Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Hillsborough County is exploring the idea of hiring a film commissioner. What Lutz locations would you like to see on film?
County Commissioners want to see Hillsborough’s name in lights – or at least written in movie and television credits. The county revealed plans recently to hire a film commissioner to help Hillsborough locations attract the kind of attention from Hollywood that nearby Pinellas has enjoyed in recent years. The new film commissioner would head up a nonprofit film commission that would fall under the auspices of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp, according to The Tampa Tribune. The idea behind the move is to make Hillsborough more attractive to movie and television makers not just to get the county’s name in lights, but also to attract the spending that major productions tend to bring with them. The Tribune says the county gets…
Monday, April 8, 2013
Families that sign up for summer camps at the nearby Carrollwood Cultural Center before April 12 will get a 15 percent discount on the regular prices.
Lutz residents who are looking for artistic outlets for their kids over the summer don’t have to drive far to find some options. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, has a lineup of camps designed for kids. There’s even an added bonus for families that register early: those who do will get a 15 percent registration discount. “The Enchanted Kingdom of the Arts” summer camp starts June 10 and runs through Aug. 16. There are individual camps available for kids as young as 4 and as old as 16. There’s even early morning and extended care available for working parents. “Campers will have the opportunity to create art projects, sing in musicals, perform a puppet show, and participant in other arts-based activities,” a media release …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Women’s Club is hosting a movie in the park April 6 to raise money for its Relay For Life team.
Pull out those poodle skirts, slick back that hair and prepare for a hopping good time 50’s style. The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Women’s Club is bringing the John Travolta and Olivia Newtown-John classic “Grease” to the big screen on Saturday, April 6. The showing of the movie at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., is a fundraiser for the club’s Relay For Life team. That team is taking part in the April 26 relay at Land O’ Lakes High School and is hoping to be able to deliver big in the donation department to benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. While Acme Outdoor Movies’ showing of “Grease” is the centerpiece of the evening and comes at no charge to attendees, there are lots of other …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Here's a sneak peek at this week’s harvest report and a reminder about Saturday, April 6’s Green After Dark, if you're up for the short drive from Lutz.
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The Odessa Organic Farmers Market is not only inviting Lutz residents to check out this weekend’s lineup of produce, it also wants them to go Green After Dark on Saturday, April 6. The monthly event features live music, food and other vendors. It takes place on the market grounds at 8701 Gunn Highway in Odessa from 5 to 9 p.m. (right after regular market hours). This month’s musical performances come courtesy of Josh Higgins and The Higgins Brothers from 5 to 7 p.m. and Anna Gavin from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring out their own lawn chairs and can also have coolers on site. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are also welcome, according to the event's website. Here’s a lineup of the market’s harvest for this week: The farmers market …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The trio has announced a Tampa stop on its summer tour – a first for the brothers in three years. That has us wondering: Are these guys are still “in” with your tweens and teens?
Back in 2010 there was no question that an announcement of a Jonas Brothers’ Tampa stop was a big deal. After all, Nick, Joe and Kevin were at the top of their game with hits like “Love Bug,” “Got Me Going Crazy” and “Hey Baby” “Burnin’ Up” the charts. They even broke hearts on their own television show and guest appearances on others. Tears flowed harder than the rain when flooding forced the brothers to cancel their Sept. 8, 2010, tour date at what was then known as the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre in Tampa. Why would I know about or even remember that? No, I’m not a huge fan, but as it turns out my daughter was and she was there for her 11th birthday. To me, it seems like just yesterday that my sister-in-law called to say she had picked …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The family friendly show will include several performances in April.Tickets are $12 each.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Lutz
residents looking for cultural experiences nearby don't have to travel far to take in live shows.
Lutz residents hoping to take in a play, listen to live music or peruse paintings by some of the area’s most heralded artists don’t have to drive far to quench the thirst for culture. The April calendar of events at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, is jam-packed with musical and artistic performances. Here’s a sneak peek from Adrienne Hutlemyer, the center’s spokeswoman, on what’s in store for arts lovers in April: OPEN HOUSE, CLASS PREVIEW Want to learn more about the center and its on-site classes? Just stop by Thursday, April 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to get a preview of new classes planned for the spring and summer. Instructors will be on hand to answer questions. Register the day of the open house and the center will …
Friday, March 22, 2013
The 16th annual Rockus Maximus: Battle of the Bands is Friday, March 22.
Are you ready to rock, Lutz? The Pasco County Library System’s battle of the bands will go down Friday, March 22, and organizers say it’s going to be the best show yet. “Rockus Maximus is aimed at teens and above, though everyone is welcome to come,” Teen Services Manager Paul Stonebridge said. The 16th annual battle, which is staged without taxpayer dollars as a way to raise awareness about the musical arts and libraries gives young acts a chance to perform in a real concert. To compete, the majority of band members must be 21 or younger and have at least two original songs. The winning band takes home $1,000 in cash and $1,200 worth of professional recording time from Clearwater’s Clear Track Studios. Lutz-based MBL Trio took home top …
Friday, March 15, 2013
The family friendly show will include several performances in April.Tickets are $12 each.
Lutz theater fans are in for a treat: The New Tampa Players will bring their production on Meet the American Girls to The Acting Studio in April. Meet the American Girls will take the audience through 3 historical eras, director Lydia Massias said. "The show is aimed at American Girls fans and would be acceptable for all ages," Massias said. "It is definitely a family friendly show. The cast includes young girls and boys, teenagers and adults." In the past, The Acting Studio, which features a "charming black box studio," has only used its theater to showcase the talents of its own students, Massias said. "We are the first outside group to perform there and this introduces both them and us to an entirely new group of people," she said. …
Just who are the New Tampa Players, slated to perform in Lutz next month, and how can you get involved?
The New Tampa Players are bringing their production of Meet the American Girls to Lutz in April. But just who are the New Tampa Players? "The New Tampa Players was founded in 2002," the show's director, Lydia Massias said. "We perform three to four shows a year, musicals and non-musicals. We generally do at least one multi-generational show a year." The theater group has performed in and around the New Tampa Area at the Hunters Green and Tampa Palms Country Clubs, Benito Middle School, Grace Episcopal Church, Carrollwood Cultural Center and the UACC, she said. "We are a gypsy theater group and are looking to find a permanent home in the near future," Massias said. The New Tampa Players posts its auditions and productions on its website: …
George Carlson
9:38 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
This appears to be Nothing more than some Commisioners wanting to get even richer. Taxes Will go Up for All Residents ofcourse and the Traffic Jams will be intolerable. Perhaps the Clowns and Commisioners that want all of this would be better off Moving to Califorrnia or Miami before they are elected Out of a Job more ›