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Out & About

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 8, 2008

Today

Shell auction: The Suncoast Conchololgists Shell Club will have a silent auction of shells from collectors and dealers worldwide at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Drive, Clearwater. The auction is open to the public. Call (727) 796-4117 or visit www.suncoastconchologists.org.

Poetry group: Share original poetry at a monthly poetry group at 7 p.m. today in the music department of Barnes & Noble, 23654 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Call (727) 733-1473.

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

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.

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

Art exhibit: Personal Expressions, an exhibition by members of Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance, opens Wednesday and continues through Jan. 31 at Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Opening reception will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. Call (727) 446-1708.

Free film: The 1977 Greek film Iphegenia, subtitled in English, will be shown at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Free. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.

Soup festival: The Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market presents its 14th annual Souper Soups Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Downtown area restaurants will donate their favorite soups for $2 a bowl. Proceeds benefit RCS Food Bank. Live music 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (727) 461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.

Mystery book discussions: A three-month series of mystery book discussions led by author and Eckerd College instructor Lee Irby begins with an introductory film at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Call (727) 298-3080 ext. 224.

Thursday

Coffee and conversation: Enjoy free coffee as artist Glenn Woods discusses his work with clay at noon Thursday at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Call (727) 298-2233 or visit www.dfac.org.

Lawn & garden help: Bring questions about landscaping and gardening to an Pinellas County IFAS Extension agent from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. Learn the fine points of pruning from 10-11 a.m. from Cindy Peacock at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 453-6800 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/events.

Dixieland Jazz: Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps will perform at 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday as well as on Jan. 17, 24 and 31 at Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to- Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Admission $5. Call (727) 724-3379.

Musical comedy: The Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday through Sunday and Jan. 16-20. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday, and an 8 p.m. show on Jan. 16. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for students. Reservations recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 or visit www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org.

Artistic expression: Teens can create original works of art using any technique at the next Teen Art Club meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Basic supplies will be provided. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.

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