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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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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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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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Art Center's Annual Holiday Show...dates TBE
11/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
| The Arts Center presents this non-juried show of local artworks for the holiday season. For more information, call 727-822-7872. |
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Location: The Arts Center |
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Web Link: www.theartscenter.org |
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Florida Craftsmen: Season of Lights/Holiday Show and Sale
11/9/2001 - 12/29/2001 |
| Contemporary craftwork design for gift-giving by out over 200 Florida Artists. 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's Season of Lights
11/23/2001 - 12/25/2001 |
| The Florida Craftsmen Gallery hosts its annual members' Holiday show and sale in their gallery located in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-821-7391. |
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The Century on Central
12/1/2001 |
| 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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St. Pete Beach Christmas Craft Festival . . .Date TBD
12/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
| The 7th Annual Christmas Craft Festival takes place on Corey Avenue. More than 100 exhibitors plus a gourmet market and live music. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. For more information, call (954) 472-3755. |
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Holiday Fantasy at the Pier
12/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 |
| This month-long festival of beautiful decorations, choirs of carolers, holiday entertainment, a large Christmas parade and more is a tradition in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-821-6164. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.stpete-pier.com |
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Run for Santa
12/2/2001 |
| The Run for Santa 5K run travels through downtown Clearwater. For more information, call (727) 733-8286. |
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St. Petersburg Gallery Walk
12/8/2001 |
| 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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Boley Center' 18th Annual Jingle Bell Run
12/13/2001 |
| Thousands of people walking, running and jogging along St. Petersburg’s waterfront during an evening filled with glowing luminaries and the sounds of sleigh bells in the air. The course starts and finishes at The Pier with festive music on the first floor rear patio. There is a registration fee of $12 for adults. Children under 12 can run for free. For more information on registration, call 727-821-4819 X 5700. |
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Web Link: www.racegate.com |
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
12/15/2001 |
| 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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Light up the Bayou
12/24/2001 |
| Luminaries around Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs are lighted during Christmas Eve making the walkways of Craig Park glow with the holiday spirit. For more information, call 727-943-5523. |
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Location: Tarpon Springs |
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Web Link: www.tarponsprings.com |
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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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Outback Bowl Beach Day...Date TBD
12/26/2001 - 12/30/2001 |
| This day-long event features performances and competitions by team bands and cheerleaders as well as a pre-football meeting of the players and coaches who will be facing each other in the New Year's Day bowl game. This beachside pep rally is held at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. For more information, call 727-461-3222. |
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Location: Clearwater Beach |
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Web Link: www.outbackbowl.com |
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New Year's Eve Celebration
12/31/2001 |
| Clearwater brings in the New Year with a family-oriented festival. The event includes a fireworks display and concert in Coachman Park. For more information, call 727-462-6596. |
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Location: Clearwater |
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Web Link: www.visitclearwaterflorida.com |
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First Night at the Pier
12/31/2001 |
| Downtown St. Petersburg comes together with more than 20 events featured in this alcohol-free celebration for adults and children alike. Centered around the Pier and Vinoy basin, First Night features everything from fire sculptures to music, dancing, poetry, puppetry, theater, art and a People's Procession. For more information, call 727-822-5090. |
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Location: St. Petersburg |
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Web Link: www.firstnightstpete.org |
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First Night Dunedin
12/31/2001 |
| The town of Dunedin celebrates the New Year with First Night Dunedin. Voted one of the most walkable small city downtowns in the nation, Dunedin's celebration features a warm, small-town atmosphere on the city's central plaza. For more information, call 727-733-3197. |
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Location: Dunedin |
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Web Link: www.dunedin-fl.com |
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