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Published: May 9, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Sunday

Cotee River Seafood Festival and Boat Show features seafood, boats, arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, music, kid's activities, games, fishing and boating demonstrations, boat tours and more; 5 to 11 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $2 donation (prices vary for activities and food); U.S. 19 between Port Richey and Holiday, downtown New Port Richey; (727) 819-1665

Saturday

Summer Health and Awareness Festival; features food, music, giveaways, scavenger hunts, prizes, fun activities, health screenings and more; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free; (next to Sickles High School), 8002 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (727) 946-2082

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"The Beverly Hillbillies"; comedy based on the 1960s sitcom featuring Jed, Granny, Jethro and Elly May Clampett; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $10, $8 seniors (55 and older and students through 12th grade); Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 986-7141

"Gypsy"; Mama Rose lives to see her daughter June succeed in Broadway by any means to fulfill her own unrealized dreams of stardom; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through May 31); $10 to $12; The James McCabe Theater, 506 Fifth St., Valrico; (813) 689-0044

"Aunt Rudele's Family Reunion"; Aunt Rudele is always looking to set someone straight, and what better place than her family reunion; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday (runs through May 17); $32; John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 360-7399

"My Husband's Wild Desires Almost Drove Me Mad"; a farce showing what one couple will do to improve their love life (mature audiences only); 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $14 to $16; The Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"On Tidy Endings"; a heartwarming examination of a family torn apart by AIDS and put back together in an unconventional way through love and respect; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $14; The Heather, 8313 W. Hillsborough Ave., Suite 250, Tampa; (813) 884-8335

Today-Sunday

"Lady"; in a small Midwestern hometown, three old friends come together on a hunting trip but quickly discover that the men they've become are very different from the boys they were; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 1); $33 to $35; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"Little Shop of Horrors"; a rock 'n' roll, R&B extravaganza featuring a nerd on skid row who becomes an overnight sensation after finding an exotic bloodthirsty plant; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $20 adults, $10 students (with ID); St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"Sweeney Todd"; the legendary demon barber sets out on revenge with his neighbor in a delicious plot to slice their way through London's upper crust; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $40 to $60; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5798

"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; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $29.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Lend Me a Tenor"; world-famous tenor Tito Morelli is prepared to take the stage only to pass out cold in the dressing room, leaving the opera's general manager wondering who will perform; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday; $16 to $21; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

"Nunsense"; due to an accident at the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent, 52 nuns have gone on to their reward in heaven, prompting Reverend Mother Mary to put on a talent show; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through May 18); $14, $12 (students, military and seniors 55 and older), $10 children 12 and younger; Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Tampa; (813) 980-3321

"The Lion King"; the African savannah comes to life with strutting giraffes, swooping birds, leaping gazelles and the story of Simba, who learns his place in the "circle of life" and overcomes obstacles to become king; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; there is a 2 p.m. performance on Thursday, June 19; there is no 6:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, June 22 (runs through June 22); $48 to $133; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Burn This" features a gripping drama about the distances between people; includes an opening night party on Friday with food and drinks); 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday (runs through May 25); $9 to $14; The Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa; (813) 833-6368

Saturday-Sunday

"Shut Up and Listen" features original scenes and monologues related to observations on world issues teens face today; 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $5; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-1600 ext. 201

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

"Broadway in Concert" features a theatrical concert performance including new songs and scenes of Broadway's biggest hits; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through May 25); $18 to $25; Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (877) 275-7050

"Brighton Beach Memoirs"; Stageworks performs this comedic memoir of Neil Simon's family full of humor and truth; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 1); $10; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229- 7827

"The Sound of Music" features a night of classic music theatre; includes dessert, coffee and punch; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $5 to $6; East Bay High School, 7710 Big Bend Road, Gibsonton; (813) 671-5134 ext. 271

"Working"; a performance featuring characters from all walks of life that will have you feeling one of them is singing your song; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through June 8); $19 to $56; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"Standing on the Corner" or "A Day in the Life of a Paper Box"; come see how an ordinary paper box helps to "clean up" a local neighborhood; 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 1); $12 to $15; Venue Theatre, 9125 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park; (727) 822-6194

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Rich Is Better"; a woman discovers the truth about her husband's relationship with his secretary; 4 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

"Sugar Babies"; a salute to burlesque includes the songs "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" and "I Feel a Song Comin' On"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (6 p.m. dinner), 3 p.m. Sunday (1 p.m. lunch), 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (11:30 a.m. lunch); runs through June 1; $21.45 to $45; Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson; (727) 863-7949

"Funny Girl"; the life story of comedienne Fanny Brice with musical numbers that include "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "People"; 8 p.m. today, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (6 p.m. dinner, noon lunch for all shows); $40 Friday and Sunday, $45 Saturday evening, $33 to $35 Saturday matinee; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

Saturday

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

"The Princess and the Pea"; a valuable lesson will be taught to the entire royal court about first impressions, personal decisions and true love in this toe tapping musical; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; $5 to $7; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6751

DANCE

Saturday-Sunday

"Cinderella"; a ballet performance featuring the classic story of an unloved stepchild transformed into a beautiful princess; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Sunday; $15 to $30; Saturdays performance at Blake Performing Arts Theatre, 1701 North Boulevard, Tampa; Sundays performance at Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland; (813) 684-4282

Week Ahead

Show and Tell; an informal performance of modern dance by local and statewide choreographers; includes audience discussion; 4 p.m. Thursday; free; University of South Florida, Theater 2, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 237-0216

ARTS

Today

Opening Reception; "Connections" features paintings and collages by Chalet Comellas; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; The Spasm Gallery, Seventh Avenue and 16th Street, Tampa; (813) 223-6190

BFA Exit Show Reception features the May BFA graduates thesis presentations; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; free; University of Tampa, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, 310 North Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 253-6217

Reception; graduating seniors showcase their artwork featuring sculpture, photography, computer graphics, animation, mixed-media and more; 7 to 9 p.m. today; free; University of Tampa, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, 310 North Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 253-6217

Opening Reception; "Folk Art: Florida, Up South, and the Rest of America", an exhibit of works representing landscapes and people; 6 p.m. today; free; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

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 11:45 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

Artist Reception; features the art work of Ana Brice Bain; 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Espress Yourself Coffee 101, 101 E.J. Arden Mays Blvd., Plant City; (813) 659-0101

Saturday Art Market; dozens of artists display a variety of media, including jewelry, pottery, ceramics, paintings, collage, glass, photography and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Williams Park, Fourth Street North and First Avenue North, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6061

Closing Reception; features "I-H-2", an art exhibition extraordinaire featuring abstract, surrealism, pop art, photography, mixed-media and installation works; includes live music, hors d'oeuvres and donation bar; 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; free; Innovation Hangar, 211 N. Meridian Ave., Tampa; (813) 629-9463

Saturday-Sunday

Mayfair by-the-Lake Art Festival features more than 185 artists displaying their works for show and sale; includes the children's art tent, live entertainment, fireworks, food, beverages and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; on the shores of Lake Morton, downtown Lakeland; (863) 688-7743 ext. 237

FOOD & DRINK

Today

"Martini Madness - Some Like it Dirty"; annual martini tasting and silent art auction features food, various works of arts on display including paintings, photography, sculpting and more; 7 to 10 p.m. today; $30 members, $45 non-members (reservations requested); Nova 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. S. N., St. Petersburg; (866) 440-7880

Sunday

Sunday Market; features wine samples, music, food, crafts and other wares; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free; Keel and Curley Winery Market, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 748-0441

Mother's Day Brunch; enjoy a day of celebration featuring mimosas, music, prizes, food, door prizes, entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $30 adult, $15 children 12 and younger; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Week Ahead

"Ladies Night Out"; ladies are treated to a wine tasting event featuring chair massages, food, gifts, raffles and more; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

"Syrah and Shiraz"; examine and taste wines made from the dark Syrah grape; 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; $25 (reservations required); Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

"Bridging Generations" breakfast brings awareness and raises funds for the "Senior's in Service" program; 7:30 a.m. Tuesday (reservations required); free; The Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 932-5228 ext. 226

Wine Tasting; W.O.M.E.N. hosts it's 12th annual wine tasting event benefiting low-income women and girls; includes guest speaker Rebecca Steele; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $20; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 873-2931

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Live after Five is an outdoor happy hour featuring live musical entertainment, a fundraiser, mixer and urban fun; 5 to 8 p.m. today; free; 500 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 221-3686

Today-Saturday

"Catch the Cure"; enjoy a tropical themed dinner featuring entertainment, silent auction, guest speaker and more followed on Saturday by the catch-and-release tournament and cookout celebration; 6:30 p.m. today, 7 a.m. Saturday; $35 dinner ticket, $200 per angler; Westshore Yacht Club, 6001 West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 269-0955

Saturday

Vinyl Records and CD Show; features thousands of LPs and 45's; includes oldies, pop, rock, jazz, R&B, country, soundtracks, classical, CD's and record supplies; 8 to 3 p.m. Saturday; $5, free children 12 and younger; Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa; (727) 251-9458

Train Show and Swap Meet; features a variety of model trains for show and sale; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $4, free children 13 and younger; Knights of Columbus Hall, 7177 58th St. N., Pinellas Park; (727) 441-2159

Plant Sale; features a wide variety of plants, trees, bananas, gardening items and more; includes a Q&A with a veteran master gardener and horticulturists; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free; Pinellas County Extensions, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo; (727) 582-2599

Renaissance Flair; a musical performance reflecting the knights, nobles, jesters, peasants and minstrels gathering throughout the land where sounds of trumpets, madrigals and drama unfolded; 10:30 a.m. Saturday; $8 adults, $5 children 12 and younger; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Dali Look-Alike Party features an in-person look-alike competition judged by Sterling Powell; includes light refreshments, cash bar, snacks and more; 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday; free; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Mother's Day Tea; take the special mom in your life to the Victorian Spring Garden featuring food and entertainment; 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday; $12 adults, $6 children (tickets must be purchased prior to the event); Hernando Heritage Museum, 601 Museum Court, Brooksville; (352) 799-0129

Kid's Day; features activities and adventures just for kids; includes games, entertainment, inflatable slides, race obstacles, face painting, stories, food, animals and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Carrollwood Village Millennium Garden, 4535 W. Village Drive, Tampa; (813) 842-7066

"Feet on the Street"; a lively cultural street fest featuring live entertainment, food, dancing, vendors and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; along 22nd Street South between Ninth and 13th Avenues South, St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7894

Wrestling match; "Diva Mania" features Payton Banks and Rhaka Khan, Malai Hosaka, Lexie Fyfe and many more; includes an autograph session and a live taping of the event; 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Sneaky Pete's Sports Grille, 4300 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park; (727) 417-1271

Saturday-Sunday

Pet Adoption; a fuzzy friend awaits you during the "Be Kind to Animals Adoption Weekend"; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; free; Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals, 9099 130th Ave. N., Largo; (727) 586-3591

African Violet Show and Sale; "Violets Visit Mother Goose" features a sale of African violets and unusual gesneriads designed and decorated based on nursery rhymes; includes an educational table for questions and advice; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $17, $8.50 children 4 to 11 years old, free children 4 and younger; Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie; (954) 473-2955

Sunday

Shimmy De Mayo; offers food, fun, and belly dancers; includes a Persian market with jewelry, accessories and a drum circle; 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday; $15; Gaspar's Grotto, 1805 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 831-5214

Sunday Market; features food, crafts and other wares available for purchase; includes a Mother's Day "Al Fresco Brunch"; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 748-0441

Week Ahead

"A Party for the Senses"; transcend into a state of heightened awareness featuring massage spas, a display of artists collections, an array of foods, cocktails and a concert performance by Sergio Mendes and Simone; 6 p.m. Thursday; $125 VIP, $35 to $50 concert only; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St Petersburg; (727) 892-5767

Orchid Auction; features fun and friendly bidding on a variety of orchids; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Seminole Garden Club, 1209 Hanna Ave., Tampa; (813) 310-7676

Melinda Ramos

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