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This week: Hernando

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 27, 2006

MYSTERY AND LAUGHS: Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, presents the mystery/comedy Black Coffee through Sunday. Performances are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket are $15 and can be ordered through the box office at 683-5113 or on the Web at www.stagewest.net

ALL FOR LAUGHS: Comedian Patrick Janka will headline at 8:30 p.m. today at Giggles comedy club at the Best Western Resort Weeki Wachee at U.S. 19 and State Road 50, Weeki Wachee. The featured performer will be Shannon Thompson. Tickets are $7. Doors open for dinner at 7:30. Call 596-2007 for information.

SWEETHEART FUNDRAISER: The Brooksville Woman's Club will have its second annual Sweetheart Coffee fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse at 131 S Main St., Brooksville. Offerings include flavored coffee, sandwiches and sweets, plus entertainment. Admission is $5. For information or tickets, contact Cherry at 799-3801 or Joan 796-8224.

QUICK TRIPS

WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE AND WELCOME: The Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19 in Hudson, will present its production of Cabaret through Feb. 26. Shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. some Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for included buffet and cash bar. Dinner and show tickets are $41; show only, $29.95; ages 12 and younger, $23.45 and $18.45, all plus tax and tip. For information, call toll-free 1-888-655-7469 or visit www.showpalace.net

BOSS SALUTE: The Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, will present Bruce Springsteen tribute group the B Street Band at 9:30 today. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 8. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.

COHAN MUSICAL: George M!, the musical based on the life of George M. Cohan, continues through Sunday at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday and an hour before each show. Call (727) 842-6777 for information.

SWEET FRUIT: The ninth annual Kumquat Festival will continue today and Saturday in Dade City. Today's events include a kumquat growers' open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. Joseph and a children's parade of tricycles, bicycles, wagons and walkers at 3 p.m. (from the Cares parking lot on 5th Street to Live Oak Avenue) in Dade City. Saturday's events in downtown Dade City go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include a farmers market, wagon rides, arts and crafts, antique car show, children's activities, entertainment on four stages, a vintage fashion show and a Family Walk. Call (352) 567-3769.

COWBOY CANVASES: The Pioneer Florida Museum continues an exhibit and sale by the Cowboy Artists of Florida, working cowboys who are also artists, through Feb. 5. The museum is off U.S. 301 north of Dade City. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for students ages 6 to 18 and free to ages 5 and younger. Call (352) 567-0262 for information .

MORE LAUGHS: Comedian Patrick Janka will headline at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Giggles comedy club at the Park Inn Hotel, 4076 S Suncoast Blvd., in Homosassa Springs. The featured performer will be Shannon Thompson. Tickets are $7. Doors open for dinner at 7:30. Call (352) 628-4311 for information.

LOOK AHEAD

STUDENT DRAMA: The Springstead High School drama department will present the play The Diviners at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at the theater at 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Call 797-7010, ext. 221, for information.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE: The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department will have its annual father-daughter dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at the National Guard Armory, 16386 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Admission is $7 for fathers and $5 for daughters. For ticket information and purchase locations, call 754-4031.

HOT BRASS: The Community Performing Arts Guild will present "A Tribute To Herb Alpert and the Tijauna Brass" featuring the Charly Raymond Orchestra and Michele James at 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. A limited number of free tickets remain. Call 544-1068 or 596-0080 for ticket information.

DANCE TIME: The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a dance, "Rockin' Thru the Ages," at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill. Music from the 1950s through the 1990s will be provided by Out Of Control and Two Fold. Tickets are $50 per person and includes dinner. A cash bar will be available. For tickets and information, call Carla at 796-0697, ext. 15, or Debbie at 684-9137.

UNDER HIS SPELL: Comedian/hypnotist Ken Whitener will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15, plus tax. There is a minimum of two food or drink items. Call 688-3390 for information.

MODELS AHOY: The Suncoast Model Ship Society will have its annual model show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center at 3357 Susan Drive (off Toucan Trail). A $1 donation is requested. For information, call 592-6419.

SUNDAY JAZZ: The Hernando Jazz Society will present a concert/dance featuring the Hudson Middle School Jazz Ensemble from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $7 for nonmembers.

A NIGHT OF SONG: Temple Beth David Jewish Center, 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill, will present the vocal group Cover to Cover (Susan Falcone, Michael D'Aquino and Louis Fortunato) at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets are $15. Complimentary cake and coffee will be available after the show. Call 686-7034 or 666-2815 for information.

HERITAGE CELEBRATION: The Hernando Historical Museum will have its Heritage Day Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at the May-Stringer Museum, 601 Museum Court, Brooksville. The event will feature arts and crafts, music and entertainment. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Call 799-0129.

CURTAIN CALLS

/ The Hernando Symphony Orchestra will have its annual Young Artists Competition at 9 a.m. Saturday at Chocachatti Elementary School, 4135 California St., south of Brooksville. Up to three winning vocalists and instrumentalists will be featured as guest artists during the orchestra's concerts April 22, 23 and 25. For information, call conductor Wayne Raymond at 688-0427.

/ Stage West Community Playhouse will have auditions for its production of Broadway Bound at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 1 p.m. Feb. 11. Roles are for two men ages 50 to 75, two men ages 18 to 35, and two women ages 45 to 75. Also needed are prerecorded voices of one woman and one man. Scripts are available by calling director Saul Leibner at 666-0099.

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