Looking to get out this New Year's Eve? The options are plentiful, of course. Among them: ...more

December 31, 2008

It's a surefire formula for Broadway success: a musical set in 19th century Germany in which sexually repressed teenagers express their innermost thoughts through modern pop and rock songs. ...more

December 28, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Elves Overboard! Boat Parade of Lights: boats float from Davis Island, passing Channelside and ending at the Tampa Convention Center; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 471-1531 ...more

December 19, 2008

Trombonist Dwight Decker looks forward to the spontaneous singalongs. Valerie Adams, a violinist, enjoys the end of the show when hundreds of children erupt in screams so loud, "you have to plug your ears." ...more

December 15, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Main Street Holidays: art stroll, hayrides, a visit from Santa, outdoor movies, carnival, river boat tours, arts and crafts, food, kids' games and live music; 9 a.m. today; free; Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., New Port Richey; (727) 842-8066 ...more

December 14, 2008

The Tampa Bay Children's Chorus has traveled many miles during its 20 years, including multiple trips to prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. ...more

December 13, 2008

A security guard who spends most of his time behind the scenes at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center will take the stage tonight at a jazz concert. ...more

December 12, 2008

The production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is a marvel of imaginative innovation. From the top of Caractacus Potts' breakfast-making contraption to pretty Chitty's wingtips, the show will please audiences of all ages. ...more

December 11, 2008

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' soars on wings of imagination. ...more

December 10, 2008

TAMPA Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Chamberlain will wear King Arthur's crown when "Spamalot" returns in March to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Best known for his TV roles on "Dr. Kildare," "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," Chamberlain also has a well-established stage career. He appeared onstage in "The King & I," "Scrooge," "My Fair Lady" and "The Sound of Music." ...more

December 8, 2008