The week ahead

By Compiled by Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published November 26, 2000

Today

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN: KoJo 2000 performs a mixture of reggae, blues and calypso from noon to 4 p.m. on the wedding lawn of Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free with park admission. Call 551-3100.

Monday

NEW VISIONS: American Stage, 211 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, presents Ten Percent of Molly Snyder by Richard Strand at 7 p.m. This alternative theater series features readings of plays by new and emerging playwrights followed by interactive audience feedback culminating in a final production selected from the eight plays. $5. Call 823-7529.

Tuesday

ART OF THE SPIRIT: Abdul Karim Ali of the American Muslim Center discusses the beliefs and religious practices of American Muslims at 7 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. The decorative elements of prayer rugs and other pieces related to Islamic life are examined. Free, but seating is limited. For reservations, call 896-2667.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Celebrate the holidays with this live adaptation of Frank Capra's classic at Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 8 p.m. today and 2 and 8 p.m. tommorow. $27-$33. Call 892-5767. Or check the website at http://www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm.

MEDICATION ERRORS: Older adults who misuse their medication face risks not present in the younger population. Chuck Manning of Gulf Coast Community Care talks about a new program to help people recognize the symptoms of medication errors, 1:30 p.m. in the Princess Martha, 41 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free, but reservations required. Call 894-6788.

WILDFLOWER WALK: Stroll the winding trails of Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 3-4:30 p.m. Park ranger leads and identifies the plants. Free. Call 893-7326.

Thursday

AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION: Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg holds a variety of events beginning at 6 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Beth Boyer Kollas, director and research coordinator of the Orlando Regional Mind/Body/Spirit Center on Fox Hall Patio. A candlelight walk to Griffin Chapel for a brief service and a 24-hour vigil follows. Tomorrow photos, poems and artwork by students are displayed and a service in the chapel at 4 p.m. is followed by a reception. Free. Call 864-7757.

Friday

SHOWTIME AT THE PALLADIUM: The Community Benefit Network presents a youth talent showcase at 7:30 p.m. in the Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Prizes awarded. $12 admission, $7 children to age 12. The Community Benefit Network assists at risk youth in the community $12, $7 children to age 12. Call 322-2777.

HOLIDAY TOUR: Ten kitchens and patios are decked out for the season and available to tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow. A holiday gift boutique is featured in one and a Gingerbread house with delectable edibles in another. Proceeds benefit the Florida Orchestra Guild. $10. Call 822-7815.

Saturday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PINELLAS TRAIL: More than a dozen sites stage celebrations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 464-4600 or check the web site at http://www.pinellascounty.org/trail10.htm.

PARK PROMENADE: St. Petersburg Preservation hosts a walking tour at 10 a.m. beginning in front of the Williams Park bandshell, Second Avenue between Third and Fourth streets N. The tour will visit 20 historic sites in the Williams Park and Mirror Lake Park areas in approximately two hours. $3. No reservations required. Call 824-7802.

MACBETH: A staged reading of Shakespeare's classic play about power, greed and ambition, 8 p.m. today through Tuesday in Bininger Theater of Eckerd College. $5, $3 seniors and $1 Eckerd students. Call 864-8297.

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