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September 1-30

"Pottery, Photography and Fine Art," exhibition of wheel thrown, hand-built functional and non-functional pottery by Barbara Davis; photography and abstract fine art by Sandra Wiltz. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.

September 1-November 28

Fall Art Gallery Exhibits: "The Alice Project," watercolors by Viv Ruegger in the Carnegie and Osceola Galleries; also, "The Figuerido Collection," sculpture by Cindy Jones in the Osceola Gallery; hand-crafted jewelry by Mary and Otto Glass in the first floor lobby. Opening reception 6 p.m. Mon., Oct. 1. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.

September 3-November 16

"Children's Art Show," hundreds of artworks by students of Oldsmar and Forest Lakes elementary schools. Art reception Tues., Sept. 18. Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State St., Oldsmar. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.

September 4-October 12

"Latino Artists: A Multicultural Art Show," exhibition of works by Gerardo Aristud, Giovanni Bosch, Anthony Cardoso, Obed Gomez, Guillermo Portieles and Camargo Vilardy. 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.

September 4-November 30

Hispanic Heritage Exhibit, works by Hispanic and Latino artists from the Hispanic Alliance of Tampa Bay Cultural Committee (Alianza Hispana de la Bahia de Tampa). Opening reception 4:30-6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20. Presented as a public art initiative by the City of Clearwater Cultural Affairs Division. Clearwater City Hall, 112 S. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 727-562-4814.

September 6-23

"Lobby Hero," 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., Stageworks presents a serious comedy from off-Broadway, a study of the damage caused by impure motives. Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 7-30

Sharon Scott and Leonard Williams star in American Stage Theatre Company’s production of August Wilson’s “Gem Of The Ocean,” through Sunday, Sept. 30.

"Gem of the Ocean," August Wilson's new classic, the ninth in a series of ten plays chronicling the African-American experience.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

First production of the 29th and final season in the current building.

American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-PLAY (7529).

Currently on exhibit at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, “A Brush With,” is an assemblage of found objects by Dan Gunderson of Deland.

September 7-October 14

History of the Dot: David McKirdy, A 30-Year Retrospective, works in a variety of media by the Tampa artist exploring art-making in cast paper, magnetized iron filings, burnt glassine, silicon, rubber, mercury and enamels.

Also opening Sept.7 and continuing through Dec. 24, "Artist as Inventor," a multi-media group exhibition featuring artists Court Bennett, Dan Gunderson, Alain Salesse working in assemblage; Jack Dollhausen in lighting; and, Arthur Ganson and Steve Hollinger in musical robotics: Ensemble Robot artist collective and kinetic sculpture.

The exhibition also will be featured in teaching tours and will continue in the Children's Hands-On Museum through August 2008.Also featuring, "Dada-DO! Area Students Go DADA!," kid-created, kid-curated exhibit.

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).

September 10-October 21

Dunedin Fine Art Center Fall Classes, beginning of six-week sessions ongoing throughout the year in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. Day and evening classes and one and two-day workshops. Dunedin Fine Art Center's Gladys Douglas School of Arts, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).

September 13-16

2007 Independents' Film Festival, animations, shorts, features and documentaries from around the world. 7 and 9 p.m. Thurs., Channelside Cinemas; 8 p.m. Fri., Tampa Theatre; noon Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun., Channelside Cinemas. Sponsored by The Education Channel, Tampa. Call 813-254-2253.

September 14

PAC Club "Open Door Café" Coffee House, 7-9 p.m., meet new people and perform at the open mike. Hosted by the Performing Arts Club. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

September 14-29

“Cure,” art by Laurie Canfield, is one of 18 paintings and sculpture featured in the“ Unveiling Breast Cancer” exhibit, which also features 18 photographic portraits of breast cancer survivors and 18 “Mamorials” by New Jersey artist Mary Ellen Scherl.

"Unveiling Breast Cancer," multimedia exhibition of photographs, sculptures, paintings and a short film; plus "Chairs of Courage," 10 rocking chairs sponsored and decorated by local artists and designers. Presented by the Faces of Courage Foundation and Artistic Solutions. Opening reception 4-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. Reservations required. Gallery O, 720 Ninth Ave. SW, Largo. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 727-216-7679.

September 14-November 10

"Josef Albers: Color Genius," traveling exhibition from The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Screen prints showcasing Albers' color theories influential in the Bauhaus movement. Armacost Library, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

September 14-November 30

"Una Nueva Cornucopia (A New Cornucopia)," exhibition and sale of works by Spanish-speaking artists on the role of food in the craft, art and culture of the Spanish community. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. Panel discussion, noon Sat., Sept. 15. Special event, "Thanksgiving Con Sabor," 6-9 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 8. Closing reception, 6-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 9. Florida Craftsmen, Inc., 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Call 727-821-7391.

September 15

"Making Terra Sig The Easy Way," 10 a.m.-noon, learn to make and apply Terra Sigillata to artwork. Demonstration workshop by artist Ken Yancey. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 2007-2008 Open House, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring performance excerpts, information on the center and Patel Conservatory, refreshments and entertainment. All venues, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

"Palm Harbor Idol Competition," 7 p.m., food, refreshments and prizes for contestants. Hosted by the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Hall, 1190 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-412-2304 or 727-784-4287.

The Working Class Tour '07, 7 p.m., featuring Rick Springfield, Eddie Money and John Waite. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

"De España Vengo," 7:30 p.m., a Spanish Lyric Theatre production featuring a cast of 40 and live orchestra. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra with Fred Johnson, 7:30 p.m., a tour through the music of the Caribbean with a steel drum ensemble. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.

September 15, 22

"The Hundred Dresses," 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., for ages 3-11 and family audiences; presented by Eckerd Theatre Company. Adapted by Bill Williams from the Newbery Honor Book by Eleanor Estes. Special Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) Community Arts Benefit. Donations of new dresses for HEP accepted on show days. Murray Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 16

Kid's Media Art Workshop, 1-3 p.m., sponsored by Tampa Realistic Artists. Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Call 813-251-8201.

"La Bell Helene," 1:15 p.m., the Pinellas Opera League presents "Opera in Dunedin," featuring opera by Jacques Offenbach on video. Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin. Call 727-784-9512.

Canal Street Hot Jazz Band, 2-5 p.m., presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. East Bay Country Club, 702 Country Club Dr., Largo. Call 727-724-3379.

September 16-October 28

Gulf Coast Museum of Art Fall Studio Classes, beginning of six-week sessions ongoing throughout the year in ceramics, metalsmithing, digital photography, sculpture, mosaics, water color, papermaking, bookbinding, printmaking and framing. Day and evening classes and one and two-day workshops. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-6833, ext. 224.

September 17-October 27

Clay Classes, pottery basics to sophisticated techniques for all skill levels. Various days and times. St. Petersburg Clay Company, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-896-CLAY (2529).

September 19

"Rossini's Cenerentola," 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.

September 21

"Orange Blossom Memories: Songs of Florida," 7-8 p.m., free performance by Chris Kahl, Florida Humanities Council Road Scholar and singer/songwriter, of original folk songs and stories of the Sunshine State. Pre-registration requested. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.

"The Boss Of It All," 7 p.m., International Cinema series, Danish comedy with English subtitles, 2006. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

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.

Brian Regan, 8 p.m., universal comedy that bridges the divides of age, sex and race. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 21-October 26

P.O.S.H. (Players of Safety Harbor) Beginning Acting Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Fri., featuring the basics of drama including presentation of a selected monologue and learning through reading, memorizing and interacting in 2-3 character play shorts. Registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

September 22

Family Day, 1-4 p.m., free event featuring scavenger hunts, storytelling by Maureen Baez from the John F. Germany Library and the Witter Elementary School drum line. Hands-on art activities include found object sculptures, bead designs, textile collage books and more. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.

"Night at the Museum," dusk, free family movie outdoors at Craig Park, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

"St. Pete's Got Soul," 7:30 p.m., a one-night performance by Early Clover, Mo'Betta and Amanda Mason. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.

Bruce Bruce, 8 p.m., uproarious, family-friendly, adult comedy. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 22-December 16

"Latino Voices from the Permanent Collection," survey exhibition of works representing a variety of Latin American media and cultures reflecting Tampa's ethnic mix. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Third Thurs. monthly; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.

September 24

"Provoked," Henry Rollins' Spoken Word Show, 8 p.m., hilarious style in direct contrast to his musical persona. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 25

"The Womanly Form," 11:30 a.m.-noon, last Tues. monthly "Spotlight Tour," featuring art themes from the collection. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667.

September 25-October 19

"Oils & Acrylics Show," exhibit and open show, member competition in oil and acrylic paintings. Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Hours: noon-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Call 813-251-3780.

September 26

"Boito's Mefistofele," 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.

Live & Collective Soul, 7 p.m., anthemic rock, dynamic arrangements and spiritually aware music with melodic hard rock. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

September 27

Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert, 11 a.m., "Season Fanfare," featuring Andrew Grams, resident conductor; Robert Switala, violin. Mahaffey Theater. Pre-concert talk one hour before performance. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.

Art Lover's Tea, 2 p.m., last Thursday monthly. Gallery discussion of "National Sculpture Society 74th Annual Awards" exhibition followed by refreshments. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

"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 727-797-5653.

Sunset Beach Concert, 7 p.m., free event featuring "Lil' Pearl and the Big Boys." Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec. Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Chad & Jeremy, 8 p.m., one of the first "British Invasion" groups. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 28

"Adam's Apples," 7 p.m., International Cinema series, a neo-Nazi's sentence to community service at a country church becomes an irreverant struggle between good and evil. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, 7:30 p.m., featuring comedians Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader and Maz Jobrani, all Americans of Middle Eastern background. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 28-30

"A Salute to the Duke: John Wayne," Florida Orchestra Super Pops Concert with Richard Kaufman as conductor; Thomas Demer, fiddle, with a 100th anniversary tribute to John Wayne, featuring music from "True Grit," " The Comancheros," "The Alamo," "The Cowboys," and more. 8 p.m. Fri. at Morsani 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.

September 29

"Brunch Con Brio," 11 a.m., reception and brunch with Richard Kaufman, Pops Conductor, The Florida Orchestra. Presented by The Florida Orchestra Guild/Tampa to benefit education and outreach programs. Emerald Greens Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Dr., Tampa. Call 813-253-3961.

"My Big Fat Italian Wedding," 6 p.m., comedy and audience participation in a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater presentation. Radisson Hotel, U.S. Hwy. 19 N, Clearwater. Call 813-727-7012 or 813-469-1233.

"Bay Area Idol Talent Search Expo," 7 p.m., young talent presented by Everyone's Youth United. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590.

Fire & Ice Ballroom Dance Spectacular, 8 p.m., featuring 50 top professional dancers in competition. Amateur and pro-am competition 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

September 30

Sunday Sessions with USF, 2 p.m., monthly lectures, music and dance performances by University of South Florida faculty and staff. Featuring Fanni Green, associate professor for the USF Theater Program. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

October 1-31

"Fu Sang Artists," monthly art display. Oldsmar Library,101 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

October 3

Pinellas Opera League Monthly Luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring a performance by young opera artissts singing arias. Reservations required. Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-531-6067.

"Gounod's Faust," 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.

October 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, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.

October 4, 6-7

"Opening Night," a Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert. Stefan Sanderling, conductor; Louis Lortie, piano. 8 p.m. Thurs. Morsani 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.

October 4-14

Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, one of the largest and best known GLBT film festivals in the country. Screenings at various venues, including Tampa Theatre. Call 813-879-4220.

October 5

"No End in Sight," 7 p.m., International Cinema series, a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

"Images and Melodies of the Heart," 7:30 p.m., Fred Johnson, musician, and Susan Jeffers, photographer, merge their art forms for an aural and visual presentation. Evening at the Murray Series, Murray Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

October 5-6

"Swing Dance USA," 7 p.m. Fri. opening reception followed by "Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers;" 5:30 p.m. Sat., National Swing Dance Competitions followed by "George Gee Jump, Jive and Wailers." The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.

October 6

15th Annual Studio Waltz, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., North Pinellas Artists' annual open house. Self-guided tour of more than a dozen artists' homes and studios. Call 727-736-2466, 727-916-0105 or 727-734-5663.

"Red Star Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble," 1:30 p.m., free video filmed in Moscow in the Pinellas Opera League series, "Dance on a Saturday 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.

Liza Minnelli, 8:30 p.m., the legendary performer who has won virtually every award possible. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

October 8

Daughtry, 8 p.m., the band fronted by season five American Idol favorite Chris Daughtry. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

October 9

Mindy Abair, 8:30 p.m., pop, soul and jazz by the award-winning saxophonist. Presented in partnership with Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

October 9-14

Twelve Angry Men, 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., national tour of the production starring Richard Thomas and directed by Scott Ellis. Produced by Roundabout Theatre Company. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

October 10

"Mozart's Don Giovanni," 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.

October 10, 24

Sculpt Clay Monsters with Wade Slater, 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.

October 11

Coffee and Conversation with Sally Robertshaw, noon, join the artist as she demonstrates the making of books. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-DFAC (3322).

"American Indian Dance Theatre," 8 p.m., a company of 18 dancers, singers and musicians perform traditional dances and songs from American Indian culture. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

October 11, 12, 13, 14

Free Pops in the Park Concerts, 7 p.m., The Florida Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Grams, presenting a mix of symphonic and pop favorites. Coachman Park, Clearwater, Thurs.; Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa, Fri.; Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, Sat.; River Tower Park, Sulfur Springs, Tampa, Sun. Call 813-286-2403 or 1-800-662-7286.

October 13

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.

Serenade Strings Orchestra and String Quartets, 7:30 p.m., the showcase string orchestra of the Pinellas Youth Symphony under the direction of Lei Liu, assistant concertmaster for The Florida Orchestra, accompanied by Liu and Saundra Buscemi as violin soloists. Performing Antonio Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Violins in A minor." Reception following the concert. Murray Studio Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

Sinbad, 8 p.m., actor/comedian ranked one of the top 100 stand-up comics of all time. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.

October 13-December 16

"Frida Kahlo: Images of an Icon," featuring approximately 60 photographic portraits of the Mexican artist taken throughout her life. From the collection of Spencer Throckmorton and featuring images by modern masters of photography, photojournalists and relatives, friends and lovers. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Third Thurs. monthly; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Call 813-274-8130.

October 14

"Salome," 1:30 p.m., free video of Richard Strauss' 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.