloween Fiesta - Oct 27 & 28 GHOST TOUR OF TAMPA – Nightly thru Oct 31 and beyond 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. Ex28

GHOST TOUR OF ST. PETERSBURG - Nightly thru Oct 31 and beyond… 8:00pm www.ghosttour.com Peer into the shadows and mysteries of

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY PUMPKIN PATCH - thru Oct 31 www.humanesocietytampa.org/ 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. 3607 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. (813) 774-4344

tickets if you bring a pet item for donation, food, toys, treats.

AMERICAN VICTORY SHIP UNDEAD IN THE WATER - (select nights thru Oct 31) www.americanvictory.org

UNdead in the Water is an interactive, disturbing attraction that results from a zombie outbreak that has swept across Tampa Bay. Legions of ravenous undead are infecting and contaminating the innocent, and the only way out from this battle of humanity is to escape aboard the American Victory Ship.

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SCAREHOUSE PINELLAS - Fri, Sat, Sun in Oct. www.scarehousepinellas.com Scarehouse Pinellas is the newest haunted house to come to the Tampa Bay area.

Located in Largo Florida, guests can experience 10,000 square feet of fright from some of their favorite classic horror flicks. Scarehouse has partnered with the SPCA of Tampa Bay to raise money to help care for even more animals. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the SPCA as well as discounts on www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS assist guests who are trying to survive, they will be greeted by an informative but chilling video, which will prove to be helpful should a few stray zombies make their way onto the ship. Each guest will receive a special flashlight that can reveal the pressure of Zombies.

In order to get to safety, they must make their way throughout cavernous decks, multi-level ladders, eerie hallways, the ghastly Captain’s Quarters, the ominous engine room, the galley, and more terrifying spaces throughout the ship. The route for this scary escape to safety will take approximately 30 minutes.

THE UNSEEN AT STUDIO@620 - Oct 5 - 14 www.thestudioat620.org/ We’ve all heard ghost stories and some have felt a connection with souls long passed, but can the afterlife really send messages to the living? Or is it merely our human minds needing to connect the gaps where logic cannot? Utilizing visual, theatrical, and optical art, the Unseen explores these very questions.

15th ANNUAL PUMPKIN PALOOZA FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL - Oct 6 11am to 4pm. This event includes a pumpkin patch, kids’ games, face & hair painting, inflatables, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, opportunity drawing baskets, silent auction, and a community awareness zone. BINGO, with games starting every hour on the hour.

Admission to the event is free, and tickets for games will be a available for purchase.

Bring your family and enjoy a great day. In observance of World Food Day, they will also be collecting canned and boxed food at the event, which will be donated to Northside Benevolence Ministries. Funds raised through this event will benefit charitable projects of the St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club.

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DRACULA, THE VAMPIRE PLAY - Oct 12 Nov 3 www.carrollwoodplayers.org

When Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist in obscure maladies, discovers that beautiful Lucy Westenra is the victim of a vampire, suspicion falls on a mysterious neighbor, Count Dracula, and his frighteningly beautiful wives, who receive special emphasis. The large cast contains many fine acting parts, from the haunting vampire wives to the everpopular Renfield, who fancies a diet of flies and spiders. There are young lovers, comic staff members, sanatorium guests and Jonathan Harker, first to fall victim to the vampire’s thirst. The story of his journey to Dracula’s fortress will have your audiences on the edge of their seats. Intermingled with the drama is a fine thread of comedy that helps relieve mounting tension and chills. Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33618

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HALLOWEEN “ROCKTOBERFEST” - Oct 13 www.Eventbrite .com Make plans to attend Santa’s Angels- Halloween ROCKTOBERFEST Each ticket includes unlimited Craft Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Food from Local Restaurants, German Octoberfest Brats, Silent Auction, Live Auction Trip to Napa Valley, Spooky Party Games, Live Music, Ghostly Photo booth, and Best of Costume Contest. Free Parking. VIP tickets.

All Proceeds Benefit Santa’s Angels Children’s Charity. 6pm – 10pm. Friendship Park164th Ave Redington Beach.

SPOOKTACULAR ART FOR “ARTOBER” SATURDAY ARTWALK - Oct 13 www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Well over 200 artists representing painting, drawing, pottery, glass, sculpture, multimedia and more are featured in some 45 studios and galleries open for your discovery during ArtWalk from 5-9 p.m.

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ST. PETE ZOMBIE FOOD BOOZE CRAWL Oct 19 www.gulftobayfta.org Join Gulf to Bay for Food and Fun. Gourmet food trucks will have candy for the kids.

Face painting. Live Music & ZOMBIES. Live DJ, Zombie FL Ash Mob. All costumes welcomed. $500 costume contest. Picnic chairs and blankets welcomed. Pet friendly. Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr SE, St. Petersburg. 6 - 10 PM. Free admission.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS NOVAWEEN 12 - Oct 19 www.nova535.com/event/novaween-11/ St. Pete’s favorite Adults Only Halloween Costume party. The Infamous DJ Fresh returns. Look up it’s the beautiful Lyra Ladies.

Tarot Card Reading. Scary Photobooth by Get the Picture. Sexy Fire Goddess Maven Misbehavin. GoGo Dancers. Multiple Full Liquor Bars. Valet Parking is Included in Ticket Price. Costume Contest. NOVA 535, 535 Dr. ML King St N, St. Pete, FL 33701. 949-8736682

HOWL-O-FEST - Oct 19 - 20 facebook.com/events/966310730223867/?active_ tab=about Features inflatable games, temporary tattoos, carnival games, arts & crafts, trick or treat, free candy, character meet and greet.

Carnival style concessions available. 6 – 10 pm. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. 727-893-7326.

HAUNTIZAAR III - Haunted Hand Made Arts Bazaar - Oct 20 www.thestudioat620.org/ Featuring only the finest of creepy creators, this original art and craft market focuses on Halloween and Day of the Dead themed goodies, all sure to thrill you. Get in the spirit and come in costume! The more the scarier as they say. Shop local at this unique one day event and support the spooky arts in St Pete.

MOTE MARINE NIGHT OF FISH, FUN & FRIGHT - Oct 20. www.mote.org/events Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for an afternoon of Fish, Fun & Fright! Unearth shark teeth in “Coffin Creek,” enjoy deep sea delights in the “Diner of the Dead” and take part in Mad Science experiments and activities. Don’t miss the signature underwater pumpkin carving in the spooktacular shark habitats. Enjoy entertainment from students at EveryOneRocks and performances from Mad Science. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL. 941-388-4441

BOO ‘N BREW - Oct 20 www.westshoreplaza.com Enjoy the cooler Fall air and ring in the Fall Season! Grab your friends, family, fall boots or favorite costume and join in for local brews, music, games, fall-themed food, costume contests & kids activities like bounce houses, face painting and more. WestShore Plaza – Center Court, 250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609.

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ampa’s most historic – and most haunted – movie palace has an all-new line-up of classic horror films, creepy cult favorites and an expanded selection of “Mummy & Me” familyfriendly films; an evening of live storytelling; more ghost tours than ever before; Halloween happy hours on select dates; and a 14-hour marathon of A Nightmare on Elm Street 1-6 on Saturday, Oct. 20.

On select nights, the Theatre will open its lobby for PAUSE-O-WEEN happy hours. No ticket is required – just join in under the iconic TAMPA marquee in the heart of downtown for FREE shots, seasonal drink specials at the bar and

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by Dr. Paul Bearer. His hearse will be parked out front, and Dr. Paul himself will be in the lobby for photos, leading up to the world premiere FREE screening of his 2018 Halloween special at 6:30pm.

Then, on Oct. 31 spend a special Halloween edition of PAUSE-O-WEEN at the theatre. Besides the drink specials and free shots, there will be – for every drink you buy* – another ticket to enter into drawings for ghoulishly great prizes.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS HAUNTED HIKE THROUGH HISTORIC ST. PETERSBURG - Oct. 20 w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / T h e - H a u n t e d Hike-282268985136576/ Halloween Family-Friendly Event. Take a tour of St. Petersburg’s most paranormal neighborhood. Great spooky stories, side shows and bake sale. 1300 13th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33705. (727) 823-0393

Trick or treat from the trunks of cars to get in the Halloween spirit. 5:30 – 7 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center parking lot, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St Pete Beach.

6th ANNUAL YBOR BIG MONSTER’S BED RACE - Oct 27 www.ybornow.com/events/ Watch local bars and businesses dress up and team up to race beds down 7th Ave. in Historic Ybor City. Free for all ages! Prizes for fastest time and people’s choice for favorite bed.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - Sat, Oct. 27 at 12 - 5 pm www.largo.com/ Plan on a good time at this year’s Halloween Spooktacular event held at Largo Central Park from 12-5pm. Trick-or-treat trail will be from 12-4pm. 727-587-6740. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.

ZOMBIE THRILLER DANCE - Oct. 24 www.mfastpete.org Ghouls and zombies of all ages and dancing abilities are invited to take over the front steps of the museum for a fiendishly good time strutting your stuff to the famous Michal Jackson Thriller dance. 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Free, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. 727.894.4638.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: HOCUS POCUS - Oct 24 www.stpetepreservation.org Live music at 6 pm, Movie at dusk, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful evening while listening to music, having a picnic and watching a classic movie. Bring your own blanket or low seat. Food and drink available for purchase.

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A HAUNTING ON HARBOR ISLAND - Oct 27 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-haunting-on-harbour-island-tickets50249053271?aff=erelexpmlt The biggest Halloween party in the bay area at Jackson’s Nightlife. Costume contests, special performers, and an evening of dancing in our 3 music rooms. Harbour Island will be crawling with ghosts & goblins.

FLORIDA AQUARIUM GUPPYWEEN - Oct 27 www.flaquarium.org Guppyween is the one time of year we let wild animals, ghosts and princesses roam The Florida Aquarium! Our guests get to trick-ortreat among 8,000+ animals and plants native to Florida and around the world, making for the perfect family-friendly and safe Hallow-

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A Kynd, raffle prizes and costume contests while feasting on great eats.. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd So., Gulfport, Florida 33707 THE 3RD ANNUAL “RIVERWALK TRICK OR TREAT” - Oct 27 www.thetampariverwalk.com 4pm - 7pm on the Tampa Riverwalk. Kids in costume along with their families are invited to Trick or Treat along the Riverwalk as part of this FREE community event. Last year there were over 7,000 people who enjoyed this family-friendly event. Candy/Treat station locations are hosted by local businesses and organizations that will be handing out candy and/or treats to children in costume.

At the conclusion of the event, there will be a free family-friendly Halloween movie in Water Works park hosted by Friends of Tampa Recreation.

GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER MONSTER MASH - Oct 27 www.patch.com/florida/gulfport/calendar/ event/20181027/412303/monster-mash-2018 Put on your best, most creative or funniest costume and come to the Casino from 7 PM to 11 PM. Enjoy dancing to the band Four Of

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HALLOWEEN MOVIE IN THE PARK - Oct 27 www.facebook.com/CinemaSquatch/ Presented by the Sunscreen Film Festival, powered by Cinema Squatch and DJ Fresh Events. An evening of Halloween fun. 6 PM, Music, trivia and party. Movie starts at dark Williams Park, 2nd Ave N & 3rd St N. Free Admission.

AN EERIE EVENING AT THE TAMPA BAY HOTEL - Oct 27 www.plantmuseum.com 7-10 PM. See the Museum in moonlight as you’ve never seen it before and hear creepy tales from days long past. Learn about spirit photography and create your own haunting image. Victorian mourning and funeral customs come to life as eerie entities roam the halls. Period lighting and candles set the stage for true stories of death, homesick soldiers, and poisons. Lantern light will flicker off the walls as visitors travel to the brink of a shadow world. Visitors will enjoy light refreshments on the veranda, a close look at macabre items from Dysfunctional Grace Art Co, and an opportunity to shop in the Museum Store. Don’t miss a photo opportunity in a vintage wheelchair, and look closely at historic photographs to spot any spirit visitors.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME BASH - Oct 27 www.artpoolrules.com Get ready to have your world rocked with amazing art, wicked costumes and a runway show filled with spooky glamour. 8 pm. ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.324.3878.

MONSTER MASH 2018 - Oct 27 patch.com/florida/gulfport/calendar/ event/20181027/412303/monster-mash-2018 Put on your best, most creative or funniest costume. Dancing, raffle prizes, costume contests, memory quilt drawing and great eats. 7 – 11 pm, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport.

WAG-O-WEEN DOGGIE COSTUME PARTY Oct 27 RSVP whitneyshenkman@gmail.com All dogs registered go home with a gift bag.

Free hot dogs, salads and drinks. Donations accepted for CASA. 10 am – 1 pm, Free. Treasure Island Community Center Park.

BOO BASH AT BRIGHT HOUSE FIELD - Oct 31 www.myclearwater.com This free, family-friendly event includes free candy, a costume parade, hayrides, inflatables, and more. Boo Bash lasts from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Brighthouse Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd.

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usch Gardens Howl-O-Scream has returned on select nights through Oct 28, 7:30 - 1 a.m. From terrifying new houses and scare zones to creepers on coasters, an air of fear will consumes the park until there is nowhere to hide. New houses designed to terrify include:

INSOMNIA - Every door in this haunted asylum leads to your worst nightmare and the doctor is accepting new patients. Fears turn into fate as victims are forced to stay awake and receive twisted treatments from demented doctors.

SIMON’S SLAUGHTERHOUSE – By merely stepping inside, you have agreed to play Simon’s sick and twisted games. Entering this horrifying realm requires a journey through the Meat Market where cannibalistic creatures feast on the weak as they add to their Monster Menu of human hors d’oeuvres. Due to the intensity of Simon’s Slaughterhouse and the Meat Market, this area of the park is suggested for a 17 and older audience.

Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This year’s event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream 2018 is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. For the extreme Howl-O-Scream fanatic, a Front Line Fear pass grants access to all haunted houses and special discount offers throughout the park. For a full list of houses, scare zones, ticket offers and upgrades, visit HowlOScream.com

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EVERY TUESDAY MORNING GULFPORT’S FRESH MARKET - 9am-3pm - Oct - April; 9am2pm - May - Sept. Vendors offer a variety of produce, including local, organic and hydroponic fruits and vegetables when available. Vendors also offer local honey, teas, herbs, seafood, Florida grass-fed beef and other locally raised meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh breads, pastries, nuts and granola, gourmet, vegetarian/vegan and ethnic foods, candy, garden plants, fresh flowers, bath and body products, jewelry and much more. www. gulfportma.com/gma-events/tuesday-freshmarket

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1ST THURSDAY NIGHT ROCK THE PARK CONCERT - Rock the Park is held at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the 1st Thursday of the month. A monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. This FREE event is pet and family-friendly. Starts at 6:30pm. www.facebook.com/RockThePark 1ST THURSDAY MONTHLY URBAN STREET FAIR. Urban Street Fair on the Esplanade at the Tampa City Center. The outdoor event takes place monthly on first Thursdays. Along with music and street performers, the event brings in local artists, makers, crafters, and trendy fashion vendors. Entertainment and vendors change monthly, making each event different. Free and open to all ages.

201 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL. www.TampaNightMarket.com 3RD THURSDAY TAMPA FLICKS AND FOOD TRUCKS - The Gourmet Food Truck Fun is paired with Independent short Flicks and Live Music. 10-15 gourmet food trucks offer everything from Burgers to Vegetarian Bites. 6pm – 10 pm, Rain or Shine. The Grand Central at Kennedy.

1208 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. www. tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-and-food-trucks

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1ST FRIDAY NIGHT ST. PETE. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Christmas Toy Shop.

5:30 - 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg.

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1ST FRIDAYS ART IN THE HEIGHTS - First Friday Art in the Heights is at participating galleries, studios, and small businesses, from 7 to 10. Art After Hours features restaurants and bars in the area, from 9 to midnight. Several Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights neighborhood art galleries, studios and small businesses extend their hours so that you can see a slew of new art at different venues all in one outing. www.facebook.com/FirstFridayArtintheheights/ 1ST FRIDAY GULFPORT ART & GALLERY WALK. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. 6 - 10 pm, Free. Complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www.visitgulfportflorida.com 2ND FRIDAY DUNEDIN WINE AND ART WALK. Downtown Dunedin merchants offer specials and discounts; browse the art exhibits, sip wine at tastings, enjoy food samplings, live entertainment and a drawing. Wristbands to get special offers from merchants and be eligible for prize drawing. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, 34698. www.2ndfridaydunedin.com/

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2ND SATURDAY ARTWALK AT THE EDGE. The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. 40 artist’s studios and galleries from 5-9 p.m. Rain or shine. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk 2ND SATURDAYS AT WILLIAMS PARK, ST PETE. Family friendly event that takes place each second saturday of the month. www.y2kpro.com

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3rd SATURDAY ART & GALLERY WALK. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. 6-10 pm. Free. Rain or shine. Complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas.

Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www.visitgulfportflorida.com 3RD SATURDAY ISLA DEL SOL MARKET The Isla del Sol 3rd Saturday Market around the boardwalk at Shoppers Village between 10am and 2pm. A variety of local vendors and products, ranging from handcrafted items and baked goods to handmade giftware and organically-grown produce. Free parking. www.facebook.com/IsladelSolSaturdayMarket EVERY SATURDAY CITRUS PARK MALL INDOOR MARKET. 10am -4 pm. Sample the Best Rum Cakes in Tampa. Meet talented Artisans and Fine Handcrafters. Bring the kids - relax and join paint classes from 1- 4 pm. Market in The Park, Westfield Citrus Park Mall, 7814 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa FL 33625. www.marketatthepark.com/ EVERY SATURDAY YBOR CITY MARKET. May - Sept - 9am-1pm; Oct - April - 9am-3pm. Featuring regionally grown produce and ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables, herbs and cut flowers, prepared foods, gourmet foods/baked goods, arts and crafts, jewelry, woodworking, bath and body products, candles, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, unique and quality collectibles, and some import items. Free admission and parking. Pets welcome. Centennial Park, 1901 19th Street, Tampa, Fl 33605. www.ybormarket.com/

EVERY SATURDAY DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER FARMERS MARKET - Every Saturday yearround from 10am-2pm on Cleveland Street. Shop over 100+ vendors, fresh local produce, live music and more. Pet friendly. Free parking. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755. www. clearwaterfarmersmarket.net

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1ST SUNDAY ST PETE MARKET - Oct thru April. The market features local artists and crafters, mimosas, live music and free chair massages, flowers, artisan soaps, gourmet sauces, handcrafted jewelry, local art, soy candles, home decor and other curated products crafted or sourced locally. Noon to 4 pm. Free admission. Caddy’s on Central, 217 Central Ave, St Petersburg 33701.

727-637-5586. www.stpetesundaymarket.com 2nd SUNDAY SEMINOLE HEIGHTS MORNING FALL MARKET Oct through April, 10 am to 2 pm. 60+ vendors.

A mixture of Fresh Produce, Plants, Herbs, Fresh Baked Goods, Take Home Foods, Hand Crafts and Ready to Eat Lunch Bites. The front lawn of Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603. www.tampabaymarkets.com/ seminole-heights-sunday-morning-market

3RD SUNDAY THE INDIAN SHORES SUNDAY MORNING MARKET - thru May 14. 9am1pm, On the grounds of the Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center. Local produce, gourmet and specialty foods, fine arts and crafts, body care products, community connections. Family and pet friendly, beach close. Free. 19305 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores. www.TheBeachMarkets.com EVERY SUNDAY HYDE PARK FRESH MARKET. 125+ vendors selling a mixture of fresh produce, eggs, plants, herbs, fresh baked goods,take home foods, hand crafts,and ready to eat lunch bites. 10am - 3pm year round. Hyde Park Village, 742 S. Village Circle, Tampa FL 33604. www.tampabaymarkets.com EVERY SUNDAY COREY AVENUE SUNDAY MARKET - October thru May. 80 vendors. 10am – 2pm. Corey Avenue Between Boca Ciega Ave and Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706. www. tampabaymarkets.com/corey-avenue-sundaymarket

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TRAVELOGUE

THE GODFREY Story and Photos by Melissa W. Martino

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he Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas occupies the footprint of the former Bay Harbor Hotel, and that is where the similarity ends. The new Godfrey has been reimagined into a chic but casual and inviting 276 room hotel located in Tampa’s Rocky Point neighborhood. Situated right on the water, guests have a view of either Tampa Bay or the city skyline. The rooms have private balconies or patios, and all the amenities you have come to expect from a stylish hotel — free Wi-Fi, room service, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and mini-refrigerators.

The hotel’s WTR Pool area has fast become the place to be, with luxurious daybeds, chaise lounges and handcrafted cocktails. You can go a step further into indulgence with private cabanas with TVs and refrigerators. The WTR Grill is not the usual dull pool snack bar by any means. It is an excellent restaurant under the helm of Chef Joe Garcia, who has created some very tasty dishes with healthy, smaller portions. Some popular dishes are the Charred Caesar Salad with Parmesan Reggiano, crostini, anchovies, and house Caesar Dressing; the Proscuitto & Arugula Flatbread with fig and whipped goat cheese; and Seared Scallops with grilled Swiss chard and polenta cake topped with pan seared fresh diver scallops, finished with white wine Beurre Blanc. There’s always room for some dessert, and I would suggest the Beignet Bites as a real treat.

Weekend brunches and pool parties with DJs and live bands solidify the Godfrey as a great destination for the perfect get-away!

The Godfrey is located at 7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607.

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NATIONAL BRASS ENSEMBLE Gabrieli: Featuring Music For Brass

by John Williams

he National Brass Ensemble is comprised of 26 of the finest brass players in major orchestras across the United States.

Their repertoire includes excerpts from Giovanni Gabrieli’s innovative Sacrae symphoniae (1597), arranged for this ensemble by trombonist Tim Higgins, and the debut of Music for Brass, a new work by celebrated film composer John Williams. The recording has been inspired by an historic, Grammy Award-winning recording, The Antiphonal Music of Gabrieli, featuring the legendary brass ensembles of the Chicago Symphony and the Philadelphia and Cleveland orchestras. It has been long admired as the definitive modern performance of Giovanni Gabrieli’s works.

PATRICE WILLIAMSON & JON WHEATLEY Comes Love: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass Patrice Williamson has always drawn favorable comparisons to legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. She has been honored with “Best of Boston” award, and a nominee for “Best Jazz Vocalist” by the Kahlua Boston Music Awards.

Her colleagues say “Patrice is a hard-swinging interpreter and a refreshingly accomplished jazz vocal improviser.” Ran Blake sums it up: “It’s a breathtaking voice.” Here she and Jon Wheatley shine as they celebrate the collaboration between Fitzgerald and legendary guitarist Joe Pass. www.riverlily.com

PHIL HAYNES & FREE COUNTRY 60/69 My Favorite Things

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y Favorite Things (1960-1969) concludes a trilogy by Haynes’ free-wheeling “jazz-grass” string band Free Country, where he’s joined by longtime collaborators Hank Roberts (cello and vocals), Jim Yanda (guitar) and Drew Gress (bass). On this last installment the quartet takes on everything from John Coltrane, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix to Burt Bacharach and the theme from Star Trek. Released over nearly two decades, the band’s albums encompass nearly the entire history of American popular music in their own irreverent, stripped-down fashion.

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haring a title with one of Paul’s own paintings, Egypt Station is the first full album of all-new McCartney music since 2013’s NEW. Preceded by two of its tracks just released as double A-sides—ballad “I Don’t Know” and raucous stomper “Come On To Me”—Egypt Station was produced (with the exception of one track) by Greg Kurstin. Egypt Station’s 14 songs combine to convey a unique travelogue vibe. Between the opening and closing instrumentals “Station I” and “Station II,” each song finds Paul capturing a place or moment before transporting the listener seamlessly to the next destination.

TIM COLE & BAO BAO CHEN Small Island Big Song

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ole & Chen set out to trace the oceanic songlines from Madagascar to Hawai’i; from New Zealand to Taiwan following the voyages of the ancient seafarers an ancestry which can be traced back over 5,000 years, to an island we now call Taiwan. Visiting 16 island nations, the couple recorded with many of the regions most respected cultural voices in powerful natural settings, using all acoustic instruments, local languages and compositions. The songs developed into a lush, poignant and playful soundtrack to the region and its people. www.smallislandbigsong.com

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The subject matter is poignantly expressed from unexpected musical angles as Erin modernizes and reinterprets obscure standards, her own original composition and genres “outside” the jazz idiom. www.flappergirlsings.com/

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actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s sure to bring down the house!

1010 N. W.c. Macinnes Place, Tampa.

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CHICAGO - Sept 18 - 23 Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Oct 16 - 21 Called “a gut-busting hit” (The New York Times) and “The funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and

HELLO, DOLLY! - Dec 4 - 9 Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly! Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history.

LES MISÉRABLES - Jan 15 - 20 Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

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THEATER & MUSIC AL LANG STADIUM 230 1st Street South in downtown St. Petersburg.

AMALIE ARENA 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813.301.6500. www.amaliearena.com SEPTEMBER 14 – SCORPIONS. The iconic and influential hard rock band, celebrates 50+ years of rock with the return to North America for the Crazy World tour.

15 – 15th ANNIVERSARY FREESTYLE EXPLOSION CONCERT. The biggest names in freestyle music, including multi-platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne, Female Pop Sensation Expose, The King of Freestyle Stevie B., The Queen of Freestyle Lisa Lisa and Freestyle Legends TKA K7 16 – NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD ‘N OUT LIVE. The tour will feature stand up performances by fan favorite “Wild ‘N Out” cast members, live interaction with the audience as they participate in Wild ‘N Out’s most popular game segments with Nick and cast, and a live music performance from today’s most popular hip hop stars.

21 – GAME OF THRONES. See feature in Footlights section.

OCTOBER 12 - ROMEO SANTOS. “Romeo’s ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats is overwhelmingly tangible, as his flawless vocals span for over two hours… It’s his prowess on stage and expert musicianship that have made him this generation’s bachata legend.” – Billboard

3 – NOV 4 – Between Riverside & Crazy

ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org

CAPITOL THEATRE 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com/Venues SEPTEMBER 8 - The Zander Family Concert 13 - Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holly - Classic Albums Live 14 - Pablo Cruise w/ Greg Bilings & Geoff Abraham 21 - Here Come the Mummies 27 - BASIA

28 - Louie Anderson OCTOBER 6 - Gary Gulman: Must Be Nice!

7 - Pete Rose LIVE 11 - Mary Chapin Carpenter 12 - Eagles Greatest Hits - Classic Albums LIVE 20 - Carlos Mencia 25 - Colin Jost (Sat Night Live) AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529. www.americanstage.org/ OCTOBER

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20-23 - Nunsense II - The Second Coming.

OCT 6 - The Alter Eagles - a tribute band to the Eagles 19-28 Arsenic and Old Lace NOV 4 - Pianist Franz Mantini 9 - Tales of Mild Interest - Comedy you see withyour ears.

10 - Director Murdered! Aquatic lust or vegetarian butchery? An interactive murder mystery.

DEC 21 - Bonnie Quintana with Jazz with Jim

CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS THEATRE 4335 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813.265.4000. www.carrollwoodplayers.org/ SEPT 7 - 29 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

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CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATRE 5501 27th Avenue South Gulfport, Florida 33707. www.mygulfport.us

SEPTEMBER 22 – Betty Fox Brass Band & Beth McKee CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo. 727.587.6793. www.largoarts.com SEPTEMBER 13 – Bye Bye Birdie. See a combined cast of local professional actors and performers with disabilities rock out in this loving send-up of teenagers in 1960’s small-town America.

22 – A Selena Tribute!

29 – Gypsy Star OCTOBER 5 – The Mersey Beatles 6 – Bones 11 – Stanley Jordan w/Raul Midon 12 – Collin Raye COACHMAN PARK 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755. (727) 562-4700

OCT 13-14 - Maxima Hispanic Heritage Concert. Sat Olga Tañón; Sun - Hector Acosta El Torito. www. facebook.com/Olgatanonoficial/

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t SEPT 20 - Prefuse 73 ECKERD COLLEGE 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium. 727.864.7600. www.eckerd.edu/metopera The Met in HD Series. Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera.

EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286. www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.

(941) 366-9000. www.floridastudiotheatre.org Thru SEPT 23 - GILBERT & SULLIVAN UNPLUGGED: Modern Twist, Major Hits. Gilbert & Sullivan Unplugged has delighted audiences across the US with lovingly loopy renditions and

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FOOTLIGHTS con’t joyfully irreverent excerpts from HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, and The Pirates of Penzance.

FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, Florida 33755. 727446-1360. www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org/ SEPT 15 – Songs of Tin Pan Alley OCT 4 – 14 – I Hate Hamlet 20 – Broadway Today!

FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205 www.freefalltheatre.com SEPT 22 - OCT 21 - FANTASTICKS. The Fantasticks has enchanted audiences for generations. When two fathers decide to drive their children together by pretending to be in a feud, they build a wall between their two homes. This ploy works like a charm, but happy endings are seldom ever-after.

Matt’s longing for adventure and Luisa’s listless dreaming threaten to tear them asunder. With help from the enigmatic El Gallo, the lovers and their loving fathers may yet find a path to happily ever after.

24 – UNSEEN ST. PETE HCC YBOR CITY MAINSTAGE THEATRE YBOR CITY CAMPUS. (813) 253-7623. www.facebook.com/events/264403597489616/ SEPT 14 - 15. AXIS Dance Company Radical Impact Tour. Bold offerings, extending a complexity that reflects lived experiences of a diverse group of artists.

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MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1St St. S, Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767. www.themahaffeytheater.com SEPTEMBER 15 – Dr. Jordan Peterson 28 – Troye Sivan: The Bloom Tour 30 – David Byrne’s American Utopia Tour.

OCTOBER 7 – Danny Gokey 12 – Benise – Fuego!

16 - World of Dance Live! World of Dance is the world’s largest dance entertainment enterprise.

What began in 2008 as a single event is now a continent-spanning, tour de force of human spirit and sick dance moves, encompassing a #1 TV show, a #1 YouTube network, and two live worldwide tours. The World of Dance Championship Series attracts YouTube stars, industry icons, and tens of thousands of fans to events in more than 30 countries, spanning the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. The inspiring performance videos captured from these events have driven more than one billion views online. No language barriers. No animosity. Just pure, awe-inspiring movement.

28 - The Simon & Garfunkel Story NOVEMBER 8 - Daughtry: Cage to Rattle Tour

9 - Simple Minds: Walk Between Worlds Tour MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446. www.ticketmaster.com/ venue/107257

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“Reuniting this summer and heading back out on the road with my friends Lady Antebellum feels like a home away from home,” said Rucker. “It’s going to be an incredible summer, and I can’t wait to see y’all out there!”

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27 - Colony House 28 - FOZZY. The tour dates come on the heels of the release of the band’s 7th album, Judas, which Loudwire named as one of the top 25 albums of 2017, saying the band has continued “honing their craft and steadily improving. Judas is their most polished and fully realized album, and should be their most successful, as well.”

THE PALLADIUM 253 5Th Ave N, St. Petersburg. 727.822.3590. www.mypalladium.org SEPTEMBER 6 – O Som Do Jazz + Francois de Lima 7, 8 – Selwyn Birchwood Band 9 – American Made: Classic Rock and Roll 13 – “Operation: Military Matters” Concert 14 – La Lucha Album Release Concert 15 – Lauren Mitchell Band 21 - 23 - Webb’s City: The Musical, A Concert Version

27 – TFO: Beethovens’s Symphony No. 5 29 – Buffyfest: The Florida Björkestra OCTOBER 7 – Maiden Cane 19, 21, 23 – Mozart’s Don Giovanni PINELLAS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. www.etix.com/ticket/v/11231 SEPT 15 - Paul McCartney Tribute OCTOBER 13 – Elton John Tribute RITZ YBOR 1503 E 7th Ave., Tampa, Fl 33605. 813-248-4050. www.theritzybor.com/ Continued

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and as a session artist before going solo. He and his band (Kenn Moutenot on drums, and Charlie Torres on bass) performed “Hang Carmine Appice on Sloopy”, “Free Ride”, “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and more. Kenn may well be the happiest drummer I have ever seen — barefoot, with a perrenial smile and lion’s mane flying. The friendly smile continues off stage as well.

Vanilla Fudge closed the show with “People Get Ready”, and “You Keep Me Hanging On” to mention a few tunes. The band’s musicians are original with the exception of bassist Pete Bremy, who has been with them for 9 years. Mark Stein is on organ, Vince Martell on guitar, and Carmine Appice on drums. They have all performed with other stellar rock names as they take time off from the Fudge to explore other avenues from time to time. Carmine has performed with Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart (with whom he wrote “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks”). He is now going on tour performing with The Rascals.

Hippiefest may have left the building for now, but the timeless music that we all love rocks on.

he “Magic Bus” stopped at Ruth Eckerd Hall recently filled with 60’s-70’s hit makers for Hippiefest 2018, presenting Vanilla Fudge, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland. The festival included a marketplace with live local music, food, vendors and a 70s car show.

The bands haven’t lost their touch and gave the enthusiastic crowd just what they had hoped for. The musicians had a genuinely good time filling in on each other’s songs, and the comaraderie even continued backstage.

Joey Molland (Badfinger) opened the show accompanied by Rick Derringer and his band with several of his hits, including “No Matter What.”

Mitch Ryder and his keyboardist, Pat Harwood, joined the Derringer Band next with such gems as “Devil With A Blue Dress” into “Good Golly Miss Molly.”

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OCT 3 - Trivium 10 - Milky Chance 18 - The Breeders 19 - Mike Shinoda

RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater.

727.791.7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com SEPTEMBER 16 - Joanne Shaw Taylor w/ Special Guest JD Simo (Murray Theatre) 26 - Emily Kinney: Same Mistakes Tour (Walking Dead star) (Murray Theatre) 27 - The Australian Pink Floyd Show OCTOBER 13 - Lord Of The Dance 14 - Eddie Izzard: Believe Me Tour. This funny and emotional show reveals the man behind the standup with all of the fascination with the ridiculous fans expect from an Eddie Izzard performance.

20 - Bob Dylan and His Band.

DEC The Florida Orchestra ‘Home Alone’ in Concert Dec 21. With its new season fast approaching, The Florida Orchestra has added the beloved holiday film Home Alone to its concert lineup, expanding its movie concerts to four blockbusters this season. The orchestra will perform John Williams’ charming score live as the comedy classic plays on the big screen for one night only, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at 7:30 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall, just in time for Christmas.

SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941.359.0099. www.sarasotaopera.org SEPT 21 - Laura Benati

SIDESPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618.

(813) 960-1197. SEE Footlights AD FOR ACTS. www.sidesplitterscomedy.com/

SKIPPERS SMOKEHOUSE 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613, (813) 9710666. www.skipperssmokehouse.com/ SEPT 15 - SAM RAVENNA. Touring in support of his sophomore release, Fragile. From vintage Motown flavored soul music, neo-soul funk beats, yacht rock, to experimental avant-guard Jazz and psychedelic dub, Fragile simultaneously throws you back to the past, and plunges you deep into the future.

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BERG. Ernst Janning, one of the most influential German legal minds of the pre war era, and other influential Nazis face a military tribunal in the second wave of post war trials at Nuremberg. Issues at the forefront of this trial reverberate through history and challenge humanity to this day.

STAGEWORKS THEATER 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416. www.stageworkstheatre.org SEPTEMBER 27 – October 14 – JUDGEMENT AT NUREM-

ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktail with the Maestro. Various performance locations

STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org SEPTEMBER 4 - 29 - HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH 7 – Daniel Girón w/Chucihito Valdez 8 – 16 – Crossdresser for Christ 15 – Crack Up Cancer Comedy Benefit Continued

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he Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a four-day and four-night, live music festival, enjoyed by over 35,000 people the third week of every October and now in its 39th year. The music festival has evolved from a series of concerts on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues around Clearwater into an annual, international, music festival that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to Coachman Park in Clearwater, against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. The festival features a combination of legendary and relevant musical artists and a gathering of an amazingly diverse fan base. The Jazz Holiday’s modern-day, diverse line-up covers a wide array of musical styles: straight ahead and smooth jazz, swing, blues, jamband, rock, folk, Americana, funk, and Zydeco and showcases a new generation of artists, emerging stars, and classic legends.

This year see such stellar acts as George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Morris Day & The Time, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Doobie Brothers, JJ Grey & Mofro, Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers. Sheila E, Marcus Miller and many more.

Many different seating packages are available, including VIP. For more information, call 727-461-5200, or visit www.clearwaterjazz.com/experience/

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18-23 – Chicago the Musical 20 – Latin Nights 21-23 - Rocky Bleier in The Play 29 – Lucia Micarelli OCTOBER 5 – Hari Kondabolu 6 – Silly Sam The Music Man 7 – Disney Junior Dance Party 7 – Follies 10 – Edgar & Emily 11 – The Naked Musicians 12 – Israel Houghton 12 - NOV 4 - Edgar & Emily - A new comedy about two of America’s most beloved dark literary figures just in time for Halloween. In January 1864, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson receives a surprise guest: Edgar Allan Poe. Although Poe died 15 years prior (he doesn’t seem to understand that), he arrives quite alive and just as energized by death as ever before — one could say death kindly stopped for Emily, after all. Though the evening pits the pendulum of both poets’ personalities against the other in this comic fantasia, Emily and Edgar find they have a lot in common despite their differences. The heart tells the tale, you know.

13, 14 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert 16 – 21 – The Play That Goes Wrong 20 – Jeremy Stolle 20 – The Magic School Bus 28 - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, an internationally recognized women’s acappella chorus presents its annual show, “Standing Room Only” 58

(SRO) 3pm, October 28, 2018, at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Special guests are Main Street quartet, the Barbershop Harmony Society 2017 quartet champion, and The Buzz quartet, Sweet Adelines International Queens of Harmony.

Tickets are $30-$45, and available by emailing: barisweet64@gmail.com or calling: 813-748-1115.

More info at toastoftampa.org THE STUDIO @620 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 27895-6620. www.studio620.org TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. www.TampaTheatre.org

OCT 27 - ADAM DEVINE “WEIRD LIFE TOUR 2018” LIVE. Adam is best known as a co-creator, writer, and star of the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics, for which he was named one of THR’s “Top 50 Showrunners” and one of Variety’s “2013 Ten Comics to Watch.” In addition, he can be seen on Comedy Central’s Adam DeVine’s House Party, as well as the recurring “manny” on the award-winning hit ABC series, Modern Family.

TARPON SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 324 Pine St, Tarpon Springs, FL. www.tarponarts.org/

URBANITE THEATRE 1487 Second Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. www.urbanitetheatre.com USF CONCERT HALL 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, Fl 33620

SEPT 12 - An Evening with Steve Maraboli - Are We All Addicts?

21 - AV4P: AVoice4Peace 2018 Invitational - Finale Concert USF YUENGLING CENTER 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813.974.3004 www. yuenglingcenter.com OCTOBER 5 – A Symphonic Celebration of Prince

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he four most famous notes in music launch The Florida Orchestra’s 51st season Sept.

28-30. If da da da dum is all you know of Beethoven’s immortal Symphony No. 5, then wait until you hear the rest, an uplifting journey from darkness to light that changed music forever, conducted by Music Director Michael Francis.

But why stop there? It’s easy to Compose Your Own series of concerts to last all season long. It’s just $25 a ticket for some of the best reserved seats when you buy three or more concerts (regularly $33 and $48 tickets).

Mix and match from 23 Tampa Bay Times Masterworks and Raymond James Pops concerts. Here’s a guide:.

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GET ‘EM WHILE YOU CAN: Did you know The Florida Orchestra had record attendance last season? No doubt tickets will go fast this season for the ever-popular Holiday Pops (Dec. 14-16, with two matinees) featuring American Idol star and St. Pete native Michael Lynche; The Planets, with NASA images on a big screen (Feb. 15-17); and The Music of John Williams (April 27 with a Saturday matinee). Princes and princesses of all ages with feel like royalty at Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time, enhanced with film sequences on a big screen (Nov. 2-4; tickets may be limited).

LOVE A PIANO: Pick a three-pack of piano pieces, including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Cuban jazz pianist Aldo Lopez-Gavilan (Jan. 4-6); Anne-Marie McDermott on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 (Feb. 22-24); and one of the most sought-after pianists in the world, Benjamin Grosvenor on Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 (March 29-31).

POWERED BY WOMEN: Violinist Esther Yoo is turning heads with her talent, and she debuts with TFO on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (Nov. 16-18 with Sunday matinee). And how often does this happen? The conductor, composer and soloist are all women: Guest conductor Gemma New leads TFO’s own violinist Sarah Shellman as soloist in Anna Clyne’s The Seamstress (April 1214 with Sunday matinee). In the Raymond James Pops series, check out Women Rock, a tribute to the women who changed rock ‘n’ roll forever (March 2-3).

HOW TO COMPOSE YOUR OWN SERIES: Choose from 23 classical and pops programs at ComposeYourOwn.com. (Service charges apply.) Get single tickets at floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

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DOUBLETREE By Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

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ulling up to the porte-cochere at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, while very nice and tropical, does not begin to tell the story of what lies beyond. When this hotel was reimagined two years ago, it made it one of the largest DoubleTrees in the world. They really thought of everything the traveler could want, from families to business folks to weddings. Being steps away from Seaworld, Discovery Cove and the Orange County Convention Center, and only 10 minutes from the airport is an added bonus.

The sleek lobby’s centerpiece is the Sonoma Bar, which serves up favorite libations for the weary traveler to enjoy. At the end of the lobby are comfy chairs and a gigantic TV screen to enjoy watching sports action. The extremely high ceiling has skylight windows which change the ambiance of the lobby between day and night. Shops, a convenience store, UPS store and car rental are easily accessed off the lobby. When we checked in at the desk, we received our room key along with some of Doubletree’s delicious fresh made chocolate chip cookies (reason alone to stay at a Doubletree!)

When we walked out the back lobby doors on the way to our room, we discovered just how large the complex is — 28 acres — and very verdant. Lots of lush landscaping, seasonal flowers, palm and evergreen trees, and fountain pools. The winding pathways with directional landscape lighting look especially attractive (and romantic) at night. Several swimming pools can be found around the property, some more attractive to families, and some for adults with heated spa pools. Outdoor fun includes a thatched roof-covered billiard table, life-sized checkers set, and mini-golf. A family pool party with DJ adds to the good times.

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he 1,020 renovated guest rooms are situated in two and three-story buildings and a tower.

Our room was located in the tower, with a great view. The rooms are super comfortable, with a warm inviting decor and luxurious beds.

The centrally located Laguna Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner - mostly comfort food.

We had some tasty corn chowder, a Caesar salad, and grilled cheese on garlic challah bread, with cheddar, smoked gouda, and manchego cheese accompanied by fire roasted tomato soup. There’s a grab-n-go market for convenience next door to the Laguna.

While at the DoubleTree, we enjoyed a fabulous breakfast spread in their new outdoor event space which is amazing. We could see why it is so popular for weddings. The expanded indoor and outdoor area covers more than 100,000 square feet of comfortable meeting space for conferences.

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e also had an opportunity to sample some delicious dinner selections from the DoubleTree’s culinary team on our last night at the resort. Steaks, pork chops, potatoes au gratin, fire roasted veggies, and delectable desserts.

We definitely took advantage of the proximity of the hotel to experience several theme parks during our stay. If you haven’t been to Discovery Cove, do put it on your bucket list. It’s as if you landed on an island in the Caribbean.

Beautiful landscaping, animal experiences (beavers, sloths, bird aviary, otters), gorgeous fish you can snorkel with, a winding river rafting feature, and a delicious buffet.

We have been there previously and had the Swim With The Dolphins Experience, which is definitely fun. This time around we tried the SeaVenture, where you walk underwater in a dive helmet, surrounded by tropical fish.

Loved it!

We also dined with Shamu at SeaWorld, where your table is up against the pool so you can watch the whales do their thing. Very interesting, and the food was quite good and plentiful. After dining, guests are taken into the main amphitheater to see the Shamu show.

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isney Springs was also on our list, as they have so many new restaurants that have opened recently. We dined at Celebrity Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, which serves up southern style “eats.” Bring on that yummy Fried Chicken and some Fried Green Tomatoes! Some unique taste treats were the Ham & Jam Biscuits layered with pimento cheese, Tasso ham, country ham, and blackberry fig jam, and the Fried Chicken & Doughnuts served with house-made sugar doughnuts and mashed potatoes.

The hotel’s shuttle will take you to SeaWorld and Universal complimentary, and to Disney World for a nominal fee.

It may sound cliche to say the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando has it all, but it actually does, and everyone one of the staff that we encountered was friendly and helpful as well. And don’t forget they have those amazing cookies!

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DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is located at 10100 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32821.

For more information, please call 407-352-1100, or visit www.http://doubletree3.hilton.com

SeaWorld Dine with Shamu

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CHAMILIA Birthstone Charms w/Swarovski Gemstones

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hamilia, a Swarovski company, is releasing 12 new “Birthstone Galaxy” charms. This new collection is made to a fine jewelry standard with Swarovski Created Stones and sterling silver, fully pavéd using an À jour setting. The openwork background allows the back of the stone to be open “to the day.” The light enhances the scintillating color and brilliance of each created stone, bringing it to life.

The 12 new Chamilia “Birthstone Galaxy” charms (MSRP US$45) include: Jan - Dark Red; Feb - Fancy Purple; March - Fancy Light Blue; April - White; May Green; June - Purplish Pink; July - Red; Aug - Peridot; Sept—Sapphire Blue Dark; October - Fancy Pink; Nov - Amber; Dec - London Blue Dark.

The entire Chamilia line is made from sterling silver or 14 karat gold and features genuine Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Zirconia, and now Created Stones from Swarovski Gemstones Business.

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en are stepping up their tie game with Dazi’s on-trend, handsome designs that keep them looking sharp. A great neck-tie has always been, and always will be, the key to really getting respect when it comes to the menswear game. Dazi skinny ties are perfect for any special night out.

With a wide array of colors and patterns, these fine-crafted ties will have you ready for whatever the day brings. Dazi ties are also perfect for weddings to keep the groomsmen looking great. The ties are handmade, and come in various designs, styles, and colors. Dazi even offers some styles for children, including bow ties.

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oobie has the perfect bra for you to feel glam, They come in lots of colors and patterns, in lace too, to suit your mood and your wardrobe. Ultra comfortable, supportive, and inexpensive – it’s the perfect combination.

The Coobie Bra provides shape and support and can be worn in place of a camisole or tank top. Because it doesn’t have seams or hooks, the Coobie sports a smooth, bump-free profile under even the thinnest tee. Its special design with ribbing and ruching makes for a knockout shapely silhouette, and the Coobie fits almost every body.

For more information, please visit www.shopcoobie.com

LAY N GO COSMO Cosmetic Organizer T he Lay-n-Go COSMO is a cosmetic bag that allows you to see all of your cosmetics at once, and clean up in seconds. No more digging and dumping in a traditional black hole make up bag. The raised lip keeps make up and brushes from rolling off the counter. The Cosmo is wipeable and machine washable. Use at home or away. Do your daily make up routine at the gym, or in your office, on a clean dry surface. Pull the drawstring cord and the Cosmo cinches completely closed to stow or travel. Pack the Cosmo in your suitcase, tuck it in your overnight bag. The Cosmo conveniently fits anywhere. It opens up to a handy 20”, has a zippered storage pocket, and a convenient handle. Lay-n-Go is available in different sizes and colors.

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Tampa Bay Area ART POOL GALLERIES CRAFTY FEST - Sept 8-9.

2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. www.artpoolrules. com This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. 11 am – 5 pm, Free.

BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326. www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.

Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes.

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. 727.

453.6800. www.brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays. Guided Tours, Classes OCTOBER 6 – Fall Wildflower Festival. 9 am – 4 pm, Free, This family-oriented event offers a children’s fun and learning craft area, a honeybee observation hive, wildflowers for sale, and a walk-through tent with over 250 live butterflies.

CHIHULY COLLECTION 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. 727.822.7872. www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

Thru OCT 31 - Storytellers. First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

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for its Tampa Bay CityPASS program. An advantage of the Tampa Bay mobile ticket, as well as all future mobile ticket programs for other CityPASS partner destinations, is that it is delivered to the purchaser’s phone in the language the buyer selected when they first visited the CityPASS website. The Tampa Bay CityPASS program includes prepaid admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park, plus four additional attractions: The Florida Aquarium, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home to Winter and Hope, stars of the Dolphin Tale movies), and a choice between the Museum of Science and Industry and the Chihuly Collection. The included tickets are valid over a period of nine consecutive days, beginning with the first day of use.

The mobile ticket will work in the same manner as printed CityPASS ticket booklets, although instead of scanning a printed ticket at the attraction, the visitor will scan their phone. Mobile tickets, as well as ticket booklets, can be purchased online.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767.

(727) 441-1790. www.seewinter.com Clearwater Marine Aquarium is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, nurse sharks and more. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival, after the injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. A major motion picture, Dolphin Tale, highlighted her life story in 2011. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, features the story of Hope, a young resident dolphin.

CRACKER COUNTRY Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610. (813) 627-4225. www.crackercountry.org/

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Cracker Country, a rural Florida living history museum, was established in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Carlton, Jr. so future generations might better understand and appreciate Florida’s rural heritage.

CRAFTSMAN HOUSE 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.323.2787. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk SEPTEMBER 14 – Cliff Eberhardt w/Louise Mosrie OCTOBER 5 – 14 – American Craft Week DALÍ MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767. www.thedali.org Thru NOV 25 – CLYDE BUTCHER: VISIONS OF DALÍ’S SPAIN. Features 41 photos that take viewers on a journey through the Catalonian region, with images ranging from an intimate 2 feet to a panoramic 8 feet.

Thru FEB - WATERCOLORS AND DRAWINGS FROM THE VAULT. The Dalí Museum is displaying 25 rarely shown drawings and watercolors from The Dalí’s vault. The museum owns over 150 drawings and watercolors by the surrealist master, which periodically rotate to give visitors a continuing retrospective of Salvador Dalí’s works. The newly unveiled works range from 1917 to 1968 and highlight Dalí’s superior ability to draw in a variety of techniques to illuminate his complex dream imagery.

SEPT 6 – ArtFlix: The Hudson River School 29 – Meet Clyde Butcher. In conjunction with the special exhibition Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dali’s Spain, the artist will be at the Museum to sign exhibit catalogs.

OCT 3 – Coffee with a Curator: Duplicating Dali 4 – ArtFlix: Ansel Adams 18 – Dali Talks: Dali and the Dead 20 – Suenos de Dali: “Dali in NYC”

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10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 • (888) 800-5447 www.buschgardens.com/tampa/

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More than 100 beers from 60 different brewerEach slide will send you through 425 feet of spiies around the world will rotate through the fourraling tubes until you reach the splash run finale. weekend festival. Bier Fest is included in park admission and also features live entertainment and flavorful fare.

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Bier Fest also features a contemporary menu rooted in tradition that has been cultivated to meet Tampa Bay foodies’ sophisticated tastes.

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MUSEUM 2240 9th Ave.S, St. Petersburg. www.woodsonmuseum.org The museum presents the historic voice of one segment of the St. Petersburg Florida community in the perspective of local, regional, and national history, culture and community.

One City Chorus – Mondays 7 Pm

DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698. 727.298.

DFAC - www.dfac.org SEPT - DEC - TASTY 2018-19 SEASON. Antici-

pating the launch of DFAC’s new Food Arts educational program this winter, DFAC’s fall exhibits showcase an ensemble of exceptional artists from near and far on the concept of FOOD! The interpretations are wide and the selections tantalizing. It’s sure to be a feast for the eyes and mind.

FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2734000. www.flaquarium.org Explore and learn about marine life at The Florida Aquarium. For all ages. Exhibits, Journey to Madagascar, Wetlands Trai, Bays and Beaches, Coral.

FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo , 727.582.2100. Closed weekends & County Holidays. www.flbg.org The Florida Botanical Gardens inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.

FLORIDA CRAFTART GALLERY 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727.821.7391. www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Mural Walk on Saturdays

FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 8200100. www.flholocaustmuseum.org THRU FEB 10 - BILL GRAHAM AND THE ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION. This exhibition explores the extraordinary life

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of renowned music promoter Bill Graham (19311991) who helped launch and promote the careers of countless rock & roll artists. As a promoter and manager, he worked with iconic artists including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Doors, and the Rolling Stones. It also traces the indomitable spirit of a man brought to the United States as an eleven-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazis, fueling a lifelong passion and advocacy for social justice. Treasured photographs and artifacts from Graham’s early life and career will be on loan from the Graham family. An installation of “The Joshua Light Show”- the trailblazing liquid light show conceived in 1967 by multimedia artist Joshua White, which served as a backdrop to many Graham-produced shows - will be customized by White specifically for the exhibition. It will be one of several gallery components designed to evoke the sights and sounds of the era.

SEPT 13 - SUMMER OF LOVE EXPERIENCE: ART, FASHION, AND ROCK & ROLL. This program includes a display of custom rock & roll fashion designs by local artist George Stovall. “My art has been influenced by Salvadore Dali’s work, especially his fascination with eggs and skulls and using disparate objects in such unusual ways to achieve thought provoking works. I also feel a kinship to the famous clothing designer and artist of the early to mid 20th

century, Elsa Schiaparelli.” 6:30 p.m. Free. To reserve your seat, please call 727.820.0100 ext. 301.

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-221-2222. www.fmopa.org SEPTEMBER 8 – Photography 101 Express CONTINUED

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various other exotic cats.

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.

The facility offers a variety of guided educational tours at 14 set times during the week. Be aware that most tours are not open to children ages 9 and under. All ages tours are held Saturdays at 12 pm. They also offer private tours, field trips, birthday parties, and other events.

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FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219. 941-7760906. www.frrm.org

The Florida Railroad Museum was founded in 1982, and many train cars, cabooses, an ex-fruit growers express refrigerated car, a stainless steel baggage car plus others were donated, purchased and traded. Since then, they have received a former Pennsylvania RR sleeper, the “Bradenton,” two retired cars which were purchased from Ringling Brothers Circus, the ”Short Leaf Pine” and a 89-foot flatcar which they converted into an open-air car. The FRRM sponsors A Day Out with Thomas, the Little Engine That Could; A Month of Steam; the Easter Bunny Special; the Pumpkin Patch Express at Halloween; the North Pole Express during the Christmas season; annual Veterans Day Von Kessinger’s Express, a (WWII special event); North/South Days; and Hole in the Head Gang, a train robbery event.

Complimentary rides are given to moms and dads on Mother’s and Father’s Days, to kids accompanied by adults during the summer and to Southeastern Guide Dogs for training purposes.

FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde. 727.552.1862. www.pinellascounty. org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm The park offers the greatest diversity of systems just about anywhere. Emerging from the wealth of bird life, sea life, wild life and plant life is the majestic tapestry called Fort De Soto.. Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun. GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 443-3861. www.glazermuseum.org/ OCEAN SANDBOX! Move and shape the sand 78

to create the ocean’s topography. Sculpt mountains, islands, underwater channels, and caves to see augmented reality marine landscape come to life with ocean creatures, treasure chests, and more SUNSHINE SUNDAY: Last Sunday Of Every Other Month 10am - 1pm. This program is a limitedengagement event for children with special needs and their caregivers. Children can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and community resources at their fingertips.

GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 821-8992. www.greatex.org/ Science and humanities exhibits allow visitors to touch, move and actually become part of several pieces. First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families.

MEMORY MONDAYS - First Monday of the Month.

A free monthly program for adults with memory loss, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Memory Mondays will be a private event focusing on art, music, and movement activities for adults with memory loss and their families and caregivers. Memory Mondays is a social engagement opportunity providing activities that encourage stimulation for people with early stage Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Memory Mondays is a program that will provide a relaxing way for people living with memory loss and their caregivers to interact with others in a casual, judgment-free, non-clinical setting. www.greatex.org/programs/memory-mondays/ GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Ave, St Pete Beach 727-552-1610. www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation.

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GULFPORT 1ST FRI AND 3RD SAT ART WALKS 727-322-5217. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. www.visitgulfportflorida.com/

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. Live musicians appear at several venues throughout the waterfront district during Art Walks from 6-10 PM, year round.

Admission. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org The Gulfport Historical Society preserves and celebrates Gulfport culture and history through exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the community and visiting public.

SEPT 21 – So You Think You Know Gulfport? 7 – 9 pm, $. It’s a quiz show where the history is real — but people may get questions like “What is the name of the mayor’s dog?” or “How many chickens is it legal to own inside Gulfport city limits?” www.gulfportchamber.chambermaster.com/events HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. (813) 254-1891. www.plantmuseum.com/ Thru DEC 31 - IMPERIAL DESIGNS: FROM THE HABSBURG’S HEREND TO THE ROMANOV’S FABERGÉ.

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10 am - 5 pm. An exquisite collection of porcelains and decorative arts that harken back to the grand dynasties of 19th century Europe and Asia.

Included in the exhibit are a dozen rare Fabergé designs featuring a lacquered box, elegant cigarette cases, a chamberstick, and a gold mounted brooch.

Other treasures include Russian eggs presented by tsars; Imperial Porcelain Factory china from imperial yachts including the royal private yacht Livadia; an impressive collection of Herend china from Hungary with patterns ordered by the Russian Tsar, royal houses and eminent customers.

SEPTEMBER 15 – Collector’s Tour 22 – Museum Day Live HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St N, Largo. 727.582.2123. www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum. New exhibit Boathouse display.

Sundays – Speaking of History.

IMAGINE MUSEUM 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass.

JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. www.thejamesmuseum.org The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art revives interest and passion about the history of the American West. The tenacious spirit of Native American, pioneer and immigrant cultures embodies the history of our country. See works in oil, in ink, and stone from the private collection of Tom and Mary James.

LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. 813) 9358552. www.lowryparkzoo.org

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941.366.5731. www.selby.org MONDAYS – Yoga in the Garden SEPTEMBER 9 – Juried Photographic Exhibition

MOREAN ARTS CENTER 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. 727-8227872. www.moreanartscenter.org/ Thru SEPT 27 - One Hundred: 2018 Members Show. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Morean’s annual members show! To celebrate our 100th exhibition, we have asked each member to bring a work of art that expresses the theme of “one hundred”—interpreted any way they choose. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441. www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium SEPTEMBER 29 – William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.4638. www.mfastpete.org/ SEPTEMBER 12 – Coffee Talk w/Non Colton: My Backyare 26 – Summer and Sift: Il Ritorno OCTOBER 10 – Coffee Talk w/Non Colton: A Master ImageMaker

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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. 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.

Thurs – Art After 5 Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop SEPTEMBER 22 – Museum Day

SAFETY HARBOR MUSEUM 329 Bayshore Boulevard South, Safety Harbor.

727-724-1562. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/573/Museum-Cultural-Center The Safety Harbor area has long been an ideal place to live. From the earliest peoples (20,000 B.C.E.) who hunted giant mammals on a peninsula twice the size of present day Florida, to our present city of dedicated preservationists, Safety Harbor has an impressive history.

SEASIDE SEABIRD SANCTUARY 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores. 727.391.6211. www.seabirdsanctuary.com Located on the Gulf Coast, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is staffed by experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers who rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned birds. This is the largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary. More than 100 birds live in the sanctuary, representing 20 species.Tours are available. FREE admission. Donations accepted. (727)391-6211. www.seabirdsanctuary.com

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI) 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617. (813) 9876000. www.mosi.org Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium. IMAX Dome Theatre. Over 450 Hands-On Activities. Zip Line.

REPLAY AMUSEMENT MUSEUM 119 Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs www.replaymuseum.org An Interactive museum with 100 pinball games, video games and other amusements from the past.

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SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM 201 10th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205. (941) 746-4131. www.southfloridamuseum.org/ The Parker Manatee Aquarium, designed to house three adult manatees, holds nearly 60,000 gallons of water, including a medical pool. The pool offers both deep and shallow water, allowing the manatees to maintain natural feeding behaviors. An exhibit area within the facility helps to educate the public about

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manatee anatomy and offers above and below water viewing. The Museum’s Parker Manatee Aquarium is a second stage rehabilitation facility which provides a temporary home for manatees that will be released back into the wild after having received treatment from an acute care hospital.

ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg. 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org Schrader’s Little Cooperstown is made up of more than 4,800 baseballs, documents, story boards and video screens – connects America’s national pastime with historical events from the region and around the world.

SEPTEMBER 13 – Happy Hour w/a Historian: Tampa Bay Beer: A Heady History. Come and learn more about the history of craft beer in Florida and the Tampa Bay area with Mark DeNote, the author of The Great Florida Craft Beer Guide and Tampa Bay Beer: A Heady History.

ST. PETERSBURG PRESERVATION WALKING TOURS Central Ave. & 2nd St, St. Petersburg (Oct. - Apr.) 727.824.7802. www.stpetepreservation.org

National Register listed downtown. Free for members. Suggested donation non-members.

ST. PETERSBURG SCULPTURE EXPERIENCE 780 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727.316.1718. www.facebook.com/St-Petersburg-Sculpture-Experience-661090064029529/

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seen in one place. More than 100 sculptures from life size to giant size.

ST. PETERSBURG WALKING MURAL TOURS Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Murals and history behind them.

727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org SUNCOAST PRIMATE SANCTUARY 4600 Alt Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL www.suncoastprimates.org SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 551-3102. www.sunkengardens.org/

Sunken 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.

SEPT 8 - BUTTERFLY BONANZA FOR KIDS! Why do butterflies hang upside down? Kids learn answers to questions and more while on a scavenger hunt through the butterfly garden. Create a unique butterfly craft, too. Ages 4 and up. Free after paid admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

15 - MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP. Make your own macramé plant hanger complete with Christmas cactus in a terracotta pot. Go home with your own handmade macramé plant hanger. Preregistration required. Fee includes all materials and Gardens admission.

22 - VEGGIE GARDENING IN FLORIDA. Get started on your cool season vegetable garden. Glean sustainable tips. Free with Gardens admission.

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OCTOBER 6 - “WICKED PLANTS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES.” Encounter carnivorous, spooky, and appalling plants on a scavenger hunt through the Gardens. Get your hands on slithering worms as you make your own tiny take-home worm compost jar. Recommended for children Ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee inlcudes admission.

21 - ST PETE YOGA FEST 2018. A family-friendly day of yoga, music, food, laughter and love. Fee includes entrance to the Gardens and the concert featuring local Kirtan artists “Shankh & Friends” in the Amphitheater 10:00am - 4:00pm. www.StPeteYogaFestival.org

TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park.

727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles.

Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit.

TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2280097. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/

TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 813.259.1720. www.tampamuseum.org Friday - Art on The House - 4 to 8 pm Saturday - Art Spot for Families AUGUST 18 – Silent Disco. Listeners will only hear the music being played on their selected station for a personalized experience. Cash bar and Sono Café food for purchase. All funds raised will support K-12 student educational visits to the Tampa Museum of Art. 25 – Family Day SEPTEMBER 13 – Connection: Veterans and Active Duty Military 22 – CITY 2018

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urrently at the Dali Museum, Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dalí’s Spain delivers a glimpse into Salvador Dalí’s homeland. The Dalí commissioned Clyde Butcher, the nature photographer known as the “Ansel Adams of the Florida landscape,” to travel to Spain to capture a series of technically brilliant, epically scaled photographs. Throughout his career, Butcher’s photographs have altered people’s perceptions about the Florida environment, and now, will alter the understanding of the surrealist master and the landscape that made him. The Dalí’s new exhibition features 41 original photographs that transport viewers to the striking Catalonian coast, where they are invited to not only appreciate the beauty of Dalí’s beloved environs but also to contemplate the landscapes from an alternate perspective.

For this project, Butcher was asked to produce a series of black and white photographs documenting the dramatic splendor of Dalí’s world. “Butcher’s unique abilities to capture the power of light, land and water in black & white deliver spectacular insights into the landscape that had such a profound influence on Dali’s vision and obsessions,” said Hank Hine, Dalí Museum Executive Director.

The show is Butcher’s first photographic study

Port Lligat House of Spain. He captured the sublime beauty of Dalí’s Mediterranean world in exquisite detail through large scale, super-sharp monochromatic images. “Butcher did an incredible job of capturing the essence of this land that created Dalí,” said Peter Tush, Dalí Museum Curator of Education and exhibit curator. “The series of photographs displayed in the exhibition truly takes the viewer on an epic journey. “ Butcher himself will host book signings at The Dalí on Sept 29, and Nov 3. Visitors can also join Tush for a “Butcher + Dalí” Coffee with a Curator session on Tues, July 3. The exhibit runs through Nov 25. For more information and events details visit www.thedali.org.

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OCTOBER 9 – Connection: Individuals with Memory Impairment TAMPA THEATRE 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 2748981. www.tampatheatre.org/ A restored classic theatre showing modern independent and classic films. Pre-show Wurlitzer organ concerts.

TARPON HERITAGE MUSEUM 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. www.tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community.

TARPON SPRINGS HISTORIC DEPOT MUSEUM 160 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727.943.4624 Free Admission. www.tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The Historic Train Depot Museum houses the office and Archives of the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, which has filled the old station with exhibits telling the story of Tarpon Springs’ past.

USF BOTANICAL GARDENS 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 813-974-2329. www.gardens.usf.edu USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa. 813. 974.4133. www.ira.usf.edu THRU DEC 8 - Miki Kratsman: People I Met - For three decades, Miki Kratsman has been one of the leading chroniclers of life in the Israeli-occupied territories. His photographs—many of them documentary images taken during a previous life as a press photographer for the Israeli newspapers Hadashot and Haaretz—uncover personal stories while reveal86

ing the violent, often detached nature of Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.

VETERANS ART CENTER 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 www.vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments.

WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

727.453.6500, www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Ever wonder what archaeologists do with all that stuff they dig up at archaeological sites once the fieldwork is finished? Learn all about how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed in the laboratory; so, we can use them to learn about the past. You will get the chance to sort through, identify, and wash artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites. One Friday a month.

SEPTEMBER 15 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest. Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Recommended for adolescents and adults.

28 – Heritage Hike WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS www.weekiwachee.com/ A natural tourist attraction where underwater performances by “mermaids”, women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River.

A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction.

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t the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But the unique personal journey of her rise to the nation’s highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans – until now. RBG explores Ginsburg’s life and career. This powerful, thought-provoking documentary follows her life from childhood to her career as a ground-breaking attorney to her current role as a Supreme Court Justice. Taking a stand for an array of voiceless minorities and respectfully dissenting on their behalf, she continues to redefine the American way by fighting for change. She is affectionately known as “Nortorious RBG.”

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lue Bloods follows the Reagan family as they continue to follow every lead and work to overcome personal challenges within and outside of the work force. Frank clashes with the new interim mayor and must defend the NYPD from a series of public scandals, while Danny deals with the aftermath of a tragic ccident and Erin reopens old cases and faces off with her ex-humsand. The latest season includes guest appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Ernie Hudson, Mimi Rogers and Lorraine Bracco. The set includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of season 8, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and 2 bonus episodes from CBS’ series SEAL Team and Bull.

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CIS: New Orleans. In this 4th season, we find a nuclear terror threat, an elusive serial killer, and a mystifying supernatural murder. These are just a few of the pulse-pounding, edge-of-yourseat cases facing the elite NCIS team in the fourth season of NCIS: New Orleans. But no matter the risks, the heroic agents, led by Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride (Scott Bakula), remain at the top of their game from the action-packed season premiere to the explosive finale. Also starring Lucas Black, Vanessa Ferlito and CCH Pounder.

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t’s never politics as usual for Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (Téa Leoni). In Season 4, McCord faces everything from international issues to personal upheavals. Whether she’s being accused of murdering a foreign diplomat, trying to contain a smallpox outbreak, or sending her daughter off to college, there’s no crisis she can’t handle. Her husband, CIA Agent Henry (Tim Daly), stirs controversy by recruiting a former member of the Russian military to work for the Agency. She continues to advise President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine), even as she goes toe-to-toe with the White House Chief of Staff Russell Jackson ( eljko Ivanek). Elizabeth’s team gets stronger with the addition of political strategist Kat Sandoval (Sara Ramirez). Collect all 22 episodes in this riveting, politically relevant 6-disc set.

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he aromas and flavors of more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, plus a full menu of new offerings such as “Sunday Brunch with the Chef” series, welcome guests to Epcot during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, now through Nov. 12, 2018.

Throughout the celebrated 75-day event, guests will have a chance to meet their favorite celebrity chefs, try a new Food & Beverage Pairing in the Festival Center each Friday through Sunday, and get their gourmet groove on at nightly Eat to the Beat Concert Series shows. The first of five popular Party for the Senses events will kick off Sept. 22 in the park’s World ShowPlace Events pavilion.

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Starship featuring Mickey Thomas One of America’s top food festivals since 1996, the Epcot dine-around extravaganza will surprise guests with new and inspiring sips and bites throughout the park’s World Showcase and on into several Future World venues. Throughout the festival, park guests can pair wines, beers and cocktails with savory and sweet dishes as they stroll the park and let their complimentary festival passports be their guide. As guests explore, they’ll find something for everyone in the family.

Returning favorites include: The complimentary Back to Basics weekend series offered in the Festival Center will share epicurean tips and

tricks from the pros. Book and bottle signings by some of the world’s top vintners will be available, and The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar, hosted by Ghirardelli, will offer guest samples.

Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars will offer daily learning and tasting sessions at the Festival Center. On select Saturdays, Cheese Seminars will be a fromage fan’s delight.

The Eat to the Beat concert series packs a powerful lineup ready to rock the America Gardens Theatre stage for 3 shows d a i l y.

Some of the upcoming acts include: Sept. 10-11 - Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 12-13 - Vertical Horizon Sept. 14-16 - Baha Men Sept. 17-19 - Plain White T’s Sept. 20-21 - Living Colour Sept. 22-23 - Sheila E Sept. 24-26 - Sugar Ray Eat to the Beat Dining Packages and other Specialty Dining and Pairing events will be on tap at a number of Epcot participating restaurants. Bookings for special programming and premium festival events is open now.

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Orlando Area FALL FUN SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW - OCT 25-28 9400 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819. 407-830-7312 www.SouthernWomensShow.com The 28th annual Southern Women’s Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center. Discover hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, and so much more. The show features fashion shows, top chefs, and celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister, and best friend and spend the day doing everything you love. THU, FRI, SAT: 10am – 7pm; SUN: 10am – 5pm. Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse, Hall B, ART AFTER DARK: FOOD TRUCK EDITION - First Friday Of The Month Lake Nona, 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL. (321) 202-5855 First Friday of every month at Lake Nona Town Center for Art After Dark: Food Truck Edition. Mingle amongst

local artists from Orlando’s bustling art scene while sipping your favorite wine and enjoying an abundance of delicious local food trucks. Nestled between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, For the whole family. This three hour event kicks off at 6 PM and is open to the public. 6 PM - 9 PM. ANDRETTI KARTING 9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819.

407.610.5020. www.andrettikarting.com/orlando/ Fulfil your need for speed at Andretti Karting, anº indoor go-kart facility. It features electronic go-karting, zip lines, bowling, racing simulators, a ‘sky bar,’ rock climbing, laser tag and a full-service restaurant.

CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford, FL 32771. www.centralfloridazoo.org/ See over 500 animals representing 205 species.

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Since the tone of this event is “not-so-scary,” that means children of every age can enjoy the fun! There are more nights and new reasons to celebrate the spooky season this year during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. New twists and treats this year include: On Pirates of the Caribbean, guests will interact with new live pirates who encourage everyone to be on the lookout for Gunpowder Pete.

The Mad Tea Party will take guests on a colorful teacup ride, as special lighting and other effects put a glowing new spin at night.

Explorers visiting Space Mountain will hurtle through the blackness of deep space to the riffs of a new hard-rockin’ soundtrack.

Storybook Circus welcomes Disney Junior Jam, a dance party featuring favorite Disney Junior characters.

In Frontierland, joing in the Costume Promenade, in a quest for the greatest treasure in the land – candy!

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DINOSAUR WORLD 5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565. (813) 717-9865. www.dinosaurworld.com/florida/ Dinosaur World features over 150 life-size dinosaur sculptures in over 20 acres. Fossil dig, Dino Gem Excavation, Geode Cracker and more.

FUN SPOT AMERICA: 20TH ANNIVERSARY www.fun-spot.com Fun Spot America has premiered Headrush 360, a wild new ride at the family-owned theme parks’ original location on International Drive, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Standing 40 feet tall, the patriotically painted Headrush 360 is the first part of an overall expansion at Fun Spot’s Orlando theme park. Climb aboard with up to 11 other people and get turned upside down, sideways and just about every other way imaginable in a fast-paced experience you’ll only find in Orlando. Headrush also marks the start of Fun Spot’s second growth spurt in five years, with a 15-acre renovation in 2013 bringing wooden roller

coasters to both of its Florida parks. Besides Headrush 360 and SkyCoaster, Orlando’s thrills include the Hot Seat swing ride, the spinning Rip Curl and the gravitydefying Enterprise. At Kissimmee, you can go up and down on Screaming Eagles or spin round and round — and then backwards — on Flying Bobs. Orlando’s roller coasters are Freedom Flyer, an inverted steel coaster with a virtual-reality option, and the wooden White Lightning. At Kissimmee, you can choose between the Rockstar Coaster or the wooden Mine Blower — which also goes upside down.

GATORLAND 14501 S Orange Blossom Tr, Orlando, FL 32837.

(407) 855-5496. www.gatorland.com/ A 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve located along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando showcasing thousands of alligators and crocodiles including four extremely rare leucistic “white” alligators. The freeflight aviary, petting zoo, one of a kind animal shows, natural alligator breeding marsh, and the “thrilling” Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.

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Soar at IFLY Indoor Skydiving’s facility next to WonderWorks on International Drive, equipped with two allglass wind tunnels in an open single-story floor plan that allows I-Drive passersby to see fliers in action.

KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM - WARBIRD ADVENTURES 233 N Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741. 407870-7366. www.warbirdadventures.com/air_museum The Kissimmee Air Museum is located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Kissimmee, FL. It houses vintage aircraft from World War II to the Vietnam War including an outdoor showroom.

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LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803.

407.246.2620. www.leugardens.org Thru Sept 23 - ENCHANTED FAIRY DOORS EXHIBIT. Explore the 50-acre gardens to find where the fairies live. This whimsical exhibit will feature fifteen one-of-a-kind fairy doors which will inspire your child’s imaginative world of mythical forests and secret gardens. Admission is included in the daytime garden admission.

Thru Dec - MOVIES AT LEU GARDEN . Experience movies outdoors. Leu Gardens offers a unique setting to see a classic or current feature film. Each month from February to December, no movie in July. Movie goers may bring dinner picnics including alcohol and seating (chairs or blanket) then sit back and enjoy an outdoor movie. Feature Presentations: Oct 5 - Poltergeist Nov 2 - Avengers Infinity War Dec 7 - Christmas Vacation 1st Monday of the month - STORY TIME is a fun approach illustrating to young children the benefits of reading through songs, rhymes and books. Story Time is for families with infants to 5 years of age. No story time in July and September. Free.

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he annual Brick or Treat event returns with spooky, kooky LEGO fun for kids, with more days, more entertainment and more candy – and it’s all included in park admission.

Kids 12 and under can trick-or-treat for sweets along the famous and festive path.

This friendly-not frightening event features brick-tastic live shows. Listen to a haunted group drumming up a ghoulish good time during The Groovin’ Graveyard. Sing along with the spirits of Brick or Treat as the LEGO jack-o’-lantern trio comes alive. Break the Candy-Coated Curse at LEGO City Stage and more.

Meet a friendly LEGO Mummy, rock and roll with Frankenstein, cast a spell with Witch, create a potion with Mad Scientist, or spin a web with Vampyre and Spider Lady.

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ORLANDO ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS OCT 13 - Annual Jazz’n Blues Concert. Pack a dinner picnic basket full of your favorite foods and drink and alcohol is permitted.

NOV 1 - Jan 31 - Ribbit the Exhibit II - A.J. Cobb’s exhibition will feature 26 whimsical copper frog sculptures located in 18 displays throughout the gardens.

MADAME TUSSAUDS 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866630-8315. www2.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/ JUSTICE LEAGUE -

Madame Tussauds Orlando’s “Justice League: A Call for Heroes” will allow guests to jump in on the action as a loyal sidekick to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman. Replica props and costumes related to each superhero character’s wax figure will provide an added dimension of authenticity and realism to the immersive experience.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 246-4278. www.mennellomuseum.com/ Once the private home of Howard Phillips, son of local philanthropist Dr. P. Phillips. Changing exhibitions featuring American art of all genres and time periods, including original as well as traveling shows.

MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

407-645-5311. www.morsemuseum.org/ A collection of the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as well as fine 19th and 20th century American decorative arts.

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eet everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster and more, plus watch silly, not-so-spooky live shows, and trick or treat for candy and goodies throughout the park.

It’s an ocean of Halloween fun for the whole family at SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular. During this daytime event, families are immersed in an underwater “Fantasea” including trick-or-treating, whimsical sea creatures, and more in this family-friendly event. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular runs weekends and is included in park admission.

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ORLANDO ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS OLD TOWN 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. (407) 396-4888. www.myoldtownusa.com/

Thru JAN 20. Purvis Young and His Angels.

Working on materials such as discarded scraps of wood, metal and cardboard found on neighboring streets, Young developed an expressive and visionary style of painting rooted in his experience as an African American living in an economically distressed community.

Old Town is an amusement park with rides and outdoor shopping mall. Wednesday night is the Little Darlins’ Street Party while a cruise of classic cars are the free entertainment every Saturday night. A rock and roll band (specializing in tunes from the 1950s and the 1960s) plays prior to the classic car cruise.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32801. 407-836-8500. www. thehistorycenter.org/ First Friday Lunch & Learn: 100 Years of Fashion Aug 3 Join the History Center’s Collections Manager to take a look at how clothing and fashion has evolved over the past hundred years with our changing lifestyles and environment. Bring a lunch or order one while you enjoy this hour-long program. 12:00pm - 1:00pm $.

ORLANDO EYE 8401 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866228-6438. www.officialorlandoeye.com The Orlando Eye is one of the newest attractions in Orlando and the largest observation Ferris Wheel on the East Coast.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 Mills Ave N, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 8964231. www.omart.org Thru OCT 28. Zen Tales: The Art of Jon J Muth.

This exhibition will feature 69 works by Muth, an American comic book artist and children’s book illustrator, known for his painted artwork.

Thru DEC 30. Nick Cave’s work is a seamless combination of sculpture, dance and fashion, reflecting his experience as a trained visual artist.

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ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. (407) 5142000. www.osc.org/ Exhibits are designed to inspire curiosity and exploration. The Science Live! programs are designed to bring the exhibits to life. Whether it’s a show in the Digital Adventure Theater or a one-to-one interaction with a volunteer at the Crosby Observatory, the live programs create the kind of impact that can last a lifetime.

ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. 407-8967365. www.orlandorep.com Creating experiences that enlighten, entertain, and enrich the lives of family and young audiences.

ORLANDO SEALIFE AQUARIUM 8449 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 866622-0607. www.visitsealife.com/orlando/ Sea Life Orlando will transport you into a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. From face-to-face encounters with sharks, to a hands-on touchpool experience, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at the newest aquarium in Orlando.

ORLANDO STARFLYER 7001 International Drive, Orlando. 407-370-5353 . www.magicalmidway.com/starflyer/ At 450 feet tall, the world’s tallest swing ride offers open-air views of the destination for up to 24 guests at once, swinging them through the air at up to 60 miles an hour at top speed.

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ORLANDO WATERSPORTS COMPLEX 8615 Florida Rock Road Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: (407) 251-3100. www.aktionparks.com/orlando-watersports-complex/ Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) is a watersports park designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, and waterskiing. The park has two full-size cable systems, a two-tower system, and a boat lake. The full-size cables are equipped with a variety of Unit features and a few custom signature OWC rails. Schedule a boat lesson, or if skiing is your style, take a set with Hall of Famer Wade Cox behind a Ski Nautique 200. OWC also offers stand up paddleboarding, an outdoor fitness area with climbing rope, a pro shop with the newest Hyperlite gear, a snack bar, & a great beach area with grills and picnic tables.

PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 2065100. www.piratesdinneradventure.com/ Set aboard an authentically replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon measuring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting.

Surrounding the lagoon is a six-sided showroom of six additional ships where the audience is seated.

Voyagers on each of the six ships have their own pirate mascot whom they cheer on as the adventure unfolds with a cast a dozen actors, singers and stunt performers engaging in action-packed exploits, accompanied by cannon blasts, pyrotechnics and plenty of laughs.

In addition, more than 150 guests have the chance to play an actual role in each show as the evil Captain Sebastian the Black leads his crews of renegades on a swashbuckling adventure before your very eyes.

long-lost painting and the search for answers about its origins.

Thru Sept. 23. Beth Ford: A Selective Retrospective. Showcasing the work of this award-winning artist.

Thru Sept. 30. Lorrie Goulet: Seventy Years Carving - A celebration of Goulet’s career as a painter, sculptor and poet.

Sept. 21- Nov. 2 - Sad Tropics. A multimedia installation at the Melvin and Burks Galleries at Florida Southern College by Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa, focusing on the psychological landscape of paradise.

Thru Dec 9 - The Art of Romaine Brooks. Works from an American expatriate known for her androgynous appearance and unique artistic voice.

Sept 29 - Jan 6. Chagall: Stories into Dreams.

The only show in the country that pairs Chagall’s Fables of La Fontaine etchings with his Story of Exodus lithographs.

Sept. 29- Jan. 13. Conversing with Reality. A celebration of the most recent paintings of contemporary visual artist John Jacopelle.

SEAWORLD / DISCOVERY COVE 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. (888) 8005447. www.seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/ SEAVENTURE AT DISCOVERY COVE is an innovative “underwater walking tour” through an oceanic world teeming with marine life. Guests wear a dive helmet to feel at home under the sea, and SCUBA certification is not required. During their underwater excursion, guests come eye-to-eye with sharks; touch unique animals, fish and velvety rays; and are surrounded by schools of feeding fish – all with the massive open reef as the backdrop.

POLK MUSEUM OF ART 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801, (863) 688-7743. www.polkmuseumofart.org Thru Sept. 16. The Von Wagner Code - An exhibition inspired by the rediscovery of a damaged, www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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A Claire Clairmont Historical Mystery

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873, Florence. Claire Clairmont, the last survivor of the ‘haunted summer of 1816’ Byron/Shelley circle, is living out her final years in genteel poverty, but the appearance of British tourist, William Michael Rossetti, brings hope that she may be able to sell some of her memorabilia to earn enough cash to support her and her niece/companion, Paula. But Rossetti’s presence in Florence heralds a cycle of events that links the summer of 1816 – when Claire conceived an ill-fated child with George Gordon, Lord Byron, when Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, and when four tempestuous lives came together – to a tragic death. As Claire begins to unravel the truth, she must go back to that summer of passion to discover the identity of her old enemy.

Marty Ambrose is a college teacher and has been a published writer for 15 years for Avalon Books, Kensington Books, and Thomas & Mercer. She is currently doing research for her next book in the trilogy, called A Shadowed Fate.

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s a new pier rises where the last inverted pyramid stood downtown St. Petersburg, here’s a look back at the history of the piers.

Commerce, tourism, recreation, and even the quest for eternal youth were the primary incentives for building piers along St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront as early as 1854. For more than 160 years, developers and entrepreneurs pushed wooden or concrete structures from the shoreline to the deeper waters of Tampa Bay. Railroads were behind the early development, allowing cargo loads to be transferred from ship to rail with the least amount of effort. A large and profitable fishing industry evolved. Electrically powered trolley cars shuttled tourists to and from cruise ships. Promoters built bathhouses, spas, and bait houses to entice locals and visitors, and casino gathering halls of various, often controversial, styles were proposed, built, destroyed, loved, and detested. Competing piers were built only 10 feet apart.

Mother Nature’s elements, including a hurricane, and politics ravaged most of the remaining structures.

St. Petersburg Museum of History education director and historian Nevin D. Sitler has combined images curated for a semipermanent pier exhibit with more than 150 other photographs for this entertaining look at the “front door to the Sunshine City.”

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DIABETES TIME TRAVEL Past to the Future

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rom the beginning, this book explores the original observations and early investigations of diabetes and then walks with you through today’s cutting-edge research that may dramatically change how we approach this disease in the future. Diabetes can be a scary diagnosis to receive, and the abundance of information and advice on the subject can be overwhelming and debilitating. Within the pages of the book, you should find enough information to acquire a detailed understanding of this complex disease. There are tips on how to live as a diabetic and a frank discussion of what can happen if the disease goes untreated. The book also includes a 60-day challenge for diet and exercise, and provides scientifically proven weight loss tips.

Dr. Ajay Varanasi MD, FACP, FACE is a board-certified Endocrinologist. He is the director at Tampa Bay diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrinology Center. He is a Fellow of the American college of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, and has been involved in research with publications in well-regarded peer reviewed journals.

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THE ISLE OF GOLD Most Men Sail for Treasure

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n orphan who sleeps in the kitchens of a brothel, Merrin Smith is desperate to unravel the secrets of her past and find the truth about the events that brought her to Isla Perla as a child. Disguised as a sailor, she joins the crew of the pirate ship Riptide, helmed by the notorious Captain Erik Winters. Winters is known as much for his ruthlessness as for his connection to the proprietress of The Goodnight Mermaid, Evangeline Dahl, who vanished from the island two summers before. The Riptide sails for the mythical island of Bracile, a place that exists only for a moment every two years--and which has never returned any man who has sailed for its shores. The Isle of Gold is an epic adventure of two women-one desperate to save herself, and the other determined to be rescued--and the secret which binds them together.

Seven Jane is an author of dark fantasy and speculative fiction. She also regularly writes short stories and poetry that is published in various literary magazines. Seven is a member of The Author’s Guild and Women’s Fiction Writing Association. She lives in New England. The Isle of Gold, will be available in October.

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Casino Gaming Scene Tampa SEMINOLE HARD ROCK TAMPA www.seminolehardrocktampa.com $500,000 Pro Football Pick’Em Challenge thru Jan 20. There will be $25,000 in weekly prizes. Select picks for the Sun and Mon pro football games using your Seminole Wild Card at the Pro Football Pick’em kiosks between 3 a.m. Monday through 1 p.m. Sunday. One entry per day. Weekly winners include: $7,500 cash for most correct picks; $5,000 Free Play for second place; and 500 random winners of $25 Free Play.

Classic Rockers - Tuesdays, Sept 11, 18 & 25, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a two-for-one lunch buffet at Fresh Harvest, for all Seminole Wild Card Members 55 years of age and older. $100,000 Jackpot Party - Sept 27 - noon to 9 p.m. - Seminole Wild Card Members that hit a jackpot of $1,200 or higher in August are eligible to receive an entry to the Jackpot Party. Winner(s) announced every hour for Cash or Free Play.

Las Vegas TEAM-BASED VIRTUAL REALITY ADVENTURE OPENS AT MADAME TUSSAUDS www.madametussauds.com/las-vegas/en/ Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is challenging friends, families and co-workers to “Be a Hero” in the city’s newest team-based virtual reality adven-

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ture. The virtual reality experience allows groups of 2-4 people to participate in up to four, 15-minute timed challenges all while communicating with their teammates. Teams set off on a journey through history’s most iconic moments, solving puzzles and challenges along the way. Together, teams will explore Ancient Egypt and the Medieval Ages, come face-to-face with dinosaurs and journey to the moon, under the ocean and beyond, and hopefully save the world. Virtual Room is a sold as an upgrade with tickets from just $12. The experience is designed for players ages 12 years and up and perfect for groups of friends, family, team-building, birthday parties and more.

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arnival Cruise Line is refreshing its Carnival Players Club casino program to give members more access to unique offers and experiences, both on board and ashore.

The program includes a new “Dealer’s Choice” offer with exclusive cruise savings opportunities, complimentary in-casino drinks for qualified guests, and invitation-only Carnival Players Club events.

Carnival has also upgraded several new programs to offer guests an enhanced cruise and casino experience with value-added benefits, privileges and exclusive events based on level of play: Getaway: available on three- to five-day cruises with extras like in-stateroom gifts, priority checkin and luggage delivery, complimentary in-casino drinks to qualified players, and a chance to win up to $10,000 in free play, cash and prizes.

Premier: for the more avid casino players, available on cruises of six days or longer and offers all the benefits of the Getaway program plus a complimentary pre-cruise gift, priority debarkation, a special Welcome Aboard party, invitation-only casino tournaments, and a chance at $20,000 in free play, cash and prizes every cruise.

Ultra: the most loyal players will receive Ultra invites, which include all of the benefits of the

Premier program plus a chance at $100,000 in cash and gifts on board.

Elite: reserved for the very best players, the Elite program provides exclusive experiences and perks like complimentary parking or local airport pick-up and drop-off, early stateroom access, complimentary drinks throughout the cruise, a free shore excursion and Wi-Fi, special Welcome Aboard and sailaway parties, and VIFP Platinum status for the entire voyage.

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Las Vegas Oriental Las Vegas, debuted on the Las Vegas Strip on August 31. Guests will find the ultimate in non-gaming comfort and luxury, including elegant guest rooms and suites featuring stunning views, exceptional restaurants, a luxurious spa and true Waldorf Service, including signature personal concierges. A guest room restyle is scheduled for summer 2019.

I LOVE THE 90S – THE VEGAS SHOW TO OPEN AT PARIS LAS VEGAS - OCT 12 www.parislasvegas.caesars.com The hugely-successful I LOVE THE ’90s TOUR will have a permanent home on the Las Vegas Strip when I LOVE THE ’90s – THE VEGAS SHOW opens at Paris Las Vegas. This 90-minute, immersive dance party will feature a live DJ, nostalgic video content, dancers and more. A rotating lineup of crowd favorites will headline the Las Vegas shows, with Salt-N-Pepa, Rob Base and All-4-One kicking off the residency. Other artists confirmed to take part in this live experience include Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, Kid ’n Play and Dru Hill.

ELECTRA COCKTAIL CLUB TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER AT PALAZZO www.palazzo.com A collision of energy and style, Electra embodies a dynamic scene where cocktail creations challenge the limits of tradition in an atmosphere that exudes an escapist, kinetic vibe. Electra completes The Venetian Cocktail Collective, comprised of the sophisticated Dorsey, the romantic Rosina and now the inventive Electra. Electra’s backbar features a diverse selection of spirits with a focus on rums, agricoles, and mezcals.

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iana Ross returns to the Encore Theater for nine new performances from October 31 through November 17. Known as one of the world’s greatest entertainers—an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the recipient of a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award—Ms. Ross selected songs from her vast and historic music catalogue specifically for this exclusive engagement at Wynn. Each evening will celebrate her enduring collection of award-winning songs, albums and timeless inspiration to millions of fans across the world, and promises to be an experience fans will never forget.

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www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com A first of its kind on the Las Vegas Strip, the made-to-order, fast-casual concept features a dynamic lineup of restaurants handpicked from foodie capitals across the U.S. Block 16 Urban Food Hall introduces an emerging class of acclaimed chefs and their distinct culinary creations, including District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew.; Hattie B’s Hot Chicken; Lardo; Pok Pok Wing; and Tekka Bar: Handroll & Sake. Ghost Donkey, a tequila and mezcal cocktail bar from New York City will complete the collection in early Fall 2018.

SLS LAS VEGAS INTEGRATES THE W HOTEL AT SLS LAS VEGAS INTO FULL RESORT EXPERIENCE www.slslasvegas.com/grand-tower SLS Las Vegas recently announced the W Hotel at SLS Las Vegas was integrated into the full resort operation and called The Grand Tower, which will continue as a Four Diamond experience for guests. Existing reservations for the W Las Vegas past the August 17 date of operational transfer will be honored. SLS Las Vegas also assumed operation of the Spa, Pool, Lounge and Meetings Space located within the Tower’s footprint.

PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO HAS NEVADA’S ONLY MILLION DOLLAR BINGO GAME www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/ Home to the only bingo room in downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will now offer the only million-dollar bingo game in Nevada.

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Las Vegas calls or less. Players can win other jackpots up to $25,000 for completing their coverall in up to 54 ball calls. All prizes are paid on a no-split basis, except for the grand prizes which are aggregate.

Bingo Millions follows other cutting-edge bingo games at the Plaza, such interactive Super Spin Bingo games where players can spin and win prizes up to five times more than traditional games.

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Seven oh Brew Oktoberfest is coming to Craig Ranch Regional Park for an over-the-top brewhaha celebration akin to the original festival in Munich, Germany. The almost-authentic Oktoberfest will be hosted over two weekends - Sept 27 - 30 and Oct 4 - 7.

WALDORF ASTORIA LAS VEGAS DEBUTS www.waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/ Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has converted the Mandarin Oriental on the Las Vegas Strip to the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Waldorf Astoria will assume full operation of the property with plans to re-imagine and renovate the hotel with brand touches and improvements. With elevated offerings alongside Las Vegas’ attractions, the hotel will offer True Waldorf Service with Personal Concierges to ensure every guest enjoys thoughtful, intuitive and graceful service. Guests can also expect unforgettable experiences, including innovative dining concepts, spectacular views of The Strip from the hotel’s exclusive 23rd floor bar, helicopter rides, spa retreats and more.

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Lady Luck Smiles Over The Short Run Dear Mark: I am a dedicated blackjack player and follow basic strategy. For years, I have preferred playing one and two deck games), but lately, I find I do better with the six and eight deck shoes. My question is, do the odds and basic strategy change when the number of decks changes? Bob N. Concerning, Bob, you doing better at multiple deck games, your gaming timeline has been relatively short, and, for now, at least, the Gambling Gods have looked favorably on your play.

Winning as you have, Bob, is just a temporary loan from Lady Luck.

It is always to your advantage to play on a game that offers the fewest decks. Compared to the single-deck game, your two-deck game handicaps your play 0.35%, but as you climb the ladder to four decks, the handicap clambers up to 0.48%, at six decks, it’s 0.54% and at eight decks, it is 0.58%.

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces its ongoing Happy Hour program in The Underground speakeasy exhibition. The speakeasy’s full-service bar purveys not only house-distilled moonshine and craft beer, but also wines by the glass, non-alcoholic beverages and a tempting array of authentic, Prohibition-inspired cocktails.

From 5 to 7 p.m., Mon through Fri, visitors can now enjoy 20% off select craft cocktails, draft beer and wine by the glass. In addition, visitors can take a taste of Prohibition history home with them with The Underground’s house-distilled moonshine and proprietary vodka.

Note however that even though the house edge goes up considerably when you go from one deck to two, the rate of increase becomes less dramatic as you add more decks.

To truly get a good deal when playing blackjack as a basic strat-

egy player, it is important to look for a game with favorable rules.

More than any other casino game, the rules for blackjack will vary considerably from casino to casino, with some blackjack games being better for the player than others.

The most important rule look out for – and one that is becoming routine – is the 6-5 blackjack payout. If you want to play on good blackjack games, it is essential that you avoid these tables at all cost. Only play on games that offer 3-2 payouts on blackjacks.

The fewer decks, the better.

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are advantageous to the player: • The fewer decks, the better • Surrender, both early and late • Double down allowed on any two cards • Double down allowed after splitting pairs • Multiple pair splitting allowed, plus re-splitting aces • Dealer stands on a soft 17 While many Las Vegas casinos now offer terrible rules on blackjack, there are still several places where a good game can be had.

The El Cortez is probably the best place to play blackjack in the Downtown area. They still spread a single-deck blackjack game that still offers the ideal 3-2 odds on a blackjack. That game has a house edge of about .3%, while a double-deck game there comes with a .45% edge. Be aware, Bob, that they DO sweat the money at the El Cortez. If you use any spread betting, plan on being backed off the game.

As for the basic strategy differences between single and multiple decks, yes, there are subtle changes between the games. My suggestion, Bob, is to purchase a “multi-deck” laminated basic strategy card from the casino gift shop and use it at the table while learning and eventually memorizing the modifications.

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ocated 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 Sun Country 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. The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater 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.

MGM RESORTS FIRST TO MARKET WITH MISSISSIPPI SPORTS WAGERING Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica have ushered in the era of legal sports wagering under the newly created state regulations permitting licensed casino operators to establish legal sports books. In The Beau Rivage the new sports book is located in the former Coast Restaurant.

BACK TO THE CLASSICS $50,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT - Sept 30 - Oct 2 Registration begins Sunday, Sept. 30 in Camellia A ballroom from 7 – 9 p.m. Players who register this day receive an additional $1,000 in tournament chips towards Round One. The tournament will feature two days of tournament play with a Rebuy Bonus Drawing and Wildcard Drawing.

CRUISIN’ THE COAST 2018 ROLLS THROUGH THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - Sept 30 - Oct 7 Beau Rivage will offer an incredible week packed with a variety of activities for people to enjoy featuring everything from a sock hop/pool party, tournament play in the casino, live music and more. The week will culminate with two concerts by the legendary Beach Boys.

UPCOMING HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT Sept 21 - MICHAEL BOLTON Sept 28-30 - CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Oct 3 - THE DOMINOS- CRUISIN THE COAST SOCK HOP Oct 5 & 6 - BEACH BOYS Oct 12 - ANTHONY COOLS Oct 13 - ALICE COOPER Oct 19 & 20 - FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS Oct 26 - HERE COME THE MUMMIES Oct 27 - KENNY G Nov 2 - PATTI LaBELLE

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.

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 888.640.8973.

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by Dr. Lori Verderame

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ecently, one of the most important and diverse fine art and antiques collections amassed from all parts of the world went up for sale on the auction block at Christie’s in New York. The collection belonged to David and Peggy Rockefeller. David Rockefeller died at 101 and was Head of Chase Manhattan bank, a philanthropist, and grandson of John D. Rockefeller.

What struck me most about the Rockefeller collection and their well-advertised art and antiques auction had very little to do with the exceptional beauty, artistry, or value of any of the nearly 2,000 items. Certainly, there were fine paintings by Cezanne, Seurat, and Gris to name only a few. On the auction block was a highly sought-after Pablo Picasso painting of a girl holding a basket of flowers once owned by Gertrude Stein, various pieces of antique English furniture, and a Sevres porcelain service commissioned by Napoleon himself. Yet, the variety of objects in this highly publicized once in a lifetime auction was not what stuck with me when I read --in newspapers, trade publications, magazines, and online --all about the Rockefellers’ collection and their prearranged donations to museums, foundations, and universities. In

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fact, what I remember about the reports of the Rockefeller auction was the comment that the couple’s youngest child, Eileen Rockefeller Growald, made when an interviewer asked her if she would attend the auction of her parents’ belongings. Her answer was no.

She explained, “It feels like sell-

ing pieces of my parents and I just can’t watch.”

Right there is why you, your children and your grandchildren are probably a lot more like the Rockefellers than you might think.

While most of us don’t have the collections of note or the resources to amass such a collection over generations that the Rockefellers had, most of us do have objects that mean something special to our friends and family. Eileen Rockefeller Growald’s comment moved me because so many people tell me that their children don’t want their stuff, that their family www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

wouldn’t care about this collectible or that piece of furniture. I know that isn’t true. I think it is often a mechanism for people to take the easy road. The road far away from being hurt if a daughter rejects a family china dinnerware set from Austria where your grandmother was born or if a son doesn’t covet the violin that he took lessons on which once belonged to his greatgrandfather from Italy.

It is easier to contend that a family member doesn’t want a work of art, antique, or collectible instead of putting in the time, effort, and emotional resources to deal with it as it moves onto another person’s collection.

I was taken aback as one brief statement from Mrs. RockefellerGrowald a member of one of the most prestigious collecting families in America and possibly of the 20th Century, made the case for how objects impact loved ones and speak volumes about what is important to a family. She connected her parents’ objects with what was important to her parents—ancestry, global point of view, history, beauty, craftsmanship, diversity, etc.

Everyone, no matter their social status, connect through objects. I’m biased because I work with objects or artifacts every day. I research how objects were

made, what an object says about a particular time period or historical era, how an object relates to or identifies a certain culture, what emotions an object stirs with owners or heirs, how an object can recall memories the way my Mother’s canister set used to help her remember a recipe during her struggles with dementia, and the like.

Perhaps your collection is not like the Rockefellers in size, scope, or value. Maybe you don’t have a Picasso that your children are liquidating to give the multimillion-dollar proceeds from its sale to a major museum or important philanthropic foundation, but there are works of art, antiques, even small collectible objects or souvenirs from your travels in your home that your children and grandchildren associate with you and your values. Perhaps many of them couldn’t watch your items go by the wayside either. So, before you downsize, liquidate, or dispose of your heirlooms, have a chat with your kids and your grandkids, think about your friends, and others who would like a memento. Of course, value is important but their feelings are more important. When it comes to your children’s attitude about your antiques, you may be just like the Rockefellers.

Dr. Lori Verderame is the author and award-winning TV personality who appears on HISTORY channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island as the artifacts expert for the popular treasure hunting program. 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.

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BUCS BEACH o what do you want to this weekend? Do you want to go the beach or do you want to go to the Bucs Game? Oh Wait, we can do both! We can go the super new Bucs Beach at Ray Jay and then go to

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