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Venue Ensemble Theatre presents FIVE NICKELS by Jack Neary; Benefit Organization - Meals on Wheels
FIVE NICKELS is an evening of heartwarming comedies that explores senior romances, disastrous first dates, and wedding plans gone awry. Frank Robertson, Bill Harber, and Corinne Broskette are featured in this larger cast production directed by Mary Kay Cyrus and Jeaux Brown.

Performances are April 9-25, 2010. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm.

Neighborly Care Network (Meals on Wheels) is the designated benefit organization for this production. Venue Ensemble Theatre donates a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold to the benefit organization. Neighborly Care Network has been providing health and wellness programs to seniors and their families for 44 years.

Tickets are $15. Group Discounts available for parties of 10 or more. Open seating is limited so reservations are highly recommended.

For reservations call 727-822-6194 or email VenueActorStudio@gmail.com .
Visit the website at www.VenueActorStudio.org

Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is located in the new Broyhill Plaza at 9125 US 19 N (intersection of Mainlands Blvd and US 19), Pinellas Park, FL 33782.

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Florida Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Inc. Formed

Clearwater, FL – January 25, 2010 - Charlie Souza and Dorothy Famiano today announced that The Florida Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Inc. (FMEHF) has filed for organizational status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.

Established to ensure that Florida’s rich and diverse music heritage is honored through preservation, celebration and education, the FMHF will recognize and honor performers and others who have made significant contributions to the musical history of the state of Florida. Planned activities will strive to promote public interest in the musicians of the past and encourage those of the present and future.

Founding Board members Souza and Famiano are currently leading a series of focus group meetings involving music and entertainment professionals, music historians, researchers, educators and business leaders as well as politicians to determine what the State of Florida would like to see. Additionally, a formal nomination and selection process to identify those individuals groups organizations who are worthy of inclusion into the Florida Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has been initiated.

“I have had the good fortune to have a music career has spanned almost forty years. While playing with The Tropics, Bacchus, Cactus, White Witch, Tom Petty, and Greg Allman, we have had tens of thousands of fans at a time in the audience. I still tour with two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in The New Rascals and my band, The New Tropics. To this day, the one thing that has never changed is the hope I see in the eyes of those in the audience. I love giving that feeling back to people. Now I sit with my grandson, Kyle, teaching him how to play guitar, and I see the same look! It inspires me to lead the charge for The Florida Music Hall of Fame to honor our states rich music heritage,” commented Mr. Souza.

“For as long as I can remember, music has inspired everything that I do. I believe everyone listens to music but most people do not appreciate just how much a part of our lives it really is,” commented Mrs. Famiano.

“We are excited about our new organization and are looking forward to a very busy 2010 building a strong foundation for growth,” continued Famiano.

Support for the FMHF will be obtained through donations, grants and membership of business and industry as well as musicians and music lovers.

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March 3, 2010
Tampa Bay’s premiere screening of The Habit of Art comes to the historic Capitol Theatre on Sunday, May 16. Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon.
The Habit of Art
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents The Habit of Art starring Tony Award® Winner Richard Griffiths, a filmed production of a new play by Alan Bennett, to be screened at the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. Members may place their orders now. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday at noon.

Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for twenty-five years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station.

Alan Bennett’s new play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art.
   
Rock legends The Moody Blues kick off their U.S. tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall this Thursday, at 8 pm. This show is SOLD OUT.
The Moody Blues
In the endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues have distinguished themselves through four decades as the shimmering jewel vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western culture. Since the '60s The Moody Blues have lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems like Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, and I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band), that express universal themes of love, compassion and peace.

This show is SOLD OUT! Don’t miss another performance like this, become a member of Ruth Eckerd Hall to place your ticket orders before the general public.
America’s foremost Gilbert & Sullivan touring repertory company returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall this Friday at 8 pm with H.M.S. Pinafore.
H.M.S. Pinafore
Gilbert & Sullivan at their best! Acclaimed as America’s foremost Gilbert & Sullivan touring repertory company, Opera A La Carte returns with H.M.S. Pinafore to the Ruth Eckerd Hall this Friday at 8 pm. Click here to purchase your tickets today!

H.M.S. Pinafore is an authentic, colorful and sparkling production with full chorus and orchestra. Join Sir Joseph Porter, “ruler of the Queen’s Navee,” the captain of the Pinafore, his daughter Josephine, Able Seaman Ralph, and the rascally Dick Deadeye in this tale of The Lass That Loved A Sailor.
If you love Doo Wop, get ready for a great night of entertainment at Ruth Eckerd Hall this Saturday at 7:30 pm.
Doo Wop X
Richard Nader’s Doo Wop X returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for another exciting performance this Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are still available here.

This high energy performance stars Starring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jerry Butler (For Your Precious Love), The Drifters Featuring Charlie Thomas (Save The Last Dance For Me), Harvey Fuqua and The Moonglows (Ten Commandments of Love), Shirley Alston Reeves original lead The Shirelles (Soldier Boy), Terry Johnson’s Flamingos (I Only Have Eyes For You), and very special guest star Kenny Vance and The Planotones (Looking For An Echo). JUST ADDED! Due to overwhelming demand: Tommy Mara.

If you love Doo Wop, get ready for a great night of entertainment when Ruth Eckerd Hall brings many of your favorite legends back for one magical night of nostalgic fun. This uniquely American vocal harmony style of rhythm and blues will transport you back to the '50s and '60s. Always a sellout.
Join us for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as The Florida Orchestra performs at Ruth Eckerd Hall this Sunday at 7:30 pm.
The Florida Orchestra
The orchestra accompanies George Gershwin performing his effervescent Rhapsody in Blue via a piano roll performance from the 1920s…on a wonderfully varied program of Webern’s extraordinarily colorful Passacaglia, Schubert’s ever-popular Unfinished Symphony and Ives’ quintessential American Symphony No. 3, The Camp Meeting.

Join us for The Florida Orchestra conducted by Stefan Sanderling performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall this Sunday at 7:30 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
Learn Good Lessons from Bad Women from Dorothy Leeds as she performs in the intimate Murray Studio Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, March 17.
Dorothy Leeds
Ruth Eckerd Hall proudly presents Dorothy Leeds as she performs Good Lessons from Bad Women in the intimate Murray Studio Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 pm. Click here to purchase your tickets now.

Was Mae West the role model for Sex and the City? Did China's first female Emperor sleep her way to the top? What makes a well-bred woman a pillaging pirate? Was Mrs. Machine Gun Kelly a straight shooter or did she hype her husband into the "outlaw hall of shame"? Dorothy Leeds tells the stories we never hear and demonstrates that some good lurks in even the wickedest of women.
Enjoy traditional Irish songs as The Irish Tenors perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sunday, March 14.
The Irish Tenors
Enjoy The Irish Tenors as they sing traditional Irish songs at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sunday, March 14 at 2 pm. Click here to purchase your tickets now.

Whether singing the traditional Danny Boy, My Wild Irish Rose, Fields of Athenry, My Heart Goes On, Fairytale of New York or even South of the Border, Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Karl Scully breathe life into all the songs in their diverse repertoire. These gifted interpreters have gained global recognition since bursting onto the scene in 1998. Experience the amazing voices of this dynamic trio.
Experience the best in music at upcoming performances at the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater.
The Capitol Theatre
The historic Capitol Theatre located in downtown Clearwater is Ruth Eckerd Hall’s newest addition to the family of performance spaces. Experience these musical performances in a more personal and intimate setting.

Arlo Guthrie
Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 pm
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An acoustic evening with
Richard Marx
Thursday, March 18 at 8 pm
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Ruth Eckerd Hall/Divino's Restaurant "Dinner & A Show" Package!
Package includes 2 tickets to Richard Marx at the Capitol Theatre and 2 dinners from Divino's restaurant in downtown Clearwater for only $99.
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Leo Kottke
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 pm
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Come early and enjoy delicious food from some of our nearby local favorite eateries. Greektown Grille, located at 1230 Cleveland St., where truly authentic Greek food is served. Café Supreme has an International café-bistro concept serving health-smart breakfasts, specialty coffees, signature sandwiches and wraps, as well as salads and a wide variety of meals. Los Mayas is thought by some to be the best Mexican food in Tampa Bay, serving homemade chips, guacamole and great margaritas! Divino's Italian food, offering a veritable encyclopedia of tastes and options, all with their particular stamp and story for you to enjoy.
Enjoy The Band of Irish Guards with The Pipes and Drums of The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Ruth Eckerd Hall on March 18.
The Band of the Irish Guards
The Band of the Irish Guards accompanied by The Pipes and Drums of The Royal Regiment of Scotland comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, March 18 at 8 pm. Purchase your tickets by clicking here.

The Irish Guards provide musical support to active duty troops and for the Mounting of The Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace. Don’t miss their first appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

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"LIGHTS OUT" IN THE OCTAGON - UFC SIGNS TONEY
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He’s one of the premier boxers of the last 25 years, a future Hall of Famer who has won world titles in three weight classes while taking on a Who’s Who of the sport, including fellow champions Evander Holyfield, John Ruiz, Hasim Rahman, Vassiliy Jirov, Roy Jones Jr., Mike McCallum, Iran Barkley, and Michael Nunn. But there is one more mountain left to climb for James "Lights Out" Toney, and that’s to show if he can defeat the mixed martial arts warriors of the UFC.

So later this year, UFC President Dana White is prepared to give Toney his shot, signing the boxing superstar to a multi-fight contract this week to compete in the UFC.

"A lot of pro boxers have made a lot of noise about how they would do in mixed martial arts, but nobody on the level of a James Toney has been willing to back up his talk," said White. "He’s a legend whose boxing record speaks for itself, and he’s a guy who I’ve got a lot of respect for. Now he’s got every intention of matching that success in MMA, and I think he’s got the right attitude – let’s see if he can do it."

Owner of an amazing 72-6-3 (2 no contests) record that includes 44 wins by knockout, 41-year old James Toney is respected throughout the boxing world for his old-school approach to the fight game. For him, that means fighting anyone at anytime, and doing so by emphasizing all aspects of the sweet science.

31-2 as an amateur, Toney soon turned his sights to the pro game in 1988, and in 1991 he won his first world title at middleweight by knocking out unbeaten champion Michael Nunn in the 11th round. After six successful defenses, he moved up to 168 pounds and defeated Iran Barkley for the super middleweight championship in 1993, but he wasn’t done yet. After a stay at light heavyweight, Toney won the cruiserweight world title by defeating Vassiliy Jirov in 2003’s Fight of The Year, and his success continued at heavyweight, where he defeated Evander Holyfield, Dominick Guinn, and Fres Oquendo. In his most recent bout, on September 12, 2009, Toney – a two-time winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Year award - halted Matthew Greer in two rounds.

Current UFC fighters Marcus Davis, Chris Lytle and Alessio Sakara have competed as professional boxers in the past, but with today’s announcement, Toney becomes the most accomplished boxing veteran to ever compete in the Octagon.

An opponent and date for Toney’s UFC debut has not been determined, and will be announced at a later date.
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Amateur Mike Finster Wins Playing Spot In The 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
Mar 09
2010


Bright House Networks Challenge Golf Series Champion Joins The World’s Best Golfers

Amateur Mike Finster has won the Bright House Networks Challenge Golf Series at TPC Tampa Bay sealing his spot in the 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Finster will now tee-off in a $12,000 spot with the best golfers on the Champions Tour and celebrities like George Lopez, Vince Gill, Joe Theismann, Rondé Barber, Stone Phillips, Vinny Testaverde and Derrick Brooks.

“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Finster. “I will be playing along side golf icons like Tom Watson. You can guarantee I will be practicing a lot of golf between now and April,” concluded Finster.

Finster played in the second Bright House Networks qualifier at Bayou Club. He lives in St. Petersburg and plays golf at his home course, Mangrove Bay Golf Course. Finster is the Regional Manager at GAF-EIK Corporation. In his spare time he entertains himself with a fun game of poker. Finster attended Northwestern University. He and his wife Marybeth keep very busy with their four children.

“Thanks to the Bright House Networks Challenge Golf Series, for the first time ever an amateur golfer was able to play his way into the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am,” said Amy Hawk, tournament director for the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. “This is just one more exciting piece of the 2010 tournament that you won’t want to miss.”

“We’re proud to sponsor this new golf qualifier, the Bright House Networks Challenge Series, where “everyday golfers” get the opportunity to play alongside the best golfers in the game, as well as a great gathering of celebrities,” said Michael Robertson, Bright House Networks Tampa Bay Division President.

The 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am will take place on April 12-18 at TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, FL. Tickets are now available for purchase by calling the tournament office at 813-265-GOLF or visiting www.outbackproam.com.

About the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am & Tournament Format
The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am was the first-ever winner of the inaugural Champions Tour President's Award (2006) that is given to the event that best exemplifies the Champions Tour commitment to presenting its product, charity and involvement in the community.
In its first six years, the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Foundation, Inc. has raised over $3.4 million through corporate sponsorships and other charitable donations. Since its inception 23 years ago, this tournament has contributed over $8.4 million to Tampa Bay area charities. The 2010 recipients are Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and Operation Homefront-Florida.
The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Charity Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization founded in October of 2003.

Nick Price won his first ever Champions Tour event at the 2009 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.

The 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am will be played at TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, FL, April 12-18 will be broadcast on the Golf Channel (Friday, 4/16) and NBC Sports (Saturday, 4/17 and Sunday, 4/18).

About the Champions Tour
The Champions Tour collectively, has the most recognizable and accomplished players in the game with 15 World Golf Hall of Fame Members actively competing in its events and numerous other major championship winners among its members. Conceived in 1980 as the Senior PGA Tour, it started with just four events and purses totaling $475,000.
The Champions Tour will feature a minimum of 26 official events offering $51.4 million in prize money in 2009 and its highest average purse ever of $1.98 million.

The Champions Tour is a division of the PGA TOUR, Inc., a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older and as such operates under the umbrella of the PGA TOUR, which includes the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.

The Champions Tour’s primary purpose as an entity of the PGA TOUR is to provide significant competitive and earnings opportunities for players age 50 and older; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world. In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, Champions Tour events also generate significant sums of money for charity.

The commissioner of the PGA TOUR is Tim Finchem. Mike Stevens is president of the Champions Tour. TOUR headquarters is in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Remember Alfred Hitchcock with a Movie Marathon and Lecture

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Main Library will host an Alfred Hitchcock Moviethon Monday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a Films of Alfred Hitchcock lecture and discussion Wednesday, March 10, 2 p.m.

The films that will be shown include 39 Steps, Shadow of a Doubt, and Psycho. The film Psycho is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The lecture and discussion will be presented by Dr. Phillip Sipiora, professor of film studies at the University of South Florida. These programs are held in conjunction with Oscar week and to remember Alfred Hitchcock, a legendary movie director.

Both programs are free and no registration is required. The Clearwater Main Library is located at 100 N. Osceola Ave. For more information, call (727) 562-4970.


Egg Hunt

April 2, 6:00 pm
Mandalay Park, 532 N. Mandalay Ave.
Free
462-6138


Clearwater Public Library System is Hosting a Book Talking Video Contest

CLEARWATER, Fla. -The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting its first Sunshine State Book Talking Video Contest. Pinellas County students in grades 3 through 8 are encouraged to submit a creative video talking about their favorite Sunshine State book from the 2009-2010 school year.

The top three winning videos in each category, elementary school and middle school, will be awarded
prizes and posted on the library's website before the Battle of the Books Finals in May. First place will receive a $75 gift card, second place will receive a $50 gift card, and third place will receive a $25 gift card. There will only be one prize awarded per video entry.

Entries can be dropped off or mailed in as well as emailed to cplsyouth@gmail.com. Permission slips have to be dropped off or mailed in to any of the Clearwater public libraries. All entries must be in by April 16, 2010. Winners will be notified and announced on the website by May 13, 2010.

A full list of contest rules and guidelines can be found by visiting www.myclearwater.com/cpl.
For more information, call (727) 562-4970


Long Center to Hold Open House

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Long Center staff invites everyone to attend a free Healthy Family Fun & Fitness Day on Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m. to noon. All ages will be able to participate and find something special for their enjoyment.

Attendees can participate in a number of activities including open swim at the indoor heated pool, open gym, table tennis, and complementary massages. They will be able to take part in demonstrations of fitness classes, and receive information about healthy and active lifestyles. Children will enjoy games; an inflatable bounce house and slide; and animals from Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Information will also be available about the new Aging Well Center set to open this summer. There will be music, free samples, refreshments, giveaways and a raffle ticket for every person.

There is no cost to attend. For more information, call (727) 793-2320


Registration Underway for Spring Break Sailing Camp

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Clearwater Community Sailing Center, 1001 Gulf Blvd., offers
Sailing Camp during Spring Break, March 29 through April 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 8 through 16 will be able to refresh or learn new sailing skills and enjoy sailing games.

The fee for the weeklong program is $250 and participants must pass a swim test. Sailboats are provided (monohull and catamaran). Children are asked to bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, a hat and towel each day. They should wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get wet, and bring a change of clothes.

To register, call (727) 517-7776 or visit www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org


BULLS PLAY HOST TO FOUR TOURNAMENTS IN THE USF SERIES

TAMPA - University of South Florida Softball is proud to announce The USF Series, presented by the City of Clearwater and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, that includes four separate events that will bring the largest NCAA Division I softball tournaments to the Tampa Bay/Clearwater area.

"The opportunity that the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas County Visitors and Convention Bureau provide us with in hosting the two Under Armour Tournaments and the USF The Game and Wilson-DeMarini Tournaments is incredible," said USF head coach Ken Eriksen. "To host nearly 60 teams puts our tournament series as a marquee event during the collegiate softball season."

All games will be played at the Eddie C Moore Complex in sparkling Clearwater, Fla. Tickets are now available online at www.usfseries.com.

The first in The Series, February 12-14, will be the USF Wilson-DeMarini Tournament and will boast eight of the top Division I softball teams in the country. Teams that will be participating in the tournament are: USF, Canisius, East Carolina, No. 3 Florida, Florida Gulf Coast, No. 13 Georgia Tech, Illinois State and Long Island.

The second event of The Series will be the Under Armour Invitational Tournament, held March 5-7, which will host another 27 highly competitive NCAA Division I softball teams. The Invitational is currently the largest softball tournament in the country. The teams participating in the Under Armour Invitational include: USF, Alabama-Birmingham, Austin Peay, Ball State, Boston, Bradley, Central Michigan, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida International, Fordham, Jacksonville, Loyola-Chicago, Memphis, Penn State, Quinnipiac, Radford, Robert Morris, Rutgers, St. Joseph's, Temple, Toledo and No. 20 UMass.

The following week, March 12-14, the Bulls will play host to the third event of The Series, the Under Armour Showcase. This tournament will boast 26 teams. The teams participating in the Under Armour Showcase are: USF, Ball State, Boston College, Central Michigan, Cleveland State, Drake, Fairfield, Florida Gulf Coast, Indiana, Jacksonville State, James Madison, Kennesaw State, Long Island, Maine, Middle Tennessee State, New Mexico State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Quinnipiac, Radford, Southern Illinois, St. Joseph's, Stony Brook, Temple and Toledo.

USF concludes The Series with USF The Game Tournament, March 19-21, with 16 teams heading to Clearwater. The teams participating in the USF The Game Tournament are: USF, Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, No. 23 Florida State, No. 13 Georgia Tech, Illinois State, Long Island, Maryland, North Florida, Northern Illinois, No. 14 Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Syracuse, Texas Tech and Towson.

GoUSFBulls.com will chat live from the fields at Eddie C. Moore complex where all 58 teams will compete. Fans will be able to give their comments and insight about their favorite teams. We will update the scores and give an inside scoop of how the tournaments run.

BullsVision: The University of South Florida will stream the action from two game fields live at all four tournaments. A video and audio subscription to BullsVision is just $9.95 a month or an entire year is $79.95. CLICK HERE to subscribe to BullsVision.


Registration Open for Children's Basketball League
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A basketball league for children ages 5 to 15 begins Tuesday, March 2 at the Ross Norton Recreation Complex, 1426 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Registration is underway for the 12-week program.
Children will be divided into age groups as follows:
5 to 7 year olds - 6:30 p.m.
8 to 10 year olds - 7:05 p.m.
11 to 13 year olds - 7:40 p.m.
14 and 15 year olds - 8:20 p.m. Players who turn 16 before June 1 are ineligible

Costs are $30 for those with a play pass; $40 with a recreation card; and $50 without a recreation card or play pass. The cost of a take home reversible jersey is $20. For more information, call (727) 462-6025

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March 12 to 14
10th Annual St. Pete Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Vinoy Park. Enjoy the taste of Louisana in St. Petersburg! www.cajunconnection.org or 813-989-7978

March 26 to 28
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
"World's Fastest Spring Break Party" on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg! Rev up your engines for the 2010 IRL season. www.gpstpete.com or 727-898-INDY


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Awaken Yoga at Sunken Gardens 1825 4th St. N., Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. Breathe in and relax as you practice yoga in the serenity of Sunken Gardens. $8/class or $28/monthly. www.sunkengardens.org or 727-551-3102.

Yoga at Boyd
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. Wednesdays at Noon and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Breathe in the fresh air and the beauty of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve with a 60-minute relaxing yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd

Walk On the Wild Side: Evening Fitness Walk
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Join Holly Harriman, a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, in a walk designed to work on the stiffness that comes from sitting or standing too long. Walk includes warm-up and cool down. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown
Starts at Central Ave. and 2nd St., 10 a.m. to noon. Second Saturday monthly. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-7802.

Salsa Dancing at Captain Al's - Bay Area Intl. Latin Events - B.A.I.L.E.
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., inside Captain Al's Waterfront Restaurant. 9 p.m. to midnight. Come early at 8:30 p.m. for free Salsa lessons by Greg Richardson. Have fun dancing the night away. 727-898-5800 or www.stpetepier.com

Oldies But Goodies Dances
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. , Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoon, Noon to 3 p.m. Dance the afternoon away.
www.stpetepier.com

Gladden Park Tea Dance
Gladden Park Rec Center, 3901 30th Ave. N, Noon to 2 p.m., every Thursday through May. Put on your dancing shoes and get your toes tapping to the sounds of the Bruce Ralg band. Enjoy dancing, conversation and refreshments with old friends or make new ones! Singles and couples of all ages welcome. $5 along with resident registration card required. 727-893-7458 or kim.brasher@stpete.org

Tea Dances
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. Dance instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taped music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live music by various bands 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon dancing. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 727-892-5202 or www.stpete.org/coliseum

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