Wines for the big feast
Don’t forget the vino this Thanksgiving.
The Best of Two Big Mouths Now Live
[audio-path:http://archive.org/download/TbmNovemberBestOf11-15/TbmNovemberBestOf11-15.mp3] Yes Mouthy friends, there is such a thing. The Main Mouths went back and looked at the last 5 shows and put together this hour-long "Best Of." News on Sandy, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and annoying sounds. Music from The Hip Abduction. Relive the story on the sinking of the HMS…
The Best of Two Big Mouths Now Live
[audio-path:http://archive.org/download/TbmNovemberBestOf11-15/TbmNovemberBestOf11-15.mp3] Yes Mouthy friends, there is such a thing. The Main Mouths went back and looked at the last 5 shows and put together this hour-long "Best Of." News on Sandy, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and annoying sounds. Music from The Hip Abduction. Relive the story on the sinking of the HMS…
“Citizen Crist” says he’ll make decision about 2014 after the holidays
Charlie Crist said he did not date Jill Kelley's sister After the last questions had been asked at a news conference regarding St. Petersburg Democrat Darryl Rouson's bill to reform the election process in Florida, reporters quickly descended in front of Charlie Crist to ask the burning question of the day. Had he, in fact,…
State Democrats (and Charlie Crist) file legislation for election reform
Darryl Rouson A day after activists demanded the creation of a bipartisan task force to determine why the Florida 2012 general election went wrong, two Florida Democrats announced that they filed legislation that will essentially repudiate HR 1355 — the controversial 2011 elections reform bill that reduced this year's early voting days in the Sunshine…
Taking Back Sunday brings their “Tell All Your Friends” tour to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
Taking Back Sunday marks a milestone this year with the 10th year anniversary of the release of their 2002 debut, Tell All Your Friends, and is celebrating with a national tour that has them delivering performances of the album in its entirety each night. Unfortunately, TBS also incorporated eight tracks from various other albums on…
Mitch Perry Report 11.14.12- Tampa, the home to military groupies
According to the NY Times, "officials familiar with the social dynamics at the upper echelons of the Central Command described Ms. (Jill) Kelley as wealthy socialite who knew 'almost ever' high-ranking officer serving in Tampa." Fantastic. I'm curious as all those who hobnobbed with Ms. Kelley were aware that the South Tampa socialite and her…
Alan Clendenin makes it official: He wants to be the next Florida Democratic Party Chair
Alan Clendenin Back in May, Democratic National Committeeman and Hillsborough County Committeeman Alan Clendenin told CL he was very interested in running to replace Rod Smith as chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, but would not commit to declaring so until later in the year. A week after the 2012 elections, apparently now is the…
Free Coffee Day at Bruegger’s Bagels
BRUEGGERS.COM Pick up a free cup of coffee at Bruegger's on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in return for a donation to All Children's Hospital. Head to the Bruegger's Bagels in Tampa on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a free cup of coffee. In return for a gratis cup of Joe, customers…
Concert review: Weezer at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
A look back at the Fri., Nov. 9 concert, with pics.
Help feed families, get a free PBR at Fubar
FUBAR Throughout the month of November, Fubar Downtown will accept donations of canned goods during its "cans for cans" food drive. Every time a person donates ten cans, they'll receive a free PBR — every time, no exceptions.
U.S. transportation secretary to Florida lawmakers: Pass a distracted drivers bill
Ray LaHood at a press conference on Tuesday There are various reasons why Florida is in the minority of states that has not put any restrictions on texting while driving — the main reason being that leadership in the Florida House and Senate has not supported such legislation. But some of the biggest obstacles in…
New report says up to 11 coal plants in Florida should be put out to pasture
A new report lists Florida as fourth on a list of states with the most coal-fired generating capacity that should be considered for closure. Ripe for Retirement: The Case for Closing America's Costliest Coal Plants said that as many as 353 coal-fired power generators in 31 states are no longer economically viable — especially when…
New Music Tuesday! (November 13): Christina Aguilera, Soundgarden, Brian Eno, Deftones & more
Music out this week, with audio & video.
Will Macy’s tell Donald Trump “You’re fired”?
More than 460,000 people have added their names to a new petition on SignOn.org, urging Macy's to end its association with Donald Trump following a recent string of vitriolic online comments. The retail giant has a special relationship with "The Donald," investing in his brand and selling his clothing line and fragrance at its locations.…
Mitch Perry Report 11.13.12 – Susan Rice to replace Hillary as secretary of state?
Today, CBS' This Morning reported that Susan Rice, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is President Obama's top choice to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. (If the report is accurate, this will be a disappointment, no doubt, for John Kerry fans.) But will he actually put her name into nomination? Rice had…
Tru Colors brings together local LGBTQ singles
Tired of prowling the bars and bowels of the Internet looking for your next date? Why not give speed dating a shot? You never know, you might find your perfect match or at least make a few new friends in the process. This Thursday, Nov. 15, Tru Colors Dating Services and Singles Event presents a…
SkyPoint resident facing $100 fine for holding up a protest sign during the RNC
The view of SkyPoint Condominiums from Ashley Drive As a demonstration marched down Tampa Street during the Republican Convention in late August, SkyPoint resident Blannie Whelan ran up to the parking garage level walls on the sixth floor of the illustrious downtown condo to show her solidarity, holding a sign that read, "Protect People, Not…
This week in food and drink
A week ahead of Thanksgiving, there are lots of food and drink events out in the Tampa Bay area, many benefiting local charities too. Be sure to get out to some of the great things happening in our community. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12: FOOD FOR THE SOUL, A FARM TO FORK EVENTElla's Folk Art Cafe hosts…
HART & PSTA boards talk possible merger
Susan Latvala On Monday morning in Tampa, a consultant's study of a possible merger between the transit agencies of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties presented three different options to members of both boards. The options are: 1) To remain as they currently are, retaining their independent legal status and manage their respective services. 2) To agree…
#MusicMonday, Vol. 79: Little Richard, Waxahatchee, and more
What the CL music team is jamming this week, with audio & video
Review: The Group Hug Tour brings Kreayshawn to the Orpheum
Though I unabashedly own up to every bad song I enjoy, if I were forced to compile a list of my guilty pleasures from the last two years, there at the top, along with Britney's "I Wanna Go" and Far East Movement's "Like a G6" would be Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci." I heard it first via…
Luntz tells Fox News viewers that the network let them down
Over the weekend, GOP language maven/pollster Frank Luntz went on the Fox News Channel to tell viewers the obvious: the various pollsters (Dick Morris, Scott Rasmussen, David Paleologos) who crowded the network's airwaves throughout October didn't know what the hell they were talking about when they said that Mitt Romney had solid leads nationally and/or…
Mitch Perry Report 11.12.12 – The FBI hunt that brought down David Petraeus began in Tampa
Yesterday afternoon, the Associated Press was the first to report that the woman who ultimately blew the lid on the story that led retired General David Petraeus to resign as the head of the CIA on Friday was 37-year-old Bayshore Boulevard resident Jill Kelley, a "social liason" to the Joint Special Operations Command at MacDill…
A cougar for every season: A charity calendar by Clearwater’s Cougars of Florida
cougarsofflorida.com Miss July: Michele Yeager I love cougars for many reasons: their confidence to pursue what they want, their tight animal-print outfits, their womanly curves, and their obsession with health and fitness. Cougars are perhaps most admired for their ability to provide, not only for themselves and their family — and yes, even for the…
Barack Obama still gets no respect from Mitch McConnell
As Congress returns to Washington this week, everybody's talking about the so-called "fiscal cliff," a variety of various tax and spending decisions that must be settled in some fashion or another before the end of the year. The Bush-era tax cuts have received the most attention. Passed in 2001, they were supposed to run out…
Republicans say they want immigration reform — but is that all it will take to get in good stead with Latinos?
Lindsey Graham The changing demographics of the country have been talked about incessantly in the aftermath of the presidential election last week, and with good reason. Polls taken throughout the year showed that Mitt Romney was getting blown out by President Obama when it came to the growing Latino vote, yet the GOP presidential nominee…
Photo review of Santaella Studios’ open house
Santaella Studios for the Arts hosted an open house Friday in the beautifully restored building that once housed the Santaella Cigar Factory, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. Guests mingled with over 40 artists in their studios including Kerry Vosler, Jason Shiver, Lisa Presnail, Karen Embry, Rick Reeves, Debra Radke, Greer Jennison and Lorrie Mason. The…
CNN’s Ashleigh Banfield asks Florida secretary of state: Why did you reduce the amount of early voting days?
The state of Florida is expected to announce sometime today the final results of the presidential election in the Sunshine State. You know, the one that ended on Tuesday? On Friday, CNN's Ashleigh Banfield, who observed first-hand the hours-long lines that voters in Miami-Dade County endured on Election Day, finally got somebody in charge from…
Silver jewelry and scary Stories: Trunk Show features Paranormal Statestar
RJM Photography "Paranormal State" star Katrina Weidman will be at Cozette's Boutique Saturday afternoon. Lion's Mouth Imports sells silver jewelry, leather bags and other goods, and would like you to associate them with words like "handmade" and "unique." But at their upcoming trunk show at Cozette's Boutique in St. Petersburg, you could also consider some…
Transforming Tampa Bay
A new column about the changing urban landscape — and how you can play a part.
Fighting through illness
Dan responds to readers from his drug-induced coma.
And the winner is…
Our resident poet reacts to the presidential election outcome.
Skyfall will leave you shaken, not stirred
The 23rd Bond suggests the venerable series may need a new direction. Again.
Two Big Mouths #117 A Retrospective
[audio-path:http://archive.org/download/TwoBigMouths117/Tbm11-01.mp3] Time to brush up on the Christmas shopping strategy, so the Main Mouths are going to lock themselves behind closed doors and get to planning. Till then, take a listen to all the fun we had last week. Have fun and we'll chat with you later. Click HERE to visit Two Big Mouths
Two Big Mouths #117 A Retrospective
[audio-path:http://archive.org/download/TwoBigMouths117/Tbm11-01.mp3] Time to brush up on the Christmas shopping strategy, so the Main Mouths are going to lock themselves behind closed doors and get to planning. Till then, take a listen to all the fun we had last week. Have fun and we'll chat with you later. Click HERE to visit Two Big Mouths
Sarah McAvoy is to die for in Romeo + Juliet
But other casting decisions cloud the impact of freeFall’s production.
Get out your LGBT planner
Karmic Tattoo performs at Georgie's Alibi Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. If you're still looking to make weekend plans, there's plenty of LGBT events in the Tampa Bay area to choose from. On Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 catch the wild tragi-comic one-man romp "Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown"…
London calling
The Oxford Exchange’s breathtaking new space has food that doesn’t yet reach the same heights.
Mitch Perry Report 11.9.12 – Florida leaders looking to fix election woes could begin by repealing the last elections bill
Florida incoming state Senate President Don Gaetz tells the Tampa Bay Times Rick Danielson today that he's still waiting for an apology from the League of Women Voters and Democrats. Gaetz says he was unfairly accused by those groups of trying to suppress votes when he supported the controversial elections reform bill of 2011 in…
The perfect pours of Oxford Exchange’s Abigail St. Clair
Just her cups of tea.
A Thanksgiving meal with a mission.
Ybor’s Roosevelt hosts a GE-Free Thanksgiving to raise awareness about GMO labeling.
Lauded for running a brilliant campaign, Obama adviser says it can’t be duplicated if the candidate isn’t special
David Plouffe The executive campaign committee for Team Obama — David Plouffe, Jim Messina and David Axelrod — joined by campaign spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter, held a conference call with reporters on Thursday afternoon to review the results from Tuesday night's presidential election, and a couple of interesting nuggets came out of the half-hour call. One…
Asian-Americans make big gains in 2012 election
Mazie Hirono Although most of the talk about the United States' changing demographics and how they don't favor Republicans has concentrated on Latinos, the clout of Asian-Americans needs to be highlighted in the wake of Tuesday's general election. For starters, President Obama took home 73 percent of the Asian vote, 11 percentage points better than…
Sorry Jeb, but a majority of Americans still blame your brother for the struggling economy
Throughout this presidential campaign, Jeb Bush took President Obama to task for continuing to blame his predecessor, George W. Bush, for the struggling American economy. "It's kind of like a kid coming to school saying, 'The dog ate my homework,'" Florida's former governor said back in June. "It's childish. This is what children do until…
Cirque du today: November ’12 is the month of the nouveau circus in Tampa Bay
Kooza camps in St. Pete, while a different Cirque company thrills at MOSI in Tampa.
Regina Spektor: from twinkle to glow
The Brooklyn piano pop songstress hits town on her first headlining tour of Florida.
Photo review: Brandi Carlile serenades the Mayors at Erase the Hate Festival in Tampa
Mayors Bob Buckhorn and Bill Foster made an appearance Sunday night at the Erase the Hate Festival at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa. The Mayors ceremoniously declared Tampa and St. Pete to be official "Hate Free Zones." Their speeches were preceded by several personal accounts from event organizers of the effect that hate crimes and…
Mitch Perry Report 11.8.12 – Florida Dems back from the dead?
Florida Democrats were gloating yesterday, and can you blame them? Suffering from perhaps an all-time low after they had their clocks cleaned in the 2010 election cycle, the Democrats prospered on Tuesday. Buffeted by the strength of the Obama for America (OFA) staff workers and re-districting, some legislative and congressional seats were drawn more favorably…
ARTpool expands
The popular St. Pete gallery opens a café.
Florida Democratic party has its best election night in recent history
Florida Democratic party chair Rod Smith Two years ago Florida Democrats were in utter despair. Republicans had just swept the governor's race and all the cabinet positions, elected Marco Rubio to the the U.S. Senate, and upped their already dominant numbers in the state legislature. But as low as the Dems were in 2010, there…
How Obama won
Or, more to the point, where the GOP went wrong.
Pinellas voters say yes to fluoride, Democrats
How a controversial county commission vote set the stage for a rout of the incumbents.
The youth vote turns out at The Local 662
Obama voters celebrate the president’s re-election with a party in St. Pete.
Review: A rush of Rush at 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre in Tampa
A review of the Sat., Nov. 3 show.
Survey says Tampa Bay made a good impression on RNC visitors. Now what?
For much of 2012, local political and business officials boasted about the impact that hosting the Republican National Convention would have on Tampa and the region not just directly, but for years, and even decades to come. "I think when we look back 10 years, 20 years from now, they will say this is where…
