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Electronic Music Festival to rock Tampa sunset

Tampa- If you think Tampa can't compete with Miami in the electronic music arena, think again. Fans of Miami's Ultra Music Festival, will be impressed by Tampa's Sunset Music Festival coming to Raymond James Stadium Memorial Day Weekend.

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

If you missed the sold out ballet gala, “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!”, held at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in January, you can catch it on film!

“Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” has been made into a movie that is playing around the country. It will hit the screen on March 31 at 2 p.m. and April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Carmike Royal Palm 20 at 5125 26th St East Bradenton, 34203.

Patel Conservatory presents Straz Student Jazz Festival

Patel Conservatory presents Straz Student Jazz Festival

Tampa, Florida-- Student jazz ensembles have a terrific opportunity coming up at the Patel Conservatory at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, as the nonprofit arts organization will present the Straz Student Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 13.

Get crafty at local Etsy, Upcycle Demolicious Birthday Bash!

Get crafty at local Etsy, Upcycle Demolicious Birthday Bash!

Tampa, Florida-- Do you love crafting? If so, you won't want to miss the festivities as the Tampa Bay Etsy Crew and Tampa Upcycle celebrate their birthday!

Organizers say the event will have dozens of live demos, a small vendor sampling, and lots of other "festive shenanigans."  You'll even get to make your own party favors!

Crafty events to look forward to include: 

Get crafty at local Etsy, Upcycle Demolicious Birthday Bash!

Get crafty at local Etsy, Upcycle Demolicious Birthday Bash!

Tampa, Florida-- Do you love crafting? If so, you won't want to miss the festivities as the Tampa Bay Etsy Crew and Tampa Upcycle celebrate their birthday!

Organizers say the event will have dozens of live demos, a small vendor sampling, and lots of other "festive shenanigans."  You'll even get to make your own party favors!

Crafty events to look forward to include: 

PTEC campuses host regional SkillsUSA competition this week

PTEC campuses host regional SkillsUSA competition this week

More than 500 students from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties are expected to compete in the two-day SkillsUSA regional competition Feb. 6 - 7 at pTEC, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Students will compete in numerous categories including automotive service technology, cosmetology, welding, photography, and plumbing.

2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition

2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition

Tampa, FL-- "One man's trash is another man's treasure."- that statement couldn't ring more true for students from 66 Hillsborough County schools next Tuesday, when they will compete in the 2nd Annual Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition.

Organizers say a total of 3,000 cigar boxes (left over after the actual cigars were donated to American Service members) will be transformed from "throw-aways" to "art" by students from all grades.

A jury of artists will judge the complete works and award various prizes, and even a summer art scholarship, to the winning students.