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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.
June 1-30
"Pez Collectibles," exhibition in the
display cases from the private collection of Cindy Neuhausenn.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
"Swords," exhibition by Greg Evans.
Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete
Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Works by Zoran Peshich, an exhibit
presented by the Safety Harbor Public Art Committee of art by the
creator of a new mural unveiled in May at Safety Harbor Fire
Station 53 on McMullen Booth Road. Safety Harbor City Hall, 750
Main St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1555, ext. 405.
June 2-August 1
Teen Art Contest, competition open to ages
13-17 in painting, drawing, photography and graphic design with
cash prizes in each category. Theme is "Library Door to the World."
Works displayed throughout the library. Contest forms and entry
rules available in the library or on its website. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
224.
June 4-July 6
"Artist Trading Cards," mixed media
miniature works of art created on playing cards. Opening reception
2-5 p.m. Sun., June 8. Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403
Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Sat. or by
appt. Call 727-738-8010 or 727-446-1708.
June 8-August 3
"California Dreaming: California Fibers at
Convergence 2008" and "Tapestries of Abraham Ratter: Created at the
Mambush Artists' Village in Israel," two exhibitions presented as
a complement to "Convergence 2008 Tampa Bay," an international
fiber arts conference June 22-28 in Tampa. Opening reception 7-9
p.m. Sat., June 7. Also featuring permanent galleries of works by
Abraham Rattner, Allen Leepa and Esther Gentle. Hours 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free docent
tours 2 p.m. Sun. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg
College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).
June 12-29
"A Dream Play," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m.
Sun., the Southeastern U.S. premiere of Caryl Churchill's
adaptation of a play witten by August Strindberg in 1901. Jobsite
Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
June 12-July 3
"Plumage: Redefining What We Wear,"
exhibition of wearable creations by local artist Diane Prekup.
Opening reception and informal fashion show, 5-7 p.m. Fri., June
13. Presented in conjunction with the Convergence 2008 conference.
Pasco Arts Council, 5744 Moog Rd. Holiday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Call 727-845-7322.
June 13-29
"Wait Until Dark," the 1966 Broadway
suspense-filled thriller by Frederick Knott that inspired two
movies. Final production of the 83rd season. Michael DuMouchel,
director; featuring Sam DePriest and Sephora Machlus in the lead
roles. St. Petersburg Little Theater; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.; 4025 - 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Call
727-866-1973.
June 13, 15, 17
Don Giovanni, 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Tues.; 2
p.m. Sun., Mozart's celebrated opera performed by the St.
Petersburg Opera Company. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.
June 14
"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.
June 15
Melissa Etheridge, 7:30 p.m., the Grammy
Award-winning rock singer and songwriter. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
June 16-July 24
"Painting with Oils," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.
and Thurs., class with national and international artist George C.
Konstantinidis. Registration required. Presented by Palm Harbor
Community School at Palm Harbor University High School, Palm
Harbor. Call 727-699-1140.
June 18
"The True Colors Tour," 8 p.m., featuring
Cyndi Lauper, the B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell, Deborah Cox, The Cliks
and host Carson Kressley. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
June 18-19
Brandon School of Dance Arts Recital 2008,
7:30 p.m., Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
June 19
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.
Ashlee Simpson, 8 p.m., the Teen Choice
Award-winning singer. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
June 20
The Latin Roots Quintet, 7:30 p.m., part
of Rick Gee's Jazz Jamm series. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg.
Call 727-892-5798.
June 20-August 3
"Thread Bare: My Fiber Vice," a show
celebrating "Convergence 2008," the biannual National Handweaver's
Guild of America's conference in Tampa, featuring weavings by
fiber artist Margaret Hulch. Artist reception 6-9 p.m. Fri., June
20. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish Gallery, 350 Main St.,
Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Call 727-736-0934 or
727-734-5060.
June 22
"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.
June 24
"Gals' Night Out for Art," 6 p.m., a
social evening and opportunity to make a beautiful scarf in a
workshop led by fiber artist Margaret Hulch. Clay and Paper and The
Painted Fish Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Reservations required.
Call 727-736-0934 or 727-772-9570.
June 25
"Conserving Textiles," 11 a.m., lecture by
Marlene Eidelheit, director of the Textile Conservation Laboratory,
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Presented as a complement to
"Convergence 2008 Tampa Bay," an international fiber arts
conference June 22-28 in Tampa. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St.
Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-712-LRMA
(5762).
June 25-28
"Convergence 2008," International Fiber
Arts Conference sponsored by Handweavers Guild of America and
hosted by the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild, featuring workshops,
seminars, lectures, tours, exhibits, vendor hall, fashion show and
more. Tampa Bay Convention Center, Tampa. Call 678-730-0100.
June 26-29
Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.
and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., the
masterpiece by the legendary team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd
Webber, starring Ted Neeley and Corey Glover. Morsani Hall, TBPAC.
Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
June 27
Andrew Dice Clay, 7:30 p.m., the
outrageous comic. Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Road series. Tampa
Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. Call 727-791-7400.
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 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.
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