THEATER Today Summerplay; written by Summerplay teenagers for teens, it explores the oral tradition of storytelling; 2 p.m. today and Saturday; $10; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827 ...more

July 18, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Colombian Cultural Festival; celebrate Colombian Independence Day with artist exhibits, live music, dancing, vendors, food and more; noon-6 p.m. Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 325-1852 ...more

July 11, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Festival of Chariots, a religious and cultural festival commemorating the journey of Krishna featuring a chariot and other floats; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 295 5551 ...more

July 4, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival; features more than 300 vendors displaying items for show and sale, live entertainment, classic cars, food, parade and more in honor of diversity, pride and acceptance in the community; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; located between 22nd and 28th Street on Central Avenue, St. Petersburg (parade begins at 10 a.m. on 31st Street and Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg); (727) 214-4102 ...more

June 27, 2008

Logic might suggest Caroline S. Westerhof's doctorate in public administration and long career in the academic world would lead her to write a scholarly tome. But her book about her dog Charlye was recently published by PublishAmerica. "The Petology Series: Letters to Charlye" are letters Westerhof wrote to her dog after he died to help her deal with her grief. ...more

October 10, 2007