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When The Cold War Got Hot at the Florida International Museum
3/1/2001 - 3/31/2002 |
| The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridamuseum.org |
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U2: The Spy Plane at the Florida International Museum
3/25/2001 - 3/22/2002 |
| The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridamuseum.org |
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It's Our Nature Bird Watching Walk
4/1/2001 - 4/30/2002 |
| 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. |
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Location: Dunedin |
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Web Link: www.itsournature.com |
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Americanos: Portraits of the Latino Community in the United States
10/14/2001 - 1/6/2002 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts presents this exhibition featuring a self-portrait of a community that is a growing part of our nation's heritage. The exhibition's 120 photographs by 30 of the nation's top photojournalists explore the breadth and variety of the American Latino experience. Organized into thematic groupings of family, children and youth, labor, community, and the arts, Americanos presents a striking assemblage of images exploring differences within this dynamic community. For more information, call 727-896-2667. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.fine-arts.org |
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Outback Bowl Festivities
12/26/2001 - 1/1/2002 |
| The Gulf beaches and attractions host a week-long series of events preceding the game including the Bowl Beach Day. For more information, call 727-461-2222. |
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Web Link: www.outbackbowl.com |
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Tarpon Springs Historical Society Remembrance Tea...DATE TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| The Tarpon Springs Historical Society pays tribute to the pioneering families of the area. The event is held at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Center. For more information, call 727-943-4624. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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6th Annual East Lake Woodlands Fine Wine & Food Festival ...Date TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| Festival-goers will have more than 60 diffeerent 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. |
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Location: East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar |
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Outback Bowl
1/1/2002 |
| One of the permier college football bowl games, the Outback Bowl features two of the nation's top teams from the Big 10 and SEC plus national television coverage. The game is played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. A week-long series of events preced the big game including the Bowl Beach Day. For more information, call 727-874-2695. |
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Location: Tampa |
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Web Link: www.outbackbowl.com |
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Celtic Celebration: Scottish & Irish Festival . . .Date TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| This community celebration features Highland and Scottish country dancers, Irish step dancers, wolfhounds and Celtic showdogs as well as traditional Irish and Scottish bands at Our Lady of Lourdes Church near Highlander Park. 727-733-3606. |
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Location: Dunedin |
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Web Link: www.dunedin.fl.us |
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Pinellas Folk Festival . . .DATE TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| The Pinellas County Historical Society presents its sixth annual festival held at Heritage Village. This free event features a vintage 1890s baseball game, traditional folk, country, gospel and bluegrass music, a special children's storytelling area and petting zoo, traditional Florida food and much more. For more information, call (727) 582-2123. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Parade
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| The 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival of Bands will feature several renowned marching bands as they perform in a special salute to Dr. King. For more information, call 727-327-0085. |
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Location: Downtown St. Petersburg |
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Art Festival Beth-El
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| The 29th Annual show and sale features more than 120 invited artists from more than 20 states. The show offers paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture and glass. The exhibition is held in South Pasadena, near St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-347-6136. |
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Location: South Pasadena |
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Florida Clown Day... Date TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| Florida's largest annual gathering of clowns brings together families from across the state. The event is held at the Largo Cultural Center and Park 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-393-5425. |
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Location: Largo Cultural Center |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration - Tarpon Springs
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| This event features two days of activities including Gospel performances, a trade show and parade. For more information, call 727-937-7015. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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Web Link: www.ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us |
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Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon . . .DATE TBD
1/1/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| 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 marathon begins at 7 a.m. For more information, call 727-347-4440 or 888-LIV-2RUN. |
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Web Link: www.floridamarathon.com |
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The Century on Central
1/5/2002 |
| Visit more than 25 historic structures on this 2-hour walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg. The tour begins at 10 a.m. by the fountain in Williams Park and admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 727-824-7802. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Epiphany Celebration
1/6/2002 |
| 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. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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Web Link: www.ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us |
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St. Petersburg Gallery Walk
1/12/2002 |
| 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. |
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Location: Central Ave. and Beach Drive, St. Petersburg |
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
1/19/2002 |
| Visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, hand thrown 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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Location: Gulfport...South of 28th Ave. on Beach Blvd. |
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