Jen Ring

Ron DeSantis says Floridians have right to hit protesters with cars "That's their fault for impinging on you," Florida's governor said.

Ron DeSantis presents: Civil War, The Sequel. Coming to Florida streets June 14, 2025. www.newsweek.com/ron-desantis...

Is it bad that I’m rooting for Canada in the trade wars?

I’m really going to miss avocados

First-ever Tampa Art Week kicks off February 19 It's the age of collaboration.

“I feel like almost any week in Tampa could be Tampa Art Week,” says Tempus Projects founder Tracy Midulla, who’s organizing the first Tampa Art Week. “There’s so much going on.” www.cltampa.com/arts/first-e...

At Creative Pinellas, Sam Modder tackles consumerism, greed, status and oppression ‘Source of All Hair, Wearer of All Socks’ is up through Feb. 23.

When Tampa artist Sam Modder drew a person growing out of her hair in 2020, she had no idea this single illustration would plant the seed for a story. Now, that story climbs the walls of three galleries at Creative Pinellas.
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Tampa Bay's spring theater calendar finds old favorites, and new works coming to life on, and off, stage Many happy returns

I actually got to see David Warner in person today and hug him in thanks for this wonderful spring theater preview www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-b...

The best arts events happening in Tampa Bay this spring Dozens of events, all the way through April.

Jen Ring also did this gigantic listing that spanned across two full pages in the tiniest print. www.cltampa.com/arts/the-bes...

Staff and volunteers reflect on 50 years of relationships that built Dunedin Fine Arts Center DFAC celebrates the milestone with a fundraising gala on Feb. 15.

The big story is about The Dunedin Fine Art Center, a community project from the beginning. www.cltampa.com/arts/staff-a... (via @jenringwrites.bsky.social)

So much great coverage of the Tampa Bay area's arts & entertainment for the next few months inside @cltampabay.bsky.social spring guide. The pub is so lucky that Jen Ring and David Warner continue to write about the things they love—and I know our readers are grateful.

Creative Loafing Tampa — January 30, 2025

David Warner, @rayroa.bsky.social and I packed this thing with art. Spring Arts forever! CL's Spring Guide is now on stands. issuu.com/euclidmediag...

Go behind the scenes of local arts journalism with us! I’ll be joining Maggie Duffy, @rayroa.bsky.social and Bill DeYoung in a panel discussion at FloridaRAMA in St. Pete on February 6 at 6-8 p.m.

I can’t tell if I’ve had too much coffee this morning or if the @nytimes.com headlines are giving me a heart attack.

Tampa EDITION to unveil holiday tree inspired by Dalí Museum - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth The Tampa EDITION is partnering with the Dalí Museum for a holiday tree installation, inspired by Salvador Dalí’s surrealist art.

Maybe you're not a huge dork like me and you don't read/subscribe to Tampa Bay Business Week, but most of the info is right in the headline. It's Thursday, December 5, and there's a cocktail to try too. tbbwmag.com/2024/11/26/t...

Interview: Merritt Horan, curator at Creative Pinellas’ hurricane fundraiser, says ‘yes’ to a mercurial universe 'Still Shining' is one of two exhibitions happening on Dec. 7.

With two exhibitions, close to 100 Pinellas County artists, writers and musicians are contributing their talents to Creative Pinellas’ Arts Annual this year. And 80% of the proceeds go to Pinellas County artists affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. www.cltampa.com/arts/intervi...