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New CD releases by The Dresden Dolls, Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Sonny Landreth, and plenty else. Read more

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Concert: She Wants Revenge

Concert

She Wants Revenge

She Wants Revenge's dark lyrics and cold synths are straight from the Joy Division playbook -- which has been recycled far too often in recent yea...

 
 
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Film: Clip Film Series: The Houseboy

Film

The Houseboy

The Houseboy The May selection for the monthly Clip Film Series is The Houseboy. This indie focuses on a boy toy who's left alone to housesit dur...

 
 
THU
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Folk Art: Florida, Up South, and the Rest of America

Folk Art

Florida, Up South, and the Rest of America

Folk Art: Florida, Up South, and the Rest of America is a Florida Humanities Council exhibit that spotlights representational artworks and cultural ob...

 
 
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Film: Film Fests

Film

Film Fests

Support a worthy cause while enjoying an evening out this weekend when two Bay area film festivals hold fundraising screenings in Pinellas. Gasparilla...

 
 
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Comedy: The Kids in the Hall

Comedy

The Kids in the Hall

Canada is fertile breeding ground for a distinctive and oftentimes quirky brand of comedy. Among the notable, humor-brewing Canucks are Saturday Night...

 
 
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Comedy: Christian Finnegan

Comedy

Christian Finnegan

You likely know Christian Finnegan from his droll pop culture commentary on VH1's Best Week Ever. He's also a talented comic, and his stand-up...

 
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BLOGS

Report: Ted Kennedy has malignant brain tumor

02:18PM, 05.20.08

From CBS/AP via Mother Jones: Doctors for the Massachusetts Democrat say tests conducted after Kennedy suffered a seizure this weekend show a tumor in his left parietal lobe. Preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma, they said. (photo by Will White/some rights reserved) Bookmark It
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Lionel, where are you when Tampa Bay needs you?

12:43PM, 05.20.08

For those who lived in this area in the late 80s and early 90s, the name Lionel should do more than ring a bell; it should cause you to laugh out loud. Lionel, in reality a former lawyer here named Mike Lebron, ruled the airwaves on WFLA AM radio with a quick wit, amazing ability [...]
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Tomorrows Loaf

12:15PM, 05.20.08

This weeks UrbEx hurt, physically, more than any Ive done so far. But hopefully now Ill know what to do if someones holding a Glock to my chin. And according to the subject of our lead story, Sarasota County (Florida, for that matter) wont be ready for the November election unless the Florida Supreme Court decides [...]
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Salaries at the St. Pete Times

11:27AM, 05.20.08

I missed this in the print edition and a sharp-eyed reader of the PoHo blog pointed it out to me: The Times has revealed that its CEO and editor, Paul Tash, is now making about 553 G's a year. From the Times story about executive pay: Paul C. Tash, chairman, chief executive and editor of the Times, [...]
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OBama & OReilly: video round-up

09:52AM, 05.20.08

Two vids making the rounds. First, the Obama campaign's self-promotion. I can almost hear the crowd chanting "no rain, no rain, no rain " in the background: and O'Reilly, the dance remix (NSFW): Bookmark It
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PODCASTS

Creative Loafing's "Shelter" - Skatepark of Tampa Pro Party

12:11PM, 05.15.08

Creative Loafing visits the Skatepark of Tampa for their annual Pro Party. Featuring Bam Margera, Eric Koston, Captain and Casey (Fuel TV), Paul Rodriguez, Anthony Furlong, Jesse Litsch (Toronto Bluejays) and more. Skate footage and interviews. Visit www.tampabaystreetteam.com for more videos.

Author: creativeloafingtampa Keywords: Bam Margera Eric Koston Captain Casey Paul Rodriguez Nike Fuse TV CKY Jackass Viva la skateboard Band of Horses skating Added: May 15, 2008


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Creative Loafing "Shelter" - Meet the Street Team (Mitch)

07:51AM, 05.06.08

In this series of Shelter videos, we meet the members of the Creative Loafing Street Team. Episode 1: Mitch Hoffman.

Author: creativeloafingtampa Keywords: Creative Loafing Shelter Street Team Bowling Matrix Laser Beam Macaw Orange Mitch Hoffman Added: May 6, 2008


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SMAsh Radio - Episode 025 - Recorded April 22, 2008

11:00PM, 04.25.08

Episode twenty-five of SMAsh Radio features Band Marino, Soulfound Sextet, City of Ships, Have Gun Will Travel, Hat Trick Heroes, Baron von Bear, The Oaks, from the vault: Julius Airwave, news, shows and more! Stay Up! Support the Tampa Bay Music Scene! www.smaflorida.com for more information.
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Creative Loafing "Shelter" Series - Saturday Art Market

10:55PM, 04.14.08

Creative Loafing's "Shelter" series travels to Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg, FL for the Saturday Morning Art Market. Crafts, Food, Vendors, Art, Fresh Produce and more!

Author: creativeloafingtampa Keywords: Creative Loafing Shelter St. Petersburg Street Team Alfie Art Craft Market Food Vendors Downtown Williams Park Produce Added: April 14, 2008


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More music for your a$$

07:12PM, 04.03.08

This week, we bring you even more music for your bootay.Check out tracks by Janita (www.myspace.com/janitaartist), Julie Dexter (www.myspace.com/ketchavibe) and Days Ahead (www.myspace.com/daysaheadmusic). Bookmark It
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Skatepark of Tampa Pro Party

Creative Loafing visits the Skatepark of Tampa for their annual Pro Party. Featuring Bam Margera, Eric Koston, Captain and ...

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NEWS

St. Pete to elderly: Get out!

Public housing goes condo, so residents have to go.

Jeb Bush is back

Actually, he never left.

The mystery rocks of Tarpon Springs

Has he found the Holy Grail or just some holey boulders?

MUSIC

Talking drummer

How a master percussionist from Mali found his way to Tampa and Tropical Heatwave.

Soul Rebels want to funk up Heatwave

New Orleans hip-hop ensemble prepare to heat up Ybor.

The Heatwave is On

Who's playing where and when at Tropical Heatwave

FOOD & DRINK

A taste of The Table

A Sarasota favorite opens in St. Pete.

Down on the Corner

Another SoHo bar leaves nothing but memories.

In defense of beer

A wine geek raises her glass to the suds.

FILM

Blu-ray heaven

Hail the hi-def king.

Why Speed Racer crashed and burned

No wonder Emile Hirsch looks so mad.

Sequel to Chronicles of Narnia arrives

Plus other new and recent releases

ARTS

Read your art out

Miss the exhibit? Read the book.

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

Tastings, music and chefs will stimulate the senses.

Burn, baby, Burn

Hat Trick Theatre heats up with the scorchingly good Burn This.