seminole heights history on big screen

Attention Local History Geeks!!!

Tonight at 730, The Tampa Theatre and
OSHNA [Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association] presents SEMINOLE HEIGHTS: An Intimate Look at the Early Years:

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 7:30 PM [DOORS 6:30]
GENERAL ADMISSION ~ $5
FREE ADMISSION for anyone who lived in Seminole Heights before 1945. These free tickets will be available at the box office on the evening of the event.

Discover Seminole Heights’ part in the Civil War. See the development of the neighborhood in the early decades of the 20th Century. Hear tales of growing up during the Great Depression when material goods were scarce, but the abundance of backyard vegetable gardens and warm camaraderie kept bellies full and spirits high. Co-sponsored by Eric Krause Designs and Quillian Craftsman, the film is written, directed and filmed by award winning film makers Gene and Krissy Howes of Cigar City Pictures, Seminole Heights residents.

The documentary was filmed last year, and includes stories from long time residents, historians, and other aficionados.

Check the OSHNA website for more info, see Creative Loafing for a preview, and visit Cigar City Pictures for their information. Wifey and her local history geek hubby (that’s me!) will be at the show tonight – make sure you say hello.