Daily Show‘s Jessica Williams at USF-Tampa tonight
The comedic correspondent will share her TV experiences in the Marshall Center Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.
Milk Crate Creamery to offer ice cream with local flavor in Tampa
On Sunday, a locally driven Milk Crate Creamery ice cream social will be hosted at Jug & Bottle.
USF and forensic artists re-open FL cold cases with 3D printed skulls
With fine-tuned artistic and scientific skill, forensic artists unveil their facial reconstructions to the public on Friday
The wait is over: Bluemercury opens doors to its new Hyde Park Village location
There were more than a few people excited about the grand opening of Bluemercury Oct. 10. A line of 50 people stretched around the building before doors even opened that Saturday morning. Lucky for those people, the Bluemercury staff showed their appreciation by handing out gift bags to the first 100 customers, pouring mimosas, handing…
Sh*t happened 10/15/15: Kriseman elaborates on BP money, troglodytes hurt animals, toddler shootings, RIP Don Banks
If a day is indeed like a week in miniature, then Thursday is the week's equivalent of, like 4 p.m. on a Monday — it sucks, but it sucks less than two hours ago (Wednesday). Mayor Rick Kriseman spoke in more detail about his wish list of uses for the $6.5 million settlement St. Pete…
The Burger Issue: The Basic Cheeseburger Taste Test
From McDonald’s to El Cap to Burger 21, a two-day sprint to see who makes the classic best.
The Burger Issue: Creative license
A crowdsourced list of Tampa Bay’s 10 most inventive burgers.
Tickets for St. Pete Beach Wine Experience on sale
Wine Experience to highlight wine samples, small bites and bottles at reduced prices on Nov. 20.
Bike share, stormwater repairs among Kriseman suggestions of how to spend BP settlement
In a crowded room at St. Pete's water resources department headquarters, Mayor Rick Kriseman said Wednesday he'd like to spend the city's share of BP oil disaster settlement money on things that would help reduce residents' dependence on cars, thus helping cull demand for the risky practice of offshore drilling. “I believe the fiscally responsible…
Theater Review: The Importance of Being Earnest With Zombies
Wilde Halloween fun with more laughs than gore.
Hilarious and horrifying Sunshine State tourist traps revisited
An expert on classic Sunshine State tourist traps comes to Largo.
Tampa Bay Design Week — the art of building a community
Tampa and St. Pete round out the event series with a slate of fun and inspiring events.
For a friend: Z Grille, Red Mesa chefs unite on benefit dinner
A local family will benefit from a special six-course dinner at St. Pete’s Z Grille on Oct. 25.
Way Back Wednesday: The Chemical Brothers
A look at artists and groups that came up pre-’00s, with lots of video included.
Working the Room: Students collaborate at HCC Dale Mabry’s Gourmet Room
Inside the cozy Gourmet Room, rotating menus and contemporary dining are offered by students.
Dems debate: Sanders steals young hearts
When pigs fly will we have a socialist for president, right? Of course, Senator Bernie Sanders isn't a socialist, but the distinction between socialists and social democrats (the government owning everything vs. not allowing corporations to control everything) is too fine a nuance for many, especially if they've watched a wee bit too much Fox…
Sh*t happened 10/14/15: Democratic debate, local reality TV series, Korn wrote a book?
I can remember being a kid, standing at the edge of a mountainous sand dune — I think my parents had dragged us to North Carolina for a family vacation trip — and staring out over the barrier island, at the powerful, surging waves of the Atlantic. I marveled at the power of nature, and…
On the Sauce: Chai Tea Martini
Boozy and caffeinated, this drink should be made the next time you want to impress your guests.
Tonight in live music: Alcest with Emma Ruth Rundle, Don Williams, GRiZ
Another three appealing concerts happening on a weeknight.
Meet the Brewers: Scott Shuler of Two Henrys Brewing
Plant City brewery Two Henrys sources its own unique flavors.
Tampa named eighth best wallet-friendly foodie city
WalletHub’s list of Best and Worst Foodie Cities for Your Wallet features Tampa as the eighth best.
New Tunes Day: Head Over Heart, Martin Crane, Here We Go Magic & more
A look at fresh songs, videos and a trailer, plus a look at what’s due out this Fri., Oct. 16 and links to full album streams.
Don’t Stop St. Petersburg confirms a new date and modified location
The lineup of 30+ bands is still TBA, but tickets go on sale this Friday.
A recipe for apple crisp, straight from Mom’s kitchen
Celebrate two sweet food occasions with this easy-to-make apple crisp recipe by Mom.
Do This: Flying Mullet 5K and One Mile Doggie Dash
Wacky treks of fishy royalty, canines and random livestock can be enjoyed in Gulfport Wednesday.
The Laugh Tract — Who’s Bringing the Funny
Big comedy names, musical humor, naked magic and a dragon. It's not a flashback from a lost weekend in the '60s. They're not just part of the diverse comedy lineup in town this weekend. Whether you want to hit the theater for a big night out, or catch a free show put on by locals,…
Experience varied Asian performances at the Ringling International Arts Festival
Skip the plane ticket. A wide array of international performances fly into Sarasota this weekend.
Sh*t happened 10/13/15: Body cams work, Grier suspended, giant potty chair
As long as your entire indigenous New World population wasn't enslaved by a stranger with no sense of direction, or you didn't have to go back to work after your mail truck was ripped open by a tornado, your yesterday probably wasn't as bad as you thought. A year-long joint study between USF and the…
Tonight in live music: Vintage Trouble, Stray from the Path, Nicoffeine
A look at some concerts happening this Tue., Oct. 13.
Concert review: Ghost presents a symphony for the devil at The Ritz Ybor, Ybor City
A look back at the show featuring the Swedish metal outfit this past Sun., Oct. 11, with lots of photos.
An ornery dragon and his tiny Chihuahua are set to blow your mind this weekend
One of the busier dragon-based magicians, John Van der Put’s character, Piff the Magic dragon, has made his way from the UK and into the hearts of his fans with a mastery of sleight of hand, wry humor and his adorably enchanting Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles. This weekend he'll be headlining Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club.…
On the menu: USF St. Pete food lectures kick off this month
Food photog Penny De Los Santos will head USF St. Pete’s first free Food for Thought lecture.
Concert review: Toro Y Moi delivered the dance grooves at a sold-out State Theatre
A look back at the show that occurred in St. Pete this past Fri., Oct. 9.
Sh*t happened 10/12/15: Enough with misinterpreting the 2nd Amendment already, Bolts rule, Randy Quaid still crazy
The first cool breeze of autumn snaked between the trees and buildings, funneling through the alley to blow up my kilt, embarrassing me in front of a dog who'd squeezed his way under a privacy fence and pressuring me to explain why I was in an alley wearing a kilt in the first place. (WHAT…
Tonight in live music: Go!Zilla, Overkill & Symphony X, Particle, Insane Clown Posse
A look at four shows happening this Mon., Oct. 12.
This Sunday in live music: Ghost, Drive-By Truckers, Ellis Paul
A look at concerts happening this Sun., Oct. 11
St. Pete scores more Mexican food through Pericos
Mexican starters, specialties and desserts are offered at St. Pete’s new Fourth Street resto, Pericos.
The weekend shift: Dance face
Dancing is one of humanity’s most enjoyable pastimes. Whether or not we’re any good at it is irrelevant, as long as we’re having a good time. Still, we all at least try to move rhythmically. With so much effort going into trying to look cool on the dance floor, one area that seems overlooked is…
This Saturday in live music: The Mountain Goats, Funk Cancer fundraiser, Pohgoh & more
A look at some shows happening this Sat., Oct, 10
Judge goes for not-so-gerrymandered Congressional maps
Months after a state lawmakers abandoned a special session aimed at figuring out how to redraw Florida's obviously unfairly-drawn Congressional district maps, instead opting to abandon it in disarray, a Leon County judge has recommended that maps drawn by the plaintiffs in the case that brought the suit on in the first place be used.…
Do This: The Weekend Top 10
Oktoberfest fun, kitteh vids, vikings, Pinellas Park art (!), another big Bloom art party and more.
Concert review: Death Grips and their crazed fans destroy State Theatre (okay, not really).
A look back at last night’s show by the aggro experimental hip hop outfit
Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Young Galaxy, The Game, Bloc Party & more
A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend. Spotify playlist included.
Living Room brings dueling pianos to Dunedin
Starting Oct. 21, locals can catch dueling pianos at downtown Dunedin’s Living Room on Main.
Florida U.S. House Speaker hopeful Webster touted for being relatively reasonable
With U.S. House majority leader Kevin McCarthy bowing out of the race for House Speaker for some reason, a range of Republicans are lining up, or being goaded, to step into the competition to replace outgoing House Speaker John Boehner, who announced his resignation a couple of weeks back. Among these is Winter Garden Republican…
Sh*t happened 10/9/15: Bolts make history, HCC pledge flap, Ugly turns self in
Let's lunch it up with some of yesterday's news, shall we? The Lightning made history last night by being the first NHL team to win in overtime under the league's new 3-on-3 rules. Yeah, we know, it's not as glamorous as a Guinness Book of World Records award for "Most Long, Slow, Deep, Sensuous Tongue…
Mayor Buckhorn’s civilian review board passes City Council
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn's compromised vision of the police civilian review board, revealed this week to be a 5-4 split in appointees between the Mayor and City Council with Buckhorn also naming two alternates, was approved by City Council late Thursday evening with a 5-2 vote. The compromise caps a summer-long of debate and a…
Lightning beat Flyers in NHL’s first 3-on-3 OT
Settling down into Amalie Arena tonight with over 19,000 of my closest friends, the anguish of this past June's Stanley Cup Final Series loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6 still slightly lingered. The electricity of the fans and chill of the ice could be felt throughout the arena, which some might say contributed…
Tonight in live music: King Dude, The Vibrators, Big Sean, Dukes of Juke 30th Anniversary Party & more
A look at concerts happening this Fri., Oct. 9, plus a peek at what’s coming up this weekend.
Environment group says obvious about the importance of EPA Clean Water Rules
Fans of effluvium and industrial waste-riddled rivers are probably willing to spend billions telling you the opposite, but as it turns out, millions of Floridians enjoy rivers, streams and other waterways fed by tributaries that aren't teeming with pollutants. At a press conference held Thursday at St. Pete's Vinoy Park, the group Environment Florida and…
Karl Nurse: sewage dump is a symptom of profound, decades-old infrastructure needs
St. Pete has caught a lot of grief for what appears to be a careless, disgusting and perilously ill-advised decision. When August's heavy rains inundated the city's sewer system, the city began pumping the excess into nearby Clam Bayou and Tampa Bay — we're talking of millions of gallons of raw sewage — and was…
British bubble tea chain set for Westfield Citrus Park
Tampa’s Westfield Citrus Park will gets its own bubble tea bar through Bubbleology next month.
Transforming Tampa Bay: Kudos and brickbats
I was away this summer and missed weighing in on the Best of the Bay, so here’s my take on projects and persons to celebrate — and some to revile. Best cause for civic optimism Healthy neighborhoods in Tampa? Yes! The Clinton Global Initiative will partner with Jeff Vinik and others to create a wellness…
Michael Francis — Florida Orchestra’s new maestro takes us to the movies
The TFO director has made an epic debut.
Science!: Most of us may be dull when it comes to scientific literacy, but there’s hope
Note: This piece ran as a sidebar to a news feature on the disconnect between scientists and many politicians, which ran in our Oct. 8 issue. Find that piece here. Late last month, when NASA announced the discovery of possible flowing water on Mars, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh was outraged. He accused Hollywood and the…
Listen to Brooklyn percussion trio TIGUE’s latest single “Mouth”
Featuring Ira Kaplan and James McNew of Yo La Tengo
Theater Review: MMF at Silver Meteor
Ryan Bernier directs a contemporary play about a bizarre love triangle.
It’s the data, stupid: How scientific illiteracy among politicians — and everybody else — puts us all in danger
Nobody expects Donald Trump to say anything enlightened about any issue, even climate change. On Sept. 17, during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, though, he made some particularly uneducated comments about the phenomenon scientists have been documenting for half a century. “I consider it not to be a problem at all. I think it’s…
Tonight in live music: Here Come the Mummies, Death Grips & more
A look at some noteworthy shows happening this Thurs., Oct. 8.
Toro y Moi brings hallucinogenic dance grooves to Tampa Bay
The indie outfit led by Chaz Bundick are on tour behind funky-heady fourth full-length What For? (media included)
