Arts and Entertainment in the Tampa Bay Area, Pasco, Hillsborough, and Polk Counties.
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter who drew millions of fans with his beach-bum tales and Caribbean capers, died Friday night. He was 76. Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted to Buffett’s official…
Read More Legendary Singer-Songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, Dies At 76
Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99. Barker, a longtime animal rights activist, died Saturday morning, according to publicist Roger Neal. “I am so proud of…
Read More Bob Barker, Longtime Host Of ‘The Price Is Right’ Dies At 99
ORLANDO, Fla. – As extreme heat and wild weather continues to batter regions across the country, SeaWorld is introducing “Weather-or-Not” Assurance: a new policy covering a wider range of weather conditions than ever before and the most generous in the theme park industry. This expanded…
Read More With Wild Weather On The Rise SeaWorld Launches Weather-Or-Not Assurance
Virginia native Christopher Anthony Lunsford, known as Oliver Anthony, recently gained instant fame with his original song “Rich Men North of Richmond.” Now his viral sensation “Rich Men North of Richmond” has achieved a remarkable feat by debuting at the number one position on the…
Read More Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North Of Richmond’ Now The #1 Song In US, Reactions
Virginia man, Oliver Anthony, has become an overnight sensation after a video of him performing a soulful rendition of his blue-collar original song went viral. “Rich Men From North Richmond” surged to No. 1 on the iTunes Country chart, outpacing the former chart leader, Jason Aldean’s…
Read More Virginia Man, Oliver Anthony, Hits Number 1 On iTunes With ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Renowned Florida landscape photographer Clyde Butcher’s historic Cuba expeditions will be the focal point of an incredible night of entertainment as the award-winning artist makes his return to Downtown Clearwater Wednesday, Aug. 16. Butcher will be giving a free lecture beginning at…
Read More Photographer Clyde Butcher Returns To Downtown Clearwater For Lecture, Book Signing
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) will host its inaugural Fall Festival Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10. The festival will celebrate the arts by bringing Tampa Bay artists together for dance, music, and theatre performances and interactive activities that…
Read More Celebrate Tampa Bay Artists At New Tampa Performing Arts Center’s Fall Festival
Paul Reubens, the actor best known as Pee-wee Herman, died at 70 years of age Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to…
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TAMPA, Fla. – From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is returning to the Tampa Convention Center…
Read More Tampa Bay Comic-Con Returns To Tampa Convention Center July 28-30
DAVENPORT, Fla. – Prepare for an enchanting evening of community, compassion, and celebration as the Sunshine Foundation proudly presents the 14th Annual Gala, themed “Diamonds & Rhinestones: Bling up your Boots and Cowboy Hats.” Join the Sunshine Foundation on October 21, 2023, at 6 pm,…
Read More Tickets On Sale Now For The 14th Annual Sunshine Foundation Gala