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Ebone Johnson, 15, the Queen Cobra Snake, is accompanied by her 16 fellow snakes and Claire, played by Simone Cardoso, 18 at a rehearsal of the Chocolate Nutcracker.
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd] |
Cover story
A dream come true
The Chocolate Nutcracker comes to life at Ruth Eckerd Hall this weekend, the vision of a 12-year-old girl who wanted someday to choreograph a multicultural version of the classical ballet.
Variations
Can't get enough Nutcracker? You've got two more productions -- one of the traditional sort, the other on skates -- to choose from later this month.
Film
Family Movie Guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Also Opening
Can the movie match the gossip?
Movies: Top 5 and Upcoming releases
TOP 5
Also in theaters
Back to high school
Video
Barney probably tells a better story
New releases
Upcoming Video/DVD releases and rankings
Upcoming
Pop
Pop: Ticket Window
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, 8 p.m. April 14, Ice Palace, Tampa. Tickets ($40.50-$86) go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at the box office, (813) 223-1000, or Ticketmaster.
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Linda M. Scarritt of Tampa knew that Ira Gershwin won a Pulitzer Prize in 1932 for the musical Of Thee I Sing. Gershwin was the first songwriter ever to win the honor. (Brother George Gershwin was not included because his contribution was musical and not literary.)
Get Away
Driving in a holiday wonderland
In two displays, "drive through" takes on a special glow if you love holiday lights but hate to get out of your car to see them.
Get Away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Art
Museum goes MADI
The geometric, abstract art movement, represented by 11 artists, is on view at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art.
Art: Hot Ticket
A crafts pioneer
Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
Dine
Side Dish
New in town
Stage
Author mystery spices up holiday classic
Who wrote 'Twas the Night Before Christmas? A real-life controversy is at the center of American Stage's production of the Christmas poem.
Stage: Hot Ticket
A holiday whodunit
Shop
Calendar whirl
A new year means a clean slate, and these calendars have great features. You can find them at brick and click bookstores, mass retailers, discount stores, even kiosks at shopping malls.
