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Start listening to Florida's frogs

By TIMES STAFF WRITER
Published June 25, 2006

25 TODAY

TAMPA BAY TAPS: An all tap dancing extravaganza starring headliners Lynn Schwab, Ryan Lohoff, Michael Boston and the 2006 Festival participants, 3 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave N, St. Petersburg. $6-$10. Call 822-3590.

MUSIC IN THE MARLY: Featuring Scott Kluksdahl, cello and Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano, 2 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts. $15, $8 students with ID. Call 896-2667.

THE GREAT WEEDON BIRD QUEST: Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of the park's feathered year-round inhabitants and seasonal visitors, 8 a.m., Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Designed to take advantage of all levels of birding experience. Participants help compile an annual checklist of the Preserve's birds. Binoculars and bird guides available. Led by experienced birders and staff. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Call 453-6500 for more information and to register.

26 MONDAY

ART FROM THE INSIDE: An exhibit at the Clearwater Main Library by youths in Pinellas County's Juvenile Detention Center features poetry about their incarceration, hopes for the future and photographs from the detention center. The work is based on the young people's participation in the Youth Arts Corps, a program that uses the fine arts to help youths realize their potential. Continues through Aug. 25 in the Osceola and Carnegie galleries at the library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 562-4970, ext. 5284.

30 FRIDAY

KIDS NIGHT OUT: A fun night out without mom and dad, 6 p.m., Great Explorations: The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth Street N, St. Petersburg. Explore the museum, meet friends, and enjoy an evening of activities and dinner. 6-10 p.m., $30, $40 for two siblings, $50 for three siblings; 6 p.m.-midnight, $40, $60 for 2 siblings, $70 for 3 siblings. Pre-registration required. 821-8992, ext. 214.

URINETOWN: Comedy set in a drought-ridden town where the authorities, in an attempt to regulate water consumption, have dictated that all private toilets be outlawed and forced the citizenry to use public, pay-per-use amenities owned and operated by a malevolent corporation. 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater. Also 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15, $10 students 18 and younger. Call 822-3590.

1 SATURDAY

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK CONCERT: Second annual benefit event featuring Danny and the Juniors and a special appearance by the lead singer of the Marcels, Richie Merrett and the female singing sensation, the Knockouts, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Palm Court Ballroom, 501 Fifth Ave, NE, St. Petersburg. Silent auction 7 p.m.; concert and dancing 8 p.m. VIP pre-party from 6-7 p.m.; $70 includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, full bar during pre-party, one drink ticket for the concert and reserved concert seating. Limited VIP tickets on sale. General admission tickets $20. Call 824-8028.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society, dedicated to preserving and enhancing the airport and future of aviation and aviation history, holds a fundraising breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the AWAP office at Albert Whitted Airport, Gate 5, 451 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. $10. Become a member for $20 (family membership $30) and receive a complimentary breakfast. Call 822-1532 or check the Web at www.awaps.org.

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