Friday, February 1, 2013
Looking for chicken wings to go with the big game on Sunday? We know where you can find 3,000 at one local Super Bowl party in this week's Patch Minute.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! Do you have plans for Super Bowl Sunday? Let us help you plan your weekend! St. Petersburg Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill is hosting a huge part on Sunday starting at 4 p.m. They will have $5 pitchers, $5 burgers and $5 pizza. Also, they have 3,000 wings to serve up during the day! And on Saturday, they're hosting the 5th Annual Rounders Chili Cook Off from 1 - 4 p.m. Buy a ticket for unlimited tasting for $10. See you at Ferg's! Gulfport Gulfport On The Rocks is celebrating 10 wonderful years with a "last hoorah" party on Sunday starting at 4 p.m. It's a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish and show up your friends. There will be plenty of drink specials! The Beaches Brass Monkey in Pass-A-Grille kicks …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Dust off your dancing shoes and boogie the night away on a dance floor built in 1934! That and more in this week's Patch Minute!
Gulfport This week, we're featuring a series of dance lessons at the Historic Gulfport Casino Ballroom at 5500 Shore Blvd. in Gulfport. The original dance floor, built in 1934, is still used today! Come out any Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday evening and you can grab a drink at the cash bar and make new friends for just $7 per person. That's right, every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. you can learn the Argentine Tango, on Wednesdays - it's Swing Dancing and on Sunday nights you can party with a live band. All ages are welcome and no partners are needed! Tuesdays Wednesdays Sundays There are several special events in February - so be sure to check out the City of Gulfport's website. You can also call (727) 893-1070 or email Justin Shea, City of …
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Friday, January 18, 2013
From celebrating the art of burlesque to moving to the blues, we've got plenty of weekend events for all ages in this week's Patch Minute!
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! Looking for something to do this weekend? We have some amazing local events for you! St. Pete Beach/St. Petersburg The second annual Suncoast Burlesque Festival will feature Coco Lectric, Madame Onca and some of Florida's best Burleque on Saturday and Sunday. Come out for the GALA Burlesque Showcase at St. Petersburg Nights, 6800 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, $25 and $35. Call (727) 363-3832 for reservations. Also during the festival, stop by a workshop at Hip Expressions at 2033 54th Ave N in St. Petersburg on Saturday and Sunday. For more information check out the Suncoast Burlesque Festival online. Downtown St. Pete Tickets are still on sale for the Sunshine Blues Festival at…
Friday, January 11, 2013
There's still time to sign up for the Glow Run on Saturday in downtown St. Pete. We have all the details about the family friendly event in this week's Patch Minute.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! What are you doing Saturday night? Let us help you plan your weekend! Downtown St. Pete There's still time to register for the Glow Run 5K on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. at Albert Whitted Park - right across from the Salvadore Dali Museum. You can register online or in person for $40. Packet pick up will be held on Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at Fit2Run at 256 2nd St. N in St. Pete. You can also pick up your t-shirt, bib and glow in the dark accessories on Saturday between 3 and 6 p.m. at Albert Whitted Park. For more information check out The Glow Run 5K online. Gulfport The popular Wednesday Night Swing Nights at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom lure people from all over the area to Gulfport. If you haven't …
Friday, January 4, 2013
Fine Arts Friday kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. Stop by and watch local artists perform live demo's, glass blowing at the IAC and film screenings in the Alley of the Arts. That and much more in this week's Patch Minute.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! What are you doing this weekend? In Gulfport Stop by the First Friday Art Walk on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. From 6 - 8 p.m. local vendors will be set up with goodies, home decor and local art. On the 2800 block you'll find local artists performing live demo's of their work as part of Fine Arts Friday, sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association and Industrial Arts Center. In the Art Village Courtyard, you'll find artists blowing glass at the Industrial Arts Center. Featured guest artists Doug Merritt will be on hand as well! Then, walk over to the Alley of the Arts and view one of three films that will be shown at the Schork~Munsell Studios 2 at 5437 29th Ave S. In St. Pete Friday night some of …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Welcome to Patch Minute and welcome to your weekend.
Welcome to Patch Minute and welcome to your weekend. Every week we'll fill you in on local events and things to do in St. Pete, Gulfport and the Gulf Beaches. Cherlene Willis, the normal host for Patch Minute, is out of town, so I, Leigh Armstrong, will be filling in. New Year's Eve is coming up on Monday and many of you may already have plans on what you'd like to do. If you don't know what you want to do, make sure to check out our events tab to see some of the coolest parties coming up. Since there's going to be some big parties on Monday, we decided to put the focus on some relaxing outings, like to one of the many parks in the Pinellas area. In our video, we showcase the Sand Key park and some of the great features you can find there…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Check out some Christmas Humor at the American Stage this weekend.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! St. Petersburg The Santaland Diaries will be performed at the American Stage Theater this Friday and Sunday, as well as Christmas Eve. The hillarious comedy is written by David Sedaris and recounts some of the stories he had working as an elf for a Macy's Santa Claus. Make sure to check out a small preview of the show in our second attached video. Tickets are $19 and showtimes are 8 p.m. for Friday and Sunday, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Christmas Eve. Gulfport If you're looking to have fun and be classy, make sure to check out the Gulfport Casino this Saturday. There's going to be ballroom dancing with a live band starting at 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a lesson to get everyone up to speed and the free…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Still looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season? Stop by a local Art Walk and support your neighborhood businesses and artists. Learn more about weekend events in this week's Patch Minute.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! This week, hear from Denise at Bo-Tiki in Gulfport. Like many local businesses, Bo-Tiki posts local deals on social media and even posts a "deal of the day" on their Facebook page. Check out this week's Patch Minute and then head to Gulfport! Art Walk Also in Gulfport this weekend; the Third Saturday Art Walk! The Art Walk is from 6 - 10 p.m. and features dozens of local vendors, arists and musicians on Beach Boulevard. The Industrial Arts Center in the Art Village Courtyard will be holding a fundraiser with Owen Pach creating a piece of art in front of onlookers. St. Pete Beach Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach is also home to many local shops and restaurants. This Saturday, food trucks, musicians, cars …
Friday, December 7, 2012
We have the scoop on where to go to watch lighted boat parades in South Pinellas County. From Gulfport to Madeira Beach and St. Pete, we'll fill you in on what to know before you go.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! It's that time of year, Christmas in Florida! That means sandcastles and sandmen at the beaches. It also means holiday shopping in flip flops instead of snow boots for many. It wouldn't be a "Florida" Christmas without a night out to watch the boat parade. While there are plenty of boat parades to choose from, if you stop by Madeira Beach, you can be in the parade by booking a seat on one of two boats at Hubbard's Marina. Call (727) 393-1947 to reserve your seat for tonight's parade. Watch our video and hear more. Check out our list of local boat parades this weekend! St. Pete Beach Madeira Beach St. Petersburg Gulfport Treasure Island The best public viewing areas include: For more information about …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Check out my "hole in one" on the miniARTure Golf Course in front of the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete.
Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! St. Pete: Watch this week's Patch Minute to hear all about the miniARTure Gold Course in front of the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete. The "hands on" art is part of the new exhibition The Art of Golf and officially opens on Saturday, Dec. 1. For a $3 donation you can play mini golf on six holes that have been created by area artists and architects. Putters and balls are available at the Welcome Desk. The course will be open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. through the run of The Art of Golf. The Beaches: The 18th Annual Corey Area Craft Festival will be going on this weekend, December 1 and 2. Nearly 100 artist and craft makers will be hitting the street of …
