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Things to do
By Times Staff Writer
Published February 24, 2008
Cut a rug or take a ganderat other dancers Oldies but goodies: Dance, listen or just relax to an afternoon of music with the Ron Berringer Trio from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 631-6443. African culture showcase: Enjoy African dancers and drummers, steppers and poets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Skits will be performed before each act to explain the history of the art form. Free. Call 822-3590. The magic of Ireland: Young dancers and musicians re-create the ambience and emotions associated with Irish and Celtic music at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Palladium. $15-$36. Call 822-3590. Speakeasy dance and show: Step back to the roaring '20s with the Bobby Tess Jazz combo, featuring Lori Hafer and the Broadway Babes, from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. Includes a costume contest for '20s dress, a fashion parade and silent movies. Proceeds benefit the Gulfport Historical Museum. $15. Reservations preferred; call 345-1501. Jersey Jazz: Rick Gee's Jazz Jam presents the Stein Brothers Quintet, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mahaffey Theater, Bayview Room, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $20. Call 892-5767 or see rickgeesjazzjamm.com.
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