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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 21, 2009

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.

Today

Senior Fun At Fairgrounds

Senior Connection magazine will host a free Senior Fun Fest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Thursday in the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

There also will be a 1-mile fun walk at 9 a.m. Thursday. Registration and warm-up begin at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 people to register will receive a T-shirt, continental breakfast, walk certificate and goodie bag. Cost is a $4 donation.

The event also will feature free bingo games, health screenings, arts and crafts, a classic car show, photo contests, giveaways, free coffee and doughnuts and more. Recording artists Mary Swan and Marti Carroll will perform music from the 1950s and '60s.

The Tampa Tribune is among the sponsors. Parking costs $5 for cars and $10 for RVs or buses. Visitors are asked to enter the fairgrounds at the U.S. 301 entrance.

Call (813) 653-1988 or go to www.srmagazine.com.

Friday

James Otto At Dallas Bull

Country singer and songwriter James Otto will delight fans with his Southern country music. His hit songs include "The Ball," "Long Way Down," "Days of Our Lives" and his most recent single, "Good Ole Days."

The concert will be at the Dallas Bull, 3322 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Admission is $9.95 in advance or $15 at the door. Call (813) 987-2855.

All Weekend

Athletes Compete At Sports Festival

Suncoast Gymnatics Academy will host a sporting event in Expo Hall and Sweetbay Entertainment Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

Athletes will participate in competitions, including boys and girl's gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, Tae Kwon Do, dance and rhythmic gymnastics.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for ages 18 and older, $8 for ages 5 to 17, free for ages 4 and younger.

Weekend passes will be available for $17 for adults and $13 for children. Parking costs $5 for cars and $10 for RVs or buses. Visitors are asked to enter the fairgrounds at the U.S. 301 entrance.

Contact Arnold Gwinn at (727) 919-4149 for information or go to www.suncoastsports fest.com.

Saturday

Enter, Stage Right

The Music Showcase will hold a free introduction to acting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. Classes will teach stage presence, character development, self-awareness, preparation, listening and empathizing skills.

The introduction will be followed by acting classes Tuesdays for 10 weeks beginning Feb. 3. Class times are 6 to 6:45 p.m. for ages 8 to 12, 7 to 8 p.m. for ages 13 and older. Cost is $170 for the 10 weeks.

Call (813) 685-5998 for information or to register.

Sunday

Beef's Hosts Poker Run

Beef 'O' Brady's restaurants in Brandon, Tampa and Plant City will host a fundraising Poker Run to benefit Mary Beth Kimmell of Brandon, who has been diagnosed with stage-four throat cancer and is in need of treatments.

The event will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at 210 S. Kings Ave., Brandon. Riders of motorcycles, scooters and other vehicles will head out for the other locales at 11 a.m.

The run will cover about 75 miles. Cost is a $15 donation. The first 50 people registered will receive T-shirts. There also will be door prizes and beverages. Call (813) 653-1548.

Upcoming

Classic Car Show To Benefit ECHO

The Emergency Care Help Organization and Lifestyle Family Fitness will join forces for their first Charity Car Show to benefit ECHO, which provides free food and other essentials for people in need.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Lifestyle's parking lot, 623 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. The show will include old and not-so-old model automobiles. All sponsors will be recognized at the show.

Registration costs $15. Contact Bob Fiske at (813) 651-5141 for information, sponsorships and to register, or go to www.echofl.org.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations.

Send your events to Things To Do, Felix L. Martinez, at fmartinez @tampatrib.com or 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon, FL 33511, or send a fax to (813) 643-6844. Photos are welcome by mail or e-mail.

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