TBBG to feature Kottmeier
Book publisher and author Todd Kachinski Kottmeier of Tampa will speak during the Jan. 11 Tampa Bay Business Guild meeting at the Wyndam Westshore Hotel at 7 p.m. His newest book is a collection of photography highlighting the pageant systems within the LGBT community. For details visit TBBG.com or call 813-289-8200.
Wonderland star to headline Francis House benefit
Actress and former Miss America Kate Shindle will headline a show at The Honey Pot in Ybor City to benefit The Francis House on Friday, Jan. 7, at 11 p.m. Shindle currently stars as The Mad Hatter in Wonderland, which stops at the Straz Center before heading to Broadway. Donations for Francis House will be taken at the door.
Evening to benefit MCC Tampa
MCC Tampa presents an Evening with the Stars to help raise funds to replace a stolen air conditioner on Friday, Jan. 21. Scheduled performers include Amy DeMilo, Bobbie Lake, Melanie Minyon and Stephanie Shippae. For more information and details, visit MCCTampa.com or call 813-855-8992.
Diversity Slam eyes FORGE
The L-Train at 900 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg will host a Diversity Slam at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, to benefit the Florida Organization Regarding Gender Equality. The schedule speaker is Janice Josephine Carney, author of Purple Hearts and Silver Stars.” A suggested $5 donation will be given directly to FORGE. For more information e-mail Michael@ForgeFl.org.
