CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN: Circus Pages will perform shows at 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., on the south side of Brooksville. The circus features pony and elephant rides, clowns, horses and acrobats. Tickets are $10 per adult. Call (941) 322-1675.
SEEING SPOTS: The Ink Spots will perform at noon and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, off U.S. 19 in Spring Hill. Dinner and show are $39.95 plus tax. Call toll-free 1-888-655-7469.
CHICAGO GOES SOUTH: The work of Chicago artist "rory" is on display at 4:30 p.m. Fridays and by appointment at New Millennia Studio's DanceGallery, 316 S Broad St., Brooksville. The exhibit features original paintings, drawings and sketches, as well as posters and prints of the artist's work. Call 592-0184 or go to DanceGallery@msn.com
CITY GALLERY: Paintings, quilts, photography, ceramics and poetry are on display during business hours at the Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave. Admission is free. Call 544-5040.
WORKS OF LIGHT: The work of Spring Hill Art League Artist of the Month Helen Smith will be on display through January during business hours at the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, 10005 Cortez Blvd. in Spring Hill. Smith paints in acrylic and often paints lighthouses, children, pets and landscapes. The exhibit is free. For information, call 596-4000.
ART AMONG THE STACKS: The paintings of Joseph Bagnuolo will be on display through the end of January at the West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., near Weeki Wachee. Bagnuolo's display features watercolor paintings with subjects including landscapes, animals and flowers. Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 540-6391.
QUICK TRIPS
KILLER SHOW: The musical Chicago plays through Feb. 22 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Feb. 5, 12 and 19; 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Jan. 24; and 3 p.m. Sundays. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and full cash bar. Dinner and show, $38.50; show only, $27.45; ages 12 and younger, $20.95 and $15.95, all plus tax and tip. Call 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere, 1-888-655-7469.
BIG BAWDY BURLESQUE: Big Bawdy Burlesque opens today and continues through Feb. 15 at the Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. some Wednesdays and Saturdays. Doors open two hours earlier for buffet and cash wine and beer bar. Dinner and show, $35.50; show only, $21.95, plus tax and tip, reservations required. Call (727) 847-0019.
MALE REVUE: The Magnificent Men Male Revue will have shows today and Saturday at the Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Each night, there will be an Italian buffet at 7 p.m., followed the show at 9 p.m. Dinner and show, $24.95; show only, $15. Only women ages 21 and older will be admitted. Call (727) 847-0019
FORTRESS OF FREEDOM: "Fort Mose, Colonial America's Black Fortress of Freedom," an exhibit about the excavation of America's first legally sanctioned black community, continues through March 23 at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square in Inverness. Fort Mose was a sanctuary and a community for African-born slaves who escaped from their owners in the Carolinas. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call (352) 341-6436.
SHOWING THEIR STUFF: The West Pasco Art Guild's annual "Members Water Media Show" continues through Feb. 6 at the gallery, 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free.
LOOK AHEAD
JAZZ VESPERS: The Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines will present its seventh annual Jazz Vespers, a tribute to the music of Miles Davis, at 11 a.m. Feb. 1 at the church on Cedar Lane, east of Brooksville off State Road 50. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Call 666-4867.
ALL DOLLED UP: The Brooksville Woman's Club will have its second annual Dolls, Miniature Houses and Bear Show and Sales from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. Admission is $4 for adults; $3 children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the club's building refurbishment fund. Call 796-6026 or 796-4814.
RED TRIBUTE: Tom Mullica will portray legendary comedian Red Skelton in tribute performances on Feb. 7, 8, 9 and 10 at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Evening performances are at 8 p.m.; matinee performances at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and under. Call 683-5113.
SOMEBODY CARES: Somebody Cares will sponsor a Valentine's Day Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Jerome Brown Community Center in Brooksville. The event will feature arcade games, crafts and gifts for mothers and children. Admission is free. Call 799-7709 or 544-5498.
LOVE THAT JAZZ: The Spring Hill Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will have a Jazz Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Parish Hall, 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The Hernando Jazz Society will provide music for dancing and listening. Snacks and beverages will be available. Tickets are $7. Call 688-1685 or 666-7744.
VALENTINE FASHIONS: The Brooksville Garden Club will have its annual fashion show by Bon Worth of Spring Hill at noon Feb. 14 at the Brooksville Golf and Country Club, 23446 Links Drive, Brooksville. Ticets are $20. Call 796-6026 or 796-1978.
CURTAIN CALLS
Stage West Community Playhouse will have auditions for I Hate Hamlet at 7 p.m. Thursday and at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Three men and three women of varying ages are needed. Actors will read from the script. Contact Saul Leibner at 666-0099 for information.
The Hernando Symphony Orchestra will have its annual Young Artists Competition on Jan. 31 at Chocachatti Elementary School. Audition times will begin at 9 a.m. Musicians from ninth grade through age 25 should prepare a vocal or instrumental solo to perform. Winners will perform with the orchestra April 18, 20 and 24. For information, go to www.hernandosymphony.com To schedule an audition time, call conductor Wayne Raymond at 688-0427.
The Angel Cabaret Theatre will have auditions for the comedy Holy Cannoli at 6 p.m. Monday at the theater, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Roles are available for one male and one female who can appear to be between ages 40 and 65 and are "Italian New Yorker" types. Production dates are Feb. 26 to March 28. All performers are paid. Those who audition should bring a recent photo and be prepared to read from the script. Call (727) 847-0019.
