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By Times Wires
Published March 5, 2008

To do

Dark Star Orchestra: The tribute act stops in St. Petersburg to perform one of 2,500 shows the Grateful Dead performed during its 30 years. That means it plays a complete, original set list, song by song, in order to recreate the Dead's famed experiences. 7 p.m., Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $22-$26. (727) 895-3045.

Gloria Steinem and Friends: The icon of feminism heads a diverse panel discussion called "This is What a Feminist Looks Like." The discussion also features Dorothy Pitman-Hughes, Amy Richards, Jennifer Baumgardner and Eckerd College students. 7 p.m., Eckerd College gymnasium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. $10, $5 alumni, free for EC students, faculty and staff. (727) 864-7979.

Zoo anniversary: Today is the 20th anniversary of the Lowry Park Zoo, and it celebrates with discounted admission and special offers throughout the park. Admission is two tickets for $20 for ages 3 and up, and there will be $2 specials for food, gifts and rides. The first 500 through the gate receive a free T-shirt. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. (813) 935-8552; www.lowryparkzoo.com.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: See a preview performance of this modern makeover of Shakespeare. 7:30 p.m., American Stage, 211 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. $22-$35. (727) 823-7529; www.americanstage.org.

Art Talk: Historian and author Gary Mormino talks about "When Pictures Talked: Tampa Unveiled." 6 p.m., Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N Tampa St., Tampa. Reserve a spot at (813) 221-2222.

To watch

SEASON FINALE: Project Runway, 10 p.m., Bravo: It's down to Christian, Rami and Jillian. And Posh Spice gets to help pick the winner. So that's one vote for tacky and gauche.

ALSO ...

America's Next Top Model, 8 p.m., WTOG-Ch. 44: It's makeover time, and Elle Macpherson shows up to tussle with Paulina Porizkova over who was the hotter model in the '80s.

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