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STOP BY: Artist's Way Gallery has reopened as "Artists' Way Cooperative" at J. Harrison Smith Fine Art Gallery and Studios, 1356 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. New members show, including mixed media paintings by Lee Canalizo and fiber art by Marlene Glickman, runs now through Nov. 28. An opening reception will be held today, 6 to 9 p.m.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Cher, from the Farewell Tour, booms from the "music in the park" sound system today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Largo Central Park, Largo. Bring picnic suppers to the weekly event. Tablecloths, candles and music are provided. Call (727) 586-7415.
MUSIC OF THE ISLES: An Evening of Celtic Tunes and Songs from Scotland to Quebec with Paddy League and Laura Risk takes place at 8 p.m. today, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are available at the box office, open at 7 p.m., or call (727) 942-5605.
FLOWER SHOW: Orchid Extravaganza show and sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Pinellas County Extension Service, 12175 125 St. N., Largo, sponsored by Tampa Bay Orchid Societies, $3 admission. For information, call (727) 392-6864.
COMEDY: Wild Rice, a comedy improvisational troupe, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. Troupe members Tracy Park, Eric Hoegstrom, Paul Soleo and Rob Schrieber serve up wild rice humor. For information and tickets, call (727) 942-5605.
SWING TO ROCK: A USO-style dinner and dance event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. The first dinner and dance begins at 5 p.m. in the theater at the cultural center with music from the 1940s and 1950s. The second dinner and dance begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Parkview Room and features music from the 1960s through 1980s. The cost for each event is $35 per person. Proceeds benefit renovations to the Dr. James Miles and Richard Leandri Military Court of Honor in Largo Central Park. For more information and tickets, call (727) 587-6793.
CONTINUINGSOUL FOOD: Books With a Soul goes through Oct. 17 at the Dunedin Fine Art Center Meta B. Brown Gallery, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Faculty member Sally Robertshaw and current and former students exhibit handmade books.
MORE COMICS: The Comic Book Hero continues at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. For adults only, "Comic Book Heroes Go to the Movies" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. Feature is Crumb, a cinematic portrait of the controversial comic book writer and artist Robert Crumb. Not suitable for children. Popcorn and beverages available. For information, call 727 298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org
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