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Hey everyone.  Travis back with some cool Tampa Bay entertainment that'll have you rocking at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 

Three exceptional musical stand-up comedians: Michael Mack, Ron Feingold and Kier showcase an evening of music and stand-up comedy along with a closing jam session that has to be seen to be believed!

All three comedians have been heard on the nationally syndicated radio program Bob and Tom and they have also been seen on national television such as Comedy Central and ABC's America's Funniest People.

It all happens on Monday, November 9...Doors open at 7pm, with the show at 8pm.  It's at Floyd’s at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and tickets are $20...you can get them through Ticketmaster or at the door & Hard Rock Shop.

have fun rockin out with those guys!  We'll see you back here for more great things to do in Tampa Bay!
 

Hey everyone!  Travis here with some great things to do in Tampa Bay.  Actually, we're talking about things to do in downtown Tampa over the next week...and believe me, there are a ton of great Tampa Bay area events! 

First, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice.  Here is their home schedule for the next weeks:

Thursday, October 22nd the Lightning take on San Jose Sharks.  Game starts at 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and more information about the Tampa Bay Lightning, visit their Web site at www.tampabaylightning.com.

Next, on Thursday, October 15th, the Tampa Bay History Center invites everyone to explore the exhibition called Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition.  This is a temporary exhibit that opened last month in the Tampa Bay History Center’s new third-floor, 2,000-square-foot gallery (it's running through December). Florida Cattle Ranching chronicles the history and culture of one of Florida’s oldest industries and features oral histories, Florida folk music, cowboy art and documentary footage.  Admission ranges from $7-$12. 

On Friday, October 16th, the Market days are hear again!  The Tampa Downtown Market kicks off its second season.  This year the Tampa Downtown Market will be bigger than before stretching up Franklin Street and going down Madison Street.  The Tampa Downtown Market opens at 10 a.m. and stays open until 2 p.m.  At the Market you will find fresh produce, unique hand made gifts and enjoy a great urban setting.

Then, on Saturday, October 17th, Runners take your mark…The Third Annual Spartan Challenge 5k starts at 8 a.m.  The Third Annual Spartan Challenge 5K will be held entirely on the University of Tampa campus.  The course will not be your typical 5K road race. It will include running through tires, jumping over hay bales (and maybe even a mud pit), as well as crawling under a cargo net.....all of this in and around UT's historic campus.  Sounds like a great deal of fun!

On Sunday, October 18th, relax and enjoy brunch by the water.  Café Dufrain, located at 707 Harbour Post Drive, is serving a delectable menu including mouth watering island inspired cuisine and tasty tropical beverages.  Music tops off the setting.  So, come as a couple or bring some friends to Cafe Dufrain and enjoy the urban setting.  
 
Next Monday, October 19th, The Kotler Art Gallery at the John F. Germany Public Library is presenting Coalition of Hispanic Artists - "Southern Exposure".  Coalition of Hispanic Artists (CHA) is a not for profit organization comprised of painters, sculptors, artisans, photographers, poets, and musicians, and was founded in April 2007 and incorporated in March 2008.  

On Wednesday, October 21st, The City of Tampa Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committees' Annual Celebration is held at the Tampa Theatre starting at 11 a.m.  This event is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is intended to showcase the many Hispanic contributions in Tampa. The Committee focuses on recognizing, appreciating and honoring City of Tampa's Hispanic employees while educating other ethnic groups on the Hispanic culture through cultural entertainment, food and motivational speakers.

The free event, open to the public, welcomes over 500 Tampa's citizens each year. Tedd Webb, 970 WFLA Radio personality, will emcee this year's Celebration and Mayor Pam Iorio will officially proclaim the day "Hispanic Heritage Day" in Tampa. The keynote address will be given by Patsy Feliciano, Interim Director, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, University of South Florida. Featured entertainment includes the musical performances by Melanie Rose, a tribute to the late Maria Esther Carrillo, founder of TICH and dance performances. 

Also that day, help the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute and the Downtown Tampa Attractions Association while enjoying a glass of wine.  From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at TinaTapas, located at 615 Channelside Drive inside Channelside Bay Plaza, Barefoot Wines will be flowing all in the name of support.  Each glass helps raise funds for these two worthwhile organizations.

On Tuesday, October 22nd, The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts hails the spirit of Woodstock in its first ever concert series with 60's-style music and ambience in its Flashback @ FMoPA Concert Series. Get in the groove during the after-work hours of 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, October 22, 29 and November 5, 2009.  Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. Danny Thro will be staging psychedelic light shows all three evenings.  Music will be provided by Ronny Elliot (Oct. 22); Rebekah Pulley (Oct. 29) and Steve Grant (Nov. 5).  Wine from Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and brownies and brie from Whole Foods Market will be available. 

Drawings will be held for prizes from Sam Ash Music Stores at every concert.  Purifica: Water At Its Best and Creative Loafing are sponsors of the series with WMNF 88.5 fm Radio as media sponsor.  The concert series is being held in conjunction with the museum‘s exhibition saluting the 40th anniversary of Woodstock,  “Burk Uzzle’s Woodstock and other Americana.”  It is open through November 7.  For more details, click here.

And there you have it...some very cool Tampa Bay area events to experience.  So, get out there and have some fun! 

See you back here for more great things to do in Tampa Bay! 
 

Hey gang!  Travis here with some great Tampa Bay entertainment options for your Fourth of July weekend.  It's right around the corner, and we are going to be bringing you some great ways to spend your holiday. 

We'll start off with the fourth of July weekend at MOSI!  From July 3-5, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry will celebrate Independence Day by offering one FREE admission with the purchase of a MOSI general admission ticket. Spend July 4 with family and experience over 450 hands-on exhibits, an IMAX Dome Theatre film, and Kids in Charge!

the 4th of July - Hometown Celebration in Seminole.  This is a kid’s celebration of the ages that no kid, or kid-at-heart, should miss.  Radio Disney will be out there spinning to the tunes and providing some entertainment.  Plus, there will be amusements, games, slides, bounce houses, glow in the dark golf, children's activities, food, prizes and so much more.  If you are lucky enough (and you have to actually be there to be luck enough), you could win tickets to see Disney star Demi Lovato live in concert! 

And here’s something I know each of you will love…it’s FREE!  All of the action happens at the Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd. in Seminole, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Obviously there won’t be fireworks inside the mall, but don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to get to the fireworks exhibitions after the celebration. 

And that's it for now, but I'll be back soon for more awesome things to do in Tampa Bay for the fourth of July.  So, keep checking back.  See you soon....
 

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Hey everyone...Travis here again!  We all know that the Super Bowl this past February was awesome!  And we all know that it garnered media attention from around the world (in fact, Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa broke media attendance records).  And if you didn't know, this was the most watched Super Bowl in TV history. 

Well, we are going to take a minute to toot our own horn, and tell you the results of our efforts here at Tampa Bay & Company.  Here's the recap -

National television segments that Tampa Bay & Company was directly responsible for resulted in $3.9 million in equivalent advertising exposure for the Tampa area, including segments on NBC’s The Today Show; the CBS Evening News; Good Morning Arizona; and Sky Sports in the UK.  Additionally, two interviews were done with the Associated Press representing an estimated 100 media placements throughout the United States and across the globe. 

As an additional component in the campaign, radio station interviews aired across the country in states including Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, California, Ohio, Maryland and Washington D.C., just to name a few.  Non-traditional/social media activities played a vital role in garnering media attention, and traffic to the Tampa Bay & Company blog site was up almost 170% for the month, as compared to the previous month. 

And there's the basic recap of the Super Bowl activity from Tampa Bay & Company. 

Keep checking back for more Tampa Tourism updates...plus, there are some great Tampa Bay area events coming up, so stay tuned for more information about those and other great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hey everyone!  Travis here with a Tampa tourism update for you...well, it's actually an update about a downtown Tampa hotel, but that's tourism! 

If any of you have driven through downtown Tampa lately, you've seen renovations happening at the Floridan Hotel!  Let me tell you, I can't wait to see what the finished product looks like! 

Well, if you've been wondering what's happening with it, you'll have the chance to find out over the next couple of days.  WUSF was at the hotel this week...they did both a TV piece and a radio interview that will air this week.

It will air on TV on Friday at 8PM on WUSF (Channel 16 here in Hillsborough County) and it will replay on Sunday 9:30AM.  Then, the interview will air on radio on Sunday at 10AM on 89.7 FM.  So, tune in any of those times to get your update about the Florida hotel! 

If you can't tune in to any of these, the interviews will be on the Web following Sunday...so head over to www.wusf.usf.edu. 

And there's your update.  Keep checking back for more updates and info on great Tampa Bay area events.
 

Hey everyone!  Travis back with a really cool update about a way to see the latest news and information about Tampa Bay & Company.  We recently launched the Media Recap page on the VisitTampaBay.com website. 

From newspaper and magazine articles to radio and TV clips, anyone and everyone can log on to the website and view the latest news about the Company, as well as the destination. 

To access the Media Recap Web page, visit the Tampa Bay & Company Press Room by logging on to www.VisitTampaBay.com/Press, and click on the “Media Recap” link on the left side of the page. 

So, log on now and make sure you take a look at the hard work of the PR department!  And don't forget, while you are there, you can see the latest Company news releases, view the photo library, take part in the Tampa Bay & Company news blog, download the latest research and statistics, access information about the destination by viewing the Destination Press Kit, download podcasts, obtain information about the Company by viewing the Corporate Press Kit, and much more. 

From Ybor City to the Westshore District, we bring you the best news in the area.  Plus, we list the best Tampa Bay area events, so make sure you come on back and browse around so you can plan your own Tampa Bay tour.  

Events like these are happening throughout the year, so even is by some chance we don't post a month's events, log on to www.FloridaStateFair.com and take a look at their events calendar so you can plan your daily Tampa Bay tour.  But, since we are here today to tell you about them, here we go - 

March 3 - May 8: Rural Home Life Spring School Tours (ongoing weekly)
Held in Cracker Country, students can spend a morning immersed in a rural Florida community of the past. By engaging in hands-on activities, they will learn about the differences and similarities between their modern lives and those of children in 1898. These spring tours are held Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through May 8. Admission cost is $5 per student; one teacher/chaperone is admitted free for every 10 paid students and additional adult admission is $5 each. Reservations are required in advance to attend a tour. Parking is free for these student tours. Group visitors must enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. To make a reservation, please call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit online www.crackercountry.org, contact Susan Obarski by e-mail obarsks@doacs.state.fl.us or call 813-627-4225.

March 3-7: Gasparilla Charity Horse Show
Held in the Charlie Lykes Arena, the 24th annual Gasparilla Charity Horse Show continues its long established tradition of supporting Tampa's charities. Over the years, proceeds from this equestrian event have contributed over $150,000 to local charities. The five-day show features Saddlebreds, Morgans, Roadsters and Harness Ponies. Please inquire with the show office for performance times and entry fees to participate. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online http://gasparillacharity.org, e-mail jbquade@gasparillacharity.org or call Joanne Quade at 813-839-3476.

March 7-8: Spring Home Show
Florida's Largest Home Show, produced by Turner Exposition Corporation, provides a one-stop marketplace to see the latest products and services in remodeling, decorating, landscaping and furnishings for the home. Held in the Expo Hall, event hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 for adults; seniors ages 55 and up pay $7 each, and children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For more information, visit www.bighomeshow.com, e-mail turnerexpo@aol.com, or call Turner Exposition at 813-677-6925.

March 7-8: Tampa Reptile Mania & Exotic Pet Expo
Thousands of reptiles, small mammals, birds, pet supplies and more will be on sale during this two-day event. There will be live shows and activities throughout the day. Held in the Sweetbay Entertainment Hall, event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Adult admission is $8 per person; children five and younger are admitted free. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For more information, visit online www.gilaproductions.com, e-mail lex@gilaproductions.com or call Alex Russell at 919-495-3233.

March 7-8: Fossil Fest
The Tampa Bay Fossil Club hosts its annual Fossil Fest in the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center. This event will appeal to anyone who loves science and nature, or has a penchant for history and adventure. Visitors can see fossils from around the world, artifacts, gems and minerals, exhibits and displays. Seminars will be held on both days to teach people how and where to legally hunt for fossils and artifacts, and how to identify them and prepare them for display. In addition, the popular children's fossil mine allows kids to dig through a sand pit and recover authentic fossils donated by club members; plus kids get to keep everything they find! Event hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. For more information, visit online www.tampabayfossilclub.com, contact Mike Searle by e-mail fossilnerd@msn.com or call 813-909-9358.

March 12: MPI Annual Meetings Marketplace
The Tampa Bay area chapter of MPI presents the 8th annual Meetings Marketplace held in the Florida Center & Botanical Gardens. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the program starts at 2:30 p.m. More than 100 meeting planners are expected to attend the important industry event. An interactive education session will give attendees some "green" ideas to use in planning for an event. The cost to attend is $35 for members/planners/students and $45 for a non-member. Everyone registered to attend the education session and tradeshow will receive a gift certificate to Gallagher’s Steak House and be eligible for more prizes. Parking is complimentary for this event only, courtesy of the Fair Authority. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. For more information, visit www.tampabaympi.org.  

March 13-15: Woodworking Shows
Take your craftsmanship to the next level by attending this woodworking event showcasing national and local exhibitors in the Sweetbay Entertainment Hall. Find the latest in tools and techniques for woodworkers and DIY'ers. Attend one of many free classes and hands-on clinics during the three-day event. Show hours are Friday from 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $9 at the door for ages 13 and older and free for children 12 and younger. Purchase discounted tickets in advance online at www.thewoodworkingshows.com for a single or three-day admission pass. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For more information, visit online www.thewoodworkingshows.com, e-mail teale@thewoodworkingshows.com or call 401-253-2531.

March 21: Concert – WiLD Splash '09 Music Festival
The WiLD Splash music festival is the annual event of the hip hop radio station Wild 98.7 FM. Artists scheduled to perform at the Ford Amphitheatre include Busta Rhymes, Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Slim Thug, Movado and Serani. Gate is scheduled to open at 4 p.m.; concert begins at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for PIT section (general admission) and $46, $36, $24 and $14 for reserved seating. The lawn is closed for this event. Prices include sales tax and parking; all tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service and handling charges. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via U.S. Hwy. 301 or the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. Only guests with VIP parking should enter through Orient Road. Tickets to all Ford Amphitheatre events can be purchased in person at the Ford Amphitheatre Box office or online exclusively at www.livenation.com. Tickets can also be purchased by phone by calling 877-598-8698. There will be a Box Office Service Charge added to the price of each ticket. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Rain or shine. For the latest concert information about Ford Amphitheatre events, visit online www.livenation.com or call 813-740-2446.

March 27-29: Florida Independent Tow Show
Unified Trade Shows presents this three-day event for the towing and recovery business that will showcase trucks and equipment both indoors and outdoors at the Fairgrounds. Vendors will have hands-on demonstrations, an on-site ride and drive course featuring the latest model chassis from leading truck manufacturers, and much more. This family event even includes something geared for the kids offering supervised towing safety seminars, games and prizes. Event hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For more information, visit online www.unifiedtradeshows.com or call 239-334-4874.

March 31-April 4: Tournament of Champions (Winter Equestrian Festival)
Presented by Stadium Jumping, this horse competition is the culmination of the Winter Equestrian Festival held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. The USEF-sanctioned show features amateur-owner, adult amateur, junior, and children competing in jumper and hunter divisions. The 2009 Tampa Series Hunter High Score Circuit Awards will be presented during the Budweiser American Invitational on the evening of April 4 in Raymond James Stadium to the horses that have accumulated the most points throughout the three-week festival. Please inquire with the show office for performance times and entry fees to participate. Admission and parking is free. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online www.stadiumjumping.com or call Stadium Jumping at 813-253-2782.

And those are just a few of the events happening throughout the month.  Like I said, log on to the website and take a look for yourself.  And if you make it out to any of the events, let us know how they were!  

As always, keep coming back and checking for more great things to do in Tampa Bay!  We'll keep bringing you the best Tampa Bay entertainment, as long as you keep checking back and letting us know how the events were.  

Until next time, get out and enjoy that beautiful Tampa Bay weather!  

Hey there sports fans!  Here's another Tampa Bay Area Events update for Super Bowl XLIII!  Now, I know we always bring you the best Tampa Bay Entertainment, but as far as things to do in Tampa Bay, listen up! 

The world-famous Bud Bowl will be hitting Tampa soon, and here are the details -

While Joe Montana and Jerry Rice were leading the San Francisco 49ers to victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in pro football’s big game in 1989, Bud Bowl was making headlines in the very first television commercials featuring a “battle of bottles”  between Budweiser and Bud Light.

Anheuser-Busch and its local beer distributors of the Tampa Bay area are hosting Bud Bowl 2009, Jan. 30 – 31, in advance of the professional football championship.  While a number of gridiron parties will take place in Tampa and elsewhere, the marquee Bud Bowl block party will be one of the hottest tickets in town.

Bud Bowl will include the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, Bud Light MXT and free live concerts at Channelside.   Snoop Dogg and 3 Doors Down will entertain Bud Bowl fans on Jan. 30 and 31, respectively.

On Jan. 30 and 31, Budweiser and Bud Light will stage two of the area’s must-see “One Night Stand” concerts at Channelside, featuring Snoop Dogg and 3 Doors Down.  To attend the concerts, adult consumers 21 and older must have invitations, which can be obtained through Budweiser promotions in area bars, clubs and restaurants and through radio station giveaways.  There will be no tickets or invitations available to the block parties on those evenings.  Gates will open each evening at 8 p.m.

Although football is undoubtedly the focus of the week, fans will have an opportunity to view the Bud Light MXT mobile unit at a number of locations.  The Bud Light MXT is armed with satellite TV, DVD and Xbox 360 state-of-the-art capabilities to allow guests to watch their favorite team on a high-definition big screen television, or challenge their friends to a popular video game.

Ok, that is just a piece of the puzzle as far as Bud Bowl is concerned, but make sure you log on to www.anheuser-busch.com to get the full scoop!  So be sure to get the details and make this part of your Tampa BAy tour for Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa! 

Until next time, keep checking back for more updates on the best Tampa Bay entertainment throughout Super Bowl XLIII.