Arts & Culture

Olympic medal winner Cathy Rigby brings Peter Pan to Tampa

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Saturday, November 5th, 2011, 12:42pm

Olympic medal winner Cathy Rigby brings Peter Pan to Tampa

Tampa, Florida -- Olympic Medal winner Cathy Rigby is coming to Tampa to star in the Peter Pan.

The two-time Emmy Award winning and two-time Tony-nominated production staring Rigby will run at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 13.

Critics say the production of Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook; and Rigby has definitely mastered the role of the boy who wouldn't grow up.

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Black tie gala for Tampa Museum of Art

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 3:57pm

The Tampa Museum of Art is hosting a black tie gala to benefit the museum's exhibitions and educational programs.

Pavilion XXVI will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the museum.

Co-Chairs Allison Adams and Renu Parker are planning a night of cocktails, dinner and dancing.

For ticket information, call Simone Bennett, Assistant Director of Development, at simone.bennett@tampamuseum.org or 813-421-8370.

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Ybor Jazz Fest continues this weekend

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 12:09pm

Tampa, FL -- The second annual Ybor Jazz Festival continues this weekend with shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Daily festival admission is $15.

Below is a news release promoting the event with a list of musicians scheduled to perform:

2ND ANNUAL YBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL HITS HCC YBOR CITY CAMPUS NOV. 1 - 6!

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Conga Caliente 2011

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 10:19am

Tampa, FL – Celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Tampa Bay’s premier Hispanic event, Conga Caliente!

This festival celebrates all Hispanic Arts and cultures from around the world. You will have the chance to experience a variety of national and International performers at Al Lopez Park on Nov. 6 from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Past acts include performances by Cuban, Puerto Rican, Columbian, Panamanian, Argentinean, Uruguayan, Mexican, Spanish, USA or Dominican musical bands.

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1st Annual Conga Caliente International Film Festival

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 1:24pm

1st Annual Conga Caliente International Film Festival

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and your entire family to enjoy and experience Tampa’s 1st Conga Caliente International Film Festival at Al Lopez Park on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. This international event is bringing together the most outstanding Latino filmmakers in the world.

The opening night film is a free public screening. Additional screenings for the CCIFF will begin on Sunday evening at a local Tampa theater and will continue on Monday and Tuesday.

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HCC Chamber Music Series features St. Pete Opera Chamber Ensemble

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 1:50pm

HCC Chamber Music Series features St. Pete Opera Chamber Ensemble

Tampa, FL - Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Chamber Music Series will feature the St. Petersburg Opera Chamber Ensemble this Sunday, Oct. 30. The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Below is a release sent out promoting the event:

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Gruesome Playground Injuries enters final weekend

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Friday, October 28th, 2011, 1:23pm

Gruesome Playground Injuries enters final weekend

Tampa, Florida -- This is the last weekend to see the Stageworks production of Gruesome Playground Injuries.

Stageworks website describes this darkly humorous drama balances youthful exuberance with raw tenderness. Doug is a daredevil jock with a bit of a death wish; Kayleen's injuries are more internal and crushing to the soul. Their broken hearts and broken bones draw them closer over the decades, but it is the undercurrent of yearning that leads them to find the healing power of love.

Directed by Anna Brennen
Featuring Betty-Jane Parks & Erik Lurz

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