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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.

November 1-30

“Tampa Realistic Artists,” exhibition by member artists. Featuring acrylics and watercolors by Frank Bolock and Joan Marsh. Pat Kurtz’s beaded flowers are in the display cases. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.

“Sculpture and Pottery,” display of works by John Proios. Clearwater East Library, 2251 Drew St., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1280.
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

“Real Lives,” 2 p.m., a free biographical film series presented in partnership with the State Library of Florida Film Collection. Featuring: “Walter Winchell: The Voice of America,” Nov. 1; “Katherine Graham: Pillar of the Post,” Nov. 8; “Carl Reiner: Still Laughing,” Nov. 15; “Julia Child: An Appetite for Life,” Nov. 22; “Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel,” Nov. 29. Clearwater Countryside Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-669-1290.

November 1-December 31

“Autumn Windfall,” an exhibition of original works by Dave Allen of Safety Harbor in watercolor, photography, acrylic, metal leaf and technology. Artist reception 6-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 10. Montage Gallery, 2194 Main St., Ste. D, Dunedin. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Call 727-738-0023.

“Holiday House 2006 Gifts Galore!” exhibition of works for sale and “Quilts” by Susanne McCoy. Main Gallery, Pasco Arts Council, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Call 727-845-7322.

Patrick Foley Photography Exhibit, one-man show featuring works from his commercial and portrait collections. Foley is a member of the North Pinellas Photography Association. Art reception 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 8. Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260

November 3-19

“Born Yesterday,” musical comedy by Garson Kanin about an uneducated chorus girl who becomes wise to the ways of the world. St. Petersburg Little Theater; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 4025 - 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-866-1973.

“Into The Woods,” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Eight O’Clock Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s irreverent fantasy. Directed by Jason Tucker. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 727-587-6793. November 3-26

“All the Great Books (Abridged),” by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. 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).

November 3-December 29

“Imprint V,” exhibition of works by five printmakers: Jean Blackburn, Wendy Dickinson, Patrick Lindhardt, Joseph Loccisano and Johnnie Lee Scott. C. Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; noon-6 p.m. Sat. or by appt. Call 727-898-6068.

November 4-January 3

“New Beginnings,” an exhibition of works by members of the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance. Featuring works by: Sarah Butz, fiber; Boo Ehrsam, mixed media; Theresa Germer, painting; Marlene Glickman, fiber; Cori MacNaughton, mixed media; Bruce Norris, painting; Karolina Rzeczkowska, painting; Dan Smith, painting; Brany Stark, sculpture; Judy Vienneau, sculpture. ExtraOrdinAir Oxygen Bar and Gallery, 2481 McMullen Booth Rd., Suite F (Oakbrook Plaza at McMullen Booth and Enterprise), Safety Harbor. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 2 p.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat. Call 727-725-4330.

November 5-December 1

Robert Hodgell: A Legacy, works in the Eckerd College Collection. Gallery talk 3 p.m. Wed., Nov. 15. Elliott Gallery, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 727-864-8340.

November 8-December 23

“50 Below Holiday Art Sale,” an exhibition of art for holiday gift giving. Chanukah and Christmas items, stocking stuffers, hand woven scarves & purses, jewelry, prints, cards and many other fine art pieces created by local artists. Progress Energy Art Gallery, a free community gallery operated by the Greater New Port Richey Main Street, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Call 727-848-6500.

November 9

“Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps,” 6:30-9 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. New Coconut’s Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-724-3379.
Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society, 6:30-9 p.m., six-piece traditional jazz band. Saffron’s Caribbean Restaurant, 1700 N. Park St., St. Petersburg. Reservations requested. Call 727-343-5410.

November 9-10

Latino Film Festival, 1:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri. Films to be announced. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

November 9-12

Atmospheric Firing Methods, four-day, hands-on workshop with artist Chuck Solberg, who will demonstrate techniques for building and firing the saggar and wood-fired pottery. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).

“The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged),” a romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays. First produced in 2001 and back a third time for command performances. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Performances: 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

November 9-19

“Our Town,” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Thornton Wilder’s classic performed by Eckerd College Theater, directed by Cynthia Totten. Bininger Theatre, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call 727-864-8279.

November 9-December 8

“Native American Inter-Tribal Art Exhibition,” exhibition of original works. Featuring “Artists at Work Festival,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues., Nov. 14. Dale Mabry Campus Art Gallery, Library Bldg., Rm. 221,  Hillsborough Community College, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Call 813-253-7386.

November 1

“Creative Watermedia Techniques,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., a workshop with Pat Gorrow. Presented by the Old Palm Harbor Main Street Art Team. Harbor Hall, 1190 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-787-4700.
An Evening of Jazz with James Crumbly, 7 p.m., Conservatory Instructor Showcase. TECO Energy Foundation Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

International Cinema at Eckerd College, 7 p.m. free screening of “El Crimen del Padre Amaro (The Crime of Father Amaro),” a 2002 Spanish film about a young, newly ordained priest who succumbs to temptation and corruption. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
“Twice Upon A Time,” 7 p.m., free, comedy by Colleen Neuman, presented by OPAL Jrs. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

1940’s USO Swing Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., presented in honor of Veteran’s Day and featuring “The Ten O’Clock Big Band.” WWII-era civilian or military attire encouraged. Hosted by Sam and Swing Time. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Free dance lessons 8-9 p.m. Gulfport Swing Night second Friday monthly. Call 727-893-1070 or 813-274-4950.
November 10, 11, 12

“A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration,” featuring hit songs from Broadway’s favorite sons. Florida Orchestra Super Pops Concert with Richard Kaufman, conductor. 8 p.m. Fri. 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 10-22

The Work of Chuck Solberg, artist Chuck Solberg is nationally known for his work with saggar and wood-fired pottery. Opening and artist’s reception 7-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 10. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).

November 10-December 21

“Sealife for the Season,” winter exhibition of works by clients of a unique, non-profit arts organization. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 10. Creative Clay, 1124 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 727-825-0515.

November 10-January 28

“Clyde Butcher: The American Wilderness,” 37 large-scale black and white wilderness photographs from across the nation by the internationally acclaimed Florida photographer. Also featuring a gallery of Butcher works from private collectors from throughout the Tampa Bay area. Opening reception and artist talk 6-9 p.m. Fri., Dec. 1. Three-dimensional floral arrangements by Ikebana International Chapter #65 of St. Petersburg as a creative collaboration to the exhibition, Dec. 1-3. 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 11

Harvest Moon Celebration, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., live music and entertainment featuring Mike Meadows on guitar and vocals and Bill and Mikel Ann Blackburn on keyboards and vocals. Food and wine available. Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, 320 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-7039.

Saturday Spotlight Tour, 2 p.m., monthly docent-led tour; featuring discussion of the exhibition, “Minimal to the Max: The Brownstone Collection.” Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

“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.

“Art through the Camera Lens of Clyde Butcher,” 7-10 p.m., a fundraiser for educational programming with Les Fauves, The Gulf Coast Museum of Art’s membership group for young professionals. Featuring a floral art demonstration by Ikebana International Chapter #65, a silent auction, Florida folk music by James Hawkins of Venice and photo opportunities with J.R. the Owl. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833, ext. 207.

“Goodbye Charlie,” 7 p.m., performance of George Axelrod’s play by “POSH” Players of Safety Harbor Adult Drama Troupe. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 224.

“The Pavilion Royale: Licence to Thrill,” 7 p.m.-1 a.m., the Tampa Museum of Art’s Pavilion XXI, annual fund-raising event, an evening of international mystique and intrigue. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Tampa. Call 813-274-8534.

“Oklahoma!” 7:30 p.m., Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical presented by Spanish Lyric Theatre. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

Brothers Gray, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitars. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

Gallagher, 8 p.m., the USF alum and comic legend wields the Sledge-O-Matic. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

November 11, 18

New Children’s Studio Classes, 1-3:30 p.m., “bookmaking,” students stitch and bind their own journal. For ages 10-14. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

November 11-December 1

Audubon Art Show and Sale, a first-time showing of re-created John James Audubon original prints from “The Birds of America.” A portion of sales benefit the Clearwater Audubon Society. Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main Street, Safety Harbor. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Call 727-725-1808.

November 12

Jamarama Live! Kidsfest, 1 p.m., the first-ever children’s music festival to tour nationally. Starring Lazytown, Buck Howdy and Milkshake. Concerts, interactive playground and more. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

“La Clemenza di Tito,” 1:30 p.m., free opera video of Mozart’s masterpiece in the Pinellas Opera League series, favorites of the Operatic Repertoire, 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.
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, 2 p.m., Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
“Any Body for Tea,” 3 p.m., free, murder mystery directed by Chris Steiner, presented by OPAL Teens. Cypress Forest Recreation Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

November 12-January 7

“A Creative StART: Pinellas County K-5 (schools N-Z),” artwork from the county’s elementary schools. Opening reception 2-4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 12. 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.

“Picasso Ceramics from the Bernie Bercuson Collection of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,” a nationally touring exhibition featuring colorful, decorative ceramics Picasso created following World War II. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. Docent-led tours available 2 p.m. every Saturday. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).
November 13The Limeliters, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the ’60s legendary folk music trio. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 727-587-6793. Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Fall Chamber Music Recital featuring Chamber Winds, 6 p.m., TECO Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Carrie Newcomer, 7:30 p.m., a veteran of 20 years on the road who delivers songs as stories, not sermons. Club Jaeb, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

The Florida Orchestra Chamber Players, 8 p.m., an intimate evening of chamber music. Heye Great Room, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 1-800-662-7286.
November 13-14

Auditions for “Big Love,” 7-10 p.m., play by Charles L. Mee to be performed by Eckerd College Theater. Directed by Todd Olson, artistic director of American Stage. Bininger Theatre, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-8647.
November 14

“Carmen,” noon, all about cheap wine, great food and hot-blooded women. Presentation on Bizet’s opera in the “Opera Rocks: History, Legends, Music and Drama” series by Dr. Michael Blauner, Pinellas Opera League. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970 or 727-374-7488.
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Fall Chamber Music Recital, 6 p.m., TECO Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 8 p.m., classic Floyd in a live rock show. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

November 14, 16

“Goodbye Charlie,” 7 p.m., performance of George Axelrod’s play by “POSH” Players of Safety Harbor Adult Drama Troupe. Safety Harbor Elementary School Auditorium, 535 Fifth Ave. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 224.

November 14-19

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., a new Broadway musical comedy that follows two con artists as they take on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.

November 15

Artist Registration Deadline, the GFWC Clearwater Junior Woman’s Club is seeking artists to donate work for the March 8 Tableau d’Art auction benefitting the Safety Harbor Library, which will feature unique and creatively decorated tables and items that might sit on a table. Call 727-723-0888.

November 15-18

“Grease,” 7 p.m., one of the longest running Broadway shows, awash with upbeat music, colorful costumes and silly high school antics. Presented by Countryside High School Thespian Troupe 900. Countryside High School Auditorium, 3000 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-244-4990.

November 16

Third Thursday Tour, 5-8 p.m., monthly tour and 6:30 p.m. gallery talk; featuring discussion of the exhibition, “Josef Albers: Color Genius.” Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

“Songs of Woody Guthrie,” 6:30-7:305 p.m., Auto harpist Adam Miller leads a tour through American history with song and story; audience singalongs. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Comedy Central Live presents Carlos Mencia, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., known for his comedy specials on HBO. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

November 17

Lunch Time Gazebo Concert Series, noon-2 p.m., free concert featuring live music by “Blue Sky.” Gazebo in John Wilson Park, Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1572.
“Party with Picasso,” 6:30-9 p.m., a Beaujolais Noveau Wine Tasting. Fundraiser presented in conjunction with “Picasso Ceramics from the Bernie Bercuson Collection of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,” a nationally touring exhibition. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. RSVP by Fri., Nov. 10. Call 727-712-5222.

“An Evening with the Authors,” 7-9:30 p.m., 14th annual event featuring authors and artists signing, selling and discussing their works. Presentations by Roger Bansemer and Kelly Reynolds (aka Henry Plant). Also featuring Mac Perry, Bill Leavengood, Gary Mormino, Patrick Foley and others. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Reservations requested. Call 727-535-2621.

International Cinema at Eckerd College, 7 p.m. free screening of “The Sons of Great Bear,” a 1966 German film about a young chief of a Dakota tribe protecting his homeland from white invaders. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Tarpon Springs Recreation Dance Performance, 7 p.m., dance students “strut their stuff” in ballet, tap and jazz numbers. Tarpon Springs High School Auditorium, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Art After Dark, 8-11 p.m., every third Friday event. A free evening of art, live entertainment, tours and refreshments. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Stephanie Anderson, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitar solo. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

November 17-19

“Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic,” 10 a.m.-11:40 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat.; 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun., 16th annual festival featuring 21 nationally known jazz bands. Sheraton Sand Key, Clearwater Beach. Call 727-724-3379.

“To the Winners,” fantasy blends with historical perspective in Wilson Loria’s play about a young man’s wondrous journey searching for a long lost message. Performances 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

November 17, 18, 19

“Brahms and Dvorak,” a Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert. Kenneth Montgomery, conductor; Ben Markwell, viola. 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.
November 18

“Goodbye Charlie,” 7 p.m., performance of George Axelrod’s play by “POSH” Players of Safety Harbor Adult Drama Troupe. Safety Harbor Rigsby Center, 605 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 224.

Stacie Knights, 8 p.m.-midnight, national rock/jazz recording artist. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.
The Temptations and The Four Tops, 8 p.m., two of Motown’s most polished male singing groups. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

November 18-19

CraftArt 2006, annual Florida Craftsmen exhibition celebrating fine craft art. Juried indoor and outdoor show with more than $15,000 cash prizes. The Coliseum, St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-7391.

November 19

“Otello,” 1 p.m., Opera at Pinewood video series by the Pinellas Opera League, featuring the classic opera by Verdi. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833.
Sunday Sessions with USF, 2 p.m., monthly lectures, music and dance performances by University of South Florida faculty and staff. Featuring a dance performance by choreographer Michael Foley. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

“Giants of Jazz,” 3 p.m., a Jazz Jamm Concert by Rick Gee, well-known St. Petersburg jazz musician and writer, with bassist John Lamb and Mark Gould on saxophone. Saffron’s Caribbean Restaurant, 1700 N. Park St., St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call 727-343-5410.

November 21

“The Pretenders,” 8 p.m., with Chrissie Hynde. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

November 24

Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., nationally and internationally multi-award-winning company. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Brothers Gray, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitars. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

November 24-December 31

Christmas Cabaret, 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.; 2, 4 and 8 p.m. Sun., Cadillac Cabaret Series presents a fast, funny and joyful revue of favorite Christmas songs. Jaeb Theater, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

November 25

Dave Cahalan, 8 p.m.-midnight, vocals/keyboard solo. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

Donovan, 8 p.m., the “Mellow Yellow” man in concert. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

November 26

“Surviving Picasso,” 1:30 p.m., free showing of the film starring Anthony Hopkins. Shown in conjunction with “Picasso Ceramics from the Bernie Bercuson Collection of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,” a nationally touring exhibition. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs
Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).November 27

Zoso: The Led Zeppelin Experience, 7:30 p.m., the ’70s band portrayed in sound and visual effects. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 727-587-6793.

November 28

Sylvester M. Wells Shares Artwork, 4-7 p.m., one of the original Florida Highwaymen demonstrates his artistic technique and offers a variety of original works for sale. North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-462-6895.

November 29

“The Many Voices of Opera,” 2-3:30 p.m., presented by Dr. Michael Blauner, from the “Adventures in Opera” Series of the Pinellas Opera League and The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. Murray Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

November 30

Art Lover’s Tea, 2 p.m., monthly seated gallery discussion and refreshments in the Terrace Gallery. Featuring discussion of the exhibition, “Minimal to the Max: The Brownstone Collection.” Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

2006 International Parade of Carousel Elephants Artist

Reception, 6-8 p.m., Drs. Pallavi and Kiran Patel introduce some of the artists who designed elephants for the public art project, which has been on a yearlong tour of the Tampa Bay area. Free event. Elephants on display until Jan. 1. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.
Cirque Dreams “Jungle Fantasy,” 8 p.m., an all-new touring production featuring an international cast of aerialists, contortionists, trapeze artists, strong men and balancers. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

December 1

International Cinema at Eckerd College, 7 p.m. free screening of “Brokeback Mountain,” the 2005 film about a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, based on Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Proulx’s short story. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

“Aly & AJ,” 7:30 p.m., with special guest B5. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Shawn O’Falt, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitar solo. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

December 1, 3

“Romeo and Juliet,” 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun., Opera Tampa Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Anton Coppola, presents Shakespeare’s classic in Gounod’s classic opera. Part of the Homes by Helen Opera Series. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 1-3
Sarasota Fine Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., featuring unique designs in fashion, jewelry and home décor. An American Craft Council Show. Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E. (adjacent to the airport), Sarasota. Call 941-355-9161.

“Love Sounds,” 8 p.m., student-directed production following a relationship; includes scenes from Closer, Star-Spangled Girl and Prelude to a Kiss, among others. Presented by the Eckerd College Student Troupe. Bininger Studio Theatre, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

December 2

“The Art of Clyde Butcher,” 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., a photography seminar by the internationally acclaimed Florida photographer. Part of the Humanities Lecture Series. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Reservations requested. Call 727-518-6833.

“Santa’s Holiday Revue,” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., presentation by Stages Productions; Children and School Series. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 727-587-6793.
Dave Cahalan, 8 p.m.-midnight, vocals/keyboard solo. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.
December 2-3
11th Annual Members’ Holiday Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., featuring pottery and other works by members. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).

December 2, 9

New Children’s Studio Classes, 1-3:30 p.m., “clay,” students learn various methods of hand building and create their own projects. For ages 6-10. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

December 3

3rd Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long, 3 p.m., rehearsal at 12:30-2 p.m., Handel’s beloved oratorio, open to all singers or listeners. Griffin Chapel, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-8480.

December 3-8

Annual Christmas Show and Sale, featuring holiday gifts — ceramics, prints, pottery, calligraphy, cards and more. Opening reception 3-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3. Elliott Gallery, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 727-864-8340.
December 5-10
“On Golden Pond,” 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., the Broadway production featuring Tom Bosley and Michael Learned. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.

December 6, 13, 20, 27

“Real Lives,” 2 p.m., a free biographical film series presented in partnership with the State Library of Florida Film Collection. Featuring: “Jimmy Stewart: His Wonderful Life,” Dec. 6; “Theodore Roosevelt: Roughrider to Rushmore,” Dec. 13; “Diana: The True Story,” Dec. 20; “Danny Thomas: Make Room for Danny,” Dec. 27. Clearwater Countryside Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-669-1290.

December 7

“’Tis The Season,” Christmas Coffee Concert with the St. Petersburg College Lifelong Learning Department, featuring Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Schumann. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Includes lunch, Florida International Museum tour. Reservations required. Call 727-341-3184.

Art for Lunch, noon-1 p.m., monthly brown bag lunch lecture, featuring discussion of current exhibitions. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Kathy Mattea: “Songs and the Season,” 8 p.m., a folk-based roots performer celebrates the holidays. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Shawn O’Falt, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitar solo. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.

December 7-9
19th Annual Madrigal Dinner: A Victorian Yule Feast, 6:15 p.m., dining, music and entertainment presented by the Eckerd College Concert Choir and Eckerd Ringers, led by director Marion Smith. Proceeds benefit the Eckerd College Concert Choir 2006 Spring Tour. Marly Room at the Museum of Fine Arts, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call 727-864-7979.

December 8

Brothers Gray, 8 p.m.-midnight, acoustic guitars. Byg Kat Wine Bar & Tavern, 103 Eighth Ave. N. (Eighth & Main St.), Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-7945.
December 8-17

“The Serpent,” Jean Claude van Itallie’s poignant, provocative parable. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Performances: 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
December 9
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 2 p.m., monthly docent-led tour; featuring discussion of the exhibition, “Minimal to the Max: The Brownstone Collection.” Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

Jim Gaffigan,” 7 and 10 p.m., a triple-threat actor-writer-comic. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

December 9-10

“Juried Fine Art Show,” 3-7 p.m., featuring original art in various media by local artists. Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin. Call 813-645-0884.

“The Oft Told Story,” 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 4th annual performance of the musical by St. Petersburg residents Alan and Margot Armstrong; directed by Alan Armstrong. Featuring a mix of traditional Christmas carols, original songs, singalongs and storytelling. St. Petersburg Little Theater, 4025 - 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-866-1973.

December 10

“The Abduction from the Seraglio,” 1:30 p.m., free opera video of Mozart’s first international hit opera in the Pinellas Opera League series, favorites of the Operatic Repertoire, 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.

“Everlasting Light Christmas Concert,” 5:30 p.m., featuring the Eckerd College Concert Choir, Eckerd Ringers, First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir with full orchestral accompaniment. Part of the Eckerd College Presidential Events Series. First United Methodist Church, 212 Third St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

December 11

Art in Style 2006, 11 a.m., Fine Arts Society Fashion Show Luncheon, annual fundraiser for fine art education programs of the Gulf Coast Museum of Art for children and adults. The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-447-5493.
Community Band and Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., featuring soloist Paul Zimmerman, Gibbs/PCCA student bassoonist. Works by Mozart and Shostakovich. Directed by David Irwin. Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.