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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 3, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Saturday

Eurocrime Film Festival: Sunscreen Film Festival presents four films from the 1970s tough-guy genre, plus speakers; tonight, cinema book author Mike Malloy does a Q&A at 7, "Rome Armed to the Teeth" screens at 8 and "Manhunt" is shown at 10; on Saturday, "Ricco" screens at 2, Christopher Mitchum (son of actor Robert Mitchum) and Malloy do a Q&A at 4 and "Summertime Killer" screens at 5; free; University of Tampa, Reeves Theater, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (727) 259-8417

Mini-Film Festival: Gasparilla International Film Festival presents films from the Global Lens Film Series including "The Custodian," "Kept & Dreamless," "Let the Wind Blow" and more; 7 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Saturday; $8 to $15; Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Today-Sunday

Clip 19: the former Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, featuring more than 90 films and shorts about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community, continues with its Festival Gala (music, dancing, entertainment, silent auction) tonight following a screening of "Tru Loved"; other films showing during the 11-day fest include "Between Love and Goodbye," "The New World," "The Art of Being Straight" and more; screening 7 p.m. today at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; gala at 9 p.m., $50, Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn, 1915 Republica de Cuba, Ybor City; festival screenings 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday (through Oct. 12) at Tampa Theatre or Muvico Baywalk, 153 Second Ave., St. Petersburg ; $20 to $500; for more, go to www.tiglff.com; (813) 879-4220

Saturday-Sunday

Harbor Sounds Music Festival features live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, children's play area and more; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; free; Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"The Rocky Horror Show": the rock 'n' roll musical includes audience participation at select shows; 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (through Nov. 1); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Jaeb Theater, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Today-Sunday

"Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" takes on issues of sexuality, race, pollution and war; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $15; University of South Florida, Theatre I, 4204 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2301

"The Chosen": Stageworks presents a drama about the friendship of two Jewish boys and the conflict it creates in their families; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 19); $10 to $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Playhouse, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The Prisoner of Second Avenue": Neil Simon's comedy about a middle-aged couple trying to cope with corporate downsizing, financial woes, noisy neighbors, and a crime-ridden city; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 12); $12 to $15; West Coast Players, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (727) 734-7100

"By the Waters of Babylon": a bittersweet love story about two lost souls trying to banish their ghosts; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (through Oct. 12); $24 to $39; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"The Vagina Monologues": edgy staged readings about female sexuality; 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 12); "pay-as-you-can" admission; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through the Fabulous Fifties": Stagedoor Performing Arts presents the story of four singing sisters who dream of performing on "The Ed Sullivan Show"; 8 p.m. today through Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $12; Limona Village Chapel, 408 Limona Road, Brandon; (813) 630-2237

Saturday

"The Trip": four girlfriends reunite 15 years after exposing secrets and true colors; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $12 to $15; Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Theater, corner of North 15th Street and Palm Avenue, Tampa; (813) 732-3443

Sunday

"Upstairs/Downstairs": 30-minute single-character vignettes bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life; 2 p.m. Sunday (through Nov. 16); $5 adult, $2 children younger than 12 suggested donation; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 254-1891

Week Ahead

"The House of Frankenstein": comedy about a mute monster, a German housekeeper and houseguests that include Dracula, the Wolfman and the Phantom of the Opera; 8 p.m. Thursday (through Oct. 19); $15 (two-for-one tickets); Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 345-1474

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Social Security": the domestic tranquillity of a married couple is shattered by a series of visitors; 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday (through Nov. 2); $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

"Gold Diggers of 1633": a musical comedy that re-tells the story of dirty old men, young lovers and gold diggers; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (through Nov. 22); $35 to $45; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

Saturday

"Murder on the Set": 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

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Saturday

"The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit": Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents the childhood tale of Peter Rabbit; 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater; (727) 526-4970

Sunday

"James and the Giant Peach": a children's comedy about a magical peach and a group of larger-than-life insect friends; 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday; $8.50; Ferguson Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1000

DANCE

Sunday

"An Afternoon of Dance" features Daniel Ulbricht and friends performing ballet and contemporary dance; 3 p.m. Sunday; $25 to $40; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-2100

ARTS

Today

Opening reception: "On The Wind" showcases artwork from members of the North Tampa Arts League; 7 to 10 p.m. today (through Nov. 3); free; Jacey Gallery, 4802 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-5400

Opening reception: "Realism, Classical & Contemporary" features artwork by Yuqi Wang, Jingzou Bai, William Suys, William Jerdon and Ben Stahl; 6 to 9 p.m. today (through Nov. 29); free; Dabbert Gallery, 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 955-1315

Artist reception: "Cardboard Extravaganza" features an art exhibition by USF School of Art and Art History students; 7 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2360

Exhibition opening: "Wifredo Lam in North America" showcases the work of a Cuban-born surrealist and culturally avant-garde mythologies combined with Salvador Dali's personal myths; 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today (through Jan. 10); $15 adults, $13.50 seniors age 65 and older, $10 students age 10 and older, $4 children 5 to 9, and free for children younger than 4; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Opening reception: "Jack Barrett: A Soul's Journey" represents a lifetime of work that includes news features, illustrations, sports cartoons, political caricatures, show business portraits and humorous and serious art; 5:30 to 7 p.m. today (through Nov. 1); free; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-8272

Exhibition opening: "Who Do You Say I Am?" showcases the work of Frances Falk and includes paintings, sculpture and the "Open Table" installation; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Tuesday; free; St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 577-2714

Opening reception: "Anything Goes" opens the new season of artwork by spotlighting local and national artists; 6 to 9 p.m. today; The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 744-1333

Art Walk: features artisans, crafters, antique dealers and authors displaying items for show and sale; includes live entertainment and free trolley rides; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Art Walks and Third Friday; self-guided gallery walk showcases artwork, jewelry, gifts and antiques; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; along Palm Avenue, downtown Sarasota; (941) 955-1315

Friday-Saturday

Village of the Arts Artwalk; fine art, furniture, jewelry, clothing, cafes and more; 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday ; free; Bradenton Village of the Arts, between Ninth and 17th avenues, Bradenton; (941) 747-8056

Saturday

Exhibition opening: "Beauty in Common Things: American Arts & Crafts from the Two Red Roses Foundation" showcases pottery and ceramics from the private collection of Two Red Roses Foundation; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (through Feb. 15); $12 adults, $10 seniors 65 and older; $6 students age 7 and older with ID; free for children 6 and younger; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Arts & Crafts Show: Hospice of the Florida Suncoast hosts a community charity event with arts, crafts and food; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Florida Suncoast's Community Service Center, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 586-4432

Artist reception: Contemporary artist JD Miller showcases his multidimensional images on canvas in a meet and greet; 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor; (727) 725-1808

Art in the Park includes painters, sculptors, glass workers, jewelry artists, potters, kids activities and food vendors; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Williams Park, corner of First Street 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, 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

Saturday-Sunday

Studio Waltz: North Pinellas County Artists hosts an open house and self-guided walking tour through various studio locations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; begins at Clearwater Downtown Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. (maps for other locations are available at library); (727) 736-2466

Sunday

Victorian Draw on the Veranda: pack a picnic and try your hand as an artist drawing the University of Tampa minarets at this community celebration where art supplies, including canvas, are available at no cost; professional artists will be on hand to assist; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 254-1891

Week Ahead

Opening reception: "Expressions of a Cancer Journey" exhibit honors people affected by cancer around the world; 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday (through Nov. 8); free; Pasco-Hernando Community College Art Gallery, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3229

Artist talk: photographer Herb Snitzer will discuss his 1959 black-and-white photograph "Freedom Now" and his experience of photojournalism during the civil rights movement; noon Wednesday; $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children and students; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5760

Opening reception: the Photographic Art Society presents "Entry Ways," which includes photos of windows, doors, gates and garden arches and showcases several local artists; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (through Jan. 9); free; ICOT Center, Summit Executive Center Building, 13575 58th St. N., Clearwater; (727) 538-4100

OPERA

Today

"Sylvia" by Louis Delibes features a ballet classic performed by the Royal Ballet of England with choreography by Frederich Ashton; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 784-9512

COMEDY

Today

Lewis Black performs his comedic love-hate relationship with America; 8 p.m. today; $45; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Open mic: 7 p.m. today; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Today-Saturday

Dan Johnson performs; 9:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Pete Dearaujo performs; 9:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Lazlow performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 688-7972

Today-Sunday

Bryan Callen performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $16; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Juston McKinney performs; 8 and 10 p.m. today; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; $16 to $18; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Saturday

Joel McHale ("The Soup" on E!) performs; 7 p.m. Saturday; Ferguson Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Week Ahead

Andy Campbell performs: 8 p.m. Monday; $20; Floyd's Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa; 1-866-502-7529

"Stand-Up, Fly Away" comedy competition holds round six; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Dessert First Dinner & Auction: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida hosts a dinner featuring desserts made with Girl Scout cookies by area chefs; 7 p.m. today; $100; Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; 1-800-881-4475

Sunday

Hot Pepper Fest: includes an assortment of restaurants serving peppers ranging in hotness and hot-pepper-themed artwork, clothing and jewelry; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $4 to $8 (free for members); Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 551-3102

Week Ahead

Wine Wednesday; explore new wines and discuss them with experts; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Bella Brava, 515 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-5515

Flavor of Jazz: Spyro Gyra performs and tastings are offered from local eateries including The Melting Pot, Luna & Grillsmith and more; 6 p.m. Thursday; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Palm Harbor Pub Crawl: six pubs help promote the neighborhood as a destination spot, each with live music; 7 to 11 p.m. today; Historic Downtown Palm Harbor, Florida Avenue and Alternate U.S. 19; (727) 483-9210

Today-Saturday

Haunted Horse-A-Ween: a fundraiser with haunted hayride, pony rides, petting zoo, face painters, bonfire and games with prizes; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays (through Oct. 25); $5; In the Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919

Zoo Boo: A family-friendly Halloween experience waits after dark in Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, where you can stroll by real tarantulas on Creepy Crawler Lane or join a skeleton pirate crew for the Bubblegum Boneyard Carriage Ride. Sneak a peek from 7 to 11 p.m. today and Saturday; admission is $12.95 (ages 3 and up). Afterward, the attraction is open Fridays through Sundays (Oct. 3-19) and Thursdays through Sundays (Oct. 23-Nov. 1); $17 for ages 12 and older and $14 for ages 3 to 11; a $27 pass is good for unlimited admission Thursdays and Sundays; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552 or lowryparkzoo.com.

Howl-O-Scream: Busch Gardens' ninth season of gruesome scares is built around a couple of witchy women, the deadly Raven Twins; includes a bloody body lab, Killer Klownz, Zombie Junction, vampires and more; 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. today and Saturday, 7:30 to 1 a.m. Thursday (through Nov. 1); $64.95 ($99.95, VIP passes); Busch Gardens, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa; 1-888-800-5447 or RavenTwins.com.

Today-Sunday

Halloween Horror Nights: the 18th annual event, with a "Bloody Mary" theme, offers a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses and live shows and an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roaming the park (may be too intense for young children); 7:30 tonight and Saturday; Thursdays though Sundays (through Oct. 19) and Wednesdays through Sundays (Oct. 22-Nov. 1); $69.95 (discounts available for Florida residents); Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando; (407) 224-4233 or halloweenhorrornights.com.

Saturday-Sunday

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom offers all treats and no tricks featuring friendly ghosts and Disney characters in costume. Guests also can wear Halloween costumes. Included are "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade" and the "Happy HalloWishes" fireworks show; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and select weekend nights through Oct. 30 (Oct. 31 is sold out); $55.95 (ages 10 and older), $49.95 (ages 3 to 9); Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Orlando; (407) 934-7639 or disneyworld.com.

Saturday

Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure: a 10K, 5K and one-mile race/walk for all fitness levels to raise money for breast cancer; 6 a.m. Saturday; $10 to $35; Vinoy Park, 710 Bayshore Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; 1-877-506-6927

Arts & Crafts Show includes community organizations, art, crafts and food vendors; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Community Service Center, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 586-4432

Walk for Farm Animals raises money for Farm Sanctuary, a farm animal protection organization; 9 a.m. Saturday; $15 to $20; North Straub Park, 398 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (607) 583-2225

Plant City Bike Fest includes live music, motorcycle vendors and a performance by Yoho's East Coast Xtreme Stunt Show; 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; within eight-block radius near Plant City Train Depot, 102 N. Palmer St., Tampa; (813) 754-3707

I Am Too Good For Drugs Walk & Kidfest includes outdoor family activities with Radio Disney's Carmen and Wagner, banner contest, one-mile walk and kidfest activity booths; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; free; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6000

Florida Knifemaker's Custom Knife Show features specialty and custom-made filet knives, hunting knives and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; free; Comfort Inn, 820 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa; (813) 967-1471

Book signing: suspense author Stuart Woods reads and signs his novel "Hot Mahogany," about a cop-turned-lawyer who is hired by the CIA; noon Saturday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Kids movie screening: "The Magic Sword" stars Basil Rathbone as an evil wizard; 10 a.m. Saturday; free; Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-6697

Art Walk: Gulfport Beach features artisans, crafters and entertainers selling handmade wares; 6-10 p.m. Saturday; along Beach Blvd. in Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Ski show: Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs barefoot, jump and pyramid acts; 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Oldsmar (Racetrack Road to Douglas Road, turn west on second dirt road); (813) 917-8354

Downtown Farmers Curb Market includes produce, breads, Amish butter, organics, herbs, landscape plants, handcrafted jewelry, fine art, candles, food and music; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; plaza of Curtis Peterson Building, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland; (863) 221-4633

Ybor City Saturday Market: features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Bridge Street Market: features fresh, organic and hydroponic produce; includes fresh flowers, apparel, sandals, wood art, candles, cookbooks, food, crafts and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; 107 Bridge Street Lot, Bradenton Beach; (941) 518-4431

Saturday-Sunday

Slamfest Custom Car & Truck Show features custom vehicles on display, burnout and stereo competition and merchandise vendors; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Florida State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

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

"Veggie Tales: God Made You Special": Bob and Larry give you a behind-the-scenes tour of their show and the chaos that ensues with singing and dancing; 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday; $15 and $20 individual, $25 Gold Circle discount; Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 682-5300

Sara Minton

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