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GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview July 28 - July 31
Gulfport Patch has some ideas in order to enjoy a well-deserved weekend.
It’s Thursday, and the weekend’s just around the corner. If you’re still stumped on what to do, we’ve got some great ideas for both you or perhaps your family.
First Florida Frontiers Presents "Celebrating Florida"
Where: City of Imagination Arts Center, 2725 54th St. S., Gulfport
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When: Thursday, July 28
Time: 7 p.m.
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Why go: First Florida Frontiers presents "Celebrating Florida," a series of programs to celebrate what it means to live in Florida. According to special projects chair, Elizabeth Neily, “There are so many people like me who moved here from somewhere else. We’d like to encourage people to learn how to appreciate the miracle of this place.” Tonight the presentation will be: "Living in Paradise: Foods and Medicinal Plants of the Tocobaga Indians."
Prices: $5 for members; $8 for non-members (first-time members attend free)
Exhibit: Chris Wilson's "Unexpected Road"
Where: Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave, S. Gulfport
When: Weekdays
Time: Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Why go: The Gulfport Arts Center presents photographer Chris Wilson's exhibit, "Unexpected Road," which remains in the gallery through July 29. The exhibit features a selection images taken from among roughly 10,000 during his decade in California.
Price: Free
Where: City of Imagination, 2725 54th St. S. Gulfport
When: Saturday, July 30
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Why go: Children of all ages are invited to build a giant gecko dragon out of paper mache. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring newspapers, sparkles, colorful fabrics, ribbons and pain supplies.
Price: Free
Where: State Theatre Concerts, 687 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Why go: Brokenmold Entertainment and Daddy Kool Records present the 2011 Antiwarpt Music Festival, a concert event over eight stages featuring more than 60 local and regional bands. Performers include The London Souls, Infinite Groove Orchestra, Have Gun Will Travel, The Pright Light Social Hour, Nervous Turkey, and Thomas Wynn & the Believers.
Price: 12 to $15 in advance; $18 day of event
Saturday Salsa: Free Dancing at the Pier
Where: St. Petersburg Pier, 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersbug
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Why go: Come for a free "Intro to Salsa" group class from 4:30pm to 5pm, then enjoy the weather, the view, music, dancing, and socializing.
Price: Free
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