Feeling fabulous and want to go out on the town Carrie Bradshaw-style? Then sashay on over to the Tampa Museum of Art, where TMA and Neiman Marcus are teaming up for a chi-chi event: City of Fashion + Art + Culture. See Neiman Marcus’ runway show highlighting the latest fall fashion trends – military, leather and lace, boy-meets-girl and art nouveau – and a “pop-up shop” that promotes the store’s threads. Music by 10th Concession (pictured) and DJ Papi.
The $100 admission price benefits museum educational programs (ahem, it had better!) Raffle costs $25 per ticket or $100 for 5 tickets to win two round-trip tickets to New York City, two tickets to a Spring NYC Fashion Week show, hotel accommodations, gourmet dinner for two and two tickets to a Broadway play or musical. Now all you need are those Manalo Blahnik pumps and you’re good to go.
From cultural arts to estate planning to wellness issues, a wide range of free and topical events can be experienced throughout the day at Hillsborough County libraries. For more information, visit hcplc.org.
11 a.m.
You, Baby and Yoga
Town ’N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa
Bring babies up to 24 months for a calm, relaxing yoga practice with yoga teacher Erin Wheeler. Class includes baby massage, holding baby during yoga postures, interactive song and dance, and sharing a story with baby. Bring a towel or yoga. Seating is limited to 20 children and their parent/caregivers
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2 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Flamenco Concert
Town ’N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa
The art of dance, song and guitar from southern Spain with Flamenco guitarist Victor J. Moreno.
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6 pm.
Solutions for the Sandwich Generation
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace
What is estate planning and who needs it? Learn about advocating for mom or dad, why it’s important to pre-arrange funeral plans and where to go when you need help making these important decisions.
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6:30 p.m.
Stress Management for Adults
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N Boulevard, Tampa
Learn strategies for becoming more resilient so you can be healthier, happier, and feel more in control of your life.
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7 p.m.
Banks, Predatory Lenders and Foreclosure Alternatives
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa
A panel presentation from financial professionals including a certified public accountant, an attorney, realtor, and credit specialist will speak on how banks and predatory lenders manipulate your mortgage to your disadvantage and how you can fight back.
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7 p.m.
Photography Club
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa
Share and learn new photography techniques. Bring photos saved on flash drive, CD, or saved on Internet sites such as Flickr. Occasional guest speakers will share their expertise and answer questions.
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 6, 2010.