Looking for something to do? Here's a super calendar, ranging from an Atlanta Civil War movie to a home show of bizarre gadgets.
By Times Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2004
As half of the 1980s-iconic band the Eurythmics, Annie Lennox achieved international stardom when her single Sweet Dreams shot to the top of the music charts.
Then in 1989, Lennox and co-member Dave Stewart took separate roads.
She has since released three solo albums: 1992's Diva, 1995's Medusa and 2003's Bare.
Lennox, 49, started coheadlining a national tour with Sting in June and makes a stop in Tampa.
Expect to hear Lennox's hits such as Here Comes the Rain Again, Walking on Broken Glass and No More I Love You's.
With a band or solo, Sting's success has endured more than two decades.
After disbanding from the Police at the peak of its popularity in 1984, Sting (born as Gordon Sumner) quickly established himself as a successful solo artist.
He incorporated elements of jazz, classical and worldbeat music in literate and meaningful lyrics.
Before the Police officially split, Sting began work on his first solo album in late 1984, rounding up a group of jazz musicians as a supporting band. The move wasn't entirely unexpected given that Sting had played with jazz and progressive rock bands in his youth. Still, the result was considerably more mature and diverse than any Police record.
He suffered some misses, such as 1996's Mercury Falling, which debuted high but quickly fell on the charts. It stalled at platinum sales and failed to generate a hit single.
His latest album, Sacred Love, is faring well on the charts.
Lennox and Sting perform their sets separately, except for a duet. Their show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa. Tickets cost $32 to $87. Call 287-8844.
TODAY
FLORIDA HOME SHOW: Ever dreamed of owning a toilet guaranteed to never clog, overflow or need plunging? That gadget is one of the 1,000 exhibits at Florida's Largest Home Show, exhibiting futuristic technology, products and services. The international marketplace features companies from 30 countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Other must-have products range from washers that communicate with driers and refrigerators that also serve as ovens. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today through Sunday; Tampa Convention Center, 311 S Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $6-$7. Call 677-6925.
ROCKABILLY SHOW: Local bands High Octane and the Midnight Ramblers perform during a rockabilly showdown. 8 p.m.; Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa; $7. Call 971-0666.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: DETROIT TIGERS AT TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS. 7:15 p.m.; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg; $3-$225. Call 287-8844.
4 SATURDAY
HANSON: Taking off with the 1997 infectious pop tune MMMbop from the album Middle of Nowhere, Hanson (made up of brothers Zac, Taylor and Isaac) released their third album, Underneath, in April. The latest album features songwriting collaborations with Matthew Sweet and Gregg Alexander. 7:30 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $31-$49. Call (727) 791-7400.
"GONE WITH THE WIND': Released the same year as the film with Dorothy, Toto and those creepy flying monkeys, 1939's Gone with the Wind is an epic tale about the strong-willed Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) during one of the most tumultuous periods in America's history. From her young, innocent days on a feudalistic plantation to the war-torn streets of Atlanta during the Civil War, Scarlett pines for Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), her best friend's husband. Not realizing her feelings for Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) until it's too late, Scarlett attempts to convince him that she does give a damn. Hattie McDaniel, who played Mammy, became the first African-American to win an Oscar. Olivia de Havilland and Butterfly McQueen also star in a film presented during the Tampa Theatre's Summer Film Classic Series. 3 p.m . Saturday and Sunday; Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $7. Call 274-8982.
REV. BILLY C. WIRTZ: Billy C. Wirtz received his clerical title as reverend in a letter through the mail. Over the course of his 16-year career, Wirtz has churned out songs like Mennonite Surf Party, Roberta, and Inbred. His Christmas Show incorporates blues, boogie-woogie and a dose of rockabilly combined with Southern satire. 8 p.m.; Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa; $7-$10. Call 971-0666.
"A PLAY OF FEW WORDS AND HOMAGE': New York City's dance theater company Freefall of New York City presents A Play of Few Words and Homage, the opening production of Gorilla Theatre's 2004-2005 season. The play follows the themes of love, war and justice through film, dance and pop music. Through Sept. 26. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Thursdays; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N Hubert Ave., Tampa; $20-$25. Call 879-2914.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: DETROIT TIGERS AT TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS. 6:15 p.m.; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg; $3-$225. Call 287-8844.
5 SUNDAY
LABOR DAY FIREWORKS: Celebrate the national day honoring the American worker with live music and fireworks in the Channel District. View the explosive eye candy from near the Florida Aquarium, the SS American Victory, the Marriott Waterside, Yacht StarShip and Fort Brooke-Cotanchobee Park. 5 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.; free. Call 223-4250 or go to www.funintampabay.com
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: DETROIT TIGERS AT TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS. 1:15 p.m.; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg; $3-$225. Call 287-8844.
6 MONDAY
BEFORE NOW: University of South Florida's Centre Gallery presents Before Now, an exhibition of photographic moments by Jon Cancelino from Monday through Sept. 17. The work revolves around narrative that is constructed from events in the past, ranging from five minutes to 50 years ago. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; The reception is Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m., USF, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Marshall Center, room 102. Call 974-5464 or go to www.ctr.usf.edu/gallery
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: PITTSBURGH PANTHERS AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS. First home football game of the season, 4:30 p.m. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa. Broadcast on ESPN. $20-$24. Call 287-8844.
7 TUESDAY
"MAMMA MIA': Got an ear for ABBA? If so, you'll probably enjoy Mamma Mia!, a musical featuring 22 ABBA songs. Set on a tiny mythical Greek island, the play follows Donna, a feisty, 40-something single mom, who recalls distant memories of carefree days while her daughter paradoxically dreams of tradition, romance and a big white wedding. Through Sept. 12. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m. Sept. 10; 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 11; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa; $39.50-$77.50. Call 229-7827.
9 THURSDAY
VAN HALEN: To coincide with the June release of Van Halen's greatest hits album featuring the aptly titled new single It's About Time, the group has embarked on a summer tour. Sammy Hagar, who fronted the band from 1985 through 1996, rejoins the group for the tour. With its 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen developed a fast guitar technique, mimicking sounds of machines and animals. Outspoken vocalist David Lee Roth had a flair for showmanship. Together they made Van Halen into one of the most popular American rock 'n' roll bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hagar replaced Roth after the vocalist had a falling out with Van Halen in 1985. 7:30 p.m.; St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa; $46.75-$86.75. Call 301-2500.
ART AND WINE: Move over, Monica Lewinsky. Local artist Katy Alderman's original handbags with distinct themes such as "Bronzed Beauty," "Bling Bling," and "Big Red" will be on display in her solo show Thursday. There also will be a wine tasting. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; West Palm Wines, 2009 N 22nd St., Ybor City; free. Call 241-8587 to RSVP by Wednesday.
NEW IN THEATERS: She Hate Me
We Don't Live Here Anymore
The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi
The Cookout
Paparazzi
The Hunting of the President
Festival Express
Mudge Boy
Wicker Park
COMING SOON:
Cellular (Sept. 10)
Resident Evi >l (Sept. 10)
Apocalyps >e (Sept. 10)
Bulgarian Lovers (Sept. 10)
Intimate Strangers (Sept. 10)
CriminalB> (Sept. 10)
NEXT WEEKEND 10-16
YBOR CITY BIKE FEST: Sept. 10-12, Ybor City and the Florida State Fairgrounds.
LEWIS BLACK: Sept. 10-12, Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant, Centro Ybor.
LOOK AHEAD
RAISE UPSCENE: Sept. 17, Covivant Gallery, Tampa.
ANI DIFRANCO: Sept. 18, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.
CLINT BLACK: Sept. 19, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa.
LIVE: Sept. 22, Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg.
"SESAME STREET LIVE': Sept. 23-26, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.
USHER WITH KANYE WEST: Sept. 24, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa.
ZOO RUN RUN: Sept. 25, Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa.
ZOOBOO: Opens Sept. 25, select nights through Oct. 31, Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa.
HOWL-O-SCREAM: Opens Sept. 25, select nights through Oct. 31, Busch Gardens, Tampa .
PHIL COLLINS: Sept. 29, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa.
