“See” listings
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Life and Death
What do Robert Duval, Tennessee Williams and Andy Warhol have in common? They were all photographed by Duane Michals, a well known photographer, famous for pioneering his own form of sequential photography and for being a renegade voice who often included handwritten commentary with his work See his work through Nov. 5. (09/2011)
200 N Tampa St
813-221-2222
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Splash Island Water Park
A water park in the Gulf of Mexico? You got it. Hold on to the last days of summer and slide, climb, bounce and lounge in the inflatable, floating 15,000+ square foot park. (09/2011)
At the TradeWinds Island Resort 5500 Gulf Blvd; St. Pete Beach
727-367-6461
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The Dalí Museum
With its out-of-this-world exterior, the surrealism begins before you even walk through the door of this new museum. It’s home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of Dalí works—more than 1,500 altogether—including oil paintings and sculptures. (08/2011)
One Dalí Blvd, St Petersburg
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Natural Fashion: Art & the Body, Photographs by Hans Silvester
This exhibit features 39 color works from German photographer and environmental activist Hans Silvester, all of which capture members of the Surma and Mursi tribes in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. Admire the exceptional face- and body-painting of the human canvas. Through April 10. (04/2011)
200 N Tampa St, Ste 130
813- 221-2222
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Penguins: Backstage Pass
Get an up-close and personal look at these tuxedoed South African animals while a biologist explains their common behaviors. You may even have an opportunity to touch them—just don’t try to straighten their bow ties. (04/2011)
701 Channelside Dr
813-273-4000
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DRUMLINE LIVE
The exuberant sounds and energy of a marching band come to the stage in this brassy production. You never knew hip-hop, R&B and classic Motown favorites could sound like this until now. Jan. 20. (01/2011)
At Mahaffey Theater 400 First St S, St. Petersburg
727-892-5798
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GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST
Ahoy there, matey! Make plans to be in Tampa when the city is invaded by pirates. There is a parade down waterfront Bayshore Boulevard; think of it as a mini, one-day Mardi Gras. (Note the kids’ parade is held the week before.) Jan. 29. (01/2011)
Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa
no phone
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GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
This brand new museum is a place where a kid can, well, be a kid. With interactive displays spread throughout 53,000 square feet, children up to age 10 and their families will fi nd enough to keep them occupied all day long. (01/2011)
110 W Gasparilla Plaza
813-443-3861
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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS STROLL
Travel back in time to 1891 and take in the many splendors of Christmases past at the former Tampa Bay Hotel—decorated Christmas trees, stockings and, of course, Santa Claus. In the evenings, sip a glass of spiced cider on the veranda and enjoy the harmonies of your favorite songs by live carolers. Through Dec. 23. (12/2010)
401 W Kennedy Blvd
813-258-7302
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OUTBACK BOWL
For 25 years, evenly matched teams from the Big Ten and SEC have met in Tampa for this epic gridiron battle, where conference pride is at stake. This is the best way for college football fans visiting Tampa to kick off the New Year. Jan. 1. (12/2010)
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
813-350-6500
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SANDING OVATIONS MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sand, water and imagination come together in artfully crafted masterpieces when eight sandsculpting masters compete in this four-day competition. Be inspired by the masters and attempt your own creation. Nov. 18-21. (11/2010)
10650 Gulf Blvd
727-547-4575
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ST. PETERSBURG TIMES TURKEY TROT
Before digging into the turkey, join thousands of runners in this annual foot race. With all those calories you’ll burn, you can help yourself to an extra slice of pumpkin pie. Nov. 25. (11/2010)
540 S Hercules Ave, Clearwater
727-893-8111
tampabay.com/turkeytrot