The Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key is near all of Tampa's exciting events, including the Outback Bowl, Gasparilla, the Clearwater Jazz Fest, the Stone Crab Fest, and the Ironman Triathlon. Read Less

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Gather in Historic Downtown Plant City near Tampa with motorcycle owners and enthusiasts to celebrate Bike Fest the first Saturday of each month from 5:00–9:00 p.m. Held in an eight square block radius near the Plant City Train Depot at 102 N. Palmer St., the festivities include live entertainment, refreshments, vendors, and free admission. For more information, call 813-754-3707. Read Less

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Celebrate at the Strawberry Classic Car Show in Plant City near Tampa the third Saturday of each month from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. in McCall Park at 100 N. Collins Street. Classic cars and trucks from 1984 and older feature antiques, customs, classics, and hotrods that beg for spectators to peek inside. Entertainment includes music from the 50’s and 60’s and much more. Nearby shops and restaurants remain open late while vendors and crafters provide on-site automotive and hotrod accessories. Admission and registration for the car show are free as is parking on the surrounding streets. For more information, call 813-754-3707. Read Less

Celebrate at the Strawberry Classic Car Show in Plant City near Tampa the third Saturday of each month from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. in McCall Park at 100 N...Read More

Back by "Popular" demand after breaking box office records both times it played TBPAC. "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) and the winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards, The Tampa Tribune calls WICKED "Spellbinding, magical and bewitching. This Broadway phenomenon lives up to its hype." Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for "the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time" (USA Today). Read Less

Back by "Popular" demand after breaking box office records both times it played TBPAC. "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) and the w...Read More

The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds with plenty of free entertainment included with admission. Make sure to plan your day in advance to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes the state fair has to offer. Parking is free during the Fair. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. and closing time varies by the day of the week and weather conditions. For more information, call 813-621-7821 or toll-free 1-800-345-3247. Read Less

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One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, GODSPELL, based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, is ultimately a story of coming together to create a loving community embraced by all. Featuring a sparkling score by Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), GODSPELL boasts a string of popular songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day.” Audiences will be touched by the parables and last moments of Jesus Christ, all set to a moving contemporized soundtrack of uplifting and heartfelt musical numbers. Come enjoy this innovative, new GODSPELL! Read Less

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Based on a novel by Terry Pratchett Live performance filmed at the National Theatre in the U.K. Read Less

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This highly interactive performance introduces the concepts of teamwork, discipline and commitment. Performers incorporate world traditions, demonstrated through the lively South African gumboot dance. Audience members enjoy learning basic step choreography and discover how dance brings people and cultures together. Lessons learned: Culture, teamwork, discipline and commitment Read Less

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LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE has remained one of the most popular and beloved celebrations of early Americana since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular classic book series 70 years ago. Now the inspirational stories take on a brand new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura for 10 years in the much loved television series, continues her legacy by starring as Ma. Families will continue to fall in love with these life-affirming stories about the Ingalls’ struggles and triumphs through the celebration of the pioneering spirit and the core values on which this country was founded – a spirit that resonates within each of us today. “There are few literary legacies as beloved as that of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. The musical’s components are delivered with near-seamless professionalism. Melissa Gilbert, now playing Ma, carries her iconic past with a good deal of grace and sings to touching effect. Director Francesca Zambello has clearly envisioned a show that favors heart.” — Variety Read Less

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The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, one of the top-rated outdoor fine art and craft shows in the country, returns to downtown Tampa March 6 – 7, 2010 for a weekend filled with outstanding art, visiting artists, entertainment, and creative art activities for youngsters. Considered one of Florida’s premier cultural events, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts ranks among the leading juried arts festivals nationwide that feature both fine arts and crafts. Each year a select number of accomplished artists and rising stars from around the globe are chosen to participate in this celebrated show. Artists vie for what is considered among the country’s leading cash awards, including the coveted $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award. In addition to a generous purchase awards program, cash awards to artists have been increased to an all-time high of $75,000 for the 2010 event. Throughout its 40-year history, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts has been able to attract leading artists from around the world who have amassed numerous awards and honors throughout their careers and have works that have been added to the permanent collections of major museums. In 2008, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts surpassed many of the country’s largest and most successful fine art and craft events to rank among the Top 25 events of its kind in the U.S., according to a leading arts source, Sunshine Artist, “America’s Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine.” More than 300 national and international award-winning, acclaimed artists, typically chosen from more than 1,000 applicants, will be exhibiting their original works throughout Lykes Gaslight Square Park and along Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. Estimated crowds of more than 250,000 art enthusiasts of all ages enjoy world class art, musical entertainment, special exhibits featuring new and emerging artists and more throughout the weekend. Representing more than 11 different media, participating artists enjoy amenities that include an artist’s welcome dinner and hospitality center, light meals and refreshments, booth-sitting services and near-site parking. Read Less

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It’s the end of the world as they know it … By Peter Sinn Nachtrieb Directed by Kari Goetz “Sex to change the course of the world …” A grad student’s personal ad lures a randy journalism coed to his subterranean lab, where he studies the sleep cycles of fish for signs of the apocalypse. Will their “intensely significant coupling” lead to another big bang, or is mankind’s fate in the hands of someone watching from outside the fishbowl? For more information, visit jobsitetheater.org. Contains adult language, situations and subject matter. Read Less

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Test your athletic skills in one of the most beautiful natural environments in Hillsborough County at the 6th Annual Squiggy Classic, scheduled March 12-14 at Wilderness Park in Thonotosassa (near Tampa). The three-day fitness festival is a fun-filled weekend for active outdoor enthusiasts that includes trail runs, mountain bike races, road cycling events, adventure races, inline skating and a night canoe paddle. Entry fees vary per event. Call (813) 987-6211 or visit www.squiggyclassic.org for event schedules and registration information. The Squiggy Classic is a partnership between the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, the Wilderness Trails Association, and local sports clubs designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of activities available at Hillsborough County Parks. Proceeds from the event benefit Friends of the County Parks, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides financial support to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. Read Less

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The 18th Annual Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts will take place on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the TECO SouthShore Community Events Center in Apollo Beach near Tampa. Join fellow art lovers and their families for a fun filled day. Saturday watch the Culinary Arts Competition, sponsored by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, between three high schools as they prepare a three course meal before a panel of professional judges. Browse the nearly 100 fine artists and craftsmen from across the country and enjoy a wide variety of delights from food and beverage vendors while listening to live entertainment. Children can become budding artists at the Children’s Creativity Center and everyone can add their touches to the Collaborative Mural. Attend cooking classes with Winn Dixie’s Corporate Chef, Robert Tulko, and see demonstrations from area restaurants. PRP Wines International will be on hand for wine samplings and Melitta Coffee will be offering free coffees. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free to children under 12. Free parking is offered with a shuttle bus to the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. The purpose of the Festival’s is to promote the awareness and preservation of the West Indian Manatee, as well as the visual, performing and culinary arts. For more information go to www.apollobeachchamber.com or call the Apollo Beach Chamber at 813-645-1366. Read Less

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Hands-on activities for adults and children along with demonstrations and displays from five area guilds will engage visitors in many new aspects of this historic American craft. Free admission. For more information, call (727) 582-2123 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage. Read Less

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