Two never-before-exhibited suites of etchings by Dali from the museum's permanent collection are featured in this exhibit. The etchings, which survey the themes of love and death, illustrate the works of two French writers: Guillaume Apollinaire and Andre Malraux. Etchings will be displayed alongside their related text, demonstrating the interplay between word and image. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

This is an intimate exhibition of four of Dali's most intriguing object-creations originally dating from the 1930s, representing his contribution to a category of surrealist work known as the "surreal object." The exhibit also includes pamphlets and photos documenting these works with their original presentation. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The Smithsonian and Florida International Museum celebrate the marriage of calligraphy and philately in an innovative exhibition featuring award-winning artistic envelopes. Approximately 137 stamped, canceled, delivered, juried and awarded works will be featured.

The Florida Focus exhibition at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art is designed to explore the state of contemporary art in Florida. The exhibit presents major new works from a diverse group of artists who explore contemporary issues relative to aspects of life in Florida. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Florida sculptor, Celeste Roberge, will utilize antique furniture, stones, cypress wood and other materials to reinterpret the traditional tropical living space referred to as the "Florida Room." For more information, call 727-518-6833.

From the earliest period of photographic history in the 1840s, the portrait could be viewed as photography's reason for being. By the nineteenth-century's close, practitioners of the medium asserted its artfulness with landscapes and posed tableaux, but engaging portraits continued to flourish, deriving from both photography's commercial and artistic side. Famous people faced the photographer's camera not only for their family and friends, but also for history, posterity, and adoring admirers. This exhibition contains such portraits as the writer George Sand by Nadar, physicist Albert Einstein by Philippe Halsmann, poet Ezra Pound by Richard Avedon, and film star Gloria Swanson by Edward Steichen. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

"Reflections" by Roland DesCombes is an exhibit of the artist's work done in graphite on bristol board that will be on display in the East Gallery of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Also on display is "The Landscape Paintings of Larry Leach," done in oil on canvas, in the West Gallery. For more information, call 727-791-7060.

The exhibition covers forty years of printmaking by one of the best-known American artists working today. Red Grooms grew up in Nashville and moved first to Chicago and then to New York, where he found the vitality of the city and the diversity of lifestyles to be an inspiration for his prints. A selection of 110 wall pieces and 15 pedestal pieces drawn from the private collection of Walter G. Knestrick, a high school classmate and good friend of Red Grooms, represents the most comprehensive collection of Groom’s works in all media. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

These works examine the cultural exchange between the West and the East. The most ancient objects are two early Chinese tea bowls, about 1,000 years old. Later Western pieces include Wedgwood pottery, early Steuben glass, two Tiffany vases and another by Galle. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Three major European museums--Frankfurt, London and Vienna--contribute a unique perspective on their cities and nations rich with a Jewish heritage going back centuries. Never before have these museums collaborated on such a scale to showcase their collections. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Clearwater Arts Studios will display the works of Robert Schoeller, an artist who specializes in portraits and does many works in oil and resins that stand the test of time. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m. For more information, call 727-639-8070.

Eight O'Clock Theatre presents this play that follows the demise of a determined, yet fragile southern lady from a once-wealthy family. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

American Stage Theatre presents "Over the River and Through the Woods," a warm, romantic family comedy about a young man who struggles to find his way while being lovingly wrangled by two sets of grandparents. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

This is the ideal time to rediscover St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community with discounts on museum admissions, theater performances and dining, more than 25 special events, holiday gallery tours, kids events and spellbinding exhibitions and performances. "Art Stops" include Florida Craftsmen Gallery, The Arts Center of St. Petersburg, more than 25 galleries and downtown museums -- The Florida Holocaust Museum, Florida International Museum, Great Explorations, Museum of Fine Arts, Peir Aquarium, Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of History. All of the cultural sites are connected by a ride on the Looper, St. Petersburg's pink open-air downtown trolley. For more information, call 727-893-7171.

The Verizon Music Festival offers a comprehensive musical lineup consisting of concerts with major headliners, a series of free outdoor performances and a feature that will highlight new and rising stars at some of the area's most well known and best loved venues. The Verizon Premier Performances occur at Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall. For more information, call 727-791-7400. The Verizon Free Outdoor Concert is open to the public and will be held at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. For more information, call 727-562-4804.

Gradiva, the subject of Wilhem Jensen's novel of the same name, fascinated Freud, Dali and the surrealists. This exhibition traces Dali's extensive treatment of the theme, a kind of modern psychoanalytic parable. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The event is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association and will benefit the Tarpon Springs Rotary Club. For more information and entry, call Bill Vinson at 727-937-6113 or Treasure Island Charities at 727-363-0071.

The Cirque du Soleil, the international show renowned for its dazzling acrobatics and aerial artistry, brings its special blend of circus, theater and magic to Tropicana Field. The cast has more than 50 performers from 10 countries. There are clowns, special effects and a new-age score. The narrative involves a young girl who gets transported from drab reality into a fantasyland called Quidam. For more information, call 800-678-5440.

Atlantic Coast Hockey League action at the Times Bayfront Arena in St. Petersburg. The St. Pete Parrots take on the Cape Fear Fire Ants at 7:30 p.m.

This special program offers children ages 2-4 the opportunity to experience hands-on learning in a fun and exciting environment. The program includes three educational classes: Warm Blooded/Cold Blooded Animals, Sea Life and the Senses, that each run for 45 minutes. For more information, call 727-384-0027.

Sylvia is the comedic story of Greg, a New Yorker in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Tired of his job and looking for substance in his life, Greg brings home Sylvia, a saucy stray Lab and Poodle mix from Central Park. Greg's wife, Kate, fails to see Sylvia's appeal, and it doesn't take long for Sylvia to chew a hole in Greg and Kate's marriage. Show times are at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call 727-866-1973.

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.

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.