This week

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times,
published July 27, 2001

WHAT A RELEASE: There will be a CD release party for Turn It Up, the new release by DJ Sharaz, at 10 p.m. Saturday at The Warehouse at Suncoast Entertainment Center, 10451 County Line Road, Spring Hill. DJs DBJ, Santana, Phronik and Sharaz will perform. Admission for ages 18 and up is $15. Call 688-0545 .

LOOK AHEAD

WAR REMEMBERED: The Dade Battlefield Historic State Park will have its fourth annual World War II Commemorative Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the park off County Road 476 in Bushnell. The event marks the 56th anniversary of the end of WWII and features re-enactor encampments, military vehicles, equipment, uniforms and weapons. Admission is $2 per vehicle. For information, call (352) 793-4781.

TAKE AIM: An introductory archery workshop is from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at the Chinsegut Nature Center, north of Brooksville. (Take U.S. 41 north of Brooksville 7 miles, then turn left on County Road 476 and go 1 mile. The nature center is on the left side of the road.) For information, call 754-6722.

WALK WITH NATURE: A dragonfly walk is scheduled at 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Chinsegut Nature Center north of Brooksville. (Take U.S. 41 north of Brooksville 7 miles, then turn left on County Road 476 and go 1 mile. The nature center is on the left side of the road.) For information, call 754-6722.

TAKIN' TURNS: Stage West Community Playhouse will present Takin' My Turn, a concert-style spoof on aging featuring Ray Hill and Marsha Reiniera, Aug. 10-12 at Stage West, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. This is a joint fundraiser with Citrus County's Playhouse 19. Show times are 8 p.m. Aug 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets are $12. The theater's box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and one hour before each show. Call (352) 683-5113.

CLASSICAL ELEGANCE: The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will host Classical Elegance at Twilight at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Wellington at Seven Hills in Spring Hill. The Bayside String Quartet will provide entertainment, and a buffet will be served. Tickets are $50 and benefit the proposed Nimmagadda Cultural Center. Call 688-5808 or 686-1875.

QUICK TRIPS

CANAAN DAYS CONTINUE: The musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues through Aug. 19 at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 2; and 3 p.m. Sundays. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash bar. Dinner and show, $35.95; show only, $24.95. Ages 12 and younger, $19.95 and $14.95. Call (727) 863-7949 or toll-free 1-888-655-7469.

CURTAIN CALLS

Organizers are seeking craft vendors for a Renaissance and Fantasy Festival at Weeki Wachee Springs Park on Aug. 17, 18 and 19. Those interested should call 592-0308.

The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will hold auditions for the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Mikado at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Springstead High School Theater, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Prepare 16 bars of music to demonstrate range and vocal strengths. Performances will be last two weekends in January at the theater. Call 597-8777 or 796-7469.

Stage West Community Playhouse will hold auditions for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Forum theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Production dates are Thursdays and weekends Nov. 1 through 18. Call 683-5113.

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