Tampa Today News: Don CeSar Celebrates 96 Years + Bucs Destroy Eagles 32-9
Tampa Today News: Don CeSar Celebrates 96 Years + Bucs Destroy Eagles 32-9
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Top local stories today:
Bucs destroy Eagles 32-9 in NFC Wild-Card game: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers obliterated the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9 on Monday night during the NFC Wild-Card game. The Buccaneers now have four victories against the Eagles in six postseason meetings, the most against any opponent. Next the Bucs will meet the Lions on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. EST. (buccaneers.com, espn.com)
Iconic Don CeSar hotel celebrating 96 years today: The Don CeSar hotel, first built in 1928, is celebrating its 96th anniversary today. The St. Pete Beach hotel was originally built by real estate businessman Thomas Rowe. The hotel was used as a military hospital during World War II and VA headquarters before being renovated and reopened as a hotel in 1973. (wfla.com, ilovetheburg.com)
Janet Jackson coming to Tampa this summer for concert tour: Janet Jackson is coming to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 16. Rapper Nelly is opening the concert for Jackson. The tour celebrates 0 years for Janet Jackson performing. Pre-sale tickets will release at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, with general ticket sales on Friday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. (tampabay.com, livenation.com)
Catch Hook pirate film screening at Armature Works on Jan. 24: Armature Works in Tampa Heights at 1910 N Ola Ave. is getting into the Gasparilla spirit with a free screening of Hook (1991) on the lawn on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Hook was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook and Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food and drinks can be purchased inside Armature Works food hall. (thatssotampa.com, eventbrite.com)
Kress Collective Open House coming to Ybor City next week: The Kress Collective: Open House Exhibition is coming from Thursday, Jan. 25 to Saturday, Jan. 27 at 1624 E. 7th Ave. in Ybor City. The open house will feature over a dozen Kress artists as well as an open mic, film screenings, and karaoke ballads. (cltampa.com)
Top local events today:
Real Estate Agent Free Networking Event at 10 & 10 Enoteca Wine Bar. (5 p.m.)
A Local Artist Feature: Kris Meenan at Imagine Museum. (5 p.m.)
Mixology Class | Agave Spirits at Predalina. (6 p.m.)
Pizza + Planning Party at Embarc Collective. (6 p.m.)
Matt Dixon Author & NBC News Reporter | Swamp Monsters, Trump vs. DeSantis at Oxford Exchange. (6:30 p.m.)
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