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Hey gang!  Travis here with some great Tampa Bay entertainment options for your Fourth of July weekend.  It's right around the corner, and we are going to be bringing you some great ways to spend your holiday. 

We'll start off with the fourth of July weekend at MOSI!  From July 3-5, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry will celebrate Independence Day by offering one FREE admission with the purchase of a MOSI general admission ticket. Spend July 4 with family and experience over 450 hands-on exhibits, an IMAX Dome Theatre film, and Kids in Charge!

the 4th of July - Hometown Celebration in Seminole.  This is a kid’s celebration of the ages that no kid, or kid-at-heart, should miss.  Radio Disney will be out there spinning to the tunes and providing some entertainment.  Plus, there will be amusements, games, slides, bounce houses, glow in the dark golf, children's activities, food, prizes and so much more.  If you are lucky enough (and you have to actually be there to be luck enough), you could win tickets to see Disney star Demi Lovato live in concert! 

And here’s something I know each of you will love…it’s FREE!  All of the action happens at the Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd. in Seminole, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Obviously there won’t be fireworks inside the mall, but don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to get to the fireworks exhibitions after the celebration. 

And that's it for now, but I'll be back soon for more awesome things to do in Tampa Bay for the fourth of July.  So, keep checking back.  See you soon....
 

Hi everyone, it's Jessica!  As always, I'm here to share some fun Tampa Bay Enterntainment news with you... Tampa's very own Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is proud to announce that tonight is the opening night of the second installment of the Night at The Museum saga!!! But not only is tonight opening night everyone, but this exciting film will be shown in MOSI's outstanding IMAX theatre!!!

Come out & experience the crystal clear images, laser-aligned digital sound, and maximized field of view on this incredible IMAX Dome technology (by the way... when I say "maximized" field view I mean 10,500 feet of visual imagery!!).  AND, you will be enjoying this much awaited production of all star cast members on the state's only IMAX screen! -- earning it a definite top 5 position on my Tampa Florida attractions list.

This is a special engagement film and therefore is not included with general MOSI admission, but don't worry, ticket prices are equivelent to any other movie theatre (just $10.95- adults, $9.95- seniors, and $8.95- children).

If you are interested in this Tampa Bay film, check on MOSI online at <www.mosi.org> or just sow up and buy tickets at 4801 East Fowler Ave, Tampa Fl.  If you're wondering what to do this weekend I suggest making it over to MOSI!

Check back soon for more things to do in Tampa Bay and exciting Tampa Bay Events!

 

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) will host its first-ever 4th of July celebration Saturday, July 4, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The first 100 people through the doors that morning who mention this promotion (CMA opens at 9 a.m. that day) will receive a free reprint of a one-of-a-kind “Stars and Stripes” Winter painting made especially for Independence Day 2009. Winter has become quite the artist, so don’t miss out on this special opportunity to have a reprint of this priceless holiday painting!

The family event will include food, live music, fun activities for kids and special Independence Day-themed dolphin shows. Join us for a fun and festive event!

Congratulations to the following winners of our Independence Day contest. All winners will be invited to participate in our 4th of July festivities and read their explanation of what Independence Day means to them. The grand prize winner will receive one free week to CMA’s Summer Camp and will get to help the trainers during the 11:30 a.m. dolphin show this Saturday, July 4. The other four winners will receive a certificate to come back and get a picture taken with one of our dolphins.

·         Sierra Klein, Age 11 (Grand-Prize Winner)

·         Brenna Jenkins, Age 9

·         Lauren Poulin, Age 15

·         Zoe Gallagher, Age 6

·         Hannah Foster, Age 14

Admission to CMA is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors (ages 60 and over) and $7.50 for kids (ages 3-12). Picnic fare will be available for purchase at an additional $5 for adults and $4 for kids.

CMA’s 11-week Summer Camp Program runs through August 21. Spaces are filling up quickly, so visit www.SeeWinter.com today for registration information.

 

Hey everyone!  Travis here with a reminder about some great things happening at MOSI.

So, MOSI (that's the Museum of Science & Industry) is celebrating Earth Day (That's today!) with some pretty cool projects!  Here are the details and how to get involved!!!!!!

WHAT:  Help MOSI plant gardens April 22-24, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Thanks to a grant from Fiskars’ Project Orange Thumb®, MOSI is seeking volunteers to help plant nine thematic gardens in the Historic Tree Grove. Pre-registered volunteers will receive an exhibits-only admission ticket* to MOSI. Interested participants should contact kristeng@mosi.org or call (813) 987-6357.

On MOSI Green Day, April 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., help plant trees, cleanup roadsides and forests, and learn about Tampa Bay natural resources. Green Day volunteers will help clean Fowler Ave, plant 50-100 pines in MOSI Back Woods and fix plow lines damaged by a brushfire.

WHEN:  April 22-25, 2009

WHERE:  Ummm, duh, but here you go...MOSI, Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 East Fowler Avenue in Tampa. 

And there you have it...it's a great Tampa Bay area event for you to get out and particpate in and enjoy.  So...get going and enjoy! 

And keep checking back here for other Tampa Bay entertainment options, as well as info on great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hey everyone!  Travis here with your regular update of great arts and culture in Tampa Bay!  Straight from the University of South Florida College of the Arts, here are your FREE events over the next 10 days!!!!

Monday - Thursday, April 13 – 23
Concepts and Practices I & II Exhibition
William & Nancy Oliver Gallery, USF

Thursday, April 16, 2009 – 8 PM
USF Student Composers’ Concert
FAH 101 – Music Recital Hall, USF

Friday, April 17, 2009 – 5 PM
2009 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony
Theatre 1, USF

Monday, April 20, 2009 – 7 PM
Honors College Philharmonic
FAH 101 – Music Recital Hall, USF

Friday, April 24, 2009 – 8 PM
An Evening of French Chanson by USF Voice Students
FAH 101 – Music Recital Hall, USF

Monday - Friday, April 6 – May 1
Pompous Circumstances
The West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa

Monday – Saturday, March 30 – June 2
MFA Graduate Exhibition
Contemporary Art Museum, USF

As always, these are just the free events they are offering.  They have a ton of other events...all at a really good price too!  So, head over to www.arts.usf.edu to get all of those details. 

And keep checking back for more Tampa Bay area events, and information on great things to do in Tampa Bay!  From the Florida Aquarium to Tampa Bay Rays baseball, we have all of the details for you!