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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2007

Today

Tour historic house: Safford House Historic Museum wascomplete in 1883. Tours by appointment. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $5 adults, free for children. 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 937-1130. 

Today

Opera Rocks: A 10-week lecture series with Dr. Michael Blauner as host 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. 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 email 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.

Friday

Two exhibits open: An opening reception for Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nikolas Muray and John Costin: Wings of Splendor is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Museum members free, non-members $10. Both exhibits will be on display until January 6, 2008. Call (727) 518-6833.

African violet lovers: The Upper Pinellas African Violet Society will present many varieties of flowering African violets, starter plants, leaves, and one of the state's largest selections of African violet-related supplies from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at St. Matthias Lutheran Church, 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Members will answer questions ad help with problem plants. Call Phyllis King at (727) 398-7450 or email Glenn Shelton at shelgl@yahoo.com

MOAA golf tournament: Participate in the first Military Officers Association of America Golf Tournament and Military Appreciation Day at Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater. Registration at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. $65 entry fee includes golf, lunch, goodie bag and an opportunity to win a 2008 Chevy Malibu. For information call Keith Kurber at (727) 421-8873 or Sue Morse at (727)799-9275.

Berlin Wall art: The public is invited to an opening reception for the inaugural showing of The Berlin Wall Art Collection from 5-8 p.m. at syd entel galleries, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor. Limited exhibition hours will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Call (727) 725-1808.

Nature comes alive: Hear a narrative of the experiences of naturalist and artist William Bartram as part of the Great Naturalists Reading Series from 10 a.m.-noon at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Recommended for adults. Pre-registration required. Call (727) 453-6800.

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