

At rally for immigrant rights, sad news about Luis Blanco
Activists lament the Plant City father’s deportation — and vow to fight what they see as cruel immigration policy.
CL Writing Contest 2018: Fiction winners
Did your favorite story make the cut?
CL Writing Contest 2018: Poetry winners
Find out which entry was your favorite, and our judge’s choice.
Review: August Burns Red brings the spirit of Philly to the The Ritz Ybor
Flip-flops and everything.
Now read this: AWP 2018 Writer’s Conference and Book Fair hits in March
The Association of Writers and Writing Programs is coming to Tampa next month.
Protesters flock to downtown Tampa to bird-dog Jeff Sessions
At a small, hastily assembled protest in downtown Tampa, activists took to busy sidewalks to draw attention U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' visit to the city. He was in town to ask local officials to help the Trump administration confront the opioid crisis, and promised to support them in their efforts. As they waited for…
Hot Water Music’s Ybor City show is one of just two U.S. tour dates
It’s on May 20 at Orpheum, and tickets go on sale Friday, February 9.
Tonight in live music; Bela Fleck & the Wootens at The Cap, Geri X at Ella’s songwriter night and more
Jeff Brawer, Joshua Reilly in the mix along with many others.
Today in rock history; Iggy and the Stooges’ Raw Power, The Clash’s U.S. debut and more
‘The Wall’ tour kicks off and the Beatles arrive stateside, too.
Seven questions: Urbanite’s Brendan Ragan
We ask the small but powerful theater’s co-artistic director about the venue, the company and the reading series that starts today.
Femme Visuale: Mary Mirabal
Unbridled, unabridged painting.
Phantom Thread: A love story both beautiful and bizarre
Last call for Daniel Day-Lewis as he disappears from the screen.
Four years later: Remembering Andrew Joseph III
Weekend events will commemorate the death of a teenager after he was ejected from the Florida State Fair, and renew the call for answers.
Does taking pictures with rappers make you less racist?
Donald Trump Jr. seems to think so.
For Pete’s sake: Local artists offer to restore vandalized St. Pete murals
The Vitale Bros. step up for the community, and get by with a little help from their friends.
“God’s Plan” leads Drake to a Florida high school where he gave away $25K
The 6 God proceeded to give away $50K at a college down the street.
Lana Del Rey is emotional after Florida man is arrested for attempting to kidnap her (VIDEO)
This is why some people shouldn’t have the internet.
A hauntingly relevant unveiling of our racist past
Pulitzer Prize-winner Gilbert King takes on another Florida story.
Even Food & Wine is talking about those food halls in Tampa Heights
Heights Public Market and The Hall on Franklin have received some much-deserved love.
Today in rock history; happy birthday to Bob Marley, Axl Rose and more
Kraftwerk invaded the English charts, Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox in a flick.
Sh*t Happened 2/6/18: School fight Instagram account, requiem for the manatees
Monday, debriefed (heh).
Tonight in live music; August Burns Red at The Ritz, The Tenors at The Cap and more
The Melody Artisans of Crooked Thumb are playing the shame game, too.
The Glass Menagerie at freeFall: A classic, evocatively staged
Director Eric Davis takes Tennessee Williams at his word.
Seven questions: Connie May Fowler
Local girl Connie May Fowler returns to her hometown to read from — and sign — her latest book, A Million Fragile Bones. Fowler's memoir — about living along the Florida panhandle coast in the days following the Deepwater Horizon tragedy — addresses the personal, the environmental and the global ramifications of Big Oil and…
An Investment in preeminence: The Ringling College of Art and Design receives 8-figure donation
Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth invested $15 million in Sarasota art college.
Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Hello Dolly!: Straz 2018-19 season full of blockbusters
As in lines round the block, which is what all those shows are attracting in NYC
Sweetheart specials: Where to go for Valentine’s Day dining — and drinking
Even if you’re flying solo, there’s a handful of destinations to consider.
BookStories The things he still carries: Vietnam
A veteran seeks redemption in a used bookstore.
Sh*t Happened 2/5/2018: Lana Del Rey stalker arrested, funeral home burglar bored, Hamilton Tampa dates announced
They’re probably already sold out.
Today in live music; Pam Tillis at Busch Gardens, Xavier Wulf at Crowbar and more
Wine & Rhyme is at Anise, too.
Today in rock history; The Cure gives America Boys Don’t Cry, Queen releases final album and more
Bill Haley to the U.K., and T.Rex scores third consecutive No. 1 with “Telegram Sam.”
Gregg Perkins recreates the Soreno Hotel (VIDEO)
The UT film professor takes the history and recreates the hotel blown up for a scene in ‘Lethal Weapon 3’.
Road Trip: #TheResistance, a rock and roll spa and the Seminole Tribe of Florida
A lovers’ weekend at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa — without ever setting foot in the casino.
Justin Timberlake plays it safe for Super Bowl LII halftime performance — but that wasn’t a Prince hologram, was it?
Timberlake plays Tampa’s Amalie Arena on May 15.
Top 10 arts + entertainment stories for January
Y’all like your sex and gory movies, don’t ya?
Of course Lana Del Rey’s would-be kidnapper is from Riverview
Orlando police arrested him a block away from the Amway Center where Del Rey performed on Friday.
Tonight in live music; Handmade, Amigo has come from Orlando to cure your Super Bowl LII blues
Here are nine shows to help you avoid the big game.
CL Writing Contest 2018: Who’s who in the Top Tens?
The finalists were anonymous — until now.
Death, deterioration, Kid Rock and locals at the NHL All-Star Game — these are the most popular music stories of January
M83 and nudity made the cut, too.
Tonight in live music; these are the best Bay area concerts happening on Saturday, February 3 — go see one
G3, Coin, Localtopia, Streetcar Live, Harold López Nussa, Melanie and so much more.
Not done marchin’ yet: Scenes from the National People’s March in Washington
On the heels of the Women’s March, the spirit of protest remains strong in the nation’s capital as the age of Trump wears on. It’s up to marchers to turn their passion into action.
Update: After a rough opening day, music returns to Florida’s Dirtybird Campout East
According to the festival, Osceola County has given the party the green light.
Rolling Loud-er than ever: J. Cole, Travis Scott, Future and Migos set to headline Rolling Loud’s 2018 party at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium
On festival grounds, not inside the stadium, ya dummies.
Open primaries probably won’t be on the ballot after all — and people are pissed
One proponent called a Florida Constitutional Revision Commission panel’s jettisoning of the proposal “a fait accompli.”
Adventures in Weekending: Seven Pinterest projects you can make using things from Creative Thrift this weekend
It’s the weekend. Immerse yourself in something creative from St. Pete’s Creative Clay.
Be like The Babe: Keep St. Pete Lit’s essay contest about injustice
More than a baseball player.
Wine-derful: Tickets to Bern’s Winefest No. 21 go on sale Saturday
Don’t even think about sleeping in.
Lake Chapman is the newest community market in town
Supporting local farmers and artisans, the market has filled a void in the Lutz area.
Sh*t Happened 2/2/2018: Honey, the kids are being dumb about school threats again
It’s only the downfall of society.
Tonight in live music; Jensen Serf Company at SPoT, Take Me To The River at Straz Center and more
Vagittarius, Boytoy, Deezy Wee and more all in action, too.
Today in rock history; happy anniversary to Justin & Janet’s XXXVIII Super Bowl show, Sid Vicious dies and more
Maiden releases a “killer” album, too.
Weekend Platter: St. Pete Beach Seafood & Music Fest, Viking Brunch and more
It’s a great weekend for eating and drinking in Tampa Bay.
Ed Turanchik is (apparently) running for mayor of Tampa
It would be the former Hillsborough County Commissioner’s second attempt.
Review: Adam Ant is his own unshakable force of nature in sold-out Irma makeup show at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre (w/setlist)
Head-to-head with a hurricane, our money is on Adam Ant.
Playlist: Listen to every song Adam Ant played at Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on January 31, 2018
Well, every song except “Young Parisians” and “Lady,” that is.
In St. Pete, activists rally around, offer help to family of deported Plant City man
Parishioners, clergy and progressive activists pledged financial and emotional support to the wife and six children of Luis Blanco.
Southern Poverty Law Center calls Corcoran immigration ad “fear-mongering”
It’s all part of the likely candidate for Florida governor’s attack on so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Q&A: Before St. Pete show, G3 mastermind Joe Satriani dishes on his new record, Phil Collen’s singing and more
The show comes to Mahaffey Theater on February 3.
Q&A: Phil Collen talks Def Leppard, rediscovering guitar and keeping up with Satriani on the G3 tour
The triumvirate plays Mahaffey Theater on February 3 alongside Satriani and John Petrucci.
At Straz Center, Tampa Riverwalk makes art of Bay area music-scene history
Open now, runs through the spring.
Eckerd College opens visual art gallery
Because St. Pete doesn't have enough art — no, seriously, we want all the art and we want it now — Eckerd College is diving in with both feet. Actually, a third foot — although the college has two galleries in the past, on Feb. 9 it will open a third, which is more than…
Tonight in live music; Adrian Belew, Rock the Park, Spafford’s sold-out Ybor show and more
Black Violin is at The Straz Center, too.
Need a pro food judge? The Womens Food Alliance knows a few
The Florida-based organization’s network of culinary critiquers are pro bono, too.
Hash Brown Struggle: Declan McKenna wants to know where the good vegan food is
Read our Q&A before he plays Crowbar in Ybor City on February 8.
Interview: Before Ybor show, Declan McKenna talks new album, footy, and more
A young U.K. songwriter brings fresh outrage to familiar societal discontent. On February 8, he brings the show to Crowbar.
Gulfport offers two artist grants
$1000 each to two artists to show their work at Gulfport’s Art & Gallery Walk.
Sh*t Happened 2/1/2018: Of Florida Men and grenade launchers
Yesterday’s news, raising the bar.
Winnie Won’t Stop
Ninety years young and still digging for justice, equality and collard greens.
The MUSE Awards: Mark Sforzini and the art of conductivity
The founder and music director of St. Pete Opera doesn’t know the meaning of “down time.”
On the Sauce: Winter Penicillin
You could probably use a good dose of this seasonal riff on a modern classic.
Drink the water: The Fountainhead opens as a neighborhood gathering place
There’s something for both wine and beer drinkers at the Westchase bar.
Vegan soft-serve? Sweet Soul has this and other plant-based items planned in SoHo
What to expect from the latest member of the Ciccio Restaurant Group family.






