CAMILLE LEONE (04.17.10)

Okesene Tilo and The RITZ Ybor present CAMILLE LEONE, the 5th Square One Creative Event, that will be taking place at The RITZ Ybor from 7pm to midnight on Saturday, April 17th, 2010.

Photo & Design by Chris Zenger

CAMILLE LEONE will feature live performances by V.Y.B. Dance Company, 10th Concession, Anye Cole, Ashley Wilson, Disco Dolls and more. A very special performance by Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo) will also take place. Over 80 local artists will be on display at the event with all artwork available for purchase.

Theme artists for CAMILLE LEONE include Blue Lucy, Bob Pomeroy, Case Max, Chris Zenger, Gary Randall, Gina Rathbun, Jason Fondren, Jason Moriarty, jeff Cinco., J.Alfonso, Julia Ozimek, Katy Alderman, Kyle Lambert, Linda Alexander, Maida Millan, Melia, Melissa Fair, Nelani Palomino, Robert Wegmann and Sarah Ruth Moore.

The concept of CAMILLE LEONE is the brainchild of Square One executive director Okesene Tilo. CAMILLE LEONE is a play on the word "chameleon." The entire event will revolve around various interpretations of a woman's identity and appearance by each artist. The event's theme colors are red, gold and green, a reference from the Culture Club song "Karma Chameleon." Guests of the event will be encouraged to wear a mask to the event to go along with the "mysterious identity" theme of the event. Additionally, masks will also be sold at the door. The promotional image for CAMILLE LEONE was shot and designed by Chris Zenger, a resident Square One artist and the creative director for OMG! Magazine.

CAMILLE LEONE will be open to the general public of all ages. There will be a $2.00 donation at the door. VIP Tables and Reserved Seating will be made available for purchase by e-mailing rsvp@squareoneflorida.com.

CAMILLE LEONE

a Square One Creative Event

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

7pm to midnight

Showtimes: 8pm & 10pm

Square One won the 2009 Best Of The Bay Award for Best Freakin' Awesome Events (Critics' Pick). Previous Square One Creative Events at The RITZ Ybor include Magnum Opus (11.14.09), La Di Da (05.30.09), Virgin 2.0 (12.06.08) and GO! (05.31.08). Square One is headed by Okesene Tilo and operates in Florida and New York City.

CAMILLE LEONE Artist Roster: Adam Graham, AnaStasia Gresh, Andriana Tomassi, Bella J 3D, Brenda R Gregory, Brittni Wegmann, Carlye Starr, Chi Chi Amore with Angela Dickerson & P$YNNER, Clique da Cour / Tiffiany Gilstrap-Scott, Colleen Gorlewski, Daniel Luther Hart, Demeree of DemiGod Studio, Disco Dolls, Donavon D. Brutus, Donna L Smith, Dr. Twistid, Dusty Myers, Dylan Marvin, El Hope, g., Gary McDonald, Gene McDevitt, GingerDead by Calan Ree, Iris + Artdamage, Jacqueline Ann Frierman, Jason Wilder / ishotyourband.com, Joshua Cabral, Kat Lynes, Katie Wright, KLAAREN, Laura Irmis with Saltwater Ceramics, Lisa Scholder, LoveAlison.com, Luis Antonio, MacDonald Training Center Fine Arts Studio, Mary Martinez, Melisa Taylor, Melissa Wilson, Michelle Marie, Monstro, Moon, NALINI, Nancy Baier, Natalie Roberts, Natasha Freeland, Nicholae, P.C. Wegmann, Philip Nato, Portraits by Ginny, R.J. Runas, Richard J. Bond, Rodolfo, Samantha Shannon, Scott King, Sharon Norwood, Shawn Rainey, Svetlana Kepezhinskas, The Crafty Hag, The Pink Cricket, Theresa Crout, Tony Mears & Warren Gibson

MAGNUM OPUS (11.14.09)

Photo by Jason Moriarty, Art Design by Chris Zenger

Tampa, FL (August 10th, 2009) – Square One proudly announces MAGNUM OPUS, the fourth Square One Creative Event, that will take place between 7pm and midnight on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at The RITZ Ybor in Tampa, Florida.

MAGNUM OPUS will revolve around the ecological themes of creation and self-preservation. New themed artwork by Christopher Michael Zenger, Gary Randall, Gina Rathbun, J.Alfonso, Jason Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Jeff Cinco, Julia Ozimek, Kat Wilson, Katy Alderman, KLAAREN, Linda Alexander, Mary Martinez, Matt Moore, Melia, Melissa Fair, Nelani Palomino, Robert Wegmann, Rory O'Neil and Warren Gibson will debut at the event. Over 75 local artists will be on display with all artwork available for purchase by the general public.


Show times for the MAGNUM OPUS stage shows will take place at 8pm and 10pm and will feature original performances by Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo), Enigma Dance Kru, Kinetic Dance Group, a Wear To The Tear Fashion Show, Jeremy Gloff and more.

Jeremy Gloff will hold an album release party and performance for his upcoming 15th studio album, 21st Century Love Songs, in the side Royal Room at 9pm.

MAGNUM OPUS will be open to the general public of all ages. There will be an optional $1.00 donation at the doors of the event. V.I.P. Tables and Reserved Seats will be made available for purchase via RSVP@squareoneflorida.com.

The first promotional image photo for MAGNUM OPUS was shot by Jason Moriarty, Managing Director for Square One. Jason will be performing at MAGNUM OPUS with the Kinetic Dance Group, last seen at May's La Di Da event. Art Design for MAGNUM OPUS was created by Christopher Michael Zenger, a resident graphic designer for Square One who will be showcasing his work at the event.



Featured MAGNUM OPUS Theme Artists: Christopher Michael Zenger, Gary Randall, Gina Rathbun, J.Alfonso, Jason Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Jeff Cinco, Julia Ozimek, Kat Wilson, Katy Alderman, KLAAREN, Linda Alexander, Mary Martinez, Matt Moore, Melia, Melissa Fair, Nelani Palomino, Robert Wegmann, Rory O'Neil and Warren Gibson

Featured MAGNUM OPUS Artists: Adam Graham, Ana Briancesco, Anthony Swartwood, Ashley Wilson, Bob Pomeroy, Brittany Alderman, C Ward Art, Carol Cleere, Case Max, Cat Rumland, Chad Cardoza & Suzie Cardoza, Chi Chi Amor, Cindy Linville, Corey DeLise, Daniela Yordanova, David Borkan, Donna Craig, Donavon D. Brutus, Dorian Angello, Dusty Myers, EAS, Ededron, EL HOPE, Eric Christopher Goss, Iris+Artdamage, Jacqueline Ann Frierman, Jason Fondren, Jason Shiver, John Alex & Tiffa, Jon Rodriguez, Joshua Cabral, Katie Wright, Koko Brandao, Kyle Lambert, Laura Russo, Linda Chaney, Lisa Scholder, Love Alison, Lucy Monette, Melisa Taylor, Moses Hensley, Nalini, Nancy J Baier, Natalie Roberts, PaintSaint, P$YNNER, R.J. Runas, Reid Jenkins, Ricklene Wren, RLF, Roman Black, Saltwater Ceramics with artist Laura Irmis, Samantha Churchill, SET, Sharon Norwood, Theresa Crout, Tony Mears, Yvonne Watters & more. & more.

Featured MAGNUM OPUS Entertainers:

• Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo)
• Enigma Dance Kru
• Kinetic Dance Group
• Hemisphere Dance Group
  
• a Wear To The Tear Fashion Show
• Jeremy Gloff
• and more

Jeremy Gloff Album Release Party & Performance for "21st Century Love Songs" in the Royal Room all evening

Emcees: Ben and Kristin Sims

Benefiting the Dalmation Rescue of Tampa Bay

LA DI DA (05.30.09)

Tampa, FL (May 30th, 2009) – The next Square One Creative Event called La Di Da will take place from 7pm to midnight on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at The RITZ Ybor. The RITZ Ybor is located at 1503 East 7th Avenue in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida.

Art Design by Chris Zenger, Photography by Ashley Bates

La Di Da is the 3rd Square One Creative event created by Okesene Tilo and Jason Moriarty who head the Square One Creative team in Florida. The event will feature music performances by local big band Mainstream, acoustic rock act Shane Meade & the Sound with Rob Masten and drum circle group Drum Magic. Dance performances will include original choreographed numbers by Bella Danza Dance Collective choreographed by Maria Capitano Pardo, Kinetic Dance Group from Namasté Yoga Studio and swing dance sensation The Lindy Bombers. The sole fashion show from local fashion designer Melissa Oraath will close the La Di Da event. The works of over 75 local artists will be on display alongside various vendors that include fortune tellers, face painters, henna tattoo artists and balloon making clowns.

La Di Da Promotional Postcard A - Back

Given the current economic recession, La Di Da was created as a free evening of live entertainment open to the community of all ages. The Grand Foyer of The RITZ Ybor will debut all new themed artwork from twenty selected artists, whose works revolve around the fantasyland and circus themes of the event. The remaining three rooms of The RITZ Ybor will feature the best of Tampa’s local arts. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume around the event’s fantasyland themes, but are not required to do so.

“My last event Virgin 2.0 was very dark and somber in tone and theme,” says Okesene Tilo, Executive Director for Square One Creative. “La Di Da aims to be the complete antithesis given the colorful and playful event themes."

La Di Da is open to the general public, all ages, and is free to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event will last until midnight. Cash bars will be available for patrons over the age of 21. Complimentary candy buffet stations will be available for all ages.



Featured La Di Da Theme Artists: Ashley Bates, Blue Lucy, Brian Egger, Chris Ward, Gary Kost, J.Alfonso, Jason Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Jeff Cinco, Kat Wilson, Katy Alderman, Linda Alexander, Mary Martinez, Matt Moore, Melissa Fair, Melissa Oraath, Michelley QueenofQueens, Robert Wegmann, Ryan Prado and Warren Gibson

Featured La Di Da Artists: Adam Graham, Alison Ware, Anastasia Gresh, Angelo Gines Jr., Ashley Wilson, Bob Pomeroy, Carolina Cleere, Case Max, Cat Rumland / Cat in a box designs, Cindy Linville, Colleen Gorlewski, Daniel Luther Hart, Daniela Yordanova, Dave Bell - Tarot Reader, David Bailey, Dylan Marvin, Eclectic Art Creations, Eligancia Designs, Elizabeth Arlene Smith, Ellen Marie, Emily Jane, Felicia Ogilby, Gina Rathbun, Harmani Blank, Irma Diaz, Jacqueline Frierman, Jason Fondren, Jennifer Brownlee, Joshua Cabral, Kat Lynes, Kate Hall, KLAAREN, Koko Brandao, Laura Russo, Linda Chaney, Loren Marks, Love Alison, Mandie SoRan, Markus Aurailieus, Melia, Melisa Taylor, Monstro, Moon, Namaste' Yoga Studio, Nancy Baier, Naviae, Nelani Palomino, Nicholae', Nicole Desiree Hays, Phoenix Beauty, R.J. Runas, Reid Jenkins, Rev. Sharon Reis / Spiritual Medium / Intuitive Artist, Scott King, Shawn Rainey, SIMO'N, Stephen Barry, Virginia Monte, Xzanthia & Zeth

Featured La Di Da Musicians:

• Mainstream
• Shane Meade & the Sound with Rob Masten

Featured La Di Da Entertainers:

• Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo)
• Kinetic Dance Group from Namasté Yoga Studio
• The Lindy Bombers

Featured La Di Da Fashion Designer:

• Melissa Oraath Modern Muse

La Di Da Schedule:
7:00pm - Doors Open
7:45pm - Shane Meade & the Sound TRIO (Theatre Ballroom Stage)
8:00pm - Turning Point
performed by Kinetic Dance Group of Namaste Yoga Studio
8:30pm - A Circus-Life
performed by Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo)
9:00pm - Swing Routine
performed by Mainstream and The Lindy Bombers
9:30pm - Shane Meade Solo
9:45pm - Square One Introductions & Thank You's
by Jason Moriarty and Okesene Tilo
10:00pm - Turning Point ENCORE
10:30pm - A Circus-Life ENCORE
11:00pm - Swing Routine
performed by Mainstream and The Lindy Bombers
11:30pm - Modern Muse Fashion Show by Melissa Oraath
12:00am - Event concludes

Shane Meade & the Sound with Rob Masten performing in the Royal Room all evening

Emceed by Ben Sims

VIRGIN 2.0 (12.06.08)

CREATIVE EVENT BENEFITING BREAST CANCER AIMS TO REAWAKEN LOCAL ARTS SCENE

Tampa, FL (December 6th, 2008) – The 3rd Square One Creative Event called Virgin 2.0 will take place on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at The RITZ Ybor. The RITZ Ybor is located at 1503 N 7th Ave in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida.

Virgin 2.0 is the 3rd Square One Creative event created by Okesene Tilo who heads the Square One Creative team in Florida. The event, a benefit for The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., will feature performances by local classical and jazz musicians Jamal Corrie, Marcy Hopp & Friends and All That Jazz with a special performance by pop artist Jeremy Gloff. A rhythmic yoga routine will be choreographed and performed by Namaste Yoga Studio. Fashion designers J.Alfonso and Melissa Oraath will debut their first collection in a fashion show alongside Tragik Designs. One of the main highlights of the night will be a very special performance by The University of Tampa Dancers to the voice of opera singer Suzanne Alvarez. Virgin 2.0 will be a catered event made possible by Stonewood Tavern & Grille, The Spaghetti Warehouse, Mema's Alaskan Tacos and Streetcar Charlie's Bar & Grille. The works of 90 local artists will be on display.

Virgin 2.0 is a play on the words Version 2.0. Virgin 2.0 stands for: a second new beginning, the rebirth of Ybor City, a reawakening and renaissance of the local arts. The Grand Foyer of The RITZ Ybor will debut all new themed artwork from twenty selected artists, whose works revolve around the subjects of rebirth and reawakening. The remaining three rooms of The RITZ Ybor will feature the best of Tampa's local arts.

"After the success of my last event GO! and given the rebirth of Ybor City itself," says Okesene Tilo, Executive Director for Square One Creative. "The timing for this event could not be anymore perfect."

Virgin 2.0 is open to the general public, all ages, and is free to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event will last until midnight. Cash bars will be available for patrons over the age of 21. Virgin 2.0 is being sponsored by The RITZ Ybor, Namaste Yoga Studio and Tampa Bay After Dark.

Featured Virgin 2.0 Theme Artists: Amel Samuels, Christopher Watson, Colleen Gorlewski
Gina Rathbun, J.Alfonso, Jason Pierce Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Kat Wilson, Linda Alexander
Mary Martinez, Matt Moore of JOHNNY CA$HED OUT, Melissa Fair, Melissa Oraath
Michelley QueenofQueens, Robert Wegmann, Rolando Corsa, Rory O'Neil, Ryan Prado
Treza Bettencourt & Yvonne Watters

Featured Virgin 2.0 Artists: 13headsmissing represented by Rob Haskew, A Work of Heart by Sarah Moore, A.L. Canterbury, Aldo Suarez, Angel Butterfly, Angelo Gines Jr., Animeg by Meghan Kelley, Ann Micciche, Arema Brosnatch, Ashley Bates, Ashley Skoviera, Bean Spence, Brian Egger, Caritas Clothing, Chad Cardoza, Christina Cavin, Christine Willett, Corey DeLise, CWARDART, Cynthia Linville, Daniel Luther Hart, Diana Ferguson, E-Sim, Ededron, Grace Henderson, JaBiLy, Jackie Denning, James Starr, Jamie Hendrix, Jason Avery, Jason Fondren, Jeff Cinco, Jenn Elizabeth, Jennifer Alonso, Jennifer M. Brownlee, Jenny Brockwell-Frank, Jeremy Kennedy, Joanna Alix, John Ballbach, Justin Redden, Karen Lukert of Synapsis Studio, Katy Alderman, Kieran Walsh, Laura Russo, Lisa Scholder, Maggie Green, Mandie SoRan, Margaret Juul, Melisa Taylor, Melissa Morgan, Michelle Sawyer, Monstro, Moon, Moses Hensley, Nancy Baier, Nikita Rosalind Glueck, Nikki Devereux, P$YNNER, Pam Reagan, R.J. Runas, Radko Keleman Photography, Robert P. Pomeroy, Sharon Norwood, Shawn Rainey, Terry Pipitone, Thomas E. Mueller, Walt Majewski, Warren Gibson & Zacheriah Counts

Featured Virgin 2.0 Fashion Designers: J.Alfonso, Melissa Oraath & Tragik Designs by Amel Samuels

Featured Virgin 2.0 Performers: Marcy Hopp & Friends and All That Jazz, Jamal Corrie, Suzanne Alvarez, The W.I.R.E.D. Dance Collective of the University Of Tampa (choreography by Travis Curry), Namaste Yoga Studio (choreography by Adrienne Reed), Jeremy Gloff and emcee Ben Sims



Virgin 2.0 Schedule:
7:00pm - Doors Open
8:00pm - New Day performance by The W.I.R.E.D. Dance Collective of the University Of Tampa to the voice of Suzanne Alvarez
8:30pm - Wake The Dead Fashion Show by Melissa Oraath
9:00pm - Namaste Yoga Studio Rhythmic Yoga performance
9:30pm - Love Alive performance by Jeremy Gloff
10:00pm - Square One Introductions by Okesene Tilo
10:10pm - (Eve)olution Fashion Show by J.Alfonso
10:30pm - Encore of New Day performance
11:00pm - Encore of Namaste Yoga Studio performance
11:30pm - Tragik Designs Fashion Show by Amel Samuels
12:00am - Event concludes

Marcy Hopp & Friends and All That Jazz performing in the Royal Room all evening

Emceed by Ben Sims

GO! (05.31.08)

UPCOMING SHOWCASE OF ART, FASHION & MUSIC AIMS TO REDEFINE YBOR CITY

Tampa, FL (May 31st, 2008) – GO!, a Square One Creative Event will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at The RITZ Ybor located at 1503 N 7th Ave in the Ybor City district.

GO! is the second event organized by the Square One Creative team headed by Gary Randall and Okesene Tilo. The event will showcase the Adrian Rand "Extracelestial" Fashion Show choreographed by the Bella Danza Dance Company, the Tragik Designs fashion show, performances by local musicians, and the works of 82 local Bay Area artists. All artwork and designs will be available for purchase by the public with a percentage of all sales going towards a preferred charity chosen by each artist.

"After the amazing turnout for our first event, the Square One Art Exhibit, there was an overwhelming demand to produce another art and fashion event in Ybor City," says Gary Randall, executive director for Square One and fashion designer for Adrian Rand Couture. "There were numerous people in attendance who rarely have the opportunity to witness how amazing Ybor City truly is."

With crime rate down five consecutive years and new businesses thriving, the historic Ybor City appears to be experiencing a rebirth.

Okesene Tilo, co-executive director for Square One adds, "Most Tampa residents aren't too familiar with the history behind the buildings in Ybor City, especially The RITZ Ybor. With their recent restoration & renovation projects, it was only natural for Square One to align with The RITZ in helping to establish Ybor City as the art, fashion and culture capital of Tampa."

Gary and Okesene both point out GO! being free to attend and open to all ages as a way to welcome all crowds.

"There is no long line or wait to attend our show. There is no nightclub atmosphere to disillusion anyone from attending. This is an event in Ybor City strictly about creative expression where everyone is welcomed to attend," adds Gary.

"The reason we named this event GO! is not solely because it happens to be the first initial of mine and Gary's first names," adds Okesene. "The name GO! represents the movement that Square One is taking in defining the local arts scene as an identifiable force. Additionally, the name GO! represents the entire movement to establish Ybor City as a place of free expression and creativity."

GO!, a Square One Creative Event is open to the general public, all ages, and is free to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event will last until midnight. There will be a voting contest with cash prizes for the highest-ranked artists held at the event, as well as prize drawings for the general public. Cash bars will be available for patrons over the age of 21.

GO! is being sponsored by The RITZ Ybor, Central Park Village Youth Services, Inc., The Italian Club of Tampa, Bella Danza Dance Company, City Blue Print Co., Gourmet Next Door Catering, PRP Wine International, Streetcar Charlie's Bar & Grille, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, Carmine's on Seventh, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Radiant Group, LLC, Tampa Pro Massage and Dentistry by Attar, P.A.



GO! Featured Artists: 13headsmissing, Alison Ware, Amel Samuels, Andres, Angela's Organicas Fine Art in all Mediums, Ashley Bates, Ashley Skoviera, Brian Egger, Brinson Renda, Brooks, C. Ward Art, Carissa Rochelle, Caritas Clothing, Carol Northington, Carolina Cleere, Christina Lawson, Colleen Gorlewski, Dana Blickensderfer, Dana Robinson, David Lucas Bell, Deirdre Scott, Elizabeth Cadena, E-Sim, Gary Randall, Gina Rathbun, Grace Henderson, J. Alfonso, James Douglas, Jason Fondren, Jason Pierce Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Jeff Cinco, Jennifer M. Brownlee, Julia Ozimek, Justin Redden, Justin Joseph Sancho, Kat Lynes, Kat Wilson, Katy Alderman, Keith Allan Krusch, KLAAREN, Koko Brandao, Linda Alexander, Lisa Scholder, Lizeth Cheriz, Malisha Dewalt, Mandie SoRan, Margaret Juul, Mary Martinez, Matt Moore of JOHNNY CA$HED OUT, Melissa Fair, Melissa Oraath, Melody Mitchell, Meredith Adorable Creature, Michael DeSerio, Michelle Sawyer, Michelley QueenofQueens, Nancy Moreland Brown, Nicholae Tucker, PA Galleria, P$YNNER, Rebecca Prokop, Rich L. Frederick, Richard J. Bond, Ricklene Wren, Robert Wegmann, Rolando Corsa, Ronald E. Fields, Rory O'Neil, Ryan Prado, SaGa, Sarah Ruth Moore, Sean Closson, Teri Lyon, Terry Pipitone, Timothy Brown, TreZa BeTTencourT, UZZI, Vickie Fisher, Warren Gibson, Yes Ramirez and Yvonne Watters

GO! Featured Fashion Designers: Adrian Rand Couture by Gary Randall and Tragik Designs by TragikNY

GO! Featured Music: Bradly Akeman, Channing Deren, PK the Gift, Pemberley and Lush Progress

GO! Jury Panel: Ivanka Ska (House of Ska Fashion Designer), Maida Millan (Director of the West Tampa Center for the Arts), Nessie Fernandez (curator of Czar events), Noah Rollins (Avant Garde steering committe member), Tracy Midulla Reller ([5]art Gallery) and Wm. Cory Jeffries, LMT (Tampa Bay Business Guild Board of Director & gaYBOR District Coalition Member)

GO! Event Schedule:
6:00pm - Catered Reception (Invitation Only)
7:00pm - Doors Open to the general public
7:30pm - par.a.dox Music Showcase presented by Julia Ozimek featuring music performances by Bradly Akeman, Channing Deren, PK the Gift, Pemberley and Lush Progress
8:30pm - Tragik Designs Fashion Show by TragikNY presented by Adam & Amel Samuels
9:30pm - Adrian Rand Couture Fashion Show by Gary Randall choreographed by the Bella Danza Dance Company
10:30pm - Announcement of GO! Jury Panel & Audience Award Winners
12:00am - Event concludes

Emceed by Justin Franke