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Eight O’Clock Theatre, the theatre company of Partners N Progress for the Arts, will offer a summer theatre workshop Sat. and Sun., Aug. 2-3. The workshop is titled: “Directing The Community Theatre Production.” The workshop is designed to help directors, actors and technicians better understand the challenges of staging a play or musical.

Topics include conceiving the production, casting the production and staging the event. The language, manners and functions of the director will be explored. The class is limited to 12 participants. The class will be presented 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday with a lunch break, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday at 801 Main, located at 801 Main St., Safety Harbor. Tuition is $200.
This workshop will be taught by Elizabeth Spicer, producing director of the Paradise Acting Company. Spicer has staged more than 200 plays and musicals. She holds an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She serves on the board for the Florida Community Theatre Festival. She is a longtime member of the Actors Equity Association.

This workshop is designed to assist in better understanding and participating in community theatre productions. EOT is seeking to bring the finest theatrical experience possible to volunteers as well as veterans. For more information or to register, contact Betsy Byrd, business manager, Eight O’Clock Theatre, at 727-726-8686 or 727-421-5562.

During these hard economic times, the Gulf Coast Museum of Art understands that families are being forced to make difficult choices with their money. Sometimes these choices involve the elimination of cultural and entertainment outings, in lieu of food, healthcare or gas.

As a way to make some of these choices easier, the GCMA has announced it will offer free admission to its galleries during the month of July. During this period, visitors will be able to browse the current exhibition and permanent collection galleries, stroll through the sculpture gardens and stay for a blockbuster movie in the museum theater, all for free. With the Florida Botanical Gardens and Heritage Village only a few steps away, the trip can become a fun-filled day with the family at no cost. So stop choosing between gas or entertainment and visit the museum during the month of July.

Scheduled movies include: “A Night at the Museum” (PG) July 15-20; “National Treasure” (PG) July 22-27; and, “A Mid Summer Night’s Dream” (PG13) July 29-Aug. 3.

Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. July Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 727-518-6833.
 

“The Gypsy Wagon” is one of the creative doghouses that will be auctioned at the Largo Library on Aug. 1.

The Pet Food Warehouse BOWser Abode Competition and Tour — a collection of artistically designed doghouses created by local architects, builders, artists and designers — will be at Sunken Gardens lobby through Wed., July 30, before moving on to the Largo Library.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view unique concepts in doghouses, including the “Puppies of the Caribbean,” the “Gypsy Wagon” or the “Scrap-E House” made entirely of scrap materials with solar lighting.

The public also will be able to vote for the People’s Choice Award at the on-site ballot box. The People’s Choice Award, along with the Best of Show, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given on Fri., Aug. 1 at the Largo Library — where the doghouses will be up for auction.

The BOWser Abode event is produced by and benefits the Pinellas Animal Foundation’s humane education Safe House Service Program that works with children at risk of anti-social behavior due to trauma in their lives.

Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. For more information or to bid on one of the doghouses, call 727-710-7387.

Editor's Note: The Arts Events Calendar lists Tampa Bay area events and shows chronologically by performance or opening date followed by continuing shows listed through their closing dates. The area's three major performing halls are: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC), 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; and, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.

July 1-August 30

Wood Carvings, exhibition of works by Bob and Carolyn Marek, including statues, animal caricatures and relief carvings. Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St. W., Oldsmar. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.

July 2

Ringo Starr, 8 p.m., with his All Starr Band, including Billy Squier, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart and Colin Hay. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 2-3

"No Apologies Tour," 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.; 2 p.m. Thurs,, Chris Rock, comedian, actor, producer and host in an adults-only commentary on social, political and celebrity issues. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 5-31

"The Society of Acrylic Painters,"an exhibition of new works by members Paula Berry, Ivy Bludeau, Marie Cummings, Dick Dellalonga, Judith Durling, Denise Esparza, George Holmburg, Kathy Rabold, Jean Rascher and Lorraine Ulen. Opening reception 2-5 p.m. Sun., July 6. Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call 727-738-8010 or 727-446-1708.

July 7

Pat Benatar, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning rock singer with guitarist and producer Neil Giraldo. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 9

Carole King -- The Living Room Tour, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 11-13, 17-21, 24-27

"Forever Plaid," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Eight O'Clock Theatre Production, Tonne Theatre, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-587-6793.

July 11-August 17

"Forever Plaid," 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; also 2 p.m. Wed. July 16 and 23, a return of Florida's longest running musical. Jaeb Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 11-September 28

"Its Not Easy Being Green," exhibition of artists' product designs intended to support sustainable lifestyles. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

July 12

"Take A Walk on The Art Side," 5:30-9 p.m., monthly art walk sponsored by the St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association (DAA) at participating DAA member galleries in downtown St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-6767.

July 12-September 28

"It's Not Easy Being Green," exhibition exploring ways to live with less impact on the environment, featuring conceptual drawings and sketches, artwork and design products. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Fri., July 11. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

July 13

"Rigoletto," 1:30 p.m., free video of Giuseppe Verdi's classic in the Pinellas Opera League series, "Opera on a Sunday Afternoon," at the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or 727-784-9512.

July 17

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Shelby Lynne, 7:30 p.m., Grammy Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and actor. Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road series. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. Call 727-791-7400.

July 18

The Fab Four, 7:30 p.m., uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, like no other tribute band. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

July 18-August 10

"Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Stephen Temperley's hilarious musical with a heart. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-PLAY (7529).

July 19-20

20th Anniversary Cool Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., a juried, members-only fine art and craft show presented by the Pinellas Association of Visual Artists (PAVA), featuring more than 80 exhibitors spanning the spectrum of artistic mediums. Free admission. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.

July 20

"Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps," 1-4 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-797-5653.

July 21-25, July 28-August 1

Summer Art Camp, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., for ages 6-13, featuring an array of hands-on art experiences. Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-712-5226.

July 22-July 2009

Sculpture360: Cleveland Street Median Outdoor Art Gallery, featuring sculptures by three southern artists: Hanna Jubran of Grimesland, NC; Claudia Jane Klein of Lake Worth; and, Bruce White of Nokomis. Opening celebration 5:30 p.m. Tues., July 22 at the Atrium Building lobby, 601 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4837.

July 24-August 16

"Doubt," Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by John Patrick Shanley. Final play of the final season in the current building. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-PLAY (7529).

July 25-27

"South Pacific," 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., annual musical production of City Players Inc. of Clearwater, featuring all local cast members performing. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-531-8026 or 727-791-7400.

July 26

"Now For Something Completely Different," 3 and 8 p.m., Broadway Theatre Project annual musical revue featuring 200 up-and-coming muscial performers coached by more than 20 professional choreographers and directors. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 26-27

"The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights," 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m., interactive family program for ages 1 and up. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 27

Idina Menzel, 7 p.m., the Tony Award-winning Broadway star. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

July 29

"The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour," 7 p.m., featuring "Boys Like Girls" and "Good Charlotte" with "Metro Station" and "The Maine." Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

July 31

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

Return to Forever -- The Reunion Tour, 8 p.m., with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White and Al DiMeola together again for the first time in 25 years. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 2-3

"Directing the Community Theatre Production," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun., theatre workshop for directors, actors and technicians. Taught by Elizabeth Spicer, producing director of the Paradise Acting Company. Enrollment limited; registration required. Presented by Eight O'Clock Theatre at 801 Main, 801 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-8686 or 727-421-5562.

August 5-30

"The Florida Aquarium Art-o-fishal Camp," exhibition of student artworks highlighting the importance of conservation and the natural environment. Second-floor education gallery, Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

August 7

Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., first Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring an artist and discussion of current exhibitions. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

August 9

"Hippiefest," 7 p.m., a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the summer of love, featuring Jack Bruce of Cream; Eric Burdon and the Animals; the Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie; Melanie; Badfinger, featuring Joey Molland; and, Jonathan Edwards. Also featuring the "Hippie Marketplace," offering beads, tie dyes and other iconic reminders of Woodstock, San Francisco and 1968. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 10

"Dinorah," 1:30 p.m., free video of Giaccomo Meyerbeer's classic in the Pinellas Opera League series, "Opera on a Sunday Afternoon," at the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or 727-784-9512.

August 11-12

Free Master Ballet Classes, 9-11 a.m., for intermediate and advanced students; presented by Jessica Davies, artistic director of The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, 3980 Tampa Rd., Ste. 206, Oldsmar.Registration required Call 813-854-3404.

August 14

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

August 14-31

"Embedded," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., the Southeastern U.S. premiere of a play by writer, director and Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins, a comedy-drama about the invasion of Iraq set in fictional Gomorrah. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

August 15

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

August 16

Comedian Jim Gaffigan, 7 and 10 p.m., a favorite of late night television. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 17

"Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps," 1-4 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut's Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-797-5653.

August 19-24

"Mamma Mia!," 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun., Broadway Encore series. Featuring the music of ABBA. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

August 23

Boston, 8 p.m., the legendary band with Tom Scholz; Stryper front man Michael Sweet; veterans Jeff Neal, Kimberley Dahme and Gary Pihl with new phenom Tommy DeCarlo. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

August 28

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

August 30

"'80s Regeneration Tour," 7 p.m., featuring ABC, The Romantics, Missing Persons, A Flock of Seagulls and Naked Eyes. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 4

Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., first Thursday monthly. A free brown bag lunch lecture featuring an artist and discussion of current exhibitions. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

September 6

Adult Workshop for Mixed Media Assemblages, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., presented by Rose Marie Prins. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 10

Chris Isaak, 8 p.m., the Grammy Award-nominated artist with special guest Lisa Loeb. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 10, 24

Club Art for Teens, 3:30-5:30 p.m., high school students learn about history and culture through art. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 11-28

"Blackbird," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., a thought-provoking play about unresolved and possibly irresolvable relationship concerns. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 16-October 11

"Expressions in Art," exhibition of student artworks created during summer camp programs of the Life Enrichment Center of Tampa. Second-floor education gallery, Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 8-11 p.m. third Friday monthly. Call 813-274-8130.

September 18

Sunset Beach Concert, 7-9 p.m., free concert. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

September 19

John Prine, 8 p.m., the legendary Americana country fold singer-songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly. Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

September 20

Family Day, 1-4 p.m., annual free afternoon of entertainment, scavenger hunts, hands-on art activities and more. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 25

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Seated gallery discussion followed by refreshments. Registration required. Tampa Museum of Art Interim Location, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-274-8698.

September 26

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, 8 p.m., an acoustic evening with the two award-winning musicians. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.