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The Baroque World of Fernando Botero
Tuesday, February 9
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
STAFF PICK: VENUE
The Big Bang!
Tuesday, February 9
American Stage, St. Petersburg
STAFF PICK: VENUE
This musical comedy takes a page from reality for a concept that doesn't stray too far from the, well, far-fetched ideas that sometimes spring from the minds of up-and-coming off-Broadway producers. In this case, the duo want to create an epic extravaganza that spans the history of the world from the big bang to the present -- played by the audience. The budget is 83.5 million; the cast numbers 318; the costumes top 6,000; the runtime is 12 hours; and the audience is in for a hilarious farce that includes guest spots by Adam and Eve, the Virgin Mary, Plato, Napoleon, Caesar, Attila the Hun, Columbus, Pocahontas, Mrs. Gandhi and Cher...to name a few. Visit americanstage.org for more info.
Blithe Spirit
Tuesday, February 9
American Stage, St. Petersburg
STAFF PICK: VENUE
I’m glad the folks at American Stage love British comedy as much as I do. They're currently producing Noel Coward’s tongue-in-cheek comedy classic, Blithe Spirit, which tells the story of a novelist who invites a medium into his house hoping to gather new material. In typical British style, everything goes hilariously awry when the ghost of his late wife reappears and attempts to scare away his current wife. Kind of like an episode of Friends, if Patrick Swayze was there, and everyone ate tea and crumpets. Visit americanstage.org for more info.
Dan Marshall
[Covers]
Tuesday, February 9
Green Iguana-Ybor City, Ybor City
STAFF PICK: VENUE
David Ross
Tuesday, February 9
Snapper's, Palm Harbor
STAFF PICK: VENUE
Dinosaurs, Butterflies, IMAX and more
Tuesday, February 9
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Tampa
STAFF PICK: VENUE
MOSI, a not-for-profit educational institution, is the largest science center in the Southeast. Museum highlights include two replica diplodocus dinosaur skeletons; the IMAX Dome Theatre and its 82-foot hemispherical movie screen; BioWorks Butterfly Garden, an engineered ecosystem that emulates natural wetlands; the Back Woods, 40 acres of special water conservation elements and outdoor exhibits; and Kids In Charge! The Children’s Science Center, an educational center created from theories about intergenerational play, learning and skill-building. Permanent exhibits include Demystifying India, which features items reflecting India’s history, culture and contributions; Disasterville, which consists of dramatic simulations that demonstrate the science behind natural disasters occurring throughout the world; and the latest, Amazing You!, an exhibit that explores each intricate stage of human developmental life, from the beginning through adolescence. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. General admission: $23.95 adults, $21.95 seniors, $19.95 kids ages 2-12 (includes IMAX film and entry to all exhibits); member admission $3.
DJ Zman
[DJ]
Tuesday, February 9
New World Brewery, Ybor City
STAFF PICK: VENUE

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