Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 22, 2008

Last chance: The Full Monty, a musical comedy, has its final performances at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Doors open two hours before curtain for cash bar and included buffet. Dinner and show, $44; show only, $32.95, plus tax and tip. Not recommended for ages 13 and younger. Call (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere 1-888-655-7469.

Showing their mettle: Richey Suncoast Theatre continuesSteel Magnolias, weekends through March 9, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Shows 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Box office open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and an hour before each show. Call (727) 842-6777.

Musical revue: The World Goes 'Round,songs of Kander and Ebb,8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets $25 nonmembers, $23 members. Call (727) 942-5605.

Fair weather: Pasco County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds off State Road 52 just west of downtown Dade City. Hours: 3 to 11 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Live entertainment, carnival, livestock and poultry shows. Admission $7 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 12 and younger. Parking free.

Sing me a song: Jim Witter will perform The Piano Men,the hits of Billy Joel and Elton John, at 8 p.m. today, Pasco-Hernando Performing Arts Center, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. Tickets $23-$30, reserved seating; discounts available. Call (727) 816-3707 or visit the PHCC Bookstore in New Port Richey 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Tickets also available online at www.phcc.edu/tix (service fee added).

Oldies but goodies: Larry Bene will sing a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin at 8 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Colorama Music, 9307 Denton Ave., Hudson. Singer-comic-impressionist Peter Colombo opens. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at door, includes hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Call (727) 207-2256.

A little song, a little dance: Bright House Senior Talent Show, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. Tickets $5, at Bright House and CARES locations.

Prologues, prefaces: Hernando Symphony Orchestra presents "Overtures" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hernando Performing Arts Center in Brooksville;2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Springstead High Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets $12 adults, $5 students. Call (352) 597-9555 or visit www.hernandosymphony.com.

New singer: Lenny Emory will perform songs from his CD Looks Like Rain at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Colorama Music, 9302 Denton Ave., Hudson. Tickets $20 for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, copy of Emory's new CD. Call (727) 207-2256 for tickets.

Salutes to cities: Parsons' Big Band will play "Here's to the Cities & States," 2 p.m. Wednesday, Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Tickets $8. Call (727) 842-6777. Future showsMarch 12, April 16 and May 14.

Daughters of Penelope Eros Chapter 356 will hold "Mardi Gras Street Party," 7 p.m. Thursday, Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Rooms in historic New Orleans style. $25 tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres and beignets. Proceeds to Hernando-Pasco Hospice and Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program. Call (727) 842-6821.

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