By Times Staff Writer
Published September 24, 2004
FISH AND PICKIN': The Istachatta General Store, 28198 Magnon Drive, Istachatta, will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry and concert beginning at 4 p.m. today. The dinner menu includes fish, baked beans, grits, hush puppies and a drink and costs $6.89 plus tax per person. Bluegrass and gospel music will be provided by the Istachatta Back Porch Pickers. Call 544-1017 for information.
ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES: Chinesgut Nature Center will host a butterfly workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the center grounds on Lake Lindsey Road, west of U.S. 41 about 7 miles north of Brooksville. Participants are urged to bring binoculars, butterfly books and lunch. Call 754-6722 for information.
QUICK TRIPS
OLDIES SHOW: Fabulous 50's and 60's Review concludes this weekend at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and full cash bar. Dinner and show, $39.50; show only, $28.45; ages 12 and younger, $21.95 and $16.95, all plus tax and tip. Call 1-888-655-7469 for information.
DIXIE ROCK: Southern rockers Ghost Riders perform along with the Dave Valliere Group at 9:30 p.m. today at the Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey. Tickets are $5. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.
FOR LAUGHS: Paul Duax will headline tonight at the Giggles Comedy Club at Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Nick Costanzo is the featured performer. Dinner is at 7 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required for dinner and show, $19.95, plus tax and tip. Show only tickets are $10, plus tax, and reservations are suggested. Show is for ages 21 and older. Call (727) 847-0019.
SALUTE TO BERLIN: Steppin' Out, a tribute to songwriter-composer Irving Berlin, continues through Oct. 10 at the Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. some Wednesdays and Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for dinner and cash wine and beer bar. Dinner and show, $35.50; show only, $21.95, plus tax. Call (727) 847-0019.
LOOK AHEAD
LIVE FUNK: Ivan Neville and LIFE! The First Family of Funk will perform at 9 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey. Also appearing will be Shawn Brown. Tickets are $5. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.
SPANISH FEST: The Latin American Civic and Cultural Association will have its Spanish Heritage Festival from 9:30 a.m. to dusk Oct. 3 on the grounds of the SNPJ lodge on County Line Road in Spring Hill. The event will include adult and children's games, dancing, music, entertainment, exhibits and a food court. Admission is free. Parking is $2. For information call Gladys Pederson at 683-6235.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Papa Joe's Restaurant, 6244 Spring Lake Highway, east of Brooksville, will have its annual fundraiser festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 5. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for 99 cents, plus children's games, horse and buggy rides and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Call 799-3904 for information .
KARAOKE COMPETITION: The Brooksville Senior FFA will have its second annual karaoke contest at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center. There will be school age and open categories. Registration for participants is $10 and will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top three places in each category. Admission for the event is $2. Call 797-7015, ext. 239, for information.
BRONCS AND BARBECUE: The Hernando County Cattlemen's Association will have its 27th annual Hernando Rodeo and Barbecue Festival, Oct. 8-10, at the Hernando County Airport. The event will feature nationally sanctioned professional rodeo performances, music and entertainment, midway rides, western dancing, crafts and food. Proceeds will benefit various local organizations. For information, call 796-2290. Daily admission prices are $12 in advance and $14 at the gate for adults, and $5 in advance and $6 at the gate for children. Children under 3 are free.
CREEPY CRAWLIES: The Chinsegut Nature Center will have its annual Reptile and Amphibian Expo Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the center grounds on Lake Lindsey Road, west of U.S. 41 about 7 miles north of Brooksville. Activities will include live animal demonstrations and lectures, a herpetology tour, a puppet show, a frog-calling contest and door prizes. Admission is free. For information, call 754-6722 or visit the center's Web site at www.myfwc.com/chinsegut/
CURTAIN CALLS
STAGE WEST: Stage West Community Playhouse will have auditions for You Can't Take It With You, a comedy, at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Be prepared to read from a script. Roles are for seven women and 13 men ages 20 to 70. Production dates are weekends Jan. 13-30. For information, contact the director, Terri Marwood, at 684-1787.
