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A Night Out at the Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Tampa

The Murder Mystery Dinner Show has brought the roaring 20′s to the Empress Tea Room and Bistro in North Tampa, but it’s not all flappers and Fedoras:  There’s been a murder and only you can help solve the case! From … Read More

Things to do for Mother’s Day in Tampa | Ideas & Tips

So, Mother’s Day is less than a week away.  If you just had an “oh sh*t!” moment reading that sentence, it’s ok.  We’re here to help. Anyone celebrating Mother’s Day in Tampa can rest assured that our city provides a … Read More

Tillery | Self-Produced Hip Hop, R&B From the Heart of Tampa

Tillery is an up and coming singer, songwriter, and producer armed and ready to take over the Tampa Bay area with his signature style of soulful hip hop and R&B. Hailing from Miami, Tillery is a multi-talented artist who utilizes … Read More

Cristina Mirra | Miss Hooters Canada, Model, Dancer, & More

Cristina Mirra is the cutest little Canadian that ever lived.  Growing up in Montreal she enjoyed life to the fullest.  At an early age she was approached to do a photoshoot and next thing you know she was one of the … Read More

The Tampa Bay Comic Con Experience | Comics, Artists, Video Games

Day 1 The Tampa Bay Comic Con has been going on a couple times a year for more than a decade now. I reviewed the previous show which happened during October of 2011, but things have changed a lot in … Read More

Amber Hanson | Coyote Ugly Bartender

Amber Hanson, bartender at the Coyote Ugly in Ybor City, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. There’s no bar like Coyote Ugly in Ybor City. Made famous by the movie with the same name, … Read More

Crystal Thomas | Bad Monkey Bartender

Crystal Thomas, bartender at the Bad Monkey in Ybor City, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. Bad Monkey is one of the newest bars in Ybor City. Stop by for a wild time and … Read More

Reagan Ramesar | Gaspar’s Grotto Bartender

Reagan Ramesar, bartender at the Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City, will be competing in Bar Wars on March 10th. Gaspar’s Grotto is an awesome restaurant and bar in the heart of Ybor City. Stop by for live music on their … Read More

Eddie Teti | O’Brien’s Irish Pub – Brandon Bartender

Eddie Teti, bartender at the O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. O’Brien’s is a longstanding Irish pub and restaurant in Brandon. A favorite watering hole amongst regulars, O’Briens provides … Read More

Rick Harden | The Dog’s Bollocks Bartender

Rick Harden, bartender at The Dog’s Bollocks in Ybor City, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. As the top British-themed pub in Ybor City, The Dog’s Bollocks is the place to be for a … Read More

Brett Cardoso | The Rack Bartender

Brett Cardoso, bartender at the The Rack in Hyde Park, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. For an awesome experience featuring sushi, billiards, great drinks, and more, The Rack is a go-to destination for … Read More

Terrence Joseph | O’Brien’s Irish Pub – Tampa Bartender

Terrence Joseph, bartender at the O’Brien’s Irish Pub in North Tampa, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. O’Brien’s is the place to go to for an awesome friendly environment featuring a full bar with … Read More

Stefanie Cianci | Hyde Park Cafe Bartender

Stefanie Cianci, bartender at the Hyde Park Cafe in Hyde Park, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. Hyde Park Cafe is the prime nightlife destination in Hyde Park. Every week, students and young professionals … Read More

Pat Kelleher | MacDinton’s Irish Pub Bartender

Pat Kelleher, bartender at the MacDinton’s Irish Pub in Hyde Park, will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. MacDinton’s is the premier Irish Pub in Hyde Park offering great drinks, specials, Irish fare, and more. … Read More

Butch Johnson | Martini Republic Bartender

Butch Johnson, bartender at the Martini Republic in Downtown Tampa will be competing in Bar Wars at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. Martini Republic is a new bar in Downtown Tampa offering an artful contemporary atmosphere made complete by a … Read More

Painting with a Twist | Painting Class with Drinks in South Tampa

We’ll guess it’s probably been a while since you’ve taken a painting class, but Painting with a Twist might just make you head back for the canvas and brushes sooner than you think.  This South Tampa painting studio provides group … Read More

Ideas for Singles on Valentine’s Day in Tampa | Parties and More

Alright, Tampa.  Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, February 14.   We’ll venture to guess you’re either excited, apathetic, or completely bitter about this yearly celebration of love. If you’re single and bitter, it’s hard to blame you.  Who needs those fattening … Read More

‘Magic Mike’ with Channing Tatum Filming in Tampa

It’s not every day a major motion picture gets filmed in Tampa.  It’s definitely not every day one directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Channing Tatum gets filmed here.  But, that’s happening right now as principle filming for Magic Mike, … Read More

98 Rockfest Returns | Shinedown, Evanescence, P.O.D., and More

Get ready Tampa Bay rock fans.  98 Rockfest is coming back to the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Saturday, April 28. Local rock station, 98 Rock unveiled the line up for the 2012 edition of Rockfest late yesterday afternoon.  Alt-rock … Read More

How to Make the Best of a Crappy Job in Tampa

Crappy jobs; we’ve all had one, or worse, have one right now.  Whether the boss is breathing down you’re neck every second of your working existence or you’ve got an annoying crew of co-workers worse than a wild pack of … Read More