$47, $59.50 and $79.50 plus service charges - go on sale at noon Saturday. Call the box office, (813) 301-2500, or Ticketmaster, (813) 287-8844. ...more

December 11, 2009

Taylor Swift will perform March 4 at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa. Kellie Pickler and Gloriana also are on the bill. Tickets, $25, $49.50 and $59.50 plus service charges, go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Call the box office, (813) 301-2500, or Ticketmaster, (813) 287-8844. ...more

October 30, 2009

The award-winning BBC television series "Walking with Dinosaurs" comes alive today through Sunday at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive. Designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs for the $20 million arena spectacle. The show is recommended for ages 4 and older. Show times are 7 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. ...more

October 14, 2009

Stage West Community Theatre is presenting "Heaven Can Wait," a classic play which tells the story of Joe Pendleton, a professional boxer and pilot who, when a plane flight goes awry, has his soul pulled from his body before he has died. The production will run on the Main Stage, Sept. 18-20 and Sept. 25-27. Stage West is located at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. ...more

September 18, 2009

Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Nov. 20, according to a press release from the venue. ...more

September 14, 2009

Because of an editor's error, a story in Friday's Out & About, "Get Ready to cough it up at the '09 Fur Ball," contained incorrect information. ...more

September 12, 2009

Depeche Mode performs in concert with special guests Peter Bjorn & John at the Ford Amphitheatre on Friday at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The tour will support release of Depeche Mode's 12th studio album, "Sounds of the Universe." Tickets are $89.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $35.50 for reserved seats, all available at the box office or by calling (813) 287-8844. ...more

September 2, 2009

I have had season tickets for Highlands Little Theatre for several years. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the performance of "Smokey Joe's Café." I have been looking forward to seeing this show so I decided to ask for permission to see a rehearsal; I thought that I would at least get a glimpse of the show and be able to hear a few of the songs. ...more

August 3, 2009

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band will perform Sept. 12 at Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa. Tickets, $55 and $98 plus service charges, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Call 1-877-598-8698 or visit www.livenation.com. ...more

July 23, 2009

American Stage Theater Co. is canceling the Saturday 8 p.m. performance of "Tuesdays With Morrie." ...more

July 2, 2009