12-Mermaid Masquerade This benefit
for the Kathleen Monahan Foundation,
including a tropical buffet dinner, libations,
dancing and photo opportunities (mermaid
masks and costumes optional) will be at the
Heritage Museum in Tarpon Springs,
(727) 937-0686.
12-Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra This
Spanish-influenced guitarist and his band
will perform his new age music at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
12-The 17th Anniversary Cirque Gala
Enjoy soaring aerialists, contortionists,
stilt walkers and zany characters at this
anniversary celebration, along with hors
d’oeuvres and champagne, at Dance &
Circus Acts of Tampa Bay in Clearwater,
(727) 461-0098.
12-The Secret World of Og With
music and libretto by Dean Burry, the
Sarasota Youth Orchestra will present this
production based on the children’s book by
Pierre Berton at the Sarasota Opera House,
(941) 328-1300.
14-Children’s Home Golf Tournament
The 30th Pinellas Auxiliary of The
Children’s Home golf benefit will be at
Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater,
(727) 515) 5958.
16-Eric Johnson Acoustic Enjoy this
singer/songwriter and guitarist as he brings
his Acoustic Guitar & Piano Tour to the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
16-Signature Chefs’ Auction Top area
chefs will showcase their culinary excellence
at this annual event to benefit the March
of Dimes, also featuring a live auction and
dessert, at TPepin Hospitality Centre in
Tampa, (813) 898-4954.
17-XIV Charity Works Cup Challenge
This golf benefit will be at the Belleair
Country Club, (727) 447-2064.
18-11th Annual Dessert First The Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida’s benefit,
including a buffet dinner, cookies, desserts
and auctions, will be at the Hilton St.
Petersburg Carillon Park, (813) 758-4508.
18-20-Festival of Trees The Arc Tampa
Bay will have its 32nd annual fundraiser
with beautifully decorated Christmas trees
on display and for sale at the Long Center in
Clearwater. For tickets, call (727) 797-8712.
18-20-Suncoast Jazz Classic This 26th
annual jazz festival, featuring the Ken
Peplowski Quartet, Nate Najar, Hot Jazz
Pie, Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band, Pepper,
The Fat Babies and many more will be held
indoors at the Sheraton Sand Key and the
Marriott Suites on Sand Key. Call
(727) 248-9441 or visit www.suncoastjazzclassic.
com for tickets or information.
18-20-Great American Pops: From
Fiedler to Williams The Florida Orchestra
will present a night that will honor
American pops with the music of Arthur
Fiedler and John Williams, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
18-20-The Spoiler The Gilbert & Sullivan
Players will present this family-friendly
comic opera in three acts at the Tarpon
Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 942-5605.
19-The Lion the Witch and the
Wardrobe Based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure
story, this enchanting musical will be at the
Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
19-Bob Dylan This folk-rock legend and
his band will perform many of his iconic
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hits at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
24-Thanksgiving Dinner and Show
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with
entertainment by Tommy Mara & The
Crests at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre
in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
26-Dolly Parton Ruth Eckerd Hall on
the Road will present this country music
superstar at the Amalie Arena in Tampa,
(727) 791-7400.
26 thru Dec 25-A Show Palace
Christmas Spectacular Celebrate your
favorite Christmas traditions and memories
in this fabulous show at the Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, 727-863-7949.
29-Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016 This
popular saxophonist will be joined this year
by contemporary jazz artist Jonathan Butler,
singer/songwriter Kenny Lattimore and
vocalist Valerie Simpson at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
29 thru Dec 4-Into the Woods With
lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim,
this award-winning musical play that
intertwines the plots of several Brothers
Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales will
be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
DECEMBER
1-Eckerd Kids Jingle Jangle Jam This
9th annual benefit for children and families,
includes a feast, seasonal libations, desserts,
silent auction and Emmy winner John
Quinones at the Hilton St. Petersburg
Carillon Park, (800) 554-4357.
1-11-My Three Angels Sam and Bella
Spewack’s heartwarming classic 1953
comedy will kick-off the Christmas
season at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in
Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
2-Holiday Cocktail Reception The
Florida Orchestra Guild’s 5th annual Tour
of Homes’ evening benefit will be in a
private St. Petersburg home, (727) 254-1176.
3-The 5th Annual Holiday Tour of
Homes The Florida Orchestra Guild’s
benefit boutique and tour will be 10 a.m.
- 3 p.m. in the Snell Isle, Brightwaters Blvd.
and Old Northeast areas of St. Petersburg,
(727) 254-1176.
2-4-Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
Joshua Weilerstein will conduct The
Florida Orchestra in this concert that will
feature Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer in
Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto,” along with
Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 10,”
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
4-The Nutcracker Enjoy this holiday
classic performed by Dance Alive National
Ballet at the Tarpon Springs Performing
Arts Center, (727) 942-5605.
4-Jillian Michaels This best-selling
author, TV personality, entrepreneur and a
leading health and wellness expert will be
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
6-Donnie & Marie Legendary brothersister
duo Donnie and Marie of the famous
Osmond Family will perform holiday
favorites at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
8-A Peter White Christmas
Contemporary jazz artists Rick Braun and
Euge Groove will join Peter White in this
holiday concert at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
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9-‘Tis the Season:
A Tarpon Arts Holiday Celebration
The whole family will enjoy this special
holiday benefit performance in support of
Tarpon Arts at the Heritage Museum in
Tarpon Springs, (727) 937-0686.
9-Martina McBride This country music
superstar will bring her all new Love
Unleashed Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
9-11-Holiday Pops The Florida Orchestra
will play yuletide favorites in this concert
that the whole family will enjoy, with
matinees on both Saturday and Sunday,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
10 thru Jan 29-Peter and the Starcatcher
and Peter Pan This theatrical event,
features both musical productions
performed in either order or, on Saturdays,
see them both (2 P.M. and 8 P.M.) at freeFall
Theatre in St. Petersburg, (727) 498-5205.
13-The Beach Boys Enjoy the
unforgettable harmonies and classic hits of
this legendary group at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-The Tenors Christmas This multiplatinum
vocal group will bring its
Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-Gingerbread Decorating Event
The American Red Cross’ 21st annual
champagne brunch, auction and
competitive gingerbread house benefit will
be at the Don Cesar Beach Resort on St. Pete
Beach, (727) 515-5958.
16-Annual Safford House Victorian
Christmas Experience a Christmas
Celebration with decorated trees,
entertainment, refreshments and a festive
holiday gift shop at the Safford House in
Tarpon Springs, (727) 937-1130.
17-18-The Nutcracker The Next
Generation Ballet, along with
internationally renowned professional ballet
dancers, will perform this Christmas classic
at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
18-A Christmas Carol The Nebraska
Theatre Caravan will bring its delightful
stage production of Charles Dickens’
Christmas classic to Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
18-Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the
Night Visitors The Florida Lyric Theater
will present this holiday classic opera for
the whole family at the Tarpon Springs
Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605.
20-25-An American in Paris The
Broadway hit musical, inspired by the
Academy Award-winning 1951 film and
featuring the music of George and
Ira Gershwin, will be at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
31-Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With live
music by Ocean Road Band, enjoy party
favors, hors d’oeuvres, an elegant dinner
buffet and a midnight champagne toast
at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in
Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
31-New Year’s Eve 2016 Ring in the
New Year with hors d’oeuvres, an elegant
buffet dinner, party favors and a midnight
champagne toast, while dancing to the
music of Tommy Mara and The Crests at
Palace Grand in Spring Hill,
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