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'Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet'
TARPON SPRINGS – Tampa Dancenter will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet” on Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m., at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St.
Directed and choreographed by Mark Anthony Jelks, the production is based on Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, with music composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Reserved seating tickets are $15, $13 for center members and students. Call 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.
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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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'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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Author signing
PALM HARBOR – Local author Alden Matthews will be signing his newly-published book “My Three Worlds” on Saturday, May 17, 1 to 3 p.m., at Oak Trail Books, 1219 Florida Ave.
“My Three Worlds,” published by AuthorHouse, provides a detailed account of Matthews’ incredible life over 85 years and three different “worlds” of living, including China, Japan and America. Call 785-1960 or visit www.OakTrailBooks.com.
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Charity Works MONOPOLY Night
BELLEAIR – Join other MONOPOLY players at Belleair Country Club on Saturday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., for an evening of fun and excitement as they compete for high-priced properties like Park Place and Boardwalk or find themselves going directly to jail!
Proceeds from this event support nonprofit organizations served by Charity Works throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Ticket prices ranges from $100 to $200 for a seat at a MONOPOLY® game table and include an opulent hors d’oeuvre and dessert buffet. Honorary co-chairs for this year’s event are Diane and Herbert G. Brown.
Volunteers are needed to serve as bankers.
For more information, contact Chris R. Renfrow, president and CEO, at 447-2064 or visit www.charityworks.org.
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Civil War Days
LARGO – The 25th annual Civil War Days skirmish will be held Saturday, May 17, at Heritage Village.
The event will include Civil War games, music, children’s activities, fashions and blacksmithing demonstrations. Call 582-2123.
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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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Gulfport Art Walk
GULFPORT - Third Saturday Art Walk from 6 to 10 p.m. on Beach Boulevard features more than 40 artistans, crafters, antique dealers, authors, entertainers plus a variety of live music and a chance to view the starts. Free trolley rides. Pet friendly. For more information, call 727-322-5217.
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Sol y Canto
CLEARWATER – Sol y Canto will make learning a second language fun with playful, imaginative songs when they perform on Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road.
Sol y Canto will be performing high-energy, spirited, infectiously optimistic and exuberant rhythms and melodies. Tickets are $8. Call 791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
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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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'Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet'
TARPON SPRINGS – Tampa Dancenter will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet” on Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m., at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St.
Directed and choreographed by Mark Anthony Jelks, the production is based on Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, with music composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Reserved seating tickets are $15, $13 for center members and students. Call 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.
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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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'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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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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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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Theater pipe organ
PINELLAS PARK - Theater Pipe Organ performance every third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Auditorium, 7690 59th St. Relive the golden years of theater as melodies are played on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ. The organ, restored by the Central Florida Theater Organ Society, creates the sound of a full orchestra. Performance is free. Call 541-0770.
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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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'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 After Hours
Largo - Les Fauves will host Art After Hours on Thursday, May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Interior Motives Gallery, 1110 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. This event will feature an artist talk and an exhibition of current artworks by GCMA Permanent Collection Artist, Stacy Rosende. Stacy’s latest work engulfs the viewer in the vibrant colors and rich textures she observed from her travels to Mexico. This event is Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.
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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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'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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'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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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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The Kids in the Hall
CLEARWATER - The most critically-acclaimed comedy troupe of our generation, “The Kids in the Hall” perform on Friday, May 23, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. Tickets are $55.75 and $42.75 and available at the box office, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., by phone at 727-791-7400 or online at ww.rutheckerdhall.com and ww.rutheckerdhall.com.
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