Wednesday, December 31
Aqua-Eve at The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium celebrates New Year's Eve with their Aqua-Eve bash in Tampa's Channelside District.
Time: 9:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 1:00a
Price: $75 to $100
The festivities includes live music, complementary food, beer and wine, a champagne toast, a view of fireworks display over the channel at midnight.
Florida Aquarium , 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 273-4000

Wednesday, December 31
Light Up Tampa Bay
Time: 8:00p
Price: Free!
Tampa Bay's Channelside District celebrates the New Year with live music, ball drop and grand fireworks display at midnight
Channelside Bay Plaza, Tampa FL  Phone: (813) 223-4250

Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve Parade and Band Blast
The Outback Bowl presents the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation New Year's Eve Parade taking place in Ybor City
Time: 5:30p
Price: Free
The parade features floats and twenty marching bands. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. Please note: no coolers, glass containers or open alcohol allowed on streets.

Wednesday, December 31
Yacht StarShip Celebration Fireworks Cruise
Time: 10:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 1:00a
Price: $99.95
Ring in 2009 on a Yacht StarShip Celebration Cruise with views of the fireworks from the water. Two-hour cruise includes an open bar, gourmet food, entertainment, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
Yacht StarShip, 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602,  (813) 223-7999

Wednesday, December 31
Naughty New Years 2009
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa, FL
Price: $75.00
Time: 7:00p til?
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , 5224 N. Orient Dr., Tampa, FL 33610

Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve Celebration With John Pinette
Centro Ybor: Tampa Improv, Tampa, FL
Doors & Buffet open at 5:30 for first come first serve seating.
Time: 7:30 dinner show starring John Pinette!!   (Now this guy really is funny!)
Price: $55
New year's eve buffet includes: assorted garden salads chicken breast in mushroom sauce our chef's famous marinated steak tips with peppers & onions over wild rice island fish in a light cream shrimp sauce roasted red potatoes your choice of cheesecake or chocolate cake unlimited soft drinks.
Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL 33605, (813) 864-4000
Note* John Pinette is scheduled thru January 4 at the Improv

Wednesday, December 31
Busch Garden's New Year's Eve Celebration
Busch Gardens celebrates New Year's Eve in Tampa. The event includes a fireworks display, live music and special performance by Kevin Johnson.
Time: 9:00a to 1:00a
Price: $57.95 to $67.95
Phone: (813) 987-5090
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay , 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

Wednesday, December 31
Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Gala
Knights of Columbus will host a New Year's Eve Gala. The Knights of Columbus will host a celebration of gratitude for the blessings of 2008 and for the hope for 2009 at the Nativity Catholic Church's Social Hall.
Time:  Appetizers at 6 p.m. Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the church, located at 705 E. Brandon Blvd.
Price: $75.00 Per Couple
Nativity Catholic Church , 705 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL  Phone: (813) 681-4608

Wednesday, December 31
First Night St. Petersburg 
Time: 5:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 12:00a 
Price: $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12
Alcohol-free and family friendly but tons of activities at 25 venues - concerts, theatre, story-telling, ice skating and more with fireworks every hour!
Phone: (727) 823-8906
Straub Park in Downtown St. Petersburg 
www.firstnightstpete.com

Wednesday, December 31
Swingin' The New Year
Time: 7:30p
Price: $15 to $20
The celebration includes a vintage fashion contest & photo shoot, countdown and balloon drop, cash bar with champagne bottles available, party favors, noisemakers and more. Swing lessons are available from 8 to 9 p.m.
Coliseum Ballroom, St. Petersburg, FL

Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve Party at Caliente
Time: 7:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 3:00a
Price: $95
Dancing With The Stars will be the most amazing Clothing Optional New Year’s Eve Party in the Bay Area! Make plans now to kick off the new year in style!  You can expect over 1,000 beautiful, upscale and influential people at our annual event. The most luxurious and elegant party with a sexy edge.
Caliente Clothing Optional Luxury Resort, Land O Lakes, FL Phone: (813) 996-3700  21240 Gran Via Blvd.,  Land O Lakes, FL 34637

Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 Outback Bowl
Time: 11:00a
Price: $65.00
The 2009 Outback Bowl will feature South Carolina and Iowa.
Raymond James Stadium , 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 350-6500

Friday thru Sunday, January 2-4
Country Folk Art Craft Show
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
Time: Friday - 5:00p to 9:00p,  opens Sat and Sun at 10:00am
Price: $5 to $6
Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center present a country folk art craft show in Tampa. The event features homemade arts and crafts, gifts and home decor.
Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. US Hwy. 301, Tampa, FL 33680
(813) 621-7821

Saturday, January 3, 2009
THE DISNEY CHANNEL’S IMAGINATION MOVERS
Time: 10 am & 1 pm
Price : $29.00, $21.00
Seen on the Disney Channel weekday mornings, the Imagination Movers perform the music of their hit TV series live on the Ruth Eckerd stage.  Join the blue-collar brainstormers as they bring songs from The Imagination Movers to life, solving “idea emergencies” through brain power, music and movement. 
If you ever wondered what it would sound like if Mister Rogers grew up listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Big Country and The Beastie Boys, search no further.  All wrapped in blue overalls and direct from New Orleans , the Imagination Movers are set to rock your world.
Family friendly foods, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken nuggets, tater tots, popcorn and frozen berry slushes, will be available for purchase prior to both shows.
Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL    
727.791.7400  www.rutheckerdhall.com or  www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday, January 4
Elvis Birthday Bash
Show Starts: 2:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00 VIP - $23.00 Adv. - $25.00 DOS - $20.00 Ages 60+
Largo Cultural Center ,  Address: 105 Central Park Dr.,  Largo, FL
Phone: (727) 587-6751

Tuesday, January 6
Epiphany Cross Diving Ceremony and Festival
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Price: Free
Cross diving ceremony begins after church services, about noon, on Spring Bayou, 348 N Pinellas Ave. Festival follows with Greek food, dancing and music at Craig Park on Spring Bayou
Riverside Drive Tarpon Springs, FL , 34689

Wednesday, January 7
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Time: 7:30 pm - Tickets: $45.00 - $65.00
Price: $7.00 [Standard Cars] - $10.00 [Oversize Vehicles]
Venue: YouKey Theater at The Lakeland Center,  701 W. Lime St ,  Lakeland, FL  Phone: (863) 834-8100

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Wednesday, December 24
Matzo Ball
The 22nd annual Matzo Ball Jewish singles celebration, is held on Christmas Eve at the Blue Martini in Tampa.  (International Plaza)  The event caters to the Jewish community and seeks to inspire new friendships, romantic relationships, and hopeful marriages.
Time: 9:00p to 2:00a
Price: $30
Phone: (888) 633-5326
Blue Martini , 2223 N. West Shore Blvd. No. B203, Tampa, FL 33607

Thursday, December 25
Bad Santa Party
Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Bishop Tavern, 260 First Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL , 33701
Phone: (727) 822-2027
Get naughty this Christmas at the Bishop. Enjoy no cover all night, ladies drink free until midnight, and if you wear your santa hat - you get a shot on the house. Music by DJ Fresh.

Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day at Gaylord Palms
Gaylord Palms Resort invites you and your family to Christmas day and enjoy all that the Best of Florida Christmas celebration has to offer, including frozen holiday attraction ICE! and world-class restaurants.
Time: 11:30a to 10:00p
Gaylord Palms Resort , 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 32830-2202
Tel: (407) 586-2000
http://events.tboextra.com/kissimmee-fl/events/show/85499213-christmas-day-at-gaylord-palms

Friday, December 26
Last Friday Concert
Where: Williams Park
Fourth Street and First Avenue N St. Petersburg, FL , 33701
Inaugural concert featuring The Tempests.
Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Price: Concert is free but special VIP tickets include complimentary entrees, beer and wine, and hand rolled cigars available for a $50 donation. Proceeds benefit charity.
http://www.lastfridayconcerts.com

Saturday, December 27
Winter Solstice
MOSI celebrates the holiday with Winter Solstice in Tampa.
Time: 12:00p to 2:00p 
Price:  $16.95 to $20.95
Play in snow and listen to holiday music as MOSI spreads science cheer.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Tampa, FL
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617, (813) 987-6100

Saturday, December 27
PAL Sailor Circus 2008 Holiday Spectacular
Be dazzled this winter as the talented performers of the PAL Sailor Circus take center ring to perform their 2008 Holiday Spectacular Winter Show.
Time: 7:00p
Price: $10 - $16
Phone: (941) 361-6350
Also Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2pm and 7pm, and Monday Dec. 29 at 7pm
Pal Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34239

Sunday, December 28
NFL: Oakland Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game Starts: 1:00 pm
Game Parking: $25.00
Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 870-2700

Wednesday, December 31
Aqua-Eve at The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium celebrates New Year's Eve with their Aqua-Eve bash in Tampa's Channelside District.
Time: 9:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 1:00a
Price: $75 to $100
The festivities includes live music, complementary food, beer and wine, a champagne toast, a view of fireworks display over the channel at midnight.
Florida Aquarium , 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 273-4000

Wednesday, December 31
Naughty New Years 2009
Wednesday, Dec 31 7:00p
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa, FL
Price: $75.00
Time: 7:00p til?
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , 5224 N. Orient Dr., Tampa, FL 33610

Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve Celebration With John Pinette
Centro Ybor: Tampa Improv, Tampa, FL
Doors & Buffet open at 5:30 for first come first serve seating.
Time: 7:30 dinner show starring John Pinette!!   (Now this guy really is funny!)
Price: $55
New year's eve buffet includes: assorted garden salads chicken breast in mushroom sauce our chef's famous marinated steak tips with peppers & onions over wild rice island fish in a light cream shrimp sauce roasted red potatoes your choice of cheesecake or chocolate cake unlimited soft drinks.
Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL 33605, (813) 864-4000
Note* John Pinette is scheduled thru January 4 at the Improv

Wednesday, December 31
Busch Garden's New Year's Eve Celebration
Busch Gardens celebrates New Year's Eve in Tampa. The event includes a fireworks display, live music and special performance by Kevin Johnson.
Time: 9:00a to 1:00a
Price: $57.95 to $67.95
Phone: (813) 987-5090
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay , 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

Wednesday, December 31
Downtown St. Petersburg's New Year's Eve Celebration
Wednesday, Dec 31 5:00p to Thursday, Jan 1 (2009) 12:00a
at Downtown St. Petersburg, St Petersburg, FL
Price: free
Phone: (727) 893-7111
Downtown St. Petersburg , 119 Second St. North, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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Wednesday, December 17
A Peter White Christmas w/ Mindi Abair & Rick Braun
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater - 1111 McMullen Booth Road
Time: 8pm
Price: $36.00
Celebrate the holidays with the smooth jazz styling of guitarist Peter White, contemporary jazz trumpeter Rick Braun and sultry sax vocalist, St. Pete’s own Mindi Abair.  This evening of songs of the season is perfect for any jazz fan. 

Thursday, December 18
Ian Beckles' Naughty or Nice Christmas Party
Lime  915 S Howard Ave. Tampa, FL , 33606  (813) 868-5463
Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Price: $20, $50 VIP includes bottle service, tapas and more
Ian Beckles host his annual hip-hop holiday party. DJ Homewrecker will spin old- and new-school hip-hop for the dance floor. Your finest naughty or nice attire is recommended. Benefits Metropolitan Ministries. Ladies enjoy half-price drinks from 9 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thursday, December 18
Idols In Concert For The Holidays
The Progress Energy Center for the Arts: Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg, FL
Time: 7:30p
Price: $32, $42
www.mahaffeytheater.com 
The Mahaffey Theater hosts "Idols in Concert for the Holidays" in St. Petersburg.
http://events.tboextra.com/st-petersburg-fl/events/show/83923133-idols-in-concert-for-the-holidays

Thursday, December 18
The Florida Orchestra - a Baroque Holiday
Progress Energy Center's Mahaffey Theater
St Petersburg, FL
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $26.00 - $42.00
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00410FDD145AA3?brand=&tm_link=tm_homeA_g1&hot_ticket_brand=home

Friday, Dec 19
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Time: 7:30p
The Progress Energy Center for the Arts: Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg, FL
Also Saturday, Dec 20  3:00p
Mahaffey Theater
400 First St. South
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 892-5798

Friday, December 19
The St. Petersburg Ballet Company Presents: The Nutcracker
Show Starts: 7:30 pm - Tickets: $10.00 - $15.00 - $20.00
Venue: The Palladium at St. Petersburg College
Address: 253 Fifth Avenue North
City: St. Petersburg, FL - Phone: (727) 822-3590

Friday, December 19
Oliver!
Time: 7:30 pm 
Tickets: $45.00
Venue Parking: $7.00 [Standard Cars] - $10.00 [Oversize Vehicles]
Venue: YouKey Theater at The Lakeland Center
Address: 701 W. Lime St
City: Lakeland, FL - Phone: (863) 834-8100

Saturday, December 20
Holiday Garden Lights
6-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 4.
The gardens are transformed into glittering holiday wonderland with more than 425,000 colorful lights.
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Road ,Largo, FL (727) 582-2100

Saturday, December 20
Live Nativity by Ruskin United Methodist Youth Group
Time: 2 shows - 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Price: Free
Phone: (813) 645-1241
The youth group presents a "Live Nativity." The public can photograph and interact with the people and animals. Children will receive goodies; refreshments for all.
Ruskin United Methodist Church, Ruskin FL
105 Fourth Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570, (813) 645-1241

Saturday, Dec 20
Light Up the Night Hot Air Balloon Holiday Festival
Time: 6:00p to 8:00p
Place:  Hollie's Nursery, Lutz, FL
Experience the beauty of hot air balloons this Holiday season at Hollie's Nursery, 20545 County Line Road, Lutz 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Our special THANK YOU to the Tampa Bay Community for your support. Weather permitting. Free parking. Call (813) 382-8783
http://events.tboextra.com/lutz-fl/events/show/85627722-light-up-the-night-hot-air-balloon-holiday-festival

Saturday, Dec 20 6:30p
Elves Overboard! Boat Parade Of Lights
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
The boats leave from Davis Island and pass Channelside, ending at the Tampa Convention Center.
Viewing is available at Channelside and Tampa Convention Center at 7 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center , 333 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 274-8511

Sunday, December 21
NFL: San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game Starts: 8:15 pm 
Game Parking: $25.00
Price for game: $50 and up; check Ticketmaster for availability
Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 870-2700

Sunday, December 21
AC/DC
Show Starts: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $89.50
St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 301-6500

Tuesday, December 23
Orlando Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center presents Orlando Ballet's "The Nutcracker" in Carol Morsani Hall in Tampa.
Time: 7:30p
Also Wednesday, Dec 24 2:00p

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