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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 27, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events.

THURSDAY

Hot Legs In The House

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Rod Stewart performs at the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa, at 7:30 p.m. in support of his latest album, "Still The Same ... Great Rock Classics Of Our Time."

Over his nearly 40-year career, he has been described as a brash pub-rocker, sophisticated balladeer, soul man, folk troubadour and rock 'n' roll shouter.

Tickets range from $41 to $91 and are available at www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com, by calling (813) 740-2446 or at the Ford Amphitheatre box office.

FRIDAY

Kickin' It Chesney-Style

Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert turn the Ford Amphitheatre country at 7:30 p.m. Chesney is the reigning Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year, and newcomer Lambert earned Album of the Year honors.

Tickets for reserved seats are $80, and general admission/lawn seats are $41.75. They are available at www .livenation.com or www.ticket master.com, by calling (813) 740-2446 or at the Ford Amphitheatre box office, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

Classic Rock Flashback

"Flashback - The Classic Rock Experience," featuring the Mystic Orchestra, comes to the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, at 8 p.m.

The multimedia spectacle features the hits of artists including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Tickets are $19.75 to $59.75 or $9.75 for children; go to the box office or call Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844. For information, go to www.stpete timesforum.com.

SATURDAY

Blues Comes To Town

Blues musician John Mayer, along with One Republic, will be at the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa, at 7 p.m.

Tickets for reserved seats are $44 and $59, general admission/lawn seats are $36. They are available at www .livenation.com or www.ticket master.com, by calling (813) 740-2446 or at the Ford Amphitheatre box office.

SUNDAY

Rio On The Wurlitzer

Theater organ legend Rosa Rio of Sun City Center provides live musical accompaniment for the 1927 silent film "Wings" at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Theatre.

Clara Bow stars in the movie, which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture.

Tickets are $9.50 to $11.50 and available by calling (813) 274-8286, or at the theater's box office, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa.

ALL WEEKEND

Joyful Sounds

It's time for the Florida Gospel Music Association's 19th annual Fall Music Convention at the Wimauma Convention Center, 5804 State Road 674, Wimauma.

There will be concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and a special chapel service at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with Randy Perry.

Scheduled to perform during the weekend are The Accords, Stephen Jones, Hearts of Harmony, Praise Hymn, Rachel Renee, The Floridians and many other artists.

Cost is a $5 donation at the door. For information, call (407) 788-6556 or visit www.fgma.org.

Hoofin' It

The Florida Quarter Horse Association will have its annual Labor Day weekend circuit horse show in the covered ring at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center of the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

There will be classes for Western and English disciplines, and for youth, novice and amateur riders. Event and class hours vary.

For information, call Peg Edmondson at (941) 484-4687 or go to www.fqha.net.

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