Scene & Herd
We didn’t set out to be the bane of the neighborhood.
Spins
Burn The MapsTHE FRAMESAnti-/EpitaphIrish post-folk/rock outfit The Frames improbably became one of its homeland's biggest acts on little more than shoestring recording budgets and word of mouth, going platinum with indie releases and attracting huge concert crowds on the strength of the music rather than marketing muscle. Here in the States, lack of distribution for…
No Bull
Veteran dobro player Jerry Douglas slides into a tour with Alison Krauss.
See The World
A preview of the invaluable International Cinema Series at Eckerd College. By Lance Goldenberg
A Step Backwards
Eward Albee’s provocative play asks troubling questions about taboos.
In Fine Company
From the creator of Guppy’s and E&E Steakout comes a worthy follow-up.
Upcoming Releases
3 Doors Down, Seventeen Days (Universal)Alpha Safari, Commercial Suicide (Abstract Sounds)The Apocalyptic Riders, Samurai (Nuclear Blast America)The Art Bears, Hopes & Fears (Rer)Bad Manners, Feel Like Jumping (Sanctuary/Trojan)Matthew Barber, Means & Ends (Paper Bag)Andrew Bird, Mysterious Production of Eggs (Righteous Babe)The Burning Season, Haze of Infatuation (Hand of Hope)Coram Lethe, Gates of Oblivion (Crash Music)Crowbar,…
Off The Air
Connie Burton vs. WMNF: Who’s speaking for whom?
Ask the Advice Goddess
Can't Believe I Innate The Whole ThingI got irritated reading your advice to "More To Love," the wife who went from size three to size 14. Your contention: She needed to lose weight because her husband couldn't change what he was attracted to. My view? Men are shallow because we allow them to be. If…
Outtakes
Short reviews of movies playing throughout the Tampa Bay area
Freebie
On the RunThis weekend, Bayshore Boulevard serves as the setting for yet another Gasparilla event: The Bank of America 27th Annual Gasparilla Distance Classic (Feb. 5-6). Voted the best race in Florida by Florida Running Magazine, Gasparilla Classic attracts a wide range of top-notch athletes who compete in various marathon events to help raise funds…
Sold Out
eBay says no to canine advertising.
Music Venues
Thursday, Feb. 3 4th Street Cigars & Martini Bar Michael Southern Band Bahama Breeze Mike Hastings/Denny Falzon CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant Derrick Williams Clancy' s of New Orleans Steve Santo Comfort Inn Conference Center Night Hart Coquina Blue Alias Julius/Donny's Duo Crowne Plaza Hotel – Sabal Park Debby Bacon Cuso's Club & Cantina Bongolloyd's Tripp…
Tour-er Stories
Every touring musician's got 'em – those strange, humorous or flat-out frightening anecdotes from their time on the road. Here are a few interesting ones, courtesy of some veteran Tampa Bay musical journeymen. Joe Kaiser(The Sophomore Effort, Murder-Suicide Pact)"We have a day off in Sao Paulo on our 2004 Brazilian Tour with The Sophomore Effort,…
Don’t Panic
Your war questions answered
The great
Dumbwaiters keep the crowds guessing.
The Boys In The Van
Two local rock bands on a not-so-grand tour of South.
Planet Picks
february 3 thursday A Musical with Togas In writing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart borrowed generously from the comedies of Roman playwright Titus Plautus (254 BC-184 B.C.), creating an inspired blend of stock characters while leaving room for ample gags and broad comedic schtick of…
What If?
The Florida governor’s race could reshape Hillsborough politics.
Music Menu
THURSDAY, FEB. 03 STEEL PULSE This harmony-heavy reggae outfit from England was spawned from the same cultural spasm that birthed The Clash, The Strangers and the Police. After concentrating on pop crossover for the better part of two decades, Steel Pulse returned to the socially conscious roots orientation of Jamaican reggae in the last few…
A Pirate’s Life For Me
A Gasparilla virgin’s procrastination party.
Welcome Home
Hoang Van-Bui’s multi-layered artwork invites speculation about the nature of nationality.
Culinary Events
Classes and events that bolster your cuisine expertise and offer tasty experiences.
Argentine Vines
Argentina shares the love
Letters
Good SantasRe: "News of the Weird: Scenes of the Surreal," by Chuck Shepherd (Jan. 19-25) Your article about brawling Santas conjures the laughable image of 30 Father Christmases ending up in the slammer for fighting. The town named Newtown (in Wales, not England) was my home for 33 years. Can I put the more praiseworthy…
Farmer’s Market
YBOR CITY FRESH MARKET 9 a.m.-3p.m. each Sat. Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue and 18th Street, Tampa (813-241-2442 or ybormarket@yahoo.com). SAFETY HARBOR FARMERS' MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thurs., Oct.-April. 200 Main Street, Safety Harbor. Located Downtown on corner of Main Street & Bayshore Boulevard (Linda 727-726-6407 or lmarshall@safetyharborchamber.com). HYDE PARK FARMERS' MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m.…
