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January 25, 2008
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Love Bug for a Loved One
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Michael’s Craft Store South Tampa Why: Bring your little crafter to Michael’s to make a gift for a loved one. Craft a Love Bug Bag fashioned out of wood and paint. Cost is $2.00 for materials. Kids come and go every 30 minutes between 10 and 12.
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Aeros
When: Tuesday, January 29th Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall Why: Hailed by the Washington Post as “exceptional, jaw-dropping, applauseinducing stuff” Aeros is a combination of amazing gymnastics, modern dance and a spectacular original musical score. A lavish feast for the eyes for adults and older children. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com for ticket information.
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Couple Time
Food and Wine Event
When: Saturday, February 2nd Where: Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Why: One of the best food events of the year, MOSI is hosting the 13th Annual Einstein on Wine Silent Auction and Wine Tasting event. Satisfy your appetite by savoring samples from Tampa’s finest restaurants and vinters. This event will sell out, so make sure to reserve your space now. Visit www.mosi.org
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Family Gasparilla Guide
Jose’ Gaspar Invades—The Gasparilla Parade!
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Bayshore Blvd. Why: A Tampa tradition since 1904. Taking a hint from Mardi Gras, Gasparilla attendees will be showered with beads, loud music, colorful floats and carnival type food fare. Festivities start at 11:30, when Jose’ Gaspar’s Pirate ship invades Hillsborough Bay (ship sets sail from Ballast Point Pier and heads north to the Convention Center). From 2-5:30, watch the Parade which starts at Bayshore and Bay to Bay Blvd. and proceeds North to downtown across the Platt Street Bridge. One great way to watch this parade is with reserved bleacher seating ($26 for adults, $26 for children 3+), available through the main website at www.gasparillapiratefest.com This is especially helpful if you have children attending with you.
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Gasparilla Brunch
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: The Tampa Convention Center Why: Satisfy a pirate-sized appetite early by attending the Gasparilla Brunch at the Convention Center in Downtown Tampa. This is where the Ye Mystic Crewe will start their invasion of Tampa and where the Mayor will relinquish the key to the city. This is a colorful event with great views and delicious food including a buffet with fruits, cheeses, eggs, bacon and even carving stations. Visit www.gasparillapiratefest.com to reserve your seat now.
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Gasparilla Pirate Street Festival and Stage Fest
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Downtown Tampa along Kennedy Blvd. and Florida Avenue Why: If the parade earlier in the day didn’t provide enough pirate merriment, head farther down the parade route to the Street Festival where the festivities will be in full swing (fun begins even before the pirate invasion at 10:00!) with live entertainment, food and the Gasparilla Mid-Way an area full of games and rides for all ages. Admission is Free.
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Gasparilla Distance Classic
When: Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th Where: Bayshore Blvd. Why: Register now to run off your Gasparilla Parade day funnel cakes by participating in the Gasparilla Classic. The 5K and 15K are on Saturday and the Marathons take place on Sunday. Visit www.tampabayrun.com to register.
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Gasparilla Knight Parade
When: February 16th, 6:30 pm Where: From Channelside through Ybor City Why: This illuminated night parade hosted by Krewe of the Knights of Sant’Yago brings fun and merriment to a whole new level with lit up floats and of course beads! Ticket prices for reserved seating is $25.75 and can be purchased through http://cc-events.org/ticket-purchase-knight-parade.asp
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January 25, 2008
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Love Bug for a Loved One
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Michael’s Craft Store South Tampa Why: Bring your little crafter to Michael’s to make a gift for a loved one. Craft a Love Bug Bag fashioned out of wood and paint. Cost is $2.00 for materials. Kids come and go every 30 minutes between 10 and 12.
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Aeros
When: Tuesday, January 29th Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall Why: Hailed by the Washington Post as “exceptional, jaw-dropping, applauseinducing stuff” Aeros is a combination of amazing gymnastics, modern dance and a spectacular original musical score. A lavish feast for the eyes for adults and older children. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com for ticket information.
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Couple Time
Food and Wine Event
When: Saturday, February 2nd Where: Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Why: One of the best food events of the year, MOSI is hosting the 13th Annual Einstein on Wine Silent Auction and Wine Tasting event. Satisfy your appetite by savoring samples from Tampa’s finest restaurants and vinters. This event will sell out, so make sure to reserve your space now. Visit www.mosi.org
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Family Gasparilla Guide
Jose’ Gaspar Invades—The Gasparilla Parade!
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Bayshore Blvd. Why: A Tampa tradition since 1904. Taking a hint from Mardi Gras, Gasparilla attendees will be showered with beads, loud music, colorful floats and carnival type food fare. Festivities start at 11:30, when Jose’ Gaspar’s Pirate ship invades Hillsborough Bay (ship sets sail from Ballast Point Pier and heads north to the Convention Center). From 2-5:30, watch the Parade which starts at Bayshore and Bay to Bay Blvd. and proceeds North to downtown across the Platt Street Bridge. One great way to watch this parade is with reserved bleacher seating ($26 for adults, $26 for children 3+), available through the main website at www.gasparillapiratefest.com This is especially helpful if you have children attending with you.
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Gasparilla Brunch
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: The Tampa Convention Center Why: Satisfy a pirate-sized appetite early by attending the Gasparilla Brunch at the Convention Center in Downtown Tampa. This is where the Ye Mystic Crewe will start their invasion of Tampa and where the Mayor will relinquish the key to the city. This is a colorful event with great views and delicious food including a buffet with fruits, cheeses, eggs, bacon and even carving stations. Visit www.gasparillapiratefest.com to reserve your seat now.
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Gasparilla Pirate Street Festival and Stage Fest
When: Saturday, January 26th Where: Downtown Tampa along Kennedy Blvd. and Florida Avenue Why: If the parade earlier in the day didn’t provide enough pirate merriment, head farther down the parade route to the Street Festival where the festivities will be in full swing (fun begins even before the pirate invasion at 10:00!) with live entertainment, food and the Gasparilla Mid-Way an area full of games and rides for all ages. Admission is Free.
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Gasparilla Distance Classic
When: Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th Where: Bayshore Blvd. Why: Register now to run off your Gasparilla Parade day funnel cakes by participating in the Gasparilla Classic. The 5K and 15K are on Saturday and the Marathons take place on Sunday. Visit www.tampabayrun.com to register.
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Gasparilla Knight Parade
When: February 16th, 6:30 pm Where: From Channelside through Ybor City Why: This illuminated night parade hosted by Krewe of the Knights of Sant’Yago brings fun and merriment to a whole new level with lit up floats and of course beads! Ticket prices for reserved seating is $25.75 and can be purchased through http://cc-events.org/ticket-purchase-knight-parade.asp
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