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Galleria Bruce Norris Caricatures 727-742-0476 artbybrucenorris.com 150 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 727•733•2151 www.advantuscorp.com Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater, (727) 446-1360. This quality community theatre has been in operation since 1930. Each season, the 182-seat theatre presents a new show every month. The venue is available for a nominal fee to nonprofit organizations that wish to enjoy a performance exclusively for their group, while fundraising through the sale of tickets to the play. freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, (727) 498-5205. Since opening in January 2011, freeFall Theatre has quickly become one of the most acclaimed and awardwinning theatre companies in Tampa Bay. The mission of freeFall Theatre is to pursue art’s greater purposes and the transformative power of theatre – as a builder of community, a source of upliftment, and a builder of cultural legacy. They present a varied range of classical and new works that are bold, daring, and diverse. The Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590. Built in 1925 and on the National Register of Historic places, the award-winning Palladium Theater is a performing arts center offering two stages – Hough Hall, an acoustically perfect 850-seat concert hall, and Side Door, the 175-seat nightclub. The Palladium presents diverse performances from internationally known artists to emerging talent (blues, jazz, dance, opera, rock, chamber, comedy and more). It is located four blocks from the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. Parking is free. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, Box office (727) 791-7400; Business office (727) 791-7060. The Hall hosts The Florida Orchestra and national and international artists and performances, including Broadway, classical, dance, pop, comedy and affordable family theater. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute offers classes in the visual and performing arts for students of all ages. Sarasota Opera, 61 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-8450. Opera lovers appreciate this beautiful opera house and the first-class performances of its company. English translations are projected above the stage. Show Palace Entertainment, 16128 US Hwy 19, Hudson, (727) 863-7949. Enjoy dinner while being entertained by amazing top-billed casts and crews in musical shows and other productions, while receiving great service and hospitality, a delicious dinner, a full bar and beautiful seating in an elegant, yet comfortable, atmosphere. Call for upcoming show times and ticket availability.


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