Photos of the Week 1-22-17

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Dishing with Mark and Carrie 1-26-17

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TONIGHT

 

What is Gasparilla?

This video will explain it. RRRRRR

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https://youtu.be/aLfJeybQ30I

 

Gasparilla in GaYBOR this Saturday Night

WORLD PRIMER IN GaYBOR

Sunday, February 26th

Come to the one-night-only special Sneak Preview at the one and only Honey Pot Ybor on 7th Ave. in Ybor City of JOEY’S SHOW WILL GO ON, a “full-figured” #docudrama starring #Ybor City-based female impersonator Miss Joey Brooks, who discusses her decades-long drag career, and which culminates with Joey’s drag competition to choose a diva for her upcoming Christmas drag show!

There is a small part in this film played by Tea Cup!!!  Alternative Facts!!!  I can testify there was NO GOLDSCHLAGER  drank during this filming, PERIOD

JOEY’S SHOW WILL GO ON has a running time of 54 min. Live entertainment will be provided as accompaniment following the feature presentation. Expect the unexpected!

#JoeysShowWillGoOn

Watch the Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/PiWhP7FOkE4

https://youtu.be/PiWhP7FOkE4

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40th Anniversary

Next month on Feb 3rd  we (Mark & Carrie) will have our 40th Anniversary together. We will be Celebrating by going on the Tampa PRIDE Cruise with many friends, new and old. If you have not registered yet this is the final week to do so. Please call Kim Brown at 813-289-5942 or your local AAA branch location or 1-800-722-2891 today. See you onboard!!!!

Italiano Insurance

The Italiano Insurance Services, Inc. should be called The Italiano Insurance Family. We have never seen such a wonderful family all working together to make our community better. They support and donate to so very many of the local non profits. In this photo the family is out showing support and Love to Hamburger Mary’s & Tea Cup and our community.  From Home, Business to Auto and more the Italiano Family have you covered. Please visit there facebook page today and say thank you by hitting like.

https://www.facebook.com/ItalianoInsurance/

 

Just Announced

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TAMPA PRIDE 2017

We are Proud to announce the GRAND MARSHALS for TAMPA PRIDE 2017 being held March 25, 2017 in historic Ybor City.

 

GRAND MARSHALS are former Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner and local

Entertainer Joey Brooks.

 

GRAND MARSHAL COUPLE are Hotspots Media owner & Publisher Peter Clark and husband

 Cleto Beuren.

 

   RECOGNIZED LGBTA COMMUNITY SUPPORTER AWARD winners are former City of Tampa

Mayor Sandy Freedman and retired Ybor City Development Corp Manager, Vince Pardo.

 

For more TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Events, Sponsorship, Festival Registration, Diversity Parade applications go to www.TampaPride.org

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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Parents can say the darndest things. I grew up in Minnesota the home of PNR (Public National Radio)  and the show “Prairie Home Companion Lake Wobegon.” Minnesota values include hard working, simple honesty and sharing. One day my Dad asked me to go with him to buy a new kitchen table to surprise Mom. Of course it had to be prairie simple and wood. We picked out a table with 4 chairs. Then my Dad starts a very Minnesota debate with the salesperson. He tells them…  “The table sits against one wall so I only need 3 chairs.” They explain that it only comes with 4 chairs. The very polite debates starts all over again. Ends with “Sir we will have to charge you for 4 chairs.” Dad says “that OK give the 4th chair to somebody who needs 5 chairs.” We load the table & 3 chairs into the truck and go home. When we arrive home there is Mom & Dad, Me & Carrie. Mom asks were is the 4th chair? Dad.. Didn’t need it so I gave it to somebody else. Mom but there 4 people her right now. Dad they are leaving tomorrow. LMAO  Welcome to “Prairie Home Companion Lake Wobegon!!!” http://www.npr.org/podcasts/381444601/a-prairie-home-companion-news-from-lake-wobegon

 

From The MC Film News Bag

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From Visit Tampa Bay

 
Gasparilla: What to Know
January 28
Gasparilla Pirate Invasion
Tampa Bay’s destination-wide annual Gasparilla celebration kicks off at 11:30am at the Tampa Convention Center with a full-on pirate invasion. Approximately 350,000 locals and visitors will line the streets of Bayshore as the José Gaspar and its krewe take on Tampa Bay. You’ve got to be there when the entire city of Tampa unloads untold Gasparilla treasures for all to plunder.
Check Out the Schedule
March 2-9
Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF)
The Gasparilla International Film Festival is a celebration of independent film held annually in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Festival has created a unique film showcase that will have a lasting and cultural impact on the Tampa Bay Community – and the film community at large.
Learn More About Gasparilla
March 4 + 5
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Every year, downtown Tampa transforms into one giant outdoor museum when hundreds of artists gather for the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. Imagine some of the world’s preeminent artists, hand-selected from over 1,000 submissions, all in one place.
March 11 + 12
Gasparilla Music Fest (GMF)
With two full days of music across four stages, the 2017 festival will be the biggest yet. The lineup also features many of Tampa’s best eateries including The Refinery, Malio’s Steakhouse, Ella’s Folk Art Cafe (the chicken and waffle cone, it really happened) and more. The festival is kid-friendly with children’s activities offered early each day.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Saturdays and Sundays, March 4 – April 30
Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s third annual Food & Wine festival is back this spring for an extended nine weeks of chart-topping artists and culinary masterpieces!

Uncork the flavor of wines, craft brews and more on Saturdays & Sundays March 4 through April 30. The Festival area is open from noon to 9 p.m. and headlining concerts start at 7 p.m.
Learn More About the Festival
Gasparilla Children’s Extravaganza
One Parade in the Books
In case you missed it last weekend, the Gasparilla Children’s Parade kicked off the season spectacularly. The parade marched through Bayshore with thousands of families lining the streets to catch beads and enjoy the floats and music. The night ended with an amazing fireworks display that could be seen throughout the city.