Out and about
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2007
Today
Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach and hear a variety of music nightly. The event begins two hours before sunset and ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.
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.
Dinner dance: Indulge your continental tastes with a pasta dinner and dance from 5 to 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.
B-I-N-G-O: 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.
Wednesday
Safford House Historic Museum: Built in 1883 and home to one of the original developers of Tarpon Springs. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; tours by appointment. $5 adults, free for children. 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 937-1130.
Opera Rocks: A 10-week lecture series hosted by Dr. Michael Blauner will feature a video of Guiseppe Verdi's opera, Macbeth, with Sherrill Milnes in the starring role at noon at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Free. No reservations necessary. Call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5284.
Peace vigil: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street, Dunedin. Call (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.
Talented seniors: The Dunedin Senior Talent Show will feature dancers, singers, pianists, comedians and more from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Hale Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Tickets are $5 and available at the Hale Center and Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Call (727) 298-3299.
Thursday
Twists and turns: East Lake High School's Thespian Troupe 4356 and Class Act Drama Club will present Alias Jack the Ripper by Gene Traylor at 7 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at East Lake High School Theatre, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive, Tarpon Springs. Tickets $6, seniors $5. Not recommended for younger children. Call (727) 943-5574.
Teen talent: Catch a silent auction and Countryside High School's semi-annual talent show, Broadway to Go, at 7 p.m. at Countryside High School Auditorium, 3000 State Road 580, Clearwater. Admission $5. Call (727) 871-1144 or e-mail zazz81@tampabay.rr.com
Book signing: An Afternoon with Sherrill Milnes will begin at 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. The renowned opera star will talk about his career and performances with the late soprano Beverly Sills and tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Copies of his newly released and revised autobiography, American Aria: Encore, will be available for sale and signing. Free. No reservations necessary. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.
Jazz it up: Tap your toes to the sounds of Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps from 6:30-9 p.m. at Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Tickets $5. Call (727) 596-7142.