South Shore Sports & Entertainment Jan 2024

South Shore Sports & Entertainment January 2024 Preparing for the invasion !! Gasparilla is coming to town!

Paris is always a good idea!

Your guide to Tampa/Clearwater/ St Pete and all there is to do!!

About the Publisher

Publisher Joanne Durann

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Joanne Durann has written for The Examiner, Yahoo.com, Axs, Out On The Town Magazine, as well as a writing instructor. She has authored 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 Real Estate industry at Keller Williams with the Lovitch Group 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 Women. In her spare time, she loves traveling with her husband and going to concerts and Bucs and Lighting Games. She works with multiple charities and on community events.

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Managing Editor: Trish Stoecker Trish is a 32-year combat Army Veteran, who spent the better part of her last twelve years in uniform stationed at The Pentagon in Washington, DC. While there, her assignments included organizing major Army infrastructure and entertainment programs, including The Army Birthday Ball, Total Army Analysis, and Organization Days for the Senior Army Leadership and Army Staff Sections. Trish is also a published author with numerous credits including The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Florida Women Magazine, and Lakeside Life.

January Holidays Universal Human Rights Month

Jan 1st

New Year’s Day

Jan 3rd

Women Rock! Day

Jan 4th

National Trivia Day

Jan 9th

International Choreographer’s Day

Jan 13th

Stephen Foster Memorial Day

Jan 15th

Martin Luther King Day

Jan 19th

National Popcorn Day

Jan 20th

National DJ Day

Jan 21st

World Snow Day

Jan 24th

International Day of Education

Jan 26th

National Spouses Day

Jan 27th Day

Internat. Holocaust Remembrance

Jan 30th

Yodel for Your Neighbors Day

CULTIVATING BEAUTY VISITING PARIS IN THE SPRING TRISH STOECKER Paris, often referred to as the "City of Love," is undeniably enchanting throughout the year. However, visiting this beautiful, iconic city in the spring reveals a unique, vibrant charm that captures its essence in its most splendent form.

As winter's frost begins to dissipate, Paris transforms into a canvas of blossoming colors and has renewed vitality. The city's numerous parks, such as the iconic Luxembourg Gardens and Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, burst into a riot of colors with blooms of tulips, daffodils, and cherry blossoms. The air is infused with a sweet perfume, and the sight of these vibrant flowers against the backdrop of historic landmarks is nothing short of a visual symphony.

As the city's most recognizable symbol, The Eiffel Tower takes on a new allure in the springtime. Adorned with sparkling lights as night falls, it creates a magical ambiance that epitomizes the romantic allure of Paris.

As the weather warms, the surrounding Champ de Mars becomes a popular spot for picnics and leisurely strolls, allowing visitors to savor the mild temperatures and bask in the warm glow of the spring sun.

Spring in Paris also marks the onset of numerous outdoor events and festivals. From art exhibitions to open-air concerts, the city comes alive with cultural celebrations.

Museums and galleries, such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, showcase their masterpieces against a backdrop of blooming landscapes, providing a unique fusion of art and nature that captivates the senses. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid waiting in lines on the day of your visit.

I have found Trip Advisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attra ction_Products-g187147-t11901-zf g11870-a_contentId.11808758471 54152+268395073-Paris_Ile_de_Fr ance.html , to be a great resource for reviews, tickets, and other information on places to explore.

Many have free cancellation policies.

Cafés that line the cobblestone streets of Montmartre and Le Marais spill onto the sidewalks, offering the perfect setting to indulge in exquisite pastries and the time-honored amusement of people-watching. Once you have placed your order for a cup of coffee or tea, the table is yours for as long as you like. The sidewalk bistros, adorned with colorful flowers, beckon visitors to savor delectable French cuisine while soaking in the lively atmosphere.

The Seine River, which gracefully winds its way through the heart of Paris, takes on a tranquil charm in the spring. Bateaux-Mouches cruises offer a serene and scenic way to explore the city, with landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Musée d'Orsay reflecting in the gentle ripples of the water.

In addition to the visual and cultural delights, spring in Paris brings with it a more relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. The city's residents emerge from the winter hibernation, and the pace of life becomes a leisurely dance, inviting visitors to embrace the unhurried rhythm of Parisian living.

A springtime visit to Paris is a sensory feast that transcends the conventional tourist experience. From the fragrant blooms of its parks to the cultural tapestry woven through its streets, Paris in the spring is an embodiment of elegance, romance, and the timeless allure that has made it a beacon for dreamers and lovers throughout the ages.

Raymond James Stadium Jan 1st Reliaquest Bowl January May Have Bucs Games TBD February10th & 11th Monster Jam February 24th Billy Joel / Sting April 20th Kenny Chesney & Zac Brown Band April 26th & 27th Breakaway Music Festival July 11th & 12th Morgan Wallen

Jan 05th

Forever Ozzy w/Shoot to Thrill

Jan 06th

The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party

Jan 12th

Mustard Plug & Voodoo Glow Skulls

Jan 13th

Greensky Bluegrass

Jan 14th

Zakk Sabbath w/ The Nativa Howl

Jan 20th

Badfish “A Tribute to Sublime”

Jan 21st

Shane Smith & The Saints

Jan 28th

Bowling for Soup w/LIT

Feb 01st

Highly Suspect with Dead Poets Society

Feb 02nd

Matisyahu

Feb 03rd

San Holo

Feb 04th

The Movement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule

The Buccaneers could have more games depending on the outcome of this game the Falcons. According to the odds makers they have an 88.2% chance of getting there.

Even though they lost on New Years eve, they are still the number 4 seed and atop the NFC South. They hold their fate in their on hands, and feet. If they beat the Carolina Panthers, they win the spot and host whoever ends up finishing in second place in the NFC East.

Fingers Crossed for the Bucs and their fans while we wait for Sunday's game in Carolina.

The Pirates Will Invade!!!

It's almost time!!! Tampa's premier event for 2024 starts in January as Ashley Children's Gasparilla parade, presented by Chick-fil-A, is on January 20 th, followed by the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest starting January 27th. Streets will be closed, and an expected 300,000-plus people will descend on Tampa's waterfront area to dress, act, and feel like pirates.

The history behind this fun festival is a bit crazy! It was a surprise Pirate invasion that took place on horseback during the city’s 1904 May Day festival.

Over the next 120 years it has grow into the festival we know today. The mayor is taken prisoner by the head of the Pirates and the invasion begins!

The first seaborne invasion was in 1911 and it has changed to add children’s events, music, and other such community activities! The Jose Gasparilla pirate ship was commissioned in 1954 and it, according to the Pirate Fest website, id the only fully-rigged pirate ship build in modern times.

Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 12:00 to 7:30 pm, the Ashley Children's Parade will start the festival season! Join thousands of people on January 27 th as the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch, running from 10 am to 1 pm, begins at the Tampa Convention Center, followed by the Invasion from 11:30 to 1 pm; then it's Parade time!!! The Parade of Pirates runs from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.

There are also stage performances throughout the day! Dance along to live music presented by Bud Light and 101 N. Meridian. Gasparilla Pirate Fest features stages with live entertainment before and after the parade at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (at Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street) and MacDill Park (at Ashley Drive and Whiting Street). For more information, go to www.gasparillapiratefest.com

Hough Family Foundation Masterworks Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 Sat, Jan 6, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Jan 7, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall From the Beginning Presented by The Helen Torres Foundation Wed, Jan 10, 11 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall Thur, Jan 11, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater Harmony Across the Bay Fri, Jan 12, 11:30 am, St Petersburg Yacht Club Sci-Fi Spectacular Sat, Jan 13, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Jan 14, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 Featuring Barber’s Violin Concerto Fri, Jan 19, 8 pm, Straz Center, Ferguson Sat, Jan 20, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Gershwin Celebration Sat, Jan 27, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Jan 28, 2 pm, Straz Center, Morsani

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Jan 5th Toasted Monkey Jan 6th OCC Roadhouse & Museum Jan 12th Whiskey Wings Jan 13th Gibtown Bike Fest Jan 19th Woody’s River Roo Jan 20th Local Brewing Co

Jan 12th Kill the Noise Jan 14th A Flock of Seagulls+Strangelove Jan 19th Virtual Riot Jan 20th Borgeous Jan 21st Story of the Year: 20 YRS of Page Ave Jan 26th Kayzo Feb 2nd Tinashe BB/ANG3L Tour Feb 2nd Hi Im HVDS Feb 3rd Femmes & Follies Be Mine Feb 9th Level Up Séance Tour Pt II Feb 16th Kaivon – 2024 Feb 24th ISOxo presents kindsgonemad!

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