By Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Today
Skyway Cat Club Cat Show: About 125 cats in six rings each day with 12 judges from across the U.S. You'll see cats in all breeds including household pets and adoptable cats competing. Area rescue groups will have cats for adoption. Vendors will sell everything related to cat care and cat-themed gifts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, $3 children, 5 and younger no fee. Boys and Girls Club (Pinellas Park), 7790 61st St. N, Pinellas Park. (727) 867-7328.
Today
Indoor Fresh Market: The air-conditioned mall houses a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multicultural 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. Sponsor: Scott. (727) 776-7261; www.seminolemall.net.
A Little Off Broadway and A Few Blocks South: Two-act, fast-paced musical comedy about show business, from auditions to opening night, with a new twist on backstage life. 2 p.m. $18. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; francis wilsonplayhouse.org.
A Gallery Experience With Hal Stowers: Hal Stowers, artist, landscape architect and environmentalist, together with his wife and creative partner B.J. Stowers, present "Soliloquies to Disappearing Fragilities." The discussion covers the current exhibit, his work as a preservationist and the life-guiding concept he and B.J. created known as Life Blending. 3 p.m. Free with admission donation. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 712-5762; spcollege.edu/ museum.
Summer Film Series: To enhance understanding of modern art, museums and collecting, LRMA offers a summer film series highlighting the curating, connoisseurship and collecting of art. This documentary chronicles the adventurous story of a New York City couple's visionary collecting, including their 1992 gift of more than 2,000 works to the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. Unrated. 3-5 p.m. Free. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 712-5762; spcollege.edu/museum.
Monday
Democratic Women's Club Meeting: The Democratic Women's Club of Upper Pinellas will host a lunch meeting followed by a panel discussion of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Panelists will include Sen. Bill Nelson's regional director Shahra Anderson and environmental activist Cathy Harrelson, who will share information and take questions and suggestions. The public is welcome to attend. 11:30 a.m. Stacey's Buffet, 1451 Missouri Ave. N, Largo. Sponsor: Mary Freeman. (727) 581-4630.
Worldwide Stamp Club: Everyone with an interest in stamp collecting is invited to attend the club's monthly auction and meeting. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Clearwater East Library, 2251 Drew St., Clearwater. Sponsor: Richard. (727) 669-1280.
LiveStrong Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Ongoing gentle exercise class for cancer survivors and those in treatment. 5-7 p.m. Mondays. Free admission. YMCA (North Pinellas), 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. (727) 772-9622.
Bingo: Early bird bingo at 6 p.m.; followed by regular bingo at 7. Smoking allowed outside on covered deck. 6-9 p.m. Free admission. VFW Post 10304, 724 Tuskawilla St., Clearwater. (727) 443-7473.
Singing is Life: The Palm Harbor Crystal-Aires Men's Barbershop four-part harmony chorus invites all male singers to come and see if this hobby might appeal to you. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Sponsor: Wes. (727) 784-8052; crystalaires. com.
Starlight Dance: This evening of dance features the live sounds of the Ellis Hale Band. No partner required. 7 p.m. $5. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.
Tuesday
Tai Chi: Learn at a relaxed pace. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30-10 a.m. $3 with ID card; $4 without. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.
Singles Meeting: The Upper Pinellas Singles, a group of active seniors 50-plus, meet weekly for dinner, a program and socializing. 6 p.m. $7 per person. First United Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. (727) 736-4623.
Conversational Cuisine: Immerse yourself in all things Italian, from language to cuisine in four-week Italian series Tuesdays, with dinner at each class. Class continues through Sept. 14. 6:30-8 p.m. $135 per person, $250 per couple, per series, or $40 per person, per lesson. Positano's Ristorante Italiano, 3309 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. (727) 866-6892; learnitalian.us.
Dunedin Blue Jays: KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Dunedin Blue Jays game on Tuesdays. Visit kraft singles.com for information. Exclusions apply.
Muvico $1 Popcorn Night: The D-Jays have teamed with Muvico to give D-Jays fans a chance to win free tickets to Muvico Palm Harbor 10. Fans can purchase $1 buckets of popcorn and if they have tickets at the bottom of the cup, they are a winner. 7 p.m. $6. Dunedin Stadium, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 733-9302; dunedin.bluejays.milb.com.
Clearwater Coin Club: Members of the Clearwater Coin Club will gather for the monthly meeting. 7 p.m. American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Sponsor: Bob. (727) 688-9871.
Palm Harbor Community Chorus: Love to sing? Palm Harbor Community Chorus is planning its first rehearsal of the season and looking for new members. 7:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater. (727) 709-5818.