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Newsmakers: Tampa Museum Director on Preparing for Hurricane Milton and Sheltering at the Institution
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Newsmakers, a new ARTnews series where we interview the movers and shakers who are making change in the art world.Newsmakers: Titus Kaphar Discusses the Paintings that Feature in His Directorial Debut, Exhibiting Forgiveness As Hurricane Milton landed last night as a Category 3 hurricane, Tampa Museum of Art executive director Michael Tomor was prepared to be at the institution for at least three or four days. “When I moved down here, which was this morning, I have enough food and clothing and I have army cots for the next three to four days, because I actually have no idea...
At Tampa’s Gourmet Feastival event, guests celebrated in Jimmy Buffett style
Remembering the late, great Jimmy Buffett lent a laid-back vibe to the 32nd annual Gourmet Feastival, where musician Billy Lindsey crooned, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” and time to eat, drink and support the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. Restaurants, caterers and entrepreneurs offered bites and beverages at the event, perhaps even cheeseburgers in paradise. Over 1,000 guests, casual in Tommy Bahama looks and Lilly Pulitzer pinks, posed with a talking parrot and hopped into the Good Times Roll VW photo van at Higgins Hall on Aug. 1. Emcee Miranda Parnell of WTSP-Ch. 10 and the Centre’s executive director Ann Madsen introduced Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, who announced a $127,000 grant to continue essential programs and services available for women across Tampa Bay.
Tampa zoo rushes Chompers the porcupine and others to safety as Milton nears
With carrots and strawberries, zookeepers lure Chompers the porcupine into an animal carrier, hoping to keep the creature -- and all the rest of the inhabitants of Zoo Tampa -- safe from the fury of Hurricane Milton. Tiffany Burns, director of animal programs at the zoo, says it has a few hurricane-proof buildings where they will move all the animals -- very carefully.
Hundreds of horses sheltered at Jacksonville Equestrian Center from far away as Tampa
Down-state evacuees fleeing Hurricane Milton are not only filling up hotels rooms in Jacksonville. They're also finding shelter at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for hundreds of horses and even a few goats and miniature Highland cows. The equestrian center opens its stable doors during storms on a regular basis, but the number of...
Full-Body Wiggles For You: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Puppers with full-body wiggles are our weakness. Meet Wiggles: today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Wiggles is a neutered, 2-year-old medium mixed breed who loves to show guests his favorite blankie (see GIF below)! He's a big softie who loves affection and cuddles. He's taken treats very gently. It's unknown how he is around other animals or children. Wiggles lives up to his name by greeting you with full-body wiggles (a simple tail wag just isn't enough)!
Opening Night! Tonight’s the night! TCHS Theatre kicks off their fall play with "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" at 7 p.m.
Texas City ISD · Opening Night! Tonight’s the night! TCHS Theatre kicks off their fall play with "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" at 7 p.m. Get ready for a hilarious and suspenseful evening as you try to guess "who dun it"! Tickets are just $5 (available at the door one hour before showtime), and TCISD staff and faculty get in FREE!Can't make it tonight: There are additional shows on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.Don’t miss this fantastic [...]
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