🌱'Barbie' Movie Party + 'Carrie' The Musical + Bourbon, Bacon & Blues

Good morning, neighbors! Kristen here with your Tuesday edition of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• The Book Bus will be giving kids free books around Tampa Bay.
• A 'Barbie' movie soundtrack listening party and costume contest.
• Bourbon, Bacon & Blues event at Fenway Hotel.

But first, today's weather: Thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 82.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. D&J Records is hosting a listening party for the soundtrack to the new "Barbie" movie on July 18 at 7 p.m. Show up in your best Barbie-inspired attire for a chance to show off the wildest pieces in your wardrobe and win the costume contest! They will be serving pink cupcakes and pink drinks to go along with the theme. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Progressive Arts Theater presents "Carrie: The Musical" with two performances in Dunedin this weekend. The first showing is scheduled for July 14 at 7 p.m. in Helios Hall, followed by a showing on July 15 at 3 p.m. in the Dunedin Community Center. Tickets are available online now for $20 each. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Fenway Hotel is hosting Bourbon, Bacon & Blues on July 16 between 4 and 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy specialty curated bacon items made by the hotel's executive chef and an assortment of bourbon. This is a free event; however, registration is required to attend. (Fenway Hotel via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Tuesday, July 11

• Pancake Breakfast at the Hale Senior Activity Center (8:30 a.m.)
• Dunedin Time Capsule Dedication at City Hall (10:30 a.m.)
• Networking Lunch at Libra Rising Wellness Studio (noon)

From my notebook:

• The Book Bus is driving around Tampa Bay with dozens of stops nearby! Check their schedule here and bring the kids to pick out free books to take home and develop their love of reading. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is holding a Dunedin Golf Club Course Restoration Public Meeting on July 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dunedin Community Center. All are invited to attend to learn more about the city's plans to restore the original golf course designed by legendary golf architect Donald Ross. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Stirling Art Studios is hosting an art reception for its new show, "Summer Breeze," on July 13 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. This free event allows guests to view the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy some light refreshments! (Stirling Art Studios via Facebook)
• Empath Partners in Care is hosting EPIC Generations Coffee Hour at the Hale Senior Activity Center on July 17 at 10 a.m. This is a free event open to all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ looking to make connections in the community. (Empath Partners in Care via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!