Thursday, May 17, 24, & 31, 2012
FREE Film Classics & Music
Family and friends can enjoy FREE film classics and music each Thursday evening in May.  Located - St. Petersburg’s beautiful downtown waterfront, in North Straub Park.  
The movies and music events are produced by St. Petersburg Preservation.  Fun begins with music - 7pm,& movies - dark.  Beach Drive side of the park, between 4th & 5th Avenues NE.  Movies are free; pay-what-you-can donations appreciated.
May 17th     Music by Grant Peeples. Movie:  Rear Window
May 24th     Music by Rebekah Pulley. Movie:  Sleepless in Seattle, Keep St. Petersburg Local  Potluck Night - buy or bring a dish to share
May 31st     Music Clearwater Bluegrass Review. Movie:  Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Suncoast Hospice Beach Walk on St. Pete Beach.
Registration starts - 8AM at the Sirata Resort. Free parking available at the county parking area across from Dolphin Village Shopping Center 46th Avenue. The resort is a short walk north at 5300 Gulf Blvd.. To be part of this great event, just go to the website to register: www.thehospicefoundation.org/beachstroll If you are forming your own team, go to “Register St. Pete Beach” and follow the directions. Be sure to register at the St. Pete Beach /Sirata location.  After the stroll, there will be prizes, entertainment, and food/drinks available.  So plan on staying for a while and enjoying beautiful St. Pete Beach.

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
– The Grand Central District will be the site of a craft beer and food truck festival - 1pm to 6pm. 
Event is the 5th craft beer St. Petersburg festival presented by CraftBeerExpo.Org
part of American Craft Beer Week, but the first that includes popular food trucks from throughout Tampa Bay. Approximately 40 craft beer breweries on hand to distribute tastings to event attendees.
Large portion of these breweries are Florida locals ranging from Green Bench Brewery (Saint Pete) and Big Storm Brewery (Odessa) to Saint Somewhere (Tarpon Springs) and Little Giant Brewery (Bradenton). Live entertainment provided throughout festival, held in Grand Central District between the 2800-2900 blocks of Central Avenue. Beer tasting tickets: $35 / advance and $40 / day of event, and include $9 in tickets to be used at the food trucks.  Advance beer tickets will soon be available for purchase at local bars and breweries, and also through Ticketmaster.  Beer tasting tickets do not need to be purchased to attend the event and/or purchase items from the food trucks.  Proceeds benefit D&B Ministries and Grand Central District Assoc.  Non-food vendor opportunities available. Information, Lauren Ruiz, GCDA’s Executive Director, 727.828.7006 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, May 19, 2012  9 am
The Rally for the Cure
Tennis Mixer will be at the Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis facility, Treasure Island, for $20 pp.
The event is open to the public. Call (727) 360-6062.

Sunday, May 20, 2012
2012 Music in the Afternoon
A Sentimental Journey with Lew Barrews and The Rhythm Kings
A Nifty Event for Those over Fifty - 2 – 4pm. SPB Community Center Complex, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St Pete Beach Come and Enjoy Live music in the beautiful Boca Ciega Room, Light Refreshments will be served. A Free St. Pete Beach Event. Call for Reservation – 727-363-9245 - A Recreation Department and Friends of St Pete Beach Production

Wednesday, May 23 - Call for future tour dates
“Twilight on the Town” historic walking tour.
St. Petersburg Preservation  - summer evening historic walking tour series
7 pm (tour lasts approximately 90 minutes) Location: Tour starts… front of Central Cafe & Organics, 243 Central Ave. (next to the historic Detroit Hotel).
Tour ends… courtyard at Ale & Witch (111 2nd Ave. NE). Join St. Petersburg Preservation for a relaxing downtown stroll, learn a bit of history and architecture, all followed by a chance to cool down and hear live music at the Ale & Witch, the craft beer emporium that has brought the Plaza courtyard across the street from Baywalk back to life.  Those joining the tour will get a chance to see some of the best of downtown’s 1920’s boom era architecture, find out how a small town at the turn of the century created one of the largest waterfront parks in the country and hear stories about how sunshine, bathing beauties and sports were used to market St. Pete as a place to go!  All are welcome.
Tour: Free / members, $5 / nonmembers suggested donation Reservations welcome but not required: (727) 824-7802 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information about… St. Petersburg Preservation, Music & Movies in the Park and walking tours is available at www.stpetepreservation.org or contacting Peter Belmont (727) 463-4612.

Saturday, May 26, 2012
3rd year, Grand Central District's "Spring Fling"
Downtown St Petersburg
A retail-themed promotional event that encourages customers to visit the District's many retailers and merchants for a day of shopping.  It will be held from 10am until 5pm, and will include discounts and deals at retail shops, live entertainment, street vendors, classic cars on display, and one-day specials at participating restaurants in the District. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday, May 26, 2012
16th Annual Young Anglers Inshore Fishing Tournament
Hubbard's Marina, John's Pass Village, Madeira Beach, 7am-2pm
Presented by John's Pass Village and Boardwalk and Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium.  Cost: $15, 5 years old and under • $25, 6-15 years old
Three divisions and 4-5 categories for prizes.  Registration: by mail, in person or on-line. Information: Hubbard's Marina, (727) 393-1947
The fishing tournament will benefit Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium, Madeira Beach Fundamental and John's Pass Village Association.
To see the news item click the link: http://www.pieraquarium.org/news/news.asp?id=90644

Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27
"Bands on the Sand 4" Concert
Memorial weekend at Treasure Island
Bands on the Sand rocks the beach at 104th and Gulf Boulevard, behind Bilmar Beach Resort
Saturday May 26 • The Exchange     noon  • Sound Parlor    1pm  • The Hubb Tones    2pm • Sunza Beaches    3:30pm
• Have Gun, Will Travel    5:15pm • Steve Arvey Horn Band, headline 7pm  •  Fireworks display    8:50
Sunday May 27 • Shoeless Soul    noon  • Jubal’s Kin    1pm  • Sarah Mac Band    2pm  • The Human Condition    3:30pm  • Funky Seeds    5:15pm   • Cope headline     7pm 
The 9-hour festival, produced by the City of Treasure Island Parks & Recreation Department, also includes dozens of arts and crafts vendors, plenty of food and drink. All day parking on beach $10; enter at 112th Ave. & Gulf Blvd. Tents allowed in tent area. No overnight camping, glass or dogs on beach. Info: 727-547-4575 ext. 237
www.mytreasureisland.org/bandsonthesand4.htm

JUNE/JULY 2012

Sunday thru Saturday, July 1 to 7, 2012
Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant
Progress Energy Center for the Arts/Mahaffey Theater, 401 1st St. S. Contestants from all over Florida compete in talent, activewear, and evening gown categories for the honor of representing the state in the Miss America pageant. www.missflorida.org

Saturday June 2nd
2nd “Sunset at the Beach 5K Walk”
Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 2nd Street, Indian Rocks Beach, 33785, www.hiharbourside.com. 
Registration - June 2nd is $25/adult  and begins at 5 pm.  $5 child ticket for ages 6-12, under 6 free.  The walk begins at 7:30 pm.  Purchase tickets before and after the walk for opportunity to win 50/50 drawing (need not be present to win) and fabulous gift basket drawing (must be present to win).  Drawings will be right after the walk.  For more details:  info@bikersraisingawareness .org or call 727-698-0078.  All proceeds benefit Bikers Raising Awareness® (BRA ) a 501 (c) 3 not -for-profit group, founded by Largo resident, Evi Green, has raised over $297,000 to pay local breast cancer patient’s living expenses. Since 2007, more than 60 Tampa Bay cancer patient’s families have been helped.  All funds raised pay utilities, rent, insurance, etc. for cancer patients and their families. Visit www.bikersraisingawareness.org for more.

Saturday, June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21
"Saturday Sunsets"
City of Treasure Island’s Saturday Sunsets celebration Treasure Island’s beach on 1st & 3rd Saturdays  (Behind) Bilmar Beach Resort , 10650 Gulf Blvd.
A free family event features artisans, food vendors, crafters,& live musical, weather permitting, 1 - 9pm.
• Saturday, June 2 – 1pm to 4pm - Paul Anthony • 5pm to 8:30pm -     Rendezvous
• Saturday, June 16 – 1pm to 4pm     Sunza Beaches •  5pm to 8:30pm     Michael Nichols
• Saturday, July 7 – 1pm to 4pm     Calamity Jane  • 5pm to 8:30pm     Paul Anthony
• Saturday, July 21 – 1pm to 4pm     De Lie’ed Parrots      • 5pm to 8:30pm     Michael Nichols
Parking on beach $5 per vehicle. Entrance to the beach parking … St. Petersburg Municipal Beach parking lot at 112th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard. Information: Treasure Island Recreation (727)547-4575, ext 237 or  http://www.mytreasureisland.org

Friday,  June 8th,  2012
Swing Time! presents...THE IMPACS!
ROCK'n'ROLL FRIDAY NIGHT
LIVE at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom
Original Rock'n'Roll stars, THE IMPACS, formed in 1961 and rocked the USA from Florida to California!  In addition to their own hits, The Impacs became well known for their faithful renditions of other artists hits... so much so that The Impacs backed the great hit-makers of 1957-1964 as part of that famous traveling roadshow, Dick Clark's Cavalcade of Stars! The Impacs recorded three albums and 13 singles on Dick Clark's Cameo/Parkway Records, King Records, and two of their own labels.  Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Impacs return to the same Gulfport Casino where they played teen hops in the early 60's to capacity crowds!  Get ready to rock and roll!   Doors Open:  7:45pm
 Swing Dance Lesson + Learn the Hand Jive:  8-9pm  (no partner needed)
 Live Music & Dancing:  9pm-Midnight
1950's ATTIRE ENCOURAGED
Twist Contest!  Prizes to Winners!
Admission $12; buy tickets at the Door
Prize Giveaways
All Ages Welcome! Gulfport Casino Ballroom - one of the world's top dance destinations, in a picturesque beachfront setting.  Features: a huge dance floor, full bar, and  smoke-free atmosphere.  Located: 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport FL 33707.

Friday, June 8 & 22 • July 13 & 27
Friday Flicks in the Park
Presented by the City of Treasure Island • Treasure Island Community Center Park -106th Avenue & Gulf Blvd.  Begins - 7:00pm  food vendors • activities for kids, Movies begins 9:00pm.
• Friday, June 8        Dolphin Tale
• Friday, June 22        Puss in Boots
• Friday, July 13        Big Miracle
• Friday, July 27        Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows
Movies shown under the stars on giant outdoor screen. Bring blankets & lawn chairs and enjoy the show. Snack vendors and children’s activities  available before and during the movie. Event is FREE to public. Additional information, contact Treasure Island Recreation Dept. (727) 547-4575, ext. 237 or visit  City’s website at www.mytreasureisland.org

Saturday, July 14, 2012
This Land Is Your Land:  Woody Guthrie’s 100 Birthday.
A tribute at Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa (near USF-Tampa)

Friday, June 15, 2012
Queen Extravaganza
7:30pm • Tickets $39.50  •  Straz Center
As part of this year’s celebration of Queen’s 40th anniversary, Queen drummer/songwriter/singer Roger Taylor launched an American talent searching for “hot vocalists and musicians” to star in the Queen Extravaganza Live Tour.  “The Queen Extravaganza will not be a traditional tribute show,” says Taylor. “It’s a brand-new show specially designed to enable fans to celebrate the music of Queen in a heart-stopping event.” The tour brings the glorious music and live experience of Queen to a new generation of fans in cities across North America in 2012. “It’s going to be spectacular,” says Taylor. “It’s going to be very visual, there are going to be some shocks and some tremendous surprises. It will be a rock celebration in the royal tradition”.