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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 8, 2007

Tonight

Fine time to check out 2PM 

Mike Jurgensen, above, Pete Price and Pete Hennings are a trio of talented musicians who call themselves the 2PM Band. They play an eclectic mix of material combining tight instrumentation with pristine vocal harmonies and will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Tickets are $13 for members and students, $15 non-members. Call 727 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.

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Today

Hands-on art: The Kiwanis Kid's Art Festival includes paint-a-car, radio-controlled demonstrations, art activities, cool vehicles from the Fire and Sheriff's Departments, hot dogs, music, games and a new hands-on exhibition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Admission to the David L. Mason Children's Art Museum is free during this event. Call (727) 298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.

Introduction to tai chi: In celebration of Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day in Clearwater, the local Taoist Tai Chi Center is celebrating with an open house from noon to 2 p.m. at their facility at 1223 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Attendees will become acquainted with this ancient form of Chinese exercise through demonstrations and participation. Free. Call (727) 562-2878.

Folk Art exhibition: "O Appalachia: Artists of the Southern Mountains," from the Ramona and Millard Lampell Collection, an exhibit composed of more than 96 folk art objects by 34 self-taught artists from the mountains of Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, opens with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Attendance is free to museum members, $10 non-members. Call (727) 712-5226.

Music at the library: The Palm Harbor Community Chorus, led by director Anita Bona, will perform a concert entitled "Happy Days Are Here Again" at 2:30 p.m.at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Donations accepted. For information on the performance or joining the chorus, call (727) 709-5818.

Open house: Countryside Recreation Center is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater. All ages can take a tour of the facility, watch fitness class demonstrations, play carnival games and enjoy light refreshments. Call (727) 669-1914.

Native American folklore and music: Moccasin Lake Nature Park presents an evening of Native American music and drumming presented by YaYa, a local Native American performer and artist, and folklore told through storytelling and dancing by representatives of several local tribes. Toast marshmallows for S'mores over the campfire and bring your drum to join in. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Fee: 13 years and up $5, 12 to 3 years, $3, 2 years and under, $2. Concert will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Call (727) 462-6024.

Sunday

Romantic intrigue: The Largo Public Library presents its Books-to-Film Series with E.M. Forster's A Room with a View at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call (727) 587-6715.

Summer harmonies: The Academy Chorus Barbershop Singers will perform at 4 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street. The group is made up of experienced barbershop singers, including past international medal winners. Tickets are $15, $13 for members and students, and available at the box office or online at www.tarponarts.org. Call (727) 942-5605.

Meet the Artist: The public is invited to a reception for painter Thomas Brooks, creator of "An Artist's Vision: Florida Wildlife and Landscapes," from 1-4 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 453-6800.

Opera on Sunday: The Pinellas Opera League, in partnership with the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, will show the DVD Benjamin Britten by Albert Herring at 1:30 p.m. in the video center of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 784-9512.

Local talent: Meet the artists of Studio 1212 as they present, "Seems Like Old Times," an exhibit of original art creations from 2-5 p.m.at the gallery, 1405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Refreshments will be served. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (727) 446-4566.

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. Mondays in the Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room, 101 Second St. N. Free. Call (727) 724-1525, ext. 224.

Budding artists: Artwork from Oldsmar and Forest Lakes Elementary School students will be on display at the Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St. W, through Nov. 16. The art can be viewed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Free. Call (813) 749-1260.

Continuing

Spice up your life: Create excitement on the dance floor when you learn how to dance the salsa, merengue and cha cha at a beginner's Latin dance class from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday at Largo's Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Road. For information on cost and to register, call (727) 518-3125.

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 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 GCMA members, $10 for guests. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; closed Monday. Call (727) 518-6833.

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 nonnative 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.

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.

Downtown Clearwater Summertime Marketplace: From jicamas to pineapples, the Downtown Farmer's Market is full of fresh, delicious food. The weekly market offers myriad 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.

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. $7. Join any time. Call (727) 518-3131.

Ride the rails: Kids and adults can experience large-scale model railroading and the hobby of live steam with a ride on the Largo Central Railroad. There are about 1.2 miles of main line track running 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.

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.

A little bit of everything: Jewelry, painting, glass sculpture, mixed media, pottery, books and more 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.

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

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 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.

Colorful creativity: An exhibition of watercolors by Viv Ruegger titled "The Alice Project," Ruegger's artistic interpretation of the timeless story of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and "The Figuerido," a sculpture by Cindy Jones, are on display in the Carnegie and Osceola Galleries of the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Hand-crafted jewelry by Mary and Otto Glass can be viewed in the library's first floor lobby. Exhibition ends Nov. 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5284.

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.

Sentimental expression: Enjoy creating a special Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas memory for a loved one or friend at the next Greeting Card Artistry class from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Cost is $7 for residents, $8.75 for non-residents. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5005.

Hometown artists: The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History is showcasing the city's artists through a display of paintings, prints, calligraphy, photography and three-dimensional artwork. Most will be available for purchase. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31 at the museum at 329 Bayshore Blvd. S, Safety Harbor. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, free to kids under 7. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (727)-726-1668 or send e-mail to info@safetyharbormuseum.org

Photographic expression: "Photographs at the Crossroads," an exhibition of photographs by Suzanne Camp Crosby, will be presented at the Crossroads Gallery on the Clearwater Campus of St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew St. The exhibit runs through Sept. 28. An artist's reception will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at the gallery. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Call (727) 791-2400.

Just for laughs: Enjoy the antics of the The Odd Couple (female version) presented by the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Performances run through Sept. 16. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, including 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Adult tickets $20, students $10. Advance reservations recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.

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