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Holiday happenings this weekend
A look at what's going on around the area
By Times Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2005
Winter Classic Movie Series Today-Sun.
White Christmas 1954, NR, 120 min., musical starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 7:30 p.m. today, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St. $7. (813) 274-8981 or www.tampatheatre.org
Main Street Holiday Festival and Parade Today-Sun.
Festival 5-11 p.m. today 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. along the riverfront in Sims Park and adjacent Orange Lake area, New Port Richey. Bright House Networks Night Parade, 7-9 p.m. Sat. $2 donation requested per day for festival; extra fee for some activities. (727) 842-8066.
Pioneer Christmas Jamboree Sat.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7326. Free.
Dunedin Holiday Family Fest and Parade Sat.
Family Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Edgewater Park, Edgewater Drive and Main Street, downtown. Holiday Parade begins 11 a.m. at Alt. U.S. 19 (Bayshore Boulevard) south of Wilson Street and moves past Edgewater Park. (727) 298-3260. Free.
Hernando County Christmas Parade and Festival Sat.
Parade starts 10 a.m. on Oakwood Drive, behind Hernando High School, and moves south along Howell Avenue to Fort Dade Avenue in downtown Brooksville. Christmas Festival follows, noon-3 p.m., in parking area behind City Hall at Howell and Fort Dade. (352) 544-5407. Free admission; small fee for some activities.
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Park Sat.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Withlacoochee River County Park, Dade City. $2 each, or $5 carload. (727) 834-3275.
Angels on High Sat. through Dec. 17
With 70 handmade angels among the oak trees, 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly, Spring Hill Community Association, 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill. Free, but donations accepted for charity. (352) 666-4746.
Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes Sun.
3-8 p.m. with trolley between homes. Tickets $15 advance (call for ticket sites); and $20 Sun., beginning 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 825-0479.
Temple Terrace Holiday Tour of Historic Homes Sun.
2-6 p.m. Free trolley. Tour begins and ends at Temple Terrace Community Church, 210 Inverness Ave. $10. (813) 789-3612.
Wild Wonderland Through Dec. 23
6-9 p.m. today-Sun., Lowry Park Zoo, 7530 N Boulevard, Tampa. $13 adult, $11 ages 3-11. 813 935-8552 or www.lowryparkzoo.com
Victorian Christmas Stroll Through Dec. 23
10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $9, $3 for ages 12 and under. (813) 254-1891.
Safford House Victorian Candlelight Tours Today-Sun.
5:30-8 p.m. today-Sun. 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs. $6. (727) 937-1130.
Seasonal Sensations Through Jan. 1
Florida Botanical Gardens in Pinewood Cultural Park is illuminated by thousands of lights. 6-10 p.m. nightly. 12175 125th St. N, Largo. 727 582-2100 or www.pinellascounty.org
PARADES
St. Petersburg Lighted Boat Parade Today
Begins at 6:30 p.m., travels north from the Port of St. Petersburg/Harborage Marina, around the Pier, through the Vinoy yacht basin and along the Snell Isle waterfront. (727) 821-6443.
Clearwater Holiday Parade Today
Begins 7 p.m. and moves along Cleveland Street, from Highland Avenue to East Avenue. (727) 562-4800.
Hillsborough River Holiday Boat Parade Sat.
Begins at 6 p.m. Lowry Park and heads upriver past the illuminated Sulphur Springs Tower to Hannah's Whirl. Spectator caroling party during and after parade at riverfront Sulphur Springs Harbor Club, 915 E Grant St. (just east of Nebraska Avenue). (813) 237-8497.
St. Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade Sat.
Begins 6 p.m. at Merry Pier, Eighth Avenue and Pass-a-Grille Way; travels north through Corey Causeway, ending at St. Pete Beach Yacht and Tennis Club, 94th Avenue and Blind Pass Road. (727) 363-9245.
Inverness Christmas Parade Sat.
Begins at noon on Main Street near Citrus High School, moves along Main to Highland Square. (352) 726-2801.
Tarpon Springs Bayou Boat Parade Sat.
Begins 6 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, moves around Whitcomb Bayou to Spring Bayou, where there will be caroling in Craig Park. (727) 942-5628. Free.
Mingle & Jingle Motorcycle Parade Sat.
Starts 6 p.m. at the C.A.R.E.S. Senior Center, 4645 Airport Road, moves on Airport to South Avenue, to First Street, to Fifth Avenue to downtown Zephyrhills. (813) 719-9300.
Pinellas Park Holiday Parade Sat.
Begins 6 p.m. at Park Boulevard and 58th Street by railroad tracks and heads east on Park to 40th Street. Rain date is Dec. 17. (727) 547-8050; www.pinellasparkholidayparade.com
Treasure Island Boat Parade Sun.
Celebration begins 4:30 p.m. at Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club. Parade leaves yacht club basin at 6:20 p.m., passes through toll bridge at 7 p.m. and finishes at John's Pass by 8:30. Rain date is Mon. (727) 367-4511, ext. 23.
MUSIC
Herald Vocal Arts Ensemble Today
7:30 p.m. Palladium Theatre, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $12-$18. (727) 822-3590.
Devon Allman Today
9 p.m. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $12. (727) 895-3045.
Saves the Day Today
With Senses Fail, Early November and Emanuel. 7 p.m. Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $17.50. (727) 896-2276.
Inner Circle Today
With DJ Spam and the Spam All Stars. 8 p.m. Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $20. (813) 977-6474.
Loud Zoo Today
The Tribal Belly Dance Hafla with Vonn New. 7:30 p.m. International Bazaar at Centro Ybor, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City. $10. (727) 459-8558.
Florida Composers Forum Today
Featuring Major/Minor Collaboration. 8 p.m. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. $10. (727) 271-1831.
Brothers Past Today
9 p.m. Masquerade, 1503 Seventh Ave. E, Ybor City. $8 advance, $10 day of show. (813) 247-3319.
Candlelight Concert Today-Sat.
Featuring the St. Petersburg College Concert Chorus and Madrigalians. 7:30 both nights. SPC Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free (but requires tickets). (727) 341-4301.
Trace Adkins/Travis Tritt Sat.
5:30 p.m. Rock Crusher Canyon, 275 S Rock Crusher Road, Crystal River. $35-$55. (352) 795-1313.
Keith Secola Sat.
5:30 p.m. Sacred Lands Narvaez/Anderson Indian Mound, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. $15 advance, $20 at the gate, $12 ages 5-17. (727) 347-0354.
"Gypsy Jazz to Rockabilly" Sat.
Featuring Mike McKinley Group, Gypsy Star, Hazard Factor, Dapper Dan Band and Impromptu. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd. New Port Richey. Free. (727) 842-8066.
Tuba Christmas Sat.
A holiday sing-along featuring music performed with tubas and euphoniums. 7 p.m. The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 821-6164.
Amy Steinberg Sat.
9 p.m. Viva la Frida Cafe Y Galeria, 5901 N Florida Ave., Tampa. $10 advance online, $13 at the door. (813) 231-9199.
Genitorturers Sat.
8 p.m. Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $15 advance, $18 day of show. (727) 896-2276.
Richard Zielinski Singers Sat.-Sun.
2 p.m. both days, First Christian Church, 350 S Hyde Park Ave., Tampa (Sat.) and St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 515 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg (Sun.). $15, $10 seniors/children 11 and younger.
Henry Kelder Sun.
7:30 p.m. Palladium Theatre, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $11-$18. (727) 822-3590.
Asylum Street Spankers Sun.
With Kenneth Brian. 5 p.m. Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $10 advance, $13 day of show. (813) 977-6474.
Advent Carol Service Sun.
Featuring the Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet with the Church of the Ascension Choirs and Handbell Ensemble. 10 a.m. Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave., Clearwater. (727) 447-3469.
Anniversary Christmas Concert Sun.
Featuring the Alumni Singers. 4 p.m. Elim Seventh Day Adventist Church, 801 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 323-7004.
Gregorian Chant Sun.
Presented by the Florida Pro Musica. 4 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, 509 Florida Ave. N, Tampa. $20, $15 seniors, $5 students. (813) 258-4226.
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