Pinellas County Holiday Events Feature Snow in Florida!
Written by VSPC
The St. Pete/Clearwater area will be draped in white this Holiday season by something other than the gleaming, powder-perfect sand that lines its 35 miles of award-winning coast line.
Comedian Chuck Glass Wins Talent Contest The Big Bang Show Season One Hosted by Got Jokes Improv
Written by Alice RosesIt's the Big Bang, Baby!
Six months of fierce competition between some of Tampa Bay’s best up and coming talent came to an end with the December 3rd season finale of The Big Bang Show, at Nova 535 in St. Pete.
Hometown Hero Hulk Hogan Autobiography: My Life Outside the Ring Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
To promote his new autobiography, My Life Outside the Ring, hometown hero Hulk Hogan stopped by the Barnes and Nobles on US 19 on November 9th to sign autographs and greet an endless line of fans, all enthused with “Hulkamania”.
Winter Wonderland Special Anniversary Celebration Dec 11th
Written by Angela LeMay
On Friday, December 11th, Winter Wonderland will hold their Special Anniversary Celebration of the 17th Annual Winter Wonderland in Downtown Clearwater. In conjunction with the city’s scheduled “Holiday Light Up” and “Miracle on Cleveland Street”, this winter holiday village will enhance the community’s holiday spirit. The evenings celebration will be kicked off by community leaders: John Doran, City Councilmember; Rod Irwin, of the City Managers Office; Deacon Maurice Mickens, of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; Pat Harney, Public Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology and of course, the much anticipated secret-surprise entrance by Santa Claus. The special Anniversary Celebration will begin at 6:30 PM sharp.
Holiday Light Display: Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass
Written by Alice Roses
The Symphony in Lights Returns to The Shops at Wiregrass through December 31st.
Clearwater Holiday Activities: Winter Wonderland Open December 4th - December 20th
Written by Angela LeMay
Although, the “Miracle on Cleveland St.” and the city’s “Holiday Light Up” in Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District (Downtown), has been postponed until December 11th due to a 70% chance of rain forecast, Winter Wonderland still intends to open the Christmas Village as scheduled on December 4th – 20th, weather permitting.
Yamato the Drummers of Japan Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Written by Heidi Lux
Yamato, the Drummers of Japan infused Clearwater with a taste of Japanese culture at Ruth Eckerd Hall on November 22nd.
Energetic performers pounded drums of varying sizes with an enthusiastic vigor, each stroke sending a booming thunder resonating through the theatre and reverberating through the body. With muscular arms and strong physiques, they threw every sinew into each separate drum beat.
Miracle on Cleveland Street Postponed to Friday, December 11th
Written by Karla Jo Helms
Oil is not the only thing that does not mix with water… neither does snow apparently. Due to a forecasted 70% chance of rain that could turn 40 tons of snow into ice, the event organizers of Miracle on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater decide to postpone the event until next week, Friday, December 11th from 5-10 pm.
Talent Contest Variety Show The Big Bang Show Season Finale to Take Place Thursday, Dec 3
Written by Alice Roses
Since June, the Tampa Bay area’s top talent has been competing in NOVA 535’s ongoing talent/variety show: The Big Bang Show. At 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 3rd, six months of competition will culminate in the season finale of this popular monthly event, with the final champion taking home the $1,000 grand prize.
The Church of Scientology’s Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), invites you to join them for the grand opening ceremony of the 17th Annual Winter Wonderland in downtown Clearwater. As is tradition each year, this magical winter holiday village – which runs for seventeen consecutive evenings - is opened with an official holiday light up by community leaders: City Councilmember John Doran, CCV, the Church of Scientology and of course, the much anticipated secret-surprise entrance by Santa Claus. The special Grand Opening Ceremony will take place at 6:30 PM on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
Florida State Fair to Hold International Talent Competition Auditions Dec 5
Written by Denise Shreaves
If you have talent, then the Florida State Fair is looking for you to audition live for its International Talent Competition this Saturday, December 5. Audition to be the next big star in one of the following categories in English or Spanish language: - Singers/Bands
- Instrumental (without lyrics)
- Dancers
- Performance Art (comedy, magic, etc.)
Teen music sensation and star of Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, will perform at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. Cyrus will be performing music from her four #1 albums. Miley Cyrus will be joined by pop band Metro Station, which is led by Cyrus’s older brother Trace. Tickets are still available for her 2009 North American Tour presented by Wal-Mart. Scott Sanders Day Declared to Honor Tampa Bay Premier of The Color Purple at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Written by Katie Pedretty
The Pinellas County Board of Commissioners announced that Tuesday, November 24, 2009 will officially be Scott Sanders Day throughout the county.
Wedding of a Lifetime to be Given Away by Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Contest Deadline Dec 4
Written by CMA
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) give away a free Valentine’s Day wedding package to one lucky couple with their “2nd Annual Wedding of a Lifetime Contest.” The winners will be able to get married on a platform over the main dolphin pool on the most romantic day of the year of 2010. Resident CMA dolphins Nicholas and Winter will assist in the nuptials.
Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest from the City of Clearwater
Written by Betsy Clements
The public is invited to participate in the Clearwater Downtown Development Board‟s 2nd Annual "Deck the District Wreath Decorating Competition" to be held in conjunction with the Downtown Partnership's Miracle on Cleveland Street and the city s Holiday Light Up downtown.
Delphi Academy of Florida is hosting a writing contest for writers from around the world. There are two main sections: Science Fiction/Fantasy (1000 word max) and a 6 word short story (the best example of this is Hemingway’s “For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn.”).More...
Free Tickets to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth Available Nov 20
Written by Alice Roses
Tickets to the 140th edition of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth will be given away on Friday, November 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in exchange for non perishable foods. This amazing offer will help stock the shelves of the Metropolitan Ministries. Help feed the needy, and get rewarded for that good effort with free circus tickets.
Yamato, The Drummers of Japan Comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall November 22
Written by Ruth Eckerd Hall
On Sunday, November 22nd at 2 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall will present the powerful and thrilling taiko drumming of Yamato, The Drummers of Japan.
Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra to Perform at Capitol Theatre
Written by Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grammy® nominee Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra will perform at the historic Capitol Theatre in the Cleveland Street District in Downtown Clearwater on Sunday, January 10 at 6 & 8:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now.
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The Color Purple North American Tour Will Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall Nov 24 - 29
Written by Alice Roses
The North American tour of The Color Purple: The Musical About Love, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Scott Sanders, will come to Ruth Eckerd Hall for eight performances. The Color Purple will run from November 24th to November 29th. Salvador Dali Museum is "Half-Dressed" Featured
Written by Joshua T. Gillion
The construction of the new Salvador Dali museum in St. Petersburg is half completed. To celebrate this achievement, and to raise funds for the remaining construction, the Dali Museum threw “Gala’s Half Dressed Carnivale” on Saturday, October 17th. It was an evening of revelry in the wild style of the parties Dali’s wife, Gala, used to throw. Held on the lawn next to the half-finished concrete structure, guests arrived in lavish costumes and masks to revel in the arguably quasi-hedonistic atmosphere of the party.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Celebrates 30th Anniversary Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday, one of the most prominent jazz festivals in the Southeast, celebrated its 30th anniversary with this year’s four days of free jazz in Coachman Park, October 15th through October 18th. The Clearwater Jazz Holiday brought an estimated 47,000 people to Coachman Park over the four days, and the park reached maximum capacity for the Saturday night show.
Winter Wonderland Begins Construction on Christmas Village
Written by Amgela LeMay
The 17th annual Winter Wonderland in downtown Clearwater will open on December 4th, but construction is already underway. Beginning on October 31st, a team of industrious “elves” began building the holiday village, located on the corner of Ft. Harrison Avenue and Drew Street. These hardworking volunteers are helping Santa and the Clearwater Community Volunteers bring holiday joy and magic to children throughout the community.
4th Friday in Downtown Clearwater has been the place to go to unwind and enjoy live music and entertainment at the end of the month since March, but many people don’t know what goes into producing the “party on the street”.
Holiday Light Up and Miracle on Cleveland Street Return for 2nd Year Dec 4th
Written by Heidi Lux
On Friday, December 4th, the Miracle on Cleveland Street, which served as the pilot for the highly successful 4th Friday series, will return again for its second year.
Last year, two tons of snow was trucked into Downtown Clearwater, to create the miracle of a “white-Christmas” in Florida. There was a ten-foot toboggan slide set up for children to play on, as well as the Clearwater Community Volunteer’s choochoo train. Santa and the Snow Princess were in attendance, along with Mayor Hibbard. Approximately 3,000 people flocked to Cleveland Street for the holiday magic.