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'Little Shop of Horrors'
ST. PETERSBURG – Rand Smith will direct a production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” running from April 25 through May 11 at St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S.
Performances will be Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees will be Saturday and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Based on the low-budget cult movie by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” opened off-Broadway in 1983 and has been packing theaters ever since. Featuring rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, the show appeals to kids and adults alike.
Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students. Call 866-1973 or visit www.splt.org.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Martini tasting and silent auction
ST. PETERSBURG - The Zodiac Group’s seventh annual martini tasting and silent auction on Friday, May 9, 7 to 9 p.m., at NOVA 535 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, has a unique 1940s and 1950s movie twist in celebration of Salvador Dali Museum’s current exhibit, Dalí & Film. Art from 20 prominent Bay area artists who have created original pieces honoring Dalí from the 1940s and 1950s through painting, photography, and sculpting will be sold through the silent auction. The event features specialty martinis from Trump Vodka provided by Premier Beverage, food catered by Nova 535, and music by DJ Shannon. Cost is $30 for Zodiac members and $40 for nonmembers and guests. Prices increase to $40 for Zodiac members, $50 for nonmembers and guests day of event. Call 727-823-3767.
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Spiral Dance performance
PALM HARBOR – The Celtic folk music group from Australia, Spiral Dance, will perform on Friday, May 9, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at The Witch’s Brew, 1219 Florida Ave.
This six-piece folk-rock group has been playing rousing, high-energy music throughout Australia for over a decade. Cover charge is $5. Call 483-9210 or visit www.TheWitchsBrew.com.
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‘Elvis’ event
PALM HARBOR – The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 416, presents “Elvis” on Friday, May 9, 5 p.m., at Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor, 2021 Nebraska Ave.
There will be antique cars and a silent auction and a live auction featuring items from local retailers, artists, restaurants and Tampa Bay sports teams. Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts.
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'Little Shop of Horrors'
ST. PETERSBURG – Rand Smith will direct a production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” running from April 25 through May 11 at St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S.
Performances will be Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees will be Saturday and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Based on the low-budget cult movie by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” opened off-Broadway in 1983 and has been packing theaters ever since. Featuring rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, the show appeals to kids and adults alike.
Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students. Call 866-1973 or visit www.splt.org.
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An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber Benefit Concert
TARPON SPRINGS - Suncoast Singers Show Chorus presents An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber Benefit Concert on Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20; $18 for center members. To purchase tickets, call 727-942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org. Proceeds benefit local Rotary charitable programs.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Dali Family Fun Saturdays
ST. PETERSBURG - Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg, hosts Family Fun Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., featuring interactive poster talks led by Museum docents with the assistance of our junior docents followed by hands-on activities. The poster talks begin at 11 a.m. and are followed by hands-on activities from 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free with Museum admission. Admission is $15 for adults, $13.50 seniors, U.S. military, police and fire personnel, $10 students. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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Double Take Dalí Look Alike Festival
ST. PETERSBURG - Double Take Dalí Look Alike Festival is Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m. to midnight, at Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:00 p.m. – midnight
Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Join the museum staff on the eve of Dalí’s birthday to see the judging of personal appearances by Dalí look alikes, as well as showing the top video entries. Contestants will give a one-minute statement describing what’s “striking or special about their Dalí” as well as any “connection they feel with the artist.” Refreshments will be provided. Free to attend.
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Train show, swap meet
PINELLAS PARK – The eighth annual Regal Railways train show and swap meet is May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 7177 58th St. Admission is $4. Children under 13 are free. Call 441-2159.
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'Little Shop of Horrors'
ST. PETERSBURG – Rand Smith will direct a production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” running from April 25 through May 11 at St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S.
Performances will be Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees will be Saturday and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Based on the low-budget cult movie by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” opened off-Broadway in 1983 and has been packing theaters ever since. Featuring rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, the show appeals to kids and adults alike.
Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students. Call 866-1973 or visit www.splt.org.
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Artists in Action Poetry Reading Series
CLEARWATER – Artists in Action Poetry Reading Series meets first Sundays, 1 p.m., at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. For more information, send an e-mail to stazja@yahoo.com.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Spencer Davis Group concert
LARGO – The Spencer Davis Group will take the stage on Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive.
Davis created the group in 1963. Hits include “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Somebody Help Me,” “I’m a Man” and “Keep on Runnin’.”
Tickets are $29 in advance or $32 the day of the show. Call 587-6793 or visit www.largoarts.com.
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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
LARGO – Indian Rocks Christian School and Stages Productions will team up to present “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
The classic Broadway musical features wistful ballads, charming comic tunes and show-stopping dance numbers. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 children under 12, and are available at the Indian Rocks Charis Bookstore and IRCS office.
Call 595-3421 or visit www.indianrocks.org.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Palm Harbor Community Chorus
PALM HARBOR – Palm Harbor Community Chorus is looking for male members. The group meets on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Global Family Fellowship, 2289 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater. Call 709-5818.
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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
LARGO – Indian Rocks Christian School and Stages Productions will team up to present “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
The classic Broadway musical features wistful ballads, charming comic tunes and show-stopping dance numbers. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 children under 12, and are available at the Indian Rocks Charis Bookstore and IRCS office.
Call 595-3421 or visit www.indianrocks.org.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Gulfport Casino Swing Night
GULFPORT - The Gulfport Casino Swing Night is a high-energy social-dance event on Wednesdays, 8 p.m. to midnight. The event begins with a dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome, smoke-free, full bar, free parking. Admission is $7. The casino is located at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. For more information, call 813-274-4950 or visit www.SwingTime.info.
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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
LARGO – Indian Rocks Christian School and Stages Productions will team up to present “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
The classic Broadway musical features wistful ballads, charming comic tunes and show-stopping dance numbers. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 children under 12, and are available at the Indian Rocks Charis Bookstore and IRCS office.
Call 595-3421 or visit www.indianrocks.org.
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'Standing on the Corner'
PINELLAS PARK – The Venue Theater presents "Standing on the Corner" by local playwright Gidget Cross, May 15-31 and June 1. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, May 15 through May 31 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees are on May 18, 25 and June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. The theater is located in the New Broyhill Furniture Plaza, 9125 U.S. 19 N. Call 822-6194.
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Art classes
LARGO – Woodcarving, Burning and Painting classes are held each Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. The cost is $7 resident, $8.75 for non-resident and $11.75 for those without a recreation card. Call 518-3016.
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Daily Sunsets at Pier 60
CLEARWATER BEACH – Daily Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival with arts and crafts, entertainers, and live music is celebrated two hours before to two hours after sunset. Call 727-434-6060 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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Dance to the Sounds of Bob and Pegs
ST. PETE BEACH – Dance to the Sounds of Bob and Pegs on Thursdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. For more information, call 727-360-7910.
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Sergio Mendes concert
ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival 2008 will present Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes on Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m., at Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S.
Mendes, who brings his singular blend of infectious rhythms and irresistible melodies, will be joined by special guest Simone, daughter of Nina Simone.
Tickets range from $32 to $57 and are available by calling 898-2100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Proceeds will benefit the Abilities Foundation.
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Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival
ST. PETE BEACH – Hosted by Southern Wine and Spirits and the Abilities Foundation, the second annual Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival will take place Thursday through Saturday, May 15 to 17, at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd.
Featuring noted wine makers, premier wines and both local and international chefs, this festival brings international recognition to the gastronomic culinary scene in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area. Events will include a concert by jazz artist Brian McKnight, the Titanium Chef Competition, a black tie gala dinner, wine seminars and a grand tasting on the white sand beach at the Don CeSar.
Cost ranges from $35 to $300. Call 866-630-5615 or visit www.tampabaywineandfoodfestival.com.
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'Rumors'
CLEARWATER - The Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, presents the hysterically funny Neil Simon comedy “Rumors” on Friday and Saturday May 16-17 and 23-24. 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 18 and 25, 2 p.m.
Ticket prices are $20 adult, $10 student. Reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations or information call the box office at 727-446-1360, Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.
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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
LARGO – Indian Rocks Christian School and Stages Productions will team up to present “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
The classic Broadway musical features wistful ballads, charming comic tunes and show-stopping dance numbers. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 children under 12, and are available at the Indian Rocks Charis Bookstore and IRCS office.
Call 595-3421 or visit www.indianrocks.org.
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