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Get Out!
By Times Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2008
6 Today Elvis Birthday Bash: Celebrate the King's birthday with Elvis tribute artists as they shake, rattle and roll their way through a nostalgic afternoon, 2 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $22 VIP, $19 advance, $22 day of show, $17 seniors 60 and older. Call 587-6740. 8 Tuesday American Melting Pot: All-star chamber ensemble led by violinist Ellen dePasquale, 7:30 p.m., Music Center at the St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Includes works by Mozart and George Crumb. Talk-back host Andrew Grams, resident conductor, Florida Orchestra. $10-$15. Call the Palladium for information at 822-3590 or check the Web at www.mypalladium.org. 11 Friday Roomful of Blues: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this five-time Grammy Award-nominated band, 9 p.m., Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Free swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. Reserved seating $15 advance, $20 day of event. Dancing room only $12 advance, $15 day of event. Call 893-1070 or (813) 274-4950. Rocks, Gems and Jewelry: Learn to create jewelry from gems and minerals at this 32nd annual show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Parkside Room of the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Free. Call 709-3236. 12 Saturday Pruning basics: Join extension agent Pam Brown to learn the fine points of pruning to enhance the look and health of your landscape, 10 a.m., Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Call 582-2673 to register. 13 Sunday Band concert: The Masonic Band of St. Petersburg, conducted by Peter Harris, presents a free concert, 4 p.m., Masonic Home, 3201 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 584-1391. Actors studio open house: Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is having a party to celebrate the opening of the renovated mall and showcase the studio's programs, 3-7 p.m., 9125 U.S. 19 N, Pinellas Park. Call 822-6194.
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