Sanding Ovations
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009
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Treasure Island Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
A three-day Masters Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival comes to Treasure Island, the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida! Live local music, food, drinks, arts & crafts, kids stuff and some of the finest, over-the-top sand sculptures from professionals.
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19th Annual Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009
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Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2799
"It's a Dixie and Swing Thing!" Traditional jazz and swing will once again fill the air at the 19th annual Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic. This event is the largest traditional festival in the state and one of the largest on the east coast. The Sheraton Sand Key Resort & Marriott Suites on Sand Key the Holiday Inn on Clearwater Beach will host a crowd of about 5,000 over three days. More than 20 bands will play in several venues, from gulf side to ballroom. Additional parking and shuttle service available. For more information about tickets or parking, visit website or call 727-536-0064. Shuttles available between all three hotels.
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Rocky and Friends
11/22/2009 - 1/10/2010
Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art
600 E. Klosterman Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will open a special exhibition, Rocky and Friends, in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival will be held on December 5th and 6th while Rocky and Friends will open on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in the North and South Galleries of the museum. The exhibition consists of artwork from contemporary artists Rocky Bridges and nine of his colleagues who include: Catherine Bergman, David Bewley, John Costin, Ummarid (Tony) Eitharong, Susan Livingston, Duncan McClellan, Carole Napoli, Judi Wood and Josette Urso. The variety of media and styles represented by these artists mirrors the diversity and quality of the works also being showcased in the annual two-day festival.
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Shake Your Money Maker on Cleveland Street
11/27/2009 - 11/27/2009
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Entertainment will be a Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club, and The Mainstream Band featuring Kirsten Joyer. Beer, wine and food for sale along with multiple street vendors. The Clearwater Veterans Alliance will be the benefiting charity. Special appearance of the pirates and their Gasparilla ships, Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita and other!

Holiday Lights In The Gardens
11/28/2009 - 1/3/2010
6-10pm
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33774
Share the holiday spirit and enjoy the beautiful gardens that sparkle wit hthe warmth of the season. A community tradition that adds a touch of festivity with more than 400,000 twinkling lights, Holiday Lights are open nightly through January 3rd. For more information, call 727-582-2100.
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VIBE Festival
11/29/2009 - 11/29/2009
1:00pm-10:00pm
Vinoy Park
500 Bayshore Dr. N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Featuring David Guetta, Roger Sanchez, Robbie Rivera, DJ Dan and Nic Fanciulli. Limited pre-sale tickets available $45. For ticket and festival information, please visit the website.
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Downtown Clearwater Holiday Lightup
12/4/2009 - 12/4/2009
5:00pm-10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Join WTVT FOX 13 reporter Charley Belcher, City Officials and Santa as they switch on Clearwater's glittering 25 foot holiday tree in the Cleveland Street District's downtown brand new Station Square Park! Directly afterward, winners of the 2nd Annual Downtown Development Board Wreath Decorating Competition will be announced. Special family entertainment will be provided inside Station Park by Radio Disney. Activities made possible by the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Downtown Development Board and City of Clearwater at this FREE family-friendly event include: Vote for your favorite wreath, 40 tons of snow, two toboggan runs, Photo taken with Santa, Holiday carolers, Beer, wine and gifts galore, snow play area for smaller children, Holiday bazaar, Raffles and prizes and plenty of fun
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The Chocolate Nutcracker
12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009
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Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center
400 1st St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Chocolate Nutcracker is an African-American-inspired rendering of the traditional Nutcracker ballet that tells the story of a little girl and her magical nutcracker journey through a multicultural, multiethnic, joyous celebration of dance and music. For tickets, call 727-892-5767.
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Art in the Park - Holiday Forest
12/5/2009 - 12/5/2009
10am-3pm
Williams Park
330 2nd Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Holiday trees decorated by local arts organizations will be up for display and auction during Art in the Park to benefit local arts and culture organizations. Organized by The PinkCricket Center for Arts Education.
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Florida Highwaymen James Gibson Art Exhibit/Sale
12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009
10 am to 4 pm
Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport
5501 27th Ave. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707-5553
Sale and exhibit of Florida Highwaymen Mr. James Gibson. Valuations of old Florida art by Robert LeBlanc, a respected appraiser and dealer in vintage Florida art and works by the Highwaymen artists. Mr. LeBlanc will also have vintage Florida Highwaymen art available for sale. $5.00 admission and $5.00 art valuations per piece.
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