Why marriage equality is essential for healthy children
The election cycle is gearing up and already I’m experiencing the inevitable: anti-homosexual rhetoric. Politicians are working on getting elected and one of their favorite galvanizing issues is marriage equality. The reason: This subject gets the party base out to vote. The result: LGBT communities are used as pawns — political footballs if you will.…
CL Holiday Auction items for craft beer fanatics
Brewer for a day, keg party and more!
Photo Review: Square One’s 4th Annual Fall Event @ The Ritz Ybor
Square One’s 4th Annual Fall Creative Event called COSMOPOLITAN was expanded to two nights this year and held this past weekend with an Art Walk Preview on Friday night and the main event on Saturday night at the Ritz Ybor. The art, music, dance and fashion extravaganza featured 75 local artists along with live performances…
Congresswoman Castor joins with local merchants to pump up small businesses as the shopping season commences
Kathy Castor, Carla Jimenez and Scott Moore sing the praises of local businesses at a news conference on Monday I believe I might be ready to gag if I read one more story about "Black Friday," "Cyber Monday" or any other account about people spending money this coming weekend. That being said, a couple of…
Concert review: Sondre Lerche at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
A look back at the Wednesday night show (with pics and setlist!)
Species loss accelerating globally
Eminent Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson says that fully half of the planets higher life forms could be gone within 100 years.
Olive Oil 101: Choosing, storing and how to tell if it’s bad
A crash course so you can reign supreme in the salad arena.
Mitch Perry Report 11.21.11
Good morning everybody – hope y'all had a good weekend. As much as I want to promote Ybor City (the home of CL and where I reside personally) as a place to be on a Saturday night, I have to say after being out and about in the entertainment district this weekend it decidedly wasn't.…
New Music Monday — and Tuesday! (Nov. 21-22)
Rihanna, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Sunbears! + more (w/audio & video!)
Top 10 Most Insane Pieces of Twilight Merchandise
Credit: Summit Entertainment As Twilight-Fever sweeps America, I can't help but notice all the sweet merchandise out there to commemorate Breaking Dawn – Part 1. In fact, I find it all so totally amazing, that I had to compile a little list of the top 10 most insane pieces of Breaking Dawn/Twilight merchandise. Also, it's…
Congressional super comittee shooting blanks on finding solution to reduce the deficit
D.C. reporter A.B. Stoddard says feared defense cuts will never happen in budget discussions The deadline for the 12-member Congressional super committee to come up with $1.5 trillion in cuts and taxes to reduce the federal deficit is expected to result that they in announcement that, guess what? They didn't come up with a compromise.…
CL Holiday Auction — Theatergoers Special: Tickets to Stageworks and American Stage
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Ron Paul in the hunt in Iowa
While the mainstream media has spent the past week discussing whether Newt Gingrich's recent rise in the polls for the GOP nomination for president is for real (and the consensus among some of those same pundits on Sunday morning was not really), yet another candidate deserves to be in that discussion when it comes to…
Werner Herzog on Into the Abyss, influences and yoga
A stirring, enlightening and amusing afternoon with a film icon.
Raw talent
From a savage Puck to a naked Marquis, actor Giles Davies has quickly established himself as one of Tampa Bay’s best.
NPR’s “Wait Wait” quiz show a winner at Straz
Carl Kasell and Peter Sagal won over the crowd at the Straz on Nov. 17. NPR nerds and news geeks of all ages and persuasions packed Tampa’s Straz Center Thursday night for a chance to see the rock stars behind National Public Radio’s popular weekend quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Buffered by the throngs…
USF student activists follow up with student govt. leaders on demand that tuition rates be frozen
USF student body officials hear and respond to SDS' demands Nine days ago, a group of student activists at USF, calling themselves Students for a Democratic Society (in conjunction with a nascent Occupy USF group), marched through the Tampa campus before meeting with a group of top administrators of the university to demand that a…
Apple-pecan hand pies make for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert
Give these pies a hand
Trapped Under Ice escapes to play Ybor City + Tandoori Knights, The Miles Davis Experience, MiM0SA + more of the week’s best upcoming concerts.
THURS 17 Jazz at the Museum w/Jonathan "Jazz" Russell A 16-year-old award-winning jazz violin virtuoso and score composer, Jonathan "Jazz" Russell doesn't need a bright future with such a dazzling present. Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association welcomes the young performer in a concert with bassist John Lamb, drummer Ron Gregg, and pianist Billy Marcus.…
Books on the move: BlueBird book bus stops at Sherry’s and Cafe Hey
The books on the bus go round and round — to Seminole Heights and downtown Tampa. The mobile bookstore and literary art project BlueBird Books is finally hitting the road, igniting their first tour during Sherry's Yesterdaze Parking Lot Sale this Sat., Nov. 19 from 8 to 2 p.m. Bluebird’s book collection makes up a…
Nate Berkus surprises busy Tampa mom with makeover
Courtesy of The Nate Berkus Show TV home expert Nate Berkus surprises pharmacy tech Sarah Paiva-hoke with a makeover. For the last seven years, Sarah Paiva-hoke and her husband have been apartment hopping, unable to afford to buy a house. In April, they were finally able to get rid of landlords and bought a house…
Mahaffey Theater celebrates a grand re-opening
Revamped, remodeled and sparkly-lovely, the Progress Energy Center’s Mahaffey Theater kicks off its new season with The Eagles’ Don Henley on Friday, followed by a fireworks extravaganza over the bayfront. On Saturday, Latin sensation Marc Anthony will take the stage and on Sunday, Cedric the Entertainer, one of the Original Kings of Comedy, holds court…
Get in on the Mocha Vida Café Art Experience
Local artists will be displaying their fine arts and creations at Mocha Vida Café, the new rainforest surf café in St Petersburg, for the Mocha Vida Café Art Experience on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2-7 p.m. BC Woo, known as the "fish guy" and owner of Gallery Woo and St Pete’s best nature artist will be…
Mitch Perry Report 11.18.11
Happy Friday everybody. We're weighing in today on one of the biggest stories of the year in Tampa Bay politics – Norm Roche being exposed for his anonymous rants at his fellow commissioners and others in St. Peterburg. But as we conclude, his exposure may actually turn out to be a good thing. Really. Herman…
The strange world of Norm Roche
Norm Roche The St. Petersburg Times' David DeCamp has a follow-up today to his stunning expose of Pinellas County Commissioner Norm Roche's use of an alter ego to write snide and in some cases homophobic and racially charged comments on the Times website over the past several years — including the last year when he…
Eating out on Thanksgiving
Neighborhood Dining Guide
Herman Cain comes to Sarasota Sunday night
Herman Cain made no discernible gaffes on Thursday. Then again, the GOP presidential contender reduced his chances of being scrutinized severely when he backed off his scheduled one-hour question-and-answer session with the editorial board of the The Union Leader of New Hampshire that was to have been videotaped for the paper's website. Although apparently there…
2011 CL Holiday Auction: Health & Beauty
Bid on custom swimsuits, yoga classes, a diamond pendant…
Turn that penis into a vagina tax free!
Shit happened from Wed., Nov. 9-Tues., Nov. 15, 2011
In wake of pedestrian death, Tampa City Council calls for improvements in city’s infrastructure
In some areas of Tampa, there is a serious lack of street lighting The tragedy involving a group of pedestrians who were hit and killed in North Tampa Wednesday night has prompted the Tampa City Council to address two issues that directly contributed to those deaths – that is, the lack of sidewalks and lighting…
The Gaily News: All students benefit from GSAs, study finds (video)
A new study finds that access to a gay-straight alliance at a middle or high school provides a number of important benefits — even for students who don't participate. While LGBT teens obviously benefit from the presence of a GSA, all students whose schools have one are less likely to experience depression or drop out,…
Run the distance, get a massage
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Green Community Calendar weekend events
Sustainable Buzz, Buy Local Bazaar, Pasco EcoFest and more!
Download Creative Loafing’s Holiday Mixtape (AUDIO)
As part of our annual Holiday Auction to raise money for The Childrens Home, we’re offering the best holiday soundtrack ever! Are you entertaining at your place this year and need a great mix, or simply can't stomach another Top 40 (or Streisand) Christmas? Enjoy 15 tracks of holiday music, performed by award-winning Tampa Bay…
Roast your own coffee at Buddy Brew, plus a year’s supply
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A 10-pack of spin classes from SoHo Cycling Studio
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VIP tickets to Jannus Live
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LocalShops1.com Mystery Package
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1 year of Buffalo Chicken Wings from The Press Box
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Private chef’s dinner at SideBern’s
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Have a Diva Day at Hip Expressions
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Four tickets to the Sporting Clays Classic
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A heart-shaped diamond pendant from Gold & Diamond Source
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TV Watchers DVD Dream Pack
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Alpine Liquors 12 Daze of Christmas Package
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The Morean and the MFA: The art of downtown St. Pete
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A romantic getaway in Ybor City
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A whole year of haircuts from Whole SalonSpa
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1 year of Elite Tanning at Planet Beach
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Brewer for a Day at Tampa Bay Brewing Company
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Spray tan party for 4
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Sports memorabilia from Blue Dog Bistro
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The best hair in the bay from Nikki Rice
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CL Holiday Auction: Arts & Entertainment
Bid on concert tickets, museum deals, arts classes and more…
Lunch with a Loafer
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The Scarface Sampler
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A year’s membership in the Mise En Place Cocktail Club
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The Ultimate Florida Gardener Package
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Passes for two to every CL movie preview in 2012
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A portrait photography session from Glow Tampa
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Gotta dance: Adult tap lessons and more
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A two-night stay at Frenchy’s Oasis
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Channelside Cinemas double feature: You and The Children’s Home
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A Free Beach Ride party bus for 14
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The Whole Foods Perfect 10 Package
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Oystercatchers Champagne Brunch for Four
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Learn Creative Cocktailing on the rooftop of Fly
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Your own line of beer from Cigar City Brewing
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VIP passes to the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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A meal with Merl Reagle — and your name in a puzzle
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Aussie funk jam party: Learn the didgeridoo
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Florida Orchestra tickets four you
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Custom sundress or swimsuit from Two Coconuts
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Improve your website with CL’s David Russell
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Reel Terror/Uh-Oh Show VIP Experience
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The SoHo Koto Bungalow blowout
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Be a pizza maker for a day at Wood Fired Pizza
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You’re so deluxe
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The whole Herzog
German film icon Werner Herzog shares his ecstatic truths at USF on Saturday, but will he eat his own shoe?
2011 CL Holiday Auction: Big Deals
Bid on all-access passes, private chef’s dinners, the cover of Creative Loafing and more…
Study nature photography with Jason Hahn
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The Dunedin Fine Art Center Experience
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Rock on: Skipper’s Smokehouse & Ringside Cafe
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Private chef’s dinner for 4 at The Refinery
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A sandwich a week for a year at The Lucky Dill
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Co-host Mitch Perry’s Last Call, Thursdays on WMNF
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The Sono Café Six-Pack
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A yachting adventure
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You’re so toned
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VIP passes to the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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Two nights (plus BBQ) at The Postcard Inn
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Get creative: Painting with a Twist & Jump Start Your Photography
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Play 98.7’s All-Access Play Unplugged package
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Surprises from Tampa’s independent businesses
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Jazzy Jewels Mini Princess party
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Greet the Light: Celebrate the Solstice at the Ringling
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Do as I say …
How can I leave my submissive self behind?
2011 CL Holiday Auction: We sell out for charity.
Bid on amazing items and help The Children’s Home!
The Children’s Home Stars & Pars Event & Golf Tournament
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Eat out with Domenica, stay home with Amy
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The ultimate gastropub experience at Dale 1891
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You’re so beautiful
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Boost your wine IQ at The Wine Exchange
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Dinner and a private wine tasting for 4 at Malio’s
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Your own private chef and culinary coach
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Learn some new moves at Impulse Pole Studio
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Free coffee for a year from Kahwa
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A Rockapella Holiday
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A week’s worth of lunches at Pinky’s Diner
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Beneath the surface
Maximo Park’s disc golf course seemed like a win-win for St. Pete, but to some environmentalists it’s a crime scene.
The ultimate yoga package
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Hollywood Blockbuster DVD Package
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Dali Museum membership and more
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You’re so balanced
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The Amphitheatre VIP Experience
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Winter beer & cheese pairing for 8 at Mr. Dunderak’s
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Infinity Technology Solutions $1000 Gift Certificate
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A year of Sono gelato
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Private Super Bowl keg party at The Independent
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Holiday Auction 2011: Bid on a House Concert with Infinite Skillz and DJ Carl Spinslow
Win this item and you’ll receive a three-hour musical set at your house party or event by DJ Carl Spinslow, which includes an eight-song Infinite Skillz performance. You can also get your Flava Flav on and perform one song with Mr. Skillz as hype man (or woman). Winner may select Infinite Skillz songs from a…
L’Auberge des Artistes hits the high notes
Classical symphony
Mitch Perry Report 11.17.11
Good morning, America. Today is the second month anniversary of the beginnings of the Occupy Wall Street movement. This afternoon in Tampa, activists, led by organized labor, will protest in front of the Platt Street Bridge in Tampa, currently undergoing repairs before re-opening in January. Like seemingly every other progressive group who supported Barack Obama…
Florida environmentalists hail Obama Administration’s proposal on raising fuel efficiency standards
Like every other block of voters who strongly supported his candidacy in 2008, environmentalists aren't nearly so enthusiastic about Barack Obama these days. A lengthy New York Times story published today illustrates why they might feel let down by the President, as the piece depicts how the administration – in particular chief of staff Bill…
2011 CL Holiday Auction: Food & Drink
Bid on gourmet feasts, culinary classes and more…
And what pretty teeth!
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Our take on Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
For all who love weddings, honeymoons and vampire babies…
Hillsborough County citizens come out again to support strict anti-tethering ordinance
For over a year, the Board of County Commissioners has been discussing the implementation of an anti-tethering ordinance in Hillsborough County. Since the issue first surfaced in the summer of 2010, several community members have come forward and criticized the leniency of the proposed ordinance. After numerous and constant community input, which stressed the inadequacies…
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