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curtain call
Actors who can sing, dance and act are encouraged to audition for the Stage West Community Playhouse production of Chicago. Auditions are 7 p.m. July 22 and 1 p.m. July 23 at the theater in Spring Hill. Production dates are Nov. 10 to 20. There are speaking roles for 10 women and nine men. Bring prepared music, preferably a song from the show, and dance shoes. Accompaniment provided. There will be readings from the script. Director is Barbara Everest. Call (352) 683-4302 or send e-mail to cabaretbarb@tampabay.rr.com.
This week
Downtown family fun: Summer Nights in Downtown Brooksville will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday throughout downtown Brooksville. The event includes free family activities, vendors and a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. Also, the Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department, in celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, is sponsoring a free concert by the RoadKings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the band shell in Hernando Park, at Howell and Fort Dade avenues. The RoadKings perform classic rock, country and blues music. The evening events follow the monthly Market on Main Street, which starts at 9 a.m. For information, call Jodi at (352) 232-4241.
Do the time warp: The Rocky Horror Show wraps up this weekend at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. and midnight today and Saturday. This is the story of young lovers Brad and Janet, who while driving through a storm get a flat tire and take refuge in a nearby castle, the home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. A roller-coaster night of murder and mayhem ensues. The play contains mature language and themes. Anyone 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $16, which includes a souvenir bag. Call the box office at (352) 683-5113. Visit the website at stagewest.net.
Quilts with history: The annual quilt exhibit will continue through the end of July at the Hernando Heritage Museum, 601 Museum Court, Brooksville. The exhibit includes artistic new quilts and much-loved quilts with a past. There are at least two quilts commemorating 9/11, including one made by the mother of a fallen firefighter. Tours of the museum are $5. Call the museum at (352) 799-0129.
Quick trip
Potpourri of talent: Spectators are welcome to watch the auditions for the Hernando/Pasco Has Talent Contest at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center (on the West Campus), 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. Admission is $10. Finals will be at 7:30 p.m. July 30. Admission is $15 per person. Contestants will be competing for cash prizes: First prize is $500, second prize is $300 and third prize is $200. Proceeds will support PHCC Foundation scholarships. For information, call (352) 848-1411.
Look ahead
Soulful jazz: Vocalist Gwendolyn Battle will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. July 23 at Five Boroughs Bistro Restaurant, 1252 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Battle will sing favorites by Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole and others. Admission is free. There will be dancing, a full dinner menu and a cash bar. Table reservations for groups of 10 or more can be made. Call (352) 835-7122.
Pint-size Millie: A children's production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior will be presented weekends Aug. 5 to 14 on the Forum stage at Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 each. Call the box office at (352) 683-5113 or visit stagewest.net.
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