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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 2, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

Thursday

Come On And Dance To Motley Crue

Live Nation will feature Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, SIXX: A.M. and Trapt in concert at the Ford Amphitheatre at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $101, $81, $61 for reserved seating, $35.50 for lawn tickets and $99 for a four-pack of lawn tickets. The amphitheatre is at 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Visitors are asked to enter the amphitheatre via U.S. 301 North or the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrance. Call (813) 740-2446 or go to www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday

Have A Blast At July 4th Events

Roundtable Charities of Greater Brandon will sponsor its annual Fourth of July parade starting at 10 a.m. at West Lumsden Road and South Parsons Avenue. Attractions will include floats, blaring sirens, patriotic music, marching bands and more. Then, the Westfield Brandon mall will light up the night skies for the fifth annual Brandon Blast, courtesy of Zambelli Fireworks Internationale, starting at 9 p.m. The best viewing area will be the southeast corner of the mall closest to State Road 60 and Interstate 75. Other sponsors include BankAtlantic, The Tampa Tribune, The Greater Brandon Community Foundation and radio station WQYK 99.5 FM.

Family Fun Night At Cross Creek Ranch

Cross Creek Ranch, 12950 E. Wheeler Road, Dover, will host Freedom Family Fun Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Activities will include pony rides, face painting, games and more. Traveling Sound and Lights will fill the air with music. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, corn on the cob and the ranch's signature fresh-squeezed lemonade. Children can create their own sundaes at the ice cream bar. Admission is $18 for adults, $10 for ages 3 to 10 and free for ages 2 and younger. Admission also is free for children who have attended summer camp at the ranch. Fireworks will top the night. Call (813) 651-0934 or go to www.crosscreekranch fl.com.

Upcoming

Summer Concerts Begin At Park Square

FishHawk Ranch is hosting the community's annual Summer Concert Series at Park Square in the Garden District, 16144 Churchview Drive, Lithia. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. Fridays through August. Bring a blanket or chair. Upcoming performances will be by The Tremors featuring The Earthquake Horns July 11; line dancing with Wiley Fox, a Florida band with Kentucky roots, July 18; and traditional and contemporary salsa rhythms with ClaraSalsa July 25. Call (813) 654-6360 for the August schedule and information or go to www.fishhawkconnect .com.

Church Celebrates Christmas in July

Horizon Christian Church will host a Holiday Crafters Market in the main auditorium at 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave., Valrico, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12. Enjoy the sounds of the season while browsing through 25 tables filled with many hand-made holiday crafts. There also will be fragrant candles, purses, children's screen-print T-shirts and more. Admission is $2 per person. Proceeds will benefit the church's women's ministries. Call (813) 689-1457.

Family Discounts At The Movies

AMC Entertainment is offering $1 tickets for family movies rated G and PG Wednesdays during Summer Movie Camp at AMC Regency 20, 2496 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon. Doors open at 9 a.m., and shows begin at 10 a.m. Movies are scheduled on the following dates:

Today, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" (PG)

•July 9, "Alvin & The Chipmunks" (PG)

•July 16, "Shrek The Third" (PG)

•July 23, "Bee Movie" (PG)

•July 30, "Surf's Up" (PG)

•Aug. 6, "TMNT" (PG).

Call (813) 243-4955 for information and tickets.

Ongoing

Hot Summer Programs Offered At Libraries

Live performances, music, magic, comedy and books that will excite, encourage and entertain even the most reluctant readers are part of the Wander the Wide World of Reading summer program at Hillsborough County libraries. The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative and the Hillsborough County School District have teamed up to offer activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade during June, July and August. Summer reading lists are available at www.hcplc.org/hcplc/ justkids/. Children also can come face-to-face with reptiles and enjoy other summer programs at county libraries. Call (813) 273-3652 or go to www.hcplc.org for information about event days, times and library locations.

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