TAMPA GEARS UP FOR WORLD
DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
All eyes will be on Tampa Bay in August as the area hosts the 10th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship. The IDBF Championship will take place on the Seddon Channel in downtown Tampa from Aug. 2-7.
It has been nearly a decade since the United States hosted the World Championship, and teams from more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Russia, China, Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, and more, are expected to arrive in Tampa to compete.
The Tampa Bay area is no stranger to dragon boat racing. It has served as the location for the annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races since 2004 and with the help of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute has become one of the most successful dragon boat cities in North America.
The Tampa Bay community is invited to take part in all the excitement, including the opening ceremonies on Aug. 2 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, which is a free event. It takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes a parade of nations and world-class entertainment and will serve as a grand welcome to Tampa Bay.
The racing begins on Wednesday, Aug. 3 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 7, and will include racing from 500 meters to 2,000 meters. Competitors will be as young as 12 years old in the Junior Division and exceeding 65 years old in the Grand Dragon Division. For more information, including race schedules and public events, log on to www.tampa2011.idbfworldchamps.com.
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PRESS RELEASE:
MY FAIR LIDY
…a human comedy about tolerance & illusion…..
Involving….
Construction workers, Marlene Dietrich…….. and a few drag queens!……...
Exciting news about a new film project that starts shooting July 7th right here in Orlando. This will be starring Christopher Backus co starring Leigh Shannon and lots of great local professional actors being used. Rus Blackwell, Michele Ferrin, Erin Andrews & more. If you need any further information, please contact me Executive Producer Sandi Bell and/or Co Producer Leigh Shannon. We can share whatever you need to help let people know of this great project. We will be shooting at great locations like Parliament House, Shakers Cafe, Church Street, Hot Dog Heaven, Winter Haven, Ritzy Rags Wigs & More and Lake Ivanhoe.
“My Fair Lidy” SAG Indie Film being filmed entirely in Orange County, Florida.
Produced by local Film Producer, Sandi Bell, SandWoman Films, LLC, in conjunction with Valencia College Film School, Directed by Ralph Clemente, DGA and Program Chair of Valencia Film Production Technology and Co- Producer, Leigh Shannon, local Celebrity Comedian Performer. Also…..Stars Christopher Backus as “Lidy” and co starring Leigh Shannon as “Sal”.
With over 30 speaking roles, 95% of the actors are local talent and 90% of the Crew are local film makers.
12 actors are members of the Gay or Transgender communities.
Some of those actors are Tia Devine as Fallex, Melissa Mason as Cherry Nougatt, Crystle Chambers as Cher, Page King as Donna Summer and store clerk, Mercedes Deverore as Liza, Darcel Stevens as Sugar, and Sassy Devine as Exotic Dancer.
Film Florida has awarded State Film Incentive funds for the production of “My Fair Lidy”.
“My Fair Lidy” is a timely film that delivers a message of tolerance, offered up as a good natured comedy. It is also a great tribute to meaga star Marlene Dietrich.
www.myfairlidy.weebly.com
Leigh Shannon, Producer
My Fair Lidy
Sandwoman Films
www.leighshannon.com
leishannon1@aol.com
407- 443-0241
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday Evening December 1, 2011 (World AIDS Day)
2011 Tampa Bay Red Ribbon Run
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo |
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5k Walk / Run / Virtual Run 5-6:45pm check-in/entertainment 7pm run/walk 8pm awards ceremony Rain or Shine
Annual fundraiser to support the HIV/AIDS education, advocacy, prevention, and treatment programs of The AIDS Institute and
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Host:
Goals 300 participants $50,000 ($25,000 for each organization)
Snacks, refreshments and prizes for all participants and fundraisers. Fun for all ages, and family friendly.
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