When you’re trying to stay within a budget, you have to weigh your entertainment options. Is it worth the money? Can I afford to bring a date, or go with a group of people?
None of that is a concern tonight. Read the rest of this entry »
The Loafies — our annual celebration in honor of the Best of the Bay issue — are your chance to meet the winners and mingle with the tastemakers of Tampa Bay at our homecoming/house party/awards show (no word on whether Kanye’s gonna ruin my award presentation). Come out for food, fashion, drink, dancing and more, with live music by Best of the Bay winners Nervous Turkey (pictured) and Shunda K, 500 Wolves and more. Rumor has it that The Senator will be making a guest appearance, though how he could possibly top last year’s show is anybody’s guess.
Hit the break to find out about other stuff going on in Tampa Bay today — like how to see Liam Neeson in Taken for free, and where you can meet former St. Peteresburg Times reporter Charrie Hazard, who discusses her new novel, Falling into the Sun. Read the rest of this entry »
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar.
World Cafe- Fridays, 7:30-9:30 pm. This week’s question: “How has being the change I want to see in the world changed me?” For more info, visit the World Cafe website. Starbucks Cafe- 4th St. N. and 89th Ave N., St. Petersburg.
Ellenton Farmers Market- Saturdays; 8 am – 1 pm. Ellenton Farmers’ Market will be the largest year-round market in florida that specializes in “green” natural, organic and environmentally friendly products that makes for a healthier lifestyle and a better environment. Located just North of the Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton, Florida (exit 224, Old Exit 43, off I – 75).
Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve- Saturday, August 15; 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Guided hikes through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve are held on most Saturdays of the month. Join us to learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Be sure to bring water and a snack for this 2-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Reserve your space by 2 pm on the Friday prior to the tour of choice. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Recommended ages: 6 and up. Weedon Island Preserve- 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702. (727) 453-6500.
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I usually try to avoid the random free shit available on the Internet — much of it is rife with registration forms and hidden fees — but I found a bunch of offers that require little effort from you. And they make good stocking stuffers:
There’s a plethora of free 2009 calendars online from a children’s-themed Walden calendar for children to a Americans Helping Americans calendar perfect for grandparents.
For the raver in your family: Free glowsticks!
For the child geek: Gmail stickers!
For the vain child: a free photostamp for your Santa letter.
For the saltwater fisherman (or woman) in the family: One free issue of Saltwater Fishing Magazine.
Get a free movie from Redbox (those movie rental kiosks at Wal-Mart) by entering in these codes.
And finally, if your planning on taking the family out to an IMAX flick this month, print out this coupon for free popcorn.
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