The Short List — Tues., June 26
Congrats to Tiger, Paris, Rupert, Brian Blair, Apple, Iron Maiden fans and W's speechwriters. Bush accidentally uses the word "amnesty" to describe his faltering immigration bill. In keeping with tradition, conservatives are taking him at his word. I've long thought you'd have to be crazy to be a professional wrestler. In this case at least,…
Sarasota Opening – Paris Bistrot
Olivier and Laetitia Rose, who brought us Anna Maria's La Creperie, are putting a French restaurant on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street. They will, of course, be serving crepes, as well as casual breakfast and lunch and more serious dinners. Slated for the Fall.
Fighting Over The Vegan Quints
St. Pete Times has an article today detailing a case where the vegan upbringing of children is being used as one (of many) reason to challenge custody. The dad — who is seeking to gain custody of 10 year-old quintuplets — is not claiming that the children are unhealthy. Still, the Times decides to make…
From post-rock to hip-hop
Here's my review that will appear in the CL that hits newsstands Wednesday. Summer Jam III runs the gamut. CONCERT REVIEW Photo by Shanna Gillette. Venue A Voxtrot w/The Dark Romantics/Blac Soap/The Sugar Oaks/Aych & E.P/Roppongi's Ace, Crowbar, Ybor City. Venue B D'Visitors w/Red Room Cinema/Black Reign/Mumpsy/Bongo/The Same/Rocwell, New World Brewery, Ybor City. Can indie…
The Short List — Mon., June 25
Our issues this week: Can you name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Can you afford a new home? Do you trust the V.P.? Is Paris a new woman? Stay tuned … The Washington Post delves deep into the life and times of Dick Cheney. Al-Qaeda bombs Baghdad's Mansour Hotel, home to western press…
Tim Gunn, What Have You Done?
I am speechless. Wha, huh, hoo, ach, bler! (It's Sex and the City, animated, starring bottles of spray salad dressing, guest-starring Mark McGrath, Tim Gunn, and Fabio, just in case you're afraid to click. Be afraid.)
Whole Foods Skewered, Tapas Genesis
Two pieces from the Times of London over the past week are worth reading, even over here — AA Gill's bullseye review of the new London Whole Foods and Giles Corran's explanation of the advent of tapas. Quote of the week, from Gill — "Altogether, the experience here is of eating in a railway concourse…
Packer-ing Them In? Mariposa To Open Soon!
Rand Packer — formerly of our local Roy's and Taylor Eason's pick for hottest Bay area chef — will be opening his own Mariposa Mexican Grill on July 1, wayyyyy up N Dale Mabry. I haven't seen the menu yet, but the chef promises "Pacific fresh Mexican", with homemade fresh tortillas, fresh fruit featured in…
A Mighty Book
As is the case with most books-to-film, the movie version can only encompass so much. A Mighty Heart (which opens today), is as sentimental as one might suspect, though of course the best details of the story are left within the pages of Mariane’s book. In the film version, Mrs. Pearl has many flashbacks of…
Friday roundup
Smashing Pumpkins tell fans to fuck off. Vote for what should be on the new Dylan 3-CD retro due out Oct. 1 Remember those Hanson kids? They wanna write a song about you. Beatlemania is back (sort of). The Blender boys offer "The Gayest Moments in Music." The Police prove arresting at Bonnaroo. SP Times…
The Short List — Thurs., June 21
Lego my Eggo, Trix are for kids! It's been a rough two days for U.S.troops in Iraq. Today is "Dump The Pump" day. I know, I forgot too. Just when you got used to the idea of Global Warming, hang on for "Global Cooling." Michael Moore's health care doc SiCKO to sneak preview this weekend…
Racist debate continues …
Well, reporter Cathy Salustri finally hit the front page of the St. Petersburg Times’ Floridian section. But not as a freelance writer. The self-proclaimed “racist†and Gulfport Gabber reporter is the subject of a profile done by Rodney Thrash, a black journalist with the Times. Just as the debate seemed to be dying down, this…
What’s Up With Norman Van Aiken’s Wig?
I haven't really commented yet on Top Chef, mainly because I wanted to give it a little time. In the past, it has run second place in my summer reality show hit list, behind Hell's Kitchen. Needless to say, considering the neanderthals Fox has recruited for the past two season's of HK, Top Chef has…
Spurious Nightmares?
Reality show…faked? Wha-huh!?! Say it ain't so, Gordie!
Battles: More Cool Air, Please
Photo by Phil Bardi Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing Battles perform a set of their progressive, electronica-infused experimental rock at Crowbar in Ybor City. The place was as packed as I've ever seen it, so much so that the drafts produced by the A/C and multiple fans barely penetrated the smoke-and-sweat-saturated air.…
Tough Summer Ahead for St. Pete’s Homeless
It’s looking to be an oppressive summer for St. Petersburg’s homeless, and I’m not just talking about the heat. Mayor Rick Baker and the St. Petersburg City Council will unveil their projected cuts to the city budget at a Friday workshop and the chances that social services will survive look increasingly slim. Sarah Snyder of…
Don’t Go …
Name of Kama Sutra Position: DonÕt Go É Getting into the position: The man lies on his side with the woman lying head to tail in the exact same fashion. With her head pointed toward the manÕs feet, the woman wraps her legs around his hips as he controls the basic motions of intercourse. The…
Apple of my i
This story appears in this week's Sarasota's edition of CL and on their editorial blog The 941. I'm posting it here because a) who doesn't want to know more about the iPhone? and b) I'm hunting for people who plan to purchase Apple's latest wonder on June 29th. If you're one of the brave souls…
Unless, Of Course, That Horse Is The Delicious Mister Ed!
Horse meat is good for you and, according to this Guardian podcast, most of it comes from the US. Equilicious!
The Short List — Wed., June 20
Nothing about Paris today, but fear not loyal readers: She'll be a free woman soon and I'll have plenty to link to. For now, you'll just have to make do with: Mayor Mike bolts from the G.O.P. One Republican down, around 40 million to go … Wal-Mart plans an aggressive expansion of their banking services.…
The Blotter
Bizarre crimes from Tampa police reports
“Maxine”/”Like A Ship”/”Runaway” singles
Traveling Wilburys
The A/C Ph.D.
A talk with USF’s Ray Arsenault, aka the Air Conditioning Man
Music Week Briefs
Mr. Smith, Summer in the City, Dr. Joh
Raising Alex
What it’s like to be Chris Nash
Dederick Woodard
Tutor and rapper
We Are the Children
Current amount of federal money put toward subsidizing health insurance for children………………………………………………………………………. $5 billion Amount included in a proposed bill backed by governors and Medicaid directors……………………………………………………………………………… $15 billion Number of uninsured children who could be insured with the new funding………. $5.5 million Amount the University of South Florida was denied in grant money for Upward…
Señor Smile
Space Station Computer ProblemsMission control: "OK, now try rebooting the computer while holding down the Control button? You already did that? Nothing happened? Shit." Florida Tax ReformGutting Florida's education funding while giving tax breaks to businesses and homeowners but not lower-income renters? Sounds like a GOP plan to us. Harry ReidIsn't he the same senator…
Catfights abound
SportsSunday, June 24
Upcoming concerts
June 29 Head East Largo Cultural Center 29 Col. Bruce Hampton Dunedin Brewery 29 Cracker Skipper's Smokehouse 29 Great White w/Jani Lane Jannus Landing 30 Drop Dead Gorgeous State Theatre July 1 Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Skipper's Smokehouse 2 Marc Broussard Tamiami 3 The Guess Who Busch Gardens 3 "Classic Rock Cares" feat.…
My Summer Vacation
The Political Whore on what didn’t happen while he was away
UPDATE: What’s the latest on the U.S. invasion of Somalia?
Your war questions answered
Klaatu barada nikto
ArtThursday, June 21
Give me some air
Sure, it feels good – but do you know what air conditioning really costs?
Southern comfort
A young St. Pete chef returns home — and Tedesco’s Grillside benefits
Well Hung
“L.A.” Hang Out offers a big surprise
Breaking Legs
Local stage luminaries you won’t want to miss
Outtakes
Upcoming Releases 1408 (PG-13) Paranormal investigator and confirmed skeptic Mike Enslin (John Cusack) meets his match when he checks in the titular room at a Manhattan hotel and finds all hell literally breaking loose. Based on a short story by Stephen King, 1408 is a welcome change from the Saw/Hostel splatterfests currently in vogue, but…
Tortured Souls
Austin’s Voxtrot find inspiration from across the pond
Fresh White T EP
Mr. Smith Featuring Acafool
Dead hooker
A narrow escape in a San Diego hotel
UNDER THEIR UMBRELLA
Jersey raps at Crowbar; Lyle Lovett and K.D. Lang swing Ford Amp
Leftovers
Some tidbits
CL previews upcoming shows
The Casualties, Valerie Gillespie Trio, Summer Jam III
Factory fun
Special EventsFriday, June 22
Black and White and Red All Over
The Cold War heats up on disc
Pearl Before Swine
Angelina Jolie is surprisingly credible in A Mighty Heart
Art ON a Blender
Diverse elements come together in a challenging assemblage at the Arts Center.
CL’s must-do list for the week of
Thurs., June 21-Wed., June 27
Art on a Blender
Diverse elements come together in a challenging assemblage at the Arts Center.
Paso Aggressive, part 2
More on the Paso Robles region
The Flat Earth
Thomas Dolby
Shipwreck at MOSI
Special EventsMonday, June 25
Board Meeting
With a board game (and free pizza), a Lithia man seeks to shake up traditional investing
Down, Down, Down
The skateboarding community has spawned its own varied brand of alternative artists. Art Gone Bad and 688 Skatepark celebrate these unique talents during the skatepark's Fourth Anniversary Party. The multimedia Downhill Run Art Show consists of photography, prints, sculptures and more by the Hubbard Brothers, Victor Ulmer, Chris Borrows, Sean Green, Bart Hawk, Tully Carlton,…
Air Florida
Fun facts on Floridians’ A/C habit.
Southeast Appeal
MusicTuesday, June 26
Events around the city
Got an upcoming or ongoing wine event? Send information to: The Wine List, 810 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606, fax 813-739-4801 or e-mail winestuff@creativeloafing.com. UNCORK THE CURE The Crew of Zingaro hosts a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph's Children's Cancer Center. Event features food from Jackson's, live music, a silent auction and…
The Music Lovers
Once
Lebowski at the Beach
Special EventsWednesday, June 27
Letters to the Editor
To Them, Pops is TopsWade, what were you drinking? ("Nighthawks: Breakfast in the all-night diner," by Wade Tatangelo, June 13-19.) I, as many of my friends, meet for lunch [at Pop N' Sons] Monday thru Friday. We talk about life, politics, family, and today it was about YOU. In fact the whole restaurant was talking…
