Morning Roundup
Today's selections from the menu: Vern Buchanan continues to be in trouble down in Sarasota in his congressional race against Democrat Christine Jennings. Evidence: He's bringing the President to town and has had to throw another $800,000 of his own money into the race. There is nothing like Miami politics. Scoring the Harris-Nelson debate. (I…
Stop it, yer killing me
The latest e-mail missive from Katherine Harris on why Bill Nelson is too liberal to be our U.S. senator: WRONG ON BOLTON: Nelson's opposition to John Bolton as UN Ambassador is an insult to a widely-esteemed public servant who is boldly standing up for U.S. interests at the UN.
Unsheathing the Long Knives
From this morning's political TV ads: After a few weeks of getting pounded by attacks coupled with a strong positive ad for her opponent Stephen Gorham, Ronda Storms is finally answering. The GOP paid for a three-pack ad that denounces Gorham's supporters as liberals. A weird and unfair attack, but then again, what else could…
Speaking of Iraq Will Air on TBCN
Our discussion of the Iraq War this past Monday was taped for broadcast by Tampa Bay Community Network, on public access cable television. Here are the first two dates: Monday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. on Bright House Channel 19, Verizon FIOS Channel 36 Wednesday, Nov. 8, also at 4:30 p.m. on Bright House Channel…
‘Speaking of Iraq” Show to Air on TBCN
Our live talk show discussion of the Iraq War at Creative Loafing's Political Party this past Monday was taped for broadcast by Tampa Bay Community Network, on public access cable television. Here are the first two dates: Monday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. on Bright House Channel 19, Verizon FIOS Channel 36 Wednesday, Nov. 8,…
Worth it for the Tuba Solo
Three Tampa teens. A little Chinese food. The 7-Eleven. And a tuba.
Peace Rally
For those needing to get their peace on this weekend, the Tampa Bay Vets for Peace are holding a rally on Saturday at MacDill Air Force Base from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. If you want to go, the group asks you to "meet at the intersection of West Gandy Blvd and South Dale Mabry…
Problems at the Lowry Park Zoo
Check out a special sneak peek of next week's Creative Loafing cover story, an investigative piece by Alex Pickett about former employees' allegations of problems at the Lowry Park Zoo. Here is an excerpt: The last four years had been good for Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. Attendance steadily climbed each year as new attractions were…
Should Candidates Answer the Questionnaires?
Lots of buzz in the news today about Florida candidates refusing to answer questionnaires. Governor candidate Charlie Crist made headlines with his refusal to answer several queries. Crist told the Times' Joni James, “I’m running on my agenda. … I don’t like to be pigeonholed into what the box may say. It’s more honest and…
Morning Roundup
With a cigar in hand and a cafe con leche at my elbow, filing this morning from the ad hoc Ybor City bureau (King Corona cigars): Tatted up at the office. Jeb is just another big-spending Republican, says Cato. A leading gay and lesbian voice, Watermark newspaper editor Dave Wiethop has passed away. (Second bulleted…
Morning Roundup
On our radar screen this morning: The NYT asks, can you tell a Sunni from a Shiite? Because apparently nobody in our government can. Tampa take note: Broward County is pushing a 1 cent sales tax for mass transit, and Hall of Famer Dan Marino is the spokesman. Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco has been…
What’s Sugg doing consorting with Aryans?
Last May, a "pastor" named Jonathan Williams posted a comment on John Sugg's blog (www.johnsugg.com). Sugg had made the point that race violence is still a factor in the South. "Pastor" Williams responded: [I]ntelligent folks know that everyone must stay in their own place with their own Race!_ … Just understand that their [sic] would…
I’m So Ronery
"Pyongyang, October 12 (KCNA) — General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work Let Us Carry Out the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung's Instructions for National Reunification was brought out in booklet on September 28 by the Cantaclara Publishing House in Venezuela." "Pyongyang, October 12 (KCNA) — Art performances for celebrating the 61st anniversary of…
Nearer my God to Thee
BUSH, ROVE "UPBEAT" ABOUT MIDTERMS Also declare Republican Party unsinkable and steam for New York at full speed. MIAMI-FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL FOOTBRAWL If only the game had been as exciting as the fisticuffs. IRAQI INSURGENTS SEEK NEGOTIATIONS WITH U.S. "You've reached the President. I'm busy with North Korea, Iran and the elections right now, but if…
This Rabbit Runs
Rilo Kiley’s singer goes in search of nuance in her solo debut
It’s Raining Planes!
The skies come alive with colorful, somersaulting planes, and the buzz of antique aircraft fills the air at this weekend's 2006 St. Petersburg Air Fest. Spectators enjoy live air shows by three-time National Aerobic Champion Patty Wagstaff, who executes low-level, "rock and roll"-style acrobatics in her German 300S; John Mohr, who's known for performing extremely…
Less is More
ART
Music Week
THURSDAY, oct. 19 THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT Our intrepid Events Editor Leilani Polk profiled this eclectic Colorado jam-grass fave in last week's issue, just so you wouldn't pick up this issue Thursday night and go, "Oh, shit, I forgot about the Incident," like you're doing right now. Want the fully skinny? Hit up our website,…
My 75-year-old self
Getting out there.
Season’s Creepings, part One
Face your fears. You’ll feel better.
Another Funny Martin
COMEDY
The Big Sleep
What if they held an election and nobody cared?
Thai One On
Zingy flavors bring out the best in Ratchada’s understated fare.
Move Over, Emeril
Poor Chef
Did You Hear the One About… ?
St. Pete’s ghostbuster takes on a new challenge: urban legends.
Upcoming Concerts
October 26 A Static Lullaby/Classic Crime/I Am Ghost So They Say State Theatre 26 Brand New Heavies Jannus Landing 26 PreFest Feat. Toys That Kill/Tiltwheel/Bloodbath & Beyond/More Transitions Art Gallery @ Skatepark of Tampa 27 DMX Jannus Landing 27 Randy Newman Tampa Theatre 27 Come The Freak On '06 Part 1 Feat. Dumbwaiters/Candy Bars/Jarvik 7/Leels/Ima…
Sweet Dreams
In the glittery, fizzy new film from director Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), Kirsten Dunst stars as the 18th-century aristocrat most famous for losing her head, along with pissing off the hungry masses with the notorious diss "Let them eat cake." There is, in fact, an extraordinary amount of cake consumed in Marie Antoinette (along…
Blind Faith
London Hyde Park 1969 BLIND FAITH Sanctuary Blind Faith, arguably the first rock supergroup, was by all accounts doomed from the start. Exhibit A: This DVD of the band's first gig, performed in front of 100,000 people in London's Hyde Park in 1969. Playing new material like "Sea of Joy," "Can't find My Way Home"…
Backspin
Todd Rundgren
Events around the city
Got an upcoming or ongoing wine event? Send events to: The Wine List, 1385 Fifth S., Sarasota, FL 34236; fax to 941-365-6854; or e-mail cooper.baker@weeklyplanet.com. BK WINES & SPIRITS 1319 Main St., Sarasota (373-9600). Get your weekend started with free wine tastings from 5 to 7 p.m. every Fri., featuring a particular winery, grape or…
Music Menu
They’re back (sorta) It’s been 15 years since the last album of original GN’R material hit the street and nearly 20 since Appetite for Destruction made mainstream rock ‘n’ roll dangerous again for a little while. Industry insiders say we’re only months away from Chinese Democracy. The band features some high-profile names (Nine Inch Nails’…
Outtakes
Upcoming Releases HOUSE OF SAND (R) Told over a span of nearly six decades, this curiously dreamlike, unabashedly poetic import obliquely chronicles the survival strategies of three generations of mothers and daughters navigating the hostile deserts of Northern Brazil. Real life mother and daughter Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres assume those roles on screen and…
Think Wine, Think Pink
Wineries helping in the fight against breast cancer.
The Killers, Beck, Grant-Lee Phillips, Coachwhips
Sam's Town THE KILLERS Island Springsteen? Really? These are the first two questions those tuned into the pre-hype for one of '06's most anticipated releases are likely to ask. If Las Vegas Old Wave rehashers The Killers are channeling anybody associated with Nebraska on their admittedly more ambitious sophomore effort, it's the grandly poetic Cure…
A Ghost Toast
LECTURE
No Truth Lies
No Truth Lies NO TRUTH LIES ADD Records After the comparatively old-school blast of opener "Sycophant," the band formerly known as Chest Rockwell settles into a more inherently melodic style influenced by Gainesville's grit-throated punk scene. Nothing here is terribly original, but great guitar tones, an engagingly unhinged enthusiasm and solidly crafted tunes like "A…
Got the Times?
After months of countersuits and allegations, the St. Petersburg Times and the Tampa Tribune are headed to mediation in an attempt to resolve their lawsuits over the name of the Times' daily tabloid. The two heavyweight daily newspapers are squabbling over the Times use of the name, "Tampa Bay Times" for its giveaway tabloid, also…
Viva Ybor!
An arts event looks to establish Ybor City as a cultural destination.
Bizarre crimes from Tampa police reports
DROP 'EM, PART 1: On Oct. 5 at 1:45 a.m., a Tampa man was sitting on his E. Giddings Avenue driveway, listening to music, when two heavy-set dudes approached. The big men had their faces covered and each was carrying two semi-automatic weapons, one in each hand. Per the report, "[The men] demanded money from…
Hump Day Parties
HOLIDAY
CL’s must-do list for the week of
Thurs., oct. 19-Wed., Oct. 25
Every picture tells a story
Sometimes the distance between image and reality is vast.
From Page to Screen
LECTURE/FILM
Inside the secret world of white supremacy
A visit to Laurens, S.C.
No bedtime story
Jobsite reaches new highs with the provocative Pillowman.
A Prince of a compilation
A two-disc reissue of The Artist; plus, the original Beck.
