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Out and about
By Times Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2008
Today Tea dance: Attend an afternoon tea dance from 1-4 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month at Dunedin VFW Post 2550, 360 Douglas Ave. The cost is $5. Snacks provided; bring a beverage. Call 727 733-6107. Monday Lunch and music: St. Petersburg College presents "I Love a Piano," a musical retrospective of the work of Irving Berlin at 1 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Lunch and transportation from St. Petersburg College Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew St., will be provided. The cost is $35. Call (727) 341-3184. Acting fun: An improvisational acting workshop, "On Stage-Off Stage," will be offered to youths ages 11-18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. A short, one-act play will be performed. Snacks provided. To register, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5236. Saturday Community celebration: The Rose Cemetery, Tarpon Springs' historic black cemetery, will host a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to honor local residents who gave their time and service to better their communities. The event will feature a Caribbean band, free food and soft drinks. All are welcome. Established in the early 1900s, the Rose Cemetery is Pinellas County's oldest African-American cemetery. For information, visit www.rosecemetery.com, call Rose Cemetery Association president Alfred Quarterman at (727) 863-0352 or e-mail aq12230@trnii.com.
Tuesday Mardi Gras on Main Street Dunedin celebration with music by Gris Gris and Bird Street Players in Pioneer Park; also craft vendors and food from local restaurants. Mardi Gras runs 5-11 p.m. along Main Street in downtown. The parade begins at 7:30 p.m. and moves along Douglas Avenue from Beltrees to Monroe. Free admission. Call (727) 733-3197 or visit www.delightfuldunedin.com.
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