February 2023

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February

Joanne Durann has written for The Examiner, Yahoo.com, Axs, Out On The Town Magazine, as well as a writing instructor. She has written multiple books, new articles and entertainment pieces. She has interviewed the likes, of Geoff Tate, Mark Daly, and Rudy Sarzo among others. After a successful career in education, Joanne’s passion for the Florida lifestyle and the Tampa Bay area landed her in Apollo Beach. Joanne has worked in the new construction field since her move to Florida from Pennsylvania and loved what she did. Joanne has a certification from the University of Michigan in Negotiations, has studied remotely with Harvard University and is a member of both WISE Tampa Bay and the National Association of Professional Woman.

In her spare time, she love to travel with her husband, go to concerts, as well as Bucs and Lighting Games. She works with multiple charities and on community events.

Contact us: 267-980-6427 apollobeachpublishing@gmail.com

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Travel Around the US & The World

Ogden Utah

Joanne Durann

I recent journeys have taken me to Ogden, Utah in January for business. This stunning, beautiful town sits surrounded by an amazing mountain view. The town with stunning views is dotted with quaint shops, restaurants, and fun things to do. Ogden is known for skiing, walking trails, and hiking. Temperatures in the winter are perfect for winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and ice skating. In the summer there are trails to hike, mountain climbing, and the arts.

The beauty is in the landscape and how genuinely nice the people are. The great food and live music is year-round, as well! You feel like you are in a different world and that you can truly relax! It is close, only about 25 mins from the Salt Lake City airport so getting to Ogden is fast and easy from most major cities.

February Holidays and Days to Remember

Feb 01 Start of Black History Month

Feb 02 Ground Hog Day

Feb 03 The Day That Music Died (1959)

Feb 09 National Pizza Day

Feb 11 Get Out Your Guitar Day

Feb 12 Superbowl 57 Chiefs vs Eagles

Feb 13 World Radio Day

Feb 14 Valentine’s Day

Feb 17 Random Acts Of Kindness Day

Feb 18 National Drink Wine Day

Feb 20 President’s Day

Feb 22 Ash Wednesday

Feb 25 Open That Bottle Day

Feb 26 Carpe Diem Day

February 2023 Shows

Rick Springfield Feb 1 8:00 pm German Romanticism Feb 2 11:00 am Jeans N Classics Feb 4 2:00 pm Jeans N Classics Feb 4 8:00 pm Patti LaBelle Feb 5 7:00 pm Pink Martini Feb 10 8:00 pm Karl and DiMarco South Co Feb 12 11:00 am/2:30 pm Mania Feb 17 8:00 pm Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto Feb 18 8:00 pm Deep Purple Feb 20 8:00 pm Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3 Feb 24 8:00 pm Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3 Feb 25 8:00 pm

Tickets can be bought at : https://www.jannuslive.com/

Feb 03 7 pm Big Gigantic

Feb 08 7 pm STRFKR

Feb 11 7 pm Of The Trees Presents: Codex Natura

Feb 17 7 pm Badfish – Sublime Tribute

Feb 21 7 pm SOLD OUT: J.I.D & SMINO – Luv is 4ever Tour

Feb 24 7 pm G. Love & Special Sauce

Mar 04 6:30 pm SOLD OUT: Dropkick Murphys

Mar 05 6 pm Ballyhoo! w/Joey Harkum & Cloud9 Vibes

Mar 11 7 pm Steel Panther

Mar 14 7 pm They Might Be Giants

Mar 17 7 pm Sabrina Carpenter

Mar 18 7 pm Moe.

Concerts and Events

Amalie Arena

Feb 01 Bruce Springsteen

Feb 04 Carrie Underwood

Feb 06 TobyMac

Feb 07 Sharks v Lightning

Feb 09 Avalanche v Lightning

Feb 16 Andrea Bocelli

Feb 17 Bert Kreischer

Feb 21 Ducks v Lighting

Feb 23 Sabers vs Lightning

Feb 24 The Judds

Feb 28 Panthers v Lightning

Raymond James

Stadium

Feb 04 Monster Jam

Feb 05 Monster Jam

Feb 11 Supercross

March 18 & 19 Innings

Festival

April 13 – 15 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

May 20 Ed Sheeran

May 27 & 28 Sunset Music

Festival

July 08 Luke Combs

August 5 George Strait and Chris Stapleton

Chiefs' vs Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are two of the most successful NFL franchises of recent times. Both teams have a strong tradition of success and have been the talk of the NFL world in recent years.

The Philadelphia Eagles were founded in 1933 and have won three NFL championships, including their Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in 2018. The team is known for its aggressive defense and its strong running game, led by running back Miles Sanders. The Eagles have a talented roster that includes quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and tight end Zach Ertz.

On the other hand, the Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the past few years. The Chiefs have won two Super Bowls, including their Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers in 2020. The team is led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is widely considered one of the best players in the NFL.

Mahomes is supported by a talented roster of playmakers, including wide receiver Tyreek Hill, tight end Travis Kelce, and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

When these two teams meet, it is always a highly anticipated event. Both teams bring a strong and aggressive style of play to the field, making for an exciting and high-scoring game. The Eagles and the Chiefs have faced off six times in their history, with the Chiefs holding a 4-2 advantage.

In conclusion, the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Kansas City Chiefs is always a must-watch event for NFL fans. Both teams have a strong tradition of success and bring a high level of intensity and skill to the field. Whether you're a fan of the Eagles or the Chiefs, this is a game that should not be missed.

So, who do you think will Win?

• The game

• The coin toss

• First Quarter

• Second Quarter

• The Half

• Third Quarter

• Forth Quarter

Tampa Bay’s Amazing Music Scene

Tampa Bay, Florida is a vibrant and thriving region with a rich musical heritage. In recent years, the area has become a hub for a diverse array of musical styles and genres, making it one of the most exciting and dynamic music scenes in the United States.

One of the defining features of the Tampa Bay music scene is its eclectic mix of genres. From indie and alternative to hip-hop and reggae, there is something for everyone here. The area is home to a number of wellestablished music venues, including the Ritz Ybor and the Orpheum, which regularly host live performances by both local and national artists.

One of the key players in the Tampa Bay music scene is the annual Gasparilla Music Festival, which brings together a wide range of musical acts from across the country and around the world. The festival is a celebration of the city’s rich musical heritage and has become one of the most anticipated events in the area, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Another major player in the Tampa Bay music scene is the Skipper's Smokehouse, which has been a staple of the local music scene for over 30 years. This intimate venue is known for its relaxed atmosphere and its commitment to promoting local and independent artists. Whether you’re in the mood for bluegrass, roots rock, or reggae, Skipper's has something for everyone.

In recent years, the Tampa Bay music scene has also seen the emergence of a number of up-and-coming artists who are making a name for themselves both locally and nationally. Some of these artists include hiphop artists like Koly P and Mac Lav, as well as indie-pop artists like Cara Trail and Sugar-N-Spice. These young musicians are helping to shape the future of the Tampa Bay music scene and are poised to take the industry by storm.

Feb 03

Barely Alive

Feb 04 Femmes & Follies

Feb 04

Lee Foss

Feb 05

Entertainer of The Year

Feb 10 Atliens Space Catherdral

Feb 11 Kill Script

Feb 17 Blanke Earth to the Stars Tour

Feb 18 Said The Sky

Feb 22 The Wonder Years

Feb 24 Kai Watch Skins

Tour

Mar 4 Cocktails & Couture X

Mar 10 Non Point

2023: Are You Ready

As we settle into 2023 you have already set goals for yourself and your business. Even if you are not a business owner, perhaps a salesperson, or in management; you have goals for your personal life and your business life. Let’s do a check-in. How are they going for you? Do you have someone who helps, in a positive way, hold you accountable? Are you already worried that you are failing?

1. 1. Check in with the goals you set. This should be done at the LEAST monthly. Are you close to what you set out?

2. 2. If you are close to your goals, great! If not reset yourself! If you are under look at what isn’t working and change it, if you are ahead of your goals, up your goals!

3. 3. Ask yourself a few questions, what isn’t working and why? What is working and why? What should I do that works well that I am not doing?

Having a path, being on it, and being sure to make adjustment in time are all different parts of your goals and how you will achieve them. If you are looking to go to the next level, consider hiring a business coach. We all hit ceilings in life, it’s how we react, adjust, and correct that helps us to achieve bigger and better things!

Febraury 2023 Shows

German Romanticism

Jeans ‘n Classics Abby Road

Feb 1 Ruth Eckert

Feb 2 Mahaffey

Feb 4 Mahaffey *

Feb 4 Mahaffey

Norma

Feb 10 Straz

Feb 12 Straz

Pictures at an Exhibition Revisited Feb 10 Church of Ascension

Feb 12 Palladium

Inside Sibelius’ Symphony #5

Feb 16 Mahaffey

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto#3 Feb 24-25 Mahaffey

Feb 26 Straz *

Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix Mar 03 Straz

Mar 04 Straz *

* Matinee! Please check website for Times and changes

2023 Baseball Spring Training

New York Yankees

George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa

Feb 26 1:05 pm vs Atlanta Braves (ss)

Feb 27 6:35 pm vs Detroit Tigers

Philadelphia Phillies BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater

Feb 25 1:05 pm vs NY Yankees

Feb 26 1:05 pm vs Minnesota Twins

Feb 28 1:05 pm vs Toronto Blue Jays (ss)

Pittsburgh Pirates LECOM Park, Bradenton

Feb 25 1:05 pm vs Toronto Blue Jays

Feb 27 1:05 pm vs Philadelphia Phillies

Feb 28 1:05 pm vs Baltimore Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays

Feb 26 1:07 pm vs NY Yankees

TD Ballpark, Dunedin

Feb 28 1:07 pm vs Detroit Tigers (SS)

What is a portrait?

In this article, we will talk about the definition of a portrait. We will talk about the origins, the first portraits ever recorded, and today’s modern portrait. Lastly, we will talk about why should you hire a professional to capture your portrait.

As a portrait photographer, it is essential to define the tools of my trade and the ways I capture someone’s likeness. What in fact is a portrait not just in the historical sense but in today’s modern society meaning as well?

The Official Definition

According to Wikipedia, “a portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expressions are predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.”

It is a likeness of a person, especially of the face, as a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone. In the past, portraits were painted of prominent individuals, those that had the means and the money to be able to pay a painter to capture their likeness. One portrait is usually what such a person received, and that is how they were remembered after their passing.

The Origins Of A Portrait

“Portraits date back to at least 5,000 years ago to ancient Egypt, where the art form is said to have originated. Some earliest known portraits are called the “Statues of Gudea”. 28 of these little statues remain and are considered portraiture because they all have similar features which appear to be representative of and unique to Gudea – a powerful ruler of ancient Lagash.”

“Ancient portrait murals from Pompeii have been well-preserved for almost 2000 years by lava and ashes. One of the most famous is titled “Terentius Neo and his wife.” He holds a scroll and her a tablet – originally thought to be indicative of their status and education.”

The Purpose Of A Portrait

“Portraits have always been more than just a record. They have been used to show the power, importance, virtue, beauty, wealth, taste, learning or other qualities of the sitter.

Portraits have almost always been flattering, and painters who refused to flatter, such as William Hogarth, tended to find their work rejected. A notable exception was Francisco Goya in his apparently bluntly truthful portraits of the Spanish royal family.

Among leading modern artists, portrait painting on commission, that is to order, became increasingly rare. Instead, artists painted their friends and lovers in whatever way they pleased. Most of Picasso’s pictures of women, for example, however bizarre, can be identified as portraits of his lovers.

At the same time, photography became the most crucial medium of traditional portraiture, bringing what was formerly an expensive luxury product affordable for almost everyone. Since the 1990s, artists have also used video to create living portraits. But portrait painting continues to flourish.”

Portraits In Modern Society

In modern society, a portrait is a way of capturing someone’s likeness as they exist today and as a way of being remembered. It is not done just in the old form of a painting but mainly as a photograph captured by a professional camera or even a cell phone.

Today even a selfie would categorize as a form of a modern portrait. Regardless of the form in which it is being captured, a modern portrait is still a very important way to remember special moments and individuals. Especially after someone passes, a portrait of those we love becomes very valuable.

Why Hire a Professional To Capture Your Portraits

Professional portrait artists are trained to capture the likeness of someone in a very special way. Whether you get the final product as a framed photograph or a painting, a professional portrait of you and those you love will be how you will be remembered.

It is difficult to capture your own portrait , Professionals are trained to look beyond the facade of a person, Professionals use professional equipment and lighting , This is your way of telling your own story and it is how you will be remembered

About Allie Serrano

Hi, my name is Allie Serrano, and I am a portrait photographer in Tampa Bay, Florida. I’ve always been an artist at heart. I played dress-up with my sister as a child and drew portraits of others with a pencil. In school, I was bullied for being different and having red hair. I felt terrified and humiliated when other kids made fun of me and laughed at me in front of the class. Those moments had a tremendous impact on my life and shaped me into the person I am today.

As I grew up, I realized that I could use my talents for something more than just a pretty picture. Who would have thought that the thing that brought me so much pain would be the source of my strength one day?

Today I own a portrait photography studio, Allie Serrano Portraits. My mission is to show women that they are beautiful inside and out. It fills my heart when I see a woman in her 40s or mid-50s seeing the portraits I captured of her, and she says, “Wow, I am still beautiful.” Who doesn’t want to feel like a celebrity on a photoshoot set of your favorite magazine, where you get pampered and have fun being photographed?

You will experience a fun & empowering photoshoot. I will personally guide you through various poses and expressions and make sure you look absolutely amazing. Your final images will give you the confidence to step out into the world and promote your business and yourself in a powerful way. Your stunning wall art will live on your wall for many years to come. You deserve only the best!

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