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Friday, August 10, 2001
Weekly Calendar

TODAY
   DINNER THEATER: Island in the Son United Methodist Church presents a Family Fun Evening with a supper theater at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located on Mustang Island about two miles north from Padre Island and six miles from the intersection of Waldron Road and S. Padre Island Drive in Flour Bluff. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Information: 949-8699.
   PEDDLER SHOW: The Country Peddler Show is from 4 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Admission: $4 adults, $2 seniors and children under 12 free.
   SUNSET SOUNDS: Sunset Sounds 2001 free concert series presents Russell Edge at 7 p.m. at the Roberts Point Park amphitheater, in Port Aransas. Free. Information: (361) 749-4158.
   SATURDAY
   DRUM CIRCLE: A Drum Circle is from 8 to 11 p.m. at Yin-Yang Fandango and Lotus Cup Coffee Lounge, 505 S. Water St. Bring drums, rattles and shakers. Information: 883-9123.
   OPERA POPS: Opera Pops II begins at 8 p.m. at Selena Auditorium. Starring Nancy Cooke, Frances McCafferty, David Fieldsend, Daniel Washington and a 70-voice chorus. Tickets: $15 and $40. Information: 883-6683.
   BOOK SIGNING: Barnes & Noble Booksellers presents author Rick Riordan at 2 p.m. at 5129 Blanche Moore Drive. Riordan will be signing copies of his book "The Devil Went Down to Austin." Information: 992-1339.
   PLANT SALE: A Plumeria plant sale is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Padre Staples Mall. Information: 980-1640.
   SUNDAY
   MUSIC: Jazz and music for dancing is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dorado's at Key Allegro, 29 Mazatlan, in Rockport. Featuring Eddie Olivares Sr. Sextet, Ginny Lamare and Valerie Fernandez. Admission: $5. Information: (361) 790-8443.
   PROGRAM: Half-Price Books holds ½ Pint Hour, a short educational and entertaining program at 3 p.m. at Half-Price, 5425 S. Padre Island Drive. Information: 991-4494.
   BIKE CLUB: Port Aransas Bike Club cycling rides begin at 9 a.m. at Island Bikes, 736 Tarpon St., Port Aransas. (361) 749-6566.
   MONDAY
   ENDANGERED EXHIBIT: "Diversity Endangered" is an exhibit of 15 posters with color photographs, artists' renderings and concise text that examine the causes, consequences and potential solutions to the loss of biological diversity on Earth. Exhibit will be on display through Aug. 31 in the west wing of the Conner Museum, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information: (361) 593-2810.
   TUESDAY
   SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD: The Texas State Aquarium presents a Sensational Seafood demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m. at the aquarium. Cost: $12 members, $15 nonmembers. Reservations required. Information: 881-1341.
   WOVEN PAINTINGS: An exhibit of "Woven Paintings'' by Kate Ware is on display at the lobby galley at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Blvd. Exhibit is on display through Aug. 25. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Information: 884-6406.
   CAMERA CLUB: The Botanical Gardens Visitors Center Gallery hosts a framed floral, wildlife and scenic photography exhibit by members of the Corpus Christi Camera Club, through Aug. 31. Featured photographers are Ruben T. Barrera, Judy Hogan, Stephen Lay, J.R. Rios, Octavio Rios and Octavio Salinas. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to Visitors Center only is free. Information: 852-2100.
   THURSDAY
   AWARDS BANQUET: The Westside Business Association 2001 Community Awards Banquet at the Omni Bayfront Hotel begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Juan Hernandez. Tickets: $25. Information: 881-8105.

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