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Comedy Corner: Loni Love

July 28 - 31, 2011  |  $16.00+  |  Tampa Improv Comedy Club  |  813.864.4000

Just how funny is comedian and actress Loni Love? Ask both Variety and Comedy Central, both of which have named her among their Top 10 Comics to Watch, or Campus Activity magazine, which honored her as its Hot Comic for 2009. Love is not only one of the most hilarious and lovable comics performing stand-up on the comedy club and college circuits but also a busy TV host, guest and actress who has also appeared in films and dramatic plays. Love starred in her own half-hour special for Comedy Central in 2007 and has also been seen on the channel's "Premium Blend," "Weekends at the DL" and "Chocolate News." Her many television appearances include "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," "The Best Damn Sports Show Period," VH1's "I Love the 70's/80's/90's," "Vh1's The Great Debate" and "Comics Unleashed," among numerous others.

Love has enjoyed a recurring role on the Nickelodeon show, "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" as well as guest starring roles on UPN's "Girlfriends" and the CBS sitcom "Worst Week." She was host of the "E! Wildest TV Show Moments" and guest host on "GSN Live."

In 2009 Loni became a CNN correspondent for the show "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News" covering the inauguration of President Barak Obama as well as doing correspondence for the "Dr. Oz Show". Currently Loni is a regular panelist on E!s hit show, "Chelsea Lately," and TruTV's "The Smoking Gun Presents: The World's Dumbest." Loni taped her first one hour special for Comedy Central, "America's Sister," which premiered in 2010. Loni's first love is performing for live audiences. She puts it quite simply, "I love to make people laugh!"

Must be 21 & up to enter; except on Friday's at 10:30pm which is 18 & up to enter.

Showtimes Thu 8:00 PM, Fri 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM, Sat 7:30 PM & 10:00 PM, Sun 7:00 PM.

Family Fun: Design Zone at MOSI

July 2 - September 5, 2011  |  Times Below  |  Museum of Science & Industry  |  mosi.org

Design Zone is coming to MOSI this summer July 2 until September 5.

What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame? How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor? What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills? Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers, music producers, roller coaster designers, and other creative problem solvers do what they do in MOSI’s new exhibition, Design Zone, opening July 2. Design Zone is presented at MOSI through the generous support of Bank of America and will be on exhibit through September 5.

Design Zone is a highly interactive, hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design. Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones, all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation: art, music, and engineering.

Design Zone’s themed areas include: Art, Music, and Engineering.

This special attraction is included with the general price of admission.

The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is located at 4801 E Fowler Avenue in Tampa. Hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon - Fri and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sat & Sun.

For more information visit the website above or call 813.987.6000.

Community Spotlight: Trained Wreck at Hyde Park Village

July 27, 2011  |  6:30 PM to 9:30 PM  |  Free Event  |  Hyde Park Village  |  813.251.3500

The popular band Trained Wreck will appear Wednesday, July 27 at Hyde Park Village's Live Music Series. Proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers BIg Sisters of Tampa Bay.

Live Music Series at Hyde Park Village is a popular heritage event now in its 24th year!  Concerts take place at the Fountain, May through October, on the last Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit a different charity each month. Admission and parking are free and friendly dogs on leashes are always welcome.

Hyde Park Village is located at 742 S Village Circle in Tampa, FL.

For more information visit www.hydeparkvillage.net.