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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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Devil Rays Baseball
5/1/2001 - 10/1/2001 |
| Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays battle teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field. Tickets available for as low as $3. For more information, call 1-888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297) |
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Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.devilrays.com |
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Tampa Bay During the Civil War
5/15/2001 - 10/15/2001 |
| The Dunedin History Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from the Civil War. Despite having no incorporated cities during the War, the area had plenty of action. This exhibit highlights some of the raids and blockades that occured during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176. |
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Location: Dunedin |
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Safety Harbor Museum-Contemporary LongRifles & Accoutrements
8/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
| The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents an Exhibit: Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements. Featuring Rifles by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668. |
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Location: Safety Harbor |
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Full Moon Concerts for Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs...TBD
8/1/2001 - 10/30/2001 |
| The concerts will be held during the full moon to provide the greatest amount of light on the beach. Dates and times will be announced. This is being hosted by the Tarpon Springs Recreation and Cultural Affairs departments. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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Florida Craftsmen - Junk Mail & Recycled Conversations
9/14/2001 - 10/25/2001 |
| Recycled materials including correspondence,photographs, jewelery and sculpture are all part of the exhibition by Robert Ebendorf, Bobby Hansson, and John J. Grant. The exhibit is organized by the Wustum Museum of Racine,Wisconsin. For more information, call 727-821-7391. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridacraftsmen.net |
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Florida Craftsmen: Ground Cover: Contemporary Quilts
9/14/2001 - 10/26/2001 |
| Artists are featured in this vibrant exhibition that takes the traditional definition of "quilt" to extremes through the artists' use of color, materials and imagery. For more information, call (727)821-7391. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.floridacraftsmen.net |
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Clearwater Jazz Bridge Run...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| The 6th annual race over Clearwater Pass Brdige features 10K and 5K races as well as a one-mile walk/run. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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24th Annual Grand National Kite Festival...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| Treasure Island will host the American Kitefliers Associaction's National Convention where kite enthusiasts will pack the streets and paint the skies spectacular colors. The convention will hold special events, exhibitions and include a marketplace. For more information, call 540-288-9417. |
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Location: Treasure Island |
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The 6th Annual Make A Difference Fishing Tournament
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| This tournament for children with disabilities will be held on Clearwater's Pier 60 on Saturday, October. To register, plese call the Clearwater Municipal Marina at (727)462-6954 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. For more information, call (727)462-6954 or (727)789-5399. |
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Location: Pier 60 |
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Weedon Island Power Paddle Canoe & Kayak . . .DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| This canoe and kayak event is sponsored by Tampa BayWatch. Weedon Island, a 1,500-acre nature preserve near St. Petersburg, features a 45-foot observation tower, a 4-mile canoe trail, a 9-mile hiking trail and other nature experiences. For more information about the event, call (727) 896-5320. |
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Web Link: [email protected] |
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30th Annual Circus McGurkis...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| The event is the 30th 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 5 p.m. For more information, call (727)327-6726 or (727) 896-0310. |
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Location: Lakeview Park on Lake Maggiore |
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Annual H&R Train Show.....DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| This long standing annual show is a free model train demonstration with a train layout competition for all gauges of model railroading. For more information, call 727-526-4682. |
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Location: H & R Trains Inc. |
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American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk... DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| A 3-mile walk fundraiser to fight heart disease and stroke. The walk begins at the Carillon complex in north St. Petersburg. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call (727)570-8610. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Clearwater Jazz Holiday ...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| The Jazz Holiday's 22nd anniversary will feature many of the nation's top name jazz musicians in an expanded format at Coachman Park. For more information, call 727-461-5200. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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8th Annual Florida Orchestra in the Park...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| Free concert and fireworks in North Straub Park on Beach Drive. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (813)286-1170. |
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Location: North Straub Park |
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4th Annual Florida Fiery Foods Show...DATE TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| The largest collection of manufacturers of hot and spicy foods in the eastern U.S. gather at the Bayfront Arena. More than 120 exhibitors, tastings, hot sauces, salsas, snacks, cooking demonstrations by noted chefs, and amateur hot and spicy cooking contests. The event is scheduled for 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The price of admission is $6. For more information, call (727)892-5767. |
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Location: Bayfront Arena |
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Annual Country Jubilee . . .Date TBD
10/1/2001 - 10/31/2001 |
| The Pinellas County Historical Society presents this jubilee with over 125 craftspeople displaying and selling their homemade goods. There will also be pioneer and Victorian craft demonstrations, live entertainment, a petting zoo, historic house tours and food. The jubilee run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (727) 582-2123 |
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Web Link: www.co.pinellas.fl.us/BCC/heritag.htm |
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Florida Birding Festival & Nature Expo
10/4/2001 - 10/7/2001 |
| The Third Annual Festival & Nature Expo features the best of Florida birding with 25 field trips throughout the region, internationally known bird and wildlife experts and an exciting Nature Expo. The Festival offers a conservation mission with proceeds going to the management of Shell Key Preserve, one of Florida's most important areas for shorebirds. For more information, call 727-464-7200. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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Web Link: www.pcef.org |
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UNO Latin Festival
10/5/2001 - 10/6/2001 |
| This event draws more than 10,000 people featuring music and dance from different Latin American countries. There are also activities for children, arts & crafts, farm animals and unique foods. For more information, call 727-461-2997x29. |
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Location: Coachman Park |
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Great Ball of Fire Cross Country Race
10/8/2001 |
| This competition consists of at 10K Cross Country run, a 5K and a 1 mile run at Largo Central Park. For more information, call (727) 587-6737. |
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2nd Annual Race for the Coast
10/13/2001 |
| Coastal Living Magazine will be hosting their 2nd Annual 10k run along the coast at Fort De Soto Park. Your participation in this event will benefit the Clean Beaches Council, a national non-profit organization committed to supporting the preservation of our nation's beaches. The 10k event will begin at 8:00am and the Kid's Run will begin at 9:45am. For registration forms or additional information please visit www.trackshack.com or call (727) 464-7200. If you are interested in being a volunteer at the event please contact Wendy at [email protected] or (727) 464-7200. |
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Location: Fort De Soto Park |
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Web Link: www.trackshack.com |
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St. Petersburg Gallery Walk
10/13/2001 |
| 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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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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Egmont Key Kayak Eco-Tour
10/14/2001 |
| Sweetwater Kayaks guides this intermediate-level sea kayak tour of historic Egmont Key. Leaving from the Gulf Pier in Fort Desoto Park, the trip features a one mile open water crossing to Egmont Key. The key is home to a bird sanctuary, lighthouse and a Spanish-American War-era fort. Some of the fort is submerged and makes a great place for snorkeling and observing underwater life. Participants may explore the deserted brickstreet of a once vibrant area or lounge on top of the fort for lunch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Wildllife frequently seen on this trip include: dolphins, rays, egrets, sandpipers, herons, gulls, pelicans, shark, tarpon, gopher and box turtles, sheephead and stone clawed crabs. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 727-906-0708. Advance registration is required. |
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Location: Tierra Verde |
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Web Link: www.sweetwaterkayaks.com |
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
10/20/2001 |
| 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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John's Pass Seafood Festival
10/27/2001 - 10/28/2001 |
| One of the largest seafood festivals in the state, this event features tons of fish, shrimp, crab and other seafood specialties. For more information, call 727-391-7373. |
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Location: Madeira Beach |
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Web Link: www.hubbardsmarina.com |
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Spooky Sprint
10/28/2001 |
| This 5K Halloween-themed run starts in Taylor Park in Largo. For more information, call (727) 546-9967. |
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Fila Tennis Camp at Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
10/28/2001 - 11/3/2001 |
| Description 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.For more information call, 727-726-1161 or toll free, 888-BEST SPA (237-8772) |
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Location: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa |
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Web Link: www.safetyharborspa.com |
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