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To Be Auctioned for Sale

When:
Monday, October 29, 2012
6:00 pm

Where:
Manheim Tampa Auction Facility
401 South 50th Street
Tampa, FL  33619

The honorary street name signs, recently removed from Ybor City’s historic 7th Ave will be sold at auction this month.  The “La Sétima” signs were recently replaced with signs that read “La Sétima / La Séptima” to reflect both accepted versions of the spelling of “Seventh” in Spanish. Tampa City Council voted to sell the signs at auction rather than discard them.

Manheim, a local auction company will conduct the auction on Monday, October 29, 2012, 6:00 pm at the Manheim’s auction facility located at 401 South 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33619 (right beside Crosstown Expressway).

For information contact: John Fraley at 813.247.1666.
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m.a.d. theatre

Presents


A Snowglobe Fabaret

and

m.a.d. theatre of Tampa

December 8th, 2012
8pm to 10pm

at


Metro Wellness and Community Centers
1315 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor City

Call the m.a.d. theatre box office for reservations

(813) 386-6173

Come hear some of Tampa’s best theatrical performers
and support Metro Wellness and Community Centers
and
m.a.d. Theatre’s 2013 Season!
Featuring….

NUNSENSE A-MEN, EDGES and DROOD

No cover, but tips are m.a.d.ly appreciated….Limited Cabaret seating

Cash Bar ♦ Food ♦ Quality Entertainment

Support m.a.d. Theatre

Shop Amazon!

Click on the Amazon icon to start your holiday shopping!

m.a.d. theatre will receive a percentage of your purchase from Amazon.

Thank you for your continued support!

 

 

www.madtheatre.com • m.a.d. theatre on Facebook and Facebook groups •
• Follow us on twitter at @MAD_Theatre •

m.a.d theatre is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit community theatre that incorporates the three performing arts; Music, Acting, & Dance. For 12 years m.a.d theatre has delivered powerful, provocative, and affordable musical theatre to stages in the Tampa area. We are always looking for people who are interested in performing or volunteering, and for donors and corporate sponsors. m.a.d. theatre survives on your generosity! Contact us at Info@madtheatre.com for more information.
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Visual and Performing Arts Series

Hillsborough Community College Ybor City

Presented in Association with HCC Student Activities

YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR WITH A STELLAR LINE UP!

 

THIRD ANNUAL YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL – FINAL LINE UP !

 

The Visual and Performing Arts Series in association with the Tampa Jazz Club presents the THIRD ANNUAL YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL  “ There’s nothing smooth about it!” October 31 through November 4.

 

For the third year the Ybor Jazz Festival returns to the Hillsborough Community College Ybor City campus with the bay area’s number one showcase for serious jazz on the west coast of Florida.

 

Five Days, October 31 through November 4, eight performances with some of the finest jazz players and groups to be found.  Performances are held in both the Studio Theatre and the Mainstage Theatre of the Performing Arts Building at HCC Ybor. Both of these venues provide superb listening environments to enjoy a truly stellar line up.

 

One Wednesday the 31st through Friday the 2nd the festival programming will open with “Prologue” concerts in the intimate confines of the STUDIO THEATRE where drinks and snacks will be available. Doors for the Prologue Concerts are at 6 pm and they conclude at 7:30 pm.  This year all three Prologue concerts feature superb vocalists in what is in effect a small club like setting.  Tony Castellano on the 31st, Katt Hefner on the 1st and Lisa Casalino on the 2nd

 

On Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 the MAINSTAGE THEATRE comes alive with the FESTIVAL CONCERT of the day.  Opening night the 31st features LaLucha with special guest and long time Bill Evans drummer Marty Morell.  Thursday night the 2nd the very special pairing of saxophonists’ Jeremy Powell and Austin Vickrey will present a Tribute to Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.  Friday night the 3rd the Helios Jazz Orchestra presents LICENSE TO THRILL featuring all the great jazz tunes from the James Bond and similar films. Vocalists Denise Moore, Bryan Hughes & Andrea Manson join in on many numbers. Saturday night brings the hot, hot latin sounds of GUISANDO CALIENTE to the Mainstage; Featuring the virtuoso playing of Kenny Drew, Jr. on the piano as well as Jeff  Rupert – Sax; Mauricio Rodriguez – Bass ; John Jenkins – Drums & Frankie Pineiro- Percussion.  The Third Annual Ybor Jazz Festival comes to a close Sunday afternoon November 4th with a twin bill of JAZZTEK opening for THE DREAMBOATS, with a stellar line up of Ray Villadonga, Cuban guitarist Alfredo Rivero, Jeremy Powell back for a second turn on the festival and Joe Bencomo on drums.

 

For the first time, you will be able to purchase specially discounted Fest Passes for the festival.  Individual Day passes are $15 and are available only at the door day of show. On Wednesday through Friday this includes BOTH performances. This year in association with the TAMPA JAZZ CLUB you can purchase, in advance FEST PASSES for $ 50.00!

 

Visit tampajazzclub.com for more information on FEST PASS or to purchase your FEST PASS online. Fest Passes will be available at the door the first two nights of the festival for $50 ( cash only )

 

The Mainstage Theatre and the Studio Theatre are in the Performing Arts Building of the Ybor City campus of Hillsborough Community College.  It is located at the corner of E Palm Ave and N 14th Street (Avenida Republica de Cuba)

 

NOTE : All HCC Students, Faculty and Staff are admitted Free of Charge with valid ID.

 

Hillsborough Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that makes employment and education-related decisions without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other bias that is or may be prohibited by state or federal laws.

Employees and students who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or sexual harassment should contact:

Dr. Joan B. Holmes 
Special Assistant to the President for Equity and Special Programs 
District Administrative Offices 
39 Columbia Drive, Room 718 
Tampa, FL 33606 
Telephone: 813-253-7043 
Email: jholmes16@hccfl.edu

 

 

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The Pyramid Players
present
 

              
 Dear Carrie,

 

Admit it.  At some point in your life, you’ve lived the 80’s.  Ladies, you know you’ve put on your legwarmers, gelled your BIG hair, and pretended you were a Solid Gold dancer.  And men, don’t think we don’t know about the pastel tshirt, the mullet and the desire to become an extra on Miami Vice. So, how about a night of nostalgia…a night that where you can relive The Awesome 80s?

On Saturday, November 3, The Pyramid Players will take you on a trip back in time with their musical revue The Awesome 80’s being held at the University Area Community Development Center, 14013 N. 22nd Street.

Featuring songs by Madonna, Elton John, The Go-Gos, Lionel Richie and Huey Lewis, this spectacular revue will definitely make you want break out the boom box and celebrate good times.  It’s going to be totally gnarly and you are sure to leave with your toes tapping and your heart singing and maybe even a tear of nostalgia in your eye.

The doors open at 2:30 p.m. EST with a basket raffle and an art show displaying original artwork, jewelry and prints by Pyramid-trained artists.

 

Curtain is at 3 p.m.  The event is free but donations are always appreciated to support our performers and the unique Pyramid arts program.  Light refreshments will be served.

 

So, don your shoulder pads and jelly shoes, your parachute pants and Swatch watches, and take a trip back to The Awesome 80’s with The Pyramid Players.

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If you would like to make a difference, we could really use your help.  Contact Andrea Ames at 813-931-3986 or aames@pyramidinc.org to:

-Sponsor a performer

-Donate a basket to raffle

-Become an underwriter or advertiser

Remember without the community, there is no community theatre.  Help support The Pyramid Players and artists as they create and entertain.

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 The Pyramid Players and artists are all adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities whose true talents shine through on stage and on canvas.  They are professionally trained at Pyramid, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) company providing training through the arts for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 For more information about Pyramid,
 

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The Pyramid Players

present

 

The Awesome

80’s

 

 

Saturday,

November 3

  University Area Community Development Center

 14013 N. 22nd Street

Tampa, FL 

 

 

Art Show

&

Basket Raffle

2:30 p.m. EST

  

Performance

3:00 p.m. EST

 Light Refreshments

Free Admission

Donations Welcome

  

 

For Information:

Andrea Ames

(813) 931-3986

or

aames@pyramidinc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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TECO Line Streetcar Festival This Saturday!!!
    The TECO Line Streetcar Line is celebrating 10 years of service. Sometimes under community controversy, the streetcar is a major Tampa Brand! The streetcar travels Historic Ybor City thru Channelside and ends at downtown Tampa.
     Great entertainment is planned all along the route for the upcoming anniversary celebration. Lowery Park Zoo has an animal arena, bands playing in Centro Ybor, circus acts, Streetcar Barn open for tours and food samples at different stops for the special celebration. It is always a great family friendly party day.
    MC FILM has Annual 20% OFF SALE all day Saturday. Just show us your TECO 10 Cent ticket! It all is happening Saturday 10 AM until 2AM.
New Gay Drama Filming in Ybor City
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New Sunday FUNday Tea Party in GaYBOR
Putting the Tea into T-ParTy
Opening Night….. Nov. 4, 2012
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GaYBOR Meeting has Local TV Reporter/ Anchor As Special Guest

    October’s GaYBOR District Coalition has a long list of activities planned for the next 6 months! Included is a “GaYBOR Student Art Competition”, Decorated Storefronts Contest in historic Ybor City for Holiday Spirit in Ybor in December and the State of GaYBOR in January with guest speaker, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
“Close to the 300 GaYBOR member mark and what a positive accomplishment to our historic district.” said Carrie West, President of GaYBOR District. ” That is worldwide advertising to entice tourists to come to historic Ybor City. That’s only $6.00 per month for each business!”
    Guest speakers at the monthly meeting held at Hampton Inn & Suites were Preston Rudie, WTSP TV anchor /reporter talking about media and community relations in historic Ybor City and GaYBOR. Also guest speakers included Sally Phillips, Florida State Dem Committeewoman on the upcoming November Florida ballot and Tom Keating, President of Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, talking about the upcoming Guavaween weekend the end of October 27th.
MORE PHOTOS BELOW……..

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People Are Talking

   More talk is in the breeze of a new gay restaurant/club rumored to be opening in St Petersburg. Good St. Pete friends said that the deal was sealed 2 weeks ago for the old Detours location.  Still looking into it.
    The 112 ‘murdered Trees’ in Ybor will be having a new flowery look. The city wants to plant Crape Myrtles and a few Olive Trees in place of the mowed downed and stumped 20 year old oak and holly tress on Ybor sidewalks that occurred 1 month ago. It is in the Master plan we were told! But were we!!!
    Big Birthday week bedsides TeaCup was Miss Joey Brooks at Bradley’s on 7th and Sheriff Mike at Hamburger Mary’s. Happy Birthday to the October Birthday Readers!
    Fresh Mouth  in Centro Ybor closed it’s doors for good. The other 2 locations owned by the same owner  Centro Cantina and JJ’s Cafe are still open. “Just making things more manageable.” said owner, Joe V. Who wants to open a diner?
    Guavaween is making a major change! No fenced in area and no paying to get into Ybor City. This year a musical staged venue will be replacing Mama Guava parade October 26th and the permitted fence and wet zoning for 7th Ave. Halloweeen weekend. The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce oversees Guavaween and benefits from the annual event

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TIGLFF Finished On Top

    The 23rd Annual Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival showed better revenue this year than for last year with 25% increase in moviegoers. Changes this year were: a shorter film festival schedule (9 days instead of 11 days) , more visual appearances by film directors and actors, Surge (Men’s) & Sugar (Women’s) After Party was held at 1 location instead of 2 saving money and a new Film Festival Food Truck Rally opening night at the downtown Tampa Theatre which was a huge success. More changes as the festivals board gets together for their final numbers.
    TIGLFF Executive Director Larry Biddle was hoping for 7,000 movie attendees to see the 60 movies scheduled. “We over did expectations.” Bidddle smiled.
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New BEARhood Take Over Party
    Congratulations to the party organizer/ bartender Vincent Salpietro. The new 2nd Saturday of the month Bear Party is held in the basement of the Ybor Social. See all the photos at www.mcfilm.co You will not want to miss the next party. Become a friend of Vinny today at https://www.facebook.com/vincent.salpietro.5?fref=ts
MORE PHOTOS BELOW……..
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You Can Not Make This Stuff Up!!
    Wild Night at New York New York Pizza
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    Everybody knows that the must do last stop in GaYBOR/Ybor City is to NY NY Pizza. The Best pizza and wildest floor show and they don’t even have a floor show!!!! One night it was after 2AM and the place was busy. All of a sudden a man fell out of the ceiling!!!! Everybody screamed! The owner Freddie ran up to the very drunk guy and asked… “Are you OK? Where did you come from? What’s going on?”
    The drunk actually said, “Those’s Mother F***ers locked me into the mewsroom. So I had to crawl up into and out thru the ceiling!!!”
    Freddie stated, “What there is no lock on the door!” The Drunken customer replied he had pushed & pushed and the door wouldn’t open IT WAS LOCKED!!!!!” Freddy replied, “It wasn’t locked all you have to do was to pull the door not push!” Freddie  and another employeeshowed the intoxicated gent, then escorted him out the door.
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
    Centro Ybor
    Centro Ybor, LTD, the new mall in central historic Ybor City, have been a member since the beginning of GaYBOR District Coalition and great team players in all historic Ybor City Events. Providing and managing a mall right smack in the middle of the old historic district, They have a modernized mall and commons area in the historic district including restaurants; Hamburger Mary’s, Carne, the Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Samarai Blue . Other businesses include Muvico Theatres, Joeffry’s, Tampa Improv and 6 major business office complexes. Plus so much more.
    This week they are hosting Centro Ybor’s concerts for the TECO Line Streetcars 10 Year Anniversary. They also have the huge Ybor Holiday Spirit Christmas Tree on there property also.
Centro Ybor property owners are M&J Wilkow, LTD in Chicago. Senior VP David Harvey, Vivian, Carl and staff all have helped all of historic Ybor City and Tampa. We Congratulate You on All Your Successes.
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/ Niece of the Week
    Chi Chi Lalique
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One of the most beautiful ladies in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Chi Chi can even made old eyesores look FANTASTIC!! By day she is the reigning Mayor of New Port Richey!!! She holds court there daily at Salon Ke-lani  https://www.facebook.com/SalonKeLani By night she is thrilling audiences across Tampa Bay!. Check her out at Hamburger Mary’s this weekend!
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Who Ordered the Ice?
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Fall Foliage or Dying New Tress?
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Check out the Free Movie & friendly staff
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Diva!!!
You Guess which one! LOL
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Men of After Glow
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Desert @ the Row Boat
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ MC Film/GaYBOR/Ybor City