Quartet to perform at University of Tampa

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Quartet to perform at University of Tampa

The University of Tampa's quartet-in-residence will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Grand Salon on campus, 401 Kennedy Blvd.

The performance will feature words by Sam Adler, who will be featured in a two-day festival hosted at the school's music department. This event is free. For more information, contact Libor Ondras at (813) 253-6212 or e-mail londras@ut.edu.

HYDE PARK

Coleman Middle plays free concert Saturday

Coleman Middle presents a free public concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Hyde Park Village's courtyard, 1622 Snow Ave.

Jazz and rock bands from Coleman will perform and are accepting tax-deductible donations for their fall fundraiser. Funds will be used for musical instruments and equipment for the school's music department. For more information, visit colemanband.blogspot.com.

Palma Ceia

Roosevelt Elementary PTA auction Nov. 13

Roosevelt Elementary's 10th annual PTA auction is at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd. This year's theme is "Score One for the Kids," and there will be a silent and traditional auction. Items for auction include photography packages, class projects and note cards handmade by Roosevelt students. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets are available in advance until Wednesday. All proceeds benefit the school's PTA. To purchase tickets, call PTA president Mindy Taylor at (813) 230-1979.

HILLSBOROUGH

Contest to promote antipoverty programs

Save the Children and the American Federation of Teachers are hosting a Valentine's Day art contest for students around the country. Students in grades K-12 are invited to create card designs based on this year's theme, "A Generation United," which will use the heart image as a symbol for unity, responsibility and loyalty. Submissions are due by Dec. 1 and are made through each student's school.

Semifinalists' designs will be posted online in mid December, and winners will be chosen based on votes. The five winning designs will be printed on Valentine's Day cards and offered as a gift with donation. Proceeds benefit Save the Children's antipoverty programs. Winners also receive a $500 savings bond and the student whose design has the most votes will have the opportunity to meet actress and Save the Children ambassador Julianne Moore in January. For more information, contact Brendan Duke at (202) 640-6613 or e-mail bduke@savechildren.org.