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Saturday, April 13, 2002
The St. Petersburg 2002 Festival of States

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.

Dates: 4/9/2002 - 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: Throughout the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area
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2002 Florida Power Festival of States PierFest

The events include a three-on-three basketball competition (open to all age groups), The Tasco Extreme games sanctioned by the Southeastern Skateboarding Series competition. A two-day Tire Kingdom and Michelin Cruzin and Fantasy Lows Car Show and competition will be happening along sides of The Pier approach Cars will be entered in the show from all over the state. Other features include celebrity autograph signing; interactive games such as Moon Walk, Pedestal Joust, Velcro Obstacle Course, Human Gyro Wheel, Hi Ball, and Rock Climbing Wall; and lots more. For more information call 727-898-3654.

Dates: 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: The Pier, St. Petersburg
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Festival of States 2002 KidsArt Festival

The KidsArt Festival features 25-30 activity areas with hands-on activities for elementary school aged children as well as performances by school groups. The festival will be held in North Straub Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Dates: 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: North Straub Park, St. Petersburg
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Festival of States 2002 Antique Auto Show

The Tire Kingdom and Michelin Antique Auto Show is held in the Spa Beach Park area of downtown St. Petersburg. Hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Autos from 21 different classifications will be judged in the show. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Dates: 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg
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Tradewinds Resort Festival Parade

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

Dates: 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
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Beach to Bayou Run

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.

Dates: 4/13/2002 Map this Location
Location: Tarpon Springs
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Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Discover an enchanted realm of wizards and warriors amongst gourmet treats and unforgettable entertainment. Wander past eight lively stages and street theater featuring jugglers, magicians, fire eaters and specialty acts. The festival features live armoured contact jousting, human chess matches, minstrels, maiden faire, peasants, fools and Royalty. The Festival runs Friday - Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information call 586-5423.

Dates: 3/9/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Largo
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Highland Games and Festival

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.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Dunedin
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Tarpon Springs Arts & Crafts Festival

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.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs
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Festival of States Arts & Crafts Festival

More than 150 artists and craftmakers from across the state display their works at this festival. South Straub Park is the location for this free event. For more information, call 727-898-3654.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Straub Park, St. Petersburg
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St. Pete Crawfish Festival

The festival will have live music, dancing, arts & crafts, and Cajun & Creole food. The music will include Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop rhythms. The festival is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bayfront Arena. For more information, call 727-789-8100.

Dates: 4/12/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Times Bayfront Arena
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Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Festival

The 28th Spring arts and crafts extravaganza will be held in Craig Park at Spring Bayou. More than 220 artists will display various media in juried show. Food and entertainment throughout the weekend. Admission $2.00. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 727-937-6109.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Craig Park
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Tocobaga and Menèndez: The Archaeology and History of Safety Harbor

The Trail of the Lost Tribes archaeology speaker series features an informative presentation and tour of the Safety Harbor Mound, a national landmark. The event starts at 2 p.m. featuring Jeffrey M. Mitchem who will talk about the Safety Harbor culture and history. The program begins at the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History. For more information, call 941-794-8773.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History
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Albert Paley: Sculpture, Drawing, Graphics and Decorative Arts

This exhibition will include fine and decorative art objects ranging from exquisite jewelry to maquettes for monumental sculptures and large heroic scaled pieces as well. It explores the important contribution artist Albert Paley has made to American fine and decorative arts during the past 25 years. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Dates: 2/16/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Gulf Coast Museum of Art
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William King: The Party

William King's work reflects individuals from all walks of life. The sculptures are executed in materials such as aluminum, balsa, polyester, mahogany and stainless steel. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Dates: 2/16/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Gulf Coast Museum of Art
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Seven Outdoor Sculptures: 1977-2001

Seven pieces of sculptor David Davis will be on display on the Gulf Coast Museum of Art's Courtyard Sculpture Garden. For more information, call 518-6833.

Dates: 2/16/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Gulf Coast Museum of Art
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Tampa Bay Tattoo & Body Piercing Expo

The historic Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa hosts the latest craze, a tattoo and body piercing festival. The event includes more than 40 exhibitors, tattoo and piercing competition, unique vendors, seminars, live piercing demos and more. Discounted rooms are available for the event.

Dates: 4/12/2002 - 4/14/2002 Map this Location
Location: Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa
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Florida Craftsmen Gallery: Gimme Shelter

Exhibition sponsor Don Strobel made and donated fifty 12x12 inch wooden house-shaped frames, providing an invitation for artists and gallery patrons to join in a community 'problem solving' project. The resulting neighborhood of artistic solutions features a variety of embellished, intricate and thematic houses...each available for purchase starting at $100. All proceeds go toward the purchase of a new home for the gallery in the Renaissance Building. For more information, call 727-821-7391.

Dates: 3/8/2002 - 4/20/2002 Map this Location
Location: Florida Craftsmen Gallery
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Stage Agenda: Much Ado About Nothing

Stage Agenda presents Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's brightest comedy. The play is directed by Scottie Michael. Tickets are $10. Show begins at 8 p.m. on April 12, 13, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. on April 14 and 21. For more information, call 727-562-4855.

Dates: 4/12/2002 - 4/21/2002 Map this Location
Location: Royalty Theatre


The Arts Center: East Asian Shores

The Arts Center opens its first exhibition devoted solely to the work of East Asian artists now residing in the United States. Bridging traditions and influences, cultural heritage affects the choice of imagery, medium and technique. Ten artists are participating, with work in ceramics, mixed media and painting. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

Dates: 3/8/2002 - 4/26/2002 Map this Location
Location: The Arts Center
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The Arts Center: Superheroes

This exhibit launches the fifth year of a successful cooperative venture between the Pinellas County Schools and the Arts Center. Middle school students (exhibit through March 24) and high school students (exhibit March 24 through May 3) portray real or fictional heroes through visual art combined with the written word. For more information, call 727-822-8772.

Dates: 2/1/2002 - 5/3/2002 Map this Location
Location: Arts Center
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Herb Snitzer: Faces and Voices; St. Petersburg Up Close

Nationally known documentary photographer and St. Petersburg resident Herb Snitzer has developed a photo-documentary exhibition on the city of St. Petersburg, its citizens and their ideas about the city. The exhibition looks at contemporary St. Petersburg and portions of its history through the images and ideas espoused by a diverse selection of portrait subjects. For more information, call 727-896-2787.

Dates: 4/5/2002 - 5/5/2002 Map this Location
Location: Merrick Gallery
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American Stage's Shakespeare in the Park

The American Stage, St. Petersburg's professional theater, offers a live production of a William Shakespeare work in a beautiful outdoor setting. This year's performance is "Bomb-itty of Errors," a rapping, rhyming "Comedy of Errors," Shakespeare's tale of two sets of identical twins, separated as infants, who rediscover each other via a series of happy accidents and much pandemonium. Celebrating its 17th 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.

Dates: 4/12/2002 - 5/12/2002 Map this Location
Location: Demens Landing, St. Petersburg
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World War II: Dunedin and the Homefront

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.

Dates: 12/7/2001 - 5/31/2002 Map this Location
Location: Dunedin Historical Museum


Florida International Museum Salutes Queen Elizabeth on her Golden Jubilee

In honor of Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the Florida International Museum will salute her with a display that includes memorabilia dating back to 1837 and the reign of Queen Victoria. The museum is open year round, seven days a week. Monday through Saturday, the hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry to the museum is at 4 p.m. daily. For more information please contact the Florida International Museum at 727-822-3693.

Dates: 2/11/2002 - 5/31/2002 Map this Location
Location: Florida International Museum
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Political Tradition: The Hagaddah as Commentator

Through the centuries, the Haggadah (the book read during the Passover dinner) shows glimpses of contemporary life wherever Jews have lived: art, commentary and politics are revealed in many ways. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Dates: 3/9/2002 - 6/2/2002 Map this Location
Location: Florida Holocaust Museum
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Museum of Fine Arts: Art of the Goldsmiths

This exhibit consists of approximately 65 works, including 15 one-of-a-kind museum pieces, designed by Gianmaria Buccellati. Buccellati jewlery and art objects are known for their beauty, craftsmanship and long tradition. The exhibit features cups and goblets, candlesticks, coffers and jewelry. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Dates: 1/20/2002 - 6/2/2002 Map this Location
Location: Museum of Fine Arts
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Museum of Fine Arts: Masterpieces of Photography

The twenty five images in this exhibit span from 1840-1980. Works by Henry Fox Talbot, Carleton Watkins, Alfred Stieglitz, Andre Kertesz, Paul Strand, Margaret Bourke-White, Russell Lee, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Robert Frank, Jerry Uelsmann and Patrick Nagatani will be on display. Nearly all of the pieces are from the museum's photography collection, one of the finest in the southeast. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Dates: 4/13/2002 - 6/16/2002 Map this Location
Location: Museum of Fine Arts
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A Day in the Warsaw Ghetto

German Army Sergeant Heinz Jost's photographs of the Warsaw Ghetto, presented to Yad Vashem only ten years ago, reveal a special empathy with those who were trapped there. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Dates: 3/30/2002 - 9/1/2002 Map this Location
Location: Florida Holocaust Museum
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Saturday Afternoon Fun

Every Saturday afternoon at the Pier, different family entertainment will be offered, including unicyclists, jugglers, magicians and puppets. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

Dates: 2/9/2002 - 7/30/2002 Map this Location
Location: The Pier
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It's Our Nature Bird Watching Walk

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

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Dunedin
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ArtVillage Gallery Walk

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Gulfport
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First Friday: Get Downtown Music Series

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg
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Art Village Saturday Stroll

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Gulfport...South of 28th Ave. on Beach Blvd.
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