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Published: February 15, 2008

Updated: 02/13/2008 11:34 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; gates open at 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday; $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

"Smash"; a laugh-out-loud, stylish comedy about life, politics and women; 8 p.m. today and Wednesday (runs through May 3); $35; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

Today-Saturday

"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; $10 adults, $8 seniors (55 and older) and students through 12th grade; Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 503-7993

"The Great American Trailer Park Musical;" there's a new girl in town, and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $29 adults, $25 seniors (60 and older), $15 students (18 and younger); Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6751

Today-Sunday

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

"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; 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; $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

"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 turn 30; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Mar. 15); $48 to $153.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The World Goes 'Round"; a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit features songs, humor, romance and drama; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $23 to $25; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 937-0686

Saturday

"The Constant Wife"; fast-paced comedic romp through the naughty fun of marriage; 2 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday (runs through March 12); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"The Play's the Thing"; two Broadway playwrights and their young musical collaborator decide to surprise their leading lady, who is also the fiancee of the composer, but the prima donna surprises them with an affair of her own; 8 p.m. Saturday and Tuesday (runs through March 13); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

Sunday

"Doubt"; a nun who suspects a popular priest has made inappropriate connections with a student goes on a quest for the truth, casting everyone - herself included - deeper into uncertainty; 2 p.m. Sunday and Thursday (runs through May 1); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"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

"Boston Marriage"; Anna and Claire are two bantering, scheming "women of fashion" that set off a crisis putting Anna's money and both women's futures at risk; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through Mar. 9); $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz"; an inspiring portrayal of Maximilian Kolbe's martyrdom in the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz; 7 p.m. Thursday; $10 adults, $2.50 students, free children 5 and younger; Church of the Resurrection, 3855 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland; (863) 644-0585

"Balm in Gilead"; illuminates the bleak and terrifying world of young exiles and outcasts in New York's upper Broadway area; 7 p.m. Thursday; $7; H.W. Blake High School, 1701 North Blvd., Tampa; (813) 841-2580

"The Taming of the Shrew"; Shakespeare's classic tale of the battle of the sexes, only set in the 1950s; 8 p.m. Thursday; $12 adults, $6 students and seniors; The University of South Florida, Theatre 1, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

"A Soldier's Play"; drama explores racial tensions and ambiguities with no easy answers; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through Mar. 1); $32; Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 360-7399

"The Producers"; irreverent musical comedy set in the scheming world of show business; 7:30 p.m. Monday; $45; Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

"Candide"; part sophisticated operetta, part wacky screwball comedy with shades of "Saturday Night Live"; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through Mar. 9); $23 adults, $12 students; The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami, Sarasota; (941) 364-2494

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

"I Sense A Murder"; help solve the murder case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; 7 p.m. Saturday (dinner and show begin at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; The 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

Sunday

"Peter and the Wolf"; based on the 1936 composition and text by Sergei Prokofiev, representing each character with a different musical theme; 3 p.m. Sunday; $10 adults, $5 children; Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, Octagon Arts Center, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater; (727) 531-7704

DANCE

Saturday

"Hubbard Street Dance Chicago"; features an eclectic repertory by artists who display unparalleled versatility and virtuosity; 7:30 Saturday; $29.50 to $49.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Sunday

"Dancing to Be a Star"; first annual Salsa and Swing Dance Competition features an after-party, cash prizes and more; 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday; $15 (includes two free fair tickets); Florida State Fairgrounds, Charles M. Davis Center, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 477-0290

Week Ahead

"DanceUSF's Spring Dance"; an eclectic program of dance featuring the Rolling Dance Chair project performers, Jeanne Travers, Mariah Maloney and more; 8 p.m. Thursday; $12, $6 students and seniors; University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

ARTS

Today

Art After Dark; features live music, art, entertainment, performances, food and beverages, cash bar and more; 8 to 11 p.m. today; free; Tampa Museum of Art (interim location), 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Artist reception; features recent works by Tim Jaeger; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; The Gallery at Canvas Cafe, 1912 Adams Lane, Sarasota; (941) 957-0609

Saturday

Art Walk; features vendors, entertainment and live music by Urban Gypsies; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

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

Saturday-Sunday

Trashy Treasure; features arts, crafts, food, entertainment and more; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; $10 today, free Saturday; Dunedin Fine Art Center, 614 Main St., Dunedin; (727) 298-3322

Week Ahead

Artist demonstration; features oil technique demonstrations by Antonio Caparello; 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; free; United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill; (352) 683-5452

Artist reception; features "An Atelier Experience" with Robert Liberace, including a meet-and-greet, discussion of the Atelier discipline, food and more; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; M Gallery of Fine Art, 16 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 954-8774

COMEDY

Today

Josh Blue (winner of "Last Comic Standing") performs; 8 p.m. today; $30.50 to $40.50; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Today-Saturday

Nick Gaza performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Diane Ford (HBO, Comedy Central) performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $18.50; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Steve Moore performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 687-2678

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

Today-Sunday

Bobcat Goldthwait (Comedy Central, "Shakes the Clown") performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday; $20; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Saturday

The Moosemen Improv Show; 6:45 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $7 to $10; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Week Ahead

Tampa's Dirty Dozen; features twelve of the Tampa Improv's best comics; 8 p.m. Thursday; $8; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Jeff Barret performs brutally honest comedy; 8 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Mike "Mad Dog" Adams performs; 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Don Reese performs; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10 to $12; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Wine Festival and Market; event 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, 3101 37th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 526-2113

Love Your Heart; features a cooking demonstration designed to help make wise food choices; 10 a.m. Saturday; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

Sunday

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

TOURS

Week Ahead

"Balcony to Backstage"; all-access tour of The Tampa Theatre features art, mythology and history; includes a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; $5 adults, free for children (12 and younger) and members; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981

OTHER EVENTS

Today

TV Host Reception; features a meet-and-greet with PBS host Gwen Ifill ("Washington Week"); 7:15 p.m. today; $25 (free for members); Poynter Institute for Media Studies, 801 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-8521

Relationship seminar; Rudy Ruettiger (real-life hero portrayed in the movie "Rudy") discusses "The Relationship Solution"; 9 a.m. to noon today; $30; Hyatt Regency Hotel, 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa; (813) 258-1282

Humane Society Open House; features music and special festivities benefiting The Humane Society's "Heart to Heart" fundraiser; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday; donations requested; Humane Society of the Nature Coast, 7200 Mobley Road, Brooksville; (352) 796-2711

"Puppy Love"; features live music by Angel for Blues, food, adoptable pets, craft vendors and more; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; along Main Street from Bayshore Boulevard to Sixth Avenue, Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

Today-Sunday

Fort Foster Rendezvous; features a living history reenactment, including military, civilians, traders, Native Americans, craft demonstrations and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $5 adults, $2 students, free for teachers and chaperones; Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 U.S. Highway 301 N., Thonotosassa; (813) 987-6771

Magic By the Bay; features magic shows, lectures, workshops, cabaret shows, teach-ins, contests, guest appearances and more; 12 p.m. to midnight today, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon Sunday; $110; Holiday Inn Express, Lakeside Ballroom, 4732 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa; (813) 866-8577

Soaring to New Heights; features hand balancing acts, jugglers, clowns, aerial acts, foot jugglers, contortionists and more; 7 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 24); $10 to $45; Circus Sarasota, 1500 Stringfield Ave., Sarasota; (941) 377-6709

Collectorama Show; features coins, currency, antiques, hobby collectibles and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $3; Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Antiques and Collectibles Show; features antiques, vintage collectibles, Americana, jewelry and more; 5 to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $6 to $20; Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto; (941) 778-1590

Bivouac and Barracks; witness history come alive with WWII encampments, military vehicles, WWII battle re-enactments, vintage aircraft, weapon demos and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; free; Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave., Zephyrhills; (813) 788-5969

Saturday

Car show; features antiques, hot rods, customs and classics on display, plus live entertainment, vendors, crafters, food and more; 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Diversity Day; features live music by Big Rich, Dundu Dole African Urban Ballet, guest appearances by Mayor Rick Baker, Cathy Castor, Norm Brown and much more; 9 a.m. Saturday; free; BayWalk Courtyard, downtown St. Petersburg; (813) 961-8388

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

Brandon Fresh Market; features produce, plants, seafood, used books, antiques, tools, fudge, arts and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Winthrop Town Centre, Bloomingdale and Providence avenues, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

A Highwaymen Family Festival; features Highwaymen artist demonstrations, Kuumba dancers and drummers and more; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children and students with ID; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Get Active Tampa Bay; features sport activities for the family, music, food and more; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive and Seventh Avenue, St. Petersburg; (727) 456-3100

Illuminated Knight Parade; features more than 100 lighted floats, live entertainment, activities and more; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; downtown and Ybor City, Tampa; see story and map, Page 40; (813) 248-0721

Civilization Celebration; celebrates all things that make us human in honor of Dallas Bohrer, for his inspiration and contribution to the arts and civilization; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport; (727) 344-5443

"Fire-It-Up and Krash Party"; features a before and after celebration in honor of the Knight Parade; 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; $20 to $40; Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida República de Cuba, Tampa; (813) 248-2954

Hot Rod, Muscle Car and Bike Show; features over 100 cars and bikes on display, food, drinks, live music and more; 5 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Tony's Spotlight Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy., Tampa; (813) 888-7675

"A Night of Spectacular Magic"; features a magical night of illusion; 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $20 adults, $12.50 ages 12 and younger; Thomas Jefferson High School, 4401 W. Cypress, Tampa; (813) 866-8577

Saturday-Sunday

Wild West Weekend; ride with the Hole in the Head Gang 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

San Gennaro Festa; features a celebration of Italian culture through food, activities, artisans, live performances, unveiling of the Auto Italia Festa, a procession and more; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $4 donation; Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 562-4700

The Sunshine Express; features seminars, model train exhibits, Lego Train and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; $7 adults, free for kids; The Manatee Convention Center, One Haven Blvd., Plametto; (941) 778-1590

Sunday

Voice acting seminar; TV and radio personality Brian Fasulo discusses the business of voice overs, spokespersons, product endorsements and more; 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday; $5 (reservations required); Venue Actors Studio, 9125 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park; (727) 656-8525

Poetry discussion; features a presentation on the history of publishing poetry by Doug Knowlton; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday; free; Village Bookshop, 1006 11th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 750-9141

Week Ahead

Spring Dance; features jazz, modern, Latin, tap, ballet and hip hop dances; 8 p.m. Thursday; free; University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 257-3745

Longleaf Farmer's Market; vendors selling local organic produce, coffee, salsa, herbs, seafood, pet snacks and other "green" products; 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday; free admission; Town Avenue and Starkey Boulevard, New Port Richey; (727) 375-8986

Author lecture; Jessica Stern discusses her book "Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill"; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; free; Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

Lunar Eclipse Skywatch; witness the moon as it passes into the Earth's shadow and gaze at other celestial objects during the first and only total lunar eclipse of 2008; 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday; free; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6080

Lecture; Terry Fortner discusses the revised version of her grandmother's book "Yesteryear I Lived In Paradise" (includes dinner); 6 p.m. Wednesday; free admission (dinner price varies, reservations required); First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin; (727) 733-2318

Senior Friendly! Extravaganza; features car show contest, special appearance by Frankie Avalon, prizes and giveaways, one mile fun walk, talent show, photo contests, live entertainment and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; free admission; Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota; (941) 355-9161

Opening Convocation; featuring keynote speaker Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Mayor Rick Baker, Eckerd President Donald R. Eastman III and more in honor of Eckerd's 50th anniversary; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

Melinda Ramos

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