Visual Arts
Openings
Artists Unlimited, in the Channel District, 223 N. 12th St., Tampa (813-229-5958). The Residents Exhibition 2001 opens with a reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, that includes live music, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Artists participating in this multimedia exhibit include Drew Danecki, Greg Latch, Melody Swindle and Hugh Barlow. Life in Stone is an exhibit of more than two dozen hand-carved sculptures by artists in Zimbabwe, Africa. The exhibit runs through Jan. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Centre Gallery, in USF's Phyllis P. Marshall Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813-974-5464). Breeder's Playground, an installation by Michelle Rehrig, opens Tuesday, Nov. 13. An artist's reception takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, and the exhibit runs through Nov. 30. From Here to Breath is an installation by Nazanin Arandi. The work is an abstract piece that aims to evoke a sense of constant evolution. The exhibit runs through Nov. 9. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Covivant Gallery, 4906 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813-232-3283). Project Confederate Flag: Exhibition/Film is an ongoing project by John Sims, a conceptual artist. The project investigates the conceptual and social complexities of the Confederate flag. Sims, a professor of math and art at the Ringling School of Design, offers an artist's talk from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and by appointment.
Davidson Fine Art, 725 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-827-1888). The Beat Generation, an exhibit of collectibles and works by notable beat writers, opens with a reception from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The exhibit includes original art, manuscripts, letters and books by Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg, Corso, Ferlinghetti, Baraka, Creely, Rivers and Bukowski. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
E. Walter Galleries, 449 Central Ave. Suite 100, St. Petersburg (727-898-7500). A two-person exhibit of works by Shawn Arnow and Milt Rochman opens Saturday, Nov. 10, and runs through Dec. 8. Arnow, who's new to the area, has sold her Picasso-like paintings and drawings independently for the past 10 years. Rochman's work has been seen throughout the Bay area for the past 10 years, and was recently the subject of articles in several national magazines, including ArtTrends and Art Business News. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave., downtown St. Pete (727-821-7391). Season of Lights, an exhibit of fine contemporary crafts designed for gift giving, and A Show of Cups, an installation of handmade cups and mugs, both open with a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, and are on display through Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa (813-251-3780). An exhibit of professional watermedia works runs through Nov. 30. The show features work by Sue Allen, Jane Cheek, Anne Drewery, and Betty Rankin. A reception takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Hours are noon-3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 3-8 p.m. every third Thursday.
St. Pete Beach Art Institute, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach (727-367-3818). Reflections features artworks by potter Ann Sackett, painter Gayle Woodley and multimedia painter Gay Womack. The show opens with a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and runs through Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Visit www.suntanartcenter.com.
St. Petersburg Downtown Art Association's Art Walk A special Gallery Walk takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, as a culmination to the weeklong ArtsAlive! activities. The two-night walk, titled Take a Walk on the Art Side, involves all the usual participating Art Walk galleries, like Crystal Mirage, Florida Craftsmen and Studio Encanto. Feel free to join the strollers on Central Avenue, Beach Drive and a few downtown side streets. For a complete list of galleries and addresses, contact The Glass Canvas Gallery at 727-821-6767.
Studio Encanto, 209 First St. N., St. Petersburg (727-821-2959). The Echo Effect, an exhibit of mixed media by Vesna Vojnovic Anderson, opens with a reception from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and runs through Dec. 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Syd Entel Galleries/Susan Benjamin Glass, Etc., 247 Main St., Safety Harbor (727-725-1808). The Fusion of Art and Glass celebrates the reopening of these galleries owned by Syd and Susan, who continue their 21-year family tradition of bringing fine art to the community. a reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Come see the new 5,500-square-foot gallery. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The Muse Gallery, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater (727-791-2685). Color Without Color features new works by photography students at St. Petersburg College's Clearwater campus. The show opens Monday, Nov. 12, and runs through Dec. 7. A reception takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Muse Gallery is located on the Clearwater campus in the Fine Arts Building. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Ongoing
531 Central Fine Arts, 531 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-822-2787). Landscapes of the Mind is a special retrospective exhibition honoring the work of deceased St. Petersburg native Richard Protovin. The show features Protovin's oil paintings and watercolors, and a video display featuring several of his animated films. The show runs through Dec. 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit www.531central.com.
Adrian Howard Galleries, at the Suncoast Resort Hotel, 3000 34th St. S., St. Petersburg (727-865-6906). The Heart and Art of America is a group exhibition featuring works by Ron Jacobson, Thomas Bouchelle, Michael Chestnut and Ron Reams. The exhibit runs through Nov. 30. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 1 p.m. to midnight Friday; and 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Ambiance Galleries, 1535 Ninth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-821-8331). Resurrection, a diverse exhibit of artworks by Jack Barrett, continues through Dec. 1. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Baisden Gallery, 442 Grand Central Ave., Suite 100, Tampa (813-250-1511). Pictorial Horizon, an exhibit of landscapes, features the work of Alison Burnett, Scott Duce, Jim Draper and Matt Larson. The exhibit, which presents a cross section of media and landscape themes, runs through Nov. 17. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment.
Catherine Hickman Theatre Gallery, 5501 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport (727-384-9064). Surveying the Landscape features works by five contemporary landscape artists: Nan Griffin, Keith Stillwagon, Hugo S. Porcaro, Nancy Gable and Billy Zepp. The exhibit runs through Nov. 30. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Clayton Galleries, 4105 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-831-3753). Robin Cody — Recent Work is just that, an exhibit of new paintings by Sarasota artist Robin Cody. The artist, who received an MFA in painting from Queens College in New York, is currently an instructor at the Ringling School of Art and Design. The exhibit runs through Nov. 24. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Crystal Mirage Gallery, at The Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg (727-895-1166). A Time for Thanks and a Time for Giving runs through Nov. 11. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.
Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin (727-298-3322). Wheels: Artists and Automobiles examines the American obsession with wheels, and addresses the artistry, mystique and cultural impact of the automobile. The exhibit runs through March 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit the center at www.DFAC.org.
EastWest Gallery & Framery, 529 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-823-9629). Flower Power is an exhibit of acrylics on canvas by Susan Supper. The metaphorical works show flora emerging from cityscapes. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 1. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment.
Gold Dragon Gallery, 3508 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa (813-832-2755). The Gold Dragon exhibits works by clients of Project Return, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults with mental illness through educational and vocational services. The exhibit runs through Nov. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
HCC-Dale Mabry Gallery, located in the Social Science Building, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa (813-253-7560). Ireland On Sight is an exhibit of oil paintings by Josette Urso. Urso has painted on fellowship throughout Ireland and created the art awards for this year's Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts. The exhibit runs through Dec. 8. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
HCC-Ybor Gallery, in the Performing Arts Building, Palm Avenue at 15th Street, Ybor City (813-253-7674). The gallery features an exhibit of new mixed-media sculpture by Lutz artist Susan Livingston. One of the pieces, created from fossils and clay, represents the process of fossilization. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 2. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lemon Studios and Gallery, 1601 N. Marion St., Tampa (813-805-7487). Trajectories is an exhibit of works by Chicago artist Carrie Shield that pays homage to Piet Mondrian. Shield, who received her MFA from the University of Washington in Seattle, works primarily in oil on linen. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment.
Merrick Gallery, 330 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg (727-896-2787). Sign Language features new works by Steve Carlisle, a mixed-media artist whose images deal with the use of signs to persuade and manipulate people. A graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute, Carlisle incorporates photography, digital printing and screen printing into his work. He has been a photographer for the St. Petersburg Times, worked in offset printshops and collected imagery for 30 years. The exhibit runs through Nov. 25. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Realty Executives, 2861 34th St. S., St. Petersburg (727-867-9600). An exhibit of paintings by Ludner Confident, a Haitian-born artist/anesthesiologist, hangs in this unlikeliest of galleries. The artist, known as Ludy, paints female portraits enmeshed in such themes as love, sports, the tropics and music. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. www.confidentart.com
Salt Creek Artworks, 1600 Fourth St. S., St. Pete (727-894-2653). The galleries of Salt Creek host an outstanding exhibit of mixed-media works by German-born artist Joachim Johannes Domschke in the Grey Gallery, and in the Green Gallery, the digital photography of John Gladman of Lawrence, Kan. The exhibit runs through Dec. 7. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Scarfone/Hartley Galleries, corner of North B Street and Brevard Avenue on the University of Tampa campus (813-253-6217). An exhibit of more than 20 artworks by Stacy Rosende, an emerging Tampa artist, is on display through Nov. 30. The exhibit consists of large, brilliant paintings with layers of textured paint, and several monoprints that she's created with inks and mixed media, scrubbing and reworking the canvas surfaces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Shapiro Studio and Gallery, 538 Central Ave., St. Pete (727-894-2111). Holiday Lights 4, an exhibit of mixed media for the holiday season, opens Friday, Nov. 9, with extended hours until 9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday and by appointment.
Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Ybor City (813-242-4500). Twelve is an exhibit of a dozen of Charles D. Doan's most recent two-dimensional and relief painting. The exhibit runs through Nov. 18. Gallery hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Snooty Judy's Gallery for the Open Mind, 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin (727-734-9835). Joe Draye displays his surrealistic oil paintings and Ron Michael Kelley offers steel sculpture in an exhibit that runs through Nov. 13. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. See the gallery at www.openmindart.com.
St. Petersburg Main Branch Post Office, 3135 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Getting Wired!, an exhibit of metal media by artist Brandy Stark, is part of the post office's project to provide a showcase to artists and expand public awareness of the arts in the Tampa Bay area. The exhibit runs through Dec. 14. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 727-323-6552.
Studio Szabries Gallery, 2109 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-895-2444). A Figure, A Place is an exhibit of figurative clay sculptures by Joshua Margolis. The works explore such issues as alcoholism and anti-Semitism. The exhibit runs through Nov. 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Synthesis Fine Arts, at Tampa City Center, 201 N. Franklin St., Tampa. Lure of Color, recent works by Yvette Galliher, is on display in the mezzanine; On the Edge, a group show of paintings and sculpture by more than a dozen local artists, is on display in the lobby. The exhibits run through Jan. 12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For details on the show, call the gallery's second location, at 1-877-SYNTHESIS.
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs (727-942-5605). Brief Images of Time is an exhibit of paintings by Harry Farmlett, who worked as a New York design consultant for many years before retiring to Florida. He now devotes much of his time to painting. The exhibit runs through Nov. 28. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
TECO Public Art Gallery, 704 N. Franklin St., Tampa (813-251-3688). Ruth T. Nienhaus exhibits her watercolor paintings through Dec. 31. The exhibit consists of 20 landscapes and various portraits. Nienhaus has studied painting at the University of Georgia, and traveled throughout Florida, the Caribbean and Central America. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Gallery of Owen Sweet Design, 16701 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach (727-392-6936). Language of the Heart is an exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings by local artist Dragoslav Milic. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 28. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Vincent William Gallery Inc., 320 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach (727-363-1334). Keep it Together is an exhibit celebrating the gallery's eighth anniversary. Artists on display include Australian silver jeweler Jose Nunes and Canadian bronze artist Andrew Benyei. The gallery also includes works by more than 120 local, national and Canadian artists. The exhibit runs through Nov. 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Museums and Attractions
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater (727-441-1790). This nonprofit organization is dedicated to education and research, and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine animals. Drop by to visit the dolphins, sea turtles and river otters, and to touch a stingray or two. Admission costs $7.75 for adults and $5.25 for kids. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813-273-4000). The aquarium's latest exhibit, Sea Hunt, includes colorful predators from the world's oceans. The aquarium also features over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals in three galleries: Wetlands, Bays and Beaches and Coral Reefs. Enjoy behind-the-scenes and audio tours, dive shows, a touch-tank with sharks and rays, and special exhibits like No BoneZone, Frights of the Forest and Dragons Down Under. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets cost $13.75 for adults, $12.75 for seniors, $8.75 for ages 3-12 and free for children under 3. Visit www.flaquarium.net.
Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg (727-820-0100). Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, commemorates the more than 11-million innocent men, women and children who perished and the millions more who suffered in the Holocaust. A candle-lighting ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, to commemorate this occasion, along with a performance by the Tampa Bay Children's Chorus. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $6 for general, $5 for seniors and college students, $2 for ages 18 and under, and members get in free.
Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo (727-518-6833). Maria Emilia Castagliola exhibits In Praise of Federico Garcia Lorca, a body of work inspired by and devoted to the great Spanish writer, and Randy Batista exhibits American Eyes – Cuban Heart, a photo-documentary of his visits to Cuban relatives. Both exhibits continue through Nov. 11. The museum also currently features A Bestiary, an environmental artwork by Canadian artist Jocelyne Belcourt Salem. The work is an installation of eight bronze markers bearing the images of eight critically endangered species native to the Gulf coast of Florida. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (extended to 7 p.m. on Thursday), noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for students (free on Thursday). Visit www.gulfcoastmuseum.org.
Lowry Park Zoo, at 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa (813-935-8552). The 15th annual Zoofari, a feeding frenzy featuring fine catered foods, takes place 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Guests can unleash their appetites on cuisine from more than 80 local restaurants, such as Bella's Italian Cafe, The Melting Pot, Le Cheesecake and Chantilly Cakes. Zoofari also includes live music by Firefall and Poco. Advance tickets cost $70, $80 day of. General zoo admission is $7 for adults; $5 for ages 3-11.
Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Pete (727-896-2667). Americanos: Latino Life in the United States is an exhibit of 120 images by 30 prize-winning photographers. The documentary photographs cut across economic groups and tell the story of an array of Latinos, from portraits of celebrities, like Carlos Santana and Sammy Sosa, to children playing chess to physicians at work. The show runs through Jan. 6, and is complemented by numerous educational programs. Admission costs $6 for adults, and hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813-987-6300 or 813-987-6100). Museum highlights include BioWorks Butterfly Garden, an engineered ecosystem that emulates natural wetlands; the Back Woods, 40 acres of special water conservation elements and outdoor exhibits; and the Saunders Planetarium. The IMAX Dome Theatre features an 82-foot hemispherical movie screen (see Movie Marquee for schedule). The Museum's combo admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and $9 for ages 2 to 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call the info line at 813-987-6100 for IMAX show times.
Pier Aquarium, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg (727-895-7437). The Aquarium, a nonprofit marine education resource center, is home to fabulous exhibits that include California sharks, invertebrates and coral reefs. Tours are offered from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Teachers, call about special field trip rates and tours.
Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Pete. (727-823-3767). The Zodiac Group holds its annual gallery Scavenger Hunt from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. The event offers hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while teams assemble. The competitors follow clues into the galleries, testing their knowledge and powers of observation. Tickets cost $15 for nonmembers. Museum admission costs $10 for adults. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Hours extend to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, when admission is half off. Visit www.salvadordalimuseum.org.
St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. N.E. (on The Pier approach), St. Pete (727-894-1052). On permanent display is the Walk through Time and Try History on For Size galleries, where visitors can see themselves in vintage costumes through mirrors creating the illusion of wearing period clothing. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for ages 7-17, and free for kids 6 and under. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tampa Bay History Center, in the Tampa Convention Center Annex, 225 S. Franklin St., Tampa (813-228-0097). The center highlights Tampa Bay's rich heritage and diverse culture by highlighting the area's milestones. Exhibits feature artifacts and photographs from the early Timucuan Indians and European explorers through the Civil War and both World Wars. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org.
Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa (813-274-8130). A View into Antiquity, pottery from the collection of William Suddaby and David Meier, consists of 52 examples of ancient Greek and Italian ceramics from the Late Bronze Age to the Classical Period. The exhibit runs through Jan. 13. Craft is a Verb is a survey of the history of the American craft movement from the late 1950s to the present, drawn from the collection of the American Craft Museum in New York. The exhibit runs through Dec. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (extended to 8 p.m. on Thursday) and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission ranges from $3 to $5; free 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Cam 101, Tampa (813-974-4133). Lucy Orta: Nexus Architecture & Connector IV is an exhibit of Orta's projects, which includes collaborations with Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa and a new architectural infrastructure for a modular social space. The exhibit runs through Dec. 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Ybor City State Museum, 1818 Ninth Ave., Ybor City (813-247-6323). Using historical photographs and artifacts, the Ybor City Museum Society's new exhibit, Matriarchs and Mantillas: the Women of Ybor, reveals the unique characters of the women who settled the city and created a culture of their own in this immigrant community. These women are remembered as hardworking and business-like, yet also for representing femininity, illustrated by their lace mantillas and Spanish fans. The exhibit runs through March 31 at the Ybor City Museum State Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visitors may see the Museum and the Casita (worker's home) for $2 per person.
Theater/Performance(See Classifieds for auditions.)
The Carrollwood Players' Fifth Annual One-Act Weekend Of the 76 mini plays submitted this year, the Carrollwood Players have narrowed the selection down to 10. Performances of these works take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Tickets cost $12; $10 for seniors. The Carrollwood Playhouse is at Plantation Plaza, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Call 813-265-4000.
Dracula The Jobsite/Center Theater production of the newest adaptation of Dracula opens their 2001-02 play series, and runs through Nov. 18. This latest Dracula, penned by playwright Steven Dietz (Lonely Planet, God's Country) isn't merely about a battle between good and evil. It's a more complex look at the characters in crisis. The play promises original Victorian Gothic touches, elaborate set design and thrilling special effects. Show times are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15.50-$21.50. Dracula plays at the Shimberg Playhouse at TBPAC, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa (813-229-7827).
Evilyn Myne The Gulfport Community Players perform this two-act thriller by Vernon Troutner at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater through Nov. 18. Performances take place at 8 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 15-17, and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18. Tickets cost $7. The theater's at 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport (727-323-8739).
The Mousetrap The St. Petersburg Little Theatre presents this Agatha Christie classic. A group of strangers are stranded in a boardinghouse during a snowstorm when a murder is committed. The play is populated with a typical Christie cast of oddball suspects. The Mousetrap plays at 8 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 15-17, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18. Tickets cost $13; $7 for students. The theater's at 4025 31st St. S., St. Pete (727-866-1973).
Side Show Nominated for four Tonys in '98 (Best Actress, Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Musical Score) Side Show is a story about the Hilton sisters' search for love. The Siamese twins were a vaudeville sensation in the 1930s. The show plays at the Gorilla Theatre through Nov. 18, with show times at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $25; $20 for students and seniors. The theater is at 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa (813-879-2914).
The Trojan Women, Euripides' heroic tragedy as performed by TheatreUSF, runs through Nov. 10 at Theatre II in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The play is the sorrowful story of war's devastation of the human spirit. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10; $5 for seniors and students. Theatre II is at USF-Tampa, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813-974-2323).
You Can't Take it with You, a comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, plays at Masque Theatre Nov. 9-11, 16 and 17. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $14; $12 for students and seniors. The theater is at 10901 N. 56th St., Tampa, (813-935-8634). For more information, visit www.masquetheatre.org.
Classical Music
Master Chorale of Tampa Bay The Master Chorale performs two Veteran's Day celebration concerts, featuring a program that includes Haydn's Missa in Tempore Belli (Mass in Time of War) and an arrangement of some of Thomas Jefferson's most passionate writings set to music. The performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the USF Special Events Center in Tampa. Pasadena Community Church is at 112 70th St. S., St. Petersburg. USF is at 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Call 813-974-2323.
Tribute to the Great Drummers The Florida Orchestra, featuring guest conductor Skitch Henderson and drummers Ed Shaughnessy, Richard Cully and Dave Mancini, perform a tribute to the great drummers Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Louie Bellson. Concerts take place at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Carol Ferguson Hall; 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets cost $20-$38. TBPAC is at 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa (813-229-7827). Mahaffey's at 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg (727-822-7872). REH is at 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater (727-791-7400).
Comedy
Brewmasters, 401 E. Second St., Indian Rocks Beach (727-515-8059). G. David Howard performs every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Cover varies and there's a two-beverage minimum.
Coconuts Comedy Club, at Howard Johnson, 6100 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach (727-360-JOKE). Artie Fletcher performs Nov. 8-11. Open mic night, featuring Brian Schmidt, takes place Nov. 14. Show time is 9:30 p.m. Cover charge varies (two-drink minimum). Reservations are suggested.
Coconuts Comedy Club, at the Cinema Cafe, 24095 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater (727-797-JOKE). Brian Schmidt performs Nov. 9 and 10. Show time is 9:30 p.m. Cover varies (two-drink minimum). Reservations suggested.
Improv Comedy Theater, at Centro Ybor, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City (813-864-4000). Lester Bibbs, an original member of the Kings of Comedy tour, has appeared on numerous BET programs, such as Comic View and Showtime at the Apollo. Bibbs performs Nov. 8-11. Tickets cost $10-$14 depending on the night. All prices are advance purchase and cost $2 more at the door. (Get a ticket recently? Call about the Improv's Driving School. No kidding.)
Lloyd's Cajun Cafe, (formerly Blues Ship) 1910 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City (813-242-4364). Actor/stand-up comedian ranney performs at 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. He has performed at such venues as the Apollo Theatre, and shared billing with such talents as Bill Bellamy, Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock. Admission costs $12 or $20 for two.
Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-960-1197). Manny Olivera, a hip stand-up comic reminiscent of Bill Murray, performs through Nov. 11. Ken Whitener, a hypnotist known as the Wizard of Comedy, performs Nov. 14-22. Show times are 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Regular admission costs $8-$14 (depending on the night).
Literary and Libraries
Barnes & Noble-Brandon, 122 Brandon Town Center Drive (813-661-9883). Meet Fox-13's Bill Murphy when he signs copies of his latest book, More One Tank Trips, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. everyday.
Dan Millman, author of the bestselling inspirational book Way of the Peaceful Warrior, is in town for a talk titled, Fill Your Peaceful heart, Let Your Warrior Spirit Soar. Tickets cost $20 advance, $25 at the door. The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Friday Morning Music Chorale, 809 Horation St., Tampa. Call 813-852-8616.
Inkwood Books, 216 Armenia Ave. S., Tampa (813-253-2638). Fiction author Sohrab Homi Fracis reads from his award-winning collection of stories, Ticket to Minto: Stories of India and America, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, extended to 9 p.m. on Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Lutz, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, Lutz (813-264-3800). Join a book discussion of Louis De Bernieres' novel Corelli's Mandolin, copies of which are available at the library. The story is set on the tiny Greek island of Cephalonia, amid the havoc of World War II. The film version of the book, starring Nicolas Cage, is currently in theaters. The discussion takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. Actress/scholar Joan Wofberg performs a characterized portrayal of the life of Golda Meir, the former prime minister of Israel, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14.
North Tampa, 8916 N. Boulevard, Tampa (813-975-2111). Join a book discussion of Edith Wharton's novel House of Mirth, copies of which are available at the library. Wharton's novel, published in 1905, concerns the tragic fate of the beautiful and well-connected but penniless Lily Bart, who at age 29 lacks a husband to secure her position in society. The discussion takes place at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Seminole Heights, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa (813-273-3669). Join a book discussion of E.M. Forster's novel A Passage to India, copies of which are available at the library. The discussion takes place at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.
Tarpon Springs, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs (727-943-4922). The library has begun a project to create a 10-by-15-foot U.S. flag from red, white and blue strips of paper, upon which children from the community will write messages responding to the events of Sept. 11. The flag is to be completed by Nov. 11. Call the library for more details.
Open Mic
Beaux Arts Gallery and Folk Coffeehouse, 2635 Central Ave., St. Pete (727-328-0702). Beaux Arts' open mic takes place from 8 to 11:30 p.m. every Saturday. Art films are shown at 8 p.m. Friday, and 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily, extended from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A donation of $2 to $5 is suggested at the door, but coffee, tea and cake are free.
Brass Mug, 1441 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa (813-972-8152). The Mug offers an open jam night every Monday. Beginning at 9:30 p.m., the event allows musicians to take the stage and show off their chops. As extra incentive, all musicians can down 75-cent drafts throughout the evening. A full P.A., sound and drums are provided.
Computer Port Cafe, 432 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach (727-441-2667). Every Friday and Saturday night the cafe plays host to an open mic from 7 to 11 p.m. for musicians, comedians, poets, etc. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and until 3 a.m. on weekends.
Cool Tunes Coffee Bar, 2551 Drew St., Clearwater (727-799-3788). Open mic takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Open mics are free. Local acts play Fridays, check Soundboard or call for schedule. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Insomnia Coffee House Gallery, 32884 U.S. 19, Palm Harbor (727-789-3771). Words Awake!, a spoken word open mic, takes place at 8 p.m. every Thursday. Musicians, poets, comedians, magicians and anyone else can perform at the 9 p.m. open mic events every Tuesday, hosted by Big Rick (sign-up starts at 8 p.m.). Hours are 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday and Monday.
James Joyce Irish Pub, 1704 1/2 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City (813-247-1896). An open mic for all musicians takes place from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Tuesday, hosted by Rebekah Pulley and Jerry Provost. The pub also offers a variety of live, acoustical music nightly. Call for hours.
Java Jane's, 2908 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport (727-328-2050). This coffee spot hosts live folk and acoustic music every Friday and Saturday, and holds an open mic from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 3-10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Joffrey's Cybercafe, 5165 34th St. S., St. Petersburg (727-865-0605). Doris Owens Yates hosts Broad Stroking, a weekly open mic poetry reading at 3 p.m. every Sunday. All poets are welcome. Kelly Green hosts Two for One Tuesday, an open mic for any and all artists, from 8 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
Limey's Pub, 1492 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-895-2094). Come share your talent at Limey's open mics, held every Monday from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m., and every Tuesday from 9 to 1 p.m.
Lloyd's Cajun Cafe, 1910 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City (813-242-4364). Black on Black Rhyme, an intense spoken word event, takes place every Tuesday, featuring the We Take No Prisoners Poetry Troupe. The show organizers challenge the spoken word artists to a weekly battle on various topics. The weekly events feature guest readers followed by an open mic. Sign-up is at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. The cover is $5. Lloyd's also hosts an open mic jam featuring blues/jazz-guitarist David DeBlois from 9:30 p.m. to close each Wednesday.
Realm Coffeehouse, 937 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-821-5608). Realm's schedule of events includes singer/guitarist Chucky Luv on Mondays, an open mic for musicians on Tuesday, an open mic for poets on Thursday and a Friday drum circle. All events happen from 9 p.m. to midnight. Hours are from 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Seabreeze on Sunset Beach, 9546 Gulf Blvd. W., Treasure Island (727-360-1398). The Blues Jam, a jam night and open mic for blues-oriented singer/songwriters, takes place 8 p.m. to midnight every Wednesday.
The Pharm, 941 Huntley Ave., Dunedin (727-735-9019). The Pharm's open mic takes place Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. A wide variety of talented musicians and performers grace the stage. www.pharmreport.com
Triple Talent Showcase, in the Ybor Room at HCC, located at Ninth Avenue and Republica De Cuba in Ybor City (813-973-0528). The Pure Poet's Society hosts this open mic poetry event every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. Readings are videotaped for an upcoming public access program. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to share their works.
Yeoman's Road Pub, 236 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa (813-251-BRIT). Vince Longo hosts an open jam every Wednesday, featuring an eclectic mix of performers from the Bay's music scene. And for good measure, there's another open mic on Sunday from 7 p.m. until close. All events are free and subject to change when there's a band scheduled.
Sports & Nature
Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg (727-893-7326). Take part in a bike tour of the park trails, which snake through remote areas normally off limits. Search for plants and animals, and discuss the history of Boyd Hill. Participants should bring their own bicycles and wear helmets. The tour costs $3 for adults; $2 for kids. Call to reserve your spot. The tour takes place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.
Gravity Games on NBC The loveliest rock 'n' jock MTV ever turned out, Gabrielle Reece, commentates the broadcast of the Gravity Games, which continues airing through Nov. 25. The Gravity Games, held in Providence, R.I., are the most-attended, highest-rated action sports event in the world, and showcase everything from skateboarding to motorcross to wakeboarding. The wakeboarding competition may be of particular interest to Florida viewers, as several Florida boys have taken home some precious metal. Tune in to the men's event and watch Darin Shapiro (Fort Lauderdale) win his first Gravity Games Gold Medal; Parks Bonifay (Winter Haven) takes the silver and in the Best Trick Competition, 16-year old Danny Harf (Orlando) places first. The remaining broadcasts air on NBC WFLA-Ch.8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 11, and 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 (EST). For more information on the Gravity Games or any athlete, call 1-888-4-GRAVTY or log on to the Gravity Games' Web site: gravitygames.com.
Inline Skating with the Tampa Bay Road Rollers The Rollers meet and skate at sponsored events like the Full Moon Skate at Flatwoods Natural Park, Monday Beginners, Tuesdays on Bayshore, Thursdays in St. Petersburg, Saturdays in Dunedin, Sunday Bladers and Jackson's Monthly Skate. But if you can't skate nine to 11 miles, you might want to wait until you can. Call 813-855-7120, or visit www.SkateTampa.com.
Laser Tag at the Ice Sports Forum This popular ice skating venue now features a 3,300-square-foot, space-theme laser tag facility capable of handling up to 40 players at once. Competition levels vary from fun-seekers to experienced, all-out players, with walk-ons and leagues welcome. Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. The Ice Forum is located at 10222 Elizabeth Place, Tampa (813-684-7825).
Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. The Tampa Audubon Society hosts another Healthy Habitat Seminar Series at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Brightman Logan, the owner of the Central Florida Native Flora nursery, discusses landscaping your yard with native plants and offers specimens for sale after the presentation. The seminar costs $10. Call 813-983-0258.
Lightning Action, at the Ice Palace, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813-301-6600). The Lightning take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Then it's time for a round with the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Tickets range from $8 to $150.
Special Events
Bug Jam 2001 The beloved VW Bug is the focus of this unique, one-day event featuring Volkswagen automobiles. The 13th annual event takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. The show brings in more than 400 Volkwagens built between 1949 and 2002, including microbuses, Things, pick-ups, classic sedans and all vintage Bugs, from the fully restored to the cosmetically challenged. Admission costs $4 plus one can of food. To get to the Pasco County Fairgrounds, located in Dade City, take I-75 north to Exit 59, then head eight miles east on S.R. 52. For more info, call 813-996-6306, or visit the event's Web site: www.floridabugjam.com.
The Greater Hillsborough County Fair The fair takes place through Nov. 11, outside Raymond James Stadium. The fair's entertainment features diving mules, a highly questionable sideshow that features miniature mules falling from a 35-foot high platform into a tank of 8-foot deep water. The fair's press release states: The mules are not tricked or pushed; they are trained for this act and actually like water. No, they're not pushed, the platform's diving board falls away beneath them. Check out the fair's Web site for a visual of a falling mule. If that does not dissuade you from going, there are more than 60 rides, an animal petting zoo, band competitions, gospel music groups, magic shows, alligator wrestling and racing pigs. The fair opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, noon on Saturday and Sunday. Exhibits close at 10 p.m.; rides are open until midnight. Admission costs $4, $2 for seniors, free for children 8 and under. Raymond James Stadium is at 4201 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. Call 813-737-3247. www.hillsboroughcountyfair.org
John's Pass Craft Fair Crafters from across the state take part in this, one of the season's biggest craft festivals, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11. Crafts and crafters include oriental brushes by Stacey Deloach (Port Richey), hand-painted calendars by Wendy Hazen (Naples) and oil and watercolor paintings by Gary Odmark of Holland, Mich. The festival is free. To get to the Pass, take I-75 south to Gulf Beaches exit 15; take a left at Gulf Boulevard and travel south for roughly four miles. Call 954-472-3755.
Ribfest 2001 Ribs and rock 'n' roll rule the day Nov. 9-11, at Vinoy Park. The event's musical headliners include Stormbringer, Little River Band, Steppenwolf, Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult. The festival centers on a barbecue rib cook-off, which draws competitive ribbers from all over the country. Gates for this three-day extravaganza open at 11 a.m. each day. Admission costs $6 in advance; $10 at the gate. For more info, visit the event's Web site: www.ribfest.org.
Spirit of Fall Festival, a community event sponsored by the Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists, takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, among the oaks and pines of their Odessa property. The day-long event begins at 10 a.m. with music by the Brand Family and ends at 5 p.m. with rock by Toxic Waste, with lots of music, food, entertainment, crafts and exhibits in between. Admission is free. The grounds are located at 18412 Burrell Road, Odessa (813-792-1622).
Tampa Comic Book, Toy & Collectibles Convention, featuring guest artists from Crossgen Comics, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Holiday Inn Express. Many of the featured artists have worked for Marvel and D.C. prior to joining Crossgen, a fast-growing comic book production company based in Tampa. Admission costs $2. The Holiday Inn Express is at 4732 N. Dale Mabry (half-mile north of Raymond James Stadium) Tampa. Call 727-522-9032.
Tampa's Annual Greek Festival St. John Greek Orthodox Church holds its annual festival Friday, Nov. 9 through Nov. 11. This cultural and ethnic event includes delicious food and pastries, crafts, guided tours of the church, live Greek music and folk dancing. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. The church is located on Swann and Armenia avenues, near Hyde Park. Admission costs $1; free for children under 12. Call 813-876-8830.
Tampa-Hillsborough Storytelling Festival, in celebration of National and Florida Storytelling weeks, takes place noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Lykes Park. The festival features youth storytellers who teach children ages 5-18 how to tell stories. Lykes Park is between the 500 and 600 blocks of Franklin Street, in downtown Tampa. For more info, call 813-931-2106 or visit the festival's Web site: www.tampastory.com.
This article appears in Nov 8-14, 2001.