Green Community Calendar weekend events
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. Tampa Downtown Market- Fridays (through May); 10 am-2 pm. The vision of the Tampa Downtown Market is to provide local residents and businesses of the community with the freshest, highest quality, most nutritious, and most reasonably priced food…
Reasons to see pretty
Superb performers take on Neil LaBute play at Jobsite
Consuming fish: Healthy or harmful?
Ralph and Jenny via Flickr Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I always thought eating fish was healthy, but now I'm concerned about mercury in tuna and other fish. Are there any fish that are still safe to eat? —Brit Brundage, Fairfield, CT You should be concerned about contaminants in certain fish,…
Talls & Smallz Talent Smash shines brightly
Kevin Tighe bLuE It's 4:30 p.m. Do you know where your electricity is? Your inaugural talent event, the one you've been working on for six months, is due to start at 6 p.m. In other words in less than an hour and a half. Right about then, if you had Googled "freaking out", images of…
A Q&A with Stephen Marley
As I settle in to write a piece that celebrates the music of reggae legend Bob Marley on the 30th anniversary of his passing, I'm compelled to do what any a music writer would to get my creative juices flowing and focused on Marley's rastafied sonics (not that! I know what some of you are…
The Modern Gentleman redefined
Shawn Alff: The second edition of The Modern Gentleman was recently published nine years after the first. What has changed in manners, savvy, and vice in that time? Jason Tesauro: The zeitgeist has really changed. We’ve seen an increase in a hunger for the return to civility and authenticity. Although I like to think of…
Top Chef Masters preview: Just the tip
On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters: We get to see the classic blindfolded taste challenge during tonight's Quickfire. But, this being Masters edition, of course the producers are going to throw some crazy twist at them. Not only will the chefs have to taste the food blindfolded, they'll also be wearing nose and ear…
Best of the Fest
A holiday auction winner cashes in with a review of the 30th annual Tropical Heatwave (video!).
Environmentalists call on Governor Scott to veto water bill
The 2011 Florida Legislative session was a brutal one for environmentalists in Florida. Although Governor Rick Scott hasn't shown much inclination to veto anything passed this spring, advocates are pressing him to reject SB 2142, which among its provisions, would remove the governor from having any authority over the five water management districts in the…
Safe, non-toxic spring cleaning with — food!
Whether you're getting a late start on your spring cleaning or just want to switch up your weekly cleaning routine, look no further than your own refrigerator for the solution. As we've talked about before here on CL Green, traditional household cleaners are full of toxic ingredients and can cause adverse health side effects. There…
Jacksonville voters put Tampa to shame
Why is their voter turnout so much better than ours?
How to train your anus
RubberDoll In the world of BDSM buttsex activities are often referred to as "anal training." There's a very good reason for this: while it can be incredibly pleasurable to take it up the ass, the human body is not designed to do so unprepared. The first rule of anal play is lube, lube, and more…
Former HART CEO David Armijo weighs in on alternative analysis debate
Depending on your point of view, now former Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) CEO David Armijo either got railroaded out of his position when allegations of improprieties were brought to the attention of the HART board back in February, or he got his just deserts when the board opted to fire him last month. In…
This week in food and drink
Wednesday, May 18: Cigar City BrewingEnjoy some cold craft brews and popcorn while enjoying movies about CCB's favorite topic — beer! See website for times and more info. 3924 W Spruce Street Suite A, Tampa, cigarcitybrewing.com Wednesday, May 18: Parkshore GrillAttend this exclusive, five-course B.R. Cohn wine dinner and get the chance to meet the…
Lightning fall to Bruins 6-5 in wild game 2
Game two of the Eastern Conference final had some of everything. There was great goaltending at times, there was goal scoring, there was a rookie who continued to excel in these playoffs, and there was a furious comeback. But for the Tampa Bay Lightning, the one thing there was not was a victory, as the…
The Voice Recap: Battle Rounds 2 “Christina Aguilera’s Cleavage Steals The Show”
Courtesy of NBC The Voice is back with another set of Battle Rounds, aka Rock 'em Sock 'em Singers. I still commend the positivity on this show but the battle rounds are a teensy bit evil. As Cee Lo said, they are singing together, or against each other. It's awkward, to say the least. I…
Majority of Hillsborough County School Board rejects plea to end contract with cell phone tower company
Despite the fervent pleas of their newest member, the Hillsborough County School Board Tuesday night voted to give Collier Enterprises II a brand new five year contract to continue to lease cell phone towers on school property. The vote was 6-1, with board member Stacy White the sole member to oppose the renewal. Unlike the…
Rhubarb, the amazing vegetable-fruit; plus rhubarb compote recipe
Mo & Ray Strode, CC-BY One of my all-time favorite springtime foods is rhubarb. I hated rhubarb pie when I was growing up and it wasn’t until I started buying random ingredients from the grocery store to take them home and see what I could with them that I started to appreciate the plant. While…
New community group aims to bring St. Pete together
Executive Director Stacie Blake Community Tampa Bay is starting an initiative—St. Petersburg Together—to bring together residents and community leaders to try to mend broken community and neighborhood relations. “We have a vision of a community free from discrimination of any of its members,” said Stacie Blake, executive director of Community Tampa Bay.
DIY Green: Build a “spiral garden” from repurposed materials (video)
Utilize nature's most perfect form as the design for this innovative and functional spiral-shaped garden bed. Why is the spiral a good base for a garden bed? Dean Chichelli of The Nature Learning Center writes: "In a 6 by 6 ft square space, when utilizing the vertical aspect of the spirals potential, you gain about…
The Reading List: Criterion, Cannes and more …
Janus Films The radiant Dita Parlo in Jean Vigo’s masterpiece L’Atalante Those wonderful folks over at the Criterion Collection have made one of their biggest announcements ever! They are releasing 8 new Blu-ray sets (14 movies to be exact) in August, and they couldn't be more diverse. Titles include Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing (as well…
Tiny umbrellas & killer cocktails: The Left Coast Bartenders’ Guild’s Sunset Tiki Party
Sunday, May 22, at the Heights Tampa
Welcome characters: Royal Pains: Season 2 hits DVD
Royal Pains is a show that wants to charm us with its characters. The show portrays each of them in a positive light, which is odd considering many of these people hail from the Hamptons, a place you may associate with eccentricity and pretentiousness. Created by Andrew Lenchewski and John P. Rogers, Royal Pains follows…
Scott ambiguous on elections bill
Florida Governor Rick Scott has only until Saturday to sign, veto or ignore the controversial elections bill passed by the Legislature earlier this month (which would also result in its passage). At a press conference Tuesday morning, Scott had little to say about the legislation, other than to state the obvious: he only has a…
New Music Tuesday, May 17
New music out this week! Woo hoo! To check out last week's May 10 releases, click here. Austra, Feel It Break (Domino Records)The debut LP from the Toronto gothic pop trio led by musician Katie Stelmanis. Check out the video for the lead single, "Beat and the Pulse." Warning: NSFW, if you couldn't already tell…
What is in a name?
The tradition of taking your husband's name has come under fire. Some women see it as an outdated and sexist practice, while others believe it is a time-honored tradition. When I was a little girl dreaming about my fairytale wedding, this question of whether I would keep my name or take my fiance's was one…
Michael Jackson helping to fund clean energy project (sort of)
Photographer turned green innovator Reginald Garcia was looking for a way to fund testing of the prototype of his electric motor. The answer? Selling the original photographs he took of a young Michael Jackson back in March 1978 (the pre-surgeries era). Garcia and his business partner David Mahronic hope to use the money raised from…
The Gaily News: Barkley says gay athletes no big deal, Duke Nukem’s potential gay sidekick
Charles Barkley Charles Barkley said he has no doubt that he's played with several gay teammates throughout his basketball career — and it's no big deal to him. In an interview about Phoenix Suns president Rick Wells recently coming out, as well as his opinion on gay athletes, the Hall-of-Fame player said, "I'd rather have…
Tasty Italian options for vegetarians (sans pasta)
If you’re a vegetarian, I’m sure you know all too well the nights when you go out to a restaurant, and ask the waiter what he can recommend. I can’t tell you how tired I am of hearing, “Well, we can make you pasta primavera or mashed potatoes.” And then there’s difficulty of figuring out…
Gingrich candidacy over before it really ever begins?
Conservative opinion writers and on-air commentators went apoplectic over Newt Gingrich's comments on Sunday's Meet The Press — specifically his criticism of Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan's bold plan to dismantle Medicare as we know it, and Gingrich's support for a health care insurance mandate — a mandate that has been fiercely opposed by Republicans and…
Schwarzenegger extra-marital revelation should put L.A. Times 2003 story in different light
Overnight, the Los Angeles Times has broken the story that former California governor and action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to fathering a child more than a decade ago — before his first run for office — with a longtime member of his household staff, which prompted his wife, Maria Shriver, to move out…
Ride of Silence in Tampa Wednesday night
Hillsborough County in the past year and a half has seen an extraordinary number of bicycle fatalities — 14. To commemorate those men and women, there will be a solemn 11-mile bike ride in downtown Tampa this Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Curtis Hixon Park. Similar events will take place in Dunedin and Lakeland,…
A love note to the fans
NY and Boston fans, that is AKA knuckle-dragging nincompoops.
Shuttle Endeavour final launch finally launches!
Space shuttle Endeavour STS-134 launched from Kennedy Space Center yesterday morning for the last time after a two-week mechanical delay. The shuttle program will end after the launch of shuttle Atlantis scheduled for June 28, 2011. It was an overcast morning at KSC, but the cloud bank was judged not a threat to launch -…
Nazis, Commies, sometimes a good guy and Poland in the middle
A historical novel takes readers to Poland at the end of World War II.
AltDotPop: Pop culture week(ish)
Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill has married his model girlfriend, Lily Aldridge. Models and rock stars, it's like the 80's all over again… normal girls don't stand a chance. Speaking of men I love who are now off the market, Matthew Perry is back in rehab. Can a girl get a break around here?! NBC…
On or off-premise swinger clubs
Extreme Glo Ultra Lounge The local lifestyle scene is fairly intimate, which means that whenever a new club opens up all the area swingers get excited about the potential of a new club attracting new couples. This excitement occurred this weekend with the grand opening of the off-premise swinger club Extreme Glo Ultra Lounge .…
Saturday starts the end of the world … unless that’s entirely false
Reggie Taylor spreads the word of Judgement Day coming up on Saturday, May 21 Reggie Taylor is a believer. Not only is he Christian but believes that the end of the earth as we know it is going to start this Saturday. He spoke to me while holding his sign on North Dale Mabry Highway…
Tampa’s FitLife Foods offers healthy “fast food” for the sane
FitLife Foods' owner David Osterweil. The history of diet fads is a rich one here in America and judging from crazes popular today, we seem to be living in a golden era of nutty nutrition ideas. Most are silly, such as aping the eating habits of early man (so-called Paleo diet); some are stupid, my…
The EV soap box derby: Green STEM Electrathon festival and races
Sat., May 21, at the Florida State Fairgrounds
Review: Face to Face, Laugh Now, Laugh Later
The characteristics of punk rock have changed drastically since semi-legendary California outfit Face to Face released their last full-length of original material back in 2002; hell, the characteristics of punk rock were changing even before then, as the group's comparatively experimental '99 album Ignorance Is Bliss ably documents. But Laugh Now, Laugh Later sounds like…
It wasn’t that much fun while it lasted: Trump out
Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will not be a candidate for president, validating every would-be pundit who declared that would always be the case months ago when his assault on President Obama, specifically questioning his status as an American citizen, spurred a quick surge in GOP polls. But the last week of April…
Priest neither godly nor hellish
Who decided it would be a good idea that the guy who played Chaucer in A Knight’s Tale and the murderous monk Silas in The Da Vinci Code should be turned into a cross between a Jedi, a ninja and Abraham Van Helsing, with a bit of Chuck Norris thrown in for good measure? A…
#MusicMonday, Vol. 38: Ben Harper, Girl Talk and more
What the CL Music Team is spinning this fine Monday to rocket launch us into the work week… To check out last previous entries, click here. Ray – Ben Harper, Give Till It’s Gone (2011)His first two LPs — Welcome to the Cruel World and Fight For Your Mind — have been around for the…
Culinary assimilationism: A love story
Guatemalans rolling sushi, Koreans tossing pizza and Puerto Ricans laying out perfectly piped langue de chat on a silicone mat — ethnic background in today’s culinary world holds less weight than an IKEA end table. In a job market where jobs are scarce and competition is high, it doesn’t matter if the guy rolling your…
Back Talk: Why can’t we be friends?
Friendships with straight people can be a lot of work.
Reducing energy use — globally
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk of the need for safe, renewable energy sources, isn’t the elephant in the room really that we should use far less energy than we do? Wouldn’t more rules about conservation (like not leaving commercial building lights on all night) make the challenges…
ICYMI: Jim Norman’s bill to penalize people who film animals in farms fails in Florida Legislature
During this past Florida Legislative session, one proposed bill raised the ire of environmentalists across the country – that was Hillsborough state Senator Jim Norman's idea to make it a first-degree misdemeanor (originally it was a felony) to prevent animal-rights activists from sneaking onto farms and gathering footage for videos of farming practices. The bill…
Ron Paul vs. The War on Drugs
When Ron Paul ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2007-2008, part of the unexpected support he received across the country came from his unorthodox (in the GOP at least) views on foreign policy, where he alluded to how America's interventions in foreign countries helped foment Islamic terrorism. The 75-year-old Texas Congressman officially entered…
Beet the heat
Cool off with this chilled beet soup with horseradish cream.
Rod Smith tells a Tampa Democratic fundraiser that the Florida GOP has gone so far right they’re now out of the mainstream
Florida DNC Chairman Rod Smith speaks with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn A week after the Republican dominated Legislature passed legislation that critics say will damage the environment, limit access to voting and make it more onerous to get a legal abortion, Florida Democratic Party chairman Rod Smith says he's convinced that the Florida GOP has…
Gingrich blasts Paul Ryan’s plan for Medicare on Meet The Press
In his first mainstream media appearance since officially entering the race for president (appearing on Hannity doesn't count) Newt Gingrich tried to sidestep some of his extremely provocative comments about President Obama by admitting that as a candidate, he can longer go into pundit mode and speak in such an undisciplined manner (after being queried…
Kris Kristofferson, still a troubadour at heart
A great song is a great song no matter how it's played or sung. Kris Kristofferson, undoubtedly one of the best songwriters of any genre, is responsible for some of the greatest and most memorable tunes from the last 40 years. His ability to incorporate satire, humor, raw emotion and honesty into his compositions has…
Lightning maul Bruins in Game 1
After a week and a half off, and plenty of talk from the Boston side about both the team and the fans in Tampa, there was only the sounds of silence coming from the TD Garden on Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning shocked the Boston Bruins with a 5-2 victory in a game…
Weekend reading: Cannes goes Gaga, Sarah Palin, Jon Stewart
mubi.com Tilda Swinton is an early front-runner for the Best Actress prize for her work in Lynn Ramsay's We Need to Talk About Kevin Cannes coverage (day one) by the House Next Door and Slant contributor Glenn Heath Jr. MUBI.com has a round up of critics reviews for Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, Lynn Ramsay's…
So long, Savannah’s
After almost four years as Downtown St. Pete's go-to spot for sophisticated Southern and Low Country cuisine, Savannah's Cafe recently announced that they'll be closing their doors after Sat., May 28, due to "trying economic times." Owner John Warren sent out a newsletter last week with the announcement. Savannah's is throwing a Farewell /Guest Appreciation…
What the frack is going on? Fracking 101 (video)
In case you're not hip with the natural gas drilling jive and haven't a clue what all of this talk of "fracking" (a.k.a.: "hydraulic fracturing", and not to be confused with "frakking") is all about, students from NYU's Studio 20 have created this easy-to-understand music video to give you the 411.
ISO the Perfect Sandwich
Who makes the best sandwiches in Tampa Bay?
This Weekend @ The Movies
Please come see my movie! The summer blockbuster season rolls on with this weekend's release of Bridesmaids, the new comedy starring SNL alums Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. (Plus Jon Hamm, Rose Byrne and others …) The Judd Apatow-produced comedy looks to wed female bonding and raunchy dude humor into the total moviegoing package —…
The Office: Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
With just one episode of The Office left this season, the future of the Dunder Mifflin crew hangs in the balance. Both Michael Scott and his replacement, Will Ferrell's Deangelo Vickers, are out of the picture, and this week's episode promised fans something they have been awaiting for some time: After years of pining and…
Change your attitude
Giant distributors like Pepin actually enhance the craft beer market.
Arthenia Joyner to get a primary challenger
Arthenia Joyner Anybody who observed live or on the Florida Channel the goings on in the Florida state Senate over the past couple of months knows that Tampa Democrat Arthenia Joyner, the Minority Leader Pro Tem, was one of the most outspoken members of her caucus against the agenda pushed by the majority Republican party.…
Harmful herbicides: Beware “weed-and-feed” fertilizers containing atrazine
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Within my lawn I have over 100 citrus, mango and avocado trees. When I use Scott's Bonus S Weed and Feed, am I feeding my new fruit any poison? Will the weed killer be taken up by the fruit? —Richard Weissman, Miami, FL In short, yes…
Time magazine fills in more details about Jon Hunstman, but he’s still sparse in making his case
Earlier this week possible GOP presidential contender Jon Huntsman made his debut of sorts in St. Petersburg, speaking in generalities as he just begins to establish relationships with Republican fundraisers and activists in his tentative roll out for a possible presidential candidacy. But there is so much that people don't know about the former Utah…
Ron Paul makes it official: he’s running for President in 2012
Although nobody expects him to seriously contend, Ron Paul's announcement this morning live on Good Morning America could have an effect on the course of the 2012 Republican race for president, if for nothing else his single minded devotion to "end the Fed" – the Federal Reserve that is. Paul spoke this morning to ABC's…
Neighborhood Dining Guide: Dunedin
The best places to eat in Dunedin.
Fire fighters feeling the pinch of St. Pete panhandling ban
Mayor Bill Foster Mayor Bill Foster named May Fire Fighters Appreciation month, recognizing the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters for its work in raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. But a city ordinance against street solicitors contributed to a reduction of nearly half the amount of money they raised from the previous year.…
Photos: Hank and Cupcakes at Czar
Some shots from last Saturday night's Popsickle show at Czar featuring Brooklyn-by-way-of-Tel Aviv dance rock duo Hank and Cupcakes.
Nazis, Commies, sometimes a good guy and Poland in the middle
Shortly after New Year’s in 1940, that good neighbor Joseph Stalin and his friends on the Politburo authorized the elimination of the Polish Army Corp. Before summer began, an estimated 22,000 Poles had been executed. It was a largely unknown incident until the Nazis rolled through on their way to Russia and discovered the mass…
Odessa’s new open fresh market a success
The Odessa Open Market kicked off their grand opening event on Saturday, May 7, 2011. This new outdoor market is focused on local businesses and hosts companies such as Grow Easy Organics, Intensity Academy Gourmet Hot Sauces, Gone Bananas and Rockwear Gems as well as organic produce, dairy items from The Dancing Goat, Alex's BBQ…
Castor, Sebelius say health care reform is doing good things for Medicare patients
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Tampa area Democrat Kathy Castor has been a strong and steadfast supporter of the federal health care bill pushed by the Dems and signed by President Obama a year ago. Although she didn't engage much with her GOP opponent running against her last fall, Castor proudly mentioned her support for the…
Cheez buzz
Relax: This addiction can be good for you.
Mike (Huckabee) likes Mike (Haridopolos) for U.S. Senate (video)
Did you know that Mike Huckabee is a Florida resident? He is, which perhaps makes his foray into picking favorites in next year's GOP primary race for U.S. Senate more significant than the usual national endorsement. The former Arkansas Governor, who has not decided yet if he'll run for President, released a video on Thursday…
PBS’ NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer calling it quits at 76
Let's face it: American television news sort of blows. For those with cable or a satellite dish, you'll hear some snooty friends discuss how they watch BBC News. But for an informative U.S. broadcast, you still can't beat the PBS NewsHour, which airs nightly in the Tampa Bay area on WEDU at 7:00 p.m. The…
Bridesmaids is raunchy fun
Kristen Wiig shines in the best comedy since The Hangover.
Del the Funky Homosapien hits The Bricks
Tonight, at 10 p.m., The Bricks in Ybor City presents a last minute billing on their intimate stage: alt hip-hop artist Del the Funky Homosapien! The legendary Oakland, Calif. MC first made a name for himself writing rhymes for Da Lench Mob in the 1990s, got a taste of fame at age 18 with his…
Florida Democrats & Rick Scott agree on something!
Both say presidential primary should not be held before March 6, 2012.
Must-click links: Cannes Edition
mubi.com Cannes Film Festival posters, 1946-2011. The 64th annual Cannes Film Festival is now underway. Its certain to be one of the most talked about in years, with the premiere of films by auteurs Terrence Malick, Woody Allen, Lars Von Trier, Jean-Luc and Pierre Dardenne, Takashi Miike, Pedro Almodóvar, Gus Van Sant and countless others.…
Uh Huh Her plays the State Theatre this Saturday
Uh Huh Her: Camila Grey (left), Leisha Hailey (right) On the heels of their latest release, the first since they were dropped by their label last year, the ever-evolving electro-indie rock outfit Uh Huh Her is back on the road with new material and stops at State Theatre in St. Petersburg tomorrow — Sat., May…
Green Community Calendar weekend events
Community garden projects, beach cleanup, fresh markets and more
Simple pleasures at Monstah Lobstah
No frills, fresh seafood in South Tampa
Pam Bondi supports tea party led movement to give states unprecedented power over federal government
This Thursday afternoon in Washington, two Congressional Republicans will unveil what they are calling the Repeal Amendment – a resolution that would amend the U.S. Constitution to give states the option to repeal any federal law or regulation so long as 2/3 of the states are in agreement. The movement for such an amendment has…
PRAYcation
Oh God … Oh God … OH GOD!!!!
NAkation
Don’t just take off for a weekend — take it all off.
Visiting the Everglades
Brian Call Although it doesn't receive as many visitors as the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone, some observers believe the Florida Everglades National Park is equal if not better than the others in terms of overall enjoyment, especially if you're into observing nature: There are no fewer than 67 endangered or threatened species in its midst.…
How to take a LAY-cation
You can't buy a sex vacation in Tampa — legally, anyway. But if you're a businessman marooned in Tampa, accidentally or otherwise, you can buy an intimate evening with a beautiful young woman at The Penthouse Club. Sure, you may not get laid at the end of the night, but there's a good chance you'll…
Twelfth Night is quality theater
Gender-bending hilarity via Shakespeare, Ruth Eckerd and some of Tampa Bay’s best actors.
Many rivers to cross
Could Everglades restoration be an issue in the 2012 presidential election?
Beyond words
While touring two exhibits at the Morean Arts Center last week, I was reminded of the sometimes funny gap between works of art and the words we use to describe them. Critic Boris Groys has compared such descriptions to textual bikinis, placed strategically over the shocking nakedness of art. Consciously or not, these verbal fig…
Take a DAYcation
Feel like you’ve gone far, far away without being gone for more than a day.
How to take a… SPRING-BREAKcation
For collegiate refugees still battling college debt and searching for a real job, a good vacation consists of a cooler stocked with beer and a beachful of bikinis. Unfortunately, Sunset Beach is the only spot in the Bay area where you can legally party like a spring breaker year round without having to buy watered-down…
BRAINcation
Just what the workaholic ordered: a getaway to the Gulf.
How to take a…
BOATcation
Karl Blau, Plain White T’s, Girl Talk, Parallels
Plus more of this week’s best upcoming concerts.
The Thrill o’ the Hunt
A prowl behind the scenes of Busch Gardens’ new coaster, Cheetah Hunt.
Remembering Aubrey Hampton
The saying that always summed up Aubrey Hampton to me was "The dogs bark, the caravan passes by." Hampton was that caravan: unruffled, undeterred, committed to going his own way whether or not anyone else was on board. When Hampton founded the Gorilla Theatre as a platform for his and his partner (and later wife)…
KEYcation
Key West’s charms extend far beyond the bars of Duval Street.
How to take a…
LOW-COSTcation
Could happen …
Bill’s summer picnic basket of sports predictions.
Will Ferrell bottoms out
Everything Must Go highlights the SNL vet’s serious side — but at a price.
Biggie smalls
Local artrepreneur T. Hampton Dohrman’s artist grants are no small change
LIBATIONcations
Who needs Napa? Take a winery tour, ride the Brew Bus, have a cocktail.
PLAYcation
What happens in Ybor, stays in Ybor.
Guisando Caliente Quintet CD Release Party
Even though the local Latin jazz quintet has been serving up their blend of intoxicating grooves for something like two decades, Guisando Caliente ("cooking hot") is just now getting around to releasing their first-ever studio LP. Recorded at the Palladium in St. Petersburg, Coolantro is a tasty Dizzie Gillespie-inspired debut that includes original pieces along…
Progress report
Can’t we talk about something other than the LGBT fight for equality?
Get out of the house
Where to take your kids this summer — and where not to.
Take a BAYcation
A tasty getaway to the St. Pete waterfront.
FAKEcation
Leave real life behind for a weekend of the unabashedly unreal.
How to be a St. Pete tourist
Tips for pretending you’re new in town.
Summer Guide 2011: Choose Your Own Vacation
From KEYcations to DAYcations, many ways to escape the everyday.
Take a RAYcation
CL Summer Guide 2011: A baseball geek’s weekend
American Craft Beer Week comes to Tampa Bay
American Craft Beer Week is nearly upon us, and the Tampa Bay Area is going all out. On both sides of the bay, craft beer enthusiasts will be celebrating in grand style. In fact, there is not enough space in this article to post every event for each day, but here are some highlights.
Rubio joins Lieberman and other Senators in calling for resolution condemning Syria’s leader
One of the biggest stories in the world this year has been the advent of the Arab Spring, the explosion in the Middle East of people clamoring for political reform, beginning in Tunisia and Egypt, which ended with relatively little violence before those governments were upended, and has spread to Libya and Syria, where there…
How to do the Heatwave
Tips on navigating WMNF’s 30th annual Tropical Heatwave.
Is your cat litter making you (and your cat) sick?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental MagazineDear Earth Talk:What are the health effects of clumping cat litter on humans? Are there any negative side effects from breathing the actual litter? —Andy and Taeja Klukas, Maple Grove, MN Clay-based cat litters contain crystalline silica, the main component in sand, rock and mineral ores. A possible health…
Tall and small Ybor artists thinking big
Kevin Tighe Jen Bruckman and Jaime Laukhuf of Talls and Smallz Productions One evening last summer, on a steamy Ybor City sidewalk, kindred spirits Jen Bruckman and Jaime Laukhuf (Jaime Z aka bLuE), once again found themselves catching up with each other's lives. Getting reacquainted had become an annual event and it seemed that fate…
Longoria returns, Mike Bennett’s an asshole and more …
News highlights from May 4-10.
Pick a flick for summer
Chose your own multiplex adventure this summer blockbuster season.
Senator Fasano admits it: No major legislation came out of Florida Legislature to stimulate the economy
The just concluded 2011 Florida Legislative session was bashed by Democrats and editorial writers throughout the state as a banner year for bad legislation whose deleterious affects will be felt for years to come. Some of the worst bills that came out of the state House were moderated or killed outright in the Senate, and…
Top Chef Masters preview: It’s getting harder and harder to cook
On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters: These Quickfire challenges are getting crazy! Last week, they had 12 minutes to prep a cheese-based appetizer, while tonight, the chefs only have 7 minutes to create their dish — looks like they have to use high-end ingredients: foie gras, caviar, etc. What's next? A 2 minute Quickfire?!…
How long should you wait for him to pop the question?
You’ve been in a relationship for a year and a half. He’s the right man, it’s the right time, and of course you’re the right girl. But there's one problem. He hasn’t asked you to marry him. Many women make the mistake of waiting so long for their man to pop the question that the…
The Gaily News: Uganda anti-gay bill, Navy policy change
Uganda's parliament has removed a debate over a controversial anti-gay bill from today's agenda, following global outcry from world leaders, human rights groups and Internet campaigns. The original version of the proposed bill, first introduced in 2009, mandated the dealth penalty for active homosexuals living with HIV or in cases of same-sex rape and life…
Drinking Made Easy slugs one down at St. Pete’s Mandarin Hide
Things got hectic, but in a good way, when Zane Lamprey and the crew from HDNet's Drinking Made Easy hit the Mandarin Hide around 7 p.m. Tuesday night.
Happy Blogaversary, Re/Creating Tampa!
Congrats to local blogger Dave Davisson for 10 years of documenting tidbits about his random thoughts, observations and our local culture, keeping us amused and helping us feel connected in our community.
Suncoast Surfrider beach cleanup with free after party: Sat., May 14
The Surfrider Foundation and Barefoot Wine have teamed up to embark upon beach cleanup projects across the U.S. This Saturday, May 14th, they're hosting a cleanup event on Upham Beach and throwing a party afterward for volunteers. Now in its fifth year, Barefoot Wine's 'Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project' seeks to keep beaches, rivers and…
Jeff Beck and Tyler Bryant: The Passing of the Six-Stringed Torch
A guitarist that relies on expressing himself solely through his weapon of choice faces a mighty heavy burden. There are those great and gifted masters of the instrument that have a vocalist by their sides. Then there are those who double their duties by choosing to sing while slinging their axes. Then there's Jeff Beck.…
St. Pete City Councilman Steve Kornell qualifies by petition for 2011 ballot
Steve Kornell, the first openly gay person to win office on St. Petersburg's City Council, announced Tuesday night that he has qualified by petition on the 2011 ballot, when he faces re-election later this summer. I'm not waiting around for an opponent" says Kornell "my campaign team is out there working every day." He went…
This week in food and drink
riebschlager via flickr Thursday, May 12: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits — St. PeteAnother installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 3535 4th…
Huntsman debuts in St. Pete
Jon Huntsman, the former Governor of Utah and until last week the U.S. Ambassador to China, is contemplating a full fledged run for President in what has been derided as a lackluster class of GOP candidates. A relative unknown nationally except amongst political junkies, Huntsman spoke last night in Snell Isle in St. Petersburg, as…
Movies this week: Bridesmaids, Everything Must Go
Plus more of what’s playing at the Multiplex.
The Voice Recap: Battle Rounds “Rocky Better Watch His Back”
Tuesdays have become my most favorite days. Glee and then The Voice?! It's like a smorgasbord of cover song wonderment and I love it. As much as I would like to spend this entire post talking about Glee and how awesomesauce it was tonight, this is not about Glee, this is about The Voice, Battle…
Progressive protesters target Jeff Brandes
A crowd of approximately 120 liberal activists descended upon the local district office of St. Petersburg House Republican Jeff Brandes Tuesday afternoon, one of over two dozen rallies held in cities across Florida by the activist group Awake The State, who are deriding the just-concluded Florida Legislative session as the the “most anti-middle class in…
Obama asks GOP to join him on immigration reform- but Republicans don’t seem interested
Latino groups and activists are skeptical, to say the least, about President Obama's recent offensive regarding comprehensive immigration reform. Obama's latest effort on this front was his most public; a speech at the border in El Paso, where he said he's done his fair share on cracking down on the border that Republicans have demanded,…
Help Buster the cat!
Hey, folks, please stop what you're doing a moment to read this dispatch from a special patient at Cat Hospital of Tampa Bay: "My name is Buster! I have had a long and not-so-good life up until the past couple of months. I was rescued by a really great family, but unfortunately they have some…
Classed up snack: Onion and bacon custard “dip”
Potato chips and onion dip — in my world this is the perfect snack. The crispy, salty chips combined with cool, creamy, zingy onion dip has made my taste buds dance ever since I was a kid. As I grew up and my palate became a little more experienced I've found that the store-bought onion…
Orlando creates power and profits from poop (video)
Orlando city officials have found a way to dispose of the 35 tons of sewage produced daily in the city while creating pollution-free energy, eliminating sewer waste disposal and preventing greenhouse gases from being released — and will earn extra dough while doing it. The city has partnered with SuperWater Solutions to devise a new…
New music Tuesday (May 10)
Lots of new music out this Tuesday, May 10. Check them out (with audio & video) below. To find out about releases that dropped last week (May 3), click here. The Antlers, Burst Apart [pictured right] (Frenchkiss) Anvil, Juggernaut of Justice (The End)The legendary metal outfit presents their 14th studio album. Eric Bibb, Troubadour Live…
DIY chai: Make your own spiced tea at home
Spiced chai tea — hot or iced — is a great alternative to coffee if you need an afternoon pick-me-up but don't want as much caffeine as you'd get from a cup of coffee. Yes, you could go to your local coffee shop to get your chai fix, but why not save your hard earned…
Spoiler Corner: Glee, Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries and more!
Curious about your favorite shows? Is someone dying? If your favorite couple getting engaged? Hook-ups? Break-ups? Well, here you will find the answers to your burning questions! Enjoy television lovers! Glee I have one word – PROM! Tonight is the Glee prom, the most magical, stressful and gleeful event in any teenager's life. This prom…
Lower greenhouse gases by eating grass fed, locally-raised beef
When you hear of people being opposed to the beef industry, most imagine vegetarians who abstain from beef for reasons of animal rights. But there’s more to it than that. What’s often overlooked is that one of the worst vices of the beef industry is its contribution to global warming. The beef industry has a…
LeBron James redeemed? A Heat championship?
Last spring, LeBron James alienated fans across the country with actions that sullied his reputation — a reputation that he's spent the entire year trying to win back, and may not be able to unless he takes home the Larry O'Brien trophy with his new team. His ill-fated decision to go live on ESPN last…
LeMieux says it would be “smarter” for him not to run for Senate – but he’ll suck it up anyhow
With the 2011 Florida Legislative session over, Senate President Mike Haridopolos is now free to begin raising more money for his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, as the jockeying has already begun in earnest in the field between himself and his two highest-profile challengers for the seat, former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner and former…
Newt’s in it to win it
Well, finally it's getting interesting in the race to see who will oppose Barack Obama in 2012. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an extremely undisciplined public speaker with a load of baggage, is expected to declare this Wednesday that he will be entering the race for the Republican nomination for president. This should be fun.
Bill’s Sports Binge summer predictions
Summer's here! If I were still in school, I'd dream of having me a blast, meeting a girl crazy for me, who thought I was cute as can be, then we'd make out under the dock till 10 o'clock, followed by a shot from the clinic doc (that's how the song goes, right? Ah, Summer…
Rusko brings dubstep to Amphitheater Ybor
Most of us who showed up at Amphitheater Ybor last Thursday night felt more of Rusko’s set than heard it, at first. The British-born DJ/producer (real name Brian Mercer) graced the newly opened venue with the energy of a caffeinated puppy and the sound of a muddled, dubsteppy jet engine. [All photos by Mike Wilson.]…
D.C. group that supports comprehensive immigration reform hails Florida Legislature for failing to pass a bill in session
Mike Haridopolos Over the past couple of weeks, this space has written extensively on the battle in the Florida Legislature to craft an anti-illegal immigrant bill that would satisfy those in the GOP and citizens in Florida who thought such a bill was critical. But despite Governor Rick Scott's insistence for such a bill, the…
Keeping it real with Colin Quinn
Colin Quinn is credited as one of comedy's smartest comedians. The comic/actor has appeared in a slew of TV shows and movies and is best known for his stints on SNL and MTV's Remote Control. Fresh from a successful run on Broadway, performing his one-man-show, Long Story Short, Quinn is back on tour doing his…
Join the Tampa Bay Food Revolution Home & Garden Challenge
Get your hands dirty this weekend and make a difference in your community by joining in the Tampa Bay Food Revolution Home & Garden Challenge event — two days dedicated to planting food gardens to support sustainability and to help to lower fossil fuels. This event, organized by Code Green Community, seeks to educate participants…
#MusicMonday, Vol. 37
Check out what the CL Music Team is spinning this fine Monday to rocket launch us into the work week… Gabe — Rockpile, Seconds of Pleasure (1980)Although they were once hailed as a new wave supergroup, Rockpile showed us on their one and only record that their roots were more firmly entrenched in Chuck Berry-style…
Cooking for one: Single-serving smorgasbord
After cooking yet another recipe yielding five servings, I decided it was time to explore the alternative of cooking for one. It seemed challenging at first, but was easier than I anticipated, thanks to the vast amount of single-serving foods available at the local supermarkets. It was more beneficial for me to learn how to…
FL League of Women Voters to stop voter registration
One of the chief critics of the recently passed elections reform bill in Tallahassee has been the Florida League of Women Voters, who blasted the legislation for its numerous provisions which the League has said are detrimental to voter participation. Now with the bill awaiting Governor Rick Scott's signature, the League announced dramatically this morning…
A sane idea
Dan Lasata brings artists together for Sanity Through Creativity.
