Arts and Entertainment

Festival Offers Family Fun, Concerts, Karaoke & More

Festival Offers Family Fun, Concerts, Karaoke & More

By Kathy L. Collins The Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that has something for everyone. In addition to the rides, livestock shows, eating contests and Headline Entertainment, the Festival offers a wide variety of free entertainment that runs the gamut from singing, comedy, karaoke contest to magic shows and more. Some(…)

Colorado Vacation & More Up For Grabs At Saddles N’ Spurs Casino Night For B SAC

By Kathy L. Collins Put on your best denim and western attire and get set for a fun and fabulous evening at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center’s (BSAC) 6th Annual Saddles N’ Spurs Casino Night. The annual event is set for Saturday, March 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Winthrop Theatre Building(…)

Florida Strawberry Festival has a New Queen

Florida Strawberry Festival has a New Queen

PLANT CITY, FL – JANUARY 28, 2013 – From daddy’s little princess to Plant City’s Royalty. Saturday, January 26, Kelsey Fry was crowned the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival® Queen. Kelsey, her first maid Ericka Lott, and court members Madison Astin, Maddy Keene & Jamee Townsend will represent the Florida Strawberry Festival throughout the Plant City(…)

Doobie Brothers, Bare Naked Ladies Come To Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens

Doobie Brothers, Bare Naked Ladies Come To Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens

Guests Eat, Drink and Get Rockin’ With 100+ Beers to Sample, Big-Name Barbecue and Live Music Bands, Brew & BBQ is back for its sixth straight year, and it’s bigger than ever! Busch Gardens Tampa’s® smokin’ hot festival is filling every Sunday, Feb. 10 – March 3, with an unlimited sampling of more than 100(…)

A Call For Artists Is Issued By The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries

By Kathy L. Collins This year marks the 500th year since Ponce de Leon arrived in Florida. The state, including the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, is celebrating this anniversary. “In celebration of Viva Florida 500, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries invites Florida artists to apply to have their artwork displayed in a library community room for(…)

The Brandon League Of Fine Arts Offers Much To Members And Art Lovers In The Community

By Kathy L. Collins The Brandon League of Fine Arts (BLFA) is looking forward to a fantastic 2013 full of great events and opportunities for members. The BLFA is now led by President, Bonnie Phillips, a long time area resident and amazing artist. Phillips has been a member of BLFA for several years. She runs(…)

The Bridal Bash At The Regent Is Not Your Typical Bridal Show

By Kathy L. Collins If you are engaged and in the midst of planning your wedding, mark your calendar and be sure to attend the Bridal Bash at The Regent on Wednesday, February 27 from 6-9 p.m.. The Regent is located at 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview. Flawless Occasions and The Regent are hosts of(…)

Stages Productions Celebrates 25 Years Of Performing For Children And Families

By Kathy L. Collins For 25 years, Rick and Terry D’Onofrio, the Artistic Directors of Stages Productions, have been producing live theatre for arts centers such as Brandon’s own Center Place. Stages Productions is a professional theatre ensemble that performs for young audiences and families. “Since 1988 we have performed for over two million young(…)

The Bridges Features Its Veteran Residents With 2013 Calendar

By Kathy L. Collins To honor the military veterans who reside at The Bridges Retirement Community in Riverview, the staff and administration produced a calendar for 2013 which salutes their service. The calendar features 16 veterans who currently reside at The Bridges. Each month highlights one or two veterans and gives an interesting and informative(…)

Center Place Presents Salerno Entertainment’s 2013 Broadway In Concert

By Kathy L. Collins You do not have to travel to New York City, Las Vegas or even downtown Tampa to experience fabulous live theatre and entertainment. Center Place of Brandon offers a plethora of live entertainment for adults and children throughout the year. This includes Center Place’s Adult Theatre Series. Next up in the(…)