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Ringing in the new year
Looking for an alternative to New Year's Eve in front of the TV? Here are a few other suggestions for Tuesday.
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Teco Energy Parade and Ybor Bowl Blast
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By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times
published December 26, 2002
Family fun
LOWRY PARK ZOO: "Noon" Year's Eve celebration counts down to noon with an apple cider toast. Events include kids games, arts and crafts, party hats and noisemakers and Radio Disney. Begins 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. (813) 935-8552 or www.lowryparkzoo.com. Free with regular admission of $9.50 adults, $8.50 50 and older, $5.95 ages 3-11.
CELEBRATE SAFE: No-alcohol family event at Busch Gardens features music throughout the park. Rides will be operating, and fireworks are scheduled for midnight. Benefits Hillsborough Education Foundation. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday at Busch Gardens, 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa. (813) 987-5280, toll-free 1-800-372-1797 or www.buschgardens.com. $30.95 general, $16.95 passholders (plus tax).
TECO ENERGY PARADE AND YBOR BOWL BLAST: This pre-Outback Bowl celebration features TECO Energy Parade, pep rally with college marching bands and cheerleaders and a fireworks show. The parade with floats and 30 marching bands steps off at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Seventh Avenue and 20th Street in Ybor City, moves west on Seventh to 14th Street. Bands from Florida and Michigan battle after the parade. Fireworks are at 8:15 p.m. (813) 874-2695. Free.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: The New Year's Eve Bolt Bash features the Lightning against the Ottawa Senators and parties before and after the game. There's also live music outside on the plaza and a "Kids Safe Zone" with games. Game tickets are $8 to $155, and there are packages available for $149-$189 per couple that include tickets, food and party. The buffet begins at 5 p.m., game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. (813) 301-6600.
Comedy
BREWMASTER'S: Venerable local comedian G. David Howard performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday. The evening, including appetizers, dinner, champagne, hats and noisemakers is $65. 401 E Second St., Indian Rocks Beach. (727) 515-8059.
SIDE SPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB: Hypnotist Ken Whitener performs two shows. The first, at 7:30 p.m., is $15 and includes champagne. The second, at 10:30 p.m., is $35 for champagne, music, dancing and a continental breakfast. Cascades Plaza, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. (813) 960-1197.
TAMPA IMPROV: Comics Maryellen Hooper and Vinnie Favorito perform two shows. The first, at 7:15 p.m., is $35 without dinner or $50 with dinner. The second, beginning at 9:30 p.m., includes appetizers, champagne, party favors and watching the festivities from New York on a 12-foot screen. Cost is $55 or $100 per couple. 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. (813) 864-4000.
Pop music
B.B. KING: The 77-year-old ambassador of the blues plays at 9 p.m. at Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. The show is expected to let out just in time to see the fireworks from First Night. $39.50-$65. (727) 892-5767.
DONNA THE BUFFALO: The annual party sponsored by WMNF-FM 88.5 again this year features the folk rock sextet. It starts at 9 p.m. at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $35. The Coliseum is BYOB. (727) 892-5202.
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Southern Culture on the Skids
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SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS: The North Carolina quartet brings its raucous rock 'n' roll to Skipper's Smokehouse. Jupiter Coyote opens. It starts at 8:30 p.m., 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $35-$50. (813) 977-6474.
Road trips
CHEAP TRICK: With Three Dog Night. Universal CityWalk, Orlando. $99. (407) 224-2690.
B-52's, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS: Pleasure Island, Disney World. $79. (407) 934-7639.
GODSMACK, SEVENDUST, GRUMPY: Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6100 Old Park Lane. $86. (407) 351-5483.
Theater/cultural events
SOME LIKE IT HOT: Opening night of the musical comedy starring Tony Curtis at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Show tickets are $35-$55. The New Year's Eve package, $100, includes tickets to the show plus dinner and dancing at Safety Harbor Spa. (727) 791-7400.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING: The touring company of the Broadway musical is sold out at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.
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"The Lion King"
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SWING! The Broadway show features jive, Latin, West Coast, hip-hop and country western swing dance. The show is at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $40-$60. The New Year's Eve package, $135, includes preferred seating, a post-show buffet and party with dancing and champagne toast. Toll-free 1-800-826-9303.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT SHOW PALACE: Featuring comedian/ventriloquist Jim Teter, a dinner buffet and dancing to music of the 42nd Street Big Band and champagne toast at midnight. Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Doors open 7 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., show 9 p.m. $59.95. RSVP: (727) 863-7949 or outside Pasco, toll-free 1-888-655-7469.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION AND SHOW AT ANGEL CABARET: Featuring vocals by Krista Marie, dancing to music by DJ Steve Manfredi, cocktails, dinner, champagne and continental breakfast. Angel Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. $69. RSVP (727) 847-0019. Doors open 7 p.m.
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA NEW YEAR'S GALA: The annual gala at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort features cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, four-course dinner, dancing to music by the orchestra, plus dance music by Southtown Fever Band after the fireworks at midnight. 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m. at the resort, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. $350-$500 per person. (813) 286-1170, ext. 318.
DANCES/SHOWS
NEW YEAR'S EVE TOP HAT GALA: Annual black tie optional gala with music by Tony Milio and Circles band, food and champagne, 7 p.m., the Italian Club, 1731 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $100 (includes reserved parking). (813) 248-3316.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BLAST: Featuring music by Razz Ma Tazz, dinner and dancing, champagne and fireworks. Doors open at 7 p.m. Rock Crusher Canyon, Garden Pavilion, 275 S Rock Crusher Road, Crystal River. $59.95. (352) 795-1313.
POLYNESIAN EXTRAVAGANZA: Highlights include songs and dances of the Polynesian Islands, with cocktails, dinner, dancing and more. 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, 400 Mandalay Ave. $97-$117 per person. RSVP required: (727) 443-2180 or toll-free 1-800-749-8188.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL: Semiformal event at the 85-year-old Cuban Club in Ybor City includes dinner, music by Son de Mi Tierra seven-piece band, cash bar, champagne and continental breakfast; benefits restoration efforts at the club. 8 p.m. cocktails, 8:30 dinner at club, 2010 Avenida Republica de Cuba (E 14th Street and Palm Avenue), Ybor City. $50 (includes one free drink). RSVP required: (813) 248-2954.
DECADES -- A NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: With music by variety-dance band the Rockin' Chair Band, food by Backfin Blue Cafe, live and silent art auctions, and champagne toast at midnight. Costumes from 1920s to present encouraged. Fundraiser for City of Imagination, nonprofit group promoting the arts in Gulfport. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. $50. Tickets at Backfin Blue, 2913 Beach Blvd.; Domain, 3129 Beach Blvd.; Java Jane's, 2908 Beach Blvd. in Gulfport. (727) 893-1070.
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