Fun Fest and Crazy Legs Walk, Brandon, September 24, Info and Sign Up For Walk
What’s Happening This Month
Around Town
See Our Calendar of Events Below For The Following Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Lake/Marion/Sumter, Sarasota/Manatee, Charlotte/Lee/Collier
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Around Town: Hillsborough County – Tampa, New Tampa, Brandon, Town & Country, Sun City Center, Riverview
9 "Jazz with Jim: A History of Jazz," Featuring Tom Ziegelhofer on trumpet. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd. Please call (813) 269-1310 ext. 201 or e-mail laure@carrollwoodcenter.org for more information.
12 through Aug. 23 Panama Canal Exhibit at Tampa Bay History Museum, 801 Old Water St. Call (813) 228-0097 or see tampabayhistorycenter.org for information.
16 through 24 “The Music Man,” a musical presented at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road. $20/non-members. Call (813) 269-1310 for more information or visit their website online at carrollwoodcenter.org
16 – 24 “The Boyfriend” performed by Plant City Entertainment at 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City. For tickets, see plantcityentertainment.com or call (813) 754-4929.
17 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – a search for the Elvis tribute artist who “best represents the Elvis legacy” in talent, appearance, performance, stage presence and overall tribute to Elvis. All Peoples Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Info at Elvis Hotline: (813) 977-6011 or on their website at ElvisTampaTCB.com.
28 Hyde Park Jazz in Hyde Park Village. Begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (813) 251-3500.
30 through Aug. 15 “Alice in Wonderland” at the Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace. Visit masquetheatre.net or call (813) 983-1710 for prices and show times.
Aug 19 Senior Fun Fest at Community Hall, South campus, Sun City Center. Sock hop, 50s and 60s trivia and costume contest. Live music, bingo, exhibits, prizes, more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Produced by Senior Connection. Call (813) 653-1988 for information or visit online at srmagazine.com.
AARP Driving Classes
Check your area for AARP Drive Alive classes. Here are a few in Hillsborough County:
Brandon:
13 Davis Park Senior Center, 612 N. Parsons Ave. Classes held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (813) 629-3365.
26 – 27 H2U Room 228, 119 Oakfield Dr. (across from Brandon Hospital) Classes: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call (813) 684-3316.
Riverview:
16 Riverview Library, 10509 Riverview Dr. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call (813) 677-1115.
For classes in any area, call AARP at 1-800-227-7669.
Summer Classics at Tampa Theatre
During July, see the following classic movies:
11 It Came From Outer Space (In 3D)
18 Psycho
24 Casablanca
Aug. 1 From Here To Eternity
Aug. 7 Sing-a-Long Mary Poppins
Shows begin at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 seniors. Box office at (813) 274-8982.
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Around Town: Pinellas County – St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Port Richey
Tuesdays Upper Pinellas Singles social events, dinners, concerts, dinner theatre, activities, Sunday brunch, open mike night. First United Methodist Church, Douglas and Wood Streets, Dunedin. Dinner 6 p.m. $7. Call (727)-736-4623.
6 Skin Cancer seminar at 12 p.m., lunch and tours provided. Bayview Gardens Retirement Community, 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. (727) 669-5261.
9 – 11 One Act Plays presented by West Coast Players in Clearwater Commerce Center, behind Clearwater Toyota on 21905 U.S. 19 N. $15 tickets. For information and reservations, please call (727) 437-2363 or visit online at www.wcplayers.com.
10 “A Night of the Islands” 6 to 11 p.m. Greek music and dance; Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Free. Call (727) 942-5605.
10 – 11 “A Mellow Drummer” at Dunedin Community Center. Info at (727) 812-4530.
17 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – judges look at talent, appearance, performance, stage presence and overall tribute to Elvis. All Peoples Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. For details, call (813) 977-6011 or visit ElvisTampaTCB.com.
18 Cool Art Show at the Coliseum, 535 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. For information, visit stpete.org/coliseum or call (727) 892-5202.
19 Toastmasters, Tampa Bay Women Speakers, meets at Countryside Mall, Bright House Demo Center, 2nd floor, next to Sears, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For more info, e-mail tampabaywomenspeakers@yahoo.com.
21“How to Root Your Own Free Plants”; Safety Harbor Garden Club at Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N. Fun flower arrangement theme – “A Macho Manly Arrangement.” 9:30 a.m. Call (727) 724-1545 for information.
22 Jazz at Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps, $5. Call (727) 738-3462 for details.
23 Folk performers with songs from Beatles and Everly Brothers to contemporary folk. Showtimes at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission: $15. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 South Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19). Info at tarponarts.org or (727) 942-5605.
30 “Love and other Irrationalities.” 8 p.m. Musical comedienne Suzanne Ruley performs at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street. Admission: $16. Call (727) 942-5605 for info.
30 – Aug. 15 Artist Cheryl Jones' painting exhibition and West Coast Players comedy “Regrets Only,” a comedy about Manhattan socialites. Call (727) 437-2363 for information.
31 Taiko Workshop and Demonstration at 2 p.m. Admission: $10. Performance by Drum Ensemble and Buddhist monks who perform traditional throat singing and chanting at 8 p.m. Admission: $12. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, 2 p.m. Visit tarponarts.org or call (727) 942-5605 for details.
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Around Town: Sarasota/Manatee – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, North Port
Save the date: S. H. S. Class of ‘65 upcoming 45 year reunion “Ahoy Sailors” Dates: Oct. 15 – 17, 2010. Please Contact: Ron or Bobbi Messenger at (941) 366-3677 or e-mail shsclassof65@rocketmail.com.
Ongoing Tour Sarasota’s top historical sites. Plan on a fun-filled and informative two-hour tour riding on a nostalgic open air trolley. Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. $20. Call for details and reservations: (941) 915-3232.
Through Aug. 11 Summer Beach Runs. Every Tuesday (Siesta Key Beach) and Wednesday (Venice Pier) evenings. Distances and courses vary each week: registration opens at 5:30; run starts at 7 p.m. $1 one-time registration fee. Call (941) 861-5000.
Through 11 Painting Churches. An elderly couple, Fanny and Gardner Church, are moving to a new home. Their daughter Margaret, an artist in New York, has arrived to help them pack and to paint their portrait. Over the course of several days, Margaret sees her role in the parent-child relationship changing. Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 West Dearborn St., Englewood. Tickets: (941) 475-6756 or lemonbayplayhouse.com.
7 Beginners Yoga. Basic poses, intro to yoga philosophy and meditation. Each week will add to the previous, building on poses, strength and flexibility. $15 drop-in. Pineapple Healing Center, 1435 S. Osprey Ave., Ste. 200, Sarasota. (941) 366-1119.
7 Newcomers Ballroom Class. For beginners – work on basic movements and step combinations. Cost: $10. 7 p.m. at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2738 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. RSVP at (941) 921-6651.
8, 15 and 22 3 Day Summer Fun Bead Workshop. “Funkadyllic Beads,” taught by Karen Johnson, explores techniques for creating beads from different materials. July 8, 15 and 22 from 1:30 – 4:30. Cost: $95 + supplies. Location: Beads, F.O.B. Inc. and Gallery, 2312 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota. Call (941) 921-0871.
9 SRQ Singles Happy Hour. A meet and greet opportunity for single professionals, active Baby Boomers and those starting over. Cost: $5. 5 to 7 p.m. at Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant, 1216 First Street, Sarasota. Info: SRQSingles@gmail.com.
10 Join divemasters Carl and Greg from Florida Underwater Sports for a reef clean-up benefit. 9 a.m. at South Brohard Beach, Venice. $25 entry fee goes to Disabled American Veterans, Bee Ridge 97. Includes lunch and prizes. Info: (941) 870-4461 or floridaunderwatersports.com.
17 Venice Theatre Guild presents an Oldies Concert – “Jimmy Jay and the Jay-Men.” Tickets are $20. 8 p.m. at 140 W. Tampa Avenue on the island in Venice. Visit venicestage.com or call (941) 484-4033.
20 “Summer Sizzler” dance at the Ballroom of Sarasota sponsored by the White Sands Chapter of USADance. 7 – 10 p.m. Refreshments, singles welcome. $8 members, $10 guests. For more information, call (941) 685-7026.
29 Beer Tasting at Stairway to Belgium, 5:30 p.m. at 1359 Main Street, Sarasota. $25 admission benefits Family Promise, a non-profit that aids homeless families. For details, call (941) 748-4740.
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Around Town: Charlotte/Lee/Collier – Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte
Every Monday Dance at Dancelife Studio, 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. By USADance Naples. $10/ticket (includes refreshments). Call (239) 495-3600.
Every Friday Laughter Yoga at 8 a.m. at Lyn Hall Park. For information, visit www.laughteryoga.org or call (239) 677-7017.
Through 25 “Footloose” at Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. (239) 278-4422.
Through Aug. 12 “80s to the Max” music revue Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Schoolhouse Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island. $25 tickets. Call (239) 472-6865.
8 Cape Coral Social Club meeting. Coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m.; meeting at 10 a.m. at Cape Coral Yacht Club, Driftwood Parkway. Speaker will present the history of Cape Coral and the Cultural Park Museum. For information contact Betty Rogers at (239) 549-6152 or capecoralsocialclub.org. Club Dance is July 17 – “Red White and Boom Rock” theme. Buffet and dance: $20/person. Tickets at (239) 574-3123.
10 – 11 Mango Mania Summer Festival celebrating Pine Island’s Mangos and other tropical fruits. Food, contests, games, more. At the German-American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. Info and tickets at Pine Island Chamber of Commerce or (239) 283-0888.
12 Southwest Florida Orchid Society meeting. 7 to 8 p.m. Rutenberg Park. For information, call (239) 432-2163.
19 “The Best of Big Band” concert by The Naples Jazz Orchestra. An evening of popular favorite songs from the Big Band era – Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Harry James and more. Shell Point Retirement Community Church Auditorium. 7 p.m. Information at 1-800-780-1131.
20 "Father’s Day" on the Murder Mystery Train. 5:30 p.m. Sunday schedule (other days 6:30 p.m.) Tickets $59. Call (239) 275-8487.
24 "Summer Jazz on the Beach" Concert by Late Night Brass at Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulfshore Boulevard N., Naples. Free trolley service with Naples/Collier beach sticker. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No coolers. Refreshments available for purchase. 7 – 10 p.m. Call (239) 261-2222 for information.
25 Bird Patrol Tour with volunteers. Free birding tour and information session on Bunche Beach. Bring binoculars, sun protection, water. Free. Meet at picnic tables at Bunche Beach. Call (239) 765-6794 for more information.
28 Guided Nature Walk. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Stroll with a naturalist through cypress forest on fully accessible boardwalk trail. Six Mile Slough / Center Location: Boardwalk Entrance. Call (239) 533-7556.
August 2 “A Night of Favorite Classical and Pops” by Reiko, Violinist and Friends at Shell Point Retirement Community. 7 p.m. For information, call 1-800-780-1131.
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Around Town: Lake/Marion/Sumter – Mt. Dora, Eustis, Ocala, Leesburg, The Villages, Wildwood
Through July 18 Art Exhibit. “So Much to Say: Fletcher Crossman.” Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis. Call (352) 483-2900.
Through Aug. 8 Art Exhibit. “Appleton Biennial 2010: Florida Installation Art.” Appleton Museum, Ocala. Call (352) 291-4455.
Tuesdays Hoe Down. 6 to 9 p.m. $5. Florida Carriage Museum and Resort, Weirsdale. For more info, call (352) 750-5500 ext. 248.
Saturdays Singles Club Dance. 8 to 11 p.m. Couples welcome! $5 per person. Eustis Senior Center. Call (352) 383-0209 for details.
Saturdays Summer Music Series. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music, food and wine. Admission: free. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. Call (352) 394-8627.
Saturdays Concert Series at Florida Sunshine Opry, Eustis. 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Call (352) 821-0000.
4 Sunday Serenade Series. 5 p.m. “Salute to Elvis.” 11 “Around the World in Love” 18 “From Elton to Fats” 27 Sophisticated Jazz. Tickets: $5 – $11. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. For more information, please call (352) 753-3229.
6 Horticulture Program Series. 10 a.m. to noon. Landscape Maintenance. Lake County Extension Office, Tavares. Call (352) 343-4101.
8 LIFE, a social support program for widowed persons, luncheon at Leesburg Community Center. Entertainment. 21 Lunch and program at Eustis Community Center. $10 lunch. RSVP to (352) 787-0403.
9 2nd Friday Movie in the Park. Dusk. “Kung Fu Panda.” Free admission. Donnelly Park, Mount Dora. Call (352) 735-7183 for details.
10 through August 28 Art Exhibit: “Florida Photography” by Michael and Brian Jasinski. Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Mount Dora. Call (352) 383-0880
for more information.
12 Concert Series. Two shows: 6 and 8:30 p.m. The Shindigs will perform a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Beach Boys. Tickets: $19 at the Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. Call (352) 753-3229.
17 "Motown Magic – The Best of Motown!" Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. Show at 7 p.m. Please call (352) 854-3670 for more information.
24 “The Sisters of the Silver Sage.” Presentation at 7 p.m. $15/person or 2/$25. Christian Home and Bible School. For more information, please call (352) 383-8808.
24 Comedian/Ventriloquist Alex Houston (and Elmer). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale. For tickets and information, please call (352) 821-1201.
25 Car and Cycle Swap Meet Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Renningers Twin Markets, Mount Dora. $2 Admission. For more information, please call (800) 522-3555.
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