UP & COMING
MUSIC:
Boots and Barstools: 9 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, and May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Blackies, Debary; (904) 943-9432
Boots and Barstools: 7:30 p.m. - 11: 30 p.m. April 2 (Jan. 28, 2000, March 10 April 17 and Dec. 15; Holiday Travel, Leesburg; (904) 943-9432
Boots and Barstools: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. April 10, June 12, July 10, Aug., 14, Sept., 11, Oct. 9, Nov., 13, and Dec., 11, Debary Moose Club, Debary; (904) 943-9432
Boots and Barstools: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. April 16, 17, June 18, 19, July 30, 31, Aug. 20, 21, Oct. 1, 2, Nov. 19, 20, and Dec. 10, Port Orange Eagles, Port Orange; (904) 943-9432
Boots and Barstools: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. April 23, 24, June 4, 5, July 16, 17, Aug, 6, 7, Golden Rod Eagles, Orlando; (904) 943-9432
Boots and Barstools: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. June 25, 26 July 23, 24, Aug. 27, 28, Sept. 24, 25, Oct. 15, 1 6, Nov. 26, 27, and Dec. 17, 18; Eustis Moose Club, Eustis; (904) 943-9432
Jimmy Eat World: with AtTheDriveIn: doors at 8 p.m. March 8; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $6 (all ages); (407) 246-1419
University of Central Florida Precussion Ensemble: 8 p.m. March 8; Visual Arts Building auditorium, UCF, Alafaya Trail, Orlando; donations accepted; (407) 823-2869
Charlie Prose: comic-musician: 2 p.m. March 8 and 9; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $18 - $23; (407) 242-2219
Ricochet: doors open 7 p.m. March 9; Neon Moon, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona; $10 advance, $12 day of show; (904) 788-2506
Stetson University Brass Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. March 9; Elizabeth Hall auditorium, Stetson University, DeLand; $5; (904) 822-8950
Chamber music concert: by performers from Spoleto Festival USA: 7:45 p.m. March 9; Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach; $12; (904) 257-7790
Annie McLean pianist: noon; Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main St., Leesburg; free-will offering; (352) 787-3786
Music student recital: featuring Seminole Community college students: noon March 9; Fine Arts Concert Hall, SCC, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; free; (407) 328-2039
Hippos: doors at 6 p.m. March 10; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (all ages); (407) 246-1419
Reel Big Fish: with Zebrahead and Virgos Merlot: doors at 7 p.m. March 10; 600 NORTH, 600 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; no cover; (904) 255-4471
Bach's Lunch: with Dale Burke's Gospel Jazz Band: noon; Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 32810; free (with lunch buffett available for $5); (407) 849-0680
Boyd Jones: Lenten organ concert: 12:10 p.m. March 11; First Congregational Church, New England and Interlachen Avenues, Winter Park; free; (407) 647-2416
Deniz Arman Gelenbe: with guest artist Charlie Webb in music for piano duo by Mozart, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahams: 8 p.m. March 11; Music Rehearsal Hall, University of Central Florida, Orlando; donations accepted; (407) 823-2869
Day by the River: doors at 10 p.m. March 11; Sapphire Super Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419
GBH: with 98 Mutts and Billy Club: doors at 5 p.m. March 11; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $10 (all ages) (TCK)
John Mayall: with the Bluesbreakers: 8 p.m. March 12; Skipper's Smokehouse, Skipper Road, Tampa; $15 advance, $20 day of show (TCK)
Elton John: in grand opening of Hard Rock Live: 8 p.m. March 12; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlando; sold out; (407) 351-5483
Savoy Brown: doors at 8 p.m. March 12; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $10 (age 21 and up); (407) 246-1419
Eddie King & the Swap Bees: 9 p.m. March 12; Sebastian Beach Inn, 7035 S. State Road A1A Melbourne Beach; $7; (407) 728-4311
Freddie Cole Quartet: 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. March 12 and 13; Heidi's Jazz Club, 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach; $20; (407) 783-6806
Melba Moore: 8 p.m. March 13; Tupperware Convention Center, 14901 S. Orange Blossom Trail, north of Kissimmee; $19.50 and $24.50; (407) 826-4450
Savoy Brown: with Kim Simmonds, Ed Vadas and the Fabulous Harvy-weights: 9 p.m. March 13; Sebastain Beach Inn, 7035 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach; $12 advance, $15 day of show; (407) 728-4311
Jerry Rivera: 8:30 p.m. March 13; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $20; (407) 934-2583
Collin Raye: in Silver Springs series: noon March 13; Silver Springs, 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20.95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352) 236-2121
Lo-Fidelity Allstars: doors at 8 p.m. March 13; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $8 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419
Derek Bailey and Michael Welch: 8 p.m. March 13; Rogers Room, Keene Hall, Rollins College, Winter Park; $10; (407) 896-7671
Collin Raye: in Silver Springs series: noon March 13; Silver Springs, 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20 .95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352) 236-2121
U.S. Naval Academy Women's Glee Club: 7:30 p.m. March 13; St. Stephen Catholic Church, 575 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free but tickets needed; (407) 365-6500
Ray Anthony Orchestra: in Cypress Gardens series: 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. March 13 and 14; Cypress Gardens, off U.S. Highway 27 near Winter Haven; $31.95 plus tax adults, $14.95 plus tax ages 6-17, $27.15 plus tax age 55 and over, free age 5 and under; (941) 324-2111
Will McLean Music Festival: Florida folk music, workshops, arts & crafts, storytelling, Cracker foods: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. March 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 14; Sertoma Youth Ranch, 7 miles northwest of Dade City of Hernando-Pasco county line; $15 weekend advance, $18 at gate; (352) 465-7208
Jets to Brazil: with Perdo the Lion: doors at 7 p.m. March 14; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $10 (all ages) (TCK)
Elliott Smith: with No. 2: 8 p.m. March 15; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $10, all ages (TCK)
Sammy Hagar: doors at 7 p.m. March 16; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlando; $12 (TCK)
Kodo: Japanese drummers: 8 p.m. March 16; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $25-$30; (407) 242-2219
Hal Roach: with the Inspirations: 8 p.m. March 17; Lakeland Center, Youkey Theatre, 700 W. Lemon St., Lakeland; $14-$19 (TCK)
Darling: doors at 8 p.m. March 17; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419
Everclear: doors at 8 p.m. March 17, Neon Moon, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona; $17.50 advance, $19.50 day of show (TCK). Also, 9:45 p.m. March 20 ; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $17.50; (407) 934-2583
All Star United: with Silage and the Normals: 7:30 p.m. March 18; Warner South College, Turner Athlantic Cover, 5301 S. U.S. Highway 27, Lake Wales; $8 advance, $10 day of show; 1-800-949-7248
Bayou to Bourbon Street: featuring Geno Delafose, Beausoleil, the Dirty Dozen: 8 p.m. March 18; King Center for the Performing Arts, 38 65 N. Wickham Road, melbourne; $18 - $28; (407) 242-2219
Kow: doors at 8 p.m. March 18; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419
B.B. King: 7 and 10 p.m. March 19; Hard Rock Live: Universal Studios Florida's CityWalk, Orlando; $32.50 (TCK)
Cowboy Mouth: doors at 7 p.m. March 19; 600 NORTH, 600 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; no cover; (904) 255-4471
Jim Brickman: 8 p.m. March 19; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; $24.50-$32.50 (TCK)
Sepultura: with Bio-Hazard, Spine Shank and One Minute Silence: 9:45 p.m. March 19; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15; (407) 934-2583
Geno Delafose and the French Rockin' Boogie: doors at 8 p.m. March 19; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $10 (age 21 and up); (407) 246-1419
MxPx: with Shades apart, New Found Glory and Squad 50: doors at 5 p.m. March 19; Culb at Friestone, 578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $9.99 advance, $12 day of show (TCK)
The Coasters, the Drifters, the Platters: 8 p.m. March 19; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $25 and $30; (407) 242-2219
Victor Borge: 7:30 p.m. March 19; Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd. Dayton Beach;$25-$39; (904) 255-1314
Sheryl Crow: with Eagle-Eye Cherry: 8 p.m. March 19; UCF Arena, University of Central Florida, Orlando; $27.75 (TCK)
Morphine: doors at 8 p.m. March 20; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., $15 advance $17.50 day of show (TCK)
Gala: featuring performers form the Stetson University School of Music: 7:30 p.m. March 20; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; free; (904) 822-8950
The Waiting: with the Chasing Fusies: 9:30 p.m. March 20 (following Solar Bears hockey game); Orlando Arena, 600 W. Amelia St., Orlando; $6-$28 for game tickets (TCK)
Marty Stuart: in Silver Springs series: noon March 20; Silver Springs, 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20.95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352) 236-2121
Joyce DiCamillo Trio: in Central Florida Jazz Society concert: 2-5 p.m. March 21; American Legion Club, 2101 Lee Road, Orlando; $5 society members, $7.50 nonmembers, $2.50 college students, free for high school students; (407) 539-2357
Candlebox: 7 p.m. March 21; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlanod; $14 advance (TCK)
Christian Tamburr: vibraphonist in concert with Altamonte Jazz Enssemble, directed by Mike Arena: 7 p.m. march 21; Lyman High School Auditorium, State Road 427, Longwood; $5 at doors; (407) 322-7528
Orchestra of the royal Opera House Convent Garden: Edward Downes conducting, with four singers in operatic experts: 3 p.m. March 21; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; $24-$58; (407) 896-2451
Finger Eleven: with the Denizens: doors at 8 p.m. March 22; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (all ages); (407) 246-1419
Slayer: with Sick of It All: 8 p.m. March 23; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $17.50 ; (407) 934-2583
Wellville and Upstairs: doors at 8 p.m. March 24; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (age 18 and up); 9407) 246-1419
Black Crows: 8 p.m. March 24; House of blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $27.50; (407) 934-2583
Black Crowes: 8 p.m. March 24; House of blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $27.50; (407) 934-2583
Newsboys and Petra: 8 p.m. March 25; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlando; $15-$20 (TCK)
Salt-N-Pepa: with LFO: 9 p.m. March 25; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $20; (407) 934-2583
Seven Sisters: with 2 Doors Down: doors at 8 p.m. March 25; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $5 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419
Beach Boys: featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston: 7:30 p.m. March 26; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3 865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $37.50 - $42.50; (407) 242-2219
David Sanborn: 8 p.m. March 26; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida's CityWalk, Orlando; $32.50 (TCK)
Dropkick Murphys and Oxymoron: doors at 6 p.m. March 26, Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $8 (all ages, TCK)
Michael Peterson: doors open 7 p.m. March 26; Neon Moon, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona; $10 advance, $12 day of show; (904) 788-2506
KC & the Sunshine Band: 9 p.m. March 26; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $20; (407) 934-2583
Dave Mallett: with Louise Taylor: 8 p.m. March 26, Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio St., Tampa; $10 advance, $15 day of show; (813) 238-8001
KC & the Sunshine Band: 9 p.m. March 26; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $20; (407) 934-2583
Of Mice and Men: by Carlisle Floyd, Orlando Opera presentation in English with supertitles: 8 p.m. March 26, 2 p.m. March 28; 7:30 p.m. M arch 30; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; $15-$55 ; (407) 426-1700
Busta Rhymes: Show that had been scheduled for March 27; at the House of Blues has been canceled; (407) 934-2583
Sawyer Brown: in Silver Springs series: noon March 27; Silver Springs 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20.95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352)236-2121
George Strait: with Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks, Kenny Chesney, Jo Dee Messina, Mark Wills and Asleep at the Wheel; March 27; Raymond James Stadium, Tampa; $29.50-$49.50 (TCK)
Jimmy Vaughan: 9 p.m. March 27; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15; (407) 934-2583
Jose Feliciano: 8 p.m. March 27; Tupperware Convention Center, 14901 S. Orange Blossom Trail, north of Kissimmee; $20.50; (407) 826-4450
Woody Herman Orchestra: 3 p.m. March 28; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $15 and $22; (407) 242-2219
Ringo Starr All-Starr Band: 8 p.m. March 28; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlando; $50 (TCK)
Christopher Parkening: guitarist: 4 p.m. March 28; Annie russell Theater, Rollins College, Winter Park; $28; (407) 535-2182
Cindy Morgan: contemporary Christian music: 7 p.m. March 28; St. Luke's United Mehodist Church, Orlando; $8 advance, $10 day of show; (407) 654-3424
Marilyn Manson, Hole and Monster Magnet: 7 p.m. March 29; Orlando Arena, 600 W. Amelia St., Orlnado; $29.50 (TCK)
Kid Rock: 8 p.m. March 31; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $10; (407) 934-2583 (407) 934-2583, Also, 8 p.m. April 1; the Rubb, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; $10 advance, $12 day of show; (813) 248-2304
He Shall Arise: concert by Tom Fettke: 8 p.m. April 1 and 2; Asbury United Methodist Church, 220 W. Horatio Ave., Maitland; free-will offering; (407) 644-5222
T he Mighty Blue Kings: doors at 8 p.m. April 1; Sapphire Supper Club, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $8 (age 18 and up); (407) 246-1419. A lso, 8 p.m. April 2; the Rubb, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; $8 advance, $10 day of show (all ages); (813)
Bellamy Brothers: in Silver Springs series: noon April 3; Silver Springs, 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40, $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20.95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352) 236-2121
The Kinleys: in Silver Springs series: noon April 10; Silver Springs, 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.95 plus tax for adults, $20.95 plus tax for ages 3-10; (352) 236-2121
The Lettermen: in Cypress Gardens series: 2 and 5 p.m. April 10 and 11; Cypress Gardens; off U.S. Highway 27 near Winter Haven; $31.50 plus tax adults, $14.95 plus tax age 6-17, $27.15 plus tax age 55 and over, free age 5 and under; (941) 324-2111
Neville Brothers: 8 p.m. April 3; King Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne; $18 and $28; (407) 242-2219
Cheap Trick: 9:45 p.m. April 10; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15; (407) 934-2583
Statier Brothers: 8 p.m. April 14; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $28.50 and $38.50; (407) 242-2219
Robin Trower: with Support: doors at 9:15 p.m. April 24; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15; (407) 934-2583
Goo Goo Dolls and the New Radicals: doors at 7 p.m. April 29; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios Florida CityWalk, Orlando; $19 (TCK)
'N Sync: 7:30 p.m. May 13; Orlando Arena, 600 W. Amelia St., Orlando; $25 and $35 (TCK). Also, 7:30 p.m. May 14; Ice Palace Arena, 401 Channelside Drive Tampa; $24.20 and $29.20 (TCK)
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Latin Night Dance, with DJ: 8-10 p.m. Thursdays Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park; $7; (407) 740-8064
Seminole County Fair: from 5 p.m. weekdays, from noon weekends (through March 7); Seminole Town Center, State Road 46 and Interstate 4, Sanford; free admission and parking; (407) 855-3939
Ballroom Dance: with Soft Touch band: 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Marks Street Center, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando; $4; (407) 423-5890
Ballroom Dance: 7-11 p.m. Fridays; First United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando; $8 (407) 339-8024
Ballroom dance: with DJ Joseph Sulen: 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays; Let's Dance Ballroom, 391 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; $6; (407) 339-8024
Ballroom dance: with Armand Marchesano Orchestra: 7:30-10 p.m. Saturdays and Thursdays; Beardall Senior Center, Gore Street and Delaney Ave., Orlando; $3; (407) 246-2637
Central Florida Trail Bladers: Moonlight Skate at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Kate O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando; free. Also, Tour du Spaghetti: 7 p.m. Thursdays; start at Anthony's Pizza, Sumerlin Ave., and Washington Street, Orlando, free; (407) 649-7646
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida: from 6 p.m. daily through March 27 with entertainment by Kow today, Journey Saturday, Jack Mack & the Heart Attack Sunday and next Friday, .38 Special Feb. 20, Pointer Sisters Feb. 27, BTO March 6, Creedence Clearwater Revisited March 13, Olga Tanon March 19, Chaka Khan March 20 and Doobie Brothers March 27; Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, regular park admission or Florida-resident tickets at $32 plus tax; (407) 363-8000
PLANETARIUMS
Orlando Science Center Digistar II Planetarium: featuring Star Quest: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. (in Loch Haven Park), Orlando; $12 general, $11 seniors, $9.50 ages 3-11 for center-planetarium admission; (407) 514-2000
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Borders: Pink Panter Party at 2 p.m. Saturday; storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesday; 1051 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; free; (407) 826-8912
Borders: Dancing Storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday; storytime with B renda at 7 p.m. Tuesday; preschool storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesdays; 9441 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee; free; (407) 532-2269
Central Florida Zoo: "Storytime at the Zoo": 10 a.m. first and third Thursday, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday (through May); 3755 U.S. Highway 17-92, 1 mile east of Interstate 4 and 4 1/2 miles west of Sanford; $7 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free age 2 and under; (407) 323-4450
Central Florida Zoo: "Storytime at Zoo": 10 a.m. first and third Thursday, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday (through May); 3755 U.S. Highway 17-92, 1 mile east of Interstate 4 and 4 1/2 miles west of Sanford; $7 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free age 2 and under; (407) 323-4450
Craft-in-an-Hour Sessions, children's crafts: 10 a.m. (ages 4-7) and 11 a.m. (ages 8-11) Saturdays Jo-Ann etc., Herndon Plaza, 3562 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; $5-$7; (407) 898-6300
Pooh's Corner, apperances by Jungle Parade author Cathy DeLittle: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday; 324 Park Ave. N., W inter Park; $10 for workshop and for copy of book, reservations required; (407) 628-8336
East Orange Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Fridays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Fridays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Fridays; Save the Manatee program at 3 p.m. Wednesday; 9318 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; free; (407) 277-0021
Edgewater Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Mondays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Mondays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Mondays; 5049 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; free; (407) 295-3613
Herndon Library: Tiny tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays; 4324 E. Colonial Drive (in Colonial Promenade), Orlando; free; (407) 228-1410
Looney Bird's: karaoke for kids: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 4544 Curry Ford Road, Orlando; (407) 823-7800
North Orange Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays; 1211 E. Semoran Blvd., Orlando; free; (407) 889-3335
Orlando Public Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 1:15 p.m. Sundays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 1:45 p.m. Sundays; Read and Share at 2 p.m. Saturdays; storytelling at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 9:15 ap.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Thursdays; 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando; free; (407) 425-4694
R.J. Gator's Orlando: featuring Mr. Twist, the Balloonatic: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; 6231 International Drive, Orlando; (407) 354- 4944
Southeast Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays; Toddler Time ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays; Story Special at 3 p.m. Wednesday; 5572 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando; free; (407) 282-2011
South Orange Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Mondays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Mondays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Mondays; 11346 S. Orange Blossom Tral, Orlando; free; (407) 438-6590
South Trail Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Mondays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m . Mondays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Mondays; 4600 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; free; (407) 859-0110
Southwest Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Thursdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Thursday; 7255 Della Drive, Orlando; free; (407) 352-5702
Tiny Tot Club: activities for ages 3-5; 9 - 11 a.m. second Tuesday of each month through May 11; Orlo Vista Park, 26 N. Howell Ave., Orlando; free; (407) 296-5182
West Colonial Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Fridays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Fridays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Fridays; 7210 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando; free; (407) 295-3223
West Orange Trail Winter Garden Station: Story time for preschool children 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays; 455 E. Plant St., Winter Garden; free; (407) 654-5144
Winter Park Plublic Library: Toddlertime (ages 2 and 3) at 10:30 a.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; Mother Goose time at 9:30 a.m. Monday, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Wednesday; Spanish Story Time at 11 a.m. third Monday of the month; On-Your-Own Time at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 Thursday; Bedtime Story Time at 7 p.m. Thursday; 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; (407) 623-3300, Ext. 114
Washington Park Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays; 5151 Raleigh St., Orlando; free; ( 407) 293-8562
West Orange Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays 1 E. Cypress St., Winter Garden; free; (407) 656-4582
Windermere Library: Tiny Tales for 24 months and under at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months at 10:45 a.m. Thursdays; Storybook Fun for ages 2-5 at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays; 530 Main Street, Windermere; free; (407) 876-3939
LITERARY
Bev Cobain: signing her book When Nothing Matters Anymore, A Survival Guide For Depressed Teens: 7 p.m. March 11; Borders, 1051 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; (407) 826-8912
Cokie Roberts: talk and book signing by author of We Are Our Mothers Daughters: 7 p.m. March 11; Vero Beach Book Center, 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; (561) 569-2050
Florida Storytelling Camp. Celebration '99, with storytelling concerts: 7 p.m. March 10 and 13; Lake Yale Conference Center, Eustis; $10; (941) 533-7468
Paul Lowrie & Bret Nicholas: signing their The Conversation Piece: 7 p.m. March 10; Boarders, 1051 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; (407) 826-8912
FUND-RAISERS
An Evening of Hope: silent autction, benefit for Cystic Fibrosis: 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday March 11; One-Eyed Jack's, downtown Orlando; $20 advance, $25 at door; (407) 827-6915
Hey, Look Me Over Brunch: fashon show presented by Altamonte-Maitland Christian Women's Club: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday; Maison et Jardin, 430 Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs; $14; (407) 599-0284
SINGLES
Heart of florida Civitan club: singles club for age 18 and up: 6 p.m. First and third Thursdays; meeting for dinner at Morrison's Cafeteria, 1840 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; (407) 865-7585
Orlando Metro: First baptist Church event for young adults, music by Metro Brand: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 3701 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando; free; (407) 849-6269, Ext. 327
St. Luke's Singles: self-discovery classes on dating and divorce: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 4; St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando; $30 for series; (407) 876-4991
Singles Business Partners Network: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays; Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St., Orlando; free; (407) 339-0793
50+ Savvy Singles: 7:30 p.m. Sundays; Way Not Lounge, Holiday Inn, Wymore Road and State Road 436, Altamonte Springs; (407) 774-9354
Thursday Nights at St. Luke's: for singles of all ages: 7 p.m. Thursdays; St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando; $2; (407) 876-4991
American Singles Golf Association: Meeting and socializing: 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday monthly; Hops Restaurant, State Road 434, Longwood; (407) 788-1534
Dance Club of Central Florida: dance lessons 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. mingling and dancing 7-11 p.m. Sundays; Rendezvous Nighclub, 1275 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood; $3; (407) 263-8593
Dinner Dates: different packages, including dinner dances in country-club settings: $79 first-time ticket includes a dinner-dance and a reunion cocktail party; (407) 339-3283
Heart to Heart Singles Dance: with DJ Bob Jaeger: 7-11 p.m. Sundays; Rendezvous Nighclub, 1275 S. U.S. 17-92, Longwood; $5; (407) 862-4106
Singles Ballroom Dance: 8-11 p.m. Thursdays; Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 32789; $6; (407) 339-8024
Singles Business Partners Network: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays; Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St., Orlando; free; (407) 339-0793
UPCOMING EVENTS
Warbird Air Show: static and flying displays: gates opening at 9 a.m. with shows at 1 p.m. March 12-14; Space Coast Regional Airport, Titusville; $10 adults advance, $12 at gate and $5 children advance, $7 at gate; (407) 868-1753
Historic florida Militia Encampment: presenting daily life of 19th century soldier: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 13 and 14; Fort Christmas Historical Park and Museum, 2 miles east of State Road 50 on County Road 420, Christmas; free; (407) 568-4149
Florida Winter Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. March 14; Florida National Gaurd Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando; $4; 1-888-729-6904
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 15 and 16; DeLand Airport Showgrounds, U.S. Highway 92, DeLand; $12 adults, $7 children and seniors; (904) 736-2880
All Night Skate and Dance: roller skates or in-line: 7:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. March 19; Semoran Skateway, 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry; $13; (407) 834-9106
A Grand Evening With Gregory Peck: presented by Seaside Music Theater: 7 p.m. March 16 ; Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach; $25 - $75; (904) 252-6200
Champions on Ice: with Michelle Kwan, Phiippe Candeloro, Rudy Galindo, Elvis Stojko, Oksana Baiul, Michael Weiss and Surya Bonaly: 7:30 p.m. May 17; Orlando Arena, 600 W. Amelia St., Orlando $25, $40 and $55 (TCK)
UPCOMING FUND-RAISERS
Southern Ballet Theatre Spring Gala Performance and Fund Raiser, coffee, tea, cocktails and desserts on the mezzanine after opening night Spring Gala performance: March 12; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; $15 - $39 for performance tickets; (407) 426-1739 or TCK; $25 per. person or $45 per couple for gala tickets; (407) 426-1739, Ext. 23
St. Patrick's Day Party: corned-beef dinner and complimentary bar, music, dancing, Irish dancers, door prizes, benefit for BETA Center for adolescent mothers and their children: 7-11 p.m. March 19; Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland; $40 ; (407) 277-1942
Fashion Show & Chai Luncheon: presented by Hadassah of Williamsburg: noon March 16; Omni Rosen Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando; $18; (407) 239-1293
Everything Under the Sun Community Sale: to benefit Dover Shores Community Youth Program: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 20; Dover Shores Community Center, 1400 Gaston Foster Road, Orlando; (407) 381-2708
Academy Awards Bash:
benefit for Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Community Center of Central Florida and 1999
Florida Film Festival: March 21; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $25;
(407) 629-1088, Ext. 224
UPCOMING COMEDY
Bill Cosby: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 12; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $28 - $45; (407) 242-2219
George Carlin: 7:30 p.m. Marh 18: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach; $22 - $32; (904) 255-1314
Robert Klein and David Brenner: 8 p.m. April 16; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $22-$29 ; (407) 242-2219
Richard Jeni: 8 p.m. March 20; Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios CityWalk, Orlando; $25; (407) 351-5483
Sinbad: 7:30 p.m. March 27; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando; $28.75 and $25 (TCK)
UPCOMING LITERARY
Cokie Roberts: talk and book signing by author of We Are Our Mothers' Daughters: 7 p.m. March 11; Vero Beach Book Center, 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; (561) 569-2050
George Stephanopoulos: talk and book signing by author of All Too Human: A Political Education: 7 p.m. March 30; Vero Beach Book Center; 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; (561) 569-2050
Florida Authors book Fair: with 34 authors signing their books: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 13; Hopkins Hall, North Euclid Avenue, Lake Helen; no admission charge; (904) 228-0920
Rick Bragg: talk and book signing by author of All Over but the Shoutin': 7 p.m. March 19; Vero Beach Book Center, 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; (561) 569-2050