"A SHOW PALACE CHRISTMAS' continues through Dec. 25 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Dec. 9, 16, 22 and 23; 3 p.m. Sundays; and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and 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 (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere 1-888-655-7469.
"THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS' continues through Dec. 12 at the Harry Bollback Performing Arts Center at the Word of Life Conference Center south of Hudson Avenue a quarter mile west of Hays Road. Shows are at various times today through Sunday and Wednesday through Dec. 12. Reserved seats are $20 adults, $18 ages 55 and older and $5 ages 12 and younger. A preshow meal in the nearby dining hall is $7.50 for lunch and $13 for dinner for adults, $3 and $5 for children. Call 1-877-412-8687.
"THE STORYTELLER,' a Christmas musical set in 19th century England, will be presented today through Dec. 12 at Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. Performances are at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Thursday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 12; and at 4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 11. General admission is free. Reserved seating is $5. Call 376-7733 or purchase on line at www.ccwc.org and click on The Storyteller.
TIMBER GREENS CHORUS will present a concert of Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. today at the clubhouse at River Crossing Boulevard and Timber Greens Boulevard, New Port Richey. Admission is free.
"A PASCO CHRISTMAS 2004' continues at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Tickets are $15. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday and an hour before each show. Call (727) 842-6777.
LIVE AND LET DIE, a Paul McCartney tribute band, will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.
"COWARDY CUSTARD', a 50-minute musical by and about Noel Coward, will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 members and students. A talk on Buddhism will follow the Saturday performance; a talk about the Advent season will be made after the Sunday show.
THE ANGELUS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 12, 18 and 19 at the Angelus, 12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson. The pageant is a living narration of the true Christmas story, featuring the Angelus and other choirs. Refreshments will be served in the Activity Center at 7 p.m.
RIVERLIGHTS BOAT PARADE will be held along the Pithlachascotee River from U.S. 19 south to Sims Park, New Port Richey, at 7 p.m. Saturday.
HERNANDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will present "Holiday Traditions" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hernando Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave. in Brooksville. Individual performance tickets are $10 each. Season subscriptions are $27. For ticket information, call (352) 683-4404.
PIANIST JOSEPH SCHWARTZ will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $14. Call 942-5605.
HELLS/BELLS, an AC/DC tribute band, will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.
"CRICKET COUNTY CHRISTMAS,' a Beverly Hillbillies-style musical comedy directed by Clifton Bonney, will be presented at noon and 5 p.m. Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church, 12128 State Road 52, Hudson. Dinner will be served before the noon show for $15. Show only will be at 5 p.m. Sunday for $10. Call (727) 856-5000 today for reservations.
GULF HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey. Admission is $4.
MAGICIAN CESAR DOMICO will perform a 52-hour nonstop magic show to raise money for All Children's Hospital from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Wal-Mart, 8745 State Road 54, New Port Richey.
THE GENESIS RINGERS will perform at the Performing Arts Guild of Pasco County meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4820 Floramar Ter., New Port Richey. Admission is free.
VICTORIAN CANDLELIGHT TOURS of historic Safford House will be held at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 12. The house is at 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs. The tour features live music and seasonal refreshments. Admission is $6. Call 937-1130.
THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR will present Christmas Around the World at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $18. Call 942-5605.
THE TWO TONIS - painter Toni Hutfilz and mixed media artist Toni Young - will be honored at the Progress Energy Art Gallery holiday open house and artists' reception from 5 to 9 p.m. today. The gallery is at 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. The exhibit will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays through Dec. 23.
"HOLIDAY HOUSE 2004' continues through Dec. 23 at Pasco Arts Center, 5744 Moog Road, New Port Richey. Proceeds help support the center and its programs. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
"FINDING FREEDOM: FORTY YEARS OF SOVIET AND RUSSIAN ART' continues through Jan. 2 at Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Spring. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and free to students. Sunday is free to everyone.
AUDITIONS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.
STAGE WEST COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE will hold auditions for the musical Sweet Charity at 7 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Saturday at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Roles are for 30 to 35 men and women of any age; especially need three women who can sing and dance well. Those who audition should prepare a song and bring sheet music. Call director Barbara Everest at (352) 683-3402. Productions dates are March 3-20.
RICHEY SUNCOAST THEATRE will hold auditions for the musical High Society at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the theater, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Roles are for adult singers who move well, chorus and actors. The director is John Masterson. Production dates are Feb. 24-March 13.
MALE SINGERS ARE BEING ACCEPTED into the Jubilee Men's Chorus. The group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays at the First United Methodist Church, 5901 Indiana Ave., New Port Richey, and performs throughout the year. The director is Henry Fletcher. Call 842-7502 or 842-9177.
HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT show and sale is at West Pasco Art Guild, 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Dec. 17.
"ANGELS ON HIGH' angel-creation packets are available at the Pro Desk at the Spring Hill Home Depot on U.S. 19, Spring Hill. The event, which features nightly entertainment, thousands of lights and scores of hand-crafted plywood angels, is Dec. 11 through 18 at the Spring Hill Community Association's Lake House on Kenlake Ave. Call (352) 666-4746.
LOOK AHEAD
"THE NUTCRACKER' ballet will be presented by Expressions, the Dance Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, Town Center Road, New Port Richey. Admission is $15. Call (727) 842-8175.
GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S "THE MIKADO' will be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for members or students. Call 942-5605.
