Catch Tampa's quarterback in person Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Carrollwood. Buccaneer Brad Johnson will be at the store to meet fans and sign copies of his new book, Play With Passion. The book, published by Positively for Kids, chronicles Johnson's journey from playing basketball, baseball and football while growing up to winning the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At 48 pages with plenty of color pictures, it's something parents might want to pick for the kids.
Brad Johnson will sign his book at noon at the store, 11802 N Dale Mabry Highway. Call (813) 962-6446.
Dashboard Confessional
Lovesick music fans can catch some dreamy ballads when Dashboard Confessional performs Monday at the University of South Florida Sun Dome. Dashboard's hunky, tattoo-covered Chris Carrabba wails about lost and found love in emotionally driven rock tunes. Dashboard's latest album is titled A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar. Joining Dashboard Confessional is the four-man rock band Thrice.
The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Sun Dome, 4202 E Fowler Ave. Tickets are $24 plus service charge and are available through Ticketmaster or the Sun Dome box office. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 813 974-3002.
Carrollwood Players Scholarship
Looking for some extra college cash? The Carrollwood Players are seeking applicants for this year's Harry Frain Memorial Scholarship. Candidates must have performed or been involved in the production of at least one Carrollwood Players production and must plan to enroll in fulltime undergraduate courses relating to theater. The scholarship is good for two semesters. Applications must be submitted by May 31. The scholarship will be awarded in August. Call (813) 265-4000.
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