Ruth Eckerd Hall E-News May 14, 2008
Summer is just a few weeks away, but it's already getting hot with great shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall! Just announced: Ashlee Simpson and The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour!
Pop rock singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, June 19 at 8 pm.  Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am.
The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour,  featuring Boys Like Girls & Good Charlotte with Metro Station and The Maine comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am.
Larry the Cable Guy will “git-r-done” when he comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall for four performances May 15-17.
The musicians of Sol y Canto will make learning a second language fun with playful, imaginative songs when they perform in the Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am. 
Music Director Stefan Sanderling will be joined by internationally renowned pianist Stephen Hough when The Florida Orchestra comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall on May 18.
Enroll now for The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Summer Arts ’08 program.  Classes begin on June 9.

Pop rock singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, June 19 at 8 pm.  Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am.

2004 Billboard Artist of the Year and winner of two Teen Choice Awards, Ashlee Simpson will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, June 19 at 8 pm.  Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am!  Don’t miss this multi-platinum-selling artist as she performs hit singles from her two number one albums Autobiography and I Am Me.  Her third album (Bittersweet World), which was released last month, includes the single Little Miss Obsessive.

The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour,  featuring Boys Like Girls & Good Charlotte with Metro Station and The Maine comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am.

What better way to spend a summer evening than with the Boston-area band Boys Like Girls (The Great Escape), and Maryland natives Good Charlotte (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, The Anthem and Girls & Boys).  They will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall along with Metro Station and The Maine on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm.  The Soundtrack of Your Summer tour will sell out quickly, so get your tickets this Saturday, May 17 at 10 am!

Larry the Cable Guy will “git-r-done” when he comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall for four performances May 15-17.

A perennial comedy favorite Larry the Cable Guy is back in the state where it all started in 1986. Don’t miss this funny man’s irresistible brand of humor when he comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall for four hysterical performances, Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm, Friday, May 16 at 8 pm and two shows on Saturday, May 17 at 5 pm and 8 pm.  No kidding, these four shows are very close to selling out.  Don’t wait, get your tickets now!

The musicians of Sol y Canto will make learning a second language fun with playful, imaginative songs when they perform in the Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am. 

Sol y Canto will be performing high-energy, spirited, infectiously optimistic and exuberant rhythms and melodies when it comes to the Murray Studio Theater on Friday, May 16 at 7:30 pm and the Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am.  Space is limited for both of these shows – get your tickets now!

Music Director Stefan Sanderling will be joined by internationally renowned pianist Stephen Hough when The Florida Orchestra comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall on May 18.

At the next Progress Energy Masterworks concert, Music Director Stefan Sanderling is joined by internationally renowned pianist Stephen Hough performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2 on a program with Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This program will also feature Taki Concordia Conducting Fellowship recipient Mei-Ann Chen conducting the orchestra in Shostakovich’s Festive Overture.  Don’t miss Stephen Hough, who in The Baltimore Sun calls “one of the most consistently imaginative keyboard artists around.”  Hough is the winner of the Naumberg International Piano Competition and the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2001 for what is referred to as the “genius grant” in one’s field.  Tickets are available now. 

Enroll now for The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Summer Arts ’08 program.  Classes begin on June 9.
The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall has announced its Summer Arts ’08 Program.  These classes at the Hoffman Institute begin in less than 4 weeks and will explore talents, help children discover new friends, offer experiences with professional arts instructors, and provide an opportunity to perform what they have learned on a stage in a professional setting at Ruth Eckerd Hall.  Enrollment has begun!  Hurry to sign up for the Musical Theater Intensive (Little Mary Sunshine), and the Drama of Comedy (You Can’t Take it with You) before they sell out!   For those of who have had dance training we offer Dance Intensive from August 4-8 and for ages 11 to 16.  This class provides exposure to a variety of styles including Horton, Ailey and others associated with modern, jazz and classical forms.  Save with promo packages – the more classes you take, the more money you save!  All classes at the Hoffman Institute are literacy based and students receive a copy of a book related to the class experience.  Arts and crafts sessions are taught daily by a visual arts specialist.  Every student receives a Hoffman Institute T-shirt and a class photograph on the final day of class.  Students enrolled in three or more classes receive $25 off enrollment for the Fall ’08 session at the Hoffman Institute.   For further information, please call 727-712-2706 or log onto www.hoffmanperformingarts.org.

St. Petersburg, Florida - Fast Facts
May 16, 2008

BIKE TO WORK ON FRIDAY:

This month is National Bike Month. Mayor Rick Baker will bike to work on Friday, May 16, departing at 7:15 a.m. at Northeast Exchange Club/Coffee Pot Park, First St. and 31st Ave. NE. You're invited to ride along! To find out more about the city's expanding bicycle trail network or other information for pedestrians and cyclists, visit www.stpete.org/bicycle.

ST. PETE TACKLES NEW BOWL GAME:  
Earlier this month, the NCAA announced that a new collegiate football bowl game is coming to St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field this December. The game will feature a match-up between a Big East team and a Conference USA team, and will be televised on ESPN. Complete details here.

FREE MUSEUM DAY:

St. Petersburg shines the spotlight on its vibrant arts and cultural scene with ArtsAlive 2008/Free Museum Day. On Saturday, May 17, admission is free for Pinellas and Hillsborough residents (with ID) to these participating museums:  Dali, Florida Holocaust, Fine Arts, St. Pete Museum of History, Great Explorations and Sunken Gardens. Florida Crafstmen Gallery and The Arts Center (always free) will offer gift shop discounts. Ride the Looper Trolley for 25 cents between venues. Contact: 893-7465.

 

FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 
FloridaHousingSearch.org is a free resource where renters can find affordable properties, and landlords receive free listings. Either online or by phone at 877-428-8844, a number of helpful services are also available, such as a rental checklist, financial advice, and renter's rights and responsibilities.

JAMESTOWN APARTMENTS FOR RENT:

St. Petersburg recently completed construction on 21 beautiful and affordable apartments and townhouses for rent in Jamestown. A number of these units are still available to tenants who qualify based on household size and income (for example, the maximum income for a household for two is $27,120. Call 893-7324 for more information or visit www.stpete.org/housing/jamestown.htm.

RAYS PROPOSAL PUBLIC HEARING:

The next public hearing on the proposed new Rays stadium and the redevelopment of Tropicana Field will be held Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 175 Fifth St. N. 

View the proposals at www.stpete.org/raysproposal.

BRIDGING ST. PETERSBURG & GULFPORT:

The first ever 49th Street S. Celebration will be held Saturday May 17, with a parade and festival jointly hosted by Gulfport and St. Petersburg. The parade starts at 10 a.m. along 49th St. proceeding from 22nd Ave. S. to 18th Ave. S. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy entertainment, exhibits and booths showcasing local businesses and entertainment along the Tangerine Ave. Greenway, 18th Ave. S. between 49th St. and 52nd St. Entertainment includes The Island Boys and Groove Altar. Contact: 344-3711. 

TEEN TECHNOLOGY CAMP:

There are a limited number of spots available for Teen Technology Camp from June 9 to August 15. This full day, 10-week program includes: digital photography; computer layout & design; and digital video training. Students will shoot and edit their own video projects. Friday field trips include visits to TV stations, photo studios, graphic design studios and more. Resident cost is $600 for teens entering grades 7 through 10. Call 892-5877 or 892-5060 for more information and availability.

SUMMER SALSA CELEBRATION:Spend Memorial Day, May 26, at The Pier for "Salsa en St. Pete," an afternoon of hot salsa and Latin dancing in the Courtyard. There will be fun for the entire family, 4 to 9 p.m. Visit www.StPetePier.com.

PLAYCAMPS & TEEN CAMPS ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS:

St. Petersburg Recreation also offers Playcamps and Teen Camps for students grades 1 through 9 for 10 weeks this summer, daily 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Supervised activities, break and lunch, fitness, crafts, field trips and more are included, while the curriculum stresses character building through the "St. Pete Values" philosophy of self discipline, achievement, respect, teamwork, responsibility and honesty. Registration now open, and spaces fill up quickly. Call 893-7441 for more information and availability.

HISTORY IN BLOOM:

Visit the new Woodson Legacy Garden at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave. S. The Woodson Legacy Garden is a collaborative venture between the Chamber's Leadership St. Pete Class of 2008, the city's Midtown Economic Development Initiative and the museum. More than $40,000 in donations were raised by Leadership St. Pete to provide 13,000 brick pavers, 1,200 plants, sod, mulch, irrigation and fencing. The new garden now offers the museum a pleasant outdoor space for special events. On Tuesday, May 20, at 5 p.m., join city, museum and Chamber of Commerce leaders for "History in Bloom," as the new garden is unveiled to the public.

SENIOR HALL OF FAME AWARDS:

St. Petersburg's 26th annual Senior Hall of Fame Awards honors seniors for their outstanding contributions to our community. The annual reception and ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Enoch D. Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. All nominees are 65 and older and have provided community service that benefits the quality of life in St. Petersburg. Please come celebrate with us on May 28, or call 893-7159 for more information.


Drawing to be held Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th





MUSIC EQUIPMENT DONATIONS NEEDED!!!!

We are the “Justified Youth Group” Shouting out to all fellow singers and musicians! We are trying to start a band in our youth group, but because of funds, we are unable to afford much more than two microphones, one bent mic stand, and a sound system that resembles some type of home karaoke machine.

If you could help with any type of playable instrument or any amount of money I know about twenty kids, I mean young adults (they hate it when I call them kids) that would have such a better chance of making the right choices in life, thanks to you….. All donations are tax deductible

Thank you and God Bless.

Steve Parro - Youth Pastor
romansfive@yahoo.com


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