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Interview: Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper is happy to talk about who he really is, not only on the phone. “I’m Alice. I’m the master of madness, the sultan of surprise,” he sings on “I’m …

Beatles Drummer Likes Tight Touring Schedule

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band come to The Sound, a new amphitheater in Clearwater on Sept. 26. In this interview, he shares his thoughts about "Get Back," a recent Beatles documentary.

Weekend Sounds: August 18-20

BRADENTON – It's the weekend and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee and Sarasota counties--you would be correct. Check out the …

Sunday Favorites: The Deserted Village

When a new sheriff arrived in Sarasota, he found the entire town had been deserted. There were no villagers walking on the streets, no delivery drivers at the wharf, and no children laughing on at the river side. It was almost as if the townspeople had vanished.

Weekend Sounds: August 11-13

BRADENTON – It's the weekend and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee and Sarasota counties--you would be correct. Check out the …

Big Hits and Deep Cuts on Loggins' Final Tour

If, at age 75, Kenny Loggins decided that touring would no longer be a part of his regular life, who could blame the man? He’s been at this music career for half a century, after all, writing …

Cortez Kitchen Closes Abruptly

CORTEZ — Famous for its live music, old Florida feel, and first-rate seafood, the Cortez Kitchen shocked the community when it abruptly announced its closing over the weekend. Located on …

Sunday Favorites: The Acid Bath of 1964

During the summer of 1964, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, a group of integrationists peacefully entered a segregated pool in St. Augustine, Fla. What happened next was one of the most horrific accounts of prejudice.

Counting Crows' Duritz Honed Chef Game During Pandemic

If you happen to see Adam Duritz around, the surest conversation starter is to ask him about his chili verde recipe. The pandemic found the Counting Crows frontman hunkering down in New York City …

Weekend Sounds: August 4-6

It's the weekend and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee and Sarasota counties--you would be correct. Check out …

Urbanite Announces Exciting Season to Come

SARASOTA — Urbanite, a consistently exciting black-box theater in downtown Sarasota, recently announced its 2023/24 season, which includes four main productions that aim to shed light on …

Community Mourns the Loss of Johnette Isham

BRADENTON — Johnette Isham was a tireless champion of the local arts and entertainment scene. Through her position as the Executive Director of Realize Bradenton, Isham was instrumental in much …

Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, Dead at 70

Paul Reubens, better known to the world as Pee-wee Herman, passed away Saturday after a long and undisclosed battle with cancer. The actor and comedian was 70.

Aside from her renowned novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe also wrote about her visits to Florida. Her captivating accounts included depictions of leisurely picnics, exhilarating …

Weekend Sounds July 28-30

BRADENTON — It’s a big weekend in local music with multiple live shows scheduled this Friday-Sunday. Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch and …

Sunday Favorites: The Wendys

Four women, known as The Wendys, came to Longboat Key together in the early 1900s. These women shocked the local population by redefining what it meant to be a pioneer in the wild south. Back in …

Weekend Sounds July 21-23

BRADENTON It's shaping up to be another great weekend for 941's live music lovers. The beloved folk'n trio Folknharmony returns to the Cafe in the Park, country rock band Rye Road performs twice …

TAMPA  As the weather heats up, the bay area concert schedule has tickets just as hot. Country legend George Strait, hip hop icon Snoop Dog, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith are among the …

Bilingual Play Next Up for American Stage

ST PETERSBURG  Next Friday, American Stage in downtown St. Pete will open La Gringa, a bilingual play that delves into themes of identity, culture, and belonging. The groundbreaking production has …

Sunday Favorites: The Boom that Blew Away

The 1920s were an era of big development in Florida. Luxurious hotels began popping up along the coast, offering season residents an lavish experience in the midst of the Florida wilds. While the …

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