Our picks of the week for April 1-8
Weeki Wachee Springs
* Date and Time: Check Web site
* Location: 6131 Commercial Way (Spring Hill)
* Contact: 352-592-5656
* Fees: TBD
Google Map it: 6131 Commercial Way (Spring Hill)
Web site: http://www.floridastateparks.org/weekiwachee/
Lithia Springs Park
* Location: 3932 Lithia Springs Road (Lithia)
* Contact: 813-744-5572
* Fee: $2/ per vehicle
Google Map it: 3932 Lithia Springs Road (Lithia)
Web site: Lithia Springs Park
Big O’s Weekly Sunday 9 Ball Tournament
* Date: Sundays
* Time: 4 p.m.
* Location: 11780 N Dale Mabry (Tampa)
* Contact: 813-961-2446
* Fee: $7
Google Map it: 11780 N Dale Mabry (Tampa)
Web site: Big O’s Weekly Sunday 9 Ball Tournament
Stars on Ice featuring Vancouver Olympians
* Date: Sunday
* Time: 4 p.m.
* Location: St. Pete Times Forum
* Contact: 813-301-2500
* Fee: $25
Google Map it: St. Pete Times Forum
Web site: http://www.sptimesforum.com/
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Movies: Released this week:
“The Last Song” (Wednesday)
“Clash of the Titans” (Friday)
“Why Did I Get Married Too” (Friday)
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Music:
Arctic Monkeys
* Date: Friday
* Time: 7 p.m.
* Location: The Ritz (Tampa)
* Description: Alternative Rock
* Fee: $23
Google Map it: The Ritz (Tampa)
Web site: http://www.ritzybor.com/
This Province
* Date: Tuesday
* Time: 7 p.m.
* Location: The Orpheum (Ybor)
* Contact: 813-248-9500
* Fee: TBD
Google Map it: The Orpheum (Ybor)
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/thisprovidence
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Nightlife:
Byblos Cafe
* Date and Time: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 3p.m.–9 p.m.
* Location: 2832 South MacDill Ave (Tampa)
* Contact: 813-805-7977
* Fee: $6-12/ entre
* Description: Lebanese
Google Map it: 2832 South MacDill Ave (Tampa)
Web Site: http://www.bybloscafe.com/contact.htm
Nicki’s Omelette & Grill
* Location: 11610 North Dale Mabry Highway (Tampa)
* Contact: 813-908-3447
* Description: Breakfast and lunch foods.
* Fee: Typically less than $9
Google Map it: 11610 North Dale Mabry Highway (Tampa)
Fourth Street Shrimp Store
* Date and Time: Monday and Sunday, 11 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
* Location: 1006 4th Street North (St. Petersburg)
* Contact: 727-822-0325
* Fee: Typically $6-10/entree
* Description: Seafood lunches; “early bird” specials 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Google Map it: 1006 4th Street North (St. Petersburg)
Web Site: http://www.theshrimpstore.com/
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