HOLIDAY SHOW: The Plainsmen Gallery, 542 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, will hold its 19th annual Holiday Art and Gift Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The show will feature wildlife scratchboard engravings by Dennis Logsdon and African wildlife miniature oils by Grant Hacking, among other artwork. There will be a silent auction, prizes and special discounts. Call (727) 738-0213.

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PEN AND INK ART: The grand opening of Artistic Features, an art gallery and studio owned by artist Douglas Rohloff will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Sunday at 100 Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Rohloff specializes in creating detailed portraits using pencil, pen, ink and oils. Call (888) 419-2787.

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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Forest elves will plant a Happy Holiday Tree at 10 a.m. today on Dunedin's Main Street in front of the Historical Society's Museum. The native red cedar is a gift to the City of Dunedin from members of the Bay Bouquet Garden Club. Call (727) 726-5066.

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PLAY: The Seminole High School drama department will present Picnic at 7 p.m. today at Osceola High School. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for students. Call (727) 547-7536.

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MYSTERY/COMEDY: The Countryside High School drama department will present James Reach's play Murder Takes the Stage at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday in the school auditorium, 3000 State Road 580, Clearwater. Tickets cost $6. Call (727) 725-7956, ext. 163.

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PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Santa will be at the Humane Society of North Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. He'll pose for photos with families and their pets. Cost is $8 for one pose and $16 for three poses. Proceeds will benefit homeless animals. Also, the humane society's tree lot featuring Scotch pines, Frasier firs and Douglas firs is open seven days a week. Call (727) 797-7722.

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FARMER'S MARKET: The Downtown Farmer's Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of Cleveland Street between Garden and East avenues. Free admission and parking. Call (727) 461-7674.

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CONCERT: The Clearwater Chorus will present Songs of the Season, featuring guest artists Wilhelm and Arthur Goetze, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the box office. Call (727) 791-7400.

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HOLIDAY TALE: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas will be performed by the Patchwork Players at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. The performance is part of the Children's Series of live theatre. Tickets cost $5. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5013.

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HOLIDAY TEA: The Friends of the Largo Library will hold their annual Holiday Tea and a musical program featuring Bonnie Whitehurst at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. The event is open tomembers and their guests. Reservations required. Call (727) 585-0802.

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OPERA: Amahl and the Night Visitors, a tale of a shepherd boy who witnesses the journey of the Wise Men, will be performed by the Florida Lyric Opera at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. It will be narrated by John Wilson. Tickets cost $10. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5013.

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CHRISTMAS ART SHOW: The Creative Artists Guild will hold a Christmas Art Show & Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Clearwater Beach Hotel, 500 Mandalay Ave. Coffee and door prizes. Call (727) 736-4495.

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COMEDY: The West Coast Players will present Neil Simon's Rumors at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Dunedin Community Center, 1141 Michigan Blvd. Tickets cost $10 at the door; senior citizens and students pay $9 (all advance tickets cost $9). Call (727) 738-1937.

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CIRCUS: Experience the thrills and chills of the Loomis Circus under the Highland Big Top. It features acrobats, aerialists, clowns, trained dogs, jugglers and magic. Performances will be at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Largo Community Center. Call (727) 587-6720.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Pinellas Trail with a pancake breakfast between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday at the Dunedin Senior Center, 330 Douglas Ave. Tickets cost $3. Call (727) 738-1911.

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CHRISTMAS DRAMA: The Francis Wilson Playhouse will present the Christmas drama Greetings through Dec. 10. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Adult admission is $12. Call (727) 446-1360.

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ART RECEPTION: The Clearwater Artist's League's holiday art show reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Murielle Winery, 13131 56th Court, Suite 305, Clearwater. The event will feature wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Call (727) 584-6993.

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