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May the best musicians win

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 11, 2007

Today

'Art of Peace': Robin Saenger and Judith Couture will present a new line of art to wear at the opening of "The Art of Peace" exhibit at 7 p.m. at the historic Arcade Building Atrium, 210 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. The show will feature Steve Corrado's metal imprinted images and assemblages and mixed media pieces by Corrado and Saenger. Free. Call 727 934-2379.

East Lake fun for kids: Children 10 and older can have some real summer fun at the Hot Dogs & Fire Hose Spray Down starting at 1 p.m. at the East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road. Enjoy a hot dog and then beat the heat with a gentle spray-down, courtesy of the Fire Department. Call (727) 773-2665.

Natural watercolors: Artist Terry Smith of Land O'Lakes presents his interpretation of Florida through his watercolors, on display through Sept. 4 at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Call (727) 453-6800.

Guided hikes: Experience the natural beauty of Florida with free guided hikes through Brooker Creek Preserve's Education Center Trail, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Advance registration is required. Call (727) 453-6800.

Sunday

Wine tasting: Lovers of the grape are invited to a Burgundy & Pinot Noir Grand Tasting & Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. at B-21 Wine & Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19 N, Tarpon Springs. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required. Call (727) 937-5049.

Opera video: The opera video La Rondine, by Giacomo Puccini, performed by the New York City Opera, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 E Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Free to all ages. Call (727) 712-5762.

Continuing

Largo art show: The Largo Art Association will present its summer art show at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW, through Aug. 31. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Call (727) 518-3131.

Pursuing artistic excellence: "Pablo Siebel, Reflexiones Intimas," a collection of works by the Chilean artist Pablo Siebel, is on display until Oct. 14 in the Rhoda Newberry Reed Gallery of the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Absorb Siebel's unique artistic style as he mirrors a life of myriad contrasts and contradictions, reflecting an understanding of human nature with all its passions and entanglements. Free for museum members, $10 for guests. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Call (727) 518-6833.

Flowers and more: Enjoy Florida's natural beauty at the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Stroll through hundreds of blooming flowers and plants and native and non-native ornamentals. Free and open to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. During summer weekends, tours through the Topiary, Butterfly, Celebration, Rose, Jazz, English Cottage and many other gardens are self-guided. For more information, call (727) 582-2581 or visit www.flbg.org.

Youth art: View Youth Art Corps student works are on display through Sept. 19 at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Free admission. Artwork will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the Youth Arts Program. Call (727) 518-6833, ext. 301, or visit www.youthartscorps.org.

Family-friendly fun: Wind down from a long work week at Palm Harbor's monthly First Friday event and enjoy arts, crafts, rides, games, cold drinks and great food in a family-friendly atmosphere from 6 to 11 p.m. along Florida Avenue between Alternate 19 and County Road 1. Free. E-mail FirstFridaysPalmHarbor@ hotmail.com or call (727) 934-7001.

Dinner & music: 5 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Filet mignon, potato and salad will be featured. Cost is $6.50. Music provided by Ann Marie. Call (727) 584-2038.

Art explained: The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art offers a complimentary docent tour at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Meet in the lobby of the museum, which is on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College, 600 Klosterman Road. Admission is free on Sundays. Call (727) 712-5762.

Thespians, unite: Adults interested in drama, dance, music appreciation and performance can meet like-minded enthusiasts at a gathering of the Performing Arts Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday in the Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room, 101 Second St. N. Free. Call (727) 724-1525, ext. 224.

Dixieland dance: The Bayside Banjo Band plays Dixieland and old-time songs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday at American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Call (727) 447-9204.

Farmers market: Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Visit www.clearwaterfarmers market.com or call (727) 461-7674.

Plumb House Museum: Tour the historic Plumb House Museum, a Cracker-style house built in 1896. It houses period furnishings, vintage photos and other artifacts. The Clearwater Historical Society offers free tours the first and third Thursdays of the month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. year-round. The two-story wood house is at 1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 446-2676 or (727) 399-1412.

Today

Jazz or blues?: Jazz musicians will tell you that the Hammond B3 organ is really a jazz instrument, but you won't find many blues artists who agree with that assessment. At this concert both groups will be on stage to battle it out at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Who's the best? Come make your own decision. Admission, $10-$15. Call (727) 822-3590.

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