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; runs through Feb. 18; gates open at 9 a.m. daily; close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $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 ...more

February 6, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Week Ahead Florida State Fair; features live music, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, vendors, shopping and more; 9 a.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 18); $10 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

January 30, 2008

American Stage Theatre Company is staging a production that rivals the hilarity of last year's "The Big Bang." "Moonlight and Magnolias," by Ron Hutchinson, is a farce about making the film "Gone With the Wind," and whether you loved or hated the movie, this play, directed by Drew Fracher, is just too funny to miss. ...more

January 23, 2008

There is one New Year's resolution that is easier to stick to than an all-chocolate diet. Repeat after me: I vow to see more live theater. ...more

January 2, 2008

•Take a step back in time at the Henry B. Plant Museum's Victorian Christmas Stroll, featuring a tour of 19th-century rooms adorned with Victorian-style trees, lush greenery, antique toys and fanciful ornaments. Call (813) 258-7302. ...more

December 17, 2007

The return of the entertaining production "The Big Bang!" to American Stage feels like a holiday bonus. ...more

December 11, 2007

The return of the entertaining production "The Big Bang!" to American Stage feels like a holiday bonus. ...more

December 10, 2007

Need a breather from the rigors of holiday preparations? Set aside the shopping bags and relax. Three stage performances are coming to town to offer some welcome ...more

December 5, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Santa Fest; features ice skating, snow slides, crafts, the Krewe of Venus holiday parade, live entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8615 ...more

November 28, 2007

Creating a Quilt: A World AIDS Day Celebration features a series of monologues and songs threaded together while making a quilt in memory of a loved one. The show tonight at American Stage Theater benefits For AIDS Care Today. Call (727) 823-7529 for information. ...more

November 19, 2007