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Published: May 23, 2008

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"On Tidy Endings"; 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

"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; James McCabe Theater, 506 Fifth St., Valrico; (813) 689-0044

"Eleemosynary"; an examination of the subtle and often perilous relationships between three generations of remarkable women presented by Sickles High School students; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $10; Masque Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 980-3321

"Blithe Spirit"; what would you do if the ghost of your first wife was haunting the house you lived in with your second wife? Find out in Noel Coward's classical comedic farce; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through June 14); $12 to $14; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

Today-Sunday

"Burn This"; Hat Trick Theatre presents a drama about the distances between people; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $9 to $14; Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa; (813) 833-6368

"Standing on the Corner" or "A Day in the Life of a Paper Box"; come see how an ordinary paper box helps "clean-up" a local neighborhood; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 1); $12 to $15; Venue Theatre, 9125 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park; (727) 822-6194

"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 Thurs., June 19; there is no 6:30 p.m. performance on Sun., June 22); runs through June 22; $48 to $133; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

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

"Brighton Beach Memoirs"; Stageworks presents a comedic memoir of Neil Simon's family full of memorable characters, humor and truth; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 1); $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229- 7827

"Broadway in Concert"; Salerno Theatre Co. presents theatrical concert performance including new songs and scenes of Broadway's biggest hits; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $18 to $25; Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (877) 275-7050

"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

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; $5 suggested donation; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Week Ahead

"Young Dramatists' Project"; a full-scale professional production of teens' works including "Destruction Room"(Gabriel Neustadt), "Aftershots" (Elizabeth Klettke), "Fable de Veras" (Andrew Ford), "Red Cross" (Alexander Nunnelly) and "Order" (Sierra Almengual); 7 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 8, call for show schedule); $15, $10 seniors 50 and older, $10 adult student with ID, $5 high school and middle school students; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

"Betrayal" deals with the "eternal triangle" - wife, husband and the wife's lover; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Chicago"; a gangster, jazz musical about two girls trying to gain stardom during the prohibition era in Chicago; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (8 p.m. show, 6 p.m. buffet), (1:30 p.m. show, noon buffet); runs through July 6; $33 to $45; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

"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 (runs through June 15); $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

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

DANCE

Sunday

Spring Concert; features classical ballet performances including "Le Corsaire", "La Vivandiere", "La Fille Mal Gardee" and "Fast and Fancy"; 3 p.m. Sunday; $15; University of South Florida, Theater One, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 454-3906

ARTS

Today

Closing reception; "Shelved: An installation of Small-Scale Sculpture" features works by Bradley Arthur, Joe Griffith, Lauren Garber Lake, Laura Mendes, Atsushi Tameda, Tracy Midulla Reller, Jasmine Schurrer, Kurt Piazza, Diran Lyons and Erica Ellis; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 453-4381

Opening reception; "A Sense of Space" features guest artist Carolina Cleere, Laura Mendes, Lisa Harasuik, Mitzi Gordon, Erica Ellis, Christopher Weeks and many more; includes appetizers, live music by "Super Secret Best Friends" and "The Unitards"; 7 to 11 p.m. today; $3 (suggested donation); West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 453-4381

Opening reception; "Looking" an exhibition of new paintings by Lance Rodgers featuring introspections and observations of life, love and pictures; 6 to 9:30 p.m. today; free; Salt Creek Artworks, 1600 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 365-4662

Opening reception; "Tea Inspired Art" displays an artistic essence of the tea experience; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center, 300 Beach Drive, suite 124, St. Petersburg; (727) 894-4832

Opening reception; Fabulous Fiber Summer Exhibitions feature "Laura Militzer Bryant: Crossings," "Salsa y Salsa: Convergence Juried Exhibition," "Practical to Poetic - Fiber Invitational"; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; free; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872

Opening reception; "Convergence 2008: Textures in the Tropics" features works of fiber, including baskets, tapestries, dolls and jewelry, in conjunction with the Handweavers Guild of America conference; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Florida Craftsmen, Inc., 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 821 7391

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

Saturday Art Market; dozens of artists display a variety of work 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

Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart; artists and artisans display their work for show and sale; includes metal art, fused glass objects, jewelry, photography, paintings and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Week Ahead

Opening exhibit; "Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes" features pictures of all types of topography; noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday; free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

Opening exhibit; "The Beaux Arts Summer Showcase Opening" features local and regional artist works for show and sale; 6 p.m. Thursday; free; Beaux Arts Gallery, 11252 Winthrop Main St., Riverview; (813) 685-1177

Artist reception; the Spring Hill Art League presents the pen and ink drawings of Mary Alice Queiros; includes a meet and greet, coffee and appetizers; 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S. Main St., Brooksville; (352) 848-0090

COMEDY

Today

Kids in the Hall; Canadian comedy group featuring Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson performs sketch comedy; 8 p.m. today; $42.75 to $55.75; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Today-Saturday

Mike Rivera performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Danny Bevins and Mike Stanley perform; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

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

Today-Sunday

Reno Collier ("Blue Collar Comedy Tour") performs; 8 and 10 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $16 to $20; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Christian Finnegan performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $16; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-400097

Sunday

"Real Jokes, Real Laughs" with Benji Brown; 9:30 p.m. Sunday; $15 to $25; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Crack Up Cancer Comedy Benefit features three local and regional comedians, including Master of Ceremonies, Mike McCarthy (The Comedy Barbarian) and a performance from the Bay Area Improv Theater; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $15 to $17; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Center Stage Live features a variety of singing, comedy, dancing, hip-hop and poetry talent; artists performing include Brandi Johnson, Jakina Lynum, Nekasha Richardson, Allyn Washington, and more; 8 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Gary Owen ("Daddy Day Care") performs; 8 p.m. Thursday; $14; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Roy Johnson performs; 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $15; Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Open Mic Night; features amateur comedians auditioning for future comedy showcases; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Joker's Wild Comedy Showdown; features Tim Wilkins from "Studio 10"; 8 p.m. Tuesday; $10; Floyds, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa; (866) 502-7529

Generations of Laughter; Zan Aufderheide, Jodi White and Dottie Casper get a good laugh out of life; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $10 to $14; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Saturday Sampling Series wine tasting event features a sampling of five or six wines; 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Vino 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 654-8466

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 S.R. 52, Land O' Lakes; (813) 996-2113

Sunday

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

Week Ahead

Tuesday Wine Tastings; sample a variety of wines featuring vineyards, varietals or regions; includes light appetizers; 5 p.m. Tuesday; free; Mattison's Riverside, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 748-8087

Paella Cooking Demonstration; Chef Paul Mattison demonstrates the preparation of traditional Paella along with other menu items; noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday; free; Sur La Table, 22 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota; (941) 365-0380

TOURS

Today-Sunday

SS American Victory Tour; travel back in time aboard a functioning, 1940's era merchant vessel and view first hand the on-going restoration; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; $8 adults, $4 children 4 to 12, free children 3 and younger; American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 228-8766

Sunday

Art Tour; view the works in the permanent and interactive collection galleries while listening to the visual explanations of the pieces; 2 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 712-5762

OTHER EVENTS

Today

"Arthur's World"; the national touring exhibit based on the children's television show features Mr. Ratburn's Classroom, the Elwood City Library, The Read Family Kitchen and The Backyard Sleepover; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today; $8 to $9; Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-8992

"Global Lens 2008" presents "Bunny Chow", a traveling film series promoting cultural and diverse understanding; 8 p.m. today; $5 to $8; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Guitar Auction; one-of-a-kind guitars decorated by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and other celebrities are auctioned off; includes artwork by residents of The Angelus for show and sale; 7 p.m. today; $10; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Ballroom, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa; (813) 627-7771

Today-Sunday

Paso Fino Show; features a "C" rated horse show; 8 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds, (enter via Orient Road,) 4800 Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Marine SuperShow; features boats displayed in and out of the water, marine accessories, vendors and more; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday; $2 to $12; Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave., N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 535-1234

Saturday

Ybor City Market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Stories y Cuentos: The Farm; features stories, poetry, songs and learn new words in Spanish (ages 3 to 10); 2 p.m. Saturday; free; John F. Germany Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 273-3652

Benefit Flea Market; hunt for bargains old and new; includes jewelry, art, crafts, antiques, collectibles and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; $2; Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie; (954) 473-2955

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

Opening exhibit; "The Amazing You," a state-of-the-art, informative, educational, and interactive exhibit features an exploration of the intricate world of each human developmental life stage; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; $20.95 adults (13 to 59 years old,) $18.95 seniors (60 and older,) $16.95 children (2 to 12 years old); Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6080

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; Bloomingdale Avenue between Watson and Providence avenues, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

Book signing; Jack Espinosa signs his book "Cuban Bread Crumbs"; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Westfield Shopping Town Center, Walden Books, 7819 Westfield Shopping Town Center, Citrus Park; (813) 872-7491

Sunscreen Film Festival; features an encore screening of "Art of Pain"; includes a wine, olive and cheese tasting, cash bar, coffee, dessert and a viewing of 2008's winning films; 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday; $15 to $20; Pangea International Cafe, 34 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater; (727) 259-8417

Scout Con 2008; a sci-fi convention featuring Grace Lee Whitney ("Star Trek",) Mark Goddard ("Lost in Space",) Don Matheson ("Land of the Giants",) Gil Gerard ("Buck Rogers",) Erin Gray ("Buck Rogers",) Michael Winslow ("Space Balls") and many more; includes autograph and memorabilia auctions, costume contests, autograph sessions, panel discussions and more; 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; $20 to $25; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 872-2691

Young Anglers Inshore Fishing Tournament; a three division competition for ages 5 and younger, 6 to 10 years old and 11 to 15 years old; includes tournament T-shirt, bait bucket with shrimp, goody bag, food, refreshments, face painting, games, raffle tickets for prizes and more; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; $15 to $25 registration fee, free for spectators; Hubbard's Marina & The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, 150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach; (727) 393-1947

Sunday

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

Salsa Block Party; features a salsa dance competition, belly dancing, air brush show, body painting, hair show, food, arts, crafts and more; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Chubasco Building, 6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 362-5817

The Veterans Council's 44th Annual Salute honors America's armed services and home front support; includes museum tours, static displays, food, live entertainment by Charles Haugabrooks, guest speakers and more; 10 a.m. Sunday; free; Veterans Memorial Park and Museum, 3602 301 N., Tampa; (813) 310-8513

Military Families Day; in remembrance of those who serve our country, all active or retired military personnel and their families are invited to a free day at the museum; includes the debut of Henry Dobson, a new live theater character; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; $5 adults, $2 children, free active and retired military families; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 254-1891

Week Ahead

Fresh market; features fresh goods and homemade wares; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; free admission; Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach; (727) 363-9245

Decorative Painting Show; "Share the Magic of Painting" features take-home acrylic, oil watercolor and colored pencil projects, art critiques, workshops, lectures, demonstrations and more; includes the Brush with Excellence Gallery, where works of art by prominent painters will be displayed and sold; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday; $10; Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom A, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8511

"Home of the Free Because of the Brave" honors the veterans who made personal sacrifices on behalf of our country; includes appetizers, drinks, games, entertainment and more; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday; donations suggested; Liberty Manor for Veterans, 10015 N. Ninth St., Tampa; (813) 352-7856

Seminar; the Pinellas County Chapter of SCORE presents "Ten Steps to Starting Your Own Business"; 7 p.m. Tuesday; free (registrations requested); Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

Discussion; Robert Wilson discusses "Touring the Universe" using photographs of both ground and space based instruments as presentations; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

Senior Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony honors senior citizens for their outstanding contributions of time and talent to the community; includes live entertainment, refreshments and more; 1 p.m. Wednesday; free; Enoch D. Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7159

Melinda Ramos

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