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CalendarBy WILMA NORTON, Times Staff Writer© St. Petersburg Times published January 18, 2003 TO DO BLACK HERITAGE STREET FESTIVAL: Performances by gospel choirs, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, R & B and rap musicians, school groups; also art exhibit, poetry, dance, theatrical performances, storytelling, kids' activities, rides and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., University Technology Center Park at USF, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Fowler Avenue (behind Embassy Suites Hotel). Toll-free 1-888-529-1749. FLORIDA RV SUPERSHOW: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Florida State Fairgrounds, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa. Enter fairgrounds via U.S. 301. $8 (good for two days), under age 16 free. Parking $5. (813) 684-7882 or (813) 621-7821. BROOKSVILLE RAID FESTIVAL: Annual re-enactment of 1864 Civil War battle in Hernando, presented by Hernando County Historical Association and North Scout Sertoma Club. Also authentic camps, ladies' tea (11 a.m.), 1860s baseball game (noon), Blue/Gray Ball with music by 97th Regimental String Band (8-11 p.m.), vendors, food and more. Camps open 9 a.m. Battle, 2:30 p.m. Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11100 Cortez Blvd. (SR 50), Brooksville. $5 adults, $2 ages 6-17, free for scouts in uniform. (352) 799-0129 or www.brooksvilleraid.com. GREAT TAMPA BAY ANTIQUES SHOW: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pinellas Expo Center, 10601 U.S. 19 N, Pinellas Park. $4, under age 12 free. (727) 572-7100. REX RODGERS BAND WITH PAT TRAVERS: 8 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $9. (727) 587-6793. SUPERBOWL OF MOTORSPORTS: Monster truck event sponsored by U.S. Hot Rod Association. Pit party 2:30-5:30 p.m., stadium doors open 5:30, event begins 7:30 p.m., Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $14. Free passes for pit party available at Tampa area Ford dealers. (813) 673-4300 or www.ushra.com. ZEPHYRHILLS IMPORT POWER BLITZ: Judged show with sport compact cars, mini trucks, sport trucks and lowriders; burnout, hydraulic, neon and sound competitions; vendors with parts and accessories. Begins 10 a.m., Festival Park, 3 miles south of SR 54 on U.S. 301, Zephyrhills. $10. (813) 782-0835; or www.z-hills.com. TREASURE ISLAND KITE FESTIVAL: With giant kites, aerial ballets, single-, dual- and quad-line kite contests, demonstrations by master class flyers, and open-flying (bring your own kite or purchase one at event). 10 a.m. until dusk on the beach at the Bilmar Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. (727) 596-3431 or (813) 948-0854. Free. DR. M.L. KING JR. PARADE AND CELEBRATION: Tarpon Springs parade begins 2 p.m. at Tarpon Avenue and Ring Street, ends at Dorset Park. Free. KIDS EVENTS: Johnny Appleseed, with puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams, part of Wee Folk Series for ages 3 to 5, 10 a.m. and noon, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa. $5.50. (813) 229-7827 or toll-free 1-800-955-1045; or www.tbpac.org. . . . Circus Sarasota, one-ring performance by resident circus of Sarasota; part of Saturday Morning for Kids series, 10:30 a.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $7. Toll-free 1-800-826-9303. . . . Alice in Wonderland, giant puppet musical by Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $6.50 per person or $20 for family four pack. (727) 587-6793. . . . OrKIDStra Classics, "symFUNny Stories," part of Florida Orchestra concert series designed to introduce children ages 4 to 11 to symphonic music with preconcert instrument "petting zoo," storytelling, instrument building and more. 2 p.m., Mahaffey Theater at Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg. $10. (813) 286-2403 or toll-free 1-800-662-7286. . . . Smart Kids Saturdays, art activities related to the "I See the Rhythm" exhibition; kids 3 to 8 must attend with an adult, those 9 to 13 may come on their own; 10 a.m.-noon, Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N Ashley Drive. $7 per child for nonmembers, $5 for members. (813) 274-8130. TAMPA STAMP AND COIN EXPO: Stamps and coins bought, sold and appraised; free stamps to children and junior collectors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. (727) 848-7697 (Pasco). Free. TO VIEWTHE FRENCH CONNECTION: 8 p.m., AMC. 2003 CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS: 8 p.m., E! WHAT NOT TO WEAR: Series premiere, 10 p.m., TLC.
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