2 0 thru Oct. 15-The Royale This stylized
play about the life of an African-American
boxer in 1905 who wants to be worldwide
champion during that racially segregated era
will be staged by the American Stage Theatre
Company in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-7529.
21-Brian Regan The comedian with clean,
off-center humor will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22-Great White Known for “Once Bitten,
Twice Shy,” these rockers will be at the
Central Park Performing Arts Center in
Largo, (727) 587-6793.
22-UB40 Legends Ali, Astro and Mickey,
founding members of the iconic Birmingham
reggae troupe, will perform freshly-minted
new songs and reggae cover versions of
classics by the Beatles, Bob Dylan and
others at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
22 thru Oct. 8-The Marvelous Wondrettes
Featuring more than 30 classic ‘50s and ‘60s
hits, The Marvelous Wondrettes will rescue the
Springfield High Prom at the Stageworks
Theatre in Tampa, (813) 374-2416.
23-Buffyfest: The Florida Björkestra
Twelve band members and eight vocalists
will present a multimedia event based
on a Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme at
the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
23-RCS Grand Gala
RCS’ 50th year celebration dinner benefit
with ESPN’s Jay Harris will be at the Conmy
Center in Dunedin, (727) 443-4031 ext. 503.
24-The Psychedelic Furs
Along with special guest Bash & Pop, the
Psychedelic Furs will give a concert at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
26-Taj Mo: Taj Mahal and Keb Mo Band
Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road will be at the
Palladium Theater of St. Petersburg with
these blues titans, (727) 791-7400.
28-Terri Clark This eight-time Canadian
Country Music Association Entertainer of the
Year and singer of “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me”
will be at the Central Park Performing Arts
Center in Largo, (727) 587-6793.
30 and Oct. 1-Harry Potter In Concert
The Sorcerer’s Stone will be shown with live
music from the Florida Orchestra at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827) or
(800) 955-1045.
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5 thru 15-On Golden Pond The story of
an aging couple and their family interactions
will be performed at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
6-8-Orff’s Carmina Burana
Michael Francis will conduct the Florida
Orchestra for opening night with the Master
Chorale of Tampa Bay and Lumina Youth
Choir, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
7-Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
Deep Talk and Shallow Tales is the theme
of the night at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or 800-955-1045.
7-Black Tie Ball
PARC’S 48th annual dinner dance will be at
the Vinoy in St. Petersburg, (727) 345-9111.
7-Harbor Sounds Oktoberfest on Main
The Greg Billings Band will headline the
downtown event in Safety Harbor with
German entertainment, food, fine arts and
crafts, (727) 726-2890.
7-Hearts for the Arts Gala
The Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation’s
20th anniversary dinner and performance
will be at the Central Park Performing Arts
Center in Largo, (727)587-6793.
7-Jesse Cook Guitar virtuoso Cook, a
master of flamenco and jazz rhythms, will
return to the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
7-Night in the Islands Enjoy live Greek
music by Ellada and dancing on the Sponge
Docks in Tarpon Springs for this admissionfree
event, (727) 942-5605.
11-YES featuring Anderson, Rabin and
Wakeman The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
members will be at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
12-Bill Engvall
Texas native Engvall of the Blue Collar
Comedy concert films, who was a contestant
on Dancing with the Stars in 2013, will bring
comedy to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Fashion + Art Luncheon
Farida Khelfa and Sabine Getty of the
House of Schiaparelli and Hank Hine,
director of The Dalí Museum, will have a
kickoff luncheon in honor of the “Dalí and
Schiaparelli” exhibit. The luncheon will be at
the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club
in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-3767.
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13-15-Swing is the Thing Pops conductor
Jeff Tyzik will lead the Florida Orchestra
in songs from the ‘40s to the ‘60s with
clarinetist Dave Bennett, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
14-Lorie Morgan This country music
star of “Five Minutes” and “What Part of
No” fame will perform with Jesse Keith
Whitley, her son with the late great Keith
Whitley, at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
14-Schiaparelli fashions A grand fashion
show featuring contemporary Schiaparelli
fashions followed by a black-tie gala and a
dinner reception will be at The Dalí Museum
in St. Petersburg. To sponsor or attend, call
Kelly Ritrievi, development director, at
(727) 623-4729.
14 thru Nov. 12-Seven Brides For Seven
Brothers The story of a young bride living
in the 1850s Oregon wilderness and her
plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy
brothers-in-law will be at the Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
15-Dalí and Schiaparelli brunch There
will be a champagne brunch at a location
to be determined in honor of the upcoming
“Dalí and Schiaparelli” exhibit at The Dalí
Museum in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-3767.
18 thru Jan. 14-Dalí and Schiaparelli
An exhibit of the work of friends and
collaborators Salvador Dalí and designer Elsa
Schiaparelli will feature haute couture gowns
and accessories, jewelry, paintings, drawing,
objects and photos at the The Dalí Museum
in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-3767.
19-Neil deGrasse Tyson America’s favorite
astrophysicist explores all that is funny,
illuminating and alarming in reports about
the world’s current events for a show at the
Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827)
or (800) 955-1045.
19-TBBCA Impact Awards Tampa Bay
Businesses for Culture & the Arts will
meet for dinner, drinks and a program at
Armature Works in The Heights in Tampa,
(813) 221-2787.
19-22-Clearwater Jazz Holiday Ruth
Eckerd Hall on the Road will be in Coachman
Park in Clearwater for the annual musical
extravaganza, (727) 791-7400.
21-23 Pops in the Park The Florida
Orchestra will give free outdoor pops
concerts on October 21 at Vinoy Park in
St. Petersburg, Oct. 22 at River Tower Park in
Tampa and October 23 at Coachman Park in
Clearwater, (727) 892-3337.
24-29-On Your Feet! The story of Emilio
and Gloria Estefan will be told at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827) or
(800) 955-1045.
26-Toad the Wet Sprocket With Glen
Phillips on lead vocals and guitar, Toad the
Wet Sprocket will play at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
27-29-Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
Michael Francis will conduct the Florida
Orchestra, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 9
Betsy Wickard and Peter Salzer will recreate
the magic of legendary comedy duo George
Burns and Gracie Allen at the Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson on November 3.