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Bayfest brings the fun outdoors

Hear a brass quintet and see a kayak run at the fall's first outdoor festival this weekend, or check out a crafts sale, an exhibit and plays.

By JORGE SANCHEZ
Published October 1, 2005

The first outdoor festival of the fall gets under way today and Sunday, amid plenty of other entertainment activities.

Today's schedule at Bayfest at Kings Bay Park at the end of NW Third Street in Crystal River includes the dedication of an information kiosk at 11 a.m., followed by the blessing of the manatee at noon from the pier. At 4 p.m., the U.S. Navy Brass Quintet is scheduled to perform. Continuing activities include wildlife information booths and exhibits. Admission is free. On Sunday, Bayfest sponsors a kayak poker run through Kings Bay.

Other events this weekend include:

--The fifth annual arts and crafts sale hosted by the Homosassa Lions Foundation will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lions Club on Homosassa Trail. The sale will feature handmade items, including quilts, woodworks, copper and jewelry. Snacks and refreshments are available. Admission is free.

--The Neil Simon comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers continues at the Arts Center Theater, 2644 N Annapolis Ave., Citrus Hills. Show times are 7:30 p.m. today; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15. The box office is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 746-7606.

--"Warriors, Navajo Code Talkers" is the current exhibit in the John Murray Davis Gallery at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness. "Warriors" includes a series of photos of the Navajo U.S. Marines who created a code based on the Navajo language. The code was used to help direct the U.S. military in actions against the Japanese during World War II. The exhibit will be at the museum through Nov. 15. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 341-6429. Free admission.

-- Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for full cash bar and included buffet. Dinner and show, $41; show only, $29.95; ages 12 and younger, $23.45 and $18.45, all plus tax and tip. Call 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere at 1-888-655-7469.

--Jorge Sanchez covers arts and entertainment in Citrus County. Call 860-7313 or e-mail sanchez@sptimes.com

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