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TODAY: The Centennial Opera Group will view videos of three short operas by Giacomo Puccini, known as Il Trittico, at 12:30 p.m. today at the Centennial Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. The first, Il Tabarro (The Cloak), is a melodramatic tragedy of jealousy run amok. The second, Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) is a study of perceived sin and atonement in a 17th century Italian convent. The third is Gianni Schicchi, a comic treatment of an episode from Dante's Inferno, which has Schicchi's extended family skipping the mourning of his death to get on with fighting over his estate. Admission is free.

TODAY-DEC. 21: The West Pasco Art Guild's holiday gift gallery will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The gallery is at 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey. Items for sale include handpainted pillows and shirts, denim purses, handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, decoratively painted bird houses and gourds and paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Call (727) 841-7732.

TODAY-DEC. 25: Holly, Jolly Holiday Cabaret continues at Angel Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 5201 U.S. 19 (Southgate Shopping Center), New Port Richey. Shows are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 6 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash beer and wine bar. Dinner and show, $32.50; ages 12 and younger, $19.95, plus tax and tip. Call (727) 847-0019.

TODAY-DEC. 26: Here's Love (the Miracle on 34th Street musical) continues at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and full 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, (888) 655-7469.

TODAY: John Timpanelli and Friends will present a concert variety show at 8 p.m. at Chasco Elementary School on Ridge Road, one-quarter mile west of Little Road. Admission is $7. Call (727) 856-9816.

SATURDAY: The Land O'Lakes-Wesley Chapel Rotary Club will present the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony at 3 and 7 p.m. at Wesley Chapel High School Performing Arts Center, Wells Road (off Curley Road, 1 mile north of State Road 54), Wesley Chapel. The award-winning group has more than 100 male voices. Tickets are $15 and available at the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce office on State Road 54 or by calling Russ Miller at (813) 230-1334. Proceeds will benefit youth educational opportunities in the two communities.

SATURDAY-DEC. 23: The Angelus home for developmentally disabled children and adults will present Christmas Pageant at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and on Dec. 22 and 23 at the center, 12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson. The 30-minute show about the Christmas story features the Angelus Choir and other community choirs. The show is followed by refreshments at the activity center. Admission is free.

SATURDAY: Eight artists will participate in the annual Holiday Open House at San Antonio Pottery, 11903 Curley Road (south of State Road 52), San Antonio, at 7 p.m. Items for viewing and sale include lifelike Santas by Ann Hubbard, watercolors by Karen Phillips, handmade soaps and lotions by Brenda Morel, metal folk art angels by Diane Riggleman, wrought iron work by Lewis Riggleman, photographs by Bill Sargent, cloisonne jewelry by Sharon Scalise and pottery by Jack Boyle. Musicians Frances Pisacane, Jasmine Hart and Company will play classical and Celtic music on violin, guitar and flute.

SUNDAY: The Longleaf community will hold a holiday festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the community off State Road 54 east of Little Road. Jazz player Allon Sams will play at 12:30 p.m., followed by singers Ted and Jules and the Gospel Warriors. Santa arrives at 1:30 p.m. There will be a crafts tent for kids. Decorated model homes will be open for tours. Admission is free.

QUICK TRIPS

TODAY-DEC. 22: Weeki Wachee Springs will present Winter Waterland Extravaganza from 6 to 10 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 21 and 22 at the park. The acts include Winter Waterland Mermaid Show, Santa's Water Sleigh, The Little Dog Who Saved Christmas animal show,Holiday Magic show and Santa's Fun Zone. The amphitheater will feature Sounds of Christmas, with several music groups. Admission is $7.05 for adults, 46.95 for ages 3-10.

TODAY-SUNDAY: The musical comedy Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, continues at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Performances are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for students. Box office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and one hour before each show. Call (352) 683-5113.

SATURDAY: The annual Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade will be presented in downtown Tarpon Springs at 10 a.m. The parade ends at Craig Park, where kids can visit with Santa and get a free bag of candy from the Tarpon Springs Recreation Department.

LOOK AHEAD

DEC. 22: Bluesman Hubert Sumlin will play at Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Opening act Sean Chambers will perform at 9:30 p.m., followed by Sumlin. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

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