Special Events

NOW HELD AT THE MUSEUM'S NEW INTERIM LOCATION

Join the popular Art After Dark with Starbucks event, held the third Friday of each month. Art After Dark with Starbucks offers live music, art, entertainment, performances and libations. Admission is $10 for guests and free for museum members. Complimentary food and Starbucks coffee is provided, along with a cash bar throughout the evening. Art After Dark with Starbucks is sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times and tbt* Tampa Bay Times.

JUNE 20 / JULY 18 / AUGUST 15 / SEPTEMBER 19

June 20 — The Art of African Dance
Guests will enjoy performances and music by The House of Ife.

July 18 — Kick Start My Art
A special display of Scooters will be showcased at the museum, along with local artists displaying works with similar themes.

August 15 — The Art of Reggae
A summer celebration will transform Art After Dark in August with live music, special presentations and artwork on display, all geared for an evening of tropical fun.

September 19 — Sound Effects
A showcase of art directly inspired or influenced by music.

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Family Day

Save-the-date
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Mark your calendar for November 1, 2008 to experience The New Pavilion XXIII – an open-air extravaganza with food and wine pairings at the Skypoint Condominium rooftop terrace.  The New Pavilion will feature private poolside cabanas, food and wine pairing stations, a live international DJ, and dress will be black-tie chic. It will be a memorable evening for everyone in attendance.

Co-chairs Debra Williams McDaniel and Carlton Carter have planned a spectacular new Pavilion event. The party will be infused with elegance and eccentricities, creating an intoxicating experience that will drench guests with infatuating vibes and mesmerizing waterfront views of the Tampa Museum of Art’s future home.

Co-chairs Debra Williams McDaniel and Carlton Carter

Patron Party and Auction / Sunday, October 5, 2008

This year’s patron party is known as The Bubble Lounge. A champagne brunch and auction at Sidebern’s restaurant on October 5 will delight guests.

Patronage Levels

Methuselah – $12,500 per Cabana
Private cabana for The New Pavilion for 10, with personal butler service
Six reservations for The Bubble Lounge brunch
Three Patron gifts
Event recognition           

Jeroboam – $2,500 per couple
Two reservations for The New Pavilion
Two reservations for The Bubble Lounge brunch
One Patron gift
Event recognition 

Magnum – $1,200 per couple
Two reservations for The New Pavilion           

Beaujolais Nouveaux – $250 each
One entrance to Taps Wine & Beer Merchants at 7pm for pre-party
One entrance to The New Pavilion after 9:30 p.m. 

To request an invitation to The New Pavilion XXIII, please call Ann Marie Moulin at 813/259-1718. Space is limited. Invitations will be mailed in early September.