Traditional and contemporary feasts and folktales will be relayed in this colorful story palette as part of Heritage Village's storytelling series. The event begins at 10 a.m. and tickets cost $5. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

Dare to look through a sea urchin telescope as local artist Diane Gugliotta plumbs Dali's secrets of magic craftsmanship. Discover the sea urchin slumber and learn why Dali advised, "Painter, take my advice to keep ever beside your easel or somewhere close to your work a sea urchin's skeleton. Kids and families can experiment with urchin-based watercolor and collage, and Gugliotta will be on hand to offer practical and Dalinian hints for your own artwork. For more information, call 727-823-3767, ext. 3024.

The Madeira Beach American Legion Post #273 and the Madeira Beach Elks Lodge #1912 will host the 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Boat Parade, which will be a salute to veterans, a tribute of remembrance for the events on September 11th and will show support for those serving in the military. More than 100 boats are expected to participate in the flotilla. The marshalling of boats will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Elks Lagoon, one mile south of Madeira Beach Causeway, and will proceed through the Intracoastal Waterway. Good spots for viewing the parade include John's Pass, American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach, Elks Lodge 1912 in Madeira Beach and the channel between Isle of Palms and Isle of Capri in Treasure Island. For more information, call 727-392-8998.

The event celebrates the innovative and creative ways that individuals and businesses reuse or recycle objects to turn them into useful household items or works of art. Exhibitors will also be showing and selling items to make your home more environmentally friendly. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Largo Central Park, located on the corner of West Bay Dr. and Seminole Blvd. Admission is FREE. For more information, call Pinellas County Utilities at 727-464-7565.

The Science Center will offer free telescope viewing for the public from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Planetarium presentations will be offered throughout the evening at $1 per person. Laser shows will also run throughout the evening at $2 per person. The traveling exhibits, Smoke tornado and Safe House will be open and free to the public. For more information, call 727-384-0027.

This is the ideal time to rediscover St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community with half-price museum admissions, theater and restaurant discounts, more than 25 special events, holiday gallery tours, kids events and spellbinding exhibitions and performances. All of the cultural sites are connected by a 50-cent ride on the Looper, St. Petersburg's pink open-air downtown trolley. For more information, call 727-822-3693 or 1-800-777-9882.

National recording artists and world-famous barbecue are featured at Vinoy Park. Ribfest is the site for some of the finest barbecue chefs in the country to showcase their special eating delights. The event features a barbecue contest, music and more. For more information, call 727-892-5700.

Cuban-American artist Maria Emilia Castagliola has developed a body of work inspired by the poetry and prose of the famous Spanish literary figure, Federico Garcia Lorca. Through paintings and drawings, Castagliola celebrates the life and work of Lorca and his contribution to Spanish culture. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Randy Batista is a Cuban-American photographer based in Gainesville, Florida. He frequently travels to Cuba for the purpose of visiting relatives and photo-documenting life in present day Cuba. His sensitive black and white images, taken in the city and countryside, speak of the socio-economic conditions prevalent in Cuba today and eloquently express the spirit of the Cuban people. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

This annual holiday crafts fair sponsored by the Clearwater Junior League Womens Club, will be held in historic Coachman Park in Clearwater from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call 727-562-4813.

This all-doubles tournament will benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Admission is free for spectators. To participate in the tournament, the charge is $37.50 per person per event or $65 for two events. For more information, call 727-669-1919.

Artist Steve Carlisle's Sign Language-New Works in Mixed Media will be on display at the Merrick Gallery. For more information, call 727-896-2787.

One of two student exhibitions in the Risser Gallery during the holidays. This exhibition will showcase works in all media created by middle and high school students from schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Tampa Bay's oldest professional theatre presents the affectionate biography of a Jewish immigrant who comes to the United States to make good and settles in a rural Texas town. A man makes a life, a home and good friends across cultural barriers, challenging prejudices and preconceptions and harnessing the spirit of the American Dream in this timely Tampa Bay premiere. Tickets are $20 for matinees, $24 for Wednesday and Thursday evenings, $28 for Friday and Saturday evenings and $30 for opening night. For more information, call (727) 823-1600.

A free, interactive series of classes will be presented each month, featuring different artists and mediums. Each presentation will last approximately one hour. For more information, call 727-582-2200.

The Art Center presents this non-juried show of local artworks for the holiday season. 10 AM - 5 PM Monday through Satuday, 1 PM to 4 PM on Sunday. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at the Arts Center annual Holiday Show. See specially created works by many artists, including mixed media by Kathleen and Rocky Bridges and Lynn Whipple; paintings by Shirley Frank, Eleanor Merritt, Elizabeth Clement and more; jewelry by Yoshiko Yamamoto, Kim O'Brien and Melanie Sekora; and pottery by Russ Gustafson-Hilton, Jan Kimball and Charlie Parker. Glass ornaments and photographs will also be on dispaly. 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.

Contemporary craftwork design for gift-giving by over 200 Florida Artists. For more information, call (727)821-7391.

The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents the Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements exhibit. it features rifles donated by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668.

The Museum of Fine Arts presents this exhibition featuring a self-portrait of a community that is a growing part of our nation's heritage. The exhibition's 120 photographs by 30 of the nation's top photojournalists explore the breadth and variety of the American Latino experience. Organized into thematic groupings of family, children and youth, labor, community, and the arts, Americanos presents a striking assemblage of images exploring differences within this dynamic community. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Internationally renowned sculpture John Henry exhibits a new monumental sculpture installation in the Courtyard Sculpture Garden. Wandering Spirits stands as the sole piece in the exhibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The Salvador Dali Museum presents this collection of 25 paintings by surrealist Jacqueline Lamba (1910-1993). Lamba, the wife of surrealist Andre Breton, began working as a surrealist in the 1940s. The exhibit was organized by Mills College, California, and guest curated by Salomon Grimberg. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The Florida Holocaust Museum features the works of Ella Liebermann-Shiber. This exhibit contains etchings that bear witness to the Holocaust; a testimony of her past. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The indomitable spirits of 120 St. Petersburg/Clearwater area Holocaust survivors have been encapsulated within photographs reflecting upon fragments of theirs pasts for future generations. Toronto freelance photographer Jason Schwartz captured the expressions of memories of Holocaust survivors for this exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum. The stark black and white images are reflections of time and history. Each image contains a carefully worded and handwritten statement by the Survivor. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

The St. Petersburg Museum of History celebrates the 40th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Takamatsu, Japan. The exhibit showcases the history of the partnership and provides information about life in Takamatsu. From the Japanese garden to the recreation of an udon noodle shop, this exhibit highlights the parallels between the two cities. For more information, call 727-894-1052.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

The Downtown Arts Association holds an evening art gallery walk the second Saturday of every month. More than 20 art galleries along Central Avenue and Beach Drive in St. Petersburg participate in the evening stroll and stay open until 9 p.m. For more information, call (727) 894-2111 or (727) 822-2787.

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 727-895-0051.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. 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 stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.