Monthly Events Around St. Petersburg

NOVEMBER 2007

NOVEMBER• 2007
Nov. 5 - Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day.
Pinellas County and the Pinellas County School District. Stay Safe, Be cool, Follow the rules... are just a few of the messages proclaimed on this day. For more information: www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/is/trans/ or 727-587-2020.

Nov. 8 - A New Beginning.
North Straub Park, 4 to 8 p.m. Celebrate A New Beginning with the Rays. Interactive games, fashion show featuring the Rays baseball players and coaches modeling the new uniforms, lots of family fun, special performance by movie icon, Kevin Costner and his band Modern West at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 8 p.m. Free. www.raysofchange.com


Nov. 9 & 10 - Deck The Halls.
Artspace, 10 5th St. N. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artists from all over Florida create holiday ornaments for sale, $5 each, with proceeds benifiting The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. www.artspaceartists.com


Nov. 9 to 11 - Ribfest.
Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. & 7th Ave. N.E. Best ribs competition, X Games Gear Super Freestyle Tour, custom classic car, truck and motorcycles shows, performances by national and local rock and roll bands and lots of kid friendly activities at the Family Fun Zone. Adults $10 advance, $15 at the gate, children 12 and under free. www.ribfest.org, 727-342-5675 or 727-528-3828. Ride the shuttle service provided by Looper Group, Inc. www.loopertrolley.com click on events for pick up locations.


Nov. 10 - African American Health Forum.
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Center, 1344 22ns St. S. Breast cancer awareness walk 6:30 a.m. Community forum, health screenings and activities 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 727-821-6701.


Nov. 10 - Saturday Morning Market.
Central Ave. from 1st to 2nd St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com or 727-455-4921.


Nov. 10 & 11 - 4th Annual Roser Park Art Festival.
Roser Park Dr. (10th Ave. S.), Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art and crafts festival showcased in the historic Roser Park neighborhood. Live music. History tours will be available. Free. www.tnteventsinc.com or 727-822-7582.


Nov. 11 - St. Pete Yacht Club Vintage Auto Show.
South Straub Park, Beach Dr. and 2nd Ave. NE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vintage cars and motorcycles will be display. www.spyc.org or 727-580-1804.


Nov. 14 & 15 - 6th Annual Senior Friendly Extravaganza.
Tropicana Field, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 250 exhibitors featuring information on senior services, lifestyles, health and wellness, travel and more. Lots of musical entertainment with a special appearance by Frankie Avalon and celebrate 50 years of American Bandstand with music from doo-wop to Elvis. Fitness icon, Richard Simmons warms up the crowd at the Senior Fitness Walk. Car show, magic, cutiest grandkids photo contest, bingo, arts & crafts, prizes, food and product samplings Free admission and parking. www.srmagazine.com or 727-595-5455.


Nov. 16 to 18 - 5th Annual Florida Pirate Festival.
Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. & 7th Ave. N.E. Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Step back in time and enjoy the merriment of seafaring days of old with swashbucklers, privateers, cutthroats and buccaneers. Vinoy Park will transform into a port full of pirates, music, rides, family fun, nationally renowned entertainers and merchants from around the country. Brilliant fire shows, belly dancers and cannon demonstrations. $12 adults, $8 children age 12 and under and free for 3 and under. www.piratefair.com, 866-99-PIRATE or 866-997-4728.


Nov. 17 - Fire Station Open House.
Lakewood Station #11, 5150 31st St. S. 9 a.m. to noon. A celebration of the Fire & Rescue 100 year anniversary: meet your local firefighters, get a close look at the trucks, take a tour of the station and ring the 100 year old bell. Free. 727-893-7218.


Nov. 17 - Willis S. Johns' Annual Craft Bazaar.
Fossil Park, 6635 MLK St. N. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring hand crafted items, decorations and gifts for the holidays. Free. 727-893-7756.


Nov. 17 - Saturday Morning Market.


Nov. 17 & 18 - CraftArt 2007.
The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10th year anniversary of the areas premier fine craft exhibition. Showcasing the finest contemporary craft artists from Florida and around the country in a combination indoor/outdoor show. Artist demonstrations, music and entertainment. $5, children under 12 free. www.floridacraftsmen.net, www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.


Nov. 23 to 25 - Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show.
The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dealers from across America will offer an outstanding variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, and beads for show and sale. $4, good all 3 days. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.


Nov. 23 - Grand Central Stroll - Holiday Shopping.
Grand Central Business District, from 1st Ave. N. to 1st Ave. S. and from 19th St. to 31st St. N. 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses are open late for you to enjoy specials, music, movies, shopping, nightspots and more. A Florida Main Street Community. Free. www.grandcentraldistrict.org or 727-328-7086.


Nov. 23 - Holiday Tree Lighting and Window displays.
North Straub Park, Beach Dr. & 5th Ave. N.E. Holiday activities, downtown business window displays and tree lighting with the Mayor. Free. 727-893-7734.


Nov. 24 - Saturday Morning Market.


Nov. 24 - Grand Central - 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Grand Central Business District, from 1st Ave. N. to 1st Ave. S. and from 19th St. to 31st St. N. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go from business to business sampling yummy chili recipes. A Florida Main Street Community. Free. www.grandcentraldistrict.org or 727-328-7086.


Nov. 28 - Florida Republican Presidential Debate.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts at Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 7 to 9 p.m. The Republican Party of Florida, CNN, and YouTube will partner to produce a historic debate between the Republican presidential candidates. Live broadcast on CNN and CNN En Espanol, moderated by Anderson Cooper. Invitation only. www.rpof.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-893-7465.


Nov. 30 - World AIDS Day.
Williams Park, 2nd Ave. N. and 3rd St. N. Noon to 4 p.m. Health fair and prevention education. Hepatitis, HIV testing, general health screenings and flu shots will be available. Free. www.pinellascounty.org or 727-824-6964.