Aside from the Rays, there wasn't a lot of good news to report this year. Fortunately, there was a lot of good music. ...more

December 26, 2008

Maybe you've got family visiting from out of town. Maybe you're just tired of sitting around looking at your Christmas tree. Maybe you need to get out to prevent Dad from putting any more Christmas lights outside — it's already getting embarrassing. Maybe the kids are getting restless, because the kids are always getting restless. ...more

December 19, 2008

Concert industry publication Pollstar has nominated Ruth Eckerd Hall for 2008 Theatre of the Year. ...more

December 17, 2008

Chicago will perform April 2 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Tickets, $48, $58 and $68, go on sale at 10 a.m. today at the box office. Call (727) 791-7400. Tickets also go on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, which will add service charges. Call (813) 287-8844. ...more

December 12, 2008

John Tesh was in the building Friday and he'll be on "Daytime" today. The composer, pianist, former "Entertainment Tonight" co-host and current radio star was in the Bay area last week to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, his third visit to that venue. ...more

December 8, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Holiday Craft and Book Fair: event features raffles, prizes and gifts; 1 p.m. today; free; Temple Beth David, 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill; (352) 686-3644 ...more

December 7, 2008

Billy Joel and Elton John will perform March 5 at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa. Tickets, at $54.25, $99.75 and $179.95 plus service charges, go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Call the box office, (813) 301-2500, or Ticketmaster, (813) 287-8844. ...more

December 4, 2008

POP/ROCK Today James McMurtry with Ronny Elliott & the Nationals and The Dedringers: Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, 8 p.m.; $20; (813) 971-0666 or (813) 238-8001 ...more

December 4, 2008

Jason Mraz concert preview ...more

December 3, 2008

POP/ROCK Today Legendary JC's with Thomas Wynn & the Believers: Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, 8 p.m.; $10; (813) 971-0666 ...more

November 28, 2008