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

Through 27 “Ladies in Waiting,” a comedy by Palace Theatre in Sun City Center. Weekends. $9. Palace Restaurant, 3858 Sun City Center Blvd., Reservations: (813) 938-5886.

7 Suncoast Conchologists (sea shell collectors) meet first Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater. 7:30 p.m. For more info, call (727) 796-4117.

8 Riverview Garden Club meeting. 10 a.m. Speaker Gale Lee on Monet’s Garden at Giverny. Riverview Civic Center, Riverview. Free. Info: (813) 727-6567.

10 – 26 “Leading Ladies” (comedy) by Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace. Call the box office at (813) 983-1710 or visit masquetheatre.net.

11 Plant show and sale at USF Botanical Gardens by the Tampabay Gesneriad Society. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Questions answered; bring plants for repotting instruction. Info: Joanne at (813) 963-7424.

11 “Legends of Broadway” with conductor and pianist Donald Pippin and Ron Raines. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Call (813) 269-1310.

15 “To Kill a Mockingbird” book discussion at North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N. Blvd. Call (813) 273-3652 for more information.

15 – Oct. 29 Life Enrichment Center Anniversary Exhibition. TECO Public Art Gallery, 702 N. Franklin St. Tampa. Free. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays. Info at (813) 228-4912 or e-mail: dradke1@tampabay.rr.com.

18 Oldsmar Play Day at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Dr. W. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (813) 749-1253.

23 Bunco for the Arts! Fundraiser for Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, 6:30 p.m. $20/person. Information at centerplacebrandon.com or (813) 685-8888.

24 Senior Fun Fest and Crazy Legs Walk at Brandon Community Center. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ‘50s and ‘60s trivia and costume contest. Exhibitors, prizes and more. Information at (813) 653-1988 or online at srmagazine.com.

25 “Broadway Rocks,” a fundraiser for USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Wines and foods from area restaurants and wineries; entertainment. Straz Performing Arts Center. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. $75 for regular patrons, $125 for VIP. Call (813) 844-4547.

28 Senior Bunko at Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State Street W. 10 a.m. to noon. Free with a Rec Card, $1.50 without Rec Card. Pre register at (813) 749-1155.

Oct. 1 The Great Gatsby Party (gangsters and flappers!) at Fletcher Lounge, University of Tampa. 7:30 p.m. Bands, roulette, dinner menus from the ‘20s Tampa Bay Hotel and Prohibition Punch. Tickets from $75. For more information call (813) 258-7302 or visit plantmuseum.com.

Oct. 1 HallowSwing at Custom Creations Cafe and Bakery, 2606 W. Hillsborough Ave. 6 – 10 p.m. Your favorite tunes from the big band era and more! (813) 234-3755.

Oct. 2 Fitness walk with Mayor Pam Iorio. Rowlett Park, 2501 River Hills Dr. Required registration at 6:30 a.m.; walk at 7:30 a.m. Free.

Oct. 4 – 15 30th Annual Senior Games. Registration deadline is Friday, September 30. Download event brochure and registration form. Contact: (813) 635-3500.

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Around Town: Pinellas County – St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Port Richey

Through Sept. 30 Marine Landscapes Art Exhibit by C. W. Tanner at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. Admission is free. Visit online at weedonislandpreserve.org or call (727) 453-6500 for more information.

Fridays “Starlight Concert Series” Sindoon Stage, Highlander Park, Dunedin. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs, picnics, coolers. Local brewery beers available. Free parking. 10 ‘80s night; 17 ‘60s night; 24 Big Band night. For info, call (727) 812-4530 or visit dunedingov.com.

8 Vegetable Gardening, talk by Extension Agent at Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Free. 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Register on the web at pinellascountyextension.org, or call (727) 582-2100.

17 Senior Citizen’s Club meets 3rd Fridays at Christ Lutheran Church, 3451 30th Ave. N. St. Pete. Bring covered dish. Info at (727) 343-5454.

18 Night in the Islands at Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Greek music, dancing, outdoor dining. 6 to 11 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (727) 937-0686.

18 Crime Prevention 5k Run and Family Festival. Campbell Park Community Center, St. Pete. 9 a.m. – 2.p.m. Free Food, music, information, health screenings, more. Visit pcul.org or call (727) 327-2081 for details.

18 Author Art Adkins, speaker for Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library. 10:30 a.m. 20351 Robinson Ave., Dunnellon. For details, please call (352) 438-2520.

21 “Looking Your Best” challenge to Upper Pinellas Singles by Dr. Robert Bialas, Cosmetic Surgeon. 50+ singles. 6 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 449 Main St., Dunedin. $7/person. Friday evenings dining out. Also offer day trips, dance lessons, lectures, more. For more information, call (727) 736-4623.

25 Catch for a Cure softball benefit for Prostate Cancer Foundation at Woodlawn Field. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun, free food, giveaways, raffles, entertainment. 1701 15th Ave. N., St. Pete. Call (727) 230-9265.

25 Antique Appraisal Fair, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. $5/one item for appraisal. Furniture $20. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. St Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Call (727) 743-8866.

25 Annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk at The Pier, 800 Second Avenue N.E., Saint Petersburg. 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, call (727) 578-2558.

26 “Freedom Found, The Musical Drama.” Palladium at SPC. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 253 5th Ave. N. Call box office for ticket and time info at (727) 822-3590

30 Thursdays Walking Tour of Historic Dunedin. $15: tour, all admissions, 15 percent lunch discount and more. Starts at Dunedin Historical Society. 10 a.m. For details, call George at (727) 686-6750.

30 Free Silver Screen Classic at Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW. 12 – 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 and October 28. For movie title and more information, please call (727) 518-3131.

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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.

Now Recruiting: Venice Theatre is recruiting performers for its MainStage production of “Ragtime,” which will play Nov. 2 – 28, 2010. Auditions are being held at the theatre at 140 W. Tampa Avenue in Venice. Those interested in auditioning should contact Brad Wages at (941) 486-8679 for an appointment. Bring sheet music and sing a song that shows your vocal range.

Every Saturday: Sarasota Farmer’s Market, Lemon Avenue and Main Street, Sarasota. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Visit sarasotafarmersmarket.org for more information.

Ongoing: Allegro Music Academy offers new programs for 50+ years young. Group or private lessons on any instrument, and get Music Appreciation Club as a bonus! Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., (941) 358-8511.

7 – 18 ReFlex Arts, a new dance and yoga studio at 6260 Lockwood Ridge Rd. on University Parkway is offering two weeks of free yoga classes as part of a grand opening celebration. Classes featured include Chair yoga as well as gentle yoga for seniors. For info and a schedule, visit ReFlexArts.com or call (941) 359-YOGA (9642).

11 The Sights and Sounds of the Circus with the Sarasota Orchestra
at 2 p.m.
$10 ticket includes concert and Museum admission. Music and museum fun as the Sarasota Orchestra fills the Historic Asolo Theater with the music of the big top. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. (941) 360-7399.

12 Singles On The Go Travel Club Meeting, 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. at the Bent Tree Country Club, 4700 Bent Tree Blvd., Sarasota. Presentations and overviews of future fall travel opportunities and social activities for adult solo travelers. Refreshments served. Free. For info, call (941) 779-9195 or (941) 342-8540. Visitors welcome.

23 – 25 28th Annual Oktoberfest at Geier’s Sausage Kitchen, 7447 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Live music, prizes, great food, wine tasting and other fun events. One free beer per adult. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (941) 923-3004.

25 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. Free admission to Ringling Museum with ticket printed from www.smithsonianmag.com.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. (941) 359-5700.

28 Crosby Stills and Nash at 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 953-3368.

Oct. 1 Florida in the 50’s at Dart Studio. A month-long exhibit of the works of contemporary primitive artist D.A. Gordon Dart. Historic paintings, giclée and lithograph prints of Sarasota and the region as it was in the 1950s. 12 p.m. at 50 South Palm Ave.,
Sarasota. (941) 587-1952.

Oct. 4 Anna Maria Turtle Watch Talk by Suzi Fox. The last turtle eggs hatch in October. Director of the Turtle Watch, Suzi Fox, will talk about this year’s turtle season and the impact of the oil spill. Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach,
42nd Street and 2nd Ave., Holmes Beach. 7 – 7:45 p.m. (941) 778-6694.

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Around Town: Charlotte/Lee/Collier – Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte

Through Oct. 2 “I Love a Piano” tribute to Irving Berlin’s music. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. Order tickets online or at (239) 278-4422.

Thursdays Adult Children of Alcoholics meeting for anyone affected in their childhood by parental addiction or dysfunctional family behavior. 8 p.m. Thursdays at YANA Foundation, 1185 Lake McGregor Drive, Fort Myers. Call (239) 481-6192.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Free Bridge lessons. 10 a.m. Lehigh Acres Senior Center, 219 Plaza Dr., Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center. (239) 369-5355 for information.

10 Astronomy For Amateurs shows beginning astronomers how to easily find stars, constellations and planets. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on, binoculars, water, bug spray and a flashlight. Free with paid parking at Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park. 8:15 p.m. Register at (239) 822-5212.

11 Indoor Marketplace at Tony Rotino Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call (239) 574-0807.

11 “Remember 9/11,” live performance emceed by Amy Sedlacek of Fox 4 Rising. Patriotic music, interviews, reflections. Continental breakfast. 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Call (239) 278-4422 for tickets and info.

16 Fossil Club of Lee County meets at 7 p.m. at Calusa Nature Center, Iona House, 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers. For information, e-mail billshaverpeaceriver@hotmail.com or call (239) 834-0694.

18 Dinner Dance at Cape Coral Yacht Club, Driftwood Pkwy., sponsored by Cape Coral Social Club. Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. $20/person. Call (239) 574-3123.

19 Rivers and Wild Creeks Kayak Tour in Fort Myers from Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve with GAEA Guides. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bird rookery islands, plants and animals. $50 per person includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. Call (239) 694-5513 for reservations.

24 Ritz Carlton Naples Tour with the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, Cape Coral. Shopping and lunch. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $64/members cost. Call (239) 574-0575.

25 St. James City Civic Center Indoor Market on Pine Island. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lemon and 4th St., St. James. Call (239) 282-9478 for details.

26 Crosby Stills and Nash concert. 7:30 p.m. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Order tickets online at bbmannpah.com or by calling (239) 481-4849.

30 Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Grandchildren (last Thursday of the month) at Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Blvd., Cape Coral. Call (239) 573-6814 or (800) 640-6444.

Labor Day Weekend Clyde and Niki Butcher’s annual Gala and Swamp Walk. Big Cypress Gallery. Also Saturdays through March: Swamp Walks at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $50/person. Groups on Wednesdays. Make reservations online. Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee. Call (239) 695-2428.

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Around Town: Lake/Marion/Sumter – Mt. Dora, Eustis, Ocala, Leesburg, The Villages, Wildwood

Saturdays Music at the Yalaha Bakery. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See yalahabakery.com. Please call (352) 324-3366 for more information.

9 “Attracting Butterflies and Birds” class 1 to 2 p.m. 23 “What is the best fertilizer to use?” Free. Oxford Community Building, C.R. 106, Oxford. Call (352) 793-2728.

9 Dining with the Doctor Series. “Understanding Atrial Fibrillation.” 16 “Keeping Up With the Beat: The Benefits of Off-Pump Surgery” 29 “Breast Reconstruction Surgery” Free admission. $5 meal voucher to attendees. Florida Hospital Waterman, Tavares. Reservations required. Noon to 1 p.m. Call (352) 253-3388.

10 Movie in the Park. 7:30 p.m. Free showing of Disney’s The Blind Side. Bring lawn chair or blanket to sit on. MLK Rec Center, Ocala. Call (352) 629-8444.

11 September 11 Memorial Event. 7 p.m. Downtown Square, Ocala. Details at (352) 671-4900.

12 “Sweet September” by the Villages Divas. 19 Tenors Extraordinaire presents an International Buffet of songs. 5 p.m. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. Call (352) 753-3229.

17 Yappy Hour for you and your dog benefits the Humane Society. 6 to 8 p.m. Piglet’s Pantry and The Wine Den, Mt. Dora. For details, call (352) 735-5594.

18 “Art in the Gardens” tour of gardens and artists. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets: Leesburg Center for the Arts, Leesburg. Call (352) 365-0232 for more information.

18 and 19 Jazz at the Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. Live music; food and wine. $2 admission. Call (352) 394-8627.

20 through 24 Gardening for Dummies. 6 to 8:30 p.m. $25. Marion County Extension Auditorium, Ocala. Call (352) 671-8400.

21 Active Aging Expo; Community health fair. 1 to 4 p.m. Health fair and mini workshop presentations. Lake Port Square, Leesburg. For more info, call (352) 728-2625.

23 Red Tail Memorial Chapter 136 of the Air Force Association meeting. 6:30 p.m. Sheriff’s Office Southwest, 9048 S.R. 200, Ocala. Info at (352) 854-8328.

25 Marion Springs Festival. 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. An event to promote the awareness and protection of Marion County Springs. Downtown Square, Ocala. Call (352) 236-7148.

25 “Return to the King: A Tribute to Elvis” by Dwight Icenhower. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. Call (352) 854-3670.

25 WXW Pro Wrestling. 7 p.m. Pro wrestling hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Afa, a.k.a “The Wild Samoan.” Scarlett O’Hara Theatre, The Villages, Lady Lake. Call (352) 753-3229.

27 Author Lisa Black, Trail of Blood. Book signing. Noon. W.T. Bland Public Library, Mt. Dora. Call (352) 253-6167 for details.

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