THE MUSICAL LINEUP

Curated by Jack Spatafora/Aestheticized

The Cantina (ground floor)

8 p.m.: Roppongi's Ace

A musical bouillabaisse of rawky blues, salacious funk and euphonic folk-inspired tunes pureed into trio-fied rock from Tampa.

9 p.m.: The Postmarks

Lush indie-electro-folk-pop from Miami that references the orchestral and arranging genius of Brian Wilson and Burt Bacharach, as well as the soundtracks of John Barry and classic French pop. Recommended for fans of Belle and Sebastian, Air, Stereolab.

9:40 p.m.: Moving Current Dance Collective

Tampa Bay's top modern dance company steps onto the Cantina dance floor for a Sensory Overloaded improv that moves with the music — and the crowd.

10 p.m.: Six Parts Seven

Atmospheric instrumental/post-rock outfit who've played Tampa several times with great bands like TV On The Radio and Riddle of Steel.

11 p.m.: Smalltown DJs

Party-starting, body-rocking mash-up Canadian DJ/producer duo that's making major moves within the post-Hollertronix dance party/club culture underground. Mike Grimes and Pete Emes incorporate a mix of hip-hop, funk, pop, indie rock, house, b-more club, dancehall and more that always moves the crowd. Recommended for fans of Diplo, A-Trak and Z-Trip.

Midnight: Soulphonics

A raw and honest funk/soul/R&B revue from Gainesville that numbers nine-plus members, including two singers (Wester Joseph and Ruby Velle) plus a whole mess of keys, guitars, drums and horns. Steadfastly dedicated to keeping the torch burning from the originators: James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Dyke & The Blazers, etc.

Interludes/set breaks throughout: DJ Blenda

ADDED ATTRACTIONS

Skatepark of Tampa, skateboarding demonstrations, courtyard

Jobsite Theater Company, March of the Kitefliers "adult crafts," second floor lobby

Dunedin Fine Art Center, fashion and photos, The Cantina

1 Day Films (in collaboration with IADT), short films, third floor theater

Ferman Mini, automotive display, courtyard

INTERNATIONAL CANE SPIRITS FESTIVAL AND TASTING COMPETITION 2007

Cuban Club Grand Ballroom, Fourth Floor, 8-11 p.m.

It's the festival inside the festival! Taste dozens of world-class sugar-cane-based spirits (including rums and cachacas) from around the world. Meet master distillers and blenders, authors and other rum aficionados. Bid in a silent auction featuring fine spirits and other products for the benefit of the Sky Ranch Foundation, which has been assisting troubled youth since 1964. Admission to the rumfest is extra; see details below.

THE BENEFICIARIES

Stepping Stones/Good Community Alliance is a young, not-for-profit organization based in Sulphur Springs (Hillsborough County). Here's their story: "We started in September 2003 and within six months we donated over 3,000 hours of volunteer teaching time. We are dedicated to community enhancement through art education, art businesses, and community collaboration. Our mission is concerned with the quality of life in neighborhoods. We are dedicated to providing education, mentoring children and adolescents, enhancing the community economics and enriching the quality of life in the community. What we really do is change children's lives through the arts."

Creative Clay, Inc. has been providing arts education for Pinellas County residents since 1995, emphasizing programs for adults with developmental, physical and/or mental health challenges. Classes meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and implement a sophisticated college-style curriculum that is participant-driven with individual and professional goals.

100 percent of drink proceeds from bars in the courtyard and the first three floors (not including Rumfest) will be donated to the beneficiaries.

Tickets & Other Info: On the night of the event, please look for volunteers from Creative Loafing and A-List Events for help in navigating the festivities. Tickets are $10 for Sensory Overload alone and $25 for access to both Sensory Overload and the Cane Spirits Festival. Ages 18 and up. Cash only. For tickets, call 813-739-4800 or go to tampa.creativeloafing.com/sensory overload. The Cuban Club is located at 2010 Avenido Republica de Cuba, Ybor City, Tampa. Sensory Overload events will take place in the courtyard and first three floors of the Cuban Club; the Cane Spirits Festival will be held in the Club's fourth-floor Grand Ballroom.

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