1. This evening’s Wednesday Night Film selection is Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?, a documentary that follows the David and Goliath-style tale of the 2004 Missouri senate race between a young unknown political science instructor and the well-known member of a political “dynasty” with strong connections. 8 p.m., Cafe Bohemia, 937 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, free.
2. Whole Foods Market kicks off Wine Down Wednesday this afternoon. Locals are invited to drop by and enjoy a free post-work wine tasting from 4 to 6 p.m. 1548 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-874-9435.
3. Tampa Writers Alliance welcomes local author Robert Miles, who discusses his experiences during “Write Your Passion: How You Can Become A Published Author.” 7 p.m., Jan Platt Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, free, 813-221-1550.
4. Learn the “Secrets and Shortcuts of Master Gardeners” from Bay area plant whisperer Virginia Overstreet in a free gardening program offered by Hillsborough County Extension. 7 p.m., Bloomingdale Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, 813-273-3652.
5. American Marketing Association-Tampa Bay continues its series of round tables on new media and interactive marketing for business and marketing professionals tonight with “Interactive Media Special Interest Groups.” Industry leaders lead how-to presentations and discussion groups on topics covering blogging, RSS feeds, social networking sites and plenty else. 6-8:30 p.m., Quorum Hotel, 700 West Shore Blvd., Tampa, $40 general/$30 AMA members/$20 students (includes hors d'oeuvres; cash bar available).
This article appears in Sep 3-9, 2008.
