Oh, the choices you must make

By LOGAN NEILL, Times Staff Writer
Published September 7, 2007

Three weeks ago, Diversions presented a preview of musicals, plays and variety shows heading to local stages in the coming months. Today, we present Seasons II, a look at concerts, shows and many of the major festivals and entertainment events during the 2007-08 season. Dates and times are subject to change.

Hernando Performing Arts Guild

Concerts are at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. Tickets are $20 per show, $70 for the season (five shows). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with all shows beginning at 7. Ticket and information hotline: (352) 799-5577.

Nov. 10: A Tribute to Patsy Cline, starring Leanne Williams and the Cadillacs

Dec. 8: Red Hot Jubilee Jam, music variety show

Jan. 11: The Fabulous Hubcaps, '50s and '60s music revue

Feb. 15:Forbidden Broadway, musical

March 7: The Four Aces, classic vocal group

The Hernando Symphony Orchestra

Concerts are at the performing arts centers at Springstead High School, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, and Hernando High School, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. Season tickets are $30. Individual seats are $12. Call (352) 597-9555 for tickets and information. The orchestra's Web site is at www.hernandosymphony.com.

"Where Is Christmas?": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Hernando High Performing Arts Center; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Springstead Theater

"Overture": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Hernando High Performing Arts Center; 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Springstead Theater

Spring concerts: 7:30 p.m. April 19, Hernando High Performing Arts Center; 2 p.m. April 20 and 7:30 p.m. April 22, Springstead Theater

Community Performing Arts Guild

Performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. at Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Guild subscriber season passes will be available for pickup at the church between 9 a.m. and noon Oct. 16, 23 and 30. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for most shows and are distributed well in advance of the concert dates. For ticket information, call Phyllis at (352) 544-1068.

Nov. 10: Bay Street Brass Works, jazz quintet

Dec. 1: Tampa Bay Children's ChorusHoliday Concert

Jan. 12: The Legends of Doo Wop, '50s music revue

Jan. 26: Entertainment Revue, song and dance ensemble

Feb. 2: The Burchfield Brothers (subscriber-only show)

Feb. 23: Red Hot Jubilee Jam, musicvariety show

March 8: Eckerd College Concert Choir and Bell Ensemble

Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center

10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. Ticket prices and times vary by show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.phcc.edu/tix, by mail, or by phone at (727) 816-3410. Tickets are also on sale at the PHCC bookstore in New Port Richey or at the box office one hour before the show, if available.

Jan 26: 8 p.m., Gaelic Storm, Irish folk music group

Feb. 9: 2 p.m., John Davidson, pop vocalist

March 22: 8 p.m., A Tribute to Elvis, featuring Elvis impressionist Dwight Icenhower

Brookridge Entertainment Series

All shows are at 7 p.m. at the Brookridge community clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St. Season tickets are $104 for Brookridge residents, and single general seats are $15. For information or season tickets, call Barbara at 597-4620.

Oct. 11: Las Vegas Revue

Nov. 8 : The Marlins, music and variety show

Dec. 13: Entertainment Revue, song and dance ensemble

Jan. 10: The Fabulous Hubcaps, '50s and '60s music

Feb. 14: Fred Travalena, comedian/impressionist

March 13: The Four Aces, vocal group

April 10: The Divas, vocal and dance group

May 8: Mark Ralston, comedy

Festivals, special events

Oct. 12-14: Hernando Cattlemen's Association Rodeo and Barbecue Festival. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 279-2435 or (352) 279-7139 or visit www.hernandocattlemen.com.

Oct. 18-21: St. Joan of Arc Ethnic Festival, on the church grounds at 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (352) 688-0663.

Nov. 3-4: Taste of Jazz, Weeki Wachee Springs. Admission is $3, parking is $1. Call (352) 754-4788 or visit www.hernandoarts.org for information.

Nov. 8-11: Riverhawk Music Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, south of Spring Lake on Myers Road. Camping is available at an extra cost. Advance four-day admission is $110. Call (863) 984-8445 or visit riverhawkmusic.com for ticket and camping information.

Nov. 22-25: Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Bluegrass Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, south of Spring Lake on Myers Road. Camping with or without hookups is available. Call (352) 754-3082 or (813) 985-2780 or visit www.sertomayouthranch.com for information.

March 9-11: Will McLean Music Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, south of Spring Lake on Myers Road. Admission is $18 on March 10; $15 on March 11. Camping is available. Call (352) 465-7208.

April 11-12: Florida Old-Time Music Championship, Sertoma Youth Ranch, south of Spring Lake on Myers Road. Weekend admission is $15. Camping available. Call (352) 588-4734 for information.

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