Monthly Archive for January, 2010

Sand Trap Weekend

Golf. Charity. Beach. BBQ. Booze. Join us. Sandtrap Beach Weekend

At the Beach Bar

Come get some BBQ and see Lori Cherry and the Jokers Saturday from 5-9, and The Tomkats on Sunday from 3-8.

Fernando Botero at the Museum of Fine Arts

World-renown artist Fernando Botero’s comical depictions and boxom subjects make for an interesting spectical for the whole family.. Three of his large-scale sculptures are installed on museum grounds, and the largest collection of Botero’s work ever to visit Tampa Bay are housed within the MFA. On display through 4/4 @ MOFA downtown St. Pete.

Gasparailla

Duh. One of the biggest annual events in the Bay Area, the Gasparilla Invasion starts Saturday at 11:30.

Floridiana Festival

Its looking like rain Saturday, so for those not willing to brave the wet, intoxicated crowds of Gasparilla there’s the Floridiana Festival inside the Gulfport Casino. Half show / half sale,  this is the only all Florida event featuring loads upon loads of vintage ephemera, not too mention guest presentations by a few of the origina Florida Highwaymen, speakers and screening of old Florida tourism flicks. 10am-5pm

Rodeo at the St. Pete Times Forum

The top 40 bull riders in the world make Tampa their 5th stop for the 2010 PBR tour Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.

If this doesn’t make you hungry, something’s seriously wrong!

WILDWOOD from Cinematik on Vimeo.

As mentioned in a previous post, Bealls Department store held a casting call at Postcard Inn and had shown an interest in shooting their photo / commercial shoot here as well. And over the past couple weeks, they’ve been doing just that.  Last week we were glad to welcome Beth Studenberg of Miami, who along with the Bealls crew snapped some shots around the property for their upcoming spring collection, and I was lucky enough to hang around to see the pro at work. With an undeniable talent for bringing out the “personality” in her subjects, Beth photography has been used by Cosmo, Glamour and Target to name a just a few.

And this week the film crew was in town to film footage for their TV spots. Armed with 2 RED cameras, shooting HD, a few hand picked models from around the state and some beautiful weather, the shoot began in picturesque Ft. Desoto before moving up the beach to Postcard.  Thanks to Bealls, the Dalton Agency and all who were involved with the project for bring so much life to our little locale. Can’t wait to see the ads!

Music @ PCI Beach Bar

Lori Cherry and the Jokers 6-10, Josh Magwood Band is back on Saturday from 4-8pm and Tomkats on Sunday 3-8.

Jonathan Coulton

Hailed as one of the most downloaded artists on iTunes,” ex-computer programmer Jonathan Coulton brings a comedic and downright genius approach to the acoustic ballad.  Easily appreciated, it’s nerd rock at its best. Tonight at Nova 535 8pm

1st Annual Aegon Wing Fest

Bands, Beer and all the chicken wings one could ask for at St. Pete’s first annual Wing Fest in Vinoy Park this Saturday. Plenty of activites for the kids as well as a wing eating contest at 4:30. The Festival runs from 11am-7pm, rain or shine.

PECHA kUCHA V4

Creative Tampa Bay is proud to sponsor PECHA kUCHA V4 . Pronounced (”peh chak cha”) is the Japanese word for “chit-chat.” It is also a blend open mike, happy hour and forum for new ideas. Designers, adovocates and overall creative people are given 20 slides shown for 20 seconds a piece. Originated in Japan, Pecha Kucha has spread virally over 260 cities around the world

St Petersburg at the studio@620, 620 1st ave S, St Petersburg
7:00 doors, 8:20 presentations, $5 at the door, cash bar

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Valentines Day

Book now for Valentine’s Day- Two night Garden View Room- Beach Picnic Basket with Champagne Split – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, coleslaw, two bottled water- Either Beach Cabana for Two for a Day or Tandem Bike Ride for a Day *Special Love Potion Drinks at Bar* $489