Best Live Music Venue: Jannus Landing 200 First Ave. N.
[map]
727-896-1244
Runners Up: Skipper’s Smokehouse, New World Brewery
See Jannus Landing in the Hall of Fame.
Best Dance Club: The Castle 2004 N. 16th St.
[map]
813-247-7547
Runners Up: Czar, Georgie’s Alibi
Upcoming Events at The Castle Nightclub – Coffin Classics hosted by DJ Sean, DJ Tom Gold & Chris "The Night Guy" (UPSTAIRS), DJ Rich Ranck (DOWNSTAIRS) – Fridays – Communion After Dark hosted by DJ Tom Gold (UPSTAIRS), DJ Sean (DOWNSTAIRS) – Saturdays
Best Local Band: Giddy Up Helicopter
www.myspace.com/giddyuphelicopter
Runners Up: Weaksauce, Auditorium, Cuban Sandwich Crisis
Best Theater Company: American Stage 211 Third St. S.
[map]
727-823-7529
Runners Up: Jobsite Theater, Stageworks
Best Art Gallery: Covivant Gallery
Formerly at 4906 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (now closed)
Runners Up: Craftsmen House, Florida Craftsmen Gallery
This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2006.