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Lightning Action During November

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hey everyone! Travis here with two upcoming exciting Tampa Bay area events that you don’t wanna miss!

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, November 25 at 7pm and the New York Rangers on Friday, November 27 at 7:30pm.

Fans will have the opportunity to watch all favorite athletes including Vincent Lecavlier, Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, and Victor Hedman!

Lightning fans should look for regular announcements detailing the upcoming games and events. As always, you are encouraged to check out www.tampabaylightning.com to get more details about each game day for Official Game Notes, the latest stats, stories, game previews, line-ups and more.

Once again, come to support your team. The Deadline to order tickets is the day before the game days at noon or until the tickets are sold out. Don’t forget: “Together We Will”. these are definitely the best St. Pete Times Forum tickets you can get.

As always, keep checking back for more great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Smokey Robinson Tribute on Ice

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hey everyone! Travis here with some great Tampa Bay entertainment for November. We are talking about Smokey Robinson Tribute on Ice today!

Enjoy a special music and skating performance from the legendary American R&B and soul singer/songwriter, record producer, and former record executive at the St. Pete Times Forum on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009.

For the ones who are looking for the all-time No. 1 purveyor of mainstream romantic soul, Smokey Robinson may well be the man, in the face of some towering competition. Robinson recorded 37 Top-40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987. He's also one of pop's best and most prolific songwriters and was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.

You will not only have the opportunity to watch Smokey Robinson’s great performance , but also a cast of Olympic, National and World champions will take to the ice for an inspired evening of fun. Should be a great show! Full details, including the event time is at http://www.sptimesforum.com/event_details.asp?id=64

Ticket Prices: $30.00, $40.00 and $50.00. VIP Packages are available for $150.00, which includes ringside seat, parking pass, food & beverage, and a tour gift.
The show will also be televised nationwide on NBC on November 22 at 4:00p.m. EST.

Hope to see you there and of course, keep checking back for other great things to do in Tampa Bay!

140 Years of Ringling Bros Circus in Tampa in January!

Monday, November 2, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hey everyone! Travis here with the ulitmate in Tampa Bay entertainment. I bet many of you didn't know that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus makes its World Debut each year in Tampa!!!!!

That's right...each year there's a new show and the first people who get to see it are in Tampa Bay! Well, it's getting to be that time of year again, and details are starting to come out, so listen up!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is roaring into Tampa January 6-10 with Barnum’s FUNundrum, a celebration of P. T. Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making!

From the moment guests arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.

Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world - even from places for which there are no geographic borders.

Thrill-seekers may pay for the entire seat, but will only need its edge as a rip-roaring motorcycle troupe braves fear and physics in the 16-foot Spherical Miracle.

Height-seeking high-wire artists perform 40 feet in the air, all while at a 45 degree angle. Masters of Musculature use their bodies in the ultimate test to see how far the human body can be pushed in a mind-blowing world of distortion and contortion.

Just as the Ringling Bros. train keeps traveling from city to city, Barnum’s FUNundrum keeps the energy going as each extraordinary act blends thrills and contemporary spectacle to overdeliver a heart-racing experience that, until now, was beyond imagination!

Beginning 90 minutes before show time, families can get up close with some of their favorite animal performers in the free Animal Open House. And then, starting one hour before the show, guests can join on the arena floor for the All Access Pre-show, free to all ticket holders.

Here are the show times:
Wednesday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 9 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

It's all at the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa. Ticket Prices start at $15 and go up. All seats are reserved, and tickets go on sale November 20 at 10:00 a.m. at any Ticketmaster outlet, the McDonald’s® Box Office at the St. Pete Times Forum, or by phone at 813-287-8844 in Hillsborough or 727-898-2100 in Pinellas.

And there you have it. But I'll be back with more info as the show gets closer, and maybe even some tickets giveaways!

Until then, keep checking back for more great things to do in Tampa Bay and other Tampa Bay area events!

Become our Fan On Facebook!

Monday, October 19, 2009 by jeremy fairley

Hello all, Jerm here with an update for you! If you are not a fan of Visit Tampa Bay on Facebook yet, then man are you missing out!

Not only do we give you the low down on what all is going on here in Tampa Bay during the week and on the weekends, but you are also missing us giveaway some cool stuff, like St Pete Times Forum tickets!

Last week we gave away some awesome tickets to the Walking with Dinosaurs event here at the St. Pete Times Forum!

Since I have the low down on future giveaways, I can confirm that I may have some Howl-O-Scream tickets to give away this week, but you have to be Facebook Fan to win, so I suggest you hurry up and become one!

All you have to do is visit our website at www.VisitTampaBay.com/Facebook, and check out our Facebook Fan box to see what we have been talking about lately! When your ready, click on the "Become a Fan" link and verify it when you sign in to your Facebook account.

That's all for now, but be sure to stay tuned for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay related interactive stuff!

Excitement builds for SEC/Big East Invitational!

Thursday, October 8, 2009 by Josh Jones

Josh Jones here with a Tampa Bay Sports update! On Thursday, Dec. 10, at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, DePaul will take on Mississippi State at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, followed by Syracuse vs. Florida at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Drawing the national spotlight will be the Syracuse vs Florida matchup, which MSN ranks as #19 on the top 25 non-conference games to look out for this upcoming season.

MSN also has ranked the Gators #25 in its pre-season top 25 poll and Syracuse received a mention as a team to watch.

Florida and Syracuse are meeting for the third time in the last five years with each team having a victory (UF in 2005 and Syracuse in 2008). Syracuse leads the all-time series between the two schools, 2-1.

The Gators will be making their fifth appearance in the building since 2003. UF reached the Second Round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament at the St. Pete Times Forum, picked up non-conference wins in 2006 and 2007 and reached the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at the building in March.

The night will open with the DePaul Blue Demons taking on the defending SEC tournament champion Mississippi State Bulldogs, who also received a mention by MSN as another team to watch.

Fans who wish to attend the Dec.10 doubleheader at St. Pete Times Forum can purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone by calling the St. Pete Times Forum box office at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices are $40, $25 and $15.

For more information on the tournament, please visit www.secbigeastinvitational.com, and stay tuned for more Tampa Bay area events from your Tampa Bay team!

Walking with Dinosaurs Trivia Giveaway Day 2!

Thursday, October 8, 2009 by jeremy fairley

Hello all my favorite Little blog reading dinosaur lovers! Jerm here with day 2 of the Walking with Dinosaurs trivia giveaways.

Yesterday we had a strong response on Twitter for these tickets and I expect today to be no different! Now for those of you who were not paying attention yesterday, let me tell you what you are playing for!

The famous Walking with Dinosaurs Tour will be here October 14-18 at the St. Pete Times Forum here in downtown Tampa. I have two 4 packs of tickets to give away for today and tomorrow. We gave away 4 tickets to a lucky winner yesterday and will be doing the same thing to day for you, our favorite Facebook fans!

Remember, with these giveaways, you HAVE to be a fan of the Visit Tampa Bay Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/visittampabay). Then, once we post the trivia question, you have to be one of the first 10 to respond via the comments section where we asked the question on Facebook with the correct answer for a chance to win. Alright guys, here goes nothing!

This ancient period, which followed the Jurassic period, is believed to be the period in when new carnivore groups developed including the Tyrannosaurs, Spinosaurs and Dromaeosaurs.
Who is the Creator and BBC Series Producer of ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’?

Okay, I guess you guys should get to guessing. Remember there are four of these tickets on the line!

Until then, keep checking back for updates on this and other Tampa Bay area events, and other great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Walking with Dinosaurs Trivia Day 1...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by jeremy fairley

Here is a bit of surprise trivia for you guys! Leave it to Jerm to always be keeping you on your toes! As far as Tampa Bay area events go, it won't get much better than this!

In case you did or didn't know the famous Walking with Dinosaurs Tour will be here October 14-18 at the St. Pete Times Forum here in downtown Tampa. I have two 4 packs of tickets to give away for today and tomorrow. Today's version will be held on Twitter, and tomorrow's will be a Facebook contest!

Now of course you know that I gotta make you work a little bit in order to get these tickets, so there are a few trivia questions I need you to answer first. Ya know, just to make sure you are worthy...lol just joking, all of my readers are worthy and I love you guys very much!

Here are the rules again, just in case you forgot...1 - You have to be following us on Twitter.com (www.VisitTampaBay.com/Twitter); 2- Answer two questions about Dinosaurs You have to re-tweet the original tweet in order to be eligible to win (a lot of people forget this one, so make sure you re-tweet separately); and 4 - You have to answer the question(s) on Twitter and be the first to do so.

Name the winged creature featured on the Walking with Dinosaurs show that would most likely be the first to know when it would rain?
The tail of this dinosaur was without question one of the most dangerous weapons ever evolved by a plant-eating animal?

Okay, hope I didn't stump you too badly. Remember there are 4 tickets on the line today so if you wanna win, then you better get to answering!

Okay guys that all I got for today, be sure to check back tomorrow and pay attention to Facebook! If you are not a fan than I suggest you become one, as only our fans can aswer and win!

Stay tuned for giveaways and updates on fun things to do in Tampa Bay!

“Tampa Twice” Volleyball Tournament serves up an ace for Tampa Bay...

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Josh Jones

Hey there volleyball fans, Josh Jones here to recap last weekend’s “Tampa Twice” volleyball tournament. The tournament exceeded all expectations and proved plenty of excitement for all of those who attended.

In the opening match, the #3 Washington Huskies took on the #9 Minnesota Golden Gophers. It was the first time Washington had faced a ranked opponent this season and the Golden Gophers gave the Huskies all they could handle. Washington stood up to the challenge though and swept Minnesota in three closely contested games with scores of 25-21, 25-19 and 25-23.

In the second match of the night, the previously ranked #4 Florida Gators faced off against the USF Bulls. In front of a crowd of 3,056 the Bulls lost the first set 25-13 but rallied in the second set to win 25-18. However, the Gators tough outside hitters proved to be too much for the Bulls in the third and fourth sets winning 25-23 and 25-10 respectively. The Gators handed the Bulls their first loss of the season winning the match 3-1.

The second night of exciting volleyball action started off with Washington taking on Florida for the right to be crowned champion of the “Tampa Twice” tournament. The first set remained even until Washington had back-to-back kills going up 8-6 and never let up the rest of the night. In the end, the Huskies continued their winning streak as they shut out the Gators 3-0. #3 Washington is now sitting at a perfect 8-0 and Florida is now ranked #5 with a record of 6-1.

To conclude the “Tampa Twice” tournament, the host USF Bulls looked to rebound from their first loss of the season against #9 Minnesota. The Bulls faced a strong Golden Gopher team that put in a near flawless effort with only three attack errors in the match and a large advantage in blocks of 15-3. The Bulls did all they could to stay close with Minnesota but ended up falling 3-0. USF moves to 5-2 on the season while #9 Minnesota is now 7-2.
The “Tampa Twice” volleyball tournament provided to be a successful event for the city that will host the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship later this year on December 17 and 19 at the St. Pete Times Forum.

For more information on the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship click here!

That’s it for today, thanks for stopping by sports fans! Stay tuned for more Tampa Bay Sports information and amateur sports related things to do in Tampa Bay!

Josh Jones signing out!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR SEC/BIG EAST INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Monday, September 14, 2009 by Josh Jones

Josh Jones here again with another Tampa Bay Sports update! Get your tickets for all the basketball action in December at the SEC/Big East Invitational Tournament! On Thursday, Dec. 10, at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, DePaul will take on Mississippi State at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, followed by Syracuse vs. Florida at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

DePaul and Mississippi State are meeting for the second time with the Blue Demons claiming a 62-60 win over the Bulldogs on Dec. 28, 1988 in New Orleans, La., at the USF&G Sugar Bowl Classic. Mississippi State returns to Tampa for the first time since winning the 2009 SEC Tournament Championship in March.

Florida and Syracuse are meeting for the third time in the last five years with each team having a victory (UF in 2005 and Syracuse in 2008). Syracuse leads the all-time series between the two schools, 2-1.

The Gators will be making their fifth appearance in the building since 2003. UF reached the Second Round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament at the St. Pete Times Forum, picked up non-conference wins in 2006 and 2007 and reached the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at the building in March.

Teams invited to participate in the SEC/BIG EAST Invitational are chosen by ESPN in consultation with the conferences and are based on geographic and competitive criteria. The BIG EAST holds a 5-3 record in the first two years of the SEC/BIG EAST Invitational. The two conferences have combined to produce four of the last seven NCAA Men's Basketball Champions (Florida - 2007 and 2006; Connecticut - 2004; Syracuse - 2003) and seven of the last 14 national champions (Connecticut - 1999; Kentucky - 1998 and 1996).

Fans who wish to attend the Dec.10 doubleheader at St. Pete Times Forum can purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone by calling the St. Pete Times Forum box office at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices are $40, $25 and $15.

For more information on the tournament, please visit www.secbigeastinvitational.com, and stay tuned for more Tampa Bay area events from your Tampa Bay team!

The Stage is set for the “Tampa Twice” Volleyball Tournament

Friday, September 11, 2009 by Josh Jones

Hello there volleyball fans, Josh Jones here with an important update. The inaugural “Tampa Twice” volleyball tournament is taking place this weekend, and is shaping up to be an event you can’t afford to miss! The tournament will feature three AVCA ranked teams, #3 Washington Huskies, #4 Florida Gators and #9 Minnesota Golden Gophers, as well as the currently undefeated USF Bulls. The games will be played at the USF Sun Dome this Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12.

On Friday night, the tournament starts off at 6 p.m. with Washington versus Minnesota. Washington has started off the season on fire, sweeping its first six opponents and winning both of its first two tournaments to give them a perfect 6-0 record.

However, the Huskies will have their hands full with a Golden Gopher team that is coming off a perfect 5-0 performance at the Diet Coke Classic. The Golden Gopher’s are currently 2-1 against ranked teams this season and are currently 6-1 overall.

At 8 p.m. on Friday night, in-state foes Florida and USF face-off for the 31st time. Both teams are currently undefeated this season at 5-0. The teams last played each other in 2006 when Florida swept USF 3-0. USF is looking to its heavy senior-laden squad to lead them past #4 Florida. Florida is coming off a stellar winning performance at the 31st Annual Community Bankers Classic.

“Tampa Twice” wraps up on Saturday starting at 6 p.m. with #3 Washington taking on #4 Florida, followed by #9 Minnesota against USF at 8 p.m. All four teams are looking for this non-conference, regular season tournament title to help them gain momentum for the remainder of the season, and bring them back to Tampa Bay for the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship in December at the St. Pete Times Forum.
To purchase tickets to “Tampa Twice” call 1-800-GoBulls or log on to www.GoUSFBulls.com.

For 2009 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship ticket information click here!
Stay tuned for more Tampa Bay Sports updates from your Tampa Bay team!

Disney on Ice Giveaway #2...

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 by Bay Bloggers

Alright everyone, here is the second trivia giveaway today! Presented by Feld Entertainment, Disney on Ice will will bring its fairytale, magical performance to the St. Pete Times Forum September 10-13, 2009. Get your trivia hats on, as this is going to be on of the hottest Tampa Bay area events in town this Thursday!

Here are the rules again, just in case you forgot...1 - You have to be following us on Twitter.com (www.VisitTampaBay.com/Twitter); 2- Answer the question about some Disney Classics 3 - You have to re-tweet the original tweet in order to be eligible to win (a lot of people forget this one, so make sure you re-tweet separately); and 4 - You have to answer the question(s) on Twitter and be the first to do so. Pretty simple huh!

Okay, here we go...

In Mulan, what group has invaded China and will fight the Chinese Imperial Army?
In The Little Mermaid, what is the name of the human that captures Ariel’s heart?

Okay gang, that's it for trivia today. Congrats to my winners and for those of you that didnt win... you can still find tickets online at the St. Pete Times Forum website!

Stay tuned for trivia and things to do in Tampa Bay!

Tampa Bay Labor Day Weekend Events!

Thursday, September 3, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Greetings! It's Lisa, and I am back to tell you all about this weekend's fun and exciting Labor Day events!

Start your long weekend off early - tonight - at the Tropicana Field by supporting the Tampa Bay Rays as they face the Boston Red Sox in the third game of the 3-day series. Game time is 7:08 p.m. If you miss this game, no worries, you have all weekend to go out and support the Rays as they have another 3-day series against the Detroit Tigers. The game to go to - Saturday night! Why, because you'll get a FREE concert afterwards from the Beach Boys! GO RAYS!

If you can't make it out to the Rays game, stop by MOSI with your family to experience the IMAX film Van Gogh: Brush with Genius. Here, you'll see the extraordinary colors and passionate brushwork of Vincent van Gogh take on new life in the dazzling giant screen film. Audiences will re-live Van Gogh's life journey through his letters, visit the landscapes that inspired him, and discover a Van Gogh they never knew before.

In more of an outdoor mood? Ok, we can work with that! Head over to the Ford Amphitheatre on either Friday or Saturday to experience an outdoor concert. Your choices: Friday night - Depeche Mode. Saturday night - Lil' Wayne. Variety....that's one thing Tampa has a lot of!

Feely artsy? Ok! The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center presents "My Children! My Africa!" by Athol Fugard on Friday at 8 p.m. The story examines the power of learning and the potency of words, ideas and hope in a time of heightened political and social unrest. Mr. M., a dedicated black teacher in a segregated township, is determined to pair his most gifted student with an enthusiastic white schoolgirl in an English literature competition.

Need a little more action...? Check out Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) – the southeast’s largest independent Mixed Martial Arts promotion and the top-drawing promotion in the history of Florida MMA. They are returning to the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Don’t miss the action!

If this isn’t enough, log on to www.VisitTampaBay.com for more things to do in Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay area events. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

~Cheers!

Giveaway - Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hey everyone! It's giveaway time...on the slate, 2 family 4-pack of tickets to see Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics at the St. Pete Times Forum! Very exciting right??!!

We will be doing the giveaway on the Visit Tampa Bay facebook fan page on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 11am both days! As always, we'll be posing one trivia question each day, and the first 10 people to respond with the correct answer have a chance to win the tickets (we'll have a random drawing after that).

The show is Thursday, Sept. 10, so be prepared to go!!!!

But, you have to be a fan of the Visit Tampa Bay facebook page, so log on now and become a fan - www.facebook.com/visittampabay. Here's a description of the show -

Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics, produced by Feld Entertainment, features Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White showcasing their stories on the ice. This awe-inspiring performance combines the greatest moments of Disney’s Cinderella, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

All ages will be amazed by these classic heart-warming tales, sparkling sets, and exceptional artistic quality on the ice. Families will share moments of laughter, wonder, romance, struggle and triumph as each Disney princess has her dreams come true. To learn more about Disney On Ice, please visit www.disneyonice.com

I can honestly tell you that I've been to several Disney on Ice shows, and they are AMAZING! So, no matter how old you are, or aren't, this is some Tampa Bay entertainment you have to see!

So, become a fan of the Visit Tampa Bay facebook page (www.facebook.com/visittampabay), be there on Tues., Sept. 8 at 11am and get ready to have some fun.

And as always, keep checking back for more great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Make Some Noise in Tampa this Weekend!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hey Tampa Bay entertainment fans, Jessica again to fill you in on some great music that will be rockin' Tampa Bay over the next few days ~

Those of you looking for things to do in Tampa Bay, keep reading!

Def Leppard, on tour along with Poison and Cheap Trick, has been named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best tours of the summer. This rock band trio will be performing at the Ford Amphitheatre Friday night beginning at 7:00pm. (Don't miss these classic rock Gods, still jamming after 20 years!)

Another 80's band favorite, the B-52's, will be performing all their classic pop jams live this Saturday, Aug. 15 following the Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field. This is another must-see concert ~ enjoy a Rays victory and stick around for a Love Shack sing along!

Also this weekend:

Mamma Mia at Ruth Eckerd Hall (Friday-Saturday)
Incubus at Ford Amphitheatre (Saturday)
Richard III "Rock 'n Roll Theatre" Ybor City (Friday-Saturday)
Jo Koy Comedian at Improv Comedy Theatre (Sunday)
Judas Priest at St. Pete Times Forum (Sunday)

Check out tbt* for more details >> www.tampabay.com/tbt

Don't miss these great music performances happening this weekend in Tampa!! Be sure to check back soon for more exciting Tampa Bay enterinment or Tampa Bay area events!

The Pop Phenomena - Lovato, Archuleta and Pruitt

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by Bay Bloggers

Hey Folks, How's everyone doing this late Tuesday afternoon? Christina Here, with the latest in Tampa Bay Entertainment.

I'm here to give you a recap of the Demi Lovato Concert. For those of you who attended, kids, moms and dads - my ears are still slightly buzzed. Thanks for that. LOL.

The concert was definitely a success and everyone was a happy camper that Friday evening at the St. Pete Times Forum.

Firstly, I didn't know that Jordan Pruitt was Lovato's opening act. Imagine, my surprise to walk in and there's an 'almost-blond haired' girl performing on stage. Wait a minute, doesn't Demi have black hair?

After 5 minutes of paying attention and thanks to my iPhone and 3G... ta-da; I discover it was Pruitt performing. And please note, Pruitt has lovely light honey brown hair, which compliments has sweet face. She performed a few of her songs and the audience loved it.

Good vocals, and plays guitar. I salute young artist who play instruments; so good for you Jordan.

David Archuleta's arrival on the traditional stage was when the screams escalated over the norm of decibel frequency. He was a pleasure to watch perform, and those pipes!! Boy, does he have a wonderful voice or what?!?!?

When Archuleta took to the keyboards and covered One Republic's Apologize, the one and only song of the whole concert I stood up for and swayed with crowd. I love that song and David did it justice.

Everyone was ecstatic throughout Archuleta's time on stage. I thought I saw a few glassy eyed and emotional teenagers during his last song of the night Crush.

Next, what words would I use to describe Demi - beautiful girl, star performer and electric artist. She got talent and I'm not saying this, but because credit should be given, where credit is due.

She performed song after song with probably a 7-10 seconds lights off break in between each of them. She performed at least 7 songs till she ran in for a ONE outfit change. This rising star is not your average diva. She is a true entertainer and she loves what she does. ONE OUTFIT change - ONE. I commend her.

Lovato has a mad vocal range from a 17-year-old, she's only gonna get better at this. From La La Land, Here We go Again to Get Back and Don't Forget. The crowd definitely got their monies worth. I had a adorable little girl next to me, she stood on her chair the whole time, eyes never once flinching or leaving Lovato.

Lovato is definitely a great influence on our youth and that's a good thing, isn't it?

People, I'm telling you... I have a list of what's in this summer. So keep the calender for Tampa Bay Area Events open. There's only more from where this came from.

Stayed tuned for things to do in Tampa Bay. Take care. Cheers!!

Travel Back in Time, 65 Million Years and Walk with the Dinosaurs!!

Monday, August 3, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Greetings Tampa Bay! It's Jessica with another Tampa Bay entertainment update. For those of you who haven't heard, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is presenting an exciting performance in October at the St. Pete Times Forum... WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, on it's tour across North America, will be making a stop in Tampa Bay from October 14 to October 18 for eight performances.

"WALKING WITH DINOSAURS," based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, brings the extinct creatures back to life to roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show. Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs. The show depicts the dinosaurs's evolution, complete with climatic and tectonic changes that took place, which led to the demise of many species. With almost cinematic realism, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, and the audience sees how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how herbivores fended off their more agile predators.

Now that you know a little more about the show I can share with you the reason we are promoting this event in August... you guessed it, we have a special offer for you! This is your chance to join the 2.4 million Americans who have already seen the production since it opened in July 2007! A special offer in ticket prices is available for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances in October.

Thursday @ 7:00pm or Saturday @ 7:00pm Special Ticket Offer:
Lower Plaza Level (Sec. 101-116 Rows F-S) -- $44.75 (Reg. $53.75)
Plaza Top 4 Rows & Jeep Club Sidelines -- $37.25 (Reg. $43.75)

Friday @ 7:00 pm Special Ticket Offer:
Lower Plaza Level (Sec. 101-116 Rows F-S) -- $54.75 (Reg. $68.75)
Plaza Top 4 Rows & Jeep Club Sidelines -- $47.25 (Reg. $47.75)

Those interested in this money-saving offer should call or e-mail with credit card numbers, expiration date, and number of tickets needed. You will also be required to provide a name under which you would like the tickets to be reserved (for Will Call pick-up the day of the show). But hurry, the deadline for this special offer is Friday, October 9, or until they are sold out! Contact Chris Duffy with any inquiries at cduffy@sptimesforum.com or call 813.301.6812 for more information.

For a sneak peak of the action, check out an exclusive video on our Facebook fan page @ www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay. Until next time, enjoy all the great things to do in Tampa Bay and keep checking back for more news about Tampa tourism.

Jonas Brothers in Tampa!!!

Friday, July 31, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Happy Friday Tampanians!! Jessica here with some exciting Tampa Bay Entertainment news! Girls, you better brace yourselves for this... The JONAS BROTHERS World Tour 2009 is coming to Tampa!!!!!

That's right, in less than 3 weeks... the superstar trio, Jonas Brothers, will be making a stop here in Tampa on their World Tour 2009 (which will also be taking the band to three continents!) This tour, presented by Burger King, will be coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday, August 18. But that's not all ~ the Jo Bros will also be joined by special guests, Honor Society and American Idol's own, Jordin Sparks.

"The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" will present the band's most ambitious production yet and will include a massive 140-foot stage centered in the arena that aims to give fans a closer, more interactive, live concert than ever before.

The show will feature cutting edge technology used in a one-of-a-kind circular screen, multi-color laser effects (wow!), motion automated video screens, a giant crane, and... well I'll stop there, beacuse I don't want to give away ALL the surprises!!

But since I want all of YOU to enjoy great Tampa Bay events like this one... I'm letting you know about a great deal -- from now until August 17 at noon, the St. Pete Times Forum will be offering a special ticket package. "The Channelside Club" for $100 includes a guaranteed seat so you can sing along and be sure to see all the action in addition to a themed buffet with beverages!

Anyone interested in this exclusive offer must call or e-mail with credit card numbers, expiration dates, and number of tickets desired. You will also be required to leave a name for the Will Call booth (in order to pick up your tickets the day of the event). Like I said, the deadline is August 17 @ noon, unless tickets sell out earlier... so I suggest moving quickly on this show! Contact Christ Duffy with the Forum at cduffy@sptimesforum.com or call 813.301.6812 for more information or to order your tickets.

I'm sure we'll have more to follow about this awesome Tampa Bay area event, so stay tuned. For up to date Tampa tourism and things to do in Tampa Bay be sure to become a fan on Facebook @ www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay!!!

Demi Lovato, here we go again!!

Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Bay Bloggers

Hi all, it's Christina with the hottest and trendiest in Tampa Bay Area Events.

Guess who's in town? Wait for it, wait for it... DEMI LOVATO!! I can almost hear the hysterics of the her fans all the way here at my desk. Whooo-hoo!!

I remember when I was 13 years old, I felt exactly the same way about a certain blond, beautiful and break-through pop-princess. So, I am as excited for you.

Miss Demi Lovato will be performing at the St. Pete Time Forum this Friday with American Idol season seven cutie pie, David Archuleta. Show starts at 7 p.m. so be there or be square. From her debut album, Don't forget was released in September 2008 she showed the world what her true talent is and soon after her second Released in July 2009. This girl doesn't sleep I feel, but she is most definitely on FIRE.

Hits such as Don't forget, Get Back and La La Land are from her first album with more of a mainstream pop genre feel to it. Although, she is a Disney Channel Star of Sonny With a Chance the tv series and Camp Rock the movie, she says acting takes the back-seat in regard to music. Modest if I say so.

Here we go again, her second album has more of rock undertone to it, as some of her musical influences are blackmetal and and metalcore. Looks like she taking after fellow musicians such as Avril Lavigne and Pink. I already YouTubed the single Here we go Again and I liked it. Soon the world will be 'Demi-fied' and everyone will be like, Miley who?

Archuleta's most anticipated song is none other than Crush, which I want to witness too. I must say this will be like a refreshing experience and I have awesome floor seats at the forum.

I am glad this industry promotes such performance for the youth, you are the future after all. Yes, I'm gonna say it - this should definitely be put on your calender of Tampa Bay Entertainment.

For more on this rising star, check out Demi's website.

I'll be back with more of Lovato's concert later on. So, stay tuned for more things to do in Tampa Bay. Peace

Last Chance- Demi Lovato Giveaway!!

Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Okay ladies & gentlemen... Jessica here with your third and final chance to win those awesome tickets to see Demi Lovato & David Archuleta, LIVE at the St. Pete Times Forum tomorrow night. The show starts at 7:00 pm!

The rules are similiar to yesterday ~ we will be asking our third Demi Lovato trivia question and the first five correct answers to post to the Visit Tampa Bay fan page on Facebook will then be entered into a drawing, the one lucky winner is will receive TWO tickets to Friday's rockin' concert!

Get ready..... your final question is:

Demi Lovato isn't the only member of her family with experience performing for large crowds... what did Demi's mother do which earned her a bit of time in the spotlight ???

Remember, you must be a fan on facebook in order to participate... so hurry up and check it out @ www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay. Today's winner is sure to enjoy this Tampa Bay entertainment event tomorrow night! Good Luck to all participants!!!

"Here We Go Again" Demi Lovato Giveaway #2

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 by Tampa Bay & Company

Hi everyone... Jessica here with your second chance to win two tickets to see Disney diva, Demi Lovato & American Idol favorite, David Archuleta!! The concert will start rocking at the St. Pete Times Forum this Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm. But before this Tampa Bay events on stage, we've got two more chances for YOU to be a part of the live action!

As we promised yesterday, we'll be doing another trivia-based giveaway today (& tomorrow)... read the question carefully & be one of the first five participants to correctly answer the question as a comment to the Visit Tampa Bay fan page on Facebook... once we review the first five correct po

sts, we will then draw (at random) the final winner of TWO tickets to this exciting show!

Get ready because here is your question >>

Although a recently frequent cover girl to many female-targeted magazines and tabloid stories, what magazine was the first to feature Demi Lovato on its cover ???

Hurry up & head to Facebook now... if you're not a fan of Visit Tampa Bay, become one @ www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay. Good Luck everyone & don't forget to check back tomorrow for one last chance! That's all for my Tampa Bay Entertainment update!!