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A RECEPTION MARKING the opening of the Progress Energy Art Gallery will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Featured artist is Glen A. Trumble, who created the commemorative art for the 2003 For the Love of Art show and sale. Trumble's photos will be on exhibit at the gallery through June 20.

"ANNIE GET YOUR GUN,' through June 29 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, and 1:30 p.m. June 7 and 28. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and full cash bar. 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.

"ANNIE,' the musical, continues through Sunday 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.

"MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S,' a comedy, weekends through June 22 at Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. 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.

SINGER DENNIS BUFF will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey. Admission is $3.

"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 third discussion, "Florida's First People," 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.

"LOVE LETTERS,' a warm comedy, opens June 13 and continues weekends through June 22 at Forum Theater at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10. The theater's box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and one hour before each show. Call (352) 683-5113.

AUDITIONS for the musicals Oliver, A Chorus Line, Christmas Spectacular, Chicago and Showboat will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Roles are for singer-dancers of all ages. The Show Palace is specifically seeking two boys between the ages of 9 and 15 who sing and act to play the roles of Oliver and Artful Dodger. Oliver's production dates are July 11-Aug. 24. Equity and non-Equity roles available. For more information, call John Leggio at 863-7949 in west Pasco or toll free 1-888-655-7469.

AUDITIONS FOR the comedy Over the River and Through the Woods will be at 7 p.m. June 6 and 1 p.m. June 7 at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Parts are available for two males and two females to play grandparents; one male, 25 to 35; and one female, 20 to 30. The director is Carlos Warner. Production dates are Thursdays-Sundays Sept. 11-28. Call (352) 686-8488.