Bassist Wanted - St. Petersburg, TampaBay Area FL ... Submitted: 09-01-2010 ... 16:34 EST
Progressive hard rock project seeks skilled professional bassist with great chops, look and gear. MUST SING ALL LEAD VOCALS and have a great voice for covers, originals and playing abilities for instrumentals.Please send website and or MP3 demo and photos. We will respond with detailed information websites ect. Advanced Career minded inquiries only please.727-210-7550 ... 338132 ... Contact:
Vocalist Wanted - Tampa, TampaBay Area FL ... Submitted: 09-01-2010 ... 15:48 EST
Foreshadow, Tampa base metal band in search of vocalist. We have gigs pending, going to Cleveland, OH in November to record ep for new management. We are very dedicated and seriouse, and expect the same from you. This is our career. This isn't a hobby. For more information on the band here are a couple of links. http://www.myspace.com/foreshadow76, http://justrockpr.com/foreshadowLooking forward to hear from the right person. ... 1012897 ... Contact: Aaron Robinson
Keyboardist Available - Trinity, TampaBay Area FL ... Submitted: 08-28-2010 ... 17:43 EST
Keyboards guitars vox looking to possibly join/ form 4 piece variety rock/dance band to play corporate type of events and clubs.Play out as much as possible.Vox- low to midrange and all range harmony.Would like everybody 2 sing.I have played a lot of "styles" of music, would expect that.I can put in some resources with right players. Im in my 50's and I am working on web-site at the moment, so I dont have to much music on the web though that will be availible shortly. Would like verybody to be based out of cent-north Pinellas and west pasco.Just thought i would throw this out there on this web-site never know.( i have alot of exp. good equipt.) ... 1153162 ... Contact: Dave
Drummer Available - new port richey, palm harbor, TampaBay Area FL ... Submitted: 08-28-2010 ... 03:15 EST
I'm a drummer looking to get serious in a band or if anyone needs a quick drummer for a gig or what not...... I'm 18 years old but age don't matter to me, i play with everyone. just so u know ive been playing drums for 6 years....... my styles are soft rock, reggae, funk, R&B just about anything. i love the Red Hot Chili Peppers and thats what i play mostly. so hit me up if you interested. I DO NO DRUGS!!!!! ... 4810129 ... Contact:
Music Items For Sale - Palm Harbor, TampaBay Area FL Submitted: 09-02-2010 ... 12:17 EST
I am an experienced sound guy and musician. I am no longer doing either but would like to stay in the scene. I am strong and i have experience luggling and setting up equipment. Can even transport whatever fits in my chevy blazer. I also have my own magliner lay down dolly. i am available mon. - fri. after 5:p.m. and weekends anytime.Pay can be determined at a later date. You can reach me at 727-831-0502As a side note. i charge $25/hr to monitor sound board on top of roadie fee. Sound tech fee non-negotiable. ... 1779860
Music Items For Sale - Largo/Spring Hill , TampaBay Area FL Submitted: 08-30-2010 ... 09:02 EST
Ibanez BTB 570fm Transparent Green 4 String Bass. Professionally set up with DR LOWRIDER strings. Comes with Ibanez hardshell case. $450 firm. ... 2478637
Music Items For Sale - New Port Richey, FL, TampaBay Area FL Submitted: 08-27-2010 ... 12:05 EST
Ibanez SRX 500 bass guitar, very good condition. Sounds excellent, just came from professional setup, so neck is straight and action is low. Asking $ 250 -non-negotiable. Reply or call on (727) 817-1240, ask for Milos.. Thank you. ... 5553150
Music Items For Sale - Largo, TampaBay Area FL Submitted: 08-26-2010 ... 20:09 EST
Get your live performance filmed (Great for demos!). You get up to an HR. of footage made into a DVD with titles edited in. + 2 fully edited files (Songs) with: Stills, Different Angles, even Scrolling Text and Boosted sound. Or - 1 edited file with clips of most or all the songs - These are media files so they can easily be put on MySpace, Youtube etc... Total package-$50 Can also put music from your CD in as the sound track. The above rates are a package deal. Additional editing is $25 an HR. Free travel time up to a 10mi. radious. See samples of everything @ Get ANY occasion filmed and edited! ... 5246852
Athens, GA's Efren releases Always Been A Bleeder; Shares new MP3!
Athens, GA four-piece, Efren's sophomore effort, Always Been A Bleeder, releases (August 17th) via SloPro Records. Efren is the songwriting vehicle of Scott Leon-O'Day, but there are four men making this meal; with roots in jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass and rock. Efren touches on Southern Americana music, draws from indie lo-fi ideas, and respects the multitudes of great songwriters of our past.
Reaching out into the musical world with introspective lyrics and brooding energy, Efren has composed an EP of new broken heart strung songs and stories. Bleeding out songs on the stage with over 45 shows in 10 months, learning who you are and finding the comfortably challenging sound, Efren is searching for the right vehicle of song expression.
Five songs, one fighting the frustrations, one hoping for potential, one battling demons, one winning, and finally the long epic surrender, all recorded in the spring of 2010 with Dave Sturgis at The Stewdio in Athens, GA. Always Been A Bleeder is a proud installment for the young project Efren.
Always Been A Bleeder comes hot off the heels of the band's debut album, Thunder & Moan. The recordings are both hard and quiet, while the live show invigorates the music and delves deeper into the compositions, exploring the sonic textures. Learning the rules of the stage in a songwriter’s realm has deepened and expanded the palette of the group’s compositions.
Tour Dates
08.20 - Athens, GA - Little Kings 08.21 - Charlotte, NC - Smokey Joe's 09.03 - Macon, GA - The 567 09.10 - Johnson City, TN - Acoustic Coffeehouse
Praise for Efren:
“Roots with occasional layered vocals, his sound is that of one who's lived through much and dug into the depths of his heart to share it with us.” - EchorynOfAthens.com
“Efren’s acoustic guitar and occasionally despairingly dark lyricism deliver the opposite of so much tacky “Americana” and “New Roots” music. Rather than reinforce a feeling of place and point-of-view, they amplify the supreme disconnectedness that overwhelms everyone intermittently and a few of us permanently. In it, even things held in hand seem just out of reach.” - Gordon Lamb, Flagpole
Artist - Efren Album - Always Been A Bleeder Release Date - August 17, 2010
Label - Slo Pro
Tracklist:
01. Stay High 02. Next Tuesday 03. Potholes 04. Check It Down 05. Rapids
DEEP CARNIVALE returns to Ybor City on September 11, 2010!
Deep Carnivale – A Celebration of Words is Tampa’s premiere literature festival. Each year, it brings together hundreds of arts enthusiasts of all creeds, united around a common love of language. Deep Carnivale showcases not only literature and poetry, but also the visual arts, dance, drama and music, because all of these can be mediums for the expression of words as art. Programming at Deep Carnivale stretches from the playful to the avant garde, with activities for all ages, with a heavy focus on literacy and the enjoyment of reading for our younger guests.
So save the date! Deep Carnivale (What’s it mean? Who cares!) Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Hillsborough Community College - Ybor Campus (2112 N 15th St).Yes, it’s a school, but it has great air conditioning, and we promise, no pop quizzes, no FCAT!
The fun starts at 10AM and goes until we can't take it anymore. Or you can't take it anymore. Lots to see hear and do for kids, parents, intellectuals (smart asses) and the rest of us people (folks, and you!).
“At a moment when ignorance is being aggressively defended, Deep Carnivale still respects our intelligence. Imagine that.” - David Warner, Editor, Creative Loafing
Visit www.deepcarnivale.com for more information or contact us at artistsandwritersgroup@gmail.com
LIMITED Vendor and Advertising space still available - Get your spot now before they are gone!
Feel like showing the world how much your company values and supports literacy and the arts? Contact us for some unique sponsorship opportunities. ______________________________________________________
Want to be a featured author/poet/performer? And a chance to win some Artists and Writers Group stimulus funds?!
The Artists and Writers Group announces a series of auditions for writers and readers interested in participating in the 4th annual DEEP CARNIVALE.
The auditions are free and open to the public and to all ages. Participants have two minutes to read his or her original material or any work by any author. Finalists will have an opportunity to read another two minutes of material. Three participants at each audition will be selected to read at Deep Carnivale, September 10th and compete for three cash awards totaling $200.
Judging will be based on both the quality of the material and the presentation. Material should be appropriate for the general public.
To reserve a spot on the audition schedule please contact David Audet at daudet@hccfl.edu and indicate which evening and general time you wish to read. However, anyone can attend any audition and if spaces are available, sign up at that time.
Thursday, August 12, The Globe Coffee Lounge in St. Petersburg will hold the first audition, 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The Globe is located at 532 1st Avenue N. www.globecoffeelounge.com
Wednesday, August 18 and September 1, Tre Amici at the Bunker www.yborbunker.com will hold the next two auditions, 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Tre Amici is located in Ybor City at 1907 North 19th Street. 813-247-6964
Note: the auditions are being held in two wonderful coffee/wine bars. Even if you don’t plan to audition, come and support our talented creative community and local businesses.
Watch a Movie for Free at the Clearwater
Public Library
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Library System will
host Films on the Bluff at the Clearwater Beach Library on Tuesday,
Sept. 7, 2 p.m. and the Clearwater Main Library on Tuesday, Sept.
14, 2 p.m. featuring the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, starring
Richard Gere and Joan Allen. Admission is free.
The movie is an adaptation of a true Japanese tale about a
loyal dog named Hachiko. When his master fails to return home
from work one day, Hachi returns to the train station daily to
wait for him, touching the lives of those around him.
The Clearwater Main Library is located at 100 N. Osceola Ave.
and the Clearwater Beach Library is located at 69 Bay Esplanade.
For more information, call (727) 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.
Mark your calendars now for the 2010 Ironman
World Championship 70.3. The race will be held on Saturday, Nov.
13, 2010.
For more information about the Ironman 70.3 series, visit
www.ironman.com/ironman70.3. For more information about the next
Ironman World Championship 70.3 on Nov. 13, visit www.myclearwater.com/ironman
.
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THIS
WEEK IN ST. PETE!
August 31-September
6, 2010
LABOR
DAY ALTERNATIVES
Take a
swing at Mangrove Bay, Cypress
Links
or Twin Brooks Golf Courses..
...visit
Sunken Gardens...
Play
at The Pier...
...or
take a dip in either North Shore or Walter Fuller pools...
TB
Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Tropicana
Field, 7:10 p.m. 1-888-FAN-RAYS or www.raysbaseball.com
Critter
of the Week: Diana's Hogfish
The
Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get your copy
of the Animal Fact Sheet at the admission desk or ask for sheets
on previously featured celebrities. 727-895-7437 or www.pieraquarium.org
Wednesday -
Sept. 1
Coffee
with a Curator: Dali's Association with Bread The
Dali, 1000 3rd St. S., 10:15 to 11 a.m. Learn why images
of bread are constant themes in select works by the master
surrealist. Complimentary Starbucks coffee and refreshments
will be available prior to the tour. 727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org
Preparing
Your Landscape for Storms webinar 12:15
to 12:45 p.m. Learn what you can do to protect your home and
landscape and minimize damage from possible hurricanes or tropical
storms from Pinellas County Horticulture Specialist Bob Albanese.
Free, but register 24 hours prior at www.pinellascountyextension.org
or call 727-582-2100.
TB
Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Tropicana
Field, 7:10 p.m. 1-888-FAN-RAYS or www.raysbaseball.com
Thursday
- Sept. 2
Dali
& Beyond Film Series: Shock of the New The
Dali, 1000 3rd St. S, 6 p.m. Episode 4, free with paid admission
($5 after 5 p.m. every Thursday.) Free refreshments and beer
for sale. 727-327-3767 or www.thedali.org
Mayor's
Night Out Frank
Pierce Rec Center,2000 7th St. S, 7 p.m. Your opportunity to
meet one-on-one with Mayor Foster and representatives from city
departments to address your questions and concerns. All residents
are invited to attend regardless of their council district. 727-893-7465
or www.stpete.org/mayorsnightout
Look
Tonight Studio@620,
620 1st Ave. S, 7:30 p.m. Explore glamour and the roles it plays
in contemporary American culture in this spoken theater and creative
dance performance. $20 general admission; $15 students &
seniors over 65. 727-895-6620 or www.studio620.org
Friday
- Sept. 3
September
3-12
Nomadic Tendencies Film Festival Various
times/St. Petersburg locations. Get star-struck with a 10 day
festival of cinematography featuring more than 140 films from
around the world. See some of your favorite big-screen stars
in a variety of genres. For a festival calendar, www.nomadic-tendencies.com
St.
Pete Reads
The
Pier Dockside Activity Room, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., 5 to 7 p.m. Come
see what St. Pete reads with live readings from authors, including
New York Times bestseller and Florida resident, Tim Dorsey. Get
a sneak peek at the new cover art for the upcoming Zombie Anthology
"Zombie Nation: St. Pete." Sponsored by St. Petersburg
College. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com
Opening
Reception - Member's Show 2010
The Way Forward: Roads Less Traveled Morean
Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. 5:30 to 9 p.m. See work in a variety
of mediums created by member artists of the Morean Arts Center.
Take a scavenger hunt, watch artist demos, learn about classes
and vote for the People's Choic e Awards. Free. 727-822-7872
or www.moreanartscenter.org
First
Friday St. Pete Get Downtown Music Series Central
Ave. between 2nd & 3rd Sts., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Get downtown
and get down with the fun on the first Friday monthly. Featuring
Al Chisholm & the On Que Players. Great music, a lively crowd
and all the fun you can handle. 727-393-3597, www.firstfridaystpete.com or www.breakfastoptimist.org
Look
Tonight Studio@620,
620 1st Ave. S, 8 p.m. Friday. Explore glamour and the roles
it plays in contemporary American culture in this spoken theater
and creative dance performance. $20 general admission; $15 students
& seniors over 65. 727-895-6620 or www.studio620.org
Saturday
- Sept. 4
Bird
Walk Boyd
Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, 8 a.m. Join us
for a walk through the Preserve in search of our feathered residents
and migratory friends. Free. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd
AWAPS
Pancake Breakfast The
Hangar Restaurant, 540 1st St. S.E., 8:30 to 11:30
a.m., Get your weekend started with an all-you-can-eat pancake
breakfast, including eggs, hash browns, grits, OJ, coffee and,
of course, pancakes. Cost: $10. First Saturday monthly.
727-822-1532 or www.awaps.org
Nature's
Elements Boyd
Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
Let Miss Jan lead your child on a fun-filled morning of natural
wonders through treks through the Preserve, creative activities
and take-home crafts. Ages 4-7. Cost: $10. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd
Tampa
Bay Inventors Fair The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the latest inventions
that Tampa Bay minds are tinkering with for the 3rd annual fair.
www.tbic.us
17th
Annual 'Vettes on the Pier! The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Labor Day tradition!
Bring the family (rain or shine) to see all makes and models
of Corvettes displayed on the waterfront, valve cover racing
and an awards presentation at 3 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Suncoast
Corvette Association. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com
Family
Fun Saturdays The
Dali, 1000 3rd St. S, 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dilly dally with
Dali with games, puzzles and craft activities for the whole family!
Get a Family Guide and discover the magic of Dali as you tour
the collection on your own. Free with Museum admission. 727-823-3767
or www.thedali.org
Jayne
Sings: My Tribute to Lena Horne Susan
R. Hough Cabaret, American Stage, 163 3rd St. N., 7 p.m., Enjoy
Tampa Bay singer, actor and songwriter Jayne Trinette as she
bring you the stylings of Miss Lena Horne. Trinette is back at
American Stage after last fall's smash hit "Fences."
Pay What You Can at the door, $15 in advance. 727-823-PLAY or
www.americanstage.org
Look
Tonight
Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, 8 p.m. Explore glamour and the
roles it plays in contemporary American culture in this spoken
theater and creative dance performance. $20 general admission;
$15 students & seniors over 65. 727-895-6620 or www.studio620.org
Sunday
- Sept. 5
The
Mystery of Irma Vep Production Lecture American
Stage, 163 3rd St. N., 1 p.m., Learn how two actors can play
two dozen roles, including a sympathetic werewolf , vampire and
Egyptian princess, and still keep the audience enthralled. Hear
from the play's producer about the play's staging, lighting and
the technical, as well as artistic, nuances. 727-823-PLAY or
www.americanstage.org
September
5 to October 31
The
Dali: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Spanish Language Tours
The
Dali, 1000 3rd St. S., 1:45 p.m. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Month, the Museum is presenting tours of the collection and the
world of Dali in Spanish each Sunday. Free with Museum admission.
727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org
Jayne
Sings: My Tribute to Lena Horne Susan
R. Hough Cabaret, American Stage, 163 3rd St. N., 6 p.m., Enjoy
Tampa Bay singer, actor and songwriter Jayne Trinette as she
bring you the stylings of Miss Lena Horne. Trinette is back at
American Stage after last fall's smash hit "Fences."
Pay What You Can at the door, $15 in advance. 727-823-PLAY or
www.americanstage.org
Monday - Sept.
6
Labor
Day Fall Celebration The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring the family for
a fun-filled day of Latin music, courtesy of B.A.I.L.E., and
entertainment to kick off the beginning of fall! No coolers or
outside food/beverages! 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com
Jayne
Sings: My Tribute to Lena Horne
Susan
R. Hough Cabaret, American Stage, 163 3rd St. N., 7 p.m., Enjoy
Tampa Bay singer, actor and songwriter Jayne Trinette as she
bring you the stylings of Miss Lena Horne. Trinette is back at
American Stage after last fall's smash hit "Fences."
Pay What You Can at the door, $15 in advance. 727-823-PLAY or
www.americanstage.org
Upcoming
Events
September
1 to September 30
Columbia Restaurant's 13th Annual American Harvest The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., 4th Floor. Let your appetite do the
giving as you support local nonprofits in St. Petersburg and
dine at The Columbia Restaurant at The Pier during September.
Five percent of all guests' lunch or dinner checks will be donated
to charitable organizations of the customers' choosing. Visit
www.columbiarestaurant.com/recipes_wines.asp
for a list of organizations and restaurant hours. 727-822-8000
or www.columbiarestaurant.com
September
11
Howard Troxler Meet and Greet
St.
Petersburg Main Library Auditorium, 3745 9th Ave. N., 2 p.m.
Enjoy the wit, wisdom and candor of St. Petersburg Times columnist
Howard Troxler during this Friends of the Main Library event.
Allow time for a tour of the newly renovated Main branch. Free.
727-893-7724 or www.splibraries.org
September
11
7th Annual AIDS Walk North
Shore Park, 901 North Shore Dr. N.E., Registration, 8 a.m.; Walk,
10 a.m. Help support the fight against AIDS with a walk along
St. Petersburg's sparkling waterfront with Grand Marshal FOX
13's Andy Johnson. Begin the morning with the tolling of the
AIDS Memorial Bell to recognize lives lost in the 9/11 attack
and enjoy entertainment with the Double M Band and Righteously
Outrageous Twirling Corps (ROTC). Proceeds benefit clients of
AIDS Servicre Association in Pinellas and helps those infected
or affected by HIV/AIDS. 727-328-3268 or www.aidswalkstpetersburg.org
September
11
22nd Street Soul Food Festival Historic
Seaboard Train Station, 420 22nd St. S., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate
a heritage rich in music and soul food featuring live gospel
and jazz music, the history of 22nd St. S., kids' activities
and more! Vote on your favorites prepared by local soul food
restaurants, including BBQ, collards, deviled eggs, crab shala,
and sweet potato pie. Vendor applications available until 8/23
from Rinita Anderson, 727-455-5130 or Vanessa Diana, 727-896-2529
or www.discover22ndst.com
September
25
Carefest Various
locations, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Give back to your community and
help a neighbor by volunteering for Carefest! Perform helpful
services such as painting, mowing, weeding, delivering food or
visiting nursing homes. For a list of projects, visit www.stpete.org/neighborhoods.
To volunteer, contact Teketa Marshall, Community Enrichment,
892-5088 or Philip Harris, Neighborhood Partnership, 893-4110.
September
25
3rd
Annual Tangerine Blues Fest
5022
Tangerine Ave. S., Gulfport (Tangerine Greenway) 4 to 10 p.m.
Relax under the stars to the sounds of the Damon Fowler Group,
Joel Sanders Band, Julie Black and the Deacon Blues Band and
more! Enjoy an antique car display, arts and crafts, kids' activities.
A wide variety of food vendors will be on hand for your dining
pleasure. A portion of the proceeds benefits All Children's Hospital.
Co-sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg. 727-515-4941 or www.tangerinebluesfest.com
September
30
Curtain Call Progress
Energy Center for the Arts/Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, 6
to 8 p.m. Get a sneak preview of the 2010-2011 season with a
Main Stage presentation, live performances throughout the Theater,
food and beverages, promotional items, door prizes and more!
727-892-5798 or www.mahaffeytheater.com
October
9
St. Pete Oktoberfest Grand
Central District, 4 to 11 p.m. Join in the fall celebration with
this first annual event! Sample beer and cider from local and
regional craft breweries, complemented with food from GCD restaurants
and vendors, live entertainment and art. Shop for bargains along
Central Ave. and in the neighborhood to round out your day. Ages
21 & up. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of event. www.stpeteoktoberfest.com or
www.grandcentraldistrict.org
October
17
3rd Annual Hot Pepper Fest Sunken
Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It's everything
pepper under one roof - browse a variety of pepper plants for
sale - from sweet to hot; pepper clothing, jewelry and artwork;
jellies, food and hot sauces; a pepper-eating contest and ice
cold beer to wash it all down! 727-551-3102 or www.sunkengardens.org
October
30
Circus
McGurkis (The People's Fair) Lake
Vista Park, corner of 16th and 62nd Ave. S., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Browse more than 100 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, food,
free children's activities, an education/information fair and
more! Free. Vendors welcome, register at www.circusmcgurkis.org
or call Greg Stemm 727-239-5131
November
5
GREAT EXtravaganza Fundraising Cruise Enjoy
an evening of cocktails, dinner on a sunset cruise aboard the
StarLite Majesty to help support St. Petersburg's pre-eminent
children's teaching museum. As the ship sails from the Reniassance
Vinoy Resort, relax with sive and silent auctions, music, dancing
and a fireworks finale cap off an enjoyable evening. Tickets:
$150 per person. 727-821-8992 or www.greatex.org
November 6
Spa
Beach Splash (rescheduled from April)
The
Baltic Sea vs.
Florida's
largest estuary Pier
Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., Discover Tampa Bay at this annual
event. Play a giant memory game, learn the differences and similarities
between this brackish sea and Tampa Bay. 727-803-9799 or www.pieraquarium.org/?EventsB
November
19-21
Women's
Half-Marathon/Fitness Expo Various
downtown locations. Runners from across the country and Canada
take to the waterfront and downtown for the second annual
Half Marathon/5K to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Get the latest tips in fitness, exercise clothing and equipment
at a two-day fitness expo at the Renaissance Vinoy. Sunday'srace
begins in front of the Mahaffey Theater and winds up in Albert
Whitted Park. Walkers and runners welcome. www.womenshalfmarathon.com
Tropicana
Field, 8 p.m. Watch the Big East and C-USA champs battle
it out for the 2010 title. Tickets available soon. The
game will also be televised in prime time on ESPN. www.stpetersburgbowl.com
February
26, 2011
Miss
St. Petersburg/Miss Largo/Miss Pinellas County Pageant
November
19
No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain Mahaffey
Theater, 400 1st St. S, 8 p.m. Spend a delightful evening with
"the bad boy of cuisine" as he shares his observations
and insights about the world of restaurants, chefs and cooking
in a Q&A session with the audience. Chef, television personality
and author, Bourdain promises to not disappoint! Copies of his
latest book, along with titles from his back catalog, will be
available for purchase onsite. Tickets on sale at www.ticketmaster.com
or www.mahaffeytheater.com,
727-892-5798
September
17-19
A
Little Night Music The
Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, 7:30 Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy
the Opera's fifth season opener with this classic tale of a tangled
web of current and former lovers set among Sweden's elite upper
crust featuring the melodius and memorable waltzes of Stephen
Sondheim. 727-823-2040 or www.stpete.opera.org
September
3-26
The Way Forward: Roads Less Traveled
Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. See work in a variety of
mediums created by member artists of the Morean Arts Center,
including Margaret Steward, who recently passed away. Admission
to the Morean Galleries waived during September. 727-822-7872
or www.moreanartscenter.org
September
3 to September 25
Margaret
Steward Morean
Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. Celebrate the live and work of
Margaret Steward, award-winning artist and beloved Morean member,
who passed away in 2010. 727-822-7872 or www.moreanartscenter.org
September
2-30
Historic Marine Lanterns & Buoy Lights Weedon
Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. N.E. Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. See a 30 year collection of nautical lanterns and buoy lights
from Harry Cunningham III, a fifth-generation Floridian and 2010
Volunteer of the Year for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. On Sept.
18 at 2 p.m., Mr. Cunningham will talk about his collection,
their use and history. 727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org
August
28 to January 9, 2011
Transcending
Vision: American Impressionism Museum
of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E. View more than 120 stellar paintings,
drawings, and prints in one of the most impressive exhibitions
of American art in this area. Featuring artists Robert Spencer,
Thomas Moran, John Sloan, George Bellows and others from Bank
of America's art collection, the exhibition represents the changing
mindset of American art and culture from the late-19th century
to WWII. 727-896-2667 or www.fine-arts.org
August
14 to October 10
Speak
Up, Speak Now! Florida
Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday -
Sunday and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. See art from a child's
perspective in a variety of media (clay, mosaic, etc.) from middle
school students attending the 2010 summer outreach program. Opening
reception Sunday, August 22 at 2 p.m. RSVP to 727-820-0100 x.
236 by August 18. www.flholocaustmuseum.org
August
14 to September 30
Marine
Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida Weedon
Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Experience the brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes
of C.W. Tanner, whose oil paintings and limited edition prints
are realistically whimsical with a touch of fantasy. See the
newest work in his Saltwater Predator series unveiled and find
out more about the artist process during an artist
reception August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. 727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org
August
1 to September 30
Bob
Preston: A Life in Photographs
St.
Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E. View historic
B&W images taken by Preston, a former staff photographer
for The Independent and St. Pete Times. Exhibit reception August
20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org
May
28 through December 2010
Sharing Salvador
The Dali,
1000 Third St. S, View a selection of paintings, objects and
photos that chronicle the origins of the Dali Museum as the building's
last exhibition before relocating to the new structure.
The exhibition pays tribute to the museum's benefactors, the
Morse Family. 727-823-3767 or
www.thedali.org
May
8 to September 12
On the Edge of the Abyss Florida
Holocaust Museum, 55 5th St. S
View
93 photographic reproductions of drawings by artist Ella Liebermann-Shiber
created following her liberation from Nazi captivity in May 1945.
The images represent a nightmarish memory and contain images
some may find disturbing. 727-820-0100 or www.flholocaustmuseum.org
May
7 to December 30
Perpetrators Florida
Holocaust Museum, 55 5th St. S
A
series of monotone lithograph portraits of "ordinary people,"
including industrialists, businessmen, professionals, soldiers,
churchmen, physicians, lawyers and bureaucrats who implemented
and executed Hitler's ghoulish plans. 727-820-0100 or www.flholocaustmuseum.org
Legendary
Landscapes: Florida Highwaymen Exhibition - through Fall
St.
Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.Celebrate the history of the Sunshine State as colorful landscapes
from 26 of Florida's most talented "backyard" artists
who sold their works along the roadsides. Original artwork will
be available for purchase. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org
Images
of the Past Meet the Photography of the Future
St.
Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. 7 to 9 p.m.
See history transformed by 17 Pinellas County
photographers
using modern photographic techniques to re-create through recreations
of historical photographs re-taken in HDR. Presented
by the Museum of History and the North Pinellas Photography Forum. $5
suggested donation. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org
Mangrove
Bay September Golf Specials 875
62nd Ave. N.E. Monday/Wednesday/Thursday - Noon to 3 p.m. Only
$18 plus tax for 18 holes and 1/2 golf car. Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Super Twilight after 4:30 p.m.- $15 plus tax greens fee and
1/2 golf car. 727-893-7800 or www.stpete.org/golf
*New*
Latin Aerobics The
Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every Friday night.
Get fit to the beat of Latin rhythms with Zumba-certified instructor
Mida in this group class. $5 per person. www.salsawithgreg.com
Latin
Rhythms@the Waterside Grill
The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., Lessons 8:45-9:15 p.m., Dancing till
12:30 a.m. (Formerly B.A.I.L.E.) Start your weekend off by dancing
the night away with some Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more!
Come for free lessons, then practice your dance moves until 12:30
a.m. This free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Bay Area
International Events. Every Friday. 727-821-6443, www.stpetepier.com or
www.salsawithgreg.com
Golf
for Fun!
Beginners,
returning golfers and those looking to improve their game, take
a swing with "Golf for Fun." Six lessons, clubs, balls
and practice time only $49.95. You'll be taught by some
of the top PGA professionals in the area at Mangrove Bay or Twin
Brooks golf courses! For more information, www.stpete.org/golf/lessons.asp
and get in the game!
*On
Summer Break until Sept. 2*
Awaken
Yoga at Sunken Gardens
1825
4th St. N., Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. Breathe in
and relax as you reap yoga's meditative benefits in the serenity
of Sunken Gardens. $12/class or $45/monthly. www.sunkengardens.org or
727-551-3102.
*On
Summer Break*
Lunchtime
Yoga with Vandana Sunken
Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays &
Wednesdays. Spend your lunch hour working out the kinks and learning
how to relax. $12/class or $45/month (monthly fee allows
access to the Awaken Yoga (see above) Tuesday/Thursday classes)
727-551-3102 or www.stpete.org/sunkengardens
Muscle
Bar Sculpt Sunken
Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 9:15 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday. Build long
& lean muscles with this 50 minute group personal training
session using a weighted bar and resistance tube combo. Perfect
for women of all ages and fitness levels. First class free, $15/class
or $100/10 classes or $50 month unlimited. $60 one-time enrollment
fee includes all equipment. 727-637-7913 or www.strollerfitstpete.blogspot.com
*On
Summer Break*
Yoga
at Boyd -
Boyd
Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. Thursdays, 5:30
p.m. Breathe in the fresh air and the beauty of Boyd Hill
Nature Preserve with a 60-minute relaxing yoga practice. Appropriate
for all levels of physical fitness. 727-893-7326 or
www.stpete.org/boyd
*On
Summer Break*
Pilates
Sunken
Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Learn
core strength, flexibility and body awareness through this very
popular exercise in the serenity of Sunken Gardens' tropical
paradise.$12/class or $40/month. 727-551-3102 or www.stpete.org/sunkengardens
Hoop
Dancing Sunken
Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 10 to 11 a.m. Catch the latest fitness
craze sweeping the nation right here in St. Pete! Hoop
dancing allows freedom of movement while providing a great workout
with a professional hoola hoop. The 10-class session on Tuesdays
& Wednesdays costs $80 or $15 for drop-ins. 727-551-3102
Walking
Tour of Historic Downtown
Starts
at Central Ave. and 2nd St., 10 a.m. to noon. Second Saturday
monthly. www.stpetepreservation.org
or 727-824-7802.
Oldies
But Goodies Dances
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. , Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoon
through Sept. 22, Noon to 3 p.m. Dance the afternoon away. www.stpetepier.com
Tea
Dances - October to July Coliseum,
535 4th Ave. N. Dance instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taped
music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live music by various bands 1 to 3:30
p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon dancing. Every 1st & 3rd
Wednesday. $7 dance, $10 dance & instruction. 727-892-5202
or www.stpete.org/coliseum
Check
back each week for new free and deeply discounted events!
Great
Art Explorations
Great
Explorations, 1925 4th St. N, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Unleash the budding
artist in your 3 to 6 year old when they create their own masterpieces
each week using different art materials and methods. Mondays
and Wednesdays. Free with museum admission. 727-821-8992 or www.greatex.org
Terrific
Tots
Great
Exploration, 1925 4th St. N, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Stimulate your
1 to 2 year old's developing mind with multidisciplinary exercises
using elements of art, science, math and music. Adult participation
required. Wednesdays and Fridays. Free with museum admission.
727-821-8992 or www.greatex.org
American
Stage After Hours: American
Stage Theatre Company, 163 3rd St. N. 8 p.m. Looking for some
alternative entertainment? American Stage's After Hours performances
are just the ticket for your weekend. Showtimes, performance
dates vary. All shows feature Pay
What You Can Performances.
727-823-7529 or www.americanstage.org
FISH-ful
Saturday Celebrates The Year of the Ocean
The
Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Noon to 2 p.m., the 1st Saturday
of each month. Free to children 6 & under with paid adult,
student or senior admission. 727-895-7437 or www.pieraquarium.org
September
4 - The Mediterranean Sea
October
2 - The Indian Ocean
November
6 - The Baltic Ocean
December
4- The Arctic Ocean
Wee-time
at Weedon
1800
Weedon Drive N.E. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Introduce your pre-schooler
to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth
Thursday, children experience a variety of stories, puppet shows,
and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. Free,
pre-registration is required. Recommended ages: 3 - 5.
www.weedonislandpreserve.org
September
9 - The Creek, The Kazoo & What Can You Do?
September
23 - The Sea, The Storm & The Mangrove Tangle
Weekly
Planetarium Shows
The
Planetarium at St. Pete College. 69th St. N at 5th Avenue, Natural
Science Bldg., Rm. 205. Learn how to spot the Big Dipper,
Orion's Belt or Cassiopeia during free weekly showings. After
the show, take your knowledge to the rooftop observatory for
telescope viewing, weather permitting. Reservations are not necessary,
for ages 5 and up. 727-341-4320 or www.spjc.cc.fl.us/spg/planetarium
Knitting
101
South
Branch Library, 2300 Roy Hanna Dr. S, Thursdays at 11 a.m. Learn
how to knit and get a head start on those holiday gifts! Free
class for knitting novices. Reservation is required. 727-893-7244
or www.splibraries.org/events
$5
Saturdays at the Museum!
St.
Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave.NE. Trace how St. Petersburg
became a city. Regular museum admission: $9, ages 60 and
up: $7, Students w/ID: $5, Children 7-17: $5, under 6: FREE.
Rates for a family of 4: only $24 (any additional child only
$2). 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.orgfor
museum hours.
Boyd
Hill Nature Preserve. 1101 Country Club Way S., Tues. through
Sat. 1 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ranger guided tram
tour through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326.
Jungle
Boogie Boyd
Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., 11:15 a.m. Teach
your preschooler about Florida's natural ecosystems, animals
and plants with a romp through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Ages
3-5. Cost: $2.50/child; parents free. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd
Saturday
Guided Hikes Weedon
Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Drive NE, 9 to 11 a.m. Bring
water and a snack for the 2 hour hike through the coastal mangrove
and upland ecosystems of the Preserve. Closed toed shoes and
a hat are recommended. For ages 6 & up. Reserve your space
by 2 p.m. on the Friday prior to the hike of your choice. Free.
727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org
September
4, 11, 18, 25
Saturday
Guided Nature Walks Fort
De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, 10 to 11:15
a.m. Enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a nature walk
for the entire family including a guided Beach Walk. Free. Call
727-552-1862 for tour information, meeting locations or to register.
www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm
September
11, 18, 25
Sunday
Guided Nature Walks Fort
De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, 10 to 11
a.m. Take a Sunday stroll through Fort De Soto Park with the
family and go on a guided Arrowhead Trail Walk. Free. Call 727-552-1862
for tour information, meeting locations or to register. www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm
September
12, 19
Downtown
Walking Tours
NW
corner Central Ave. & 2nd St.. 10 a.m. See the jewels of
St. Petersburg's past while learning tidbits about the city's
foundations and historic architecture. Regular
season tours on Saturdays from October-April with special evening
tours offered during the summer.
Choose from the Original Downtown Historic Walking Tour (2nd
Sat. monthly); the Westward Ho from the Waterfront Tour (last
Sat. monthly); or the North by Old Northeast Walking Tour (3rd
Sat. monthly). $5 donations are appreciated which may be applied
toward membership if you join that day. Reservations requested
but not required. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-7802
Weetime
at Weedon Weedon
Island Nature Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Drive NE, 2nd &
4th Thursdays. Educate your preschooler about the environment
through stories, arts & crafts and learning activities for
ages 3-5. Free. Pre-registration is required. 727-453-6500 or
www.weedonislandpreserve.org
September
9 - The Creek, The Kazoo & What Can You Do?
September
23 - The Sea, The Storm & The Mangrove Tangle
Appetite
for Art - Artist's Table *On Summer Break*
Various
locations, Noon to 2 p.m., Spend the third Thursday of the month
dining with a local artist to discuss their work process and
art in general. Reservations recommended. Alissa Hopkins,
727-822-7872 x 2133 or
AMP:
Art, Music, Poetry Studio@620,
620 1st Ave. S. 9 p.m. Listen to up-and-coming Bay Area poets,
performance artists and poets, spoken-word artists and experimental
writers with special guest musicians. All poets and writers in
all genres welcome. Last Monday monthly. 727-895-6620 or www.studio620.org.
Sunday
Jazz Cafe Royal
Theater Midtown, 1011 22nd Street S, 4 to 8 p.m. Third Sunday
monthly. Come listen, play or vibe. Featuring the Ron Gregg Trio
with Jim Holibaugh and Kevin Wilder along with a special guest
artist. Food, wine & beer available. $10. 727-327-6556 or
www.royaltheatermidtown.com
Through
Jan. 31, 2011
Dali
Double Takes Contest
The
Dali Museum. Create a vision of who you think Salvador Dali is
- as you think, create, behave and/or look like Dali - and record
it for posterity in a one-minute video. Everyone is eligible
- there are no age limits. Express and define how you or your
work embodies the spirit of Dali. Visit www.thedali.org/doubletakes for more
information and an entry form. Videos selected will be shown
at the Look-Alike Party on Friday, February 11, 2011.
Now
Open! The Gallery at Muvico BayWalk 20 and IMAX Theatres!
Sip sparkling wine or cold beer as you enjoy the latests in art
& independent films in oversized leather seating, rotating
art exhibits, and complimentary reservations. Ages 21 &
older. Enjoy free parking for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day
Saturday & Sunday. Bring your ticket stub to the BayWalk
Security office in Ste. 113 for validation. 727-502-0965 or www.muvico.com/thegallery.asp
Beginners,
returning golfers and those looking to improve their game are
invited to take a swing with "Golf for Fun." Six lessons,
clubs, balls and practice time are all included for $49.95 and
you'll be taught by some of the top PGA professionals in the
area at Mangrove Bay or Twin Brooks golf courses! For more information,
www.stpete.org/golf/lessons.asp
and get in the game!
Latin
Rhythms@the Waterside Grill
The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., Lessons 8:45-9:15 p.m., Dancing till
12:30 a.m. (Formerly B.A.I.L.E) Start your weekend off by dancing
the night away with some Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more! Come
for free lessons, then practice your dance moves until 12:30
a.m. This free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Bay Area
International Events. Every Friday. 727-821-6443, www.stpetepier.com
or www.salsawithgreg.com
Sunday Jazz Cafe Royal
Theater Midtown, 1011 22nd Street S, 4 to 8 p.m. Third Sunday
monthly. Come listen, play or vibe. Featuring the Ron Gregg Trio
with Jim Holibaugh and Kevin Wilder along with a special guest
artist. Food, wine & beer available. $10. 727-327-6556 or
www.royaltheatermidtown.com
Friday
Night Wine & Music Series BayWalk, 153
2nd Ave. N, 6 to 9 p.m. Toast the start of the weekend
every third Friday through November with smooth jazz and
a glass of wine and enjoy free parking with validation! Guests
may purchase glasses of wine for a $3 donation to benefit various
charities while listening to the relaxing sounds of local jazz
artists. www.newbaywalk.com
St.
Pete Shuffle
Shuffleboard
Courts, Fridays. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist
on an old game. Free. 727-822-2083 or www.stpeteshuffle.com
Saturday
Afternoon Fun The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus and family fun. Free face
painting every Saturday. www.stpetepier.com
or
727-821-6443.
Sunday
Afternoon Fun
The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. Every 1st & 3rd Sundays. First Sunday
- free caricatures. Third Sunday - unicycle antics and balloon
animals. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com
Music
Fest by the Bay
The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Relax in the
Courtyard by the Bay and enjoy the melodies of local musicians.
www.stpetepier.com
or
727-821-6443
September 5
- Flashback
September
12 - Kickin' Again
September
19 - Green Flash
September
26 - 3 Pint Harmony
Oldies
But Goodies Dances The
Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Dockside Activity Rm., Every 2nd and
4th Wednesday afternoon through Sept. 22, Noon to 3 p.m. Dance
the afternoon away through September with either The Ron Berringer
Trio or The Downtowners. www.stpetepier.com
Tea
Dances - October to July Coliseum,
535 4th Ave. N., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Dance instruction
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taped music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live
music by various bands 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon
dancing. $7 dance, $10 dance & instruction. 727-892-5202
or www.stpete.org/coliseum
Grand
Central Trolley Hop
Various
locations, Central Ave., 4 p.m. to midnight. Hop aboard the Central
Ave. Shuttle every third Friday for an evening of fun, food,
& free trolley rides! Purchase your passport ($7 for one
or 2/$10) & take advantage of food and drink specials from
participating merchants. Keep your passport for discounts in
the District until the next Trolley Hop! Age 21 & up. 727-328-7086
or www.grandcentraldistrict.org
Gallery
Walk Throughout
downtown galleries from 30th Street N to the downtown waterfront.
5:30 to 9 p.m. Second Saturday monthly. More than a dozen
galleries participate in this relaxing evening.
September
23
Perspectives on the Parks
Renaissance
Vinoy, 501 5th Ave. N.E. How other cities have treated their
waterfront parks and what might be in store for the future of
the St. Petersburg waterfront. www.stpeteparks100.com
October
19
Historic
Preservation Awards
Help preserve the beauty of "old" St. Petersburg by
recognizing owners of historically restored or maintained properties
50 years or older or new construction built to blend with neighboring
structures. Six awards will be presented, including Preservationist
of the Year. Nomination deadline - September 24. Forms available
at www.stpetepreservation.org. Preservation Awards Ceremony October
19 at the Mirror Lake Lyceum. 727-824-7802 or www.stpetepreservation.org
November
6
Party in the Parks
Various
locations, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Help celebrate St. Petersburg's
waterfront parks! Enjoy an airfest, a Kids & Kubs game, kayaking
or electric boat rides, witness the dedication of the Centennial
Sundial Sculpture, enjoy live music, car shows, tour a Coast
Guard patrol boat or explore a Humvee and don't miss the Air
Force flyover! All activities take place in each of the city's
12 downtown waterfront parks. www.stpeteparks100.org
More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the
66 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US)
cash and $20,000 in music equipment, services, and more. ISC
has a lot of great new judges for 2010, so scroll down and check
them out - this means new judges listening to all the finalists'
songs and picking the 2010 winners (this could be you!).
Enter online or mail in your songs. Entering ISC is easy: all
you need to do is fill out an entry form and send us your songs.
You can also enter through MySpace if you have a MySpace page
- which is really easy because ISC will go to your page and listen
to your songs there (you don't even need to send us your songs!).
No uploading songs, no waiting in line at the post office...
Winning ISC isn't just about the cash and prizes. The recognition,
exposure, and kudos of winning ISC add to the reasons to enter
and benefits of winning. ISC is looking for great songs and songwriters
- so, whether you're a professional songwriter or just starting
out, ISC welcomes your entries.
ISC Judges Include:
Peter Gabriel
Tom Waits
Train
Regina Spektor
Timbaland
Kings of Leon
Terence Blanchard
Kelly Clarkson
Ben Harper
Rihanna
Wynonna
Ben Folds
Jeremy Camp
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Jeff Beck
Additional Judges Include:
Recording Artists: Keane; McCoy Tyner; Robbie
Williams; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Alejandro
Sanz; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; DJ Tiësto;
James Cotton; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; John Digweed; Dan
Zanes; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith
(The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run
D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Sandra Bernhard;
and Matt Thiessen (Relient K)
Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President,
Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records);
Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian
Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President,
Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America,
Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel
Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins
(Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio
Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan
Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo
Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville);
Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); and Tommy Morris (Talent
Coordinator, The Comedy Store)
Categories:
Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), R&B/Hip-Hop, Adult
Contemporary (AC), Rock, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Americana,
Blues, Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica,
Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen,
Performance, Music Video, and Unsigned Only. Entrants may submit
as many songs as they wish - in the same category or in multiple
categories.
ISC News:
ISC Launches New Website
ISC is proud to announce the arrival of a new website with an
updated design and better functionality. Included in the new
site is a Forum section for the public to interact with other
artists and a Twitter feed. So, if you want to talk about your
songwriting or look for a gig or sell your guitar, check it out.
Give us your feedback on the new site! Designed and programmed
by Melodic Virtue, you can contact them at www.melodicvirtue.com
Unsigned Only: A New Category For 2010
What is the Unsigned Only category? It's a new category for 2010,
and it's for anyone who is not signed to a major record label
or major label distribution deal. The entered song may not be
owned wholly or partly by a publishing company. ISC created this
category to level the playing field for unsigned artists. All
genres of music are accepted into this category, and there will
be one overall winner! Click here
to enter.
ISC 'Crank Your Cred' Contest
If you enter on MySpace (you must have a MySpace page), you are
also eligible for the ISC Crank Your Cred contest. In addition
to being entered into ISC, each month two winners are selected,
and then at the end of ISC, the monthly winners will go head-to-head
in an online vote. The winner will get lots of cool prizes and
kudos. Last year, the ISC Grand Prize winner, King Charles, entered
through MySpace, and so did 11 additional winners! This year
you could be one of these winners... ISC will definitely crank
your cred!
July 'Crank Your Cred' Winners
Come To The River
Sam de Jong, Omega Levine, Richard Knott
(Parachute Band)
Auckland, New Zealand
Running Master
Shinichiro Kamoto
Tokyo, Japan
Parachute Band is a contemporary worship band that regularly
tops the mainstream MySpace NZ Music Charts, tours throughout
the world, and is the recipient of the coveted People's Choice
Award at the 2008 New Zealand Music Awards, as well as the Gospel
Music Association's International Achievement Award in the U.S.
They have begun work on their third album which is set for release
early in 2011.
A professional drummer, Kamoto has played with not only Japanese
but also internationally renowned musicians. He apprenticed for
one of Japan's top drummers, Motohiko Hino, and also studied
with Anders Kjellberg. He has become an enthusiastic composer.
The recently released CD, Tales from the Blue (Thomas
Walbum Trio), includes three of his pieces, including the title
tune.
As one of the pioneers of the in-ear monitor, Westone has been
guided by an unwavering devotion to develop in-ear devices that
bring out everything in the music for an unequaled sound and
an unparalleled listening experience. Their 50-year hearing history
gives them a deep knowledge of "all things ears" which
has lead to the development of products that offer superior fit,
ergonomics, acoustics, and comfort. Their nimble, anti-corporate
work ethic has created an environment where going the extra mile
for customers is the rule, not the exception. No preservatives.
No artificial anything. No hype. Pure Comfort. Pure Music. Westone.
Go to www.westone.com
for more information.
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2010 Americana Music Festival
"Best Music Festival" - Southern Living
"The coolest music scene today" - The New York
Times
Each year, the Americana Music Festival & Conference brings
together legendary artists and the next generation of rising
stars for four days of music and education. Artists like Robert
Plant, Emmylou Harris, The Avett Brothers and more have graced
the Americana Festival stages, making it both the critics' darling
and place where artists want to be. This year's event takes place
from Wednesday, September 8th through Saturday, September 11th,
gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals
from all over the world in Nashville, TN. Visit www.americanamusic.org
for more information.
1st Annual Memphis Hip Hop Expo 2010
The Memphis Hip Hop Expo takes place September 3-4 at the Memphis
Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis, TN. Exhibitors, vendors,
live performances, art and fashion shows, networking mixers,
Industry conference, panels, live workshops and more built for
showcasing, educating and presenting the artists, entertainers,
businesses and people who involve themselves in the community.
Guests include music producer Christopher 'Drumma Boy' Gholson;
Southern Entertainment Awards co-founder Janiro Hawkins; Hosea
Mays, founder of MemphisRap.com; with media coverage by Ozone
Magazine, BET, and more. For more information visit www.memphisiphopweekend.com
or call 901-881-0795.
Gonzo Magazine
A bold and daring arts & entertainment magazine, devoted
to exploring and promoting the diversity and richness of Canada's
Music, Film, and Cultural Communities. They take on the issues
that matter. Written with a gritty, introspective, and humorous
edge, they are dedicated to the support and perpetuation of Canadian
Art, Music, Film, and Culture and all respective Organizations
and Cultural Advocates. Check them out at www.gonzomagazine.ca
and join the GONZO REVOLUTION! For advertising, contact them
at advertise@gonzomagazine.ca.
Indie On The Move
Indieonthemove.com is a 100% FREE music venue database and tour
booking resource. With thousands of members worldwide, IOTM has
quickly become the most comprehensive and reliable informational
source in the independent music community. Not only are all of
the venue and show listings verified and updated every month,
but members can submit booking inquiries to every talent buyer
in the database, receive show notifications of upcoming opportunities,
gig swap with other artists, and rate and review venues from
a performer's perspective - creating an unmatched, community
based checks and balances system built upon the collective experiences
of the IOTM community. For more info, please visit: http://www.indieonthemove.com
The Blues Foundation
The Blues Foundation is Memphis-based, but world-renown as THE
organization dedicated to preserving our blues music history,
celebrating recording and performance excellence, supporting
blues education and ensuring the future of this unique art form.
Founded in 1980, The Blues Foundation has 3500 individual members
and 190 affiliated blues societies representing another 50,000
fans and professionals around the world. Its signature honors
and events—Blues Music Awards, Blues Hall of Fame, International
Blues Challenge and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards—make
it the international center of blues music. Its HART Fund provides
the blues community with medical assistance while its Sound Healthcare
program offers health insurance access. Blues in the Schools
programs and Generation Blues scholarships expose new generations
to blues music. Throughout the year, the Foundation staff serves
the worldwide Blues community with answers, contact information
and news. Go to http://www.blues.org
AandROnline
Discover a step-by-step blueprint to turn your music career around
and start achieving the success you always dreamed of! The 'Indie
Artist D.I.Y. Smartkit' is your blueprint for success in the
music business, developed by recording artist Chris Standring.
Today artists need to become self-promoters like never before,
and this program explains how to market your music with amazingly
effective results! It is a practical no-nonsense guide for the
independent musician, written from the perspective of a professional
artist who is currently having major success in the music business!
For more info, click
here.
MUZU.TV
Undiscovered Artists Given Chance To Score A Movie Soundtrack!
Music video site MUZU.tv is offering musicians from all over
the world the chance to be a part of film history. Soundtraxs
is the first-ever competition that gives independent music artists
the opportunity to create the soundtrack for forthcoming film
Relative Desire by a two-time BAFTA award-winning director. Simply
download any of the movie scenes at http://www.MUZU.tv/Soundtraxs,
sync the video with an original music track and upload to MUZU.tv.
The competition is free to enter, and the top 50 tunes will be
judged by an expert panel who will choose the final 10 tracks
to appear in the film. Winners will have their music featured
in the film and earn revenue from soundtrack. Visit http://www.MUZU.tv/Soundtraxs
now.
TarniusMusic.com
TarniusMusic.com is the simplest, most effective, and least expensive
way for independent musicians and labels to sell music and merchandise
worldwide. Sell CDs, downloads, apparel, or anything else, and
keep 90% of YOUR asking price with NO SUBSCRIPTION or ongoing
fees! Tarnius handles the orders, ships from their warehouse,
and pays you! Set prices as high or low as you'd like. List a
biography, links to your websites, album notes, upcoming shows,
and more, plus choose your own genres. It's simple, non-exclusive,
and controlled by you, because, after all, it's YOUR music! Go
to www.TarniusMusic.com
to get started!
BLURT
BLURT is a quarterly magazine and multimedia website covering
music, comedy, politics, culture and assorted debauchery. Founded
by the creators of the critically acclaimed HARP Magazine (called
"America's best music magazine" by NPR's Bob Boilen
and "the best music magazine in the country and the one
that musicians always read" by Foo Fighter Dave Grohl) BLURT
raises the bar for modern music and entertainment magazines and
websites by combining insightful features, provocative blogs,
irreverent interviews, relentless reviews, and first-class design
standards. Visit them online at http://www.BLURT-online.com
Gigmemories
Ever tried to find information about past gigs or events on the
www? Pretty near impossible. Plenty of sites promoting future
events, but once past, they are removed, and are gone - forever.
GigMemories is a 'Global Gig Archive' for all gigs and events,
any artist, band, or genre. Many thousands of gigs now archived
ready for your pictures, videos, reviews, setlists and memories
of the event. Archive your gigs and link to them from your website
- a valuable resource for all fans and friends. Import gigs from
Myspace, embed Youtube videos, and more. GigMemories - one Gig
Archive, built by live music fans worldwide. Go to www.gigmemories.com
HypeGenius
HypeGenius is a leading provider of affordable social media solutions
for musicians. Through strategic targeting via Twitter, Facebook,
and YouTube, HypeGenius' viral marketing techniques get music
heard by the masses. It’s time to find out
why 76% of their clients come from referrals and returned customers.
Visit www.HypeGenius.com
to discover more!
MusicGorilla
MusicGorilla.com is a leading marketplace for independent musicians
and their work. They help hundreds of artists get their songs
heard and licensed by labels, music publishers and players in
the television, film, advertising and Web/gaming industries.
MusicGorilla guarantees that your music will be heard by industry
reps who use their site to find material from the comfort of
their own offices. They never charge submission fees or take
a percentage of your licensing deals, instead offering MusicGorilla
as an affordable subscription-based service. At no extra charge,
artists also receive the opportunity to play live in their frequent
major label showcases. Go to www.MusicGorilla.com
Ubetoo
Ubetoo.com is a new global streaming platform for music and entertainment.
You upload your own music or video on Ubetoo for free. It's also
free for all to view and listen. They believe that music is for
sharing, but then they also think that artists should be paid
for their work. The more popular your songs or your videos become,
the more money you'll earn. In short, they want to challenge
the traditional entertainment industry with a unique platform
that brings your music and performance closer to the audience
- and the money to your pocket. Go to http://www.ubetoo.com
Florida Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Inc. Formed
Clearwater, FL – January 25, 2010 - Charlie Souza and Dorothy Famiano today announced that The Florida Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Inc. (FMEHF) has filed for organizational status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Established to ensure that Florida’s rich and diverse music heritage is honored through preservation, celebration and education, the FMHF will recognize and honor performers and others who have made significant contributions to the musical history of the state of Florida. Planned activities will strive to promote public interest in the musicians of the past and encourage those of the present and future.
Founding Board members Souza and Famiano are currently leading a series of focus group meetings involving music and entertainment professionals, music historians, researchers, educators and business leaders as well as politicians to determine what the State of Florida would like to see. Additionally, a formal nomination and selection process to identify those individuals groups organizations who are worthy of inclusion into the Florida Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has been initiated.
“I have had the good fortune to have a music career has spanned almost forty years. While playing with The Tropics, Bacchus, Cactus, White Witch, Tom Petty, and Greg Allman, we have had tens of thousands of fans at a time in the audience. I still tour with two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in The New Rascals and my band, The New Tropics. To this day, the one thing that has never changed is the hope I see in the eyes of those in the audience. I love giving that feeling back to people. Now I sit with my grandson, Kyle, teaching him how to play guitar, and I see the same look! It inspires me to lead the charge for The Florida Music Hall of Fame to honor our states rich music heritage,” commented Mr. Souza.
“For as long as I can remember, music has inspired everything that I do. I believe everyone listens to music but most people do not appreciate just how much a part of our lives it really is,” commented Mrs. Famiano.
“We are excited about our new organization and are looking forward to a very busy 2010 building a strong foundation for growth,” continued Famiano.
Support for the FMHF will be obtained through donations, grants and membership of business and industry as well as musicians and music lovers.
Media Contact: Charlie Souza 727.418.6877 charlie.souza@floridamusichall.com
Athens, GA four-piece, Efren's sophomore effort, Always Been A Bleeder, releases (August 17th) via SloPro Records. Efren is the songwriting vehicle of Scott Leon-O'Day, but there are four men making this meal; with roots in jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass and rock. Efren touches on Southern Americana music, draws from indie lo-fi ideas, and respects the multitudes of great songwriters of our past.
Deep Carnivale – A Celebration of Words is Tampa’s premiere literature festival. Each year, it brings together hundreds of arts enthusiasts of all creeds, united around a common love of language. Deep Carnivale showcases not only literature and poetry, but also the visual arts, dance, drama and music, because all of these can be mediums for the expression of words as art. Programming at Deep Carnivale stretches from the playful to the avant garde, with activities for all ages, with a heavy focus on literacy and the enjoyment of reading for our younger guests.
THIS
WEEK IN ST. PETE
Take a
swing at Mangrove Bay, Cypress
...visit
Sunken Gardens...
Critter
of the Week: Diana's Hogfish
Preparing
Your Landscape for Storms webinar
Mayor's
Night Out
First
Friday St. Pete Get Downtown Music Series
AWAPS
Pancake Breakfast
17th
Annual 'Vettes on the Pier! 
Jayne
Sings: My Tribute to Lena Horne
The
Mystery of Irma Vep Production Lecture
Labor
Day Fall Celebration
September
11
September
11
September
11
September
25
September
25
October
9
October
17
October
30
November
5
November
19-21
December
21
November
19
September
17-19
September
3 to September 25
August
28 to January 9, 2011
August
14 to September 30
Bob
Preston: A Life in Photographs
Images
of the Past Meet the Photography of the Future
photographers
using modern photographic techniques to re-create through recreations
of historical photographs re-taken in HDR. Presented
by the Museum of History and the North Pinellas Photography Forum. $5
suggested donation. 727-894-1052 or 
Mangrove
Bay September Golf Specials
Golf
for Fun!
Yoga
at Boyd -
Hoop
Dancing
Weekly
Planetarium Shows
Knitting
101 
Jungle
Boogie
Saturday
Guided Hikes
Weetime
at Weedon
Appetite
for Art - Artist's Table *On Summer Break*
AMP:
Art, Music, Poetry
Now
Open! The Gallery at Muvico BayWalk 20 and IMAX Theatres!
Sip sparkling wine or cold beer as you enjoy the latests in art
& independent films in oversized leather seating, rotating
art exhibits, and complimentary reservations. Ages 21 &
older. Enjoy free parking for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day
Saturday & Sunday. Bring your ticket stub to the BayWalk
Security office in Ste. 113 for validation. 727-502-0965 or 
Golf
for Fun!
Latin
Rhythms@the Waterside Grill
Friday
Night Wine & Music Series
St.
Pete Shuffle
Sunday
Afternoon Fun
Music
Fest by the Bay
Gallery
Walk
Look
for the Saturday Morning Market when it reopens October
2 in downtown St. Pete!
Peter Gabriel
Tom Waits
Train
Regina Spektor
Timbaland
Kings of Leon
Terence Blanchard
Kelly Clarkson
Ben Harper
Rihanna
Wynonna
Ben Folds
Jeremy Camp
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Jeff Beck
Clearwater, FL – January 25, 2010 - Charlie Souza and Dorothy Famiano today announced that The Florida Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Inc. (FMEHF) has filed for organizational status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
