The week ahead

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published October 22, 2000

TODAY

ZANY SCIENCE: Beakman, aka Paul Zaloom, the wacky star of the Saturday morning educational science show Beakman's World, performs at 3 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. With Lester, his sidekick lab rat, Beakman answers kids' questions with theatrics that are sure to make them giggle and learn. $8-$12. Call 892-5767. Or check the Web site at www.stpete.org/bayfront.htm.

AMERICAN INDIAN AFTERNOON: An American Indian symposium with guest speakers Shari Ulman and Carl P. Estenik, 2-5 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Topics include Debunking the Stereotypes, American Indian Spirituality Prior to European Contact, and an exploration of contemporary American Indian artists and their works. Free. Call 896-2667 or visit the Web site at www.fine-arts.org.

CLASSICAL CONCERT: Florida Orchestra trombonist Harold van Schaik and pianist Michelle Rego Reatini perform at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Program includes the music of Bach, Vaughan-Williams, Mendelssohn and others. Free will offering. Call 347-9702 ext. 308.

MONDAY

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: Licensed Mental Health Counseler Marilyn Greene speaks on depression, 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7622.

TUESDAY

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT: Experience the therapeutic benefits of laughter for mind, body and spirit with Woop-Z the Clown, 1:30 p.m. in the Princess Martha, 411 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 894-6788.

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

WEDNESDAY

WIDESPREAD PANIC: One of the many neo-hippie jam bands that inherited the road-warrior mantle left behind by the Grateful Dead performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's St. Petersburg Times Arena, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $23. Call 892-5767.

RAWLINGS COMES ALIVE: Famous Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is brought to life by Betty Jean Steinshouer in a presentation at 11 a.m. in the Dendy-McNair Auditorium of Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 864-8085.

PEACEKEEPING AND LEADERSHIP: Retired Maj. Gen. Lewis MacKenzie speaks at 1:30 p.m. in the Dendy-McNair Auditorium, Eckerd College. Free. Call 864-8297.

THURSDAY

COPPOLLA HALLOWEEN: Francis Ford Coppolla's notable directorial debut Dementia 13 is shown at 6 p.m. in the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. This chilling cult classic explores a noble family inhabiting a picturesque Irish castle and evolves into an story of greed, triggering a series of brutal and gory axe murders. Free with museum admission, half price after 5 p.m. or free if you wear a costume. Call 823-3767 or check the Web site at www.salvadordalimuseum.org.

"THESE TWO COUPLES WENT TO ITALY:' A comedy by Paul Rusconi about two horrible American couples who keep running into each other while traveling in Italy. Nominated to compete in the American Theater Festival. Bininger Auditorium, Eckerd College. 8 p.m. today through Saturday and 2 p.m. Oct. 29. $5, $3 college community, $1 Eckerd students. Call for reservations 864-8279.

FRIDAY

HALLOWEEN BENEFIT: A dinner dance (costumes optional) featuring cocktails, appetizers, prizes dinner and dancing, 7:30 p.m. in Saffron's Restaurant, 1700 Park St. N St. Petersburg. Proceeds benefit Benedict Haven, a permanent residence for persons with mental disabilities. $35 includes everything except drinks. Call 942-8140.

HIGH-KICKING FUN: the Grandmother Rockettes at the Sunshine Center, 2 p.m. Free. Call 893-7622.

HALLOWEEN STOMP V: Dance to the music of the Sevilles, 8 p.m.-midnight at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Costume contest with cash prizes. BYOB, snacks and set-ups available. $11 advance, $13 door. Call 892-5202 or check Web site for information on Coliseum events, www.stpete.org/coliseum.htm.

SATURDAY

BEGONIAS FOR FLORIDA: Dale Sena, curator of the begonia species collection at the University of South Florida Botanical Garden, presents an overview of general begonia culture for Florida patios and yards, 11:30 a.m. in the Oak Pavilion of Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Plant sale. Free with park admission. Call 551-3100.

CIRCUS MCGURKIS: The 29th annual "Peoples Fair," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lakeview Park at 20th Street and 28th Avenue S, St. Petersburg. Celebrating the shared vision of freedom, peace, justice and creativity, this circus is a colorful mix of art, ideas and fun with artists, musicians, storytellers, jugglers, dancers and grass roots community groups. Free. Rain date is Nov. 4. Call 327-6726.

SCOPE IT OUT: With video microscopes, bug boxes and mini-scopes in hand, take a close look at the itty-bitty creatures that call Tampa Bay their home, 10 a.m.-noon in the Pier Aquarium, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Donations appreciated. Call 895-7437.

PIER HALLOWEEN BASH: Point the kids downstairs after the Pier Aquarium activities for Halloween happenings, noon-5 p.m. Costume contest, games, scavenger hunt, haunted house and more. Free. Call 821-6164.

OCTOBERFEST: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 4001 74th St. N, St. Petersburg. Costume contest (no scary costumes, please), games, prizes, arts, crafts, bake sale, bobbing for apples, food and drinks and lots of sweets. Free. Call 343-3321.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: Calling all ghosts and goblins! St. Pete Beach plans a day of tricks and treats at 4 p.m. in the Dolphin Village Shopping Center courtyard area, 4600 Gulf Blvd. Carnival booths, candy, prizes, costume contests and a haunted house from 7 to 9 p.m. ($3) that's not recommended for younger children. Other activities free. Call 363-9244.

FIERY FOOD FEST: The 3rd Annual Florida Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show at the Bayfront Center's St. Petersburg Times Arena, noon-6 p.m. today and tomorrow. Featuring the largest collection of hot and spicy food products in the eastern U.S. Guest chefs perform cooking demonstrations and about 120 exhibitors offer tastings and sell a variety of hot and spicy food products, clothing, books, art and kitchenware. $6. Call 892-5767.

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