Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 11:12am
St. Petersburg, Florida -- The Florida Orchestra will conclude its 2011/2012 season next month, offering an array of musical entertainment from Billy Joel to Beethoven.
The schedule of remaining performances is listed below courtesy of The Florida Orchestra:
May 3: Pops in the Park
Pack a picnic basket and enjoy a free Pops in the Park Concert under the stars with guest conductor Steven Byess. Blue Bell Ice Cream will be serving free treats.
Show time: Thurs, May 3 at 7:30pm, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tampa, Florida-- Has your mom been complaining that she wants to get in shape? Maybe she wants to lose a little weight, and have fun doing it? Or maybe she wants to explore her creative side, by taking up an instrument or singing?
Then how about giving her the gift of a performing arts class this Mother’s Day? The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts has classes in dance, music and theater for all ages and experience levels. They also offer private lessons.
Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 9:26am
Ybor City, Florida-- On Friday May 4, the Singing Stone Gallery & Studio in Ybor City invites you to meet artist Terry Andrews as they kick off his exhibition at the studio from 6-9 p.m.
The exhibit, "From the imagination of Terry Andrews" begins May 4 and ends June 1.
Guests will have the opportunity to discuss the artwork with Andrews, and partake in light hors-d'oeuvres and drinks.
Patel Conservatory students will be in the limelight at the Spotlight Awards 2012, an evening celebrating student accomplishments, on Wednesday, May 23 in Ferguson Hall at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.
A pre-show dinner will begin the festivities at 5 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. presentation of Spotlight awards given to students of merit. Entertainment will be provided by Patel Conservatory dance, music and theater students.
Most people know that the Patel Conservatory in downtown Tampa offers excellent classes and summer camps in the performing arts. But a lot of people don’t realize that private lessons are also available in just about any aspect of theater, dance and music.
Gregory Ruffer, Music Department chair, gives private voice lessons to numerous students and several have recently won top honors!
When Rey and Belkis Rodriguez decided to leave California for Florida, they wanted to be sure their four children would be happy in their new environment.
The Tampa Bay region is rich with history. In Tampa alone, there are more than 2,700 properties that are officially designated as historic, plus thousands more that qualify, but haven't yet earned or applied for the city designation.
Among those 2,700 properties are all the cute bungalows, Spanish casitas and Craftsman-style homes, packed with original charm like wood windows, hardwood flooring, buil-in bookcases and tiled porches.
