Opera aficionados and neophytes alike will enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal with Maestro Daniel Lipton, observing the director and artists working on scenes from the upcoming opera production.
A tale of technology, disconnection and the meaning of home, this film features Slumdog Millionaire star, Dev Patel, as Saroo, a young man once lost on a train in Calcutta and eventually adopted by a family in Australia. Though it’s been 20 years and his adopted family loves him, he has never fully come to terms with the loss of his birth family. Lacking that essential closure, he puts his adult life on the line to find his first home, armed with just a handful of recollections and the revolutionary technology of Google Earth.
Colson Whitehead is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Whitehead’s reviews, essays, and fiction have appeared in a number of publications. He has received numerous prestigious awards, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
In honor of the College Football National Championship game, Buick is allowing complimentary rides to and from anywhere within the area. Prime hub for pickup is the Tampa Bay Convention Center, and fans can be brought anywhere, including to Raymond James Stadium for a free ride to the big game!
This family-friendly event gives thousands of fans the opportunity to be a part of the College Football Playoff National Championship experience. The fan festival features appearances from the participating institutions’ bands, cheerleaders, and mascots, as well as mini pep rallies for each participating team.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will come alive with some of the nation’s top recording artists at AT&T Playoff Playlist LIVE! Popular hit-makers, up-and-coming bands and long-time favorites will take the stage for three nights of incredible shows and dazzling fireworks.
David Finkel is a journalist and author whose most recent book, Thank You For Your Service, chronicles the challenges faced by American soldiers and their families in the aftermath of war. His previous book, The Good Soldiers, was the bestselling, critically acclaimed account of the U.S. “surge” during the Iraq War. An editor and writer for The Washington Post, Finkel has reported from all over the world.
The day will feature both teams and coaching staffs participating in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. Attendees will watch their favorite players, listen to interviews, and experience more than 1,000 media members previewing the National Championship Game.
A free bike tour of the Tampa area. This month’s theme is politics! Tampa has had its share of odd political deals. Corrupt politicians? Yep. Immigration issues? We have a whole area of town dedicated to that. Electrion rigging? The national guard had to step in and stop our problems. Come ride with us and learn more about on our first ride of 2017!
In honor of the College Football National Championship game, Buick is allowing complimentary rides to and from anywhere within the area. Prime hub for pickup is the Tampa Bay Convention Center, and fans can be brought anywhere, including to Raymond James Stadium for a free ride to the big game!
Learn the Theatre’s secrets, stories, art, and architecture with a tour of the historic movie palace. The tour will kick off in the lobby and include a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.
This family-friendly event gives thousands of fans the opportunity to be a part of the College Football Playoff National Championship experience. The fan festival features appearances from the participating institutions’ bands, cheerleaders, and mascots, as well as mini pep rallies for each participating team.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will come alive with some of the nation’s top recording artists at AT&T Playoff Playlist LIVE! Popular hit-makers, up-and-coming bands and long-time favorites will take the stage for three nights of incredible shows and dazzling fireworks.
Sarah Domet has written multiple books and her short works have appeared in numerous journals. Phillip B. Williams is a Chicago, Illinois native. He is the Co-editor in Chief of the online journal Vinyl, and was the Emory University Creative Writing Fellow in Poetry for 2015-2016.
Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest ballet student scholarship competition and global dance network, will begin its 17th anniversary season by co-producing this performance. Lissette Campos of WFTS-TV ABC Action News will host the gala.
Participate in a 5k or 1-mile family fun run through Downtown Tampa on the eve of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. All proceeds will benefit the College Football Playoff Foundation’s primary initiative, Extra Yard for Teachers, which goes the “extra yard” by inspiring and empowering quality teachers.
Every week at this yoga session the flow is switched up to provide variety for mind, body, and breath to connect. The event is open to all levels, and kids are welcome!
In honor of the College Football National Championship game, Buick is allowing complimentary rides to and from anywhere within the area. Prime hub for pickup is the Tampa Bay Convention Center, and fans can be brought anywhere, including to Raymond James Stadium for a free ride to the big game!
This family-friendly event gives thousands of fans the opportunity to be a part of the College Football Playoff National Championship experience. The fan festival features appearances from the participating institutions’ bands, cheerleaders, and mascots, as well as mini pep rallies for each participating team.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will come alive with some of the nation’s top recording artists at AT&T Playoff Playlist LIVE! Popular hit-makers, up-and-coming bands and long-time favorites will take the stage for three nights of incredible shows and dazzling fireworks.
Opera aficionados and neophytes alike will enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal with Maestro Daniel Lipton, observing the director and artists working on scenes from the upcoming opera production.
Prep for the big game by tasting your way through the best tailgate in town! Sample gourmet food and beverages representing geographic regions from around the country. Proceeds from the event support the College Football Playoff Foundation.
Downtown Tampa, Clearwater Beach, Raymond James Stadium
The 2017 College Football Playoff Championship is coming to Tampa! Beginning Friday, January 6, crowds in Downtown Tampa are expected to reach 40,000 in and around Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Events in Downtown will last through Tuesday, January 10, ending with press conferences at the Convention Center.
Check the Arts and Culture Section (below) for upcoming events and exhibits at cultural venues.
Touring Tampa
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Lectores: Reading with Colson Whitehead – January 5
Lectores: Reading with David Finkel – January 6
UT Swimming Relay Meet – January 7
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Leo – January 7
Lectores: Reading with Sarah Domet and Phillip Williams – January 7
Lectores: Reading with Peter Meinke – January 9
Lectores: Reading with Jason Ockert and Stefan Kiesbye – January 10
Lectores: Reading with Gina Frangello and Kevin Moffett – January 11
Lectores: Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil – January 12
Lectores: Reading with Steven Thomas Howell – January 12
Classes begin for Spring Semester – January 17
Women’s Basketball vs. Barry – January 18
Men’s Basketball vs. Barry – January 18
Women’s Basketball vs. Palm Beach Atlantic – January 21
Men’s Basketball vs. Palm Beach Atlantic – January 21
UT Swimming vs Saint Leo – January 27
Faculty Voice Recital – January 27
“Outside is In” at Tampa’s Downtown
Tampa Downtown Partnership hosts programs to bring activities and events to public spaces in Downtown Tampa, with other event organizers jumping in, resulting in the following:
Do the Local Motion – First and third Fridays, noon to 1pm (October to May). Walking tours take off from Poe Plaza, Jackson and Franklin streets.
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