Posted inArts & Entertainment Fall Arts Preview 2015: Theater Our theater critic lets you know what to look for in performance as the season starts to turn. by Mark E. Leib August 20, 2015June 5, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment Marvelous! Comedy legend Mel Brooks to headline Tampa’s Straz Center! The event includes a screening of Blazing Saddles and intimate talk with the affable director, performer and writer. by Julie Garisto August 12, 2015June 25, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment One Man Breaking Bad — the unauthorized parody hits the Straz by Sarah Conner May 28, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Don’t cry into your KFC Bowl — Patton Oswalt is coming! Comedy’s avenger of the nerds headlines the Straz Aug. 29. by Stephanie Powers May 27, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inMusic Tonight in live music: John Gorka at Straz Center for Performing Arts Did you miss his Craftsman House show last night? Here’s one more chance to see the folkie in Tampa Bay by David Warner April 20, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Page Turners: Tampa Bay’s literary happenings Inkwood Books celebrates an anniversary and the Cuban Sangwiche Show showcases local poets. by Tiffany Razzano March 30, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment The Laugh Tract — Who’s Bringing the Funny Jay Leno and John Witherspoon of Friday fame head the list of headliners on stage this weekend. by Michael Murillo March 25, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Theater Review: First Date at the Straz Can it be true love? First Date brings a fresh, funny approach to a familiar subject. by Mark E. Leib February 11, 2015July 30, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Theater Review: 50 Shades — the Musical Parody A raunchy show where the laughs never stop. by Seth Peterson January 27, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment SCENE BREAKER: Romeo redux, TV news that knows theater and Broadway discovers Tocobaga territory by Ned Averill-Snell January 21, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment SCENE BREAKER: Hurston found in Polk County, freefalling pants and Tampa’s got a brand new Bard by Ned Averill-Snell January 14, 2015August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment The Laugh Tract — who’s bringing the funny Big comedy week: Garfunkel & Oates, Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson and more. by Michael Murillo November 18, 2014July 23, 2025
Posted inMusic Concert review: The Ben Folds Orchestral Experience at the Straz Center The piano-rocking singer-songwriter and The Sing-Off judge classes it up by David Warner and DrunkCameraGuy.com November 8, 2014July 29, 2025
Posted inMusic Tonight in live music: Ben Folds, Paint Fumes, Matisyahu, Mary Chapin Carpenter & more Concerts this Fri., Nov. 7 by Leilani Polk November 7, 2014August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment The Laugh Tract — who’s bringing the funny Five comedy stars highlight a stellar week for stand-up comedy in Tampa Bay. by Michael Murillo November 4, 2014August 1, 2024
Posted inNews & Views Can April Griffin keep her seat on the Hillsborough County School Board? by Mitch Perry October 20, 2014August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views A tale of 2 counties? Pat Kemp & Al Higginbotham’s different views on the health of Hillsborough by Mitch Perry October 17, 2014August 3, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment SCENE BREAKER: Flashback Hamlet, a Rocky Horror wedding reception and dark comedy meets awards night by Ned Averill-Snell October 8, 2014August 17, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Winevasion in store for the region this weekend The weekend’s bill of wine festivals makes it good to be a vino lover. by Meaghan Habuda September 9, 2014August 17, 2023
Posted inMusic Interview: Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses his mental health, a fresh LP from his band & more Counting Crows hit the Straz Center this Wed., June 11, with Toad the Wet Sprocket by Ray Roa May 30, 2014February 26, 2025