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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 18, 2005

BEER FESTIVAL: Good spirits will abound at the 6th annual Brewers' Ball, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road. Sample beers from 28 gold medal winners awarded at the Florida State Fair. The brewers come from all across Florida, including Dunedin, Pensacola and Fort Lauderdale. Music will be provided by the Lee Boys, a Florida-based band consisting of brothers and cousins. The six-member group plays "Sacred Steel," a gospel and blues mix that also includes elements of rock, hip-hop, jazz, funk and country to create a musical style that is original to Florida. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (813) 971-0666.

WINE FESTIVAL: Don't care for beer? Try the Florida Estates Winery festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. In addition to wine samples, the event will feature fresh produce, sauces, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts & crafts and live music. The winery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 25241 State Road 52, 4 miles west of Interstate 75. Call (813) 996-2113.

FEAST: Or maybe you're just hungry? Feast for the disabled at the 30th annual St. Joseph's Feast, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 5500 Memorial Highway. The purpose of the festival is to honor St. Joseph, the patron saint of those in need, by bringing assistance to the disabled. There will be a traditional altar filled with Sicilian foods, including breads, pastries, cookies and vegetables. Admission is through donation. Call (813) 886-0578.

Send information on arts and entertainment to Jeremy Hayes at North of Tampa, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618. Phone: 813 269-5302. Fax: (813) 269-5310. E-mail: jchayes@sptimes.com

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