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Arts & Entertainment

Marvelous! Comedy legend Mel Brooks to headline Tampa’s Straz Center!

The event includes a screening of Blazing Saddles and intimate talk with the affable director, performer and writer.

by Julie Garisto August 12, 2015June 25, 2025

Tampa writer, L.A. transplant brings national exposure to Datz (with video)

Datz’s Andy King was featured on a syndicated podcast, giving the rundown on his Cheesy Todd.

by Julie Garisto August 10, 2015July 6, 2025

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Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Chris Hardwick, Sylvia, Portrait de Brew at MF Arts, Gecko Pub Crawl … and nude Tom Cruise at Second Saturday Art Walk?

by Julie Garisto August 8, 2015August 17, 2023

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#JonVoyage! A CL salute to the Daily Show host on his final night

The comedian who redefined political humor hosts his final one-hour-long episode, airing at 11 p.m. tonight.

by Julie Garisto August 6, 2015August 17, 2023

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Have a Ball! Steampunk soiree at the Castle

If you like dress-up fun, attend a futuristic, industrial, historical shindig with inventive costumes.

by Julie Garisto August 4, 2015August 13, 2024

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Local Ink Master Earl Noble off the show: Unfair elimination?

The local tattoo artist made it through five high-pressured episodes.

by Julie Garisto August 4, 2015July 31, 2025

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Hooters, Bucs legends kick off Fantasy Football season

by Julie Garisto August 4, 2015August 17, 2023

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Love theater? Get involved with Carrollwood Players

by Julie Garisto August 2, 2015August 28, 2023

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Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Stars of TV and film descend on Comic Con, SNL’s young dude, art show/play openings and closings, the new Brew Bus ride and more.

by Julie Garisto July 30, 2015August 17, 2023

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Attention visual artists — time to get squared away for Five by Five

The Hillsborough Arts Council has announced its call for artists for the popular annual event.

by Julie Garisto July 29, 2015November 30, 2023

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Nuance Galleries owner Rob Rowen is allowed back at Starbucks — not enough, he says

Starbucks banned him and later revoked the ban after the media found out, but he wants more from the mega-coffee chain.

by Julie Garisto July 28, 2015July 28, 2025

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A purrfect event! Grumpy Cat and other feline celebs to hit Tampa Theatre Aug. 4

Celebrate the premiere of the newest BuzzFeed video, Happiness Finds Grumpy Cat.

by Julie Garisto July 27, 2015November 17, 2024

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Do This: Black Tides — Secrets of the Sea art show

Water, water everywhere, but here’s some sea lore art to make you think …

by Julie Garisto July 25, 2015August 17, 2023

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Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Bricks and Barley Mow anniversary parties, CL’s Cuban issue photo show, Fanboy Expo and more.

by Julie Garisto July 23, 2015August 17, 2023

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Textual healing: Grand Central Lit Crawl & Tampa Zine Fest this Saturday

by Julie Garisto July 23, 2015July 28, 2025

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It’s official: Busch Gardens is one of world’s best amusement parks

Yay for some positive Tampa media coverage. We’ll take it.

by Julie Garisto July 22, 2015September 13, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s Cheryl Hines wins $10K for local charity

by Julie Garisto July 22, 2015March 8, 2025

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Third Saturday Art Walk tonight in Gulfport

Art opening reception among the highlights of the bi-monthly event tonight.

by Julie Garisto July 18, 2015March 25, 2024

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Movie Review: Mr. Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is having a senior moment, and it’s much more than elementary, dear movie-watchers.

by Julie Garisto July 17, 2015August 17, 2023

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Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Cool indoor art and shopping, laughs from Wendy Williams and Tony Rock, Trashion Fashion, furry-friend-lovin’ drag queens, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Caturday fun and bid happy birthday to Snooty the manatee!

by Julie Garisto July 16, 2015March 27, 2025