Area Events

Stage West auditions

SPRING HILL Stage West Community Playhouse will hold auditions for Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning drama "Doubt, A Parable" on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., located at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. in Spring Hill.

The cast consists of four characters: one male, late 20s – early 50s; one woman, age 50s – 60s; one woman, early 20s; and one African-American woman, early 30s to late 40s. Please try to review material before audition. Reading will be from the script. Production dates are April 12 through 22 in the Forum.

For additional information please contact Director Morgan Reid, call (352) 556- 3746 or email marvelkel@aol.com.

Humane Society holds adoption event at Gulf View Square Mall

NEW PORT RICHEY The Humane Society of the Nature Coast will hold an adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its ReTAIL and adoption center at 9409 US 19, Suite 369, Port Richey at the Gulf View Square Mall. Rescue groups including Florida Boxer Rescue will be in attendance with dogs available for adoption. The public is encouraged to come to the ReTAIL and adoption center to find a new "forever friend."

For more information about the Humane Society of the Nature Coast and volunteer opportunities call (352) 796-2711 or visit our website at www.HumaneRescue.org, or find us on Facebook.

Intro to show business workshop

Envy Models and Talent is offering a free workshop and audition "Introduction into the Business of Show Business" in celebration of their 2nd anniversary in Spring Hill. This free workshop is offered to anyone who feels they have the talent to make it into show business. Struggling or beginning models, actors, singers and dancers are encouraged to attend.

The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Spring Hill location, 4078 Commercial Way in Spring Hill. Singers can come prepared to sing for an audition, if you are interested in modeling, please come with a photograph, actors can come with a monologue or will be given a script. For further information, please call the offices at: (352) 256-9959.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Lakeridge hosts wine festival

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards hosts its 22nd 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.

HI-LITES performance

The HI-LITES will be performing "Steamin Down the River" on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 9344 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill.

For more information call Tessie at (352) 686-4122.