Attention to all of those looking for a fun and unique experience! Segway Experience at Ybor City offers you a one-of-a-kind way to see Tampa Bay…on two wheels!

For only $65 per person, you can choose from three different 2-hour tours:

Historic Ybor Tour
Enjoy a glide back in time on the bustling sidewalks of Ybor City. This historic tour will expose you to the origins of Tampa's Latin Quarter and its beginnings as a cigar manufacturing town. Its skilled Cuban residents rolled some of the finest cigars from the imported Cuban tobacco that was readily available from nearby Havana ports.

You'll learn about this multi-cultural city and the importance of the immigrant communities that created it. At one time a separate city from Tampa, Ybor has always had a rich influence from Spanish, Italian, German, Cuban and other populations who still run the eclectic café's, artist’s studios, and shops of Ybor. Ybor brings you a feast for the senses, and you’re bound to smell the roasting coffee beans and the fresh tobacco. Ybor is a treat for those who love local restaurants, and who want to revel in "old Florida". As you glide through town with a guide to show you the landmarks and the local flavor, you're easily able to imagine life in Tampa in another era.

The Riverwalk Tour
A refreshing ride along the Tampa Riverwalk. Your journey will take you along beautiful Tampa Bay and you’ll learn about the original Indian settlement and Tampa history.
You’ll also glide by the St. Pete Times Forum- Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Convention Center and the Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship. The journey continues to Franklin Street’s pedestrian mall through downtown Tampa and ends at the ornate Tampa Theatre, a city landmark. On our return, you’ll glide along the Hillsborough River with majestic views of the University of Tampa by the Glazer Children's Museum, The Florida Aquarium and Port of Tampa.

Cigar and Café Con Leche Tour
Indulge in the best of Ybor, and savor the coffee and cigars of this famous, almost-Cuban city?
Then let us take you to some of the best stops of the historic tour route, and watch, smell, taste, sit and enjoy. This tour spends a bit less time gliding – and a lot more time savoring this exquisite area! We’ll still share all the best history with you, but you'll also visit the Naviera Coffee Mills for "Café Con Leche". The roasting master will demonstrate how Cuban coffee is prepared and you'll walk the roasting line. In keeping with the best of Ybor, you’ll also visit the cigar specialty shops to witness skilled rollers. The best cigars are still hand rolled today, as they were back in the late 19th century when Ybor was born.

There’s nothing cooler than modern day technology! Segways bring a new edge to the tourism industry and we are so excited to offer this experience here in Tampa!

Segway Experience is located right on 8th Ave at Centro Ybor and you can reserve your tour today by calling (813) 455-7854 or emailing YborCityTours@Segway.com. *Group tour prices are also offered.         
Happy Explorations!

Hello there folks! Jerm here with an update for you on an awesome event coming back to Tampa in February!

Nuclear Cowboyz, the theatrical freestyle motocross experience, returns to Tampa for two all-new, explosive shows, February 24 and 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Pete Times Forum.

The 2012 Tour will deliver an entirely new chapter in the Nuclear Cowboyz saga, with an all-new story, new set, new music, more pyrotechnics, and of course the absolute best freestyle motocross riders in the world today.

The shows are affordably priced with Adult SuperValue Seats starting at just $20, and ONLY $10 for Teen SuperValue Seats (ages 2-15 – all tickets plus $2.75 facility fee and subject to convenience and handling charges). Or, try the ultra VIP Experience with the exclusive and limited VIP Meet & Greet tickets which include a private meet & greet autograph session with all the riders and full cast. Fans are encouraged to buy early for best seats. All seats are $5 more the day of shows.

Special promotion only for Tampa: Fans who purchase 2012 Tampa Nuclear Cowboyz tickets in advance are eligible to attend a private dress rehearsal for the 2012 World Tour taking place in Lakeland.  Tampa advance ticket holders will be admitted to this private, final dress rehearsal for free the first week of January, 2012 at The Lakeland Center. Specific date and time to be announced at www.nuclearcowboyz.com.

Tickets will also be available at 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com and www.nuclearcowboyz.com. For group discounts on orders of 20 tickets or more, contact 866-248-8740, ext 103.

Stay tuned in for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hello everyone! Happy Friday, and by the end of this post, your Friday will get off to a very happy start!

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic at the St. Pete Times Forum!

You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, and all the Disney Princesses. 

Experience a skating spectacular you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! Playing the St. Pete Times Forum Sept. 9-11. Tickets start at $15 at ticketmaster.com.

Seeing as though we are awesome, and this is an awesome show, we are giving away some tickets on Twitter and Facebook today! So if you can play along and answer some simple trivia for us, you will give your self a chance to win 4 tickets to this amazing show! Re-Tweeters on Twitter, it does work in your favor if you re-tweet!

By now you know the format, but if not, all you gotta do is answer the questions below on three Disney related topics. From there we will draw one name on each Facebook and Twitter for the winner. Okay, enough talking, here are the trivia questions.

1. In what year did "Walt Disney's World On Ice" begin?
2. True or False: The name "Walt Disney's World On Ice" was changed to "Disney on Ice" in 1996.
3. Name the love-able Disney character created in 1934, whose middle name is "Fauntleroy".

Well that's it folks! Get to answering to win some great tickets to a great show! We'll be back later today with the answer. Until then keep checking back for more info on things to do in Tampa Bay!

Tampa Bay has been selected by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) to host the 33rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games in 2013.  Taking place from July 13-18, 2013, more than 500 Veterans with disabilities will meet in Tampa to compete in the largest annual wheelchair sporting event in the World.

During the event, veterans will compete in 17 competitive events, including air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, field, handcycling, motorized wheelchair rally, nineball, power soccer, quad rugby, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting, weightlifting, and wheelchair slalom.

The 2013 event will mark the 33rd year in the history of the Games, and only the second time it will have been held in Florida (Miami, 1991).  The Tampa Convention Center and St. Pete Times Forum will serve as the main venues for the 33rd annual event, with other local venues hosting ancillary events, including bowling, swimming, track, field, motorized rally, trapshooting and archery. 

The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, along with the Florida Gulf Coast and Central Florida Chapters of Paralyzed Veterans of America are partners in hosting the 2013 event. 

Wheelchair sports promote rehabilitation and wellness through rigorous sports competition. For many newly injured Veterans, this event is their first exposure to wheelchair sports. The National Veterans Wheelchair Games offer such veterans an opportunity to meet and learn from the more experienced wheelchair athletes, including those currently competing at the elite level.

For more information on this event, be sure to visit http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/index.asp and also check back with us for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay!

Whats up everyone, It's Steve again letting you know about a fun way to catch a Rays game without having to go all the way to St.Pete.  Watch the Tampa Bay Rays battle the Kansas City Royals in Cotanchobee Park in front of the History Center on Friday evening, July 22.

View the game on a huge 16-foot screen in the park or relax with a glass of sangria on the Columbia Cafe's outdoor patio while watching the action on two flat screen TVs. Also, check out the pre- and post-game radio show featuring Rays broadcaster Rich Herrera.Plus, if you haven't seen the History Center’s latest exhibit Sports in Tampa Bay, featuring the Rays’ 2008 ALCS Trophy and other items from the Bucs and the Lightning, now's your chance.

The History Center is staying open late, with extended gallery hours and half-price admission from 5-7:30 p.m.Enjoy Rays activities and giveaways throughout the evening, plus an appearance by the Rays’ mascot, Raymond. The pre-game radio show starts at 7:30 p.m., and the game’s first pitch is at 8:10 p.m.Parking will be available at the St. Pete Times Forum East Lot, Channelside Parking Garage or the Channelside Surface Lot. 

Hope to see you all there. That's all for now, but be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay and updates on Tampa Bay sports!

Well Tampa Bay Lightning fans, the good news just keeps on coming! Lisa here with another awesome announcement for our Bolts.

Steve Stamkos is featured on this years NHL 12 Video Game. But what makes it even more special is that it's been his favorite game since he was 6. He even bought last years game and played it with some of the guys in Tampa.

The announcement came on Wednesday night at the NHL awards in Las Vegas. Stamkos, 21 quickly became a league store after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2008 NHL draft. In the past two seasons he has scored 96 goals and was a co-winner of the 2010 Rocket Richard Trophy as the league's top goal scorer.

Stamkos isn't the first Lightning player to be on the cover, Vinny Lecavalier was featured in 2006. And of course EA Sports has changed things up again, by adding dynamic goalie interaction, goalie fights and net battles to this years game. You can even play a Winter Classic.

"I've grown up playing EA Sports NHL video games so it's an honor to be chosen for the cover this year," Stamkos said. "I love how authentic the game is and thought it was great when I scored a one-knee, one-timer goal as myself in the NHL 12."

Congratulations Stamkos, you deserve it! That's all I have now, but I can't wait until the Bolts are back in the St. Pete Times Forum lighting up the ice.

Check in later for more Things to do in Tampa Bay! 

Just when you thought we were done for the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are at it again! Lisa here, with an update on our Bolts.

Our Tampa Bay Lightning have been named the No. 2 franchise in sports according to ESPN The Magazine's ninth annual "Best Franchises in Sports" rankings, in the "Best in Sports Issue." Our Bolts finished behind the NFL's Green Bay Packers. The Lightning made the largest jump of all teams, improving 68 places from No. 70 last season.

Now I'm going to try and help you understand how they come up with these rankings. The "Best Franchises in Sports" feature is part of ESPN The Magazine's Ultimate Standings methodology study, which determines and overall ranking for pro sports franchises according to how much they give back to fans for their time, money and emotion they invest in them.

"The teams at the top of our Ultimate Standings are winners on the field, but, as we write in the magazine, they're truly notable for returning fans' love - keeping core players, discounting tickets, investing in their communities." Says the editor Peter Keating.

The rankings are determined by a multi-tiered analysis that examines a team's efficiency in spending fan money as compared to its on-field performance. It also factors in feedback in 21 categories from more than 70,000 fans nationwide, bot online and in polling conducted by independent third parties.

We can thank our owner Jeff Vinik for beginning our amazing transformation. When he purchased the lightning last year, he pledged to turn us into a "world-class organization." To prove it, he hired Hockey Hall -of-Famer and four-time Stanley Cup Champion Steve Yzerman as vice president and general manager.

In January of 2011 Vinik announced a detailed vision that included a new logo and jersey, $35 million in privately-funded building renovations to the St. Pete Times Forum, $10 million in community donations and 4,000 hours of community service each season.

The fans have reacted immediately by increasing attendance 11.3% (the best in the league) from 2009-2010. The Tampa Bay Lightning also sold out eight playoff games, averaging nearly 21,000 fans per game.

Way to go Lightning! That's all for now, but I'm sure I'll have more Tampa Florida News soon!

Hello folks! We are back again for another round of trivia giveaways for Cirque Du Soleil Alegria at the St. Pete Times Forum! Yesterday was quite popular as over 60 of you played along with us!

Like yesterday we'll be giving away 2 pairs of tickets, 1 pair for Facebook and 1 pair for Twitter, so pay attention and put your trivia caps on! The tickets are for the opening night performance on Wednesday June 22.

To win, you just gotta answer the trivia questions below on Facebook and Twitter respectively, then if you have the correct answers you are entered into a random drawing! For those of you playing on Twitter, it does increase your chances of winning if you Re-Tweet the original trivia tweet.

Remember just answer the questions on Twitter in response to the actual tweet, and if you are on Facebook just answer in the comments section of the post where we give you the link to this blog!

Here goes nothing:

1. Dressed in a distinctive gold coat, quilted white trousers and a bowler hat, my wide grin and sparkling eyes are windows into my generous soul? Which Alegria character am I?
2. True or False: The Cirque Du Soleil Alegria soundtrack has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide?
3. My virtuoso acts defy gravity and explanation in powerful and graceful performances that combine the elasticity of the bungee with the power of the gymnastic rings, the artist soars through the air while performing acrobatic feats. Which Alegria "act" am I?

That's all for now, but we'll announce winners later this evening! Stay tuned in for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay area events! Tickets are also still on sale so be sure to get them so you don't miss out!

Hey there folks! It's the moment you have all been waiting for! It's trivia giveaway time!

As promised to you guys yesterday, we are giving away tickets to this awesome event via Facebook and Twitter!

As I mentioned in yesterday's blog post, Cirque Du Soleil Alegria will be coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on June 22-26 for 8 magnificent shows!

Today we will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets today, 1 pair for Facebook and 1 pair for Twitter, so you had better be paying attention and putting your trivia caps on!

To win, you just gotta do answer the trivia questions below on Facebook and Twitter respectively, then if you have the correct answers you are entered into a random drawing! For those of you playing on Twitter, it does increase your chances of winning if you Re-Tweet the original trivia tweet.

Now enough of me babbling and going on, lets get to the trivia! Remember just answer the questions on Twitter in response to the actual tweet, and if you are on Facebook just answer in the comments section of the post where we give you the link to this blog!

Here goes nothing:

1. This rotten to the core yet elegantly dressed guide to the world of Alegria, wears a red velvet coachman’s jacket, carries a lighted scepter and is uniquely identified by his protruding belly?
2. True or False For the daring acrobats of the Aerial High Bar, three high bars are set more than 70 feet above the stage form the aerial playground.
3. Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil touring production, created in what year?

Okay folks, those should keep you busy for a while while you try and guess! Remember if you don't win today be sure to check back tomorrow and have another chance to do so!

That's all for now, but we'll announce winners later this evening! Stay tuned in for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay area events! Tickets are also still on sale so be sure to get them so you don't miss out!

Hey there folks! Boy have I got some good news for you guys today about an event that will be here in Tampa before you know it!

If you haven't heard the news just yet, the performers of Cirque Du Soleil Alegria will be in Tampa at the St. Pete Times Forum from June 22 - 26, 2011 for eight performances only!

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide.  "Alegría" is a Spanish word that means happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics.

Some of the acts you will see on display are:

• Aerial High Bar
• Fire-Knife Dance
• Hand Balancing
• The Russian Bars
• Flying Man
• And Many More...

I had the opportunity to go and see Cirque Du Soleil Saltimbanco back in 2009 and it was such an amazing show, I will definitely be in attendance for this one!

As always, we are gonna give a few lucky winners (4 to be exact) a chance to win some tickets to these amazing performances tomorrow and Wednesday of this week! Stay tuned tomorrow around noon where we will post the trivia giveaway questions on this blog!

Regardless of whether you win or not though, tickets for the general public are still available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Trust me when I say this is one show that you don't want to take a chance and miss!

That's all I got for now folks, but be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay area events!

Hey Tampa, Lisa here with an update on your Tampa Bay Lightning.

So in case you haven't heard we are tied 2-2 heading into game 5 TONIGHT. I'm not sure if you had a chance to watch the game Saturday, but I really hope you did. After a not great first period we came back to win it 5-3 with a nice empty net goal at the end.

The series is back in Boston tonight and in order to show our support fans gathered at the airport yesterday to cheer on our team. Not only did they cheer and stand out in the hot mid-day sun, but they also did it in the form of a lightning bolt. Pretty cool if you ask me!

Now for the 411 on the rest of this series. Like I said game 5 is TONIGHT. And there is a watch party at the St. Pete Times Forum. Free parking is available in the Forum West Lot and the VIP East Lot on a first come, first serve basis. There will also be food and drink specials, entertainment, music, games and much more. You can bring chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The game starts at 8, but the party starts at 6:30. If you haven't watched a game outside at the Forum, you really should it's the biggest screen I've ever watched a game on and it was awesome!

After tonight, the series comes back to Tampa for game 6 on Wednesday and that game also starts at 8. If need be, game 7 will be in Boston on Friday night at 8pm.

So get out there and cheer on the Bolts!

That's it for now, but stay tuned for more Things To Do In Tampa Bay, and other Tampa Bay Area Events! 

Hey, listen up. Lisa here with some Arts and Culture in Tampa Bay.

This summer Cirque Du Soleil's show Alegria will be in town for four days only, for eight shows. Alegria actually premiered in 1994 in Montreal with a cast of 55 performers and musicians representing 15 countries. After starting under the big top, this show is now played in arenas all over the world.

Alegria is Spanish for elation, joy and jubilation. This theme is mirrored through flamboyant costumes, original music, elaborate sets, and the amazing mix of athleticism and artistry the performers bring to the table.

They have the high energy Aerial High Bars, where daring aerialists fly to catchers swinging more than 40 feet above the stage. There's the Mongolian art of contortion, the daring Fire-Knife Dance and of course synchronized choreography and tumbling on a trampoline system hidden in the flooring.

So now the important information. How do you get St. Pete Times Forum Tickets for this incredible event? Well you can simply go onilne and find what suites your needs. The shows are on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:30pm; Thursday, June 23rd at 7:30pm; Friday, June 24th at 3:30pm and 7:30pm; Saturday, June 25th at 3:30pm and 7:30pm; and Sunday, June 26th at 1pm and 5pm.

They have three different tiers of tickets. There are adult tickets ranging from $40-$79; Children tickets (12 and under), ranging from $32 - $64; and Military/Senior/Student tickets ranging from $36-$67.50.

That's all for now, but check in later for more Things To Do In Tampa Bay, and other Tampa Bay Area Events!

Let's go Bolts, Let's go Bolts, Let's go Bolts!!!!! Lisa here with your Sweep recap of the Lightning's last four games.

Let's rewind to not even a week ago and get this party started. The first game of this series was on Friday, April 29th in Washington DC. We managed to win that game with a comfortable score of 4-2. Goals being scored by Bergenheim, Downie, Stamkos, and Moore; with Roloson in goal. The second game in DC took place on Sunday, May 1st. Lecavalier is to be thanked for our win in overtime that evening. He also scored one other goal as did St. Louis. Clearly Roloson was still in goal.

Then the series came back to Tampa Bay, and the St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday, May 3rd. We won this game with the help of Bergenheim, Lecavalier, Stamkos and Malone. Roloson played an amazing game, and we could not have won without him. Last nights game was the end of it all with a 5-3 win, including an empty net goal at the end (those are my favorites). Malone, Bergenheim (Scored twice), Begeron, and St. Louis all scored; with Roloson lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to victory, and a series sweep.

I was perusing the Tampa Bay Lightning website today, looking for St. Pete Times Forum Tickets to the next series and learned a few things I want to share with you. First of all tickets are not on sale yet because we don't know who we will be playing.

The beauty of sweeping is that you get done early, which gives the players time to practice and rest so they are ready for the next round. Right now we are waiting for the winner of the Boston vs. Philadelphia series to be crowned, and currently Boston is up 3 games to 0. Their next game is Friday, so that is the earliest we will know who we play.

The second thing I learned on the Tampa Bay Lightning website is this statistic, and it literally made my jaw drop; "Dwayne Roloson's current 6 game winning streak is the second-longest ever in one playoff year by a goaltender who is at least 40 years old, behind only Jaques Plante who won eight straight playoff games for the St. Louis Blue in 1969 at age 40."

So here's to you Dwayne Roloson, without whom we would not be sweeping up the competition.

That's all for now Tampa, but I'm sure I'll be back soon with other Tampa Florida News!

Hey Tampa, Lisa here with more hockey news!

As I was driving home last night from the grocery store, I noticed yet another GO BOLTS banner at the Tampa Convention Center. Like I said yesterday, Tampa is going BOLTS crazy and I love it.

Currently I feel a little like a kid waiting for Christmas morning, I am that excited to be one of the screaming Bolts fans attending the game this evening. I've got my tickets and my Tampa Bay Lightning gear, I'm set.

I did just go online to the St. Pete Times Forum website to get the scoop for this evenings game. First, it looks like the main ticket page is sold out. But I looked into the ticket exchange section of the website (on the left under the ticket tab) and there are St Pete Times Forum tickets still available (though I would act fast).

Second, this game is early, it's at 6:30!!! And you will want to get there early to be able to grab one of the FREE t-shirts!!!! Yes I said FREE!!!! Once you get your shirt, wear it (I promise everyone else will too).

I also found an interesting statistic on the Lightning website. Going into tonights game, the Tampa Bay Lightning penalty kill is 97.8%, making this the highest mark of any team through the first 9 games of the playoffs since the 1987-88 season.

Lastly and most importantly, I am going to continue to encourage you to go online and donate to the Beard-A-Thon. I've checked it out, and there are some mighty good beards.

If you aren't heading to the Forum tonight, head out with some friends and watch the game somewhere! 

Ok I think I've gone on long enough about the Lightning, but I can't wait for tonight! LET'S GO BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's all I've got, but check in later for other Things To Do In Tampa Bay!

HEY TAMPA!!! Ya that's right I'm yelling at you! Listen up! The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming back to town TOMORROW night for game 3 of the second round.

Lisa here, with your Tampa Bay Lightning information!

So here's the deal. We are playing the Washington Capitals. Now for those who don't know, they are ranked #1 (we are #5). So far, we have beaten them in both games. Meaning, we only need to win two more to go on to the next round.

Here's what I need from you. The city of Tampa is turning into a Bolts Nation before my eyes.  But I want to see a sign in every window, on every car, and heck you could even carry one around! Being in the playoffs is a big deal, and being in this round being up by two games is AWESOME!

I am clearly obsessed with Hockey, and went to one of the games last round. I was over the moon with the feeling inside the arena the night I went. This time, I think the atmosphere will be even better. And if you've been watching you know we are playing some seriously awesome hockey.

So ticket information. You can obviously go online, or stop by the box office (Open from 9am-6pm) at The St. Pete Times Forum to get your tickets. But here's the catch!  DON'T  WAIT TOO LONG!!! This game will sell out, and trust me when I say you want a seat. The game is TOMORROW night at 6:30pm. Be sure to get there early to see all of the action.

Also continuing throughout the playoffs is the annual Beard-A-Thon. You can head online to see the participants and their ever growing beards. This fundraiser helps the Lightning with their Lightning Foundation. The goal of the foundation is to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Foundations Cut for a Cure. So head online and donate now!

That's all from me, but stay tuned for more Tampa Bay Area Events, and other Things To Do In Tampa Bay! I better see you at the game tomorrow! LET'S GO BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there folks! Jerm proudly with another update on our Tampa Bay Lightning! Fresh off of a super awesome comeback in the series vs the Pittsburgh Penguins, our Tampa Bay Lightning kick-off round 2 vs the Washington Capitals tonight at 7pm in DC!

I expect you all to head out to your local bars etc for watch parties and showing support for the home town team!

Here is a list of some of the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party spots:

• Champps Americana International Plaza
• The Rack 1809 W. Platt Street
• The Press Box 222 South Dale Mabry Hwy
• Wings Gone Wild 3114 W. Bay to Bay Blvd.
• The Rack - Brandon 1025 W Brandon Blvd.

There are plenty of locations for you all around the bay area to watch the game, so be sure to get out and show that support for the Bolts!

Now today tickets also go on sale today for the Lightning home games in this series, so if I were you, I would be ready willing and able to snap those up as soon as the green light is given here today around 10 a.m. which would be any moment now! It's gonna be a great series folks, and hopefully by the time the Lightning get back to the St. Pete Times Forum, they'll be up 2-0!

Hey guys! Jerm here with a very happy update! If you weren't watching of listening to yesterday's Stanley Cup Playoffs, then  first I will need you to climb out from under the rock you have been living under and pay attention!

Your Tampa Bay Lightning will be back in action this Monday at the St. Pete Times forum for Game 6 vs the Pittsburgh Penguins as they try and force a pivotal game seven. The Bolts brought the thunder to the Pens yesterday courtesy of an 8-2 victory in Pittsburgh! Click here for the full game re-cap.

Now in order for the Bolts to keep up this momentum, they'll be needing all of Tampa Bay to stand up and be counted this Monday night at the St. Pete Times Forum as they look to force a game 7. If you haven't already done so I suggest you hurry up and get your tickets!

A little birdie told me that tickets are going fast though so you better hurry! I would suggest getting those awesome channelside seats, as they include food and drink! The puck drops Monday night at 7p.m., so be sure to be in the place showing your support, or gather around the flat screens at your local watering holes so you can be apart of the action!

Well it is Linda Mummert here reporting that starting tomorrow, Tampa Bay & Company will host the “Go Gaga for Tampa” FAM,where meeting planners from various multicultural and ethnic associations and organizations will experience some of Tampa Bay’s best treasures, as well as learn why the area has developed into such a premier meetings destination.

Tampa Bay & Company was awarded a grant from the Minority Convention Grant program to assist with the production and implementation of this FAM.  The Minority Convention Grant program is offered by The Florida Commission on Tourism through VISIT FLORIDA for local governments and non-profit organizations to attraction new national minority conferences and conventions to Florida.

“This is an amazing opportunity to not only cooperate with our state’s destination marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA, but also our Tampa Bay community partners in an effort to promote the area as an inclusive, world-class meetings destination,” said Vice President of Sales for Tampa Bay & Company Norwood Smith.

Participating organizations include: Clubsteppin & Global News Forum, International Association of Black Professional Firefighters, National Association of Church Personnel Administrators, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Funeral Directors and Morticians, Federally Employed Women, and the National Society of Black Engineers.

Throughout the FAM, participants will tour hotel properties and event venues, take part in local festivals and celebrations, set sail for a dolphin watch, enjoy local cuisine, experience world-class attractions, and so much more.  On Saturday, April 16 the group will wrap up their “Go Gaga for Tampa” trip by attending the Lady Gaga concert at the state-of-the-art St. Pete Times Forum.

It is over and out for now, until next time with more exciting Tampa Bay meetings news.


Hey there folks! Jerm here with another update for you on some awesome Tampa Bay area events going on at the St. Pete Times Forum this month!

So much to do so little time! Fresh off an amazing weekend of Professional Bull Riding, this week coming up we have Lady Gaga and Iron Maiden both coming to Tampa in the same weekend!

Lady Gaga needs no introduction as she comes to Tampa! The 2011 North American Monster Ball Tour, produced globally by Live Nation and presented by Virgin Mobile, began on February 19, 2011 at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, taking her spectacular show to top arenas and a host of new cities which includes a stop at the St. Pete Times Forum!

Iron Maiden embark on Tampa from their 26-city world trip, which commenced in Moscow on February 11 and will close with the final show of the tour in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m.

If you didn't also know by now, our #Allin Tampa Bay Lightning will play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 18 & 20 respectively! Hopefully by the time the boys make it back home, they will be up 2-0 in the series and will look to close out this one and on to the next round! If you haven't already done so, please get your tickets as Jerm can pretty much promise you that this bad boy is gonna sell-out!

Last but certainly not least this month, Charlie Sheen, will grace the stage at the St. Pete Times Forum for the Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option Show! This one will without question be one to check out folks!

• Lady Gaga     Saturday, April 16, 2011   8:00 PM
  
• Iron Maiden     Sunday, April 17, 2011     8:00 PM
  
• Game 3: Conference Quarterfinals - Penguins vs Lightning     Monday, April 18, 2011 7:30 PM    
  
• Game 4: Conference Quarterfinals - Penguins vs Lightning     Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 PM 2011    
  
• Charlie Sheen     Friday, April 22, 2011     8:00 PM

Well folks, that's it for now but be sure to check us out for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay at the St. Pete Times Forum!

Hey Tampa Bay, Alex here to tell you about a great event being held to raise funds for the Japan earthquake relief effort.

The Little Monsters Ball will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at The RITZ Ybor.
Doors open at 9:00 p.m.

This event will raise funds for the Japan Earthquake Relief Effort and Pride on 7TH with an
entertainment filled Tribute Show to Lady Gaga and Japanese Culture.

The evening will celebrate Japan’s culture through performances by local Japanese entertainers, tributes to professional athletes and Japanese cuisine provided by local area restaurants.

The highlight of the evening will be a tribute performance by Kimberley Dayle, the UK’s No. 1 Lady Gaga act performer, who has been featured in national and international publications and has made television appearances on MTV, BBC and The Travel Channel.

Get your GaGa inspired costumes ready because there will be a Lady Gaga Costume Contest hosted by Mark & Carrie of the GaYbor Coalition where one lucky winner will receive a $500.00 cash prize.

The Little Monsters Ball is taking place on the same evening of Lady Gaga’s sold-out Monster Ball Tour at the St. Pete Times Forum, and will be the ULTIMATE Lady Gaga concert after-party.

So after the show, head on over to The RITZ Ybor to keep the party going!

Hurry up and buy your tickets for The Little Monsters Ball. Tickets are $15.00 and available here or at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office- open 1p.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday thru Saturday.

Make your night even better buy purchasing VIP Meet & Greet tickets for The Little Monsters Ball for $55.00. Get your tickets by clicking here.

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