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Three traditional arts events
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 21, 2007
1. Golden Dragon Acrobats:The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 27 centuries ago. The program incorporates traditional dance and costumes with daring physical feats and grace, 7 p.m. today, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $4-$17. Call 892-5767 or check the Web at www.goldendragonacrobats.com. 2. Pinellas Folk Festival: Traditional folk, gospel, country and bluegrass music highlight this afternoon of family fun, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Enjoy old-time games, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations and fiber arts show, "Fleece to Shawl" activities, and antique cars. Free admission, donations welcome, event parking with shuttle. For information, call 582-2123. 3. A story for the telling: The Tampa Bay Storytellers Guild invites the public to share stories tall and small in an old-fashioned story swap, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. A featured theme, "Stories of Resolve, Hope and Change" starts the swap, but stories on any topic are welcomed. Stories, real and fictional, should take about 10 minutes to tell. Programs are family-friendly, but stories are mainly for adult audiences. Free. Call 647-8057.
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