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Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers, from left, Nick, Joe and Kevin, will perform Thursday at the Ford Ampitheatre. Special guest Demi Lovato will open the show.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 2, 2008

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

THURSDAY

Jonas Brothers Rock

Pop music sensations The Jonas Brothers will rock the Ford Amphitheatre at 7 p.m.

Hot off their hit movie debut in Disney's "Camp Rock," they will appear with special guest Demi Lovato.

Tickets for reserved seats are $41, $61 and $85.50; general admission/lawn seats are $31. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com or call (813) 287-8844.

The Ford Amphitheatre is at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

SATURDAY

Financial Makeover

Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover Live!" takes place at 1 p.m. at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

Ramsey says to "get wired up and fixed up."

Tickets are $34.75, $70.75 and $204.75. For information or tickets, visit www.dave ramsey.com and click "see Dave live" or call 1-888-227-3223.

SUNDAY

Upstairs Downstairs

The new season of the Henry B. Plant Museum's "Upstairs/Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel" starts at 2 p.m. at the museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd.

Step back in time and enjoy a theatrical, single-character vignette that brings to life a turn-of the century Tampa Bay Hotel staff member or guest. Based on hotel research, each character presents a different perspective of the time.

Admission to the 30-minute performance is by museum donation. For details, call (813) 258-7302.

Hola, Fiesta

Celebrate Mexico's independence from noon to 8 p.m. inside Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 310 N., Tampa.

Slated to perform are Beto y sus Canarios, Grupo Control, Jimena, Las Potras, Lamento Show de Durango, Cortez de la Sierra and more. The event also will include traditional Mexican and Latin-American foods.

Admission is $15; those 12 and younger will be admitted for free. Parking is $5 for cars; $10 for RVs and buses. Use the U.S. 301 entrance.

For information, visit www.laleytampa.com, e-mail erika@megastations.net or call Erika Espitia at (813) 871-1819.

ALL WEEKEND

Biggest Boat Show

The Tampa Boat Show docks Friday through Sunday at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St.

More than 700 of the latest boats and marine accessories will be on display. See luxury and cruising yachts, sport fishers, bass boats, performance boats, personal watercraft, sailboats, engines and more.

Show times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $9 for ages 16 and older, $5 for ages 13 to 15 and free for others.

For information, call (954) 441-3220 or go to www .TampaBoatShow.com.

Attell Attack

New York comic Dave Attell brings his aggressive wit to the Tampa Improv Comedy Theatre & Restaurant, 1600 E. Eighth Ave. in Ybor City, Friday through Sunday.

Show times are 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $30. All shows are for ages 21 and older except 10:30 p.m. Friday, which is for ages 18 and older. For tickets, call (813) 864-4000 or go to www.tampaimprov.com.

Riders Up

The Southeast Hunter Jumper Horse Show gallops into the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa., Saturday and Sunday.

Competitions start at 8 a.m.

Admission and parking are free for spectators. Use the Orient Road entrance.

Participants must preregister to try for the $3,000 in prizes. For information, visit www.sehj.com or call Eric Lavin, (352) 797-7469.

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