These exceptional objexts rane from refined 18th century English silver by Hester Bateman to dramatic deco-era silvery by Georg Jensen. Featured is one of the Museum's masterworks: Triton's Shell bowl by John S. Hunt and Joseph Taylor, a massive parcel-gilt silver piece honoring Queen Victoria. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

This exhibit showcases 19th century photographs on copper, glass and tin. In addition to portraits, this exhibit displays rare landscapes and other images that offer insights into the country's history, as well as into the development of photography. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The new Vinoy Afternoon Tea menu features prix fixe offerings, including a variety of loose leaf teas, pates, exotic fruit cocktails and scones. Tea service is held Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended, but walk-in guests are also invited. Teas are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room. For more information, call 727-894-1000.

This exhibit showcases aluminum spherical sculptures by artists Robert Giordano. All works are showcased in the courtyard sculpture garden. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Selections from the museum's collection of photography along with the photographers' correspondence will be spotlighted in this exhibit. In addition to Ansel Adam's work, photographs by Yosuf Karsh, D.W. Mellor, Barbara Morgan, Larry Silver, Herb Snitzer, Paul Strand, Burk Uzzle, David Vestal and Minor White and others will be on display. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Every third Friday, "Art, Wine and Music" is held in downtown Safety Harbor. Come and enjoy entertainment, dining and shopping along Main Street from 7–10 p.m. For more information, call 727-726-2890.

The special exhibit includes re-creations of the interior of the mammoth luxury liner, including the famous grand staircase and first- and third-class cabins. It also features actual artifacts from RMS Titanic recovered from the debris field of the wreckage. These artifacts range from passengers' personal items to a section of the great vessel's hull. For more information, call 813-987-6311.

Experience the powerful, vibrant images of Fritz-Hirschberger, a resistance fighter during the Holocaust. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

For the very first time, more than 250 superlative objects from The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia will travel to the United States. Artifacts span more than 800 years of Russian history and focus on themes such as religious culture and the life of the Czars. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

This exhibit highlights Florida Craftsmen members' work and gives craft art lovers an opportunity to view and purchase a variety of works from more than 250 of the state's best craftspeople. One-of-a-kind artwork is available in a wide range of mediums. For more information, call 727-821-7391.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at the Arts Center annual Holiday Show. See specially created works by many artists. Glass ornaments and photographs will also be on display. Limited edition hand-printed holiday cards custom-made for the Arts Center will debut during the holiday show. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Lights Under the Stars will take place on a two-mile course that snakes through Lake Seminole Park. Some of the large animated light displays will bridge the roadway. Weeknight hours are from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Holiday nights. Admission for the event will be $10 for cars, motorcycles and minivans, $15 for small buses and $25 for buses. To ensure the safety of the event, no bicyclists or pedestrians will be allowed in the park during the event's operating hours. For more information, call 727-464-3347.

The Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival, a not for profit organization, in partnership with the City of Clearwater proudly presents Clearwater Beach FantaSea of Lights. This spectacular five week program will celebrate November 28th – January 2nd at Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach, home of the Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival. The festival is in its ninth year and operates year round from two hours before until two hours after sunset and features artisans and crafters, street theater performers and live music. FantaSea of Lights will include all of the features of the Daily Festival with a unique holiday twist. Pier 60 Park becomes a holiday spectacular as we celebrate the season ‘Florida style’ with an enchanting array of illuminated displays made from thousand of lights that depict various sea creatures and holiday themes. Old St. Nick water skis while Surfing Gators and Dancing Dolphins light up the night and give this holiday celebration its own distinct flavor. The celebration includes Snow Play Days, Movies under the Stars featuring children’s animated and family holiday classics, caroling, artisans and crafters, visits from our own Beach Santa, street performers and live music. It’s a true Florida Christmas! Admission is free. Hours of operation are 3:30pm to 9:00pm nightly, weather permitting. For more information call 727-449-1036 or visit our web site at www.sunsetsatpier60.com.

John's Pass Village transforms into Christmas Village for this month long celebration. There will be a tree lighting on Dec. 6th with Santa Claus arriving by firetruck. Stores offer special discounts during this weekend and a Tropical Santa Photo Opportunity is available every weekend. For more information, call 727-394-0756.

This month-long festival of beautiful decorations, choirs of carolers, holiday entertainment, a large Christmas parade and more is a tradition in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-821-6164.

This exhibition surveys works from artist Jim Roche's early "Potted Mama" plant series, his narrative based audio-performance works. Works will be presented in photographic form, as well as in assemblage, drawings and mixed-media. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Heritage Village, a 21-acre historical village and museum, will host holiday tours of some of Pinellas County's most historic buildings, all of which will be decorated for the holidays. Tours will kick off during Seasonal Sensations at the Botanical Gardens and will include an open house, children's acitivities, nature walks, a train display, a craft fair, storytelling and food. In addition to the pioneer and Victorian home decorations, 12 trees decorated by members of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society will celebrate the cultural diversity of the county's citizens. Trees representing Scotland, Portugal, Ireland, Hawaii, Finland and Germany, among others, will be on display. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the world-famous Rockettes, most famous for their eye-high kicks and precision dancing. This live production has dazzling lights, scenery and costumes, live animals and Santa Claus. For more information, call 813-222-1000.

This exhibit explores how the nation's pastime mirror and influences our evolving culture. The more than 500 artifacts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame include the legendary "Abner Doubleday baseball," the first ball pitched by Cy Young in the first World Series in 1903; historic photographs and artifacts from Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and more; baseball nostalgia of all kinds; interactive displays and items that illustrate the history of baseball in Tampa Bay. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

These 75 works on paper by 65 African American artists encompass drawings, prints, watercolors and collages. They have historical, political and spiritual implications. Artists represented include Charles Alston, Romare Bearden, John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Mel Edwards, Sam Gilliam, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Betye Saar and Alma Thomas. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Science Center offers fall presentations for kids ages 7 and up on topics including Gator Safety, Medieval Marvels, Animal Adaptation, Mystery Science Theater, Wonders of the Night, Kitchen Chemistry and more. Each presentation is $4 for center members and $6 for non-members. Presentations are hourly from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-384-0027.

This community New Year’s Eve celebration for all ages will feature Swing Dance lessons from 8 - 9 p.m. and a Swing Dance and celebration from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Vintage costumes are optional. Countdown and champagne toast at midnight. Free munchies, party favors and cash bar. “See and buy art” to benefit City of Imagination. Admission is $15. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

This giant outdoor poster exhibition in Straub Park, St. Petersburg, illustrates the simple idea that there are more similarities among cultures than differences. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the TECO Energy Parade, a pep rally by the marching bands, cheerleaders and a spectacular fireworks show. The parade will feature floats and thirty marching bands. This free family event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. The fireworks show blasts off at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 813-874-2695.

The Coliseum is hosting a New Year's Eve Celebration featuring Donna the Buffalo, a six-member band of electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, accordian, fiddle, bass, drums and rubboard on a journey that began with old-time Appalachian music. For more information, call 727-892-5202.

Downtown St. Petersburg comes together with more than 20 venues featured in this alcohol-free celebration for adults and children alike. Centered around the Pier and Vinoy basin, First Night features everything from fire sculptures to music, dancing, poetry, puppetry, theater, art, games and fireworks at midnight. Event hours are 5:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 727-823-8906.

The Tradesinds Island Grand hosts this New Year's Eve party where revelers are invited to wear tropical or Hawaiian elegance attire for a night of festivities food and fun. Food, drink and a DJ will be available. Kids are welcome at the Rockin' New Year's Eve Children's Bash. Both parties are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For reservations and more information, call 727-367-6461, ext. 6010.

One of the premier college football bowl games and the first bowl game of New Year's Day, the Outback Bowl features two of the nation's top teams from the Big 10 and SEC plus national television coverage. The game is played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. A week-long series of events precede the big game including the Bowl Beach Day. Don't miss the halftime show which features more than 5,000 performers. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (Gates open 9:30 a.m.). For more information, call 813-874-2695.

Join over 200 fine artisans with exhibits in a variety of mediums such as pottery, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. The festival will be located outdoors at the Bayfront Center from 10am to 5pm each day. An enjoyable weekend featuring live musical entertainment and free admission. For more information please call 813-962-0388.

A day-long religious celebration by Greek Orthodox followers that includes a morning service at the St. Nicholas Cathedral, dive for the cross in Spring Bayou, releasing a white dove of peace, Greek foods, music and dancing. The festival is held the 6th of January every year. For more information, call 727-937-3540.

Children ten years and older can learn this time honored craft in this class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Daniel McMullen Home at Heritage Village. This is one in a set of 4 classes introducing a variety of embroidery techniques for skill levels from beginner to the more experienced. Each session offers a small project, which can be completed at the Village or later at home. Materials and written instructions are provided for each project, but the child should bring small scissors. The fee for each class is $15 or $50 for the series of 4 classes. Parents are welcome to stay and observe/assist during the class. The remaining classes in the series are: March 13 Sachet May 8 sampler or bookmark To pre-register, or for more information, call 727-582-2426.

Held outdoors on Main Street in downtown Dunedin, this beautiful area is a perfect setting for a perfect show. The show will feature more than 100 crafters in a variety of mediums. For more information, call 727-298-3198.

The Downtown Clearwater Farmer's Market conducts its 9th annual Souper Soups event. Downtown area restaurants will be serving their favorite soups from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from soup sales will benefit Religious Community Services. Entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 727-461-7674.

This exhibit will show works by world-class artists such as Mark Sudduth, Sam Stang, James Wilbat, Elio Rafaela, and Jonathan Andersson - all of whom are represented in major museum collections throughout the world. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

The Arts Center will host ongoing demonstrations of the art and science of glass blowing. Visitors will watch as glass artists play with fire to melt silicon, color it and blow the molten glass into goblets, vases, pitchers and other objects. Visitors will also get a chance to try their hand in several workshops at the glass studio. School children will take part in the creative process by helping the artists design pieces while at the same time learning about the chemistry of glass. This project is being produced in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, which is exhibiting Chihuly Across Florida: Masterworks in Glass. Dale Chihuly's art is collected and admired throughout the world. Transportation between The Arts Center and the Museum of Fine Arts will be available via trolley service during posted hours of operation. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Educated at Temple University, the School of Visual Arts, and Parsons School of Design, Fran Hardy is a painter’s painter. She works exclusively with the luminous egg tempera and oil technique developed by Jan van Eyck, which replicates the quality of light glowing through stained glass. Her subject matter is primarily the natural environment with the glorious hues of vegetation, fruits, and vegetables. These luscious paintings captivate the viewer’s attention, not only to the fastidious detail, but the beauty to be found in everyday life. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

This event features activities including Gospel performances, a trade show and parade. The parade on Saturday will begin at 2 p.m. going west on Tarpon Avenue, south on Pinellas Avenue, east on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr Drive, then south to Dorsett Park. On Sunday, there will be a gospel concert at the Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-937-7015.

Florida's largest annual gathering of clowns brings together families from across the state. The event is held at the Largo Cultural Center and Park 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

Enjoy an evening of fine dining, music and dancing to honor community leaders Brent and Debbie Sembler and Dr. Judy Genshaft, University of South Florida President. Special guest is Academy Award Winner Jon Voight. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

This art show will feature 900 juried works and $24,000 in cash prizes. More than 76 international and domestic artists' works will be shown, the best in the art of fine painting, sculpture and calligraphy in small scale. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

This exhibit features the work of Dale Chihuly, a world famous glass artisan. Chihuly and his studio assistants have created these spectacular, large-scale glass sculptures specifically for St. Petersburg's Museum of Fine Arts. The works will be placed throughout the galleries in the city and respond to the architectural features of the Museum's neo-Palladian-style building, as well as its interior space. Some of his best known series will be represented: the Seaforms, Persians, Baskets, Macchia, and Venetians. Chihuly is one of the leading glass art pioneers. On display Jan. 18 to May 23, 2004. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

This day of festivities begins with a breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a rally and march at 10 a.m. which will end at Coachman Park. For more information, call 727-443-2974.

This breakfast honoring the late civil rights pioneer features a keynote speaker and presentation of scholarships and awards. Advance reservations are required. For more information, call 727-327-3217.

The 19th Annual Drum Major for Justice Parade begins at 1:15 p.m. The celebration also includes the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival of Bands competition, which features several renowned marching bands as they perform in a special salute to Dr. King. A leadership breakfast and candlelight vigil on the waterfront are also part of the activities. For more information, call 727-327-0085 or 727-893-7465.

Trace the graphic representations of antisemitism from its earliest images in art and caricature to the present day, focusing on elements indigenous to Florida. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The Tampa Bay Flower Show will introduce expert and novice gardeners to the special climate and eco-systems of the Tampa Bay area. Seventeen demonstration gardens, more than 150 garden product exhibitors, as well as dozens of educational presentations and demonstrations will fill the Expo Center. The Flower Show will provide demonstrations in planting, flower care techniques and planting materials. Featured speakers will include well-known horticulturists and authors such as Pat Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening. Show times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults at the door, $6 in advance. $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 727-572-7100.

Come celebrate the City of St. Petersburg, its organizations and residents in a fun-filled family festival, complete with entertainment, food, children's activities and exhibits. Vinoy Park in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg will be the site of this 1st time event. For more information, call 727-639-5427.

The 32nd annual show and sale features more than 120 invited artists from more than 20 states. The show offers paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture and glass. The exhibition is held in South Pasadena, near St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-347-6136.

The Tarpon Springs Historical Society pays tribute to the pioneering families of the area. The event is held from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Heritage Center. For more information, call 727-943-4624.

After disbanding the British rock trio, The Police, in 1984, Sting quickly established himself as a solo artist, expanding the boundaries of pop music to incorporate world, jazz and classical elements into his work. Sting has written a memorable series of hit singles and albums and has collected more than 10 Grammy ® Awards. Sting continues to explore his solo vision with his most recent album release, Sacred Love. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $49.50, $69.50 and $89.50. For tickets and more information, call 813-229-7827.

Festival-goers will have more than 60 different vintages from around the world to choose from. More than a dozen of the area's top resturants will also be on hand, serving samples of their varied and delicious menus. There will also be a silent and live auctions to participate in. The event is from 5:30 - 9 p.m. For tickets, call the Oldsmar Chamber of Commerce at 813-855-4233.

The Pinellas County Historical Society presents its annual festival held at Heritage Village. This free event features traditional folk music, storytelling and pioneer crafts and performances by skilled artisans. Sheep to shawl activities, vintage 1890s baseball, a traditional rug hooking and embroidery show and a food court are all included in the day's activities. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

This annual mega-fashion extravaganza continues to showcase its elegance with the glitz, glamour and greatness of the latest fashion styles. Lavishly gowned models who showcase designs from the top fashion houses in Europe and the U.S. will grace the runway with this year's latest fashions. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

A weekend of Health & Fitness on St. Petersburg Beach! Join in on all of the great Health & Fitness Expo events that take place on Saturday, February 7th from 10am till 7pm, at the Tradewinds Island Grand. The racing for the 10k, 5k and Kids begins on Sunday, February 8th @ 7:30am. For more infomation call 727-363-8881.

Take your favorite sweetheart by the hand and spend the night dancing to romantic love songs performed by Miss Bonnie Gray and the Herb Sheldon Band. Admission is $19.95 per person and a full bar is available. Event hours are 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, call 727-572-7100.

Held outdoors on Main Street in downtown Dunedin, this beautiful area is a perfect setting for a perfect show. The show will feature more than 100 crafters in a variety of mediums. For more information, call 727-298-3198.

This pageant is an annual production by local youth, ages 10 to 21, portraying black history through music song and dance. The pageant begins at 4:00 p.m Admission is free. For more information, call 727-822-7674.

Recognized as a cultural ambassador throughout the world for 45 years, the Ailey company brings their beauty and grace to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage. Two different programs will be featured, with "Revelations" included on Wednesday only. Tickets are $39, $35 and $30. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

Held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, this festival features Greek music, dancing, food, arts & crafts and childrens activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1 with all proceeds going to area families in need of financial assistance. For more information, call 727-944-3366 or 727-937-3540 or 727-937-6442.

Cirque du Soleil brings its second production to St. Petersburg. Named for the Spanish word for elation, joy and jubilation, the show has an international cast of 56 actor-athletes and musicians. It will be performed under the Grand Chapiteau in the parking lot of Tropicana Field, where Quidam was the company's first area production in 2002. Ticket prices range from $35 to $70 and are sold online at www.cirqueclub.com.

The Mardi Paws celebration features a sensational show, with dogs and humans alike suited up in costumes marching down Main Street in Dunedin. The parade will will begin at 9 a.m. at Pioneer Park and proceed along Main Street. For more information, call 727-298-3213.

Tom McCarthy is one of America’s preeminent metalsmiths. He has exhibited broadly in America, ranging from the Meadows Gallery in Denton, Texas to the Under 40 National Crafts Exposition at Western Kentucky University, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and in the Southeastern Fine Craft Biennial held at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Tom’s work is exquisitely crafted with an elegant minimalist approach. His use of non-traditional materials such as stone, concrete, and industrial wire, as well as traditional metals, sets his work distinctly apart. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Jean-Claude Rigaud, of Haitian decent, received his BFA from the National University of Mexico in Mexico City, and undertook further studies at the Teachers College at Columbia University, and at the University of Miami. His work, in the grand tradition of encapsulating space with line and form, is held in numerous public and private collections. Working primarily in stainless steel, Rigaud’s sculptures define a new space and command the viewer’s response. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

British artist Trevor Bell worked in the State of Florida for over two decades. As a professor in the art department at Florida State University, he was head of graduate painting, extremely prolific, and exhibited internationally until his return to England in the late 1990s. His large-scaled shaped paintings, undulating with intense form and color, exude a sculptural quality while referencing the history of color-field painting and abstract expressionism. Bell is exhibited broadly in Europe and America, and his work is held in numerous prestigious public collections including: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Scotland; the Arts Council of Great Britain, the British Museum, the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, IBM (Atlanta and Boca Raton), the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, the Phoenix Art Museum, the University of Leeds, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Downtown St. Pete Beach hosts more than 200 national and international award-winning artists displaying their work on Corey Avenue. Admission is free. For more information, call 813-962-0388.

The open loop course for this marathon and relay begins on the Clearwater Causeway, heading south through five unique, beach communities to Indian Shores, before heading inland to Seminole and north along the Pinellas Trail, finishing downhill near Coachman Park on Clearwater's beautiful waterfront. It also includes a two-person relay with each running 13.1 miles. The 26.2 mile race begins at 7 a.m. Along with the marathon, don't forget the 10k race that starts at Taylor Park, for those runners wanting a little less mileage. For more information, call 727-347-4440 or 888-LIV-2RUN.

The world's largest gymnastics meet opens its 15th year of this USAG Sanctioned and AAU Sanctioned Competition. Held at Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg, the meet features several Olympic hopefuls and former medal winners participating and coaching. For more information, call 813-558-0035.

The Great Party is a unique evening of fun and fine dining being held at the Bogott and Wallace residence. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

The fifth Florida African American Heritage Celebration will feature the sounds of gospel, jazz/blues and traditional African drumming and dance; the aromas of authentic ethnic recipes; an exciting marketplace with arts and crafts and other merchandise with African and African American themes and styles and hands-on activities and visual and performing art workshops for adults and children. The event is at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club is the host of this Florida State Shuffleboard Tournament. Tournament activities last from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are open to the public. For more information, call 727-822-2083.

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays battle teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Spring Training starts in March. Tickets are available for as low as $4. For more information, call 1-888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297) or 727-825-3250.

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area a 90-year history of spring training and is the only place where a Major League teams trains in its own regular-season city. The area features the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg, the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin and the New York Yankees in nearby Tampa. There are also 10 other teams within a 2-hour drive. For more information on the Devil Rays, call 727-898-RAYS, for Phillies information, call 727-442-8496 and for Blue Jays information, call 727-733-0429.

TEAM Sandtastic hosts the 1st Annual Pier Sand Sculpture Contest. Sand Clinics will be held March 3-6 and the contest will be held March 7. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

The Science Center's Annual Family Festival Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities include the 600-gallon Marine Science Touch Tank, the tours of the 16th Century Indian Village, a dental health fair, clowns, exhibits, laser shows, planetarium shows, concessions, archaeological demonstrations and much more. For more information, call 727-384-0027.

Dunedin's Main Street downtown area is known for it's unique shopping district and will also feature a number of vendors selling their antique wares with food vendors and entertainment at the fair. For more information, call 727-298-3260.

The 2004 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk will be in Lake Seminole Park. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:00 a.m. For more information, call 813-889-8303.

Laissez les bon temps roulet! Louisiana comes to St. Petersburg for this tasty treat of a festival. Live music fills the air and 10,000 pounds of crawfish jambalaya, etouffe, funnel cakes and assorted Cajun cuisine will fill the festival attendees. The festival will be held under a 20,000 sq. ft. pavilion and will include a kid's tent for families. Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass. Children 10 and under are admitted free. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

Award winning Florida artists, including Duncan McClellan and Chuch Boux, will have their works on display. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

The Florida Botanical Gardens hosts this festival from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tours of the herb garden, cooking demonstration, herb craft demonstrations and herbs for sale will be available. Children five and up can attend "Herb Festival Fun" and learn about herbs, what they are and where they come from. Kids can also make a fun herb craft. For more information, call 727-582-2100.

Children ten years and older can learn this time honored craft in this class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Daniel McMullen Home at Heritage Village. This is one in a set of 4 classes introducing a variety of embroidery techniques for skill levels from beginner to the more experienced. Each session offers a small project, which can be completed at the Village or later at home. Materials and written instructions are provided for each project, but the child should bring small scissors. The fee for each class is $15 or $50 for the series of 4 classes. Parents are welcome to stay and observe/assist during the class. The remaining class in the series is: May 8 sampler or bookmark To pre-register, or for more information, call 727-582-2426.

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association hosts Wade Boggs' Legends of Baseball Game. Alumni such as Brooks Robinson, Bob Feller, Ferguson Jenkins and Tug McGraw compete in the game. The game will begin at 6 p.m. at Florida Power Park, on Al Lang Field. Gates open at 4 p.m. Home run derby is at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. This event benefits All Children's Hospital. For more information, please contact Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association at 727-892-6744.

Come celebrate the Luck of the Irish! The night will be filled with Irish music, food and fun, featuring dancing and sing-a-longs. Admission is $19.95 per person and a full bar is available. For more information, call 727-572-7100.

To mark the 100th birthday of the world famous surrealist, the Salvador Dali Museum hosts a significant international gathering, a surreal cocktail party, benefit dinner, and DaliFest in March. The international conference, ''Persistence of Memory: New Critical Perspectives on Dali 1904-2004,'' is to be organized in cooperation with Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali, the Palazzo Grassi, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the AHRB Research Centre of Surrealism and its Legacies (U.K.) and the University of South Florida. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The Folk Fair allows visitors to travel the world in a day without leaving the country. This festival features cultural customs of more than 50 countries and nationalities. Each ethnic group sets up a village with cultural exhibits, ethnic foods and gift items. For more information, call 552-1896.

Celebrate jazz music at this swingin' affair featuring more than 32 hours of music. The Sheraton Sand Key Resort will host this special event on the white sands of Clearwater Beach. For more information, call 727-466-0571 or 1-800-299-1930.

The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement celebrates with country & folk music, antique engines & tractors and hay rides. The settlement is located at 3130 31st Street South. For more information, call 727-866-6401 or 727-893-7326.

Heritage Village hosts this day-long event with military encampments, displays of memorabilia, swing dancers, vintage cars and townspeople in period costumes. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

America's most authentic Greek community celebrates Greek Independence. This parade is held at the Sponge Docks at 1 p.m. For more information, call 727-937-3540.

This event is the area's only live auction benefiting both the visual and performing arts, with proceedings going to both the participating artists and American Stage Shakespeare In The Park. The auction features fine artworks of all types by some of the Southeast's most celebrated visual artists. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door, but will be refunded to those who purchase artwork at the auction. The event includes complimentary hors d' oeuvres provided by the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club. For more information, call 727-823-1600, Ext. 203.

Oldsmar's longest running festival returns to R. E. Olds Park on Shore Drive featuring Jazz, Blues, and Rock-N-Roll bands with a wide array of food, business and arts & crafts. The Oldsmar Days & Nights Festival also features an Oldsmobile Classic Car Showing, a Saturday morning Parade and lots of family-style fun at the 15-acre waterfront park. Activities for all ages include a Full Midway and Carnival open all three days with Friday and Sunday being "Wrist Band Days" where you can purchase wrist bands at $12 per person and ride all the rides the entire day of the festival for one price. For more information, call 813-855-4233

The Dunedin Highland Games Festival Committee presents the 38th Annual Military Tattoo at Dunedin High School's Memorial Stadium. The Military Tattoo is a highlight of the Highland Games and features Massed Pipers, Drummers, and Highland & Country Dancers, The City of Dunedin Pipe Band, the Parade of Clans, the 2nd Time Arounders, and High School Marching Bands. Come and enjoy a thrilling night of music, dancing and pageantry. Tickets are $8.00 in advance, $12 at gate, $4.00 for children 6-12 yrs, under 6 yrs free w/adult. For more information, call 727-733-3197

The Salvador Dali Museum is marking its 22nd anniversary with the 3rd annual DaliFest, featuring reduced admission to the museum, three exhibitions, food and activities for everyone. Admission is $4. A free outdoor festival includes live music, flamenco dancing and kids' activities. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The 83rd edition of the St. Petersburg Festival of States is chock full of action packed events designed to attract audiences of all ages and tastes. Music is the focal point of this springtime festival, the South's largest civic celebration. The Festival includes an illuminated night parade & 5k run on Tuesday, April 8, along with an Arts & Crafts Show, Open Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show and much more throughout the week. All events are based at St. Petersburg's downtown parks. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

This three day music festival, now in its 10th year, features a tropical atmosphere, spectacular blues music and multiple food vendors. Proceeds from the Sound Advice Tampa Bay Blues Festival benefit Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and is a part of the City's Festival of States. For more information, call 727-502-5000.

This race benefits the Indian Rocks Beach Civic Association scholarship fund. The event also features "Beauty & The Beach" festivities and an arts & crafts show. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Indian Rocks Beach County Park one mile north of Walsingham Road. NOTE: This race is on the beach! For more information, call 727-595-5610 or 517-0404.

The entire community celebrates its Scottish heritage at this annual event in Highlander Park. Since 1966 competitors from throughout the United States and Canada have taken part in Scottish band contests, Highlands dancing, piping and drumming, and traditional games. For more information, call 727-298-3260.

In existence since 1974, the 30th Annual Tarpon Springs Arts & Crafts Festival attracts more than 225 artists who compete for prizes & recognition, ranked as one of the best in the nation by Sunshine Artists Magazine. Come enjoy a weekend of great exhibits, food and entertainment. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

Enjoy the evening at a Black Tie dinner catered by the Wine Cellar. The event will start at 7 p.m. For more information call 727-898-3654.

The events include a three-on-three basketball competition (open to all age groups), The Tasco Extreme games sanctioned by the Southeastern Skateboarding Series competition. A two-day Tire Kingdom and Michelin Cruzin and Fantasy Lows Car Show and competition will be happening along sides of The Pier approach Cars will be entered in the show from all over the state. Other features include celebrity autograph signing; interactive games such as Moon Walk, Pedestal Joust, Velcro Obstacle Course, Human Gyro Wheel, Hi Ball, and Rock Climbing Wall; and lots more. For more information call 727-898-3654.

This evening 5K race-walk and one-mile race begins and ends at the Pier approach near Spa Beach. The race begins at 6:15 p.m. The course follows along beautiful Bayshore Drive along St. Petersburg's waterfront. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

SouthTrust Bank sponsors this illuminated night parade starting at 8 p.m. from Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive to the Bayfront Center. This event at the waterfront in St. Petersburg is one of the Festival's most popular happenings. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

More than 150 artists and craftmakers from across the state display their works at this festival. South Straub Park is the location for this free event. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

KidsArt Festival features 25-30 activity areas with hands-on activities for elementary school aged children as well as performances by school groups. The festival will be held in North Straub Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Come and check out this wonderful display of restored antique automobiles and hybrid cars. There will also be music and hands-on activities. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact 727-582-2127.

The American Stage, St. Peterburg's professional theater, offers a live production of a William Shakespeare work in a beautiful outdoor setting. This year's production is a performance of the comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Celebrating its 19th season, performances run Wednesday through Sunday on the waterfront at Demens Landing in downtown. Blanket seats are $7 on Wed., Thurs. and Sunday nights and $10 on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Every April, Sunsets Beach Fest attracts thousands to Pier 60 Park for three days of great music, food and fun. This festival is unique because of its incredible location. Set up on the sands south of Pier 60, the state of the art stage and sound system showcases local and national artists in a variety of music styles. Local restaurants and vendors delight the palette with a wide selection of seafood and native Florida cuisine. The festival also features artisans and crafters, street performers, children's activities, carnival rides and a spectacular fireworks display over the waters off Pier 60. All of this combines to create a magical vacation experience for our visitors and a great weekend getaway for local residents. Beach Fest 2004 will be held April 23rd - 25th, 2004. Kick off your Shoes, Sink your Feet into the Sand and Let the Celebration Begin!! For more information call 727-449-1036 or visit our web site at www.sunsetsatpier60.com.

The Escape from Fort De Soto triathlon will take place at Fort De Soto Park and begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information on this event please call 813-874-7223. For information or directions to Fort De Soto Park, call 727-582-2267.

The waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg provides a picturesque setting for the 29th Annual Mainsail Arts Festival. As a leading cultural event on St. Petersburg's outdoor calendar, nearly 300 artists set up in downtown's Straub Park. This festival is nationally ranked in the "100 Best Fine Art Shows," with more than 100,000 visitors enjoying and purchasing quality art and listening to top name entertainment. This free festival features visual exhibits in seven categories, craft demonstrations, a children's arts activity tent and culinary arts/food vendors. Live entertainment includes rockabilly, rhythm & blues and surf music. Festival Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 727-892-5885.

In its 21st year, this event has grown into Florida's largest triathlon. More than 1,700 athletes will compete in the 1.5 k swim, 40 kilometer bike race and 10k run as the first qualifying event for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships. For more information, call 727-825-1271.

The highlight of the Fun 'n Sun Festival, this spectacular parade begins at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Clearwater along Cleveland Street. The parade is an original event of the 1st Fun N Sun Festival which began 51 years ago and remains one of Clearwater's most popular events for people of all ages. For more information, call 727-562-4804 or 727-562-4813.

This retrospective exhibition documents the career of Arline Erdrich, an artist who lives and works in Florida. This exhibition documents the evolution a life pursuing spiritual enlightenment and responding to times of triumph and tragedy. Included in the exhibition are early works relating to self-portraiture and identity, to the abstracted accrilage landscapes influenced by America’s southwest, through the eastern philosophy influence Tau/Tao works, and the powerful Chaos series, works that metaphorically relate to natural and personal crises. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Children ten years and older can learn this time honored craft in this class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Daniel McMullen Home at Heritage Village. This is one in a set of 4 classes introducing a variety of embroidery techniques for skill levels from beginner to the more experienced. Each session offers a small project, which can be completed at the Village or later at home. Materials and written instructions are provided for each project, but the child should bring small scissors. The fee for each class is $15. To pre-register, or for more information, call 727-582-2426.

In honor of Earth Day and in cooperation with activities at the Florida Botanical Gardens and Family Day at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Heritage Village hosts a number of activities in appreciation of the natural wonders of the Earth. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, it is the epic musical story of the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the cruel and self-righteous Inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

Heritage Village hosts this living history event in its 20th year as Union and Confederate troops battle. The event includes artillery demonstrations, infantry drills and the big battle. Period crafts and other items will be for sale at the event. Admission and parking are free. The annual Heritage Village Skirmish is scheduled for 2 p.m. Artillery demonstrations and infantry drills will be held on the hour. Other activities include the Officers Call, a court martial, and the Grand March. Food will be available for purchase. Bring comfortable seating or ground cover for the battle. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

The Tampa Bay Area's original and largest annual food festival returns to Vinoy Park celebrating its 18th anniversary with 50 restaurant vendors, chef specialties, kids activities throughout the weekend and concerts. There will be a Fireworks Display on Saturday night. Event hours are Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon -7 p.m. General admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free and will have an arts and crafts tent with face painting, puppet making and much more. For more information, call 727-892-4193.

The Rotary Club of Dunedin presents this event that includes a 1/4 mile swim, a 12 bike ride and a 5K run that will take place at Honeymoon Island State Park. Race begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 727-642-3929.

This cultural extravaganza features colorful costumes, arts, crafts, dancing, steel drums and music from around the Caribbean, including calypso, soca, reggae and steel orchestra. The festivities take place in Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg and run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Don't miss the Steel Pan Panorama Competition and Carnival Parade! Come join the Caribbean Explosion of music, food and fun! For more information, call 727-894-3429.

Held outdoors on Main Street in downtown Dunedin, this beautiful area is a perfect setting for a perfect show. The show will feature more than 100 crafters in a variety of mediums. For more information, call 727-298-3198.

This event is held on the weekend closest to July 4th. The city of Clearwater celebrates the July 4th weekend with a "Taste of America" food expo and concerts in Coachman Park. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th of July. For more information, call 727-562-4813.

The Florida Aquarium celebrates the Fourth of July holiday with Freedom Fest outside the Aquarium and along Channelside Drive. This event features music, strolling entertainment, food vendors, stilt walkers, jugglers, barber shop quartet, face painting, family entertainment, hands-on exhibits, marine exhibits and a fireworks display. For more information, call 813-273-4030.

The Pier will have all day activities to celebrate Independence Day, including live music in the courtyard, entertainment, childrens' activities and prize drawings. Fireworks will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

The City of St. Pete Beach features a fabulous fireworks display to celebrate the 4th. The show starts at dusk at the County Beach Park across from Dolphin Village. For more information, call 727-367-2735.

The Rotary Club of Dunedin hosts the second annual Honeymoon Island Beach Bash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include food and drinks, an arts and crafts show, business vendors, a giant waterslide, bungee jumping, a rock-climbing wall and a moon walk for children. The Blue Jay's pitching machine will be on hand, as well as entertainment including music and karaoke. There will be a donation of $5 per car at the gate. For more information, call 727-515-7767.

The City celebrates the Fourth with a day-long gala of exhibits, entertainment, food and a giant fireworks display over the waterfront. For more information, call 727-893-7494.

Dunedin celebrates Independence Day at Edgewater Park with live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, children's activities including pony rides, a petting zoo and a moonwalk. Food vendors will also be stationed around the park. For more information, call 727-298-3260.

This annual event is the only midnight race in the Tampa Bay area. Held every year on July 4th, one minute after midnight, the Run includes a 5K and 10K and begins at 12:01 a.m. on the Dunedin Causeway. For more information, call 727-733-8442.

Festivities begin at 10 a.m and the day includes a sandcastle contest, games, live music, a children's pageant, a parade and of course, fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. Activities are located on Shore and Beach boulevards as well as Gulfport Beach. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

This kid-friendly event is hosted by the hands-on museum in downtown St. Petersburg. The exhibit include ghostly sights and surprises throughout the month. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

This tournament for children with disabilities is always held the first Saturday in October. Fishing will be done on Clearwater's Pier 60. To register, call the Clearwater Municipal Marina at 727-462-6954 between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. M-F. For more information, call 727-462-6954 or 727-789-5399.

The Seventh Annual Festival & Nature Expo features the best of Florida birding with 25 field trips throughout the region, internationally known bird and wildlife experts and an exciting Nature Expo. The Festival offers a conservation mission with proceeds going to the management of Shell Key Preserve, one of Florida's most important areas for shorebirds. For more information, call 727-464-7200.

The YMCA of the Suncoast presents this bicycling event in Palm Harbor and New Port Richey for cycling enthusiasts. There will be cycling events and entertainment for children, families, amateurs and professionals. For more information, call 727-467-9622.

In its 25th year, the annual Jazz Holiday brings together all veins of jazz music together in 4 days of free entertainment at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. From bebop to blues, from big band to the compositions of Frank Zappa, there is something for everyone. For more information, call 727-461-5200.

The City of Largo presents Halloween Spooktacular: Friday, October 24, 2003, 6:30pm-10pm at Largo Central Park (corner of Missouri Avenue and Seminole Boulevard). This event is a Halloween carnival with inflatables, rock climbing wall, giant slide, carnival games, arts & crafts and trick or treating. Trick or Treating is free and anyone can enter the Halloween Carnival with a $5.00 wristband. For more information call 727-587-6775

Held every year on the last Saturday in October, this year's event is the 32nd Annual Outdoor Peoples Fair with arts, music and games and is a celebration of peace, freedom, justice and creativity. Located at Lakeview Park on Lake Maggiore, 20th St. & 26th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, the event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-327-6726 or 727- 896-0310.

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom hosts live music for social and ballroom dancing by Dancelovers every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lessons and dance admission is $5. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

Every 4th Saturday of the month, Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage and features a sidewalk sale. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The sale runs 11 - 3p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.

Every 1st Friday of the month, Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.

St. Petersburg closes its main street for a street party on Central Avenue and Third Street in the heart of downtown. This block party features free live music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 727-393-3597.