For the Week Beginning Monday, June 26th, 2006
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In yesterday’s Tampa Tribune, reporter David Simanoff discussed aspects of the recently released “Things Look Different Here” study commissioned by CreativeTampaBay.  The report looks at some of the strengths identified in the region and various leaders’ thoughts on how we might capitalize on them.  Read the full story online here: http://www.tbo.com/news/

CreativeTampaBay President Peter Kageyama will speak this week in Kingston, Jamaica as part of the Creative Economy for Development conference sponsored by the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation, part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Peter was approached by the event’s organizers after they heard his presentation on CTB in Philadelphia earlier this month.  The story of CTB and how we have been able to influence our community without employees, budgets, offices or any other traditional elements of an organization has proved to be an inspirational tale.  The organizers hope that our model will inspire other communities to take action and not wait for government to act on their behalf.

The conference will be part of the International Reggae Day Creative Industries Summit and Expo from June 28th to July 1st.  The Special Unit for South-South Cooperation coordinates the promotion of South-South Cooperation in the UN system and supports developing countries in their efforts to address common challenges through South-South approaches.  Learn more about the event here: http://www.internationalreggaeday.com/IRD%20Festival%2020062.pdf

The Ringling School of Art & Design last week announced several new speakers joining the lineup of the inaugural Sarasota International Design Summit, which will be held Oct. 9-11 in Sarasota.  The Summit will explore design’s transformational impact on people, places and products and show how leading organizations are using design as a strategic approach for differentiation and competitive advantage. 

Topics to be addressed include education, corporate strategy and operations, healthcare, urban and industry cluster planning, sustainability, product design, and consumer experience design.  

Speakers confirmed to date include Ryan Armbruster, director of design and operations at the Mayo Clinic’s SPARC Innovation Program; Alec Bernstein, director of BMW Group Designworks/USA’s Advanced Communications Group; Ping Fu, CEO of Geomagic and Inc. Magazine’s 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year; Charles Landry, author of The Creative City and the forthcoming The Art of City Making; and Helen Stringer, design director for Procter & Gamble, who will talk about how the massive consumer products company has integrated design into every aspect of the business. Visit the Summit web site for a complete listing of all speakers to date.

Early registration prices are in effect through September 1.  For more information and registration, visit http://www.sarasotadesignsummit.com

The subject of what to do with the site of the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in West Tampa has been widely discussed in the local news media this week, as the plans of six parties competing for the right to redevelop this site were made public.  Check out the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s thorough report on the issue here: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/.

Seventeen USF St. Pete College of Business students just came back from a trip to China, where they visited several cities including Hong Kong and Guangzhou to learn about the Asian giant’s bustling economy. Two professors, Todd Shank, Ph.D. and Tom Ainscough, Ph.D., led the trip.  Highlights included tours of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the port of Hong Kong, and new U.S. capital investments in the casino industry.  

While in China, Dr. Shank taught both American and Chinese students “Doing Business in China,” while marketing professor Dr. Ainscough, Ph.D., taught “International Marketing.” Faculty at Sun Yat-Sen University also lectured on topics such as “Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and China”, “Marketing and Advertising in China” and “Management Culture” in China.

It’s a new innovative group that is already painting some fresh ideas into the minds of Bay area residents.  It’s called the Art Movement of Tampa Bay, Inc., and it’s a non-profit organization that’s sparking the interests of artists, art lovers and even those looking to learn more about art.  Organizers of the group are hoping not only to spur interest for local artists and their work, but also to raise awareness of the prolific artistic possibilities presented in our community.  The organization’s vision is to elevate cultural attitudes while combining the corporate and artistic worlds and helping to build a robust community through support of the arts.

The newly formed group already has one project under its belt - the recent art auction, Make the Habitat of Art event, which helped raise money for Habitat for Humanity.  In addition, the group is working on several upcoming projects including a fundraiser for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs in September.

For more information on the Art Movement of Tampa Bay, Inc., contact Malcolm Teasdale at 813-261-5037.

Livable Communities Workshops
June 28, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

The Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida State University Department of Urban and Regional Planning host this one-day workshop on sustainable, livable communities. Sessions will explore transportation’s role in building livable communities framed through the Florida Context Sensitive Design Approach. Registration is free.  For more information visit www.fsu.edu/~durp/.

Sweetwater Revolver
July 1, 7 PM

Enjoy a full schedule of events each night of the week at Mirta’s Gallery Cafe including open mic, jazz jam, bands, trios & girl signers and poetry on Sundays. The house band plays on Saturday nights. The gallery is located a half block south of Kennedy Blvd. at 119 S. Hyde Park Ave. in Tampa.  Call 813-259-0305 for more details.
 
Fireworks and Family Fun Zone
July 4, 5 PM

This 10th annual event taking place in downtown Safety Harbor on the waterfront features a pre-fireworks party that will include a 9,000 foot play area with large inflatables, games, bubble and foam zone, face painters, jugglers and clowns. Guests will enjoy appearances by Sesame Street’s Elmo. For more information visit www.parentguide.com.

Fireworks at the Florida Aquarium
July 4, 4 PM

Everyone is invited to enjoy fireworks over the channel. Reduced admission for the fireworks show includes a hot dog or hamburger and soda for each guest. Although the aquarium closes at 9 PM, Explore A Shore will be open for guests to view the fireworks until they conclude. For more information, visit www.flaquarium.org.

The Miser
Opens July 7

Stageworks opens Moliere’s comedy satirizing the foibles of society’s most powerful players. This modern adaptation features a multi-racial cast in a meditation on greed.  The plot twists and outrageous revelations whirl to a silly and fantastical finish. Moliere’s famed character, Harpagon, is the miser you love to hate!  All performances take place at the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. For a complete list of show times and to purchase tickets, call 813-229-STAR.
 
A Celebration of Geometric Art
July 8, 8 PM

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art invites everyone to the opening reception of this new show featuring geometric art. The cost to attend is free to Museum members and $10 per person for non-members.  The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located just west of Highway 19 at 600 Klosterman Rd. on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College.  For information or directions contact the Museum at 727-712-5762.

Heat of the Moment
July 7, 6 PM

Everyone is invited to this free opening reception of featuring hand-crafted works by six Florida Craftsmen member artists taking place at the Klein Family Gallery, 501 Central Ave. in St. Pete. Guests will enjoy viewing hand-blown glass vessels, baskets formed with woven reeds and steel cable, cloisonné jewelry, handmade furniture and much more. For details call Jody Sherman at 727-712-5210.

Wine & Song IV
July 11, 6 PM

Enjoy a spring evening featuring an evening of lecture and wine tasting at the Dali Museum in St. Pete. Guests will enjoy Catalan wines and Cava, with light hors d’oeuvres by Pepin Restaurant, with readings of 20th century Spanish poetry. Seating is limited to 75 guests. Contact Janine Adams at 727-823-3767 ext.3004 or email: jadams@salvadordalimuseum.org.

USF Robotics Summer Camp
July 24 to July 27
 
USF graduate and undergraduate students will mentor K-12 students as they study Science, Engineering and Mathematics using LEGO(r). Interesting Micro and Nano-technology topics are introduced to kids by building a corresponding robot using LEGO(r) kits and explaining each topic to K-12 students.  Camp participants will develop teamwork skills, learn about science and engineering, and most importantly have a lot of fun! The camp is free, however donations are welcome. To register for the camp, visit http://roboticscamp.eng.usf.edu/.  Contact Mr. Praveen Sekhar via e-mail at psekhar@eng.usf.edu or visit www.egr.msu.edu/~aslam and click on "K-PhD" for more details.

Dinner with Friends
Opens July 12

American Stage presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy/drama which follows the story of four best friends and their long-lasting marriages. It is a contemporary tale of friendships put to the test after one of the couples breaks up. “Pay What You Can” nights are July 18 and 25 at 7:30 PM. For a complete listing of performances and to purchase tickets, visit www.americanstage.org.

Creativity + Social Justice = Anytown
July 9-13
July 16-20

Anytown, a leadership and diversity awareness experience for kids ages 14 to 18, brings youth groups together for five days in a retreat setting to learn about themselves and their communities through fun activities and experiential workshops. Anytown is a program of Community Tampa Bay (formerly NCCJ), and is accepting applications for upcoming sessions. Find out more at www.communitytampabay.org.

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