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Cyndi Lauper and Kathleen Hanna talk about fun, feminism and rockin’ roles.
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Cover Story
Feminist, fun and feisty
One's punk, one's pop, and both rap about women in rock.
Film
Folly in the trenches of Bosnia
The follies of war are brilliantly skewered in a Bosnian trench by first-time director Danis Tanovic's No Man's Land.
Top 5 movies and upcoming releases
1. No Man's Land -- The follies of war are described in a language anyone understands these days. Winner of the Golden Globe for best foreign language film and an Oscar nominee.
Indie flix
Look back in laughter
Also opening
Short reign likely for 'Queen of the Damned'
Family movie guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Only films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance. Compiled by St. Petersburg Times film critic Steve Persall.
Video
Video: Cliched 'Hardball' strikes out
Hardball (PG-13)
Stage
Rome in a daze
The comedy classic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has been called a "burlesque show with a plot."
Stage: down the road
Heart -- Modern dance troupe Philadanco performs Messages from the Heart, created by four women choreographers, at Mahaffey Theater March 1. $23-$30.
Stage: Hot ticket
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Chat with Gina
Pop music critic Gina Vivinetto will host a Times Chat on Tuesday to talk about Wednesday's Grammy Awards. Ask her what she thinks; tell her what you think. Log on at Times Chat for the 7 p.m. chat. If you cannot attend this live event, you can submit a question in advance by going to the main chat page. |
This 'Turandot' is not for sleeping
Pop
Pop: ticket window
Florida Strawberry Festival -- Mel Tillis, Feb. 28; Charlie Daniels, March 1; Trace Adkins, March 2; Toby Keith, March 3; Oak Ridge Boys, March 4; Lee Ann Womack, March 5; Wayne Newton, March 6; Glen Campbell, March 7; Brad Paisley, March 8; Tracy Lawrence, March 9; Vince Gill, March 10. Plant City. $5-$10. Tickets available at www.flstrawberryfestival.com. (813) 754-1996.
Pop: Hot ticket
The best kind of culture clash
Team pop trivia
This week's winner: David Dietz of Largo knew that Stuart Goddard is better known as 1980s British pop star Adam Ant. Will Dietz look like a goody two shoes in his Weekend T-shirt? Tune in and see!
Art
Pathways to expression
An exhibit of two artists' new works reminds viewers that the creative process evolves into intensely personal expression, even when the means of communication are similar.
Art calendar
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts -- March 2 and 3, Tampa.
Dine
Wahoo! Bonefish spawns a chain
St. Petersburg's Bonefish Grill opens three more restaurants, offering people the chance to eat at a seafood restaurant that's also hip. But we have a few bones to pick: More fish choices, please.
Shop
Memory's pages
Whatever you call them -- memory books, scrapbooks, journals or albums -- you can choose from a variety of materials and sizes of volumes for preserving memories and keepsakes.
Shopping briefs
NEW AT GATEWAY: Look for a new Bath & Body Works store in St. Petersburg's Gateway shopping center, on M.L. King Street N between 78th and 83rd avenues.
Get Away
Celebration makes learning fun
Eating, dancing and storytelling are just some of the entertaining ways folks will be learning about African-American culture during the Florida African-American Heritage Celebration on Saturday.
Getaway: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Get Away: Hot ticket
Shop, swap at AutoFest
Night Life
Nite out: Hot ticket
Nursing the post-Valentines blues
