Have some pop (art) with your pie: Curtis Sneary
The Donald as the Tin Man? Yes, please.
TRIButes: Tribune (and Times) alums on the way it was.
As Kate Bradshaw reports in our cover story, Tampa Tribune employees were stunned on May 3 to learn not only that the paper had been sold to the Tampa Bay Times, but that they weren’t going to be given the chance to put together a farewell issue. The following essays from Trib alums were commissioned…
TRIBulations: How the sale of the Tampa Tribune to its bitter rival went down — and what it means for the rest of us
December, 2012. Los Angeles-based private equity firm Revolution Capital, through a company it had formed called Tampa Media Group, had bought the Tampa Tribune from Media General for just $9.5 million. Changes — of the good kind, the new owners insisted — were afoot. Among them, the paper was adding five new reporters to a…
In Tampa, VP Biden stresses thoughtfulness, basic decency as key to regional economic success
In his nearly hourlong speech to Tampa business and political leaders under a dome that was painted with blue sky and clouds, Vice President Joe Biden offered quite the rosy view of the future—assuming we don't go down the path of policies that reflect, say, nationalism or bigotry. His Wednesday afternoon speech, put on at…
Concert review: Flatbush Zombies bring trippy hip hop intensity to State Theatre, St. Petersburg
The Brooklyn trio was joined by Remy Banks and A$AP Twelvyy this past Tue., May 10.
Do This: Sunset Lounge
When is a sunset so much more than a sunset?
Restaurant review: Be bold at BRGR Kitchen & Bar
Much of BRGR’s fare soars in Treasure Island, including its splendid gourmet namesake.
Five Courses: Bay area-born food ventures expand (again) and more
Fitlife Foods and BurgerMonger have opened new branches locally, plus more in food and drink.
Sh*t happened 5/11/16: Sanders takes W.V., cheese grater no-dice, Jesus Pizza Day?
Today is the day we welcome not only the opportunity to make the best of ourselves and see the best in others, but also Joe Biden. He speaks to a select group in Tampa. But before our giddiness sets in, let's review the Tuesday through which we have just slogged. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won…
Tonight in live music: Sticky Fingers, George Benson
Check out a few concert highlights for this Wed., May 11 below. Sticky Fingers with Bootleg Rascal Though the name implies some sort of Rolling Stones association, Sticky Fingers is, in fact, a reggae-fusion band from Australia, diverging from the typical post-Sublime rock tedium with lush psychedelic key and synth tones, breezy noodling guitar melodies,…
Laugh Tract: Have a Salad Burger
A little magic and the “magic” of free shows are all part of the stand-up schedule this week.
On the Sauce: Dirty Banana Daiquiri
A vacation-in-a-glass that’s worth the extra (and we mean extra) calories.
X-Men: Apocalypse: Time to evolve
All sound and fury, signifying cynicism.
Broadway Bound: Pushing the bounds of laughter
When it comes to family, everything’s funny because nothing is.
Rebelution and Rock Brothers Brewing present the official debut of Rebelution IPA in Tampa Bay this June
In March, after collaborating with bands like Umphrey's McGee, Have Gun Will Travel, JJ Grey & Mofro, Hootie & the Blowfish and 311, Rock Brothers Brewing debuted its latest rock n' roll brew, Rebelution IPA, with a private party at the Hard Rock Cafe featuring a set by the California-based reggae band, which was involved…
Do This: Brews With Attitude’s 100-plus ciders, beers await
Need something to do tonight? Pepin’s Brews With Attitude will be full of beer releases, local breweries and more.
Concert review: Set and Setting brings the loud and heavy back to Fubar in St. Petersburg
A look back at the show that happened with Spar, Disevered and Sentries on Sat., May 8.
Reasons to Watch: I WILL END YOU.
The bloody Queen and nipples run amok. Unbelievably, not the same show.
Weekly Tune-Up: New music from Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin Timberlake, Local Natives & more
This is a special week for me. My favorite band released their ninth studio album, and it was another successful surprise release, albeit a little odd that it fell on Mother's Day. Radiohead do odd the best, however. This edition of the Weekly Tune-Up features 13 great songs, but Radiohead owns the week and thus,…
Tonight in live music: Flatbush Zombies at State Theatre, St. Petersburg
Among the leaders of Brooklyn’s underground Beast Coast hip hop movement are Flatbush Zombies, a trio of rappers (Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and Erick "The Architect" Elliott, also the group’s producer) who’ve been earning all manner of buzz for their LSD-dropping habits and its impact on their frenetic, idiosyncratic style. According to HipHopDX in its…
Sh*t happened 5/10/16: Florida death penalty (still) unconstitutional, Zika hits Pinellas, idiot vapers poisoning kids
Tuesday. Tuesday is what they sell you after they spend an hour showing you a shiny new Friday, then remind you that you can't afford a Friday at the beginning of the week. Tuesday is the egg noodle casserole they make after talking for hours about the four-course meal they're gonna prepare you, then realizing…
More than 60 food trucks set for Ybor Food Fest
Chow on everything from build-your-own crepes to spiced mango-glazed ribs in Ybor Saturday.
The silence in our stars: Silent Sky at Tampa Rep
Who was Henrietta Leavitt? Tampa Rep tells us why we care.
Florida Cane announces grand opening for new facility
A ribbon cutting, plus cocktails and spirits, will officially welcome Florida Cane to Ybor this week.
Online campaign launches to help Gulfport Food Forest grow
The Food Forest has started a crowdfunding page to help water, maintain and expand its initiative.
Sh*t happened 5/9/2016: Lightning kill it, Biden coming, Enterprise Florida stretches the truth
Holy crap, what a weekend. FRIDAY, MAY 6: Coolest Vice President In Many Generations Joe Biden announced a speaking engagement at University of Tampa scheduled for this Wednesday. No word yet on whether he'll arrive by white Trans Am or on the back of a screaming, oversized bald eagle, but they say if you get…
Lightning shut out Islanders to clinch semifinals
The Bolts eliminated the New York Islanders in Game 5 of the second round series of the Stanley Cup East Finals.
Shots fired: Soapbox Soliloquy album release party @ The Bends, 5/7/16
Jasmine Deja and friends threw one hell of a coming out Saturday night.
This Sunday in live music: Young Thug, Fiesta Maxima with Carlos Vives, Scholars Word
A breakdown of concert highlights for this Sun., May 8. Young Thug with Rich The Kid Young Thug hasn’t dropped an official studio recording as yet, but the Atlanta rapper with the weirdo partially-effected flow style has inked a record deal with Atlantic (which will release his debut full-length sometime later this year), 15 mixtapes to…
Not your mother’s mother: Wear Your Voice celebrates all faces of motherhood
The magazine’s #morethanmom campaign includes same-sex couples, transgendered parents and other moms you don’t see in mainstream depictions.
This Saturday in live music: Iron Reagan, set and setting, Beebs and her Moneymakers + more
The first Saturday in May is a nice and busy one, at least as far as concerts go. Check out the breakdown for May 7 below… Iron Reagan with Necrid, American Party Machine A hardcore supergroup of sorts, Richmond quintet Iron Reagan p encompasses current and former members of Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse and Darkest…
Do This: Chassahowitzka Saltwater Intrusion
Photography by Benjamin Dimmitt.
Do This: Theocracy
See Theo Wujcik’s vibrant legacy.
Lightning take 3-1 series lead over Isles in Game 4
Back-to-back wins in OT and 3 in the series put the Bolts one win away from advancing.
Soul Crooners 2: Back in the saddle again
Because Soul Crooners 1 wasn’t enough.
Prodigy: An arts showcase for the Tampa Bay area
Prodigy: A person gifted with exceptional qualities or talents.
Weekend Platter: Two Tampa beer fests, Herb Day and more
Make room for the observation of Herb Day, plus beer and other drinking activities this weekend.
Where to eat out for Mother’s Day in Tampa Bay
From upscale to casual, here’s a quick guide to local Mom’s Day dining options.
Your Weekend: Fuck The Police!
Punctuation matters, y’all.
Sh*t happened 5/6/16: Federal TBX investigation, St. Pete delays decriminalization
Hello. We'd like to take a moment on this beautiful Friday to thank you for reading Sh*t Happened. We understand that you have nearly unlimited options when it comes to choosing snarky, vaguely news-related online content with which to fritter away both your productivity and your workday, and we want you to know how grateful…
Laugh Tract: The Mother’s Day edition
Flowers die. Candy gives you diabetes. Give Mom the gift of laughter instead.
This Friday in live music: Reggae singer-songwriter Mike Love, EDM producer Kayzo + more
Check out the breakdown of concert happenings for this Fri., May 6 below, then take a peep at concerts coming up this weekend, too. Mike Love Not to be confused with the veteran Beach Boy, this Mike Love hails from Hawaii, has natty blonde dreadlocks hanging past his ass, and pushes posi-vibing message-laden roots reggae…
Do This: Travelogues
Where you been?
National Homebrew Day celebrations brewing around the bay
Homebrew shops and breweries will toast to Homebrew Day by holding Big Brew events Saturday.
Movie Review: The Congressman
An unexpected treat in an overly-political climate.
Album review GreyMarket delivers a fresh LP, The Stress Kills.
After several months of rather sporadic activity, local duo GreyMarket has initiated a more permanent return with the completion of a brand new record. Over a dozen tracks, The Stress Kills affirms GreyMarket is still capable of crafting lush, instrumentally bombastic electro rock with a mere two members. The duo’s first new outing in more…
Do this: Prince tribute at Tempus projects
If you’re like most of us, you wake up each morning and ask yourself, "Did Prince really die? Was it all just a nightmare? And am I going to check my smartphone in a few minutes and find that Prince and David Bowie, with an assist from Glenn Frey, oddly, are collaborating on the Album…
South Florida mayor calls for climate change “tower of shame”
The South Miami mayor was kidding — sort of.
Selecting the selectors:Think Florida has already chosen its presidential candidates? Think again
On March 15th, you did what you were supposed to do. You woke up, and, either on your way to work, on your lunch break or on your way home, you went and cast your vote in Florida’s primary election. For the two major political parties, those two primary contests boosted the delegate tally for…
Do This: The Florida Orchestra presents The Police and Pops in the Park
The Florida Orchestra’s 2015-16 season is winding down, but there’s enough time left for one more offering in its Rock Concert series as well as another free park presentation. During The Police Experience on Friday night, a three-piece band performs the material of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers (“Walking on the Moon,” “Roxanne,” “Message…
Sh*t happened 5/5/16: Bad weather, school lockdowns, Justice Dept. rebuffs NC bigots
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Let's play a drinking game: Every time you overhear someone erroneously calling today "Mexican Independence Day," just quietly continue to drink your drink, because we're all just supporting characters in a never-ending farce. Ole, or whatever. The weather was not kind to the Tampa Bay area yesterday, flooding the streets and…
Slim are the pickins: Sweden’s Slim Pickens Cider & Mead comes to town
A Tampa local has launched a Swedish mead and cider brand inspired by us all.
This Thursday in live music: Good Graeff, a pair of Prince dance party tributes, Amy Grant + more
There are a few rather intriguing concerts happening on this Thurs., May 5, along with several others that are at least worth mentioning. Take a look at the breakdown below. Good Graeff with Jackson Davis & the Jackettes, Ari Chi We don’t get to see Good Graeff here so much since Sarasota native twin sisters…
Transforming Tampa Bay: The world, around us
How USF’s CVAST is bringing the far and away up close, in three vibrant dimensions.
Album review: Soapbox Soliloquy presents Heady Stones
The new full-length from the one-woman psychedelic army otherwise known as Jasmine Deja finds her joined by a few heady guests.
Movies in the Park: Three Amigos
It’s a ‘Burg thing.
Captain America – Civil War: Bring the popcorn (Four stars)
Nonstop action, powerful themes make this a must-see
Dark & Sinful: Sorry, not “Sorry”
How is piling on “the other woman” a celebration of empowerment?
Five Courses: Get buzzed with specialty coffee and more
Caffeine and other fresh additions to the region’s food and drink landscape.
Restaurant review: Portillo’s is a blast to the past
While the Chicagoland tradition Portillo’s has a buzzing setting in Brandon, its food is a decidedly mixed bag.
Silly symphonies and seductive sirens: Disney and Dalí
Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney have more in common than you think.
Watch it burn: Mr. Burns at freeFall (Four stars)
The apocalypse seen through the lens of a Simpsons episode.
A headier kind of sexy: Jobsite’s The Maids (Four stars)
Jobsite’s The Maids is cerebrally provocative.
