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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. |
| • Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 |
'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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'Danny the Dragon' reading
DUNEDIN - “Danny the Dragon” reading, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 to 3 p.m., at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Author Tina Turbin will bring her lovable storybook character Danny the Dragon to life with a reading as well as arts and crafts activities, contests and free gifts. The reading is recommended for children age 3 to 8. Call 298-3080 or visit DannyTheDragon.com.
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'Doubt'
PALM HARBOR - "Almost Maine," by John Cariani will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m., by the Showcase Repertory Theater, a division of the Showcase Arts Foundation Inc., at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. No reservations are required, and a suggested $10 donation will be taken at the door. For more information, call 727-784-3332, Ext. 306.
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'Pinocchio'
LARGO - “Pinocchio,” Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m., at the Largo Cultural Center,
105 Central Park Drive. Cost is $8 for adults and $7 for children. Call 587-6793. Presented by Stages Productions and part of the Children and Family Series, the show will feature the wooden puppet Pinocchio who comes alive on the Largo Cultural Center stage. Pinocchio is lured by the evil coachman to the land of toys, crosses paths with a swindling fox and cat and discovers that his nose grows when he tells lies. With the guidance of the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio eventually earns the right to become a real boy.
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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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Dunedin Celtic Festival
DUNEDIN - The 11th annual Dunedin Celtic Festival, Saturday, Nov. 21, noon to 9:30 p.m., at the Highlander Park and Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Admission is $10 a car. Sponsored by the Dunedin Highland Games Committee and the city of Dunedin. Headlining bands will be Poor Angus, Lucid Druid and Seven Nations. The festival also will feature performances by the City of Dunedin Pipe Band, Dunedin High School Pipe Band, the Dunedin Middle School Pipe Band and Margaret Morrison Highland Dancers. Celtic craft vendors will be selling their wares. Food and drink also will be available for purchase. Call 733-3197.
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Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale
DUNEDIN - Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at
514 Skinner Blvd. Presented by the Gulf Coast Artists Alliance Inc., the outdoor show will feature the artwork of GCAA members and friends.
Admission is free. Call 738-8010 or visit www.gcaa-fl.org.
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Pinellas County Market in the Park
LARGO - Pinellas County Market in the Park on Saturdays, Nov. 7-April 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
Free admission, on-site restrooms. Parking is available in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot next to Heritage Village. The market features farm-fresh produce, natural products, gardening items and more. The Pinellas County Historical Society sponsors. Visit www.pinellascounty.org/heritage or call 727-582-2123.
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Rebirth Brass Band
LARGO - The Rebirth Brass Band, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Call 587-6793 or visit www.largoarts.com.
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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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Suzanne Ruley
TARPON SPRINGS - Suzanne Ruley: Putting the Fun in DysFUNction, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Ruley, musical comedienne and storyteller, will share some of her favorite and newly discovered songs from musical theater and cabaret. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for members and $12 for students. Call 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.
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