This week

EVENING WITH BERLIN: The final performances of An Evening with Irving Berlin, a musical revue featuring Irv Clark, Pam Surbaugh, Richard Flury and Shirley Button in a cast of 30 costumed singers, are this weekend at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12. The box office is open one hour before each show. Call 683-5113.

JAZZ SESSION: The Hernando Jazz Society will have a mixer and concert from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the SNPJ Hall on County Line Road in Spring Hill. Admission for jazz society members is $2; nonmembers, $5. For information, call 683-7254.

FLYING HIGH: The Hernando Aero Modelers will host "Autogyros Over Spring Hill" Feb. 21 and 22 at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Reservation on State Road 50 east of Weeki Wachee. The third annual reunion for vintage, radio-controlled model planes will be Feb. 23 and 24 at the reservation. Admission to both events is free. Call 688-9395.

SETTING SAIL: The annual model display of the suncoast Ship Model Society will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club at Toucan Trail and Susan Drive in Spring Hill. The display features a variety of models, ships in bottles and dioramas. Admission is free. Call. 686-8640.

BARBECUE AND MUSIC: Nobleton Boat Rental will hold a Barbecue and Music Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at its facilty, 476 At the River Bridge. Adults $10; Children 12 and younger, $6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Call 796-7176.

FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN: Oil paintings by the Florida Highwaymen are on exhibit through March 30 at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The 26 paintings were done from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s and were sold by the roadside to tourists. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

INTAGLIO: The work of Spring Hill Art League Artist of the Month Mary Bua will be on display through February during business hours at the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, 10005 Cortez Blvd. in Spring Hill. Bua paints in both oils and acrylics, and is known for her Lucite sculpture,Intaglio. The exhibit is free. For information, call 596-4000.

LOOK AHEAD

BROADWAY MELODIES: The Hernando Symphony Orchestra will present its second concert series Feb. 23, 24 and 26. Selections from Broadway musicals will be featured. The Saturday performance will be at 7:30 p.m at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave. in Brooksville. Call 799-8507 for tickets. The Sunday concert is at 2 p.m. at Springstead Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Call 686-7716 for tickets. The Tuesday concert is at 7:30 p.m. at Springstead Theatre. Call 686-5334 for tickets. Tickets are $9.

READING FESTIVAL: The Hernando County Reading Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at the West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Highlights include door prizes, goody bags for children, games, crafts, clowns and storytelling. The event is free. Call 797-7018.

MUSICAL MEMORIES: The Hernando Jazz Society will present the Barry Nelson 17-Piece Big Band, performing with Lorri Hafer, at 2 p.m. March 3 at Springstead Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Stan Prinston and the Hernando Jazz Society All Stars will also perform. The concert benefits the Hernando Fine Arts Council's proposed Nimmagadda Cultural Center. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Call 683-7254.

QUICK TRIPS

CRAZY FOR YOU: The musical Crazy For You continues through Sunday at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Performances are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Saturday; and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash bar. Dinner and show, $35.95; show only, $24.95. Ages 12 and younger, $19.95 and $14.95, all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; elsewhere, toll-free at 1-888-655-7469.

FUNNY THING: The musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opens Feb. 22 at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Performances are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Feb. 23, March 2 and March 30; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 31. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash bar. Dinner and show Feb. 22-28, $35.95; show only, $24.95. Dinner and show March 1-31, $37.50; show only, $24.95. Ages 12 and younger, $19.95 and $14.95, all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 863-7949; toll-free 1-888-655-7469.

DOUBLE CUP OF FUN: The musical Pump Boys and Dinettes continues through Feb. 24 at Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Performances are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet, and cash wine and beer bar. Dinner and show, $32.50, plus $2 for credit card orders, plus tax and tip. Call (727) 847-0019.

TOM JONES TRIBUTE: Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 will present Rob Prospect in A Tribute to Tom Jones at a dinner show Saturday at the lodge, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Prospect has performed his impersonation in Las Vegas and in tours. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Dinner and show, $19, reserved seating. Tickets are available in the office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Call (727) 868-2994.

FLUTE FANTASTIC: The Brooksville Music Club will present flutist Louise Voscinar at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 475 North Ave. W, Brooksville. The concert is free. Call 796-5420.

ART ON DISPLAY: The works of artists Yvette Galliher and Antonio Caparello are on exhibit through Feb. 28 at the Pasco Art Center, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. An exhibit of hand-colored photographs of American Diners by Karren Doll Tolliver are on exhibit in the upstairs gallery. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking and admission are free.

CURTAIN CALLS

The Show Palace Dinner Theatre will have auditions for the musical Man of La Mancha from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court (off U.S. 19 a quarter-mile north of the Pasco-Hernando border), Spring Hill. Rehearsals begin March 18; performances are Wednesdays through Sundays April 5-May 12. Those who audition should bring a resume, photo, sheet music and should be prepared to sing, dance and read. Resumes, photos and videos can also be sent to Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. All positions are paid. Call (727) 863-7949 for details.

Richey Suncoast Theatre will hold auditions for the mystery Nightwatch at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the theater, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Director is Bob Reece. Roles are for adult males and females. Production dates are April 11-28.

The Angel Cabaret Theatre will have auditions for the musicals Grease and Bravo, Broadway and the plays You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water Is Running and The Odd Couple Female Version at 7 p.m. Monday for adults ages 18-70 and at 7 p.m. Tuesday for teens ages 13-17. The theater is at 5201 U.S. 19 (Southgate Shopping Center), New Port Richey. Those who audition for the musicals should bring sheet music, dance shoes, photo and resume. Those auditioning for plays should bring resumes and photos. Play dates are weekends May 24-Oct. 20. All physical and ethnic types are invited to audition.

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