03 / 18
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 03/18/2008 - 14:00
End: 03/22/2008 - 16:30
Treat yourself to an opportunity to laugh as Monty Python’s Spamalot hits the Bay area stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman...what every good musical needs. Runs March 19-22. $35-$85. 8pm. rutheckerdhall.com
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03 / 19
(all day)
Start: 03/18/2008 - 14:00
End: 03/22/2008 - 16:30
Treat yourself to an opportunity to laugh as Monty Python’s Spamalot hits the Bay area stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman...what every good musical needs. Runs March 19-22. $35-$85. 8pm. rutheckerdhall.com
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03 / 20
(all day)
Start: 03/18/2008 - 14:00
End: 03/22/2008 - 16:30
Treat yourself to an opportunity to laugh as Monty Python’s Spamalot hits the Bay area stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman...what every good musical needs. Runs March 19-22. $35-$85. 8pm. rutheckerdhall.com
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03 / 21
(all day)
Start: 03/18/2008 - 14:00
End: 03/22/2008 - 16:30
Treat yourself to an opportunity to laugh as Monty Python’s Spamalot hits the Bay area stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman...what every good musical needs. Runs March 19-22. $35-$85. 8pm. rutheckerdhall.com
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03 / 22
End: 4:30 pm
Start: 03/18/2008 - 14:00
End: 03/22/2008 - 16:30
Treat yourself to an opportunity to laugh as Monty Python’s Spamalot hits the Bay area stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman...what every good musical needs. Runs March 19-22. $35-$85. 8pm. rutheckerdhall.com
Start: 2:30 am
End: 6:00 am
Raise funds for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and bring the pooch to this year’s Bark in the Park. at Al Lopez Park on Himes Ave. in Tampa. Registration begins at 8:30am, one-mile walk starts at 10am. Pet costume contest follows. Vendors and various pet activities available until noon. humanesocietytampa.org
Start: 4:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Bring the family to check out the best in local art and a beautiful day in the park. The Saturday Art Market takes place in Williams Park in St. Petersburg every Saturday. Artists display their paintings, mixed media, jewelry, photography, sculpture and other crafts for purchase. At the corner of 1st Avenue North and 3rd Street North. 10am-3pm. 727.898.6061.
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03 / 23
Start: 7:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Introduce the kids to the power and beauty of artistic expression. Pack up the family for Family Day at Florida International Museum in St. Petersburg and its featured Art in the Park. Admission is FREE. 1-5pm.
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03 / 24
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Learn more about women who have truly made a difference. Eckerd College in St. Petersburg presents the Women Who Changed the World lecture in the Lewis House. FREE. 7pm. 727.864.7979.
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03 / 25
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Hear from Jeffrey Goldberg, a Washington correspondent of The New Yorker and author as he discusses “Israel, Iran, the Bush Doctrine and the Future of Terrorism,” part of Eckerd College’s 2007-2008 Presidential Events Series. Held in Fox Hall at Eckerd College. FREE. 7:30pm. eckerd.edu/president/pes
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03 / 26
Start: 11:45 am
End: 2:00 pm
Meet other professional women, 25-35 years old, at Conversations & Cocktails, a networking series hosted by the Ophelia Project of Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Gatherings give women the opportunity to establish social connections and mentor. Held in the TBPAC's Ferguson Hall. $10. 5:45pm. 813.229.7827.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Get in touch with nature – after dark. Explore Brooker Creek Preserve on a unique and educational Family Night Hike in Tarpon Springs. Meet the creatures that inhabit the unique Education Center trail. Recommended for families with children age 10 and older. 727.453.6800
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03 / 27
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Attend an Infant and Child CPR class at St. Joseph Hospital and learn life-saving CPR and choking rescue techniques on to protect your child or infant, based on American Heart Association guidelines. $30. 6-9pm. 813.870.4747.
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03 / 28
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz and bid on dining, travel and art offerings in a silent auction at the 8th Annual Celebration of Excellence Benefit Concert & Auction at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor. Proceeds benefit the Tarpon Springs High School Leadership and Music Conservatory. $15. 6:30-9:30pm. tarponspringsband.com
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03 / 29
Start: 2:00 am
End: 5:00 am
Walk to raise funds and awareness of multiple sclerosis at the Mid Florida Chapter walkMS at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg. 3K and 5K walks. Check-in at 8am, walk starts at 9am. midfloridamswalks.org.
Start: 3:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Get ready for the 1st Annual Hudson Beach Street Fest. So get the antennaes raised as you seek out that perfect art piece for your home at its arts and crafts show. Being held just off Clark St. west of US 19. Food and activities for the whole family. FREE. craftsandartisans.com
Start: 4:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Bring the family to check out the best in local art and a beautiful day in the park. The Saturday Art Market takes place in Williams Park in St. Petersburg every Saturday. Artists display their paintings, mixed media, jewelry, photography, sculpture and other crafts for purchase. At the corner of 1st Avenue North and 3rd Street North. 10am-3pm. 727.898.6061.
Start: 1:00 pm
Go back to the dance floor for some ballroom action and this year’s Celebrity Dancing in Tampa Bayat the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Local celebs and professional dancers compete as teams. Proceeds benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay. $37-$175. 7pm. 813.229.7827.
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03 / 30
Start: 3:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Get ready for the 1st Annual Hudson Beach Street Fest. So get the antennaes raised as you seek out that perfect art piece for your home at its arts and crafts show. Being held just off Clark St. west of US 19. Food and activities for the whole family. FREE. craftsandartisans.com
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118
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03 / 31
Start: 11:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
Bring your business cards and prepare yourself for some serious networking. opportunities. Take part in Business Speed Networking at Ferg’s Sports Bar in St. Petersburg and enjoy dinner and drink specials. Business casual or dressier. $25. 5:30-8:30pm. freenetworkinginternational.com.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.
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04 / 1
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.
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04 / 2
Start: 4:00 am
End: 6:00 am
Share suggestions and get advice from others about life with a newborn. A New Moms Support Group meets every Wednesday at Tampa General Hospital’s Community Health Education Center in Old Hyde Park Village. 10am-Noon. 813.844.8945.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.
Start: 8:45 pm
Red Dirt Girl, Emmylou Harris—folk songstress and fantastic feminist—turns 61 today.
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04 / 3
Start: 5:00 am
End: 7:00 am
Have lunch to raise awareness in communities about domestic violence. Attend A Good Night’s Sleep Luncheon at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. Proceeds go to Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA). 11am-1pm. 727.895.4912, x101.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
Many of your favorite shows are back today after the Writers’ Strike!
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04 / 4
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Take in a concert and enjoy the great outdoors at this week’s Friday Extra Concert Series at the Lowry Park Bandshell. This week’s featured artist is Citiheat with Kriag Kenning. FREE. Show starts at 7pm. 813.276.8250
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04 / 5
Start: 1:30 am
End: 6:00 am
Show your grace and speed at the Aflac Iron Girl 10K and 5K at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Breakfast, medals and giveaways available to participants. 10K adult fee, $40. 5K adult fee, $25. Both races start at 7:30am. Registration closes April 3 at 11:59pm. irongirl.com.
Start: 4:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Bring the family to check out the best in local art and a beautiful day in the park. The Saturday Art Market takes place in Williams Park in St. Petersburg every Saturday. Artists display their paintings, mixed media, jewelry, photography, sculpture and other crafts for purchase. At the corner of 1st Avenue North and 3rd Street North. 10am-3pm. 727.898.6061.
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04 / 6
Start: 6:00 am
Start: 04/06/2008 - 06:00
End: 04/08/2008 - 17:00
The best players in women’s college basketball come to Tampa. NCAA Women’s Final Four Hoops action runs all weekend long at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. ncaamarchmadness2008.com/womens
Start: 6:30 am
End: 10:30 am
Girls and boys in first through eighth grades are encouraged to come out for the debut of Hoop City’s Cheerleader Clinics being held in the East Hall of the Tampa Convention Center. Clinics are FREE with admission to Hoop City. Local members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association will teach participants a brief routine which they will perform as a group in front of the Center Crowd at Hoop City at the end of their session.Classes for kids ages 7-10 years old, 12:30-2:30pm; ages 11-14, 2:30-4:30pm. Admission is $8 for kids 12 and older and $6 for kids 3-11.
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04 / 7
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2008 - 06:00
End: 04/08/2008 - 17:00
The best players in women’s college basketball come to Tampa. NCAA Women’s Final Four Hoops action runs all weekend long at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. ncaamarchmadness2008.com/womens
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Meet the women of your favorite books in this interesting discussion of Women’s Roles in Historical Novels at the University of Tampa library. Led by renowned Australian author, Gloria Kaiser. FREE. 4pm.
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04 / 8
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 04/06/2008 - 06:00
End: 04/08/2008 - 17:00
The best players in women’s college basketball come to Tampa. NCAA Women’s Final Four Hoops action runs all weekend long at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. ncaamarchmadness2008.com/womens
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04 / 9
Start: 4:00 am
End: 6:00 am
Share suggestions and get advice from others about life with a newborn. A New Moms Support Group meets every Wednesday at Tampa General Hospital’s Community Health Education Center in Old Hyde Park Village. 10am-Noon. 813.844.8945.
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04 / 10
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
April is National Poetry Month. Scribble a sonnet, letter a limerick, or take some time to appreciate another poet’s work.
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04 / 11
Start: 5:00 am
End: 8:00 am
Dress to the nines and make someone else’s wishes come true. Held at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, the 5th Annual Wear A Wish Fashion Show is an elegant affair featuring celebrity models, spring’s latest fashions, a gourmet lunch and silent auction. 11am-2pm. $60. Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 813.288.2600.
Start: 12:30 pm
Take in a concert and enjoy the great outdoors at this week’s Friday Extra Concert Series at the Lowry Park Bandshell. This week’s featured artists are Sheila Kirsten Hughes with the Shaguars and Dovie Thomason. FREE. Show starts at 6:30pm. 813.276.8250.
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04 / 12
Start: 1:30 am
End: 6:00 am
Lace up your running shoes (and pack the bike and bathing suit, too) for the 22nd Annual Escape from Fort DeSoto Triathlon at Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg. Participants can expect to swim a half-mile, bike 10 miles and run 4 miles for the event. Limited registration (just 1,000 participants). Race starts at 7:30am. For details or to sign up, go to escapetoftdesoto.com.
Start: 3:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Find that perfect art piece at the 34th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival at Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. Over 250 local and national artists participate from a variety of mediums. 9am-5pm, Saturday. 10am-5pm, Sunday. tarponspringschamber.com
Start: 4:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Bring the family to check out the best in local art and a beautiful day in the park. The Saturday Art Market takes place in Williams Park in St. Petersburg every Saturday. Artists display their paintings, mixed media, jewelry, photography, sculpture and other crafts for purchase. At the corner of 1st Avenue North and 3rd Street North. 10am-3pm. 727.898.6061.
Start: 4:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Grab your garden gloves. The Spring Plant Festival at the USF Botanical Gardens offers its annual garden fest with plants, gardening books and items, and plenty of helpful tips. Chat with experts and fellow gardening enthusiasts. 10am-4pm. 813.974.2339.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Join in the fun at the Red Carpet Night at Winthrop block party and support a good cause. Come to Winthrop Town Centre in Riverview for food, drinks, prizes and live music. $5 cover charge. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Ryan Nece Foundation. 5-7pm. 813.657.3482.
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Check out the latest fashion designs at the Alta Costura 2008 Hispanic Designer Fashion Show at the West Tampa Convention Center. Portion of proceeds goes toward efforts to save Master Fred Montesino’s Tae Kwon Do School for Martial Arts. $20. Cocktails and networking, 6:30-7pm; fashion show, 7:30-9pm. 813.407.0333.
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Wax nostalgic about your early days in a tutu. See the Russian National Ballet Theatre and Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky’s SwanLake at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. $35-$45. 8pm. 727.791.7400.
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04 / 13
Start: 4:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Find that perfect art piece at the 34th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival at Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. Over 250 local and national artists participate from a variety of mediums. 9am-5pm, Saturday. 10am-5pm, Sunday. tarponspringschamber.com
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04 / 14
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Learn the art of Tai Chi. Life Enrichment Center offers beginning Tai Chi classes for adults at MOSI in Tampa from April 7 through May 12. Beginners will meet from 6-7pm. Intermediate meets 7-8pm. $60. lifeenrichmenttampa.com
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04 / 15
Start: 7:00 am
Bring your toddler for Toddler Tuesdays at Borders Books & Music for an after-lunch storytime...and parents can hang out, too, and enjoy a cup of coffee. FREE. 1-130pm. bordersstores.com
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04 / 16
Start: 4:00 am
End: 6:00 am
Share suggestions and get advice from others about life with a newborn. A New Moms Support Group meets every Wednesday at Tampa General Hospital’s Community Health Education Center in Old Hyde Park Village. 10am-Noon. 813.844.8945.
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04 / 17
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take part in Storybook Ball 2008 “Where the Wild Things Are” at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. Evening includes a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, silent auction, live music and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Ronald MacDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. $600 per couple. 6-11pm. rmhctampabay.com.
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