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At Morsani Hall of Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the best seats for a Florida Orchestra concert are in the mezzanine.
First Glance
Human variables drive drama
Proof opens Thursday at the Forum at Stage West Community Playhouse in Spring Hill and continues weekends through Feb. 19.
February 8, 2012 at 11:27 a.m.
Nothing slips away
Opening this week is the Florida premiere of Slipping, an edgy play that hits on a hot topic: gay teen bullying. At Studio@620 through Feb. 19.
February 8, 2012 at 11:13 a.m.
Christie plays top lineup
Four Agatha Christie mysteries will be previewed at the 485-seat Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater in November, part of Ruth Eckerd's Broadway series.
February 8, 2012 at 11:12 a.m.
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival
The Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival celebrates its "sweet sixteen" anniversary Thursday through Feb. 20 with another ambitious lineup.
February 8, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
Weekly 2Do List
Kids and Family
Stargazing
Take advantage of the low light conditions of the late rising moon to get a better view of the stars Saturday at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve.
February 8, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
Oddities in Motion 2.0
An eclectic group of musicians using the latest in technology combine with traditional rock instruments to make music with laptops and more on Friday.
February 8, 2012 at 12:03 p.m.
Sunset Cinema
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach on Friday and catch a free screening of the PG-rated film Dolphin Tale.
February 7, 2012 at 1:58 p.m.
Family Art Night
Families can get together Thursday at the Morean for a pizza dinner, art and a movie about the "Artist of the Night." This month: contemporary glass artist Therman Statom.
February 7, 2012 at 1:56 p.m.
Date Night
Snuggie Bar Crawl
Expect to see what looks like a merry band of wizards tripping down Fourth Street for this Saturday event in downtown St. Petersburg.
February 8, 2012 at 12:01 p.m.
Don't be tricked
Before you settle into your seat for Penn & Teller's Friday show at the Mahaffey Theater, here are three tricks to know about their act.
February 8, 2012 at 11:18 a.m.-
Nothing slips away
Opening this week is the Florida premiere of Slipping, an edgy play that hits on a hot topic: gay teen bullying. At Studio@620 through Feb. 19.
February 8, 2012 at 11:13 a.m. 
The Amazing Jonathan
The darkly twisted magician/comic is known for his bizarre humor and unscripted antics. Catch him this week at Side Splitters.
February 7, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
Food and Dining
Fall in love again
For 27 years, Donatello has specialized in romance: gorgeous Northern Italian dishes with service and setting to match.
February 7, 2012 at 11:17 a.m.
Sweet talk
After that romanic dinner, treat your sweetie to a trip to one of the bay area's dessert spots.
February 7, 2012 at 11:15 a.m.
Romance for two
Valentine's Day is Tuesday. Stay in and orchestrate a cozy meal at your pace and to your own liking. We have all the right recipes.
February 7, 2012 at 11:11 a.m.
Wine of the week
Layer Cake wines come from all over, from California, Australia, Italy and, in the case of the 2010 Layer Cake Malbec, from Argentina's Mendoza wine region.
February 7, 2012 at 11:03 a.m.
Events
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Human variables drive drama
Proof opens Thursday at the Forum at Stage West Community Playhouse in Spring Hill and continues weekends through Feb. 19.
February 8, 2012 at 11:27 a.m. -
Christie plays top lineup
Four Agatha Christie mysteries will be previewed at the 485-seat Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater in November, part of Ruth Eckerd's Broadway series.
February 8, 2012 at 11:12 a.m. 
Paul Jacobs on the pipe organ
In the pipe organ world, Paul Jacobs is a very big deal. He won a classical Grammy Award last year. Catch him Sunday in Largo.
February 8, 2012 at 10:49 a.m.-
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival
The Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival celebrates its "sweet sixteen" anniversary Thursday through Feb. 20 with another ambitious lineup.
February 8, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
Florida Travel
Baby alert!
The first new baby reticulated giraffe was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay last week and the proud parents showed off photos.
February 3, 2012 at 2:06 p.m.
Southwest, AirTran trim TIA flights
By August, Southwest plans to cut 12 weekday flights from Tampa and focus on long-haul flights as part of AirTran merger
January 27, 2012 at 12:54 p.m.
Universal ready for upgrade
With its Jaws attraction a construction zone for the rest of the year, Universal Studios Florida has unveiled several new and upgraded attractions.
January 25, 2012 at 1:50 p.m.
AirTran pulling out of Sarasota
AirTran Airways will pull out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in August, a move by its new parent Southwest Airlines.
January 25, 2012 at 11:08 a.m.
Deals and Shopping
Get your motor running
If you like super-unaffordable high fashion clothing and shoes AND you like American classic car shows, has Prada got just the treat for you!
February 7, 2012 at 11:26 a.m.
More H&M stores on the way
Cheap chic fashionistas finally got an H&M this year. By year's end, two more will open in Pinellas and Hillsborough.
February 1, 2012 at 10:04 a.m.
Changes coming to BayWalk
The new owner of BayWalk has revealed a few of the plans he has for the struggling retail center he bought in September for $5.2 million.
January 31, 2012 at 9:35 a.m.
Two FYE stores close
You probably didn’t notice, but the Tyrone Square Mall FYE closed this week. So did the one at Westfield Countryside in Clearwater.
January 30, 2012 at 5:28 p.m.
