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CENTENNIAL OPERA GROUP will view a video of La Fanciulla del West (The Girl of the Golden West) at 12:30 p.m. today at Centennial Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. The production is by the Royal Opera of Covent Garden and stars Carol Neblett in the title role and Placido Domingo as her would-be lover. Admission is free. Bring a seat cushion.

GREEKFEST, a celebration of Greek food, singing and dancing, will be today through Sunday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey. The musical group The Islanders will perform at 7 p.m. today and Saturday; Greek folk dancing will be at 8 p.m. all three nights. The St. George Dance Troupe will perform at 6:30 p.m. all three nights and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Greek food specialties will be served noon to closing each day. Cooking demonstrations will be given at 3 and 7 p.m. today and Saturday. Tours of the St. George church building will be given at 3 p.m. each day. There will also be children's games and activities.

ORANGE BLOSSOM COUNTRY MUSIC Association will have a benefit dinner show at 5 p.m. Saturday at Chester McKay VFW Post 7989, 7445 Chester McKay Dr. (Veterans Village), New Port Richey. Dinner is being prepared by the members and features a variety of dishes. The show will have different kinds of music - pop, country, 1940s and others. Tickets are $10 for dinner and show. Call (727) 844-3779 or at the door.

"DAMN YANKEES' concludes Sunday at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for full cash bar and buffet. Dinner and show, $37.50; show only, $26.45. Ages 12 and younger, $19.95 and $14.95. Call 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll free elsewhere at 1-888-655-7469.

"NUNSENSE' concludes Sunday at Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash wine and beer bar. Dinner and show, $34.50; show only, $21.95. Ages 12 and younger, $22.50 and $16.95, all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 847-0019.

"ANNIE,' the musical, continues weekends through June 1 at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and an hour before each show. Call (727) 842-6777.

ADULT ROCK singer-guitarist Kelly Richey (Lifetime Guarantee, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Sending Me Angels) performs Saturday at Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Richey's playing has been compared to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door.

COUNTRY SINGER TYLER ALEXANDER will headline at 9 p.m. Saturday at Bronco Bill's, 3535 U.S. 19 (Universal Plaza), New Port Richey. Alexander was named "Most Promising Male Vocalist" in the International North American Country Music Association in 2002. He recently performed with Lee Ann Womack at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are $5.

"DEEP ROOTS: REFLECTIONS OF ANCIENT FLORIDA', an art exhibit and lecture series, continues through June 30 at Pasco Arts Center, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. The second discussion, "The Coming of Critters," led by Elizabeth Neily and Herman Trappman, will be at 1 p.m. Monday. The exhibit features paintings by Ms. Neily, computer-created art by Trappman, ceramic reproductions of Southeastern mound builders by Marty Hawthorn, organic jewelry by Yona Dunning and Kay Welch, and palm weaving by Lou Galgano. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

"ENTER LAUGHING,' a comedy based on Carl Reiner's autobiography, continues Thursdays and weekends through May 25 at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Shows are at 8 p.m., excepts Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14. Box office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and an hour before each show. Call (352) 683-5113.

CENTURY OPERA COMPANY will perform The Woggle Bug, a Musical Extravaganza, based on Frank Baum's book, The Marvelous Land of Oz, at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 342 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. The company is made up of both children and adults. Tickets are $8. Call (727) 942-5605.

JEWELRY DESIGNER Nanette Hanthorn will demonstrate the basics of jewelry making and invite visitors to choose clay and pewter jewelry components to design a necklace uniquely for themselves at Your Arts Desire gallery and studio from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. The studio is at 5327 Commercial Way, Suite B 107 (Park Place), Spring Hill. The artist will also have finished pieces for sale.

SUNSTATE OPERA will perform Puccini's Tosca at 8 p.m. May 24 and 2 p.m. May 25 at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $15. Call (727) 942-5605.

HERNANDO COUNTY Art, Craft & Music Festival will be May 24 and 25 at Tom Varn Park, State Road 50 just west of Brooksville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25. The event is free. Call (727) 684-6288.

ACTING WORKSHOPS for ages 7 and older continue at Richey Suncoast Theatre on Saturday and May 24 by Arthur R. Day. Courses are "Character Creation" at 9 a.m., "Acting II" at 10 a.m., "Acting I" at 11 a.m., "Character Creation" at noon, and "Commercials" at 1 p.m. Tuition is $20 a session. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the theater, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Call (727) 842-6777 for information.

AUDITIONS FOR EURIPIDES' Alcestis will be at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19), Tarpon Springs. In Greek mythology, Alcestis offered herself as a sacrifice to save the life of her rather ungrateful husband, King Admetus. Alcestis is often cited as the "model wife" in literature. Production dates are July 11, 12 and 13. Spoken parts are for four women and five men of all ages are available. Sunstate Opera will perform the choral parts. Theodore Grame is the director. Call (727) 937-0686 for details.

INTERVIEWS FOR DIRECTOR, music director, choreographer and pianist for the November production of Annie Get Your Gun are being conducted by the nonprofit Arts in Motion youth theater and arts education company of central and east Pasco County. Performers will be ages K-12. Auditions will be held in August, with the director and music director setting a rehearsal schedule to take place after that. Rehearsals will be in the Wesley Chapel area. Production dates are Nov. 15 and 16 at Wesley Chapel High School Performing Arts Center. For an interview, call Stacey Torrens at (813) 995-0289.