adGrand Central District Association Monthly E-Newsletter

February 2009                                    


Same address - New Look
www.grandcentraldistrict.org  

We are currently working on the new website, but please take a sneak peek and get a feel for the new look. 

We look forward to any suggestions that you may have. 
Please email us at gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org.

In This Issue
Cafe Dolce
Craftsman House
Local Shops1
Art In The Park
The Big Give
2nd Annual Yard Sale
Committee Meetings
Arts Workshop
Gevity
Wine,Art & Heart
Earth Day
Mohammed Uddin Fund
Quick Links
Join Our Mailing List
Cafe Dolce
2444 Central Avenue
727-327-3990


"A Taste of Italy"

3 Course European Italian Dinner

$16.95

Sunday, February 8
Reservations suggested

Three Seatings
4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm


You are started off with a Spinach Camouch Appetizer, Chicken Bianco Soup
and Italian Sausage Salad.  

Your meal then continues with Meat Ravioli, Abruzzi Style Pepper Steak and Chicken Parmigiana. 

Last but not least, you will enjoy one of
Phil's Fabulous Italian Desserts
 


$5.00 All-U-Can-Drink Wine



Make your Valentine's Day Special,
The Italian Way, at Café Dolce! 
Call for reservations today



cafe dolce
Craftsman House
2955 Central Avenue
727-323-ARTS
www.craftsmanhousegallery.com
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Sundays 11am-4pm



Sweetheart Art Walk
Saturday, February 14th
5pm-9pm
Free
It's Valentines Day! 
Bring your sweetheart by for some sweets & art. 
Give your special someone a handmade work of art.
 
The Nields in Concert
Friday, February 20th
6:30 pm (a few tickets left)
8:30 pm (sold out)
$15 in advance / $20 week prior
Nerissa and Katryna Nield bring their tight & soulful harmonies to the intimate Craftsman House listening room. 
*There are less than 10 tickets left for the 6:30 show.
 
St. Petersburg Studio Tour
Saturday March 14th,
10am-4pm
Free
A self-guided tour of professional art studios in St. Petersburg.  Explore the intimate spaces of the artists who are the creative fuel of our city's vibrant art scene.  Many artists will demonstrate their craft.  
Don't miss the 11am kiln opening at Craftsman House.
 
 
Chuck Brodsky in Concert
The World Championship Tour
(aka, "It's Rays Time in '09")
Friday, March 20th 
8:30pm
$18 in advance / $23 week prior
A combination of Bob Dylan, John Prine & Harry Carry.  Chuck is one of the top singer-songwriters on the scene today.  Songs of American culture, everyday life & of course baseball.  A lifelong Phillies fan, he is now touring the country on his World Championship Tour.  His show has sold out the past three years.  This one will certainly be another sell out.


local shopper
LocalShops1.com is the area's most comprehensive guide to locally owned, independent businesses in the Tampa Bay area. It's always free to browse, free to join, and free to get listed.

Looking for a new restaurant, a shop to find that unique piece of jewelry, or just something to do for the weekend?  Check out our website.  Plus we have lots of cool parties all over town. We hope to see you soon.






Art in the park


Call to Tampa Bay Artists

Historic Kenwood's 2nd Annual

Art In The Park

www.hkartinthepark.com

Saturday, March 14, 2009

10am - 4pm

Historic Kenwood's Park

(Corner of 29th St. and 3rd Ave. N.)

 Prizes Awarded

 Fee: $25 entry fee for Historic Kenwood residents

            $50 entry fee for all others




Grand Central District
"The Big Give"

Tuesday, March 10, 6pm

Hospice Center
3050 1st Avenue South


"How To Get More Out of Your Business and Your Life in 2009"

Grand Central District is pleased to announce Motivational Speaker, Alan Thompson, will be speaking at our March Town Hall meeting.


Business networking afterwards.

Sponsored by
Clear Title America


OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


Please RSVP to Grand Central District: 
gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org
or call 727-328-7086.


peddler's flyer






Please understand that weekly events like this take time to build, so please be patient.

2009 GCDA Committee Meetings

Join us and give your opinions-they count!

Design, Organization and Promotions
Hospice Center, 3050 1st Avenue South
First Tuesday of Every Month-5:00pm
March 3rd
April 7th
May 5th
June 2nd

Economic Development
Location Varies
email jimsellsstpete@aol.com for location
Last Tuesday of the Month
February 24th
March 31st
April 28th
May 26th
June 30
 
PUBLIC INVITED TO ARTS WORKSHOP

Wednesday, February 11
6pm-8pm



Interested in the arts?

The City of St.Petersburg hosts a workshop to update its Community Cultural Plan. The plan charts the future direction for the arts in St. Petersburg.

It will be held at the Progress Energy Center's
Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street South.

To view the current Community Cultural Plan, visit
www.stpete.org/artsplan.



gevity

    people 1st


Gevity is an industry-leading PEO company (professional employer organization) specializing in providing employers with best-in-class HR outsourcing services and support. As a pioneer in human resource outsourcing, we offer a comprehensive PEO solution to businesses nationwide.

Businesses partner with Gevity to focus their resources on what matters most - running a profitable business.

Every Gevity colleague's commitment to Service First supports our delivery of solutions that enable you to:

ˇ        Improve your bottom line by stabilizing and controlling costs

ˇ        Manage and reduce compliance risk

ˇ        Retain and develop the right employees

ˇ        Save time by reducing your payroll and administrative workload  

Our solutions are designed to serve the needs of your business and are delivered with a personal touch through our team of local and national HR professionals. Every day, thousands of clients reap the benefits of outsourcing to Gevity, a leader in the PEO industry for 25 years. For more information or a free consultation, please contact:


Janet Finlay, Business Development Manger

Phone:  813-458-9350

Email:  janet.finlay@gevity.com

Web:  www.gevity.com

4010 Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 450, Tampa, FL. 33607

 



The Hospice of Florida Suncoast
A Gathering Place
3050 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33713



art wine and heart


Friday, February 6

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Wine, Art & Heart Artist Dinner

Charity & Outreach


Guests at the Wine, Art and Heart Wine and Artist's Dinner will enjoy specially selected wines, a catered 5-course meal and engaging conversation with local artists.


This event grows in popularity each year! 


Tickets available online at www.wineartandheart.org 


Proceeds benefit

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, and

King of Peace MCC outreach ministries.


Individual tickets $120

___________________________


Saturday, February 7

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Food and Wine Tasting, Art Exhibit and Silent Auction

Enjoy the best of small vineyard wines from around the world, delicious foods and desserts and silent auction. Plus a fine art exhibit and sale of specially selected works of renowned local artists, all in support of The Hospice of The Florida Suncoast,and King of Peace Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). 

Tickets available online at www.wineartandheart.org

Individual tickets $35

 
 
Earth Day All Year Round
in Grand Central District


Join us on May 16th to clean up our district.  We will be sponsoring this every quarter on different blocks.


Please get in touch with our Design Chair, Ric Castro for more details-
RCastro65@myway.com
or Grand Central District Association at
gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org



GCDA would like to thank everyone who
has contributed to the Mohammed Uddin Trust Fund.


The following people have made special donations:

  • Haley & Christopher Johnston
  • James & Joann Schmal
  • Cary & Deborah Cash
  • Rev. Jack Bittler
  • Mary Coyle & Durella Rodriguez
       of RoCo Traders
  • Mona Burrows
       of Wahoo Mortgage

GCDA LogoSincerely,
Aviva Bowman
Coordinator
Grand Central District Association
2433 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-328-7086
gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org