Ybor
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Landmark victory: American Journey has arrived
Not only does it best Ikea as the coolest thing on Adamo Drive, the mural is the largest of its kind in Florida.
Posted by Nicole Abbett on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM
- Nicole Abbett
- LANDMARK VICTORY: American Journey gives passersby an eyeful on Adamo Drive.
Despite the sweltering heat, more than 100 people showed up to the dedication of the Adamo Drive Mural, American Journey, joining Mayor Bob Buckhorn and mural artist Michael Parker in a dedication ceremony to celebrate its official unobstructed view, allowing all a glimpse of Ybor City’s rich history.
- Nicole Abbett
- Members of the Ybor City Development Council, the Hillsborough County Arts Council and the Tampa community came out to show support at Adamo Drive Mural dedication.
"It's Monsoon season, bitches!" The CL interview with RuPaul's Drag Race winner, Jinkx Monsoon
Posted by Brian Frederick on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM
“America's Next Drag Superstar”, Jinkx Monsoon has an incredible ring to it, doesn't it? Congratulations on winning Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race! Has it set in yet, really?
Monday, May 20, 2013
Adamo Drive Mural ready to be unveiled
It'll be the largest outdoor original artwork in Florida, in Ybor City between 17th and 19th streets.
Posted by Nicole Abbett on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Join Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Tampa community leaders this Tuesday, May 21, to celebrate the newly finished Adamo Drive Mural. The dedication is taking place at 2 p.m. which will include a preliminary session with the artist, Michael Parker, and a reception afterward.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Barbarella Tampa shacks up with The Social
Posted by Nastasya Trudeaux on Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 12:59 PM
If you haven’t heard already, two of the more talked about dance clubs in Ybor City have now integrated their best nights into one location. Barbarella Tampa, formerly on Seventh Avenue, has relocated its popular Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights to the Ybor City Social Club, a nightspot that's been a favorite in the GLBT scene and will still maintain its popular Thursday night event.
Independent Bar Group (Barbarella Austin, Barbarella Tampa, and Independent Bar Orlando) have to decided to collaborate with Florida Entertainment Group (G.Bar, The Honey Pot, The Social) by pooling their collectively more formidable nights into the cozier and more centrally located Ybor City Social Club building.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Nude Nite 2013 — photo gallery from edgy Ybor
This ain't your grandmother's nude art show.
Posted by Chip Weiner on Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 12:41 AM
The old broom factory at 3606 E. Fourth Ave. is not too hard to find but even show director Kelly Stevens understands why some people might hesitate to venture to this dark part of Ybor City.
Go! Especially if you like good music, edgy nude art, and a cool party atmosphere.
Stevens and crew has again transformed this old dusty space into a well lit and art-rich venue. It is a lot of work for a three-day show. Exhibits include sculptures, paintings, photograph and live performance art.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A night of Knights: Photos of the 2013 Sant' Yago Knight Parade
Posted by Chip Weiner on Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 1:22 PM
It's a parade, it's a street party, and it's a drink fest. The 2013 crew of Sant' Yago Knight Parade rumbled down Seventh Avenue in Ybor city Saturday night. Thousands of people showed up for the perfect weather, party atmosphere, and of course tons of beads!
Seven-year-old Kareema Flowers tries to get as many strings of beads as she can.
It all starts before the parade in the staging area. Hundreds of Krewe members prime themselves with alcohol, loud music, cigar smoking and dancing. Many say it is similar to getting pumped up for the big game. The air is wretched with the smell of diesel exhaust from the generators on the floats and cigar smoke. The music is loud, liquor is flowing, and trash from boxes of beads litters Nuccio Boulevard.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Photo Review: Hot Water Music, La Dispute & Menzingers at Orpheum
Shots from the Wed., Jan. 13 show
Posted by elawgrrl on Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Hot Water Music kicked off their new tour at a packed Orpheum on Wednesday night. Opening the show was La Dispute and punk rock darlings, the Menzingers.
Hot Water Music
- Nicole C. Kibert / elawgrrl.com
- Hot Water Music @ Orpheum, Ybor City, FL on January 16, 2013
It warms my punk rock heart to have a band that I loved in college playing to a packed house in Tampa, FL in 2013. No matter where I've seen Hot Water Music over the years - from basements to the Wilkes-Barre Festival to huge crowds in Germany - they play their hearts out and we love them for it. Here's to many more years - just remember "...if you live by your heart and value the love that you find, then you have all you need."
Check out more photos from Hot Water Music's set including a setlist photo here.
Monday, October 29, 2012
The New Guavaween: Pictures from the freak show
Posted by Chip Weiner on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:12 AM
The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce tried something new Saturday night for Guavaween, the annual Halloween celebration in the historic district. The event has undergone many permutations. It began 27 years ago as a loosely organized celebration led by writers and artists. Over the years it has become more popular, but it's been difficult for organizers to find the right mix of music festival and costume party that would please businesses and attendees alike.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lehane and Koryta sign books at Four Green Fields tonight
Posted by Julie Garisto on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Roving Radical Dance Party takes to the streets of Ybor
Posted by Chip Weiner on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 10:19 AM
This ain't your grandmother's flash mob. Participants in the Roving Radical Dance Party gathered in Centennial Park on Monday evening with signs, large puppet heads representing predatory capitalists, and a gold elephant in chains.
The crowd left Centennial Park and headed down Eighth. They walked down the middle of both Eighth and Seventh avenues, stopping traffic and being escorted by law enforcement. The party was to make its way to Cafe Hey by the end of the night.
