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Radio host Sid Rosenberg alleged to have sports gambling debts of $44,500

An operative of a Costa Rica-based website has been in South Florida for two months to try to talk WQAM-560 AM afternoon host Sid Rosenberg into making good on an alleged $44,500 in gambling debts.

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The Miro String Quartet, a chamber music ensemble named after Spanish surrealist artist Joan Miro, performs works by Beethoven, Barber and Dvorak. Tickets $10-$35. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables; 305-271-7150.

Celebrity birthdays on Feb. 12

Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 89. Sportscaster Joe Garagiola is 86. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors is 73. Actor Cliff DeYoung is 66. Actor Michael Ironside is 62. Guitarist Steve Hackett of Genesis is 62. Singer Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers is 60. Actress Joanna Kerns is 59. Actor-talk-show host Arsenio Hall is 57. Actor Josh Brolin is 44. Singer Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips is 44. Actor Jesse Spencer (“House”) is 33. Actress Christina Ricci is 32. Actress Jennifer Stone (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) is 19.

The concert scene

Andrea Bocelli serenades South Florida valentines

Andrea Bocelli, the Italian tenor extraordinaire who has brought a little bit of rock star to opera, will be performing Tuesday night at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. Bocelli, who is legally blind and began singing at the age of 10, has often said, “I don’t think one decides to become a singer. It is decided for you by the reaction of those around you.”

Movies

The 5 best guy flicks for your sweetheart

’Tis nearly Valentine’s Day, fellas, when you’re expected to sit down with your gal to see The Vow, or something like it. Something very dangerous to your relationship, your self-esteem. Starring someone like Channing Tatum — bigger, better-looking, unafraid of commitment, supplied by screenwriters with an endless supply of cute things to say and do.

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Ventriloquist comic Jeff Dunham presents favorite characters like Walter the Grumpy Retiree and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, plus two new characters: Achmed Junior, and Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. $43.50. BankAtlantic Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-8000.

Scene in the Tropics

Nicolas Cage likes his Cuban coffee

Nicolas Cage was in town promoting his new movie, Ghost Rider. On Wednesday, he was on Univision’s Despierta America, on which he was schooled on the true power of Cuban coffee when he sucked down an entire regular-size cup, despite the host’s warnings. “He was shaky and jittery after a few minutes.”

Celebrity birthdays on Feb. 11

Actor Conrad Janis (“Mork and Mindy’’) is 84. Actress Tina Louise (“Gilligan’s Island’’) is 78. Actor Burt Reynolds is 76. Actor Sonny Landham (“Predator’’) is 71. Musician Sergio Mendes is 71. R&B singer Otis Clay is 70. Singer Sheryl Crow is 50. Actress Jennifer Aniston is 43. Singer D’Angelo is 38. Singer Brandy is 33. Singer Kelly Rowland is 31. Singer Aubrey O’Day is 28. Actor Taylor Lautner is 20.