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The fall carnival at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 705 Ninth St. S.E., Ruskin, begins Thursday. Rides include a Ferris wheel, and the food for sale will include carnival fare.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 11, 2008

Updated:

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

TODAY

Kitty Korner

It's time to take time out for your cat. Feline Folks is presenting a free program on "The Emotional Life of Cats and Pet Holiday Hazards" at 7 p.m. in the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin.

Feline Folks is a nonprofit organization that feeds colonies of free-roaming cats. For information, e-mail info@ felinefolks.org or call (813) 944-7651.

THURSDAY

Carnival Fun

The fall carnival at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 705 Ninth St. S.E., Ruskin, kicks off at 6 p.m. The event will include a Ferris wheel and other rides, as well as pizza, popcorn, cotton candy, cold drinks and candy apples for sale.

Event hours are: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

For information, call (813) 645-1521.

FRIDAY

Symphonic Rock

Get ready for an all-sensory experience when the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at the St. Pete Times Forum at 8 p.m. The show is symphonic rock with the lighting of Pink Floyd, appeal of "Phantom of the Opera," storytelling of "Tommy" and the pyrotechnics of Kiss.

The $35 and $45 tickets are available through www.stpetetimesforum.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (813) 287-8844. Tickets may also be purchased at the forum box office, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

SATURDAY

Pick A Pet

Looking for that perfect pet? The ASPCA and No More Homeless Pets host the Fall Pet Adoption Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds' Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. 301 N.

More than 20 animal rescue groups will attend, with hundreds of cats and dogs available for adoption at the event, which also features pet merchandise, door prizes and an "Ask the Veterinarian" booth.

Admission is free; donations are welcome. Call (813) 367-2078 or go to www.tampapets.org.

SUNDAY

Hitting The High Notes

Singer Sarah Brightman, who performed during the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, will light up the stage at the St. Pete Times Forum at 8 p.m. when she brings her Symphony World Tour to town.

Tickets are priced from $57.75 to $147.75 and available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (813) 287-8844. Tickets may also be purchased at the forum box office, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

MONDAY

Foxtrot To Forum

Fans of the hit Fox summer show "So You Think You Can Dance" can see their favorite stars perform at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive.

The show will feature routines from the TV show, as well as original pieces created for the tour.

Tickets are $32.25, $42.25 and $51.75 and are available at the box office or by calling Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844. For information, call (813) 301-2500 or go to www.stpetetimesforum.com.

ALL WEEKEND

Fallon Is Funny

Jimmy Fallon, known for anchoring "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live," will perform three shows for those 21 and older at the Tampa Improv this weekend. He'll take the stage at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $35 and available at www.tampaimprov.com or by calling (813) 864-4000. The club is at 1600 E. Eighth Ave.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations. Interested in having an entertainment event considered for publication? Contact Kathy Vance at Things To Do, South Shore News & Tribune, 3032

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