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Published: October 12, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS

Today

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

Saturday

Festival del Sabor; annual Latin food festival; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Centennial Park, Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Oktoberfest Biergarten features German cuisine, polka band, raffle items, rides on streetcars and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $15; Centro Ybor, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-8838

Antique Street Fair features antiques and collectibles for purchase; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; corner of Reynolds and Palmer streets, Plant City; (813) 717-7731

Fall Festival Walks; 5K and 10K walks begin at the picnic shelter; 8-10 a.m. Saturday; $2 adults, free for children; Sawgrass Lake Park, 7400 25th St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 595-2173

St. Pete BikeFest brings together riders from around Florida for bike shows, contest drawings, vendors, food and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; The Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-6443

Founders Week; 151st birthday of the City of Brooksville features the 'Bonnets, Bows, Boots and Baubles' display, historical artifacts, a bandshell bash with the 'Reunion Band,' food and more; runs Saturday through Oct. 20; call for schedule; free admission; downtown Brooksville, 204 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville; (352) 797-9330

Brandon Octoberfest Bash; outdoor festival features live music, German food, drink specials, beer garden and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Winthrop Town Centre, corner of Bloomingdale Avenue and Providence Road, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

Saturday-Sunday

Oktoberfest; polka bands, Bavarian food, drinks, decorations and performances by the Alpine Folk Dancers; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $30.99 seniors, $24.99 children (age 3-10), free children (age 0-2), $33.99 general admission; Silver Springs Nature Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; (352) 236-2121

Cotee River October Bike Fest; riders from around the southeast gather for live music, custom bike shows, tattoo contests and more; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; free; 5443 Main Street, New Port Richey; (727) 810-0839

Week Ahead

Performing and Visual Arts College Fair; event for college-bound high school students interested in music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design and more; 7-9 p.m. Thursday; free; University of South Florida Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2011

Hispanic Heritage Celebration; city-sponsored event features live music, speakers, food and more; 11 a.m. Wednesday; free; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin, Tampa; (813) 274-7969

THEATER

Today

'Murder in Green Meadows'; a psychological thriller set in suburbia; opens today and runs through Nov. 3; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; $14 adults, $12 seniors and students; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

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

Today-Sunday

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

Saturday-Sunday

'The Witnesses' tells of the birth of the church through the eyes of Peter and Paul, featuring a stage filled with acoustic and percussion instruments, musicians and singers; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $25.50 to $75; Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1065

Week Ahead

Gorey stories; live music, weird characters and humorous, horrid happenings from Edward Gorey's illustrated works; runs Thursday through Nov. 4; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg 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

DANCE

Saturday-Sunday

Kevin Locke Native American Dance; ensemble offers a variety of American Indian traditions and aesthetics in dance, instrumentals, song, storytelling, sign language and audience interaction; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $18 to $20; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1065

ARTS

Today

Ninth annual Graphicstudio Benefit Sale; original, artist-signed fine art prints and sculpture multiples available for purchase; 10 a.m. to noon today for subscribers, members and staff; noon to 10 p.m. today for public; free admission ($30 and up for prints and art); Graphicstudio, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa; (813) 974-3503

Art reception; 'Measuring and Mapping Methods of a Directionally Challenged Female' by Elisa Iezzi; 7-9 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-5464

Art reception; 'Skin City: The Art of the Tattoo' exhibit illuminates the evolution of the tattoo into a thriving art form; runs through Dec. 31; reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872 ext. 14

Art reception; Jennifer Onofrio Fornes' 'Dusk' exhibit examines mortality, beauty and horror; runs through Nov. 11; reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872 ext. 14

Art reception; Luis Jimenez' 'Prints' exhibit celebrates Hispanic people and the working man; runs through Nov. 18; reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872 ext. 14

First annual Historic Kenwood Art in the Park features art by local artists, food and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; free admission (prices vary for art and food); Seminole Park, Third Ave. and 29th St. N., Seminole; (727) 323-2769

Today-Sunday

Sunshine City Antiques and Collectibles show features furniture, art, jewelry, silver, glass, pottery, books for browsing or purchase; 5 to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $6 adults, free 12 and under; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

Saturday

'Sacred India, Sacred Tibet'; art includes bronzes, wood sculptures, and paintings inspired by Hinduism and Buddhism on display; opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 24; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 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; (727) 896-2667

Spanish Heritage Festival Recital; event features Spanish and Latin American art songs sung by USF Voice students; 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; University of South Florida, FAH101, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-6853

Field Trip to Tampa; contemporary landscape photographer Benjamin Dimmitt's 'Recent Landscapes' exhibit; 3 p.m. Saturday;$10 non members, free members (reservations required); Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Artspace 20th Anniversary Party; two new exhibits open, Susan Hess' 'Tropical Memories' and Mary Jo Dicus' 'Effervescent Journey,' along with music, refreshments and more; exhibits run through Oct. 31; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Artspace, 10 Fifth Street N. (second floor), St. Petersburg; (727) 391-8908

'Frida Kahlo: Images of an Icon' features portraits of the Mexican artist taken throughout her life; opens Saturday and runs through Dec. 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. third Friday of the month, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free, donations accepted; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 274-8130

'Hello Dollies'; opening exhibit is a treat for doll lovers of all ages; runs through Jan. 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday; $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, $3 children 7-17, free for children 6 and under; St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1052

Art reception; Hessam Abrishami's paintings, bronze sculptures and other works are on display and available for purchase; 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor; (727) 725-1808

Week Ahead

David Audet; discusses his exhibition of photographs taken in Cuba; 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; $4 donation; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 210 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 221-2222

'Poetry of the Commonplace' features meditative Latin American photographs; exhibit opens Thursday and runs through Jan. 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 college students and children ages 7-18, free for ages 6 and under; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Artist Diane Becker demonstrates her expertise in oil painting; 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; free; United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill; (352) 666-0622

OPERA

Saturday-Sunday

'Das Rheingold'; a classic story of giants, dwarves, gods, and water-nymphs struggling for love, greed and revenge presented by New Century Opera; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $20, $18 members; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs; (727) 937-0686

Week Ahead

'Opera Rocks' with the Pinellas Opera League exploring the theatrical art form of Verdi's 'Un Ballo in Maschera'; noon Wednesday; free; Clearwater Main Library; 100 N. Osceola Ave., downtown; Clearwater; (727) 562-4970 ext. 5248

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Nick Gaza 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

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

Today-Sunday

Nationwide comedy tour kicks off with up-and-coming comics including Bert Kreischer, Danny Bevins, Michael Loftus and Nick Griffin; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $18; Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Dale Jones; performs 8 and 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $16; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Saturday

Sinbad; the comedian and actor will perform his real-life storytelling comedy; 8 p.m. Saturday; $34 to $65; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

'Second Saturday Sketch Show'; quick-tempo original sketches and outlandish characters; 7 p.m. Saturday; $5; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (813) 818-0991

Week Ahead

Steve Arik; 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

Dan O'Sullivan performs his fast-paced, uninhibited, adult-oriented comedy; 8 p.m. Thursday; $8; Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

John Bizarre performs; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Oktoberfest; autumn beers and German wines available for tasting; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Week Ahead

Seasonal Holiday Beer Tasting; features assorted beer flavors such as 'Butternut Squash,' 'Sugar Pumpkin,' 'Yorkshire Pudding' and 'Vanilla Chai Ice Cream'; also, guest speakers Joseph J.M. Redner and Matt Abdoney; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; $30 (reservations required); NoHo Bistro, 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 514-0691

TOURS

Saturday

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center raises money to support children's educational programs through the Ruskin Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Mayor by conducting a tour of the camp, describing native history and native crafts; 9-11 a.m.; $5 suggested donation; Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4140 24th St. S.E., Ruskin; (813) 298-6028

Sunday

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

OTHER EVENTS

Today

ZooBoo; 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

'Alive After 5'; music series, block party, fundraiser and downtown mixer; 5 to 8 p.m. today; free; North Franklin Street between Twiggs and Madison, downtown Tampa; (813) 221-3686

Open mic; poetry event features Haiku poetry, hosted by The Brandon Poets and Artists Guild; 7:30 to 9 p.m. today; free; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 122 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon; (813) 661-9883

'XWE presents: Dark Apocalypse'; XWE Florida Heavyweight Championship title match between Bobby Wohlfert and Heater with John Q and others; 8 p.m. today; $12 adult, $5 children 8 and under; Elks Lodge, 7621 Congress St., New Port Richey; (727) 534-5619

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

Monster Truck Spectacular II keeps you on the edge of your seat with explosive performances by 'The Equalizer,' 'Rock Solid' and 'Geterdone,' along with Motocross action and more; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $16-$28; Lakeland Center, Jenkins Arena, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

NSRA Southeast Nationals; features pre-1978 specialty vehicles, activities, arts and crafts, contests and more; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $12 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, free for children under 6; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. entrance), Tampa; (352) 797-7469

Jazz in the Tampa Bay Room; live entertainment, cocktails and a light fare menu in a club atmosphere; 8 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday; free admission, prices vary for food; Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor; (888) 237-8772

Today-Sunday

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

Saturday

Pet Pal Rescue Yard Sale; purchase books, toys, home decor, garden items, pet stuff and more to benefit Pet Pal Rescue's Emergency Medical Fund; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission, prices range for purchased items; 1530 Country Club Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 328-7738

'Stride for Strays'; family event features live music from the Johnny G. Lyon Band, contests, animal related goods, services, and more to benefit the Animal Coalition of Tampa's spay/neuter clinic; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4900 N. Himes, Tampa; (813) 790-1568 or (727) 453-8555

Fifth annual Pumpkin Patch; pluck the perfect pumpkin to benefit the Humane Society; today through Oct. 31; 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; free admission, prices vary for pumpkins; Old Hyde Park Village, corner of Swann and Dakota avenues, Tampa; (813) 251-3500

Third annual Pumpkin Patch; pumpkins, fall decorations, food, fun and educational programs; runs Saturday through Oct. 31; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; free admission, other activities range from 50 cents to $10; Ridge Manor United Methodist Church, 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor; (352) 583-3770

Fifth annual Junior Shop 'n' Social offers a variety of items such as jewelry, toys, housewares, books, clothing and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Lightfoot Recreation Center, 10901 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 989-9566

The Leukemia Cup Regatta; boat race competition offers a combination of sports and fundraising; 10 a.m. Saturday; free; St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-3873

Keel and Curley Winery presents 'Music Under the Stars Concert Series' with 'The Piano Men' live, a gourmet dinner and wine selection included; 6 p.m. Sunday; $30 to $85; Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 752-9100

'The Greatest Gift in Life' gala dinner and dance benefits AfterCare Services of America (non-profit organization providing dignity in life and death) featuring a night of dinner and live music by 'Ron and The Classics'; 5 p.m. Saturday; $50; Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin; (727) 916-0520

Saturday-Sunday

Silverhawk Native American Flute; gathering is a day or weekend in a relaxed atmosphere with flute players, singers, friendship fires, drummers and more; 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City; (813) 754-8990

dB Drag Racing World Finals; head-to-head car stereo show and competition to see who has the loudest car audio system; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $10 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5; $5 parking, $10 RV; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Orient Road entrance), Tampa; (352) 797-7469

Florida Pinto Horse Show; horse competition at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center; 8:30 a.m. today and Saturday; free for spectators; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Orient Road entrance), Tampa; (352) 797-7469

Sunday

Pumpkin Patch; runs Sunday through Oct. 31; 10 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday; pumpkins range from $2 to $20; Wellspring Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road, Tampa; (813) 926-5006

Music and more; The Kuumba Collective journeys through traditional African and World Jazz music with storytelling, poets, and appetizers; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; $10 for two, $7 individual; The International Bazaar, 1600 East Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 770-0870

Pasco Sheriff's Office Charity Motorcycle Ride; 50-mile Sheriff-escorted ride through Pasco County, benefiting the West Pasco Boys and Girls Club; 9 a.m. Sunday; $25 for bikers, $15 for passengers; starts at Gulf Coast Harley Davidson, 5817 State Road 54, New Port Richey; ends at Cotee River Bike Fest in downtown New Port Richey; (727) 844-7732

'Girls Night Out Pajama Party' benefits the 'Little Lighthouse' (program for visually impaired children) and features an evening of entertainment with comedians, a female impersonator, silent auction, music, light refreshments and more; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday; $25; Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill; (352) 754-1132

Week Ahead

Inca Son 'Music and Dance of the Andes' explores the music and culture of the Andes Mountains of Peru and Latin America, benefiting Villa la Paz, an orphanage in Peru; 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; $20 suggested donation; First United Church of Tampa, 7308 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 215-3403

Island Rhythms Soiree; swing to the rhythms of steel drums, sip wine, sample food and enjoy the sunset in this event presented by Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates; 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; $50; Honeymoon Island, Nature Center Pavillion, One Causeway Blvd., Dunedin; (727) 469-5942

Melinda Ramos

The deadline for submitting Events listings is a week before publication. Mail listings to Events, Friday Extra, P.O. Box 191, Tampa, 33601 or e-mail friextra@tampatrib.com

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