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Clearwater and the surrounding communities are well known for offering many diverse special events, concerts and festivals. Following are a many of these exciting events on our horizon.
Scheduled Events
Ruth Eckerd Hall
March 14 - The Irish Tenors
March 17 - Craig Ferguson
March 18 - The Band of Irish Guards with the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Regiment of
March 18 - Richard Marx Scotland
March 19 - Liza Minelli
March 20 - Disney Live! Rockin' Road Trip
March 23 - American Ballet Theatre's ABT II
March 23 - Wilco
March 25 - Anita Baker
March 27 - Bill Cosby
March 27 - The Little Engine That Could
March 30,31, April 1,2 & 3 - Dixie's Tupperware Party
April 9 - Pat Metheny Solo Guitar & Orchestrion
April 13 - The Man Who Planted Trees
April 14 - Pilobolus
April 16 - Johnny Mathis
April 18 - Neil Sedaka
April 23 - "One Night of Queen"
Apr 27-29 - Riverdance
May 15 & 22 - Stone Soup & Dragon Dumplings
May 22 - Ron White
June 4-6 - Chicago
www.rutheckerdhall.com
Mahaffey Theater Schedule - Progress Energy Center in downtown St. Petersburg.
March 12 - Gordon Lightfoot
April 9 - Jay and the Americans
April 15 - Chicago
April 18 - Celtic Woman - Songs Fron The Heart
April 23, 24 & 25 - Stomp
www.mahaffeytheater.com
Capitol
Sat March 13 - 7:30pm - Arlo Guthrie
Mar 18 - Richard Marx
Thurs April 1 - 7:30pm - Amos Lee
Fri April 2 -7:30pm - Born in the USA
April 8 - Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Sun May 16 - The Habit of Art
Cleveland St Downtown Clearwater
RuthEckerdHall.com
Ford Ampitheatre
Sat April 24 - Jimmy Buffett
Fri May 7 - Tim McGraw
Fri May 14 - Country Throwdown 2010
Fri June 1 - Brooks & Dunn
Fri July 16 - Rascal Flatts
Fri Aug 13 - Brad Paisley
Fri Sept 3 - Toby Keith
Fri Oct 15 - SugarLand
Seven great shows - one great price
Tickets available at MEGATICKET.COM
LIVENATION.COM
2010 Renaissance Festival at MOSI
State Highland Heavy Games Championships, Free beer tasting, Celtic Village
Valentine's Weekend - Free vow renewals
Couples Pirate Feast (fee)
www.bayarearenaissancefest.com
Florida Strawberry Festival
Mar 4-Mar 14
Lots of music, entertainment, midway and of course lots of strawberry delacies including strawberry shortcake (said to be among the best in the world. Plant City
www.flstrawberryfestival.com
Crawfish Festival
Fri March 12 - gates open at 4:30pm
Sat & Sun March 13 & 14 - Gates open at Noon
Live music, fiery food, arts & crafts.
10,000 pounds of crawfish. Cajun cuisine
Vinoy Park
cajunconnection.org
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
March 12-14, 19-21 & 26-28 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
www.tarponarts.org
Flying Irishman's Retreat
Feb 24-March 31
Murder Mystery Train Retreat includes Comical Murder Mystery Show, Five Course Meal, Nostalgic Train Ride and one night at the Courtyard by Marriott
www.semgulf.com
Tampa Bay Boat Show
Fri March 12 - 10am-6pm
Sat March 13 - 10am-6pm
Sun Mar 14 - 10am-5pm
Everything for the boating enthusiast including boats/watercraft and exhibits. Indoor show featuring millions of dollars worth of inventory and nineteen special presentations presented by the pros. Free admission.
Tropicana Field, St Petersburg
tampabayboatshows.com
The Show Palace presents A Taste of Broadway 2009-2010 season. Great food
Feb 26-April 18 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
April 23-June 13- Sweet Charity
The Show Palace Dinner Theatre
www.showpalace.net
Busch Gardens - Bands You'll Remember
Mar 10-13- Davy Jones
Mar 17-20- The 5th Demension
Busch Gardens Tampa
BuschGardensTampaBay.com
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Wed- Sun Year round
Includes: Scrumptious Five Course Dinner, Comical Show & Nostalgic Train Ride & one night
at the Courtyard.
Seminole Gulf Railway, Ft Myers
www.semgulf.com
Friday Night Fun
Every Friday 5-8pm
Seafood or Chicken dinners will be available at a cost of $6.50. Bill Johnson and his Karaoke machine will enteertain from 7-11pm .
American Legion Post 119,
130 First Ave SW, Largo
(727)584-2038
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
March 23-28 - Cirque Dreams Illumination
May 20-June 6 - Mary Poppins
TBPAC.ORG
Pinellas County Market in the Park
Through April 17
Fresh Produce, natural products, gardening items. Free admission. Food and beverages available for purchase.
11909 125st St., Largo
greenmarketmanager@verizon.net
St Pete Times Forum
Sat March 13 - Michael Buble' Crazy Love Tour
Sun June 6 - Carol King/James Taylor
Eight O'Clock Theatre
March 12-28, 2010 - Gypsy
May 7-16, 2010 - Moon Over Buffalo
July 9-18, 2010 - Nunsense
Largo Cultural Center
eightoclocktheatre.com
Hit the Pinellas Trail with Walking Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:30am
Exercise your legs (and your mouth) with the walking club at Hale Activity Center.
330 Douglas Ave, Dunedin
(727)298-3299
Dilly Dally with Dali Family Fun Saturdays
11am -4:30pm Saturdays
Interactive "poster" talks and hands-on activities for the family.
Dali Museum
1000 Third St S, St Petersburg
salvadoredalimuseum.org
Comedy
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Every Thursday - Open Min Nite
36657 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor
SNAPPERSGRILLE.COM
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
Musical shows, recitals, lectures, films and more.
Mar 16 - Pascal Roge' and Amy Schwartz Moretti
Mar 18 - Sophie Milman
Mar 26 - Jeffrey Siegel
Mar 30 - Music by Handel, Bachbeethoven and Taranto
253 Fifth Ave N, St Petersburg
www.mypalladium.org
2010 PHCC Foundation Performing Arts
Mar 20- 2pm- The Diamonds
Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center, Ridge Rd, New Port Richey
phcc.edu/tix
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
March 17 - 3pm & 7pm - Sounds of Ireland
Apr 5 - Las Vegas Review
Apr 8 -3pm & 7:30pm - The Peking Acrobats
Apr 10 - Peppino D'Agostino - A Night in Italy
largoarts.com
Florida Railroad Museum HOBO
March 20 - Traisn departs at 6pm
Campfire Cookout special is a special family night out with an old fashioned cookout roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire. Fun for the whole family. Advanced ticket purchase required.
12210 83rd St E, Parrish
www.frrm.org
Spring Fever
Every 3rd Thursday 5:30-8pm
Come join with friends and slip into the weekend with live music and fun.
Poe Plaza
www.tampasdowntown.com
Dunedin's Green Market
Fridays thru April 8am-1pm
Market features organic food, produce, cheese, honey, plants and herbs, seafood and more.
Pioneer Park on the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue
3rd Friday Series
Live entertainment throughout town with vendors and shops open late. Fun for everyone.
Main Street, Downtown Safety Harbor
First Friday - Get Downtown St Petersburg
Every first Friday thru May 1
This free event includes Jazz and fun
Downtown St Petersburg
Florida Strawberry Festival
March 4-14
Come celebrate with entertainment, music and many strawberry delights. Top entertainers such as Lynyrd Skynard, Bill Engvall, REO Speedwagon, The Oak Ridge Boys will be among the line-up of performers for this event.
Plant City
www.flstrawberryfestival.com
You Can't Take it With You
March 4-14
Presented by the Gulfport Community Players
Catherine A Hickman Theater
Gulfport
www.ci.gulfport.fl.us
Cavalia
Opens March 12
This fairy tale-like show about portrays the magical encounter between man and horse is a sight to behold.
Under the Big Top, Straz Center
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
www.cavalia.net
www.strazcenter.org
National Quilting Day
March 20
Hands on activities. Demonstrations and displays.
Heritage Village
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg
March 24-28
Izod Indy Car Series 2010 presents some of the finest Indy car drivers such as Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon and more to race in the streets of St Petersburg.
gpstpete.com
22nd Annual Antique Car Show
April 3
More than 100 restores vehicles.
Entertainment, food court. Free admission, free parking and shuttle to event
Heritage Village
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
Las Vegas Review
Monday April 5
Impersonators bring stars such as Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Bette Midler and more to life on the stage.
Largo Cultural Center
www.largoarts.com
Chicago
Thurs April 15 - 8pm
Live in Concert
Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg
www.MahaffeyTheater.com
Jimmy Buffett
Sat April 24
Under The Big Top Tour 2010 featuring Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band
Ford Ampitheatre
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
LIVENATION.com
Mary Poppins
May 20-June 6, 2010
Broadway's Magical Musical
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
TBPAC.ORG .
Carole King & James Taylor
Sunday June 6
Troubadour Tour
Intimate and in the round.
St Pete Times Forum
WWW.CaroleKing.COM
WWW.JAMESTAYLOR.COM
On-going Events
GulfPort Art Walk
Every 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday of the month - 6 to 10pm
Live Street Music, Free trolley Rides
All shops and galleries open late
Beach Blvd South in downtown Gulfport
(727)417-5494
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association
Participating Galleries offer extended hours on the 2nd Saturday evening each month with occasional special themes or on-site artists.
Canoe and Kayak to find treasures
Find Floridas treasures - Ocean,lakes, rivers and clear springs
Pick your adventure
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Chrystal River
www.fws.gov/chassahowitzka
For everyday adventures : outdoors.tampabay.com
Market in the Park
Every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, gourmet foods, plants, cooking demonstrations and more
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
(727)582-2100
Busch Gardens & Seaworld Fun Card
Florida residents get your Fun Card for these two amazing attractions. Visit all year round for one admission price for each attraction.
Lowry Park Zoo
Challenge the new Gator Falls.
See over 2,200 zoo animals.
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa
LowryParkZoo.com
Sunsets at Pier 60
Sunsets always available at Pier 60 along with arts, crafts and a variety of music nightly beginning two hours before sunset and ending two hours after sunset.
Market in the Park
Every Saturday - 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, herbs and more
Pinellas County Extention, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
727-582-2100
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Vegas Style Slots are here
I-4 at North Orient Road, Tampa
seminolehardrock.com
Ringling Museum of Art
World-Renowned Collection of Special Exhibitions and Fine Art.
Features Ca d'Zan, Circus Museum, Museum of Art and The Historic Asolo Theater.
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
WWW.RINGLING.ORG
Murder Mystery Train
Murder mystery dinner train
Seminole Gulf Railway
www.semgulf.com
Paddle Your Kids
Enjoy a family getaway on scenic waterways.
See rare manatees and historic towns.
Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness
VisitCitrus.com
Free Ski Skow
Every Saturday - 6pm
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show performs on Tower Lake on Douglas Rd, Oldsmar.
Concessions available.
www.tampawaterski.com
Ride the Rails
First full weekend each month - 10am-4pm
Experience large scale model railroading with a live ride on the Largo Central Railroad. Runs through Largo Central Park. Donations Welcome.
101 Central Park Dr, Largo
(727)585-9835
Guided Hikes
Saturdays - 9am-11am
Free guided hikes through Brooker Creek Preserve's Education Center Trail.
Advanced registrations required.
3940 Keystone Rd, Oldsmar
(727)453-6800
Get Downtown Blockparty
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Blockparty with music by Suzette Jennings and Moodswingz.
Central Ave from Second to Third Ave
St Petersburg
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Arts and crafts and live entertainment by Rebakah Pulley and Free Range.
Free event
Gulf Porch on Beach Blvd
Music Fest on the Water
Sundays - 1-4pm
Free live music every Sunday
St Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave N, Downtown
www.stpetepier.com
Third Friday Music Series
3rd Friday of each month 6-10pm
Free live music , food vendors, stroll the shops.
John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor
www.cityofsafetyharbor.com
Trolley Tour of Downtown St Petersburg
10am-5pm daily
30 minute tours. Stops at museums, Baywalk & the Pier. Loper trolley tour every 15 minutes from each stop. Exact change required.
Cost per trip: Adults - 25cents
65 & older 10 cents
5 & under - free
Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday 9am-2pm
Gourmet foods, assorted cheeses, fresh bakery products, fresh produce, seafood, house plants, food & beverages, honey and entertainment.
City Hall, 112 S. Osceola Ave
Downtown Clearwater
www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com
Weeden Island Preserve
This waterfront county park is known as a center for nature lovers. It's filled with canoe trails and scenic hiking trails through the pines, ,mangroves and the palms. It is occasionally hosts the artworks of local artists.
The preserve is open from 7 am to sunset.
weedonislandpreserve.org
Mystery Readers Group
Third Tuesday of each month at noon.
This group meets at the East Library to discuss mystery books.
Real Lives Film Series
Wednesdays at 2pm
This biographical film series lets you get to know about famous peoples lives.
Countryside Library
Family Storytime
Thursdays at 10am
Storytime for preschoolers and todlers
Countryside Library
Fitness Boot Camp
Mon., Wed. and Fri - 7:30am-9am
Four week sessions. Fees apply
Countryside Recreation Center
Back to Basics Tennis Clinic
Monday-Friday -9am-10:30am
Monday & Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm
Saturdays - 10am-11:30am
This adult clinic helps develop techniques, strategies and ideas. Fees apply
McMullen Tennis Complex
Get Fresh Tuesdays
Every Tuesday - 9am-3pm
Fresh fruits & vegetables, cheese, seafood, honey, baked goods, bread and more.
Herbs and plants, local arts and crafts & live music.
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Beach Blvd
www.gulfportma.com
Helicopter Rides
Cruise over the beach or water and enjoy the sights and sunshine
Call for Special Deals and reservations.
Clearwater Airpark, Hercules Ave
www.ExperienceverticalFlight.com
Morean Arts Center
Classes begin March 1st
Over 75 classes and workshops designed for artists of oll levels and ages.
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Ave
St Petersburg
www.MoreanArtsCenter.org