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By Times Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2008

20 Today

For Colored Girls: This original, fierce and haunting choreopoem, 7:30 p.m. today through Wednesday; 8 p.m. Saturday; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Studio@620 620 First Ave., N, St. Petersburg. First published in 1975, it was a clarion call to thousands of African-American women, who saw themselves, their struggles and their determinations rendered in vivid, powerful language. $15, $10 student and seniors. Call 895-6620

20 Today

Airplanes and History, The Skies of Tampa Bay: Dr. Warren Brown from the Florida Historical Aviation Society talks about the history of Tampa Bay aviation starting with the world's first commercial flight of Tony Jannus in 1914, 2 p.m., Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Best for adults. To register, call 453-6500.

25 Friday

Senior excursion: Join other local seniors for a day of fun exploring the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. Participants meet at 9 a.m., at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. $10 with recreation card or Play Card, $12.50 without, plus cost of admission. For information, call 363-9245.

26 Saturday

Rotary tennis and golf challenge: Ninth annual charity event to benefit Treasure Island Recreation Department children's programs, 9 a.m.-noon, Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd.

The Tennis Challenge will be a men's and women's doubles round robin for all playing levels. The Golf Challenge will be for both men and women and will be a shotgun start with the Callaway scoring system.

Limited number of spaces but open tee times are available from 10:30 a.m. to noon. $25 per player, which includes play, goodie bag, prizes and raffle. Also silent auction that includes tennis racquets, hotel and restaurant packages and more.

A buffet is offered for $15 per person. Reservations for the buffet must be made by Tuesday. For more information or to register, call Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis at 360-6062.

One night for Elvis: Elvis' Birthday Celebration starring Jeff "JELVIS" La Jess, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 7981 46th Way N, Pinellas Park. $12.50 in advance. For tickets, visit www.geof-inc.com or call 507-8686.

Basics of orchid care: Learn the tricks of the trade to care for these exotic plants, 11:30 a.m. at Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Michael Polen, owner of Art Stone Orchids, offers tips to get orchids to bloom, as well as how to grow and repot. Free with park admission. Call 551-3148.

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5: A Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert, 8 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Stefan Sanderling conducts. $21-$56. Call 892-5767 or check the Web at www.floridaorchestra.org.

Birds of prey: Dr. Gabriel Vargo of the University of South Florida presents the natural history of birds of prey, their adaptations for success and role in ecosystems, 10:30 a.m., Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Live hawks and owls assist with the presentation. Free. For all ages. To register, call 453-6500.

Queen of Bingo:In the tradition of the old Carol Burnett Show comes this stage comedy about Sis and Babe, two sisters on the other side of 50 who want to add a little zest, fun and excitement to their lives ... but where to find it? Bingo. Two zany guys play the two crazy gals in this off-Broadway hit, 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $32 VIP, $29 advance, $25 senior 60 plus, $15 student (19 and under). 587-6740.

Mardi gras and silent auction: An evening of Creole food, live music and the chance to bid on fun bargains including gift certificates and tickets to events, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 738 Pinellas Point Drive S, St. Petersburg.

Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Christian School in Loiseau, Leogane, Haiti. The school is the only one in an isolated region of Haiti and is entirely funded by the congregation. $8 per person. Call 866-2187 for information and reservations.

Folk music festival: Enjoy traditional folk, gospel, country and bluegrass music on stages throughout Heritage Village, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 11909 125th St. N., Largo.

Refreshments available. Free admission. Free parking and shuttle to the event. Follow the signs from the corner of 119th Street between Ulmerton Road to the offsite parking. Call 582-2123. Slamm and Jamm Mega Block Party: Childs Park Antiviolence family event, 5 p.m., Childs Park, 4301 13th Ave. S, St. Petersburg.

Activities include talent show, basketball championship game, fashion show, vendor exhibits, door prizes and food vendors. Free hotdogs and sodas for kids Free. Call 866-0873.

27 Sunday

Theater in Ancient Art, the William Knight Zewadski Collection: Guest curator Dr. Robert Bianchi introduces the collection and provides an overview of Greek comedy and drama, 3 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 896-2667.

Sunshine City Band Concert: Musical entertainment for the whole family, 2 p.m., Williams Park Bandshell, Second Avenue N and Fourth Street. Free. Call 898-1541.

Big Band Swing: Hear America's Youngest Jazz Band perform classic swing tunes, 2 p.m., Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd., Seminole. $10. Call 391-4769.

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