Readings, readings, everywhere …

… so you can stop and think.

by Peter Meinke

Florida Democrats race to the bottom

They should be riding high. Instead, they’re fighting over who gets to be party chair.

by Mitch Perry

Snake charmers in the Everglades

Finally, something to confirm our state’s Deep South credentials.

by Scott Harrell

Raising Dough, reading stories

An explanation of a CL cover, plus a report on a literary Saturday night.

by David Warner

This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Emilie Autumn, Yonder Mountain String Band, Natalie Merchant & more

Concerts, Jan. 17-23.

by Leilani Polk

Wood Brothers Oliver and Chris make up for lost time.

Wood brothers Oliver and Chris make up for lost time.

by Leilani Polk

Mavis Staples: Her music is still her most powerful message

The soul singer hits Mahaffey Theater this Saturday.

by Gabe Echazabal

A fond fare-thee-well to Underoath

The Christian metalcore outfit plays their last Tampa show Sat., Jan. 26.

by Daniel Cura

Album review: Johnny Cakes and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypso, The Curse of the Unsinkable Ship

by Leilani Polk

Mavis Staples charms and serenades fans at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

A review of the singer's Sat., Jan. 19 concert.

by Gabe Echazabal

Patrick Dougherty branches out

A public installation makes a good sticking point for Sarasota’s new contemporary art museum.

by Megan Voeller

It's not you ... it's Mike Birbiglia

Comedic storyteller Mike Birbiglia talks about his issues with love, life and “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend.”

by Julie Garisto

Argggh you ready for Gasparilla?!

Get out your beads. Jose Gasparilla invades Tampa again on Jan. 26.

by Nicole Abbett

Glass Menagerie is a delicate imbalance

Tampa Rep’s revival may glisten, but Tennessee Williams fans will be a tougher crowd.

by Mark E. Leib

Shine bright like a…

No, not a diamond. This gem’s hue is the Pantone Color of the Year.

by Leslie Joy Ickowitz

Help them grow

St. Petersburg’s Edible Peace Patch needs your help.

by Arielle Stevenson

Sakana's sushi is a shore thing

A sublime sushi spot on Gandy near Bayshore.

by Jon Palmer Claridge

That's so over

Andy Huse disses the Cuban sandwich debate.

by Jane McInnis

Breakfast diner guide

No corporate restaurants need apply; the locals have breakfast covered.

by Arielle Stevenson

Schwarzenegger’s Last Stand

The movie’s iffy, but Ah-nold does well with his first starring role in a decade.

by Joe Bardi

Familial dysfunction leads to laughs in Petunia

TIGLFF's Best of Fest returns for one night only Jan. 17.

by Joe Bardi

Cheaters never prosper in Broken City

Despite some hot direction, Mark Wahlberg’s latest never catches fire.

by Kyle Dunn

Mama’s house

Guillermo del Toro executive produces a familiar haunt.

by Anthony Salveggi