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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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, 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 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.

This exhibit focuses on an eclectic collection of teapots, mugs and cups. Pieces on display include functional, sculptural, whimsical and a combination of all three. All works are hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind and are available for purchase. For more information, call 727-821-7391.

This exhibit showcases glass vessels and wall pieces that have been manipulated by etchings, painting, photography and enamels to create an image based on the human form. Works from several nationally known artists are featured. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Pinellas County elementary school students from grades 3-5 share their interpretation of "freedom" through visual art combined with the written word. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Maas Brothers department stores, a Florida fixture for more than 100 years before closing in 1991, is celebrated with an exhibit at Florida International Museum. The exhibit features photographs from the collection of former Maas Brothers' employees. The museum occupies the location of the former Maas Brothers downtown St. Petersburg store. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

This exhibition contrasts the colorful, cartoon-like dreamscapes of imaginary animals and figures created by French pop art artist Bo Breguet of Nice, France with the works of Uruguayan artist Volf Roitman as one of the founding members of the international geometric art movement MADI. For more information, call 727-341-4772.

The tradition of teethers and rattles for babies is as old as humankind. During the Enlightenment and particularly in the nineteenth century, as the child had a more honored place in society, the variety and types of rattles increased in Europe and the United States. This exhibition contains a variety of rattles from a period of approximately three hundred years and in a range of materials, including gold, silver, tin, ivory, coral, and crystal. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Florida Birds: Discoveries in Etchings by John Costin will be on display in the East Gallery of Ruth Eckerd Hall. For more information, call 727-791-7060.

Jeff Whipple is one of Florida's preeminent artists and has exhibited broadly throughout the United States. Guest curator, Mark Ormond, will explore the work of this innovative artist who often juxtaposes common everyday objects in figurative settings as symbols for contemporary issues, or examines the world of unlikely heroes. The museum will also produce one of the artist's plays in the teaching auditorium. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

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 event will feature a one-mile winding walkway lit with 3,000 luminaries and a 15-foot poinsettia tree. Hundreds of colorful flowers will be on display. Carolers' Trio leads the entertainment line-up, Santa will be on hand for holiday wishes and holiday refreshments will be available for sale. For more information, call 727-893-7465.

The Miami City Ballet and the Florida Orchestra star in George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." Ticket prices are $20.00-$38.00. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

Largo Central Park is the setting for several performing acts, 80,000 lights in the park, as well as stage entertainment from St. Paul's School Choir, Vessels of Praise, Tutterow Stars of Tomorrow, West Florida Youth Ballet and various Largo school musical groups. The Holiday tree will be lit at 7 p.m. on Friday and the Historical Largo Feedstore will host several children's activities. For more information, call 727-587-6775.

Held in the waterfront Straub Park, decked with holiday lights, starlit sky and palm trees, will be the full length production of the traditional holiday classic. The St. Petersburg Festival Ballet will perform along with several classically trained dancers and a cast of 80 local Balanchine-trained student dancers. Admission is free; a non-perishable food donation is requested. For more information, call 727-827-3828.

One of the largest lighted boat parades in the area, St. Petersburg’s annual event starts at sundown and goes from the Harborage Marina north past the Pier to the Vinoy Basin. The Pier and surrounding parks offer great spots for parade watching and feature a host of activities associated with the event. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

The city of Gulfport, just west of St. Petersburg, starts its lighted boat parade from the Boca Ciega Yacht Club. The route goes from the yacht club marina, past the city pier and municipal beach, and through several areas along Boca Ciega Bay. The 16th annual parade starts at 6 p.m. and ends at approximately 8 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-7295.

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. The Holiday Laser show will run at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 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.

Santa will ride down the streets of downtown St. Petersburg and bring in the holiday season. The traditional Santa Parade will march down Bayshore Drive at 10 a.m. and end at North Straub Park, where the annual Snowfest romp for youngsters will be stationed. For more information, call 727-892-5874.

Enjoy a tour of six unusual Safety Harbor homes. See a contemporary Bayshore Blvd home with a beautiful view of the bay, two artist abodes and three historic homes. Tickets and catalogs are available at the Safety Harbor Museum. For more information, call 727-726-1668.

The City of St. Petersburg presents this festival featuring real SNOW and ice skating to celebrate the holidays. The day starts with a 10 a.m. parade going through downtown St. Petersburg near the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Straub Park hosts the event which will feature a Winter Wonderland petting zoo, arts & crafts, an ice rink as well as toboggan rides. South Straub Park will feature a crafts show. Snowfest runs until 3 p.m. For more information, call 727-893-7465.

The Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce hosts this yearly event that is traditionally held the first weekend in December. More than 240 artists will participate in the crafts fair and thousands of art patrons are expected to attend. For more information, call 727-784-4287.

Celebrate the holiday season with tours of the beautifically decorated Victorian and pioneer homes at Heritage Village, nature walks and exhibits at the Florida Botanical Gardens, train displays, a holiday craft sale at the Extension Service, a holiday film series at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, multicultural exhibits, ornament making stations, storytelling, music, food and much more! Most activities are from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., but the holiday lighting ceremony starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Florida Botanical Gardens. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

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

The Gulf Coast Museum of Art hosts this art-interactive evening, designed to kick-off the holidays with the opportunity to explore artwork as a unique gift for the season and to consider beginning your own collection. Cocktails, holiday desserts and live music will be available. After the event, stroll through the museum's sculpture gardens and the Florida Botanical Gardens to see beautiful holiday light displays. The event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

This is an eclectic holiday season show featuring a variety of antiques and vintage collectibles, mid-20th century furnishings, retro decor, barware, tropical and Christmas items, books, jewelry and much more. For more information, call 727-322-8586.

Great Explorations invites all 6 to 10-year-olds with a spirit for adventure and great aim to come and be a part of "Shoots and Lasers," Laser Tag Game. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Saturday night, Great Explorations darkens the lights and turns on the strobe lights and music. Dinner is included. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

Each Saturday from 10 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 727-821-3703.

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.