Area Events

Show Palace presents 'Hairspray'

HUDSON The Show Palace Dinner Theater presents the musical 'Hairspray' running now through Feb. 26 located at 16128 U.S. 19 in Hudson. A Baltimore girl, who loves to dance and chooses to see life without prejudices, confronts and conquers snobs and racists with her enthusiastic personality. Tickets $49.50 includes dinner and show or $38.45 plus tax and tip for show only; $24.95 and $19.95, for children 12 and under. Call toll-free 1-888-655-7469.

SE motor coach rally

The Southeast motor coach rally is being held beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Hernando County Airport, located at Runway Drive entrance, off U.S. 41 south, in Brooksville.

Coaches will be on display, vendors, food and beverages available and lots of activities. For more information call (352) 796-0154 or visit www.seafmca.com.

Market on Main Street

The Market on Main Street is offering extended hours from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 located on Main Street in Downtown Brooksville.

For more information call (352) 848-0090.

Night under the oaks Downtown bash

A "Night Under the Oaks" is being held in Downtown Brooksville on Saturday, Feb. 4 starting at 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Offering live entertainment featuring "The Tyler Creek Road Band" and local country singer Brian Chytka. Vendors will offer crafts, jewelry, food, produce, home decor. Local restaurants and shops also open late.

For more information call (352) 754-4405.

Book signing, author Adalbert Krei

HOMOSASSA The Homosassa Public Library hosts a book signing with author Adalbert Krei, resident of Crystal River, signing copies of his memoir Ten Guardian Angels and a Tin Tub on Feb. 6 starting at 1 p.m. located at 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave. in Homosassa. For more information call Terry Cordingley at (888) 361-9473 or email terry@tatepublishing.com.

Stage West's 'Proof'

SPRING HILL Stage West Community Playhouse hosts the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama, "Proof" beginning Feb. 9 through Feb. 19 located at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. in Spring Hill.

Catherine had cared for her father, a mathematical genius, through a lengthy mental illness. Upon Robert's death, his ex-graduate student Hal discovers a paradigm-shifting proof about prime numbers in Robert's office. Along with demonstrating the proof's authenticity, the daughter also finds herself in a relationship with Hal. Throughout, the play explores Catherine's fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally and her desperate attempts to stay in control. Tickets are $10. For show times, call (352) 683-5113 or visit www.stagewest.net.

ShaeLaurel performs

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando High Performing Arts Center hosts the well renowned family band ShaeLaurel on Saturday, Feb 11 at 7 p.m. located at 700 Bell Ave. in Brooksville. The family has thrilled audiences all over the world with their amazing talent and dazzling showmanship. Reserved seating is $25; group rates are available. Call (352) 799-5577 or visit www.hpag.org.

Greek festival

Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church hosts a Greek festival on Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 starting at 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. both days, located at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad Street in Brooksville.

Admission is $1 donation. Event offers live music, dancing and traditional Greek food, plus door prizes and a kid's zone offering balloons, face painting and more.

For more information call Emily (352) 650-0307 or visit csgoc.com.

Sweet Heart dance

Bring a sweetie fore the Arc of the Nature Coast's Sweet Heart dance, to be held Friday, Feb. 10 starting at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Education Center located at 6495 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill. Cost is $3.50 per person and includes food and beverage. Door prizes and music provided by a DJ. Call Nancy at (352) 544-2322 or email at NStubbs@thearc-naturecoast.org.

Truck and Tractor Pull

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando County Fairgrounds hosts a truck and tractor pull on Saturday, Feb. 11 starting at 4 p.m., presented by the Brooksville Pulling Association. The fairgrounds are located at 6436 South Broad Street in Brooksville. For ticket or event information, call Richard at (352) 585-1062.

Brookridge hosts line dance social

Brookridge hosts its monthly social Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Brookridge Community Clubhouse located at 8161 Hampton Street in Brooksville. Come enjoy a variety of dances, including top 20 and oldies. Cost to attend is $5. Instructors will be available if needed. Attendees can bring their own beverages, snacks, ice, etc. Location offers a huge dance floor and DJ Dave, he keeps the music playing. For more information about the event or the schedule for weekly dance lessons, call Norma at (352) 397-6088.

Train Show

The West Hernando Central Model Railroad Club hosts a train show on Feb. 11 starting at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot located at 4042 Deltona Blvd. in Spring Hill. The club will be working a 20 by 20 foot long layout displaying DC and DCC running HO trains. Local vendors will be selling a variety of electric trains. Admission is free. For information call (352) 684-2484.

Saturday A.M. Connection

All women, men and guests are welcome to a "Chocolate Lover's Brunch." Hosted by Saturday A.M. Connection starting at 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Family Restaurant's Conference Center at Towne Square Shopping Mall, US 19 (opposite Timber Pines Centre). Featured for February is Debby Hicks with melt-in-your-mouth chocolates–the ultimate antioxidant treat. Guest speaker is Pam Santner from Sarasota who comes "With a Song in My Heart." Cost is $11. For reservations call Mary at (352) 593-4292 or Norma at (352) 686-6905 by Thursday, Feb. 9. Make checks payable to: Spring Hill, FL Women's Connection (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries).

Frankie Dee Orchestra hosts Valentine dinner/dance

The Frankie Dee New York orchestra is hosting a Valentine dinner/dance on Sunday, Feb. 12 starting at 1 p.m. at the Town Square Restaurant Banquet Hall located at 3021 Commercial Way in Spring Hill.

Enjoy an afternoon of big band music with jazz, cha-cha's, Frank Sinatra, polkas, Latin, and other old time favorites. The orchestra offers 18 musicians and three singers. Door prizes and refreshments, plus a special dinner for $7.95 with an open desert menu available.

For reservations, call (352) 596-9486.

Hernando Jazz presents Ladies of Song

SPRING HILL The Hernando Jazz Society celebrates Valentine's day presenting Ladies of Song on Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Wellington club house located at 400 Wexford Blvd. in Spring Hill. A cash bar and buffet by Sioux City Grill from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Society members are free, non-members are $9, does not include buffet. For reservations call (352) 835-7183 or 835-7942.

Lakeridge hosts wine festival

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards hosts its 22{+n}{+d} annual Winefest a three-day event beginning Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19. Friday and Saturday starting at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday starting at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is a $2 donation to benefit the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, parking is free. Several musicians and over 100 arts & crafts vendors, plus food and beverage vendors. Guests can bring their own chairs or blankets. Musical guests include the Nightly Blues Band, The Robert Harris Group, Airtight, Tory Wynter, The Groove Masters, and Bobby Blackman & the B3 Blues Band. The winery is located at 19239 U.S. 27 North in Clermont. For more information call (352) 394-8627.

Hernando Symphony Orchestra presents "The Best of Broadway"

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando Symphony Orchestra presents "The Best of Broadway" on Saturday, Feb. 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hernando High Performing Arts Center located at 700 Bell Ave. in Brooksville and on Sunday, Feb. 19 starting at 2 p.m. at the Springstead Theater located at 3300 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill.

General Admission: $12 for adults; $5 for students, grades K-12. Advance ticket purchase available at Stage West, Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the Performing Arts office (352) 597-9555 or visit www.hernandosymphonyorchestra.com, or the Stage West box office (352) 683-5113.

Chili Cook-off at Spring Lake Comm. Center

BROOKSVILLE The Spring Lake Community Center hosts a Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 18 starting at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. located at 4184 Spring Lake Highway in Brooksville. Admission is $4 to sample, chili will be judged by local Hernando County chefs. The enter contest contact Pat or Al Hernandez (352)799-5957, before Feb. 10. For more information call Bill at (352) 797-6313.

HI-LITES performance

The HI-LITES will be performing "Steamin Down the River" for its 19th annual Harmony on Parade show on Saturday, April 28 from 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 9344 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. Advance tickets are $12 per adult, at the door $14; students are half-price. For more information call Tessie at (352) 686-4122.