Gulfport is one of the most unique places in Tampa Bay.
Visiting college crews have been leaving colorful reminders of their visits on the seawalls of the lower Hillsborough River for decades, and are generally ignored by the city. Should this practice be changed?
The Plant City Council is offended by a painting, the artist altered the painting to make them happy, yet city council completely banned any more murals from appearing in historic downtown Plant City.
Between the decline in popularity of traditional so-called “terrestrial” radio stations, the abundant availability of music online, and changes in the public’s individual tastes, the recording industry as we know it is quickly becoming extinct. Understandably, many people within that industry – artists as well as executives – are very nervous while they wait to [...]
From what I can tell, Gasparilla is the nation’s biggest pirate festival. It’s gotta be – we stretch this thing out for about two months. It all starts with the Children’s Parade & Extravaganza, and includes the main Invasion, Parade, and PirateFest, the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Illuminated Knight Parade, the Gasparilla Distance [...]
Lights on Tampa 2009 opens this evening at 5:30. The display includes five public art installations created by major contemporary artists. There will also be live music near some of the venues. In addition, “Satellites” opens in the Channel District to take advantage of LOT visitors. All the events are FREE and should be pretty [...]
Jennifer is looking for a place in Tampa Bay where she can create art and enjoy dinner all at the same time. Somehow she stumbled across Sticks of Fire, and decided to Ask-a -Tampan! Subject: I have a Question for Ask-a-Tampan. Message: Is there a place in Tampa or the surrounding area that one can [...]
Editor’s note: As hoped, we found someone who graciously volunteered to review Jobsite Theater’s The History of the Devil. Say hello to Adonna, and we promise to give her a proper welcome soon. In the meantime, here is her review. Forget Georgia; the Devil is down in Florida this month in The History of the Devil, [...]
I’ve been thinking about two things in the past week or so, and both have to do with the opportunity, artistic and otherwise, provided by living on the edge of a frontier, an exurban terra incognita. Thing One: Getting in on the ground floor of any movement or trend is an appealing thought. Your chance [...]
