Calendar of Events

Cheer on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they take on the New Orleans Saints on Hillsborough County Schools Day! You can sa

Cheer on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they take on the New Orleans Saints on Hillsborough County Schools Day! You can save $11 on each ticket to the November 22 game, as well as take advantage of a reduced convenience fee. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Hillsborough Education Foundation and go towards supporting the students, teachers, and schools of Hillsborough County. To purchase your discounted tickets visit www.educationfoundation.com and look for the Bucs logo.

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tampa's favorite honky-tonk, the Dallas Bull! • Bar games • Balloon drop with

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tampa's favorite honky-tonk, the Dallas Bull!

• Bar games
• Balloon drop with great prizes
• Good old-fashioned fun!

Y2K Band with Van Anh, My Huyen, Che Linh, and Justin Nguyen. MC for the evening is Giang Ngoc.

Y2K Band with Van Anh, My Huyen, Che Linh, and Justin Nguyen. MC for the evening is Giang Ngoc.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Wednesday, December 9, 2009. A christmas tree will be located in the hotel lobby ardorned

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Wednesday, December 9, 2009. A christmas tree will be located in the hotel lobby ardorned with paper angels.  Guests are welcome to take an angel that outlines the wishes of a needy area child. Turn in gifts by 5pm on December 9 to Concierge. 

Thursday, November 26, 2009. Floyd's. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Standing Room Only. Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster

Thursday, November 26, 2009. Floyd's. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Standing Room Only. Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Hard Rock store for $30 each. MC's by Giang Ngoc. Singers are Dang Nguyen, My Huyen, Justin Nguyen, and Van Anh. 

Ellenton will welcome pajama-wearing holiday shoppers at midnight, right after Thanksgiving, for the ultimate in Black F

Ellenton will welcome pajama-wearing holiday shoppers at midnight, right after Thanksgiving, for the ultimate in Black Friday bargain shopping and giveaways.

On top of everyday savings of up to 65 percent off regular retail prices, Prime Outlets – Ellenton’s merchants will offer limited-time-only, best-of-the-season discounts on an array of holiday items from midnight to 8 a.m. during its Midnight Madness Pajama Jam celebrations.

It pays to dress down for this party, as 500 shoppers wearing pajamas will receive a free goodie bag filled with coupons and great giveaways including Jockey brand pajamas (while supplies last).  What’s more, lucky pajama-wearing shoppers may find a Prime Outlets gift card tucked away in their complimentary goodie bags!  Line will begin near LACOSTE.

Know before you go!  Before coming to Prime Outlets – Ellenton, customers should visit www.primeoutlets.com/holiday to download discounts from over 75 brand name stores including Banana Republic Factory Store, Dooney & Bourke, Gap, GUESS, Juicy Couture, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger and many more! 

The most beloved movie of all-time comes alive onstage this holiday season at Tampa's Carrollwood Players. Based on the

The most beloved movie of all-time comes alive onstage this holiday season at Tampa's Carrollwood Players. Based on the popular movie starring Jimmy Stewart, It's a Wonderful Life is the story of George Bailey, who has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! George is about to jump from a bridge, when his guardian angel, Clarence, appears. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.

Treat yourselves and your loved ones to the magic of live theater with this classic story of love, hope, and family! A family-friendly production that will delight all.

Cheer for your Tampa Bay Lightning at their November 27 game against the New York Rangers, and support Hillsborough Coun

Cheer for your Tampa Bay Lightning at their November 27 game against the New York Rangers, and support Hillsborough County Public Schools. Player and Coach packages will get you discounted tickets, food and drink vouchers, and the opportunity to win Lightning prizes! A portion of all tickets sold will benefit the Hillsborough Education Foundation in support of our county’s students, teachers, and schools. Deadline to order is November 24. Visit www.educationfoundation.com for the order form and more information.

Friday, November 27, 2009. 10am-4pm at the Players Club. Guests who bring in a gift will receive a mystery envelope with

Friday, November 27, 2009. 10am-4pm at the Players Club. Guests who bring in a gift will receive a mystery envelope with a prize inside. One envelope per guest, per day. Minimum $10 value on donation. 

The Children’s Cancer Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing children who have cancer or c

The Children’s Cancer Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing children who have cancer or chronic blood disorders and their families with the emotional, financial and educational support necessary to cope with their life threatening illnesses.

Entertainment: MC Tyler Ryan; singer Lindsay Vitola; Mighty Mongo rock group; rapper Ten Minute; The Middle Rhythm Session; rap group The Basiqs; DJ Screwface, Stepshow by USF Omega Psi Phi versus Alpha Phi Alpha; and performance by Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) will permanently open its doors to the first phase of The Amazing You exhibiti

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) will permanently open its doors to the first phase of The Amazing You exhibition. In this informative, educational, and interactive exhibition, guests will have the opportunity to explore the intricate world of the human body. The first phase of The Amazing You will give guests vast insight into the beginning of life, childhood, and adolescence life stages. Exhibits within the first phase will give visitors a thorough, yet captivating outlook on the human body.

Mondays are corkage free at Café Dufrain. Bring in any bottle of wine

Mondays
are corkage free at Café Dufrain. Bring in any bottle of wine and we'll
pop the cork at no charge to you. Café Dufrain's usual corkage fee is
$15.

Enjoy Café Dufrain's NEW Sunday Island Brunch Buffet and Experience the beauty of the Islands & an alfresco brunch.

Enjoy Café Dufrain's NEW Sunday Island Brunch Buffet and Experience the beauty of the Islands & an alfresco brunch.



Pulled pork eggs benedict, stuffed french toast, scrambled eggs,
cooked to order burgers, hot dogs, kabobs, oven roasted ribs, jamaican
jerk chicken, island-spiced mahi, specialty salads, desserts and much
more... There's even a Bloody Mary Bar, Tropical Drink Specials, $2 Mimosas & LIVE MUSIC

On Thursday, May 28, MOSI will display Berkeley Preparatory School’s Recycled Globe. The globe is composed of 8,000 eigh

On Thursday, May 28, MOSI will display Berkeley Preparatory School’s Recycled Globe. The globe is composed of 8,000 eight ounce recycled water bottles, a recycled aluminum frame and over 700 square feet of recycled chicken wire. The creation of the globe took Berkeley Preparatory parents and alumni six weeks and over 300 hours to finish; they made the globe into four parts and then carefully put them together. FREE with paid admission.

The globe is 11 feet in diameter and weighs about 300 pounds. The globe was created for a fundraiser called, “Blue Earth,” in order to illustrate environmentally friendly ways to make a positive difference in the world

Odyssey Marine Exploration presents the Shipwreck Technology and Pirates Display aboard the AmVic. Witness ocean techno

Odyssey Marine
Exploration presents the Shipwreck Technology and Pirates Display
aboard the AmVic. Witness ocean technology and ZEUS, Odyssey's ROV as
well as interact with pirate lore in the pirate zone.

Fishing in Florida was revolutionized in 1885 in Punta Rassa when W. H. Wood from New York caught the first tarpon using

Fishing in Florida was revolutionized in 1885 in Punta Rassa when W. H. Wood from New York caught the first tarpon using a rod and reel. Venturing to Florida became all the rage and sportsmen traveled by rail and ship from the Northeast, Midwest, and Europe in search of this new experience. Tarpon Tales and Sport Fishing in Early Florida examines the phenomena of sport fishing from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s on the west coast of Florida. While sitting in a Hemingway era fighting chair, a visitor’s fantasy of the “great catch” will be enhanced by vintage photographs, mounted fish, rods, Edward vom Hofe reels, lures, tackle, gear, nets and souvenir tarpon scales.

Now through January 3, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is hosting more than sixty images of microscopic crys

Now through January 3, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is hosting more than sixty images of microscopic crystals of Aspirin® and Tylenol® doped with coffees, teas, wines, beers and spirits, over the counter pharmaceuticals, and tropical fruit extracts. The exhibition is called “Art in Science -- Science in Art,” and was created by acclaimed “Art Microscopist” T. H. Saunders.

The art pieces are large canvas prints of tiny crystal formations captured using high definition photography and precision optics microscopes. Saunders modifies the crystal growth to develop spectacular patterns.

The actual crystals are no larger than the point of a pin and are recorded using cross-polarization lighting techniques. These techniques cause the natural crystals to radiate dazzling colors – Saunders does not use any form of computer alteration. These spectacular prints, thousands of times larger than the original crystal, are so abstract that they invoke your imagination to see fanciful visions.

Saunders collections include the “Art of Science,” “Art of Medicine,” “Art of Coffee & Tea,” “Under the Influence,” “Tropical Fruits,” “The Vicarious Bootleggers Collection,” (actual images of wines from an alleged “Al Capone era” bootlegger) and “The Eyes Have It Collection” (ophthalmology medications).

Saunders divides his time between Florida and Nova Scotia, where he works as a global business development advisor, principal of an international technology search and commercialization group and Chairman and CEO of technology companies. He also serves on boards of corporate and non-profit entities, and has served in Executive, Corporate, U.S. Congressional, Government Executive Branch and White House appointments.

The artist utilizes his imagery in the promotion of fund-raising events for universities, foundations, civic organizations and worthy causes.

“Art in Science – Science in Art” is on display in the MOSI Arc Gallery until October 3. Admission to the Arc Gallery is included with MOSI admission. For more information on MOSI and the Arc Gallery, please visit www.mosi.org.


Saunders Limited Edition Image sales, benefiting MOSI, The Focus on Females Education Foundation, Inc. and the Zielinski Singers Choral, can be purchased through the MOSI Gift Shop.

"Get Lost" in The Corn Maze Oct. 31 – mid Jan., Saturday’s 10-5 pm. Groups can schedule “a night in the MAZE”, minimum

"Get Lost" in The Corn Maze Oct. 31 – mid Jan., Saturday’s 10-5 pm. Groups can schedule “a night in the MAZE”, minimum $250. Tour the Dairy & learn how milk is produced on our sustainable farm and the benefits of “Fresh Grass” in our cow’s diet, then have an ice cold glass of milk and “Taste the Difference”. Take a hayride, ride the cow train, feed the goats, watch the pigs race, crawl through the hay tunnel and more. Roast hot dogs or s'mores over the camp fire and have some ice cream in the Farm Market where you can purchase some “Farm Fresh” Ice Cold Milk, Florida grown, canned & crafted items! Visit www.DakinDairyFarms.com to learn about group tours during the week. Plan a BIRTHDAY party under our party tent, call (941) 322-2802 to book your large or small party!!

Bring your pets to Dinosaur World and receive $2 off admission. The pet receives a treat too! Pets are always free at Di

Bring your pets to Dinosaur World and receive $2 off admission. The pet receives a treat too! Pets are always free at Dinosaur World

Dove Ultimate antiperspirant/deodorant is offering Tampa-area women an opportunity to trade up and treat themselves! Dov

Dove Ultimate antiperspirant/deodorant is offering Tampa-area women an opportunity to trade up and treat themselves! Dove is encouraging women to trade in an old stick of deodorant to participating Tampa-area spas and salons in exchange for a FREE sample of Dove Ultimate go fresh – and 10 percent of your spa or salon service.

Venue Ensemble Theatre (VET) will present ART by Yasmina Reza, Nov 6 to Nov 22, 2009 at Venue Theatre, 9125 US 19 N, Pi

Venue Ensemble Theatre (VET) will present ART by Yasmina Reza, Nov 6 to Nov 22, 2009 at Venue Theatre, 9125 US 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL.

ART not only explores the simple question “What is Art?” but also expertly explores the complicated question “What is Friendship?” If one of your best friends just spent 200,000 Francs on an all-white five foot canvas, what does that say about him? What does that say about you? Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play. Winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

ART is directed by Michael Holden and stars Steve DuMouchel, Eric Misener, and Mark Myers.

Performances are November 6 - 22, 2009. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. Creative Clay (www.creativeclay.com) is our designated benefit organization for this production. Venue Theatre donates a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold to the benefit organization.

(ART contains adult language).

For reservations call 727-822-6194 or email VenueActorStudio@gmail.com