Autoimpunity
A blog series
Youtube’s Gayle-force comedy
Q&A with Gayle Waters-Waters, the star of the new hit YouTube series Gayle.
The Laugh Tract — who’s bringing the funny
Bob Newhart, Whoopi Goldberg and Jon Lovitz top the list of famous funny men and women performing stand-up comedy this weekend.
Oddities galore at the newly expanded Dysfunctional Grace Art Co.
More taxidermied cyborgs and human remains than ever!
See A Question of Words for the performances
The acting’s the thing in a busy new play at the Studio@620.
Do This: Peace Juxtaposed at Florida Avenue Ales’ Hatchway Gallery
Damian K. Wildfong’s new exhibit, Peace Juxtaposed, explores this paradigm of children and innocence with war and violence “through the lens of an iconic and polarizing symbol.”
Gose: Rapp Brewing, Seminole
Rapp Brewing’s Gose beer.
Old Fashioned Old Fashioned: Anise Global Gastrobar, Tampa
First rule: No muddling.
Fire from Lima: Edison Food+Drink Lab, Tampa
Edison’s Ryan Pinés on how he concocts his seasonal cocktail menu.
Cucumber Creeper: The Bends, St. Petersburg
The story behind The Bends’ Cucumber Creeper.
Jai Alai: Cigar City Brewing, Tampa
Cigar City Brewing’s Jai Alai Pale Ale.
Guide to Tampa Bay’s Dive Bars
Let’s get one thing clear: Being called a dive bar is an honor.
Tampa Bay Beer Week Highlights
Don’t miss these events during Tampa Bay Beer Week.
Tampa Bay Brewery Guide
The brewery boom continues in Tampa Bay, with the number of local breweries doubling since last year.
Wine walkabout
Good wine at a bar? Not all that common, unless it’s a wine bar.
Day drinking: Non-alcoholic beverages
From fresh fruit sodas to mango lassi.
Moscow Mule: Mandarin Hide, St. Petersburg
Don’t miss Mule Thursdays, when each of the six versions is only five bucks all day long.
Cream & Sugar Please: Cycle Brewing, St. Petersburg
Cycle Brewing’s no-frills Central Avenue brewery and tasting room is all about the beer.
Pick your poison: Fuma Bella, Ybor City
Fuma Bella is Italian for “nice smoke.”
Pinellas’ forward momentum
The county’s arts are on the move with Art in Transit and Mitzi Gordon as Creative Pinellas’ new director.
Live music radar: The Black Angels, Southside Johnny, Iron & Wine, Big Gigantic
All these acts hit town tonight
PSTA approves more funding for education plan for Greenlight Pinellas
The PSTA board at work on Wednesday PSTA board members today voted unanimously to spend $250,000 more for their informational campaign about the Greenlight Pinellas plan to develop mass transit in Pinellas County, but not without some discussion about whether the funding should go towards more pressing needs. Previously, the transit agency had allocated $150,000…
Do This: Stelliferous Live
Get starstruck tonight at the Bishop Planetarium.
Live and Local Spotlight: Ed Woltil CD Release Show
The Ditchflowers singer-songwriter presents his solo debut this Saturday.
Rick Scott now says that he WOULD veto Arizona anti-gay bill
This morning on MSNBC , Governor Scott hedged about what he would do if he were in Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's shoes regarding that state's controversial law that would amend the state's existing Religious Freedom Restoration Act, allowing business owners to deny service to gay and lesbian customers so long as proprietors were acting solely…
Concert review: Toro y Moi at The Social, Orlando
Toro y Moi dazzles Orlando with a long-awaited concert on Mon., Feb. 17.
Conservative groups intervene in Florida same-sex marriage challenge
John Stemberger Florida Family Action, led by anti-gay activist John Stemberger, announced today that along with two other groups they have filed a Motion to Intervene in the case of Pareto v. Rutin, the lawsuit initiated last month by six same-sex Florida-based couples and Equality Florida seeking the freedom to marry. Their lawsuit argues that…
Mitch Perry Report 2.26.14 – A specific plan to change the tax code
During yesterday's CD13 debate at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, all three of the candidates talked about reforming the tax code. Alex Sink talked about the wealthiest corporations not paying any income taxes, blaming lobbyists for allowing that to happen. Lucas Overby followed up by saying that it wasn't lobbyists but members of Congress who…
Sarasota Republican Party calls Alex Sink’s comment on undocumented immigrants “racist”
Conservatives are aflame this afternoon about a comment made by Democrat Alex Sink about undocumented immigrants during her 90-minute CD13 debate with Republican David Jolly and Libertarian Lucas Overby on Tuesday in Clearwater. When discussing how she believed the House of Representatives needed to pass the Senate bill on immigration passed last year, Sink said…
Dunedin art show such a success, they can hardly Contain It!
The award-winning Dunedin Fine Art Center’s annual Contain IT!/Trashy Treasures two-day event last weekend evolved into Contain IT! Eat IT, Brew IT + Trashy Treasures — in other words, the "It Weekend." On Friday night, the Trashy Treasures Art Auction (inside DFAC) set up shop again with lines of people overflowing outside, and art installations made use of PODS…
Action Bronson coming to Orpheum in Ybor for SPOT’s Tampa Pro Party
The giant Albanian rapper is scheduled for his second performance attempt in Tampa on March 21.
Never Take It Off: Merch with meaning from the Simms siblings
A flourishing jewelry line aims to give fans hope.
At debate, Lucas Overby elicits cheers for comments on third-party ads
Kevin Tighe Lucas Overby An onslaught of negative television ads has been burning through television sets across the Tampa Bay area thanks to the CD13 race in Pinellas County, and it won't abate for two more weeks. With over $6 million having been spent so far in the race by so-called third-party groups, both David…
Sink & Jolly clash over Social Security & climate change in second debate of campaign
Kevin Tighe Pity the CD13 voter who is undecided going into the special congressional election taking place in two weeks. So far there's only been one televised debate during this campaign. MSNBC wanted to broadcast this morning's 90-minute forum hosted by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, but Alex Sink said no, opting not to change…
St. Petersburg’s 2700 block demolished to make way for Trader Joe’s
Demolition begins ahead of Trader Joe’s store in St. Pete.
M. Ward to play State Theatre in May
Tickets on sale this Friday; playlist included.
Mitch Perry Report 2.25.14: Fatal incident in David Jolly’s past comes to light
Two weeks before voters in Pinellas County's 13th Congressional race go to the polls, the world has learned of an incident that happened nearly 25 years ago involving GOP candidate David Jolly. As reported by Preston Rudie with WTSP-Channel 10 last night, Jolly, when he was 16 years old, hit and killed a man named…
New Music Tuesday! (February 25): St. Vincent, Beck, Nenah Cherry, Major Lazer, Mike Gordon & more
Releases out this week (audio & video included).
Comedy fans mourn the loss of Harold Ramis
The actor, writer, director and Second City vet was 69.
Florida NAACP announces Moral Monday Florida social justice campaign
Moral Mondays began last year in North Carolina Last year progressive activists in North Carolina began congregating every Monday in their state capital, holding major rallies in response to several actions by Governor Pat McCrory and his GOP-led Legislature that they opposed — many of which are similar to what has happened in Florida in…
Alex Sink calls for strengthening of laws on lobbying
During her campaign for the CD13 seat, Democratic candidate Alex Sink has criticized her opponent, David Jolly, for being part of the "revolving door" network in Washington which enriches members of Congress who go on to become lobbyists. But now she's gone beyond the rhetoric, laying out what her campaign calls a set of "principles"…
Equality Florida’s Nadine Smith warns LGBT supporters at Tampa Gala: “The backlash is real.”
Nadine Smith A jam-packed crowd of 450 attended Equality Florida's Tampa Gala at the Vault in downtown Tampa on Saturday night, where they were warned by CEO Nadine Smith that despite the enormous progress the LGBT community has enjoyed in Florida and the country in 2013, this is actually a "dangerous moment" for the movement.…
Cuck You
Cuckolding versus hotwifing, friendbanging, and the perils of deep throating
Olympic Binge: Pinkos, pink eye and patriotism
The Olympics are like bowling and karaoke. Sure we ridicule it in conversation and act like we don't care. But once you cram your fingers in the e. coli-crusted bowling ball holes or slam a shot of tequila and belt out a little Bon Jovi? Oh, it's on now. Let's pound on some foreigners. If…
Mitch Perry Report 2.24.14 – Putin’s Olympic glories lost in Ukraine situation
Well, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are history, and not a moment too soon for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who can now get back to figuring out whether or not he wants to send tanks into neighboring Ukraine, after his ally – President Vicktor Yanukovych – was ousted over the weekend by a Western-backed opposition…
Doctors for America kicks off bus tour in Tampa
Alice Chen speaking to the crowd The race to enroll the millions of uninsured Floridians who have yet to sign up with the Affordable Care Act continued Saturday morning at the North Nebraska Avenue Tampa Family Health Center, where the organization Doctors for America held their first stop of a statewide tour. “We're winding down…
Savage Love: Cuck You
Why some men love cuckolding, how to use a free pass to cheat, is there any medical danger in deep throating…
Review: Sharon Jones delivers a night of real soul music at State Theatre
A look back at the Thurs., Feb. 20 show in St. Petersburg; with photos
The Metal Manifestos: an introduction
A series of pieces offering enlightenment about the local metal scene from a longtime member
Martin O’Malley still undecided about whether he’ll challenge Hillary Clinton
Even if Hillary Clinton announces that she will be a candidate for the 2016 Democratic Party nomination for president, there will be other Democrats undeterred (and perhaps slightly mad) to challenge her. A similar sentiment was made at this time eight years ago, and by the end of 2006 we knew who that main challenger…
Friends and foes gather to meet Charlie Crist at book-signing in St. Petersburg
Real men wear pink: Charlie Crist signs copies of his new memoir to Bob & Carrie Henriquez Haslam's bookstore in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District was buzzing on Saturday afternoon with the appearance of native son Charlie Crist for a book-signing event. Of course, this wasn't just any author taking a turn to promote his…
Listen: Schoolboy Q featuring Raekwon, “Blind Threats”
A dark and nimble cut off Q’s major-label debut, Oxymoron
Review: Shakey Graves and Shovels & Rope at Crowbar, Ybor City
A look back at the boot-stomping show on Sat., Feb. 15.
John Morgan says the medical marijuana initiative will pass in Florida because “it works”
For the people: John Morgan meets the press before his speech at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club Often hilarious, sometimes profane, occasionally long winded — Orlando-based personal injury attorney John Morgan was all that and more in a bravura appearance before the Tampa Tiger Bay Club at Maestro's at the Straz Center on Friday afternoon.…
The Gaily News: Arizona’s religious-protection bill upsets gay-rights supporters
"Dear Abby" slammed a homophobic Tampa couple in a recent letter. The Arizona Legislature passed a religious-protection bill that will allow businesses to refuse services to the LGBT community and others if they believe doing so violates their religious beliefs. The state’s Senate voted along party lines 17 to 13 to pass the bill on…
Mitch Perry Report 2.21.14 – Distortions in CD13 race are now out of control
It was Alex Sink's response to my question about her support of Republican-based ideas that led to a another day of back and forth attacks in the CD13 race. On Wednesday, the aspiring congressional Democrat held a press availability in Clearwater, where she touted her centrist appeal by trotting out three registered Pinellas County Republicans…
St. Petersburg approves universal curbside recycling proposal process
The city of St. Petersburg is one step closer to implementing universal curbside recycling. Thursday, St. Petersburg city council unanimously approved a motion to submit a request for proposal from prospective private contractors. That could mean universal curbside service citywide by mid-September. "This is an important and historic day," Mayor Rick Kriseman said Thursday. "Everyone…
OFA again targets Marco Rubio as being a climate denier
Volunteers with Organizing for America (OFA), the community organizing project of the Democratic National Committee designed to help advocate for President Obama's policy positions, held events all across the county on Thursday, calling out members of Congress who they contend refuse to accept the basic science of climate change. In Tampa, that meant attending the…
Kick the label addiction
Because status ain’t what it used to be.
Saving a generation
They’re not lost yet, but recent incidents don’t bode well.
Democrats introduce abortion politics into CD13 race
Whether there's truly a GOP "war on women," is certainly debatable, depending on your political persuasion. What isn't debatable is that the Democrats think it's good politics. First the D.C.-based group Emily's List sent out a message to its members today in the CD13 race between Alex Sink and David Jolly with the headline, "Not…
Stranded and enchanted with New Stage’s Shipwrecked!
New Stage’s production tells the tale with a boatload of imagination and talent.
Sedrick Huckaby and the fabric of his lives
UT’s visiting artist in residence uses quilts, illustration and other methods to capture people and places close to home.
Propping up the propaganda
What’s the point of Radio and TV Marti?
The $100 Million Magic Wand
Tampa leaders talk about how to spend the big bucks.
The Fox Formula
The author of a new book on Roger Ailes talks about the world of Fox News.
Photos from Creative Loafing’s Lust List Awards Party
You helped pick Tampa Bay’s most lust-worthy figures
Mitch Perry Report 2.20.14: Where in the world is Carlos-Lopez Cantera?
Have you seen this man? Florida LG Carlos Lopez-Cantera For critics (like myself) who believe Florida's lieutenant governor position is completely superfluous and lacking any significance whatsoever, Carlos Lopez-Cantera's first three weeks on the job have done little to crack that belief. Simply put, Rick Scott has done everything in his power to make the…
Rambone XXX: a parody analysis of porn as allegory
Rambone is a sexual freedom fighter battling a metaphorical war against the government’s attempts to regulate porn.
The Drinking Issue 2014
Tampa Bay’s signature drinks, deserving dives, Tampa Bay Beer Week happenings and more.
Jeff Vandermeer’s long-anticipated Annihilation out now
Tallahassee author releases deeply weird, Florida-inspired blockbuster.
