Tampa-born, and raised, Lauren Mayhew has been in the entertainment industry since she was a child. She’s appeared on PBS, a soap opera and most recently voiced a character on a new Hulu show. In 2020, the entertainment industry took a major hit. Shows were postponed, projects were shut down and live entertainment was all … Read more
It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and, for most of us, it holds a special significance this year. Whether you decide to venture out, wearing your mask and socially distancing, or you order takeout, here are some ways to celebrate. First Night St. Petersburg 2021 (Virtual Event) First Night St. Pete’s Annual New Year’s … Read more
Big Storm Brewing is planning to open a brewpub, at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando, possibly by the end of the year. The Orlando City Council approved a 10-year lease for Big Storm’s new Amway location. The nearly 5,000-square-foot location will feature onsite craft brewing, as well as kitchen service. The brewpub restaurant will … Read more
When Ireland’s westernmost shores of the Wild Atlantic Way call with their siren song, extraordinary family vacations are explicit in their promise. Adventure greets families head on here, especially when hosted by County Mayo’s majestic Ashford Castle, a splendid estate catering to lords, ladies, lads and lassies for centuries. The Castle captures the fancy of … Read more
The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival is right around the corner, with two days of music on four stages, a lineup of local food booths, and activities for the whole family, during the biggest edition of the festival yet. It runs March 9-10 at downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park and Kiley Gardens. The musical lineup aims … Read more
It’s almost time to roll out the red carpet in Tampa for the annual Gasparilla International Film Festival. Now in its 13th year, the festival continues to attract thousands to the six-day event. This year’s festival runs March 19-24. The festival provides an opportunity for film buffs to see movies before they hit the big … Read more
There are shows to make you laugh and shows to make you want to dance, coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall this spring. Here’s some of the performaces you might want to get tickets to early. Ruth Eckerd Hall Legally Blonde – The Musical Sunday, March 10 International award-winning “Legally Blonde – The Musical” is the ultimate Broadway … Read more
These are some of the big shows coming in the New Year. National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Swan Lake Jan. 6 With music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, this ballet classic is based on Russian folklore and German legend. The story follows a young prince as he works to … Read more
Brace yourselves … Hamilton is coming to Tampa! Tickets for the Broadway phenomena will go on sale Friday, November 16 at 9 a.m., the Straz Center announced Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased through the Straz Center’s Official Ticket Sales Office, in person, online or via the phone. The show runs from February 12 to March 10. Ticket … Read more
The 2018-2019 season of the Straz Center for Performing Arts is kicking off this month. While season tickets have reached capacity, there is still a chance to purchase single-tickets, including that one small show Hamilton, you may have heard of it. Here’s a guide to what is coming and when: The Play That Goes Wrong … Read more
