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Saturday, September 07, 2002 |
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Dolphins to Dragons Sand Castle Competition
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.
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Peter T. Assimack Fishing Tournament
Everyone is welcome to participate in the memorial fishing tournament. The tournament features offshore and inshore fishing. For more information, call 727-937-6109.
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Seashore Archaeology
With shovels, brushes, and sifting boxes in hand, children can explore the seashore for shark teeth, arrowheads and other fossils left behind by ancient marine animals. This activity will take place at Spa Beach and the Education Station from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. For more information, call 727-895-7437.
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Forms of Cubism: Sculpture and the Avante-Garde
This exhibit will feature sculpture and related drawings by early masters of Cubism: Lipschitz, Zadkine, Picasso, Braque, Gaudier-Brezka, Brancusi, Laurens and Archipenko. The exhibit will demonstrate how drawing provided a bridge to realizing the language of Cubism in three dimensions. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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USA Women's Baseball World Series
This event is the premier women's baseball event in the world. Team USA will compete against the women's teams from Japan and Canada for the championship. For more information, call 727-525-0741.
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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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Pier Pals Kids Club
Each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, the Pier hosts a kids club, sponsored by Parent Guide Magazine. Entertainment varies each week. From 1 - 4 p.m. there is Saturday Afternoon Family Fun, which features music, entertainment and face painting. For more information, call 727-821-6443.
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Shoots and Lasers Laser Tag Game
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.
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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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