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| Entertainment Calendar announcements are submitted by the public. Information is subject to change without notice. New Calendar items, as well as any corrections or changes, may be submitted online by clicking here. |
'Anybody for Murder'
CLEARWATER - “Anybody for Murder,” a comedy-mystery by Brian Celmens and Dennis Spooner, through Dec. 20, at Early Bird Dinner Theatre, presented at the Italian-American Club, 200 S. McMullen Booth Road. Seating for performances is 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Seating for matinees is 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday. Admission is $29.90 a person. Call 446-5898 or visit www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com. Max is planning to murder his wife Janet, collect her life insurance, and enjoy life with his girlfriend when Mary and George arrive on their Greek island with news that Mary and Janet are beneficiaries of a huge fortune. Plans and plots hatch, and soon everyone is bent on murder. All that stands in their way is the presence of a crime-writing neighbor who knows a thing or two about murder.
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'Munyurangabo'
ST, PETERSBURG - “Munyurangabo,” Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., in the Miller Auditorium at 4200 54th Ave. S. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the 2007 film is in Kinyarwanda and runs 97 minutes. The movie explores the friendship between two Rwandan refugees, one of whom is Hutu and the other Tutsi. The free screening is part of the International Cinema Series. Call 864-7979 or visit www.eckerd.edu/ic.
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'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged'
CLEARWATER - “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged,” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, Nov. 6 through 22, at West Coast Players Theatre, 21905 U.S. 19 N. Performances will be Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Starring Bill Clark, Jason Freeman and Ron Rotondo, the production is directed by Ashlie Mohney.
Admission is $18 for adults, or $15 for seniors and students. Call 437-2363 or visit www.wcplayers.org.
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'This Wonderful Life'
ST. PETERSBURG - “This Wonderful Life,” Nov. 20 through Dec. 27, at American Stage Theatre, Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N. The play was written by Steve Murray, and conceived by Mark Setlock. Performances will be Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees will be Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. Call 823-7529 or visit www.americanstage.org.
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'West Side Story'
CLEARWATER - “West Side Story,” Nov. 19 through 21, at Countryside High School, 3000 State Road 580. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. A matinee will be performed Friday, 3 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Presented by Countryside High School Drama and Thespian Troupe 900, the shows music is stunning, the choreography iconic and the message more important than ever. Jerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheims legendary masterpiece illustrates the devastation and futility of gang violence. Set in 1950s New York, the production follows the Jets, a tough gang of Americans looking to protect their Manhattan turf; and the Sharks, a gang of Puerto Rican immigrants trying to find greater opportunities in America. Call Kim Florio at 725-7956, ext. 2063, or e-mail boosters@chstroupe900.com.
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Eric Genuis performance
LARGO - Eric Genuis will perform on Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 1507 Trotter Road.
Genuis, a world renowned composer and pianist, will present a concert with violin, cello and vocal accompanists. This will be the artists only appearance in the area this year. Tickets are $15 a person, $25 for a couple and $7 for children age 17 and younger. Call 584-2318.
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Evening with the Author
CLEARWATER - 17th annual An Evening with the Author, Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. Presented by the GFWC Clearwater Community Womans Club, this years featured author will be Andrew Huse, author of “The Columbia Restaurant - Celebrating a Century of History, Culture and Cuisine.” The University Press of Florida book highlights the memories and recipes from Richard Gonzmart and the Columbia Restaurant family. Attendees will be wined and dined with a sampling of Columbias famous 1905 Salad, Paella and Sangria. A selection of desserts and coffee will follow the authors presentation and signing. DJ Sam McClelland will entertain the guests with a medley of Spanish music. Cost is a $20 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Clearwater Library Foundation. Personally signed copies of Huses book also will be available for purchase at $40 a copy. For reservations, call 791-9439 or visit www.clearwatercwc.org.
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Lunch Time Concert
Safety Harbor - The Lunch Time Gazebo Concert Series on Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor happens on third Fridays through May 2010. kicks off on October 16, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The concert series will be held once a month every 3rd Friday until May 2010. All concerts are free at the Gazebo in John Wilson Park on Main Street and Fourth Avenue North from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call Joe Cooper at 727-724-1572 or visit www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/special events.
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Piano Man meets The Rocket Man
LARGO - Piano Man meets The Rocket Man, Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Tickets are $36 VIP, $32 in advance or $36 the day of the show. Call 587-6793. This tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John will feature Mark Anthony and Rus Anderson. Anthony and Anderson capture the look, sound and performance of these timeless artists with incredible authenticity. Each will perform a set from the best of the respective artist they portray, and then get together for an incredible encore performance.
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Sacred Lands Greenhouse Music Series
ST, PETERSBURG - Sacred Lands Greenhouse Music Series, Friday, Nov. 20, 7 to 10 p.m., at Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For directions, parking information and reserved seating, call 347-0354 or visit www.SacredLands.info.
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Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
CLEARWATER - The 19th Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20 through 22, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort and the Marriott Suites on Sand Key. Weekend badges or daily badges are available. A three-day badges costs $100. A badges for either Friday or Sunday is $40 and a badge for Saturday is $50. Youth badges are $10 a day. Call
536-0064 or visit www.jazzclassic.net. The event will feature a weekend of vibrant music and fun with 20 bands and special guests performing a mix of New Orleans jazz, swing, ragtime and jazz as well as a Banjorama.
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Women's Drum Circle
GULFPORT - Women's Drum Circle gets together on Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m., at Gulfport Beach. Bring drums, percussion instruments or just yourselves as we continue the tradition of woman-led drumming circles. Bring your own chair or blanket and water to drink.
Beginners and experienced drummers are welcome to join this empowering, healing circle. We meet on the west side of the beach (toward the Rec. Center), near the boardwalk. For more information, call 727-289-3380 or e-mail denaleb@gmail.com.
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