The girl in the window Three years ago detectives and a social worker arrived at a dilapidated house in Plant City and made a heartbreaking discovery: A tiny girl living in a dark closet.
Criss Angel escapes as Spyglass crumbles
Thousands on Clearwater Beach watch and wonder as Criss Angel escapes the Spyglass Resort just before the building is demolished in a series of explosions.
Best Super Bowl moment? To commemorate the Super Bowl's return to Tampa Bay next February, we chose 25 nominees for the most memorable play in the championship game's history.
Mindless Self Indulgence The kings of warped, industrial rock like to throw theatrics in their show — the more appalling, the better (frontman Jimmy Urine once drank Red Bull out of a prosthetic leg). For twisted humor that's danceable, they play today with the Birthday Massacre and Combichrist at 6:30 p.m. at Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Pete. $20. (727) 895-3045.
American Stage in the Park Gilbert and Sullivan's swashbuckling musical Pirates of Penzance has been reworked with a Gulf Coast flavor for this popular outdoor series. It's at 8 tonight through Sunday at Demens Landing, 100 First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. $11-$26. (727) 823-7529.
Photo masters Black-and-white photographs on display at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N Tampa St., Tampa, were created by a group of bona fide masters of the medium. Images by Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Edward Weston, Alfred Eisenstaedt and Harold Edgerton populate the gallery walls through May 31 . Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sat. $4 suggested donation. (813) 221-2222 or FMoPA.org
Mike Stanley The Detroit comic is performing through Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at Coconuts Comedy Club Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. $15. (727) 360-5653. coconutscomedyclubs.com.
BOWser Abode Tour Rescue Rally Catch the touring display of pimped-out designer doghouses created by local architects, builders, artists and designers. The doggie cribs will be on display at Tyrone Square through June 2, when they move to Seminole Mall. Eventually, the houses will stop touring, the public votes on the favorites will be tallied, and the house will be auctioned off in November. To place a bid, call (727) 710-7387 or see pinellasanimalfoundation.org. — Sharon Kennedy Wynne wynne@tampabay.com
Coming up
Martini Madness The Salvador Dali museum's Zodiac Group holds a martini tasting and silent-art auction with a surreal film-noir theme. Bid on paintings, photography and sculpture by 20 area artists honoring Salvador Dali of the '50s and '60s. There's also a DJ and food, all to benefit the museum from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Nova 535 Art Lounge, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Ninth Street) N, St. Petersburg. $45, $55 day of event. Toll-free 1-866-440-7880. salvadordalimuseum.org.
Mother's Day Brunch The Studio@620 art gallery will host a day of music, prizes, food and more when you bring your mom to their brunch buffet. Complimentary mimosas, door prizes, and entertainment by Paul Wilborn. A variety of food stations will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 First Avenue S, St. Petersburg. Admission is $30 per adult, $15 per child younger than 12. Reservations required at (727) 515-6075 or e-mail whowellat620@aol.com.
— Sharon Kennedy Wynne wynne@tampabay.com
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