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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 25, 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.

Saturday

Local Actors Perform 'Murder In Sparkleville'

Brandon area actors will perform in Murders She Wrote's dinner performance of the comedy "Murder in Sparkleville" at 6 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater.

The story is about an infamous New York talent scout attending a gala event where unexpected secrets are revealed. The audience may be asked to participate.

Performers include Tisha Anglin-Goble, Pepper McGowan, Heather Cazzola, Richard Buckley, Jill Revelle and Cindy St. Lawrence.

Tickets, $46, include dinner and show. Call (813) 727-7012 or (813) 469-1233.

Country Music Comes To Town

Live Nation will present country singer Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Tickets are $73.75 and $49.75 for reserved seating or $34.50 for general admission lawn seating. Visitors are asked to use the U.S. 301 North or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrances.

Call (813) 740-2446 or go to www.livenation.com.

Sunday

A Musical Celebration For America's Families

Faith and patriotism will join forces when First United Methodist Church, 120 N. Knights Ave., Brandon, hosts a one-hour celebration of songs, prayer and worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

The event will feature a full choir and orchestra and honor men and women in the military. Call (813) 689-0968 or go to www.fumcbrandon.org.

Upcoming

Family Discounts At The Movies

AMC Entertainment is offering $1 tickets for family movies rated G and PG on 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, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" (G)

•July 2, "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)

Proceeds will benefit AMC charitable partners, including the Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. 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 all 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.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations. Interested in having your entertainment event considered for publication? Write to Things to Do, Felix Martinez, at fmartinez @tampatrib.com

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