This week

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2007

Cowboy action: The Hernando Sportsman's Club will host the 2007 Vengeance Trail Cowboy Shooting event at 9 a.m. Sunday at the club range in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, off U.S. 19, north of Weeki Wachee. The free event features cowboys and cowgirls in authentic costume competing for awards and prizes. Food and beverages will be available. For information, call 597-9931.

In harmony: The Brookridge community will present the Marlins, a four-brother variety show featuring big band, classical, pop and show tunes, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. General admission tickets are $15 and available at the door or by calling 597-4620.

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'South Pacific:' Matinee and evening performances continue through Nov. 17 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Dinner and show, $44; show only, $32.95; ages 12 and younger, $26.45 and $21.45, all plus tax and tip. Call toll-free 1-888-655-7469.

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Swinging jazz: C. Calloway Brooks and the Cab Calloway Orchestra will headline this month's Bandshell Bash at 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hernando Park band shell on Fort Dade Avenue in downtown Brooksville. The free event will feature a hot rod and classic car show, plus food and beverage vendors. Call 596-7310 for information.

Patsy's back: The Hernando Performing Arts Guild will present A Tribute to Patsy Cline, starring Leanne Williams and the Cadillacs, at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6:30. For tickets and information, call 799-5577.

Big brass: The Community Performing Arts Guild will present the Bay Street Brass Works jazz quintet from Baltimore at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. A limited number of free tickets remain. For information, call Phyllis at 544-1068 for information.

Sunday jazz: The Hernando Jazz Society will have an open jam session from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Admission for nonmembers is $7. Light refreshments are available. BYOB. For information, call Frank at 666-4842.

Up and away: The Hernando County R/C Club will have its sixth annual Big Bird Fly-in for radio-controlled aircraft starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 at the club flying field on Benes Rousch Road, off Ayers and Phillips roads near Masaryktown. Food and beverages will be available. Spectator admission is free. Parking is $2. For information, call Larry Hawkins at 596-6883 or Pete Christ at 232-0969.

Art festival: The Spring Hill Art Club will have its 34th annual Fall Harvest of Art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Outlet Shopping Mall, 3201 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The juried show will feature local and regional artists in various fine arts and crafts. The event will also feature children's activities and food and drink. Admission is free. Call 796-1189, 683-5452 or 666-0622 for information.

Information about coming performing and visual arts events can be e-mailed to Logan Neill at lneill@sptimes.com or mailed to him at St. Petersburg Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. The items must be in the office no later than five days before publication.

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