Way Back Wednesday: Wu Tang Clan, Faith No More
A weekly video spotlight on influential artists who came up pre-’00s
Experts warn of dire picture as compromised health plan goes to House
The vast majority of State Senators voted, not surprisingly, in favor of a plan Wednesday to accept federal Medicaid money that would help hundreds of thousands of low-income Floridians get insured. "This is a really good proposal," Senate President Andy Gardiner said after the vote. “We brought this forward because we're looking at a long-term solution.”…
Sh*t happened 6/4/15: Bolts lose, state Senate healthcare compromise, baby white rhino
Wednesday! They call it "hump day," but I still don't understand how an endless, meaningless cycle can have a hump in it. And with that cheery thought: The Lightning lost the first game of the Stanley Cup Final to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Apparently, they forgot there's always a third period… The state Senate finally…
Transforming Tampa Bay: Their way or the highway? Tampa Heights faces an intrusive freeway expansion
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a cosmic referee for cities? An urban Athena for neighborhoods who would look down at the struggles of mere mortals and hurl lightning bolts to mete out justice? Well, Tampa Heights needs one now. For over a decade this underserved but strategically located community, just north of Tampa’s…
Theater Review — The Tempest: Esta isla es mía, Red
freeFall and American Stage’s latest productions venture beyond the ordinary to engage the intellect.
Above, below and beyond — Janine Awai’s Supersubsurface
The Seminole Heights-based artist revels in the earthy and ephemeral in her first solo show.
Wage theft discussion gets heated in Hillsborough
Is a wage theft ordinance proven to be relatively ineffective — and is supported by groups who tried to preempt local wage theft ordinances statewide — better than no wage theft ordinance at all? It depends on whom you ask. Republicans and Democrats on the Hillsborough County Commission differ wildly on the answer to that…
Torn: The sweet agony of fans who grew up with the Hawks but learned to love the Bolts
Me: Go Hawks! Wait, no. Lightning. I meant go Lightning. Dad: You are a Chicagoan! —Texts exchanged between the author and her father, a Chicago-area resident and Blackhawks fan, last Saturday night. For Chicago transplants like myself, it’s pretty rare that sports teams from both our adopted and original homelands face off in a championship.…
A Lightning life: A CL photographer’s lifelong fandom
My love for the Lightning dates back to 1992 when the Esposito brothers, Phil and Tony, both NHL Hall of Famers, started bringing hockey fever to the Tampa Bay area. My dad, a huge hockey fan, was beyond excited that the game was coming to what he and I now call our hometown. He grew…
Plan ahead for an artful weekend in Tampa
Many pit stops to pencil in, but leave some time to absorb all the imaginative works on display.
Five Courses: Fresh Karma, Cask’s Southern influence & more
A dash of St. Petersburg and a whole lotta Tampa this week in food and drink news.
Restaurant review: Pie Topia and Noble Crust
Noble Crust and Pie Topia, two new St. Pete eateries, serving pizza and Italian off Fourth Street.
Sarasota’s Good Graeff announce a new album, tour with Mates of State, and headline a Crowbar date
Lots happening for the twin sisters-led outfit; watch video for new single “I Want That” here.
Story time with Rick Scott, annotated
As you may or may not have heard, Governor Rick Scott spent much of Tuesday hanging with Republican presidential aspirants at a "summit" his people organized to talk about "economic development." GOP presidential hopefuls included former governors Jeb Bush (FL), Mike Huckabee (AR) and Rick Perry (TX) and current Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. U.S. from…
Sh*t happened 6/3/15: Freedom Act, Stanley Cup mayors’ bet, TSA & more
Hey, everybody! Nice to be — did somebody move my stuff? President Barack Obama signed the USA Freedom Act into law. Among other things, the USA Freedom Act says the NSA has half a year to wind down its wildly unconstitutional phone spying program. Laws! They're cute. And for people without money or influence. The…
Drink up: Epicurean class teaches nuances of vodka
What vodkas taste best in a Cosmo? A seasoned mixologist will explain at the Epicurean Thursday.
Deliciously decadent: Chocolate macarons for the holiday
A French macaron recipe to tempt chocoholics on National Chocolate Macaron Day.
Vinoy goes Throwback Thursday with Day of Discovery
Don your finest 1920s attire for this year’s Global Day of Discovery at the Vinoy in St. Pete.
New Music Tuesday! (June 2): Florence + the Machine, Major Lazer, Sun Kil Moon & more
A curated breakdown of albums that dropped this week, with audio & video included.
Limbaugh blasts Kerry for daring to exercise
The day after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry broke his femur in a cycling injury in Geneva, renowned big fat idiot Rush Limbaugh went on the attack because he was outraged over Kerry's desire to to keep physically fit despite being an important person. After all, you didn't see Colin Powell out there being all…
Fuhgeddaboudit: Get Dinner with the Mob this month
WiseGuy Kitchen dinner show will hit the region with food, comedy and more from June to October.
Tonight in live music: Shelby Lynne
The twang-pop songstress hits Capitol Theatre in Clearwater tonight
Sh*t happened 6/2/15: Lawmakers suit up for special session, hurricane season begins
It's the second day of June and the second day of the week. Coincidence? Of course not. Our irrefutable evidence of the numerological significance the universe has bestowed? Well, a couple of yesterday's top news stories revolved around second chances. Others are just 2-crazy. For example: The Florida Legislature met for the first day of its…
Sh*t Happened Weekend Report, 6/1/15: Bolts win, surveillance expires, Cuba off terror list
Somehow, another weekend has snuck by. Hard to believe, no? But not without incident(s). Here are some of them. Friday, May 29 In the latest effort to rekindle ties between the U.S. and Cuba, the former takes the latter off its list of states that sponsor terror. U.S. Rep Kathy Castor is in a meeting…
On the menu: Annual Sarasota restaurant week returns
Cross the Skyway to get your grub on at 50 restaurants during Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week.
Tonight in live music: Snoozer with Lady Bones, Michelle Branch
A few shows happening this first night in June.
Food meets art in MFA 50th Anniversary cookbook
More than 100 Bay area cooks’ recipes to be highlighted in a new kitchen keepsake, Food + Art.
All three Garth Brooks concerts at Amalie Arena canceled, 2015 Stanley Cup Final game scheduled
We lost a country giant, but gained night of championship ice hockey
Win with gin: Cucumber Mint Fizz
Serve this variation on a favorite at your next outdoor soirée.
This Sunday in live music: The Mud Flappers, Noise Night at The Bunker with Marion Walker & others
Music events happening this Sun., May 31.
Busch Gardens new ride alert: Cobra’s Curse set to debut in 2016 (w/video)
The newest theme park ride will sport some promising features.
The Lightning shut out the Rangers in Game 7 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2004
For the first time since 2004, the Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Final after a 2-0 shutout in Madison Square Garden against the Rangers last night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. For the second time in as many games, the Rangers failed to score on home ice. Looking to bounce…
Do This: The Weekend Top 10
Last of the Zendah swing-dance Sundays, tiki fun, Pub Bike Ride, Clearwater turns 100, famous magicians, ladybugs, Pablo Francisco, big mural art show in Tampa and more.
This Saturday in live music: Melt Banana, Y Los Dos Pistoles Album Release Party, and more
Live music happening this Sat., May 30
Art exhibit and documentary to showcase life in war-torn Syria
The gallery founders recently returned from a trip to the country’s border with Turkey.
With Cuba off terror list, Rep. Castor calls for Tampa embassy
After she returned from a 2013 visit to Cuba, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) sent a letter to President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry recommending the U.S. remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. Fast-forward to Friday, when the U.S. finally did so. According to a media release, when Castor heard…
ACLU and Tea Party leaders unite against surveillance
It takes a travesty most vile to compel two groups that are essentially polar opposites to get together and call for reform. Enter the Patriot Act. The post-9/11 law has a few provisions dealing with surveillance of everyday citizens not suspected of doing or planning on doing bad things, provisions that are set to expire…
Harbor Dish celebrates summer with dinner, ladybug release Saturday
On Saturday, say hello to summer through a Harbor Dish feast, music and hundreds of ladybugs.
LocalShops1 opens nominations for Best in Biz Awards
Best in Biz Awards will recognize eateries, nonprofits and other spots making Tampa Bay awesome.
The Hip Hop ABCs: The winner of Letter N; vote on Letter O
The alphabetical rap battles continue…
Only in Tampa: Gaspar’s, Dough make local edition of new series
What the Fung?! TV show to feature conch fritters, doughnuts and more in June 4’s Tampa episode.
Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by A$AP Rocky, Yukon Blonde, Disclosure & more
A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend, Spotify playlist included.
Two Tampa Bay promotion companies become one: Thx Mgmt joins Brokenmold Entertainment
Joe D’Acunto joins Phil Benito and Sean O’Brian to make the ultimate promo company power trio.
Sh*t happened 5/29/15: Rays limbo, GOP clown car & more
Admit it: you woke up this morning and reached for your Thursday pants, only to find they were gone. In the hamper. The only pair left? Your Friday pants. Indeed, due to the Memorial Day holiday, it was a short week. Thursday felt like Wednesday; Wednesday, Tuesday, and so on. In case it flew by…
Listen to a Brit-flavored new track from Hymn For Her side project The Mix Tapes
New band was created to “not make us feel as if we sold our souls to the great bar mitzvah devil.”
Tonight in live music: Kill Paris, Collie Buddz, Thomas Wynn and The Believers & more
Live music happening this Fri., May 29
A quick chat with Cindy Williams, appearing in Menopause The Musical
The icon of American youth is bringing us “the change” through songs and comedy.
Aloha: Hello and goodbye, Cameron Crowe
A major disappointment from the man who made Almost Famous.
Do This: Mural art show in Ybor Saturday night
Big party, big venue, big art, big talent.
Album review: Luxury Mane, Isn’t This Great?
The third album in three years from the Billy Summer-led rock band
Tampa area activist profiled in CL faces heartbreaking decision
Months ago, we profiled local activist Olivia Babis, lead organizer for the progressive nonprofit Florida Consumer Action Network. Born without arms, Babis sought at an early age to be as autonomous as anyone else, and has been largely successful. Facing a recent cervical cancer diagnosis, an upcoming surgery and possible radiation and chemotherapy (she'll find…
Rallies planned in Tampa and elsewhere for Amendment 1 Saturday
Democracy [dih-mok-ruh-see] noun. 1. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. In November, around three-quarters of Florida voters approved Amendment 1, asking the state to set aside millions of dollars to protect…
Album review: Radarmen?, Echoes in Sound
A review of the new outing from Tampa’s experimental rock trio
Album review: Part Time/Models, Harlot Drama
The newish St. Pete indie rock quartet presents a debut EP
Tonight in live music: Rittz with KXNG CROOKED, Jackson Scott, and more
Concerts happening this Thurs., May 28
