Tampa Bay Traveler: Super Bowl XLIII Edition

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		Tampa Bay Traveler E-Mail Newsletter Super Bowl XLIII Edition
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	SB XLIII Arizona vs. Pittsburgh Face-off in Tampa Bay
		The road to NFL greatness leads through Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium. More than 100,000 visitors, 4,000 credentialed media and 800 million worldwide television viewers will soon set their sights on Tampa Bay when the region plays host to the world's largest one-day sporting event. The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in what promises to be a battle of high powered offense vs. stubborn defense! Fresh off the heels of a hard fought victory versus the Eagles, the Cardinals will look to take home the teams first Vince Lombardi Trophy, while the Pittsburgh Steelers will look to bring an unprecendented 6th title back to Heinz Field and the Steeler Nation. More Info >> Join in on the excitement of The NFL Experience presented by Bank of America. The NFL Experience-pro football's interactive fan festival offering participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, kids' football clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football card show ever, is the most exciting continuous event surrounding Super Bowl XLIII - More Info >>


		NFL Experience


	The NFL Experience encompasses approximately 850,000 square feet and features more than 50 interactive games and attractions for men, women and children of all ages. The event also features special programming, including free clinics offering football instruction, as well as NFL Coaches Chats, where NFL coaches give insiders a look at the game of football. Free autograph sessions and the largest football card show also are included. Learn More >>

This food and wine extravaganza brings together the country's top chefs as well as current and alumni NFL players to represent each NFL city. In its 18th year, this event raises money and awareness for hunger relief with all net proceeds distributed to food banks in Tampa Bay and other NFL cities.
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		blu Kick-Off Party


	Enjoy a star-studded evening of lavish entertainment, celebrity appearances and tapas, courtesy of Ceviche, in celebration of the unveiling of blu, the Bay area's ultimate luxury lifestyle magazine and the Official Lifestyle Magazine Sponsor of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee. A portion of ticket sales will benefit America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay and the Florida Aquarium Learn More>>


		Diamonds and Pearls Celebrity Gala


	The Professional Sports Wives Association cordially invites you to kick off the weekend with an opulent night of enchantment with over 100 professional athletes, wives and stars from the entertainment industry to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Cocktail attire is required. Learn More >>


		Lights on Tampa


	Lights On Tampa is a public/private partnership with the City of Tampa and the private sector whose mission is to bring free access to artistic excellence. The program works with internationally recognized jurors and artists to create unique and site-sensitive art installations that are engaging, entertaining and educational. Learn More >>


CALENDAR OF EVENTS
If you didn't catch her in Las Vegas, you're in luck because Celine Dion is getting ready to launch her six-month tour through the United States and her home land of Canada. To see her perform live, get your tickets now to the Jan. 28 concert at the St. Pete Times Forum. The Eagles will be performing current hits from their latest album, Long Road Out of Eden including "How Long" and "Busy Being Fabulous" as well as their classic songs live at the St. Pete Times Forum on Jan. 29. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Dane Cook's unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. Visit the Forum's event calendar for more information. Search Official Super Bowl Events >>
Gasparilla Extravaganza Including the Children's Gasparilla Parade 1/24/09 More Info >>	Super Hyde Park Music Series 1/28/09 More Info >>	blu Kickoff Event 1/29/09 More Info >>
Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta 1/30/09 More Info >>	Bud Bowl 2009 1/30/09 More Info >>	Snoop Bowl VIII 1/31/09 More Info >>


	No Ticket... No Problem... Channelside Bay Plaza is the Place to Be!!!

	Channelside Bay Plaza , located on the waterfront in Downtown Tampa, will be the place to be the week of the Super Bowl with nightly live music, fireworks and the place where you can hobnob with the stars. This entertainment complex is loaded with restaurants, retail shops, an IMAX movie theater and even a gourmet bowling alley. You can catch a trolley or streetcar ride from the heart of all the downtown hotels. With restaurants/bars such as Stumps Supper Club, home of great Southern Cooking and Live Music, comes "Rockstar Fridays" Live Band Karaoke where you the customer jumps up on stage and sings from one of over 300 songs with the Jimmy James Band. Right next door is Howl at the Moon. This Dueling Piano Bar is a blast whether you are 21 or 65 years old. If you are looking for a laid back scene, then check out Tinatapas. Experience a little taste of Spain, where you can enjoy homemade sangrias and margaritas while passing "tapas" around the table with family and friends...and don't forget to share. A don't miss in the Tampa Bay market is Splitsville. America's Original Bowling Parlor has 12 lanes, six billiards tables, and 22 TVs in 26,000 square feet. Splitsville boasts a menu of fresh rolled sushi, gourmet sliders, and hand tossed pizzas. So roll in and rock out at this restaurant, you never know who you might run into this week. All the events start on Saturday, Jan. 24 along with Somebody Cares Tampa Bay's charity fundraiser "The Supper Bowl" where Tim Brown and other NFL greats team up with local ministries to raise money for local charities. Starting Monday Jan. 26, ESPN Radio will be broadcasting LIVE all week long in the courtyard in front of Splitsville from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come catch the celebrities as they get on the radio with Cowherd, Scott Van Pelt, and Mike Trico to breakdown the big game. On Friday Jan. 30 and Saturday Jan. 31evenings, Channelside Bay Plaza's parking lot will be turned into "BUD BOWL 2009." Get ready to rock the night away on the waterfront in downtown Tampa. We don't know who the entertainment will be yet for this year's event but past performers have included Jimmy Buffett, Snoop Dogg, and Kid Rock. So get ready because you know it's going to be big!


	Super Adventures at Lowry Park Zoo
	The Super Bowl means super deals for many out-of-town zoo and aquarium members who would like to visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, named the # 1 zoo in the U.S. by Child magazine! Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo participates in a program of reciprocation with more than 100 zoos and aquariums in the U.S. and Canada to offer free or discounted (50 percent off) admission to the zoo when guests show a valid membership card from a reciprocal facility. There's more -- parking at the zoo is always free! Visit the zoo website and click on the "Visiting the Zoo" tab for a list of reciprocal partners, or call the zoo at 813-935-8552 to confirm. For out-of-town guests without reciprocal memberships, see the Tampa Tribune Super Bowl Guide publishing January 29 for a "buy one, get one free" coupon for zoo daytime admission valid January 29-February 1. More Info >>

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