Athena Bonus: Reception for Candy Olson

On March 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Renée Vaughn and the Bonus Committee will host a reception for Candy Olson, who will soon be departing Tampa for the Washington, DC area.  Candy has been an active member of Athena since 1977 and while we are happy she is off to a new...

Athena Bonus: Buildings Alive!

A hop on/hop off trolley sponsored by the Ybor City Museum trolley will visit six architectural sites. Light refreshments and behind the scenes tours of Ybor City’s most historic buildings. The tour begins at J.C. Newman Cigar Company which has lots of parking...

Athena Bonus: Wine Tasting at Redneck Wine Company

Redneck Wines is hosting a free wine tasting (Italian wines) with tasty bites from Pane Rustica on February 3, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please join the Bonus Committee (we’ll be there scouting for a future exclusive Athena Bonus in the future) for this fun event! If...

Athena Bonus: Chef Event – SOLD OUT

Learn how to prepare an organic, one-pot creamy chicken dish with asparagus, plus decadent chocolate ganache and handmade chocolate truffles. These easy-to-follow recipes are designed to be simple to recreate at home and perfect for saving time while making a...

Athena Bonus: Stageworks’ Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Bonus at Stageworks A number of Athena members are going to the matinee performance of Stageworks’ final play of the season, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 21.  The performance begins at 3:00. The play brings the legendary Billie Holliday to...