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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Bikes, Tats and Fun. Pictures from the 2011 Ybor Thunder Bike Fest
Posted by Chip Weiner on Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 3:22 AM
Ybor City shook Friday evening as several hundred motorcycles rumbled in to the Ybor Thunder Bike Fest on Seventh Avenue. The event, scheduled to run through Saturday night, features live music, plenty of food and drink, and contests, including a men and women's tattoo competition.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Ybor business owners ecstatic about the demise of Club Empire
Posted by Mitch Perry on Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Fuel was closed down a couple of years ago, and stunningly Club Empire is also no longer in existence, after a terse announcement was made this morning at the Tampa City Council meeting by John Brewer, the attorney and brother of the owner of the club, Joel Brewer.
The reason for closing the club was simple - nobody was going to it anymore, John Brewer said.
The dramatic reduction in attendance (reportedly up to 90 percent) has come in the last month, after the October 2 killing of 20-year-old Leslie Jones jr. was slain in the club's VIP room, while a second man, 19-year-old Ahmaud Black, was seriously wounded.
Needless to say, business owners in the district we're thrilled to hear the news of the club's closing.
"That's fantastic," said David Sunday, owner and chef of Sunday's Fine Dining restaurant, one of the closest establishments next to Empire on the eastern side of the 7th Avenue entertainment district.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Call to Artists: Faces of Deck
Posted by Lauren Rasch on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 4:19 PM
The art installment for November will be the second annual skate deck show at The Bricks. The show will debut Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and will be up during the weekend of Tampa Am, Dec. 1. As with all Kick Start ragers, there will be a live DJ and cleverly named drink specials.
If you're interested in being a part of this good time, listen up. Sensibly dubbed "Faces of Deck," your submissions need to include some sort of "face." All submissions are due for review by Oct 22. There are 40 spots available, so please, send your submissions in sooner rather than later. If you haven't been involved in a Kick Start show before, e-mail two or three samples of your work (or a link). Also make aware if you plan on arting the deck itself, or adding to it to make it larger. Also note if it will need to be hung vertically or horizontally.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ybor City's awesome. Want me to prove it?
Posted by Courtney Bishop on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Ybor City is a bit of an acquired taste.
While some people prefer foie gras, others are partial to grilled cheese. That doesn't mean that fattened duck liver is inherently better than buttery, toasty, cheddary goodness - it just means that some people have a certain idea or standard of what a "quality experience" is. In a gastrointestinal sense or otherwise.
I'm not here to convince anyone that Ybor City is awesome. Okay, yes I am. I lied. (Sometimes I do that for attention because my parents never gave me enough as a child.) But it's not because Ybor owes anything to me. It's only because I think that people take advantage of a place that brings me — and many others — such joy.
I love those people who have only been to Ybor on a Friday or Saturday night, went out to the club with the intention of getting sloppy and sweaty, got into a fight because someone grabbed their boob that their shirt was struggling to keep under wraps in the first place, shoved 6,000 calories worth of pizza into their mouth, went home to sleep with the random and equally-sweaty person who grabbed their boob earlier, puked up Bacardi O and Sprite in the bushes next to their apartment on the way to the stairs, had sex with the sweaty person anyway — now with the added bonus of vomit-stench — possibly contracted some sort of communicable disease, woke up with the kind of headache that makes them promise themselves that they'll never drink again, and then have the audacity to say, "Ugh. Ybor's gross."
News flash: You're gross not the classiest.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tampa's urban dancers paint a stunning "Kanvas"
Posted by Melissa Beck on Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM
If high-energy dance movies like Step Up or Take the Lead get your head bobbing, your feet moving and your hips shaking, then the Kanvas showcase and battle just might be right up your alley.
This Friday at the Ritz, a young dance company know as VYB is bringing some of the area's best hip-hop crews and dance choreographers onto the same stage to bust some moves. Unlike their past showcases, this one will include crews from all over Florida.
"The stage is our canvas,” says DeMario Henry, VYB’s founder, “it’s where we leave our mark.”
In recent reviews, VYB’s performances have been described as “absolutely flawless” with “stunning dynamics.” Founded just over two years ago as what started as a small showcase in a studio setting has since become known for its edgy performances and weekly classes. With an interest in the community, VYB has also been recognized in the past for presenting charity events benefiting Metropolitan Minisitries and the American Heart Association.
As a platform for young professionals to express themselves, The Kanvas has grown into an exciting evening length event attracting talents from all over the state. Because VYB has received so much response both locally and regionally from choreographers and dance crews, the company decided to implement an invite-only selection process that begins with a mailed-in, five minute clip of the hopeful's most impressive moves.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The lost drawings of M. Leo Elliott
Posted by Grant Rimbey CNU on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 6:00 PM
“The Built, The Lost, The Dream: The Architecture of M. Leo Elliott” is a special upcoming exhibit of the architectural drawings of M. Leo Elliott (1886-1967), arguably Tampa’s finest architect to date. This will be the first time that drawings from this extensive recently discovered archive, now housed in the Tampa Bay History Center, will be on display for viewing by the public.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Amphitheatre Part Trois: Ybor event and concert venue re-opens
Posted by Chip Weiner on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Partiers and VIPs enjoy music and the 30 foot revolving dance floor in the newly re-opened Amphitheatre in Ybor City.
The Amphitheatre in Ybor city is up and partying ... again. It was first opened at its address at 1609 E. Seventh Ave. as the Amphitheatre in 1998 but closed in 2007 as large crowds in the party district began to dwindle. Since that time others have tried to bring the 12,000-square-foot club back to its glory days of being one of the busiest dance and music venues in Ybor city. Over the last few years it has been through several permutations such as Club 360 and most recently Club Tantra. John Santoro, former owner of Amphitheater Entertainment Complex has partnered up with Liane Bennati (former owner of “BUY Owner”) to create The Amphitheatre Event Facility in Ybor City. The new management have plans to turn the club into a venue that "will take your event to the next level."
Jesus Jeffcoat and Kriss Whitaker dancing to the beat of DJ Chris Craze
Inside some things remain the same. There is still a revolving dance floor and great music. There are several bars upstairs and downstairs. VIP areas including some with access to the wrought iron balcony.
The club has two floors including an outside balcony that overlooks 7th Avenue.
Monday, February 14, 2011
A Night of Knights: photos from the 2011 Knights of Sant Yago Knight Parade
Posted by Chip Weiner on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM
One of the largest celebrations of the year for Ybor City -- part of the annual Gasparilla celebration -- rolled down Seventh Avenue Saturday night. The parade route for 2011 Knights of Sant Yago Knight Parade was shortened significantly this year, encompassing only seventh avenue. But the crowds were loud, the beads were flying, and the parade goers were the best attraction. Some were dressed like pirates, some were dressed to kill, and some were ... well ... not all dressed. Here are some of the faces and the fun;
Monday, December 13, 2010
CL Holiday Auction Mega-Monday: Bucs, SideBern's, Dalí, Big Top packages and more closing today
Posted by David Warner on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Don't wait any longer: Some of the most-coveted items in the Creative Loafing Holiday Auction start closing out this afternoon. Check out the list of Monday closings below, read more at cltampa.com/auction, and remember: The Children's Home is the beneficiary, and your bids help nurture and protect children who have been victims of neglect and abuse.
Closing Mon., Dec. 13, 2:00 p.m.
• Item #025: A photo session with your pet from Nicole Geller Photography
• Item #041: The Hello, Dalí package: Exclusive preview of the new Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Pete, plus family membership and more
• Item #044: Art & history from St. Pete to Ybor, including memberships to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete, the Ybor City Museum and a class of your choice at the Morean Arts Center
• Item #045: Family 4-pack and Christmas home tour at Bok Tower Gardens
• Item #053: SideBern's Seasonal Tasting Dinner
• Item #077: Know the skin you're in with skin analysis from Anu You Institute and microdermabrasion treatment from Indulgence Medical Day Spa
• Item #078: Indulge yourself and your BFF at Whole Aveda SalonSpa
• Item #082: Accessorize with style at penelope t and Simple Graces Artisan Jewelry Boutique
• Item #083: Hip family fashion from La France and The Icon Store
Closing Mon. Dec. 13, 3:00 p.m.
• Item #008: The ultimate Bucs party package
• Item #024: Aerial Photoshoot by Aerial Innovations
Friday, November 26, 2010
Shop from home, find amazing bargains at the CL Holiday Auction
Posted by David Warner on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Why get stuck in mall traffic? Settle down and do your gift shopping with the CL Online Holiday Auction. It's fun, it's easy, and you'll be raising money for The Children's Home. Plus, right now, there are still plenty of high-value items with low bids — so bargains await!
Just for instance, check out the 12 amazing gift ideas below. Each package is unique to the CL Holiday Auction, and each is currently available for way under value. Of course, that may change when bids start to close (Dec. 9-16), but bid now and you may be able to set the pace. And don't stop here: check out cltampa.com/auction and you'll find these and more than 70 other gifts you won't find anywhere else.
Bid amounts represent highest bids as of Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m.
