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