Diversions: Coming Attractions

By BARBARA L. FREDRICKSEN, Times Staff Writer
Published November 29, 2007

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TODAY

The final Sunset Beach Concert of the fall will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs. Performers are Roadhouse. The evening ends will the traditional bonfire with roasting of marshmallows for S'mores. Take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Picnics welcome; alcoholic beverages and pets are not. Concession trailer will be open. Free.

TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Shark Theatre at Nature Coast Technical High School will present Jean Anouilh's 1942 tragedy, Antigone, based on the 2,500-year-old Greek classic by Sophocles. Performances by the 13-member cast are at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. Latecomers will not be seated. Recommended for ages 10 and older. No child under age 5 will be admitted. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for students. For information or reservations, call 352 797-7088, ext. 296.

TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY AND DEC. 7-9

The Gilbert and Sullivan Players will perform Thespis, or the Gods Grown Old, with added music in the style of Sullivan by Constantine Grame, on Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 and Dec. 7 through 9 at the Tarpon Springs Performing Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Shows are at 8 p.m., except Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for non-members, $16 for members. Call 942-5605.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Auditions for the musical "Camelot" will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Director is Barbara Everest. For information, call (352) 683-5113. Production dates are Feb. 28-March 16.

SUNDAY

Nature Coast Festival Singers will perform a Christmas program at 3 p.m. Nov. 25 at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way (U.S. 19), just north of State Road 50, Weeki Wachee; at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at Brooksville Wesleyan Church, 8168 Jasmine Dr., Brooksville; and at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson. Admission is free; a donation for scholarships will be accepted.

THROUGH SATURDAY

Progress Energy Art Gallery continues an exhibit by artist Diane Hardy Waller. The gallery is at 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Ms. Waller's paintings, photographs and ceramics will on display through Dec. 1. Other artists in the show are Ralph Annan, Michelle Collins, Gladys dePrias, Carol Gula, Littlefeather, Sherry Stamback, Paula Showen, Patrick Stickney and Karren Doll Tolliver. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

THROUGH DEC. 13

"Color in Motion by Jim Singer," oil paintings in a style reminiscent of Van Gogh, continues at Pasco-Hernando Community College's fine art gallery in the Alric C.T. Pottberg Library on the New Port Richey campus, 10230 Ridge Road. Inquire at the library main desk about viewing hours. Library hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call (727) 816-3229.

SATURDAY

The Riverlights Boat Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 on the Pithlachascotee River, starting in Moonlight Bay and cruising to Sims Park. Prizes will be awarded based on theme, lighting, colors and special effect to boats 24 feet and smaller and 25 feet and larger. First place winners will be invited to be in the Downtown Holiday Parade on Dec. 8. The "Gotta Dance" youth troupe will perform on the big stage in Sims Park after the parade. To enter the parade, call (727) 842-8066 or on line www.nprmainstreet.com and click "events," scroll to "Main Street Holidays", then "boat parade." No fee to enter. Deadline to enter is Nov. 23.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

First United Methodist Church-Hudson will present its annual Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 13123 U.S. 19, Hudson. The 90-voice choir will perform Bethlehem Morning. Also performing are the Children's Choir, Wings of Spirit Sacred Dancers, Handbell Choirs and the Brass Ensemble. In lieu of an offering, the church is requesting gifts of canned food or a donation to the Holy Ground Homeless Shelter.

SUNDAY

Richey Concert Band will perform at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, Town Center Road, New Port Richey. The program includes Winter Wonderland, White Christmas and the tuba section featured on Forty Fathoms. Band member Fred Faulkner composed Ardennes, a commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, for the concert. Free, but donations will be accepted.

SUNDAY THROUGH DEC. 24

Miss Daisy pontoon boat will give special "Festival of Lights" tours along the Cotee River at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Dec. 2 through 24. Passengers will see several homes decorated for the holidays along the route. Tickets are $10. Call (727) 819-1754 for reservations. Tours leave from the boat dock in Sims Park in New Port Richey.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

'The Tony Orlando Christmas Concert' will be presented at Show Palace Dinner Theatre at 1:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash bar. The theater is at 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. VIP (front area and tables 40-44) dinner and show, $69.95; all others, $59.95, all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere at 1-888-655-7469.

THROUGH DEC. 20

West Pasco Art Guild continues "Holiday Boutique" through Dec. 20 at the gallery, 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays (closed Thanksgiving Day). Framed and unframed original art, handmade jewelry, crafts, ceramics and other items.

THROUGH DEC. 22

Pasco Arts Council will hold its "Holiday Gift Market 2007" at the arts center Nov. 24 through Dec. 22. The center is at 5744 Moog Rd., Holiday. Items include fine crafts, ceramics, jewelry, books on art, with all profits going to the arts center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays (closed Nov. 22 and 23).

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