Tampa Theatre gets (big ass) anonymous gift
Tampa Theatre Foundation seeks to thank anonymous donor
Self Publishing Notebook
Adventures in self publishing.
Do This: Your weekend, ready to go.
Let’s weekend. All work and all play makes Jack a dull boy.
Five Courses: Fresh Japanese, Venezuelan fare & more
Alma Llanera’s arepas, Japanese specialties at Fuku and Umai, and other new Bay area tastes.
Tonight in live music: Tory Lanez, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage
A quick breakdown of concerts happening this Thurs., Jan. 21.
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Eve Prang Plews offers some expert advice on veggie-based diets
The longtime nutrition expert reflects on decades of professional observation of the vegan lifestyle.
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Why imperfection is perfection
No need for stress when it comes to a vegan diet — just make better choices.
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Go with the flow
It all happened so fast. One moment it was me and my yoga mat in an empty room listening to my carefully constructed playlist; the next moment it was me and my yoga mat in a far-from-empty room of 30 blank faces, all waiting for what would come out of my mouth next. I don’t…
Tech (health) support: Two locally based programs promote better fitness through technology.
Staying fit isn’t exactly complicated. We find three to five hour-long windows throughout the week in which we don spandex and exert energy, be it via sweating out intervals on a treadmill or negotiating our way around a giant yoga ball. Residents of the Tampa Bay area are particularly adept, judging by the foot and…
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Go veg while dining out
A guide to everything from vegan pizza and spring rolls to raw wraps and curry tofu.
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: The most insane diet ever (almost)
Ketosis — it’s not just for carnivores anymore.
No more LIP: Florida’s counties may soon be ill-equipped to care for many uninsured
It might be best described as a perfect storm for health care in Florida, and those who tried to fight against it are watching it approach in slow motion. It’s no secret that Florida’s political leadership is again spurning $51 billion in federal dollars that would, under the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare, cover health insurance for…
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Healthy on a budget
Where to find fresh, wallet-friendly produce and meat while using EBT.
Rocking the veg lifestyle: Propagandhi guitarist Sulynn Hago
The local axe slinger who became a member of (all vegan) punk band last year talks about living and playing without meat.
Health & Fitness Issue 2016: Traveling tastes
Three mobile vegan food vendors you should know around Tampa Bay.
Jackie Toledo, civil engineer and former Tampa Council contender, announces run for State House
Civil engineer, transportation activist and former Tampa City Council candidate Jackie Toledo said Wednesday she's seeking a seat in the Florida legislature. In a Facebook post, she said she's running as a Republican for Hillsborough County's District 60 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. She hopes to succeed State Rep. Dana Young, a Republican…
Kriseman State of the City swaps locations, aims to be “bold”
On Saturday at 10 a.m., St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman will deliver his third (if you count the speech he gave at his 2014 inauguration) State of the City Address. Due to likely frigid temperatures, the locale of the event has moved from the steps of City Hall to the Palladium several blocks away. Kevin…
Friday release party to launch Green Bench mead, cider program
Green Bench Brewing’s rotating taps will highlight multiple ciders and meads Friday in St. Pete.
Excellent Vintage: Party pics from “Though Tattered and Torn…”
Michael Vollbracht’s collection of rescued fashions raised $15,000 for St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital.
Grayson, Jolly, Trump all top respective statewide polls
Political polls. Attempting to derive any long-term meaning from them is pointless, but taking them as moments in time and charting the rise and fall of candidates over the lead up to a given election can be pretty interesting. That is, assuming the candidates are compelling. This year, they sure as hell are, especially the…
Former Plant City Mayor jumps into crowded Hillsborough BOCC race
The race to succeed Hillsborough County Commissioner for Dist. 6 Kevin Beckner, who's terming out and running for Clerk of the Court, just got a little more crowded. John Dicks, a Democratic former three-term Plant City mayor, on Tuesday joined lawyer and activist Pat Kemp, lawyer and transit advocate Brian Willis and former County Commissioner…
Alabama Shakes are coming to The Cuban Club in Ybor City
Tickets for the sure-to-be-intimate April show go on sale this Friday
On the Sauce: Cannonball Cool-arrr
Channel your inner pirate with this Gasparilla-inspired rum punch.
Restaurant review: Flavor galore at Udipi Cafe
Tampa’s Udipi Cafe wows with its vegetarian, and largely vegan, tastes.
Sh*t happened 1/20/16: Human comedy sketch endorses human comedy sketch for president, crackhead steals puppy
Welcome to Wednesday, henceforth known as "the day after the last tumbler fell in the final lock guarding humanity against the inevitable arrival of the apocalypse." (Oh, and yeah, we know that's Tina Fey and not Dumb 'Ol Banal Evil Incarnate up there. Screengrab, fair use, yadda yadda.) Enduring political punchline and noted study in…
The Laugh Tract — Who’s Bringing the Funny
Where to go to make the laughter happen.
Tonight in live music: Arlo Guthrie, The Temptations with The Four Tops
A few vet artists that came up in the same era with very different sounds take the lead as far as noteworthy shows go and both happen in Clearwater on this Wed., Jan. 20. Take a look at the breakdown below. The Temptations, The Four Tops Two vocal groups that helped established the Motown Sound…
Rocking the veg lifestyle: Tampa Bay musician Andy Stern
The local musician talks about living and playing without meat.
Do This: Killer Mike brings his talking chops to USF Tampa tonight
The Atlanta rapper/social activist is the official Convocation Speaker of USF’s 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Week
Trump endorsed by female, but it’s Sarah Palin
Shrieking purveyor of delusional word salad Sarah Palin endorsed creepy blowhard Donald Trump Tuesday in Ames, Iowa after a couple of days of speculation, an endorsement that could hurt Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's chances in the Iowa Caucus Feb. 1. Slate called her endorsement speech "post-apocalyptic poetry." Cruz called the move a "blow to Sarah…
Burger battle begins ahead of Florida State Fair
Before downing other unorthodox State Fair eats, voters will select the burger they want featured.
Renowned scholar Cornel West delivers passionate speech at SPC
Militarized schools, police misconduct and Beyonce’s lack of soul are just a few of the social critiques Dr. Cornel West offered during his latest lecture in St. Petersburg. West spoke at St. Petersburg College’s Third Annual Heritage Lecture Series held in the SPC Allstate Center Campus last Wednesday night, ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King…
Bandit Coffee’s three-day buzz kicks off Saturday
This weekend, a preview of Bandit Coffee will coincide with three caffeinated events in St. Pete.
David Jolly files another bill that would require Congress to do more actual work
Since he took office following a special election nearly two years ago, U.S. Rep David Jolly (R—Indian Shores) hasn't been afraid to go against the grain in multiple instances. He voted against the infamous Ryan Budget barely weeks into his first term, and has called for his colleagues to work at least 40 hours a…
Update: Breweries, more local drinks confirmed for Localtopia
St. Pete’s Localtopia has added newer breweries, a distillery and other drink makers to its lineup.
Theater Review: Lebensraum at Jobsite
Acting? Outstanding. Story? Almost perfect.
Sh*t happened 1/19/16: Teen bomb threat, more celebrity deaths
Good morning! If you live with a former rock star who was popular anytime during the late '60s through the '70s, please go check on them now. In addition to Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey, we also lost Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin, porno-rapper Blowfly, Crosby, Stills & Nash drummer Dallas Taylor (Whoops, he died last…
Tonight in live music: The Steepwater Band, Jackson Browne, Grant-Lee Phillips & Steve Poltz
A look at some concerts happening on this Tue., Jan. 19.
Reasons to binge watch: Jan. 18-24
The X-Files. And, you know, other stuff.
Eagles co-founder/guitarist Glenn Frey dies
The veteran songwriter was 67.
Weekly Tune-Up: Tunes for your week by Lushlife, Santigold, Memoryhouse & more
A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the week. Spotify playlist included.
Sh*t happened 1/18/16: Koetter coaches, Walmart closing Florida stores, Hillsborough traffic kills
Welcome to Monday. But this isn't just any Monday. It's the Monday upon which we honor one of the brightest beacons of hope for peace and equality our nation has ever produced. And in that spirit, we present a weekend-roundup Sh*t happened that isn't completely full to the brim with compelling arguments that humanity is…
Kottonmouth Kings playing Fubar St. Petersburg tonight
The punk-rap ensemble switches venues, last minute, and it’s a 21-and-up affair
The Weekend Shift: Fecal yourself thin
We all know how tough losing weight can be. Many of us have wished there was some magic pill that would melt away the pounds. But what if that magic pill contained freeze-dried poop? Still interested? If so, you may be in luck. Later this year Massachusetts General Hospital will run clinical trials in which…
This Sunday in live music: Dawns with Culture Vulture & Ninehorn + Soul Circus Cowboys Album Release Party
A few shows are happening this Sun.,Jan. 17.
This Saturday in live music: Sunshine Music Festival with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rev. Horton Heat, Paul Anka + more
It’s Saturday and there’s alot happening in live music on this particular one.
Do This: Edgar Allan Poe Birthday Bash
A night of experimental music and more in honor of the master of the macabre.
Real or Fake? Watch this dolphin jump over a Tampa Bay paddle boarder (VIDEO)
Would a dolphin ever jump over a paddle boarder? Well, Tampa can be odd, and the ocean is strange. The internet is even weirder. Plus, didn't one just jump over a St. Pete surfer last year? Just watch this video of the perp allegedly jumping over the person shimmying across the water just outside the…
Do This: 2nd annual Grandiversary Block Party
2nd annual Grandiversary Block Party 2 p.m., 2400 Block of Central Ave. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg. Last year, several of the businesses along the Grand Central District's 2400 block got together to celebrate a few anniversaries in particular, and a year of vibrant retail and creative community in general. It went so well that…
On heels of Rays deal passage, Buckhorn says downtown Tampa is best bet for baseball
As one might imagine, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn was pleased with the events of January 14, 2016. That was when St. Petersburg's City Council voted 5-3 to support a deal that would allow the Tampa Bay Rays to explore new stadium sites in Hillsborough County, which had heretofore been verboten due to the team's agreement…
Weekend Platter: Drink beer with breakfast & more
Sample beer and wine, learn how to grow organic herbs and other fun food and drink picks.
More beer: Pinellas Ale Works reveals soft opening date
On the heels of Cage Brewing, Pinellas Ale Works has a soft opening set for St. Pete this weekend.
Uber drivers protest company’s latest rate cut
Downtown Tampa was full of Uber drivers during Thursday's rush hour, but not to provide the ride share service that boasts more than 8 million users worldwide. Instead, nearly 30 drivers gathered in Lykes Gaslight Park to protest the recent rate drop for local drivers, from $0.95 a mile to $0.65. “I was just barely…
Sh*t happened 1/15/16: Rays to shop around, gun club loses guns, sex offender’s lawyer ballsy
Good morning! Let us start this literally dreary day by reminding ourselves that Thursday was also dreary, but only in the figurative sense. After months of back-and-forth, the St. Pete City Council has approved a deal that will allow the Rays to look at possible alternate stadium sites in the Tampa Bay area before the…
Tonight in live music: Appleseed Collective, Starlito with Don Trip, Mothers + more
An impressive slate of concerts are happening on this Fri., Jan. 15. Breakdown here, plus a peek at the weekend ahead.
St. Pete Council approves Rays stadium deal, like, for real
Maybe it was because we all went into the meeting knowing almost exactly where each council member stood, maybe it wasn't, but somehow, the debate over a deal that will allow the Tampa Bay Rays to explore potential stadium sites in Hillsborough County almost immediately lasted barely 90 minutes. As expected, the council approved the…
Cancer Kills Alan Rickman, 69
Cancer sucks.
New Tunes Day: The Thermals, M. Ward, Nevermen + more
New singles & videos by artists with new LPs on the horizon, plus a look at more new releases due out January 15-April 8, 2016.
Tonight in live music: The Everymen, John Nemeth + Parrott, Sportiello & Metz
A look at concerts happening on this Thurs., Jan. 14.
Spring Arts Preview 2016: Duran Duran, Protomartyr + more
A look at noteworthy concerts happening late January through May in Tampa Bay
Spring Arts Preview 2016
Home is where the art is.
Spring Arts Preview 2016: Etcetera
Because you want to do all the things.
