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Weekend best bets
Cool ideas for your time off
By WILMA NORTON
Published September 16, 2005
POSTHURRICANE HELP
Folks across the area are raising money for Hurricane Katrina victims this weekend with concerts, a Mardi Gras-style dog parade and more. See the detailed list on Page 3E.
SOUNDS FOR THE AGES
The weekend's biggest concert, Paul McCartney at the St. Pete Times Forum Saturday, has been sold out for months. Other prime musical choices: DJ Z-Trip, 8 p.m. today at the State Theatre, St. Petersburg. $18. (727) 895-3045. Dan McMillion Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. today at the Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg. $10-$18. (727) 822-3590. Journey, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa. $20-$45. (813) 740-2446. Obituary, 8 p.m. Saturday at Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg. $20 advance, $23 door. (727) 896-2276. And the WMNF 26th Birthday Party featuring Los Amigos Invisibles with Gravy, 8 p.m. Saturday at the Coliseum, St. Petersburg. $22 advance, $25 door. (813) 238-8001 or (727) 892-5202.
ART FROM THE INSIDE
Artists across North Pinellas open their work areas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for the annual Studio Waltz Artists, a chance to see how and where they create. Pick up a map for the self-guided tour at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd.; Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; or Chamber of Commerce offices. Or, for more information, call (813) 855-5558 or (727) 786-1396.
OZ WITH A TASTY TWIST
Tampa Theatre combines a classic movie theme with food and wine for its fundraiser Vineyard of Oz Saturday. The premium tasting begins at 6 p.m., the general tasting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nibbles are provided by some of the best restaurants, plus there's a silent auction. The theater is at 711 Franklin St., Tampa. Tickets are $50 and $80. 813 894-8981; www.tampatheatre.org
- WILMA NORTON, Times staff writer
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