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Artifacts of Greek culture in southern Italy bring the classical past to Tampa.
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Cover Story: The glory that was Greece
Homeric epics and Hellenic mythology come alive in a rare exhibit that features items of Greek culture as it evolved in southern Italy and Sicily.
Film: Men striving to be 'Boyz
Biker Boyz uses the archetypes of the Western to explore a motorcycle subculture in which the challenge of the road vies with the thirst to be top dog.
Signing on for espionage
"Trust no one," manipulative, know-it-all Central Intelligence Agency operative Walter Burke (Al Pacino) says repeatedly in The Recruit. Burke's other favorite bit of hard-won wisdom: "Nothing is what it seems."
Family Movie Guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Only films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance. Compiled by St. Petersburg Times film critic Steve Persall.
Also Opening
Final destination: the trash heap
Video rewind: A star in the making
If you're just discovering Irish actor Colin Farrell, check him out on video. He has appeared in several major movies over the last few years.
Video: New releases
'Banger Sisters': Stay away from these groupies
Video / DVD: Upcoming releases and current rankings
Tuesday : No Man's Land, ESPN'S Ultimate X, Igby Goes Down, Sweet Home Alabama
Pop: At the top -- at last
After years of slowly building a following, Kenny Chesney has made it, with country's highest-grossing tour in 2002 and a brand-new album that debuted No. 1 on pop charts.
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Carol L. Jansson of Clearwater knew that Bonnie Raitt was the first woman honored with an instrument named for her -- the Bonnie Raitt Signature Series Stratocaster -- by the Fender guitar company.
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Yonder Mountain's 'drive without drums'
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DOWN THE ROAD
Stage: Curtain rises on Ruth Eckerd expansion
The public is invited to the grand opening of the education institute, which will offer classes for everyone from babies to senior citizens.
A busy opening
Schedule of events for the opening of the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday:
The importance of being witty
Director Jay Berkow says his fast-paced production of Earnest at American Stage will make audiences laugh without losing its satirical edge.
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Violinist is first up in museum's series
Dine: First bite: A dish to satisfy the senses
The tagine, the signature dish at Tajeen Mediterranean Cuisine, melds flavors in a manner that pleases the nose as well as the palate.
I'll have another . . .
Name on the menu.
Art:
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Exhibit airs dirty laundry
At the galleries
Abstract Expressions: The Technical and Spiritual -- Through Feb. 5, work by Bassmi and Antonio Puri, 531 Central Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, (727) 822-2787.
Nite Out: Ranting and raving
Comic Carlos Mencia wants to make you laugh and think with his hard-edged humor.
Also coming
Some comedy shows scheduled for venues other than comedy clubs:
Get Away: Gasparilla parade surrenders to Bucs
The football pirates, not Ye Mystic Krewe, will have top billing this year.
Gasparilla events
Organizers expect Super Bowl celebrations to spill over into Saturday's Gasparilla festivities. The lineup:
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Ebony Fashion Fair on two runways
