Seize The Day

By Compiled by KATHLEEN LANG

© St. Petersburg Times, published April 14, 2000

THINGS TO DO

It's your last chance to experience Surreal Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Tonight's event includes tours of the exhibit "Masterpieces of Surrealism," live jazz music, Spanish tapas, and sangria and silent movies in the Raymond James Room. The cost is $10; $5 for museum members. Reservations are requested. Call (727) 823-3767.

WUSF-FM 89.7's Riverwalk, Live from the Landing Jazz Series features Tin Roof Blues: The Story of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings at 10 p.m. today. Includes the Jim Cullum Jazz Band and pianist Dick Hyman. Call (813) 974-4890 or (800) 741-9090.

Feel like you're in Paris in the spring during a French wine sampling from 3 to 6:30 p.m. today at Fancy's Specialty Market, 1003 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Sample four wines from France, paired with hors d'oeuvres. Free. Call (727) 894-5300.

Meet Mason Ramsey, who wrote about true crime in the bay area, when he visits Barnes & Noble, 23654 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, at 7 p.m. today to sign copies of Bodies in the Bay, a fictional account based on the true story of the Rogers' women, found murdered in Tampa Bay in 1989. Call (727) 669-1688.

THINGS TO VIEW

Tonight, Discovery Channel examines the historic roots of hate groups and extremist organizations on Evil Among Us: Hate in America. 7 p.m.The History Channel previews a four-part miniseries, World Timeline: Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs. 8 p.m.

- Compiled by Times staff writer Kathleen Lang (lang@sptimes.com)