South Shore Sports & Entertainment
May 2023
It’s Time for the Boys of Summer
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on the Summer
About the Editor
Editor and Chief: Joanne Durann
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 The Working Women of Tampa Bay, 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
Travel Around the US & The World
Virgin Cruise Line
Joanne Durann
Cruising is always fun for us here in Florida, it provide an easy escape for a few days or a few weeks. With so many ports of call within four hours we also have many amazing choices of cruise lines and destinations. For the last cruise we drove to Miami and took Virgin Cruise Lines Scarlet Lady. All I can say is fantastic and amazing!!
Starting from the time you arriving until the moment you leave you are in pure relaxation mode. As a side note you must be 18 years or older to go on a Virgin Cruise, there are NO children. All tips are included with the cruise, and you only need your bracelet to get into your room, buy drinks, or play in the casino. The whole cruise is designed to be as easy and relaxing as possible!
Beware! There is no buffet on board! You go to what looks like the buffet area, sit down, and order, and they bring your food to you! Also, all the restaurants are included, there are add-ons at the restaurants, however you can eat at anyone of them simply make a reservation! The food is also made fresh and is very clean, you will really enjoy the taste and the way they prepare each amazing dish.
The party atmosphere is there for 2 separate events. They have Red Night, a night that is celebrating with everyone wearing red! You can dress as fancy as you want or simply wear red shorts and a t-shirt no one minds as long as you wear red. The other fuin night is the PJ party. Everyone wears PJs for a party on the top deck with music, theatrics, and dancing.
This one-of-a-kind cruise has fun and excitement for everyone!
May
Holidays and Days to Remember
International Drum Month!!!!!
May 01 May Day
May 02 National Teachers Day
May 04 Star Wars Day
May 05 Cinco De Mayo
May 06 Kentucky Derby Day
May 08 Beatles Final Original Album “Let It Be”
Released
May 14 Mother’s Day
May 17 Birthplace of Sports Television 1939
May 20 Armed Forces Day
May 22 Victoria Day
May 23 Kiss released Dynasty
May 27
International Jazz Day
May 29 Memorial Day
MAY 2023 SHOWS
May 4th Zach Williams 7:00 pm May 5th Kashmir 8:00 pm May 6th Mendelssohn’s Elijah 8:00 pm May 7th Rain: Beatles Tribute 7:00 pm May 10th Walker’s Rising Stars 6:30 pm May 11th The Power of Music 11:00 am May 12th Brian Regan 8:00 pm May 14th One Night of Queen 7:00 pm May 18th Inside Wagner 7:30 pm May 19th Puscifer 8:00 pm May 20th Wagner Ring w/o Words 8:00 pm May 21st Kountry Wayne 7:00 pm May 24th SING Out Tampa Bay 7:00 pm May 25th Beethoven X Coldplay 8:00 pm May 26th The Doobie Brothers 8:00 pm May 31st Members Mingle 9:00 am June 1st Bad Friends 7:30 pm June 4th K&D South, Timeless 12:00 pm June 4th K&D North, Kaleidoscope 5:30 pm June 29th Lady A 8:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS 05.04.23 • MAC MILLER NIGHT 05.05.23 • KAIVON 05.06.23 • FERRY CORSTEN - WHAT THE F? 05.12.23 • GHASTLY PRESENTS GHENGAR 05.19.23 • BENDA 05.20.23 • ANNA 05.22.23 • GRANDSON & K.FLAY 05.25.23 • POUYA - ALL BUT 6 TOUR 05.27.23 • SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL - DAY 1 05.28.23 • SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL - DAY 2
Tickets can be purchased at : https://www.jannuslive.com/
MAY 5TH MIKE LOVE W/DUB INC
MAY 6TH $NOT
MAY 7TH ALESTORM, GLORYHAMMER, AND LUTHANRO
MAY 9TH 100 GECS PRESENT: 10,000 GECS TOUR 2
MAY 10TH THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
MAY 15TH BELLE & SEBASTIAN
MAY 16TH HELLOWEEN W/HAMMERFALL
MAY 18TH RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE
MAY 19TH AVATAR: DANCE DEVIL DANCE TOUR
MAY 20TH JAZZ IS DEAD
MAY 23RD THE BACKSEAT LOVERS
MAY 24TH HIPPIE SABOTAGE
JUNE 1ST A FUNKY REGGAE PARTY
Thanks For a Great Season Tampa Bay Lightning!
Concerts and Events
Amalie Arena
May 21 Straight Jokes! No
Chaser Comedy Tour
June 17 Duran Durann
June 18 R & B Music Experience
June 21 Bryan Adams
June 29 The Cure
June 30 Alicia Keys
July 10 Blink 182
July 24 WWE Raw
Aug 05 Freestyle Explosion
Aug 10 Phil Wickham/Brandon
Lake
Aug 19 Monster Jam
Aug 26 Lionel Richie/Earth, Wind, and Fire
May 4-7 Topgolf Live
May 20 Ed Sheeran
May 27 & 28 Sunset Music
Festival
June 17 Juneteenth ROC
Rock Festival
July 08 Luke Combs
August 5 George Strait and Chris Stapleton
August 16 Beyonce
Renaissance World Tour
Sept 9 Florida A & M vs USF
Sept 16 Alabama vs USF
Please check with the Venues for times and changes
Raymond James Stadium
May 4 Guild Event 54th Annual Golden Baton Award Luncheon
Honoring Mrs. Linda and Reverend Joe Cassaly for exceptional service and dedication to the orchestra. Thur, May 4, 11:30 am, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
May 5 - May 7 Hough Family Foundation Masterworks Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Famed baritone Donnie Ray Albert is the voice of Elijah in Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio telling the story of the prophet. Michael Francis conducts, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and soloists.
Fri, May 5, 8 pm, Straz Center Sat, May 6, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, May 7, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd
May 10 - May 11 Morning Coffee Concert The Power of Music
Music with purpose, from Sibelius’ Finlandia to Reena Esmail’s Black Iris (#metoo). Stuart Malina conducts. Wed, May 10, 11 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall Thur, May 11, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater
May 14 Raymond James Pops in the Park Free Pops in the Park
Pack a blanket and picnic for free music under the stars – a Florida Orchestra tradition for nearly 30 years. Perfect for date night or family time, featuring film scores, Broadway hits and symphonic favorites. Chelsea Gallo conducts. Sun, May 14, 7:45 pm, Julian B Lane Riverfront Park – Tampa
May 18 Inside the Music Inside Wagner’s Ring Without Words
With unique insight and live orchestra demos, Michael Francis dives deeper into this version that condenses all the best music from Wagner’s Ring cycle. Select excerpts will be performed. Thur, May 18, 7:30 pm, Mahaffey Theater
May 20 - May 21 Hough Family Foundation Masterworks Wagner’s The Ring Without WordsFeaturing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20
In a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Michael Francis leads TFO’s first-ever performance of Wagner’s The Ring Without Words. Rounding out the program is Dejan Lazić in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20.
Sat, May 20, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, May 21, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
May 25 Special Concert Beethoven x Coldplay
Beethoven x Coldplay is the merging of musical giants. An innovative experience by conductor and creator Steve Hackman melds the music of Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony with the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay for a perfect modern pairing. Thur, May 25, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
May 27 Raymond James Pops A Night at the Oscars
Magnificent music from the silver screen with themes from more than a dozen Academy Awardwinning films through the ages. Featuring Jaws, Out of Africa, E.T., Lord of the Rings, Titanic and more. Lawrence Loh conducts. Sat, May 27, 8 pm, Straz Center - Saturday Evening!
Billy Idol
Billy Idol the English musician, singer, and songwriter was in Clearwater with his new 2023 tour. He rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as "White Wedding," "Dancing with Myself," and "Rebel Yell." He was born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955, in Middlesex, England. Idol started his music career as a member of the punk rock band Generation X before going solo in the early 1980s. His music is a blend of punk rock, new wave, and pop.
Aside from his music, Billy Idol is also known for his distinctive look, which includes bleached blonde hair, leather jackets, and a rebellious attitude. He has released numerous albums throughout his career and has sold over 40 million records worldwide. Some of his other popular songs include "Eyes Without a Face," "Flesh for Fantasy," and "Cradle of Love.“
He is currently recording a new album with all new music,
I will say the vocals at this show were spot on and he moved around like he did 30 years ago. The show was very good, and he played all of the hits that you would expect along with a few surprises. Overall, the crowd was on their feet dancing and having a great time. He really can still put on an amazing show for his fans. If you loved him in the 80’s you will not want to miss out on this show. The tour goes into the spring and then he out west in the fall and finally ends the current tour in Las Vegas.
The rest of his spring tour:
May 1 Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center
May 3 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
May 5 Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort
May 6 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
May 9 Indianapolis, IN – Clowes Hall
May 11 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
May 12 St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
May 20 Pasadena, CA – Cruel World Festival
Then he returns to touring in the fall with a small residency in Las Vegas. Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on October 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28
Preorders for Vegas are also on his website
Music History May 3rd, 1988
Operation: Mind Crime
This third studio album from the Seattle Based band Queensryche was release on May 3 2003, with two bonus tracks added. The album sold over a million copies. This breakthrough album reached number 50 on Billboard 200. It was certified GOLD in early 1989, and platinum just two years later. The top singles on the album Eyes of a Stranger and I Don’t Believe in Love were the bands first chart topping hits.
The album was produced in Montreal and was the brainchild of Geoff Tate, the lead singer. It took time; however, he won over his bandmates one by one and soon they were all on board with the project . The album received great acclaim upon the release. Critics loved Tate’s vocal, complex and well written storyline, as well as the its amazing musical arrangements.
Sports History May 24th,
1935
The First Night Baseball Game
The first night game in professional baseball was played on May 24, 1935, at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game was between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies, and it marked a significant moment in baseball history.
Prior to this game, baseball was always played during the daytime because there was no way to properly illuminate the playing field. However, with the introduction of artificial lighting, night games became possible.
President Franklin D Roosevelt threw a ceremonial switch at the White House in Washington and “turned the lights” on the field in Cincinnati. The Reds won the game 2-1, with a home run by leadoff hitter, Ethan Allen. The success of the first night game led to the widespread adoption of night games in professional baseball, which continue to be a popular feature of the sport today.
Tampa Bay Rays!!
The Tampa Bay Rays are our baseball team, and they are having a great start to this year 2023 Season. As a member of the AL East they are currently in first place over the Orioles and held an impressive 13-0 start this year. Right now, they stand at 26-6 and are 5 games ahead of the nearest competitor.
Our Rays have played their home games at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg since their inception. The Rays have had success in the past as well, winning the American League pennant in 2008 and reaching the World Series in 2008 and 2020, so, we are hoping for another winning Rays year!
The Rays have a reputation for being a team that focuses on analytics and innovative strategies, and they have been successful in identifying undervalued players and finding ways to maximize their performance on the field. This is showing in the current year to be the formula to get the games won. It has been hard for the other teams to figure out how to be them with their current pitching staff and game fielding defense. Come on out and route on your team!
Home Games for May:
Yankees May 5th, 6th, and 7th
Brewers May 19th, 20th and 21st
Blue Jays May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Dodgers May 26th, 27th, and 28th ,
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