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By MEAGHAN FORBES
Published February 25, 2005
TODAY
CRAFTS SHOW AND CARNIVAL: The 15th annual winter carnival and crafts show sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church begins at 4 p.m. on the church grounds, 4450 Mango Road 579, Seffner. Attractions include food, games, local entertainment and a clothing-only flea market. All-day wristbands are $16. The carnival runs through 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 681-9115.
CIRCUS: Piccadilly Circus is in town for eight performances through Sunday at Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon. The shows begin at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. today; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Featured acts include Merlin's magical horses, Argentine gauchos, comedians and high flying acrobats. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $8.75 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Call 941 365-7511 or visit www.funcircus.com
CASINO NIGHT: The Leadership Brandon Alumni Association's casino night is at 7 p.m. at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive. Activities include games, prizes, food and entertainment. Proceeds support scholarships and transportation for future Leadership Brandon classes. Cost is $30. Call 490-4687.
MUSICAL SHOW: The Toronto All-Star Big Band performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Hall in Sun City Center. Tickets are $12 and will be available at the door. Call 633-3243.
SATURDAY
ARTIST DEMO: Watercolor artist Tom Haverfield will provide a free demonstration of watercolor techniques from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Ibis Art Gallery, 205 U.S. 41 S, Ruskin. Call 645-2906.
AUCTION: The 16th annual Live Grand Ol' Auction begins at noon at Resurrection Catholic Church, 6819 Kyrcul Ave., Riverview. Featured items include used fishing boats, furniture, electronics, televisions, kitchen items and gift certificates. Call 677-2175.
DINNER DANCE: James Rivard Pontiac GMC will sponsor a Western Dinner Dance Extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 6819 Krycul Ave., Riverview. The night's entertainment will include a fashion show, line dancers, horseshoes, poker, wine tasting, contests and giveaways. Call 677-2175.
FUNDRAISER DINNER: Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114 sponsors a seafood boil beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 203 N Moon Ave. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Brandon Masonic Lodge. Call 689-4221.
CONCERT: Southwest Airlines and Event Ministries present Sisters in the Spirit Concert at 7 p.m. at Carpenters Home Church, 777 Carpenters Way, Lakeland. Featured artists include Yolanda Adams, Juanita Bynum, Kelly Price, Sheila E., Martha Munizzi and Donna Richardson. Tickets range from $29 to $39.50. Group sales are available. Call 888 859-8877 or visit www.eventministries.com
MONDAY
LIVE JAZZ: Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon brings straight-ahead jazz to Tampa as part of USF's Monday Night Jazz Series. Gordon, a former member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet, is an accomplished musician, arranger and composer. The concert is at 8 p.m. in Theater 1 of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. Reserve tickets by calling 974-2323 or buy at the door.
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