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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2008


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Today

Art show reception: The Dunedin Fine Art Center will kick off its biggest juried art show of the year with a reception from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1143 Michigan Ave., Dunedin. Admission is $5, free for center members. The exhibit runs through April 27. Call (727) 298-3322.

Worldly goods: Clearwater Sister Cities will present an international bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Call (727) 760-0260.

Orchid show: Tampa Bay Orchid Society will host a show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa. Admission $4. Call (727) 772-8535 or visit tampabayorchidsociety.com.

Meet local artists: The Oldsmar Art Club presents an evening of local artists and their work from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State St. Complimentary refreshments. Free. The exhibit runs through April 8. Call (813) 749-1260.

Dazzling displays: AGem and Mineral Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N, Largo. Admission $5, $4 for students with parent or ID card, and free for ages 6 and younger. Call (727) 657-0998 or (727) 345-8994.

Saturday

Outdoor movie: See Charlotte's Web at dusk at Pop Stansell Park, corner of Eighth Street and Florida Avenue, Palm Harbor. Refreshments available. Call (727) 771-6000.

English tea: The Palm Harbor Historical Society will sponsor its annual English tea at the North Pinellas Historical Museum, 2043 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Creative Artists Guild will have a show and sale. The cost is $20 with three sitting times. Call (727) 724-3054.

Chamber music: The Amernet String Quartet will perform in Craig Park on Spring Bayou at 8 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane. Tickets are $22, $20 for members and students and available online at www.tarponarts.org or by calling (727) 942-5605.

Book signing: Spend an afternoon with Bess Ciarcia, author of Thinkin', Thinkin', Think at 2 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Free. Call (727) 943-4922.

Garage sale: The city of Dunedin will have its annual community garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the pavilion area adjacent to the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Call (727) 812-4533.

Sunday

Bingo: Players can try their luck Sunday evenings at the Dunedin/Clearwater Elks Lodge 1525, 1240 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin. Early bird at 5:30 p.m., regular session at 6:30. Call (727) 733-1005 or (727) 733-3318.

Spring antique show: Browse 50 vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Antique Alley, 580 N Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs. Rain date March 16. Call (727) 581-6585.

Jazz concert: The Clam Bayou Jazz Band will play its "Swing Into Spring" concert at 3 p.m. at Crystal Cove Community Church, 6900 County Road 95, Palm Harbor. Free. Call (727) 784-3332 or (727) 784-8908.

[Last modified March 6, 2008, 21:49:44]


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