The week ahead

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published January 7, 2001

TODAY

MUSICAL SHOW: Hal and Dora Norman and friends, 1:30 p.m. in the Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7622.

TUESDAY

NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Nancy Bissett speaks on "Recreating Flatwoods from Bahia Pastures by Direct Seeding," 7:30 p.m. in Oak Hall Environmental Studies Area, Boyd Hill Nature Park, 2900 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7326.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: 1:30 p.m., Princess Martha, 411 First Ave N, St. Petersburg. An understanding of how long-term insurance works, how to pay for home care in your own apartment or assisted living facility and what to look for in a good policy. Free. Call 894-6788.

THURSDAY

MEDICAID AND MEDICARE FRAUD: A community forum titled "Turning the Tide Against Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse," 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunshine Center. Topics include Medicare and Medicaid HMOs, patients' rights, and Social Security. Refreshments provided. Free. Call 893-7622.

JAZZ SHOW: Profiles in Jazz, a 12- to 15-piece band, performs a free show at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Sunshine Center. Call 893-7622.

PRANKSTERS IN MUSIC: Thomas Wilkins conducts the Florida Orchestra in a Coffee Concert at 11 a.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Program includes works by Haydn, Mozart, Dukas and Strauss. $17-$26. Call 892-5767. Or check the Web site at www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm.

THEATRE STROLL: Island Community Theatre presents eight one-act plays tonight through Jan. 14 at various storefronts along walkways of the Corey Avenue Shopping District in St. Pete Beach and Jan. 18-21 in Treasure Island. Audience meets at first play location and walks to subsequent play locations (call for details). Curtain 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8. Space limited. Call 593-0555.

FRIDAY

THE BIG DIG: Dr. Jan Hirschfield presents a review of the development of archaeology, some personal experiences, and the process of a dig, 3 p.m. in Lewis House on Eckerd College campus, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 864-8297.

GEM AND JEWELRY SHOW: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Also jewelry repair. Snacks available. Smoke-free facility. $4; under 16 free. Call 892-5202 or check the Web site for information on Coliseum events, www.stpete.org/coliseum.htm.

FRED GARBO INFLATABLE THEATER COMPANY: They are helium light and hilarious, visual, lively and fun for the entire family. Fred Garbo and Brazilian ballerina Daielma Santos bounce into the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater at 8 p.m. Premiered on Broadway to sold-out crowds. $8-$12. Call 892-5767.

SATURDAY

WORDBRIDGE TRIBUTE TO PLAYWRIGHTS: Bob Devin Jones performs Uncle Bends -- A Home Cooked Negro Narrative, 8 p.m. in Bininger Theater of Eckerd College. WordBridge is a national playwrights workshop. $15. Call 864-8278 for reservations and information.

SUPER POPS CONCERT SERIES: The Florida Orchestra and guest conductor Bill Conti perform a Salute to the Oscars, 8 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater. Program includes tunes and anecdotes from award-winning movies and shows. $20-$38. Call 892-5767.

PHOENIX CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY: Members of the Florida Orchestra perform works by Frank and Rachmaninov, 3 p.m. in the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, $10 general or $8 museum members. Call 823-3767.

NEW YEAR'S DANCE: Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Church, 434 90th Ave. N, will have its traditional New Year's Eve dinner/dance (Malanka) at 7 p.m. Cathy and the Lorelei Band will provide music. Tickets cost $20 per person and are available by calling (727) 787-3538 or (727) 576-0400. Seating is limited.

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