The Art of Destruction
The dirtpile formerly known as the Tampa Museum of Art, photographed today by Shanna Gillette in mid-demolition. Meanwhile, we received this ominous related message from… The Ghost Soldiers? Subject: Study this FACE carefully, you will see in many times in the future until you answer the questions – about why you supported the destruction of…
We The Kings hits Top 10 on Billboard Heatseekers chart
Just received a press release touting the success of Bradenton's We The Kings. The pop-punk quartet's self-titled debut album came out on S-Curve Records in October and has steadily climbed The Billboard Heatseekers chart, recently reaching No. 10. Here's an excerpt from what arrived in my inbox: We The Kings Debut CD Hits Top 10…
The Dead vote: What was Obama thinking?
I like the Grateful Dead. Own a half-dozen of their albums. I even listen to a couple — American Beauty, The Closing of Winterland — pretty regularly. But I wouldn't seek their support if running for president. No way. Especially if I was Barack Obama. But here we are on the biggest primary day in…
Cool Kids show off their ‘Black Mags’
Chicago rap duo the Cool Kids became one of the most hyped new acts of recent months thanks to their self-released debut single “Black Mags.†The track has enjoyed nearly a million plays on Cool Kids’ MySpace page with the video garnering more than 600,00 views on YouTube. The latter features black and white footage…
FROM THE STREET… WITH ALFIE (Skipper’s and Dave’s Aqua Lounge)
"I read your stuff when I'm using the bathroom," Bobby Sellarole told me. "You look taller in print." At that moment I knew the fame-bus had arrived to pick me up. My writing had risen from crude jokes written on stall walls to genuine bathroom literature. Next thing you know kidnappers will be clipping my…
The Milch Cow
Okay, so not the most original position in the world, but sometimes it is nice to be reminded of some of the little pleasures we all have… and this is definitely one of them. The woman bends forward while gripping the bedstead, her buttocks raised high. The man then cups his hands to her breasts…
From the Street with Alfie: Skipper’s and Dave’s Aqua Lounge
"I read your stuff when I'm using the bathroom," Bobby Sellarole told me. "You look taller in print." At that moment I knew the fame-bus had arrived to pick me up. My writing had risen from crude jokes written on stall walls to genuine bathroom literature. Next thing you know kidnappers will be clipping my…
Neil Young refusing to release ‘Archives’ on CD
Neil Young fans have been waiting years for the release of Archives, the long promised box-set containing selections from the myriad studio outtakes and concert recordings the prolific writer/performer has stashed away during his five-decade-spanning career. Billboard.com previously reported the set would be released Feb. 19. Then the date was pushed back. The latest twist?…
Springsteen, Geri X, Gasparilla and more
Here's what I have running in the new Creative Loafing: Spring Arts preview: Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco, Alejandro Escovedo, They Might Be Giants, and more. Local artists Rebekah Pulley, Shawn Kyle Beauville, and others prep for showcase in Austin, Texas. Geri X returns from Wisconsin with new album and a performance at Kelly's Pub; The…
Interview with homeless advocate Rev. Bruce Wright
In light of the recent ordinances targeting the homeless, and the waning influence of homeless advocates, I recently interviewed Rev. Bruce Wright of Refuge Ministries. We talked about his 15 years of activism related to homelessness and the present situation in St. Pete. Wright, 46, could be called the Michael Moore of St. Pete: supporters…
Bowled over
"Richard Seymour is a dirty, cheap, little pompous [expletive]." –—San Diego Chargers' center Nick Hardwick, about the New England Patriots' defensive end, to reporters after the Chargers' AFC Championship loss "They have certain individuals, like I am sure we have certain individuals, who are perceived to be dirty, but people wouldn't call them a dirty…
Spring Arts 2008: Larger Than Life
What to watch for in art, theater, dance, music and film.
Music: Time for Bed
Wednesday, February 6
Geri X returns
Plus The Postmarks and Mike Doughty
Tampa Bay Showcase
Reveals superb local talent.
The lesson of IKEA
How can we set the bar higher for new development in Tampa Bay?
Film: End of the World As They Know It
Friday, February 1
.com-ments
It doesn't pay to be a good citizen. Or at least that's the message the St. Pete police department seems to be sending out. In a story that broke last week on CL's blog, blurbex.com, we reported that the department had rejected the Citizens' Police Academy application of Palmetto Park resident and crime watcher Matthew…
On the road again
Local musicians aim for the big time in Austin.
Spoken Word: Unconditional Lovers
Sunday, February 3
Attack of the killed tomatoes
Salvaging a jam from a good garden gone bad.
Surviving Gasparilla
Just another day of debauchery.
Don’t sleep so close to me
The push for a homeless-free downtown in St. Petersburg
Dance
Spring Arts 2008
Free rolling
My life is begging for trailers.
Music
Spring Arts 2008
Love after death
A dead fiancée won’t let go in this rom-com ghost story.
Raw Milk
Stop by the stands at your local farmer's market or talk to the dairy aisle clerk at the natural foods grocery store, and you'll be treading on thin ice. They have what you want, but you'll have to be cagey about how you ask for it. "Do you have raw milk," you'll say, quickly adding…
Lucero’s kiss-off
Makes for a rousing performance
K.D. Lang has a Watershed moment
Plus Beck and Jet Lag Gemini
Wooing with wine
Cheers — hope you get lucky.
Special Events: Good & Dirty
Saturday, February 2
Stalling Dawn, Tim Reynolds
Plus (yikes) Bret Michaels
Outtakes
Opening This Week OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) Read Lance Goldenberg's review in the film feature. STRANGE WILDERNESS (R) In a desperate attempt to turn around his sliding ratings, the host of a wildlife TV show (Steve Zahn) finds himself on the trail of Bigfoot. It's supposed to be a comedy, but we'll have to…
Marsalis Heats Up
With Black Codes
The Go-Go’s, Ryan Bingham
Plus Trisha Yearwood
Easy Being Ween
The “brothers” are happy doing whatever they want.
Farcically, my dear
The creation of an American classic gets an uproarious staging.
Anywhere but here
Why isn’t Florida helping poor families buy fresh produce?
Film
Spring Arts 2008
TABLE FOR FOUR
CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDORSES OBAMA "He's my dad, without the accent or the philandering." TED KENNEDY ENDORSES OBAMA "He's me, without the drinking or Chappaquiddick." KENNEDY CRITICIZES CLINTON CAMPAIGN ATTACKS And if the Kennedys are known for one thing, it is clean, above-board campaigning. BILL CLINTON HURTS HILLARY'S CHANCES IN SOUTH CAROLINA Her secret weapon to…
Film/Discussion: Royal Prisioner
Thursday, January 31
Theater
Spring Arts 2008
A Lack of Royal Treatment
WMNF-88.5 FM has joined forces with the Tampa Chapter of NAACP-Hillsborough and the Council on American-Islamic Relations to present the Bay area premiere of a new documentary. Prince Among Slaves tells the true story of African prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, who is captured by warring tribesmen in 1788, sold and shipped to America and…
Art
Spring Arts 2008
Special Events/Fundraiser: Urban Glam
Monday, February 4
Art: Old Souls
Tuesday, February 5
Don’t Panic
What is the status of negotiations with North Korea to shut down its nuclear program? I have an important announcement. I, Andisheh Nouraee, am actively seeking nuclear weapons. I'm serious. I don't want a nuke because I have enemies, beefs or rival West Coast columnists I wanna off. Nor do I have territorial ambitions. When…
The Internet is rotting your brain
Or so claims Lee Siegel in his rabble-rousing new book.
