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They’re old, they’re gray and they keep coming back to Tampa Bay. Why we can’t get enough of classic rock.
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Cover story
Talkin' 'bout his generation
Why does the Tampa Bay area love classic rock? Times pop music critic Gina Vivinetto interviews a really old guy to find out the appeal of Geezer Rock.
''I'm still sexy, baby''
An actual Geezer Rocker, Loverboy's Mike Reno, gives his view of the genre's appeal. And he's not completely serious.
Film
A new acting animal
In One Hour Photo, Robin Williams again takes the persona we know and successfully twists it into something unsettling.
Nothing a trim wouldn't fix
Barbershop has its shaggy sections, but overall it's a crossover comedy filled with fun characters and scene stealers.
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.
Film: Also Opening
An unlucky combination
Indie Flick
One producer's self-love fest
Video
New Releases: The fast lane to the top
Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson create memorable, flawed characters in an exceptionally fine film.
Rewind: The sensitive 'Psycho' killer
Anthony Perkins had a career built on compassionate portrayals, from a Quaker farmer to Alfred Hitchcok's mother-son duo.
Video: Upcoming releases and rankings
Tuesday: Death to Smoochy; Frailty; Hollywood Ending; Kissing Jessica Stein; Monsters Inc.; Panic Room; 40 Days and 40 Nights
Pop
Focused on the music
Guitarist Derek Trucks, 23, starting touring with bands when he was 11. He says he has survived, and flourished, because he pays attention to the right things.
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Barbara Malpica from Inverness knew folk singer Loudon Wainwright's ex-wife -- and the mother of his singing children Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright -- is singer Kate McGarrigle of the legendary folk duo Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
Local musicians: Show us your mugs!
We here at Team Pop want to know what you look like. Readers do, too.
Pop preview
Elton John and Billy Joel, 7:30 p.m. Fri., St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $45-$175. (813) 223-1000.
Pop: Ticket Window
TICKET WINDOW
Pop: Hot Ticket
Elton John, Billy Joel swing by again
Get Away
Get Away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Art
Surrealism without the cliches
Works by Gerome Kamrowski shows artist's ability to keep pace with the old and the new.
Art: Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Gallery Walk -- Saturday, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association, featuring 20 galleries.
Dine
A great catch
The secret's out: Sea Grill offers diners a plate full of creative, satisfying food.
Food events
Einstein Dine -- Nine restaurants offer chef's creations and wine pairings Sat. to benefit MOSI; Fleming's, Marchand's at the Vinoy, Profusion among restaurants on list; most seatings 6:30-7 p.m. $150. (813) 987-6077 Cafe B.T. and Lolonis -- 7 p.m. Tue., Cafe B.T., 3324 Gandy Blvd., Tampa. Wines of Lolonis Winery pair with six-course menu. $95. (813) 831-9254.
Nite Out
Road leads Thrusters back home
The band, which plays in Tampa on Saturday, releases a new CD celebrating the quirkiness of their home state.
Stage
The grande dame
Ready to serve up her zany stew of wit and wackiness, Dame Edna swirls into town for some wild nights and an unexpected lunch.
Stage: Down the road
Pavilion -- American Stage's mainstage season opens Sept. 20-Oct. 13 with The Pavilion by Craig Wright. $20-$30.
Stage: Hot Ticket
A new season, by George!
