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WEEKEND
ART EVENTS
Gulfport First Friday Art Walk Today, 6-10 p.m. Gulfport Art Village, south of 28th Avenue on Beach Boulevard. (727) 302-9299.
By STAFF WRITER
Published November 3, 2005
Fine Art Auction Sat. Gallery open for previews, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Preview party 7 p.m. Sat., followed by live auction at 8 p.m. Brad Cooper Gallery, 1712 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813 248-6098; www.bradcoopergallery.com $10 advance, $15 at door, includes wine bar and hors d'oeuvres. Reservations encouraged; seating limited.
Festival of the Arts Sat.-Sun. Juried arts festival in downtown Inverness, music and food. Around the courthouse square, Inverness. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days. (352) 726-3913.
Museum of Fine Artsopenings "The Sixties Show" features works from the museum's collection; "Peter Max," works by the 1960s visual chronicler; and "Art, Love and Life in the Village: Weegee's Wild New York," with a selection of photographs by Weegee a.k.a. Arthur Fellig, all open Sat. 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 896-2667. www.fine-arts.org Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $8, $7 seniors, $4 students.
University of South Florida
Contemporary Art Museum opening
"Beautiful Losers: Contemporary Art and Street Culture," multi-media art and design by street artists representing the subcultures of skateboarding, graffiti, punk and hip-hop, opens today. Opening reception, 7-9 p.m. today. 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. (813) 974-2849. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission free. $3 parking permit required weekdays.
Covivant Gallery & Studios opening
"A Sweet Kiss Goodnight," new works by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters exhibiting under their artist collective, "Circus Posterus," with Rob Schwager, Carrie Mackin and George Helmick, opens Sat. Opening reception with musical guests Vera Violets, Zillionaire and Glitter Guns: 7 p.m.-midnight Sat. $5. Music starts at 9 p.m. 4906 N Florida Ave., Tampa. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and by appointment.
Redletter1 gallery opening
"Neighborhood Watch," works by Bask and Tes One, opens Sat. Opening party, 7 p.m.-midnight Sat. 1510 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813 241-2435 or www.redletter1.com
FESTIVALS & FAMILY
Cine-World Film Festival Today through Nov. 13
Sarasota Film Society's annual festival of world cinema. Burns Court Cinemas, downtown Sarasota. $8.50 per film. Discount for film society members. Burns, 941 955-3456. Schedule at www.filmsociety.org
Beatles Tribute in the Park Sat.
With Paul McCartney tribute band, Live and Let Die, children's activities, remote broadcast by radio station WBBY-FM 107.3, food vendors and Starbucks coffee. In conjunction with Florida International Museum exhibition, "The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes." Bring chairs and blankets. 1-5 p.m., Williams Park, First Avenue North and Fourth Street, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 341-7900.
Fairgrounds Horse ShowsToday-Sun.Harvest Days Horse Show , starts noon and 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sat., and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sun., Charlie Lykes Arena. Also Florida Pinto Horse Show, begins 8 a.m. Sat.-Sun., Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. All at Florida State Fairgrounds, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa. Enter by Orient Road gate for free parking. Free. (813) 740-3500.
Ukrainian AutumnfestSun.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 434 90th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 576-0400 or (727) 787-3538. Free.
The Ugly Duckling Sat.
Presented by Stage Productions; part of Children's Series at Largo Cultural Center. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 105 Central Park Drive. $7, $5 children; or $20 for family four-pack. (727) 587-6793.
"Wanted: Dragon Slayer' and "The Book of Spirits' Sat.
Two one-act plays, presented by Carrollwood Players Theater by Young People. 3 p.m. Carrollwood Playhouse at Plantation Plaza, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. $7. RSVP (813) 265-4000, option no. 3.
Michael Cooper: Masked Marvels & Wondertales Sun.
Family Theater series for ages 4 and older. 2 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $5. 727 791-7400; or www.rutheckerdhall.com
HOME & GARDEN
Fall Home Show Today-Sun.
Turner Exposition show with more than 900 exhibits. Also Pet Festival with experts on dog training, shelters and rescue groups with adoptable animals, pet photos and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Florida State Fairgrounds, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, kids free. (813) 677-6925 or (813) 621-7821.
Historic Kenwood Bungalowfest 2005 Today-Sat.
Bungalowfest by Moonlight Wine and Cheese Tour, with five homes open, 7-10 p.m. today, $15. Also Home and Garden Tour, featuring 12 homes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., $10. Combo ticket for both events, $20. Historic Kenwood area of St. Petersburg. Tickets in advance at Craftsman House Gallery, 2955 Central Ave., or day of event at Craftsman House or at Seminole Park, 2900 Third Ave. N. (727) 323-2787.
FOOD EVENTS
Zoofari Sat.
With food from more than 80 restaurants, music by Marshall Tucker Band and Art Safari art auction. 7-11 p.m. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $70 advance, $80 door. 813 935-8552 ext. 276, www.lowryparkzoo.org
"Moon Over Tampa Bay'Sat.
With food tastes from Palm Harbor and Dunedin restaurants; also wine tasting, live and silent auctions. Benefits the church. 5:30-10 p.m. St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. $40, (727) 785-1601.
Discover the Taste of GulfportSat.
With food from Gulfport restaurants. Noon-7 p.m. along Beach Boulevard, from Shore Boulevard to 28th Avenue S, Gulfport. Free admission, fee for tastes. (727) 344-3711.
Florida Estates Wine FestivalSat.
With wine tastes, fresh market, crafts and music. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 SR 52, four miles west of Interstate 75, near Land O'Lakes. Free admission. 813 996-2113, www.floridaestateswines.com
STAGE AND COMEDY
Paula Poundstone Today-Sun.
8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., C-112, Tampa. $22. (813) 864-4000.
One Man Star Wars Trilogy Today-Sun.
8 p.m. today 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jaeb Theater at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $21.50. 813 229-7827; www.tbpac.org
Collected Stories through Nov. 13
Play by Donald Margulies. 8 p.m. today, 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $16.50-$22.50. 813 229-7827; www.tbpac.org
Talking Heads through Nov. 13
By Alan Bennett. 8 p.m. today-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N Hubert Ave., Tampa. $25, $20 senior, students and military, $8 age 12 and younger. RSVP 813 879-2914; www.gorilla-theatre.com
South Pacific Sat.
Presented in English by the Spanish Lyric Theater. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Hall at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $25-$35. 813 936-0217; www.tbpac.org
My Fair Lady Today-Nov. 20
8 p.m. today-Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. $14-$16. (727) 942-5605.
MUSIC
Jamboree 2005 Today-Sun.
Featuring Grand Ole' Gospel Opry, God's Country Band and Singers, Celebration Choir and more (7-8:30 p.m. today), Karen Peck and New River (6-7:30 p.m. Sat.) and the Kingsmen (6-7:30 p.m. Sun.). First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 595-3421.
Tampa Bay Symphony Sun.-Mon.
Presents "Three Tennors in One." Opera overtures, excerpts, arias and music from Broadway, John D. Smitherman, tenor soloist. 4 p.m. Sun., Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa; and 8 p.m. Mon., Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $12.
Slightly StoopidToday
7 p.m. Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $18. (727) 896-2276.
Get DowntownToday
Features Allon Sams. 5:30-10 p.m. Central Avenue between Second and Third streets, St. Petersburg. (727) 393-3597.
Timeout Drawer Today
With Light Yourself on Fire and Red Room Cinema. 9 p.m. New World Brewery, 1313 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City. $6. (813) 248-4969.
Withlacoochee Bluegrass Jamboree Today-Sun.
Featuring King Wilkie, IIIrd Time Out, the Marksmen, Michell Nixon and Drive, Scott Anderson Band, Nothin' Fancy, Steep Canyon Rangers and many more. 1:45-10:30 p.m. today-Sat. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Bluegrass Park, 6 miles west on Highway 40, Dunnellon. $12-$45, $12 ages 3-15, $3 ages 6-12. (352) 465-1842.
HIM (His Infernal Majesty) Sat.
7 p.m. Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $23.75-$26. (727) 896-2276.
Katherine Maguire Sat.
"Songs in Stone and Wood." 7 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road, Tampa. Free. (813) 969-2279.
Middle Eastern Festival Sat.
"A Walk on the Nile Side" featuring Middle Eastern Rhythms, belly dancers, food, exotic drinks and more. 6:30 p.m. New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. $15. (727) 853-1265.
Tommy Castro Sat.
With the Lucy Angel Show. 8 p.m. Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $12 advance, $15 day of show. (813) 977-6474.
Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Sat.
7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $32.75-$36.75. (813) 963-7464.
Emerson Drive Sat.
With Fanny Grace and Ricochet. 7:30 p.m. Pasco County Fairgrounds, Dan Cannon Auditorium, 36722 SR 52, Dade City. $29. (813) 719-1051.
Steinway SeriesSun.
Featuring Rebecca Penneys. 3 p.m. Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $12-$18. (727) 822-3590.
Matisyahu Sun.
7 p.m. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $18 advance, $20 day of show. (727) 895-3045.
Piano Recital Sun.
Featuring Nina Isidora and Kenneth Hanks. 3 p.m. Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio St., Tampa. Free. (813) 996-7890.
Sunsation Show Chorus Sun.
"Music of Your Life: '30s-'50s." 3 p.m. J.B. White Performing Arts Theater, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater. $12, $6 students. (727) 541-4501.
USF Resident Artist Series Sun.
Featuring pianist Naomi Niskala. 4 p.m. USF Music Recital Hall, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. $8, $4 students/seniors. (813) 974-2323.
Piano Concert Sun.
Featuring Christopher Cooley. 4-6 p.m. Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W Fletcher Ave., Tampa. $10. Benefits New Place Cultural Arts Center. (813) 248-6259.
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