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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when you go back and forth with family about what to do in between meals. Tell pops you want to whack it, and suggest a trip to this miniature golf course that’s popped up on the St. Pete Pier. Holiday music, merry obstacles and decorations surround the 18-hole course, and be prepared to fork over an extra $5 if your biodegradable ball falls into the ultimate water hazard (the ocean surrounding the Sunshine City’s $92 million gem). Advance tickets are suggested. Putt the Pier: Holiday Edition: Daily through Jan. 2. $12. Majeed Foundation Coastal Thicket at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg. puttstpetepier.com—Ray Roa
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Beginning at 6 p.m. at the southern tip of Davis Islands, traveling through the Convention Center basin and the Heights, and turning around at Sparkman Wharf, this parade features registered boaters who are competing for first, second and third place trophies for their holiday-themed vessels. Plus, there’s an after party at American Social. There’s no cover to watch, but a $100 VIP viewing option includes seating at the Tampa Convention Center and drink tickets. Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk—Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: Saturday, Dec. 23. 6 p.m. No cover to watch, boats must pay registration fee ($95). Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. thetampariverwalk.com —Ray Roa
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Noche Buena is a Christmas Eve tradition that Hispanic and Filipino communities celebrate each December, and it usually involves some drinking, late-night eating and the occasional prayer. Ybor City’s La Sétima Club hosts its own version, featuring lots of the drinking and eating but none of the praying. And since La Sétima only serves plant-based fare, Chef David Lamb is whipping up a special menu of Puerto Rican-inspired dishes alongside daily offerings of veganized boudin-filled egg rolls and muffaletta-inspired sliders. Stick around for its Parranda Navideña carolers—who will be singing their Boricua version of Christmas classics around 6:30 p.m.—before grabbing a bottle of natural wine for Christmas dinner the next day. According to USA Today, many Hispanic, Latino and Filipino families throughout the diaspora celebrate Noche Buena—which translates into “the good night”—on Christmas Eve because of traditions connected with religion and Spanish colonization. Noche Buena: Sunday, Dec. 24. 5 p.m.-midnight. No Cover. La Sétima Club, 815 E 7th Ave, Tampa. @lasetimaclub on Instagram—Kyla Fields
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Downtown Tampa has its ice skating rink, and Channelside has actual snow. It falls at the Florida Aquarium on select days including this weekend (and through New Year’s Eve, although the aquarium is closed on Christmas). A snow maze, snowball toss, and snow painting are all included in admission. Snow Days: Daily, Dec. 12-31 (closed on Dec. 25). Included with admission ($33.70 & up). Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. flaquarium. org—Ray Roa
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Gallerie 909 and St. Pete Youth Farm team up in South St. Pete for a celebration of community, culture and family. Kwanzaa typically runs for seven days between Dec.26- Jan. 1, when it commemorates seven different principles rooted in ancient African culture each day. To help kick off this year’s rendition, the St. Pete Youth Farm is honoring the concept of Umoja or “unity.” “Umoja stresses the imporCITYOFSTPETE/FLICKR tance of maintaining togetherness for the family and the community,’ the group wrote on Facebook. “This is reflected in the African Proverb: I AM because WE are.” There’s free parking at Enoch D Davis Center (1111 18th Ave. S), and, the St. Pete Youth Farm also hosts a variety of other events like its community and mental health wellness groups, mini garden workshops, volunteer days and its annual MLK “Day of Service” on Jan. 15. First celebrated in 1966, Kwanzaa honors the values of “family, culture, community, and the harvest” and is a modern, African American interpretation of traditional African harvest or “first fruits” festivals. 10th annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Tuesday, Dec. 26. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. St. Pete Youth Farm, 1650 12th St. S, St. Petersburg. stpeteyouthfarm. org—Kyla Fields
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David Benstock, executive chef and owner of St. Pete restaurant IL Ritorno, produces multiple tasting menus and specialty dinners throughout the year, and this 2023 finale is a modern take on the historic Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Each of the seven dishes will be served familystyle–like you’re at dinner with your cousins—and you can always add a wine pairing for an additional price. While IL Ritorno hasn’t released its complete Christmas Eve menu just yet, its PR team says there will be “caviar, both raw and cooked oysters, branzino, clam pasta, scallop risotto, dungeness crab spaghetti and black grouper” featured throughout its seven courses. Reservations run from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. and can be made on the restaurant’s Tock page. According to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Feast of the seven Fishes originates from 20th century Italian-American immigrants who “combined classic Italian dishes with seafood, using the sea as a representation of the connection between their home country and new one.” Feast of the Seven Fishes / Christmas Eve dinner: Sunday, Dec. 24. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. $215. IL Ritorno, 449 Central Ave. N, St. Petersburg. ilritornodowntown.com–Kyla Fields
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“They’re concerned about being approached by a law enforcement officer.” POLITICS
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established. Other successful local challenges happened in Pinellas Park and Tampa. Zelman also noted that the ordinance her team drafted would shore up city code with the state’s own juvenile curfew statute from 1994. Florida’s 1994 juvenile curfew statute came in the wake of Democratic President Bill Clinton’s 1994 Crime Bill. The state statute relies on a Dallas curfew upheld by a Federal appellate court in November 1993 and allows local governments to create their own based on that language. In 1996, Clinton publicly advocated for juvenile curfews, and as of 2023, more than 400 towns, cities, and counties have ordinances. In 2018, The Marshall Project reported on the origins of the “curfew myth,” citing
GATEKEEPERS: A new curfew could be enacted in the wake of an October shooting in Ybor City. Princeton professor John Dilulio’s flawed and now-debunked “super-predator” theory that alleged “juveniles are doing homicidal violence in wolf packs.” Dilulio later said, “The super-predator idea was wrong. Once it was out there, though, it was out there. There was no reeling it in.” And Tampa has tried juvenile curfews in the past.
the Juvenile Justice Clinic at George University’s Law School, told NPR she thinks juvenile curfews are “ineffective, more harmful than helpful and really a reactive response instead of a thoughtful, careful strategy for managing crime in our city.” Last June, even far-right Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a statewide ban on juvenile curfews. Tampeños like Luis Salazar, with the Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus, told city council that Ybor City is being targeted in this approach, while other parts of the city with gun violence go untouched. “The only thing this is going to do is create more development and gentrification,” Salazar said at the meeting, “And build towers of houses that people like us will never see the inside of unless we’re cleaning them.” Salazar added that he grew up in a town with strict curfew laws. “The last thing it made me do was respect the police,” Salazar said at the meeting. “In fact, the only thing it really taught me was to run and run real fast.” Victor DiMaio of DiMaio and Associates—a Ybor City and West Tampa native—raised concerns about how the proposed juvenile curfew will be implemented. “The question is not so much about the curfew,” DiMaio said at the meeting. “The question really is about enforcement…What are you going to do with those kids? How are you going to treat them?” According to chief Bercaw, when it comes to implementing the juvenile curfew, “the key is discretion.” Bercaw also reiterated his focus on the “Orlando model” for policing late night crowds, adding that he’s “sent commanders to Orlando to look at how it works.” Not everyone agreed that’s Orlando approach would work in Tampa. Luke Lirot, a Clearwater First Amendment attorney who famously defended strip club owner Joe Redner in the 1990s, cautioned against using Orlando as a model for Tampa’s historic entertainment district. He also noted Ybor is already implementing many measures Orlando now requires, like security cameras, ID scanners, and metal detectors. “Ybor City is entirely different than the area in Orlando that was the subject of their regulations,” Lirot said at the meeting. He instead advocated using a carefully worded juvenile curfew instead of further restrictions on continued on page 20
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ampa City Council recently voted 5-2 to give a juvenile curfew ordinance its public first reading on Dec. 21. Councilmembers Bill Carlson and Lynn Hurtak voted against the motion during a Dec. 7 meeting, citing concerns over who might be targeted and a lack of data to support the curfew’s effectiveness. “I do not want to disincentivize people of age from going down to Ybor with the fear that they’re going to be carded by the police,” Hurtak said at the meeting. “There are minority communities that are very fearful, and they’re concerned about being approached by a law enforcement officer.” The discussion came in the wake of a deadly Ybor City shooting on Oct. 29. During last week’s meeting, Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw updated council on the shooting, and said that TPD has charged 14-year-old Kadyn Abney with second-degree murder with a firearm in the death of Harrison Boonstoppel. Abney, said Bercaw, is being charged as an adult. The chief also said the reward for information on the shooting leading to an arrest has gone from $5,000 to $31,500. Two days after the shooting, Councilmember Gwen Henderson saw her proposed 1 a.m. curfew for Ybor City resoundingly rejected. The city’s legal department suggested a juvenile curfew instead. Tampa City Attorney Andrea Zelman told council there are no criminal penalties imposed by the new ordinance alone. The curfew would apply citywide for people under 16 years old after 11 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday, and after midnight on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays. First-time offenders get a warning, and for the second time, a $50 penalty is imposed. “It doesn’t affect the hours of business of any operations in Ybor City,” Zelman said at the meeting.“It just gives the police department an additional tool in their tool belt to stop a juvenile that is, in their eyes, out on the streets much later than they should be.” Zelman added the statute has “never been challenged.” While it’s true Florida’s state statute hasn’t been challenged, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) unsuccessfully challenged a Dade County ordinance shortly after it was
From 1994-2015, Tampa had a juvenile curfew on the books, but it wasn’t implemented for 11 of those 21 years due to legal challenges that the ordinance was unconstitutional. Ultimately, the city’s curfew was officially removed in November 2015. The potential return of a youth curfew is cause for concern for some in the community. “You cannot chastise our children, control our children,” community activist Connie Burton said at the meeting. “You did the ‘Biking While Black,’ then ‘Housing While Black,’ and now this ‘Roundup while Black.’ Do something different.” Councilwoman Henderson, whose district includes Ybor City, said, “This is a different type of situation when it comes to targeting.” But Hurtak echoed concerns about the city’s controversial “crime-free housing” and “biking while Black” programs, both of which are under investigation by the Department of Justice.
“I’m concerned because we still have two Department of Justice inquiries about targeting minorities,” Hurtak said. “I’m very concerned that this will be a minority targeting issue.” There’s data to support Hurtak’s concerns, too. A 2016 review of 12 studies on juvenile curfews found, “The evidence suggests that juvenile curfews do not reduce crime or victimization.” Last September, Kristin Henning, director of
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DEJA VU: Tampa’s had juvenile curfews before. continued from page 17 businesses in Ybor (even if it worked in Orlando), many of which Lirot’s firm represents. Bercaw told the council that the Ybor City public safety plan is in the works, noting that “any plan going forward is not a police plan. It’s a community plan.” Most in attendance and on council agreed that implementing the city’s parking ordinance is part of the solution for deterring youth from loitering in Ybor’s adjacent parking lots. An ordinance already in the city’s codes requires parking lots to have attendants, but it’s rarely enforced. “It’s clear that’s where the people are hanging out and getting drinks illegally, the coming up to Seventh Avenue,” Hurtak said. Developers like Casey Ellison of Ellison Development chimed in to support the curfew last week. His company, Ellison Construction (formerly EWI Construction), built out the Oxford Exchange, Stovall House, and Armature Works, and Sparkman Wharf. Ellison also built Hotel Haya, which is owned, in part, by Tampa developer Darryl Shaw who has been a vocal proponent of implementing a curfew. (Shaw also published an op-ed supporting a 1 a.m. curfew in the Tampa Bay Times, a paper he has previously loaned money to). Other Ybor City business owners voiced support for a juvenile curfew ordinance, too. Andrea Gonzmart Williams, whose father, Richard Gonzmart, owns the Columbia Restaurant and 1905 Family of Restaurants, said, “My father always told me nothing good happens after midnight… It would help children be home where they belong. And not on the streets.” But as Burton pointed out, it’s not that simple for some families. And a juvenile curfew
could target those who need community support the most. “Do you understand that there are many children in our community that is homeless?” Burton said at the meeting. “Do you understand that many families in our community is living from pillar to post because they cannot afford, as this community continued to gentrify the poor and impoverished, to outset and outfit those of affluence?” Councilman Carlson called the proposed juvenile curfew a kneejerk solution, adding that, “I’ve talked to police officers on the street, and they said this didn’t work before, it’s not going to work again.” Bercaw told Carlson those officers were probably referring to the old ordinance, “Clearly, that didn’t work, and that’s why it was unconstitutional. That’s why the state adopted this.” “I don’t think we’ve thoroughly investigated this,” Carlson responded. Others on council offered other ways to address the idea of local youth being out late. Hurtak and Henderson both contended that more youth programming was needed or what is commonly called “stay and plays.” “We used to have dances and things that we could participate in that were all teenagers,” Henderson said. “We’re going to have to work really hard to give students an opportunity to hang out in safe spaces in crowds that are of the appropriate age.” But that’s not as simple as implementing a citywide juvenile curfew. Youth programming, as Hurtak pointed out, is “expensive and takes time, but that’s the stuff that’s gonna keep kids off the streets.” The first of two readings for the juvenile curfew ordinance is scheduled for Dec. 21.
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t’s hard to believe that the end of the year is already upon us, but it’s finally time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve plans (we just hope you don’t have to go to work the next morning). From EDM concerts, to fireworks shows and swing dancing to high-end prix-fixe dinners, midnight champagne toasts and complimentary hot dog bars—here over 25 events in Tampa Bay to help you bid farewell to 2023. All events take place on Sunday, Dec. 31 unless marked otherwise. Armature Works Local EDM promoter Pied Piper brings popular festival DJ Mashmello to Tampa Heights for this New Year’s celebration— complete with midnight fireworks and plenty of dancing. Armature Works also hosts a “Noon Year’s Eve” party during the day if you’re looking for something more family-friendly. 8 p.m. $150 & up. 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa. armatureworks.com Beacon Tampa’s “tallest public rooftop bar” teams up with its neighboring restaurant Driftlight Steakhouse to provide a seven-course
New Year’s Eve dinner, featuring dishes like black truffle beef tartare, sous-vide black cod and lobster over risotto. With the rooftop bar’s 360-degree views of Tampa, you’ll surely see a few fireworks pop off at midnight. 5 p.m.-midnight. $347.50. 510 Water St, Tampa. sevenrooms.com The Blind Goat Open bar and an unlimited buffet? Count us in. The Goat hosts its annual New Year’s party and it’s always chock full of music, dancing and plenty of flowing drinks. The all-you-can-eat holiday buffet features egg rolls, charcuterie, mini Cuban sandwiches, meatballs and more. 8 p.m. $99-$170. 4106 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. eventbrite.com Boulon Brasserie Water Street’s swanky French-American restaurant has two seatings (sunset, 5 p.m.; moonlight, 9 p.m.). Don’t skip the blue crab beignet. $150-$250. 1001 Water St., Tampa. boulontampa.com
The Coliseum For the past 14 years, St. Pete event space The Coliseum has hosted its “Swingin’ in the New Year’s” party with bigband music and swing dancing. Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s provide the tunes and there will be swing dance lessons happening between 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Drinks can be purchased at the event’s cash bar. 7:30 p.m. $50. 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. stpete.org/calendar The Dan It’s an open menu at the lounge inside downtown Tampa’s revamped Floridan Hotel, which is open for a pregame on New Year’s Eve. 11 p.m.-10 p.m. 905 N Florida Ave., Tampa. dineatthedan.com The Don CeSar The Don’s Great Gatsbythemed party features a full buffet spread, after-dinner cocktails and desserts, dancing, live jazz music and a bumpin’ DJ. A “Roaring Twenties”-themed dress code is recommended.
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7 p.m. $350. 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. doncesar.com Dunedin Brewery Despite a vocal minority that regularly complains about sound, Dunedin Brewery has enjoyed quite the year, and the Pinellas brewery with impeccable taste in music brings analog synth-driven electro-rock band Jimkata to its sister venue, The Moon Tower. As always, this show is free, but there are VIP tickets available for an acoustic performance and happy hour. 7 p.m. 935 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. dunedinbrewery.com Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar The Epicurean’s signature restaurant offers a variety of decadent specials available from Dec. 29-Jan. 1, including an A5 wagyu tartare with caviar, smoked mushroom shoyu and caviar, bone-in short rib over herbed pappardelle, and black garlic glazed cod. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.com or by calling 813-999-8726. continued on page 41
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continued from page 39 Various times. No cover. 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa. epicureanhotel.com First Night St. Pete The City of St. Pete has hosted its annual, family-friendly New Year’s party for the past three decades, and its 30th anniversary is right around the corner. This North Straub Park-hosted event features live music, tons of kid-friendly activities, interactive displays, improv performances, dancing and more. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. 400 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg. firstnightstpete.com Floridian Social The former State Theatre transforms into something of a “Frick Frack Blackjack” casino where ticketholders can bet anything—except money. Open bar, burlesque, circus acts, fortune telling, donuts, jazz, DJs, oysters, a fucking negroni fountain and French 75 welcome cocktail are just part of the whimsy happening at this party perfect for the roaring-’20s-inspired, $4 million renovation at this historic St. Pete property. 8 p.m. $300 & up. 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. thefloridiansocial.com Gulfport Casino A party at the historic Gulfport Casino is a rite of passage for any Tampa Bay resident, and this affordable getdown gives ticketholders the opportunity to party with locals at the seaside small town. $50. 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. visitgulfportflorida.com Harpoon Harry’s This downtown Tampa seafood restaurant serves its regular menu on New Year’s Eve, in addition to chef-curated specials like shrimp ceviche, slow-roasted prime rib and stuffed lobster tails, plus signature cocktails. 4 p.m. No cover. 225 S Franklin St., Tampa. harpoonharryscrabhousetampa.com Haven You won’t go wrong with a menu by Chef Chad Johnson who unleashes his creativity at this Bern’s sister restaurant. Nearly 40 sparkling champagnes are on the libations menu here. 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. haventampa.com Hotel Haya Ybor City’s fancy hotel on Seventh Avenue has DJ Lolo Mayhew, plus go-go dancers and contortionists as part of a ticketed event that includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight ($25, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.). At Haya’s Flor Fina restaurant, a five-course chef’s tasting includes fig & almond arancini, beef wellington, and espresso martini budino. 5 p.m. $125. 1412 E 7th Ave., Ybor City. hotelhaya.com Hyde House Public Studio South Tampa’s posh event venue the Hyde House Public Studio hosts two “Alice in Wonderland” themed New Year’s events: A $325 four-course dinner with wine pairings at 7 p.m. and a “Down the Rabbit Hole” party at 9 p.m., complete with an open bar and light bites. 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. $300-$325.1646 W Snow Ave., Tampa. hydehousepublicstudio.com IL Ritorno St. Pete’s go-to Italian restaurant is bringing in the new year with a multi-course specialty tasting menu, plus a complimentary glass of prosecco or a zero-proof
LIVE AND KICKING: Miraculously, Papadosio’s NYE show is not sold-out. cocktail. Reservations can be made via Tock. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. $215. 449 Central Ave. N, St. Petersburg. ilritornodowntown.com JW Marriott Clearwater Beach This Clearwater Beach hotel hosts a variety of Christmas-themed events throughout the month, but its end-of-the-year beach party is by far its largest holiday celebration. The waterfront festivities feature fireworks and live entertainment, with the opportunity to purchase food and drinks. Kids are welcome, but require a $35 ticket. 9 p.m.midnight. $99. 691 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. jwmarriottclearwater.ipoolside.com The Independent Bar & Cafe This year’s rendition of Indie’s annual party boasts a midnight toast, wine and bubbly specials, party favors and the main event of the evening: a complimentary hot dog bar with all the classic toppings. The event is free to attend, doesn’t have a dress code, and is 21-and-up after 10 p.m. 9 p.m. No cover. 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa. independentbartampa.com Jannus Live Miraculously, there are still tickets available for this First Block NYE concert featuring dynamic livetronic scene
favorite Papadosio, which unabashedly blends the tenets of roots and rock with whatever sounds the technology of today will let the band make onstage. $35. 6 p.m. 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg. jannuslive.com Lona Downtown Tampa’s newest Mexican restaurant hosts its first New Year’s event, and it’s the ideal celebration for someone who’s not looking to party into the wee hours of the morning. Lona offers a variety of specialty cocktails and a three-course prix fixe dinner with an apple and pear salad, filet mignon entree and caramelized pumpkin crema, in addition to its regular dinner menu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $72 for prix fixe menu. 505 Water St., Tampa. lonatampa.com New World Brewery Trapsoul music is on tap for earholes, and your eyes can look at art from local high schoolers at this “Tampa Nights” concert and cocktail party that also includes spoken word and a champagne toast. $40 & up. 8 p.m. 810 E Skagway Ave., Tampa. newworldtampa.com Ocean Prime While this Tampa seafood restaurant won’t be the place to party on New
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Year’s Eve, you can pregame by indulging in its regular menu for dinner, alongside a special of blue crab-topped sea bass with shallot and parmesan gratin, buttered leeks and toasted garlic. 2 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. 2205 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa. ocean-prime.com Pirate Water Taxi This one-hour cruise on the Hillsborough River departs from the Tampa Convention Center and provides some of the best views of the city’s fireworks show. All ages are welcome on the Pirate Water Taxi, but you’ll need a 21-and-up ID to drink champagne onboard. 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $49.95-$69.95. 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. piratewatertaxi.com Predalina A curated, five-course prix fixe dinner will be offered at this Water Street Tampa hotspot, complete with entertainment from a DJ, extended hours and wine pairings (for an additional charge). While its New Year’s menu has yet to be released, we assume it will be in the realm of the contemporary Mediterranean cuisine that Predalina is known for. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $175. 1001 E Cumberland Ave., tampa.predalina.com Rococo Steak Bring in 2024 with Rococo’s decadent NYE menu of cauliflower bisque, sea bass with lobster and caviar, and New Zealand continued on page 43
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continued from page 41 elk over crispy brussels sprouts. A selection of cocktails and wine will be available for purchase as well. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. $150. 655 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg. rococosteak.com Sal y Mar Midtown Tampa’s resident Spanish restaurant hosts a masquerade-themed party with plenty of flowing cocktails and live music—just don’t forget your mask. The $400 VIP ticket comes with a buffet and specialty carving stations, too. 7 p.m. $170 & up. 3650 Midtown Dr., Tampa. salymarrooftop.com Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Low-key the easiest place to celebrate any holiday, Tampa’s Hard Rock hotel and casino features different specials across its seven dining concepts including a la carte options at Cipresso, under-$100 offerings at Council Oak, comfort food at the Hard Rock Cafe, Noodle Bar specials, omakase at the raw bar, plus surf-and-turf at Rez and home cooking at Rise. 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com Shuffle The brightest indie-pop in Florida (Cannibal Kids, Mirror Parts, Lychee Camp) tops a laid back concert at this Tampa Heights sports complex with one hell of a backyard. 7 p.m. $12. 2612 N Tampa. St., Tampa. @tampashuffle on Facebook Skipper’s Smokehouse Honky Tonk and country-rock favorite Donna the Buffalo returns
to Skipper’s Smokehouse for its end-of-the-year party, which also includes a breakfast buffet, a few party favors, and midnight champagne toast. 8 p.m. $40. 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa. skipperssmokehouse.com St. Pete Pier One of the more familyfriendly events in this roundup, The City of St. Petersburg hosts its annual, free-to-attend New Year’s event complete with a midnight fireworks show, food trucks, DJs and drinks for mom and dad. No tickets are required to access this pierhosted party. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover. 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. stpetepier.org The Tampa Edition We know what you’re thinking: “$600 for a party?!” But with a live performance from funk legends Kool & the Gang, access to a lavish seafood bar, tons of fancy cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight, The Tampa Edition’s New Year’s price tag just might be worth it. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $599. 500 Channelside Dr, Tampa. editionhotels.com TradeWinds Island Resorts Tradewinds’ “Toast by the Coast” masquerade-themed celebration includes access to all-you-can-eat carvery and pasta bar, all the beer and wine you can drink, live music, and more. The beachside resort also hosts a kid and teen-friendly New Year’s
glow-party with food and games for $80 each. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $230. 5500 Gulf Blvd.,St Pete Beach. tradewindsislandresorts.ticketspice.com Union New American Serving Tampa’s Westshore neighborhoods, Union offers a supper club soiree experience features a multi-course tasting menu, champagne toast and parting gift. Seatings happen at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. $150-$250. 1111 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa. uniontampa.com The Vault The venue connected to downtown Tampa’s CW’s Gin Joint always provides a swanky and shiny backdrop for its New Year’s celebration, and this year’s crystal ball-themed event is no different. This year’s party features live music, dancing, an open bar with signature cocktails, hor d’oeuvres and desserts. A $265 VIP experience includes designated cocktail service and a bottle of nice champagne, too. 9 p.m. $200-$265. 611 N Franklin St., Tampa. vaulttampacatering.com The Vinoy Both of The Vinoy Hotel’s restaurants—seafood spot Paul’s Landing and poolside, Latin-inspired eatery Parasol—offer New Year’s Eve specials and a prime view of St. Pete’s annual fireworks display. Paul’s Landing’s celebration features live music, a bottle of champagne and a surf and turf special
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from 5 p.m.-midnight while Parasol offers a special menu of Latin-American style dishes like yucca, rice and beans, plantains and Brazilian churrasco from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. $65-$180. 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg. thevinoy.com The Wheelhouse This west St. Pete staple always provides a casual, laid back celebration for most holidays, and its “Let’s Wing It”-themed party is a no-frills approach to New Year’s. It offers $1 chicken wings with a variety of different flavors and sauces, in addition to drink specials. 7 p.m. No cover. 7220 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. thewheelhousestpete.com Whiskey Joe’s Live music from Gold Top Band and The Flyte Band and a fireworks show at midnight mark a good time at Whiskey Joe’s annual party, but you’ll need regular reservations if you want to dine-in at the restaurant itself. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $35-40. 7720 W Courtney Campbell Cswy., tampa.thewhiskeyjoes.com Yacht Starship If you’re looking to spend your night on the water but want more of an inclusive experience, then Yacht Starship has your back this New Year’s Eve (and pretty much every other holiday, too.) The price of a ticket includes a two-hour cruise, open bar, small bites, a live DJ and champagne toast at midnight. 10 p.m. $149.95. 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa. yachtstarship.com
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From there, the two never really lost touch and continued to have active conversations about their future goals in service and consulting. Bareswilt took a state-wide liquor distribution role with Winebow from 2020-2022, and Hurst continued to consult and get involved with Nola’s My first interactions with him showed that he own yearly bartending “conference” of sorts, is somebody that is—and this is a really, really Tales of the Cocktail. Both opportunities lent important word: curious.” them a wide-angle view of what was really posIn an industry that’s so heavily influenced sible for the fabric of Tampa’s hospitality scene. by money and good times, it felt rare for Hurst “We just started realizing we had jobs that to find someone like Bareswilt who was not only let us see the whole scope of Florida’s hospitalwilling, but driven to deep dive into his own bar- ity, and we saw where the work we did stacked related interests, methods, up,” Bareswilt says. “I don’t techniques, and education. want to say that arrogantly, but there’s a certain amount “Dean asked me to interview for the manager job at of objectivity when your job is Gin Joint as, like, their first to manage the state’s spirits Big Easy Bar employee hired and I just goings-on.” really wanted to prove myself That combined level of 1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight; worthy of the opportunity,” skill, they thought, could Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday 11 Bareswilt says. help them to start leveraga.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-midnight thebigeasybar.com He did a ton of reading ing experts, prior expertise, in the three months prior and opportunities that would to their hiring of the rest of the team at Gin allow them to have more skin in the game. Joint, and it ultimately paid off. The foundation Enter: Big Easy, an established Ybor City bar that Hurst and Bareswilt laid at Gin Joint has that was starting to fail, starting to see numbers helped the spot remain in good standing with drop every month, and one that couldn’t really its patrons and land spots on local best of lists sustain its business model anymore. Pat Riley, (Best Manhattan (with Urbane Ambiance), 2023 one of the bar’s owner’s, approached Hurst with and Best Jazz Ensemble, 2022). the proposition, asking if he would be interested
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tattoo shop owner-turned-contractor, a food and beverage vet, and an independent cocktail program consultant with 16 years of experience at one of the world’s best steakhouses walk into a bar. That bar is Big Easy in Ybor City, a New Orleans-themed labor of love built for owner Pat Riley’s then-girlfriend some eight years ago. Now, driving its revamp are Tampa’s dean of cocktail culture, Dean Hurst and industry expert Daniel Bareswilt. And while Big Easy has seen its own ups and downs, its future looks bright with these two established creatives behind the wheel. Their story of partnership began eight years ago as well, coincidentally, when Bareswilt moved to Tampa and began doing research on who was taking the bar career path seriously in the area. “Dean’s name came up a lot when I moved here,” Bareswilt tells Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “Pretty much one of the only names that came up consistently, so he was someone I became aware of right away.” Bareswilt insists on telling this part of the story. “One day, I was working behind the bar at Ulele,” he says, “when I heard my name coming from a friend. I look over and my friend’s sitting with Dean who I recognized from my internet search and I just blurted out: ‘You’re Dean Hurst!—” “Loudly,” Hurst laughs. “And somehow I didn’t scare him away too much that day,” Bareswilt says. From there, they kept the conversations going and in 2016, Hurst left his 16-year career at Bern’s—which he says wasn’t an easy decision to make as much as it was a very easy decision to make. With a newborn on the way, he wanted those first three months, completely uninterrupted, to be the type of dad he wanted to be. And so, he’d also spent a good amount of time laying the groundwork for keeping Bern’s as his first client, helping the storied Tampa steakhouse continue to seek out new, rare, and weird stuff. “That was something that I had established early on in my path and that was always the direction I was heading in,” Hurst says. “Curiosity drove everything I did.” And it’s what led Hurst to linking up with Bareswilt a few years ago as he consulted for Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, which was seeking a bar manager whose vision and dedication to a certain level of hospitality experience aligned with his. “I had a short list of people I wanted to work with,” Hurst says. “And Dan was on it.
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in running the bar. “And that’s when I introduced Daniel into working on this together,” Hurst says of that turning point in early 2023. But the road ahead has not come without obstacles or sacrifice. “We’re reintroducing ourselves to a neighborhood that’s seen a lot of change,” Bareswilt notes. And one that will continue to see change as the district’s GasWorx project develops Ybor and the surrounding area further. “We’re doing the work of reshaping the business, but also the physical, manual work of being behind the bar and being present with guests,” Hurst says, “teaching everyone and providing them with our view of hospitality.” Along the way, they’re building a pretty all-star team, too—one that is helping them execute at the level they know is possible for the world-renowned New Orleans style of food, drink, and hospitality. After making a few difficult decisions, Hurst now says they have a team they truly believe in, a team that’s come together by no stroke of luck. “Maurice was sent to us from Cody,” Hurst says. And that’s Cody Tiner, executive chef of District Tavern who Dean met while working together at Gin Joint. “Chance was previously Ray Lampe’s Pitmaster and then Sous Chef; I did work with him at Dr. BBQ when we built out Burnt Ends and he’d show up at 6 a.m. to roast all the meats.” continued on page 47
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BITTER TRUTH: At the end of 2022, Big Easy’s owner admitted the current model was not sustainable. continued from page 45 One day, they gave Chance a menu of things they wanted to serve eventually, and two days later he had recipes written for them. “The third day, we were cooking them,” Bareswilt says, “platings and everything.” And with Cheney, the kitchen manager, Aaron, who’s got incredible drive, and Joe who is a genius at prep, the team is gelled, Hurst says. “What can I do to challenge them?” For starters? All food is scratch-made with intention. Bareswilt, who just finished a Monday Hospitality Night special of pork ribs in a coffee and cayenne dry rub served with homemade guava BBQ sauce explains exactly what this means. “I don’t buy ranch dressing,” he says. “I buy buttermilk and mayonnaise and I buy spices and I make the ranch.” Same goes with the rest of their ingredients. It’s this approach to their food that is setting them apart from other bars serving “bar food” in the area. And the results are proving worth their time and efforts. Already, they’ve seen one guy come in who was visiting the area who ordered three of their beef po’ boys in 24 hours. If you’re curious, it’s their take on a classic, featuring slow roasted brisket, debris gravy, romaine lettuce, and tomato, served on freshly baked Sullivan Street mezzo doppio hoagie bread. Another woman came in and said: “This is the prettiest salad I’ve ever had at a bar.” “She did think it was delicious as well,” Hurst adds. “And it didn’t take a whole lot of work, but it takes being mindful and intentional with your moves.” It comes down to freshness, and the team here agrees on not cutting corners.
“When the bar gets super busy like we were on Saturday night,” Hurst says, “it’s easy to cut a corner. Is the average consumer really going to know if we squeezed lemon juice fresh or if we bought a good frozen product? Most people won’t know the difference, but we don’t ever put that product out.” And if they don’t have what you’re looking for behind the bar, they’re more than ready to take the opportunity to introduce you to something new, pour a taste, and “share delicious things.” “I look over and see a guy come in after work, stressed, asking for an end-of-day martini,” Bareswilt says, “I know the feeling because I’ve had that drink before and I’ve had a long day before. But being able to make that drink with intention and care, serve it, and see that little reprieve in our guests, that’s what I love about it.” Up next, the Big Easy team is rolling out a late-night menu (so Ybor night-goers can have more options beyond a pizza slice) and will work to merge Ybor’s daytime and nighttime rhythms with Saturday and Sunday brunch complete with a jazz trio or quartet in the front corner. “A lot of the newer things in town are working to sell exclusivity,” Bareswilt says, “but that’s not what New Orleans is or what this concept is. We’re about inclusivity and taking care of each other.” “We want everybody who walks through the door to feel welcome, relaxed, and happy,” Hurst says. “That’s the goal.” Stop by and scope out their limited Holiday Cocktail menu featuring the Yuletide Daisy, the Lumberjack, and the Grasshopper, which Hurst says is amazing, featuring cognac, menthe, cacao, and cream. Or pass on through on New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year with bubbles, Bourbon Street style.
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hile some folks worry about grabbing lastminute presents before Christmas, others are marking their calendars for a popular bakery’s yearly holiday market. Jamison B. Breadhouse hosts its annual holiday market on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 22-23 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (or until sold-out) at the bakery’s grab-and-go shop called The DoughJoe, located at 1806 N Nebraska Ave. on the outskirts of Ybor City. From specialty focaccia loaves and breakfast pastries to dinner rolls, traditional holiday treats and decadent desserts, Jamison B. DoughJoe will certainly impress your relatives at Christmas dinner. The bakery isn’t accepting any pre-orders and both days of its holiday market are first-come, first-served, but you can always grab a coffee at the DoughJoe’s neighbor Flan Factory while you wait in line. The DoughJoe will also be closed on Thursday, Dec. 21 in preparation for its annual market. The holiday market menu can be browsed on its website, and consists of artisan focaccia loaves that feed up to eight people, breakfast pastries like chocolate pecan babka cinnamon rolls and chocolate cherry sourdough, ciabatta rolls for the dinner table and desserts like dark chocolate and olive oil cupcakes and its prized, $62 triple chocolate panettone. For the latest updates on The DoughJoe’s holiday drop, head to its Facebook at @JamisonBakes or Instagram at @Jb3doughjoe.
breakfast or lunch service are not required. “If you’ve been to KS Tampa, first off, thank you! We wouldn’t be here without you!! Secondly, KS St Pete is its own place and concept,” owners Tim McTague and Nate Young wrote on social media last week. “We brought the same focus, detail and vibe from Tampa that makes us who we are, but with the opportunity to build a restaurant concept that we’re so stoked to crush.”
and cafe shares an Executive Chef with King State’s flagship location in Tampa Heights; Chef Brett Wright altered its breakfast and dinner menu a few months ago, coinciding with interior renovations that happened over the summer. King State’s menu, which can be browsed in full on its Instagram, includes breakfast and lunch items like sandwiches, burritos, burgers, fish tacos, wagyu nachos, salads and
beers including popular brews like the Green Dart pilsner and Tropunk IPA. King State opened its own contract brewing facility and taproom in St. Pete last year, but recently closed its doors for reasons unknown. The Brutalist’s former building at 1776 11th Ave. N is currently listed for sale for $2.7 million dollars. For the latest updates on St. Pete’s new all-day cafe, restaurant and bar, head to its Instagram at @k1ngst8_stpete.
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After 76 years, St. Pete’s Dairy Inn ice cream stand has closed After seven sweet decades, a piece of St. Pete history has quietly closed its doors at 1201 Dr M.L.K. Jr. St. N. Crescent Lake’s longtime ice cream and snack shack Dairy Inn is now closed, and all of its equipment and signage has been removed. While Dairy Inn’s Instagram account has remained relatively inactive over the past few years, its bio now reads “ Relocating…Look forward to updates.” Calls to Dairy Inn—which is not yet listed as “permanently closed” on Google— did not go through and its phone number seems disconnected. As of now, the Pinellas County Property Appraisal website shows no activity happening with its St. Pete property, although ILovetheBurg writes that a nearby business owner said that the former Dairy Inn building will be razed to make way for new development. Dairy Inn’s building has undergone extensive renovations over the past year or so, leaving its onceKing State’s long-awaited St. orange building with a large, Pete location is now open wraparound awning looking like Quite a few “yuhs!” may be a stripped down shack. heard reverberating throughout The history of Dairy Inn dates downtown St. Pete now that doors back to 1947 when it first opened on its newest restaurant, bar and RYES AND SHINE: The DoughJoe’s holiday market is first come, first serve, so expect to wait in a line. as a Dairy Queen, according to all-day cafe are open. St. Pete’s a Creative Loafing Tampa Bay King State soft opened last week, and according A grand opening party for both King State pork belly mac and cheese. For dinner, the article from 2006. Its menu consisted of old to its Instagram, is now open from 8 a.m.-mid- and the co-working space Cohatch that houses newly-opened restaurant and cafe dishes out school favorites like hand-dipped cones and malt night from Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the new restaurant happened earlier this month. entrees like chicken thighs, seared scallops, milkshakes, and in previous years boasted an on Sunday. Both King State and Cohatch are located at 15 local black grouper and a variety of vegetarian/ affordable menu of beignets, hot dogs, burgers, During its soft opening phase, King State is 8th St. N within St. Pete’s Harlan Hotel. vegan options. In addition to breakfast, lunch fries, breakfast sandwiches and homemade root accepting dinner reservations via Tock from 5 The Tampa-based cafe, roaster and brewery and dinner service, King State’s St. Pete loca- beer. For the latest news on Dairy Inn and its p.m.-midnight, but they won’t be required to sit announced the opening of its second concept in tion will also boast a similar bar program as possible relocation elsewhere in St. Pete, head at its bar. From 8 a.m.-5 p.m., reservations for St. Pete back in February. St. Pete’s restaurant its Tampa cafe, alongside a variety of its own to its Instagram at @dairyinnstpete.
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ON VIEW NOW THROUGH APRIL 14, 2024 The Nature of Art looks at the disparate ways humans have engaged in artistic expression to understand our environment, mediate our relationship with nature, and attain a more profound comprehension of our role within the world. The exhibition features select artworks from the MFA Collection, complemented by contemporary works from some of today’s most influential artists, all viewed through the distinctive lens of The Nature of Art.
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he comedy club in Ybor City has been known as Tampa Improv since it opened more than 20 years ago. But now it’s called Funny Bone. So what’s really changed? Turns out, nothing but the signage. The club—located at 1600 E 8th Ave.—has the same ownership, the same management, the same booking and the same schedule as what was Tampa Improv. In fact, the club was always part of the Funny Bone family, which is a chain of comedy clubs across the country. Co-owner Todd Leinenbach told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that legendary Improv owner Bud Friedman approached the ownership group and offered them a licensing deal so they would gain some immediate name recognition for their comedy clubs and get some experienced booking, too. They agreed, and a number of Funny Bone clubs operated as Improvs. Over the years, the group took over their own booking and made the Funny Bone name a popular one with comedians and patrons in other cities. So, as the current licensing deals are expiring, they decided to use the name they’ve built themselves, and convert some existing Improvs to Funny Bones. While other clubs will remain Improvs as their licensing deals are still in effect, the clubs in Orlando, Kansas City and Cleveland will be changing their names as well. While he’s happy to have Tampa operating under the Funny Bone name, Leinenbach doesn’t think it matters what you name a comedy club. He told CL that it’s what goes on inside that keeps people coming back. “The success or failure is strictly the acts you put on that stage, and the customer experience,” he added. For lineups and ticketing, visit tampa. funnybone.com.
and so many other cities. One day we should have a destination event where several national acts come here to gather and perform. Well, maybe one day isn’t enough. How about four days? Say, Jan. 11-14 next month? That’s the schedule for Tampa Bay’s very first Sunshine Comedy Fest, when dozens of comedians will perform stand-up comedy, record podcasts, hold meet-and-greets, and have fun in the sun when a lot of the country is shoveling sidewalks and sporting thermal underwear. Shows will be held at comedy clubs such as Side Splitters and Sunshine City Comedy Club, as well as venues like Coastal Creative and the Floridian Social.
Inaugural Sunshine Comedy Festival comes to Tampa Bay this January The Tampa Bay area is becoming a pretty strong stand-up comedy destination, with plenty of clubs, independent shows, and open mics to keep crowds entertained with live performances. What Tampa Bay doesn’t have is a comedy festival, like the famous ones in Montreal, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York,
Benefit show raises $7K for beloved Tampa comedian Steve Miller On Nov. 28 a roomful of laughter for comedian Steve Miller raised about $7,000, and the spirits of a local who’s going through a lot right now. “It was overwhelming to realize how much support I have around me,” Miller said about
the show at Side Splitters in Tampa, which sold out and featured performances from many of his friends. As many in the Tampa Bay comedy scene know, Miller—who has contributed to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay—is going through an expensive and emotional battle with bladder cancer, so the money comes at the right time. A GoFundMe page that’s 75% of the way to its $20,000 goal is also active and accepting donations. Several local headliners donated a few minutes to the show to make it special, and Miller himself told jokes for about 20 minutes. In addition to the funds, Miller appreciated the outpouring of affection from both the comedians on stage and the audience who came out to support. “From the comics who donated their time and talent, to the friends and family who showed up, I don’t think I’ve ever been surrounded by that much love,” he said. “I felt like I got to go to my own funeral, but everyone was happy.”
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The lineup will feature national acts such as Jeff Dye, Mike Cannon, and Troy Bond, as well as plenty of local talent. You’ll also see Best of the Bay alumni such as J.B. Ball and Cam Bertrand, who took their Best Comedian awards and are now touring the country after filming their own comedy specials. Many of the comics will play multiple sets at different venues, and there will also be workshops, showcases, latenight mics and after parties. Tickets ($95 & up) and info on the Sunshine Comedy Festival coming to multiple venues in Tampa Bay from Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 11-14 are available now via sunshinecomedyfest.com
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C Brokenmold Holiday Party: Wild Child w/Raquel Lily & The Buko Boys/ Urbane Cowboys Rock and roll trio Johnny Mile & The Kilometers has a new moniker (Night Child) and an updated sound that keeps all the grit and peacocking of its progenitor intact while adding a welcome layer of power-pop sheen. The band is joined at this staple-of-the-Christmas-season show by Filipino pop songwriter Raquel Lily and Bay area Americana band Urbane Cowboys, which now features the big ass kickdrum of Alton Plemmons who normally keeps times for grunge duo Hovercar. (Hooch and Hive) Future Joy It’s been about eight months since Zach Simms and Emily Cooper played to a near-capacity crowd at Jannus Live, and while the livetronic, saxophone and sampledriven duo known as Future Joy was opening for genre favorite The Polish Ambassador, it gets to headline Gulfport’s quirky hippie enclave. Shannon Madrishin, a hairdresser who’s a mainstay at music festivals, will be onsite to get you lookin’ right, too. (Blueberry Patch, Gulfport) Taylor Reed The looper-loving alt-pop singer-songwriter has been playing holiday gigs around Tampa Bay, in which she’ll often strum and record a bit on her acoustic guitar for her looper to pick up, and while it’s repeating itself, she shows off her violin skills, partially developed while working with a street troupe in Ybor City years ago. (Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa) C A Very Crowbar Christmas: Have Gun, Will Travel w/Kristopher James/ Camille Trust/Perception/Mountain Holler As with anyone, we love watching our local musician darlings take their material across the world, even if it means we have a sense of jealousy when one moves out of Florida and gets to experience winter for real. Take Camille Trust, for example. For nearly a decade before Covid-19 hit, the Tampa-bred singer-songwriter and her soulful pipes had been making a living in New York City. Once the pandemic shut things down, Trust moved back down south to be with her family, released the FL to NY EP, and even tore up the Kiley stage at the 2022 iteration of Gasparilla
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C Bad Santa Xmas Party: Pusha Preme w/Legend Tribe/more A show from Pusha Preme—Tampa’s masked purveyor of melodic hip-hop—is never just a concert, and this
one’s no different thanks to the addition of a full on vendor market, shoe drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries, Christmas movie trivia, gift giving, Billboard plaque unveiling, Santa photos, and more. Best of the Baywinning poet and event curator Novacane hosts, meaning there will not be a dull moment. (Hooch and Hive, Tampa) The Dialogue Dr. Angela Galestro—aka one half of The Dialogue—might just be one of the mightiest flautists in Tampa Bay. On the Sarasota-based blues-salsa-pop-jazz-etcetera fusion outfit’s latest album Begin Again, Dr. Galestro performs a smooth flute section on the record’s bluesy, harmonious opening track “Phantom Love.” If you’re jonesing to hear live woodwind, you’re in luck, because the track is part of two, 20-song sets going down in Bradenton this weekend (each one will be a 50/50 split between holiday and original music). And, if you know anything about live flautists, you know she’s probably gonna make that flute section even longer and wilder than on the original recording. (Oscura, Bradenton)
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C The Groves w/Mountain Holler and the New Dawn/Blake Daniels The end of Crowbar’s lease in 2026 looms inside the hearts of local live music fans, and it’s driven one band from that emerged on the scene 13 years ago to get back together for a one-off, 12 years after breaking up. “Tom [DeGeorge, owner of Crowbar] and I were chatting at the soundboard about life and the business and how it’s all evolved. He expressed that he was nearing the end of the Crowbar era of his life, and wanted to get some OG bands that he loved and had hosted in the past, to play there again before he ‘retires,'” frontman/guitarist J.T. Brown told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. So he asked his bandmates—including bassist Jana Jones, always the heart and soul of the group but now Portland-based—and they were all in. They’ve been rehearsing old songs (textural Southern rock with psychedelic touches and a hint of dirt-road gospel) on Arrowhead Farms where The Groves had its first practice. “It’s where we wrote the first record, and it feels pretty cool to be fine-tuning the songs a decade later in the same spot. Full circle moments,” Brown added. “We have some surprises in store, some twists on the songs to update them a little, and we’re doing it all with way better gear, so the shit is gonna sound massive and tight.” Mark Etherington’s
cosmic folk project The New Dawn opens alongside Mellencamp-esque Bay area songwriter Blake Daniels. (Crowbar, Ybor City) Jarryd Dollard The owner of Tampa’s Signature Jazz Barber Lounge—who has both “playwright” and “B.B King All-Star Band” on his resume—performs an upbeat, humorloaded jazz set on the Riverwalk as part of the Straz Center’s “Live and Local” series. (Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa) C Sermons Fest by Beatsnchill: Taylor Moon w/Young 40/Lafayette Stokely/ Reasy/Jordan Patrick/more On the latest season of their Saturday Sermons series, Beatsnchill’s Scott Arana (aka Scott Ayxe) & Derrick “Hmtwn” Hernandez shine light on some of the very best that Tampa Bay’s hip-hop scene has to offer (they even got sought-after Tampa producer Jordan Patrick to rap). For this show that’s easily the best rap show in this weekend, the series comes offline for a bonafide showcase of the scene’s up-andcomingest emcees, plus local favorites, too. (Music hall at New World Brewery, Tampa) C Trans-Siberian Orchestra We still miss Paul O’Neill, who died in a Tampa hotel room in 2017, but is it really the
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holidays until Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes home to Tampa? The symphonicrock outfit’s annual “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour is said to have taken a new and expansive turn in its pyrotechnics and presentation as a whole, which, as usual, can be witnessed once in the afternoon, and again at night at the old Ice Palace. Oh, and don’t panic if you see that the band is in Detroit on the same day. No, the members are not super-humans, and no, there are no high-speed police escorts involved. Due to high demand, TSO has two separate ensembles that tour the U.S. every winter, and one of them happens to be holding its last show before Christmas at home. (Amalie Arena, Tampa)
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name isn’t on the bill. For New Granada’s pretty-much-annual Christmas night show, Samad's distinctly east coast rap makes up the heart of a bill that wraps with one of the heaviest bands in the Bay (hardcore outfit Meatwound), plus old-school punk favorite Slap of Reality. American Dreaming, a new project from Will Quinlan, is also on the bill in an era that finds the statesman of Bay area Americana taking his sound in different directions (read: pop) as of late. (Hooch and Hive, Tampa)
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No comps: New concerts coming to Tampa Bay
As organizers told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay in March, Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) moves to a new venue this spring. And last week, they just unveiled the first wave of bands coming to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in February. Indie-pop favorite Young The Giant, soulful Americana roots act Lake Street Dive, and livetronic hip-hop and jazz duo Big Gigantic top the initial Gasparilla Music Festival lineup unveiled this morning. Production duo Louis the Child, playing its freestyle DJ “playground set,” rounds out the early slate of headliners. A daily schedule and full lineup is coming soon according to a press release, but per tradition, the joyful sound of Dr. Kevin Parrott’s Mt. Zion Gospel Choir will kick off one of the days. More indie-pop (Coin), pop-reggae songwriter Trevor Hall, old-school alt-hip-hop trio Digable Planets, bluegrass outfit Yonder Mountain String Band, New Orleans’ rowdy rebirth Brass Band, and Aidan Bissett—an alum of Tampa’s Jesuit High School— are among other notables among the nearly two dozen bands announced today (see the whole of the announcement via cltampa. com/music). Early bird tickets for Gasparilla Music Festival happening Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18 at Tampa’s Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park start at $60 for two-day general admission.
February’s party marks the first time GMF makes its home at Julian B. Lane, just a short walk upriver from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Kiley Garden where the nonprofit festival launched in 2012. Last year, citing “water intrusion issues” reported in a 2021 evaluation by Walter P Moore engineering firm, the City of Tampa told CL that it would not issue permits for GMF to use Kiley. Not including retrofitting for a new drainage system, the firm estimated the probable cost of the base repair recommendations for Kiley at $9 million-$11 million. GMF continued to use Curtis Hixon for its 2023 festival where day two was kneecapped by a thunderstorm, but also added stages at Water Street, Sparkman Wharf and at the Sail Pavilion outside the Tampa Convention Center. The adaptation marked the first time the festival left park grounds since 2016, when it used MacDill Park, also just a short walk from Kiley. The GMF sitemap for Julian B. Lane finds all the music coming back to one location, which will be home to four stages, including a mainstage in the southeast corner of the park closest to the river. There are also stages near the park’s state of the art boathouse, a “Fortune” stage on the football field, and a stage near the park’s south west entrance near N Boulevard. The festival’s popular silent disco, happening Friday and Saturday, will also abut the festival kidzone, which hosts a Kids Fest on Sunday after gates open.
GMF’s outdoor food hall—Calle Cocina, which has traditionally featured the best of Tampa’s culinary palette—is set to take over the southern strip of Julian B. Lane. “We loved having the different stages along the Riverwalk last year, and it has been great to be able to work with our incredible partners at Water Street, the Straz Center and the Tampa Convention Center who are big supporters of live, local music,” David Cox, GMF’s executive director, told CL. “We are looking to grow those partnerships even more in 2024 during GMF weekend to have music throughout downtown. We are also excited this year about being in a venue where we can accommodate more stages, musicians, activations, food, and fans in a central location.” See Josh Bradley’s weekly roundup of new concerts below.—Ray Roa Happy Together Tour: The Turtles w/ Jay & The Americans/The Association/ Badfinger/The Vogues/The Cowsills Sunday, June 2. 7 p.m. $40 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater Melanie Martinez w/Beach Bunny/Sofia Isella Tuesday, June 18. 7 p.m. $45.75 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa Alanis Morissette w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Wednesday, June 19. 7 p.m. Prices TBA. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Pepe Aguilar w/Angela Aguilar/Leonardo Aguilar Sunday, June 30. 8 p.m. $36.25 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa Sammy Hagar w/Loverboy Sunday, July 14. 7 p.m. $48.65 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa New Kids On The Block w/Paula Abdul/DJ Jazzy Jeff Friday, July 19. 7 p.m. $54.80 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Styx w/Foreigner/John Waite Saturday, July 20. 6:45 p.m. $43 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Chicago w/Earth, Wind, and Fire Friday, Aug. 16. 7:30 p.m. $49.15 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Thirty Seconds To Mars w/AFI/Poppy/ KennyHoopla Saturday, Aug. 24. 6:30 p.m. $51 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Creed w/3 Doors Down/Finger Eleven Friday, Sept. 20. 7 p.m. $54.35 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Hootie and the Blowfish w/Collective Soul/Edwin McCain Thursday, Sept. 26. 7 p.m. $54.60 & up. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa O.A.R. Friday, Nov. 15. 7 p.m. $40 & up. The Sound, Clearwater
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Departures By Dan Savage
I am a 34-year-old gay man who immigrated to Canada from a Latin American country a few years ago. I immigrated with my husband of eight years. Throughout our relationship we had been monogamous, and we never questioned it. (Perhaps due to our Catholic religious backgrounds?) However, the sex was never great. Not even at the beginning. But he was kind, good looking, and caring. So, I fell for him. I was always clear at the beginning that I was versatile, and he said he was, too. But after a few weeks I assumed the bottom role, and I never felt like I could make any demands on him. In fact, I’ve never even asked a blowjob. (And I did not get one for seven years, even as I gave him plenty!) Also, we had sex once every two weeks or so, and only when he wanted to. Always in the dark, and always in the same position. I know I am at fault for not asking for what I needed. About a year ago, I got on Grindr without my husband knowing. I met a man and his husband. Their relationship was open, and they invited me over. After that one threesome, we decided to just be friends and we even hung out as couples with my husband, everyone pretending that nothing had happened. But I started to develop feelings for the person I originally connected with on Grindr. We continued to have mind-blowing sex, just the two of us now. Four months later, both our partners discovered our affair. The other couple decided to divorce, but my husband and I decided to work through it. But the affair continued and my feelings for this other person only continued to grow. My husband is not willing to be more sexual, he is not willing to allow me to top him, he will not go down on me, and he refuses to let me have sex elsewhere. I have been patient and mindful of his needs and struggles, but he gets annoyed each time I talk about this or ask him to read a book about open relationships. He accuses me of only caring for myself and the things that I want. He has agreed to talk to a therapist about the possibility of being open, but I don’t know how much longer I should wait. On the other hand, the person with whom I am still having an affair wants me to live with him. Sometimes I want that, sometimes I don’t. He has a young child, and I had never thought about being any sort of parent. Should I stay in my marriage and be patient with my husband since sex is the only thing that does not work between us? Or should I simply go be with this new person?—Staying Over Straying
that you still describe it as an affair suggests your husband doesn’t know. You need to tell him. I get it: you don’t want to be the bad guy. You got caught having an affair and giving your marriage a chance—or pretending to—is what a good (but not perfect) person does after they get caught having an affair, SOS, if that’s what their spouse wants. I mean, you owe your husband that much, right? So, now you’re going through the motions— having those difficult conversations, pushing the right books at him, searching for a non-trad couple’s counselor—but unless you sincerely want to remain in this marriage, SOS, you’re wasting your husband’s time. And based on your actions over the last year, I really don’t think you wanna stay in this marriage. To recap: You cheated on your husband with a married couple and then encouraged your husband to socialize with that couple and then started fucking one of those guys behind his husband’s back and yours. That kind of doublebarreled betrayal isn’t something a marriage typically survives—your affair partner’s open marriage didn’t survive a lesser betrayal—and the fact that you’re still slamming your dick down on the self-destruct button, i.e., fucking this other guy, is evidence that what you want is out. Because you already got caught once, SOS, and you’re going to get caught again, and then your husband is almost certain to leave you. But if you can sincerely say you could happily remain married if you were free to fuck and date other men—so, not just open, but poly—you need tell your husband that. But you’re issuing an ultimatum, SOS, you’re not entering into negotiations. And if that’s unacceptable to your husband, well, then you’ll need to get a lawyer and your own place. If you’re still crazy about the guy you’re fucking a year from now and you’ve come to enjoy spending time with his kid, you could think about moving in with him then. If you’re still crazy about him a year from now and you don’t enjoy spending time with his kid, think about moving a little closer, e.g., moving into the same building or onto the same block. Sexual compatibility is crucially important in sexually exclusive relationships. The sex doesn’t work between you and your husband, it never has, and it’s unlikely it ever will. You could live with that for a while— you did live with it for a while—but you’re not willing to settle anymore. You’ve been doing the wrong thing for a while now, SOS, but it’s not too late to do the right thing: honestly ask for the divorce you clearly want, SOS, instead of manipulating your husband into giving it to you.
SAVAGE LOVE
Don’t drag this out. You’ve already opened your marriage, SOS, and you have no intention of closing it again. You’re still fucking the other man. While you don’t explicitly state that your husband is unaware the affair continues, the fact
Please help. I saw an old boyfriend today and based on our text communications about how much he wanted to be with me, I was expecting him to take me in his arms and kiss me. When he made no moves, when he didn’t so much as react to my flirty comments, I was devastated. I didn’t realize how devastated I was alone in my car. While I’m not usually big on the waterworks, I started weeping. I don’t think I was devastated about being rejected. I’m a big girl, I can handle that. But does weeping—more like wailing—indicate something that my heart knows/understands that my head hasn’t caught up to yet? Does this mean that I’m in love with him?—The Town Cryer It does not. You reconnected with an old flame, you swapped some flirty texts, mutual interest was established. And at some point between reestablishing mutual interest and scheduling that first face-to-face meeting in however many years, you allowed yourself to do what anyone in your position would (and what your ex probably did): you began to fantasize about what could be (or could be again), TTC, and you got your hopes up. What you wanted—what you were in love with— was what he represented: possibility. When an old flame comes back into our lives, it can feel like a miraculous shortcut; if you can pick up where you left off, the truly hard part—finding someone you like—is already done. In this instance, TTC, the shortcut didn’t work; you’ve changed, he’s changed. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: you were rejected and that always hurts. But it was the want of
it that made you cry, not the him of it. You hoped it might find what you want with him—love and connection—but that wasn’t in the cards. So, go ahead and have a good cry, TTC, and then go find it with someone else. P.S. I once met up with an old flame—my first true love—hoping we might get back together. I went to Marshall Field’s that day fully expecting we would wind up in the changing room, tearing each
other’s clothes off like we used to. But whatever we had was gone. We had a nice lunch, but lunch was all it was. The feeling—or the lack of feeling— was mutual, I think, and neither of us wound up weeping on the subway on the way home. But the realization that what seemed possible an hour earlier was impossible left me feeling incredibly sad. So, I feel you, TTC, and my heart goes out to you. I’m in love with someone I shouldn’t be. He’s married. He claims to love me. We haven’t done anything besides talk. While I’m not among the most traditional sorts of people, I have a hard time getting past the fact that he is married. I can rationalize it. We knew each other and we loved each other before he met her. He only married her because he thought I was unavailable. Their union is an unhappy one. But the fact remains that he hasn’t asked her to open the marriage. I don’t get anywhere when I suggest he does that. He claims he wants to divorce, or separate, but he doesn’t make any movement in that direction. They don’t have sex anymore, he says. They don’t sleep in the same bed anymore, he says. They don’t celebrate holidays together anymore, he says. If all that is true, I don’t understand why they stay together. I don’t know if I should wait, which could be a long time, or give up. If it were just about sex, the answer would be easy. But he’s become an important part of my life, despite it just being only talk—and not sex talk, we talk about everything going on in our lives. What would you do?—This Emotional Affair I’d fuck the guy. But if I shared your qualms—if the guy was married and unwilling to ask for an open relationship and I didn’t know if anything he was telling me was true—here’s what I would do: I would tell this guy to give me a call when he’s single. And as much as I might pine, I wouldn’t wait. I’d get out there and date/fuck other people—single and looking, partnered and ENM—in the hopes of putting as much emotional, social, and sexual distance between me and this marriedand-unavailable guy as I possibly could. That’s not giving up, TEA, that’s moving on. If I heard from him after his divorce and I was still single, we could resume talking and possibly start fucking. If I was with someone else when I heard from him after his divorce and I was happy with that other person, I would tell him he missed his window—again—and, given the intensity of our connection, I would tell him being friends was out of the question. And finally, TEA, if I was with someone else when he reached out after his divorce and I was unhappy, I would do what I wanted him to do back when he was married and unhappy: open or end the relationship I was in so I could be with him too or with him instead. Got problems? Everyone does! Send your question to mailbox@savage.love! Podcasts, columns and more at Savage.Love
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