No Clear Radio: New podcast for local music and beyond
To begin by beating a dead horse: Modern Radio sucks! We're lucky in the Tampa Bay area with 88.5, but even this leftist station leans toward mainstream boomer culture rather than underground or avant garde sounds. And who would blame them? Fiscal feasability dictates the output of modern media (d'uh). In a pinch, I tend to listen…
Do It Today: Animation, minimize your Ecological Footprint and political Outrage
Ever wonder how all those cute little creatures transform from rough sketches on an artist’s easel to walking, talking, scheming cartoons? ANIMATION featuring Cartoon Network explores just that: The world of cartoons—from storyboarding to character development and drawing techniques to technical aspects like filming, computer programming and voice acting—they’re all covered in this interactive experience.…
New single by Paramore: “Ignorance”
I think it is safe to say that we are all "RIOT"ed out. In 2007, Paramore proved itself as a band not to be reckoned with, putting out single after single, and continually making it to the top of the charts with songs like "Misery Business," "Crush Crush Crush" and "Decode," which hit the radio…
Progress Energy is now on Twitter, giving free energy saving tips
They say the "greenest" watt of electricity is the one you never use. Here is an easy way to learn ways to reduce your energy consumption and beat the heat this summer. My colleagues at Progress Energy, calling themselves the EnergyAdvisors, are now sharing energy saving information through the social media microblog Twitter. Followers of…
CL edit department restructures, lays off senior editor Eric Snider
I distributed the following memo to the Tampa Creative Loafing staff this afternoon. In the face of declining print revenues and an according shift of resources to web-first production, Creative Loafing is restructuring its editorial staff. Unfortunately, these adjustments have made it necessary to eliminate the position of senior editor held by CL veteran Eric…
Concert Review: The Lonely H at New World Brewery
As I type this review, the memories of an unbelievable show put on by The Lonely H linger in my mind and make my heart soar. I've always sworn that I was born in the wrong era, and these guys give me hope that great throwback music can be found in this day and age.…
Corkscrew: Chilled red wine battles summer heat
Maybe I have a seasonal affective disorder, since I always veer away from red wine during the hot months. It's hard-wired into my DNA, and I find it more thirst-busting to lace my fingers around a chilled glass of rosé or white wine when the mercury hits 85. But there are a lot of red-wine-etarians…
Bruce Springsteen adds new dates to U.S. Tour, including Tampa stop (video)
This just in from the Bruce Springsteen newsite: The Boss had added 25 dates to his current U.S. tour, including a stop at Tampa's Ford Amphitheatre on Sept. 12; tickets go on sale July 24. Here's the complete details, with the fluffery (gushing quotes from European press) edited out: Bruce Springsteen & The Legendary E…
New CDs, LPs and DVDs out July 14
VINYL: AA Bondy – American Hearts Their latest (2008) release, now available on vinyl. Amon Duul II – Yeti "Yeti" was the second album by Amon Duul II and is quite a musical achievement. This is a double LP set and contains some of Amon Duul's most impressive work – delivering their thick, full-fledged, multi-layered…
Scott Milinder – Contributor
A business leader in the Tampa area for 15 years, Scott sees true progress in our lives and livelihoods as inevitably tied to our commitment to be greener and more sustainable, both personally and in our communities. As an advocate of localization in our economy, he is active in building local business alliances in affiliation…
Kama Sutra: the stride
Getting into the position: The woman either gets down on her hands and knees or hands and feet. The man then approaches from behind, lifts one of her ankles behind her and places it onto his shoulder.
Getting back into Gonzo with Hunter S. Thompson
You’re probably wondering what Hunter S. Thompson has to say about Sarah Palin. Maybe you’re curious about his thoughts on the first months of Barack Obama’s presidency. Could be you want to know his predictions for the upcoming professional football season. We can’t know what he would think, of course. And don’t for a moment…
Bruce Springsteen adds stops to U.S. tour, including Tampa (video)
This just in from the Bruce Springsteen newsite: The Boss had added 25 dates to his current U.S. tour, including a stop at Tampa's Ford Amphitheatre on Sept. 12; tickets go on sale July 24. Here's the complete details, with the fluffery (gushing quotes from European press) edited out: Bruce Springsteen & The Legendary E…
Movie Review: Kirby Dick’s Outrage playing one night only at Tampa Pitcher Show
For more news and reviews of the summer’s biggest movies, check out the CL Movies & Television site. Screening information: Outrage is screening exactly once, Wed., July 15 at 7 p.m. at Tampa Pitcher Show, 14416 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-963-0578. The film carries no MPAA rating. If there's a central message to Kirby Dick's…
Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum staff help clean up Garrison Channel today
The Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum employees and staff members participated in a "River Cleanup this morning – cleaning the shoreline and water’s edge of the Garrison Channel around the Cotanchobee Park. Wearing shirts saying "Together We Will", the group picked up trash and debris in the park and river areas. It's great…
Civilian or porn star sex? a visit to Erotica LA (NSFW video)
G4 correspondent Kelly Egarian recently hit up Erotica LA's recent exhibition at the Los Angeles Convention Center for their yearly porn fest. Do porn stars prefer sex in the real world or during "business hours"? Lets find out:
Recipe: Gnocchi in lemon butter with parmesan
Who doesn’t like pasta? It’s almost universal in its appeal and it seems that every culture has taken its hand at some adaptation. And while it’s true that the Chinese are probably the inventors, it was the Italians who exploited this simple staple. Just try to imagine for a moment a planet without pasta. What…
Great eco-friendly products to have this summer: Push reel mowers and rain barrels
I purchased a reel push mower and am having a blast mowing my lawn. People are always stopping to see this unusual time machine – (that my Dad used) …. No gasoline or noise – just people power, natural mulch and the time to smell the cut grass. Reel push mowers are widely recognized as…
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Strikes Back
Finally, Empire Strikes Back has come to Harry Potter, in every way imaginable. Follow me back to a world of witches, wizards and teenage hormones and find out if the latest installment of Harry Potter is worth comparing to the greatest Star Wars movie of all time, or at least if it's worth the price…
Tampa Bay food, wine and beer events
Monday, July 13: Put A Cork In It An interactive wine tasting with a sommelier who discusses wine varietals, vineyard locations and vintages. Please call 813-973-8338 in advance for reservations. $15. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 28347 Paseo Dr., Tampa (813-973-8338) Tuesday, July 14: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Enjoy a seven-course French meal paired with professionally-selected wines…
Do It Today: Art Around the Bay at Stretching the Imagination and FLAG, Bastille Day wine dinner
It's the last week to see two interesting mixed-medium exhibits at Hillborough Community College and St. Pete College, where featured students, faculty and professional artists prove that not all of Tampa Bay's best artwork is housed in galleries and museums. Cameron and her students. Cameron's past projects have consisted primarily of oil paintings, but recent…
CL edit department restructures, lays off senior editor
I distributed the following memo to the Tampa Creative Loafing staff this afternoon. In the face of declining print revenues and an according shift of resources to web-first production, Creative Loafing is restructuring its editorial staff. Unfortunately, these adjustments have made it necessary to eliminate the position of senior editor held by CL veteran Eric…
Phish Saves America: Save the Date is NOT in California!
It is finally confirmed. Phish is not lame and did not drop all the most obvious hints about the location of the upcoming "Save the Date" fest so we could figure it out with little or no detective work. They led us all down a false trail, encouraging speculation and spreading rumors so thick and…
Photo Review: WMNF’s Americana Fest at Skipper’s Smokehouse
WMNF's 4th Annual Americana Fest at Skipper's Smokehouse went off without a hitch on Saturday, July 11, 2009 creating a hand clappin', boot stompin' good time showcasing the vast array of talent in the Florida Americana scene. Have Gun, Will Travel Originally masterminded by Ted Lukas, Americana Fest is all grown up. This year featured…
Capital Grille’s master wine tasting deal and contest
This week, Capital Grille at International Plaza launches their Master Wine Tasting event, offering up samples of twelve highly-rated, hand-selected wines with the purchase of a lunch or dinner. Master Sommelier George Miliotes (we wrote about him here) personally chose the Spanish, Argentinean, Napa and South African selections for the six-week promotion that starts July…
Living sustainably in Tampa Bay: Dave Starman’s biodiesel fueled car and green lifestyle
This column is the first in a series of profiles of people who their part to live more sustainable in Tampa Bay. Dave Starman lives a simple life. He resides on a sailboat in the harbor off Davis Island. He is just finishing his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida, and drives to…
Taco Bus owner Rene Valenzuela to open new restaurant in Tampa – Taqueria Monterrey
Taco Bus owner Rene Valenzuela has bought the former Malena's space on 2320 Fletcher Ave. and plans to open an outpost of his Taqueria Monterrey, which has another location in Plant City. According to Valenzuela, "we'll have a lady in front making tortillas fresh, and all the items that are difficult to do in the…
Video game review: Battlefield 1943 – “Help us kill 43 million as quickly as possible please!”
I need your help amassing 43 million kills as quickly as possible. And it's not just me – people around the world want you to join the battlefields of Wake Island, Guadal Canal and Iwo Jima right now. And if you can die or kill a few thousand times, that'd be awesome. Last week, Battlefield…
Discussing the bandwagon sports fan (with video)
"Tito Puente's gonna be dead one day, and you're gonna say, 'Oh, I've been listening to him for years, and I think he's fabulous.'" – Bill Murray in "Stripes" I was sitting at my local pool hall, tipping back a few. I know… too many of my stories begin that way. It was a few…
What’s between your legs: kryptonite or crack
After years of dating and love affairs, I've realized that men fall into 2 categories. The kind that treat a woman like she has a "Kryptonite Pussy" and the kind that treat a woman like she has a "Crack Pussy." I came to this understanding one morning when I walked into the office and proudly…
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts recipe
I recently discovered what happens when you hit hot caramelized onions with a sweet, pungent vinegar and add some fresh herbs. The result is a mouthwatering concoction good for flatbread, layered inside quiche, topping grilled burgers, and many other tasty treats. The onions were the inspiration for this recipe, a rich and flaky puff pastry…
Classic rock comes to town: Journey at Amway Arena Orlando, REO Speedwagon / Styx at Ford Amp Tampa
"Don't stop, believing — hold on to the feeyayaling!" "'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore, I've forgotten what I started fighting for! And if I have to crawl upon the floor, come crashing through your door, baby, I cant fight this feeling anymore!" "Come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me!"…
Candy Week: Chocolate + bacon = candy bar heaven
What is it about bacon that we love? It seems the food world has had an obsession with it lately, from bacon vodka, to Bacon Salt, to the infamous Bacon Explosion. But have you ever thought of pairing bacon with something on the sweeter side? What about bacon in candy? I dared to go there…
Letting go of addictions: Using alternative methods to release addictions of any type
There are many types of addictions that people face daily – from food to alcohol and drugs, to sex, shopping and gambling. Especially in difficult times, people tend to lean towards these behavior to comfort them through their perceived life challenges. Alternative methods such as energetic healing, visualizations and affirmations can be used to not only cope with…
Late Night Music, July 13-18: Kelly Clarkson, Grizzly Bear, Jonas Brothers and more.
A weekly bulletin on musical guests playing late night TV; set your TIVOs or DVRs if you’ve got an early bedtime. The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS Monday, July 13: Kelly Clarkson (Pictured, to promote her new album, All I Ever Wanted) Tuesday, July 14: Wilco with Feist (who will perform their collaboration from…
Concert review: Perpetual Groove at Crowbar (video!)
It’s been many weeks since I’ve made it out to a show in Tampa. I blame travels, nonspecific busyness and a lack of excitable summer concerts in the Tampa Bay area. It took Georgia’s Perpetual Groove (pictured, photo by Phil Bardi) — a band I've always somehow managed to miss even though they play the…
Do It Today: Films Galore! Sabotage in St. Pete and Extra Large Shorts in Tampa
The Studio@620 and Push Ultra Lounge team up to present the Summer Sunset Film Festival, a free movie screening every Monday in celebration of the picturesque Florida sunset. On the heels of last week's romantic thriller, Charade, comes a plain ol' thriller (and not the MJ kind) in Alfred Hitchcock's Sabotage. Inspired by Joseph Conrad's…
TRA’shion Fashion and Art Show 2009 (photos)
The 2009 TRA'shion Fashion and Art Show was a big hit again this year. Held Saturday night at the ARTpool Co-op Gallerie and Boutique, the fashion was wonderfully trashy, made from recycled and other found objects. The show included over 20 trashionistas working with newspaper, aluminium foil, duct tape, recycled Coke 12-pack packages, and the perennial favorite…
Does penis size matter? Yes.
I've met enough penises in my time to know that like lollipops, dicks come in all shapes and sizes. The fact is that most dicks are between five to seven inches erect; the real question is, does size matter?
DC Comics taps Ryan Reynolds to star in Green Lantern
Speculation over the casting for DC Comics Green Lantern had been raging all week, with names like Jared Leto, Nathan Fillion, Ryan Reynolds, The Hangover’s Bradley Cooper, and even Justin Timberlake being tossed around. In a move that could provide more drama than the movie itself, DC announced Ryan Reynolds will slip on the ring…
The Green Community: Week in review
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week: Celebrating Independence Day or creating environmental disaster? – Kelly Rothwell looks at the littered aftermath of Fourth of July celebrations and wonder why, instead of giving back in celebration of their freedom, people decide to…
Theater Review: Little Dog Laughed is smart, sharp Hollywood satire
The Little Dog Laughed is a smart, sophisticated satire about a gay Hollywood actor who wants to come out, but who is pressured by his flamboyant and high-powered lesbian agent to stay in. It’s also about the relationship this actor has with a young New York hustler, and about the woman this hustler has been…
Size Matters opens at Nova 535: Big art, big crowd (photos)
With images pulled from pop culture of both today and yesterday, Size Matters took over Nova 535 on Friday night. The Vitale Brothers were the stars of the show, with a supporting cast of artists who brought their insight and character to the exhibit. A complete list of artists, plus photos of artwork and partygoers…
Weekly SportsChumpdate: Michael Phelps, Jonathan Sanchez, Lance Armstrong, Brett Favre and more
Michael Phelps recently set the world record for the 100 meter butterfly at the US Swimming National Championships. On a related note, scientists have now found that marijuana can serve as both a depressant and a stimulant. In a recent Nike-sponsored pick-up game, LeBron James was allegedly dunked upon by Xavier's Jordan Crawford. Nike immediately…
Chip Weiner – Contributor
Keep hitting the shutter button. It's my mantra. If there is a picture to be taken, take it. I prefer 100 images with mediocre meaning over a truck load of missed opportunities. Carry a camera, go where the subject is, and take the picture. I have been behind the lens for about 20 years. I…
Brüno: “The new Malcolm X” (video)
If Sacha Baron Cohen's films intentionally court controversy, he's getting what he asked for with Brüno. Some critics, like CL's Joe Bardi, admire Cohen's risk-taking comic performance as a flamboyantly gay Austrian. But the head of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) says the satire is likely to miss the mark: "Some people…
Lies smut taught me: romance novels’ phallic fallacies
Damsella beat her firsts against Kurby’s rock hard chest. He ignored her struggles as his lips continued their plundering of her luscious breasts. He lifted her completely into his arms and made his way to the bed that dominated his room. “Please, you must stop!” Damsella gasped. Her bosom heaved in a mix of fear…
CL Interview: Dignan, a hot new (unsigned) Texas act plays Crowbar next Friday (video)
You’d imagine Dignan’s music is conceived somewhere cold and snowy grey and stunning in its starkness, a place for thinking meaningful thoughts and contemplating life’s everlasting mysteries. Not a Texas town located a mere five miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and boasting a significant Hispanic community. (Dignan photo by Taylor Pool) “There’s not much…
This week @ the movies: Brüno and I Love You, Beth Cooper
[Ed. note: Each week I'll be breaking down the big summer blockbuster movie releases. If you're curious about what's coming out in future weeks, be sure to check out the Summer Movie Preview. For more info on this week's releases, please check out my full length review of Brüno or visit our movie site for…
The 15 greatest performances in a Woody Allen film
Very few filmmakers are known for their casting power. Woody Allen may be one of the best. He is always great at getting Hollywood's biggest movie stars and the latest indie up and comers into his films (and with perfect timing). He worked with Sally Hawkins and Samantha Morton right when they were about to…
Top Chef Masters Podcast, Episode 4: “Magically Delicious”
This week, we were again graced with the presence of Jeff Houck (The Stew), as well as the usual suspects: Taylor Eason, Stephen Hammill, and yours truly, Katie Machol. Our cheftestants had to participate in another MacGyver-style (or MacGruber, as we like to think) elimination challenge: The One Armed Egg Challenge! (Not as dirty as…
Artsqueeze Weekend Roundup, July 10-12
Photo by Brian Vandervliet Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m. – S'REAL Happy Hour and opening reception for summer exhibitions: Mabel Palacín: Una noche sin fin [An Endless Night], Dalí at Work and Play: The Photographs of Marc Lacroix and Dalí: Seen Through Glass, at the Salvador Dalí Museum. Complimentary snacks and cash bar. Half-price admission ($8.50) after…
Almond Joy Chocolate Bark recipe
My Peppermint Bark was so yummy when I made it during the holidays. And it was a huge hit. But how to top it? I was watching the Food Network and Big Daddy's house was on. He made a bark with cherries, almonds and something else, I just don't remember what it was. A light…
Friday only: Dress like a cow and earn a free Chick-Fil-A meal
I like Chick-fil-A as much as the next person, sometimes even craving the salty goodness that their nuggets deliver. So how broke are you and how far will you go to get a free Chick-Fil-A? Will you don a cow costume to get that delicious, deep-fried chicken for free? Certainly, you've done worse, right… On…
Body modification can improve sex
Body modification is done for a variety of reasons: art, decoration, enhancement, change, and sometimes necessity. I'm a fan of all types of body art, piercing, and plastic surgery, but any modification can be over done. (Pics below NSFW)
Do It This Weekend: TRA’shion Show, beer bash, RENT, ComiCon and more
It’s a smorgasbord smash-up of the summer’s hottest trends: bright colors, shrinking hemlines, spiky heels (and hair) and…um, coffee filters. It’s the second annual TRA’shion Fashion and Art Show at the coolest new art space in town, ARTpool — and every scrap of style in the show is recycled from the stuff the rest of…
UPDATE: Aerosmith postpones Florida dates — CONFIRMED. For real this time.
After two confusing Tweets from Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry — one alerting fans to the re-scheduling of Aerosmith's Florida dates, the next saying the show could potentially still take place — I finally received word that the show has indeed been postponed. Here's the official Ford Amp statement: (July 10, 2009) Aerosmith has postponed their…
Cool Art Show celebrates 21 years
Denis Gaston. Little Boxes. Mixed media on masonite, 20" x 16”. Pictured below: Denis Gaston. Ground Control To Major Tom (Grab 'n Go Art Collection). Ink on paper, 7" x 5". Images courtesy of the artist. If it’s summer, it must be time for the Cool Art Show. Any other time of year, the region…
Theater this weekend: Rent, male nudity, Irving Berlin, divas and Doors
Let’s just get Rent out of the way. Even if you have seen it on Broadway and the touring version AND the movie, and if you hear “Seasons of Love” sung by a high school chorus one. more. time. you just might wretch….there is a curiosity to see if Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal can…
Bud Selig makes baseball’s All-Star Game matter
Next week marks the mid-point of the major league baseball season, to be celebrated on Tuesday with the 80th annual All-Star Game in all its regalia. Traditionally, baseball's All-Star Game was strictly an exhibition game between the most popular athletes the American and National League had to offer. That all changed in 2002 when the…
Local Music Spotlight: Emily Turnage (with video)
Don't let her goofy personality and head full of dreads fool you. Emily Turnage is a young musician with huge potential. "I think I've been playing since I was about 14," she told me in a recent conversation. A Saint Petersburg native, this flower child finds her peace through the strings of her guitar. Her…
Free cheeseburger coupon at Arby’s
Only until July 12, Arby's is honoring this coupon, good for a free BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roast Burger (or you can substitute a Roastburger) with any drink purchase. Click here to download and print coupon. Don't know where your nearest Arby's is located? Find out.
Brand New ready next (perhaps final?) album.
Punknews.org reported this week that Long Island emo-rockers Brand New named and dated their upcoming fourth album. And One Head Can Never Die is scheduled to drop September 22, sandwiched between new albums by Muse (9/14, hopefully the next day in the U.S.) and AFI (9/29). As much as I love and revere Muse, my hopes and…
Green your next event using these simple tips
Consider the thousands of events that take place in the Tampa Bay area, from the smallest to the largest, from the neighborhood Tupperware party to the Super Bowl. If there is a somewhat forgotten landscape for green, event management could be it. Furthermore, the impact that could be gained locally would be enormous (of course depending…
Movie Review: Larry David in Woody Allen’s Whatever Works
Woody Allen is one of the luckiest filmmakers when it comes to casting, and he always seems to get the best and hottest actors available. Many consider his latest European-centered films an improvement from his previous outings this decade, and while that is true for the most part, it should be noted that his recent…
Man Manual: hover and smother
Your idea of fun might be a long day of primping and shopping, but for a guy that's the furthest thing from his mind. There's a reason god gave you "girlfriends", so as not to punish your man with chick shit! Instead of dragging along your boyfriend for an endless day of wandering and waiting…
Huge beer event this weekend — Lucky 13 at Dunedin Brewery celebrates 13 years of local craft brewing
This Friday, July 10th, celebrate 13 years of beer with Dunedin Brewery. In honor of its anniversary, the brewery will release a limited edition beer brewed especially for the occasion. This 5.2% ABV Bohemian Pilsner — nicknamed "Lucky" — has been lagering for about 45 days, in line with the traditional Bavarian technique of storing…
Calling all actors: How to find auditions in the Bay area
Editor's Note: Actor/director/teacher/playwright Ami Sallee Corley (right) continues her series of posts about the challenges of being a freelance artist in Tampa Bay. This week's topic: Auditions. One of the major factors in being a successful freelance actor is getting work, right? Well ask any actor in the Bay area how to find out when…
Parasites led to the evolution of sex
I used to hate parasites, always trying to creep into my body and eat my food—freakin' freeloading assholes who can't find a real job. But a new study in The American Naturalist has made me reconsider parasites as evidence suggests that these invasive freeloaders may have spurred the evolution of sex.
USF Botanical Gardens to hold its annual Tropical Plant Fair this weekend
Are you pretty wiped out from the constant green partying, bbqing and fireworks awwwing from the fourth of July weekend? What other way to spend this coming weekend then to peacefully, stroll through the beautiful Botanical Gardens at USF. Admittedly, when I was a graduate student there a few years back, I would see signs…
Smooth like Brüno: More than 80 percent of USF male students manscape, says NY Times
For USF men, the new mantra seems to be "Take it off. Take it all off." According to a New York Times article about the rise in heterosexual manscaping, a University of South Florida grad student has done two (yes, two) studies that show a high percentage of male USF students prefer to go smooth…
Do It Today: Forever Plaid, Miss Florida Pageant and more
If you're looking for a way to connect with musical theater geeks nationwide (and who isn't?), the Plaid 20th Anniversary Special should be right up your alley. Can you imagine anything better than a singalong with thousands of people across the country as you watch a live broadcast of the tongue-in-cheek off-Broadway hit about a…
ArtsSpeak Podcast: Peter Golenbock talks George Steinbrenner with Scott Farrell
Peter Golenbock's biography of George Steinbrenner, George: The Poor Little Rich Boy Who Built the Yankee Empire, is one hell of a yarn. And no one tells a baseball story better than Golenbock, a St. Pete resident and the author of such classics as The Bronx Zoo and Balls. Listen to part one of Scott…
This weekend’s best bets in Tampa Bay area music, July 9-12.
Here’s a quick breakdown of your best live music bets for the upcoming weekend. Yes, we count Thursday, because that's when the weekend really starts, right? I mean, for those of us who pretend it's just a second Friday… For a more comprehensive schedule of concerts, check out our Upcoming Events page. Thursday, July 09…
Correction: John Lisi at Dave’s Aqua Lounge
The John Lisi show at Dave's Aqua Lounge listed in this week's issue as taking place on Saturday, July 11, is actually taking place on the following weekend, Saturday, July 18. Please make note on your live music calendars and we apologize for the error.
Katy Perry is NOT naked in this post
She’s not, seriously. However, the pop princess DID sit down with Cosmopolitan, the magazine that knows more orgasm secrets than professional sex workers, for a fun little interview and photo shoot. And, as you may have already guessed, The Rabid One would love to wear Ms. Perry’s cherry chapstick. Here are some lovely excerpts from…
Local act Select Start at this year’s Vans Warped Tour in St. Petersburg
Tampa electro-infused powerpop 5-piece, Select Start is going to be representing Earn It Yourself on the Kia Kevin Says stage on Sunday, July 26th at the St. Petersburg stop of this year’s Van’s Warped Tour. Now, if you have never heard of Earn It Yourself I am sure you are not alone.
Size Matters in exhibit of large-scale works at Nova 535
Tes One's spray-paint-on-wood painting measures 10-ft. by 11-ft. You know what they say: when the going gets tough, the tough get…bigger? Despite the ongoing economic malaise—which seems to find Florida in a particularly compromising position—St. Petersburg artist and art party impresario John Vitale isn’t giving up. Though the muralist and owner of Vitale Studio recently…
St. Petersburg College now offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability Management
St. Petersburg College now offers a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Sustainability Management. The program provides relevant and specialized training in: – Energy and environmental management – Sustainable enterprise planning – Sustainable business strategies – Triple bottom line management – Resource management – Sustainability in the natural environment – Green construction and urban planning -…
Movie review: Sacha Baron Cohen in Brüno
For more news and reviews of the summer's biggest movies, check out the CL Movies & Television site. I’ve never been smacked in the face with a dick, but I imagine the experience is a lot like watching Brüno. The first 15 minutes of the movie is a penis shock-and-awe campaign, with a pink bunny-costume…
The Melvins announce new remix CD and tour with Down (Orlando stop!)
Sludgy post-punkers The Melvins are set to release Chicken Switch, a different sort of 15-song remix CD, on Sept. 29 via Ipecac Recordings. How is it different? Apparently, instead of given a single track to work with, the remixers on Chicken Switch were provided with complete albums to produce their single tracks, and in some…
Future scenarios for post-recession America (poll)
Our economy is unsustainable. That means at some point in the future it will cease to be sustained. People will lose homes and jobs, and lifestyles will change. Sound familiar to our present day scenario? In my previous post I added a link to the Crash Course, a video series about the challenges America faces over…
Finding a food guru
Whether you are a food blogger or Food Network mega chef, you always have someone with whom you seek "foodie" counsel. This person is in essence a foodie`s foodie, and is great at pointing out new foods/experiences based on their experience. Being a CL food blogger gives me the fortune of having some pretty savvy…
Kama Sutra: the thunderbolt
Getting into the position: This motion is accomplished by a standing man seizing his partner's feet and lifting them high into the air like a wheel barrow, until her yoni is within range of his manhood.
Ybor’s The Nest has closed after a short run
When I reviewed The Nest a couple months back, it seemed like the restaurant had enough going for it to make a run during this shitty economy, especially considering the potential of Gaybor's resurgence. There was interesting tapas, a good wine list, a nice setting and an experienced restaurateur in Sidney Sakho, a guy who's…
Harry Potter out next Wednesday: Daniel Radcliffe’s naked photos out now (NSFW)
Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince is coming out Wednesday July 15, and there's no better time to resurface these photos of a very naked, very toned, very sexy Daniel Radcliffe. I know I'll be watching this 6th installment of the Harry Potter series in a highly aroused state that I haven't experienced in…
Chef Domenica Macchia takes an upscale diner concept and runs with it at St. Petersburg’s Diner 437
I freely admit that I'm a Domenica Macchia stalker. I first encountered this former Redwoods chef at MJ's Martinis and Tapas last year, when she wowed me and the rest of the Bay area food scene with her interesting and precise take on small-plate fine dining. Then, soon after the place opened, Macchia was fired…
40th anniversary of Woodstock brings new CD releases
Complete concert sets by Sly, Janis, Santana, Airplane and Winter.
Outrage exposes the pain of being secretly gay
If there's a central message to Kirby Dick's Outrage, it's that living life denying one's sexual orientation is an awful existence. Not only is the closeted person lying to their family and friends — often at great emotional cost to everyone involved — they are lying to themselves. There's a lot of self-hatred hanging in…
White Bordeaux: Blends have more fun
Picture a winery lab lined with brimming beakers. A racy sauvignon blanc white wine in one, an earthy sémillon in another. Like mixing up a monster martini, winemakers blend single-varietal wines together to find their signature cocktail. The painstaking process adds complexity to the final product and squeezes maximum flavor out of a vineyard. Getting…
I miss being dominated; should I suggest a threesome?
Her old boyfriend can teach her new one some tricks.
Do drunk drivers have a better chance of surviving car wrecks if they’re?
There's an old saw about God protecting drunks and fools. I'm particularly interested in the drunks part. Almost nightly, it seems, we hear on the news that a drunk driver killed one or more people in another car but the drunk survived, sometimes without injury. A family member suggested drunks are saved because they've passed…
Review: Regina Spektor, far
It’s been three years since Soviet-American songstress Regina Spektor first enchanted us with the soul-pop perfection of Begin to Hope and proved herself a storyteller with a keen sense of detail and drama, a confident singer with a broad vocal range — from high and pure to low and sensual — and a poet with…
Review: Maxwell’s, BLACKsummers’night
It was not all that long ago that a self-imposed eight-year hiatus by an R&B singer was tantamount to quitting the game. Labels wouldn’t have it; fans would forget. Singer Maxwell’s retreat for most of the decade into “pedestrian life” has done nothing to hurt his career. BLACKSummer’snight, his first release since 2001’s Now just…
Corkscrew: Bordeaux white wine blends have more fun
Picture a winery lab lined with brimming beakers. A racy sauvignon blanc white wine in one, an earthy sémillon in another. Like mixing up a monster martini, winemakers blend single-varietal wines together to find their signature cocktail. The painstaking process adds complexity to the final product and squeezes maximum flavor out of a vineyard. Getting…
Late night music, July 6-11: Conor Oberst, Andrew Bird, Will Dailey and more
A weekly bulletin on musical guests playing late night TV; set your TIVOs or DVRs if you’ve got an early bedtime. The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS Monday, July 6: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band (pictured) Tuesday, July 7: Rob Thomas Thursday, July 9: Levon Helm Friday, June 10: Maxwell The Tonight…
Pictures from July 4 fireworks at Tampa’s Channelside
Channelside put on a great photo show on July 4th, though it was surprisingly short. The whole thing, from first blast to grand finale probably only went on for 20 minutes. I remember the previous shows I've seen in Detroit and New Orleans going on for at least 30-40 minutes. That said, I got a…
This week @ the movies: Public Enemies
[Ed. note: Each week I'll be breaking down the big summer blockbuster movie releases. If you're curious about what's coming out in future weeks, be sure to check out the Summer Movie Preview. For more info on this week's releases, please check out my full length review of Public Enemies or visit our movie site…
Kate Cillian – Contributor
Kate is a quirky blonde who loves to write, and one day hopes to be a professional journalist. Former lead singer of the all girl band, Isn't She Lovely, Kate now utilizes her vox strictly in the shower. She wants to travel the world in a Volkswagen Bus. She loves swimming and cats. email: kate@islband.com
Samantha Goresh – Contributor
"Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth." ~Alan Watts. But I will try anyhow, at least briefly. I love photography. I am a student in her last quarter of the digital photography program at Tampa's IADT, and a graduate of Eckerd College's Visual Arts program. I hope to stay a…
Contributors
– Senior Editor ric Snider has been called “The Dean of Tampa Bay music critics,” which basically means he’s been around longer than everyone else. Snider’s been at it since the early 1980s, when he helped found Music Magazine, our area’s first music rag. He was the St. Petersburg Times music critic for six years,…
