Imagine '09. The International Academy of Design and Technology presents Imagine ’09, the school’s 24th annual fashion show featuring designs by more than 65 of IADT’s talented fashion design students. The opening scene, “By the Sea,” features an array of aquatic-inspired attire, followed by enough bridal, swimwear, evening, cocktail and prêt-a-porter to quench any fashionista’s thirst for style. Thurs., April 30, 7 p.m., A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, $20, 813-889-3450, academy.edu. (Franki Weddington)
Dining Out for Life. An international event to raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, Dining Out for Life invites you to dine out with friends and family today and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. Participating restaurants in Tampa Bay include Streetcar Charlie’s, Lucky Dill Deli, Casa Tina, Pia’s Trattoria, Pan y Vino, Pacific Wave, The Table and more; eat at any of these establishments and 25 percent of proceeds from your food bill will be donated to the AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP). Thurs., April 30. For a full list of restaurants or more info on Dining Out for Life, visit diningoutforlife.com.
An Evening with Abraham Lincoln and Friends. Hillsborough County Bar Association presents a 90-minute program with guest speaker John Belohlavek, a USF history professor and Lincoln expert. Interspersed with his talk are scenes performed from the Robert Sherwood play, Abe Lincoln In Illinois, memorable segments from the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Mrs. Lincoln’s heartfelt monologue and other period pieces and surprises. Thurs., April 30, 5:30 p.m., Chester H. Ferguson Law Center, Tampa, $25.
Michael Davis and Sesame Street. The former managing editor of the Clearwater Sun, Davis appears for a discussion and signing about his new nonfiction chronicle, Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. The NYT bestseller traces the program's five decades of history and looks at its lasting influence on American culture. Thurs., April 30, 7 p.m., Inkwood Books, Tampa, 813-253-2638, inkwoodbooks.com.
This article appears in Apr 29 – May 5, 2009.