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The Verizon Music Festival is in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, with Little Richard among the stars on a diverse bill.
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Cover story
10 Pressing Questions: Little Richard speaks his mind
He thinks his cheekbones are his best feature. He thinks a lot of rock nowadays is "filth." And even though he's almost 69, he's still amazed every time he sits down to play the piano.
A musical mixer
The Verizon Music Festival has a taste of tunes for every palate, from rock 'n' roll to swing to world beat.
Film
A waste of space
K-PAX, the story of a mysterious man who may or may not be an alien, is not an uplifting close encounter.
Movies: Top Five and upcoming releases
Current movies recommended by the Times
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.
Also playing
Grisly "Ghosts'
Indie Flix
Been there, done that better
Movie brief
On Snoop Dogg's shoulders
Video
Video: Cool animation in search of a movie
The computer-animated Final Fantasy doesn't get any better with a second look.
Upcoming videos/DVDs releases and rankings
UPCOMING VIDEOS/DVDS RELEASES
Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Pedro Redding of Largo knew that OutKast rapper Dre has a son named Seven, whose mother is R&B singer Erykah Badu. Redding will look "so fresh and so clean" in his new Weekend T-shirt.
Pop: Hot Ticket
Lucinda Williams: power to wow
Pop: Ticket Window
Alison Krauss and Union Station, 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.
Get Away
Fun's the norm at Guavaween
Daytime is for kids, nighttime for the grownups at the bay area's biggest Halloween bash.
Get Away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Get Away: Hot Ticket
Orchestra chills and thrills
Art
A cozy craft show for fall
The CraftArt Outdoor Festival, which raises money for Florida Craftsmen, is a favorite of artists.
Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
Art: Hot Ticket
Seeking "order from chaos"
Dine
Side dish
What was once Made in Italy has been remade as Boudreaux's (27964 U.S. Highway 19, Clearwater; (727) 726-9030) with nightly entertainment and a slight Cajun flavor. Menu covers steaks, seafood, big sandwiches, as well as jambalaya and etouffee dishes.
Stage
An intense 'Side Show'
The play about Siamese twins who become theater stars was a flop on Broadway, but producers say this production in a smaller space is more moving.
Stage: Hot Ticket
Stripped-down Shakespeare
Stage: Down the road
French -- Feydeau's farce A Flea in Her Ear opens the Asolo Theatre season Nov. 2. $15-$42.
Shop
Clock watching
Rest an extra hour on Sunday, or put the additional time to good use during the switch to standard time. Maybe it's time to spring for a new watch.
Shop: Briefs
SUPER SHOPPING: South Pinellas County's first Wal-Mart supercenter opened Wednesday at 8900 U.S. 19, Pinellas Park. In addition to traditional merchandise, it offers prepared foods, a hairdresser, florist, portrait studio, pharmacy, vision center, Teachers Credit Union and McDonald's.
