Photography Exhibit

Jan. 12^th – 23^rd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

At William and Nancy Oliver Gallery

Adapting Spaces: A Photographic Exploration in Four Acts, is a photographic exhibition featuring works by Ryan Adrick, Tracy Longley-Cook, Daniel Kariko, and John Mann. This is a traveling exhibition that features four unique perspectives that explore the idea of person and place. While many of the images in this exhibition comment on or critique several of these themes (person vs. nature/environment, person vs. self, person vs. machine, etc.), the selected works by photographers John Mann, Tracy Longley-Cook, Daniel Kariko, and Ryan Adrick are much more visually and psychologically complex. Confronting and challenging the viewer, their works question spatial binaries, revisit boundaries, and negotiate within liminal zones to address the broader concept of adaptation. Whether it manifests in the human subject, the artist, or ultimately the viewer, the acts of adapting, altering, growing, and evolving inform the various ways in which this exhibition and its unique spaces can be traversed.

E Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida 33617

Opening Day, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Street Festival

Jan. 15^th, 10:00am

At Al Lopez Park

Cultural event capturing the heart and soul of Tampa Bay’s African American Community with a theme of inclusion for all people, establishing partnerships and sponsorships from small to large businesses and individuals. We bring in national performers and speakers to entertain and educate. Event spans 10 days: 1) Opening Gala, 2) two-day street festival, 3) King Breakfast, parade and events, 4) living history, etc.

N Himes Ave, Tampa, Florida 33614

Music and Martini’s on the Riverfront
Jan. 15^th, 5:30pm
at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

The Producers, TBPAC’s young professionals group, host an evening of music and martinis outside on the Riverfont at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.  The gathering is for young professionals interested in the arts, includes costumed characters.

1020 N WC MacInnes Pl, Tampa, Florida 33602
http://www.tbpac.org/

Ken Whitener – The Master Hypnotist

Jan. 15^th – 18^th, 8:00pm

At Side Splitters Comedy Club

The Master Hypnotist, Ken Whitener performs at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa.  The audience is the show! See your friends, co-workers, and family act out on stage! Then buy Blackmail… err… a DVD to show them later!

12902 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Free Singles Mixer ‘Ugly Sweater Party’

Jan. 16^th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm

At Whiskey Joe’s Bar

Now that the holiday season is over – it’s ugly sweater party time! Head down to the local thrift shop, pick out the ugliest sweater you can find, get it dry cleaned and prepare to look like a stylish grandpa or grandma. Don’t forget to accessorize! We will have a special prize for the uglist, tackiest, most heinous sweater.

W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, Florida 33607

2009Keelboat Regatta

Jan. 17^th 8:00am

At Davis Island Yacht Club

Davis Island Yacht Club will hold the Free 2009 Keelboat Regatta at 8 a.m. Jan. 17. Events promote competitive sailing, but focus on a good time. Shoreside activities: post-racing beer keg, good food, live music and dancing.  DIYC is an active, vibrant do-it-yourself type of club. If you have any interest in learning how to sail or race, come out and see what it is all about. No experience necessary – just ask who needs crew (and bring a 12-pack).

1315 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

http://www.diyc.org/

Kraftz for Kids

Jan. 17^th – 18^th, 11:00am – 12:00am

At Jezabelle and her Wandering Gypsies

Jezabelle and her Wandering Gypsies would like to invite you to a free day of creativity and fun. Beginning in November, join us from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. each Saturday for ‘Kraftz for Kids.’  The Circus is in town and you are invited to create and play with us.  Crafts and projects from recycled goods and vintage trims for kids of all ages. Kids and caretakers alike are invited to indulge in some crafty creations.

1923 E. Seventh Ave. in Ybor City

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Jan. 19^th, 12:00pm

At Martin Luther King Blvd.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade theme is “A day on, not a day off.”  City and county officials will be attending the festivities. The parade route starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 15th street, east to 22nd Street, then north on 22nd Street. The event is free and the public is invited.

3994 N 22nd St, Tampa, Florida 33610

www.mlkjrparade.com

MOSI presents Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3 and The Story of the Heart

Jan 23^rd – Jan 28^th, 9:00am

At Museum of Science & Industry

MOSI presents Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3 and The Story of the Heart, an anatomical exhibition featuring real human bodies preserved through the process of Plastination!  Specimens on display in BODY WORLDS uniquely stem from the Institute for Plastination’s body donation program, which has more than 8900 registered body donors.

4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617

Gasparilla Extravaganza

Jan 24^th, 12:00pm – 7:30pm

At Show Center at Howard

Vendors and children’s activities open along Bayshore Blvd from Bay to Bay to Watrous/Orleans Avenues, including bicycle safety, vintage aircraft and Parachute Team, Children’s Gasparilla Parade and ending in a “Piratechnic Extravaganza”.

Bayshore Blvd & S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33601

http://gasparillaextravaganza.com/

Super Tailgate Throwdown

Jan. 29^th, 10:00am – 7:00pm

At Al Lopez Park

Approved by the City of Tampa the Super Tailgate Throwdown was designed to give businesses the opportunity to present their products and services to a multitude of visitors coming to the Greater Tampa Bay area.

This event will have: Live entertainment, Face painting, Cooking Shows, Cook-Offs, Great Food, Kids Sport Zone, Contest, Prizes, and much more. As Tampa gets ready for the biggest tailgating party of the Bay. We have planned themed days ( Classic Day, Military & Public Service Day, and The Throwdown Day) to make ensure that 2009 Super Tailgate Throwdown will an lasting experience for those that join in on the fun.

N Himes Ave, Tampa, Florida 33614
http://www.supertailgatethrowdown.com/

NFL After Dark
Jan. 29^th – Jan. 30^th, 9:00pm – 12:00am
at Raymond James Stadium

The NFL Experience in conjunction with Super Bowl XLII presents After Dark in Tampa.  The social gathering serves as an exclusive evening party for adult fans, featuring live entertainment.

4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/nflexperience

The 4th Annual Clearwater Half-athon and the 3rd Annual Clearwater 5 Mile-r may be the most scenic and the most challenging running events in the state of Florida in their respective distances.  Both races feature an out-and-back course, which is mostly flat and aesthetically varied, while challenging, due to the course passing over the majestic Clearwater Memorial Bridge twice.