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The prequel adaptation of Peter Pan, Peter and the
Starcatcher, will be at St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre
15 thru Dec 31-”Origins of Santa Claus”
This exhibit can be seen at the Dunedin
Historical Museum, (727) 736-1176.
15-Eric Johnson Acoustic This singer/
songwriter and guitarist 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.
16-20-Fall Fair Rides, games and family
fun will be at The Shops at Wiregrass in
Wesley Chapel, (813) 994-2242.
17-Thanksgiving Foodie Fest Chef Fred
Cremo will demonstrate holiday side dish
preparations at the Dunedin Fine Art Center,
(727) 298-DFAC.
17-Neil deGrasse Tyson This award-winning
astrophysicist will share his knowledge about
the universe using wit and insight at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
17-Ambassador of Jazz The premiere of
this documentary film about Sonny LaRosa
and his creation of America’s Youngest Jazz
Band will be at 7 p.m. in the Muvico Theatre
at Sundial in St. Petersburg. For information
or tickets, call (727) 797-7772 or contact
barbarabickerstaffe@gmail.com.
17-XIV Charity Works Cup Challenge This
golf tournament to benefit Charity Works will
be at the Belleair Country Club, (727) 447-2064.
17-Leon Russell This rock-and-roller will
perform gospel-infused Southern boogie
piano rock, blues and country music at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
18-Jazzy Jubilee: Norman Brown,
Rachelle Farrell & Rick Braun This
contemporary jazz trio will present a mix of
classic R&B and soul jazz at The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 791-7400.
18-The Shaun Hopper Trio This group
will perform its unique sound and visual
show at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
18-Dessert First The Girl Scouts of West
Central Florida’s 11th annual 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
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10-Muscle Team 2016 Join the
Muscular Dystrophy Association and
Tampa Bay’s top athletes and sports
legends for this fundraising event,
featuring a VIP reception, cocktails,
live entertainment, a silent auction and
dinner at the InterContinental Hotel in
Tampa. For tickets or information, visit
muscleteamtampabay.org.
11-Veterans Day Celebration Enjoy
tours and complimentary admission, as
well as coffee and sweets in the Officers’
Club Quonset Hut at the Armed Forces
History Museum in Largo, (727) 539-8371.
11-Kansas Celebrating their 40th
anniversary, this progressive rock band
will showcase their classic hits at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
11-Olivia Holt Currently starring in
Disney’s Kickin It and on the Disney
Channel in I Didn’t Do It, Olivia will sing
at the Capitol Theatre, (727) 791-7400.
11-Flashback Four These four lead
vocalists will perform the music of The
Drifters, The Beach Boys, Motown, the
Bee Gees and more at The Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
11-13-Holiday Gift Market 2016 The
Junior League of Tampa’s 13th shopping
benefit will be at the Florida State
Fairgrounds, (813) 254-1734 or
www.jltampahgm.eventbrite.com.
11-13-Songs of the Sea: Britten, Elgar
& Debussy This Florida Orchestra concert
will feature Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,”
Elgar’s “Sea Pictures” and Debussy’s “La
Mer,” as well as “The Work at Hand” by Jake
Heggie, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
12-Cirque Gala: Steampunk Circus
Aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers and
more will entertain and hors d’oeuvres
and champagne will be served at Dance &
Circus Arts of Tampa Bay’s 17th Anniversary
extravaganza in Clearwater, (727) 461-0098 or
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2602360.
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 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.
12 thru Dec 30-There Is No Time Like
the Presents Local artists will display their
works at the 2016 Holiday Show and Sale at
The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-7872 ext. 2210.
12 thru Dec 31-Symphony in Lights This
Christmas celebration features a light show
choreographed to music and snow. The
premiere night will feature lighting of the tree,
band and street performers, Santa’s arrival
and fireworks. This event will be at The Shops
at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, (813) 994-2242.
13-From Swing to Jazz Samba The Nate
Najar Trio will perform at 3 p.m. at Peace
Memorial in Clearwater, (727) 446-3001.
13-Christmas Under the Oaks The 40th
annual arts and craft show will feature more
than 160 exhibitors’ handcrafted wares at
Coachman Park in Clearwater,
gfwcnpwc.org/Christmas-Under-The-Oaks.html.
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
suncoastjazzclassic.com for tickets or
information.
18-20-Great American Pops: From
Fiedler to Williams Bob Bernhardt
will conduct The Florida Orchestra,
with guest pianist Andrew Staupe, in a
program 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 familyfriendly
comic opera in three acts at the
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 942-5605.
19-Bobby Bones & the Raging Idiots
When Bobby isn’t doing his radio show, he’s
playing with the Raging Idiots. They 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
hits at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
20-iLuminate This dance troupe uses
unique technology and combines dance with
glow-in-the-dark suits for a show of hip-hop
and illusions at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
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.
25-Albanian Culture Celebration The
Pan-Albania Federation of American Vatra
Tampa Bay Chapter will host traditional
singers at an Independence Day dinner
open to the public at Banquet Masters in
Clearwater. For ticket information, call Jason
Sulisufay at (727) 515-1387.
25-Steve Vai Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road
will present this instrumental rock guitarist
as he showcases his album Passion and
Warfare at The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 791-7400.
25 thru Dec 31 Holiday Lights The
Florida Botanical Gardens will host a nightly
walk through the gardens with different
entertainment each evening in Largo,
(727) 582-2100.
26-Dolly Parton Ruth Eckerd Hall on
the Road will present this country music
superstar at the Amalie Arena in Tampa,
(727) 791-7400.
26-27-Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes
Music Join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird
and more in this introduction to musical
instruments at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
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, 1-727-863-7949.
27-The Havana Cuba All-Stars
Celebrating the music from Cuba, this 11-
piece ensemble will be at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
from December 16-January 28th.
MIKE WOOD LIGHTING DESIGN
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