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The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 1, 2008

Updated: 01/30/2008 07:34 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Week Ahead

Florida State Fair; features live music, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, vendors, shopping and more; 9 a.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 18); $10 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"Three Nights of Hilarity"; a student-produced, designed and directed show featuring "The Bald Soprano" and other short scenes; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $5; Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus, 10414 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 253-7808

Today-Sunday

"Moonlight and Magnolias"; a 1939 Hollywood dream-factory farce featuring slapstick comedy, love songs, and blazing critiques; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Feb. 17); $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"A Picasso"; witness a verbal joust between the 20th century's most passionate artist, Picasso, and his interrogator, a seductive woman; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 3); $10 to $25; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

"Hats!"; a woman reluctantly faces the inevitable big 50, until she meets several remarkable women who show her about fun, friendship and forgetting about things that simply don't matter; through April 27; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (no 7:30 p.m. show on Feb. 23, no 2 p.m. show on April 1); $20 to $29.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Saturday

"Three Ways to Get a Husband"; witness the laughter, power, strength and honesty as emotions collide and secrets are revealed when everyone from the poorhouse to the penthouse starts shackin' up; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $32.50 to $45.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Sunday

"Upstairs/Downstairs"; step back in time as hotel staff members and guests recreate the lifestyle, attitudes and values of a bygone era; 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through May 25); $5 suggested donation; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Week Ahead

"Harold and Maude"; opposites attract in this unconventional love story; 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; $15; Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 354-1474

"Bernadette's Bravo"; seven girlfriends seek answers to their questions through tears, laughter and personal discovery; 8 p.m. Thursday; $24; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The Way We Are," written for and about seniors, features laughs and romance after retirement; 2 p.m. Wednesday; $1 donation (reservations required); Freedom Square, 7800 Liberty Lane, Rosscamp Auditorium, Seminole; (727) 398-0244

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Out of Order"; when a British politician entertains an affair with an opposition leader's secretary, nothing goes as planned in this fast-paced farce; 4 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday; (runs through Feb. 24); $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

"The Full Monty"; six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers who recognize the popularity of a local male strip show come up with a way to make some cash and help a friend in trouble (runs through Feb. 24); 8 p.m. today and Saturday (6 p.m. social), 3 p.m. Sunday (11:30 a.m. social); $32.95 to $44; The Show Palace Dinner Theater, 16128 U.S. Highway 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949

Saturday

"The Poison Lounge"; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show (runs through Feb. 9); 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

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Saturday

"Woodland Tales" combines humor and wisdom featuring Native American legends; 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Saturday; $6; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Week Ahead

"Peter Rabbit"; find out what happens when Peter Rabbit and his brother C.T. hop into Mr. McGregor's garden in this musical; 11:45 a.m. Monday; $5 members, $6 non-members; The Centre Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

DANCE

Today

'50s and '60s Dance; features live music by The Bachelors ("You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You" and "Up the Lazy River"), including dancing, food and more; 7 p.m. today; $62.50; The Red Inn and Suites, 2011 N. Wheeler St., Plant City; (813) 752-3141

ARTS

Today

Artist reception; Carol Gula displays "The Passion of the Flower" featuring photographic images of cultivated passion flowers known as "Passifloraceae"; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 858-6500

Artist reception; "Goddesses and Nudes" features mystical and whimsical art, poetry readings and more by Wil Dawson, Anita Wexler, Michael Panarella, Nancy Heart, Barbara Schicitano, Joanna Coke and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 744-1333

Gala opening; features the artwork of Samantha Churchill, Joan Garcia, Tanja Harmon and Nancy Jacey; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; The Jacey Gallery, 4802 Gunn Highway, Suite 114, Tampa; (813) 960-5400

Art walk; features artisans, crafters, authors and entertainers selling products, plus live entertainment and more; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Opening exhibit; "A Glimpse of Greece" by Judy Biniasz features paintings of the artist's recent visit to Greece; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Alexandria Art Gallery, 2149 Collier Parkway, Land O'Lakes; (813) 948-4447

Winter exhibit; features a selection of drawings, painting, sculptures and photographs of artists with differing abilities; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida (MHC, south hallway), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2011

"Realness Reception"; exhibit features a satirical spectacle about being real; 7 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2011

Artist reception; features "Snakes and Darlings," small and medium works by Patricia Kaufman; 6:30 to 9 p.m. today; free; Kaos Gallery, 1122 12th St. W., Bradenton; (941) 747-0823

Opening exhibit; "Hearts and Valentines: Victorian Valentines" features a collection of antique valentines from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; $5 adults, $2 children 12 and younger; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Saturday

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 age 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Week Ahead

Gallery reception; "Wisdom of the Ages" exhibit features photographs and audio memoirs of seniors living in Florida, including live big band music, food, memorabilia and more; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; free; Alric Pottberg Library, PHCC Gallery, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3229

Artist reception; features Paul Shaskan, artist of the month; includes wine, sangria, cheese and crackers; 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; free; Easy Street Home Decor, 838 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville; (352) 650-2661

Art reception; "Henry McBride" exhibit looks at arts past, present and future; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; free; Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

Bay Area Art Show; competition features two-dimensional media, including watercolor, oil, acrylic and photography; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday (runs through Mar. 14); free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Patrice O'Neal performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday; $20 to 22; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

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

Jamie Morgan performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, Howard Johnson Executive Center, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 687-2678

Today-Sunday

Ken Whitener, the Master Hypnotist performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $14 to $18.50; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Saturday

Legends of Vaudeville; comedians Jeff Gardner and Jerold Goldstein bring back memories of your favorite stars from the golden age of comedy, including Jimmy Durante, Al Jolson and others; 2 p.m. Saturday; $23 to $30; Pasco Hernando Community College, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3738

Week Ahead

Ron Morey (Comedy Central) performs; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $8 to $10; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

"I-4 Comedy War"; features two rounds with one winner competing to go to the finals; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $4; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Einstein on Wine; features wine tasting, food samples, silent auctions, entertainment and more; 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $80; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6000

Bravura Brunch; enjoy champagne, brunch, silent and live auctions, discussions by Richard Kaufman, a musical program and more; 11 a.m. Saturday; $60; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Margarete Heye Great Room, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 734-9727

Wine class; event features a brief history of wine, grape varietals, wine glass styles, oak aging, wine tasting and rating, snacks, sampling of wines and discussion; 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; $20 to $25; Florida Estates Winery, 25241 S.R. 52, Land O' Lakes; (813) 996-2113

Week Ahead

Nightlife Napa Valley; features wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, music, meet-and-greets and more; 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday; $35 to $45; International Plaza, Bay Street Courtyard, Tampa; (727) 538-7370 ext. 345

Musical Chairs Dinner; meet members and guests while playing surreal games; includes entree, appetizer and dessert; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $40 to $50; The Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Shanghai Circus features fearless performers with boundless energy bringing you more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions; 7:30 p.m. today; $19 adults, $15 students (19 and younger); Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6751

Today-Sunday

Horse shows; American Quarter Horse Show and the Pinto and American Paint Horse Show feature competitions in jumping, reining, barrel dancing, cutting, roping and pole bending; 8 a.m. today through Sunday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Orient Road entrance), 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 740-3505

"Monumental: Soaring on the Wings of Love"; Glenis Redmond performs original poetry written "in tribute to those who lift us up"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Crossing the Moat gives visitors a rare opportunity to walk across the moat that surrounds the Singing Tower; includes a carillon concert; noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. today through Sunday; $10 adults, $3 children ages 5 to 12 years, free members and children 5 and younger; Historic Bok Sanctuary, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales; (863) 676-1408

Saturday

Bike Fest; features music, motorcycle show, drawings for prizes, merchandise, food vendors and more; 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free admission; East Reynolds and Palmer streets, downtown Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Dirty But Sophisticated IV; multimedia mashup features art, fashion, music and more; 10 p.m. Saturday; $15; Czar, 1403 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 247-2664

Ybor City Market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts, crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, corner of Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Saturday Morning Market; features fresh produce, gourmet baked goods, greenery, handcrafts, gifts, artwork, live music and more; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Central Avenue between First and Second streets, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 455-4921

Longleaf Farmer's Market; vendors selling local organic produce, coffee, salsa, herbs, seafood, pet snacks and other "green" products; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Town Avenue and Starkey Boulevard, New Port Richey; (727) 375-8986

Parade of Greys; a walkathon benefiting retired and rescued greyhounds includes food, beverages, games, raffles, contests and merchandise; 11 a.m. Saturday; free admission; Al Lopez Park (shelter 315), 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 971-4732

Doll and bear show; features doll exhibits, teddy bears and stuffed animals for show and sale; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $3 adults, free children 5 and younger; Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 347-7556

Floridian Festival; features vintage souvenirs, memorabilia, art exhibits and more; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $6, $3 children 2 years and younger; Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport; (727) 321-8454

Antique evaluation; features Nancy Hilbert, Jay Hunter Loiselle, Frances Redell-White, Ashby Moody and more evaluating your treasures; 10 a.m. Saturday; $5; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Ave., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Saturday-Sunday

Great Train Expo; features operating model railroads, dealers, collectors, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $7 adults, free for children 12 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. entrance), 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 740-3505

"No Snow Here" features arts, crafts, food and gifts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway, Oldsmar; (727) 869-9884

Sunday

Ebony Fashion Show; features a fast-paced fashion show of American and international designers; 3 p.m. Sunday; $21 to $30; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, (813) 274-8286

Week Ahead

Ebony Fashion Show; features a fast-paced fashion show of American and international designers; 8 p.m. Monday; $21 to $30; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 776-1084

Lecture; Robert Bazell (chief science and health correspondent for NBC News) discusses science reporting and the public's understanding; 7 p.m. Tuesday; free; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5767

Discussion; Elizabeth Bird discusses "Real bodies: The Public Display of Anatomy from Pickling to Plastination"; 5 p.m. Tuesday; free; University of South Florida, TECO Room, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2301

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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