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; gates open at 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday; $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 13, 2008

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