Tampa Today News: USBG Tampa Repeal Day Party Dec. 3 + Tampa Theatre Holiday Movie Classics Kickoff
Tampa Today News: USBG Tampa Repeal Day Party Dec. 3 + Tampa Theatre Holiday Movie Classics Kickoff
Everything you need to know happening in Tampa.
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In this issue we’ll discuss:
How to celebrate Repeal Day in style with Tampa’s top bartenders and spirit brands.
The kickoff of classic holiday film screenings at historic Tampa Theatre.
The latest on the Bucs in Week 12.
Today’s weather: High of 82 and low of 68. Showers. Rain chance of 40 percent.
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Top new stories in Tampa today:
Catch classic holiday movies at Tampa Theatre this winter: Historic Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa is hosting its Holiday Classics Movie Series starting today, Nov. 26, through Jan. 7, 2024. Guests can enjoy a number of Christmas movies as the season gets underway. The fun starts today with Miracle on 34th Street (1947) at 3 p.m. There will be a few sing-along showings, including White Christmas (1924) on Dec. 24 and Frozen (2013) on Jan. 7. Tickets start at $10 and are available online and in-person at the box office. (ospreyobserver.com)
Tampa Bay Bucs face Colts today: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing the Indianapolis Colts today in Week 12 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. EST. on CBS and Paramount+. The Bucs lost 5 of their last 6 games and are looking for a win. The Bucs have a number of important injuries heading into the game. (sportswire.usatoday.com)
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Jacobs facing discipline: Controversy is swirling around Hillsborough Circuit Judge Nancy Jacobs, who famously beat Judge Jared Smith in a bitter election fight that included personal attacks. Legal races usually are not partisan. Smith is best known for blocking an abortion over a low GPA score, making national headlines. Meanwhile, Jacobs is facing discipline from The Judicial Qualifications Commission for past statements and endorsements. In addition, Jacobs claims to have recently been hacked on Facebook, leading to a joke posted to her private social media account about Islam. Public figures are often the target of hackers and should be careful about what links they click and how they interact online. (tampabay.com)
Taste at The Straz tickets go on sale Dec. 6: Taste at The Straz, one of Tampa's best food festivals, is returning on Apr. 27, 2024. Guests can enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, craft beer, wine, and more on the Tampa Riverwalk and inside the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are going on-sale to the public, Wednesday Dec. 6 and usually sell out before the event happens. Ticket prices will start at $95. Proceeds will help support the arts in Tampa Bay. (tampabaynewswire.com)
USBG Tampa Bay chapter celebrates Repeal Day Dec. 3: The United States Bartenders Guild Tampa Bay chapter is celebrating Repeal Day on Sunday, Dec. 3 at Barterhouse in Ybor City from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. located at 1811 North 15th St. Repeal Day celebrates the repeal of Prohibition on alcohol in United States which happened on Dec. 5, 1933 after a bitter national fight leading to the 21st amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Tickets to the festivities start at $20 for non-members and are $10 for active members. There will be live music, expertly crafted cocktails, and more, all organized by Tampa’s local bartenders. (eventbrite.com)
Top events happening today in Tampa:
Impulse at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. (noon)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) at Tampa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) by Agnès Varda at Screen Door Cinema. (3 p.m.)
Holiday Harbour Tree Lighting at The Tampa Riverwalk. (6 p.m.)
iHeart Radio Jingle Ball at Amalie Arena. (7 p.m.)
Last Chance Latin Sunday at Byblos. (9 p.m.)
Everything else:
The South Florida Bulls beat the Charlotte 49ers 48-14 on Saturday. Winning the game qualifies South Florida for a bowl game for the first time since 2018. (wtsp.com)
Read the latest about the upcoming Tampa City Council Workshop on Nov. 30 over at The Tampa Monitor. (tampamonitor.com)
Manchester Orchestra and The Get Up Kids are coming to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Monday, Nov. 27. Tickets are available for $34. (cltampa.com)
Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee has opened in St. Pete at 701 Central Avenue. (stpetecatalyst.com)
Mullet’s Fish Camp has opened a location at Tropicana Field in St. Pete. The restaurant will be open for baseball home games and also during events, including Enchant Christmas. (stpeterising.com)
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