Event raises more than 8K raised for Seminole Heights’ Urban Art Attack
Last month, the Culinary Heights dinner fundraiser event raised $8,238.54 for the Seminole Heights, Tampa, public arts initiative Urban Art Attack. The Heights Collective dinner featured chefs from Anise Global Gastrobar, Cena, Clementine Cafe, Ella's, and Rooster and the Till, plus locally brewed craft beer pairings from Angry Chair Brewing, Bastet Brewing, Cigar City Cider and Mead, Hidden…
Menaul Fine Art — doing it all for Clearwater
A hundred artists celebrate a hundred years of the city.
BAM! THWACK! POW! — Free Comic Book Day is Here
A rundown of events happening at local stores for free comic book day.
Eat, drink wine slushies on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria Saturday
Food and Wine on Pine to offer 20-plus food spots’ Florida-driven dishes. Oh, and wine slushies.
Ybor to get Rock Brothers Brewing brewery, music venue by fall
In the fall, regionites will taste Rock Brothers’ nationwide portfolio at its brick-and-mortar facility.
Sh*t happened 4/30/15: Bolts win, gangs, Walmart protest, Sean Daly leaves the Times
Hey, you know what? Let's get right to it — Wednesday, by the bullets: The Bolts shut out the Red Wings 2-0 in the final game of the quarterfinals, and will advance to a semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, who are probably politely shocked that they've gotta play another postseason series against a hockey…
Swap art, see a horse paint
Trade art, learn about an exciting new arts complex and see a horse paint — tonight!
Movie Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron
The action’s over the top, but Joss Whedon’s trademark strengths get lost.
Sunscreen’s still shining
The St. Pete film fest celebrates its first decade with eclectic, topical and local-centric offerings.
Poet’s notebook: The Irish love their poets, but America’s beginning to catch up.
When all the others were away at Mass I was all hers, as we peeled potatoes. They broke the silence, let fall one by one like solder weeping from a soldering iron… —from “Clearances” by Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) Once when we were in London the Times advertised a poetry reading by Seamus Heaney (pronounced Hee-ny)…
¡Viva La Lucha! Pale Horse combines art, Cinco de Mayo and wrestling
Their worlds of interest seemed impossible to mix — until now.
Packed room talks race, decries ‘biking while black’
You can't solve poverty and systemic racism in the span of three hours, but high-profile Tampa lawyer Barry Cohen damn sure wanted to try. In the wake of a Tampa Bay Times story revealing a police policy targeting African Americans on bicycles — and with the madness in Baltimore fresh in the collective consciousness, Cohen…
Three longtime newsmen depart area papers all in the same week
The Tampa Bay area's two top dailies, the Tampa Tribune and the Tampa Bay Times, lost some heavy-hitters this week. It was announced last week that the Trib lost business reporter Rich Mullins to PR firm Tucker Hall. Monday, multiple news outlets reported that energy reporter Ivan Penn is leaving the Times for to cover energy for…
Highlights from the Dalí Museum’s Vinos de Dalí
A look back at a splashy, fun affair.
SCENE BREAKER: Sammich pas de deux, Jemison jumps the joint and TampaRep gets its Yank on
Jobsite puts the pu in Annapurna.
Rooted Door dinner series unveils its culinary whimsy next month
Chefs Ferrell Alvarez and Don Pintabona to craft intimate menus for The Rooted Door’s first feast.
Life as we blow it: St. Pete’s evolving identity
This past weekend, I was privy to quite a bit of conversation about the news that hip St. Pete boutique hotel The Hollander is opening its gorgeous new pool to the general public. Non-guests may rent a poolside cabana for up to seven people at $25 per hour, for a minimum of four hours. Which…
Underoath presents the local premiere of crowd-funded documentary Tired Violence at St. Pete’s State Theatre
What almost never saw the light of day will be unveiled first for the fans who made it happen
Restaurant review: Olde Bay Café is quite a catch
Dunedin’s Olde Bay Café pairs its toothsome seafood with a slammin’ view.
Drink More Wine: Vintage finds
When Mother Nature gives you great grapes, pay attention.
Way Back Wednesday: Goodie Mob, Daft Punk
A weekly video spotlight on artists who came up pre-’00s
Theatergoers, you’re cordially invited to Darren McCracken’s Big Bad Birthday Party!
The party planner has become a bona fide, bon vivant archetype — from Martin Short in the Father of the Bride movies to Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner, the Type-A, often gay and completely neurotic orchestrator of festivities never ceases to fetch a knowing giggle. Tonight, a local playwright is bringing us another party…
Local student filmmakers will represent Tampa at the Cannes Film Festival
A short film by two University of Tampa filmmakers will be screened next month at the renowned festival
Sh*t happened 4/29/15: Florida House quits, Rays-Orioles moved to St. Pete, UF frat closed
"Tuesday's gone with the wind," sang Skynyrd. Well, thank god for small favors… Republican Florida State House Speaker Steve Crisafulli ended the House's legislative session three days early over the impasse between the House and Senate's state budget bills. Like a spoiled six-year-old at a birthday party for a hated classmate his parents forced him to…
Tonight in live music: Sammy Hagar and the Circle at Ruth Eckerd Hall
The Van Halen former and solo artist in his own right brings his solo project (featuring Jason Bonham among others) to Clearwater
Baltimore rioting means Rays play “away games” against Orioles at Trop
As the riots over the death of another black man in police custody rage on in Baltimore, the city's baseball team has decided it's probably not a good idea to play at Camden Yards, their home field, at the moment given it's currently in the middle of the chaos. On Tuesday night, they played in…
Proposed noise ordinance could quiet downtown St. Pete when the party’s just starting
We built this city! We built this city! We built this city on…policies at the municipal level that encourage robust arts and nightlife, which includes bands that play rock and rolllllll! But a proposed ordinance in St. Petersburg aims to curtail how late said bands can play at numerous venues, which kind of defeats the…
Florida House picks up its toys and goes home over Medicaid money
With no end in sight to an impasse with the State Senate over Medicaid expansion, Republican State House Speaker Steve Crisafulli decided the best thing to do was GTFO three days before their session was supposed to end, letting Medicaid expansion, the state budget and a slew of other bills hang in the balance. Crisafulli…
Best Moments From Mad Men‘s “Time and Life”
Pivotal plot points, humor and touching moments combine for the season’s most eventful episode yet.
New Music Tuesday! (April 28): Blur, Raekwon, Braids, Prefuse 73, Mew & more
A look at some albums out this week; audio & video included.
Peeking in on Bryan Cranston and the filming of The Infiltrator
St. Pete Beach catches some stardust as a major motion picture subs the Don for a Miami Beach resort.
Farm-fresh brunch debuts at Noble Crust this weekend
Noble Crust’s new weekend brunch menu will feature a la carte eats and drink specials.
Dining Out for Life: Where to have lunch and dinner and fight HIV/AIDS
Today’s the day to nosh for a cause at more than 60 area restaurants.
The Laugh Tract — Who’s Bringing the Funny
Jerry Seinfeld and John Mulaney are the biggest names in town this week.
On the menu: Mac and cheese, Bloody Marys in Tampa
Bloody Marys and mac to bring tasty, boozy goodness to Curtis Hixon during Tampa RiverFest.
Sh*t happened 4/28/15: Maryland riots, Bass Pro jobs & more
The late, great novelist Michael Crichton — also a medical doctor — once wrote that he approaches illness from the belief that we make ourselves sick, if only in order to take responsibility for our own lives and well-being. While I agree in theory, I don't think it's true all the time. Sometimes, the world…
Religious leaders press politicians on progressive ssues at massive conference
Mixing religion and politics can be a recipe for disaster — or great comedy. But tonight we checked out an event that's pretty much an exception to that rule, even if hymns aren't really our thing. The annual FAST (Faith & Action for Strength Together) Pinellas conference, which took place at the Trop, was a…
Hop on: Taco Bus, 10 News anchor partner with locals on new item
Make the taco of your dreams Taco Bus’s latest creation, the Big Deal Dion, through social media.
Concert review: Nas at Club Skye, Ybor City
A look back at a too-brief performance
Concert review: Roberta Flack, still killing it … softly
The R&B/jazz songstress makes a rare Bay area tour stop and delights a sold-out house
After Earth Day: Amendment 1 — The reckoning
Last November, 75 percent of Floridians, or 4.2 million people, voted to add Amendment 1 to the Florida Constitution. The amendment allocates a portion of the document stamp tax to buy up sensitive environmental lands as a way to safeguard Florida’s tourism economy while protecting water resources. It’s expected to raise about $750 million in…
This Sunday in live music: Walk the Moon, Empire Cinema, Of Mice & Men + more
Concerts happening this Sun., April 26
Hair apparent: On the subject of the top-knot/man-bun trend
Top-knots on dudes have been trending for more than a year in big cities like Los Angeles, New York, London and Melbourne, but lately they’re seeming to gain popularity here in the bay area. Sure, I’d seen one or two at Rollin’ Oats or walking in downtown St. Pete, but at a recent show at…
This Saturday in live music: Tyler, The Creator, Pine Hill Haints & more
Concerts happening this Sat., April 25
Yay, beer!: growler bill clears House and Senate is headed for Governor Scott
Who says the Florida Legislature can't come together in Tallahassee to pass some truly meaningful bills that will have a positive impact on many Floridians? Okay, so we're not talking about accepting $51 billion in federal money to extend health coverage to a million people or buying US Sugar land to embark on Everglades restoration.…
Local beer meets food at film-themed Tampa Theatre fundraiser
Ticket sales for Tampa Theatre’s “O Brewer, Where Art Thou?” beer fest will kick off next week.
Springing up: Another Tampa community garden grows
Tampa’s Mount Olive church plans to host the groundbreaking for its community garden May 16.
The Hip Hop ABCs: Winner of Letter I; vote on Letter J
The alphabetical rap battles continue.
ACLU calls for end to Tampa Police policy targeting black people on bikes
The Tampa Bay Times analysis of an aggressive Tampa Police Department policy that has led to a disproportionate amount of African Americans getting cited for minor bicycle-related infractions has brought national attention to the department, and most of that attention comes in the form of scorn. Among the latest sources of said scorn: the American…
Proposed “body farm” doesn’t pass smell test for Lithia residents (Updated)
Professor Erin Kimmerlee addresses the audience Since USF announced a proposed “body farm” at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's training facility in Lithia, area residents have been up in arms. On Friday afternoon, The Tampa Bay Times reported USF announced it will cancel its plan to pursue such a facility at that location. Perhaps the biggest criticism…
Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Phantogram, Freddie Gibbs, Django Django & more
A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend, Spotify playlist included.
Do This: The Weekend Top 10
Bolts playoffs game, Star Wars fun, cool art, a beach party and John Leguizamo top this week’s events.
Sh*t happened 4/24/15: Lo-fi thieves, air pollution & more
Wasn't yesterday great, what with the swimming through the humid air to the mailbox, then breaking a nice, funky sweat after getting back into the AC? Looks like the summer pattern is here; you know what they say about the more things change… Four people were arrested and charged with stealing $400,000 worth of apartment…
Tonight in live music: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Monophonics + much more
All kinds of concerts happening this Fri., April 24
After nine-hour meeting, Pier committee lands on a recommendation
About 70 people pleaded their case for one of three St. Pete Pier design proposals before the Pier Selection Committee, the group that has spent months poring over design proposals for the site of what was once a key tourism draw in St. Pete. Just before midnight, the committee ranked the three top design proposals…
Bubba vs. The Bone, Round 2: The Sponge Strikes Back
Bubba The Love Sponge and Mike Calta keep battling for morning ratings in Tampa Bay.
Brick & Mortar debuts on St. Pete’s Central Avenue
Score seasonal dishes with local ingredients from St. Pete’s Brick & Mortar restaurant and wine bar.
After Earth Day: hard act to follow
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
Comedian Tig Notaro headlines the Palladium tonight
She’s spoken candidly about her double mastectomy and love of Taylor Dayne.
Weekend fests galore: SeaGrapes, Green Thumb & more
Food- and drink-inflected festivals to keep your bellies full throughout the weekend.
After Earth Day: the deal
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
Watch: Freddie Gibbs rap in a bathtub of snakes in “Pronto”
It’s like some weird, sexy nightmare you can’t look away from.
After Earth Day: rising seas, shifting sands
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
After Earth Day: Plastic people
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
Grateful Dead Meetup at the Movies 2015 coming in May & Fare-Thee-Well shows confirmed for live Pay-Per-View events
Deadheads are treated to a few events — a screening and a live broadcast — featuring their favorite band.
Fun for Jedis: One Man Star Wars Trilogy and The Star Wars Art Show
The Empire strikes back again as theatergoers and art fans revel in two nerdy delights.
After Earth Day: seismic mistake
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
Dark & Sinful: Going down – the psychodynamics of sex in an elevator
I freak out when my married friends talk about their sex lives. Maybe it’s because I have too many married friends who are forthright about their lack of sex. So, in my steadfast commitment to no commitment, I’ve come to associate marriage with apathy-induced abstinence. Hearing otherwise challenges my Relationships blow! conviction. I had cocktails…
Transforming Tampa Bay: The Center for Architecture Sarasota sets a standard
Sarasota has yet another cultural gem to share with our region. The Center for Architecture Sarasota (CFAS) has been created in a stunning mid-century modern structure as an adaptive reuse, featuring an exhibition space, lecture hall, design studio and classroom. In 1959, William Rupp and Joe Farrell, two respected members of the Sarasota School of…
After Earth Day: BP oil, still
Wednesday, April 22, was Earth Day, a decades-old celebration of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle marked by festivals devoted to composting and solar panels. It’s a perennial reminder of the small sacrifices we can make to reduce our personal impact on the environment. But on the day after and for years to come, we continue to be faced with…
Go “Over the Edge” for Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Writer Lynn Waddell is among many making the descent for a worthy cause.
Tonight in live music: Roberta Flack, Crizzly, Revolver Magazine’s Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Tour & more
Concerts this Thurs., April 23
Florida Listening Room Festival returns for a fourth year
The 2015 edition has its finale at Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg this Sunday
Denny Tedesco presents the sounds of The Wrecking Crew
A music doc about the uncredited session players behind some of the biggest albums of the ’60s and ’70s premieres in St. Pete on Friday.
Tonight in live music: The Robert Cray Band, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, In Flames
Concerts this Tue., April 21
