Randy Wayne White The Florida favorite returns to discuss and sign his latest mystery, Dead Silence. White introduces another crowd-pleaser with the return of Doc Ford, who follows a trail of intrigue from Manhattan back to the Sunshine State. Wed., March 11, 7 p.m., Tampa Tribune Auditorium, Tampa.
Lysistrata No sex till the war is over: That's the wives' message to their warrior husbands in Aristophanes' Lysistrata. The Greek comedy has been keeping audiences in stitches since 411 B.C., and its timeless message makes it a worthy choice as the final production in American Stage's old home before they move to their new address in June. Previews 7:30 p.m. March 11-12, $24. Opens March 13 and continues through April 5: 7:30 p.m. Weds.-Thurs.; 8 p.m.. Fri.; 3 & 8 p.m. Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun; $31-$39 ($10 student rush available 30 minutes prior to curtain). 211 Third St., St. Petersburg, 727-823-7529, americanstage.org.
Poverty and Economic Justice in a Time of Crisis The March roundtable discussion at the Studio@620 will explore the role of law and government programs in addressing or not addressing issues of economic justice and the impact of the economic downturn on our neighbors. Panelists include Stetson law professor James W. Fox, Jr., St. Petersburg City Councilman Jamie Bennett and St. Petersburg Free Clinic Executive Director Jane Egbert. Wed., March 11, 6-9 p.m. (6-7 p.m. buffet reception, 7-9 p.m. discussion), The Studio@620, 620 First Ave S., St. Petersburg. FREE, reservations required. Call 895-6620 or e-mail [email protected].
It’s Not Easy Being Green A conversation with Thom Snelling, the City of Tampa's "Green Officer." Snelling, the city's deputy director for growth management and development services, is responsible for making sure Tampa makes strides in becoming more environmentally savvy. Tampa Bay Sierra Club General Meeting, Wed. Mar. 11, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. social time), Children's Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 East Palm Ave., Tampa (Ybor City). Gated parking behind building. Free, public invited.
