Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Thursday Stepping Out For The Spring ...more

March 11, 2009

They're chosen from among thousands to study at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center before they make their big leap to opera stardom. But for Opera Tampa's seven apprentices, it's about more than performing. The program gives the singers a chance to use their powerful voices to enlighten an entire community. ...more

February 28, 2009

Jimmy Buffett will perform April 25 at Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa. Tickets, $36, $96 and $136 plus service charges, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Call the Amphitheatre, (813) 740-2446, or Live Nation, 1-877-598-8698. ...more

February 6, 2009

If ever there was a time to introduce kids to grown-up theater, it's now. ...more

December 8, 2008

Here's the schedule for the 2008-09 opera season at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. ...more

December 4, 2008

Billy Joel and Elton John will perform March 5 at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa. Tickets, at $54.25, $99.75 and $179.95 plus service charges, go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Call the box office, (813) 301-2500, or Ticketmaster, (813) 287-8844. ...more

December 4, 2008

The stage production of "The Wizard of Oz," which opens the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's 22nd season, is an excellent way to introduce children to musical theater. ...more

October 16, 2008

Community Members for Diversity will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. ...more

September 19, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

August 6, 2008

THEATER Today-Saturday "Once Upon a Mattress"; New Tampa Players perform the musical comedy based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through Aug. 9); $14 adults, $12 seniors and children; University Area Community Complex, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa; (813) 386-6687 ...more

August 1, 2008