Daily Loaf

Do It Today: Garrison Keillor, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, or Lease A Wall

Franki Weddington — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:46 +0000

As a kid, my parents made me listen to every installment of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion on NPR (much to my chagrin). But despite by early disdain, the salt of the earth American poet, music lover, and captivating storyteller won me over in the end (along with a few millions other folks, too). [...]

On the Radar: The Beatles Classical Mystery Tour

Leilani Polk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:03 +0000

Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. Last season, The Florida Orchestra performed the music of Pink Floyd with a full band and psychedelic lights. This weekend, conveniently close to the release of the re-masters and a resurgence of interest in the Fab Four, TFO pays [...]

Master the bra removal

Emmalee — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:49:21 +0000

Some men can switch gears in the bedroom like professionals; others fumble through the steps like a kid forced to drive a stick shift for the first time in driver's ed, stalling several times and having to start over.

CL Holiday Auction Item #26: Find your true colours at Number 9 Salon

Lily Reisman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:14:33 +0000

Time for a change? Treat yourself to a top of the line cut and color at this elegant St. Petersburg salon.

CL Holiday Auction Item #27: Ah, Blue Lotus Day Spa package

Lily Reisman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:09:45 +0000

Kick back, relax and do your body good by bidding on this rejuvenating experience.

CL Holiday Auction Item #28: Shopping for jewelry? Take your pick.

Lily Reisman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:03:23 +0000

Add to your jewelry collection, or that of a friend or family member with these natural, handmade pieces. Whether your style screams funky, natural or classy, one for you...two for me has it all.

Random Chumpservations featuring Ron Artest, Bill Belichick, Mark Mangino and Premature Bracketology

Chris Humpherys — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:57:56 +0000

Last Monday, we were witness to the coaching decision heard ‘round the world.

A safe and eco-friendly alternative to plastic tableware: TerraWare™

Katie M. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:56:40 +0000

Why not use these instead of paper or plastic plates at your next family get together when you don't feel like getting out the "fancy plates"? They're durable, reusable and oh-so eco-friendly.

Game Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – war made fun

Rick Dakan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:45:55 +0000

This is a great game, expertly executed and packed with hours of shooting, explosions, and fun. But it's not without its issues and I do have some complaints.

Thanks for the music: A Top 10 playlist of songs for the Thanksgiving holiday (Sly & the Family Stone, Phish, Yeasayer, Ween, Bette Midler and more, with video)

Leilani Polk — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:11:05 +0000

With the holiday looming in all its turkeylicious, cranberry sauce-drenched glory, I’ve decided to go obvious and give thanks for great music with 10 of my favorite songs expressing gratitude, whether it’s for friendship, love, a great party or the gift of a fiber optic Jesus.

CL Holiday Auction Item #48: A day in Dunedin

Brian Ries — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:10:25 +0000

A trip tot he city by the sea, with food and fun included.

CL Holiday Auction Item #52: Get into the sex editor’s undies

Shawn Alff — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:06:15 +0000

Your chance to get some cheap, gently used undies. Perfect for wearing under pants, cooking or taking pictures that you know will haunt you for the rest of your life.

CL Holiday Auction Item #50: A night in GAYbor with Mark and Carrie

Shawn Alff — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Win a guided tour to the GaYbor hotspots as you’ve never experienced them before.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, for Thanksgiving and beyond

Susan Filson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:30:01 +0000

Only for an all-day affair.

Dreaming with a cool head under water

Dream Momma — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:42 +0000

“Dream Momma, i sent you a dream with a car in it about my son and I trying to climb a mountain. i read your reply and it made sense to me. I had another dream 2 nights ago…………me and my sons father are in a car……..a car again……this time the person driving crashes into a [...]

Concert review: Just Surrender at UCF’s ATO Fraternity House in Orlando

Kate Cillian — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:32:13 +0000

Never in a million years would I picture myself on the front lawn of the famous ATO Fraternity house on the beautiful campus of University of Central Florida.

How to Survive the Holiday Meal

Catherine Robinson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:07 +0000

Every year, families gather to celebrate the season, renew connections and berate each other’s life choices. For decades, the traditional feast was a fairly simple and predictable custom. Then someone went and invented tofurkey. Now older folks all over the country are confused by gluten-free grandchildren, nephews’ embarrassing body piercings and daughters who no longer celebrate “oppressive” holidays. Never fear, there is a way to get through these modern meals without disowning anyone. Here’s how.

The Vegan Thanksgiving, part 3: Dessert – Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

Sarah Gerard — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:41 +0000

Three courses complete for the vegans at your feast.

CD review: Acid Mothers Temple, Dark Side of the Black Moon: What Planet Are We On?

Shawn Goldberg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:05 +0000

The Japanese psychedelic metal collective's new record might melt your face like that guy at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Al Gore speaks out about climate change action on SNL: “I’m going to start acting crazy”

Katie M. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:55 +0000

Al Gore's backup plan to get politicians to start making changes concerning climate change: Start acting crazy.

Glenn Beck’s 100-Year Plan

Tom Bortnyk — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:23:43 +0000

On Saturday Beck held a book signing in Tampa for Arguing With Idiots, his latest bestseller, followed by a rally at The Villages, a retirement community near Ocala. As divisive as Beck may be on a national scale, it is evident by the thousands in attendance that he also can unite.

Concert review: Deadmau5 and Burns at the Ritz Ybor (with pics)

Mike Wilson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:10 +0000

Deadmau5 puts on the dance party of 2009.

Changing downtown St. Petersburg: Williams Park bus exodus?

Sarah Gerard — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:42 +0000

Friends of Williams Park’s mission is to develop and implement a strategy to reestablish Williams Park as an exciting urban town square—the beautiful and active center of the downtown community—through coordination of resources and advocacy

Art Review: photographers Pendygraft and Zambon at The Studio@620

Sarah Gerard — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:24 +0000

Acclaimed St. Petersburg Times photographer John Pendygraft and local events photographer James Zambon hosted a joint gallery opening last Tuesday at The Studio@620 in downtown St. Petersburg. Pendygraft’s work filled the front gallery, and Zambon’s the David and Astrid Ellis gallery in back; the work is on display at the Studio through Dec. 5. Pendygraft’s portrait [...]

What wine to serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Here are a lot of options tailored to your sides.

Colleen Sachs — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:22:03 +0000

It has very little to do with the turkey.