Monthly Archive for August, 2010

The Weekend

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@ PCI Beach Bar

Sakaboyz tonight from 6-10, Jason Longoria plays Saturday 1:30-5pm and  Josh Magwood Band returns on Sunday, 2-6pm

TB Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Watch this tug-o-war for position take place on our home hurf as number 1 and 2 go head to head this weekend at Tropicana Field. Also, be on the lookout for the PCI booth at Saturday night’s game and get yourself some schwag! www.raysbaseball.com

Hillbilly Hellfest

Dubbed Tampa bay’s biggest rockabilly event, Hillbilly Hellfest 2010 features a hot rod car show from 5 to 8 p.m., swing dancing and a whole string of bands to fill the night air. Cash O’Riley and the Downright Daddies, Chop Tops, Cadillac Bombers, Dive Bar Stalkers and The Gladezmen are all on the bill. After party runs from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. with Hollowbody Hellraisers, Boise Bob and his Backyard Band and Locolism playing on a second stage. At State Theatre- 687 Central Ave., Downtown St. Pete

Air Supply
Whether you’re in need of a good cry or just a good laugh, take this “musical journey” back with some of the group’s hits including ”Lost In Love,” “The One That You Love,” and some new offerings from Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, better known as Air Supply. At The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N., 8 p.m. www.mypalladium.org

Saturday Morning Market

Al Lang Field parking lot on the corner of 1st Ave. S. and 1st St. Vendors offer fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods, plants and flowers, featuring local artist, live music, organic growers and green products. Relax and enjoy the delightful downtown atmosphere with musical entertainment. Through the last Saturday in May. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com

Suntan Art Mart and Beach Bazaar

Come browse the many booths of hand-made art by local artists. Live music, food and beverages at the Grill next door. Down the beach, under the Don in Pass-a-grille running from 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

KoKo Ray and the Soul Providers
Check out “KoKo Ray and the Soul Providers” Sunday in the Courtyard by the Bay at the St. Petersburg Pier. 1-4PM.
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Weird Wedding Shots

…but very cool!

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BRILLIANT wedding pics of Paul and Stacy by Chad Pilster of Pilster Photography. Definitely not your typical wedding photographer. Catch more of his PCI shots on his blog, WEird bUT CoOl.

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Promo Party Recap

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Despite some threatening  weather, the turnout was great for last weekend’s Beach Clean Up / Jack Johnson promo party at PCI.  Jason Longoria played a double header,  Surfrider Foundation got some support and libations were in high demand.

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Kudos to the beach cleaner-uppers

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Also a lot of cool prizes were given out. Pro Skim-boarder, Austin Piazza was on hand to sig up recruits for Surfrider Foundation and taking donations via the tickets for the raffle

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He broke out the board a little later. You can check out more shots from the skim demo at FloridaSurfZone.com

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These guys…

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Best of the Bay

Best BBQ Restaraunt, Best Margarita, Best Beach Bar? Or put us down for everything. Just show Wildwood BBQ and Postcard Inn some love by casting your vote in Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay.

Click the image above to vote or go to BotBVote.com

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The Weekend

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@ PCI Beach Bar

Sakaboyz play tonight from 6-10 and there’s a day full of music on Saturday with the Jack Johnson Promo Party. Josh Magwood returns Sunday, 2-6pm.

Jack Johnson Concert Promo Party

Saturday starting at 2pm, PCI will be holding a very special shin dig to help everyone get warmed up for the show this Wednesday and do a little something good while we’re at it in conjunction with Surfrider and JJ’s own  “All at Once Campaign“.  Also sponsoring the event is Heineken and Celsius Energy Drink. Tons of stuff going on like a beach clean-up, Wave Zone skim demo, beach activities/sports, drink specials, live music all day, and surf videos on the loop. Further more theres a raffle for Jack Johnson concert tickets, a weekend stay at Postcard Inn, a Wave Zone skimboard, a case of Celsius and more. Check the official flyer and be here.

Wine and Music Series

Hot Trio plays at Baywalk for this third Friday event featuring live music and good wine! Proceeds go to Metro Charities. The Wine and Music Series is at Baywalk ,St Pete on Central at

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Jazz strait out of the Delta, the Joe Krown Trio plays the Palladium in Downtown St. Pete Saturday night starting at 8pm. 253 Fifth Ave. N

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Wedding Shoot

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Gorgeous photo shoot  of Stephanie and Ryan around the Postcard property by Heidi Mitchell of Heidi Mitchell Photography.

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See more here heidimitchellphotography.com/blog

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The Jack Johnson Promo Party, Beach Clean-up, Skimboarding, Music-fest Thing

On his first tour through Florida in a loooooong time, Jack Johnson will be making a stop in Tampa on his To The Sea Tour. In honor of his visit, Postcard Inn will be throwing a little promo party. The flier below says it all…

New Jack Johnson poster 8 12 2010

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Bowling for Dreams

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Thurday night some of the Postcard staff went up to Channelside to participate in the 2010 Bowling for Dreams charity tournament at Splitsville. Proceeds went to the Children’s Dream Fund and though there’s no word yet on how we fared, they sure seemed to be having fun.

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The Weekend

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@ PCI Beach Bar

Friday night it’s the Sakaboys and Saturday is a double header with Jason Longoria from 1:30-5:30 and Colt Clark (above) Saturday night, 6-10. Josh Magwood Band returns on Sunday from 2-6. See ya there!

Voodoo Ball Downtown Bar Crawl
A Friday night bar hop followed by a free concert at Jannus Live featuring local reggae-ish acts Rude Squad, UnMotivated and Paint The Town Red. Participants in the march will be gathering at the Pelican Pub (18 2nd Street N) from 5-6 pm. More info here

Cellmate Confessions

Presented by Studio@620, “Cellmate Confessions is the tale of 1o inmates, based on their mug shots played by some of the Bay Area’s finest thespians. Friday at  8 p.m. at Studio@620- 620 1st Ave. S. St Petersburg, FL

Photo Explosion II

A fashion show with clothing made from vintage photographs by Marina Williams in addition to the good beats, tasty treats and drinks that accompany and Art Pool Party. This Saturday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ARTpool Gallery & Vintage Boutique-919 1st Avenue North Saint Petersburg, FL ArtPoolRules.com

Rays vs. the Orioles

After Saturday nights predicted beat down of the Orioles, who currently sit at the bottom of our division, Train (known for their hit “Hey, Soul Sister”) will take the field as part of the rays summer concert series at the Trop. tampabay.rays.mlb.com

Reggae Night at the  St. Petersburg Museum of History

Your guess is as good as mine as to what this has to do with the history of St. Pete,  but Saturday you can groove to the sounds of the islands with storyteller Mike Pinto (a huge name in the So-Cal, honky reggae scene) as well as local acts  The Hip Abduction, and Unmotivated Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door and available online. Proceeds benefit the St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. N.E. www.spmoh.org

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A Few Shots…

And some pictures from last weekend around PCI

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Caitlin and Mike from New Orleans, sort of.

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Where there’s a will… A little improvised flip cup

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Caution: Order the Briskett Nachos and hide

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Damian, the enforcer

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