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Published: October 5, 2007

Updated: 10/03/2007 11:12 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Today

'Get Downtown'; enjoy live music and a festive street party; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; Central Avenue between Second and Third streets, St. Petersburg; (727) 393-3597

Haunted Horse-A-Ween; featuring the famous Haunted Hayride, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family; 6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 (non-scary rides from 6 to 7:15 p.m.); free admission, activities range from $2 to $20; In The Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch & Childrens Camp, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919

Today-Sunday

Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; plays a vibrant role in our cultural scene with 50 films in 11 days; call or check tiglff.com for schedule; runs through Oct. 14; $9, $7 students; screenings at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, (813) 274-8286, and BayWalk, 153 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 895-9277

Home Show; features new products and services to aid in remodeling; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $3, children 16 and younger free; Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg; (727) 825-3137

Saturday
South Florida Baptist Hospital presents the 15th annual Children's Health Fair, featuring fun and games, health screenings and a chance to win one of four bicycles; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Arthur Boring Civic Center, Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2202 W. Reynolds St., Plant City; (813) 757-8511

Second annual Ybor Kids Festival benefits Metropolitan Ministries Academy with car shows, games, prizes and more; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, 3815 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 247-4414 ext. 508

Reading festival; at the Temple Terrace 'Family Fun Reading Festival' you can enjoy storytelling, face painting, crafts, games, prizes, reptiles, food and live performances; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Flotto Avenue between Temple Terrace Elementary School, Temple Terrace fire station and Temple Terrace public library; (813) 272-4714

Safety Harbor showcases its talent with the Dock of the Bay Festival, featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, family area and food vendors; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; Safety Harbor Marina, 110 South Blvd., Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

Plant City Bike Fest; featuring motorcycle shows, biker games, drawings, music and more; 5-10 p.m. Saturday; free; Reynolds and Palmer streets, downtown Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Saturday-Sunday

Oktoberfest; features polka bands, Bavarian food, drink and decorations and performances by the Alpine Folk Dancers; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $33.99 adults, $30.99 seniors, $24.99 children 3 to 10, free age 2 and under; 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; (352) 236-2121

THEATER

Today-Sunday

'Rocky Horror Show'; the campy classic is presented by the USF School of Theater and Dance; $6-$12; 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday; runs through Oct. 13; University of South Florida, Theater 1, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

'Gem of the Ocean'; American Stage presents a play about a man's spiritual journey that leads to startling discoveries and sets a course of duty and redemption; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $22 to $35 ($10 students); American Stage Theatre Company, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

'Incorruptible'; Hat Trick Theatre Productions presents a dark comedy about the Dark Ages; today through Sunday; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $9 seniors, $14 students; Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa; (813) 833-6368

Sunday

'Upstairs/Downstairs'; step back in time as actors portray Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests in single-character vignettes; through Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Sunday; suggested donation: $5 adults, $2 children under 12; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Week Ahead

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'; romp through the world of Mr. Willy Wonka in this family classic; 7 p.m. Thursday; $6 adults, $4 students; East Bay High School, Kathryn Hill Auditorium, 7710 Big Bend Road, Gibsonton; (813) 671-5134 ext. 271

'The Laramie Project'; the tragic tale of the murder of Matthew Shepard, widely considered to be a hate crime motivated by homophobia; 7 p.m. Thursday; $8; Alonso High School, 8302 Montague St., Tampa; (813) 356-1525

'Twelve Angry Men'; what seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue; runs Tuesday through Oct. 14; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 2 p.m. Oct. 13-14; $26.50 to $62.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

'Angel Street'; Early Bird Dinner Theater presents dinner and a show; through Oct. 28; 4 p.m. seating and 6 p.m. show Friday through Sunday and Thursday, 11 a.m. seating and 1 p.m. show Saturday and Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

Saturday

'The Poison Lounge'; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; through Oct. 27; 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

ARTS

Today

'Destinations, Land, Sea & Cityscapes'; new exhibit features the art of Tom Swimm, Brian Sage, Kathleen Carrillo, David Bottini and Allan Teger; opens today and runs through Nov. 30; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Dabbert Gallery, 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 955-1315

Opening reception; new exhibit features the work of four local artists including Nancy Jacey, Martha Marshall, Gus Ocamposilva and Pat Tinsley; 7-10 p.m. today; free; The Jacey Gallery, 4802 Gunn Hwy., Suite 114, Tampa; (813) 960-5400

Artist reception; 'If the Masters Had Cameras' an interpretation of classical artworks as seen by photographers Paul Showen and Karren Doll Tolliver; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Grand re-opening; First Friday Art Walk features the fine Sumi-E art of Ann MacLennon White, an oriental brush painter who was inspired by her love for animals; 6 to 9:30 p.m. today; free; The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 20th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 744-1333

Village of the Arts Artwalk; displaying fine art, furniture, jewelry, clothing, cafes and more; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; free; Bradenton Village of the Arts, 1221 12th St., Bradenton; (941) 720-2775

First Friday Art Walk; enjoy more than 40 galleries, boutiques, live entertainment and restaurants along Gulfport's waterfront; 6-10 p.m. today; free; 3129 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Opening reception; 'Interstice,' drawings and sculpture by Jarrod Anderson and Mark Anderson; 6-10 p.m. today; exhibit runs through Oct. 26; free; C. Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6068

Meet and greet local landscape artist Klaus Porsch; 6-8 p.m. today; exhibit runs through Nov. 1; free; Alexandria Gallery, 2149 Collier Parkway (in Publix shopping center), Land O' Lakes; (813) 948-4447

Opening reception; the 'Florida Landscapes' exhibit presented by the West Tampa Center for the Arts features art from the VSA artist registry, with live jazz music; 6-10 p.m. today through Oct. 19.; $3 suggested donation; West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 453-4381

Saturday

'Sacred India, Sacred Tibet'; sacred art, including bronzes, wood sculptures, and paintings inspired by Hinduism and Buddhism are on display; opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 24; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; $8 adults, $7 seniors 65 and older, $4 students, members free; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (7272) 896-2667

'Celebrate the Quilt' with West Pasco Quilters Guild as they display works that feature precision piecing, photo transfer, beading and embroidery techniques; opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 28; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; free; Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

Art fair; browse through 30 different booths for handmade items while gnoshing; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; West Broad Street Baptist Church, 3809 W. Broad St., Tampa; (813) 886-4022

15th annual Studio Waltz; an open house and walking tour of artist studios starts at Clearwater Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; free; Clearwater Public Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater; (727) 736-2466

Arts fundraiser; fundraiser benefits the community center of Pinellas County, with refreshments, musical petting zoo, workshop classes and more; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; $10; Industrial Arts Center, 3129 Beach Blvd., S., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart; event features local artist photography, fused glass objects, jewelry, paintings and more; free; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-A-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Family Fun Saturdays; family-suitable gallery tour for ages 6-11 and hands-on activities, games and crafts; tour at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, activities from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; included in admission: $15 adults, $13.50 seniors, military and police, $10 students, $4 ages 5 to 9 and free ages 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Saturday-Sunday

Handz-On Family Program features family-friendly gallery tours and activities geared for ages 5 to 10; 1-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; included in admission: $19 adults, $16 seniors, $6 students, teachers and military, free for members and children under 6; Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 359-5700

Sunday

Museum offers complimentary docent tours of changing exhibition galleries; 2 p.m. Sundays; free admission; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Week Ahead

Gallery reception; exhibit features recent works of Visual Arts alumni; 7-9 p.m. Thursday; opens Thursday and runs through Oct. 26; free; Eckerd College Campus, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

'On the Easel'; learn about Kentucky wood carver Minnie Adkins, who creates realistic images of animals; noon Wednesday; $10 adults, free to members; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Opening reception; artist and designer Michael Vollbracht will exhibit his works on canvas and paper; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; exhibit runs through Oct. 30; free; Art at the Plaza, 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs; (727) 559-7767

'A Conversation with Clyde Butcher'; meet photographer Clyde Butcher as he discusses his work and signs books; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; $25, $20 members; Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 359-5700

OPERA

Week Ahead

'Opera Rocks' with the Pinellas Opera League exploring the theatrical art form of Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'; noon Wednesday; free; Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., downtown, St. Petersburg; (727) 562-4970 ext. 5248

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Jeff Barrett performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club at Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Steve Arik performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Today-Sunday

Jamie Kennedy performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $22; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Nick Gaza performs; 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club at Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps perform; 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $5; Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 724-3379

Dale Jones performs; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; through Oct. 14; $8-$12; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Comedy tour; event kicks off a nationwide tour of some of today's freshest comics; 8 p.m. Thursday; $14 to $18; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Food fest; a taste to please every palate at the third annual Taste of St. Armands; 6-9 p.m. Saturday; $35 advance, $40 day of event; St. Armands Circle Association, 300 Madison Drive, Suite 201, Sarasota; (941) 388-1554

Week Ahead

Food talk; cooks and all cookbook readers should plan to join host Sherri Patterson for a fun discussion on bread baking and blind taste testing; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

Columbia Restaurant hosts a multi-course Chilean wine dinner; 7 p.m. Wednesday; $75; reservations required; Columbia Restaurant, 1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 596-8400

TOURS

Today-Sunday

Tour the SS American Victory; tours of the World War II merchant vessel being restored; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; $4 to $8; Berth 271, adjacent to Florida Aquarium, Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 228-8766

Saturday-Sunday

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center offers backstage tours; guests can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the workings of downtown Tampa's arts center during free tours every Saturday and Wednesday morning; 10 a.m.; group reservations available; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1065

Sunday

Spanish Language Tours; celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Salvador Dali Museum; though Oct. 28; 1:45 p.m. Sunday; free four and under, $4 children, $10 students, $13.50 seniors, $15 general; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 third St. S., St. Petersburg; (800) 442-3254

Week Ahead

Florida Aquarium presents Wild Dolphin Eco-Tours of Tampa Bay; call for schedule; $19.95 adults, $18.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.95 children under 12; Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa; (813) 273-4000

Shell Key Shuttle has daily shuttles to Shell Key Preserve; departs at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; sunset cruises by reservation; $22 adults, $11 age 12 and younger; departs from Merry Pier on Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-1348

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Open mic; event features poets, writers, musicians and other performers; Village Bookshop garden; 8 p.m. today; free; The Village Bookshop, 1006 11th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 750-9141

Beatlemania; event features set designs, live instruments and complete representation of The Beatles; 7-9 p.m. today; free; BayWalk courtyard, downtown St. Petersburg; (813) 961-8388

Lecture; human and civil rights advocate Agustin 'Gus' Garcia will discuss 'The Latinization of America'; 7 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Marshall Center Ballroom, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-5940

Today-Saturday

Shop, Dine, Wine; live outdoor music series includes jazz, blues, Latin, calypso and reggae; 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays during October; free; Bay Street at International Plaza, intersection of West Shore and Boy Scout boulevards; (813) 342-3790

ZooBoo; event features spooky trails, chilling animal shows, creepy sounds, ghosts, goblins and more; through Oct. 28; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Thursday; $16.95 adults, $15.95 seniors, $12.50 children, 2 and under free; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552 ext. 208

Today-Sunday

Central Florida Hunter/Jumper Association Show; event showcases equine competition; 7:30 a.m. today through Sunday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Necronomicon 2007; Tampa's science fiction, fantasy and horror convention features Gregory Benford, Alan M. Clark and Owl Goingback; 7 p.m. today through Sunday; $15 Friday and Sunday, $20 Saturday; Hyatt Regency Downtown, 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa; (813) 225-1234

Swing Dance USA; national three-day Swing Era Convention features dancing, shows, workshops, competitions and more; 8 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday; free; St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

Saturday

A Miracle Provision 2007; concert benefits homeless and disadvantaged people; 7 p.m. Saturday; free (donations welcome); Royalty Theatre, 400 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 785-2270

Mad Hatter Tea Party; fashion show provided by 'The Spring', features door prizes for most original hat; 2-4 p.m. Saturday; $5 advance, $6 at door; St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 5609 N. Albany St., Tampa; (813) 238-7280

Championship night; male and female martial artists and Muay Thai kickboxers come face-to-face; 6 p.m. Saturday; $15 children, $25 adults (cash only at door); Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-8914

Fire Prevention Month; kicks off with Tarpon Springs' Fire Rescue Fun Day for the family, with balloons, games, free food, fire station tour, clowns and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Station 70, 1025 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 937-0686

Siempre Flamenco; an authentic show dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco in a fiery and engaging performance; 8 p.m. Saturday; $20, $22; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs; (727) 941-5605

Antique evaluation; bring your heirlooms and have them appraised for what they are really worth, 10 a.m. Saturday; $5 per item; University of Tampa, Plant Hall, 401 W. Kennedy Ave., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Auto show; gather the family for Silver Springs' second annual NPD All-GM Auto Show, which includes classics such as the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro; Motown's The Spinners perform at 2 p.m.; 10 a.m. Saturday; $33.99 adults, $30.99 seniors, $24.99 children 3 to 10, free 2 and under; Silver Springs, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.; (352) 236-2121

'Rhythm Dance' featuring Malick Faye, Fred Johnson and The Kuumba Dancers and Drummers promoting a greater cultural understanding of the traditions of Africa; 7 p.m. Saturday; free; The International Bazaar, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-8292

Ybor City Saturday Market; experience a taste of Latin arts, crafts, specialty foods, live entertainment, jewelry and a fun filled day for the dogs with adoption groups, specialty pet vendors, contests, demos and so much more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; free; Centennial Park Historic Ybor City, Eighth and 19th St., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Race for the Cure; 5K run/walk, one-mile run/walk and kids walk to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research; $35 adults, $10 children 10 and under; Vinoy Park, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 734-7832

Saturday-Sunday

Halloween Spooktacular; an underwater 'fantasea' that comes alive as costumed youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more; 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; $64.95 adult, $53.95 children; SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando; (407) 363-2280

16th annual SlamFest; Florida's largest custom car show features over 1,400 custom vehicles on display, bikini contest, vendors and thousands of dollars in giveaways and prizes; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $15, free for children 12 and under; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Sunday

Concert and art exhibit; concert by Phil Provenzano and The Jazz Xperience also features an exhibit by photographer Randall Leonard and members of the North Tampa Arts League; 2 p.m. Sunday; $15 general, $10 members, free for students; Carrollwood Cultural Center Annex, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa; (813) 969-3991

Week Ahead

Author talk; writer Francine Pappadis Friedman discusses her book 'MatchDotBomb: A Midlife Journey through Internet Dating'; 7 p.m. Tuesday; free; Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

American Indian Dance Theatre; features traditional dance; 8 p.m. Thursday; $15.50 to $35.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Melinda Ramos

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