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Friday , June 6th , 2008
1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa , FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue , ( Tampa ). Held on the 1st Friday of every month , this is the biggest , most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay ! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes . Free parking & buffet , giveaways and much more ! Presented By : Latin Times Magazine . Price : Free , Time : 5:45pm – 10:00pm . To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info : ( 813 ) 901- 5292 . Visit : www . Latin-Connections . com
Sunday , June 15th , 2008
Father ’ s Day
Friday , July 18th , 2008
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of the Gulf Coast presents Guayabera Night 5:30 Pm – 8:30 PM @ The Latam Restaurant in Historic Ybor City .
$ 5.00 cover , www . puertoricanchamber . net
Saturday , June 2008
Ladies Tea Party – By Invitation Only Just for ladies tea party / meeting . Held in West Tampa , on the top floor of a charming and unique business that will delight as your explore it ! Join us at this elegant and exact replication of Victorian Ladies Tea Cottage . Complete with elegant chaise lounges , parlor room , and a mini-museum room filled with great feminine treasures . On the menu : An array of hand selected Teas from all around the world . Spoil yourself with such delicious delights such as petite sandwiches , Savannah honey & cheese board , chocolate fountain , fruit compote , an incredible assortment of chocolates , cookies , petit fours and more ! Enjoy the roof-top Spa we create , while relaxing under the firm hands of your own personal massage therapist , get a pedicure , a manicure , facial and more ! Shop at the little rooftop shopping village we have created with perfect ladies treasures and gifts . This invite is for the elite , of the elite and is limited to just 40 ladies , by invitation only . Exhibitors : JGonzalez @ thelatinvillage . com or call ( 813 ) 901-5292 . Tickets : $ 50.00 in advance , $ 55.00 day of event . Sponsorship opportunities are available .
June 26th – 29th , 2008
Jesus Christ Superstar @ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - Carol Morsani Hall Jesus Christ Superstar , the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber , exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of theater forever . With a score of amazing songs – " I Don ' t Know How To Love Him ," " Hosanna ," " Everything ' s Alright ," " What ' s the Buzz " and " Superstar " – this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour ' s Clorey Glover as Judas is as relevant and timeless as ever . Info : www . tbpac . org
Wednesday & Thursday , July 2nd & 3rd , 2008
Chris Rock @ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Morsani Hall , Tampa , FL Show times vary , tickets available at : www . ticketmaster . com
Friday , July 4th , 2008 – 4th of July !
1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa , FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue , ( Tampa ). Held on the 1st Friday of every month , this is the biggest , most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay ! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes . Free parking & buffet , giveaways and much more ! Presented By : Latin Times Magazine . Price : Free , Time : 5:45pm – 10:00pm . To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info : ( 813 ) 901-5292 . Visit : www . Latin-Connections . com
Monday , July 7th , 2008
Pat Benatar @ Ruth Eckerd Hall , Clearwater , FL Long acknowledged as one of the leading female rock vocalists in the industry , Pat Benatar is a certified rock n ' roll superstar . She ' s a fourtime Grammy winner with six platinum and four gold albums to her credit as well as such hit singles as " I Need A Lover ," " Treat Me Right ," " Hit Me With Your Best Shot ," and " Love Is A Battlefield ." Show at 8:00 PM , tickets available at www . ticketmaster . com
Sunday , July 13th , 2008
Juan Luis Guerra @ Amway Arena , Orlando , FL Show : 7:00 PM . LA TRAVESIA TOUR JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 440 EN CONCIERTO . Tickets : www . Ticketmaster . com
Friday , August 1st , 2008
1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa , FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue , ( Tampa ). Held on the 1st Friday of every month , this is the biggest , most exciting business networking social in Tampa Bay ! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes . Free parking & buffet , giveaways and much more ! Presented By : Latin Times Magazine . Price : Free , Time : 5:45pm – 10:00pm . To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info : ( 813 ) 901-5292 . Visit : www . Latin-Connections . com
Saturday , August 2nd , 2008
George Michael 25 LIVE Tour @ The St . Pete Times Forum ( Tampa , FL ) Show : 8:00pm . After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year alone , legendary superstar George Michael will be bringing his smash 25 LIVE tour to North American arenas in the summer of 2008 . Info : www . stpetetimesforum . com
Thursday , August 21st , 2008
Pop Tarts presents American Idols LIVE ! Tour 2008 One of the hottest shows ever is back for another great tour you won ’ t want to miss . Check out your favorite Idol live and in person when American Idols Live ! comes to the St . Pete Times Forum August 21 , 2008 . Info : www . stpetetimesforum . com
Friday , August 29th , 2008
Latin ConneXions Small Business Expo @ NEW Location ( TBA ) Get your exhibit space today . Over 40 companies expected . Great music , Art exhibit and more !! FREE to attend . First 50 People receive a FREE DRINK TICKET . FREE Parking , Complimentary Buffet - Great networking !
August 19 - 24 , 2008
Mamma Mia ! @ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - Carol Morsani Hall Three possible fathers … Two unforgettable days . One fantastic musical ! Mamma Mia !, based on songs of ABBA , has become one of the most successful musicals of all time . The infectious and funny production features 22 of ABBA ' s best known songs . Info : www . Tbpac . org
Friday , September 5th , 2008
Latin Xpressions 1st Friday Latin ConneXions – Business Networking Social in Tampa , FL @ Mirage – 3605 Hillsborough Avenue , ( Tampa ). Held on the 1st Friday of every month , this is the biggest , most exciting business networking social in Tampa
Bay ! Bring plenty of business cards and your dancing shoes . Free parking & buffet , giveaways and much more ! Presented By : Latin Times Magazine . Price : Free , Time : 5:45pm – 10:00pm . To exhibit your company or for sponsorship info : ( 813 ) 901-5292 . Visit : www . Latin-Connections . com
Saturday , May 24th , 2008
Alicia Keys – As I am Tour @ the St , Pete Forum 8:00pm Featuring Ne-Yo and American Idol ’ s Jordin Sparks . St . Pete Times Forum - 401 Channelside Dr . - Tampa , FL 33602 - ( 813 ) 301-6500 . Tickets on sale at www . stpetetimesforum . com
2008 Children & Teen Salsa Congress Hosted By Edwin Rivera Sunday , July 6th , 2008
@ the Hyatt Regency Tampa . Event by Children-Teen Salsa Congress , Inc .. Edwin Rivera invites you to the 4th annual Children-Teen Salsa Congress in Tampa Florida July 4th to July 7th , 2008 . “ A Congress like No Other ” At the The Hyatt Regency Tampa - 211 North Tampa Street- Tampa , Florida , 33602 - All Performers are Children and Teen Groups ( No adult groups permitted ). Discounted Passes to Busch Gardens Theme Park and Adventure Island Water Park Imagine a destination where you can have family fun during the day and dance all night . For the second time that destination has been created for you and your family .
The Wizard of Oz - Saturday , June 7th , 2008
7:30pm @ the Progress Energy Center for the Arts : Mahaffey Theater , St Petersburg , FL Come join Dorothy , Toto , Scarecrow , Tinman and the Cowardly Lion as they sing and dance their way down the Yellow Brick Road through Munchkinland and The Emerald City . With the help of Glenda the Good Witch , they will outwit the Wicked Witch of The West and her Flying Monkeys , and will find their hearts desires . Tickets on sale @ www . mahaffeytheater . com for as low as $ 19
September 2008
Tampa Bay ’ s First Annual Elite Latino Awards is coming this
September 2008 ! Do you know someone that deserves to be nominated ? Log on to our website and complete the simple nomination form TODAY !
Criteria for Nominations : Nominees may be from the public or private sector , and include education , arts , media , entertainment , hospitality , government , law , health , human services , volunteer , entrepreneur , outstanding students 18-22 and / or other professions .
This event will pay homage to the Elite Latinos who have excelled within their profession by demonstrating and practicing ethical , professional and responsible behavior . For more information , please email EliteLatinoAwards @ thelatinvillage . com
Tampa Bay Rays ’ Games - Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
June 13 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Florida Marlins June 17 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Chicago Cubs June 20 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Houston Astros June 30 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Boston Red Sox July 4 , 2008 5:10pm vs . Kansas City Royals July 18 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Toronto Blue Jays July 21 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Oakland Athletics August 1 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Detroit Tigers August 4 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Cleveland Indians August 23 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Los Angeles Angels of Anheim August 26 , 2008 7:10pm vs . Toronto Blue Jays
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30 LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE | May - July 2008