Tampa Bay Area Events

Hey everyone.  Travis here with an offer you can't refuse.  We are giving away Tampa Bay Storm tickets, and you could be the lucky winner!  As usual, this will be a Facebook giveaway, so you have to be a fan of the Visit Tampa Bay Facebook page, which is at www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay. 

Ok, here's the deal - on Monday, July 19 at 10am, we are going to post a trivia question, and we are looking for as many answers as we can get!  Why you ask????  Becuase of all the correct answers, we will randomly pick 5 names, and those 5 people get two tickets to see the game. 

The tickets are for the Storm game being played on Saturday, July 31, so it's going to be a great weekend event.  But remember, you have to be a fan of the Visit Tampa Bay Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/VisitTampaBay.com), and then you have to be on the page at 10am on Monday, July 19 (this coming Monday), and then you have to answer the question correctly for a chance to win...that's all!!!!! 

See you then.  And don't forget to keep checking back for more great things to do in Tampa Bay and other Tampa Bay area events.
 

Hey Tampa Bay.. Alex here to inform all of the ladies in the area about Ladies Chalk Talk 2. Ladies, are you interested in learning a little about the game of football? Well if so, who better to learn from then a couple former NFL players and sports broadcasters.

Shula’s Steak House and InterContinental Tampa are inviting women to huddle up for an
evening of great food, drinks and some Football 101 fun – all for a wonderful cause. Derrick
Brooks and Ian Beckles – former  Buccaneers and the current host of the “Ron & Ian” show on 620 WDAE The Sports Animal – will spend the evening “coaching” guests through the ins and outs of the game. This year, they will be joined by Darek Sharp, also of 620 WDAE The Sports Animal, to break down the game of Fantasy Football.

The dinner menu will include lobster bisque, tomato mozzarella salad, beef tips and
Shula’s famous BBQ shrimp, as well as specialty cocktails. 

Throughout the night Shula's will host an exciting raffle offering prizes ranging from vacation
getaways to spa treatments.

The event will cost $50 per person in advance, $60 at the door – all profits from the event and all proceeds from the  raffle with benefit Derrick Brooks Charities- whose mission is to provide educational opportunities for socio-economically challenged youth that will instill, inspire, broaden, and develop cultural and social vision outside of the walls in which they live to ensure that they have every chance to develop into the strong and productive leaders of tomorrow.

So ladies grab your friends and head over to Shula’s Steak House and InterContinental Tampa on Wednesday, August 4th from 6- 8:30 p.m. for a girls night out.

 Check back often for more events happening at local Tampa Bay dining spots and Tampa Bay Hotels.

Hey Tampa Bay.. Alex here to remind you to purchase your tickets  to see Daniel Tosh on Sunday, October 17, 2010. 

I also want to inform you that David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts has booked Daniel Tosh for an additional show. He will now perform at 7:30p.m. and at 10:30p.m. on October 17, 2010 in the Morsani Hall. So, in case you can’t make it to the first show you can now check out his show at 10:30 as well.

Daniel Tosh, host of the insanely successful and popular Comedy Central series, Tosh.0 will embark on a massive national stand-up tour this fall.  Tosh Tour Twenty Ten: A Comedy Central Live Event takes off in September, stopping through Tampa in mid October.

For all of you who haven’t heard of Daniel Tosh, read below for some  information on him and his hit television show, Tosh.0

Daniel Tosh has a long history with Comedy Central, having hosted the network's Live at Gotham stand-up series and performed on Premium Blend and Friday Night Stand-Up. Tosh has also been featured on the all-comedy channel in a half-hour stand-up special COMEDY CENTRAL Presents… (2002) and on his first hour-long stand-up special, "Completely Serious" (2007). His premiere CD, "True Stories I Made Up," was released in 2005 through Comedy Central Records.

Daniel Tosh’s latest hit has been his famous show Tosh.0. Tosh.0 premiered on June 4, 2009, and features the razor sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series which airs Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.  The series also features viral clips of the week and original videos created by and starring well-known actors and comedians. Each episode features the segment "Web Redemption," which gives subjects of infamous viral videos (i.e. Phillies Fan and Make It Snow Girl) a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they've become synonymous.

Make sure you all purchase your tickets now to check out Daniel Tosh when he comes to Tampa on October 17, 2010 at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts . Tickets are regularly priced at $38.50 and may be purchased by calling 813.229.STAR (7827) or 800.955.1045 outside Tampa Bay, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office or online at www.strazcenter.org.

For more information about the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts and its upcoming events, please visit the Straz Center’s website at www.strazcenter.org.

Check back often for more information on shows and Tampa Bay area events and things to do in Tampa Bay!

• Capitan Miranda - tour hours will be from 11am to 7pm.
• Gloria - tour hours will be from 11am to 7pm.
• U.S.C.G. Eagle - tour hours will be from 9am to 12:30pm. The Eagle will depart from Channelside, and Tampa Bay, at 2pm.

Hello everyone! Jerm here with a quick update for tomorrows events at Tall Ships! It was an amazing day today, and if you didn't make it out today, then you can still make it out tomorrow and enjoy the festivities

Some of the World's most magnificent international sailing ships have docked in downtown Tampa. From today through Wednesday, July 14, the U.S.C.G.

Eagle from the United States, the Capitan Miranda from Uruguay, and the Gloria from Colombia will be on-hand for the event, which will allow visitors to get up close and personal with these vessels.

The Sail Tampa Bay scheduled for Sunday, July 11 is:

• Capitan Miranda - tour hours will be from 11a.m. to 4p.m.
• Gloria - tour hours will be from 11a.m. to 7p.m.
• U.S.C.G. Eagle - tour hours will be from 11a.m. to 7p.m.

Both the Gloria and the Capitan Miranda are docked at the Tampa Convention Center, while the U.S.C.G. Eagle will be docked at the Yacht Starship dock at Channelside Bay Plaza.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. A combo ticket, including admission and food, is also available for $16 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-12. The ticket box is located at the Tampa Convention Center and opens at 10a.m. Additionally, attendees can board and tour the U.S.C.G. Eagle at no charge.

For more information, log on to www.SailTampaBay2010.com. That's it for now, but stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay area events and fun things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hey Tampa Bay, Alex here with a weekly update on fun Tampa Bay area events happening around the area over the weekend.

1. Night in the Islands- July 10, 2010
On Saturday, July 10, from 6-11pm, the City of Tarpon Springs will present Night in the Islands – a free event on the world famous Sponge Docks. Enjoy Greek music, dancing, dining and other activities under the stars at the Sponge Docks. The event features live music by Ellada, an exciting Greek band composed of three of the best Greek musicians in the state. Ellada will perform outside on Dodecanese Blvd (the Sponge Docks) between Hope and Athens streets from 7 to 11pm. The band will perform nisiotika, the lively traditional music of the Greek islands, as well as old and new Greek favorites. Ellada includes George Soffos, bouzouki; Dino Theofilos, keyboard; and Elias Poulos, vocals. Prior to the main event, there will be live Greek music between 4 and 6pm on Dodecanese Blvd. at Riverwalk, west of Hope Street. Night in the Islands also will be offered Saturdays, August 7, September 18, October 2, and November 6, 2010. Mark your calendar and make this a regular destination!
Address: SPONGE DOCKS (DODECANESE BLVD BETWEEN HOPE AND ATHENS ST.), 
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689 
Times: 6:00-11:00pm 
Admission: FREE

2. Obscured by Time: The Magic of Florida, featuring the art of Hermann Trappman- July 10,2010
The Tampa Bay History Center presents "Obscured by Time: The Magic of Florida", featuring the art of Hermann Trappman, opening Saturday, July 10th. The exhibition will detail the natural history of Florida through Trappman’s compelling paintings, artifact replicas, fossils, and examples of the resources utilized by ancient Native Americans. Obscured by Time offers a glimpse of early Florida, its native peoples and geography prior to European contact in the 1500s. A self-taught artist, Trappman’s work explores the life of Florida’s early peoples and is based on artifacts, fossils and other archeological evidence found along the shores of Florida.
Address: 801 Old Water St., Tampa, FL 33602 
Times: Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Admission: $12.00 for adults

3. The 2nd Monthly Hula’s Boat Hop- July 10, 2010
The 2nd Monthly Hula's Boat Hop will be on Saturday, July 10th starting at 8 p.m. on the dock next to the newly remodeled and expanded Dukes Bar.  Hula Bay, one of the few waterside venues in Tampa and is located at 5200 West Tyson Avenue off Westshore, South  of Gandy.  There will be complimentary valet parking, live entertainment, no charge for  overnight boat slips, a DJ by the pool beginning at 1 p.m. and a full menu will be available.  The next one will be on August 21st.
Address: 5210 Tyson Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611 
Times: starting at 8p.m.

4. Sail Tampa – July 10- 14, 2010
Join us as we celebrate Tampa Bay’s rich maritime history featuring the magnificent International Sailing Ships of the World. The celebration begins with a spectacular “Parade of Sail” as the ships enter the Port of Tampa with thousands of spectators lining the shoreline. The 5-day festival will feature nightly fireworks, live music and dockside tours of the ships located in the Channel District,
known as Channelside.
Address: 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 
Times: Varies

5. Tampa Bay Lightening Young Guns Camp- July 10-14, 2010
The Tampa Bay Lightning will hold their annual player development camp at the St. Pete Times Forum July 10-14. The camp will feature 31 players and include two sessions per day. All on-ice sessions will be open to the public. The camp will culminate on July 14 with the Young Guns Game, a prospect scrimmage and fan event. Among the 31 players attending the camp are former first-round picks Ty Wishart, Carter Ashton and Brett Connolly as well as second-round picks Scott Jackson, Richard Panik and Dana Tyrell. Highly touted prospects Dustin Tokarski, Jaroslav Janus, Alex Hutchings and Mark Barberio are also expected to attend the camp. The players will partake in a number of various activities away from the ice as well, including presentations on strength and conditioning, nutrition and others. On Monday, July 12 they will also attend a luncheon with team supporters and participate in community service initiatives that afternoon. The camp will conclude on Wednesday, July 14 with the Lightning’s Young Guns Game. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. with the game getting underway at 6 p.m. The contest will feature two 20-minute periods with a shootout challenge at the end. Following the game fans will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session, get autographs from all the prospects involved in the camp and watch the Lightning Hockey Night radio show broadcast LIVE from the XO VIP Club from 7-8 p.m. They will also have the chance to enter to win exciting Lightning prizes and more, while ThunderBug and the Bolt Brigade will be on hand to entertain.
Address: 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
Times: July 10: 8:30am-11am, 4:30pm-7:30pm; July 11: 9am-11:30am, 4:30pm-8:00pm; July 12: 9am-11:30am; July 13: 2pm-4pm; July 14: 9am-11:30am, 6pm-7:30pm
Admission: Free

6. Talent Quest Florida- July 9-11, 2010
Talent Quest Florida is a karaoke singing competition for teens and up!
We have three categories divided into male and female divisions: Country, Contemporary 
and 50-And-Over.  Winners of Talent Quest Florida (one male and one female from each category) get paid entry; air fare and hotel stay at the national Talent Quest Karaoke competition in Laughlin, Nev., in September!
Time: 8:00am- 11pm
Location: Doubletree Hotel Tampa, Westshore
Price: Friday & Saturday July 9-10, 2010- $15 per day. Sunday, July 11, 2010- $30 per day.

7.  World Cup Watch Parties July 10-11, 2010
In honor of their semi-final appearance and as a welcome to Tampa, Splitsville luxury lanes and dinner lounge will be hosting a World Cup watch party this Saturday at 2pm for the Crew and Cadets of the Capitan Miranda – Uruguay’s Tall Ship.  The match between Germany and Uruguay will kick-off at 2:30 pm on Saturday so stop by Splitsville Lanes in the Channelside Entertainment Complex and meet the crew while watching the match!

The Channelside courtyard will have live entertainment from 11am-2pm with locals and visitors coming down to show their support for the World Cup Final match between Spain and the Netherlands, as well as the US Bid to Host the World Cup in 2018/2022. At 2pm, step inside any of the fine establishments here at Channelside and enjoy watching the game in the cool AC!

Don’t forget about events happening at our local attractions all Summer long like:

1. Island Nights at Adventure Island
2. Play & Dine All Day at Busch Gardens
3. Summer Nights at Busch Gardens
4. MOSI's CSI: The Experience

Enjoy your weekend and check back with me next Thursday for another Weekend Events update. 

• Ticket booth volunteers will be responsible for managing ticketing lines and being a general ambassador for tall ships.  Must be able to stand for an hour at a time.
• Ship volunteers will be responsible for managing lines, communicating wait information, stamping passports, and being a general ambassador for tall ships.  Must be able to stand for an hour at a time.

Hey Tampa Bay.. Alex here to tell you about one of Tampa’s huge events happening  July 10- 14, 2010.

Sail Tampa Bay starts this Saturday and lasts until Wednesday of next week.  Come out to the Tampa Convention Center and Channelside Bay Plaza to celebrate Tampa Bay’s rich maritime history featuring the magnificent International Sailing Ships of the World. The celebration begins with a spectacular “Parade of Sail” as the ships enter the Port of Tampa with thousands of spectators lining the shoreline.

The 5-day festival will feature a variety of different events along with live music and dockside tours of the ships- Captain Miranda, Eagle, Gloria.

The Schedule of Events:

Saturday – July 10, 2010
“Parade of Sail”
11am- 2pm Convention Center
• Ships open for tours- 2pm- 9pm
• Eagle open for tours- 3pm- 5pm

Sunday- July 11, 2010
• Ships open for tours- 11am- 7pm

Monday- July 12, 2010
• Ships open for tours- 11am- 7pm

Tuesday- July 13, 2010
• Ships open for tours- 11am- 7pm
• Eagle open for tours- 9am- 12:30pm
• Eagle Departs- 2:00pm

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
“Closing Ceremony”
• Ships open for tours- 11am- 4pm



Make sure you all head over to the Convention Center and the Channelside Channel to be a part of the many festivities happening July 10- 14, 2010.

For more information on Sail Tampa Bay, check out http://www.sailtampabay2010.com/index.php.