Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 1, 2008

THIS WEEK

On stage: The mystery thriller Veronica's Room will be presented in the Forum at Stage West Community Playhouse at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater is at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $10. Recommended for mature audiences only. The box office is open one hour before each show. Call 352 683-5113.

All about art: The winter art exhibit runs through Feb. 12 at the Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 E Howell Ave. The exhibit includes the works of Tony Caparello, Glenna Cofran, Shirley Jacobson, Barbara Kerr, Alberto Juliano, Jessica Miller, David C. Roland, LeAnn Steen and others. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and is free to the public. Call 544-5407 for information.

Back porch music: The Istachatta General Store, 28198 Lingle Road, Istachatta, hosts an all-you-can-eat fish fry and bluegrass jam session featuring the Back Porch Pickers from 4 to 8 p.m. each Friday. The cost for dinner is $7.50 per person and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 544-1017.

QUICK TRIPS

Heart and humor: The Full Monty, a musical comedy, continues weekends through Feb. 24 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. The cost for dinner and show is $44; show only, $32.95; ages 12 and younger, $26.45 and $21.45; all plus tax and tip. For information, call toll-free, 1-888-655-7469.

Rock tribute: The Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, will present Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute group Texas Flood, plus Angels With Dirty Faces at 9 p.m. today. Cover charge is $7. Doors open at 8. For information, call (727) 843-0686 or visit www.clubbourbonstreet.com.

LOOK AHEAD

Bandshell bash: The Hernando County Fine Arts Council's January Bandshell Bash will feature variety artist Vic Thompkins and VTO from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hernando Park band shell. Call 754-4009 for information.

Stage satire: The Hernando Performing Arts Guild will present the musical Forbidden Broadway at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. General admission tickets are $20. Doors open at 6:30. Call 799-5577 for tickets and information.

Doo wop girls: The Divas of Doo Wop, a showcase featuring 1960s R&B stars the Chiffons (He's So Fine, Sweet Talking Guy), Barbara Lewis (Baby I'm Yours), the Bobbettes (Mr. Lee) and former Shirelles lead singer Shirley Alston Reeves (Soldier Boy, Will You Love Me Tomorrow), will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Springstead Theater, 3300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill. Ticket prices are $30, $35 and $55. Call 279-1652.

Ragtime lives: Noted ragtime pianist Bob Milne will perform at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the church between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or by calling 293-3138.

Information about upcoming performing and visual arts events can be e-mailed to Logan Neill at lneill@sptimes.com or mailed to him at St. Petersburg Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville FL 34613. The items must be in the office no later than five days before publication.

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