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Artists reception at Studio 1212

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 2, 2007

Today

Gilbert and Sullivan musical: The Gilbert and Sullivan Players present Thespis, or, The Gods Grow Old at 2 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 9 and at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdayat the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 E Pine St. Reserved seating tickets are $20 ($18 for members and students). Call the box office at (727) 942-5605 or order online at www.tarponarts.org.

Sharefest: Bring family, friends and dogs to Northeast Paw Place, 4630 East Bay Dr., Largo from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today for music, food, contests, arts & crafts. Proceeds benefit New Horizons Service Dogs and St. Francis Society Animal Rescue. Call (727) 392-0435.

Classical performances: Enjoy an afternoon of classical opera solos and duets from The Hoffman Institute's Opera Studio at 5 p.m. today at Ruth Eckerd Hall's Murray Studio Theater, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 587-1657.

An artist's life: Local actor and playwright Nan Colton, will present a one-woman show on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo from 2-3 p.m. today at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Admission for museum members $20, nonmembers $25. Call (727) 518-6833, ext. 204.

Ride the rails: Kids and adults can experience large-scale model railroading and the hobby of live steam firsthand with a ride on the Largo Central Railroad. There are approximately 1.2 miles of main line track with numerous passing sidings running through beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. The train is open for public runs the first full weekend of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Call (727) 585-9835.

Monday

Dixieland dance: The Bayside Banjo Band plays Dixieland and old-time songs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday at American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Call (727) 447-9204.

Thespians unite!: Adults interested in drama, dance, music appreciation and performance can meet like-minded enthusiasts a gathering of the Performing Arts Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday in the Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room, 101 Second St. N. Free. Call (727) 724-1525, ext. 224.

Tuesday

Writer's critique: Bring copies of your poetry, prose, mystery or humor to the Writer's Group for a member critique at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call (727) 786-3313.

Project confidence: Brush up on your public speaking and presentation skills with a workshop, "Presenting with Pizzazz," by former Miss Clearwater Twanna Larkin from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Clearwater North Greenwood Library, 905 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Call (727) 462-6895.

Free movie: The film Premonition will be shown at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S Walton Ave. All ages admitted. Free. Call (727) 942-5628.

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.

Supporting veterans: Attend weekly dinner, dancing and bingo events at American Legion Turner-Brandon Post 7, 1760 Turner Street, Clearwater. Memberships are available for all veterans and immediate family members. For event days and times call (727) 447-9204.

Nature's finery: Enjoy Florida's natural beauty at the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Stroll through hundreds of blooming flowers and plants and native and nonnative ornamentals. Free and open to the public daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call (727) 582-2581 or visit, www.flbg.org.

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Holiday art show and sale: Studio 1212 kicks off its annual holiday show and sale with an artists reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 1405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call (727) 466-4566.

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