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Recurring Columns in Tampa Bay Newspapers

Curtain Call: Theater Reviews

“Bostick shines as Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’” – Feb. 27, 2012
“West Coast Players presents ‘45 Seconds from Broadway’ – Jan. 23, 2012
“Venue stages crisp, witty production of ‘Passengers’ – Jan. 16, 2012
“Time warps fuel ‘Communicating Doors’ – Dec. 6, 2011
“Eight O’Clock Theatre delivers ship-shape ‘Mister Roberts’” – Nov. 7, 2011
“‘Sensuous Senator’ parodies private lives of politicians” –     Nov. 28, 2011
“West Coast Players presents ‘Small Craft Warnings’” – Oct. 17, 2011
“‘Leading Ladies’ shows new faces” – Oct. 3, 2011
“‘Camelot’ opens season at Eight O’Clock Theatre” – Sept. 12, 2011
“‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ starts season at Francis Wilson Playhouse” – Aug. 16, 2011
“Manion leads fine cast in ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ – Aug. 1, 2011
“Eight O’Clock Theatre pokes fun at Shakespeare with ‘I Hate Hamlet’” – July 11, 2011
“Watch the lies multiply in ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’” – May 23, 2011
“‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ enchants” – May 16, 2011
“‘Drowsy Chaperone’ evokes spirits of bygone era” – May 9, 2011
“Mohney leads cast in West Coast Players’ ‘Hedda Gabler’” – May 2, 2011
“American Stages plays it bleak and brutal with ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’” – March 14, 2011
“‘Bye Bye Birdie’ is post-card perfect” – March 7, 2011
“Insightful themes, clever quips intermingle in ‘Sisters Rosensweig’” – Jan. 18, 2011
“Southern charm enriches ‘Dixie Swim Club’ at EBDT” – Jan. 10, 2011
“Cast Drives ‘How the Other Half Loves’” – Nov. 22, 2010
“Eight O’Clock Theatre presents ‘Big River’” - Nov. 2, 2010
“EBDT troupe takes a look at love” - Oct. 4, 2010
“McGee, Russell delight in campy Irma Vep” - Sept. 27, 2010
“‘Deathtrap’ ensnares audiences” - Sept. 13, 2010
“WCP blends comedy with conscience” - Aug. 2, 2010
“Olson directs clever ‘Seafarer’” - July 26, 2010
“Comedy kicks off Early Bird’s season” - July 19, 2010
“‘Nunsense’ scores big on fun and puns” - July 12, 2010
“Mamet mocks presidency in ‘November’” - June 14, 2010
“Early Bird blends subterfuge with slapstick” - May 10, 2010
“WCP stages solid Sondheim revue” – April 26, 2010
“Wooten drives Miss Daisy” – March 22, 2010
“Morabito, DeMarco reunite for ‘Gypsy’” – March 15, 2010
“Early Bird fields funtastic farce” – Jan. 11, 2010
“‘Wonderful’ retelling of Capra holiday gem” – Nov. 24, 2009
“Homicidal hijinks in ‘Anybody for Murder’” – Nov. 10, 2009
“‘Singin’ in the Rain’ delivers” – Nov. 2, 2009
“‘Fences’ is poignant, poetic, compelling” – Sept. 28, 2009
“Ensemble cast blossoms in ‘Steel Magnolias’” – Sept. 14, 2009
“Henricks shines in ‘Squabbles’” – Sept. 7, 2009
“West Coast twists time with ‘Last Five Years’” – Aug. 3, 2009
“American Stage devises convincing ‘Doubt’” – July 27, 2009
“‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ extends run” – June 15, 2009
“‘Private Lives’ lampoons upper class” – May 11, 2009
“Olson, Wooten summon Aristophanes for some cerebral intimacy” – March 23, 2009
“‘Guys and Dolls’ is safe bet” – March 16, 2009
“American Stage’s ‘King Hedley’ is gritty, grimy and glorious” – Jan. 26, 2009
“‘Nice Family Gathering’ introduces dysfunctional Lundeen family” – Dec. 8, 2008
“‘Tuna Christmas’ makes this season all the more merry” – Nov. 24, 2008
“‘Betrayal’ gives audiences pause to examine infidelity” – June 2, 2008
“Deception leads to laughter in ‘Run For Your Wife’” – March 17, 2008
“Olson’s stylistic vision yields innovative take on ‘Hamlet’” – March 10, 2008
“‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ offers comical caricature” – Jan. 21, 2008
“Francis Wilson’s ‘Modern Millie’ is thoroughly delightful” – Jan. 15, 2008
“Early Bird’s ‘Out of Order’ efficiently induces delight” – Jan. 8, 2008
“Early Bird troupe favors Parker’s frolicking farce” – Dec. 4, 2007
“Eight O’Clock’s ‘Cabaret’ brings Berlin to Largo” – Nov. 9, 2007
“Showcase Theatre furnishes fun in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’” – Sept. 26, 2007
“Francis Wilson celebrates 600th with ‘Odd Couple’” – Sept. 11, 2007
“Mystery, madness and mayhem all reside on ‘Angel Street’” – Sept. 5, 2007
“Unconventional ‘Casa Blue’ surveys artist’s surreal life” – July 25, 2007
“Early Bird troupe’s classic farce ‘Pajama Tops’ is fresh and funny” – July 2, 2007
“‘Barnum’ – Step right up!” – Sept. 15, 2005

Reel Time: Movie Reviews

“‘The Pact’ relies on tone, setting to frighten viewers” – July 2, 2012
 “New ‘Ice Age’ flick shows franchise has become a fossil” – July 16, 2012
“‘Brave’ offers charming fairy tale sans Prince Charming” – June 25, 2012
“Scott delivers imperfect – yet mesmerizing – sci-fi thriller ‘Prometheus’” – June 11, 2012
“‘Avengers’ box office success validates Disney, Marvel partnership” – May 7, 2012
“What would Dr. Seuss think of Hollywood’s take on ‘The Lorax’?” – March 6, 2012
“‘Secret World of Arrietty’ offers simple story, stunning visuals” – Feb. 20, 2012
“‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ goes against Hollywood norm” – Jan. 10, 2012
“Awesome anime: ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos’” – Jan. 24, 2012
“Wall Street traders face a reckoning in suspenseful ‘Margin Call’” – Nov. 1, 2011
“Like the alien it depicts, “The Thing” is a flawed facsimile” – Oct. 18, 2011
“‘Fright Night’ revamp satisfies to last splatter” – Aug. 23, 2011
“Serkis’ performance dominates ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’” – Aug. 8, 2011
“Yates conjures stunning conclusion to Harry Potter saga” – July 18, 2011
“Not as smooth as the first ride, ‘Cars 2’ still passes inspection” – July 5, 2011
“In brightest day, in blackest night, Green Lantern flick is shoddy, trite” – June 20, 2011
“Abrams evokes old-school blockbusters with electrifying ‘Super 8’” – June 13, 2011
“Part Cold War thriller, part comic book fun, ‘X-Men: First Class’ outclasses competition” – June 6, 2011
“Miike delivers a brooding, bloody ragtag samurai epic with ’13 Assassins’” – April 27, 2011
“‘Hanna’ – fun and full of adrenalin” – April 11, 2011
“‘Source Code’ offers a compelling blend of sci-fi, drama and suspense” – April 4, 2011
“Viewers may find suspension of disbelief limited in ‘Limitless’” – March 21, 2011
“‘Black Death’ attacks religious fanaticism” – March 14, 2011
“Not necessarily scary, ‘The Rite’ thrives as a theological thriller” – Jan. 31, 2011
“Disjointed story mars revisionist ‘Green Hornet’” – Jan. 18, 2011
“Poor performance, stilted dialog doom ‘Season of the Witch’” – Jan. 10, 2011
“Joel and Ethan Coen’s ‘True Grit’ fresh, suspenseful and visually mesmerizing” – Dec. 28, 2010
“Disney’s ‘Tron’ reboot looks great – but this digitized tin man lacks a heart” – Dec. 21, 2010
“Despite Johnny Depp’s best efforts, ‘The Tourist’ is one bad trip” – Dec. 14, 2010
“New Harry Potter film captivates, electrifies ... and traumatizes” – Nov. 22, 2010
“Watch out for pea soup: The devil’s back on the big screen” - Aug. 30, 2010
“Romero misses the mark” - June 7, 2010
“Scott offers a brave new Robin Hood” - May 17, 2010
“‘Book of Eli’ showcases violence, preaches piety” – Jan. 18, 2010
“Woo wows with war-epic ‘Red Cliff’” – Nov. 16, 2009
“Fleischer, Harrelson make zombie-killin’ fun” – Oct. 5, 2009
“Anno reboots Evangelion franchise” – Sept. 28, 2009
“Mike Judge stifles laughs with inhibited ‘Extract’” – Sept. 14, 2009
“‘District 9’ veils social, political commentary” – Aug. 17, 2009
“‘Half-Blood Prince’ cultivates drama, lacks conflict” – July 14, 2009
“‘Ice Age 3’ unearths familiar family fun” – July 6, 2009
“‘Merry Gentleman’ exceeds expectations” – June 8, 2009
“‘Angels & Demons’ offers insipidness” – May 18, 2009
“Zumpe praises Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’” – May 5, 2009
“‘State of Play’ tackles corruption” – April 14, 2009
“Considering the prospectus, ‘International’ underperforms” – Feb. 16, 2009
“‘Defiance’ underscores ideals, sacrifices historical accuracy” – Jan. 19, 2009
“‘Revolutionary Road’ offers somber caveat to nonconformists” – Jan. 12, 2009
“Suspenseful ‘Valkyrie’ soars despite Cruise’s heavy baggage” – Dec. 23, 2008
“‘Tale of Despereaux’ features a mouse destined for greatness” – Dec. 15, 2008
“Coens send up spies in thriller parody ‘Burn After Reading’” – Sept. 9, 2008
“Appeal of ‘Clone Wars’ may be limited to diehard franchise fans” – Aug. 12, 2008
“Bale’s Batman is as brave and bold as ‘Dark Knight’ is bleak” – July 15, 2008
“Inarticulate execution is like kryptonite to ‘Hancock’” – July 8, 2008
“In ‘Get Smart,’ Carell’s Maxwell is smarter than prototype” – June 17, 2008
“‘Iron Man’ forged on new superhero assembly line” – April 29, 2008
“‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ fair but not quite fantastic” – Feb. 14, 2008
“Abrams’ ‘Cloverfield’ puts new spin on classic monster tale” – Jan. 21, 2008
“‘I Am Legend’ accents suspense, dilutes Matheson’s message” – Dec. 11, 2007
“‘No Country for Old Men’ assesses American apathy” – Nov. 19, 2007
“High-tech effects save the plot in disjointed ‘Dragon Wars’” – Sept. 17, 2007
“‘Eye of the Dolphin’ transcends family-friendly clichés” – Aug. 21, 2007
“‘Simpsons Movie’ – familiar, but still funny” – Aug. 2, 2007
“‘Order’ offers action, atmosphere, exceptional acting” – July 11, 2007
“Verbinski’s ‘Pirates’ earns its bounteous box office booty” – May 30, 2007
“‘Shrek the Third’ charms children, pesters parents” – May 23, 2007
“‘Meet the Robinsons’ introduces flamboyant future family” – April 3, 2007
“Dragon drama disappoints, plucky pig pleases” – Dec. 20, 2006
“New Bond deftly bluffs way through bungled ‘Casino Royale’” – Nov. 29, 2006
“‘Flags’ extols heroes, admonishes hero worship” – Oct. 31, 2006
“‘Flyboys’ never takes flight” – Oct. 4, 2006
“‘Illusionist’ conjures mix of mystery, history and romance” – Sept. 6, 2006
“‘World Trade Center’ acknowledges heroes’ families” – Aug. 15, 2006
“Pit crew jumpstarts Ferrell’s ‘Talladega Nights’” – Aug. 9, 2006
“Depp’s Sparrow keeps ‘Dead Man’s Chest’ on course” – July 12, 2006
“‘Cars’ cruises into moviegoers’ hearts” – June 14, 2006
“Why ‘Da Vinci Code” delights some, disappoints others” – May 24, 2006
“With ‘Kong,’ Jackson is king” – Dec. 21, 2005
“‘Narnia’ lives up to its potential” – Dec. 14, 2005
“Decidedly darker ‘Goblet of Fire’ delivers multifaceted fantasy” – Nov. 23, 2005
“In ‘Corpse Bride,’ love isn’t just for the living” – Oct. 6, 2005
Thought Bubble: Comic Book, Graphic Novel, Manga Reviews
“‘Syncopated’ showcases artistic nonfiction” – June 8, 2009
“‘Star Trek: Countdown’ bridges the gap” – May 11, 2009
“‘Emissaries & Assassins’ delves deep into Star Wars lore” – April 27, 2009
“‘Chicken with Plums’ highlights disparities and parallels” – April 20, 2009
“Zenescope’s ‘Sinbad’ appeals to the sword-and-sorcery crowd” – March 30, 2009
“Darkness from Warsaw’ deftly fuses spy fiction with horror comics” – March 16, 2009
“Imperfections mar Del Rey’s “Frankenstein: Prodigal Son” – March 2, 2009
“In ‘Flight Volume Five,’ Kibuishi’s masters produce treasures” – Aug. 4, 2008
“Local writer examines freedom in action-packed ‘Pistolfist’” – Jan. 10, 2007
 
Off the Shelf: Book Reviews

“Dresden faces stunning revelations in Butcher’s ‘Changes’” – April 2010
“Scary tales planted in ‘Potter’s Field 3’” – May 27, 2009
“Magic and mystery mingle in Dresden Files” – April 13, 2009
“Rollo relies on classic genre elements to craft ‘Crimson’” – March 24, 2009
“‘Antarktos Rising’ blurs science fiction, science fact” – March 9, 2009
“Arcadia book offers snapshots of Florida’s romance with rails” – Aug. 22, 2008
“Kaku’s new book examines ‘Physics of the Impossible’” – July 21, 2008
“Alten’s ‘Shell Game’ kicks off summer reading roundup” – June 9, 2008
“Book chronicles Millennium Park sculptures” – April 29, 2008
“Post-apocalyptic SF meets fantasy in Brooks’ ‘Elves of Cintra’” – Aug. 30, 2007
“Resnick’s ‘Ivory’ laments disintegration of distinctive cultures” – Aug. 30, 2007
“Author details Florida’s smuggling history” – Aug. 8, 2007
“‘Hardboiled Cthulhu’ overcomes genre-melding monotony” – June 6, 2007
“Butler’s ‘Fledgling’ revamps the vampire standard” – Jan. 31, 2007
“‘Armageddon’s Children’ begins the bridge to Shannara” – Sept. 20, 2006
“‘Here’s Johnny’ recounts tales of ‘Tonight Show’” – Feb. 15, 2006
“History unfolds in ‘From Pines and Palmettos’” – Feb. 9, 2006
“McCourt’s ‘Teacher Man’ makes the grade” – Jan. 11, 2006
“Haddon’s ‘Curious Incident’ a puzzle within a puzzle” – Oct. 20, 2005
“Reed’s ‘Turtle Derby’ animates Southern culture” – Aug. 4, 2005
“Punctuation perfectionists appreciate ‘Eats, Shoots & Leaves’” – July 1, 2005
“Bradbury collection spans 60 years of imaginative fiction” – June 2005
“Physicist sheds light on recent advances in ‘Parallel Worlds’” – April 2005
“Secrets of the Grimm brothers exposed in ‘Clever Maids’” – March 2005
“Carlin provides insights into language” – December 2004
“Penguin Classics edition acknowledges Lovecraft’s contributions” – May 2004
 
Musical Interludes: Music Reviews

“‘Red Light Room’ showcases Bennett’s evolving style” – Aug. 18, 2008
“Yonder Mountain revises bluegrass sound” – Jan. 28, 2008
“Haran offers eclectic blend of world music” – Jan. 21, 2008
“Crystal Gayle does it all over again on Greatest Hits compilation” – Nov. 13, 2007
“‘Cold as Ice’ blazes new trails in contemporary blues” – Nov. 7, 2007
“Prodigals’ Momentum and Love’s NeGrass” – Oct. 23, 2007
“Esteemed bluegrass icon Sizemore delivers some ‘Good News’” – Oct. 15, 2007
“Mr. Patterson’s Hat features fine funk from NOLA” – Oct. 3, 2007
“‘Backwoods Boy’ Turner releases Live at the Ryman” – Sept. 26, 2007
“Haggard’s Working Man’s Journey showcases six new songs” – Sept. 26, 2007
“The Yellowjackets mark quarter century with Twenty Five” – Sept. 18, 2007
“Stepping Stones kindles Celtic birthright in American folk” – Sept. 18, 2007
“Dancin’ Knuckles accelerates, amplifies Irish folk” – Sept. 18, 2007
“Zydepunks’ roots are showing on ground-breaking ‘Exile Waltz’” – Sept. 12, 2007
“Tinsley Ellis testifies on ‘Moment of Truth’” – Aug. 28, 2007
“‘State of Grace’ attests to Holmes Brothers’ ingenuity” – May 9, 2007
“Lil’ Ed’s ‘Rattleshake’ showcases hot rockin’ slide-guitar blues” – May 2, 2007
“Koko Taylor’s ‘Old School’ evokes classic Chicago blues scene” – May 2, 2007
“Blues-rock fusion ‘We the People’ embraces social commentary” – May 2, 2007
“Meat Loaf’s latest ‘Bat’ chapter brings out diamonds, duds” – March 28, 2007
“McKennitt’s ‘Ancient Muse’ stirs history’s harmonious ghosts” – Feb. 28, 2007
“Parsons changes course with ‘A Valid Path’“ – April 12, 2006

Entertainment Stories

“Slick Aguilar – Jefferson Starship guitarist – taps select musicians for local show – July 16, 2012
 “Area movie theaters expand offerings with Fathom Events” – July 9, 2012
“Fireworks, parades planned for Fourth of July – June 18, 2012
“Dunedin Craft Fest takes over Main Street” – June 18, 2012
“Happy Together Tour rolls into Ruth Eckerd Hall” – June 11, 2012
“Honoring our dead – Memorial Day a time to remember” – May 21, 2012
“Summer family films” – May 14, 2012
“DFAC exhibits works by McCarthy, Kelsey” – May 1, 2012
“A Taste of Pinellas – Three-day benefit features music and food” – April 30, 2012
“Art by the bay – Mainsail Arts Festival coming to Vinoy Park” – April 17, 2012
“59th Fun ’n Sun Festival runs April 20-29” – April 16, 2012
“Dunedin Highland Games – Event celebrates Scottish heritage” – April 16, 2012
“Summer movie lineup” – April 16, 2012
“Sundays in Belleair – Beatlemania Magic comes to Dimmittt Center” – April 9, 2012
“Blues on the bay this weekend” – April 9, 2012
“Island Earth Days benefits Honeymoon Island” – April 9, 2012
“Club at TI welcomes David Cassidy” – April 5, 2012
“Giggles & Grins – Comedians bring laughter to Tampa Bay” – April 3, 2012
“Crawdads and zydeco at Cajun bash” – March 26, 2012
“Corey Avenue becomes craft gallery” – March 26, 2012
“Outdoor places provide cheap fun” – March 22, 2012
“Largo Cultural Center welcomes Andy McKee” – March 19, 2012
“St. Patrick’s Day – Pinellas goes green with Irish fun” – March 13, 2012
“Sundays in Belleair – Downchild performs at Dimmitt Community Center – Feb. 28, 2012
“DeYoung, TFO play Music of Styx” – Feb. 20, 2012
“Dunedin celebrates Mardi Gras” – Feb. 20, 2012
“Clearwater ready for weekend of seafood and blues” – Feb. 14, 2012
“Fundraiser theme is Moulin Rouge” – Feb. 14, 2012
“Dunedin Fine Art Center features triple-header” – Feb. 6, 2012
“Local bands play at Local Revolt Music Series” – Feb. 6, 2012
“Daedalus Quartet performs at Capitol Theatre” – Feb. 6, 2012
“Voxare concert features new score” – Jan. 10, 2012
“Dunedin Art Festival – Artists set up on Main Street for 15th annual show – Jan. 9, 2012
“New Year’s Eve – Tampa Bay area ready to ring in 2012” – Dec. 28, 2011
“Giggles and Grins – Comedy legends bring laughs to Tampa Bay area” – Dec. 27, 2011
“2012 upcoming movie attractions” – Dec. 13, 2011
“Corey Area Craft Festival, Dec. 3-4” – Nov. 22, 2011
“Dixieland Jazz Classic – Annual festival feature sizzling mix of styles” –     Nov. 15, 2011
“Dunedin Craft Festival transforms Main Street” – Nov. 14, 2011
“Dunedin Celtic Festival is Nov. 19” – Nov. 14, 2011
 “Giggles and grins: Top comics bring laughs to Tampa Bay area” – Oct. 24, 2011
“Festival of Reading celebrates literacy” – Oct. 18, 2011
“Necronomicon 2011 runs Oct. 21-23” – Oct. 18, 2011
“Jazz in the park: Emerging artists, jazz icons mingle at Clearwater Jazz Holiday – Oct. 11, 2011
“Pinellas gears up for Halloween 2011” – Oct. 3, 2011
“Harvest of horror: Fearsome films offer thrills, chills as Halloween approaches” – Sept. 27, 2011
“Opening Sept. 23: ‘Dolphin Tale’ movie is Winter’s story” – Sept. 19, 2011
“VSPC prepares ‘Dolphin Tale’ media blitz” – Sept. 19, 2011
“Pinellas to ride ‘Dolphin Tale’s’ wave” – Sept. 19, 2011
“Locals await announcement of STARS Awards” – Sept. 19, 2011
“‘Dolphin Tale’ is making a splash” – Sept. 19, 2011
“Clearwater Jazz Holiday lineup revealed” – Sept. 7, 2011
“Dunedin Fine Art Center opens new wing” – Aug. 30, 2011
“Krauss, Union Station bring summer tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall” – Aug. 15, 2011
“Colvin brings storytelling style to Capitol Theatre” – Aug. 8, 2011
“Wearable ART Show coming to Dunedin Fine Art Center” – Aug. 2, 2011
“Ruth Eckerd Hall welcomes Bryan Adams” – Aug. 1, 2011
“Movie theaters screen Shakespeare plays” – July 25, 2011
“ZaZu stages Johnson’s Cellmate Confessions” – June 28, 2011
“Top comics bring laughs to Tampa Bay area” – June 28, 2011
“Anderson brings humor to Capitol Theatre” – June 20, 2011
“Dunedin Craft Festival is June 25-26” – June 20, 2011
“Corey Craft Festival set for June 4-5” – May 31, 2011
“Hey, hey – it’s The Monkees!” – May 24, 2011
“Jackson Browne stops at Ruth Eckerd Hall” – May 16, 2011
“Sundays in Belleair opens May 22” – May 16, 2011
“Taste of Pinellas set for May 20-22” – May 16, 2011
“State Theatre welcomes Uh Huh Her” – May 10, 2011
“Ruth Eckerd Hall welcomes Jeff Beck” – May 2, 2011
“Summer family films: Big screen lineup geared toward younger audiences” – April 27, 2011
“Fun ‘n Sun Festival: Smooth Jazz Fest set for April 30” – April 24, 2011
“Fun ’n Sun Festival: Q105 QFest rocks Coachman Park – April 24, 2011
“Fun ‘n Sun includes Sea-Blues Festival” – April 24, 2011
“Fun 'n Sun: WQYK presents Toyota Country Concert” – April 24, 2011
“Blast Friday kicks off 58th annual Fun ’n Sun Festival” – April 24, 2011
“Mindi Abair brings jazz sounds Capitol Theatre” – April 11, 2011
“Island EarthDays 2011 set for April 16-17” – April 11, 2011
“Clans gather April 9 for Dunedin Highland games” – April 4, 2011
“Blues by the bay” – April 4, 2011
“Janis Ian to perform at Capitol Theatre” – March 29, 2011
“Military Tattoo kicks off Scottish Events Week” – March 29, 2011
“Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day around Pinellas” – March 14, 2011
“Famed trumpeter Chris Botti to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall” – March 14, 2011
“Go Cajun this weekend at Vinoy Park” – March 8, 2011
“Lucid Druid celebrates ‘Cernunnos’ release” – March 8, 2011
“Palladium welcomes Andrea Beaton” – March 8, 2011
“DFAC hosts annual ‘Contain it!’ event” – March 8, 2011
“Tarpon Springs hosts Gulf Maritime Festival” – March 1, 2011
“Palm Harbor ready for Citrus Festival” – March 1, 2011
“Mahaffey to present Mickey’s Magic Show” – Feb. 28, 2011
“Mellencamp coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall” – Feb. 24, 2011
“Klingons plan Tampa invasion” – Feb. 21, 2011
“Celebrate carnival at Dunedin Mardi Gras” – Feb. 21, 2011
“Strawberry Festival serves up ‘flavor of fun’” – Feb. 21, 2011
“Willie Nelson returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall” – Feb. 14, 2011
“Matsui performs at Largo Cultural Center” – Feb. 14, 2011
“Redbone jazzes Capitol Theatre” – Feb. 14, 2011
“Capitol Theatre welcomes Great Big Sea” – Feb. 7, 2011
“Florida State Fair runs Feb. 10-21” – Feb. 7, 2011
“Ruth Eckerd Hall welcomes Diana Krall” – Jan. 31, 2011
“Pink Floyd Experience at Mahaffey” – Jan. 31, 2011
“‘Young Frankenstein’ comes to life” – Jan. 31, 2011
“Pinellas Folk Festival set for Jan. 29” – Jan. 24, 2011
“Dalí Museum opens in new space” – Jan. 18, 2011
“Monheit brings jazz to Largo” – Jan. 18, 2011
“‘Rock of Ages’ coming to REH” – Jan. 10, 2011
“Cake plays Jannus Live Jan. 15” – Jan. 4, 2011
“Dunedin hosts annual art festival” – Jan. 3, 2011
“Antigone Rising performs at Skipper’s” – Dec. 28, 2010
“Studios offer a peek at 2011 movies” – Nov. 29, 2010
“Death by Chocolate set for Dec. 3” – Nov. 24, 2010
“Santa lists top entertainment gift picks” - November 2010
“‘Dolphin Tale’ filming going well” – Nov. 17, 2010
“Diana Ross returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall” – Nov. 15, 2010
“REH welcomes Led Zeppelin Experience” - Nov. 8, 2010
“Anderson brings taste of Tull to REH” - Nov. 3, 2010
“Celtic customs come alive” - Nov. 2, 2010
“Pinellas pickers - Hidden treasures can be found at area flea markets, thrift shops and antique stores” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Coming attractions - Clearwater welcomes new film festival, serves as filming location for ‘Dolphin’s Tale’” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Music scene - Upcoming music festivals, concerts offer melodious interludes” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Festivals & fun - The area offers plenty of opportunities to have fabulous fun in the Florida sun” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Local theater favortes recognized at 2010 Lary Awards” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Museums & galleries - Area showcases artwork, history in ongoing and special exhibitions” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Stage & theater - Area theaters prosper despite sluggish economy” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Home brewer turns professional” - Oct. 28, 2010
“Fall Jubilee coming to Heritage Village” - Oct. 19, 2010
“Styx’s REH show to feature classic albums” - Oct. 11, 2010
“Clearwater waterfront gets jazzy” - Oct. 4, 2010
“October concert lineup - Fall brings areas biggest shows” - Oct. 4, 2010
“Time Machine Tour brings Rush to Tampa” - Sept. 27, 2010
“CSN brings show to REH on Sept. 29” - Sept. 20, 2010
“Clearwater Film Fest opens Sept. 29” - Sept. 13, 2010
“Tom Petty brings ‘Mojo’ to Forum” - Sept. 13, 2010
“Lary Award nominees named” - Sept. 8, 2010
“September music lineup” - Aug. 30, 2010
“Former Monkee plays concert series” - Aug. 3, 2010
“Plant, Band of Joy plays REH” - July 26, 2010
“Crowded House heading to REH” - July 19, 2010
“Ringo Starr brings show to REH” - July 7, 2010
“Twilight author fulfilling a dream” - June 29, 2010
“July concert lineup” - June 29, 2010
“‘Once and Future King of Dunedin’” - June 2, 2010
“101 Days of Summer” - May 2010
“Taste of Pinellas offers tempting selections,” with Suzette Porter - May 26, 2010
“Scottoline to appear at Largo Library” - May 5, 2010
“Thrash metal band working on new music” - May 3, 2010
“May’s concert lineup” – April 26, 2010
“Island EarthDays 2010” – April 5, 2010
“Brute force, bagpipes and more” – March 10, 2010
“Benoit, Cray, Mayall headline Sea-Blues” – Feb. 8, 2010
“Folk Fest goes on despite the rain” – Feb. 3, 2010
“Annual Ball boasts Carnivale theme” – Jan. 28, 2010
“Mardi Gras comes to Main Street” – Jan. 28, 2010
“Folk Festival focuses on traditions” – Jan. 25, 2010
“New exhibits opening at DFAC” – Jan. 12, 2010
“Comedy featured at local venues” – Jan. 4, 2010
“Musical artists offer new takes on seasonal songs” - December 2009
“Dunedin Art Festival set for Jan. 9-10” – Dec. 29, 2009
“Theaters prepare for 2010 movie lineup” – Dec. 14, 2009
“Sparks to play Aqua Lounge” – Dec. 7, 2009
“Santa’s elves elect top entertainment gift options” - November 2009
“Death by Chocolate set for Dec. 4” – Nov. 18, 2009
“Festival showcases Celtic rock bands” – Nov. 16, 2009
“Dunedin pairs smokin’ blues with fine wine” – Nov. 10, 2009
“Frightful flicks stir Halloween screams” – Oct. 26, 2009
“Antique addicts flock to Tampa Bay” – Oct. 26, 2009
“Local theaters ready for season” – Oct. 26, 2009
“Fall ushers in outdoor events” – Oct. 26, 2009
“Authors headline Necronomicon” – Oct. 14, 2009
“Clearwater Jazz Holiday begins Oct. 15” – Oct. 5, 2009
“Area museums serve up art, history” – Oct. 26, 2009
“Eight O’Clock Theatre plans busy season” – Sept. 28, 2009
“Seminole grad lands lead in ‘Avenue Q’” – Aug. 25, 2009
“August Rocks goes on despite heat, rain” – Aug. 19, 2009
“Five bands rock Largo Central Park” – Aug. 10, 2009
“Stay cool with summertime reading” – June 1, 2009
“Music heats up Fun ‘n Sun fest” – April 27, 2009
“Island EarthDays features natural fun” – April 13, 2009
“100 Days of Summer” - May 2009
“DFAC hosts garden party, new exhibits” – March 30, 2009
“Let the games begin” – March 23, 2009
“Military Tattoo showcases pipers, drummers, dancers” – March 23, 2009
“Festival to showcase blues by the bay” – March 16, 2009
“Ireland comes to Largo, March 17” – March 15, 2009
“Festival features Cajun, Zydeco music and plenty of crawfish,” with Suzette Porter – March 9, 2009
“Chieftains showcase Celtic culture” – Feb. 27, 2009
“Scottish sounds coming to Pinellas Park” – Feb. 23, 2009
“Clearwater prepares for annual Sea-Blues Festival” – Feb. 16, 2009
“The Machine to pay homage to Pink Floyd at LCC” – Jan. 26, 2009
“GCMA set to close doors end of January” – Jan. 21, 2009
“Local blues band tapped for International Blues Challenge” – Jan. 19, 2009
“Copperfield’s ‘Grand Illusion’ set for TBPAC” – Jan. 12, 2009
“Remarkable reads make great gifts” - December 2008
“New music releases added to Santa’s inventory” – Dec. 15, 2008
“Dear Santa: Add these top DVD, Blu-ray picks to the list” – Nov. 25, 2008
“Remarkable reads make great additions to any library” – Nov. 25, 2008
“Art, craft festivals showcase creative impulse” – Nov. 10, 2008
“Eat, drink and be merry at farmers’ markets, food festivals” – Nov. 3, 2008
“Bennett, Sanborn headline Clearwater Jazz Holiday” – Oct. 14, 2008
“GCMA showcases Tampa area native Christopher Still” – Oct. 14, 2008
“Fall fun is affordable around Pinellas” – Oct. 6, 2008
“Gumbo Boogie next up at Music in the Park” – Sept. 29, 2008
“Blues featured at Music in the Park” – Sept. 23, 2008
“Barra MacNeils Celtic music to Pinellas Park” – Sept. 15, 2008
“Fantasy novel ‘Stonewiser’ is Florida author’s debut” – Sept. 9, 2008
“Armed Forces Military Museum opens in Largo” – Aug. 22, 2008
“Largo museum filled with military exhibits” – Aug. 14, 2008
“Crowds gather in Largo to celebrate Independence Day” – July 9, 2008
“Artists, art-lovers get to mingle at Largo’s Flair for the Arts” – July 2, 2008
“Early Bird Theatre remembers Chris Tracey” – July 9, 2008
“Pirates search for Levique’s lost treasure at annual event” – June 10, 2008
“Family-friendly flicks set for theater screens this summer” – May 20, 2008
“Area movie theaters prepare for summertime swarm” – May 12, 2008
“Music legend discusses the art of rock” – May 6, 2008
“Fun ‘N Sun Festival brings on the music” – April 16, 2008
“Art Hop showcases artists, businesses” – April 9, 2008
“Olson and crew prepare for ‘Pirates of Penzance’ performances” – April 1, 2008
“Artists, art lovers are drawn to Largo Central Park event” – March 19, 2008
“‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall” – March 4, 2008
“Claire Lynch Band to perform Friday at Pinellas Park PAC” – March 4, 2008
“Museum offers rare glimpse into Vatican’s history” – Feb. 18, 2008
“Pinellas celebrates Black History Month” – Feb. 4, 2008
“Jay and The Americans play LCC on Feb. 13” – Feb. 4, 2008
“Lynda Carter to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall” – Jan. 30, 2008
“Area musicians take center stage at Pinellas Folk Festival” – Jan. 21, 2008
“Largo Lions’ Spotlight Series shines at Largo Cultural” – Jan. 8, 2008
“Top toys tout technological trappings” - December 2007
“First Night celebrates 15 years on New Year’s Eve” – Dec. 21, 2007
“Trombone Shorty plays New Year’s Coliseum gig” – Dec. 21, 2007
“Ruth Eckerd Hall to present ‘Doodlebops Live!’ Dec. 29” – Dec. 17, 2007
“Julie Black to deck the halls in shades of blue” – Dec. 4, 2007
“For Jethro Tull, ‘Life is a Long Song’” – Dec. 4, 2007
“Books, music and movies – top entertainment picks for holiday gift-giving” - November 2007
“17th Suncoast Jazz Classic continues dixieland tradition” – Nov. 13, 2007
“Chocoholics prepare for annual Death by Chocolate fundraiser” – Nov. 7, 2007
“New Parker play set to debut at Early Bird Dinner Theatre” – Oct. 30, 2007
“Heritage Village hosts birthday bash, Country Jubilee” – Oct. 23, 2007
“Local author to launch new novel” – Oct. 23, 2007
“Annual Festival of Reading celebrates literacy” – Oct. 23, 2007
“Frightful flicks stir up screams in area theaters” – Oct. 21, 2007
“Clearwater gears up for Jazz Holiday” – Oct. 10, 2007
“Clark, McDevitt and Goingback headline Necronomicon” – Oct. 3, 2007
“Guests savor bounty of ‘tasty’ foods at Taste of Clearwater” – Sept. 19, 2007
“Leepa-Rattner exhibit showcases Appalachian artists” – Sept. 13, 2007
“Cuban Club gears up for WMNF’s Birthday Bash” – Sept. 12, 2007
“Safety Harbor museum evokes history with ‘Works of Art’” – Aug. 15, 2007
“Asia, Parsons to play Ruth Eckerd Hall” – June 12, 2007
“Getaways for those endless summer days” - May 2007
“Thorogood, Lewis to headline Tampa Bay Blues Festival” – May 2, 2007
“Crawfish Festival brings Louisiana bayou to Tampa Bay” – March 7, 2007
“Discovering page-turning literary Pinellas” – Feb. 28, 2007
“Winter, Sardinas headline Sea-Blues Festival” – Feb. 21, 2007
“Bluegrass fans enjoy tunes at Pinellas Folk Festival” – Feb. 1, 2007
“Authors offer readings at Writers in Paradise conference” – Jan. 16, 2007
“County to present Pinellas Folk Festival at Heritage Village” – Jan. 10, 2007
“2007 set to be a Marvel-ous year at the box office” – Dec. 13, 2006
“Kid-friendly entertainment picks” – Dec. 13, 2006
“High-tech games on holiday toy list” – Nov. 21, 2006
“Annual Festival of Reading celebrates the written word” – Oct. 17, 2006
“PacAtlantic relocates following falling out with film commission” – Oct. 12, 2006
“Former resident screens new movie at Beach Theatre” – Sept. 20, 2006
“LCC’s 10-year bash features free concerts” – Aug. 15, 2006
“Billy Norris, ABCD to play Palladium before moving on” – July 5, 2006
“The show goes on at Beach Theatre on Corey Avenue” – June 14, 2006
“‘Will Boys Be Boys?’ art exhibit views adolescent masculinity” – May 10, 2006
“Reading offers escape” – May 24, 2006
“Summer screens showcase family films” – May 17, 2006
“Indian Shores hosts Adult Spring Break and Jazz Weekend” – March 22, 2006
“New ‘Ink & Blood’ exhibit highlights Bible’s history” – Jan. 25, 2006
“‘Varekai’ lives up to the spectacle of Cirque” – Dec. 8, 2005
“Ghost Tours track spirited haunts” – Oct. 27, 2005
“Readers and writers to mingle at Times Festival” – Oct. 20, 2005
“Look back at Pinellas history recalls lost attractions” – Aug. 4, 2005
“Revised ‘Art of Jim Warren’ includes Disney collaboration” – July 1, 2005
“Area offers a wealth of summer destinations” - May 2005
“Coolidge reunites with high school alum” – Dec. 22, 2004

Miscellaneous

“Central Park exhibit shows cost of Iraq War in lost lives” – May 28, 2008
“Re-enactors replay history during Civil Wars Day” – May 21, 2008
“Morton Plant Mease introduces E-mail a Patient program” – Feb. 13, 2008
“Organizations embrace senior volunteers” – January 2007
“Clearwater plans Veterans Appreciation Day” – Oct. 31, 2007
“Spectators choose sides at Battle of Ballast Point” – March 1, 2007
“Day-trip destinations” – October 2004
“Visitors hike through history” – October 2004
“Olympic medalist Kastor has Pinellas ties” – Sept. 2, 2004
“How businesses can partner with schools” – August 2004
“Candidates line up for Pinellas-Pasco election” – Aug. 26, 2004
“Enchanted land of ‘Cross Creek’ survives” – May 2004
“Clem, Coats vie for sheriff” – Oct. 20, 2004
“Disabled sailor charts course destined to make history” – Sept. 15, 2004

Business Showcase Stories

Foot Solutions - Aug. 19, 2010
Tutterow Dancers - Aug. 12, 2010
Mr. GreenLube - April 2010
The Buzz - April 22, 2010
Bob Evans Hearing Center - April 29, 2010
McNeal Antiques - April 8, 2010
Document Pros Inc. - Oct. 29, 2009
Flooring American - Oct. 22, 2009
The Buzz - Aug. 13, 2009
Tutterow Dancers - Aug. 13, 2009
Tony’s Transmission - June 11, 2009
eMed - July 2, 2009
Bay Area Therapy Center - May 14, 2009
Geo Pappas - January 2009
Fitness Together – December 2008
Curriez – December 2008
Henry’s Affordable Care – October 2008
Dinner at 8 – May 2008
Florida Breast Institute – December 2007
Fitness Together – October 2007
Bella Vino – July 2007

Consumer Business Guide - How To Stories

“How to live a healthy lifestyle” – June 2010
“How to choose a rehabilitation program” – June 2009
“How to live with diabetes” – June 2009
“How to treat varicose veins” – June 2009
“How to maintain your pool” – June 2007
“How to prepare for a career in medical administrative assisting” – June 2007
“How to quit smoking without medication” – June 2007
“How to revitalize your pool” – June 2007
“How to secure a home equity loan” – June 2007
“How to buy a condo conversion” – June 2006
“How to choose a foot and ankle specialist” – June 2006
“How to tend to non-healing wounds” – June 2006
“How to prepare for the SAT” – June 2006
“How to choose a financial institution” – June 2005
“How to choose a home healthcare provider” – June 2005
“How to choose an accountant” – June 2005
“How to choose an estate planning attorney” – June 2005
“How to choose the right flooring for your room” – June 2005
“How to choose the right school for your child” – June 2005
“How to get a reverse mortgage” – June 2005
“How to cope with macular degeneration” – June 2005
“How to settle on a retirement community” – June 2005
“How to live in luxury” – June 2004
“How to select a roofer” – June 2004
“How to choose a financial advisor” – June 2004
“How to select an orthodontist” – June 2004
“How to explore waterfront living options” – June 2004
“How to find a physician” – June 2004
“How to choose a garage door” – June 2004
“How to choose a title company” – June 2004
“How to choose an oncologist” – June 2004
“How to choose care for Alzheimer’s sufferers” – June 2004
“How to explore waterfront living options” – June 2004
“How to pick the ideal cruise” – June 2004
“How to select auto insurance” – June 2004

Other Publications

Review: The Reeds – She Never Slept, July 3, 2010
Review: Zombies of Mass Destruction – She Never Slept, June 29, 2010
Review:  The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 Days Gone Bye, by Robert Kirkman – Elder Signs Press website, May 26, 2010
Review: Daybreakers – Elder Signs Press website, May 24, 2010
Review: On Her Majesty’s Occult Service, by Charles Stross – She Never Slept, April 18, 2010
Review: Changes, by Jim Butcher – She Never Slept, April 22, 2010
Review: The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks by Max Brooks – She Never Slept, Oct. 15, 2009
Review: The Damned, by William Ollie – She Never Slept, Oct. 13, 2009
“Roadside lodges take hit in ‘Vacancy’ – a Down in the Cellar, 2007
“‘Number 23’ doesn’t add up” – Down in the Cellar, 2007
“In quest of a dream” – Western/Eastern Treasures, Vol. 39, 2006
“Lovecraft’s other disciples” – Illumen, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2005



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