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Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival June 27th and 28th
Written by AnaBelle Dweck
DUNEDIN, FL – The Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival celebrates its 7th anniversary on June 27 -28, 2009, as Main Street is transformed into an outdoor craft showcase complete with affordable original works available for sale. Admission is free and open to the public.
All of the crafters will be at the festival with their work, giving visitors the opportunity to talk with the crafters, learn about their art and what inspires them, and of course, purchase original pieces.
Summer Art on Display at Clearwater City Hall and Main Library
Written by Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL - This summer, both Clearwater City Hall and the Clearwater Main Library will be displaying public art.
Large format abstract paintings by artist Ray Paul will be featured in a Clearwater art exhibit in the Clearwater City Hall lobby as part of a city program to place the works of local artists in public spaces.
A Taste of Pinellas This Weekend at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg
Written by Heidi Lux
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The 23rd annual "A Taste of Pinellas" food and entertainment event will take place this weekend, Friday, May 29th to Sunday, May 31st in Downtown St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park.
More than 40 restaurants will be offering a taste of their most popular specialties. Admission to the park is free, and diners are able to purchase ticks to taste Pinellas's finest cooking, as well as kids activated and interactive games.
International Seashell Expo Coming To Clearwater Beach
Written by Bob Pierson
Clearwater, FL: The Conchologists of America, Inc. annual convention will be held at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort from Sunday, July19th - Thursday, July 23rd. The Conchologists of America, Inc. (COA), is an international organization of seashell enthusiasts - from beachcombers to serious collectors, seashell dealers, and noted authors and scientists at prominent museums and universities.
One of the highlights of this 5-day event will be an International Seashell Expo, a supermarket of the most beautiful and exotic shells from around the world, as well as related items such as shell jewelry, books, photographs and other unique articles. Seashell dealers, some from as far away as South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Greece and the Far East, will fill the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton selling their treasures. This rare event will be open to the public from 2 - 9PM on Wednesday, the 22nd and from 9AM - Noon on Thursday the 23rd.
Rays Street Team at "4th Friday" on Cleveland Street!
Written by Howard Warshauer, Vice Chairman, CDP
Clearwater, FL.
This Friday, The Cleveland Street District Celebrates THE RAYS and it all begins with YOU!
That's right, YOU are invited for fun once again as 4th Friday (the most talked about new event in TAMPA BAY) is back for a third great month! "4th Friday, a Party on Cleveland Street" continues May 22nd beginning at 5:30 PM.
Pierre H. Matisse Featured in Tampa Art Exhibition
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TAMPA, FL - Matisse will be making two appearances in Tampa this month and is available for interviews before the exhibition.Filled with color and energy, and yes, emotion, Matisse’s paintings, cut outs and drawings are a joy to behold. Pierre H. Matisse is an innovative visionary. In 1997 he pioneered the cut out as an archival viable art form, going on to create over 100 cut outs as a tribute to his grandfather. Pierre exercises complete artistic freedom by moving from one medium to another and back again embracing any and all subject matter as entertained by his creative vision.
Clearwater, FL.
In honor of Poetry Month, Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard declared April 18th to be Clearwater Poetry Day. The second annual “Cleveland Street Poetry Walk”, presented by Artists in Action, International, is a yearly event celebrated by local poets who expound on life in Clearwater and Florida in general.
Japanese Lantern Festival hosted in Clearwater's Station Square Park Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
Cleveland St. District, Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida and Nagano, Japan have been sister cities for half a century, and to honor this achievement on April 25th, the City of Clearwater celebrated the union by holding a Lantern Festival in Station Square Park. The purpose of the festival is to promote cultural harmony and awareness. Nagano has been holding an annual lantern festival at Zenkoji Temple for six years. The festival was originated to honor Nagano hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Ciclovia Bicycling & Latin Fun in Downtown Clearwater Featured
Written by by Heidi Lux
Cleveland St. District, Clearwater
Ciclovía – it means “bike path” in Spanish – but in Clearwater, it means FUN! On Sunday, April 26th, from 8am to 2pm, two miles of Cleveland Street were closed off and declared a “no car zone.” From Coachman Park all the way up to Highland Avenue, bicyclists could be seen riding in the middle of an empty street.
Friends of Riverwalk Present FreedomFest 2009 in Tampa on Memorial Day
Written by Angela LeMay
TAMPA, FL – Friends of the Riverwalk presents FreedomFest 2009, a free patriotic community festival held Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) along the southern section of The Riverwalk. The two-day celebration culminates with a 10am Memorial Day salute to those who served and sacrificed for this country.
4th Friday Event Downtown Clearwater April 2009
Written by Linda Pennington
You’re invited to a free party on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater! It will be held on April 24th from 5:30-9:00pm, so bring your friends and family to enjoy great music, beer, wine, soft drinks and all kinds of food and local goods from vendors and local businesses.
This month’s band is Kenny McGee. Kenny is the lead vocalist from Julliet, a national rock act. Julliet went on to get signed to Capitol Records and toured in the 80's and early 90's and worked with such producers as Frankie Sullivan (Survivor) and Kevin Dubrow (Quiet Riot).
Kenny eventually branched off and formed a solo band which has brought Kenny back to his southern rock roots. In the early 90s, with "Baby Jane" he had the #1 most requested song for 6 months on 98 Rock . At the same time, Julliet’s “Revvin' Me Up” was being played on rock stations nationwide.
To this day, Kenny remains one of the most sought out singer/songwriters with which to work . His solo band, as well as Juliet, are gearing up for a busy season; they will be doing a summer tour in support of their appearance at Rocklahoma in Pryor, Oklahoma (4-day 80's rock festival).
4th Friday Events are Sponsored by the CDP (Clearwater Downtown Partnership), for more information visit http://www.4thfridayclearwater.com/or call
Disney On Ice World of Fantasy Tickets and Show Times May 2009
Written by Linda Pennington
Come Experience a Magical Disney On Ice Worlds of Fantasy, May 14 – 17, 2009 at the St. Pete Times Form in Tampa!See your favorite Disney Stories with high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Master and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s CARS race across the ice.
Drive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the ‘Circle of Life’ with The Lion King. Then enter into the magical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and all her fairy friends as they make their world premiere on ice!
Your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life as Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.
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1st Annual Palm Harbor Citrus Festival
Written by Robin Husbands-CauchiPalm Harbor was founded in the mid 1800’s and was best known for its citrus groves, closely followed by vast cattle ranches. Some of the pastimes were fishing, horseshoe tossing and anything musical. The music of the time was folk, bluegrass and gospel.
The Festival opens on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at 5pm with a carnival only on Thursday and Friday, and beginning Saturday, April 25th through Sunday, April 26th, the event will be in full swing with four blocks of activities, music, historical readings and vignettes, a “citrus” bake-off, “Dancing with the Palm Harbor Stars” and the crowning of the first Miss Palm Harbor Citrus Festival Queen.
2nd Annual Cleveland Street Poetry Walk
To start off the event, from 12 noon to 1pm in Station Square Park at 610 Cleveland Street, Elyse Aronson, a.k.a. Mz Goose, will host an hour of children’s poetry, fun and prizes. Children can bring poetry or they'll have a chance to write it on the spot!
Then at 2pm, the adult Poetry Walk will begin at Station Square Park presided over by Then at 2pm, the adult Poetry Walk will begin at Station Square Park presided over by Larry Jaffe, Poet Laureate for Youth for Human Rights. It will continue at various venues including the Jim Warren Gallery, Peter Gillham's Nutrition Center and Tony's Pizzeria, as well as the Warehaus Boutique and Intuition Salon and Spa, located at 418 Laura Street. A program and map will be provided for attendees at the park.
Fun N Sun Festival 2009 Downtown Clearwater Events
Written by City of Clearwater
Clearwater, FL (April 1, 2009) - Clearwater will be celebrating its 56th Annual Fun n Sun Festival, April 24 through May 3. Many events will be offered to residents and visitors. There will be concerts featuring a variety of musical genres including oldies, jazz, and country among other activities. Featured events include:
Saturday, April 25
National Scrapbook Day
$35 Registration Fee
10am to 8pm, (727) 539-6767
Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St.
The 17th annual Mutt Strut, sponsored by Gulf Coast Dog Magazine, was held on Honeymoon Island on Saturday, March 14th.
Jump, “Lassie,” jump! - Photo by Ian Phoenix
Dog enthusiasts were able to spend time in the company of like-minded folk for the whole day. “There’s actually a French bulldog meet-up group, and this was one of their suggested things to come to,” says Beth Chenoweth, owner of Newton, a 4½ year-old adorable French bulldog. “I thought it would be fun to get him out and socialize with other dogs.” Beth and Newton found the event to be both fun and informative, thanks to the wide variety of information available. “We’re working on figuring out what food’s best for him, so it’s helped out, finding different food and different vets.”
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The First 4th Friday Event in Downtown Clearwater Featured
Written by Heidi Lux and Ana Livingston
Spectators enjoy March Madness entertainment and refreshments at the inaugural 4th Friday Event in Downtown Clearwater - Photo by Simaen Skolfield
March Madness in Downtown Clearwater
The first 4th Friday in Downtown Clearwater was held, fittingly, on the fourth Friday of March. "March Madness" closed down Cleveland Street from East Avenue all the way down to Osceola.
The Clearwater Community Volunteers had their signature train giving rides up and down the street. It was the perfect evening for friends and families to come together and wander the streets while browsing the vendor tables, or to share an after-work-week drink while enjoying the free live music. Local downtown restaurants were open and many stores had booths. Intuition Salon sold jewelry and handbags, Pangea Cafe' offered muffins and their signature Illy coffee, and Bella Pucci Grooming Salon took the opportunity to advertise their new change of location.
Downtown Clearwater Festivals Japanese Culture and Lantern Event
Written by City of ClearwaterJapanese Culture and Lantern Festival to Celebrate Sister Cities’ 50th Anniversary
Artists in Action International 2nd Anniversary in Downtown Clearwater
Written by Heidi Lux
(left to right) Vice-Mayor George Cretekos, AIAI President Jack Potter and Executive Director Pat Luefan - Photo by Simaen Skolfield
Clearwater, FL - On March 21st, Artists in Action International (AIAI) celebrated their anniversary in addition to having a Grand Opening of their new Mission: Beautification Gallery space located conveniently downtown at 400 Cleveland Street.
The Mission: Beautification Gallery provides an opportunity for local artists to be seen. A few people I talked to had this as their first showing of artwork. Like Andrejas Lazdins, who found out about AIAI through Craigslist. He attended The International Academy of Design and Technology and does photographic and graffiti art, but this is his first time displaying his artwork.
GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST 2009
Even if someone has never been to the annual celebration of Tampa Bay’s pirate history, they know it means two things: beads and booze. But what most people don’t know about Gasparilla is, it’s all done in the name of a good cause. Every “krewe” (organization) involved in the parade, benefits a charity. For example, The Krewe of Shamrock, the Thieves of San Lorenzo and the Krewe of Agustina de Aragon all benefit the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
The Mystic Krewe of the Nautilus is one of Gasparilla’s newer krewes, having been around for only five years. The krewe benefits both the Children’s Cancer Center and the Florida Aquarium, and holds several events throughout the year to raise money for these causes, all in addition to their participation in the annual Gasparilla parade.
March Madness Cleveland Street Event Clearwater FL March 2009
Written by The Editor
March Madness 5:30pm, March 27, 2009
Clearwater, FL (March 2009) - The Clearwater Downtown Partnership is proud to announce its first of many 4th Friday concert events on Cleveland Street. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 27th.
We are closing down Cleveland Street in the 600 Block and will provide you with a premier entertainment, art, food, wine and beer extravaganza. (The entertainment act is going to be big… stay tuned – you will be blown away!)
The 17th Annual Mutt Strut on March 14th, 2009, will be presented by The Gulf Coast Dog Magazine.
Clearwater, FL (Feb. 26, 2009) - The SPCA of Pinellas will be holding its 17th Annual “Mutt Strut” on beautiful Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, FL from 10am until 3pm. This event offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere with tons of vendors, games and hundreds of participants for the mile-long strut along the Osprey Trail starting at exactly noon. It will be led by our shelter mascots!
Because of its supporters, this annual event is the Pinellas County Humane Societies' largest fundraiser each year. The funds are raised through pledges from individuals and “packs” of participants, vendors and sponsorships. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most money as an individual and as a pack, plus the first 400 walkers will receive a Wag Bag filled with goodies. Raise a mere $25 per individual and receive an event T-Shirt for yourself and bandana for your pet! You can download registration forms from our website at http://www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/ on the events page ,and at the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590,
Artists In Action International Clearwater FL
Written by Elyse Van Breemen
Artists In Action International Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with New Gallery Grand Opening
Clearwater, FL (February 24, 2009) - A double celebration marks two years that Artists in Action International (AIAI) has been bringing art and culture to the Tampa Bay area. Saturday, March 21st, starting at 7:00pm they celebrate not only their second anniversary, but also the grand opening of the Mission: Beautification Gallery which recently moved into the old AmSouth building at 400 Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater.
Artists in Action, International exists to inspire artists of all genres to reach greater heights and make a difference in their communities. Founded here in Clearwater, Florida by visual artist Jack Potter, it now has members across the world. The group has received proclamations from the City of Clearwater establishing Clearwater Poetry Day and Clearwater Human Rights Week. They have also been acknowledged for their participation in the city’s Jazz & Art Walk, BeatleMania and Miracle on Cleveland Street.
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI 2009 Featured
Written by Angela LeMay
Tampa, FL (February 2009) - The 2009 Bay Area Renaissance Festival welcomes guests for its 31st annual event held in Tampa, Florida. The festival will be open the weekends of February 21st through April 5th, in addition to "Festival Friday" on March 13th.
The food at the Faire is surely one of the most popular stops in any guest’s journey back in time. Each weekend the Festival offers a unique slant on the period with special events and activities for guests. The enchanting shire of Fittleworth will be host to national and local entertainment acts featuring comedy, music, juggling, jousting and stage combat. The artisans provide an added authenticity through the colorful shoppes that line the lanes of this renaissance setting.
Photo by Ian Phoenix
Tampa, FL (February 2009) - A US Special Operations Command Parachute Team landed on Bayshore near Howard during the Gasparilla Extravaganza on Saturday the 24th. The main festivities for Gasparilla Pirate Festival will be held on February 7th in Tampa starting at 11:30am, and celebrate Tampa’s historic pirate invasion by Jose Gasparilla and his men.
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Artists’ Expansion in Downtown!
Clearwater, FL (February 2009) - Artists in Action International (AIAI) will celebrate its 2nd Anniversary and the Grand Opening of its new downtown gallery on Saturday, Mar 21st. The event will be from 7:00-10:00pm and will feature City of Clearwater’s Vice-Mayor George Cretekos as well as celebrity guests, music, finger food and refreshments. COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
The new gallery space is 9,000 square feet and located at 400 Cleveland St. “Our move marks incredible expansion for our gallery and for our mission to beautify downtown Clearwater,” says Jack Potter, AIAI’s president. “We have even bigger plans for next year’s growth, events and art expression in downtown Clearwater.”
AIAI is a 501C-3 non-profit organization that believes in using art in all forms to positively impact the world.
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