These exceptional objects range 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.

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.

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.

Originally built for the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty, as a replica of the ship in the famous 1789 mutiny against Captain William Bligh, the ship is now being used for documentaries and film productions. While in St. Petersburg, the ship will participate in a film production for a current children’s TV show. The Bounty will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays. Admission charge is $5 to go below deck, step into sailors’ cabins, and see how sailors lived and worked more than 200 years ago. The tour is self-guided and elaborates on the ship’s life both past and present. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

The museum's centenary exhibition will consist of a retrospective of the permanent collection. More than 100 oils, watercolors and drawings outlining Dali's career will be on display. The exhibit features the multifaceted aspects of the artist's work, showcasing the extensive and varied material the museum owns in a variety of media. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

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.

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.

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.

Every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Great Explorations offers a special time for parents and children 1 - 3 years old before opening to the general public. Playtime consists of exclusive sessions of interaction between child and parent/guardian through such activities as music, arts & crafts, literature, and exercise. Cost for Members is $35 per month or $12 per week. Cost for Non-Members is $40 per month or $10 per week. Sessions are limited to 15 registrants per week. Advanced registration is required . For more information, call 821-8992 ext. 214.

This exhibit consists of pastel images by Vivian Bower that define her exploration of the Rwandan genocide. This exhibit is presented in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Weedon Island Preserve offers ongoing recreational opportunities. The preserve has canoe and kayak trails, 4.54 miles of hiking trails, and a variety of estuary and terrestial habitats for avid birders. The park is open to the public from dusk till dawn seven days a week. For more information, call 727-453-6500.

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.

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.

Passage is an exploration of the natural elements through a collection of contemporary Japanese vessels, sculpture and paintings produced in the practice of Zen. For more information, call 727-825-0111.

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.

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.

This exhibit by Alice Lok Cahana, a child survivor of the Holocaust, examines sculptures and paintings that detail the survival of the human spirit. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

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

This exhibit includes work by Pinellas County public and private school students K-5 (schools that begin with A-M). These talented young artists have created work that is uniquely expressive. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

In celebration of the Dali Centennial, the Dali Museum will host a three-day conference focusing on new scholarship concerning Salvador Dali, featuring papers by preeminent international art historians and scholars. Fee is $50 per day, including lunch. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

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.

The Butterfly Festival is held at Sunken Gardens and is free with park admission. The event includes family activities including a plant sale for butterfly gardening, a petting zoo, live steel drum music, children's crafts, Birds and Bats shows and face painting. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-551-3100.

Pinellas Park's biggest annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wide variety of businesses will participate in the trade show in two large tents. Entertainment, free carnival rides, food booths and a craft show will be available. Admission is free. For more information, call 727-544-4777.

The Beach-to-Bayou run is part of a weekend seafood festival. The one-mile race will start at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K and childrens relays at 8:15 a.m. For more information, contact 727-942-5048.

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.

Join in the celebration of Seagrass Awareness Month with a presentation and seagrass workshop. Prepare to get wet and muddy as you explore Weedon Island's underwater wonders. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 727-453-6500.

Join the Weedon Island Educational Staff as they celebrate Seagrass Awareness Month with a presentation and seagrass workshop. Prepare to get wet and muddy while exploring Weedon Island's underwater wonders. A workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 727-453-6500.

The Best of Tampa Bay culinary celebration returns to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center March 20, from 7-11 p.m. More than 50 of Tampa Bay's best restaurants, caterers and vendors will be participating in the event. Proceeds from the Best of Tampa Bay support the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Foundation. Advance tickets are $60 per person and tickets purchased the day of the event are $70. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

Bering Strait brings country and bluegrass music to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Ferguson Hall. Ticket Prices are $25.50. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

United Cruisers of Tampa Bay Inc. present this annual show that benefits the Children's Miracle Network. Awards will be presented at 4 p.m. Deejay, food and door prizes will be available. For more information, call 727-786-0981.

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 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.

This event features a spectacular display of over 100 Fords. This is one of Florida's finest car shows, presented by the Suncoast Mustang Club of Florida. The show times are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

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.

"Cruzin' for Kids" at the St. Pete Pier kicks off the festivities starting at 1pm. Families WELCOME along with live bands, face painting, lots of door prizes, silent auction, drawing for a 2004 V-Star 650 Yamaha Custom Motorcycle, and airline tickets to Hawaii and Las Vegas. Benefits All Children's Hospital, sponsored by the Sun Coast Riders - a chapter of AMA. For more information 727-224-0434.

The International Foundation for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) governs the sport of sailing in the Paralympic Games. The 2004 IFDS Two-Person World Championship will host sixty athletes at the most accessible sailing center in the United States. Competitors will demonstrate the Martin 16 sloop and related assistive technologies as an equitable platform that will increase access to athletes with severe disabilities. For more information, call 727-822-3873.

Chesapeake is a blistering, one-man comic tale of artistic freedoms, told from view point of a performance artist, a politician and a dog. *Please note this play contains strong language and themes. Wednesday and Thursday curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee curtain is at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20-27 depending on date and time of show. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

As part of the Festival of States celebration, the Kids & Kubs play the Sungoddess Court in their annual softball game. Organized in 1930, the Kids & Kubs features members who are at least 75 years old and are former amateur, semi-pro and professional baseball players. 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. A three day pass is $50. 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.

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.

Proceeds from this catch and release tournament go to the Pinellas County Environmental Foundation (PCEF). The PCEF grant program benefits Tampa Bay and its watershed, including such projects as sea grass restoration, water quality improvements and environmental education. The two-day event begins with a Captain’s Meeting and Pairings Party at the tournament headquarters, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. The tournament runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the fishing area includes Tampa Bay, its tributaries and the Gulf of Mexico. Participating anglers compete for a Grandslam or Super Grandslam title and prizes by catching and releasing snook, redfish, trout and tarpon. For more information, call 727-827-3326.

This train show will feature many operating and non-operating layouts and there will also be information and helpful seminars for train-enthusiasts. Manufacturors will be on hand with displays and new items and will answer questions. Train show hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 727-526-4682.

The Clearwater Yacht Club is hosting the 24th Annual Clark Mills Regatta, which celebrates the life and achievements of Clark Mills, father of the Optimist. The regatta will be held at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key Beach. The Optimist green fleet will sail in Clearwater Bay. Weather permitting, other classes will race in the more challenging Gulf of Mexico. For more information, call 727-446-6101 ext 207.

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.

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.

Florida Archaeology Month wraps up with a presentation from Dr. Robin Brown. Participants will gain insight into how Florida's first people threw spears and darts, made pottery, wove cloth, mixed paint, built traps and started fires. Presentation will be from 1 -2 p.m. For more information, call 727453-6500.

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), and the TASCO Extreme games which are sanctioned by the Southeastern Skateboarding Series competition. A two-day Tire Kingdom and Michelin Cruzin' and Fantasy Lows Car show and competition will take place along the sides of the pier approach. Other features include celebrity autograph signings; interactive games, such as Moon Walk, Pedestal Joust, Velcro Obstacle Course, Human Gyro Wheel, Hi Ball and Rock Climbing Wall; and 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.

American Stage will perform one act of "Much Ado About Nothing" as a preview for Shakespeare in the Park, which this year is being dedicated to Dali. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 2772-823-3767.

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.

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.

The event features a craft fair and carnival with food, entertainment, a youth art festival and Easter egg hunt. An assortment of antique cars will be on display in addition to local business demonstrations inside the Gulfport Casino. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, call 727-893-1000.

The Open Car Motorcycle & Truck Show is held in Vinoy Basin in downtown St. Petersburg. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Autos from 21 different classifications will be judged in the show. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

One of the highlights of the Festival of States, the Republic Bank Festival parade runs from Vinoy Park on Bayshore Drive to Fifth Ave. S. The parade starts at 10 a.m. There is limited bleacher seating available. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Heritage Village presents this display of antique automobiles. There will also be entertainment. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

Festival of the States and Ruth Eckerd Hall Present Styx at Vinoy Park. The event will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Seated tickets are $25 and are on sale now at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office. For more information, call 727-791-7355.

The Palm Harbor Chamber hosts the golf tournament to help promote businesses in the area. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. A buffet dinner and awards presentation will follow. For more information, call 727-784-4287.

As part of the county wide "Fiesta and Regata Del Sol al Sol," the Pier and other venues throughout the county will host a variety of cultural entertainers in addition to displays of sailing memorabilia. "Del Sol al Sol" means from the "sun to the sun" and represents an exchange of friendship across the Gulf of Mexico through the traditional regata. The fiesta is a 12-day celebration of the arts, food, cinema, music and people of Florida and Mexico. For more information, call 727-464-4600.

Beach Fest attracts thousands to Pier 60 Park for three days of great music, food and fun. 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 Radio Disney’s Family Beach Games, Frenchy’s 5K Gumbo Run and 1Mile Beach Run, artisans, crafters, street performers, amusement 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. For more information call 727-449-1036.

Since 1953, the event has attracted more than 100,000 fans annually. Events include concerts, sports competition, food and arts & crafts. The main event is the illuminated Fun 'n Sun Night Parade starting at Crest Lake Park. For more information, call 727-562-4804.

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 Getaway packages in cooperation with The St. Petersburg Bed & Breakfast Association and The Salvador Dali Museum, go to www.spaabbi.com. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

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.

Build and sail your own watercraft at the Great Tampa Bay Recycle Regata. Just make sure your boat is made out of at least 70 percent recycled materials. Then be prepared to race other sailors over a 50-yard course. If you and your children prefer to stay on dry land, there’s a Piñata and Sail Festival on shore to give kids the chance to paint sails that will be sent to Isla Mujeres near Cancun, Mexico. The event is part of the Regata & Fiesta del Sol al Sol being held at various locations. "Del Sol al Sol" means from the "sun to the sun" and represents an exchange of friendship across the Gulf of Mexico through the traditional regata. The fiesta is a 12-day celebration of the arts, food, cinema, music and people of Florida and Mexico. For more information, call 727-464-3896.

This run is designed for walkers and runners, serious competitors and weekend warriors of all ages in 5K, 10K and one-mile courses. Trophies will be awarded in various age categories and all runners will receive a Run in the Woods t-shirt, refreshments and a race bag with goodies. Proceeds help support education and public use programs at the preserve. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call 727-787-8159.

Build and sail your own watercraft at the Great Tampa Bay Recycle Regata. Boats must be made out of at least 70 percent recycled materials and will race other sailors over a 50-yard course. There will be a Piñata and Sail Festival on shore to give kids the chance to paint sails that will be sent to Isla Mujeres near Cancun, Mexico. This event is just one of the many parts of the Regata & Fiesta del Sol al Sol being held at various locations throughout the area. "Del Sol al Sol" means from the "sun to the sun" and represents an exchange of friendship across the Gulf of Mexico through the traditional regata. The fiesta is a 12-day celebration of the arts, food, cinema, music and people of Florida and Mexico. For more information, call 727-822-3873 or 727-464-4600.

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.

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 7th annual Tampa Bay Marathon Swim challenges long-distance swimmers to go 24 miles from the Holiday Inn Sunspree St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay to Ben Davis Beach in Tampa. All participants must be 19 or older and registered with United States Masters Swimming. Three- and six-person relays are also available for the race. Entry fees start at $120 and prizes include T-shirts and awards for completing the race and for the top finishers in various age groups. For more information, call 727-531-7999.

Bonnie Raitt performs with special guests John Cleary and Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Tickets are $45, $55 and ($75 Limited VIP Seating). For more information, call 727-791-7355.

The Florida Holocaust Museum commemorates Yom Hashoah, the annual day of remembrance of the men, women and children who suffered or perished during the Holocaust. Guest speaker is Chairman Warren Miller from the United States Commission for the Preservation of American's Heritage Abroad. The Commission was created by Federal Law to preserve the foreign cultural heritage of its citizens and help emerging democracies confront their past and recognize the value of sites that are of importance to religious and ethnic minorities. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Based on Mr. Brooks’ Academy Award®-winning 1968 film of the same name, THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam: raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway flop and pocket the difference. Their “sure-fire” theatrical fiasco? The musical Springtime for Hitler. The performance schedule will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42, $43, $59, $60, $69, $70, $74 and $80. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

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.

This Smooth Jazz concert will be held at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Past performers include Boney James, Bobby Caldwell, Roberta Flack, Al Jarreau and George Benson. Gates open on Friday 4 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information, call 727-579-9758.

Actor-director Dan Khoury will appear as Salvador Dali as he discusses his life, art and relationships. Khoury examines the forces that molded one of the most original talents in the history of Western art. Dali's paintings are used as a backdrop for the performance. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

More than one hundred nursery and plant vendors, earth-friendly exhibits, a children's plant fair, garden crafts, entertainment, food and more are part of this celebration. St. Petersburg's official Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration will feature the Cripple Creek Growers, the largest growers of hot peppers in the Southeast. For more information, call 727-893-7335.

Habitat for Humanity will host a Benefit Concert and Beach party on Saturday, April 24, 2004, 7 PM to 11 PM, Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Live entertainment, all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink (adults only). Bring your beach chairs, watch the sunset and dance the night away. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Bridie Gannon's Pub in Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Liquors, or by calling 727-939-3010. Prizes, auction and grand raffle drawing (round trip for 2 to Hawaii, Carnival Cruise, Abott-Quest Vacation package). All proceeds will go toward building Habitat homes in Pinellas County. Call Ron Haddad (727-939-3010), for more information.

Actor-director Dan Khoury will appear as Salvador Dali as he discusses his life, art and relationships. Khoury examines the forces that molded one of the most original talents in the history of Western art. Dali's paintings are used as a backdrop for the performance. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

This festival will feature Latin/Hispanic music and dance from Mexico, carnival games and food and drink in Coachman Park. Admission is free. The event is from 3 -10 p.m. For more information, call 727-562-4550.

Located at the James B. Sanderlin Center on 22nd Ave., this festival includes arts and crafts, carnival games, kids crafts, food and give-aways. Admission is free and hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-893-9841.

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 annual weekend celebration is filled with specialty food vendors serving up Greek and American cuisine alongside crafters, artists and musical entertainment. For more information, call 727-937-3514 or 727-934-5252.

Enjoy live "Island" entertainment, boats, rv's, outdoor recreational equipment, crafts, Osprey Village, amusement rides, rock climbing wall and great food. Festival hours are: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 727-733-3197.

The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce will host a spring Seafood Festival at Honeymoon Island State Park. For more information, call 727-733-3197.

Join Florida author and filmmaker Stuart McIver as he tells the story behind his latest best-seller: "Death in the Everglades." This book tells the story of Guy Bradley, an Audubon warden, who confronted the bird plume hunters of the Everglades and lost his life protecting the birds. For more information, call 727-453-6500.

The Dali Museum will stay open for 24 hours and will host films, events and admission specials with a 3-D twist. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

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.

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.

Kids 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) are invited to grab their favorite fishing pole and spend a day full of fishing and fun at the Pier Aquarium. The first 250 kids will receive an initial supply of bait, a goodie bag, t-shirt and free lunch. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., fishing is from 9 - 11 a.m. and prizes and trophies will be awarded from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $1 per participant. Entertainment will be provided throughout the event. For more information, call 727-895-7437.

The WALK FOR LIFE is a fun-filled celebration of life benefiting the Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County. Your Steps Saves Lives! The WALK is a short 2-mile fun family stroll at 3 beautiful locations: Largo, Clearwater or St. Petersburg. Simply turn in your pledge forms on WALK day OR mail them to us, and we will send your sponsors a pledge reminder. Pick a prize level and go for it! Then, challenge yourself to go to the next level. Remember, the more prizes you earn, the more lives you save! For more information call (727) 545-8100 x77.

Dali Museum docent and Spanish scholar Don Mussleman will unravel the complexity of the unpublished book Dali and his friend Federico Garcia Lorca were preparing before they parted over mutual differences. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

This event will feature food, fun and golf to support the education and outreach programs of the Florida Holocaust Museum. It will be held at the Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club. For more information, call 727-820-0100 x 249.

This event is the newest addition to the Tampa Bay area’s road racing calendar. The race will start and finish at St. Anthony's outpatient center and wind its way throughout the Carillon office park. The event will have something for everyone, featuring a 5K run, a 1-mile run/walk for the less competitive and kids races. The race also will offer ChampionChip timing, a USATF certified course, a post-race party, T-shirts for all participants and awards to the top three finishers of each age group. For more information, call 727-825-1271.

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.

This event, in its 20th year, receive hundreds of spectators and participants and includes a 0.5-mile swim, 15.0-mile bike race and a 3.5-mile run. More than 800 triathletes compete in the triathlon. For more information, call 727-399-5804 or email at [email protected]

Safety Harbor celebrates its 19th Annual Heritage Weekend. Patrons of all ages are invited to come and enjoy a weekend of music, a road race, delicious food, exciting activities, and a quality arts & crafts show offered by various Safety Harbor organizations. Festivities include a free Concert Under the Stars, the 19th Annual Safety Harbor Sprints 5K and one mile races, the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History annual Fish Fry and the 19th annual Safety Harbor Heritage Day Arts and Crafts Festival. Guests are invited to enjoy a free car show and to visit the craft vendors who will be stationed along Main Street. For more information, call 727-726-2890.

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.

The Inaugural Gators Café and Tampa Bay Beaches World Amateur Golf Tournament is a three-day event showcasing the talents of 400 amateur golfers from around the world. The tournament will be at the Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club and Mangrove Bay Golf Course. There will be nightly events with food and live entertainment held for golfers and families. Prizes will be awarded for top performers as well as hole-in-one prizes. For more information, call 727-360-6957 or 800-944-1847.

The city of Clearwater hosts this Memorial Day celebration at Coachman Park with food, entertainment and activities. Event is from 2 - 10 p.m. each day. For more information, call 727-562-4800.

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.

American Stage Theater presents "God's Man in Texas," a play about a power struggle between a young and old pastor at a country church. The comedy is based on a true story. Wednesday and Thursday curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, curtain is at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee is at 3 p.m. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

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 event is sponsored by the Gulfanatics Dive Club and is open to freedivers and divers of all ages. Admission is $50 in advance for adults and $35 in advance under 18 years of age. For more information, call 727-934-6474.

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. For more information, call 727-894-3429.

Two pirate ships battle it out in John's Pass and then invade the streets of John's Pass Village. There will be pirate games for children, a children's costume contest and the Pirates and Wenches Costume Ball. There will also be a Hurricane Awareness and Merchant expo both days. The festival is named after pioneer turtle farmer John Levique who discovered that a hurricane had changed the coastline of the city and created a pass, which was named after him. For more information, call 727-394-0756.

The 8th annual Heart of Largo Festival celebrates the music, food and dance of the United States of America. Activity wristbands are available for $5.00 each or as a family four pack for $15. The festival will also have entertainment throughout the evening and a fantastic fireworks display at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

The celebration commemorates the emancipation of slaves in America and is the oldest African-American holiday in observance in America. The 13th Annual Juneteenth of Tampa Bay features three days of activities. Saturday's free "Family Fun Festival" is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Campbell Park. It includes live entertainment from local and regional musical acts, African American Dance Troupes, Storytelling, Face Painting, youth workshops, historical presentations, Food Vendors and more. Sunday features a "Gospel Extravaganza" at a designated African American Church and on Wednesday a "Candle Light Vigil" will be held at Vinoy Park. For more information, call 727-823-5693.

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 Tampa Bay Feline Fanciers Cat Club is sponsoring this first International Cat Agility Tournament competition in Florida. The show will feature all breeds of cats, including the popular Leopard-like Bengal, Ragamuffin, hairless Sphynx, Tonkinese, Orientals, Siamese, Persion, Himalayan, and many more. Unique cat toys, furniture, clothing, jewelry, and hard to find gifts for the special cat lover will be available. Arts and crafts vendors and other businesses wil also attend. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $6 general, $4 children (5 and under are free). For more information, call 727-866-9648.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The annual juried Studioworks> exhibition presents the work of the Museum's instructors and students. The exhibition is designed to demonstrate the strength of the Museum's teaching program. All media, including painting, mixed media, photography and ceramics, will be included in the exhibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The American Stage, St. Petersburg's professional theater, presents "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra." Enjoy more than 50 classic hits in this cabaret-style show. Wednesday and Thursday curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday curtain is at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Matinee curtain is at 3 p.m. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Tarpon Avenue between Ring and Pinellas Avenues in Tarpon Springs is the location for this event, which is a mix of auctions, food and drink and live jazz music. Events begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

This event is for children age 12 and under allows pole fishing only. Pole, line and bait will be provided. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11a.m. on Jorgenson Lake (behind the main library.) For more information, call 727-892-5874.

This quaint town on Boca Ciega Bay celebrates the little lizards known as Geckos with a family festival and parade complete with fireworks. Artists in Gulfport's ArtVillage are creating pins, hats and yard ornaments celebrating these salamanders. Visitors are encouraged to wear colorful costumes and hats. Craft tables will be set up with supplies for those who didn't bring their Gecko garb. The Gecko Festival is from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on the waterfront in Gulfport. The Walking Parade begins at 8 p.m. Don't miss this fantastic event with the summer ending fireworks display at 9 p.m.! For more information, call 727-893-1070.

Nilo Cruz, the first Latino playwright to win the Pulitzer, has honored American Stage by granting the theatre the rights to the Tampa Bay premiere of his award-winning Tampa Bay story, Anna In The Tropics. Set in 1929 in one of the last functioning old-style cigar factories in Ybor City, this romantic drama revolves around a family of cigar workers and a celebrated new "lector" who sails to Tampa to read to the workers as they hand roll cigars. But as Juan Julian reads aloud daily from Anna Karenina, he becomes a lightning rod for the emotions of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy and the tropics prove a sensual but volatile combination. For more information, call 727-823-1600.

Attendees can sample food and drinks from over 50 area restaurants for the price of one single ticket at the 14th annual Taste of Clearwater. Harborview Center hosts the event which also includes a jazz band on the main stage, a caricature artist, magician, balloon twister, face painter and solo acoustic artist as well as a large raffle with great prizes. Hours are 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 727-461-0011.

TEAM Sandtastic hosts the 1st Annual Pier Sand Sculpture Contest. Sand Clinics will also be held. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

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.

Tropicana Field comes alive with the Bands of America Regional Competition. Bands from throughout the United States will compete to take home the regional title. For more information, call 800-848-2263.

This weekend festival features German music, food, beer and wine, along with full midway, carnival, art/crafters, American food and business vendors. Come enjoy the interactive games and activities such as log sawing, keg hurling, stein holding and the annual Waitress Races. For more information, call 813-855-4233.

The Pinellas County Historical Society presents this jubilee with more than 125 craftspeople displaying and selling their homemade goods. The event features pioneer and Victorian craft demonstrations, live entertainment, a petting zoo, historic house tours and food. The jubilee runs 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

The City of Largo presents Halloween Spooktacular from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Largo Central Park. This event is a Halloween carnival with inflatables, a rock climbing wall, giant slide, carnival games and arts & crafts. Trick or treating is free and anyone can enter the Halloween Carnival with a $5 wristband. For more information, call 727-587-6775.

The PGA Chrysler Championship will be held on the Copperhead Course at the Westin Innisbrook Resort. The event will feature some of the top names in professional golf one week before the PGA tour championship. Proceeds from all ticket sales will go to area charities. For more information, call 727-942-5566.

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. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-327-6726 or 727-896-0310.

Gods and mortals meet, clash, make and fall in love in and around a shimmering pool of water that spans the stage and stretches across time. This adaptation has garnered universal raves from countless critics and audience members for its humorous contemporary sensibility in the telling of timeless Greek and Roman myths, including the stories of King Midas, Bacchus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Narcissus, and Cupid and Psyche. Luxuriant, sexy, visually stunning stories about the transforming power of love. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

The Turkey Trot celebrates its 26th anniversary with an anticipated 10,000 runners trotting through Clearwater. The event features a one-mile "Gobbler" run, 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) "Wingding" and 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) "Turkey Trot." Proceeds from the St. Petersburg Times Turkey Trot will be donated to many local charities. Runners are welcome to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items in the stadium on race day. All collected foods will be given to the food pantry program. For more information, call 727-442-5838.

Enjoy live entertainment, a boat show, arts & crafts, Osprey Village, carnival rides, plus great seafood and other taste treats. Festival hours are: Friday, 3 - 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-733-3197.

Children adorned with wings and bug eyes strut their bugery in the "Parade of Wings" beginning at 6 p.m. The activity is in conjunction with the annual Seasonal Sensations lighting ceremony at the FBG in the Pinewood Cultural Park. Decorated wagons, strollers, and children are encouraged to parade, but please no bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, or motorized vehicles because of safety concerns. There is live music during and after the parade and refreshments for the children. Participants meet in the Extension lobby at 5 p.m. For more information and to pre-register call 727-582-2671.

Each year Animal Services celebrates the animals that have been adopted through the year with a festival that includes free pet pictures with Mrs. Santa Paws, $1 rabies shots, free food, prizes, clowns and face painters, dog demonstrations, a petting zoo and much more! From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 582-2600.

This free event features performances and competitions by team bands and cheerleaders as well as a pre-football meeting of the players and coaches who will be facing each other in the New Year's Day bowl game. This beachside pep rally includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. For more information, call 727-461-3222.

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.

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.

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.

Put on your leisure suit, halter top, and platform shoes and boogie on down for the fast-paced, musical revue that will have you dancing in your seats. Re-discover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with the artists who defined it, including Cat Stevens, The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Elton John, Paul Simon, The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, The Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

From the team that created the hit My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra comes the world premiere of I Left My Heart. Journey through four decades of music, from Bennett’s early top-40 hits, to jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans, to his torch songs, to film scores, all the way to his recent MTV “Unplugged” special which introduced him to a whole new generation of listeners. I Left My Heart has a thrilling score of 40 standards. An unforgettable evening for anyone who loves the music of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington or Cole Porter! For more information, call 727-823-7259.

Four old friends banter their way through 18 holes as they wage war against “the cursed game,” the inexorable hand of time and each other. One has lost his best friend, one, his brother, one, his wife, and one (an ex-priest), his faith. As they make their way around the links they ponder some of the great mysteries of the universe; including the meaning of life, the nature of God and the whereabouts of the golf ball astronaut Alan Shepard sent hurtling across the surface of the moon. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

A young woman strives for her full intellectual inheritance while shouldering the ponderous weight of her brilliant, mad father’s legacy in this poetic mystery. Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, after his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Sunny Jacobs, a young mother framed for murder, lost the sixteen years of her life between 1976 and 1992 when she was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. The Exonerated is comprised of the unforgettable true stories of Sunny and five other people who were convicted of capital crimes, only to later be acquitted and released. Both a revealing and disheartening portrait of our justice system and a potent testimony to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Pier hosts a kids club, sponsored by Parent Guide Magazine. Entertainment varies each week. From 1 - 4 p.m. there is Saturday Afternoon Family Fun, which features music, entertainment and face painting. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, handmade soaps, flowers and specialty food items will be available at this outdoor fresh market. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 727-321-0665.

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.