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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 26, 2007

Today 

Classic comedy 

Mortimer Brewster, middle, played by Mike Cote, reacts to the revelation that Abby Brewster, left, played by Judy Becker, and Martha Brewster, played by Linda Hamrell, have been poisoning old men and burying them in the cellar.

Arsenic and Old Lace will be performed at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Show times and dates are 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 27 and 28; 2 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. Advance tickets are $12, $15 at the door, and available at the Dunedin Community Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin, and the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call (727) 298-3299.

JIM DAMASKE Times
 

Today

Relax and renew: Treat yourself to a "Happiness Pit Stop," an alcohol-free happy hour from 5-7 p.m. at Blue Orchid Healing Center and Wisdom Hypnosis, 1003 Indiana Ave., Palm Harbor. Donation $25. The fundraiser features hypnosis, acupuncture and massage and proceeds will benefit The Blooming Place for Kids. Call (727) 771-7110 or (727) 781-8483.

Tennis tournament: The Humane Society of Pinellas County's 14th annual Tennis Tournament in memory of Shannon Morton will feature a warmup party, Junior Fun night and two days of tennis starting Wednesday and running through Sept. 30. at Royal Racquet Club, 2565 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater. Registration forms are available at the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, or at most tennis facilities in Pinellas County. Proceeds support the Humane Society of Pinellas. For ticket information and to register by phone, call (727) 291-8415 or (727) 799-3200.

Downtown Clearwater Summertime Marketplace:From jicama to pineapple, the Downtown Farmer's Market is full of fresh, delicious food. The weekly market offers a myriad of 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. to 1 p.m. Call Bob Fernandez at (727)461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.

Thursday

Living history: Veteran sponge diver Phil Fatolitis will discuss the early days of sponging at the Tarpon Springs Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society Depot Museum, 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 943-4624.

Family festival: The 23rd annual Dunedin Cup/Kiwanis Regatta and Festival will take place Thursday through Saturday and includes Thursday's 6 p.m. Regatta Ball at Bon Appetit, Friday's race skippers meeting at Knology Park and Saturday, from 10 to 4 p.m., great racing and a fun-filled family day of events in Marina Park on the waterfront in downtown Dunedin. For more information call (727) 734-3749 or visit the official Web site at www.dunedincup.org.

Music on the Beach:Bring a chair or blanket and relax as Lil Pearl and the Big Boys Blues band entertains at this month's Music on the Beach program from 7-9 p.m. at Sunset Beach, at the west end of Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs. Free, but donations accepted. On-site concessions. No alcohol or pets. Call (727) 942-5628.

Friday

That's entertainment!: The Largo Recreation Department is seeking contestants for its Fall Adult/Senior Talent Show. Auditions will be from 3-6 p.m. at the Largo Community Center, 65 4th Street NW this Friday and Oct. 5. Rehearsals will be from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 12 and Oct. 21. The talent show is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25. Call (727) 518-3131.

Pass the syrup: The Palm Harbor Kiwanis Club is having a pancake fundraiser and bike rodeo from 5-7 p.m. at Ozona Elementary School, 601 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. Tickets are $3.50, family $10. For information and tickets call the school at (727) 724-1589.

Movin' to the beat: Marvel at the strength and agility of New York's finest urban dancers as they pay tribute to the American art of Hip Hop in the stage production Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Adults $19, $15 students (18 & under). Call (727) 587-6793.

Multi-talented: Hear Dunedin musician, composer and recording artist Bonnie Whitehurst perform diverse styles of music on a variety of instruments at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 407 S Saturn Ave., Clearwater. Tickets are $10 at the door or by calling (727) 446-7718 ext. 1.

Fall festival: Enjoy music from local blues bands, raffle drawings every two hours and free wine tasting from 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the first annual Fall Festival presented by Got Wine & Cigars, 662 Main Street, Dunedin. Vendors will sell food and ice cream. Free admission. Call (727) 421-3031 or (727) 736-4077.

Saturday

Clearwater families are invited to participate in a national health and fitness day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. The event includes a scavenger hunt, bike maintenance clinic, volleyball, basketball, swimming, preschool programs, health assessments and more. Call (727) 793-2339 ext. 248.

Relax to reggae: Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach and hear reggae music from Garner and Ironhead. Event begins two hours before sunset, ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.

Race against racism: Register to participate in the YWCA Race Against Racism 5K run and 1-mile (fun run/walk) Saturday, Sept. 29 at John S. Taylor Park, 1100 8th Ave. SW, Largo. 5K is $20 before Sept. 29 ($25 race day), 1-mile is $10 before Sept. 29 ($15 race day). For information call (727) 461-2997 ext. 22 and register online at www.ywcaoftampabay.org

Classical dance auditions: Dance auditions for The Nutcracker will be Saturday and Sunday at Tampa Dancenter, 2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater. All roles are open, all ages welcome. Dancers with strong pointe work are needed. For audition times, call (727) 412-8885.

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