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The Huffington Post calls it a film we "can't afford not to see"— for one screening only tonight at 7:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre will screen the documentaryFed Up, which follows a group of children over a period of two years as they try to put into practice conventional diet and exercise guidelines. The film reveals the consequences wrought by the U.S. government setting guidelines that almost completely overlook dietary sugar as a culprit in increasing risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses, particularly in children.
TV personality/investigative reporter Katie Couric — who's gone public as a champion of health issues in the past during her husband's tragically fatal bout with colon cancer — has gone to bat for to save lives again, teaming up Laurie David (An Inconvenient Truth), Regina Scully (The Invisible War) and Stephanie Soechtig (Tapped). Together they uncover lapses in regulation, special interests and mass consumer culture's sweet and deadly pimping/enabling of sugar and junk food. Dr. Patrizia La Trecchia, an associate professor at the University of South Florida and expert in sustainable food systems, food security and food waste, will introduce the film and conduct a Q&A afterward. $11; purchase tickets here.
If you're in the mood for something less sobering, head to the Straz's Jaeb Theater for campy drag entertainment with a dash of multi-level entrepreneurship and domestic bliss. Dixie’s Tupperware Party introduces us to Dixie Longate, a member of the illustrious “ No. 1 Tupperware Seller in the World” Club, brought to life by actor Kris Andersson. Ms. Dixie, who skips formalities and addresses her customers as "hookers," educates audiences on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products and even sells the products after the show. Thurs., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827. strazcenter.org.
Also administering laughs at the Straz, at the complex's Ferguson Hall, will be MadTV alum Anjelah Johnson, who's stopping off on her "Not Fancy Tour." The spunky Cali native of Mexican/Native American descent delivers snazzy impressions and relatable humor, providing much comic relief to get your weekend started on the right note. Show is 7 p.m. at the Straz's Ferguson Hall. Tickets start at $35.
A 35-year tradition continues today as the four-day Clearwater Jazz Holiday kicks off at Coachman Park. For more info, read Leilani Polk's rundown here.
The 880,000-square-footUniversity Town Center, a state-of-the-art mall in Sarasota opens today. Read more about it here.
Wall Street Journal art critic Peter Plagens will be visiting the USF Contemporary Art Museum to give a talk about artist Bruce Nauman, the subject of his latest book. Plagens has known Nauman since 1970 when their studios were a block apart in Pasadena, Calif. Free admission. 6-8 p.m. USFCAM is at 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa. ira.usf.edu.
And if you needed one more reason to visit the Straz tonight .. The Rocky Horror Show begins its final weekend at the Center's Shimberg Playhouse. Shows at 8 and 11 p.m. Visit madtheatre.com for more details and tickets.
Hungry for some comfort food? The Local Meltdown (Cheese-y Throwdown) is tonight. Amateur chefs (mostly) will face off in three categories — grilled cheese, mac and anything-awesome-with-cheese — with awards going to the People’s and the Judges’ Choice. Hosted at NOVA 535, the cook-off will also feature an upstairs VIP Tasting Experience with Mazzaro’s Cheese Room and a beer release (a hoppy red ale with black pepper) from homebrewer Justin Grant and Brewers’ Tasting Room, which will add the winning dishes to its menu for a month alongside a beer pairing. $20, $30 VIP. 6-10 p.m. 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., 727-821-6682. The event is part of Localicious week.
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The Huffington Post calls it a film we "can't afford not to see"— for one screening only tonight at 7:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre will screen the documentaryFed Up, which follows a group of children over a period of two years as they try to put into practice conventional diet and exercise guidelines. The film reveals the consequences wrought by the U.S. government setting guidelines that almost completely overlook dietary sugar as a culprit in increasing risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses, particularly in children. TV personality/investigative reporter Katie Couric — who's gone public as a champion of health issues in the past during her husband's tragically fatal bout with colon cancer — has gone to bat for to save lives again, teaming up Laurie David (An Inconvenient Truth), Regina Scully (The Invisible War) and Stephanie Soechtig (Tapped). Together they uncover lapses in regulation, special interests and mass consumer culture's sweet and deadly pimping/enabling of sugar and junk food. Dr. Patrizia La Trecchia, an associate professor at the University of South Florida and expert in sustainable food systems, food security and food waste, will introduce the film and conduct a Q&A afterward. $11; purchase tickets here.
If you're in the mood for something less sobering, head to the Straz's Jaeb Theater for campy drag entertainment with a dash of multi-level entrepreneurship and domestic bliss. Dixie’s Tupperware Party introduces us to Dixie Longate, a member of the illustrious “ No. 1 Tupperware Seller in the World” Club, brought to life by actor Kris Andersson. Ms. Dixie, who skips formalities and addresses her customers as "hookers," educates audiences on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products and even sells the products after the show. Thurs., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827. strazcenter.org.
Also administering laughs at the Straz, at the complex's Ferguson Hall, will be MadTV alum Anjelah Johnson, who's stopping off on her "Not Fancy Tour." The spunky Cali native of Mexican/Native American descent delivers snazzy impressions and relatable humor, providing much comic relief to get your weekend started on the right note. Show is 7 p.m. at the Straz's Ferguson Hall. Tickets start at $35.
A 35-year tradition continues today as the four-day Clearwater Jazz Holiday kicks off at Coachman Park. For more info, read Leilani Polk's rundown here.
The 880,000-square-footUniversity Town Center, a state-of-the-art mall in Sarasota opens today. Read more about it here.
Wall Street Journal art critic Peter Plagens will be visiting the USF Contemporary Art Museum to give a talk about artist Bruce Nauman, the subject of his latest book. Plagens has known Nauman since 1970 when their studios were a block apart in Pasadena, Calif. Free admission. 6-8 p.m. USFCAM is at 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa. ira.usf.edu.
And if you needed one more reason to visit the Straz tonight .. The Rocky Horror Show begins its final weekend at the Center's Shimberg Playhouse. Shows at 8 and 11 p.m. Visit madtheatre.com for more details and tickets.
Hungry for some comfort food? The Local Meltdown (Cheese-y Throwdown) is tonight. Amateur chefs (mostly) will face off in three categories — grilled cheese, mac and anything-awesome-with-cheese — with awards going to the People’s and the Judges’ Choice. Hosted at NOVA 535, the cook-off will also feature an upstairs VIP Tasting Experience with Mazzaro’s Cheese Room and a beer release (a hoppy red ale with black pepper) from homebrewer Justin Grant and Brewers’ Tasting Room, which will add the winning dishes to its menu for a month alongside a beer pairing. $20, $30 VIP. 6-10 p.m. 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., 727-821-6682. The event is part of Localicious week.