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Things to do

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2007


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St. Petersburg

magician's touch added to dickens' holiday classic

'A Christmas Carol': The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players bring a twist to this holiday favorite with special effects by renowned magician Franz Harary, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $22-$32. Call 892-5767.

'Elixir of Love'

The St. Petersburg Opera Company, along with the Flori-Mezzo Orchestra, perform Donizetti's The Elixir of Love at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. The flirtatious and amusing comic opera is sung in Italian, with English subtitles. Also at 2 p.m. Sunday. $18.50 to $75. Call 822-3590.

Holiday wonders

Chinese New Year pageant showcasing Chinese traditional culture and arts in performances that blend the charm of the East with holiday spirit of the West, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 30, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $30-$67. Call 564-9566 or 892-5767.

[Last modified December 22, 2007, 22:03:34]


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