1-30-18 Dishing with Mark n Carrie

Tampa Bay Pride Band Presents “Music and Art Festival!” an Inaugural Festival

 

This inaugural festival will be hosted by Tampa Bay’s very own Tampa Bay Pride Band on March 9th, 2018 at the HCC Ybor City Performing Arts Building located at 1411 E. 11th Ave Tampa, FL 33605. This festival is to showcase and celebrate the local artists and performing artists here in the Tampa Bay area who love celebrating pride and diversity through Music and Art. The event starts at 5:30pm with our local artists presenting their pieces that represent pride and diversity. At the gallery, guests will have the opportunity to vote for the work(s) they would like to see displayed throughout the city of Tampa. Following the art show the Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds will perform on the mainstage of the HCC performance Hall beginning at 7:30pm. The concert will feature guest soprano Kyla Bailey, guest marimba soloist Kevin Von Kampen, and guest conductor Kim Mieder. Directing the event is the founder, artistic director, and conductor of the Tampa Bay Pride Band, Mr. David Triplett-Rosa.

In addition to the festival in March, the Tampa Bay Pride Band is making a call to action and hosting an instrument donation drive from January through March. As an outreach project we are asking for gently used musical instruments to benefit the secondary instrumental programs of Hillsborough County Schools. Donations can be collected at Middleton High School up to the day of the concert at HCC.

The festival will take place Friday March 9th, 2018 at Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus. The HCC Ybor City Performing Arts Building is located at 1411 E. 11th Ave Tampa, FL 33605. Tickets are $10 online and available at www.tampabayprideband.com/events or $15 at the door. If you have any question please call (813) 922-5449.

Tampa PRIDE

Sign Up TODAY at

www.tampapride.org

The Krewe of  Sant’  Yago  Knight Parade

Saturday Feb 10th 7PM

http://www.knightparade.com/index.cfm?go=KnightParade

 

How to Recycle Beads

For the first time ever, Tampa will take part in recycling some of the millions of plastic beads tossed to the clamoring crowds during Gasparilla celebrations. Read the whole story in the Tampa bay Times.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/Here-s-how-to-recycle-your-Gasparilla-beads-in-Tampa_164852952

On a search for the BEST BROWNIE IN TAMPA 2018!

The Ybor City Saturday market Brownie Bake-Off. Select judges will determine the best tasting brownie, along with the coolest creative creations. The winner will earn the title of “BEST BROWNIE TAMPA 2018.”

Visitors to the Brownie Festival will be able to purchase creations from participating contestants as well as enjoy the regular entertainment and shopping at the Ybor City Saturday Market.

 

To enter the contest, click link:

https://goo.gl/forms/3SB2yFEecigpIGsA3

Hamburger Mary’s Ybor

From the MC Film Mail Bag

HCC Ybor City Campus President’s Community Forum – Thursday, March 1st at 11am

Dear HCC and Ybor City Campus Community Partners and Friends:

Thank you for your past support of Hillsborough Community College, the Ybor City Campus, and me in our efforts to better the lives of thousands of students and their families each year. Your guidance and attention have been invaluable.

With that, I invite you to attend our next Ybor City Campus Community Forum on Thursday, March 1st at 11 a.m. at the Ybor City Campus Workforce Training Center located at 5610 E. Columbus Drive. Our Training Center houses our automotive, diesel, fire academy, police academy, and welding programs.

We will have brief updates on our campus food pantry (photos attached), last course completion project, enrollment, legislative initiatives (attached), and new programs (Fact Sheet attached). There will be ample time for questions and answers as well as networking with your fellow supporters of H.C.C. After the Q & A, there will be an active tour of the Center and its programs. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Since our Fall meeting, the HCC Foundation has created links for faculty, staff, and community partners to donates funds directly to the Ybor City Food Pantry and the Ybor City Completion Grant. Just go to https://hccfoundation.com/donate/thank-you-for-giving-to-the-hcc-foundation/ and click on Designation to contribute. For those of you who missed the last meeting, the campus created a food pantry to make sure that none of our students go hungry. The pantry has emergency food packs as well as non-perishable grocery items that can be taken home and prepared. Additionally, we discussed the need for a grant to help students who are one course (just over $300) from a degree, but for some reason dropped out without finishing. We have the selection criteria in place and some seed money from several of you to start helping students this term.

As a partner and friend of HCC and the Ybor City Campus, you are invited to participate in the Community Forum and are recognized as a member of my Campus President’s Community Advisory Council. The Council is designed to enhance open dialogue between the campus administration and the community-at-large as well as will focus on how the campus and community can support each other.

Please RSVP to my assistant, Bridget Harris, by Friday, February 26th. She can be reached at 813-253-7754 or bharris@hccfl.edu. Everyone is welcome, so if you have colleagues or friends who would benefit from attending, please invite them as well.

I hope to see you on March 1st.

Thank you for your support of HCC and the Ybor City Campus.

Shawn

Dr. Shawn H. Robinson

Campus President, Ybor City

Hillsborough Community College

http://hccfl.edu

http://hccfl.edu/yc.aspx

srobinson@hccfl.edu

Ofc: 813-253-7755

Fax: 813-253-7610

The Clydesdale Horses

You can just imagine the excitement on our street this week when the Clydesdale horses walk by!!!! They were in our neighborhood for the make a Wish Foundation. The Horses were escorted by Tampa Police down Kennedy Blvd. Then north on Howard Ave to North B Street for their stop. Check out all the photos you can almost hear them walking by! YAAAAAA

You Just Can Not Make This Up!

There are 2 fun ladies from Boston who come to Ybor often.  On their last tip they shared, laughing, this story with me. One Sunday they were at Tampa International Airport going home. She was giving stupid answers to the security people. Then she said “I’m sorry we are coming from Ybor and are a little Tea Cupped!” The security guard with a big smile said “SUNday FUNday on the Balcony with Tea Cup. I totally understand!!” http://www.mcfilm.co/category/you-just-cant-make-this-sht-up/

Photos of the Week 1-22-18

Photos of the Week    


Our Street Car is HOME


What Is Coming Soon?


El Puerto in Ybor City
 


NY NY Pizza


Carne’s
OneZ Bar Crawl




Bradley’s on 7th
Hamburger Mary’s 
 


Hamburger Mary’s Pub House
 
 

Steam @ The Honey Pot

Tea Cup
 
The Ybor City Saturday Market
 
 

Ybor Wine Bar
 

 


 

 


 
GaYBOR-Ybor City 
 
 
 
 

  

1-24-18 Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. PIRATES

Gasparilla Parade Tips

The Gasparilla Day Parade is this Saturday. This is a must do event in Tampa!!!

Tip #1 Our favorite tips is… Park your car in Ybor City and take the street car down. The corner of 15th Street & 8th Ave in Ybor is the best location to get on. On this day there will be many buses there so the wait is very short.  Remember to bring cash.

Tip # 2 DO NOT wait until the end of the parade to leave. Just imagine what it will be like to have 300,000+ people all leaving at the same time.

Tip #3 When back in Ybor City plan on having dinner and drinks. After dinner it will be easy to get around and back home safely.

Tip #4 Shop early at La France in advance for the BEST Pirate Costumes and accessories. Located at 1612 E 7th Ave in Ybor City.  Owner Jill Wax and her team will help you pick out the most incredible outfits and jewelry too.

Remember “What’s a Pirates favorite letter?”  RRRRRR

 

The Big Easy in Ybor City

When was the last time you went to a restaurant and were surprised at how GREAT the Food & Service was? A friend had told us to try “Taco Tuesday” at the Big Easy at 1704 E 7th Ave.  The tacos were only $2 and there were 6 to choose from. Steak, Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, Cajun Crawfish, Veggie and Florida Gator. We tried them all and all were perfect. The drink special was a $5 margarita made with fresh squeezed lime juice and Hawaiian black salt rim.

The atmosphere felt like we were on a cooking show location. With light jazz playing in the back ground. There is an open kitchen and a friendly staff. Monday nights are hospitality Night with great discounts to the industry workers. We cannot wait to go back! See you Tuesday. CHEERS

 

FLASH BACK 2009

https://youtu.be/lK92NFg8r3A

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Tampa Pride 2018 Sponsorship, Vendors and Diversity Parade Applications

 

Applications to be in Hillsborough County and Tampa’s largest LGBTA Diversity Parade, Vendor Expo, Health & Wellness Fair, Artisans Area, 8th Ave Food Alley and Singing Performers/ Groups for March 24th,

3rd Annual TAMPA PRIDE 2018 Festival are now online at TampaPride.org. 

 

The theme for Tampa Pride 2018 Festival is “Diversity in Our Community.” Many events are planned at bars, clubs, organizations and restaurants.

 

The Tampa Pride 2018 Grand Marshals and Recognized Community Supporters Award winners will be announced coming Feb 1st.

 

In just 3 years over 40,000 friends, community residents and new found friends have come from all over the country to take part in the once banned Pride event. Again this year thousands will be taking part in the fun daytime “Family Friendly” LGBTA Festival in the GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City.

 

The Festival Expo & Diversity Parade has always sold out early, so get your applications in early.

 

Information and applications are available now at www.TampaPride.org. 

* Sponsorship opportunities at sponsorship@tampapride.org,

* Parade info at paradeinfo@tampapride.org,

* Volunteer Groups or Individuals at  Volunteerinfo@tampapride.org

* or contact Carrie West at c.west@tampapride.org

 

Festive Floats

Reserve your floats NOW for Tampa PRIDE

http://www.festivefloats.com/

 

Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival

The Ybor City Wine Bar Proudly Presents

Our Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival

A Valentines Sip & Shop Event

Sunday, February 11th, 2018 from 4 pm – 7 pm

The Ybor City Wine Bar’s Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival will take place on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 from 4 pm – 7 pm. This event will be held at our Ybor City Location.

Admission to the Wine & Chocolate Festival is $45 and includes 75 wines to sample, plus a variety of gourmet chocolates, cheeses, and desserts.

In addition to savoring the wonderful wines, we can also take care of all of your Valentines shopping needs. Wine makes the perfect gift! Enjoy a 25% discount on all wines, baskets, and holiday items purchased during the event. We will have complimentary gift bags, tissue and wrap to get you all set.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (813) 999-4966 or email us at YborCityWineBar@aol.com

The Ybor City Wine Bar is located on the 1st floor of The Centro Ybor Complex in the heart of the Ybor City Historic District – 1600 E 7th Ave – Ybor City (Tampa) – Florida – 33605

Tickets are available at our Ybor City Location as well as our Seminole Heights location or can be purchased online. –

yborcitywinechocolatefestival2018.eventbrite.com

 

Save the Date

Fiesta Day 2018

Ybor City 1970’s

 

Just to the left in this photo is Hamburger Mary’s today. The vertical Casino sign today says Carnes and you can see in the back ground the present day 7 11 building. We remember toss coins into this fountain for good luck. Wonder where the fountain is today? One of the guys in the photo looks like a young Vince Pardo too. Hum???