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Tes One (nee Leon Bedore) returns to Tampa for Repeat Offender, his first solo show in five years. The artist’s prints are familiar to local gallery-goers (and to CL readers — he did our Obama-inauguration cover in January), and his new collection contrasts “nature with technology, grime with grace.” The results are immediately striking and visually interesting, but require closer inspection to fully digest. More often than not, what’s underneath the surface is even more important than the clearly visible — like the snarling grizzly bear screenprinted over a sign advertising “space available.” Ironic, of course, because we’re cutting down the trees in the grizzly’s space to make our signs. Best of the Bay-winning DJ Mega and Nak 1 scratch at the opening reception. Sat., Oct. 3, 7-11 p.m.; on display through Nov. 30, Redletter1 Gallery, 1510 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, free, 813-241-2435, tesone.net. –Franki Weddington

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when buxom lasses and dudes in lederhosen lift steins to praise the amber liquid that will sustain us through the cold, cold winter — Oktoberfest! But how will you be able to take advantage of the two simultaneous brew celebrations this weekend? No worries, you won’t have to.  Do you like the crisp and simple taste of American and international macro-brews, sampled in refined comfort while sharks and rays look on in jealous hunger? Head to the CL-sponsored Brews by the Bay: Oktoberfest 2009 at The Florida Aquarium. Along with the full repertoire of Anheuser-Busch, you’ll be able to sample beers from Magic Hat, Boddington’s, Stella Artois and many others, all while noshing food from restaurants like Datz Deli. Smoke, and more. If local craft brew floats your sudsy boat, then Dunedin Brewery’s ninth annual OktoBEERfest is more your cup of tea. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. Next weekend brings Women Taking Care of the World to the Mahaffey, an empowering event that unites women in an effort to make a change.

The day-long conference includes inspirational speakers, artists, musicians, and more than 100 exhibits that offer lady-centric products and services. Speakers include Pulitzer-nominated journalist, Fawn Germer; author, television host and financial coach, Michelle Boudreau; minister and motivational speaker, Temple Hayes and more. Headlining the evening concert is Lisa Lavie, whose music fuses sounds of pop, R&B and jazz. The ever-impressive Lynda Lyday is the Mistress of Ceremonies. This special affair has it all, ladies: celebrate the beauty of life and join strong, passionate women to support the effort to bring peace and aid to women in need. A portion of proceeds benefits CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) and Earth Charter. Sat., Oct. 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. conference, 7:45 p.m. concert, edit event  Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg, $29-$49 concert, $49-$69 conference, $75-$99 combo package, 727-892-5767, iammoxywomen.com. — Lily Reisman