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The Events Happening Around the Greater Tampa Bay Area!!!!

Jun 01, 2006

(This is from Lyn Acer...........To get on her Events E-mail Tree contact her through her website by going to the Meet Your Neighbors section at Mayfair's website)


Hi!

Here is a list of the events happening around the Greater Tampa Bay Area for your and your family to enjoy!! Obviously, there is something going on for just about any interest and age.

I will be providing this calendar to you each week. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend~

Lyn


1 June Thursday - Society of Hispanic MBA?’s - 530-8pm at PricewaterhouseCoopers Offices 3109 W. Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. Tampa. PricewaterhouseCoopers & NSHMBA partner to provide Tampa Bay members with a high level professional development and networking event. Free to members. http://tampabay.nshmba.org



1 June Thursday - Gulf Coast Art Museum Opening - 7-9pm at The Gulf Coast Museum of Art 12211 Walsingham Road Largo. Opening reception for ?“Boyishness?” by Barrie and Schorr. 10$. www.gulfcoastmuseum.org



1 June Thursday - Jobsite Opening Night ?– 630pm in the Shimberg Playhouse in the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Pre-show reception of food, drinks, music and more to celebrate the 8pm opening of ?“We Won?’t Pay We Won?’t Pay?”. 17-23$ tickets at www.tbpac.org. http://jobsitetheater.org/wewontpayevents.htm



1-4 June Thurs-Sun. - Metrocon Annual Convention ?– Anime Convention at the Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin Street Tampa. 45$ for all three days, daily 20-25$.For info www.metroconventions.com



2 June Friday - Australian Wine Tour - 7pm at Caf?© Denali 1327 East 7th Ave Tampa. 15$ www.cafedenali.com



2 June Friday ?– Sushi Networking Lunch ?– 1230pm at Crazy Buffet 2702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa. Network with other sushi lovers at this all-u-can-eat sushi and Asian food buffet. 10$ per plate. www.sushisociety.com



2 June Friday ?– Chocolate & Champagne Reception ?– 530-8pm at the Florida International Museum 244 Second Avenue N. St. Petersburg. Celebrate the opening of Jeweled Objects of Desire exhibit. 15$ members, 20$ guests, RSVP to 727-341-7901. www.floridamuseum.org



2 June Friday ?– Tampa Bay Club Sport ?– 5-8pmj at Courtside Grille 110 Fountain Parkway North, St. Petersburg. Summer league signup and happy hour party. Free admission. www.tampabayclubsport.com



2 June Friday ?– Dunedin Fine Arts Center Opening ?– 6-8pm at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin. Opening reception for exhibition of work by the Center?’s program Alumni, www.dfac.org



2 June Friday - Viva La France Wine & Food Pairing - 730pm at Charlie?’s Wine Bar 533 S. Howard Ave. Tampa. 15$ credit card online, $20 door. www.charlieswine.com



2 June Friday - Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social ?– 545-10pm at Mirage 3605 W. Hillsborough Tampa. Hosted by Latin Times Magazine this is an evening of Latin Jazz and Tropical Music, live entertainment, Tango and Flamenco Performances free dance lessons, complimentary buffet, gifts, prizes, free admission. The biggest, most exciting Latin Business Networking in Tampa Bay. www.Latin-Connections.com



2 June Friday - Professional Boxing ?– At the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel 4500 W. Cypress Tampa., tickets run from 20-85$, for more info go to www.Onepunch.net



2 June Friday - The St. Petersburg Clay Company ?– 7-9pm at The St. Petersburg Clay Company 420 22nd St. South St. Petersburg. Opening reception For Michael Paybe?’s ?“Mutable Earth?” exhibition. www.stpeteclay.com



2 June Friday - Get Downtown SP First Friday ?– 530-10pm Downtown Saint Petersburg street party on Central Ave. blocked off between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Local bands perform on the first Friday monthly.



2 June Friday ?– First Friday Wine Tasting ?– 5-7pm at the Belleview Biltmore 25 Belleview Blvd. Clearwater. Free, meet in the lobby club, call 727-373-3770. Held on the first Friday of each month.



2 June Friday ?– Tampa Heights Porch Party - 7pm at a location to be announced, Mingle with your neighbors at a neighbors home. www.tampaheights.org



2-3 June Fri-Sat. ?– Water Carnival & Illuminations Parade - 10am-10pm both days at Spring Bayou in Craig Park Tarpon Springs. A floating stage will host the festival's musical and theatrical performance through the day's event. Arts and Crafts and food vendors will present their wares. Call 727-937-6100



2-4 June Fri-Sun. ?– Taste of Pinellas ?– Fri 5-10om, Sat noon-10om, Sun noon-7pm at Vinoy Park (Bayshore Dr. & 7th Ave. NE. St. Pete.) Over 50 restaurants offer tastes of their specialties, at prices of $1 to $4 each. Music, kids/teen area, ice sculpture contest, waiter/waitress obstacle course, and fireworks. Admission fee to be announced. Proceeds benefit All Children?’s Hospital. 727-767-4193.



2 June Friday ?– Bern?’s Crush Hour ?– 630-830pm at Bern?’s Fine Wines 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Wine tasting focusing on the wines of Paso Robles. 25$ call at (813) 250-9463.



3 June Saturday ?– Ray Paul at AUI ?– 7-11pm at Artists Unlimited 223 N. 12th Street, Tampa. An anniversary celebration of a relationship of 15 years between Ray Paul and Artists Unlimited. Enjoy live music, refreshments, horse d?’oeuvres, and other unique entertainment through out the evening. http://RayPaul.ArtistsUnlimited.org



3 June Saturday - Weedon Island Guided Hike ?– 9am-11am at the Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Guided hike through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve. Free but RSVP required. www.pinellascounty.org/environment/pagesHTML/se10.html



3 June Saturday ?– Natural Florida Photography - 3-6pm at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. N.E. in St. Petersburg. Exhibition of photography by Kathleen Finnerty and Donna Bollenback. www.pinellascounty.org/environment



3 June Saturday - Driving Pink British Car Show & Wine Festival ?– 9am-3pm at Florida Estates Winery 25241 State Road 52 Land O Lakes. Presented by Suncoast Classic MG Club and Nature Coast English Car Club. www.floridaestateswines.com



3 June Saturday ?– Buccaneers Fanfest ?– 930am-2pm at Raymond James Stadium. Meet the Bucs players, coaches and cheerleaders, free autographs, interactive games and attractions and more. Free Admission. www.buccaneers.com/events/fanfest.aspx



3 June Saturday - Bayfront?’s 100th Birthday Bash ?– 11am-2pm at Bayfront Medical Center, West Entrance and Sheen Conference Center, 701 6th St. S. Saint Petersburg. Enjoy an old fashioned block party with free food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. 727-893-6110 ext. 1.



3 June Saturday - Jaycees Charity Bike Ride - 9am-1pm at Flatwoods Park 16400 Morris Bridge Road Tampa. The Tampa Jaycees are organizing a Charity Bicycle Ride to benefit Shriners Children's Hospital. www.tampajaycees.com



3 June Saturday - Nature Coast British Car Club Show - 830am-3pm at Florida Estates Winery 25241 State Road 52 Land O Lakes. Benefits the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.



3 June Saturday?– VIP Auction ?– at the St. Petersburg Hilton 3200 4th St N. St Petersburg. Kick-Off party for the 23rd Annual Telethon and features live television remotes to the Telethon, sit-down dinner, high-end silent auction, and a live auction that will take your breath away. 200$ per person to benefits All Children?’s Hospital. Email tracyc@allkids.org



3 June Saturday ?– Flamenco Floor Show ?– 9pm at Caf?© European 113 S. Hyde Park Ave. Tampa. 1St Saturday of Every month at 9pm Flamenco Floor Show! RSVP for a table of get left out as this is a great show in demand. 813-251-9458.



3 June Saturday - Red Letter Gallery ?– 7pm at The Red Letter One Gallery 1510 E. 8th Ave Tampa. Opening reception for ?“Typewriters?’ a group exhibit revolving around the incorporation of lettering and text into fine art. www.redletter1.com



3 June Sunday - Boca Ciega HS Alumni Pirate Golf Tournament - Noon at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club 1501 Indian Rocks Rd. Clearwater. A round of golf, a box lunch, cart, and complementary soft drinks while playing and the opportunity to participate in chances to win lots of raffle prizes, hole in one prizes. 85$ to benefit Boca Ciega High School. www.bocaciegaalumni.org



3-4 June Sat-Sun. - Pepper Extravaganza - 9am-5pm Sat and 10am-4pm Sun at Beckett Lake Nursery 2251 Montclair Rd. Clearwater. Salsa and sauce contests, cooking and crafts demos, seminars and guest speakers, free samples and more. www.beckettlakenursery.com



3-4 June Sat-Sun. - St. Pete Beach Craft Festival - 10am-5pm both days. Along Corey Avenue in Saint Pete Beach.



4 June Sunday - Suncoast Sierra Club Fundraiser ?– 430pm at Shell Key Cruise in Pass-A-Grille. Come enjoy a leisurely sunset cruise, a beach walk, and enjoy nature views. 25$, beverages and snacks provided with cruise ticket. RSVP required to ebeccarobidoux@hotmail.com. www.florida.sierraclub.org/suncoast/suncoast.html



5 June Monday ?– CEO Focus ?– 730-930am at The Centre Club 123 S Westshore Blvd. 8th Floor Tampa. Learn the 51 Fatal Business Errors. Formal and informal CEO networking. Door Prizes, breakfast, free for members, 40$ for guests. www.ceofocus.com



5 June Monday ?– 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay ?– 630pm meeting at the TECO energy Building 702 N. Franklin Street, Tampa. A non-profit organization serving the African-American community of Tampa Bay that meets the First Monday of each month. www.100bmtb.org


5 June Monday ?– Graphic Design Meetup ?– 630pm at the Art Institute of Tampa 4401 North Himes Avenue Suite 150, Arts Lab Tamp. http://graphicdesign.meetup.com/90/



5 June Monday - You?’re Hired!! Party - 8-11pm at Champs in International Plaza 2223 N Westshore Blvd Tampa. Celebrate the conclusion of NBC?’s hit series featuring Donald Trump, The Apprentice with Florida Career Link, The Weekly Planet and 93.3 FLZ Radio will host this event for candidates and employers to connect and discover new opportunities. Email mbauer@smgflorida.com for more info



6 June Tuesday - Bleu Acier Exhibition ?– 5pm at Bleu Acier Gallery 109 West Columbus Drive, Tampa. Exhibition of watercolors by Judith Sturm. www.bleuacier.com



6 June Tuesday - Going Into Business Class ?– 9am-Noon at the Small Business Information Center in Corporate Square business complex in Suite 425 of Building 400, 7402 N. 56th Street Tampa. Call 813-914-4028 to RSVP, go to www.tampascore.org for more info.


6 June Tuesday - Preparing Your Business Plan Class ?– 1-4pm at the Small Business Information Center in Corporate Square business complex in Suite 425 of Building 400, 7402 N. 56th Street Tampa. Call 813-914-4028 to RSVP, go to www.tampascore.org for more info



7 June Wednesday ?– Wine Dine & Learn Series ?– 730-9pm at Charlie?’s Wine Bar 533 S. Howard Ave. Tampa. An evening that combines education, dining and fine wines in our private wine bar and consists of a three course sit-down dinner, three premium wines (full glass pours) and an educational & practical Wine Discussion.$35 each class, discounts for multiple class purchases. RSVP to 813-250-1967. Info at www.charlieswine.com. Each class visits a different region, this week is Italy.



7 June Wednesday - Clearwater Chamber Networking ?– 5-630pm at Hampton Inn Clearwater Central 21030 US Hwy 19 N Clearwater. 10$ members, 15$ non-members. www.clearwaterflorida.org



7 June Wednesday - Skate with Tampa Bay Darlins ?– Skate with women roller derby league at United Skates at 5121 N. Armenia Ave Tampa. 6$. www.tampabayderbydarlins.com



7 June Wednesday - Rose Ferlita Fundraiser Reception - 530-8pm at MJ Barleyhoppers International Alehouse & Grill in Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 8th Ave. Suite E200 Tampa. Meet, mingle and discuss the future of Hillsborough County. RSVP to mmathieu@impacthotels.com



7 June Wednesday ?– Wine Dinner ?– 630pm at Caf?© Alma 260 First Ave South Saint Petersburg. 65$ RSVP required. Call 813-621-1911.



8 June Thursday - Florida Writers Association ?– 7-830pm at St. Petersburg Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. North Saint Petersburg.



8 June Thursday - Media Mix - 5-8pm at Bar Louis in International Plaza 2223 N. West Shore Blvd. Tampa. An informal get-together for advertising, marketing, broadcast/film, print and digital media professionals. Second Thursday of every month www.mediamixtampabay.com



8 June Thursday - Business Guild of Seminole Heights Mixer - 7-9pm at Judy?’s Treasure Chest at 7112 N. Florida Ave. Tampa. 813-610-5255.



8 June Thursday ?– HYPE Tampa Bay ?– 6-9pm at Sangrias 315 S Howard Ave. Tampa. Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Tampa Bay networking event. www.hypetampabay.com



9 June Friday ?– Art By Architects ?– 6-9pm at Art By Architects 200 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 100 Tampa. Opening of the summer exhibit Postscripts on Design celebrating architects as artists with a collection of photography, paintings and sculptures by Bay Area architects. www.aiatampabay.com



9 June Friday - Showdown Wine Tour - 7pm at Caf?© Denali 1327 East 7th Ave Tampa. 15$ www.cafedenali.com



9 June Friday -Boutique California Wine & Sushi - 730pm at Charlie?’s Wine Bar 533 S. Howard Ave. Tampa. 15$ credit card online, $20 door. www.charlieswine.com



9 June Friday - Tampa Film Reviews - 8-10pm at the International Bazaar, 1600 E. 8th Avenue in the Centro Ybor Complex in Ybor City. If you want to get involved in the local independent film community, check out Coffeehouse Film Reviews the second Thursday of every month Local organizers Paul and Peter Guzzo show films produced by local filmmakers. www.thetampafilmreview.com



9 June Friday ?– Pride & Passions ?– 8pm-Midnight at the Tampa Museum of Art 600 N. Ashley Drive Tampa. The Pride & Passion exhibition was a smash success at Covivant and now the founders are bringing it to the museum with heavy hors d?’ oeuvres and deserts with coffee. 10$ members or 35$ Guest (50% guest couple) includes a annual membership to the museum, www.tampamuseum.com



9-10 June Fri-Sat. - 5th Annual John Levique Days ?– At John's Pass Village 501 150th Avenue Madeira Beach. Two pirate ships battle it out in John's Pass and then invade the streets of John's Pass Village. There will be pirate games for children, a children's costume contest and the Pirates and Wenches Costume Ball. There will also be a Hurricane Awareness and Merchant expo both days. For info call 727-393-8230.



10 June Saturday - Artist Gallery Royale - 530-9pm at Artist Gallery Royale 146 Second Street North Suite 106, St Petersburg (Palais Royale Building). Opening reception for 'Watercolor Marbles' by Ronnj. For information call 727-502-0201



10 June Saturday - Indo-US Chamber Dinner - 430-530pm at the Indian Cultural Center 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa. Joint session with the Florida Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (FAPI). Free to members, 20$ for guests. http://www.indo-us.org/index-4.html



10 June Saturday - Weedon Island Guided Hike ?– 9am-11am at the Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Guided hike through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve. Free but RSVP required. www.pinellascounty.org/environment/pagesHTML/se10.html



10 June Saturday ?– Freedom Banquet ?– 5-11pm at the Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. St. Petersburg. Pays tribute to local community citizens for their contributions in making our community a better place. $50 admission. 727-898-3310



10 June Saturday - Tampa Junior Woman's Yearly Banquet ?– 630pm at a location TBA, New members will be installed and we will all celebrate another successful year with some food and fun. For info go to www.gfwctampajuniors.com



10 June Saturday - St. Pete Gallery Walk - Opportunity to see and purchase the regions finest art, meet artists and gallery owners. 2nd Saturday monthly at participating galleries, 5:30 to 9 p.m.



10 June Saturday - 5th Annual Cigar & Celebrity Celebration - At the Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa. Experience the art of cigar rolling by a master cigar roller, sample cigars made of the finest tobacco, indulge in an array of culinary masterpieces from local restaurants, dance to the live music and take home fabulous gifts from our silent and live auction at Florida?’s premier cigar event. 125$ www.achievetampabay.org



10 June Saturday ?– Home Ownership Expo ?– 8am-330pm at The Harbourview Center 300 Cleveland Street Clearwater. Free workshops and seminars, prizes, exhibits, everything about buying a home. www.homeexpo.org



10 June Saturday - Rendezvous with Pride ?– 6pm at The Florida Craftsmen Gallery 501 Central Ave. Saint Petersburg. Enjoy luscious hors d?’oeuvres, cool libations and musical entertainment while surrounded by the finest craft art Florida has to offer. Florida Craftsmen joins St. Pete Pride in celebrating diversity during Florida Craftsmen?’s first Pride Party. www.floridacraftsmen.net



10 June Saturday - Wine Festival ?– 10am-3pm at Florida Estates Winery 25241 State Road 52 Land O Lakes. The event will include a variety of sauces, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts & crafts, live music, and an opportunity to sample the Winery?’s offerings. Free admission and parking. www.floridaestateswines.com



10 June Saturday ?– Freedom Banquet ?– 5-11pm at the Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, Saint Petersburg. 50$, pay to local community citizens for their contributions to the community. Call 727-898-3310.



10 June Saturday - Parrot Head Party - 2-10pm Downtown Palm Harbor. Live entertainment, margarita pour-off contest and more. Free admission. www.palmharbormainstreet.com



10-11 June Sat-Sun. - Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival ?–10am-10pm both days at Vinoy Park 500 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg. featuring colorful costumes, arts, crafts, dancing, steel drums and music from around the Caribbean, including calypso, soca, reggae and steel orchestra.10$ admission. For info call 727-894-3429



11 June Sunday ?– Party Animals ?“No Pet Left Behind?” ?– 730pm at Big Cat Rescue 12802 Easy Street Tampa. Join the Party Animals as they fundraise for their efforts to urge congress to pass the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act which calls for disaster plans to include pets and service animals. 25$ and you can help by bringing a dish to share, or non alcoholic drinks. www.partylaunch.com/partyanimals/parties/index.cfm?Fuseaction=EventDetail&e=BCR



11 June Sunday - Breakfast At Tiffany?’s - 3pm at The Tampa Theatre 711 N. Franklin St. Tampa. Playing of the classic film with audience costume parade.



11 June Sunday - Sunday Bloody Sunday ?– 3pm at United Skates at 5121 N. Armenia Ave Tampa. Watch women?’s roller derby, watch the Switchblade Sisters will take on the Vicegrip Vixens. 10$ advance, 12$ at door. www.tampabayderbydarlins.com



11 June Sunday?– RumFest ?– 3-8pm at the Hurricane Restaurant 807 Gulf Way St Pete Beach. Visit the 2nd and 3rd floors and the rooftop of The Hurricane Seafood Restaurant for rum, food-tasting and music. 30$ Admission per person in advance or $40 at the door. Benefits All Children?’s Hospital. brodyha@allkids.org

11 June Sunday ?– Freewheelers Picnic ?– Annual Tampa Bay Freewheelers picnic in John B. Sargents Park. www.tbfreewheelers.com

Regards,

Lyn