05 / 3
End: 6:00 am
Start: 05/02/2008 - 12:00
End: 05/03/2008 - 06:00
Honor those touched by cancer and raise money for the fight against the disease at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at the following Pinellas locations: Bright House Networks Field at 601 Old Coachman Rd. in Clearwater; Carillon Office Park at 570 Carillon Parkway in Carillon; Lakewood High School at 1400 54th Ave. S. in Skyway; and the Tarpon Sports Complex at 150 Jasmine Ave. in Palm Harbor. Teams of 10-15 participants can walk or run; others may participate in other fun activities at the track.
Start: 2:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Pick up valuable conservation solutions for the home at the Pinellas Living Green Expo at HarborviewCenter in Clearwater. Learn how to lead healthy lives while having less impact on the environment. FREE. Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. pinellaslivinggreenexpo.org.
Start: 4:30 am
End: 7:00 am
Feel empowered when it comes to what you know about your automobile. Attend the Women’s Car Care Clinic led by performance vehicle specialist Doug Turner at Vortex Motorsport in Tampa. Get basic car maintenance information, learn how to distinguish between good and faulty car parts and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself as a driver and consumer. 10:30am-1pm. FREE, with donations suggested for Wheels For Success, a nonprofit program providing transportation for lower-income families. vortexmotorsport.com.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Sample some of the Bay area’s finest cuisine at the 7th Annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Evening includes a wine tasting from over 100 wines, live music and an auction. $85. 7-10pm. flaquarium.org.
Start: 1:00 pm
Join the 13 Ugly Men Foundation for its signature event, the 10th Annual White Party, being held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa. The event traditionally draws over a thousand attendees who arrive dressed completely in white attire to eat, drink and mingle. Proceeds will benefit the L. David Shear Children’s Law Center of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. , enabling them to add a third attorney to their staff. $39 for women in advance online, $59 at the door. $59 for men in advance online, $79 at the door. 7pm-1am. 13uglymen.com.
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take steps to beat lupus. Sign up for the 3rd Annual Tampa Walk with Us to Cure Lupus event at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. Proceeds from the 5K (3.1 mile) walk support the Florida Suncoast ALR. Check-in is at 9am, walk begins at 10am. walk.lupusresearch.org.
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05 / 4
Start: 4:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Pick up valuable conservation solutions for the home at the Pinellas Living Green Expo at HarborviewCenter in Clearwater. Learn how to live healthy lives while having less impact on the environment. FREE. Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. pinellaslivinggreenexpo.org.
Start: 4:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Ride to support a worthy cause. The 3rd Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Motorcycle Ride begins at Performance Honda in Wesley Chapel and ends in Land O’Lakes. Proceeds benefit The Spring women’s shelter in Tampa. Register at 10am, head out by 11:30am. $10 entry fee. 813.247.5433, x325.
Start: 4:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Ride to support a worthy cause. The 3rd Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Motorcycle Ride begins at Performance Honda in Wesley Chapel and ends in Land O’Lakes. Proceeds benefit The Spring women’s shelter in Tampa. Register at 10am, head out by 11:30am. $10 entry fee. 813.247.5433, x325.
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05 / 5
Start: 5:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Join others on the links for the 22nd Annual University Community Hospital Foundation’s Diabetes Golf Classic at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. $300 for individuals; $1,000 for foursomes. Registration and lunch at 11am, shotgun start at noon. 813.615.7663.
Start: 6:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
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05 / 6
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 11:15 am
End: 1:00 pm
Learn how to protect yourself with self-defense basics at the 2-day Women's Self Defense Workshop being held at the Sunshine Center on Fifth St. in St. Pete. Part two scheduled for Thursday, May 8. An additional set of dates planned for later in month. $25. 5:15pm. 727.893.7101.
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05 / 7
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Sit and mingle with our staff at Sip with Skirt! being held at the Blue Martini in International Plaza. Wear a skirt and enjoy one free drink. Ladies’ night Bacardi drink specials also available. 5-9pm. 813.873.2583.
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05 / 8
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 11:15 am
End: 1:00 pm
Learn how to protect yourself with self-defense basics in part two of the 2-day Women's Self Defense Workshop being held at the Sunshine Center on Fifth St. in St. Pete. An additional set of dates planned for later in month. $25. 5:15pm. 727.893.7101.
Start: 11:30 am
End: 3:00 pm
Attend the United Way of TampaBay’s 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Art of Givingdinner and auction at T. Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa. Author of “The Devil Wears Prada” Lauren Weisberger serves as guest speaker and will sign books after the program. Event also includes dinner and “Power of the Purse” auction. $100. 5:30-9pm. unitedwayoftampabay.com.
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05 / 9
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 05/09/2008 - 12:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 06:00
Honor those touched by cancer and raise money for the fight against the disease at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at the following Pinellas location: Largo High School at 410 Missouri Ave. in Largo. Teams of 10-15 participants can walk or run; others may participate in other fun activities at the track. Starts Friday, May 9 at 6pm and runs through Saturday, May 10 at noon. 727.546.9822.
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05 / 10
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
End: 6:00 am
Start: 05/09/2008 - 12:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 06:00
Honor those touched by cancer and raise money for the fight against the disease at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at the following Pinellas location: Largo High School at 410 Missouri Ave. in Largo. Teams of 10-15 participants can walk or run; others may participate in other fun activities at the track. Starts Friday, May 9 at 6pm and runs through Saturday, May 10 at noon. 727.546.9822.
Start: 12:00 am
End: 5:00 am
Lace up your sneakers for Miles for Moffitt at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. Take part in a 5k run or 1-mile run/walk for all age groups. Fees vary by races with proceeds supporting the Moffitt Cancer Center. Register at 6am, race at 7:30am. milesformoffit.com.
Start: 2:00 am
End: 4:00 am
Walk to raise funds and awarness of the battle against arthritis at the Arthritis Walk beind held at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Participants will earn prizes based on funds raised, and anyone raising more than $100 receives a T-shirt. Dogs are welcomes to join walkers. 8am. arthritis.org.
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05 / 11
End: 6:59 pm
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
Whether you’re a mother to kids or cats, we celebrate you.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Sit back and enjoy the smooth sounds of local musicians at the 13th Annual Take Back the Night Blues Review at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. Proceeds benefit Bay area domestic violence shelters, including CASA, The Haven, Sunrise, The Spring and Salvation Army.$7 in advance, $10 at the door. 5-9pm. skipperssmokehouse.com.
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05 / 12
Start: 2:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Support the Salvation Army’s efforts to help the Bay area homeless with its Diaper Drive being held all month at its St. Pete location. The organization has an urgent need for baby diapers for newborns and sizes one through six. Drop off donations at 340 14th Ave. S. Weekdays, 8:30am-4pm. 727.550.8080, x332.
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
“I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.” Katherine Hepburn would have been 102 today.
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05 / 13
Start: 11:45 am
End: 1:30 pm
Learn how to protect yourself with self-defense basics at the 2-day Women's Self Defense Workshop being held at the Sunshine Center on Fifth St. in St. Pete. Part two scheduled for Thursday, May 15. $25. 5:45pm. 727.893.7101.
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05 / 14
Start: 11:45 am
End: 1:30 pm
Network with other young professional women at Exploring the 6 F’s: Part 1, Fortune, part of the Ophelia Project of Tampa Bay’s Conversations & Cocktails series at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall Lobby. $10 at door, includes drinks and appetizers. 5:45-7:30pm. opheliatampa.org
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Show off your favorite denim and bling at the 2nd Annual Blue Jeans and Bling Gala at the Stone Chase Restaurant in Westchase. Evening includes a dinner buffet, cocktails, desserts, raffle prizes and dancing. Proceeds benefit The Spring with a truck also available onsite to accept The Spring Wish List donations. $35. 7-10pm. RSVP at 813.597.6013.
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05 / 15
Start: 4:00 am
Celebrate women’s heart health at the Go Red for Women Luncheon at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. Event includes a heart-healthy lunch, women’s healthcare discussion and handouts and a sea of ladies in red. $125. 11am-1:30pm. 727.563.3108.
Start: 11:45 am
End: 1:30 pm
Learn how to protect yourself with self-defense basics at part two of the 2-day Women's Self Defense Workshop being held at the Sunshine Center on Fifth St. in St. Pete. $25. 5:45pm. 727.893.7101.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Indulge your taste buds at the 2ndAnnualTampaBay Wine & Food Festival at the Don Cesar Beach Resort in St. Petersburg.. This three-day festival treats patrons to 21 individual events including grand tastings, wine and food seminars, a VIP black-tie dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation, an organization focused on helping Floridians with disabilities obtain jobs and affordable housing. unleashyourpalate.com.
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05 / 16
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Indulge your taste buds at the 2ndAnnual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival at the Don Cesar Beach Resort in St. Petersburg.. This three-day festival treats patrons to 21 individual events including grand tastings, wine and food seminars, a VIP black-tie dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation, an organization focused on helping Floridians with disabilities obtain jobs and affordable housing. unleashyourpalate.com
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 05/16/2008 - 12:00
End: 05/17/2008 - 06:00
Honor those touched by cancer and raise money for the fight against the disease at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at the following Pinellas locations: Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater and the Stetson University College of Law. Teams of 10-15 participants can walk or run; others may participate in other fun activities at the track. Starts Friday, May 16 at 6pm and runs through Saturday, May 17 at noon. 727.546.9822.
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05 / 17
End: 6:00 am
Start: 05/16/2008 - 12:00
End: 05/17/2008 - 06:00
Honor those touched by cancer and raise money for the fight against the disease at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at the following Pinellas locations: Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater and the Stetson University College of Law. Teams of 10-15 participants can walk or run; others may participate in other fun activities at the track. Starts Friday, May 16 at 6pm and runs through Saturday, May 17 at noon. 727.546.9822.
Start: 3:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Get child safety pointers at the Florida Aquarium’s Child Safety Event being held at the aquarium in downtown Tampa. A number of local organizations share tips with parents and their kids about staying safe. FREE. 9:30am-5pm. 813.367.4065.
Start: 6:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Indulge your taste buds at the 2ndAnnual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival at the Don Cesar Beach Resort in St. Petersburg.. This three-day festival treats patrons to 21 individual events including grand tastings, wine and food seminars, a VIP black-tie dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation, an organization focused on helping Floridians with disabilities obtain jobs and affordable housing. unleashyourpalate.com
Start: 11:30 am
End: 7:30 pm
Come celebrate the eclectic sounds of community radio at WMNF’s 27th Annual Tropical Heatwave ‘08 at The Cuban Club in Ybor City. Local and national artists come together on six stages to belt out blues, rock, folk, country, and world music. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 5:30pm-1:30am. wmnf.org.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Dress to the nines for the 6th Annual Tuxes and Tailsgala at the T. Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa. Event features a celebrity and pet fashion show; silent and live auction; live entertainment; and elegant dinner. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 813.876.4150.6-11pm. humanesocietytampa.org.
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05 / 18
Start: 3:00 am
End: 4:30 am
Take part in the 3rd Annual Sweep Across America for Scoliosis Walkathon at John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor. The 1.5 mile walk raises funds for research at the Scoliosis Association. $10 registration fee includes t-shirt, raffles, food and beverages. Check-in at 9am, walk between 9:30-11:30am. 727.271.0712.
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05 / 19
Start: 6:30 am
End: 2:00 pm
Pack up the kids for groovy art classes the whole family can enjoy together. Sign up for Creative Art Classes being offered by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department and held at Hyde Park Art Studio,on S. Albany Ave. in Tampa. Classes include "Clay For Children" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and "Glass Flameworking and Beadmaking" from 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. $10/week. 813.259.1687.
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05 / 20
Start: 4:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Check out the “Royalty... Triumphs and Tragedies” Exhibitat the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Second Avenue in St. Pete. The exhibit, which runs from Feb. 9 through Sept. 28, includes artifacts and documents from a variety of Royals including Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen Mother, Diana, Princess of Wales among others. Limited edition royal memorabilia is also on sale in the gift shop with part of the proceeds going to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. $7-12. Open Tue. through Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. 727.894.1052.
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05 / 21
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
Get tips designed for new parents at the Healthy Parenting Workshop at the Centre for Women in Tampa. This five-week series from the Center for Women’s Family Service Association in Brandon focuses on offering information for raising a healthy child. $40. 5:30-7:30pm. 813.521.8437.
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05 / 22
Start: 5:00 am
End: 6:00 am
Enjoy the sounds of young pianist Jason Nong at “Romance & Rhapsody," a concert being performed by the previous Young Artist competition winner at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center in St. Pete. Tickets, $20-32. 11am. 727.892.5798.
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05 / 23
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
No, you’re not having college flashbacks. It’s the Return of Kids in the Hall to the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The comedy troupe goes on tour for the first time in 6 years and appears for a one-time performance in the Bay area. Tickets, $42.75-55.75. 8pm. 727.791.7400.
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05 / 24
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Take her as she is. Check out R&B superstar Alicia Keys onstage as her “As I Am” tour hits the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. Guests Ne-Yo and American Idol 6 winner Jordin Sparks are scheduled to open the show. Tickets, $39.50-$100. 8pm. 813.287.8844.
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05 / 25
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Prep those pipes and pack up the family for Karaoke Night at the Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor at 6930 Clark St. Have fun with your friends and family singing golden oldies every Sunday night. FREE. 6-10pm.
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05 / 26
Start: 2:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Spend Memorial Day at the Zoo at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Anyloved one who is an active duty, activated, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman will receive free admission. He or she will need to show a Department of Defense photo ID at the zoo ticket counter. As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents. 9:30am-5pm. lowryparkzoo.com.
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05 / 27
Start: 2:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Support the Salvation Army’s efforts to help the Bay area homeless with its Diaper Drive being held all month at its St. Pete location. The organization has an urgent need for baby diapers for newborns and sizes one through six. Drop off donations at 340 14th Ave. S. Weekdays, 8:30am-4pm. 727.550.8080, x332.
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05 / 28
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Take five at the Happiness Pit Stop, hosted by the BlueOrchidHealingCenter in Palm Harbor. Guests enjoy a variety of 15-minute happiness boosters including acupuncture, hand treatments and upper back massages designed to de-stress and rejuvenate. Minimum $25 donation benefits Pinellas Habitat for Humanity. 5-7pm. 727.771.7110.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Enjoy the energy and joyful sounds of the Live Concert Series at OldHyde ParkVillage in Tampa. Series held on the last Wednesday of every month through October with portion of the proceeds benefitting local charities. FREE. 6-9pm. 813.251.3500.
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05 / 29
Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/29/2008 - 13:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 15:00
Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.
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05 / 30
(all day)
Start: 05/29/2008 - 13:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 15:00
Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.
Start: 11:30 am
End: 5:30 pm
Celebrate Carrie and the gang hitting the silver screen at the Sex and the City Premiere Party at The Table St. Petersburg. Kick off the night at the Cosmopolitan Hour from 5:30-7:30pm featuring happy hour specials and the “Cosmo.” Head out to the movie with your girlfriends at BayWalk Muvico and return for the Post Sex Party from 9:30-11:30pm and a Fabulous Foursome Fashion competition.
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05 / 31
(all day)
Start: 05/29/2008 - 13:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 15:00
Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Check out works by more than 80 local artists at GO!, an art, fashion and music showcase being held at The Ritz Ybor in Ybor City (formerly Masquerade). Local artists featured include pop artist Katy Alderman and musician Julia Ozimek. All artwork and designs will be available for purchase by the public. A percentage of proceeds from sales at GO! will benefit Central Park Village Youth Services, Inc. FREE admission. 7pm-midnight. Fashion show begins at 8:30pm. theritzybor.com.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Support local art at the Go!Square One Art, Fashion & Music Showcase at The Ritz Ybor in Ybor City. Check out the work of local fashion designers and more than 80 artists. Percentage of all sales will go to Central Park Village Youth Services, Inc. FREE. 7pm-midnight. myspace.com/square1art.
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06 / 1
(all day)
Start: 05/29/2008 - 13:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 15:00
Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.
Start: 6:15 am
End: 8:30 am
Be a part of the 2nd Annual Purses & Passion Bruncheon at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg. The event will include a Purses & Passions Photo Exhibit and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the YWCA of Tampa Bay. Photo Exhibit of 100 women and purses will remain on display at The Studio@620 from June 7-13. The bruncheon is free but guests are encouraged to leave donations.
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06 / 2
(all day)
Start: 05/29/2008 - 13:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 15:00
Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.
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