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The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 8, 2008

Updated: 02/06/2008 10:11 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Sunday

Florida State Fair; features live music, animals, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, shopping and more; runs through Feb. 18; gates open at 9 a.m. daily; close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247

THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Harold and Maude"; opposites attract in this unconventional love story; runs through Feb. 17; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday; $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. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $24; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" takes a funny, insightful and heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life, along with a colorful cast of characters; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10, $8 seniors (55 and older and students through 12th grade); Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 503-7993

"Bermuda Avenue Triangle"; an outrageous adult comedy by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through Mar. 1); $14 adults, $12 seniors; The Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"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

"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); $29.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Saturday

"Love Letters"; a bittersweet relationship between a lawyer and an artist gradually unfolds; includes food, champagne, music, silent auction and more; 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $75; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-2059

Sunday

"My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy"; Steve Solomon takes you on a tour of his wacky and wonderful family and the crazy characters he meets on the road; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday; $29.50 to $39.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"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

"The Producers"; a fearlessly irreverent musical comedy set in the scheming world of show business; 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; $47 to $67; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

"Jersey Boys"; four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history by writing their own songs and selling millions of records worldwide - all before they were 30; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Mar. 15); $48 to $153.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

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; 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

ARTS

Today

Opening reception; "Instant Gratification: Polaroid Installation" features Polaroid photographs by national and international visual artists; includes refreshments, donation bar and souvenir snapshots; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; 5art, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 211, Tampa; (813) 340-9056

Reception; features "The Birth of Democracy" by Hamo Bahnam, focusing on the war in Iraq; 7 to 9 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Marshall Center, Room 102, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-5464

Opening reception; Bay Area Art Show features a variety of two dimensional media; event includes awards and refreshments; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; The Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

Art opening; "Dali and Film" exhibit examines the profound relationship between the paintings and films of Salvador Dali; 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today; $15 adults, $13.50 seniors (65 and older) and military, $10 students, $4 children ages 5 to 9, and free for children 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Fling and art stroll; features art, live entertainment, charcoal portraits, horse and carriage rides, poetry readings, book signings, wine tasting and more; 4:30 to 8 p.m. today; free admission; Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Saturday

"Vatican Splendors" opening; features documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican, including Michelangelo's personal items, Bernini's sculpture, Papal election objects and more; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (runs through May 11, 2009); $20 adults, $17 seniors, $15 military, $13 children 6 to 12 years, free children 6 and younger; Florida International Museum, 244 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 341-7900

Art exhibit; features works of Gary Randall, Julia Ozimek, Jason Moriarty, Jedd Lancaster, Amel Samuels, Jenn Davies and more, plus "Taking Flight," an Adrian Rand fashion show debut; 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; free (donations accepted); Square One, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 247-3319

Art reception; "Katherine Freeble: A Memorial Exhibition" includes original oils on canvas and mosaics; also, works by Fred Szabries, Robert Steele, Bill Correira, Milt Rochman and Vince Anthony; 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; Studio Szabries, 1746 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-2444

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

Art exhibit; James Sikes presents "Japan Revisited: Acrylic Paintings and Collages"; 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Wine Festival and Market; features wine samples, fresh foods, homemade arts and crafts, jewelry, live music by Angelo Cooke and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O' Lakes; (813) 996-2113

Sunday

Gospel Brunch; features a buffet of food, champagne mimosas, live musical entertainment and more; 11 a.m. Sunday; $25 adults, $12 children 12 and younger; The Henry B. Plant Museum, Music Room, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7301

Keel and Curley Winery Market; features arts, crafts, food, music, wine samples, tours and more; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission (items and activities vary in price); Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 748-0441

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Collector's Circle Lecture; features George Abrams on "Collections, Passion, and Madness"; 6:30 p.m. today; $8 adults, $7 seniors (65 and older), $4 college students (with current ID) and children ages 7 to 18, free for members and children six and younger; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Saturday

Valentine's Formal; features dancing, dinner, best dressed contests, wacky money booth, live music, video game lounge and more for students grades six through nine; 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; $20; St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5060

FPWA pro wrestling features a main event match, heavyweight title match, tag team titles grudge match and more; 8 p.m. Saturday; $10; Pinellas Park Boys and Girls Club, 7790 61st St. N., Pinellas Park; (727) 368-6137

Family Fun Festival; features slides, contests, face painting, dance demonstrations, raffles, live entertainment and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; $3 donation (per child); Circle C Ranch Academy, 6204 Interbay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 731-6351

"Gasparilla March Triumphant: The Return to Sea"; features live bands, beads, balloon makers, face painters, return of the key to Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and more; noon Saturday; free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 353-8070

Feet on the Street; features a festive day of live music, arts, drama, dance, food, children's activities and more; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; free admission; along 22nd Street S. between Ninth and 13th avenues, St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5087

Mardi Party for Pups Parade; features a parade of costumed dogs in Mardi Gras theme; 9:30 a.m. Saturday; free; Pioneer Park at Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin; (727) 347-7387

Bowser Games; features costumed dogs, contests, demonstrations, K9 displays and shows, inflatables for children, food, information booths and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Highlander Park, 1141 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin; (727) 347-7387

Train show and swap meet; features door prizes, dealer tables, food, and lots of model trains; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger; Hardman Recreation Complex, Seminole and Third streets, Lake Wales; (863) 559-3160

Book reading; TV personality Holley Sinn reads from "The Spiderwick Chronicles"; includes prizes, giveaways and more; 11 a.m. Saturday; free; Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa; (813) 962-4660

Saturday-Sunday

Valentine's Prediction Fair; features mediums, clairvoyants, palmists, astrologers, chair massages, Reiki healing and reflexology; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; $20; Harmony Metaphysical Church, 2517 W. Henry Ave., Tampa; (813) 872-0295

Camera show and flea market; features a photographic exhibit as well as items to buy, sell or trade; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; $6.25 admission; Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N., Largo; (954) 564-1022

Glass club show and sale; The Sparkling Clearwater Depression's show features glass, china, pottery, dinnerware, kitchenware and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $6; The Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 725-2069

Florida Flywheelers; ride behind a real coal-burning steam locomotive; 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $16 (free for children 2 and younger); Florida Railroad Museum, 83rd St. E., Parrish; (877) 869-0800

Great Engines of the Past; features hay rides, syrup making, cane grinding, unique machinery and equipment, antique flywheel engines and tractors, exhibits, demonstrations and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 856-6862

African Violet Show; stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world for show and sale; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $8 adults, $6 seniors (55 and older), $4 children (ages 2 to 11), free members and children 2 and younger; Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 551-3102

Sunday

International Ice Racing; features motorcycle racing on an indoor ice speedway; 3 p.m. Sunday; $10.75 to $22.75; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-6500

Week Ahead

Wild at Heart; features up-close animal encounters, romantic refreshments, salads, candlelight dinner and dessert; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 16; $45 to $50 (reservations required); Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552 ext 235

"Australia's Thunder from Down Under"; features a sizzling, internationally acclaimed male revue; 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday; $30; Seminole Hard Rock Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa; (813) 627-7771

Valentine's Ball; features live entertainment by the Ten O' Clock Band, dancing, decor, chocolates and more; 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday; $12; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

The Franzini Family Circus; features Professor Franzini and Lippo the Clown transforming circus props into objects of scientific fascination; 11:45 a.m. Wednesday; $6 ($5 members); Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

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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