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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published April 15, 2001
ART AND RELIGION: The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, presents a series of programs to foster mutual understanding and respect for diverse spiritual faiths and cultural traditions through art. At 7 p.m., Mary DeMoss, director of the local office of the Foundation for Religious Tolerance of Florida, offers a talk called "Restoring and Safeguarding a Culture of Religious Freedom." Free. Reservations suggested, seating is limited. Call 896-2667 or visit the Web site at http://www.fine-arts.org.
FILM ON ISLAM: The Museum of Fine Arts will show a film on Islam at 3 p.m. in conjunction with the museum's Art of the Spirit program. Narrated by Ben Kingsley, the film "explores issues that probe the very core of our existence and give new understanding about our humanity." Free with museum admission. Call 896-2667.
NATURE WALK: 3-4:30 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7326.
LITTLE THEATER, BIG MUSICAL: The St. Petersburg Little Theater, 4025 31st St. S, presents Fiddler on the Roof at 8 tonight, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Other performance times are 8 p.m. April 26-28 and 2 p.m. April 29. Tickets are $16 general, $8 for students with ID. Call 866-1973.
SHAKESPEARE ON FILM: The Salvador Dali Museum shows Roman Polanski's MacBeth, his 1971 film interpretation of the Shakespearean tragedy, at 6 p.m. in the museum's Raymond James room, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Free with museum admission (half price after 5 p.m.). Call 823-3767.
FLORIDA SOUVENIRS: The St. Petersburg Museum of History opens an exhibit on Florida souvenirs with a party at 7 p.m. at the museum, 335 Second Ave. NE. Mementos from the 1880s to more modern times will be on display, and 30 plastic flamingos, individually decorated by local artists, will be sold at a silent auction. Admission is $15, but free to museum members. Call 894-1052.
THE LAST FRIDAY SWING DANCE: at the Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd S, which closes May 1 for renovations. Swing lessons begin at 8 p.m., the dance at 9. All ages welcome, smoke-free, full service bar, free parking. $6. Call 893-1070.
IN THE ABSTRACT: Jack King of the University of Tampa discusses the development of abstract art in the 20th century, 10 a.m. in the Marly Room of the Museum of Fine Arts. Free with museum admission. Call 896-2667.
BAY CATCH: Grab a bucket and net and discover the marine creatures that make Tampa Bay their home, 10 a.m., Spa Beach and Education Station on the approach to The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Donations appreciated. Call 821-6164
MAINSAIL ARTS FESTIVAL: Over 200 artists converge on Straub Park, Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22. Entertainment, food, kids art tent and activities. Free admission. Call 892-5885.
CLASSIC FORDS: More than 100 Mustangs and Shelbys line The Pier, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Call 821-6164.
SUPER POPS: Doc Severinsen, guest conductor and trumpet soloist, performs with the Florida Orchestra at 8 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Includes works by Gershwin and Ellington. $20-$38. Call 892-5767. Or check the Web site at http://www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm.
FOR THE BIRDS: Join the National Audubon society and communities across the nation for the world's largest competitive birdwatching event, beginning at dawn at Fort Desoto Park's headquarters and ending at 6 p.m. Considered one of the best spots in Florida to view birds during the spring migration, teams hope to identify between 120 and 160 species on their way from Central and South America to nest throughout the U.S. and Canada. Participants collect pledges that benefit elementary school environmental education programs. For more information or to pledge support, call 360-0251 or contact the St. Petersburg Audubon Society's Web site at http://www.stpeteaudubon.org.
TENNIS TIME: The St. Pete Beach Recreation Department celebrates becoming a member of the U.S.A. Tennis program, 10 a.m.-noon at Lazzarillo Park on Debazan Avenue between the Don Cesar and Bayway Bridge. Tennis pros play, and programs for all ages are unveiled with registration available. Free giveaways and refreshments. Call Mary Jo at 363-9244.