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Diversions: Coming attractions

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 23, 2007

THROUGH SUNDAY

The comedy "Auntie Mame" will be presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets are $15. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Call (727) 842-6777.

THROUGH FEB. 18

The musical 'Victor/Victoria' continues at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and some Thursdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Doors open two hours before each show for cash bar and included buffet. Shows are also at 1:15 p.m. some Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for cash bar and buffet. Dinner and show, $42.50; show only, $31.45; ages 12 and younger, $24.95 and $19.95, all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll free elsewhere at 1-888-655-7469.

FRIDAY

Auditions of solo and duet acts by ages 55 and older to appear in the "Bright Star Senior Talent Show" will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Claude Pepper Senior Center, 6640 Van Buren St., New Port Richey. The show itself is at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge. The top 10 acts will perform at that show. Bring instruments, tapes or discs to the audition. No entry fee.

FRIDAY

Miami Momentum Dance Company will perform contemporary dances at 8 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605.

SATURDAY

Classical pianist Louis Demetrius Alvanis will perform Haydn, Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin at 8 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605.

MONDAY

Deadline to buy tickets for the "Gong Show" dinner to benefit Alzheimer's Family Organization is 4 p.m. Jan. 29. The dinner show will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Jewish Community Center, 9841 Scenic Dr., Port Richey. Dinner will be catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill. Dinner and show, $30. Call 848-8888 in west Pasco; toll free elsewhere 1-888-496-8004.

THROUGH JAN. 31

Hudson Library has two exhibits of art through Jan. 31. One is the work of 20 Japanese artists from the collection of artist David Kastner, the liaison for Japan International Arts Society. The other has Florida scenes by Mary T. Gleites.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stage West Community Playhouse will hold auditions for the drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 and 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Roles are men and women ages 20 to 60s. Performances are April 13-22. Director is Harvey Laskey. Call (352) 793-6668.

SUNDAY

Albert Einstein impersonator William Landry will perform "Einstein the Man" at 2:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. The Emmy Award-winning actor uses Einstein's own words to depict his scientific work, philosophical ideas and personal idiosyncrasies. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students, open seating at the box office before the show. Call (727) 774-7382.

FEB. 1

The Thursday Musicale, a 50-woman nonsectarian chorus, will present a concert at 2 p.m. at Living Word Church, 5151 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey. Guest performer is singer Stephanie Wells. Donations accepted.

FEB. 1-27

Paintings of European scenes by Karen L. Hayne will be exhibited Feb. 1-27 in the UpStairs Gallery at the Pasco Arts Council's art center, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. A reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3. Free.

FEB. 2-MARCH 31

Women artists will be featured in "A Woman's Work Is Never Done" at the Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. The exhibit opens at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 with a reception. The gallery is open noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturdays. Free.

FEB. 2

Singer Rob Garrett will perform "The King of Diamonds," a tribute to Neil Diamond, at a dinner show at the Polish American Pulaski Assn., 4616 Darlington Road, Holiday. Opening is singer-comedian-impressionist Christopher John. Dinner is from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m., followed by the show. Dinner and show, $22. Call Leona at (727) 376-8149 or Bea at 785-6296.

FEB. 3

The Heritage Arts Center Asso. will present the "Moonlight and Ivory" concert at 2 p.m. ($15) and 7 p.m. ($25) on Feb. 3 at the Dade City Woman's Club, 37922 Palm Ave., Dade City. The event starts with an art show and refreshments, followed by the show. For tickets, call (352) 523-0305 or (352) 567-3460.

FEB. 4

Richey Concert Band will present a concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. The program includes the Carpenters' Close to You, Hello, Dolly, Strangers in the Night, White Silver Sands, Bibbidy-Bobbidy-Boo, plus marches and an overture. Admission is $2. Parking is free.

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