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November 1
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, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Chris Cornell, 7 p.m., the rock artist in
concert. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 1-December 31
Palm Harbor Art Club Exhibit, featuring
multi-media art works by club members. Palm Harbor Library, 2330
Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
November 1-11
“Bells Are Ringing,” 8 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., musical by Betty Comden and
Adolph Green. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St.,
Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-446-1360.
“Mosaic Mirrors and Antique
Jewelry,” art display by Susan Welborn. Oldsmar Library,101
State St. W., Oldsmar (Oldsmar Library relocating; closes Nov. 12
to reopen Jan. 2). Call 813-749-1178.
November 2
Glenis Redmond, 7:30 p.m., the performance
poet returns to the hall. Evening at the Murray Series, Murray
Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 2-4
“Elmo Makes Music,” 10:30 a.m.
and 7 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 4 p.m.
Sun., the latest Sesame Street Live show teaches children that
music can be made and enjoyed by everyone. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
November 2-4, 8-11, 15-18
“Cabaret,” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.;
2 p.m. Sun., directed by Rocco Morabito; choreography by Ronnie
Demarco, both of Safety Harbor. Eight O’Clock Theatre
Production, Tonne Theatre, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park
Dr., Largo. Call 727-587-6793.
November 2-December 24
Ever-Present: National Invitational of
Contemporary Art & Craft, annual holiday show and sale opening
Art Harvest weekend, featuring fine art and craft of national
artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.; 1-4
p.m. Sun. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin.
Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).
November 3
à la cArte, 7-10 p.m., an
interactive event hosted by the Museum’s member group for
young professionals and art enthusiasts. Celebrating the current
exhibitions with Latin American food, music and film. Gulf Coast
Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833.
November 3-17
Celebration of Latin American arts, two
weeks of special events, performances and exhibitions at venues and
on the streets of the Tampa Bay area.
November 3-December 24
“Ever-Present,” DFAC Holiday
Show, annual show of all original ornaments and decorations, gifts
and trees. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.;
1-4 p.m. Sun.; until 8 p.m. every Tues. through Dec. 18. Dunedin
Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC
(3322).
November 4
D.L. Hughley, 8 p.m., stand-up comedy.
Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 5
Jonatha Brooke, 7:30 p.m., Club Jaeb
series, songs from her latest CD, “Careful What You Wish
For.” Jaeb Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 5-December 15
“Festive Moments,” exhibit of
works by artist members of the North Tampa Arts League. Opening
reception 1-4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10. Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 W.
Bearss Ave., Tampa. Call 813-977-4500.
November 5-December 16
Fall Art Classes, six-week sessions for
adults and children; evening and weekend classes as well as one-day
and week-long workshops. Registration now open. Gladys Douglas
School of the Arts, Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd.,
Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).
November 7
“Offenbach’s The Tales of
Hoffman,” noon, the Pinellas Opera League leads “Opera
Rocks,” discussion of fantasy magic in the great operas.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-562-4970, ext. 5248.
November 7, 14
Comics with Krishna Sadasivam, 3:30-5:30
p.m., a Club Art for Teens free program featuring an opportunity to
meet and work with art professionals, learn about careers in the
art and experiment with media and techniques. Tampa Museum of Art,
600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
November 8
“Bobby Tess and the Dixie
Chaps,” 6:30-9 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz
Society. Coconut’s Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.,
Clearwater. Call 727-724-3379.
“Travelin’ Light,” Queen
Latifah in Concert, 8 p.m., four-time Grammy nominee hailed by the
hip-hop world and Hollywood with a new, jazz-inspired album. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 8-10
“An Act for Humanity: From Jail to
Yale — Serving time on Stage,” 8 p.m. Thurs.; 7:30 p.m.
Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat., Charles “Roc” Dutton stars
in an educational theater performance benefiting Abe Brown
Ministries, Inc. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
November 8-December 31
Florida Artist Group’s 2007 Annual
Show for Area 4, an exhibition by Florida’s oldest non-profit
organization for practicing artists. Opening reception 6-8 p.m.,
Thurs., Nov. 8. Don Vista Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 3300
Pass-A-Grille Way (next to the Don CeSar Hotel), St. Pete Beach.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appointment. Call
727-363-2144.
November 9
Oil/Acrylic Landscape Workshop with Mitch
Kolbe, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., one-day workshop with the noted artist. Craig
Park, Tarpon Springs. Sponsored by Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept.
Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.
“Shaping the World We Share: Art,
Music and Dance,” 7 p.m., free event featuring an
experimental dance performance by Susan Taylor Lennon, Latin
heritage and themed choreography and performances by UT dancers and
alumni, and music recorded by UT music faculty. Scarfone/Hartley
Gallery in the RK Bailey Art Studios, 310 North Blvd., University
of Tampa campus, Tampa. Call 813-258-7433 or 813-253-6217.
Florimezzo Fall Chamber Music, 7:30 p.m.,
Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call
727-822-3590.
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico De
Amalia Hernández, 8 p.m., the world-renowned folk dance
troupe. Part of Tampa Bay’s Festival of the Americas. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
1940s USO Swing Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.,
featuring The Ten O’Clock Big Band. Presented by Swing Time!
in honor of Veterans’ Day. Free swing dance lessons, 8-9 p.m.
Also features prize giveaways, WWII-era vehicles, decor and
exhibits. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport.
Call 813-274-4950.
November 9-December 29
“Passionate About Craft,”
Holiday Members’ Show, featuring handcrafted home accents,
fine jewelry and wearable art. Holiday reception 6-9 p.m. Thurs.,
Nov. 8. Florida Craftsmen, Inc., 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Open noon-4 p.m. Sun. after
Thanksgiving. Call 727-821-7391.
November 10
“Art ’n Sole,” 10
a.m.-4:30 p.m., first annual open house Safety Harbor art tour of
local homes, gardens and studios; also featuring a Visual Scavenger
Hunt for prizes. Proceeds benefit the Safety Harbor Public Library.
Reservations required. Call 727-724-1555, ext. 405.
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second
Saturday monthly. Docent-led tour of “Frida Kahlo: Images of
an Icon” exhibition. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr.,
Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
“Shaping the World We Share: Art,
Music and Dance,” 2 p.m., free event featuring an
experimental dance performance and dialogue with artists led by UT
Art Professor Dr. Catherine Chastain-Elliott. Scarfone/Hartley
Gallery in the RK Bailey Art Studios, 310 North Blvd., University
of Tampa campus, Tampa. Call 813-258-7433 or 813-253-6217.
“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. “Looper Trolley”
available 5-9 p.m. Call 727-821-6767.
The Pavilion XXII, 6 p.m.-midnight, gala
with theme “Imagine…” focusing on plans for a
new Tampa Museum of Art. Cocktails, seated dinner by The Capital
Grill, live entertainment by Complete Desire of Atlanta, silent and
live auctions. Reservations required. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa.pavilion Call 813-274-8074.
“Second Saturday Sketch Show,”
7 p.m., original sketch comedy featuring Laura Dent, James Clark,
Lenny Germinario, Joe Kirane, M. Lee Gibbons and Joe Pauly;
presented by Yellow Snow Productions. Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950
Gulf to Bay blvd., Clearwater. Reservations required. Call
813-818-0991.
Suncoast Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.,
hors d’oerves and beverages 6:30 p.m., reservations required.
Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor.
Call 727-771-6000.
Sara Evans, 8 p.m., country music’s
“Top Female Vocalist of the Year” in 2005. Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Suzanne Westenhoefer, 8 p.m., Palladium
Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
November 10-11
“Faure’s Requiem,” a
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert. Stefan Sanderling,
conductor; Kendra Colton, soprano; James Westman, baritone; The
Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, Richard Zielinski, music and artistic
director. 8 p.m. Sat. at the Mahaffey; 7:30 p.m. Sun. at Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.
November 11
Christmas Under the Oaks Arts & Crafts
Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., one-day show to benefit scholarship and grant
programs of the GFWC Clearwater Junior Woman’s Club. The 31st
annual event featuring more than 100 artists, crafters and food
vendors. Coachman Park, downtown Clearwater. Call 727-725-1414 or
727-504-5785.
“the Tweaksters! Fabulous Feats of
Physical Fun,” 2 p.m., for ages 3-11; mixing gymnastics,
whimsical choreography and precision hand-eye coordination. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
“America Remembers,” 3 p.m.,
free concert by the 150-voice St. Petersburg College Concert Chorus
and its renowned vocal ensemble, the Madrigilians. A musical salute
in celebration of Veterans’ Day. Palladium Theater, 253 5th
Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
November 11, December 2
Frida Kahlo: Unforgettable, 2-3 p.m., an
original one-woman show by actor and playwright Nan Colton in
costume as the artist, talking about her life, art and relationship
with the photographer whose photographs form the current
exhibition. Reservations required. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211
Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833, 204.
November 12
“Art in Style,” 11 a.m., 44th
annual fashion show presented by the Fine Arts Society to benefit
educational programs of the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Fashions by
Dillard’s. Belleview Biltmore Resort, Bellaire. Call
727-442-9452.
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Fall
Chamber Recital, 6 p.m., ensemble skills demonstration by students
of the Patel Conservatory. TECO Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
Patel Conservatory Fall Stand-Up Comedy
Showcase, 7 p.m., students of the Patel Conservatory. Shimberg
Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
The Florida Orchestra Chamber Players, 8
p.m., up-close and intimate chamber music. The Great Room, Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.
November 14
“Puccini’s Turandot,”
noon, the Pinellas Opera League leads “Opera Rocks,”
discussion of fantasy magic in the great operas. Clearwater Main
Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970, ext.
5248.
November 14-17
Tampa Bay Comedy Fest, 9:30 p.m. Wed.; 8
p.m. Thurs.; 5 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m. Sat., four-day laughfest
featuring national headliners, meet and greet events, workshops and
auditions for the David Letterman Show. TradeWinds Island Grand and
Sandpiper Suites, 5500 Gulf Blvd./6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.
Call 727-360-5653 or 727-898-2100.
November 15
Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert, 11 a.m.,
“Delightful Dances”. Mahaffey Theater. Pre-concert talk
one hour before performance. Call 813-286-2403 or
1-800-662-7286.
Nate Najar, 7:30 p.m., a Side Door Jazz
presentation, featuring St Petersburg’s own hot guitarist
Najar. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call
727-822-3590.
November 15, 17, 18
“Latin Explosion With Tito Puente
Jr.,” Florida Orchestra Super Pops Concert with Richard
Kaufman as conductor; Tito Puente Jr., vocalist and percussion,
with a salute to his father’s legacy blending pop, jazz and
Latin rhythms. 8 p.m. Thurs. at Ferguson Hall, TBPAC; 8 p.m. Sat.
at the Mahaffey Theater; 7:30 p.m. Sun. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.
November 15-18
“110 in the Shade,” 8 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., a musical based on N. Richard
Nash’s “The Rainmaker.” Presented by the UT
Speech, Theatre and Dance department. Falk Theater, University of
Tampa, 428 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Call 813-253-6212.
November 16
Patel Conservatory presents Make Your Own
Musical, 5 p.m., original musicals created and performed by
students of the Patel Conservatory. TECO Theatre, 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, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Bélo, 8 p.m., a pop-roots-reggae
musician from Haiti. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
November 16, 18
“La Bohème,” 7:30 p.m.
Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun., Opera Tampa presents the first of two Giacomo
Puccini’s operas in celebration of the composer’s 150th
birthday, featuring the Opera Tampa Chorus and Orchestra, conducted
by Anton Coppola. Part of the Homes by Helen Opera Series. Morsani
Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 16-18
28th Annual Bansemer Art Studio Open
House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Roger Bansemer, one of the most prolific
artists and authors in the country opens his Clearwater studio to
the public. Bansemer Studio, 2352 Alligator Creek Rd. (just off
Belcher Rd. midway between Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. and Sunset Pt. Rd.),
Clearwater. Call 727-797-4658.
“Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
Festival,” 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat.;
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun., featuring more than 20 national and local
jazz groups. 17th annual event presented by the Suncoast Dixieland
Jazz Society. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach. Call
727-536-0064 or 727-343-8028.
November 16-17, 23-24, December 14-15
“A Christmas Cannoli: Or, A Tale of
Two Families,” 8 p.m., the bay area’s longest running
original Christmas comedy production, a twist on Charles Dickens.
Presented by Yellow Snow Productions. The Masque Community Theatre,
8825 56th St. N., Temple Terrace. Call 813-980-3321.
November 17
Patel Conservatory presents Fall 2007
Adult Showcase, 3 p.m., performances in dance, musical theater and
other classes by students of the Patel Conservatory. TECO Theatre,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
The “Shin On” (Hearbeat) Tour,
8 p.m., the Yamato Drummers of Japan on taiko drums. Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 18
“Otello,” 1:15 p.m., the
Pinellas Opera League presents “Opera in Dunedin,”
featuring opera by Giuseppe Verdi on video. Dunedin Community
Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin. Call 727-784-9512.
“From Our Family to Yours: A Holiday
Feast,” 2 p.m., the 90-member Clearwater Chorus in its 38th
season performing in styles from classical to pop. Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Sunday Sessions with USF, 2 p.m., monthly
lectures, music and dance performances by University of South
Florida faculty and staff. Featuring the President’s Trio,
three graduate students from the USF’s School of Music who
have studied with members of the Chamber Music Faculty. Tampa
Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Toast of Tampa Show Chorus’ 21st
Annual Show, 3 p.m., women’s barbershop singing, featuring
two dynamic quartets, the OC Times and The Humdingers. Ferguson
Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Patel Conservatory presents Fall 2007 Jazz
Jam, 7 p.m., featuring jazz musician and instructor James Crumbly
and the Jazz Ensemble with students of the Patel Conservatory. TECO
Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Zielinski Singers: “American
Voices,” 3 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
November 18-January 13
“A Creative START: Pinellas K-5
(schools N-Z),” the museum’s annual elementary school
art show. Opening reception 2-4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18. Gulf Coast
Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tues.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun. Call 727-518-6833.
November 20
Tori Amos, 8 p.m., with her band,
performing favorites and songs from her new album, “American
Doll Posse.” Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 23
Caetano Veloso, 8 p.m., Grammy
Award-winning Brazilian singer/songwriter. Morsani Hall, TBPAC.
Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 23-24
“Hairspray,” 8 p.m. Fri. and
Sat.; 2 pm. Sat., Tony Award-winning Broadway musical-comedy set in
1962 Baltimore. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 23-December 31
“Merry Fishmas,” annual
holiday show, featuring fine art and crafts in the holiday spirit.
Featured are Ron Marvin oil paintings, Cindy Cacileo ceramic
“Women of Peace,” Jack Roseman stained glass, Allynda
Esquinaldo wall quilts, Sharon Bottle Souva quilts & handbags,
plus original paintings, calligraphy, mosaic tile works, fine
ceramics and jewelry. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish Gallery,
350 Main St., Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call
727-736-0934 or 727-734-5060.
November 24
Outdoor Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
presented by the Creative Artists Guild, Inc. of Dunedin. Pioneer
Park (corner of Main St. and Douglas Ave.), Dunedin. Call
727-585-6640.
November 24-25
“The Snow Princess” Holiday
Show, 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., presented by Moving Arts of Tampa
Bay and Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay. A family holiday tale
featuring guest artists Angelo Rodriguez of Cirque du Soleil; Catie
Brier, aerialist/contortionist from San Francisco; Sergiy
Mykhaylov, principal dancer with the Sarasota Ballet; and,
ballerina Jessica Mayhew in her seventh year as the Snow Princess.
Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call
727-587-6751.
November 26
“Three Redneck Tenors,” 1
p.m., featuring singin’ cousins Billy Joe, Billy Bob and
Billie Billee performing a trailer park-perfected Christmas
concert. Musical comedy with classically trained artists from
Broadway and world opera stages. Adults at Leisure Series. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 26-December 14
First Annual Award Exhibition for TESA
(The Exhibiting Society of Artists), first competition for members
of TESA, judged by Dorain Angello, assistant professor of graphic
design at USF. Artist reception 4-7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9. Beach Art
Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4
p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. Call 727-531-2415 or
727-596-4331.
November 27, 30
Australian Pink Floyd, 8 p.m., classic
Floyd with all new special effects by the world’s best Pink
Floyd tribute band. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 28
“Rossini: Prolific Genius and
Society Darling,” 2-3:30 p.m., presented in the
“Adventures in Opera and Musical Theater” lecture and
live performance series by the Pinellas Opera League and The Marcia
P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. Murray Studio Theater, Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Wynonna: “A Classic
Christmas,” 8 p.m., her first-ever Christmas tour, performing
soulful renditions of traditional holiday classics. Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 29
Art Lover’s Tea , 2 p.m., every last
Thursday monthly. Gallery discussion of “Latino Art from the
Permanent Collection” followed by refreshments. Tampa Museum
of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Kym Purling Quartet, 7:30 p.m., a Side
Door Jazz presentation. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
“On This Night,” 8 p.m., the
husky baritone and distinctive keyboard style of Michael McDonald,
former lead singer of the Doobie Brothers, performing seasonal
favorites. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
November 29-December 1
Youth Theater Company Jr.
“Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.,” 7 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.; 3
p.m. Sat., the classic animated TV show brought to the stage by YTC
Jr. members. TECO Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
November 30, December 1-2
“Russian Romantics,” a Florida
Orchestra Masterworks Concert. Stefan Sanderling, conductor;
Jennifer Frautschi, violin. 8 p.m. Fri. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC; 8
p.m. Sat. at the Mahaffey; 7:30 p.m. Sun. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.
December 1
Guilfoil Ballet Theater: “The
Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N.,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
Kelly Clarkson, 7:30 p.m., “My
December” tour, marking the release of the Grammy
Award-winner’s third recording. Special guest Jon McLaughlin.
Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.,
Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 1-2
12th Annual Holiday Show & Sale, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., works by gallery artists
available. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).
December 2
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Fall
Concert, 11 a.m., performance by students of the Patel
Conservatory. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Pinellas Youth Symphony Holiday Concert, 2
p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call
727-822-3590.
Joe Bonamassa, 7:30 p.m., fusion of
“big rock” and swampy blues. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call
813-229-STAR (7827).
December 3
Dave Koz “At The Movies,” A
Smooth Jazz Christmas 2007, 8 p.m., performing hits from his two
holiday albums and latest release. Also featuring Wayman Tisdale,
bass, and Jonathan Butler, singer/songwriter and guitarist. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Tony Orlando’s Christmas Concert,
1:30 and 8 p.m., a Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road production. Show
Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19 N., Hudson. Call 727-863-7949
or 1-888-655-7469.
December 4
“Louis Prima, That’s My
Dad!,” 1 p.m., featuring Lena Prima, the only daughter of
legendary entertainer Louis Prima and singer Gia Maione. Adults at
Leisure Series. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 5
Holiday Open House, 3-5 p.m., a sale of
unique hand-created ornaments by artists in the museum’s
collection, art class instructors and volunteers. Gulf Coast Museum
of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833.
Tony Bennett, 8 p.m., the legend returns.
Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 6
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, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
“Scarlet Ribbons” Holiday
Gala, 6:30 p.m., The Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall present a
black tie optional event to benefit arts education programs,
featuring a catered dinner by Parties by Design, live entertainment
with comedian Tim Wilkins and dancing to the music of the Flash
Back Band. Live and silent auctions. Heye Room, Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Reservations required. Call 727-292-3819.
December 6-9
Youth Theater Company “Guys and
Dolls Jr.,” 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., the
Broadway classic presented by students of the Patel Conservatory.
TECO Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 6-16
“Greater Tuna,” 8 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., comedy by Ed Howard, Joe Sears
and Jaston Williams. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St.,
Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-446-1360.
December 6-30
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, 7:30
p.m. Tues.-Thurs and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 1 p.m. Fri. and
Sun.; 2 p.m. Wed., Thurs. and Sat., return of the high-kicking
Rockettes in a dazzling holiday production. Morsani Hall, TBPAC.
Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 7, 9
“A Jingle Bell Pops,” Florida
Orchestra Super Pops Concert with Richard Kaufman as conductor,
with Christmas carols, yuletide tunes, a festive sing-a-long and
more. 8 p.m. Fri. at Morsani Hall, TBPAC; 2 p.m. (for Clearwater
subscribers) and 8 p.m. (for St. Petersburg subscribers) Sun. at
the Mahaffey Theater. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.
December 8
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second
Saturday monthly. Docent-led tour of “Latino Art from the
Permanent Collection.” Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley
Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
“Second Saturday Sketch Show,”
7 p.m., original sketch comedy featuring Laura Dent, James Clark,
Lenny Germinario, Joe Kirane, M. Lee Gibbons and Joe Pauly;
presented by Yellow Snow Productions. Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950
Gulf to Bay blvd., Clearwater. Reservations required. Call
813-818-0991.
December 8-9
“George Balanchine’s The
Nutcracker,” 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., presented by
the Miami City Ballet with full orchestra and more than 100
dancers, including local students. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
December 10
Jennifer O’Connor, 7:30 p.m., Club
Jaeb series, a fresh take on personal experience. Jaeb Theater,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 11
Sha Na Na Rockin’ Christmas, 1 p.m.,
unique ’50s rock ’n roll and traditional holiday songs.
Adults at Leisure Series. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Peter White Christmas, 8 p.m., the smooth
jazz guitarist with Rick Braun and Mindi Abair, performing holiday
hits. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 12
Jethro Tull, 7 p.m., a rock icon in
concert. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 12-16
“Defending the Caveman,” 7:30
p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., Rob Becker’s
insightful play exploring fundamental differences between men and
women. Jaeb Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 13
Lunch with Artist John Costin, 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m., showcasing the artist’s printmaking processes
and techniques as well as involvement with the Audubon Society.
Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Reservations
required. Call 727-518-6833.
December 14
“Jest” a Little Winter Fun,
7:30 p.m., featuring Arioso String Quartet and Hoffman Institute
students in the style of the Renaissance in 16th century England.
Evening at the Murray Series, Murray Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Anita Baker, 8 p.m., the Grammy
Award-winning, sophisticated soul singer in concert. 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, 600 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
December 14-16
“De/Reconstructing Mata Hari,”
8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., choreographer and dancer Nejila Y.
Yatkin’s latest multimedia dance solo work. Expanding
Horizons Series. TECO Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 15
The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock
Symphony, 8 p.m., performed with orchestra and rock band. Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 16
“Diva On The Verge,” 1:15
p.m., the Pinellas Opera League presents “Opera in
Dunedin,” featuring Julia Migenes giving an irreverant
singing and anecdotal look at opera from behind the scenes. Also
showing “Une Education Manquee” by Emmanual Chabrier.
Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin. Call
727-784-9512.
“Gypsy,” 2 and 7 p.m., a
classic American musical. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 20
Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert, 11 a.m.,
“Classically American.” Mahaffey Theater. Pre-concert
talk one hour before performance. Call 813-286-2403 or
1-800-662-7286.
December 21
The Roches: “With a Holiday
Twist,” 7:30 p.m., blending church choir music, traditional
Irish folk and contemporary folk, rock, country and pop. Ferguson
Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Jim Brickman’s Holiday Homecoming
Concert, 8 p.m., the award-winning pianist with special guest
Lonestar’s Richie McDonald. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
December 22
“A Christmas Carol,” 2 and 7
p.m., the Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s production returns for
an encore performance of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic.
Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Ellington Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Palladium
Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
December 28, 30
Elixir of Love — St. Petersburg
Opera, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun., Palladium Theater, 253 5th
Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
December 29
“Doodlebops LIVE!,” noon, a
live concert for kids and parents by the candy-colored trio from
the hit TV series, “Playhouse Disney.” Ruth Eckerd
Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
December 31
“Salute to Vienna,” 8 p.m.,
the annual New Year’s Eve tradition inspired by
Vienna’s world-famous New Year’s concert. Viennese
Maestro Martin Kerschbaum conducting; vocalists Patricia Nessy and
Michael Zabanoff, soprano and tenor; dancers from
Györ-Hungarian National Ballet and International Ballroom
Dance Champions. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Jeff Dunham, 9 p.m., a master of
ventriloquism. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
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