Friday, May 17, 2013
Life Amplified 2.0 StopH8 returns to the Tampa Pitcher Show with a focus on anti-bullying.
What began in January as a fundraiser showcase for local artists at Tampa Pitcher Show has evolved into an all-ages community event beyond producer Deborah Kelley’s wildest expectations. The event Life Amplified 1.0 StopH8 first launched in January. The second Life Amplified show titled "Life Amplified 2.0 StopH8" will take place Saturday, May 18 at the Tampa Pitcher Show. "After the inaugural Life Amplified ended, as I thanked everyone and was leaving the stage, I was asked by a participant if I was doing another. At the time, I thought this was a one-time thing," said Kelley, who lives in the Westchase area. "I went to the microphone and asked by a show of applause, if I produced another show, would you attend? The room got really noisy…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 17.
Westchase music lovers with a penchant for indie rock might want to make a short drive over to the University of South Florida campus in the near future. Indie rock band Imagine Dragons is headed to the USF Sun Dome on Sept. 24. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17 with prices ranging from $34.50 to $39.50. The group's summer tour involves 28 shows in North America between now and the end of September, according to a news release. The group - Dan Reynolds (vocals), Wayne Sermon (guitar), Ben McKee (bass), and Daniel Platzman (drums) - are touring to support their Night Visions album. They are scheduled to appear on "Good Morning America's Summer Concert Servies" on July 5, and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on July …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Carrollwood Cultural Center’s summer lineup includes a little something for everyone.
Westhcase residents who want to add a little music and laughter to their summer don’t have to drive too far out of the neighborhood to get the job done. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, is kicking off its 2013 Summer Concert Series May 31 and has events planned throughout the summer. First up in the series is blues and classic R&B singer Bobby Blackmon on May 31 at 8 p.m. Live comedy fans get their time in the sun June 21 at 8 p.m. when Traci Kanaan takes the stage during the Girls Night Out Comedy Show. She’ll be joined by Long Island Mary and Robin Savage, who will serve as emcee for the night of laughter. Country music fans aren’t being left out either. Aaron Parker is set to perform Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Rock lovers get …
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
The school’s production hits the stage tonight and runs through Saturday.
Fans of dark humor and live theater can combine both passions in a single visit to the Alonso High School auditorium. The school’s drama department raises the curtain on “Arsenic and Old Lace” tonight, May 2 at 7 p.m. The production has repeat performances set for Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is a dark comedy originally written by playwright Joseph Kesselring in 1939. It focuses on Mortimer Brewster and the trials and tribulations he faces in dealing with his family – including a pair of spinster aunts who amuse themselves by murdering men using a concoction of wine, strychnine, cyanide and, of course, arsenic. Tickets for the play range from $5 to $20 and can be purchased online. The …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A participant in a local contest is calling on area residents to take up the cause by dressing up as zombies for
an upcoming video shoot. Also needed are people “to run from the zombies.”
Tiger von Pagel is looking for a few good zombies – about 10 to 20 to be exact. As a round one finalist in the Carrollwood Idol contest, von Pagel is planning to move into round two with a zombie flick that calls for lots of local extras. To make that happen, von Pagel put out a call on the Carrollwood Players’ Facebook page asking for locals willing to play roles during a shoot this Sunday, April 21, in the Safety Harbor area. Needed are 10 to 20 people for the zombie roles and extras that are “willing to run from (the) zombies,” von Pagel wrote. The zombie video is being put together for a good cause, von Pagel said in a subsequent interview with Patch. Money raised by those who vote in the Carrollwood Idol contest will go to the …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The event includes a scavenger hunt and mini photography lesson.
If you're a Tampa area history or photography buff, grab your camera, clues and smartphone for a trek through some of the city's landmarks in Ybor City and downtown on April 20. That's the date of the Tampa Bay History Center's "Great Caper: Photo Safari," which kicks off with a mini photography lesson from an expert at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Next is a photo scavenger hunt through the center's latest exhibits, "Florida Wildlife Corridor: The Photographs of Carlton Ward, Jr.," and "The Big Picture: A Selection of Cirkut Photographs from the Burgert Brothers Collection." Attendees will then jump on the TECO Streetcar Line to find local landmarks, uncover clues, learn about the city's history and take photos of historical …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Hillsborough County is exploring the idea of hiring a film commissioner. What Westchase locations would you like to see on film?
County Commissioners want to see Hillsborough’s name in lights – or at least written in movie and television credits. The county revealed plans recently to hire a film commissioner to help Hillsborough locations attract the kind of attention from Hollywood that nearby Pinellas has enjoyed in recent years. The new film commissioner would head up a nonprofit film commission that would fall under the auspices of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp, according to The Tampa Tribune. The idea behind the move is to make Hillsborough more attractive to movie and television makers not just to get the county’s name in lights, but also to attract the spending that major productions tend to bring with them. The Tribune says the county gets…
Monday, April 8, 2013
Families that sign up for summer camps at the Carrollwood Cultural Center before April 12 will get a 15 percent discount on the regular prices.
Westchase residents who are looking for artistic outlets for their kids over the summer don’t have to drive far to find some options. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, has a lineup of camps designed for kids. There’s even an added bonus for families that register early: those who do will get a 15 percent registration discount. “The Enchanted Kingdom of the Arts” summer camp starts June 10 and runs through Aug. 16. There are individual camps available for kids as young as 4 and as old as 16. There’s even early morning and extended care available for working parents. “Campers will have the opportunity to create art projects, sing in musicals, perform a puppet show, and participant in other arts-based activities,” a media …
Friday, April 5, 2013
The shows will run April 12-14 at Westchase Elementary School.
Ariel, the fun-loving Disney mermaid, will swim into Westchase April 12-13 when the Westchase Community Theater stages "The Little Mermaid Jr." The troupe members ranging from kindergarten to high school have been busy rehearsing for its newest production to be presented Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at Westchase Elementary School, 9517 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. Randi Mitchell and Vanessa Lewis, a Westchase Elementary music teacher, formed Westchase Community Theater in 2008, opening with "The Sound of Music." The theater troupe is open to all local public, private and home-schooled students, and every child gets the opportunity to be part of the production. For tickets, …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Check out this week’s harvest report and find out more about Saturday, April 6’s Green After Dark.
The Odessa Organic Farmers Market is not only inviting Westchase residents to check out this weekend’s lineup of produce, it also wants them to go Green After Dark on Saturday, April 6. The monthly event features live music, food and other vendors. It takes place on the market grounds at 8701 Gunn Highway in Odessa from 5 to 9 p.m. (right after regular market hours). This month’s musical performances come courtesy of Josh Higgins and The Higgins Brothers from 5 to 7 p.m. and Anna Gavin from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring out their own lawn chairs and can also have coolers on site. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are also welcome, according to the event's website. Here’s a lineup of the market’s harvest for this week: The farmers …
Laurie Bennett Cushing
7:53 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
Fridays show is at 7 pm!!! more ›