Times staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday
Parents, take your kids ages 14 and younger out for a day of free fishing. They might even take home a prize for first fish, largest fish, second largest fish, third largest fish, smallest fish or most multiple catches. Poles and bait provided. 8-11:10 a.m. Free. John S. Taylor Park, 1100 Eighth Ave. SW, Largo. (727) 319-8343.
Today
YMCA Free Open House Week: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. YMCA (Bardmoor), 8787 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo. (727) 328-9622.
Indoor Fresh Market: The air conditioned mall corridors house a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multi-cultural and specialty food, greenery, arts/crafts, music and plenty of seating for people watching. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (items individually priced). Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd., Seminole. (727) 776-7261.
Tai Chi: Learn at a relaxed pace. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. $3 with ID card; $4 without. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.
"A Walk Through Historic ... And Not So Historic ... Dunedin": A docent-lead one-hour walking tour through Dunedin. Includes admission to the museum and Andrews Memorial Chapel and a discount on lunch at local restaurants the day of the tour. 10 a.m. $15. Dunedin Historical Museum , 349 Main St, Dunedin. (727) 686-6750; dunedinmuseum.org.
Bingo At Noon: The Palm Harbor Community Activity Center offers bingo for merchandise prizes every Thursday. Individuals and large groups are welcome. Lunch is available starting at 11:15 a.m. for $4 for center members; $5 for non-members, which also includes bingo cards. Noon-2 p.m. Bingo cards are $1 without lunch purchase. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. (727) 771-6000; phrec.org.
Lovers and Other Strangers: A romantic comedy by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna about relationships, love and togetherness. Seating at 4 p.m. for Thursday-Sunday evening shows, 11 a.m. for Thursday and Saturday matinees. 1 p.m. $29.90 plus tax, buffet and show. Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 446-5898; earlybirddinnertheatre.com.
Genealogy Help: Members of the Caladesi Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are available to assist with genealogy research every Thursday. No appointment needed. 1-3 p.m. Free. Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 733-5383.
Cut-A-Thon Supports City of Hope: As part of Redken's 50th Anniversary Cut-A-Thon program, Sharmaine's hairstylists will offer clients a shampoo, haircut and style along with a gift bag and a chance to win a raffle and drawing for prizes. All proceeds benefit City of Hope, a biomedical research and treatment center dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Refreshments will be served. Please call for a reservation. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. $20 to $30 donation for haircut. Sharmaine's Salon & Day Spa, 483 Mandalay Ave., Suite 206, Clearwater Beach. Sponsor: Lori Fudens. (727) 447-2025.
Oktobeerfest Literstein Heritage Night: Litersteins are required at this official release party for Dunedin Brewery's 2010 Oktobeerfest Lager. Bring your own or buy one full of beer at the door for $30. Refills $6 until 2011. Blind Buddy Moody and Ben Prestage play live music for the event. 5 p.m. Free (Litersteins and beer additional). Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 736-0606; dunedinbrewery.com.
Work Out While Kids Play: Parents can choose from Just Pump or Zumba while children have fun at one of Highland's youth classes including Crazy Crafts, Bayside Gymnastics, Super Star Sports or Tennis. 5:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Varies. Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. (727) 518-3016; tinyurl.com/largorec.
Lovers and Other Strangers: A romantic comedy by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna about relationships, love and togetherness. Seating at 4 p.m. for Thursday-Sunday evening shows, 11 a.m. for Thursday and Saturday matinees. 6 p.m. $29.90 plus tax, buffet and show. Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 446-5898; earlybirddinnertheatre.com.
UnspOILed. Writers Speak For The Florida's Coast: In this book, 38 writers, scientists and students share their abiding love of Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast and its sea life. At the event, meet three authors featured in UnspOILed: Linda Taylor, Thomas Hallock and Edward C. Woodward. Copies will be available for sale and signing. 6:30 p.m. Free. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N, Safety Harbor. (727) 724-1525, ext. 112; unspoiledbook.com.
Bingo: Play bingo at the yacht club every Thursday. 7-9 p.m. Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N Spring Blvd., Tarpon Springs. (727) 934-2136.
Paul Galbraith: Classical Guitarist: Galbraith's eight string Brahms guitar is the ideal instrument for his challenging classical interpretations. 7:30 p.m. $18, $16 members, $12 students. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. (727) 942-5605; tarponarts.org.
Barefoot In The Park: Comedy by Neil Simon follows newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter as they adjust to wedded bliss in a fourth floor walk-up. 8 p.m. $21. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
Friday
YMCA Free Open House Week: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. YMCA (Bardmoor), 8787 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo. (727) 328-9622.
Indoor Fresh Market: The air conditioned mall corridors house a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multi-cultural and specialty food, greenery, arts/crafts, music and plenty of seating for people watching. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (items individually priced). Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd., Seminole. (727) 776-7261.
Super Boat National Championship and Festival: The Super Boat National Championship and Festival, featuring powerboats with speeds of 200 miles per hour, returns for its second year. Activities during the three day event will take place both on Clearwater Beach and in downtown Clearwater. Race course start/finish line is at the Sandpearl Resort, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach. For details visit clearwatersuperboat.com.
Artist in Residence Event: Meet local artist Bill Correira, aka BC Woo. He'll be demonstrating and discussing his techniques for painting the bay area's indigenous marine life. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sandpearl Resorts, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. 727-441-2425; sandpearl.com.
Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance, Inc. Featured Artist: Painter and mixed media artist Janet Aponte is the featured artist for October. Visit the gallery (in the front of Rick's Picks Beads and Essentials) Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance Cooperative Gallery, 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin. gcaa-fl.org.
26th annual Dunedin Cup & Kiwanis Regatta: The three-day event features sailboat races, a newly sanctioned PHRF Boat of the Year race, a festival that includes a children's art tent from the Dunedin Fine Art Center, live music, games, food, crafts, vendors and the Little Hearts Car Show. This portion is a meeting for skippers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Edgewater Drive Park, 1920 Edgewater Drive, Clearwater. (727) 734-3749; dunedincup.org.
Holy Trinity Fall Festival: A traditional Greek festival with Greek food, Greek dancing, cooking demos, arts and crafts, coffee and desserts, church tours, a kids area, live Greek band and prizes. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Shriner's Hospital for Children. 11 a.m.-11:59 p.m. $2, parking free. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 409 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. (727) 799-4605; holytrinityclwtr.org.
15th Annual Golf Classic: Community Service Foundation hosts its 15th annual Golf Classic benefit tournament. The four-player teams will enjoy boxed lunches, contests, a live auction, raffles, drawings, awards banquet and more. Shotgun Start at 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Call for registration and sponsorship information. Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Largo. (727) 461-0618, ext. 4; csfhome.org.
Princess Chasco Chapter, DAR To Meet: The Princess Chasco Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets the first Friday of every month October through May (no meeting in December). Any woman, 18 or older, who can trace her lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible to become a member and attend the meeting. In Pasco, call (727) 841-9764. 1:30 p.m. Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. (727) 939-0561.
Artist in Residence Event: Meet local artist Bill Correira, aka BC Woo. He'll demonstrate and discuss his techniques for painting the bay area's indigenous marine life. 4-7 p.m. Free. Sandpearl Resort Gallery, 476 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach. (727) 674-4103; sandpearl.com.
Oktobeerfest — First Friday Street Party : The brewery is the hub of this party with the mayor of Dunedin cracking the ceremonial cask, stein-holding contests and music by Full Fledged Unit and Variety Workshop. 5 p.m. Free. Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 736-0606; dunedinbrewery.com.
Clearwater Blast Friday: Formerly known as Downtown Clearwater's 4th Friday, this monthly street festival returns bigger and better with family friendly activities and live music. This portion is the Super Boat Block Party with super boats on display, autographs with drivers and racing teams, photo opportunities inside a Super Boat, music by Suite Caroline and street performers. 5:30 p.m. Free. 400 Block of Cleveland Street, Osceola Avenue and Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (888) 532-5278.
Lovers and Other Strangers: A romantic comedy by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna about relationships, love, and togetherness. Seating at 4 p.m. for Thursday-Sunday evening shows, 11 a.m. for Thursday and Saturday matinees. 6 p.m. $29.90 plus tax, buffet and show. Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 446-5898; earlybirddinnertheatre.com.
Friday Night Movies in Pioneer Park: Series of films presented by the City of Dunedin's Parks and Recreation Department and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Dress up as your favorite character or thing from each weeks film. This week features the 1965 film "Sing-A-Long Sound of Music." 7 p.m. Free. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. (727) 812-4530.
Square Dance: An evening of square dancing to area favorite caller Allen Snell. No alcohol permitted. 7:30-9:45 p.m. $5. Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. (727) 518-3131.
Camping with Henry and Tom: Imagine a camping trip with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and President Warren G. Harding. This play was inspired by that event, when those three men escaped to the woods of Maryland for a respite from the pressures of their lives. Their conversations might have been an interesting commentary on politics of the past, and the present. 8 p.m. $18, $15 seniors/students/military. West Coast Players Theatre, 21905 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. (727) 437-2363; wcplayers.com.
Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Bring your blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 and watch free movies. Concessions will be for sale. (As always, no alcohol permitted on the beach.) The shows start around dusk. Power Boat Race Weekend features the PG-rated animated film Shrek. 8 p.m. Free. 10 Pier 60 Drive. (727) 434-6060; sunsetsatpier60.com.
Barefoot In The Park: Comedy by Neil Simon follows newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter as they adjust to wedded bliss in a fourth floor walk-up. 8 p.m.-8 p.m. $21. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
Friday Night West Coast Swing Dance: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, free for first-time attendees. Dance America Dance Studio, 4445 East Bay Drive, Clearwater. Sponsor: Jim Scott. (727) 393-5088; tbwcsa.com.
Saturday
YMCA Free Open House Week: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. YMCA (Bardmoor), 8787 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo. (727) 328-9622.
Little Hearts Car, Truck and Bike Show: Features approximately 100-150 vehicles with special guest appearance and photo opportunities by Major League outfielder Gary Sheffield, former NFL running back Kay-Jay Harris and members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleading squad. Live music by Signaltwentydan, face painting, children's activities, art projects by the Dunedin Fine Art Center and food and beverage sales. Benefits the Cardiac Kids Foundation of Florida. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spectators free, $15-$25 vehicle entry. Edgewater Drive Park, 1920 Edgewater Drive, Clearwater. (813) 818-7020.