THINGS TO DO

FAIRS & FESTS

Festa Italiana: a gathering of authentic tastes, sights and sounds from Italy featuring live music, wine making, activities and food; 11 a.m. today; children 5 and younger are free, $5; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 342-3630

PERFORMING ARTS

"The Butler Did It": a comedy spoof of English mysteries where Miss Maple, noted for her imaginative parties, awaits a group of detective writers invited to Ravenswood Manor where they assume the personalities of their fictional characters; 2 p.m. today; $10 to $15; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Carrollwood; (813) 386-6687

"Kiss Me Kate": classic musical creates a play-within-a-play that follows the lives of egotistical actor-producer Fred Graham and his temperamental co-star, and ex-wife, Lili Vanessi in a production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"; 2:30 p.m. today; $10 to $22; Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven; (863) 299-2672

"Max and Ruby": Ruby wants to put on a show for her grandma and recruits her Bunny Scout friends; 1 p.m. today; $7.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"On Golden Pond": play that exemplifies enduring love and family reconciliation; 2 p.m. today; $10 to $22; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, S. 4025 31st St., St Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

Neil Berg's 101 Years Of Broadway: re-creates great moments from the biggest shows of the century featuring hits such as "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Misèrables," "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Jesus Christ Superstar"; 1 p.m. Wednesday; $16 to $20; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 712-2759

"The Octette Bridge Club": comedy that focuses on the domestic intrigues of the Donavans, eight very different Irish-Catholic sisters who meet every other Friday night for bridge; 8 p.m. today; $12 to $14; Carrollwood Players Community Theater, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"Thoroughly Modern Millie At The Palace": jazz vocalist Paulette Dozier reprises her role as "Muzzy" in the popular Broadway musical; 3 p.m. today, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; The Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson; (727) 863-7949

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe": based of the novel by C.S. Lewis; 10 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday; $8 to $10; Clearwater Christian College, 3400 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 726-1153

VISUAL ARTS

Buckler's Craft Fair: features one-of-a-kind items and gifts for custom home decorating, fudge and gourmet delights, jewelry, scrapbooking and quilted items; 10 a.m. today; $6; Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (386) 860-0092

"Cosmix II: Inner Landscapes, Outer Spaces": an exhibition by Ringling College of Art and Design students and faculty at the South Florida Museum, which are designed to mark the International Year of Astronomy; 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday; free; The South Florida Museum, W. 201 10th St., Bradenton; (941) 746-4131

"Unfiltered: Self-Taught Artists from the Permanent Collection": a look outside of the world of academic art training, ordinary people create artistic objects; 1 p.m. today through Thursday; Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland; (863) 688-7743

OTHER

Andrea and Friends Antiques Mall Annual Spring Show: outdoor antiques show and sale; 9 a.m. today; free; Andrea and Friends Antiques Mall, N. 2400 Dr. MLK St., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-2206

Cypress Gardens Reopening: features updated attractions, flower and ski shows, and live entertainment; $9.95 to $29.95; Cypress Gardens & Splash Island Water Park, 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven; (863) 299-1022

Incarnation Church Carnival: 45th annual carnival features rides, a midway and International Food bazaar; 1 p.m. today; free; Incarnation Church, 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; (813) 854-1171

Party on Cleveland Street: taking place every fourth Friday of the month, the party features art, wares, food and live music; 5:30 p.m.; free; Cleveland Street District in downtown Clearwater, 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Cleveland Street, Clearwater; (866) 550-3472

Sara Minton

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