Events

Enjoy a jazzy night out!

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, 2:29pm

Valrico, FL -- Learn about the greats on Thursday, Feb. 10 during a multimedia experience on the history of jazz.

The multimedia program for adults will feature PowerPoint slide shows, live performance examples, lecturing, and samples of historically significant sound recordings from several jazz icons including: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and others.

A Q & A session will follow the performance.

The event will be held at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., in Valrico from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, 1:09pm

Echoes of Love concert to feature actress Katherine Michelle Tanner

Tampa, FL -- Noted actress Katherine Michelle Tanner in a self-written and directed solo musical theatre peon to Love.

Featuring standards as well as original material and accompanied by piano and acoustic guitar.

Tanner is know in the bay area for her critically acclaimed performances with resident professional theatre companies such as American Stage Company, Gorilla Theatre and Stageworks Theatre.

Among these performances include the title role in Jane Eyre and Ophelia in Hamlet. She previously graced the Mainstage Theatre here at Hillsborough Community College with her tour de force performance of all the women in Charlie Chaplin's life in David Pomeranz's musical Chaplin.

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Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, 11:38am

Local students can dance and "rock" at the library

Riverview, Florida - Teens in the Riverview, Apollo Beach and Ruskin area don't have to worry about keeping quiet at their neighborhood library tonight.

That's because they're invited to bring their friends out for some gaming fun in the community room of the SouthShore Regional Library at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. The event starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 7 p.m.

Middle school and high school students will be able to laugh, talk, and get moving by taking part in some gaming fun with games such as Dance, Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero 2, Rock Band and more.

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Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm

Monday, February 7th, 2011, 12:06pm

Tampa, FL -- Seniors can soon enjoy a free day inside the Museum of Science and Industry.

MOSI will offer free health screenings, coffee and goodies. Activities include bingo and access to the museum's 450 exhbits. A DJ will provide entertainment.

The FREE Senior Fun Fest starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18 inside the museum.

Come out early for MOSI's 14th Annual Backwoods Walk to benefit MOSI's educational programs.

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Submitted by Chris Suchan, Meteorologist

Monday, February 7th, 2011, 11:51am

Support Tampa school's cancer walk at local Winter Wonderland Bash

Tampa, FL -- You're welcome to join in on a ribbon cutting ceremony and Winter Wonderland Bash for the Fairfield Inn and Suites at 12260 Morris Bridge Rd. in Temple Terrace.

The newly renovated hotel will be revealed at the event on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., in conjunction with The Hope Lodge.

Guests entering the hotel will walk through a "live" snowfall then are asked to purchase white ribbons supporting the effort to raise awareness and money for lung cancer patients.

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Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 10:55am

Westchase Men's Tennis Tournament coming up!

Westchase, FL -- Lace up your tennis shoes!

As you know, time flies and before you know it, the deadline to sign up for the Westchase Men's Tennis Tournament will be upon us!

Don't worry though...there's time...the deadline to register is Feb. 10.

The event will be held at the Westchase Swim and Tennis Center on Feb. 11, 12 and 13.

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Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 2:03pm

HCC Ybor Campus president hosts community meeting

Tampa, FL -- The President of the Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus will host a community meeting next month.

This will be the second "Campus President's Community Advisory Council" held at the Ybor City campus.

Campus President Dr. Shawn Robinson says the Council will serve as a forum for the community to interact with campus faculty, staff, students and administrators in an open, advisory and supportive manner.

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