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• Midday By The Bay

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: April 8, 2011

  The Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum Present:
  MIDDAY BY THE BAY

  “MIDDAY BY THE BAY” SERIES OFFERED BY PROGRESS ENERGY CENTER’S MAHAFFEY THEATER & NEW DALI  MUSEUM EVERY FRIDAY FROM APRIL 22 THROUGH MAY 27 FROM 12 to 2 PM.

  Proudly presented by WMNF 88.5 and *tbt.
  

  Referred to as the City’s new “Mini Lincoln Center”, the classic Mahaffey Theater and iconic new Dali Museum join forces to present MIDDAY BY THE BAY, a free lunchtime entertainment series in the green space between these two renowned venues.
  

  Locals are invited to stroll, bike or drive to the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Plaza on their lunch break to celebrate these amazing spaces and hear some of the best entertainment in the area while overlooking beautiful Tampa Bay.

  Attendees can create their own picnic, “brown bag” lunch or purchase an affordable, delicious snack or sandwich from one of our local vendors.

  It’s Midday By the Bay . . . In Paradise Found!

  EVENT LINE-UP:

  Friday, April 22 – O Som Do Jazz
  (“the Sound of Jazz” in Portuguese). Presented by the nonprofit organization EMIT, O Som Do Jazz recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova & samba-jazz. The sextet features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson.  O Som Do Jazz is active with recent performances at Mod Miami, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Salvador Dali Museum, Historic Asolo Theatre and Palladium Theater. 

  Friday, April 29 – TBD

  Friday, May 6 – The Jim Morey Band
  The Jim Morey Band is a 4 piece band playing original jazz flavored roots and funky music with one hand in Storyville, New Orleans and the other picking confetti out of Tom Wait’s old hat.

  Friday, May 13 – Rebekah Pulley
  Rebekah Pulley has been writing, recording and performing her blend of indie-folk and Americana music for well over a decade now. Her haunting vocals and poetic lyrics have made her a favorite among fans and critics alike. Along the way, she has garnered 5 BEST OF THE BAY awards from Tampa’s Creative Loafing, including Best Singer/Songwriter and Best Acoustic Act.

  Friday, May 20 – TBD
  Friday, May 27 – TBD

  Continue to visit www.MahaffeyTheater.com and www.theDali.org for Midday By the Bay updates and full event lineup.

  Street parking is available or $5 for covered parking in garage between Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum.

  Pets, chairs, umbrellas and blankets are allowed.  No alcoholic beverages.

  For more information, visit one of the two websites listed above or, contact Mahaffey Theater at 727-892-5798.

  The Mahaffey Theater is located at 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
  

  
  

  CREDITS: Images and event information courtesy of www.MahaffeyTheater.com and www.theDali.org. April 4, 2011.

• Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: March 23, 2011

  

  Join in the fun of the world’s fastest spring break party!

  The 7th annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is the first race on the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series calendar.

  This exciting event takes place Thursday, March 24 to Sunday, March 27.

  It will be held on a waterfront circuit that includes a combination of adjacent downtown streets circling Pioneer Park, the Mahaffey Theatre, the brand new Salvador Dali Museum and extending onto runways at Albert Whitted Airport that overlook the Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg (FL) Harbor and Marina.

  Six sanctioned races:

  1. IZOD IndyCar Series

  2. Firestone Indy Lights

  3. Star Mazda Championship

  4. USF2000 National Championship

  5. ACURA Sports Car Challenge – SCCA World Challenge

  OWNERS Kim Green and Kevin Savoree of Green Savoree St Petersburg, LLC

  GM Tim Ramsberger is Vice President and General Manager

  LENGTH 100 laps/181 miles

  INDYCAR First of 17 races in the IZOD IndyCar Series which will take place across the United States, Canada, Japan and Brazil.  The only IZOD IndyCar Series race to be held in Florida in 2011. 

  SPECIAL Offers exclusive viewing points from the Acura Yacht Club, RV Club and new FEATURES Trackside Club.

  WEBSITE:  www.gpstpete.com

  ABOUT THE TRACK

  LENGTH – A 1.8 mile temporary course on the streets of St. Petersburg

  TURNS - 14 turns

  WIDTH - Minimum track width: 26 feet; maximum track width: 63 feet.

  STRAIGHT – Front straight: 2,413 feet; back straight: 1,940 feet.

  HISTORY

  2011 2011 will mark the 7th consecutive year St. Petersburg has hosted an INDYCAR race.

  The first IZOD IndyCar Series racing event held in St. Petersburg was the 2005 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which was won by local resident Dan Wheldon.

  PAST The winners of the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg include:

  2005 Dan Wheldon, Andretti Green Racing

  2006 Helio Castroneves, Team Penske

  2007 Helio Castroneves, Team Penske

  2008 Graham Rahal, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing

  2009 Ryan Briscoe, Team Penske

  2010 Will Power, Team Penske

  REPEAT – Helio Castroneves is the only repeat winner with back-to-back race victories in WINNER 2006 and 2007.

  FASTEST - The fastest race was set by Helio Castroneves on April 2, 2006 with a time of RACE 1:56:57.5172.

  FASTEST – The fastest pole time registered on the streets of St. Petersburg was in 2010 by POLE Will Power with a time of 1:01.6026.

  FASTEST - The fastest race lap was set by Marco Andretti on April 1, 2007 with a time of LAP 1:02:9653.

  THE RACES

  The IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier open-wheel series in the United States, competing on a challenging combination of superspeedways, short ovals, scenic road courses and temporary street circuits. In 2011, the series will consist of 17 events; 13 in the US, two in Canada, one in Brazil and one in Japan.

  The Firestone Indy Lights is the premier ladder series for drivers and teams striving to compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500.

  The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear is a premier open-wheel racing and driver development series. The series is a gateway to the IZOD IndyCar series, among many other forms of motorsports.

  The Cooper Tires presents USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda is the training ground for rising stars as the first step on the ladder to an IndyCar career. The series provides a professional, entry-level open-wheel training ground to drivers, engineers, mechanics and team owners.

  The 2011 ACURA Sports Car Challenge features North America’s top production car-based championship, the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships. The World Challenge is separated into three classes: GT, GTS and Touring Car.

  Join in the fun of the world’s fastest spring break party . . . In Paradise Found! 

  TICKETS

  Available through www.gpstpete.com or (877) 283-5385.

  Honda has been the title sponsor of the race since its inception in 2005.
  

  CREDITS:  Press release and race images courtesy of www.gpstpete.com.  3/22/2011.

• 1-11-11 . . . Here Comes the New Dali!

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: January 6, 2011

  2011 is here and there’s a buzz about the upcoming grand opening of the Dali Museum, which will feature the masterworks of Salvador Dali.

  Stephen M. Wheeler, in his Double Take feature, appearing in the January February 2011 issue of AAA Going Places magazine, says it best in his whimsical take on the artist and his mustache, entitled “Must ‘Stache Dali.”

  Wheeler suggests there’s an “undisputable commonality” between the artist and “the infamous curl of his moustache:  They’re [both] surreal.”

  To confirm this observation, share the pride of St. Petersburg and the highly-anticipated opening of the brand-new Dali Museum, scheduled to open on an equally surreal date . . . 1-11-11.  Well . . . the artist was “one” of a kind!

  The Museum, located at 1000 Third Street South in St. Petersburg, FL, is twice the size of the old Dali museum.  The $36 million endeavor includes 66,500 square feet-for exhibits as well as meeting space.

  You may see people–children and children at heart alike–throughout Pinellas County wearing a painted on or paper mustache on January 11, 2011 . . . of course, now you’ll know why.

  It will be an artfully fun day . . . In Paradise Found!   
  

  MORE INFORMATON ABOUT THE DALI MUSEUM:

  BECOME A MEMBER!
  

  Step into the surrealist landscape with a membership to the Dalí Museum, and embark on an intimate journey through the world’s largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside of Spain. Members enjoy personalized benefits that enrich the museum experience, and provide valuable support to enhance our essential programming.  Join today to unleash your creativity, and maybe change the way you see the world.  

  ALL active Members will be invited to attend a behind-the-scenes Preview Party at our new museum building before the official Grand Opening in January 2011.

  SAMPLING OF JANUARY 2011 EVENTS AT THE NEW DALI:

  The Florida Orchestra and The Studio@620: A Night of Dalí & Music
  Wednesday, January 5, 7:00 p.m.
  Location:  The Studio@620, 620 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

  Explore the link between art and music of the 20th century in saluting Salvador Dalí. The program will include several surreal surprises including special performances of “Party Pieces: Sonorous and Exquisite Corpses” by composers John Cage, Henry Cowell, Lou Harrison, and Virgil Thompson; readings from “Little mi-ma Monsterlet” and “Frankenstein”, plus a performance from “Nine Surrealist Studies (After Salvador Dali)” #3 Persistence of Memory. The program is a prelude discussion to “Hello Dalí”, the Florida Orchestra – Dalí Museum Grand Opening Celebration as well as part of the second season of “An Intimate Collaboration II: The World We Live In”, at The Studio@620.  Cost: Suggested donation of $10 payable at the door. Reservations recommended by calling 727-895-6620 as seating is limited.

  Grand Opening Procession, Ribbon Cutting & Festival
  Tuesday, January 11, 9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

  The New Dalí Museum Open to the Public
  Wednesday, January 12, 2011

  The Dalí Museum is open to the public 10:00 a.m-5:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10:00 am.-8:00 p.m. Thursday, and 12:00-5:30 Sunday. Tickets available for purchase at the door, starting January 12, 2011. Or, purchase them online by visiting www.thedali.org.

  Family Day at the Dalí
  Saturday, January 15, 10:30 – 4:00

  Visit the Dalí for a day of events for families: At 10:30, learn about the Salvador Dalí and the Museum collection through a guided tour led by the 2011 Junior Docent class of Douglas Jamerson Elementary.  At noon, Catch the Wave with performance artist Marcey Walsch, as she explores the Science behind Sound and Music with what else? Water balloons, slinkies, space phone and whoopee cushions! The afternoon culminates with Dillydally with Dalí with fun games, puzzles and craft activities which educate and encourage family interaction. In addition, activity sheets are available that enable families to explore the museum on their own.

  

   CREDITS:  With thanks to www.thedali.org and Stephen M. Wheeler, “Must ‘Stache Dali,” Double Take, AAA Going Places.  January February 2011.  AAA.com.  Page 56.  To read the full article, visit: www.aaagoingplaces.com.

• Holiday Lights in The Gardens

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: December 1, 2010

  Discover Paradise in Pinellas County!

  Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Florida Botanical Gardens and the holiday season.

  See how more than 425,000 colorful lights can transform Florida Botanical Gardens into a holiday wonderland. Children admitted free.  

   Suggested $2 donation for adults. All pets must be on leashes.  Sponsored by the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation.

  Special events include:

  Gift and Plant Sale – December 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Dog Parade – December 26 – 3:00 p.m. 

  For information, call (727) 582-2100

  Vendors wanted weekends or nightly. For information, call (727) 582-2247.

  Interested in volunteering for this community event?  If so, contact Florida Botanical Gardens and ask for Chuck Scaffidi. 
  
  Help the Foundation and the community by sponsorship and/or donations for this exciting event.  Send your tax-deductible gift to Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL, 33774.  Attention:  Holiday Lights.

  To watch videos of last year’s event, visit http://www.flbg.org/foundation.htm.

  And, for more Pinellas County holiday events, check out the Events Calendar at http://www.pinellascounty.org/Events/default.htm.

  The Florida Botanical Gardens is a Pinellas County Government Program.

  Have a Happy Holiday Season . . . In Paradise Found!
  CREDITS:  Florida Botanical Gardens. www.flbg.org.  2010.  Pinellas County, FL, official website.  www.PinellasCounty.org.

  

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: November 22, 2010

  One thing that is great about living in Paradise Found, is that–collectively–we are a caring community.

  At this time of year, many people throughout Pinellas County share the blessings of the season and this special time of year.

  We have much to be thankful for.  I especially wish to thank those who give of themselves, donating time and money, to help others.  And, I wish to thank the members of our Armed Forces, and their families, for their service and sacrifice (respectively).

  On my blogpost, I wish to call attention to two activities that are taking place in Pinellas County during Thanksgiving.

  Enjoy a Free Thanksgiving Day Meal at Pilgrim Church
  Join in the fun of a non-denominational dining experience to celebrate and give thanks!
  Pilgrim Church will serve a free, traditional Thanksgiving meal from Noon to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in the Fellowship Hall. No RSVP is required and there are no eligibility requirements.

  For information, call (727) 347-1226.

  When: Thursday, Nov 25th
  Time: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
  Where: Pilgrim Church, 6315 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.
  What: Arrive any time between Noon and 4 p.m. to enjoy a free, hot, home-style, traditional Thanksgiving meal. The dinner will take place in the church hall, but is not a religious event.  ALL are welcome.

  Join the group for a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy the food, the company, the stories.

  And, next year, if you would like to add your cooking talents to the event, contact the Inskeep family and let them know you would like to help next year.

  Suncoast Haven Serving a Free Thanksgiving Meal  on 11/25 and 11/26
  The Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, 5625 Park Blvd., will also be open to anyone living in Pinellas County who would like a free Thanksgiving meal, or who would like to volunteer to help serve the meal. Meals begin at 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Volunteers should arrive at noon, diners at 1 p.m.

  For information, call (727) 545-8282.

  Everyone has something to be thankful for.  Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving . . . In Paradise Found!

  CREDITS: Excerpts from 2010 St. Petersburg Times.  In Print: Sunday, November 21, 2010.  A special “thank you” to Kate Sullivan and my fellow writer members of www.WordSmitten.com.

  St. Pete Times Article:  http://www.tampabay.com/news/briefs/thanksgiving-meals-at-pilgrim-church-suncoast-haven/1135293.

• St. Petersburg Waterfront Parks Centennial

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: October 25, 2010

  Get ready to celebrate!

  A year-long 100th birthday party for the magnificent downtown waterfront parks, the defining feature of beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida is underway as part of the Downtown Saint Petersburg Waterfront Parks Centennial!
  Events planned for the Centennial will have something for everyone-from youngsters to the young-at-heart, from history buff to photography buff, from movie fan to sports fan.   Free activities in all of the downtown waterfront parks, with eight stages featuring music for every taste.  An events schedule is featured online at www.stpeteparks100.org.

  The Centennial Celebration honors the decisions of early civic and business leaders, acknowledges those who have fostered expansion of the waterfront parks, and looks at ways to preserve and enhance the parkland and open marine vistas for the next century.

  Let’s party . . . in Paradise Found!

  For more information about Party in the Parks, including where to park and get the shuttle, the entertainment schedule and the full list of participants, check out the below link or visit www.stpeteparks100.org.

  Volunteers are needed to help with Party in the Parks on November 6.  Volunteers will be expected to work at least a three-hour shift and attend a short training session.  Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.  If you can help, go to the “volunteer application form” link on the above website for more information.

  HISTORY

  In early 2009, St. Petersburg Preservation president, Will Michaels, convened a community meeting to gauge the interest in organizing a celebration to commemorate the centennial of the creation and dedication of waterfront park in downtown St. Petersburg. Encouraged by the enthusiasm of the meeting participants, a steering committee was formed and soon ideas for events were being brought forward and discussed. Additional volunteers stepped forward, fundraising started and artist Carrie Jadus stepped up to create a beautiful centennial commemorative poster. Soon, a centennial celebration with multiple events to be held over the course of 2010 was in the works! In October 2009, City Council declared 2010 to be the waterfront parks centennial year, the centennial poster was unveiled and a kick-off reception was held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, itself celebrating its centennial. The centennial celebration is for all to enjoy, visitors and residents alike, and to acknowledge the incredible foresight of William Straub, Perry Snell and the other city leaders who had the vision and commitment 100 years ago to turn the waterfront of a small but growing town into a beautiful green necklace open to all to use. Today, that vision remains and makes St. Petersburg special! Celebrate this city’s glorious waterfront!

  MISSION STATEMENT

  The Waterfront Centennial Committee has been formed to commemorate and to celebrate the decisions of our early civic and business leaders, which for a century have guided the expansion of the original downtown waterfront park to a green sweep of parkland, from North Shore to Albert Whitted. This unique string of waterfront parks defines the character of St. Petersburg, regularly serving as the scenic focus of city celebrations and events.

  The mission of the Waterfront Centennial Committee is:

  To commemorate the beginnings of our system of downtown waterfront parks through sponsorship and support of appropriate events in 2009 and 2010

  To honor those city leaders, both in government and private enterprise, who had the foresight to assemble the land for our first waterfront park and to establish a strong priority for using our downtown waterfront land for public purposes

  To promote awareness of the history of our waterfront parks, and to recognize on this Centennial the centrality of the waterfront parks in forming the character and charm of downtown St. Petersburg, and of the entire city

  To envision ways to preserve and enhance our downtown waterfront parks and open marine vistas for the next century.

  ABOUT THE ARTIST

  Carrie M. Jadus was born in Tampa, Florida in 1976 and grew up in the burgeoning city of Saint Petersburg. Hailing from many generations of artists, it was no surprise that Carrie had inherited the artist mind. Her family always encouraged her artistic ability and creativity and Carrie knew her destiny was to be an artist. In her teenage years, her parents encouraged her to attend Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High School where her skills where honed and she was trained to work with a large variety of mediums. While attending Gibbs, she won several awards and her art was exhibited in several prominent bay area museums.

  After graduating from high school, Carrie traveled within the United States and to Europe, seeking adventure at each opportunity. It was in Europe that she developed a deep admiration for the impressionist and how they were able to capture the moment “like a glimpse of a dream.” She eventually returned to her home city of St. Petersburg, where she fell in love and married. Though Carrie continued to work on illustrations, portraiture and remained involved in the art community, she chose a different path for a time and attended a Tampa university, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. With a blossoming career as a young engineer, all seemed to be going as planned. However over the years, there was a growing sense that her life was moving in the wrong direction. As time ticked on, Carrie had a vivid realization that, if she stayed on the edge of the artist’s world and denied her true talent, her life would be one full of regrets. Equipped with an artist’s heart and the discipline of an engineer, she began to pursue her art full time. Today Carrie is working as a Tampa Bay Area Artist and her art is shown in galleries and belongs to private collections all over the world.  To see some of her work or to contact Carrie, go to www.carriejadus.com.

  

  CREDITS: www.stpeteparks100.org.  Waterfront Parks Centennial Celebration.

• Free Museum Day Coming Soon!

  Written by Bob Horn No Comments
  Last Updated: September 17, 2010

  On Saturday, September 25th, St. Petersburg’s major museums will throw open their doors and welcome everyone in, free of charge!  This is an annual event, done in coordination with the Smithsonian Institute and Smithsonian Magazine. The event is taking place in many major cities around the country, so if you’re not near St. Petersburg, check your local media for details in your area.  But for St. Petersburg, I can tell you that you will be welcomed, at no cost, at The Dali Museum, Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum, Florida Holocaust Museum, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, Morean Arts Center and Hot Shop, Museum of Fine Arts, Pier Aquarium, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History.  For more details, such as addresses, museum hours, etc,  you can check out this link  on the City of St. Petersburg’s website.

  

• 20th Annual 3K Pet Walk

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: August 10, 2010

  The 20th Annual 3K Pet Walk is a fun, 1.8 mile walk through the streets and along the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg to benefit the SPCA Tampa Bay. Come out and walk for the cause to end animal cruelty and help raise money to find new loving homes for abused and unwanted animals in our community.  The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 16, 2010.

  This event holds a special place in my heart.  My husband and I adopted a miniature Dachshund with a giant personality from SPCA Tampa Bay several years ago.  Each year since our little “Moby” entered our lives, we attend the Pet Walk, with him in tow, to make a donation for the gift of love that keeps on giving!  Moby has brought joy (and an abundance of laughs) into our life.  We are so grateful to have him and he seems grateful to have a loving home.  Our donation also honors the good work that SPCA Tampa Bay continues to do throughout Pinellas County.

  If an animal friend has brought love and joy into your life, plan to attend!

  Owning or bringing a pet is not required, you can walk in honor or in memory of a beloved pet! You’ll enjoy a free pancake breakfast compliments of IHOP, our popular Iams® Best Dressed Pet Competition, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like Contest, SPCA Adoptable Pet Parade, Dog Agility, Flyball, K-9 Demos, ParkShore Grill / 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House Food Court, Doggie Spa, Top Walker & Top Team Prizes, Vendor Shopping, Clowns, Face Painters and lots more plus music from the main stage.

  Don’t miss out on this exciting event for a great cause. Register today and walk with thousands of other animal lovers who believe all pets deserve to be loved!

  The SPCA Tampa Bay is a local, grassroots animal charity; they do not receive federal or state funding or any funding from national animal organizations like the ASPCA.

  All proceeds from this 3K Pet Walk will help the SPCA Tampa Bay continue to increase adoptions, provide 24-hour emergency medical care for sick and injured strays, investigate animal cruelty cases, educate the public on the humane care of pets, and much more. This event is one of the largest and longest running pet walks in Florida and I hope to see you there!  Event details follow.

  Prrrr-fectly entertaining, tail-wagging family fun . . . in Paradise Found!

  Volunteers needed!

  To register for the event or for more information about volunteering, visit SPCA Tampa Bay online at http://www.spcafl.org/

  Be sure to attend the 3K Pet Walk Kick-Off Happy Hour Social – Pets are welcome, too!

  WHEN:   Thursday, August 26th & Thursday, Sept. 23rd from 5pm - 7pm

  WHERE: 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House on the corner of Beach Drive & 5th Avenue in downtown St. Pete (across from the Vinoy).

  WHY:    Build excitement for the 3K Pet Walk and rally our teams to reach their fundraising goals. All 3K Pet Walk proceeds directly benefit the homeless, abused and neglected animals at SPCA Tampa Bay.

  COST:   Free! Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres! How can you beat that!

  Grab your friends, come out, get motivated, network with fellow walk participants, recruit new team members and learn how to raise more money for the SPCA Tampa Bay’s 3K Pet Walk. This event is indoors and outdoors, so pets are welcome too!  Don’t miss a great time for a great cause!

  For more information about the 3K Pet Walk or the Kick-Off Happy Hour Social, contact Janet@SPCATampaBay.org.

  3K PET WALK DAY OF EVENT CONTESTS & PRIZES:

  Iams® Best Dressed Pet Competition – Dress up your pet for one of the hottest activities at the walk! NO PRE-REGISTRATION – Registration available on morning of the walk itself. Contest is limited to the first 60 contestants that sign up. $10 contest registration fee (this fee is in addition to the $10 registration fee to participate in the actual 3K Pet Walk).  Great prize baskets to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd places!

  Pet/Owner Look-A-Like Contest – This is an exciting contest. NO PRE-REGISTRATION – Registration available on morning of the walk itself. Contest limited to the first 60 contestants that sign up. $10 contest registration fee (this fee is in addition to the $10 registration fee to participate in the actual 3K Pet Walk). prize basket to the #1 best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like duo!

  Become a Facebook fan of SPCA Tampa Bay – join online contests to win some fabulous prizes! Once you become a fan of SPCA Tampa Bay on Facebook you will receive weekly updates and blogs on how to share the 3K Pet Walk with your friends and family and raise more money for the animals!  There are special online applications to help with your fundraising goal. You will have a chance to win additional prizes in monthly online contests that run through October.

  REGISTRATION OVERVIEW:
  

  Online registration at www.3KPetWalk.org is encouraged as it conserves resources and allows more time and funds to be dedicated to SPCA Tampa Bay’s core mission. All ages are welcome to participate whether you start a team, join any team or are an individual walker. The registration fee is $10. Once you register online as an individual walker or as a team member, you can create your own personal web page. You can be an advocate by writing your personal story — why your pet means something to you, why this cause is close to your heart, and then let all your friends, family and coworkers know that you have this web page with your personal story and ask them for donations to sponsor you in the walk. The Registration Form is also downloadable from this website (please make copies for additional team members if you are forming a team). You will register in one of the following ways:

  • Friends and Family Team – form a pack for a howlin’ good time! Teams consist of two or more walkers who fund raise together. Forming a team is the fastest way to raise money-and it’s the most fun! If you are a group of friends or a family with children you would register this way.
  • Corporate Team – If you work at a corporation, then this is the place for you! Round up your co-workers, designate a team captain and create a Corporate Team! You will compete against other local companies for the top bragging rights and a chance to win the Top Corporate Team Prize! Friends and family of corporate team members can join a corporate team.
  • Vet Office Team – If you work at a Vet office then step up to the challenge and compete against other local vets for a chance to win the Top Vet Office Team Prize! Friends and family of Vet Office team members can join a Vet Office team.
  • Individual Walker - participating as an individual is easy. Simply register today and let your friends and family know that they can sponsor you and your pet by making a donation in person or online.
  • Virtual Walker – Can’t make it to the event? You can still raise money as an individual or as part of a team and you are still eligible for prizes based on fundraising tiers. Register today-the animals are counting on you!

  Walker and all Team category registration information is downloadable from SPCA Tampa Bay’s website or by emailing Janet@SPCATampaBay.org.

  

  CREDITS:  Photos and event logo courtesy of SPCA Tampa Bay.

• 3rd Annual Summer Jazz Series

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: July 6, 2010

  

  Jazz: the Art of Music will feature some of the best local jazz in the Tampa Bay area every Friday from 6-9 p.m.  from June 4th
  through August 28th, 2010.

  Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members and will include admission to galleries in the Hazel Hough wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL.

  This is an ideal way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend in one of the most spectacular settings in the area!

  Groups will perform in the glass Conservatory and listeners can mingle on the terrace overlooking the Bay.

  For the Friday, July 10th, performance:

  O Som Do Jazz recaptures the lively spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba-jazz and MPB. Based in St. Petersburg, the band features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson. 

Andrea moved to the Tampa Bay area from Rio in 2000. Trained as an architect, she began performing, with the encouragement of her jazz musician husband David, in 2004. Andrea has a natural understanding of Brazilian music and a full voice in the style of Elis Regina. In her debut recording (Infinita Bossa), Andrea has caught the attention of bossa nova lovers worldwide. 

The group also includes members from São Paulo, Brasil and Columbia. O Som Do Jazz has performed at the Pensacola JazzFest, Jazz Brasil, the Historic Asolo Theatre, Dali Fest, First Night, Brasil Arts Fest, Lights On Tampa, First Night, Safety Harbor Wine Festival and more.

  The art of music, indeed . . . in Paradise Found!

  EVENTS PARTICULARS:
  

  Reservations are recommended.  The cost of admission is $10 per person for MFA members/$15 for non-members.  Ticket price includes:

  • Admission to the Hazel Hough wing galleries
  • MFA Café will be open with an evening menu
  • Beer and wine cash bar

  For more information about the event, contact Ellen Rivera, (727) 896-2667 ext. 221.

  ABOUT THE MUSEUM:

  Located at 255 Beach Dr. N.E. in St. Petersburg, FL 33701, the Museum of Fine Arts has the only comprehensive art collection, extending from antiquity to the present, on the Florida west coast. See outstanding works of art in galleries designed for leisurely reflection.

  The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most beautiful museums in the Southeast. The collection has over 14,000 objects extending from antiquity to the present day and features stellar French Impressionist paintings. Galleries of Steuben glass, decorative arts, and pre-Columbian objects are especially dramatic. Two interior gardens, one devoted to sculpture, encourage reflection. An intimate second-floor gallery, in the new wing, displays works on paper and photographs. The Museum’s photography collection of over 10,000 images is one of Florida’s most respected. The MFA has been repeatedly named the best art museum in the Tampa Bay area by regional media.

  Additional features include music, education and family events, movies, lectures and gallery talks.  For more information about the Museum of Fine Arts, please contact their Visitor Services Department at (727) 896-2667.

  CREDITS: The event logo and information contained in this post are provided courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida.  www.fine-arts.org.

• A Taste of Pinellas 2010

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: May 26, 2010

  Bring your appetite for fun!

  A Taste of Pinellas is an annual food and music festival for the whole family, held at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg in Pinellas County (FL).

  Join the fun on the waterfront for taste sensations from local restaurants from throughout Tampa Bay!  There will be great live music from national acts, A Kid’s Zone, games, crafts, and more! It’s sure to be a good time and it supports a great cause — the exceptional care that All Children’s Hospital provides for children in need.

  A Taste of Pinellas 2010 is scheduled to take place Friday, June 4 from 5P to 10P, Saturday June 5 from 11:30A to 10P, and Sunday, June 6 from 12N to 7P.

  Buy tickets online for express and guaranteed entry into Vinoy Park.  General Admission only $5 a day on Friday and Saturday, FREE on Sunday!  Children 12 and under admitted FREE every day!

  To learn more about All Children’s Hospital, check out http://www.allkids.org/.

  For an overview of entertainment and contests, list of participating sponsors and restaurants, news, and general information , visit A Taste of Pinellas 2010 online.

  Proceeds from A Taste of Pinellas 2010 benefit All Children’s Hospital Telethon.

  As a proud member of our Realtor® community, one element of A Taste of Pinellas that is not widely publicized is that many of the event volunteers are real estate professionals who come from throughout the County to support this worthy cause.

  Plan to attend . . . support All Children’s Hospital . . . and join the fun!

  Just another fun (and rewarding) thing to do . . . in Paradise Found!

   

  CREDITS: Event information, artwork and photos, courtesy of the A Taste of Pinellas 2010 website.

   
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