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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Indianos: INTROSPECTIVE: PUBLIC / PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Indianos\, INTROSPECTIVE: PUBLIC / PRIVATE art exhibit traces her 50-year career as an award-winning visual artist\, playwright\, multidisciplinary artist\, and art in public places designer. Her reputation extends beyond Tarpon Springs where she has received state-wide\, national\, and international recognition for her creative efforts. The exhibition is curated by founding Director of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art\, R. Lynn Whitelaw\, who has 40+ years experience working in the visual arts.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/elizabeth-indianos-introspective-public-private/2023-09-06/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T090000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Beach Clean Up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:SUNSET BEACH CLEANUP \nThe City of Tarpon Springs is teaming up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to clean up Sunset Beach. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves and trash bags are provided. \nLocation:  Sunset Beach \nDay & Time: Saturday\, September 9th at 9 am \nFee: FREE
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/sunset-beach-clean-up-with-keep-pinellas-beautiful-3/
LOCATION:Sunset Beach\, 1800 Gulf Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Denying Gravity - A Staged Reading Play
DESCRIPTION:SAGES Plays with Purpose Staged Reading Series at Tarpon Arts — be entertained\, educated and empowered to meet aging challenges with humor and wisdom! Treat a family member\, friend or neighbor and be an active participant in community theater with your personal feedback after each show. These Plays with Purpose are brought to the community FREE of charge as a “thank you” for your patronage and a community collaboration with our first responders.  \nPrepare for First Day of Fall with Prevention with Tarpon Arts & SAGES  (September is Fall Prevention month) \nThis Play with Purpose is a roller coaster experience with twists and turns between comedy and drama. A minor misstep interrupts a fiesty retiree’s busy life\, and she finds herself in a “twilight zone” of The Unexpected. Experience how Denying Gravity can quite literally save a life. \n 
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/denying-gravity-a-staged-reading-play/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T230000
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CREATED:20230323T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Athens By Night
DESCRIPTION:Sponge Docks: Athens Street \nEnjoy food and music from participating restaurants.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/athens-by-night-2/
LOCATION:Sponge Docks\, 750 Dodecanese Blvd\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Back to School Splash & EcoFest
DESCRIPTION:BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH & ECOFEST \nPlease join us for a celebration of going back to school. We will have water slides\, music and fun! The City of Tarpon Springs is also teaming up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to offer an educational and informative event about the environment. Free hotdogs for the first 300 people\, then concessions available for purchase. Free tree for Tarpon Residents. \nLocation:  Splash Park \nDay & Time: Saturday\, September 16th from 10 am-1 pm \nFee: FREE
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/back-to-school-splash-ecofest-2/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:The super popular Wine Walk includes 25 wine tastings\, wine glass and appetizers. Tickets ($30 each) can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at https://tarponspringsfloridausa.com and the cut-off date is the day before the event at noon. The Wine Walk starts at one of two locations: in Downtown Tarpon Springs at the store “One Amazing Find”\, 106 E. Tarpon Ave. or on the Sponge Docks at “Costa’s Restaurant”\, 521 Athens Street. Tickets will be available at the door for CASH ONLY. NOTE: The Wine Walk Downtown Tarpon Springs runs from 4-9 PM and at the Sponge Docks from 4-8 PM. \nPlease note that this event is rain or shine. There are no refunds or exchanges for tickets. Call 727-543-1593 for more information.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/wine-walk-5/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs\, 324 Pine St\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Friday - Ghouls & Goblins
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy historic Downtown Tarpon Springs’ shops and restaurants while you listen to a variety of live music and peruse the many vendors. \nEvent theme changes monthly. Visit www.tarponspringsfloridausa.com for details. \nEmail: tarponspringsflorida@gmail.com for more information or to become a vendor. Events are subject to change.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/first-friday-downtown-tarpon-springs-2023-10-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Tarpon Springs\, 1 N. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heart By Heart – Featuring Original Heart Members Steve Fossen & Michael Derosier
DESCRIPTION:Heart By Heart presents a powerful concert experience featuring your favorite Heart hit songs like\, “Barracuda”\, “Straight On”\, “Crazy On You”\, and “Magic Man” as well as deep album cuts true Heart fans will love. Original drummer Michael Derosier and original bassist Steve Fossen\, the founding rhythm section for Heart\, continue to deliver Heart’s iconic songs as faithfully as ever. Fossen and Derosier were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the classic lineup in 2013 and have continued to share Heart’s iconic sound and classic rock gold with audiences the world over!
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/heart-by-heart-featuring-original-heart-members-steve-fossen-michael-derosier/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T210000
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CREATED:20230816T192013Z
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward-5/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T192222Z
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward-2/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T153000
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SUMMARY:Knowledge & Nibbles – Brooker Creek Preserve: A Living Natural History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, with over 9\,000 acres of wilderness\, is the largest natural area of Pinellas County. Slated to become the North County Solid Waste Facility back in the 1990s\, it was\, instead\, set aside by forward-thinking county staff and commissioners as a Preserve. It is home to large populations of white-tailed deer\, gopher tortoises\, foxes\, bobcats\, turkeys\, songbirds\, hawks\, and more. It is a living\, breathing\, functioning natural history museum\, which exists as an example of what all of Florida used to be. Join biologist\, Barbara Hoffman\, to find out more about Brooker Creek Preserve and why it is so important to all of us.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/knowledge-nibbles-brooker-creek-preserve-a-living-natural-history-museum/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum\, 100 Beekman Lane\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T192320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T192549Z
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward-4/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230929T132533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T133102Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Safety Festival & Touch A Truck Event
DESCRIPTION:Lowes of Tarpon Springs is teaming up with the City of Tarpon Springs Recreation\, Fire Rescue\, and Police Departments for the 6th Annual Holiday Safety Event and Touch a Truck. This event is free\, however food and painting activities require purchase. Kids are encouraged to come in costume for trick or treating through the parking lot and inside Lowes. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of unwrapped\, new toys to support our Police Cops & Kids Christmas Program as well as canned food to support our fire department holiday food basket program. We will have various city departments and local organizations passing out safety information and treats.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/holiday-safety-festival-touch-a-truck-event/
LOCATION:Lowes of Tarpon Springs\, 41800 US HWY 19 North\, Tarpon Springs\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230804T194244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T194244Z
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SUMMARY:THIRD ANNUAL - TARPON SPRINGS - WITCHES/WARLOCKS PADDLE PARADE
DESCRIPTION:THIRD ANNUAL – TARPON SPRINGS – WITCHES/WARLOCKS PADDLE PARADE \nSat.\, 10/28/23\, Tarpon Splash Park to Craig Park \nCOME PADDLE WITH US OR WATCH!  Start launching @ 11 am and mingle.  Parade starts at Noon. \nGet your pointy hats ready to haunt the Anclote River and the villagers of Tarpon Springs!  Bring your best cackle laugh and dance moves to go along with the provided Halloween tunes.  Be sure to wear your witchy garb for a festive Fall Paddle Parade. \nKayaks and paddleboards (SUPs/iSUPs) are welcome.  This is not a guide event.  You are responsible for your own safety. \nFYI – There are posted signs for “No dogs are allowed at the Park”. \nThis is not a race\, rather a slow parade to take time to engage with onlookers and draw them in with your witchiness!  We’ll do a casual two-mile paddle (four miles round trip) along the historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks’ village of nostalgic boats\, restaurants and shops.  We’ll meander our way to the bayou of beautiful Victorian homes of Craig Park (restrooms available) for our lunch break.  At Craig Park we will be entertained with an on land performance by the Island Witches Dance Troupe.  Everyone is welcome to hang out at Craig Park bayou or paddle back to their launch point when they are ready. \nHere is a link to a drone video of last year’s event:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pp5AWxOR4A&fbclid=IwAR3aSH-uOs9Ba1N8IqOorKjOcjJmyDKad1jtteOQzebo5U5P8jJY49an6xo \nTo see all event details and sign up for free fun\, please join the Facebook group\, “Witches/Warlocks Paddle Parade”.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/third-annual-tarpon-springs-witches-warlocks-paddle-parade/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230817T133120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T134309Z
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward-6/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20231018T202313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T202313Z
UID:7363-1698501600-1698505200@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Golden Harvest: The Music and Traditions of the Greek Spongers of Tarpon Springs
DESCRIPTION:Since Tarpon Springs’ Greek sponge diving industry was founded in the early 1900s\, traditional Greek music\, dance\, and poetry have been at the center of the community. Much of this music is directly connected to the distinct culture that grew up around sponging on Greek islands over the centuries and ranges from joyful dances to laments mourning divers lost under the waves. This presentation explores the rich cultural history of Tarpon Springs through its music\, including live performances on violin\, lute\, goatskin bagpipes\, and songs in Greek and English. \nRegister Online: tarponlibrary.org/greek-music \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Panayotis (Paddy) League is a musicologist\, author\, performer\, and composer specializing in the traditional music\, dance\, and oral poetry of the Greek Islands\, Brazil\, Ireland\, and the electric guitar music of the American South. Dr. League serves as Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and the Director of the Center for the Music of Americas at Florida State University. He publishes and performs widely\, and was named a Master Artist by the Florida Folklife Program in 2019.\nThis event is part of Florida Humanities’ redesigned Florida Talks program. It is sponsored in part by the State of Florida\, Department of State\, Division of Arts and Culture\, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. \nFunding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/golden-harvest-the-music-and-traditions-of-the-greek-spongers-of-tarpon-springs/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Library\, 138 E. Lemon Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit – A comedic play by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:A comedic play by Noël Coward\nDirected by Madison Claire \nWhen cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine remarries\, he and his new wife\, Ruth\, discover that they are haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira\, who was summoned by an eccentric “happy medium”. Mayhem ensues as personalities clash\, only to be interrupted when tragedy strikes\, and Ruth is accidentally killed. When Ruth “passes over” she joins Elvira\, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/blithe-spirit-a-comedic-play-by-noel-coward-3/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
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SUMMARY:First Friday - Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy historic Downtown Tarpon Springs’ shops and restaurants while you listen to a variety of live music and peruse the many vendors. \nEvent theme changes monthly. Visit www.tarponspringsfloridausa.com for details. \nEmail: tarponspringsflorida@gmail.com for more information or to become a vendor. Events are subject to change.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/first-friday-downtown-tarpon-springs-2023-11-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Tarpon Springs\, 1 N. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230203T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T183233Z
UID:6372-1699088400-1699099200@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Beach Clean Up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:SUNSET BEACH CLEANUP \nThe City of Tarpon Springs is teaming up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to clean up Sunset Beach. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves and trash bags are provided. \nLocation:  Sunset Beach \nDay & Time: Saturday\, November 4th at 9 am \nFee: FREE
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/sunset-beach-clean-up-with-keep-pinellas-beautiful-4/
LOCATION:Sunset Beach\, 1800 Gulf Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230908T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T150147Z
UID:7275-1699092000-1699102800@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Historic Home Tour of the Golden Crescent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/historic-home-tour-of-the-golden-crescent/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T193807Z
UID:7097-1699124400-1699129800@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:A Night of Comedy with Maryellen Hooper & Gary DeLena
DESCRIPTION:One evening\, featuring two hilarious\, accomplished comedians whose careers have spanned stages across the country and include frequent television appearances. Maryellen Hooper shares her ever-evolving saga about her life as a woman\, wife and mother\, while Gary DeLena is a triple-threat entertainer…a singing impressionist\, an accomplished musician\, and a comedian. Get ready for some serious laughter!
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/a-night-of-comedy-with-maryellen-hooper-gary-delena/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230203T212523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T212523Z
UID:6394-1699725600-1699740000@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Merry Martini - A Holiday Fun-raiser!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association to help make Christmas great for seventy-five (75) Tarpon Springs Elementary\, Middle School & High School kids.  Our Christmas goal is to raise funds and gifts this season to help make our local school children and their families in need have a wonderful Christmas. \nOur Annual Merry Martini charitable evening of fun is Saturday\, November 11\, 2023 from 6-10 pm @ AHEPA\, 20 W. Tarpon Avenue.  Tickets are $35.  Take part in the Merry Martini Contest by tasting and then voting on your favorite martini from five (5) of our local restaurants in Tarpon Springs. \nEnjoy appetizers\, deserts\, live music and outbid your friends at the Silent Auction and take part in the “red carpet photo ops” and more.  Bid on the “Christmas Chairs” designed and painted by local artists and merchants.  Pick a “Christmas Angel” from our Xmas tree to shop for a child’s present. \nOnline ticket sales will be cut off at noon on November 10th.  They will be available at the door for the same price (cash or card).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/merry-martini-a-holiday-fun-raiser/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T193034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T193801Z
UID:7099-1699970400-1699975800@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Knowledge & Nibbles – Dr. Mary Safford & Dr. Fidelia Whitcomb: Doctors\, Reformers\, Humanitarians\, and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Safford (actor Dee O’Brien) and Dr. Fidelia Whitcomb (actor Elizabeth Coachman\, MD)  recount their over ten-year association that eventually led to their practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs in the 1880s. Dr. Whitcomb was a student of Dr. Safford at the Boston University School of Medicine. Both women were homeopathic physicians and ardent proponents of various reform movements. In the mid-1880s\, they ran the Tarpon Springs Hotel as a health spa based on homeopathic principles\, and both opened medical practices in town.  The two women were likely Florida’s first trained woman physicians.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/knowledge-nibbles-dr-mary-safford-dr-fidelia-whitcomb-doctors-reformers-humanitarians-and-friends/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum\, 100 Beekman Lane\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230206T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T174613Z
UID:6421-1700215200-1700254800@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:This three‑day outdoor Festival is hosted by The Tarpon Spring Merchant’s Association. Showcasing selected artisans\, craftsmen\, and unique vendors. They will show and sell nautical and food related art\, crafts\, fishing apparel\, kitchen and cooking items\, food samples and fun for the whole family\, including a jump zone for the little fish. Don’t miss the boat on this seafood extravaganza! Complimentary admission\, parking and shuttle service! Pet and Family friendly.\nAdmission: none / Days/­Hours Open: Sat 10am‑9pm\, Sun 10am‑5pm
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/seafood-festival-2/2023-11-17/
LOCATION:Craig Park\, Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T193754Z
UID:7101-1700247600-1700254800@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Frontiers – A Tribute to the Music of Journey
DESCRIPTION:Frontiers is the world’s number one tribute to Journey. These five skilled\, renowned musicians recreate the music of Journey to perfection\, note for note – every nuance\, every iconic riff\, all the feels. Enjoy timeless\, chart-topping hits such as “Open Arms”\, “Separate Ways”\, “Send Her My Love”\, “Faithfully”\, “Stone in Love”\, “Don’t Stop Believing”\, “Who’s Crying Now”\, “Anyway You Want It”\, and many others that ruled the airwaves.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/frontiers-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-journey/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230816T193302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T162421Z
UID:7103-1700402400-1700406000@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Flip Flop Opera – The Best of Italian Composers
DESCRIPTION:Join New Century Opera Artistic Director Constantine Grame and the NCO singers for a fun\, casual\, and informative hour featuring the music of some of Italy’s greatest composers such as Giuseppe Verdi\, Giacomo Puccini\, Gioachino Rossini\, Gaetano Donizetti\, and more! Enjoy arias from some of their most famous operas\, along with fun facts and biographical information about the composers. Skip the opera glasses and fancy attire that is characteristic of most opera performances. Your flip-flops are totally welcome! Appropriate for opera experts and novices!
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/flip-flop-opera-the-best-of-italian-composers/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum\, 100 Beekman Lane\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230207T161252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T161252Z
UID:6435-1700906400-1700931600@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and enjoy the Arts & Crafts Festival in historic Downtown Tarpon Springs! The outdoor showcase\, hosted by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce\, has been a holiday favorite for over 30 years\, and has always been held during Thanksgiving weekend on Small Business Saturday (and Sunday). During one of the busiest shopping periods of the year\, finding that perfect gift has never been easier with a wide selection of offerings from fine art to crafts to local businesses.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/thanksgiving-arts-crafts-festival-2/2023-11-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Tarpon Springs\, 1 N. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:president@tarponspringschamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230206T165809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T165809Z
UID:6413-1700928000-1700946000@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:The super popular Wine Walk includes 25 wine tastings\, wine glass and appetizers. Tickets ($30 each) can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at https://tarponspringsfloridausa.com and the cut-off date is the day before the event at noon. The Wine Walk starts at one of two locations: in Downtown Tarpon Springs at the store “One Amazing Find”\, 106 E. Tarpon Ave. or on the Sponge Docks at “Costa’s Restaurant”\, 521 Athens Street. Tickets will be available at the door for CASH ONLY. NOTE: The Wine Walk Downtown Tarpon Springs runs from 4-9 PM and at the Sponge Docks from 4-8 PM. \nPlease note that this event is rain or shine. There are no refunds or exchanges for tickets. Call 727-543-1593 for more information.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/wine-walk-6/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs\, 324 Pine St\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125623
CREATED:20230203T183657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155857Z
UID:6373-1701450000-1701468000@exploretarponsprings.com
SUMMARY:Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs
DESCRIPTION:There’s Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs \nFriday\, December 1\, 2023 \n5:00pm to 10:00pm \nHistoric Downtown Tarpon Avenue \n  \nSnow Place Like Tarpon Springs returns to Historic Tarpon Avenue on Friday\, December 1st\, 2023 from 5 – 10 pm. The event is held on Tarpon Ave between Spring Blvd and Ring Ave. This year’s event will feature Tree Lighting at 6 pm in the Mother Meres Parking Lot. The Boat Parade will arrive in Spring Bayou around 8:00 pm. Other activities include children’s crafts and activities\, holiday performers\, live music\, holiday shopping\, restaurants\, food vendors\, falling snow\, outdoor movies\, snow slide\, and much more. Santa will also be in attendance! This family-friendly event is FREE. \nParking is limited downtown\, so we suggest taking our complimentary shuttle from St. Timothy Lutheran Church\, located on Tarpon Ave just west of US Highway 19\, and the Tarpon Tower\, west of US Highway 19 off of Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Shuttles will begin at 4:30 pm and continue until 10:30 pm. \n  \nFor more information: https://www.ctsfl.us/recreation-department/recreation-events/ \n 
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/snow-place-like-tarpon-springs-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Tarpon Springs\, 1 N. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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