Things to do

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2008

More Verdi: Centennial Opera Group continues its series "Viva Giuseppe," the life and operas of Verdi, at 12:30 p.m. today at Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. A video lecture by professor Robert Greenberg of the University of California at Berkeley on Aida will be followed by scenes of the La Scala production. Free.

War of the sexes: Kiss Me, Kate continues matinees and evenings through April 13 at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Dinner and show, $44; show only, $32.95; ages 12 and younger, $26.45 and $21.45; all plus tax and tip. Call (727) 863-7949 in west Pasco; toll-free elsewhere at 1-888-655-7469.

Beauty salon sisters: Richey Suncoast Theatre continues Steel Magnolias at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the theater, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Tickets are $15. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday and an hour before each show. Call (727) 842-6777.

Once upon a time...: Stage West Community Playhouse continues Camelot at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, March 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and March 16 at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $18, reserved seating. Box office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and an hour before each show. Call (352) 683-5113.

Gilbert and Sullivan: The operetta HMS Pinafore is at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Thursday and March 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday and March 16 at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets are $20 online at www.tarponarts.org or call (727) 942-5605.

TGIF: The First Friday Artist's Reception will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.

Live show before the movie: An open mikewill be at 6:30 p.m. today at New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. The foreign film comedy Day for Night plays at 8:30 p.m. Free.

Dealer's choice: The Four Aces will sing today at Aripeka Elks Lodge No. 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30. Premium seating, $28; general seating, $26. Visit or call the box office at the lodge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

Sick laughs: New Port Richey Public Library will show Sicko!, Michael Moore's documentary about the U.S. health care system, at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the library, 5939 Main St.

Final fling: Progress Energy Art Gallery will hold the season's final "Friday Night Fling" from 6 to 10 p.m. March 14 at the gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Events include stand-up comedy, charcoal portraits, horse and carriage rides, period photo portraits, poetry readings, book signings, music, and a performance of an old-fashioned radio play. Arts and crafts will be along Grand Boulevard.

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