Historic Manhattan Casino

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BY JOYCE NANETTE JOHNSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Shawn Brown, nationally renowned jazz musician, is known to enthrall his audiences with his energetic vocals as his hands fly up and down the keyboard, adding their magic to a performance. A musical virtuoso, he can make his keyboard and his ...

05/18/2018

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07/14/2012

N.Y.-based Sylvia's Restaurant to call Manhattan Casino home
http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/restaurants/harlem-ny-based-restaurant-sylvias-comes-to-manhattan-casino/1240179

ST. PETERSBURG — Almost seven years since its restoration, the historic Manhattan Casino has finally landed a restaurant.

10/31/2011

Check out Times' photographer Chris Zuppa's video of the Grand Reopening weekend at the Manhattan Casino!

St. Petersburg residents and acclaimed musicians celebrate the grand opening of the historic Manhattan Casino. (Oct. 29, 2011) [Chris Zuppa | tampabay.com]

10/31/2011

The Grand Reopening of the historic Manhattan Casino was a hit! The three-day weekend was chock full of extraordinary music from the jazz to R&B to gospel - just as it was before the venue was shuttered in 1968. The successful weekend proved that live music belongs in the historic facility.

10/27/2011

IT'S A SELLOUT: Friday's Grand Reopening of the historic Manhattan Casino, featuring the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars with Grammy Award winner Roy Hargrove is SOLD OUT. Limited tickets are still available for Saturday night's jam featuring New Orleans band Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs ($40). Also, tickets are available for Sunday's Gospel Brunch. For more details or to make a purchase via Pay Pal, visit www.manhattancasinolive.com

10/26/2011

In their own words: Hear what the Manhattan Casino meant to residents during its heyday!

The Manhattan Casino once hosted greats such as Little Richard and Louis Armstrong. Anticipating the reopening, St. Petersburg residents reminisce what the place meant to the African American community. (Oct. 26, 2011) [Chris Zuppa | tambay.com]

10/19/2011

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! He's a 2010 U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassador; performed for President Barack Obama, jammed with Lenny Kravitz, Harry Connick Jr., Bradford Marsellis and toured with Willie Nelson. On Saturday evening, October 29, New Orleans recording artists, Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs will headline an evening of jazz, blues and soul. Taabu will also provide a night of great music. Limited tickets $40 - available via Paypal at www.manhattancasinolive.com. Proceeds benefit the Suncoast Boys & Girls Club and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum.

10/19/2011

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Roy Hargrove will lead the Dizzy Gillespie Allstars in the grand Reopening of the Manhattan Casino. The two-time Grammy winner will headline a night of jazz legends, including St. Petersburg's own, Buster Cooper on Friday, October 28. Limited tickets $60 available via Paypal at www.manhattancasinolive.com. Proceeds benefit the Suncoast Boys & Girls Club and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum.

10/13/2011

There seems to be a bit of confusion with the Grand Reopening of the Manhattan Casino and Mayor Bill Foster's decision to turned down local developer Larry Newsome's RFP bid. That has nothing to do with the celebration. The Grand Reopening of the Manhattan Casino is, in fact, the Mayor's event, which is a fundraiser for two nonprofits in Midtown. So be sure to make plans to join us for a festive weekend!!

10/12/2011

MANHATTAN CASINO LIVE! is a three-day extravaganza planned for the grand reopening of the historic Manhattan Casino.

AN EVENING OF JAZZ on Oct. 28 will include Manhattan Casino legends Buster Cooper, Ernie Calhoun, John Lamb, Leroy Fleming, Joe Davis and Al Williams. The Dizzy Gillespie Allstars featuring Grammy-winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove and pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Cost: $60

AN OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 and will include an open house of the renovated facility. Free.

SATURDAY JAM: A evening featuring jazz, blues and soul artists. Cost: $40

GOSPEL BRUNCH: Sunday's (Oct. 30) closing event will feature local gospel groups. Cost: $25

E-mail [email protected] or call (727) 487-1209. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Arts Academy and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum.