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Public art benefits topic of discussion

By Times Staff
Published May 7, 2006

View and learn about public art in St. Petersburg and other communities at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mahaffey Theater, Bayview Room, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Participate in discussions on how public art can benefit your neighborhood and what kind of projects you'd like to see in the community. Free. Call 551-3250.

7 TODAY

PINELLAS YOUTH SYMPHONY: Finale Orchestra concert featuring the Symphonic Strings, the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Serenade Strings and the Senior Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Susan Robinson, 2 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Performance includes three movements from Rimsky-Korsakov's Scherazade. $6, free admission for children. Call 822-3590.

MEET THE CAST: Discussion of the story and setting with the cast and author of the play Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks being performed at American Stage Theater, 2 p.m., St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. The play is a comedy by Florida-born Richard Alfieri that takes place in a condo in St. Pete Beach. Free. Call 552-1762.

SUNCOAST SYMPHONY: Orchestra performs under the direction of Dr. Theodore DeCorso, 3 p.m., Seminole Recreation Center Auditorium, 9100 113th St. N. $5. Call 391-8345.

8 MONDAY

"MUSIC BRINGS US TOGETHER": North Shore Elementary Band and Choral Concert, 4 p.m., Palladium Theater. Free. Call 822-3590.

9 TUESDAY

SOUTHSIDE FUNDAMENTAL BAND: Concert, 7 p.m., Palladium Theater. Free. Call 822-3590.

CONCERT IN THE PARK: Featuring the Original Second Time Arounders, Pinellas Youth Symphony and Entertainment Revue, 6 p.m., North Straub Park, Beach Drive and Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 321-9888.

10 WEDNESDAY

HARMONIOUS SOUNDS: The Gulf to Bay Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International performs, 7 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Also includes the Windsong Quartet and the Dixie Dazzlerz from Dixie Hollins High School. $17. Call 587-6793.

COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR: Gallery walk with Dirk Armstrong, 9:45 a.m. coffee 10 a.m. (tour), Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Topic is "Picasso to Plensa: Highlights and Insights.'' Free with museum admission. Call 823-3767.

SOUTHSIDE FUNDAMENTAL CHOIR: 7 p.m., Palladium Theater. Free. Call 822-3590.

11 THURSDAY

WEE-TIME AT WEEDON: Program for preschool age children, 10:30 a.m., Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Designed to introduce preschool children to the wonders of the natural world. This week presents Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean by Gail Langer Karwoski. Answers the question of how marine mammals, which breathe air, manage to sleep in the ocean. Youngsters meet ten marine mammals, including sea otters, bottlenose dolphins, manatees, harbor seals, humpback whales, and walruses, and learn about each animal's unique sleeping habits. Also includes a hands-on craft and an outdoor exploration. The programs introduce children to the idea that everything in nature is connected. $1 per child. Call 453-6500 for more information and to register.

SIDE DOOR JAZZ: The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli performed by Impromptu, 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater. $20. Call 822-3590.

SECOND CITY COMEDY TROUPE: The touring troupe performs, 7 p.m., North Straub Park, downtown St. Petersburg. The Second City has been the springboard for generations of the comedy world's best and brightest. Its alumni list includes Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy and numerous others. $10. Call 321-9888 or check the Web at www.festivalofstates.com.

MOBILE HOME EXPO: Mobile home products and services available, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, Parkview Room, 105 Central Park Drive. Learn mobile home owners' rights. Free refreshments and drawings. Free. Call 464-8210.

PINELLAS PLAYWRIGHTS ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: Twelve original works of comedy and light fare are performed, 8 p.m., today-Sunday and again May 18-21 at the Venue Theater, 9125 U.S. 19, Pinellas Park. Each session will play on alternate days and will reverse for the second week. $12 per session, $10 students and over age 60. Call for more information 822-6194 or check the Web at www.venueactorstudio.org.

12 FRIDAY

CHARLIE VEGAS AND THE NEW BLUES COMBO: Energetic swing band features sax, drums, bass, and Charlie himself on guitar, harmonica and vocals, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Swing dance lessons starting at 8 p.m. and dance contest at intermission. $11. Free parking. Call 893-1070.

LET'S MISBEHAVE: Trip through the saucy and sometimes bawdy back pages of the Great American Songbook with Paul Wilborn and the Blue Roses Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater. Features songs by Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, and some speakeasy classics laced with lyrical lust. $14-18. Call 822-3590.

FESTIVAL OF STATES MERRILL LYNCH ILLUMINATED NIGHT PARADE AND FESTIVAL FIREWORKS: 8 p.m., Starts at Central Avenue and Fifth Street and runs to the waterfront then north on Bayshore Drive. Downtown St. Petersburg. Call 321-9888 www.festivalofstates.com.

13 SATURDAY

BEETHOVEN'S PASTORALE: The Florida Orchestra Masterworks, 7:30 p.m., Mahaffey Theater. Featuring Mark Kosower on Cello and Stefan Sanderling conducting. $15.50-$50.50. Call 800-662-7286.

LEARN HOW TO CAST NET: Ranger Dan Swanson gives hands-on instructions and demonstrations of how to be more successful at throwing a net, 5 p.m., Fort De Soto Park Campground. Free, call 582-2267 press 2 then O.

"KRAPP'S LAST TAPE": A play written by Samuel Beckett starring Steve Garland as Krapp, 9 p.m., Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The play ponders the basic questions of life: If you could change one choice in your past, what would it be? How would your life have been different? What is the price of regret? Beckett's "everyman" looks back and peers into the mirror of love lost and a life squandered, observing his recorded history at the end of his life. Also performed at 9 p.m. May 20 and 7 p.m., May 14 and May 21. $10. Call 895-6620.

"Shakespeare Experience": Southside Fundamental Middle School Drama Club, 3:30 p.m., Palladium Theater. Free. Call 822-3590.

FESTIVAL FUN ALONG THE BAY: A day of fun for the whole family, even the four-legged members.

Vehicles of every variety are on display from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Open Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show in North Straub Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue NE.

The Pier Aquarium's 18th annual Kids Fishing Tournament, for kids under 12, 8:30 a.m.-noon, the Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE. $1 registration. Call 895-7437.

Bring your pooch out to Festival of Pets, 9 a.m.-noon, at North Shore Dog Park, North Shore Drive and 10th Avenue NE.

The younger crowd will have a blast at the Verizon Funfest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue NE. Features the Franklin Templeton Kids Fest, Radio Disney Fun Squad, TASCO Interactive Teen Gallery, the AEGON Tricky Dogs Show, food, games and rides. Free.

Buy something special for yourself or a friend at the Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., South Straub Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue NE. Continues from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Free.

Meet local artists and gallery owners and see new exhibits at the Gallery Walk, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at participating galleries downtown. Free. Call 821-6767 or check the Web at www.stpetearts.com.

The original California beach band, the Beach Boys, headline the evening, plus Rob Tyre and the Rockets of Love, 7:30 p.m., Vinoy Park. $10 advance, $15 day of show, $25 limited VIP reserved.

For more information on most activities call 321-9888 or check the Web at www.festivalofstates.com.

14 SUNDAY

BAND CONCERT: The Masonic Band of St. Petersburg, conducted by Tammi Croteau presents a free concert, 4 p.m., in the Masonic Home, 3201 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. Call. 397-0943.

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