Wednesday , May 20th , 2009 2009 Latinos Unidos Leadership Conference and Luncheon hosted by the City of Tampa Mayor ’ s Hispanic Advisory Council At the Hyatt Regency Downtown Tampa Street : Two Tampa City Center . The Latinos Unidos luncheon brings together Tampa Bay area Hispanics in an effort to promote and showcase the cultural and financial influence Latinos have in our communities . The luncheon is preceded by a leadership conference which offers business and community leaders tools and insights for improving management and leadership skills in the workplace . This year ’ s theme for the leadership conference is “ Leading in Challenging Times ”. Attendees will experience seminar style presentations from industry experts in finance , education , and psychology . This year ’ s luncheon keynote speaker will be Mr . Vince Roig , Chairman of the Helios Education Foundation . Proceeds from this year ’ s luncheon and conference will go towards funding the City of Tampa Mayor ’ s Hispanic Advisory Council scholarship endowment at the University of Tampa . Endowments have also been established at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida . Event Hours : 8:00am - 1:30pm . Conference : $ 35
• Lunch : $ 35 , Conference and Lunch : $ 65 , Corporate Table ( 10 ): $ 350 . Info : ( 813 ) 274-5856 . Email : Maritza . Betancourt @ ci . tampa . fl . us
Friday , May 29th , 2009 The Premier of “ Final Fridays ” @ The Venue , 2675 Ulmerton Road , St . Pete , FL . Due to a high demand of requests , we have decided to create a NEW Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social for our Business Community in the Pinellas County Area ! Tampa Bay ’ s Business Community is invited to attend the KICK-OFF of “ FINAL ” Fridays , Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials . These “ Latino-Style ” networking events are among the biggest , most exciting business networking socials in Tampa Bay and now they are available to the Pinellas County Business Community !! The event starts @ 5:45 PM until 8:30 PM . Entrance : $ 5.00 Includes Buffett ! Latin buffet courtesy of The Venue and Latin Times Magazine , Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways .
Thursday , June 4th , 2009 Wanda Sykes @ Ruth Eckerd Hall ( Clearwater , FL ) 8:00 PM . Info : rutheckerdhall . com
Friday , June 5th , 2009 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge , @ 3605 W . Hillsborough Ave . ( Tampa , FL ). The event starts at 5:45 PM until 9:00 PM . Like every 1st Friday event , this event is FREE for general admission , and offers a complimentary buffet . Music : Salsa , Latin Jazz y Disco . Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways . LIVE Performances . Free Parking , Entrance and Buffet .
June 19 - 21 , 2009 STOMP @ Carol Morsani Hall ( TBPAC ) STOMP is explosive , provocative , sophisticated , sexy , utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages . The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews , and has appeared on numerous national television shows . The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes , wooden poles , brooms , garbage cans , Zippo lighters , hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms . The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises , with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines , utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans . As USA Today says , “ STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places .” STOMP . See what all the noise is about . Visit stomponline . com . Broadway Family Night ! On Fri ., June 19 , receive a free children ’ s ( 12 and under ) ticket with a full-priced adult ticket ( available in all price levels and only by phone or window ). There will also be pre-show family friendly activities and a post-show talkback . Price : Regularly priced tickets start at $ 34.50 . www . tbpac . org
June 19 - August 2 , 2009 Respect : A Musical Journey of Women @ Jaeb Theater ( TB- PAC ) From “ Someone to Watch Over Me ” to “ I will Survive .” It ’ s the journey of women , told through Top-40 music in the new musical production RESPECT : A Musical Journey of Women . From the codependence of “ I will follow him ” to the anger of “ These Boots are Made for Walking ,” to the cynicism of “ What ’ s Love Got to Do with it ,” and finally to the strength of “ Hero .” Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women ’ s own stories about finding dreams , lost love , relationship issues , entering the workforce , gaining independence , and more , this show is “ exhilarating !” It ’ s more than just a story worth telling , it ’ s a must-see and must-hear . Join us for the journey of women from codependence to independence – from “ Someone to Watch Over Me ” to “ I Will Survive .” See the progress of women from property of their husbands to presidents of countries in the 20th century – hear it through a dramatic musical presentation . www . tbpac . org
June 25th Thru July 5th , 2009 Cirque du Soleil © presents Saltimbanco™ Arena Tour will stop in Tampa at the St . Pete Times Forum for a limited engagement . The world premiere of Saltimbanco was held in Montreal on April 23 , 1992 and featured a cast of 36 performers . During its 14-year tour under the big top , the show visited 75 cities on five continents , for a total of more than 4,000 performances before a combined audience of 10 million people . In 2007 , Saltimbanco embarked on a tour across Canada and the United States . The new tour model allows Cirque du Soleil to bring its shows to additional cities , giving more people than ever the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town . Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre , dance and music and where spectacular costumes , lighting and make-up take pride of place . The current cast of 49 artists , 15 of whom were part of the show ’ s original big top tour , hail from Canada and 20 other countries . Info : www . sptimesforum . com
Friday , June 26th , 2009 “ Final Fridays ” @ The Venue , 2675 Ulmerton Road , St . Petersburg , FL . Due to a high demand of requests , we have decided to create a NEW Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social for our Business Community in the Pinellas County Area ! Tampa Bay ’ s Business Community is invited to attend the KICK-OFF of “ FINAL ” Fridays , Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials . These “ Latino-Style ” networking events are among the biggest , most exciting business networking socials in Tampa Bay and now they are available to the Pinellas County Business Community !! The event starts @ 5:45 PM until 8:30 PM . Entrance : $ 5.00 - Includes Buffett ! Latin buffet courtesy of The Venue and Latin Times Magazine , Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways .
Coming in July 2009 ! Ladies Tea & Spa Party ! Just for ladies tea party / meeting . Join us at this charming Victorian Room , where you will be awed by the formal setting and beauty of the room . Feel spoiled , as you are served with Crystal , Linens and Bone China . Talk and get to know other elite local business women in an atmosphere designed to make you unwind and relax . Develop new friendships or business relationships . Afterward , stroll through the connecting gate into the Secret Garden , enjoy wine tasting , and Champaign toasts as you relax and unwind in the Garden Spa we create , while enjoying the firm hands of our massage therapists , or getting a pedicure , a manicure , facial , skin care consult , beauty consult and more from one of our exhibitors ! Tickets : $ 50.00 in advance , $ 55.00 day of event . Sponsorship opportunities are available . This invite is for the elite , of the elite and is limited to just 40 ladies , by invitation only .
Friday , July 3rd , 2009 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge , @ 3605 W . Hillsborough Ave . ( Tampa , FL ). The event starts at 5:45 PM until 9:00 PM . Like every 1st Friday event , this event is FREE for general admission , and offers a complimentary buffet . Music : Salsa , Latin Jazz y Disco . Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways . LIVE Performances . Free Parking , Entrance and Buffet .
Friday , July 31st , 2009 “ Final Fridays ” @ The Venue , 2675 Ulmerton Road , St . Petersburg , FL . Due to a high demand of requests , we have decided to create a NEW Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social for our Business Community in the Pinellas County Area ! Tampa Bay ’ s Business Community is invited to attend the KICK-OFF of “ FINAL ” Fridays , Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials . These “ Latino-Style ” networking events are among the biggest , most exciting business networking socials in Tampa Bay and now they are available to the Pinellas County Business Community !! The event starts @ 5:45 PM until 8:30 PM . Entrance : $ 5.00 - Includes Buffett ! Latin buffet courtesy of The Venue and Latin Times Magazine , Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways .
Friday , August 7th , 2009 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge , @ 3605 W . Hillsborough Ave . ( Tampa , FL ). The event starts at 5:45 PM until 9:00 PM . Like every 1st Friday event , this event is FREE for general admission , and offers a complimentary buffet . Music : Salsa , Latin Jazz y Disco . Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways . LIVE Performances . Free Parking , Entrance and Buffet .
Tuesday , August 11th Thru August 16th , 2009 Mamma Mia @ Ruth Eckerd Hall ( Clearwater , FL ) Writer Catherine Johnson ’ s sunny , funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise . On the eve of her wedding , a daughter ’ s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother ’ s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago . The story-telling magic of ABBA ’ s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love , laughter and friendship , and every night everyone ’ s having the time of their lives ! 8:00 PM . Info : rutheckerdhall . com
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