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A 'Moonshiners' meet and greet, live music, and other Things to Do on the North Suncoast

 
Published July 14, 2016

Musically inclined

Drum up some music: Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming will use big, loud drums in an interactive presentation from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. The program, for all ages, will cover the history of Taiko drumming, the music of Japan, modern drum performance, and drum making. For information, call (727) 861-­3040.

Summer Sunset Concert Series: Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 23 at Sims Park, 5547 Main St., New Port Richey, as part of a concert series sponsored by the city of New Port Richey. Admission is free. Limited seating will be provided; bring blankets or chairs for additional seating. For information, call (727) 841-4560.

Other fun

'Moonshiners' meet and greet: Mark and Digger, stars of the hit TV show Moonshiners, will meet fans, take photos and sign autographs from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Universal Fine Wine and Spirits, 1542 U.S. 19, Holiday. Limited quantities of Sugarlands Shine will be available for purchase. Arrive early to ensure a bottle and a spot in line to have it signed. Admission is free. To purchase alcohol or participate in tastings, guests must be age 21 or older. For information, call (727) 937- 8330.

Art events

Photography on display: "North East Pasco: Illustrations of Rural Life," an exhibit by photographer Richard K. Riley, is on display through July 28 in the lobby of the Charles E. Conger Library at Pasco-Hernando State College's East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road, Dade City. The photographs illustrate existing rural homes in Pasco County's "rural protected area." Admission is free. The exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For information, call (352) 518-1211.

Art exhibit: The seventh annual Faculty and Staff Summer Art Show will be on display through Aug. 3 in the Rao Musunuru M.D. Art Gallery at the Pasco-Hernando State College West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 847-2727.

More art on display: Art by Lloyd Johnson and Gary Bartlett will be on display at Bug's Splatter Gallery, 5718 Sixth St., Zephyrhills, through July 23. Regular gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and until 7 p.m. the first Friday of each month. For information, call (217) 341-0274 or send email to bugssplatter@gmail.com.