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 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
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
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
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