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A hip-hop rhythm, that is. It's the Bomb-itty of Errors on St. Petersburg's waterfront.
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd] |
Cover Story
Break out some comedy
Shakespeare probably would applaud a rap adaptation of his play. His lines also join rhythm and poetry, his use of language is often brash -- and he'd love the staging in a park.
- Tune up on your hip-hop
Some theatergoers like to brush up on their Shakespeare before going to a play like A Comedyof Errors. Should they review Grandmaster Flash for A Bomb-itty of Errors?
Film
Not sweet enough
Cameron Diaz looks good in The Sweetest Thing, but "character development" must have had too many syllables for the filmmakers.
No saving grace
In actor-director Bill Paxton's revoltingly twisted Frailty, a psychopath uses religion as an excuse for his grisly mission.
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.
Also opening
Lives intersect in 'Changing Lanes'
Top 5 movies
1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial -- Steven Spielberg remastered his 1982 fantasy with enhanced special effects, a bit of new footage and politically correct digital revisions. Still a classic.
Video
Video: Muddled 'Mulholland' still an interesting trip
Mulholland Drive (R)
Dine
Ole for Redwoods? Not yet
The pioneering St. Petersburg restaurant switches from Pacific Rim fare to nuevo Latino, but there's not much gusto on the plate.
Side dish
I've had enough ...
Food events
CENTRAL FLORIDA WINE FESTIVAL: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Lake Mirror Promenade, exit 18 off I-4, downtown Lakeland, features grand tasting of over 100 wines, benefits Good Shepherd Hospice: $40. (813) 879-2931.
Get Away
The festival hop
This weekend, St. Petersburg may be the most festive city in the state. With two festivals within blocks of each other, fun is never more than a few steps away.
Get away: down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Getaway: hot ticket
An expanded Festa Italiana
Stage
Guest conductor is a quick study
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, the final candidate for music director of the Florida Orchestra, says he can tell immediately if he's in sync with his musicians.
Stage: down the road
Composers -- Works by Stephen Montague, Robert Helps, Charles Argersinger and Jan Freidlin are performed April 25 in the Festival of Living Music at St. Petersburg College. $3 and $5.
Stage: hot ticket
Gorilla Theatre stages Chekhov
Art
Tampa's tony tourist past
The Henry B. Plant Museum, once the Tampa Bay Hotel, embodies the city's rise from the frontier. An exhibit offers a glimpse of the landscape as seen by tourists 100 years ago.
Art: last calls
Check out these shows before they're over.
Art: hot ticket
Tensions that provoke thought
Pop
Power to the people
Godmother of Punk Patti Smith and a group of like-minded musicians bring their message of patriotism and protest to Tampa.
Pop: ticket window
Dave Koz, 8 p.m. June 15, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Tickets ($32.75-$60) on sale 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.
Team pop trivia
This week's winner: Maggie Hall of Dunedin knew that blues great McKinley Morganfield is better known as Muddy Waters.
Night Life
Night out: hot ticket
Comic relief in a busy schedule
Shop
In the market
LANDS' END FOR WOMEN: The Wisconsin catalog and Internet retailer recently came out with a new line for women sizes 18 to 26. The offerings include everything from tailored silk jackets and pants to activewear to underwear. 1-800-356-4444 or www.landsend.com.
Shop: Rev it up
Just as personal touches do a lot for the interior of a home or an office cubicle, automotive accessories can add new interest to the car, especially for commuters.
