'The Score' is better than average
The film's star power is the draw, but it isn't the only reason for heading to the theater. Taut direction and an entertaining story also lend a hand.

Movies: Top Five
Current movies recommended by the Times

Also in Theaters
A new Erin Brockovich

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.

Indie Flix
Movies in limited release:

Video
Upcoming DVD / video attractions and rankings
UPCOMING DVD/VIDEO ATTRACTIONS

'Thirteen Days' plays history to the hilt
NEW RELEASES

Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Cheb Nebe of Clearwater knew the Quarrymen was the band John Lennon was fronting when he met Paul McCartney when the future Beatles were teens.

Pop: Ticket Window
Richard Elliot and Marc Antoine, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Tickets ($26-$32) on sale 10 a.m. Fri. at the box office, (727) 791-7400, or at Ticketmaster, (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.

Pop: Hot Ticket
Her roots are showing

Get Away
What's cooler than fossils and art?
Side-by-side museums in Gainesville are a mind-expanding destination for a summer getaway.

Get away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.

Art
Technology illuminates antiquities
Now, visitors to the Tampa Museum of Art need not rely on a docent to get information about Greek and Roman artifacts.

Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.

Art: Hot Ticket
Stroll the shows

Dine
Working toward a perfect 10
Ten Beach Drive's reincarnation brings a welcome return of the traditional restaurant-lounge -- plus some fine modern touches.

Side dish
LE WEEKEND

Nite Out
Fight club
Club More features a funky blend of music, dancing and, on Monday nights, a chance to box.

Nite Out: Hot Ticket
A very good year

Stage
Two men and a message
In Visiting Mr. Green, two men -- one old and one young -- sentenced to spend time together find at least one thing in common: unfinished business.

A show with legs
Dancing is the flash of the Show Palace Dinner Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Stage: Down the road
Musical -- Eight O'Clock Theatre stages Sweet Charity July 20 through Aug. 5 at the Largo Cultural Center. $6 to $16.

Stage: Hot Ticket
Directing twice the music

Shop
Waiting in style
Gone are the days when maternity clothing meant billowing tops with Peter Pan or sailor collars. Today's powerful women expect sportswear, business suits, even evening wear. Summer can be especially taxing for expectant mothers; these items can help them feel more comfortable.

Time Out
Music ripped from the headlines
Chris Temple of Ashes of Grisum is a rarity on the music scene: He finds inspiration for his dark, intense songs in local news.