Do These Tonight! #NoShame Halloween Ball, Gulfport Casino Halloween Swing Party and Radley Haunted House
Directions for Living is non-profit organization that provides the life-saving and life-enhancing behavioral health, child safety and family preservation services for Pinellas County residents. Its #NoShame campaign enlists members of the arts community to promote acceptance and freedom of expression and squash the stigma of mental illness, and end bullying and discrimination. Help celebrate inclusiveness…
Morning Report: Scott’s mansion makeover; Alex Sink, house-hunter
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest Governor’s Mansion of them all? With nearly $800,000 in new furniture and renovations, the answer is easy: the stately Greek Revival home where Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott reside. Since moving into the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee, the Scotts have been busily nesting —…
The Well-Played List, 10-30-2013: The Stepkids, Pearl Jam, The Dismemberment Plan, Minor Alps, Sharks & more
Music we’re jamming this week; audio, video & Spotify playlist included.
“Underwearness” for Underprivileged Children & Shoes for Pops
Oftentimes we hear about all the children around the world who need help, but what about the children who need our help in our very own back yard? Since 2003, Clothes to Kids has provided more than 80,000 wardrobes to low-income and in crisis school-age children, all free of charge. More than 53,000 students in…
Farewell, Lou Reed… a requiem for a rock n’ roll icon
My experience with Lou Reed was peripheral, at first. I knew "Wild Side" like everyone else, though I didn't really think too hard about how 'he' became a 'she' until later. Cowboy Junkies' cover of "Sweet Jane" (tapped for the Natural Born Killers soundtrack) and Hole's version of "Pale Blue Eyes" from an early EP…
Do This: Lucky Poetry Funeral Tour at Inkwood
LUCKY POETS: From left, J.D. Scott, Gianna Russo and Nicole Steinberg. Push past the Halloween clichés and take in some ghostly verse at the Lucky Poetry Funeral Tour, taking place this evening at 7 p.m. at Inkwood Books. The event features three prominent writers who shouldn’t disappoint unless your usually discerning brain have been eaten…
New Music Tuesday! (October 29): The Flaming Lips, Arcade Fire, White Denim, Los Campesinos!, Kelly Clarkson & more
Releases out this week; audio & video included.
Morning Report: Wave of relief for homeowners
Plus: Yankees moving to Ocala, Kriseman says Foster lied about the Rays and more …
The Gaily News: Marriage equality debated in Hawaii
Ellen has teamed up with NBC to create a new TV show. Hawaii could become the 15th state to legalize gay marriage. On Monday, lawmakers picked up the battle for marriage equality in the Aloha State. “I think Hawaii has always celebrated its sense of Aloha for one another,” Governor Neil Abercrombie told Reuters. “This…
John Nichols & Robert McChesney remain optimistic despite how America has become a “Dollarocracy”
John Nichols & Robert McChesney chat with fans at a recent bookstore appearance in Corte Madera, California No doubt both political parties will begin spending megabucks in the special election next year to win Florida's 13th Congressional District in Pinellas County, now a swing seat with the death of Bill Young earlier this month. Will…
Inside the Photo Booth: Blues singer Lauren Mitchell
It's exciting times for Lauren Mitchell and her namesake group the Lauren Mitchell Band – they just took home the gold at the Suncoast Blues Challenge and will now go on to represent the Suncoast Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this January. Influenced by legendary female singers such as Etta James,…
Morning Report: Kinder, gentler Charlie Crist
Plus: Fire at Yuengling, St. Pete’s pier woes and more …
Do This: Pumpkins, Fishburne, We Are Wisconsin and a spooky radio fundraiser
The Independent and a free film screening help you cure that case of the Mondays.
Do This: Monstruosite Trunk Show
BRIAN JAMES HELLO, DOLLY: Attend Donshey's fashion event today. Since Jack Skellington sauntered on the big screen, Halloween and Christmas have been morphing into one big long scary shopping season. Here's a nifty fashion version of such a Franken-holiday beastie. Designer and CL 25 Under 25 honoree Dolly Donshey has rallied her Monstruosite team to…
Relationship initiation
How do I get my girlfriend to make the first move?
Ghosts of Octobers past
Haunted by what I wore, and who I wore it with.
Rowdies looking to keep playoff hopes alive in Edmonton
Soccernation.com It comes down to final road game of the regular season for the Tampa Bay Rowdies as they travel to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this weekend, Sun., Oct. 27 at 4 p.m., hoping to remain in the hunt for the Soccer Bowl against FC Edmonton. But before they play FC Edmonton, the Rowdies will know…
The Counselor has no defense
Heavy-handed and light on suspense, Ridley Scott’s latest is an enjoyable letdown.
Do This: Art shows on both sides of Tampa Bay
Plan to attend the St. Pete Shuffle, Art of Box, Dark Arts and other great visually enhanced happenings.
Bad Grandpa has that old-man smell
Johnny Knoxville returns to Jackass territory, but the jokes fall flat.
Wadjda peeks behind the veil
This groundbreaking film portrays the everyday struggle of women living in a strict religious community.
Morning Report: Bondi bogarts medical marijuana initiative
Is Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi a good doobie, or what? Bondi is opposing a statewide citizens’ referendum to legalize medical marijuana. The proposed ballot initiative by People United for Medical Marijuana would amend the state constitution to allow patients to use the banned herb for “debilitating diseases.” But the Florida AG is arguing that…
Cauliflower power
Give the maligned veggie a much-needed flavor boost in this tasty gratin.
Wine your way through Victoria & Albert’s tasting menu
Jon Palmer Claridge Space limitations in the print edition mean that the overview of the exquisite wine pairings for this week’s restaurant review moves online. I thought it important to include them, not only because they were chosen with such great care and are in every way a match for the world-class food, but the…
Ringside Cafe moves to Club Detroit
Ringside Cafe After more than 20 years on Fourth St., Ringside Cafe will relocate to Club Detroit at 16 Second St. N., in downtown St. Petersburg. The news comes after Ringside's landlord informed owner Greg Pugh that the property was going to be sold, along with several others on the 2700 block — to be…
Potty on, Garth! TIA finalist in best restrooms contest
Tampa International Airport NOSES POWDERED HERE: Ladies room at TIA. If you travel a lot, you might share my unmitigated love and pride for Tampa's sleek and immaculate skyport gem. Others have taken notice too — apparently, while sitting on the john. In case you haven't heard, Cintas has narrowed down its finalist for 2013…
The Laugh Tract — who’s bringing the funny Oct. 23-27
PUBLICITY IMAGE HE TALK PRETTY SATURDAY: David Sedaris headlines Ruth Eckerd Hall Oct. 26. Every weekend there's stand-up comedy happening across the Bay area, from theater shows featuring household names to comedy clubs offering nationally-touring headliners to the local bar or restaurant showcasing local talent. If you want to see comedians performing live, you have…
Do This: SubRosa at USF CAM’s Pecha Kucha
Photo courtesy of the Freedom Collection IDEAS FOR CHANGE: Tutu Alicante is one of the speakers at USF's Pecha Kucha this evening. USF Contemporary Art Museum's SubRosa: The Language of Resistance offers moving examples of how society and artists respond to social, political and environmental oppression with works by China’s status-quo-busting, middle-finger-shooting art messiah Ai…
Morning Report: Ill-timed poll asks, Rick Baker or Billy Young Jr. for Congress?
Which GOP candidate should fill the House seat held for 22 terms by Rep. Bill Young — Rick Baker? Frank Hibbard? Or, Billy Young, the late Congressman’s son? The National Republican Congressional Committee is apologizing today for phoning voters in Florida’s District 13, as Young’s family marked the passing of the 82-year-old Congressman, who died…
Jono Vaughan lets her hair down
The final weekend approaches for the artist’s show at St. Petersburg’s Morean Arts Center.
Little Shop of Horrors is exceedingly ridiculous
Largo’s New Stage Theatre gives us pure theater candy for Halloween.
Review: John Fogerty keeps the hits rolling at the Straz Center, Tampa
A review & pics from the Sun., Oct 27 show.
The Great Unknowns: Big Pre-Fest in Little Ybor highlights
Acts you should know playing this week’s Fest pre-party
Big Pre-Fest lands in Little Ybor
Gainesville’s Fest extends its reach southward for a bombastic two-day pre-party
The genuine article
Remembering USF St. Petersburg journalism professor Bob Dardenne.
Review: Reverend Horton Heat and Wayne “The Train” Hancock hit State Theatre
On Sun., Oct. 27, the Reverend Horton Heat landed at State Theatre, supported by Wayne “The Train” Hancock and with warm-up by local heroes, the Gotohells. This was a show that held some sentimental value to me. In the fall of 1996, I was working in a record store in Rocky Mount, N.C., perusing the…
Feedback: The Trader Joe’s debate
I Love The Burg’s Brian Bailey responds to CL’s report.
Interview: Singer, songwriter and lesbian icon Melissa Ferrick stops in Tampa
Ferrick kicks off the Club Jaeb concert series.
Morning Report: Is Tampa Ready for Hillary?
A super-PAC supporting Hillary Clinton for president in 2016 was raising dollars and hopes at a rally Tuesday hosted by former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman. Dubbed Ready for Hillary, the super-PAC focuses on smaller donations but already has collected $1.25 million nationwide at similar fundraisers and through social media. Tuesday’s event at Mise en Place…
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney is Florida’s best restaurant
World class fine dining is a quick trip across I-4 away …
The Well-Played List, 10-23-2013: Debbie Harry, casimer&casimir, Roky Erickson, Restorations & more
Music we’re jamming this week; audio, video & Spotify playlist included.
Disney’s Epcot Food & Wine and Universal’s Krustyland
Eating our way through Universal’s Krustyland and Epcot’s Food and Wine.
Casita Taqueria will relocate to St. Pete’s Grand Central District
Shanna Gillette The St. Pete Mexican restaurant has found a new home on Central Ave. Only a few weeks after the owners of Casita Taqueria learned that Trader Joe's had likely purchased the 2700 block of Fourth St. in St. Pete, where their popular Mexican restaurant is currently situated, they found a new location. Don…
