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Special 9-11 Commemorative Tribute
The Pier will commemorate the one year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon with a special tribute. Performers will include the Sweet Adelines and other special guests. For more information, call 727-821-6443.
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Community Heroes Day
Representatives from the Clearwater Police Department SWAT team, Clearwater Fire and Rescue, Palm Harbor Fire Department's canine arson unit and military personnel from Special Operations Command stationed at MacDill Air Force Base will talk about the special work they do. For more information, call 727-462-6800, ext. 245.
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Smithsonian Kids Bridge
Smithsonian Kids Bridge asks school children, "What's in Your Head?" At the Kids Bridge booth, children can draw their friend's silhouette and add drawings of their own thoughts. Children can express their back to school jitters and aspirations by adding to the silhouettes. For more information, call 727-821-8992.
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Ansel Adams: Art and Nature
Ansel Adams is known for his images of the American landscape. The more than twenty-five photgraphs in this show at the Museum of Fine Arts explore the role of the natural world in his artistic philosophy and his exquisite work. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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Webb's City: A Community Remembers
This exhibit will revisit the circus-like atmosphere of the store that grew to be a $30 million retail complex that covered several city blocks, selling everything from groceries to men's clothes. The exhibit will explore Webb's City years of dynamic, energetic ideas and hoopla, such as talking mermaids and chickens and chimp acts, that helped draw an average of 60,000 customers a day. For more information, call 727-894-1052.
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Devil Rays Baseball
Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays battle teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Tickets are available for as low as $4. For more information, call 1-888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297) or 727-825-3250.
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Art After School
With its outstanding collection of world art and exciting special exhibitions, the Museum of Fine Arts is the perfect place for children to learn and discover. In this class, students are introduced to art from the ancient world to the present day. They will view art in galleries, then they will create their own artwork in a variety of media. This event is for children four and older, parents are welcome with no charge. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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TIME Magazine's Person of the Year at 75 Exhibit
Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year at 75' is a multimedia exhibit recognizing those who have had an enormous impact on the course of history. 2002 marks the 75th anniversary of TIME's Person of the Year tradition. The exhibit includes a chronology of TIME Person of the Year covers, historic photographs, original artifacts and artwork and a 10-minute video. For more information, call 727-822-3693.
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Line Dance Lessons
The Gulfport Casino Ballroom hosts line dance lessons to big band music and country western music every Wednesday from 1 -3 p.m. Admission is $3. For more information, call (727) 893-1070.
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Tea Dance Series
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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