For the Week Beginning Monday, July 10th, 2006
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When CTB shared the results of the “Things Look Different Here” research study last May, it generated considerable discussion in the press (click to see clippings.)  Now CTB is gearing up to hear community reactions with a series of solution-oriented, world cafés. The first one will be 7:45-10:00am, Tuesday, July 25 and it will focus on the perspectives of diverse, young professionals. There’s double incentive to attend:  Breakfast is free and comes with a sneak preview of the newly renovated Mahaffey Theatre featuring an inspirational panorama of St. Pete’s waterfront.  Participants must register by Friday, July 21 and agree to review a 3-page synopsis of the research. 
To register and receive the synopsis, email mrose@global-understanding.org. 
To view the full evite click here.

OTHER WORLD CAFÉ DATES:  An e-vite with dates/times/locations for five more world cafés in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Sarasota counties will be sent out next Monday.

Creatives have an opportunity to get their voice heard in government.  The next three speakers of Florida’s House of Representatives are encouraging citizens to hold community “IdeaRaisers” before the end of the year. The best 100 ideas for shaping the state’s future will be compiled in a book which they say, “will hold legislators accountable” and “shift power from special interests.” Scheduled Bay Area IdeaRaisers are July 11 in Lakeland, and July 31 at the University Club in Tampa.  You can learn more, submit ideas, chat with legislators or schedule your own IdeaRaiser at www.100ideas.org

It’s been a long time in coming, but Tampa Bay recently was recently acknowledged for its progress solving the gridlock of dysfunctional transportation. Thanks to efforts by the Tampa Bay Partnership, slowly but surely, the region is moving toward a regional transit system that anticipates rail transit across the sprawling geography.  Check out this article in the July 1 edition of the Civic Strategies newsletter (click here).

 Educational institutions everywhere are reporting significant increases in fifty- and sixty-somethings returning for second career degrees.  And what are they studying?  Older students want to eradicate diseases, end poverty, raise literacy and generally leave the world a better place. Perhaps retirement reignites the passion of youth…and maybe that’s good news for young professionals in Tampa Bay who will soon find themselves living with many more Boomers.  Check it out at
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/lifestyle/back_to_college.html

Perhaps our creative workspaces just a microcosm of our creative community?  CTB Advisory Board member, Bryan Hunt (ASD Architecture & Design) shares his professional perspectives of how to keep the décor of personal office space on track for positive results. http://www.tbo.com/news/.

WUSF’s Content Director,  Dianne Egner, shares job opportunity ideas with Workforce Alliance high school students on the CTB Creative Industries bus tour.

Expanding the presence of creative industries in the Tampa Bay area is one of the key missions of CreativeTampaBay. Recently several of our members were instrumental in putting on a tour of a number of creative industries locations for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce business leaders. Marlina McClure of The Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance attended that tour and asked CTB if we would conduct a similar tour for their “kids.” The Alliance has a program directed toward high school students to develop workforce skills and workforce awareness.

The tour was designed to highlight the array of opportunities available in Tampa as well as encourage students to continue with their educationand explore careers in the creative industries.  The students were introduced to the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT), where they learned about careers in fashion and interior design, film making, music recording, graphic design and animation.  To peak their artistic side, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center staff met with the students to discuss a career in the arts and provide instruction on theatre etiquette.  The final stop on the tour was the University of South Florida WUSF Broadcast studios, where students learned about careers in radio, television and online communications.  

The educational day ended with a debrief session with a panel of Tampa business leaders that included three of CTB’s board members, Donna Manion, HR Director of Media General, Deanne Roberts, President of Roberts Communications & Marketing and Deb Talbot, CTB’s Chairwoman.  Joining them was Marlina McClure, Director of Strategic Business Alliances for Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance.  The students left the day with their idea of creativity completely transformed and jazzed up about how they can be creative in preparing for career opportunities.  It was another successful CTB and TBWA collaborative effort!

Tampa Bay Regional Forum for the Statewide Strategic Plan for
Economic Development
July 11

The Tampa Bay Partnership presents the Enterprise Florida Roadmap to Florida’s Future Regional Forum at Franklin Templeton Investments in St. Petersburg.  The Forum will review the five-year strategic plan, which drives economic development policy-making throughout the state.  Key priorities to diversify Florida’s economy for global competitiveness will be identified.  For more information and to register go to www.tampabay.org.

VISIONS
July 11-August 30

HCC’s Ybor School of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to present a statewide art exhibit by members of Very Special Arts of Florida. The Opening Reception will be Tuesday, July 11 from 5-8:00pm. HCC is proud to acknowledge a partnership that creates a community where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. For more information call 253-7674.

Menopause The Musical
July 11-15

In March 2001, Jeanie Linders, writer/producer of Menopause The Musical brought her comedy, a parody of hits from the 1960s-70s, to the stage to give women a way to laugh about “the change.” This hilarious hit is sweeping the nation from coast-to-coast – and is now at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Jaeb Theater.  For more information go to www.tbpac.com.

In’s and Out’s of Experience Marketing
July 13, 11:30a.m.

Tampa Bay Advertising Federation presents Michael Kilgore, Vice President of Marketing at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center for a discussion on Experience Marketing.  Maestro’s at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Cost: $25 for active members; $35 for guests. Walk-Ins, add $5.00 at the door. RSVP to 813-879-8223.

Shelley Goodman: Talk and Book Signing
July 13, 7p.m.

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art presents MADI art biographer Shelley Goodman.  Renowned author of when art jumped OUT of its cage, Goodmanhas chronicled the life of Carmelo Arden Quin, the founder of the MADI movement whose work is currently on view at the Museum.  Free for Museum members and $3 for non-members. Runs through Sun., Aug. 20.  For more information go to www.spcollege.edu/central/museum.  

Ironweed Film Series
July 13, 8p.m.

Ironweed features socially-conscious, independent, documentary films every month at Studio@620, St. Petersburg.This month’s film, Private, is the story of a Palestinian family living between an Arab village and an Israeli settlement who finds their house besieged by the Israeli army. Private was Italy’s submission for the 2005 Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Film.  For more information go to www.thestudioat620.com.

Poetical Observations
July 14, 7-9p.m.

In his current body of work Tampa artist Edgar Sanchez Cumbas, conceives images through an examination of the exterior self. The works depict sacred figures stepping through spiritual mysticism to engage the viewer in personal, confrontational scenarios.  Opening reception at the Gulfcoast Museum of Art.  Free for members/ $10 for non-members.  For more information call 727-518-6833.

Tampa Film Review
July 14, 8-10 p.m.

Tampa Film Review is a monthly showcase of local independent films held every second Friday of the month at the Ybor International Bazaar at 1600 E. 8th Avenue in Ybor City.  July’s films include The Cactus by John Matheny, The Wright Stuff by Ford Austin, The Mechanics of Choice by Chris Giuffre, Armed by Joe Sanchez, Reunion by Joe Sanchez and Hand Delivery by Damien and Josh Kincannon.  For more information go to http://www.thetampafilmreview.com

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
July 15, 7:30p.m.
  
Director Stewart Main, of Xena: Warrior Princess fame, has crafted a cinematic idyll of sincerity and tender friendship.  Sunrise Cinemas, 1609 W. Swann Avenue, Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa.  For more information call 813.879.4220 or go to www.fiftywaysofsayingfabulous.com.

Summer Classic Movies at the Tampa Theatre - CASABLANCA
July 15, 3p.m.
July 16, 3p.m.

Casablanca was rewritten daily during filming, made on a shoestring budget, hastily released and expected to bomb.  Instead, its perfect blend of romance, intrigue, suspense and humor makes this one of the finest films of all time. The Writer’s Guild of America recently named it the greatest screenplay in the history of film.  For a complete schedule of movies go to www.tampatheatre.com. 

TWANGE FEST: The First Annual Tampa Bay Americana Music Festival
July 16, 5-10pm.  

Showcasing the amazing homegrown talent we have right here in Tampa Bay including Steve Connelly and the Lesser Gods, Experimental Pilot, The Human Condition, Rebekkah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets, The Urbane Cowboys, The Diviners, and Hangtown. $8 advance, $10 day of show. For more information go to http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com.

Wild About Art
July 16, 3-7p.m.

The SouthShore Arts Council summer fundraiser at Royal Palm Ballroom at the Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin. One dozen of the areas leading wildlife and nature artist will display their original art works in a variety of media.  No charge to attend.  A portion of the sales proceeds will benefit the Arts Council. For more information contact Anne Madden at 813-645-3732.

Five Days of DCA
July 18, 9:30a.m.

The Florida Department of Community Affairs is taking key Department officials to five communities, including ours, to discuss the programs that are benefiting our community and introduce programs that can better serve our community’s needs in the future.  John Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. This event is free. To attend, please call (850) 922-1600 or email PublicAffairs@dca.state.fl.us

A Midsummer Night’s Erotic Dream: An Evening of Poetry, Art and Music
July 28, 7:30p.m.

On a hot summer night…Join us in St. Petersburg for a summer evening of heat, love, lust, music and dirty talk. Performers include local poets, musicians and artists. Studio@620, 1st Ave. South, Downtown St. Petersburg. $10 suggested donation. For more information go to www.thestudioat620.com.

Tampa Bay World Peace Concert
July 29, 3-5:30p.m. and 6:00-8:30 p.m.      

Featuring world-renowned artists Jack Lenz, Kevin Locke, Red Grammer and Holly Stell. An evening of music and dialogue spotlighting Tampa Bay’s role in promoting world peace, women’s empowerment, the environment, socio-economic development through arts, culture, and social entrepreneurism and philanthropy in the peace process.  Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa.  Go to http://sig-nature.net/worldpeace/ for more details and tickets.

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