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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.\nThis 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.\n*Registration is requested. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/greek-music/\nThis program is a part of Florida Humanities’ Florida Talks program. Funding for this program was provided by Florida Humanities and sponsored in part by the State of Florida\, Department of State\, Division of Arts and Culture\, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/golden-harvest-the-music-and-traditions-of-the-greek-spongers-of-tarpon-springs-2/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Library\, 138 E. Lemon Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhythm is Gonna Get You – The Gloria Estefan Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Gloria Estefan Experience\, starring Venezuelan powerhouse Erika Najibo is a high-energy tribute to the Latin pop star Gloria Estefan\, who sold over one hundred million records during the course of her career! Erika effortlessly commands the stage powered by her nine-piece Rhythm Machine Band. Enjoy Estefan hits “Get on your Feet\,” “123\,” “Anything for You\,” “Rhythm is Gonna Get You\,” “Conga” and many more! You might just have to dance! \n \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/rhythm-is-gonna-get-you-the-gloria-estefan-experience/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tarpon Talks – Florida Architecture: Past to Present
DESCRIPTION:From Pre-Columbian burial mounds built by Indigenous people to the Castillo de San Marco constructed in St. Augustine by the Spanish\, man left an early mark on the landscape of Florida.  Through history five flags have flown over Florida and statehood came in 1845.  Eventually the territorial forts and Seminole chickee huts gave way in the late 19th century to the progress of railroads and resort hotels built on both coasts.  The 20th century saw changes not imaginable through booms and busts.  Post-World War II saw prosperity\, and everything from air conditioning to the space age to the impact of Disney on tourism will affect Florida. \nTwo separate lectures on two separate dates: \nTuesday\, January 28 at 2:00 PM (Indigenous Peoples to WWI) \nTuesday\, February 4 at 2:00 PM (WWI to Present) \nTickets are $10 per lecture. \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/tarpon-talks-florida-architecture-past-to-present/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum\, 100 Beekman Lane\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Friday in Tarpon Springs
DESCRIPTION:A free family event held the first Friday of the month (Expect July 4th due to the holiday) – featuring Art\, Food\, Shops and Music\, with a fun theme every month! \nHere are the following dates of this event for 2025: \nFebruary 7 \nMarch 7 \nApril 4 \nMay 2 \nJune 6 \nAugust 1 \nSeptember 5 \nOctober 3 \nNovember 7
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/first-friday-in-tarpon-springs/
LOCATION:Downtown Tarpon Avenue\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Saturday Tarpon Springs Market
DESCRIPTION:Come out and shop with our local vendors. Lots of vendors which include veggies\, plants\, jewelry\, baked goods\, and arts. \nHere are the following dates of this event for 2025: (This event will not take place June – August) \nFebruary 8 \nMarch 8 \nApril 12 \nMay 10 \nSeptember 13 \nOctober 11 \nNovember 8 \nDecember 13
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/2nd-saturday-tarpon-springs-market-2/
LOCATION:Mother Meres Parking Lot\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI for Authors presented by SCORE
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will provide authors with invaluable tools for research\, writing\, publishing\, and marketing their works. Additionally\, attendees will discover the only seven prompts they will need to write their book\, complete with a live demonstration on how to utilize them effectively.\nThe instructor will also be showing a recently released image generator that actually creates exactly what you ask for\, making it ideal for book covers. \nAI doesn’t replace authors but instead is a kind of junior writing partner- a productivity assistant tool to enable authors to excel even further. \nRegistration required. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/score
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/ai-for-authors-presented-by-score/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Library\, 138 E. Lemon Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flip Flop Opera – Love is in the Aria
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon with some of opera’s greatest lovers\, right in time for Valentine’s Day!  The New Century Opera will present a sumptuous selection of love arias from operas by many of your favorite composers\, sung by the talented artists of the New Century Opera.  Artistic Director Constantine Grame will share information about the operas and their composers. \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/flip-flop-opera-love-is-in-the-aria/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Cultural Center\, 101 S. Pinellas Ave\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689
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SUMMARY:Tampa's Got the Blues
DESCRIPTION:A history of The Blues in Tampa Bay from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Presented by the Tampa Bay History Center. \nFrom the 1920s to the 1960s\, Central Avenue was an exciting place for musical entertainment. Many well-known blues and jazz artists played on the “Chitlin Circuit\,” which included Tampa\, where many famous entertainers such as Tampa Red\, Ray Charles\, and others got their start. Come hear their sounds and stories! \nRegistration requested. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/blues
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/tampas-got-the-blues/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Library\, 138 E. Lemon Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Olivia Show – A Tribute to the Music of Olivia Newton-John
DESCRIPTION:Singer! Actress! Superstar! Over five decades of superstardom and the late Olivia Newton-John’s flame is still burning bright! An unstoppable force who dominated music\, movies\, and pop culture. She broke barriers\, pushed boundaries\, and created timeless classics. THE OLIVIA SHOW\, starring Las Vegas Headliner and 2024 Josie Music Awards Tribute Artist of the Year Nominee\, Sabrina Plaisance-Sia\, shares the music and story of Olivia Newton-John from her early days as a country superstar\, to her unforgettable movie career\, and her iconic pop stardom.tar \nTHE OLIVIA SHOW is 28 chart topping hits\, five decades of stardom\, two movie musicals\, nine Billboard Music Awards\, four Grammy Awards\, four People’s Choice Awards\, six American Music Awards\, a Country Music Association Award\, an Emmy\, and enough singing\, dancing\, and sequins to give Las Vegas a run for its money!  THE OLIVIA SHOW is the amazingly energetic tribute to Olivia Newton-John & Grease that has audiences singing and dancing in the aisles! \n \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/the-olivia-show-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-olivia-newton-john/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Garth featuring SHAWN GERHARD – A Tribute to the Music of Country Legend Garth Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Shawn Gerhard is said to be the World’s #1 Garth Brooks Tribute artist that is touring today.  Shawn and his band are paying homage to this internationally acclaimed superstar.  Shawn has opened up for over 27 stars in his music career and is no rookie to the main stage!  When the music starts and Shawn takes the stage you will see why he is said to be #1 at emulating Garth Brooks\, singing such hits from “Much Too Young” to “Fever” to “Papa Loves Mama” to “The Dance\,” you will get a true glimpse of an authentic Garth Brooks Concert. \n \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/ultimate-garth-featuring-shawn-gerhard-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-country-legend-garth-brooks/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T190000
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Garth featuring SHAWN GERHARD – A Tribute to the Music of Country Legend Garth Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Shawn Gerhard is said to be the World’s #1 Garth Brooks Tribute artist that is touring today.  Shawn and his band are paying homage to this internationally acclaimed superstar.  Shawn has opened up for over 27 stars in his music career and is no rookie to the main stage!  When the music starts and Shawn takes the stage you will see why he is said to be #1 at emulating Garth Brooks\, singing such hits from “Much Too Young” to “Fever” to “Papa Loves Mama” to “The Dance\,” you will get a true glimpse of an authentic Garth Brooks Concert. \n \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/ultimate-garth-featuring-shawn-gerhard-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-country-legend-garth-brooks/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
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SUMMARY:The Sensational Soul Cruisers – A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of Motown and More
DESCRIPTION:The Sensational Soul Cruisers are an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to the very best of the 60’s\, 70’s & 80’s Old School\, Classic Soul\, R&B\, Motown and Disco. Under the tutelage of legendary Jersey Shore sax player Screamin’ Steve Barlotta\, the band plays more than 200 performances a year while capturing the true essence of the Jersey Shore sound and its true R&B roots showcasing the hits from The Temptations\, Four Tops\, Earth Wind & Fire\, Chicago\, The Trammps and more! \n \nFor ticket sales and more information\, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI\, 10AM-4PM).
URL:https://exploretarponsprings.com/event/the-sensational-soul-cruisers-a-tribute-to-the-greatest-hits-of-motown-and-more/
LOCATION:Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center\, 324 Pine Street\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34689\, United States
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