The Brass Mug was more crowded than anyone could remember. The USF-area Tampa bar usually presented local alternative, metal or punk acts. On this evening in early 1993, the Mug featured some out-of-towners — a spiky punk trio from the other Bay area that was building a buzz for its short, fast and hook-filled tunes.... Continue Reading →
Just as Straz Center’s outreach programs bring the arts to underserved communities, Guest Services reaches out to make sure our guests’ experiences are the best, regardless of their abilities. Guest Services is adding new equipment and new features to enhance the theater-going experience for our guests with limited vision and hearing. Among these are captioning... Continue Reading →
Gene Simmons of Kiss is known for two physical attributes: an extremely long tongue and an extremely big mouth. One of his favorite subjects to run his mouth about is the induction of hip-hop performers to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He’s against it. https://youtu.be/Du4pJZNWbaQ?si=-o_Qlr_DtjFr5Ecp If rock ‘n’ roll means three or four... Continue Reading →
Seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton seems especially appropriate in this year of our nation’s 250th birthday. The musical is a celebration of the United States that acknowledges the contradictions between glorious ideals and less-glorious reality. Aug. 6 is the 10th anniversary of the musical’s Broadway premiere. Hamilton returns to Morsani Hall Oct. 21 - Nov. 8... Continue Reading →