1. The 2008 installment of Midtown Through Our Eyes — an exhibit of images taken by 44 student photojournalists from Melrose Elementary and John Hopkins Middle School who took part in a 12-day summer program — is on display at the Studio at 620 through Thursday. Tonight, the studio hosts a "Taste of Midtown" event that spotlights several Midtown restaurants and features a performance by the Mount Zion drum line. 5-8 p.m.; call 727-895-6620 for admission info. Pictured below: "Wet Feet," taken by Da’Quon Person.
2. Singer/songwriter/husky-voiced, furry-faced Maine man of mystery Ray LaMontagne releases his third, Gossip in the Grain, on RCA today.
3. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Salsa En St. Pete and St. Pete Beach Community Center welcome Mexican artist and new Bay area transplant Rony Shubich for a special single-night exhibit, Life is Music: An Exhibition of Art, Music, & Dance. Reception guests enjoy complimentary wine, appetizers by Amelita’s Spanish/Cuban Café, and Latin music and dancing. 5:30-9 p.m., St. Pete Beach Community Center, 727-363-9245.
4. University of Tampa Wind Ensemble stages "A Night at the Movies II: Heroes and Villains," a concert of music (accompanied by video) from films like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Mulan, Jaws and several others. 7 p.m., Gaither High School, free admission.
5. The WMNF Film Series continues tonight with a screening of Stealing America, which asks the questions: What happened in the 2000 and 2004 elections? What's changed since? And what can be done to ensure a fair and honest vote count in '08? 8 p.m., Tampa Pitcher Show, $8.
This article appears in Oct 8-14, 2008.