News from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County 2/5/2010

BOA Sunset Cinema Series & TMA's Opening with a FREE MOVIE in the Park
The Bank of America's Sunset Cinema celebrates the Tampa Museum of Art opening with a free movie at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday, February 6 at 6:30pm (gates open at 4:30pm).

Bank of America’s Sunset Cinema, Tampa Theatre’s traveling outdoor picture show, celebrates the opening of the new Tampa Museum of Art with a free outdoor movie, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM next to the new Museum of Art on Saturday, February 6 at 6:30pm in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Come early to explore the new The Tampa Museum of Art (for Grand Opening details activities and admission prices, visit www.tampamuseum.org.)

Bank of America’s Sunset Cinema brings free, large-scale, family-friendly outdoor movie screenings to neighborhoods throughout the area. Since 2008, over 10,000 people have attended eight free Sunset Cinema events in public parks. Tampa Theatre produces the events using a giant 45-foot inflatable screen and high-definition high-intensity digital projectors. Admission is always free.

Guests picnic, play Frisbee, listen to music and enjoy the evening in a safe, relaxed atmosphere two hours prior to the start of the movie. Guests are invited to bring blankets, pillows, backrests, low-profile beach chairs and picnic baskets. For a complete FAQ, last minute updates and schedule information, visit available on the Theatre’s website at www.tampatheatre.org/sunsetcinema.php

Tampa Theatre offers “Cinema Snacks” for sale including popcorn, soft drinks, bottled water, candy and select Tampa Theatre souvenirs. Due to park restrictions, alcoholic beverages, plastic tarps, and tables are not permitted.

”Tampa Theatre is proud to bring free, family-friendly entertainment to our neighborhoods. During tough economic times like these, it’s doubly important,” said John Bell, Tampa Theatre President and C.E.O. “We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting this program so that we can bring free film experiences to beautiful settings in our City and County. Since 1926, people have been traveling downtown to watch movies under Tampa Theatre’s simulated stars. Now we are able to bring movies to Tampa neighborhoods so people can gather to watch movies under the real stars.”

Night at the Museum: Ben Stiller leads an all-star cast including Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke in this hilarious blockbuster hit. When good-hearted dreamer Larry Daley (Stiller) is hired as night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, he soon discovers that an ancient curse brings all the exhibits to life after the sun sets. Suddenly, Larry finds himself face-to-face with a frisky T. Rex skeleton, tiny armies of Romans and cowboys and a mischievous monkey who taunts him to the breaking point. But with the help of President Teddy Roosevelt (Williams), Larry may just figure out a way to control the chaos and become a hero in his son's eyes. Boasting jaw-dropping special effects and laugh-out-loud moments, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM is your ticket to nonstop fun.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 45 minutes

Sunset Cinema is sponsored by Bank of America, New Magic 94.9, The St. Petersburg Times, tbt* Tampa Bay Times, Grown Man Brand, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, and Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation.

Chamber Music Ybor this Sunday

YBOR ARTWalk – Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 12 noon to 6 PM

This month the ARTWALK is followed by the Annual Night Parade. During the day more than 18 galleries and cultural venues will be open along the historic sidewalks in Ybor City. After the WALK we encourage you to stay for the Annual Krewe of S’ant Yago Night Parade.

This day time family event is FREE. Don’t forget to pick up the new ARTWalk Guide detailing the wonderful cultural locations in Ybor City. Guides are available at the Ybor Art Colony as well as other participating venues throughout the historic district.

We hope you will come out to support the only monthly ARTWALK in Hillsborough County. In partnership with the Saturday Market in Centennial Park we are proud to feature ART in the PARK highlighting many talented artists from the Tampa Bay community displaying their work.

We look forward to your support of the artists who exhibit and sell their work and consistently offer an outlet for cultural expression in our community.

For information on YAA! or participation in the monthly ARTWALK please contact Walter Romeo at PH# (813) 495-4649.

Valentine Making at the H.B. Plant Museum

Red Hot Nut Sack "Week 3" - TONIGHT!

If you're Red Hot or a Nut, show up 10:30 if you want to perform. Create something original and unique. Spread the word by inviting your friends. It's only $2 bucks, and you'll be out by 12:30pm. As always, after party at the Chelsea Bar.

Silver Meteor Gallery is located 2213 E. 6th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 in Ybor City.

Concerts This Weekend

Opening is Jacksonville native Rebecca Zapen, a recent transplant to St. Petersburg, has been playing guitar, violin and ukulele since childhood, when her musical parents played plenty of classical tunes around the house. Her most recent album, Japanese Bathhouse, was inspired by -- you guessed it -- a Japanese bathhouse, and is full of quirky, jazzy ditties that sound like exquisite little snippets of an indie-film soundtrack. www.zapen.com/

Doors open at 6:00p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

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WMNF Presents 2nd Annual Karibbyan KruzeMusic Festival & Bob Marley 65th Birthday Tribute On Saturday February 6th Performers include T & T Sweet Tassa Drums; Mello-Le Roy; Kebee; Impulse; Jahfari; Johukames Posse; Nuveau-Saka; Reality Band; Ras Cocoman & Rizza Band; Sentauras Reggae; Ever-G & I Yata Shristi; Ray Pansocalyp (Mr. Smoorh); DJ Dean & Mikey; Sound Aquarius Technology; DJ D Vybez; Doy Deru; Due Ranks; Garner; Strappy-D; Pezo; Liter Damis; Kenny Ranks; Compton; Party Thought Dance Group; Ife Dancers; House Of Love Drummers; The Master Rockers; DJ Spice; DJ Sensation; Pezo

Doors open at 4:00pm Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Tickets available IN PERSON at Skipper's or via WMNF's website at http://www.wmnf.org/ Skippers Smokehouse is located at 910 Skipper Road, Tampa

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John Mayer with Special Guest Michael Franti & Spearhead at the St Pete Times Forum on Friday February 5, 2010 starting at 8:00 PM The St. Pete Times Forum is located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602.

For more information about these events and many others, visit the EVENTS section of our website at http://www.tampaarts.com/