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Whether weekend warrior or seasoned off-roader, summer’s a great time to pump up the bike tires and discover a new part of your world.
[Times photo: Kevin White] |
Cover story
Make your own breeze
Get away from the street and its honking horns and onto a trail, where you may just find some shade or have a close encounter with wildlife.
Hit the trails
Here are some of the major bike trails in the Tampa Bay area and a few within day-trip distance.
Film
Fast, furious and fun
What this summertime romp lacks in brain power it makes up for in driving excitement.
'Dr. Dolittle' should talk to a writer
An uninspired script leaves Eddie Murphy with little to say, although -- unfortunately -- that's not the case with the film's foul-talking animals.
Family movie guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Movies: Top Five
Current movies recommended by the Times.
Indie Flix
Movies in limited release:
Video
'Pledge' is Nicholson on slow boil
NEW RELEASES
Upcoming DVD/Video attractions and rankings
UPCOMING DVD/VIDEO ATTRACTIONS
Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Juno Paramadevan of Tampa knew that Marilyn Manson was the creepy rock star who caused a ruckus while on tour in 1997 by pretending to wipe his derriere with the American flag.
Pop: Ticket Window
Tim McGraw with Kenny Chesney, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 4, Ice Palace, Tampa. Tickets ($37.75-$47.75) on sale at 10 a.m. Fri. at the box office at (813) 223-1000 or at Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.
Pop: Hot Ticket
Krall makes it up to us
Get Away
Get Away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Get Away: Hot Ticket
Fiesta is all Latin, all day
Art
Drawn to the flexible medium
A local artist recently rediscovered acid-free paper as a way to create more immediate art. And folks viewing it at the Globe Coffee Lounge are getting in on the fun, too.
Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
Art: Hot Ticket
Grant Wood work on walk
Dine
Comfort food for 
summer's doldrums
Ride off to the Sunset and get a taste of great American food served with old-fashioned hustle.
Side dish
OPEN, SHUT
Nite Out
Nite Out: Hot Ticket
Florida funnyman returns
Nite Out: Down the road
Some upcoming comedy shows:
Stage
Eavesdropping on the choir
When the Mormon Tabernacle Choir comes to town, its performance is molded by the singers' personal dedication, its history of excellence -- and a bit of chiding from the conductor.
Stage: Hot Ticket
New string quartets
Stage: Ticket window
Cats, Aug. 28-Sept. 2, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Tickets ($15.50-$54.50) on sale at noon Sun. at the center box office, (813) 229-7827, or Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.
Shop
For notable nuptials
In cooler climes, June traditionally is the month for weddings. Store registries make it easy to purchase items a couple has specified; individualists may want to seek out other options.
In the market
Nice for newlyweds
Time Out
The underwater frontier
Explorer Sylvia Earle and her crew are researching the mysteries of waters surrounding the United States. On Tuesday, they dock their vessels in Tampa for a visit and tours.
Kids, show your 'toony' side
Kids usually can be entertained with just a flip of the remote control button to their favorite cartoon. Now they have the opportunity to be the cartoon.
Teens' plays take the stage
Gorilla Theatre produces four award-winning plays by area students and gives staged readings of six others.
