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Published: November 16, 2007

Updated: 11/14/2007 10:22 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Sunday

Native American Powwow and Music Festival features dance and drum contests, band performances, food, craft vendors and more; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $7 adults, free for children 12 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Pirate festival; bring out your inner pirate at the fifth annual Pirate Festival, featuring entertainment, food and more; 5 to 10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $12 adults, $8 children, free for kids 3 and younger; Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive and Seventh Avenue N.E., downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 656-2182

Saturday

VillageFest 2007; featuring live music, arts and crafts, plants, food, activities for kids and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Carrollwood Village soccer field, 13420 S. Village Drive, Tampa; (813) 842-7066

Children's fun festival; features face-painting, bounce houses, hayrides, children's crafts and more; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 752-1683 or (813) 754-2301

Saturday-Sunday

Dunedin Craft Festival features jewelry, pottery, wearable art, wood baskets, wall fountains, plants, orchids, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; along Main Street, downtown Dunedin; (954) 472-3755

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"The Mouse That Roared"; the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick suffers a crisis when a California winery puts out an imitation of Grand Fenwick's only export; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $10 adults, $8 seniors 55 and older and students through 12th grade; Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-9526

"Book of Days"; when murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small-town jealousies, religion, greed and lies (contains adult material and profanity); 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $10 adults, $7 students; Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus, 10414 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 253-7802

"A Christmas Cannoli: Or a Tale of Two Families"; a mob-style Christmas comedy featuring a twist on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Cannoli"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through Dec. 15); $14 adults, $12 seniors (55 and older), students and military, $10 children 12 and younger; Masque Theater, 12482 Berkely Square Drive, Tampa; (813) 980-3321

"Sweet Dreams: Frank, Bobby and Dean"; in a debate over who was the greatest entertainer of all time, the heat really turns up when frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin are all booked for the same night; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $25 adults, $22 seniors 65 and older; Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S., St. Petersburg; (813) 926-9175

"Lerner and Loewe's Camelot"; story of King Arthur's enchanted kingdom, a place where honor and chivalry reign; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $23 to $25; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

Today-Sunday

"Cabaret"; an unlikely romance and the seedy glamour of the legendary Kit-Kat Club collide with the rise of Nazi power; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $26 adults, $16 students (19 and younger); Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 938-1915

"Sleuth"; a cozy English country house hosts the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse; runs through Dec. 2; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; $22-$35 ($10 student rush 30 minutes before curtain); American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"Come Blow Your Horn"; comedy features Buddy Baker (Warren Berlinger), who wants the fun and freedom his domineering Jewish parents deny him; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $15 (reservations required); Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-0316

"Fool for Love"; Sam Shepard's drama about the power of love and lust and the role fate plays in the lives of beautifully flawed characters; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 adults, $6 students; University of South Florida (Theater II), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2827

"Sabrina Fair"; a 1950s Cinderella fable with a twist, written by Samuel Taylor; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and members; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin; (727) 734-7100

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"; William Shakespeare's romantic comedy about star-crossed lovers, spellbinding fairies and homespun rustics is re-imagined with line dancing and swing, hip hop and Latin music; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $10; Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

"110 in the Shade"; a musical based on N. Richard Nash's "The Rainmaker," a 1956 film starring Katherine Hepburn and Burt Lancaster; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10 adults, $5 students and seniors (free for UT students with I.D.); David Falk Theater, 428 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7495

Week Ahead

"Five Guys Named Moe"; a celebration of songs made famous by the 1940s alto saxophone player and band leader Louis Jordan, such as "Choo Choo Choo Boogie" and "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying"; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $32 VIP, $29 advance, $25 seniors (60 and older), $15 students (18 and younger); Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

Creating a Quilt: A World AIDS Day Celebration features a series of monologues and songs threaded together while making a quilt in memory of a loved one; benefits FACT (For AIDS Care Today); 7:30 p.m. Monday; $10; American Stage Theater, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

DINNER THEATER

Saturday

"The Poison Lounge"; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; through Dec. 29; 7 p.m. Saturday (dinner and the show are at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; reservations required; Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 446-8569

"Murders She Wrote"; various mystery dinner theater productions, staged on rotating basis, Saturdays (call for schedule) at 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. social); tickets are $46; reservations required; Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (813) 727-7012 or (813) 715-4736

Week Ahead

"Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny"; Early Bird Dinner Theatre presents dinner and a show; Thursday through Dec. 23; shows at 6 p.m. (seating at 4 p.m.) and 1 p.m. (seating at 11 a.m.) Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

"A Show Palace Christmas"; hairdresser Bobbi Melody tries to get into heaven, but lacks enough good deeds to enter the Pearly Gates. Sent back to earth by St. Michael, Bobbi has one week to save Christmas; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through Dec. 25); $32.95 to $44; Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. Highway 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949 or (888) 655-7469

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Today

"No Strings Attached" puts a new spin on the classic tale of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who became a real boy; 7 p.m. today; $5 adults, $3 children; Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 975-7349

DANCE

Today-Saturday

De Colores; choreographed by Christina Acosta, show explores the relationships of color in our personal, social, emotional and stereotypical worlds; 7 and 9 p.m. today and Saturday, noon Saturday; $5, free staff and students with ID; Ybor Campus Dance Studio, 1505 E. Palm Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-7623

Saturday

Yamato Drummers; an artful mosaic of dance and music; 8 p.m. Saturday; $27 to $37; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

ARTS

Today

Art After Dark; features live music, performance by Salsa Caliente Dance studio, presentation by artists from Arte Latino de Tampa, food, cash bar and more; 8 to 11 p.m. today; $10, free for members; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Opening reception; "Eye In The Sky: The Works of Robert Hartman" featuring aerial photographs of the earth; 6 to 8 p.m. today (exhibit runs through Jan. 9); $4 donation; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 221-2222

Gems & Jewels; exhibit features wearable art from Anisa Stewart, Debbie Beach, Punam Saxena, Vicky Luffman, Ilene Phelan and Susan Uderman; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; $6 adults, $3 children ages 4-12; Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland; (863) 688-7743

Saturday

Opening reception; "Paths that Connect" features Japanese woodblock prints from the Andrews-Schroeer Collection; 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (exhibit runs through Jan. 13); $10, free for members; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 712-5762

Art Walk; features artisans, crafters, authors and entertainers; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; 3129 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Opening reception; "Through the Eyes of a Child: Infinite Possibilities" features artwork by children in FMOPA's Children's Literacy Through Photography programs; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (exhibit runs through Jan. 9); $4 donation; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 221-2222

Opening reception; Bacchanalia exhibit, a continuation of shows by various artists from the Edible Aesthetic Class; 7 to 9 p.m. today (exhibit runs through Nov. 22); free; University of South Florida, FAH 110, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2301

Saturday-Sunday

CraftArt 2007; features crafts, and clay, wood, fiber, metal paper glass and mixed media art; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $5 adults, free for members and children 12 and younger; Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-7391

Fall Harvest of Art; features fine arts, photography, crafts, youth art, children's activities, face painting and more; 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Outlet Shopping Mall, 3201 U.S. 19, Spring Hill; (352) 796-1189 or (352) 683-5452

Made by Hand Art Show and Sale features jewelry, silversmithing, basketry, drawing, painting and ceramics designed by students; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Hyde Park Art Studio, 702 S. Albany Ave., Tampa; (813) 259-1687

New Tampa Arts Festival; meet artists in person, commission a specific piece, ask questions about techniques, learn the sources of artists' inspirations and purchase art; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Palm Lake, 15310 Amberly Drive, Tampa; (813) 276-8250

Sunday

Lecture series; Dr. Daphne Rosenzweig discusses the "Pleasures of Japanese Print Collecting"; 3 p.m. Sunday; $3 members, $5 non-members; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 712-5762

OPERA

Today

"Evening of Opera Kaleidoscope"; features fully costumed and staged scenes from "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Merry Widow," "The Dialogues of the Carmelites" and "The Old Maid & the Thief"; 8 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Sunday; $12 adults, $6 students and seniors; University of South Florida (Theater I), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2827

"La Boheme," Puccini's classic tale of starving artists in 19th-century Paris; 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday; $59.50 to $99.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Dessert First; dinner and auction features a sampling of dessert creations, cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and more to benefit Girl Scouts of West Central Florida; 6:30 p.m. today; $150; Embassy Suites Hotel, Tampa Downtown Convention Center, 513 S. Florida Ave., Tampa; (813) 262-1688

Wine seminar; features a discussion on the arrays of wine for the holidays as well as wine samples; 7 p.m. today; $25; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

"Take Home Chef" Curtis Stone hosts a meet-and-greet and performs a cooking demonstration; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; $65; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa; (813) 368-3635 or (813) 627-7771

Pig Jam BBQ Championship; features professional, amateur and kids BBQ competition, food samples, live entertainment, activities, sale items and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Randy L. Larson Softball Four Plex, 1810 E. Park Road, Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Wine festival and market; featuring wine samples, live music, homemade arts, crafts and jewelry; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Florida Estates Winery, 3101 37th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 526-2113

Week Ahead

Vegan Thanksgiving Feast features a potluck-style feast, entertainment and more; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday; $5 for adults (with dish to feed 6 people or more) or $15 (without dish to share), free for children 12 and younger; Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Road, Temple Terrace; (813) 365-0317

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Dali Music from the Outside; features an evening of music by The Musty Butlers, Kelp and more; 8 p.m. today; $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 members; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 823-3767

Cigars and Stars III features cigar goodie bags, cigar rolling demonstrations, casino games, food, cash bar, live entertainment, celebrity guests and a silent auction; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. today; $70 advance, $75 at door; Ybor City Museum State Park Garden, 1818 E. Ninth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-6900

November Gala; Cambridge Christian School's annual gala features a silent auction, dinner, cocktails and guest speaker Stephen Baldwin; 6 p.m. today; $75; St. Lawrence Parish, Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 872-6744 ext. 274

Today-Saturday

Holiday book expo presented by SPARC (Self-Published Authors' Regional Convention) features books from independently published authors for sale; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday; free; Parc, 3190 Tyrone Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (813) 748-9523

Today-Sunday

Jack Hanna visits Busch Gardens; featuring educational animal shows, demonstrations, autograph session and more; 11:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $61.95 adult, $51.95 child; Busch Gardens (Stanleyville Theater), 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa; (888) 800-5447

Blue Bell 100th birthday celebration; featuring a chocolate colored 18-wheeler decked out in birthday decor, exhibits, ice cream presentations, party favors, ice cream treats, bounce house and more; noon to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Westfield Brandon Shopping Center, 459 Brandon Town Center, Brandon; (813) 251-4242

Saturday

Holiday train show and swap meet features train layouts by S.A.F.E, vendors and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $3 adults, free for children 3 and younger; Knights of Columbus Hall, 512 S. Lincoln Ave., Clearwater; (727) 441-2159

Holiday Craft Bazaar; features handcrafted items, decorations, art to wear, home decor and gifts for the holidays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Fossil Park, 6635 Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 551-3272

Strawberry Classic Car Show features 1982 and older cars, trucks, antiques, classics, customs, hot rods, music, food, drawings and vendors; 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; East Reynolds and Palmer streets in downtown Plant City; (813) 754-3707 or (800) 760-2315

Wild Birds Unlimited; Jeff Ewelt introduces reptiles, mammals, critters and birds of prey; 11 a.m. Saturday; free; Wild Birds Unlimited, 13140 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 961-2772

Doll house and miniature show; features doll exhibits, vendors, door prizes, food, drinks and more; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, $1.50 children 6 to 16; Honeywell Minreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N., Largo; (727) 784-1035

"A Gala Event to Bless Israel" includes live performers, dancing, Israeli hors d'oeuvres, special speakers Ronda Storm, Maurice Sklar, Robert Schwartz and more; 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $25; Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa; (813) 221-4500

"Rockin' to the Oldies"; event features music by "Second Wind," jitterbug contest, auctions, food, '50s memorabilia, cars and more; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $75; Dade City Business Center, 14950 U.S. Highway 301, Dade City; (352) 567-1444

The Wiggles' "Racing to the Rainbow"; an interactive educational family event with Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers under one roof; 1:30 and 5 p.m. Saturday; $18 to $35; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-6600

"Ride by the Bay" sign up to ride 30 minute sessions with cycle instructors from Lifestyles; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; $15; BayWalk courtyard, 151 Second Ave. N., St Petersburg; (727) 204-0299

Pioneer Heritage Day; features food, entertainment, square dancing, clogging, pioneer folks, bake sale, arts and crafts and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 757-9226

Book signing; author Bruce Hunt ("Florida Then & Now") will sign books and answer questions; 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Autograph signing; WWE wrestlers Dave Batista and Rey Mysterio sign autographs, and Batista signs copies of his new book "Batista Unleashed"; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Valrico) and 6 to 8 p.m. (Riverview) Saturday; Sweetbay Supermarket, 1101 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; 10665 Big Bend Road, Riverview; (813) 620-1139 ext. 223

Fashion Live Downtown; event features fashion, arts, performing artists, designers, cocktails, live music and fashion industry professionals; 6 p.m. Saturday; $30 to $50; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8511

Celebration of Companionship; event features dog fashion show, photos with Santa, K-9 demonstration, activities, agility demos, contests, vendors, food and more; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; free admission; Treasure Island Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island; (727) 797-7722 ext. 222

Cigar Heritage Festival; features cigar accessories, museum tours, dominos, live entertainment, food, charity beer garden and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; donations suggested; Centennial Park, Ybor City on Ninth Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets, Tampa; (813) 353-8072

Saturday Morning Market; features a variety of fresh and prepared foods, gourmet goods, live music, plants, crafts and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Central Avenue at Second street, St. Petersburg; (727) 823-5678

Fish-ful Saturday features Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, $4 students and seniors, free for members; The Pier Aquarium, second floor, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-7437

Saturday-Sunday

Stamp and Coin Expo; features picture postcards, stamps, coins, and paper money bought, sold and appraised; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (727) 364-6897

Sunday

Jambalaya Jazz an evening in New Orleans hosted by Myron Jackson features jazz music, storytelling, poets, history and food; 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday; $10; The International Bazaar, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 770-0870 or (813) 241-8292

Children's day, hosted by the Gasparilla Film Festival, features movies, yoga, face painting, bounce house, food, music and more; 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday; free; Hyde Park Village, Swann and Dakota avenues, Tampa; (813) 514-9962

Brides at the Don; a bridal event featuring vendors, wedding seminars on bridal gowns and floral designs, wedding etiquette by Kim Goddard, hors d'oeuvres, champagne and more; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; $15 to $25; The Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg; (727) 363-5000

Greyhound picnic; hosted by the Greyhound Rescue and Adoptions of Tampa Bay, event features food, contests, vendors, merchandise, raffles and auctions (Greyhounds only, no other animals); free admission; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 971-4732

Week Ahead

WWE SmackDown features Edge, Batista, King Booker, Finlay, Chris Benoit, Kane and many more battling it out; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $21.75 to $71.75; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-2500 or (813) 287-8844

Arabian horse show; featuring Arabian, Half-Arabian and National Show Horses from throughout the country; 8 a.m. Wednesday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Orient Road entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Melinda Ramos

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