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collection of photographs will be sold to
benefit the Suntan Art Center at the Don
Vista Cultural Arts Building, 3300 Gulf
Boulevard in St. Pete Beach from 6 P.M.
-8:30 P.M., (727) 367-3818.
21-Annual Dinner Celebration The
Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce
will hold its annual dinner and awards
ceremony with a cash bar at the
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. For table
sponsorships or tickets, call (727) 726-2890.
21-An Evening With David Brooks
St. Petersburg College Foundation’s Second
Annual Distinguished Speaker event will
feature this highly acclaimed political and
social commentator and best-selling author
at The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
22, 24, 25-Agatha Christie’s The
Mousetrap This exciting “whodunit” with
a classic cast of suspects will be performed
at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts
Center, (727) 942-5605.
23-”Brand New Day” Gala The
University Area Community Development
Corporation’s fifth annual gala to raise
funds for construction of the new Harvest
Hope Park will be held at the at the
University Area CDC Community Center
in Tampa. For sponsorships or tickets, call
(813) 558-5212 or visit www.uacdc.org.
23-Show Biz Kids: Music of Steely Dan
This world-class group of musicians and
vocalists will bring the music of Steely Dan
to life at The Palladium Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
23-The Alter Eagles With both Don
Henley and Glenn Frey lookalikes, this
tribute band will perform many of the
Eagles greatest hits at The Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
23-25-The Illusionists - Live from
Broadway Enjoy incredible new magic
and illusions with some of these worldfamous
magicians at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
23-30-”Two Worlds....Black and White”
This exhibit of work by abstract surrealist
artist Scott Menaul and photography from
the team of Pierre and Cathy Dutertre will
be at My Favorite Art Place,
1750 N. Hercules Avenue in Clearwater,
(727) 744-1602.
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11-Oz Pearlman The grandson of
Holocaust survivors, Pearlman, who
recently appeared on America’s Got Talent,
will perform his unique blend of mentalism
and magic at The Palladium in St.
Petersburg. Proceeds will benefit the Florida
Holocaust Museum’s student education
programs, (727) 822-3590.
12-Clearwater Community Woman’s
Club Social This get-together invites
anyone interested in the organization or its
membership to join them at the downtown
Clearwater Main Library. For reservations,
please call (727) 797-7088 by September 7th.
12-Jake Shimabukuro This talented and
energetic ukulele artist will perform many
of his favorite compositions at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-Leon Bridges One of the brightest new
musical artists today, Bridges will perform
his deep, soulful sounds with special guest
Lianne La Havas at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-Gary Gulman Following appearances
on late night talk shows and NBC’s Last
Comic Standing, Gulman will be at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
16-“Raise You Up” Ruth Eckerd Hall’s
Kinky Boots-themed 11th Annual Gala
dinner dance to benefit the Marcia P.
Hoffman School of the Arts will be at the
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-Alex Harris - iGot Soul Show This
St. Petersburg R&B singer and actor will
perform some of the world’s greatest
musical compositions, including those by
artists Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and James
Brown, at The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
16-The Ultimate Tribute to the Music
of Billy Joel Tony Monaco, along with a
seven-piece band, will pay tribute to this
superstar of the music industry at The Show
Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson,
(727) 863-7949.
17-The Mad Hatter Tea Party Angels
Against Abuse’s themed afternoon
family benefit will be at the St. Petersburg
Coliseum, (727) 804-7710.
17-Tampa Bay Jazz Fest Enjoy the
smooth sounds of top jazz artists, including
Marcus Anderson, Nate Mitchell, Belinda
Womack, Fred Johnson with Dick Remore &
The Jazz Cellar Underground Orchestra and
many more at Water Works Park in Tampa,
(813) 385-6087.
17-Legends of Rock This inaugural tour
concert, featuring Jefferson Starship; Mark
Famer, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad;
Rick Derringer; and Mitch Ryder & The
Detroit Wheels will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
17-War Virgin This West Point graduate
and Iraq War veteran from New Port Richey
will bring her musical comedy about the
military to The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
21-Keb’ Mo’ Band This award-winning
band will present an unforgettable night
of blues music at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
21-Il Divo - Amor & Pasión Enjoy the
sultry and passionate sounds of Urs Buhler,
Sebastien Izambard, Carlos Marin and
David Miller as they perform songs from
their latest album at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
21-Through the Lens “The Macro Eye”
Photographs of William Moriarty This
24-That’s Entertainment: The Glory
Days at M.G.M. Take a trip back to the
glory days of Metro Goldwyn Mayer with
behind the scenes stories and fabulous
music in this concert at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
24-Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot
Join the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
in its annual family-friendly 5K and 1 mile
races in Safety Harbor. Race participants
will receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, finisher
medal and a post-race Girl Scout Cookie
celebration. For more information, visit
www.gswcf.org/spring.
30-Oct 2-Beethoven’s Symphony
No. 9 Music Director Michael Francis
will conduct The Florida Orchestra in this
concert featuring Beethoven’s 9th, including
“Ode to Joy,” along with Francis Poulenc’s
“Gloria,” (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
OCTOBER
1-Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars
2016 Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the
Bay’s evening of cocktails, bidding, dinner
and staged dance competition with local
celebrities will be at TPepin Hospitality
Centre in Tampa, (727) 573-7720.
www.handsacrossthebay.org.
1-Largo Cultural Center’s 20th
Anniversary The Suncoast Performing
Arts Foundation will celebrate the Largo
Cultural Center’s 20th anniversary with
a dinner and big band dance during its
Annual Gala at the Center in Largo,
(727) 587-6793.
1-Jonny Lang Ruth Eckerd Hall on the
Road will present this blues, gospel and
rock singer/songwriter at The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 791-7400.
1-Stars & Stripes USA Celebration The
fifth annual USO show, presented by the
Armed Forces History Museum in Largo,
featuring the G.I. Joe Big Band, will be at the
Coliseum in St. Petersburg. For information
or tickets, call (727) 539-8371 or visit
www.armedforcesmuseum.com.
2-Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic
Tour Enjoy this legendary guitarist as he
presents an intimate acoustic performance
of many of his hit songs at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
2-Yer Cheatin’ Heart Just Stopped
Beatin’ Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
will present this zany “whodunnit” at
Palace Grand in Spring Hill, (352) 688-3390.
6-2016 Pacesetter Awards PEMHS’
(Personal Enrichment through Mental
Health Services) annual dinner will be at
The Coliseum in St. Petersburg,
(727) 545-6477.
6-Classic Albums Live: Physical Graffiti
This band of world-class musicians will
perform the music of Led Zeppelin’s
Physical Graffiti album at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
6 thru 16-Stage Door This hit comedy/
drama of both Broadway and the 1937
film starring Katherine Helpburn and
Ginger Rogers will be at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
6 thru 23-Psycho Beach Party Charles
Busch’s comedy that is a cross between a
beach party epic and a psychological thriller
will be at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa,
(813) 374-2416.
Violinist Jeffrey Multer, who has been the
concertmaster for The Florida Orchestra since
2006, will be performing with the Orchestra
at their concerts on September 30th,
October 1st and October 2nd.
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