The Dunedin Historical Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from World War II. Dunedin was primarily a rural area during the War, but residents made considerable contributions. This exhibit highlights some of the inventions that took place during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176.

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.

Dame Edna, the most talented and adored Australian, is returning for a limited engagement to the Tampa Bay area. "A Night With Dame Edna" follows her wildly successful 2001 tour, "Dame Edna: The Royal Tour," which received a special Tony Award for Live Theatrical Events, as well as a Drama Desk award and an Outer Critics Circle Special Achievements Awards. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

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.

The 3rd annual festival will be held over Thanksgiving weekend with a variety of seafood, live entertainment, educational seminars, arts and crafts, a children's area and guided walks of the trails at the park. For more information, call 727-733-3197.

This annual event features 150 artists and craft persons from around the country who display in downtown Tarpon Springs. Live music and a food festival are also included. Times are 10 AM to 5 PM. The event is held the weekend after Thanksgiving. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

The 8th Annual Christmas Craft Festival takes place on Corey Avenue. More than 100 exhibitors plus a gourmet market and live music. Free. The show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 954-472-3755 or 727-367-9010.

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.

Cars from the 1900s to the present will be judged and awarded prizes at this third annual car, truck and motorcycle show. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for a Christmas present for a child. The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-525-8061.

Gro Miller, a dramatic soprano, will sing Christmas chorales and carols from all over the world beginning at 3 p.m. She will be accompanied on the piano by Joeseph Schwartz. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 727-441-8868.

Heritage Village, a 21-acre historical village and museum, will host holiday tours of some of Pinellas County's most historic buildings, all of which will be decorated for the holidays. In addition to the pioneer and Victorian home decorations, 12 trees decorated by members of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society will celebrate the cultural diversity of the county's citizens. Trees representing Scotland, Portugal, Ireland, Hawaii, Finland and Germany, among others, will be on display. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

Soprano saxophonist Kenny G brightens up the season with his beautiful jazz sounds. Performance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 727-791-7355.

Two elementary school choruses will perform holiday songs at the Pier. On Wednesday, Campbell Park Elementary School students will perform at 12:30 p.m. On Thursday, students from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School will perform at 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 727-864-6164.

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.

National Christian recording artists Jaci Velasquez with special guests SONIDFLOOD and opening act Rachel Potter will perform at the Celebration of Hope Concert Under the Stars. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 the day of the show. For more information, call 727-562-4800.

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.

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.

Jeff Whipple's newest play will be given a dramatic staged reading in the Gulf Coast Museum of Art's auditorium. The performance will be exactly like a full production, except the actors will perform with the scripts in hand. The play is a drama with a lot of humor that examines love relationships during a time when the world is at war with terrorism and nothing seems stable or predictable. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The museum will offer free admission, a Victorian-style Christmas tree and holiday decorations, inspirational creche and Hanukkah menorahs, a Kwanzaa display, festive music performed by the Music Gallery Singers, an interactive presentation, docent-led tours, holiday crafts and festive punch and cookies, all from 1 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The eight bed and breakfasts of the St Petersburg Area Association of Bed and Breakfasts Inns will host a stroll through their Holiday decorated homes and a sampling of flavors from eight of the area’s finest restaurants. This self-guided taste and tour showcases extraordinary architectural styles and historic properties. The tour will also feature a child prodigy harpist at Bayboro House, and at Dickens House, a local history writer will offer his book about early St Petersburg history for autographing. The Association’s recipe book with choice Innkeeper breakfast (and other) selections will be available at each house for $10.00 each. A ticket will admit one to all eight Inns. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information, call 727-742-5751.

The works of internationally known artists Felipe Packard and Ricardo de la Vega, both of Gulfport, FL, are featured in the exhibit entitled "Dream Revelations" at the Florida International Museum. Their work is on display in conjunction with the collection of neo-surrealist Mexican painter Enrique Chavarria. Packard and de la Vega have produced surreal and mystical cast paper/mixed media life-sized sculptures and also do paintings. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Produced by the Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science, from the collection of Dr. David and Bryna Prensky, this exhibit features the exquisitely detailed work and imagery of Mexican painter and neo-Surrealist Enrique Chavarria. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Florida governor, Jeb Bush, and his wife, Columba, will unveil an exhibit of neo-surrealist art at the Florida International Museum. Mrs. Bush will introduce a collection from Mexican painter Enrique Chavarria, which will be on display at the museum through February 9, 2003. The unveiling will take place at 7 p.m. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Thousands of people walking, running and jogging along St. Petersburg’s waterfront during an evening filled with glowing luminaries and the sounds of sleigh bells in the air. The course starts and finishes at The Pier with festive music on the first floor rear patio. There is a registration fee of $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. For more information on registration, call 727-821-4819.

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.

This festive parade begins at 7PM at Highland Avenue, continues down Cleveland Street and ends at Coachman Park in Clearwater. For more information, call 727-562-4800.

This production is a community project. One hundred local children will join with professional dancers in a holiday tradition influenced by the sounds of Harlem, Brazil and Cuba. Tickets are $17 and $10. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

Let your imagination run wild at this Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life on stage while listening to a unforgettable score including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

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.

A family holiday festival will be held in Coachman Park from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. A boat parade will follow. For more information, call 727-562-4800.

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.

The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement celebrates the holidays with a craft show, music, food, and more from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can also see a working sawmill, blacksmith shop, cane carving and Horse N' Around petting farm at this historical site. Children will enjoy hay rides with Santa from 2- 4 p.m., story telling at 5:45 p.m., and everyone can enter to win a completely decorated Christmas tree. For more information, call 727-893-7326.

This exhibition displays works by the twentieth-century French photographer Robert Doisneau. It consists of a portfolio of fifteen photographic prints by this famous photographer, which have rarely been displayed as a group. The portfolio contains images inspired by the liveliness and humanity of French culture in the twentieth century. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

This evening lighted boat parade starts at 6 p.m. at the Sponge Docks and proceeds around Whitcomb Bayou to Spring Bayou where there will be caroling at Craig Park. For more information, call 727-942-5628.

This long parade starts at the historic Merry Pier in the Pass-A-Grille section of St. Pete Beach and runs north past the Don CeSar to the tip of the island. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and plenty of space is available for parade watching at the Merry Pier. For more information, call 727-363-9245.

This is a great race for runners in training and for endurance athletes seeking a final race before the holidays. The race starts at 7 a.m. at Madeira Beach. The course heads north along Gulf Boulevard to Indian Shores, east to the Pinellas Trail, and then north to a lakefront finish line in Taylor Park in Largo. For more information, call 727-347-4440.

The Mahaffey Theater presents Fosse, an award-winning musical that highlights the work of the legendary Bob Fosse on the stage. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

Freedom Schooner Amistad will offer school tours, public tours, harbor cruises and breakfast cruises. Admission for public tours is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and children under age 12. No reservations are required for public tours. Reservations are required for Amistad's harbor cruises and breakfast cruises. Freedom Schooner Amistad serves as a maritime ambassador for racial reconciliation and human rights education and fosters cooperation and unity among people of diverse backgrounds. For more information, call 866-264-7823.

This exhibition features almost 100 motorcycles representing 32 manufacturers from the world-class collection of Trev Deeley, a motorcycle racer, owner of Canada's first Harley-Davidson dealership and holder of the only Harley-Davidson franchise in Canada. The bikes date from the turn-of-the-century to the modern day. Headliners include the best of show from manufacturers worldwide, including Triumph, BSA, Honda, Harley Davidson, Indian and Moto Guzzi.

The annual Happy Holidays Celebration at Edgewater Park includes a boat parade and a tree-lighting ceremony. There will also be live entertainment, an arts and crafts show and children's activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the boat parade and tree lighting at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call 727-298-3260.

Luminaries around Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs are lighted during Christmas Eve making the walkways of Craig Park glow with the holiday spirit. For more information, call 727-943-5523.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast is held at the Hyatt Regency Tampa and attended by players and coaches. For reservations or more information, call the FCA at 813-932-2525.

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with a magnificent rendition of the greatest oratorio ever written. Boris Brott is the guest conductor, with vocal soloists and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Tickets are $38, $35, $29 and $20. For more information, call 813-286-8227.

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.

Clearwater brings in the New Year with a family-oriented festival. The event includes a fireworks display and concert in Coachman Park. For more information, call 727-462-6596.

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. For more information, call 727-823-8906.

Legendary star Tony Curtis brings the film classic to the stage, playing the hilarious multi-millionaire who tries to woo one of two musicians forced to disguise themselves as women in an all-female band while being chased by the Chicago mob. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

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

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

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. This year's contest features the University of Michigan Wolverines and the University of Florida Gators. 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.

The Toronto and Dunedin Blue Jays are offering a three-day holiday baseball camp for children ages 6-14. Camp sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day at newly renovated Dunedin Stadium. Each camper will receive a ballpark lunch (hot dog, soda and chips) at the conclusion of each camp session. The three-day camp will feature professional instruction in all phases of the game by Blue Jays players and coaches. Participants will be grouped by age and/or skill level. A certified athletic trainer will be on staff to help insure a safe experience for all participants. Cost is $80 per camper and includes a t-shirt and a complimentary ticket to a Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training game. A portion of each registration fee will be donated to District 12 Little League. For registration forms and additional information, call 727-733-9302 x4610.

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers these morning tours with naturalist Jerry Shrewsbury, from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning in the Palm Pavilion. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus, also home to the Pinellas County Extension, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and Heritage Village. For more information, and to pre-register, call 727-582-2673.

Three Mo' Tenors takes the idea of The Three Tenors one step further with a more varied selection of songs and style. The tenors explore four centuries of music and more than seven musical forms ranging from opera, Broadway, jazz, blues, soul, spiritual and gospel harmony. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

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. For more information, call 727-937-3540.

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.

Huey Lewis & The News perform their many hits, including the Power of Love, If This is It, Heart of Rock & Roll and many more chart toppers in their debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The performance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 727-791-7355.

American Stage will host the production of TRU, the Broadway comedy about the life of the late Truman Capote. Written and directed by Jay Presson Allen, TRU is set in 1975 during Christmas time and finds the author at a particularly low moment in his life. Show times are: Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 - $30. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Charlie Daniels invites 30 to 35 of his celebrity friends to come to Florida in the middle of winter to help the Angelus, a home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. The concert will begin at noon in Coachman Park. Past celebrities included: Mike Alstott, Jon Anderson of YES, Archer and Park, Asleep at The Wheel, Darlene Austin, Razzy Bailey, Baillie and The Boys, Fiddlin Frenchie Burke, T.C. Carr and Jeff Carson. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 727-442-7665, ext. 304.

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

This production of the hit musical Cabaret brings the seedy glamour of the legendary Kit Kat Klub to Clearwater. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

Forget your winter blues and come to Sunken Gardens for everything pink and wild. There will be family activities, wildlife shows, entertainment and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-551-3100.

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

Penny and Elton Yasuna have assembled this ensemble of studio glass, dating from the 1980s to the 1990s. Harvey Littleton and Dale Chihuly, founders of the studio glass movement, are represented, as are Seguso, Peiser, Lipofsky and William Morris. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

“An Afternoon in Tuscany" will be presented by the Fine Arts Society at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Guests are invited to sample a Tuscan Feast, including Italian hors d’ oeuvres and sweets. To set the mood, the movie Tea with Mussolini, starring Judi Dench, Cher, and Maggie Smith, will be screened in the museum’s teaching auditorium. An introductory review will be done by film critic and teacher Mim Anne Houk. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium and costs $25 per person. The proceeds will benefit the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. For more information, call 727-519-6833, ext. 200.

The 17th Annual Drum Major for Justice Parade begins at 1:15 p.m. The celebration also includes the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival of Bands competition, which features several renowned marching bands as they perform in a special salute to Dr. King. A leadership breakfast and candlelight vigil on the waterfront are also part of the activities. For more information, call 727-327-0085 or 727-893-7465.

This breakfast honoring the late civil rights pioneer features a keynote speaker and presentation of scholarships and awards. Advance reservations are required. For more information, call 727-864-4191.

This day of festivities begins with a breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a rally and march at 10 a.m. which will end at Coachman Park. For more information, call 727-462-6119.

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's annual festival will celebrate Louis Armstrong and take an expansive look at the development of jazz in a multi-media arts and humanities format. For more information, call 813-222-1000.

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

The exhibition covers the period from the late 1960s onward. These playful sculptures took their point of departure in found objects, which were cast in bronze and later painted bright colors. The exhibition also includes studies, preparatory drawings, photographs and other materials related to the process. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

Eighty distinctive drawings explore the modernist impulse and culminate in abstract experimentation in the twentieth century. The works range from 1815-1975, with the majority from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The artists represented include some of the greatest figures in the history of French art. Among them are: Ingres, Barye, Rousseau, Millet, Pissarro, Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Morisot, Gauguin, Marquet, Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Gris, and Picasso, who lived most of his adult life in France. There are also portraits by Modigliani and Giacometti. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Center Theater Company will pay tribute to one of the country's greatest musicians of all time, Louis Armstrong by illustrating the evolution of a musical genius from the times he experienced in New Orleans to his international fame as the "King of Jazz." For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

Rent is the critically acclaimed Broadway musical about a group of young artists in downtown New York looking for love and success and struggling to make their mark on the world. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

Located at Spa Beach Park in downtown St. Petersburg, this event features a series of made-for-TV competitions, flying disc, flyball, and swimming. For more information, call 727-893-7465 or 208-726-5990.

American Stage Theatre presents "The Importance of Being Earnest, a play by Oscar Wilde that features Brilliant conversation, excessive elegance and madcap mistaken identity brew in this cerebral comedy about the hunt for love. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

Dianne Reeves, with her strong, agile voice, rhythmic virtuosity and improvisational ease, makes her St. Petersburg premier at the Mahaffey Theater. Using beats and music from Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, gospel and R&B, Dianne draws upon a world of influences in her music. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

Magician David Copperfield will perform in his most spectacular stage show yet. He literally charts new territory by transporting himself from stage to any place in the world. For more information, call 813-229-7827.

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers these morning tours with naturalist Jerry Shrewsbury, from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning in the Palm Pavilion. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus, also home to the Pinellas County Extension, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and Heritage Village. For more information, and to pre-register, call 727-582-2673.

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

This highly-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance features an international company that has touched the hearts of millions around the world. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

The Piano Lesson centers around a sister and brother as they fight over a piano that was once traded by the family's white master for two of the family's ancestors. It's a remarkable piece of theater that embodies the painful past and expectant future of African Americans. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

The St. Pete Yacht Club hosts this youth sailing event. The regatta is held on Tampa Bay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-896-8101.

Dance music will be by Profiles in Jazz and ballroom dance attire is requested. The dance is from 8 -10:30 p.m. Admission is $7 and includes appetizers, dessert and punch. For more information, call 727-462-6895.

The fairy godmother works her magic as this classic musical spins to life with unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes and wonderful sets. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

This exhibit recognizes the important contribution the Florida Fellowship program has made to the careers of Florida artists who have gone on to national and international success. The exhibition will include the work of more than 30 artists and will provide a unique historical insight into the evolution of contemporary art in the state of Florida during the past 25 years.

Three Florida glassblowers, Susan Gott, Paul Learned and Duncan McClellan collaborate to develop exterior pieces for the Gulf Coast Museum of Art and several major works. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

World-renowned mezzo-soprano, Denyce Graves, has established herself as a premier opera singer engaged by every major opera house in the world. Graves has made a career of delighting audiences with her elegant stage presence and rich vocalism. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

The open loop course for this marathon and relay begins on the Clearwater Causeway, heading south through five unique, beach communities to Indian Shores, before heading inland to Seminole and north along the Pinellas Trail, finishing downhill near Coachman Park on Clearwater's beautiful waterfront. It also includes a two-person relay with each running 13.1 miles. The 26.2 mile race begins at 7 a.m. For more information, call 727-347-4440 or 888-LIV-2RUN.

These French musicians have received critical praise in Europe and the United States and have been recognized for their inventive programs. The concert begins at 2 p.m. followed immediately by a reception. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center presents The Full Monty, a Broadway smash hit musical about six good buddies whose desperate plan to get their lives back together requires them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and their clothes. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

Shakespeare's comedy, "As You Like It," contains some of his most wittiest banter and shrewdest observations of the human condition. With domestic tyranny and political takeover raging in the city, eight young lovers seek freedom in the woods. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

This opera is performed in Italian with English supertitles. This "three hankie" opera is filled with heartbreaking arias and mesmerizing Puccini melodies. Show time is 8 p.m. For more information, call 727-712-2712.

This exhibit features portrait and genre paintings from many of the 13 former USSR republics during the Soviet era. As the government encouraged artists to record social progress through the vast reaches of the land, the artists also responded to their creative visions. Their freedom to select subject matter contributed to the excellence of their art. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Years ago, 22nd Street South was the heart of St. Petersburg's African American community. The Manhattan Casino was the center attraction for entertainment. Some of the greatest legends in music, from Ella Fitzgerald to Duke Ellington, once played at this premiere dance club. This cabarat relives those great moments. For more information, call 727-892-5202.

This celebration at Pinewood Cultural Park, beautiful home to Heritage Village, the Florida Botanical Gardens and the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, will be the site of this celebration through art, traditional African music, instruments and dance, storytelling, historic presentations, gospel music and interactive children's and family activities. There will be exhibits from African embassies and vendors of African art, merchandise and ethnic food. For more information, call 727-532-1698.

The inaugural running of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg races into Florida’s Beach February 21-23, 2003 on a waterfront course that is sure to have everyone on the edge of every seat along the track. The 2003 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will run as the season opener for the CART FedEx Championship Series. This Indy-style auto racing event features a 1.78-mile circuit along the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront with spectacular views of Tampa Bay. Tickets range from $35 for Sunday-only general admission to $105 for a three-day ticket including reserved seating in upper levels of the grandstands. Handicapped seating, hospitality club packages and CART Paddock Passes are also available. For more information, call 727-894-7749.

The St. Petersburg Air Cooled Enthusiasts car show features 60 of the area's finest classic Volkswagens. Cars will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-548-1459.

This national symposium for the marine recreational fishing community will be held to deliberate the evolving use of marine protected areas. For more information, call 301-713-9507.

A taste of Bob Fosse's choreography is displayed in this dynamic musical, set in a roaring 1920s world of vaudeville fame and crime. Presented by Eight O'Clock Theatre. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

The Suncoast Quilting Circle is sponsoring this quilting show, which will also include a boutique, demonstrations and vendors. For more information, please contact Tallulah Taylor at [email protected].

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has an 85-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.

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers these morning tours with naturalist Jerry Shrewsbury, from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning in the Palm Pavilion. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus, also home to the Pinellas County Extension, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and Heritage Village. For more information, and to pre-register, call 727-582-2673.

Momix in Orbit combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience. Momix has thrilled audiences and fans in over 22 counties and been featured on stage, screen and television. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

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

AIDA, Disney's newest blockbuster musical is a love story bursting with contemporary energy that tells of the dangerous triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

The Mahaffey Theater presents Ain't Misbehavin', the play that displays the comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem and is still considered one of Broadway's best revues. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

This wide-ranging collection presents 75 of the most notable American women of the 20th century, as seen by many of the finest photographers, including Georgia O'Keeffe by Irving Penn, Eleanor Roosevelt by Clara Sipprell, Billie Holiday by Sid Grossman and Janis Joplin by Linda McCartney. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

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

A stage will be set to showcase Irish folklore, live music and entertainment and sing-alongs with guest storytellers "StoreeBrooke" and "LilliStarr." The event begins at 1 p.m. and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.

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. To be held at the BayFront Center. For more information, call 727-551-3365.

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.

H.M.S. Pinafore is the comic opera telling the story of Britain's navy, its class system and its victorian foibles and follies. Performances are Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Sunday manitee at 2 p.m. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical explores the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Travel to the land of the Who's and the Jungle of Nool and rediscover the delightfully zany characters created by one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early 40s, and her manipulative, aging mother, whose interference sets in motion a series of events both funny and horrific. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

Since 1974, this show has attracted more than 200 artists who compete for prizes in this juried show ranked as one of the best in the nation by Sunshine Artists magazine. The festival takes place at the Sponge Docks. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

Hundreds of runners and spectators participate in this annual run benefitting the Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. The run consists of a 5K race and one-mile family run along a course of picturesque bayous in Tarpon Springs. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

Music is the focal point of this springtime festival, the South's largest civic celebration which celebrates its 80th year. Bands from throughout the United States compete during the two weeks of competition. The Festival includes three major parades, concerts,Extreme Sports, 3 on 3, Basketball, beach volleyball and much more. All events are based at St. Petersburg's downtown parks. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa hosts the only FILA-authorized camp in the United States including 20 hours of comprehensive tennis instruction, individual video analysis and a 4-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Safety Harbor's Phil Green Tennis Academy features 9 championship tennis courts and offers a fully-stocked pro shop. Camp dates are April 5-11, 8-24. For more information call, 727-726-1161 or toll free, 888-BEST SPA (237-8772).

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers these morning tours with naturalist Jerry Shrewsbury, from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning in the Palm Pavilion. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus, also home to the Pinellas County Extension, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and Heritage Village. For more information, and to pre-register, call 727-582-2673.

These 70 photographs, brought together by Carol Halsted of the Michigan Opera Theatre, capture expressive moments and bodies. The exhibition includes dance pioneers, modern greats, as well as figures from classical ballet. This exhibition is part of the St. Petersburg 300/100 Anniversary Celebration. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Sunsets Summer Beach Fest is a celebration on Clearwater Beach with calypso, reggae, and island sounds. The festival goes from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The three days of festivities will include artisans, crafters, street performers, music, food and beverage. The evening will close with a fireworks spectacular over the water off Clearwater Beach. The event is located at the Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. For more information, call 727-449-1036.

The Mahaffey Theater presents On Golden Pond, starring Jack Klugman, a poignant play that is full of laughter, love and warmth. For more information, call 727-892-5767.

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.

The legendary entertainer brings his country caravan to Ruth Eckerd Hall for two showstopping performances. Performance each night is at 8 p.m. For more information, call 727-791-7355.

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.

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa hosts the only FILA-authorized camp in the United States including 20 hours of comprehensive tennis instruction, individual video analysis and a 4-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Safety Harbor's Phil Green Tennis Academy features 9 championship tennis courts and offers a fully-stocked pro shop. Camp dates are April 5-11, 8-24. For more information call, 727-726-1161 or toll free, 888-BEST SPA (237-8772).

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

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.

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.

This Broadway musical tells the streetwise New York story of an ambitious and talented Brooklyn kid with a burning desire to make it big. For more information, call 727-791-7400.

The Easter service to be held in the Baybreeze Courtyard, facing Tampa Bay. The service takes place as the sun rises. The Easter Bunny will be at The Pier from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-6164.

Taken from William Shakespeare's play, Otello is the story of Moor Otello and his love for his beautiful wife, Desdemona. Otello's jealousy and rage lead him to his ruin. Otello will be sung in Italian, with English supertitle translations projected above the stage. For more information, call the Center Ticket Office at 813-229-STAR.

In its 20th 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.

A Broadway legend, 42nd Street defined musical comedy, with its star-is-born story, spectacular design, score of hit standards, remarkable show chorus, and the most-admired ensemble tap dancing ever seen on the Great White Way. For more information, call 813-229-STAR or 800-955-1045.

A classic comedy pits a proper young lady raised on Philadelphia's Main Line against society when it comes to a love triangle. Presented by Eight O'Clock Theatre. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

Artist Margaret Tolbert gives the viewer a fresh perspective on the watery makeup of Florida's tropical environment. Her paintings, often presenting views from beneath the water's surface, transcend pictorial depiction and move into the experiential world of the spiritual connection of mankind with the environment. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Master photographer Anna Tomczak's hand-colored images use discarded fragments of times past. In recent years, Tomczak has explored the new large-format Polaroid camera and has produced innovative works in her immanent reflective style, which will be on display at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Ceramic sculptor, Barbara Sorenson, pushes the boundaries for the capacity of clay as a monumental medium. Several of Sorenson's new large-scale clay sculptures will be on display at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers these morning tours with naturalist Jerry Shrewsbury, from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning in the Palm Pavilion. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus, also home to the Pinellas County Extension, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and Heritage Village. For more information, and to pre-register, call 727-582-2673.

"Parallel Lives" is the poignant memoir of two Florida teenagers caught in a changing world of racial acceptance and persecution in the 1950s and 60s. Their stories paint a vivid portrait of a state torn apart by prejudice and fear while chronicling the rich, dreamy joys of childhood in rural Florida. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

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.

Spend Memorial Day with an afternoon of music featuring Tropical Tom. The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg hosts this Patriotic Salute. The event is free, and runs noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

One of the world's outstanding chamber ensembles, the St. Petersburg String Quartet has won many awards, including a Grammy nomination and "best record of the month" honors. The concert is at 2 p.m. followed immediately by a reception. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Dancing and youth abound in the high-energy musical about a town in mid-America that resisted dance and the youth who sought to change their minds. Presented by Eight O'Clock Theatre. For more information, call 727-587-6793.

Mere Mortals is a compilation of six short plays that are funny, fresh and thought provoking. The plays range from the story of a man who goes in search of his personal nirvana, to a chance meeting between a couple that turns into a sure thing. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

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 exibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

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 USS Ottawa and the 79th New York Highlanders reenacting groups will perform from 10 a.m. to 4 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 kid-friendly event is hosted by the hands-on museum in downtown St. Petersburg. The exhibit include ghostly sights and surprises throughout the month. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

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

Held every year on the last Saturday in October, this year's event is the 31st Annual Outdoor Peoples Fair with arts, music and games and is a celebration of peace, freedom, justice and creativity. Located at Lakeview Park on Lake Maggiore, 20th St. & 26th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, the event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-327-6726 or 727- 896-0310.

The inaugural PGA Chrysler Championship with a purse of $4.8 million 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.

The exhibition features seventy-five works on paper by sixty-four artists who have been creating art since the 1930s. Artists represented include Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Sam Gilliam, Elizabeth Catlett, and Howardena Pindell. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom hosts live music for social and ballroom dancing performed by the Sig Harder Orchestra every Sunday evening. Admission is $6. For more information, call (727) 893-1070.

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom hosts live music for social and ballroom dancing by Johnny Angelo and Redcoats every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Admission is $3. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

"Sundays at the Fort Harrison" which is a weekly open house at the Hotel, lasts from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. This open house includes an in-depth historical tour of the hotel at 2 p.m., the Images of a Lifetime photo exhibition based on the life of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, and Sunday Brunch and dinner at the hotel's Hibiscus restaurant. The Sunday brunch buffet costs $20, dinner entrees range from $8 - $16. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and reservations are not necessary. Tours of the hotel are free and include a complimentary copy of our 75th Anniversary Historical Booklet. Owned and operated by the Church of Scientology, the Fort Harrison is an international religious retreat for Scientologists from across the globe. For more information call 727-467-6860.

Different local artists and musical groups are featured each Sunday at The Pier from 1 to 4 p.m. Jazz, reggae, blues, folk and top 40 are offered. All performances are free. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

Each Friday evening, Great Explorations hosts "Kids'Night Out, TGIF Club," a night out of fun and exploration. Children receive dinner, view the Great Museum Show, participate in hands-on-activities, explore the museum and get popcorn and a movie. Hours are every Friday from 5-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

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 Wednesday, the Coliseum hosts tea dances with live music. Ballroom instruction starts at 11:30 a.m. and dances are from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-892-5202.

Swing Night now features free admission at the Gulfport Casino. Stop by and check out the exciting new weekly format and meet the new hosts from Swing Time. Try out the 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. swing lesson, stay for the prize drawing, enjoy the lively music & social atmosphere, and experience the improved acoustics. The dance is from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy Swing Dancing at this beautiful and historic waterfront ballroom-the home of the longest running Swing Dance. There is a full bar, concessions, free parking and it is a smoke-free environment. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

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.

The Clearwater Farmers Market offers the freshest and finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce and flowers that the area has to offer. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located at Station Square Park, the 600 block of Cleveland Street, next to the Post Office. For more information, call 727-461-7674.

This class is tailored to beginning and intermediate artists and focuses on watercolor and acrylic and offers unusual tools, techniques, tips, and tricks. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

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.

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.

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.

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.

View more than 25 historic structures on this 2 hour walking tour of St. Petersburg. The tour begins at the Williams Park Fountain at 10 a.m. and admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 727-824-7802.

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.

Enjoy the music of local artists and bands under the stars at Moccasin Lake Nature Park's fire circle mini-amphitheater. Roast marshmallows and cook s'mores around the campfire. All the fixings are provided, plus one free general admission voucher for each paid admission to the concert. For more information, call 727-462-6024.

Florida’s legendary pink palace provides plenty of thrills this Halloween. A blend of history and romance haunts the Don CeSar Beach Resort & Spa where the ghost of Thomas J. Rowe, former owner and builder, roams the halls. Through the month of October, come for a haunted history tour of the Don, learn about its fascinating history and hear ghost stories and legends about the pink palace. For more information, call 727-360-1881.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is usually held in February. The National Offshore One Design features Sonar and J22 Mid Winter specialty boats. This series of events attracts 60-70 sailboat racers to local waters from across Florida and throughout the Southeast. For more information, call 727-822-3873.

We have not received final dates for this event, but it is usually held in April. 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 727-738-1898.

We have not received final dates for this event, but it is usually held in April. The American Stage, St. Petersburg's professional theater, offers a live production of a William Shakespeare work in a beautiful outdoor setting. Celebrating its 18th 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. Reserved chairs are $22 on all nights. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

We have not received final dates for this event, but it is usually held in April. Nearly 300 artists set up in picturesque downtown's Straub Park for this show which is nationally ranked in the "100 Best Fine Art Shows." 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.

We have not received final dates for this event, but it is usually held in May. This event, in its 19th 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 727-527-8869 or email at [email protected].

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is usually held in June. The celebration commemorates the emancipation of slaves in America and is the oldest African-American holiday in observance in America. The celebration includes a Candlelight Vigil, Family Fun Festival and inspirational musical extravaganza. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Campbell Park. For more information, call 727-821-3833.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is held in September. The Don CeSar and American Red Cross combine to host this fabulous competition on St. Pete Beach. Sand castle makers from everywhere visit this historic hotel for the festival. For more information, call 727-360-1881.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is held in September. Everyone is welcome to participate in the memorial fishing tournament. The tournament features offshore and inshore fishing. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is held in February. Held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, this festival features Greek music, dancing, food, arts & crafts and childrens activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1 with all proceeds going to area families in need of financial assistance. For more information, call 727-944-3366 or 727-937-3540 or 727-937-6442.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is usually held on the weekend closest to March 25. 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.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is held in September. More than 40 area restaurants provide tasty treats at the 13th annual Taste of Clearwater. Harborview Center hosts the event which includes music and more. Hours are 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 727-461-0011.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is usually held in November. The Turkey Trot celebrates its 25th 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.

Dates have not been finalized for this event, however it is usually held in September. In its 25th year, the Warhoop Sprint is the oldest cross country race in Florida's Beach -- the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. The event includes a one-mile children's run and face painting for all warriors and princesses. The 5-kilometer run covers paved roads and paths. For more information, call 727-535-9658.

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is held in September. The Center for Marine Conservation sponsors the 16th annual Florida Coastal Cleanup. Those wishing to participate should meet at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or Station Square Park at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (727) 895-2188 or 800-CMC-FLOR (Florida only.)

We have not received the official date for this event, but it is usually held in November. Station Square Park is the site for this seasonal festival, formerly called Jingle Mingle, that includes a Merchant Open House. Downtown By Dusk features a special holiday concert. The fun lasts from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-562-4044.