Entertainment

This week: Hernando

By Times Staff Writer
Published May 6, 2005

MOD MUSICAL: Nature Coast Technical High School will present the 1970s classic musical Godspell at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the school's Shark Theater, 4057 California St., south of Brooksville. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. The show is not recommended for children under 10. Reservations are advised. Call 797-7088, ext. 296 or ext. 297.

SOUTHERN HUMOR: The Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart continues weekends through May 22 at the Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 and may be ordered through the box office at 683-5113 or through Stage West's Web site: www.stagewest.net

FUN FOR MOM: Bobby Mercer and Lotsa Fun will perform at the Mother's Day Special on Sunday at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court (off U.S. 19 a quarter-mile north of County Line Road), Spring Hill. Doors open at 1 p.m., dinner at 1:30 p.m. and show at 3 p.m. The cost of dinner and show is $35.95 plus tax. Call 688-3390.

MORE MOM FUN: The New Millennia Studio will present a Mother's Day celebration titled, "Mother May_Eye" beginning at 8:30 tonight at the venue at 316 S Broad St. in Brooksville. The event will include a dance performance by former Olympic gymnast Melissa Mueller, vintage jewelry displays and a poetry contest. General admission is $7.50 with table seating available for $10. Call 650-3653 for information.

ALL FOR LAUGHS: Comedian Gregg Hosfield will headline at 8:30 p.m. today at the Giggles comedy club at the Best Western Resort Weeki Wachee at U.S. 19 and State Road 50, Weeki Wachee. The featured performer will be Johnny Bell. Tickets are $7. Doors open for dinner at 7:30. Call 596-2007 for information.

FISH AND PICKIN': The Istachatta General Store, 28198 Magnon Drive, Istachatta, will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry and concert beginning at 4 p.m. today. The dinner menu includes fish, baked beans, grits, hush puppies and a drink and costs $6.89 plus tax per person. Bluegrass and gospel music will be provided by the Istachatta Back Porch Pickers. Call 544-1017 for information.

FIND YOURSELF: The Chinsegut Nature Center will present a free workshop on orienteering at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the center on Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. Experts David Godwin and P.J. Jones will teach the basic skills of trail navigation. Compasses and maps will be provided. Call 754-6722 for information.

QUICK TRIPS

FOREVER STRANGE: Former Stranger lead vocalist Greg Billings will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.

OUTDOOR FUN: The Cotee River Seafood Festival and Boat Show will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Highlights include boats and boating equipment on exhibit, arts and crafts, seafood and entertainment. A $2 donation will be requested for admission. Call (727) 847-8129 for information.

LOOK AHEAD

DOWNTOWN BASH: The island rock group De Lei'ed Parrots will be the featured act for the May Brooksville Band Shell Bash from 4 to 8 p.m. May 14 at Hernando Park in downtown Brooksville. The free event will also feature a classic car show, sidewalk vendors and exhibits. Call Pierre at 848-0177for information.

SUNDAY JAZZ: The Hernando Jazz Society will have its monthly jam session at 1:30 p.m. May 15 at the SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Admission for nonmembers is $15 at the door. Light refreshments will be available. Call 596-8555 for information.

MUSIC RECITAL: The Brooksville Music Club will have its annual music scholarship performance at 1:30 p.m. May 25 at Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Ave. W, Brooksville. Admission is free. Call 796-1189.

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