With “those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” almost behind us and the kids back in school, Tampa Bay is still abuzz with great events that not only keep you occupied but raise funds for local charities. Enjoying yourself while supporting our community – the best type of fun to be had by all!

Fashionistas enjoy Tampa Bay Fashion Week from September 20th to the 24th featuring Spring/Summer 2012 Collections while celebrating Tampa Bay’s unique style. Talented fashion and accessory designers showcase their work for local, regional and national retail buyers, boutique owners and consumers. Experience the latest and greatest fashion trends, style tips, industry news and fashionable things around town and beyond! Visit: FashionWeekTampaBay.com

Legendary songwriter and lyricist, best known for his work with Elton John, Bernie Taupin’s Exhibit: “Beyond Words” will be at Michael Murphy Gallery beginning on September 24th with a special appearance by the artist himself on October 1st and 2nd. The exhibit features contemporary works that appeal to intellect and emotion. Rich in color and expression, the pieces are a cryptic social commentary captured in multi-media form. Visit: MichaelMurphyGallery.com

Watch local celebrities dance the night away at Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars ~ Broadway Edition on October 1st. This amazing presentation of talent is hosted by Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across The Bay. Entertain yourself while supporting programs, organizations and individuals whose objectives and efforts are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Tampa Bay. Come watch sports personalities, fitness competitors, Doctors and others tear up the dance floor with instruction from the Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Visit: DancingForCharity.com On Friday, October 14th, spend the day on the golf course at East Lake Woodlands Country Club and “Play for Care” at the 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Dental Outreach Classic. Founded in 2007, the organization helps hundreds of low-income adults afford quality dental care through education, prevention and treatment of disease, focusing on Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties in Florida. Visit: GulfcoastDentalOutreach.org

Also beginning on October 14th through 16th, the Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks Series presents Carmina Burana, an intoxicating powerhouse of a piece for over 200 instrumentalists and voices on a program with Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio Overture and Haydn’s Symphony No. 100, Military. Mixing monk-like chant, angelic arias, writhing rhythms, raucous lyrics and raw visceral power… it is an experience. Or, picnic under the stars with your Florida Orchestra offering a fun mix of familiar symphonic and pop favorites on October 22nd at Vinoy Park. Be sure to bring plenty of canned goods with you in support of this free event for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive! Visit: FloridaOrchestra.org

“Slip into your stilettos for the soul-ful return” of the Signature Event, Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting the Children’s Dream Fund on October 27th at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Sip world-class wines, shop the latest fashions in the Boutique, support your sole sisters on the runway, schmooze with charming sole men, bid on one-ofa-kind items in the Live Auction or win your dream closet in the Key to the Closet raffles – “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” — Marilyn Monroe. Visit: WineWomenAndShoes.com/TampaBay

Panache Vue’ Magazine is proud to offer our support to these events. This is just a tease of what’s happening around Tampa Bay… visit PanacheVue.com to get more event information. And in case we’ve missed something, email us at Events@PanacheVue.com. See you soon!

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Karyn Anjali is a published author and Tampa Bay’s resident socialite spends time out and about attending events and supporting charities. A successful business owner of a custom jewelry line, Karysma, and a Real Estate Broker, writing remains a preferred hobby.

Born in Trinidad, and having lived in Toronto, London, Miami and Vancouver prior to moving here 9 years ago, she enjoys the small town feel within a large city with daily dynamic things happening. She has an MBA and a BA in Communication Arts.