Digest

Diversions: Coming attractions

By BARBARA L. FREDRICKSEN
Published May 28, 2007

FRIDAY-JULY 8

The comedy-farce 'Rumors' by Neil Simon will be presented matinees and evenings at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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-AUG. 3

Work by Pasco County Artists will be at the Pasco Arts Council's art center, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. Awards will be presented at a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. June 8. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Free.

SUNDAY

The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. June 3 at the VFW Post 10209 at 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Tickets are $9 and include a free drink and a chance at a door prize. For information and reservations, call Mary at (352) 596-9486. Future shows are scheduled for July 1 and Aug. 5.

SUNDAY

Progress Energy Art Gallery and Greater New Port Richey Main Street will hold "A Sinful Sunday" with soulful, singin' blues singer Julie Black. A VIP party at the art gallery starts at noon ($30 for cocktails and buffet, an "Angel for Blues" T-shirt and CD and a ticket to the show). The show at Richey Suncoast Theatre is at 2 p.m., with tickets at $5. Those who attend are asked to bring donations of usable items for the SPCA of West Pasco Inc. (laundry detergent, bleach, soaps, trash bags, cat litter, blankets, towels, garden hoses and nozzles, animal safe toys, treats and collars).

JUNE 8 AND 9

John Leggio's Center for the Performing Arts will present "In Concert, " an extravaganza of song, dance and acting, at 7 p.m. June 8 and 1 and 7 p.m. June 9 at the performing arts center at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School on Hays Road in Hudson. Tickets are $15 and $17, reserved seating, at the door, or call (352) 683-8395.

JUNE 30

Main Street Blast will be from 4 to 11 p.m. June 30 in downtown New Port Richey. The event includes the Miss Firecracker Pageant, Sunset Corvette Club Car Show, the Pup Strut dog contest in Cavalaire Square and the Cavalaire Square Beer Garden.

JULY 1

The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. July 1 at the VFW Post 10209 at 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Tickets are $9 and include a free drink and a chance at a door prize. For information and reservations, call Mary at (352) 596-9486. Another show is scheduled Aug. 5.

JULY 13-AUG. 26

The rollicking musical 'Ain't Misbehavin, ' a tribute to Thomas "Fats" Waller, will be presented in matinees and evenings at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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.

AUG. 5

The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the VFW Post 10209 at 15166 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill. Tickets are $9 and include a free drink and a chance at a door prize. For information and reservations, call Mary at (352) 596-9486.

AUG. 11

Singer-impressionist Rich Natole will perform at a dinner show at Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson, on Aug. 11. Dinner is at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Natole's act includes impressions of Larry King, Jay Leno, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and others. Tickets are $26, reservations required. The office is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call (727) 868-2994.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 23

The comedy-farce 'Greater Tuna, ' starring Matthew McGee and Candler Budd, will be presented in matinees and evenings at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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.

AUG. 31-OCT. 6

'Theresa Villani: Sculptural Abstractions' will be at the Pasco Art Council's art center, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. A reception with the artist is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Free.

OCT. 4

Thursday Musicale, a non-sectarian women's chorus, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a concert featuring trumpeters Henry Fletcher and the Rev. Tom Hall at 2 p.m. at the Living Word Church, 5151 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey. Free, but donations will be accepted for the scholarship fund.

OCT. 5-NOV. 7

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic 'South Pacific' will be presented in matinees and evenings at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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.

OCT. 13

Singer-impressionist Mark Ralston will headline the dinner show at Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Premium seating, $28; general seating, $26. Visit or call the box office at the lodge building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; call (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

NOV. 1

Thursday Musicale, a non-sectarian women's chorus, will feature singer-composer-actor Paul Gibson at its concert at 2 p.m. at Living Word church, 5151 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey. Free, but a donation will be accepted for the scholarship fund.

NOV. 10

Trumpeter Charly Raymond and the Apple Blossoms will do a tribute to Harry James and the Andrews Sisters at Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Premium seating, $28; general seating, $26. Visit or call the box office at the lodge building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; call (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

NOV. 22-DEC. 25

A Show Palace Christmas will be presented in matinees and evenings at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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.

DEC. 8

Pianist-singer Martin Preston will perform a tribute to Liberace at the Aripeka Elks Lodge #9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Opening act is singer William Garon. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Premium seating, $28; general seating, $26. Visit or call the box office at the lodge building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; call (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

2008

JAN. 4-FEB. 24

'The Full Monty, ' a musical comedy, will be presented in matinees and evenings at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. 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.

JAN. 12

The Red Hot Jubilee Jam musical variety show will be at the Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. The show has tributes to Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball and New York City. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Premium seating, $28; general seating, $26. Visit or call the box office at the lodge building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; call (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

Send entertainment items for Diversions: Coming Attractions to Barbara L. Fredricksen, St. Petersburg Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey 34667 or e-mail to fredricksen@sptimes.com.

[Last modified May 27, 2007, 22:33:41]