February 2008 Calendar of Events Tampa Bay Florida
Lets
Walk Against Breast Cancer!!
Sunday Feb 3, 3.1 mile fun walk for the
entire family to benefit breast cancer awareness, registration at 11:30am
at Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave N, Largo, FL. Shelter 8. Walk anytime
after 12 noon, last walker back in by 4 pm. $25 per person, children under
6 $5. On-line registration now open, refreshments after the walk! For info
call 727.698.0078 or visit our
Web site! Walk in
honor of a survivor, walk in memory of a loved one!
Grand Opening John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk
February 9, 2008, 1-9pm |
Web Site
Bring your family! Bring your Friends! Come celebrate and explore the
brand new John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk and enjoy Old Florida style
shopping, dining and entertainment! The highlight will be a free Concert
featuring "Tom Gribbin & The Saltwater Band" and the "Mad Beach Band"
reunion show! Fun and entertainment for all ages can be found all day
long. Come find out why the new John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk really is…
"The Best Day in Tampa Bay!"
Wednesdays through Sundays
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Connecting People and Place Exhibit Gallery at Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, history of Weedon Island
Preserve and the Tampa Bay estuary at the recently opened Connecting
People and Place Exhibit Gallery. Staged among six galleries, the Exhibit
Gallery is an art-inspired, hands-on educational showcase of the area’s
history, ecology and people. For the past 2,000 years, there has never
been a dull moment in this corner of Pinellas County. This Exhibit Gallery
is a great experience for the entire family. For information, call (727)
453-6500. |
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February 1, 2008
Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club Annual Convention
The Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club, is holding their annual
Convention on January 30, 2008 to February 2, 2008 at the Dolphin Beach
Resort Hotel. The venue is antique glass. The convention features strictly
vintage carnival glass and is highlighted with a Carnival glass auction on
Saturday, Feb 2nd. The public is invited to this event and seminars will
be held on different carnival glass subjects. More information is located
at our Web
Site.
Diane Wetherbee, ddwbee@aol.com,
Dolphin Beach Resort Hotel.
2/1/08
Florida
Orchestra By George, By Ira! By Gershwin! Carol Morsani Hall TBPAC
2/1/08 Girl Talk Czar Bar
2/1/08 New Shanghai Circus Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
2/1/08 Tim Reynolds Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
2/1/08 Ween Jannus Landing
Friday, Feb. 1
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Weedon Nightlife Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Enter the world of bats, owls, moths and raccoons on this guided night
hike at Weedon Island Preserve. Look and listen for nocturnal animals
while investigating the trails around the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural
and Natural History Center. This hike is suitable for ages 12 and up.
Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
Fabulous First Friday hosted by The City of St. Pete Beach
Friday, February 1, 2008
5:30-8:30pm
Parents, take the night off and let us take care of dinner! Drop the kids
off and let them enjoy a fun night of their own. The St. Pete Beach
Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, hosts a night of fun, games,
prizes, and food. Reservations required, open to kids in grades K-5. $5.00
with Recreation or Play card, $6.50 without, per child. Inquire about
cards at the Community Center.
Kelley Poole, Special Event Marketing, St. Pete Beach Community Center,
727-363-9245 k.poole@stpetebeach.org
February 2, 2008
Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club Annual Convention
The Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club, is holding their annual
Convention on January 30, 2008 to February 2, 2008 at the Dolphin Beach
Resort Hotel. The venue is antique glass. The convention features strictly
vintage carnival glass and is highlighted with a Carnival glass auction on
Saturday, Feb 2nd. The public is invited to this event and seminars will
be held on different carnival glass subjects. More information is located
at our Web
Site.
Diane Wetherbee, ddwbee@aol.com,
Dolphin Beach Resort Hotel.
2/2/08 Adam & Dave's Bloodline, Marah, Gasoline Heart Orpheum
2/2/08 Brenda Lee Silver Springs Park
2/2/08
Florida
Orchestra By George! By Ira! By Gershwin! Mahaffey Theater
LARGO CIRCLE BOASTS THE BEAT OF MANY DIFFERENT
DRUMMERS
Bring a drum or other percussion instrument and join us in the drum circle every
first Saturday at 6 p.m. from January until April. The circle forms in the
George C. McGough Nature Park at the Largo Narrows, 11901 146th St. N. Listeners
of all ages are also invited to relax by the campfire and enjoy the rhythm as
Barry Skeete, an Arthur Hull certified drum circle facilitator, leads the group.
There is a $2.00 fee for attendees over the age of 12.
Saturday, Feb. 2
9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal
mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the
Preserve’s early residents. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
Saturday, Feb. 2
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Guided Canoe Trip at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the south canoe trail of Weedon Island Preserve and get a rare look at
the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida special. Trained guides
lead through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster beds while pointing
out various flora and fauna. The cost, including tax, for this unique experience
is $10 per person or $20 per canoe with a maximum of three people in each canoe.
Children should be over 6 years old and accompanied by an adult. Spaces fill
quickly so call (727) 453-6500 for more information and pre-register today.
February 3, 2008
2/3/08
Florida
Orchestra By George! By Ira! By Gershwin! Ruth Eckerd Hall
2/3/08 Pat Boone Cypress Gardens
Sunday, Feb. 3
8 to 10 a.m.
Photography Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Search for the perfect snapshot while hiking Weedon Island Preserve during this
photography hike. A guide will highlight seasonal features and wildlife
behaviors to help you capture the Preserve’s natural beauty. This hike is best
for adults. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
Lets Walk Against Breast Cancer!!
Sunday Feb 3, 3.1 mile fun walk for the entire family to benefit breast
cancer awareness, registration at 11:30am at Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd
Ave N, Largo, FL. Shelter 8. Walk anytime after 12 noon, last walker back
in by 4 pm. $25 per person, children under 6 $5. On-line registration now
open, refreshments after the walk! For info call 727.698.0078 or visit our
Web site!
Walk in honor of a survivor, walk in memory of a loved one!
February 4, 2008
2/4/08 Ebony Fashion Show Mahaffey Theater
www.floridaorchestra.org
February 5, 2008
2/5/08 Lecture Robert Bazell Mahaffey Theater
February 6, 2008
2/6/08 Impulse Skipper's Smokehouse
February 7, 2008
2/7/08 Fl State Fair Thru 2/18 Fl State Fairgrounds
www.floridastatefair.com
2/7/08 Go-Go's Jannus Landing
2/7/08 Uncle John's Band Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com February 8, 2008
2/8/08 "Quite Storm Live" Mahaffey Theater
www.mahaffeytheater.com
2/8/08 Damon Fowler Group Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
2/8/08 Fl Orchestra Carmina Burana Carol Morsani Hall TBPAC
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/8/08 Scott H. Biram Orpheum
2/8/08 Yonder Mountain String Band Jannus Landing
Friday, Feb. 8
7 to 8 p.m.
Bear-dogs, Terror Birds and Mammoths: Extinct Fossil Vertebrates of Florida
Program
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Meet Dr. Bruce J. MacFadden, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the
University of Florida. He will present the fascinating mammals that once lived
in Florida. He will also discuss the climate changes that took place in Florida
and the evolution of early mammals. This program is best for adults and suitable
for ages 12 and up. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
February 9, 2008
Touch-A-Truck hosted by The City of St. Pete Beach
Saturday, February 9, 2008
10:00am-12:00pm
The Fourth Annual City of St. Pete Beach Touch-A-Truck is rolling in, bringing
trucks of all shapes and sizes to the St. Pete Beach Community Center (7701 Boca
Ciega Drive). Kids of all ages are in the driver’s seat when they explore
municipal vehicles and meet the personnel who serve and protect our community.
After getting up close to all the wheeled wonders, kids and families will enjoy
a moon bounce house, pottery creation station hosted by Practically Pikasso,
snacks and refreshments, and plenty of family fun. This is a free event for the
community so bring the kids and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. We are always
looking for new vehicles to show off! If you have a truck or vehicle that you
would like to share with the children or you would like to get involved with
this event, please contact Kelley Poole, Event Coordinator, at (727) 363-9245.
Kelley Poole, Special Event Marketing, St. Pete Beach Community Center,
727-363-9245, k.poole@stpetebeach.org.
TASCO TEEN FORMAL VALENTINES DANCE
Students grades 6 - 9 come out and
join the largest bash in the Tampa Bay Area at the TASCO Valentines Formal on
February 9, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th
Avenue N. This dinner-dance semi-formal dress occasion (with no jeans or shorts
allowed) for teens includes best dressed male and female contests with $100 cash
prizes, the wacky money booth with $200 grab money, a live DJ playing the
greatest hits, and video game lounge. Sing, dance and create your own single or
group music DVD. Tickets are available at any ticket master location,
ticketmaster.com, TASCO office, 1320 5th St. N. or Coliseum box office, 535 4th
Ave. N. $20 admission includes catered dinner. Call the TASCO Hotline for more
information 892-5060. Sponsored by city of St. Petersburg Recreation’s TASCO
Teens and the Recreation Department.
City of
St. Petersburg Recreation.
CONTACT: TASCO 892-5060
2/9/08 African Violet Show Thru 2/10 Sunken Gardens
2/9/08
Florida
Orchestra Carmina Burana Mahaffey Theater
2/9/08 Great Engines Of The Past Pinellas Pioneer Settlement Thru 2/10
2/9/08 Headlights Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
Saturday, Feb. 9,
9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal
mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the
Preserve’s early residents. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk
Grand Opening February 9, 2008, 1-9pm
Bring your family! Bring your Friends! Come celebrate and explore the
brand new John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk and enjoy Old Florida style
shopping, dining and entertainment! The highlight will be a free Concert
featuring "Tom Gribbin & The Saltwater Band" and the "Mad Beach Band"
reunion show! Fun and entertainment for all ages can be found all day
long. Come find out why the new John's Pass Plaza & Boardwalk really is…
"The Best Day in Tampa Bay!"
www.JohnsPassPlaza.com
February 10, 2008
2/10/08 Dyango & EL Consorcio "Singing To Love" Mahaffey Theater
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/10/08 Fl Orchestra Carmina Burana Ruth Eckerd Hall
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/10/08 Xtreme Ice Racing
St. Pete
Times Forum
Sunday, Feb. 10
2 to 3 p.m.
A Shadow and a Song: The Struggle to Save an Endangered Species
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Listen to a poignant presentation by author Mark J. Walters. This is the story
of how the Endangered Species Act failed a small songbird: the dusky seaside
sparrow. A Shadow and a Song is a beautifully written work, an elegy for a
vanished race and a labor of love. This is the first in a series of lectures
celebrating a year of science and humanity, leading to Darwin Day 2009. This
program is best for adults and suitable for ages 12 and up. Free. To register,
call (727) 453-6500.
February 12, 2008
2/12/08 Camelot Thru 2/17 Mahaffey Theater
February 13, 2008
2/13/08 "Jersey Boys" Thru 3/15 Carol Morsani Hall TBPAC
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/13/08 Impulse Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
2/13/08 Jay & The Americans Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com February 14, 2008
2/14/08 T.G. Sheppard Florida State Fair
2/14/08 The Association Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
2/14/08 Uncle John's Band Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
Thursday, Feb. 14
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wee-time at Weedon: Dream Weaver
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free
Wee-time at Weedon program. The book, Dream Weaver, by Jonathan London, tells a
story about a small yellow spider and its world. Children will learn that a
spider is not really an insect with a hands-on craft. Free. Registration
required by calling (727) 453-6500.
February 15, 2008
2/15/08 The Great American Trailer Park Musical Thri 2/16 Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
2/15/08 The Legendary J.C.'s, Nervous Turkeys
Skipper's Smokehouse
SUNSATIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
You won't want to miss the “Sunsational Arts & Crafts Show” at the Sunshine
Center on Friday and Saturday, February 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., 330
Fifth St. N. All sale items are new and handmade crafted items. Over 35 artisans
will showcase their works for sale. Breakfast and lunch is available for
purchase on the grounds. Try your hand at Lawn Bowling and take a tour of the
historic building. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Feb. 15
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Weedon Winter Family Night Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Discover the creatures of the night with this family-oriented night hike. Get a
rare opportunity to explore the Preserve’s nightlife and listen for nocturnal
animals on the trails around the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural
History Center. Best for adults, and suitable for children ages 5 to 12. Free.
Registration required by calling, (727) 453-6500.
February 16, 2008
Art Walk- Gulfport: Saturday, February 16th.
Looking for something Fun to do on
Saturday? Find it at
Gulfport's Third Saturday Art Walk from 6-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16th!
Over 30 talented Artisans, Crafters, Authors and Entertainers sell their unique
talents along Beach Blvd. Shop the eclectic offerings while listening to a
variety of live entertainment throughout the Village. Live entertainment
includes Urban Gypsies and a variety of music at the infamous "Gulf-Porch". View
the stars through the telescope of SPAC's "sidewalk astronomer", John Dobson.
Enjoy a shopping and dining experience like no other! For more information call
727-322-5217.
2/16/08 America Silver Springs Park
2/16/08 Get Active Tampa Bay Vinoy Park
www.mahaffeytheater.com
2/16/08 John Nemeth, Junior Watson Dave's Aqua Lounge
2/16/08 Unknown Hinson, Wanda Jackson, Rocket 88, Midnight Bowlers League, High
Octane, Rock-a-Fella Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
SUNSATIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
You won't want to miss the “Sunsational Arts & Crafts Show” at the Sunshine
Center on Friday and Saturday, February 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., 330
Fifth St. N. All sale items are new and handmade crafted items. Over 35 artisans
will showcase their works for sale. Breakfast and lunch is available for
purchase on the grounds. Try your hand at Lawn Bowling and take a tour of the
historic building. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Feb. 16
9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal
mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the
Preserve’s early residents. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
Daddy Daughter Date Night: An Enchanted Evening
LARGO, FL- Come out to celebrate our yearly Daddy Daughter Date Night. There's
no place like Southwest Rec (13120 Vonn Rd.) to create memorable Daddy/Daughter
experiences. Our enchanted evening promises a night of dining, dancings, and a
night full of memories.
Everyone from elementary age to adults is welcome to attend. The event will be
held on Saturday, February 16 from 6-9:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per couple, $20
each add'l daughter. For more information call (727) 518-3125. Come out and make
it this event your family tradition.
February 17, 2008
Sunday, Feb. 17
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Weedon Naturalist – Uplands Ecosystems Session
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the rich mosaic of upland communities at Weedon Island Preserve. This
Weedon Naturalist session includes topics such as upland ecosystem
identification, native plant distribution, ecology of upland animals and changes
to the Preserve’s landscape over the last 2,000 years. This session is best for
adults. Registration required by calling, (727) 453-6500.
February 18, 2008
2/18/08 Van Halen W/ David Lee Roth, Ky-Mani Marley
St Pete
Times Forum
February 20, 2008
2/20/08 Impulse Skipper's Smokehouse
SENIORS CHOICE INFORMATION & HEALTH FAIR
Join us at the Seniors Choice Health Fair on Wednesday, February 20, 2008
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St., N., St.
Petersburg, FL.
Receive free health screenings & detailed information from various experts
in senior health & lifestyles choices. Obtain “Free” information on legal
services, medical care, financial services and much more. Some exhibits
include: blood pressure check; rebate money information for home upgrades;
hearing test; varicosity ultrasound of the legs; eye tests; teeth and gums
check; and medical information from various local providers and medical
professionals.
Speakers schedule is as follows…
8:45 am The Eye Institute of West Florida - glaucoma, cataracts
and eye health
9:30 am Dr. Mountcastle, Mountcastle Vein Centers - veins, restless leg
syndrome, healthy legs
10:15 am Mortgage Planners LLC - reverse mortgages for seniors
11:00 am Carr Law Group, Lee Carr, Esq. - estate planning
11:45 am Humana, Michael Jennings - medicare programs, timelines, and
various rules
12:30 pm First State Financial Services, Michael D. Evans, CFP® - various
financial concerns for seniors
Humana will be offering free omelets to the first 150 attendees, who visit
their booth.
Be sure to stop by the Seniors Choice Directories booth to register for
your chance at winning many door prizes including prize package of golf
for four at East Lake Woodlands Country Club.
For more information contact Jan Wiseman at Seniors Choice by phone at
727-452-0177. Sponsored by the Seniors Choice Directories and the City of
St. Petersburg Sunshine Center.
February 21, 2008
2/21/08 Houston Calls, We Shot The Moon, The Higher, Sherwood Orpheum
2/21/08 Uncle John's Band Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
Thursday, Feb. 21
7 to 8 p.m.
Underwater Archaeology: A Study of Historic Watercraft Program
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Listen to Jeff Moates, Curator of the Florida Maritime Museum, as he presents an
underwater archaeology project along the Wacissa River in Jefferson County while
investigating watercraft remains. Moates will introduce the work at the museum
that is located in Cortez, a commercial fishing village, established in 1887.
This program is co-sponsored by Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society. Best
for adults, and suitable for children ages 12 and up. Free. Registration
required by calling, (727) 453-6500.February 22, 2008
2/22/08 Fl Orchestra Motown Hits with The Contours Ferguson Hall TBPAC
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/22/08 Michael Buble
St. Pete Times Forum
February 23, 2008
To
Life Dinner with special guest Jon Voight
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: A La Carte Event Pavilion at 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, Florida
Contact Elliott Rakofsky, Special Events Manager
Email:
erakofsky@flholocaustmuseum.org
55 Fifth Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Phone: (727) 820-0100 |
Florida Holocaust
Museum
2/23/08 Bettye LaVette, Eric Lindell, The Derek Trucks Band Clearwater Seafood
And Blues Fest.
2/23/08 Eric Lindell Seafood And Blues Fest.
2/23/08 Fiesta Day Ybor City
2/23/08 Fl Orchestra Motown Hits with The Contours Mahaffey Theater
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/23/08 Suncoast Classic Baywalk
Saturday, Feb. 23
9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal
mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the
Preserve’s early residents. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
Saturday, Feb. 23
2 to 3 p.m.
The Climate Project Presentation: People are a Force of Nature
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Meet Jane Maxwell, consultant, Waste Energy Solutions, and see The Climate
Project presentation. Pictures, graphs and short videos make the presentation
compelling. This talk explains easy, money-saving steps to help alleviate the
dangers of climate change. Free. Best for adults, and suitable for children ages
12 and up. Free. Registration required by calling, (727) 453-6500.
February 24, 2008
2/24/08 Casting Crowns, John Waller, Leeland,
St. Pete
Times Forum
2/24/08 Coco Montoya Clearwater Seafood And Blues Fest.
2/24/08 Fl Orchestra Motown Hits with The Contours Ruth Eckerd Hall
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/24/08 Paul Thorn Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
2/24/08 Tribute To Peggy Peterman Mahaffey Theater
www.floridaorchestra.org
Sunday, Feb. 24
8 to 9:30 a.m.
The Great Weedon Bird Quest
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Join the quest to find Weedon Island Preserve birds. Learn identifying marks and
behaviors of feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors, while helping
compile an annual checklist of the Preserve’s birds. Free. This quest is best
for adults. For information and to register, call (727) 453-6500.
Sunday, Feb. 24
2 to 4 p.m.
In Their Own Words: Perseverance and Resilience in Two Florida Fishing
Communities
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Michael Jepson, Ph.D., and Carlton Ward, Jr. present the documentary film, In
Their Own Words, about changes endured by two Florida coastal communities as
they struggle with issues of natural resource dependence, rapid population grown
and degrading local ecosystems. This presentation is co-sponsored with the Tampa
Bay History Center and University of South Florida Libraries’ Florida Studies
Center. Best for adults, and suitable for children ages 12 and up. Free.
Registration required by calling, (727) 453-6500.
February 26, 2008
2/26/08 Cobra Starship, We The Kings, The Cab, Metro Station The State Theatre
February 28, 2008
2/28/08 Fl Orchestra Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Ruth Eckerd Hall
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/28/08 Harlem Globetrotters
St. Pete
Times Forum
Thursday, Feb. 28
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wee-time at Weedon: On Beyond Bugs
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free
Wee-time at Weedon program. This week’s program is from The Cat in the Hat’s
Learning Library and presents On Beyond Bugs, a clever rhyming story by Tish
Rabe. Children learn about insects and their many different important parts with
a hands-on craft and activity. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6500.
Thursday, Feb. 28
7 to 8 p.m.
Seabird Rescue – The Four R’s
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Join Michelle Simoneau and Greg Slutzky from the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary.
Learn about bird habitats and nesting seasons and what to do if you encounter a
seabird in trouble. One of the Sanctuary’s resident birds will attend the
program. This program is best for adults and children over 8 years old. Free. To
register, call (727) 453-6500.
February 29, 2008
2/29/08 "Mame" Thru 2/16 Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
2/29/08 Fl Orchestra Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Ferguson Hall TBPAC
www.floridaorchestra.org
2/29/08 Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Billy Norris Project
Skipper's Smokehouse
2/29/08 Pat Travers The State Theatre
2/29/08 The Stein Brothers Quintet Mahaffey Theater
www.mahaffeytheater.com
Saturday, Feb. 29
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Guided Canoe Trip at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the south canoe trail of Weedon Island Preserve and get a rare look at
the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida special. Trained guides
lead through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster beds while pointing
out various flora and fauna. The cost, including tax, for this unique experience
is $10 per person or $20 per canoe with a maximum of three people in each canoe.
Children should be over 6 years old and accompanied by an adult. Spaces fill
quickly so call (727) 453-6500 for more information and pre-register today.
Friday, Feb. 29
7 to 8 p.m.
Moths – Denizens of the Night at Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the world of moths and learn about this colorful and diverse group of
insects with Don Stillwaugh of Pinellas County’s Environmental Lands Division.
This talk covers the natural history of moths, a brief overview of the major
families and common species and methods of study. A black light demonstration is
part of the fun. This program is great for adults and suitable for children 12
and up. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
February
- Birthstone: Amethyst
- Flower: Violet
- Astrological Signs: Aquarius: January 20 - February
18, Pisces: February 19 - March 20
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