HYDE PARK Art Fest

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Over 300 artists showed and sold art in Old Hyde Park Village this past weekend. The annual Hyde Park Spring Art Fest had a full array of art venders from all over America showcasing jewelry, sculptures, pottery, blown glass, silver metal figurines colorful art and pictures. Local Ybor City artist and GaYBOR member, David Edmund had a very busy show. “I sold out. And that is a good thing.” he told me.
The whole South Tampa villagers were abuzz talking with friends, negotiating prices and were happy spirited. Art enthusiasts shoppers were carrying away large canvas pictures from the white tented areas. Some wrapped and some just happy to be in the new owners hands. And I even saw pink pigs fly!!!
I had to stop by the Paris Eatery for some interesting Green Apple New Orleans Beignets. Yummy!!! Though the air was aromatic pleasing with a variety of fresh brewed coffees, charcoal BBQ Beef and grilled Chicken kabobs booths. It seemed to be another great Tampa art show.

UT Green Fest

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The springtime green thumb gardeners event with spectacular plants was at University of Tampa for the 2 day Green Fest hosted by the Friends of the Plant Park. The botanical event had a full array of plants including orchids, bromeliads, bamboo, organic fertilizers, back yard crafts, fountains, home grown vegetable garden plants and fruit trees. All along the enchanting cityscape of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River. Whoa, so much to take in!!!! I did see what some of our friends were going to be adding to their yards this spring. The plants inside the little red wagons gave it away. Wes Miller and his wife were taking in the garden classes and workshops from the Univ of Florida Agricultural Center tent. Wes teaches classes on victory gardens and box container urban apt gardening.
Great topics gave insight to indoor plants, herb gardening, rain barreling the wet season in Tampa. In whole a great education by over 20 recognized landscape design professional, Florida county extension workers and local nursery owners.

GIFF: 30 Great Worldly Films including” Meth Head “

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The work is treacherous in planning a film You can ask either the volunteers at TIGLFF and GIFF. This years spring collection of world independent premiering films had a high caliber of actors taking part in the 7th Annual Gasparilla International Film Festival. Local Moviebuffs, directors, actors all were a part of this years spring festival of newly released world film. The extraordinary Question & Answer seminars let the filmgoers ask the actors and directors questions to receive insight on there position for creating, script undertones and Wow factors of the films creation.
Rising Star Award went to Meth Head up and coming star  . Actor and Star Colin Farrell also did a Meet & Greet at Hyde Park’s Cinebristo.
The long weekend film festival had a record breaking attendance this year.

Lady Jayme’s Birthday Week

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Let the party begin! This whole week there are celebrations going on at The Ybor City Wine Bar. The Celebrations kick off on Monday. We polished up H.R.H. Princess Priscilla and were off to The Yummy House for a late lunch. Then we spent a fun afternoon bouncing around GaYBOR. That night it was off to Taco Fusion in South Tampa for Lobster & Rattlesnake Tacos. Be sure to stop by Ybor City Wine Bar this week & wish Lady Jayme Happy Birthday! https://www.facebook.com/jayme.kosar?fref=ts

Obituary

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Donald Dennison
2-1-54  3-14-13
A Tampa native who loved life, his family and friends.  A Legendary South Tampa Celebrity Bartender.  Always there with a friendly smile, a drink and just a little bit of attitude.
A service to remember Donnie’s life on earth will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11am at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home located at 605 S MacDill Ave, Tampa FL 33609.

You Can Not Make This Up!

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The Tupperware Party
Several close friends kept asking us to host a Tupperware Party. At the time we were at the SunCoast Resort Hotel and said “yes”. I made 2 calls to the Tupperware ladies and did not get a call back. On the 3rd try a lady called back and we set a date for the party. The day of the party we had rented a poolside suite. On the balcony was a banner inviting everybody to come up for a Tupperware party. The regional manager of Tupperware with her gay son arrived.
With a big smile of relief she said ” You freaked out the whole office. A Man called and wanted to have a Tupperware Party in a Hotel Room!!!” After the 3rd call the regional manger said she would do it and bring her son along. When she asked her Gay son he laughed and said, “Mom that’s a Gay Hotel!! Of course I will go with you & party!!”
The SunCoast Resort management team didn’t believe we were actually having a “Tupperware Party” too. They thought Tupperware was a code word for… “drugs.” They called the police on us. To the police surprise admittance we were actually selling tables of Tupperware. And we knew the officers!!! After the party the regional director of Tupperware said that was the largest amount she ever sold. To this day we still have un opened Tupperware LOL LOL

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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Watch the 10th Annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races compete along the waters of the downtown Riverwalk! See who will be named Tampa’s #1 Dragon Boat Team and cheer on your favorite crew from Cotanchobee FortBrooke Park and the Marriott Waterside.

In honor of the 10th anniversary, there will be night racing on April 26 and the main event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Opening Ceremonies will take place on the Marriott Waterside patio with the first race beginning in the Garrison Channel at 8:30 a.m.

This FREE event is hosted with Asia Fest’s 30th anniversary – enjoy entertainment including the 5th Annual Miss Asia Fest competition, food, and vendors from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. in Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park.

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 Call for Research Participants for Trans* Therapy Study

Hello! I was hoping that you would not mind distributing the call for research participants below. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

My name is Stephanie Budge and I am currently working on a research project to study how therapy works for people who identify as trans*[1] or transgender. Participation in this study consists of taking part in online surveys that ask questions about identity (for example, gender labels), how therapy is going, and how you have been feeling lately. Participation in this study also involves filling out a demographic questionnaire. To qualify for the study, participants must be age 18 or over, identify as trans*, transgender, or have gone through a gender transition. In addition, participants must plan to start therapy within two months of enrolling in the study and plan to continue being in therapy for at least 16 weeks. Interested participants who do not meet these criteria (who are already involved in therapy, for example) are not eligible to participate. This study has been approved by the University of Louisville IRB.

Trans* or transgender participants will be asked to jointly participate in this study with their therapists. This process will be explained in detail to all who are interested in participating. All interested participants will be given a chance to ask questions about the study, are not obligated to participate in the study, and can discontinue participation at any point in the study with no penalty or loss of benefits to which they are entitled. All study participants and their therapists will be provided with monetary compensation for their time involved in study participation.

The information collected may or may not benefit you directly; however, you will have the opportunity to talk about your experience in therapy and how you feel it impacts your life. Some people may find this to be helpful. Additionally, the information learned in this study may be helpful to others in identifying psychotherapeutic processes and outcomes as they may relate to improving psychological training or therapy processes.

If you are interested in being a part of this study, or if you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Budge at stephanie.budge@louisville.edu or louisvilletransgenderresearch@gmail.com or by phone at (502) 852-0627.

Thank you,

Stephanie L. Budge, PhD

Assistant Professor

Educational and Counseling Psychology

University of Louisville