The week ahead

By Times staff reports

© St. Petersburg Times,
published October 14, 2001

TODAY

DANCE THEATER: The La Rosa Flamenco Theater of Miami opens a photography exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg with a performance at 3 p.m. that combines traditional flamenco and more contemporary touches. The exhibition, "Americanos: Latino Life in the United States," features 120 images by 30 prize-winning photographers. Free. Call 896-2667.

MISS DEAF AMERICA: Meet Lauren Teruel and hear her story of determination, 1-3 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. N. Teruel travels across the country promoting family literacy and fostering greater awareness about deaf culture, language, heritage and achievements of the deaf and hard of hearing. Sign language interpreters available. Refreshments served. Free. Call 551-3364.

ANI DIFRANCO ON TOUR: The musician with sounds from minimalist and introspective to funky and bold performs at 8 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $29.50. Call 892-5767. Or check the Web site at www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm.

BAND CONCERT: The Masonic Band of St. Petersburg conducted by James Inman presents a 4 p.m. concert in the Masonic Home board room, 3201 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 822-3499.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Daystar Life Center does the cooking from 1 to 4 p.m. in St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic church's social hall, 515 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg. Dine in or take out. Prize drawings for gift certificates. $6, $3 children under 12. Daystar provides services to the needy. Call 825-0442.

CHORAL PERFORMANCE: St. Petersburg College Madrigalians, an 18-voice choral ensemble, performs works by Irving Berlin, Giuseppe Pitoni and Lloyd Norlin at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Barry Stevens on piano. $5 suggested donation. Call 347-9702.

A TRICK FOR THE TREATERS: A Halloween stage play for the family with costumed characters and treats for the audience, 2:30 p.m. in the Catherine A. Hickman Theater of Gulfport, 5501 27th Ave. S (enter at 26th Avenue S). $9 adults, $6 children, $1 for ages 2 and under. Call 562-6036.

MONDAY

SKINNER ORGAN: The Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, presents a concert featuring local organists at 4 p.m. The Skinner Organ Co., which is no longer in operation, produced the venue's organ in 1926. Tea and cookies preceding the concert. Free. Call 822-3590.

TUESDAY

ART OF THE SPIRIT: The series attempts to foster understanding of diverse ethnic and spiritual traditions, 7 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts. Dr. John McKiernan Gonzales, history professor at the University of South Florida, speaks on Latin American Communities. Program complements the current exhibit "Americanos: Latino Life in the United States." Refreshments served. Free, reservations requested. Call 896-2667.

WEDNESDAY

MEET YOUR MAYOR: Mayor Rick Baker speaks on "Finding St. Petersburg in Print and People" and joins seven former St. Petersburg mayors at 2 p.m. in the Main Branch Library. Reception follows, featuring samples of all the mayors' favorite desserts. Free. Call 399-2784.

NATURE WALK: 3-4:30 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7326.

THURSDAY

ASK THE DOCTOR: The Pinellas County Mobile Medical Unit, at the Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Have Dr. Lee take your blood pressure, discuss health issues and review medications for compatibility. Free. Call 893-7622.

MR. VAMPIRE: A classic of frightening hilarity is shown at 6 p.m. in the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Chinese with English subtitles. Free refreshments. Free with museum admission (half-price after 5 p.m.). Call 823-3767 or check the Web site at www.salvadordalimuseum.org.

FRIDAY

GARDEN WINE TASTING: A wine tasting and art event to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, 7 p.m. in Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. The party includes the "Dali On Tour" traveling art exhibit, live music with the Gita, light appetizers and lots of wine. Tickets are $12 and available only online at tampa.winebrats.org. Or call 823-3767 for information.

SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST MOON SWING DANCE: The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, presents Johnny Angel and the Swingin' Demons playing Big Band of the '30s, high-steppin' swing of the '40s, and a good dose of '50s jump blues from 8 p.m. to midnight. Swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. teach the East Coast, Lindy and fox trot. $35 reserved seating, $14, $7 children in advance; $16, $8 children at the door. Call 892-5202 or check Web site for information on Coliseum events, www.stpete.org/coliseum.htm.

CLASSICAL GUITAR: The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs at 8 p.m. in the Mahaffey Theater. Program includes selections from Pulcinella by Igor Stravinsky, Carmen Suite by Georges Bizet, alsoToccata for Guitar Quartet by Bryan Johanson and original work Three African Pieces. $23-$30. Call 892-5767.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Enjoy an evening concert under the stars featuring T.C. Carr and the Catch , from 7-9 p.m. in the Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, food and beverages available for sale. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers please. Pets okay on leash. Free. Call 391-8345.

ART AT LEISURE: A lecture program, "Portraits of Latino Communities," is presented by Carol Upham at 10 a.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts. Refreshments served before lecture. Free with museum admission. Call 896-2667.

SATURDAY

CALLS OF THE NIGHT: Wildlife specialists Jeanne Murphy and Jerry Shrewsbury give children and parents a chance to hear and investigate screech owl coos, bat clicks and other eerie sounds of an October night. 7 p.m. in the Tropical Pavilion of the Florida Botanical Gardens, 12175 125th St. N, Largo. Free. Call 582-2100.

MASTERWORKS CONCERT: The Florida Orchestra presents "Shostakovich's Blazing Fifth" at 8 p.m. in the Mahaffey Theater. Daniel Lee on cello. Program also includes Liadov's Kikimora, Dvorak's Cello Concerto. $20-$38. Call 892-5767.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Science Center of Pinellas County, 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, holds a day of family educational fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Archaeological displays and presentations, re-enactors and demonstrations of 16th century Indian village life, storytelling, xeriscape gardening presentation, laser shows ($2), planetarium shows ($1) and animal presentations. Free (except where noted). Call 384-0027.

FAMILY CLASSICS: The 1945 classic film National Velvet, starring an adolescent Elizabeth Taylor, is shown at 10:30 a.m. in the Gulfcoast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Free. Call 518-6833.

CATCHIN' CRITTERS: Discover the marine life that lives in Tampa Bay with the Pier Aquarium staff, 10 a.m.-noon at Spa Beach and Education Station on the approach to the Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. With nets and buckets in hand, be prepared to get your feet wet. All ages welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 895-7437. For a complete list of events at the Pier check the Web site at www.stpete-pier.com.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISPLAY: The clothesline project of Tampa Bay, a collection of more than 1,000 T-shirts depicting women's personal experience with violence, is on display in Campbell Park, Sixth Avenue and 16th Street S, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Victims of violence can create their own shirt to aid in their healing. Free. Call 784-6384.

AUTUMN HARVEST: Boyd Hill Nature Park's Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S, St. Petersburg, holds a fall celebration and farmers' market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience pioneer life at a working print shop, sawmill, blacksmith shop and 19th century home. Enjoy hay rides, square dancing and fresh produce. Free. Call 893-7326.

MUSIC AND DANCE: 8 p.m. in the Palladium Theater. The first half features Brent Douglas performing Rachmaninoff followed by a Chamber Ballet Company performance. Second half features jazz pianist Bob Ferzat followed by a performance of the Bench and video highlights from their tour to Estonia. $15. Call 822-3590.

ALL FOR CHARITY SALE: The Village Green Mobile Home Park holds a giant flea market and craft sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the clubhouse, 2001 83rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 18 tables of items, food, raffles, prizes, 50/50 drawing. Half of proceeds will be donated to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic and half to help the needy in the park. Donations for sale welcome. Call 577-8989.

ORCHID CARE: Learn proper care and cultivation of these exotic plants, 11 a.m. in the Oak Pavilion of Sunken Gardens. Plants for sale. Free with park admission. Call 551-3100.

WEEDON ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL: Meet with local dignitaries and the Friends of Weedon Island to explore the beauty of this historically significant park, 1-3 p.m. Festivities held near the ranger's office. The park is just south of the bridge off Gandy Boulevard. Just follow the signs. Free.

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