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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2007

Today

Ballet video: The DVD of the ballet Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the video center of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, on the campus of St. Petersburg College. Free. Call 727 784-9512.

Music, food and laughter: Relax and enjoy the sounds and tastes of the tropics at Caribbean Nights, featuring jerk chicken, curry, Prince Rupert's Famous Fire Limbo Review, Anakowona Dancers and Drummers from Haiti and the Sundrummers from 4-8 p.m. at Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Cost is $5. Stay for the comedy show afterwards. Call (727) 797-5653.

Gotta dance?: Teens, adults and seniors can learn dances like the jitterbug and lindy hop from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW. Admission includes a basic east coast swing dance lesson. All levels are welcome. Casual dress. No alcohol permitted. Cost is $7 per person. Join anytime. Call (727) 518-3131.

Ride the rails: Kids and adults can experience large-scale model railroading with a ride on the Largo Central Railroad. There are approximately 1.2 miles of main line track through beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. The train is open for public runs the first full weekend of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Call (727) 585-9835.

Insect safari: Discover what makes an insect an insect and search for them in the wild at a fun, hands-on family program from 1 to 2 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Preregistration is required and program is limited to 20 children. Free. Call (727) 453-6800.

Dinner and music: 5-8 p.m. every Saturday at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Filet mignon, potato and salad will be featured. Cost is $7. Music provided by Ann Marie. Call (727) 584-2038.

Opera season begins: The public is invited to attend the Pinellas Opera League's Kick-off Luncheon meeting for the 2007-2008 season at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin. Young aspiring artists will sing arias. Cost is $22. For reservations, call Yvonne at (727) 531-6067 by Sunday.

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. Hikes are 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Preregistration is required. Call (727) 453-6800.

Sunday

Domino tournament: All double domino players are invited to try their hand at the inaugural La Chuchazo-Domino tournament at the historic Largo Feed Store, 295 Central Park Drive, Largo. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. and the first round of six games begins at 9:15 a.m. using the International Domino Federation and National Domino Federation USA point system. Call (727) 587-6740 ext. 5005.

Summer entertainment: Spend An Afternoon with My Fair Lady, a performance by the Florida Lyric Opera singing highlights from that movie and other musical favorites, starting at 3 p.m. at the Royalty Theatre, 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. Advance tickets are $12.50, $15 at the door. Call (727) 441-8868 for tickets, and (727) 578-1657 for more information.

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, located on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, 600 Klosterman Road. Admission is free on Sundays. Call (727) 712-5762.

Monday

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

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 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday in the Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room, 101 2nd St. N. Free. Call (727) 724-1525 ext. 224.

Continuing

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: Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; closed Monday. Call (727) 518-6833.

Youth art: Youth Art Corps student works are on display through Sept. 19 at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Free. 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 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. the first Friday of each month along Florida Avenue between Alt. U.S. 19 and County Road 1. Free. Call (727) 934-7001 or e-mail FirstFridaysPalmHarbor@hotmail.com

The 'real' Tarpon Springs: While a resident of Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg Times photojournalist Scott Keeler memorialized the area's less "touristy" people and places with a collection of 82 color photographs currently on display at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Keeler's donated works, titled "Jewel on the Gulf: A Photographic Celebration of Tarpon Springs and Its People" can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays until Sept. 28. Free. For more information, call (727) 942-5605.

A little bit of everything: Jewelry, painting, glass sculpture, mixed media, pottery and books are among the items that will be on display at the "New Members Exhibition," from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at Artist's Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30. Call (727) 738-8010 or (727) 446-1708.

Plumb House Museum: Tour the historic Plumb House Museum, an original Cracker-style house built in 1896. It houses period furnishings, vintage photographic collections and artifacts. The Clearwater Historical Society offers free tours on the first and third Thursdays 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.

Bingo: The origins of this highly popular game can be traced back to 1530 Italy, to a game called Lo Giuoco Code Loto. Try your luck as the letters and numbers are called every Tuesday evening at the AMVETS Post 67, 1825 Highland Ave., Clearwater. Early Bird game begins at 6:30 p.m., regular session starts at 7:30. Call (727) 631-0067.

Dinner dance: Indulge your continental tastes with a pasta dinner and dance from 5-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Italian American Club of Greater Clearwater, 200 McMullen Booth Road. Cost is $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Call (727)791-8698.

Downtown Clearwater Summertime Marketplace: From jicamas to pineapples, the Downtown Farmer's Market is full of fresh, delicious food. The weekly market offers many items from seasonal fruit, vegetables, cheeses, breads and honey to jewelry and organic clothing. Stroll the market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Musical entertainment from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Bob Fernandez at (727)461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.

Peace vigil: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street, Dunedin. For information, call (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.

Nature's finery: 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 daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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.

Open-mike night: This free weekly event allows musicians, comedians, singers, poets and other performing artists to entertain in 10 minute segments from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays at the Witch's Brew coffee and ice cream parlor at Oak Trail Books, 1219 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. Once a month, a pre-arranged group of performers entertain. For more information, call (727) 939-2774 or e-mail peugene2004@yahoo.com

Enter your art: Artist applications for the 33rd Annual Fine Arts, Crafts and Music Festival are available through the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, 1151 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.

Deadline for applications for the juried show is Sept. 11. Call (727) 784-4287 or visit www.palmharborcc.org/newsevents/decartfest.asp.

Friday night fun: 5-8 p.m. every Friday at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Seafood or chicken dinners will be available.

Cost is $6 to $6.50. Bill Johnson and his karaoke machine will entertain from 7-11 p.m. Call (727) 584-2038.

Kids night out: Kids 9 to 15 can get together for an evening of games, activities and pizza from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater. Cost is $3 with play pass, $4 with recreation card, and $5 without. Space is limited to the first 30 participants. Call (727) 669-1914.

Cause for celebration

Today

Celebrate Oldsmar: Bring the entire family for a day of fun from 1 to 9 p.m. at R.E. Olds Park on Shore Drive in Oldsmar. The kids will be entertained by carnival and pony rides, and all can nosh on great food. The evening ends with a fireworks display. Free admission. Call (813) 749-1260.

THERESA BLACKWELL Times (1998)

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