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Out and About

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 1, 2008

Today

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.

Beach concert: Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach, and hear a variety of music nightly. Event begins two hours before sunset, ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.

B-I-N-G-O: Try your luck as the numbers are called every Tuesday evening at the AMVETS Post 67, 1825 Highland Ave., Clearwater. Early bird game begins at 6:30 p.m.; regular session starts at 7:30. Call (727) 631-0067.

Wednesday

Music and dance: The Tamburitzans of Duquesne University perform the music and dance of Eastern Europe at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets are $25 and $23. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.

Trace your roots: Free genealogy assistance with volunteer genealogist Mary Kay Heitmann from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.

Double-6, anyone? Experienced domino players and those wishing to learn the game are invited to play from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Instructor Francis Novoa, president of the Tampa Bay Domino Club, will provide instruction on rules and strategies. Free with rec card, $3 without. Call (727) 518-3016.

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.

Downtown Clearwater farmers market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday at Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Fresh produce, cheese, nuts, bakery items, organic products, handcrafted jewelry and more. Music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking, handicap accessible. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.

Thursday

Hot artists: Paintings, bronzes and giclees from leading, collectible wildlife and western artists will be exhibited Thursday through Jan. 30 at the Plainsmen Gallery, 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (727) 726-5100.

Gardens aglow: Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. is the last evening to enjoy the Illuminated gardens, with more than 425,000 lights, at the Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Call (727) 582-2100.

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