

Here’s how proposed abortion, guns and offshore drilling amendments fared Wednesday
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission said yay or nay to potentially having each of these on the ballot.
Remember the cool Dennis Miller? We do
Here’s what we remember and we love it.
Fuck it, who wants pie? Dennis Miller talks to CL
A former liberal folk hero talks to CL about… well, all sorts of stuff.
‘Crae Bay: Lecrae talks Tampa ties, his dark days and more ahead of Ybor City show
He plays The Ritz on March 23.
Despite self-driving Uber fatality, Jeff Brandes is still gung-ho
He said Florida has to move forward on the tech with caution — but that humans aren’t perfect drivers, either.
Keep Calm And: Panic! At The Disco is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena — here’s how to get in on the fan presale
Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 30 at 12 p.m.
Richard Corcoran wants the NRA to take him back
He wrote a letter calling on the state to oppose an assault-style weapons ban potentially bound for the state constitution. Will the NRA have a change of heart?
Hawkers launches new late-night happy hour at all locations
Extended business hours, too.
K-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I: Zoe Reynolds is about to graduate from buzz-band to pop-punk hero
She opens for Beach Slang and Dashboard Confessional on March 24.
This afternoon in live music; Bedroom Noise podcast taping with Blestian and Missouri’s Liberty van Zandt
You know, cause neighbors.
Today in rock history; The Pixies’ Surfer Rosa is released, Brothers Johnson says “Get The Funk Out Ma Face” and more
Madonna releases ‘Like A Prayer,” and Bonnie Raitt returns in the ‘Nick of Time,’ too.
Hi, Lydia: Catching up with the Arizona indie-rock band playing Orpheum on March 23
Its new album, ‘Liquor,’ sees release in the summer.
Seven questions with… Jo Averill-Snell
On Improbable Athenaeum’s upcoming Passion Play, theater for strong women, and raising a strong woman.
RIP Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018
Crummy photo, memorable encounter, beautiful mind.
Seeing double: Downtown St. Pete getting region’s second Rawk Star Cafe
The plant-based newcomer specializes in raw, organic fare.
Young and Restless: The Young Something’s Alex Bonyata and Bella Beyer are growing up and outgrowing folk
The band plays the April installment of Rock The Park in downtown Tampa.
Tonight in live music; Vinyl Theatre and Vesperteen at Crowbar and more
No Dead Boys at Brass Mug, but some Porno Party and friends have stepped up.
Today in rock history; man with a gun comes looking for Jackson Browne or the Eagles
Lee Scratch Perry turns 82 and more.
Review: In Clearwater, “Celebrating Bowie” means well, but more or less misses the mark
Then again, it’s hard to live up to the Starman.
#AWP18: 10 takeaways from the SXSW (or Fest) of writing
The struggle, Nabokov and how you’ll never find the answers.
Roxanne in Wonderland: Roxanne Fay reprises Dream Child in St. Pete
What’s more surreal: Wonderland, or coming to America?
Getting Grace: Laughing and crying with kids and cancer
Uplifting tale of struggle and redemption full of love and grace
Seven questions with Lisa Loomer, author of ROE, the latest show at Asolo
Abortion, the law and a play in rep.
7 reasons to check out the newly opened El Chapo Taco
The restaurant is what we like to call “Gulfport fancy,” meaning it isn’t at all.
Tonight in live music; Dying Whale and The Gaffer Project, Introvert with Figment and more
All in St. Petersburg tonight.
Today in rock history; Randy Rhoads killed in Leesburg airplane accident, Bob Dylan’s 1962 debut and more
Jethro Tull and Depeche Mode release big albums, too.
Tiffany and Foreigner lead this list of Sunday shows to cap off your live music weekend
I think we’re alone now?
freeFall’s Daddy Long Legs makes a maligned musical great again
This brilliant take on Hollywood’s misrepresentation of the play gets it really, really right.
Women playwrights dominate American Stage 2018-19 “Life Out Loud” season — plus two very major guys
Dominique Morisseau, Lauren Gunderson, Jen Silverman, the “Fun Home” team — plus Eugene O’Neill & Stephen Adly Giurgis
Tonight in live music; Somo, O-Town, NRBQ, Gordan, Olga Tañón, Jason Mraz and more
It’s all barely St. Patty’s Day related, too.
R.I.P. FBB Moody, Tampa Bay’s keeper of the “Skroll”
Keith Booker was an elite creator of a distinct Tampa Bay hip-hop sound.
Tullamore D.E.W. ambassador talks Irish whiskey, the secret to a proper toast
Plus what makes a good Irish pub ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.
Five Courses: Brass Tap Carrollwood expands with bourbon program and more
A Tampa-heavy update on the region’s food and drink scene.
Deadly Miami bridge collapse is sparking questions among Florida officials
The pedestrian bridge was supposed to keep FIU students safe; now officials want to know how it happened.
Juice Box Hero: Foreigner’s Tom Gimbel talks about the young fans showing up at special orchestral shows
The band plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on March 18.
Sh*t Happened 3/16/18: RV dangles off I-275, another school shooting threat, here’s a picture of tacos
It all comes together, I promise.
Today in rock history; The Fall at Witch Trials, The Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” and more
The Who ‘Face Dances’ and “The Last Time” is the first Stones-penned song to go No. 1.
Tonight in live music; Marvel Years, Reggae Rise Up, Roy Book Binder and more
Ari Chi is an incredibly appropriate venue, too.
From Spicie to hot tamale: Melissa McCarthy in Life of the Party
Also, if out-“we got spirit, yes we do, we got spirit, how ’bout you” other schools, your U’s city can get the premiere of this film.
Seven Questions with… Armando Iannucci, writer-director of The Death of Stalin
Funny man talks about the comedy and politics of his film.
Why John Dingfelder wants another go on Tampa City Council
He was term-limited for his South Tampa seat in 2011, and says his work’s not done yet.
What to see when: A guide to GASP! 2018
Make a plan or leave it to serendipity. Either way, Creative Loafing’s performing arts fest on Mar. 16 is a must.
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Soccer Mommy will open on select dates of Liz Phair’s Exile In Guyville anniversary tour
Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis are all in the money.
Weekend Platter: Road trip for plant geeks, Tamale Cook-Off and more
Indoor and outdoor happenings with bites and beverages galore.
Tonight in live music; Dead Meadow at Crowbar, Like Diamonds plays Paper Crane and more
Crate Bros. Pajama Jammie at The Castle, too.
Today in rock history; Talking Heads gets Naked, Sly Stone is born and more
Marvin Gaye is ‘Live at the London Palladium,’ too.
A few food and drink favorites featured in The Borough so far
Hillsborough County is behind the young YouTube series.
Legislative session recap: A look at the twists and turns of the Florida legislative session that was
Smell ya later, Tallahassee!
USF adjunct faculty overwhelmingly wins right to unionize
They’ll soon be able to bargain for wages and benefits — to the chagrin of university administrators.
Red and green: the Florida CRC brought out passion over guns, greyhounds
It only happens every 20 years — so Floridians have been packing rooms like they did in St. Pete Tuesday.
Reggae Rise Up 2018: Nattali Rize, Expanders lead a healthy slate of pre and after parties
Plus one unofficial party, too.
Reggae Rise Up 2018: SOJA’s Kenny Bongos dishes on his hometown festival’s growth and global reach
One of the more prevalent themes of the Tampa Bay music scene — especially the artsy cultural district of downtown St. Petersburg — has been its distinction as a quasi hub for reggae sounds both old and new. Hotspots like Jannus Live and the various ale and brew houses that populate the downtown cross streets…
Strike gold: St. Paddy’s Day destinations with pub grub aplenty
Where to eat, drink and go green — in more ways than one — around Tampa Bay.
TBBW 2018: Breweries compete for Lowry Parcade’s inaugural Battle Royale belt
Who outplayed — and out-beered — the competition earlier this week?
Five Courses: Port Richey can now dive into Whiskey Joe’s, plus other openings
The latest in local food and drink news, from Pinellas to Pasco.






