NEW Tampa Baseball Museum Gets Deed

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    In a very overcast skies, the Dept of Transportation Monday gave the deed of the famed Al Lopez House to the City of Tampa that then transferred to the Ybor City Museum Society. Al Lopez was a famous Tampa & Yborite who was the first Tampa native to be signed into the Major Baseball League and was also the first Hall of Fame player from Tampa.
    The new Tampa Baseball Museum is next to Centennial Park and also the future Law Enforcement Museum which will be housed in a bungalow house next door to the Al Lopez house on 19th Street in Ybor City.
    The many exhibits will be featuring exhibits and articles from The National Baseball League. Also artifacts, clothing and articles from past Tampa baseball teams, including Major Leagues teams, area Semi-Pro teams, Cigar Factory Baseball teams, the Negro Baseball League, High Schools and College teams from Tampa Bay!
    The ceremony on Monday soon had pouring rain clouds. Attending were a number of local officials including Tampa City Councilman Charlie Miranda, County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, former Councilwoman Mary Alvarez and husband banker Manny, Ybor City Manager Vince Pardo and Y.C. Museum  Society President Chantal Hevia.
    “May the construction begin was heard throughout the crowd!”
    A spring date is tentative for the new Tampa Baseball Museums opening.

You Can Not Make This Up.

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   We are very lucky to have good friends in Ybor that have been here for many years. One of the fun stories we were told was about the former building that was next to the Honey Pot today. It was a famous photo studio and the home of the “Burgert Brothers Photography”. Many of their photos live on today in the historic archives including the special collection at USF and the Tampa Bay History Museum.
    Any way back to the building. After the Burgert Brother moved out, the building remained empty for many years. The building on the other side had been torn down. The dilapidated Burgert buildings roof collapsed and started to lean very badly. It became the joke of may locals. There was even a pool betting on when it would fall down. Then on Sunday at 2 AM the building started to fall over. The phones started to ring out all over Ybor City, the building was falling down!!! At this time antique bricks were very valuable.
    People came with wheel borrows, trucks & pickups to pick up the bricks. By noon that day the building was almost gone. Every brick was stolen!! In the photo on the right side you will notice the windows of the Honey Pot today.

Mark & Carrie Nephieu/Niece of the Week

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From the MC Film Mail Bag

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Our Town Conversation – Bill Maxwell
Thursday, September 26, 2013
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Our Town is a once-a-month conversation with people who are engaged in significant issues and topics in “our town.” The program is held in a conversation format, hosted by Dr. Carol Mickett, a philosopher and artist, who explores the life, projects, and engagements of the guests. The program has included such notables as Jyotika Virmani, Associate Director for the Florida Institute of Oceanography, Eric Deggans of the Tampa Bay Times, Chef Tom Pritchard, and technology entrepreneur Marvin Scaff.

About Our Guest: Florida native Bill Maxwell of the Tampa Bay Times has amassed a long and varied career as a journalist and educator. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Maxwell began teaching English in 1973 at Kennedy-King College in Chicago and continued teaching for 18 years. In the mid-1980s Maxwell became an investigative reporter for the Fort Pierce Tribune, focusing on labor and migrant-farm worker affairs. He later began writing a weekly column for the Gainesville Sun and New York Times syndicate before joining the Tampa Bay Times in 1994. In 2004 he left the Times to teach journalism and establish a program at Stillman College in Alabama, before returning to the editorial board in August 2006.

Cost: $5 General; Free to Dalí members. No RSVP required – first come, first serve, please check-in at Admissions prior to event.

Please click here for more information.
NEW EXHIBIT: Print is the New Black: Dalí Printmaker
Now through January 2014

“Print is the New Black: Dalí Printmaker” explores the narratives that print conveys – in a way no other medium can – and showcases Dalí’s expertise and inventiveness as an image-maker. We celebrate here his fine and varied technique in illustrations for subjects including Alice in Wonderland, Les Chants de Maldoror and Don Quixote, illustrating Dalí’s inventiveness along with his fine draftsmanship. The exhibit, which opened on Sept 20th, is curated by The Dalí Museum’s senior curator Joan Kropf.

For more details on this exhibit, please click here.

For more details on this event, please click here
NEXT WEEK: Breakfast with Dalí
Saturday, October 5, 2013
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Breakfast with Dalí is a monthly event that introduces Salvador Dalí and the Dalí Museum to families with children (recommended ages 5-12). This fun and interactive tour is led by a Dalí docent as well as a roster of junior docents who have chosen Dalí paintings and other works that specially appeal to children. The tour is followed by a Spanish-themed breakfast buffet as well as hands-on activities.

Cost:$21 per adult, $10 per child (6-12); Member admission: $10 per adult, $5 per child. Admission is valid all day. Doors open at 9:15 AM.

For questions about the tour, food, or activities, please contact Bethany Mead, Education Coordinator by e-mail: bmead@thedali.org or by phone: 727.623.4730.

Pre-purchase required. Click HERE for tickets.

Please click here for more information.
NEXT MONTH: Sueños de Dalí: A Dreamlike Soirée
Saturday, October 26, 2013
8:00 PM – Midnight

Venture down the rabbit hole into the many realms of wonderland. The 3rd annual Sueños de Dalí event will feature a night filled with illusory sensations, signature cocktails, a variety of gourmet cuisine, and music to dance the night away.

This year’s Alice in Wonderland theme celebrate’s Salvador Dalí’s illustrations of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Costumes are encouraged!

Hosted by The Guild fundraising group at The Dalí Museum, chaired by Emmanuel and Montserrat Cerf. Proceeds benefit The Dalí and its education programs.

Purchase tickets at Suenos.thedali.org.

Cost: $125 General Admission / $150 Day of Price

Please click here for more details on this exhibit and to purchase tickets online.
Program Change: The Dali & Beyond Film Series film “Talk to Her”
has been cancelled for September 28, 2013 due to Arts Alive Day.

The Dali Museum
One Dali Blvd   Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
[voice] 727.823.3767   –   [fax] 727.894.6068
www.thedali.org

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Stageworks honored by Applause Awards

For Immediate Release:
Tampa, Florida- September 23, 2013: Stageworks Theatre announced today that it has been honored as one of the recipients for this year’s ICWP 50/50 Applause Awards, which sets out to recognize theatres which produce 50% or more women playwrights in their season of shows. In the spring, members of ICWP nominated theatres that were producing the work of women playwrights throughout the world.

Last season Stageworks  produced the following shows written by women :
Holiday Party of One.

Playwrights : Karla Hartley and Alison Burns

MOMologues 2 : Off to School
Playwrights:  Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier, Sheila Eppolito

Circle Mirror Transformation
Playwright:   Annie Baker

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents
Playwright:  Karen Zacarias

Out of 6 Plays we produced, 4 were written by women.
Stageworks welcomes this distinction to be among the honorees from 5 different countries.
We thank the talented women who wrote the plays and look forward to future productions.

This year there are 29 recipients, nearly 6 times as many as the inaugural awards in
2012. The list includes theatres in the United States, India, Norway, Italy, and Canada.
President of ICWP, Dr. Jennifer Munday, says, “We are delighted with the response from
both theatres and members who see this award as a demonstration of their commitment
to women’s writing.”

ICWP was founded in 1988 with a mission to support women playwrights worldwide and bring attention to their work.
The 50/50 Applause Awards are now an annual event for ICWP, with nominations being stringently checked by a strong volunteer committee.

More information about the awards can be found at:
http://www.womenplaywrights.org/award

Media Contact: Midge Mamatas, Stageworks PR Director. midge.mamatas@gmail.com  727-488-4322

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Photos of the Week

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Photo of the Week
Tea Cup with D. Stephen Moss, Raina & Music Star CAZWELL

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie **SPECIAL EDITION***

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*SPECIAL EDITION*

“Dishing with Mark & Carrie”

38 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.

     We have been local LGBT, Human Rights & Community Activists ever since we first moved to Tampa in 1980. It was a time when we first started to hear about AIDS and the terrible mystery killing virus. Many good people from that time and later have passed. Now we are in our 50’s & 60+ age. Many people in the next generation, 35-55 age are gone. We, as a community are skipping a generation of creativity and direction. The next forthcoming leaders will be in the under 35 group.

All these deep thoughts were brought on when nephew Mathieu asked us a very thought provoking question. “Who do we think under the age of 35, will be the next LGBTA (older) community leaders in the Tampa Bay Area?”

What a great question! After much debating and thought we came up with our 15 picks. All of these people are community leaders today, responsible and the new “go to” people in our community. The one thing they all have in common is that they all lead by example.

We then asked the top 15 who they would include in this list.  The best way to be introduced to new people is to ask your peers. The list is very diverse and impressive. Yes, there were people I’m sure we missed and some you might not understand.  You might see that some of the selected leaders are not even gay! They do an awesome job in helping our community. So the group consists of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies.

One thing is for sure, Our LGBTA Diverse Community’s future will be in very good progressive hands.

The list in alphabetical order by first name.

Abby Nicholson

HIV Education & Prevention Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers

https://www.facebook.com/#!/abby.nicholson.5

Adam Jahr

LGBT Program Manager at Metro Wellness and Community Centers

https://www.facebook.com/ajahr?fref=ts

Andres (Andy) Cardenas

Owner/CEO Round One, Inc

andrescardenas@facebook.com

Ashley Brundage

Banker PNC/Treasurer TransAction Florida

https://www.facebook.com/ashleybrundagetg?fref=ts

Andrew Mason

Graduate of Florida State currently studding at USF. Active Parliamentarian of Suncoast Softball League

https://www.facebook.com/AMason4Noles

BadJoy Bombshell

Community Event Coordinator

https://www.facebook.com/AllAmericanBadJoy

Brian D Betz

Red Bull/  GaYbor District Coalition Board Member

https://www.facebook.com/brian.d.betz?fref=ts

Christian Lozada

Bartender/Community Organizer

https://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5?fref=ts

Chucky B. Ruckus

FEG Club Promoter/Bartender

https://www.facebook.com/chucky.bruckus?fref=ts

Chou Chou Guilder

Artist/ Local Bartender

https://www.facebook.com/chouchou.guilder?fref=ts

Colt Pennington

Business Owner

https://www.facebook.com/landshark04

Daphne Ferraro / Michael Dixon

Performer & Show/Event Hostess by night

and a Marketing Professional and Graphic/Fashion Designer by day.

https://www.facebook.com/daphne.ferraro

Daniel Johnson – Sashay Infinite

Club Kid teaching positive leadership to his peers.

https://www.facebook.com/sashay.infiniti?fref=ts

Drew Drosinos

Since moving to Tampa in 2008 Has been very active & promoting the Suncoast Softball league

https://www.facebook.com/drew.drosinos.5

Emily Whayne

The Spring Tampa Bay, Social Change Team

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5027781&fref=ts


Eric Bickerstaff

The most important thing for Eric is to help build the gay community through sport. Active member of the Suncoast Softball league.

https://www.facebook.com/clyde.Bickerstaff

Fred Macoukji

Mentorship Chair at Balance Tampa Bay / Doctoral Student in the Industrial Organizational Psychology Dept. at USF

https://www.facebook.com/FredMacoukji

Gavin Nagatomo

Major leader at USF – St. Pete GSA

https://www.facebook.com/gavin.nagatomo?fref=ts

Jaeda Fuentes

Winner of the Community Service title, St. Pete Pride

https://www.facebook.com/jaedafuentes?fref=ts

Jay Aller

A.S.A.P. Fundraiser

https://www.facebook.com/aller?fref=ts

Jennifer Whelihan

Community Leader & Activist

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.whelihan?fref=ts

Jeremiah Kerr

USF Ybor Youth Clinic/ Community Activist

https://www.facebook.com/jeremiah.kerr.16?fref=ts

Jonathan Soots

Admissions Advisor at Everest University. He is also a youth minister at
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa.

Jonathansoots@gmail.com

Josh Taylor  Przbysz

Grow Financial Admin/Self Employed

https://www.facebook.com/josh.przybysz

Kaitlin Winters

The LGBTQ Graduate Advisor at USF

https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.winters?fref=ts

Kevin Hansen

Former state’s attorney from Minnesota and Commissioner of the Suncoast Softball League”

https://www.facebook.com/kevhans

Kyle Streng

Commissioner  & Representative on Suncoast Softball league

https://www.facebook.com/kstreng

Luke Miller

Major Fundraiser & Mgr at The Broken Tusk

https://www.facebook.com/lukiedukie?fref=ts

Mallory Garner-Wells

Equality Florida’s Public Policy Director

https://www.facebook.com/mallory.e.wells?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

Mark O’Hara

Public School Teacher

https://www.facebook.com/oharam

Mark Puskarich

Marketing & Development for Community Tampa Bay/Communications Strategist at St. Leo University

mark@puskarich.us


Mathieu Stanoch

Set Designer/Organizer of Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City

https://www.facebook.com/mathieu.stanoch?fref=ts

Michael Wilson

General Manager at Hamburger Mary’s & GaYBOR District Coalition board member.

https://www.facebook.com/michaelwilsontampa?fref=ts


 Nick Janovsky

Founder, Director at Strategic Campaigns LLC & Author of “Gay:A New path Forward”

https://www.facebook.com/nick.janovsky

 

Nick Staszak

Construction/ LGBT Activist

https://www.facebook.com/nick.staszak.3

 

Pete Guzzo

Founder of JOLT

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolt-Productions/133702673470945

https://www.facebook.com/pete.guzzo?fref=ts

 

Troy Loker, Ph.D.

USF School Psychologist / Response to Intervention (RtI) Facilitator

tloker@mail.usf.edu

 

Walter Giovanni

Bank Vice President & Board member of GaYBOR District Coalition

https://www.facebook.com/wgiovanni

Honorary Under 35 years in heart & spirit.

All these people were suggested. We later found out their real age. LOL

 

 

Bob Taylor

Producer dozens of Drag Pageants & Huge supporter of the art.

https://www.facebook.com/MrBobTaylor

Charles Machado, DJ

Inspiring young DJ’s

https://www.facebook.com/djcharles

Christopher  Rudisill

Director of LGBT Community Services @ Metro Wellness center

https://www.facebook.com/crudisill

Levi Love

Owner St. Pete LGBT Bar “Broken Tusk”

https://www.facebook.com/levi.love.1972

Mike Hammonds

Community Organizer

https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeHammonds?fref=ts

Matt Wolf

Executive Director TBLFP Chief of the Tribe/Restaurant Manager

mattwolf727@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/matt.gcfl