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Review: Elton John reminisces on past Tampa shows, plays deep cuts in farewell concert at Amalie Arena

He still remembers playing Curtis Hixon Hall.

by Gabe Echazabal April 25, 2022August 3, 2025

He still remembers playing Curtis Hixon Hall.

Music

Concert review: Billy Joel entertains at Amalie Arena, Tampa

The Piano Man treated a sell-out crowd to a night of hits, rarities and humor this past Fri., Jan. 22.

by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy May January 25, 2016July 16, 2025

Music

New Music Tuesday! (September 24): Cher, Drake, Kings of Leon, Mazzy Star, Sting & more

Releases out this week.

by Leilani Polk September 24, 2013May 21, 2025

LGBT community wins big at Emmys

by Tiffany Razzano September 23, 2013June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Billy Elliot, the Musical: Boys, Brits, ballet and Elton John tunes

by Kelsey Sunderland January 25, 2013November 24, 2024

Music

Review: Elton John doesn’t let the Sun Dome down.

by Gabe Echazabal and DrunkCameraGuy.com September 18, 2012May 13, 2025

Music

Elton John christens the new Sun Dome, plus Girls Out Loud Fest, Yelawolf & more in Tampa Bay area live music

by Leilani Polk September 13, 2012April 16, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay Fall Arts Preview: Music

The must-see concerts of the fall season, Sept. 6-Jan. 18.

by Leilani Polk September 6, 2012August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

The Lion King is still the mane event

Disney’s celebrated feature returns to roar in a new dimension.

by Anthony Salveggi September 16, 2011March 25, 2024

Elton John calls on Rick Scott to preserve HIV-AIDS funding- Scott says funding not in danger

by Mitch Perry June 3, 2011June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Theater Review: Billy Elliot: The Musical joyous, resonant at the Straz

by David Warner February 10, 2011February 7, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Theater Review: Joy and unexpected resonance in Billy Elliot: The Musical at the Straz Center

by David Warner February 9, 2011August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Do It Today: Billy Elliot: The Musical and Odd Couple open at Straz (with video) and kites fly for kids with cancer

by Julie Garisto February 2, 2011September 20, 2024

The Gaily News: Southern gay families, Rick Scott, hospital visitation rights, GLAAD nominees, Proposition 8 benefit

by Tiffany Razzano January 20, 2011June 5, 2022

The Gaily News: Elton chooses lesbian godparents, a snubbed gay Republican and more

by Tiffany Razzano January 11, 2011June 5, 2022

Music

#MusicMonday, Vol. 17: Sufjan Stevens, Miles Davis, Gal Costa, Grinderman, and more!

by Leilani Polk October 4, 2010August 17, 2023

“Bride diaper” available in 50 states, gay marriage… not

by Ryan Jent June 25, 2010September 20, 2024

Music

The Sounds of CL, Vol. II: What the music team is listening to right now, from Portishead to The National to Chaka Khan

by Leilani Polk April 26, 2010August 17, 2023

Music

The stories behind three seminal albums by Nirvana, The Beach Boys, and Billy Joel

by Brad Tilbe March 3, 2010July 29, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Concert Review: Brandi Carlile at Capitol Theater

by Joran Oppelt February 19, 2010June 5, 2025