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Call for Summer Camp Listings

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:09:47 +0000

For the past two years CTB has published a listing of creative summer camps. To have your creative camp listed in our issues on March 23 and 30, please forward by 3/20: name of camp, 3-5 line description, dates, ages appropriate for, costs, registration and contact info to dmanion02@aol.com.

T-Shirts and Suits: the Business of Creativity by David Parrish

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:08:53 +0000

First published in 2005 and republished electronically in 2007, this is a handbook for the creative entrepreneur. The book can be read in its entirety by clicking on this link. No kindle required!

http://www.davidparrish.com/page.asp?pgid=124&pgsid=33

Tampa Bay Area Presents The First Annual Tampa Twilight Criterium And Festival

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:07:08 +0000

The Tampa Downtown Partnership announces the first annual Twilight Criterium and Festival to be held Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., in downtown Tampa. The event is free and open to the public and part of the Tampa BayCycle campaign.

The Criterium and festival is a family-friendly event that will feature both amateur and professional circuit bicycling races (criterium), and an outdoor wellness festival. Activities such as bike safety checks, helmet giveaways, a bicycle rodeo, street skills instruction, bike gear vendors, bike movies and more will take place throughout the day. A VIP-led bicycling parade is open to the public, so be sure to come decorate your bike and join the ride.

A Criterium, or crit, is a bike race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km), often run on closed-off city centre streets. Race length can be determined by a total time or a number of laps, in which case the number of remaining laps is calculated as the race progresses. Generally the event’s duration (commonly one hour) is shorter than that of a traditional road race, however, the average speed and intensity are appreciably higher. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line without having been lapped.

Success in a Criterium requires a mix of good technical skills — in particular, the ability to corner smoothly, while “holding your line” on the road, as well as rapidly and sharply — and riding safely with a large group on a short circuit and exceptional “sprint” ability to attack other riders and repeatedly accelerate hard from corners. For more information about the first annual Twilight Criterium and Festival, and to register for events, please visit www.tampacrit.com.

About Tampa Bay Cycle

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:05:35 +0000

Tampa BayCycle encourages commuters to cycle to work, school, to run errands or play. Tampa BayCycle was formed through efforts of the New North Transportation Alliance and the Tampa Downtown Partnership. For more information, visit www.TampaBayCycle.com.

Save the date for the inaugural Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, May 12

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:04:15 +0000

America’s 78 million baby boomers – people born between 1946 and 1964 – constitute our largest, most affluent, and best educated consumer segment. They are in their peak earning years and spend $2.3 trillion annually on consumer goods and services, a whopping $400 billion more than any demographic group, according to the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Study. Surprisingly, they are underserved by many marketers, who covet the 18-49 year olds, and the mature marketers, whose approaches are better suited for boomers’ parents.

The inaugural Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, scheduled for May 12 at the Tampa Convention Center, is designed to help businesses understand the global and national trends shaping the boomer economy and the opportunities to be found within it. Trends to be explored include care giving, wellness, personal and career reinvention, social entrepreneurship, and financing longevity. Companies that are achieving success in marketing to boomers, such as Tampa’s Ott Lite , will share best practices. The conference will also explore how Florida’s business communities can gain competitive advantage by developing a boomer strategy.

Free Webcasts on Sustainable Building

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:03:17 +0000

Autodesk is proud to offer a series of free webcasts focused on sustainable design and building.

In a special arrangement with the AIA, our webcasts are offered for continuing education credits. For non-AIA members, we offer certificates of completion. To learn more about the continuing education credits and certificates, including what type of credits are offered and how credits and certificates are issued, click here. To learn more> http://offers.autodesk.com/9/113024/?mktvar001=88006&mktvar002=&rid=

Yum Brands Opens First Green KFC-Taco Bell Restaurant

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:02:42 +0000

By GreenerBuildings Staff

Northampton, Mass. — Restaurant giant Yum Brands Inc. has opened an eco-friendly KFC-Taco Bell in Northampton, Mass., marking the 11-year-old company’s first attempt to seek green building certification for one of its eateries.

The restaurant is designed according to environmental goals that include cutting energy and water consumption by 30 percent and reducing CO2 emissions. Operations at the new site are also expected to reduce waste and the amount of rubbish sent to landfills; the restaurant composts and recycles other waste, grease and used cooking oil. The company is seeking certification for the restaurant based on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design standards.

Read the full story>>

http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/03/11/first-green-kfc-taco-bell

Events for 03.16.09 Buzz

Creative Tampa Bay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:01:21 +0000

Urban Charrette – Effective Advocacy Open Mic Night on Tampa’s Sustainable Future!
March 18, 7:30 – 9:30PM
Please come join us for our Monthly Open Mic Night. This month’s topic is Effective Advocacy. Come and share your experiences and learn more about how to advocate for your cause. Location: Tre Amici at the Bunker – 1907 19th Street North Ybor City How can one bring about change in the community? Is there an issue that is important to you, but you are unsure as to the most effective way to advocate for it? Come join the Urban Charrette for its monthly Open Mic, where we will discuss strategies on how to be an effective advocate in the community.

Ten Steps to Starting Your Own Business
March 17, 7 – 9PM
The Pinellas County Chapter of SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) will host a free seminar on the Ten Steps to Starting a Small Business at the Tarpon Springs Library at 138 East Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs. Registrations are requested. Materials and handouts are provided. Please stop by or call the Library at (727) 943-4922 to sign up.

Tampa Downtown Partnerships Downtown Debriefing Series presents on IKEA
March 17, Registration – 7:30 AM. Breakfast & Program – 8:00 AM – 9AM
Joseph Roth ,US Public Affairs Ikea Property, Inc.. IKEA Tampa Opens May 6th – Come be among the first to hear about it! The Tampa Club,101 East Kennedy Blvd., Suite 4200, Downtown, Tampa. The most significant retail development ever to hit Tampa will open May 6th on the boundary of downtown. The 353,000 square-foot IKEA Tampa will feature nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items home related items. This international retailer, opening just off Adamo Drive east of the Channel District, will be a major destination and significant economic catalyst. Come hear what IKEA means to Downtown Tampa and what Tampa means to IKEA. To continue reading, Click Here

Will Gay, Creative Director at Disney’s Yellow Shoes Creative Group
March 19, 11:30 Am – 1:30 PM
Take a walk into the world of Disney advertising with Will Gay, Creative Director at Disney’s Yellow Shoes Creative Group. Disney has always been the master of creating great experiences, even in their advertising. Gay will give us an inside look at the history of this powerful in-house agency, some of the award-winning work and talk about the importance of storytelling to Disney advertising. Will Gay co-leads the creative concept team made up of artist, designers, and writers. Doubletree Tampa Airport, 4500 W Cypress St.Cost: $25 for Active Members; $0 for Corporate Members; $35 for Non-Members
To register, click here or call 813-879-8223.

Pure & Shameless Technology Social. 10th year anniversary!!
March 19, 5:30 to 8 PM
Blue Martini, International Plaza Mall. To Register & more details visit www.HotSpaces.Net/register..asp. Come network with the local tech community. This social is usually attended by all levels of IT – Developers, QA, managers, CIOs, etc. It is an interesting cycle, again, for the local tech community so what better time to get together. Dress is casual, bring cards, ideas, co-workers and be ready to mingle. The HotSpaces.Net site has just been updated with my current local job openings in IT, Marketing, Sales and finance. Call me if you want to talk in detail on the local job market.

Tampa Live After Five – Downtown
5:30 pm – 8:00PM, Monthly, Every Third Friday through June 18

This popular outdoor concert is the place to be with your friends and coworkers. Enjoy libations, live music, and much more. Click for more information.

Open Wall Night at the Studio @ 620
March 19
Open Wall Night is less than two weeks away! Please mark your calendars and try to make it out. The event is a great way to show support for local artists and help a great charity. Live music, free appetizers, cash bar and more! There’s still a few more spots available if you want to show your work! 6:00 – 9:00pm, Thursday March 19 at the Studio@620, 620 First Ave S, St Pete
See full details and RSVP

My Bust Book at Blue Acier
March 20, 6 – 10PM Opening Reception:
Artist talk with Steve McClure at 7:30 PM
Steve McClure appropriates for this work historic photographic portraits of women in this unique showing.
Exhibition continues through May 2. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 1 – 5 PM and by appointment. For further information contact Erika Schneider; erika@bleuacier.com. 109 West Columbus Drive, Tampa, Tel/Fax: 813-272-9746 www.Bleuacier.Com

Healthy Together UPCOMING EVENTS
• Chalk Walk & Hyde Park Art Show – 3/20
• Healthy Together Wellness Festival – 3/21
• Bike Month & Log Miles for DTLM
• Bayshore Walk – 3/28
For additional information click here

Self Employment in the Arts Conference
March 21, 9 AM –5:30 PM, 8:15 AM Registration

Artists who are working hard to make a living out of their talents should attend the upcoming conference called “Self Employment in the Arts Conference.” The conference is being held on March 21st at the University of Tampa. Details about the conference are found by clicking here. http://www.ut.edu/detail.aspx?id=10862, Registration (PDF)

USF LGBT Gala
March 24, 5:45 – 8PM
First LGBT scholarship will be awarded; Betty Castor to deliver keynote address. Growing by leaps and bounds, the annual USF LGBT Community Gala is now in its fifth year and will take place Mar. 24, at Traditions Hall in the Gibbons Alumni Center from 5:45 to 8 p.m. The event’s theme, “Global Diversity in Action,” is the topic Betty Castor, executive director of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions, will take up in her keynote address. Castor, former USF president, from 1986 to 1993, now oversees all aspects of the center’s solutions-oriented research projects, and will discuss the importance of inclusionary practices and USF’s role in a global environment.

4th Annual Smart Sustainable 2009
April 2 & 3
To register either or both days click below HILTON CARILLON (Feather Sound) – 950 Lake Carillon Drive, Saint Petersburg. Join key government and business leaders at the 4th annual Smart Sustainable Tampa Bay symposium, as we welcome expert speakers that will give us the big picture on why sustainable building practices are so important to all of us, from corporate and government boardrooms to individuals.
For more information visit Smart Sustainable Tampa Bay or email Colleenm@tampabay.rr.com

Symbolic Expressions…a One-woman Exhibition of Paintings by Janet Aponte
April 3 – 25
April 5, 2 – 4 pm OPENING RECEPTION – FREE

Artists’ Way Cooperative Gallery
1403 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727-446-1708
Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri 10am–2pm, Saturday 12noon-4pm, or by appt.

Opportunities for Volunteering in Tarpon Springs
The City of Tarpon Springs Department of Cultural and Civic Services is seeking volunteers to assist at its Cultural Treasures sites including; Performing Arts Center, Cultural Center, Safford House Museum, Depot Museum, and Heritage Museum. For those with an interest in the theater, the Performing Arts Center offers professional full-scale productions of dance, theatre, opera, and orchestral works. Ushers are needed throughout the year. Call 727-942-5605.