Gourmet magazine executive chef and Sara’s Weeknight Meals host Sara Moulton (pictured at right) whips up her favorite holiday dishes and shares tips and secrets during a special live appearance in the ballroom at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 8 p.m., Tampa, $35.
Art Institute of Tampa students present Black and White Gallery: Winter '08 Exhibition, which includes clothing, photographs, charcoal and pencil drawings, and other works in black-and-white. An opening reception with finger foods and drinks is held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight; the works are on display through Dec. 23, AIT Gallery, Tampa, free admission.
The Kennedy, a posh South Tampa boutique lounge, hosts a Bebe Holiday Fashion Event celebrating Bebe's fall/winter line; ladies enjoy an open Grey Goose bar from 10 to 11 p.m., and the first 500 receive a special Bebe gift and entry into a drawing for Bebe gift certificates. 9 p.m., 2408 W. Kennedy Blvd., free (21 and up only).
Austin's rowdy, singin' and songwritin' "Dirty Old One-Man Band" Scott H. Biram brings his blues-soaked jams to The Garage. 9 p.m. doors, St. Petersburg, $10 ages 21 and up/$12 under 21.
Corey Avenue merchants stay open late, host live music, and offer food and wine samples for "Ladies Night Out – Holiday Style," a holiday shopping event. Shoppers are asked to bring a canned good, non-perishable food item, or personal hygiene item to donate to local families in need. Drop boxes are located at several merchants on Corey. 5-8 p.m., Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, free.
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2008.