Nanette Wiser

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Nanette Wiser

ST. PETERSBURG — If you left your heart in San Francisco, singer Michael Feinstein’s tribute to Tony Bennett will dazzle your soul. Dubbed “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” and featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein’s latest tour was scheduled to come to the Mahaffey Theater on Friday, April 18. However, on April 9, the St. Petersburg venue announced the performance was canceled. But there are plenty more stops on the tour around the country.

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Nanette Wiser

Despite the hurricanes, many of popular restaurants have refreshed and pivoted, some with a new look and many with updated menus. Spanish, Cuban, and Caribbean influences are now melded with other ethnic cuisines or infused with eclectic or seasonal products. Pan-Asian fusion reigns supreme (Indian, Thai, Laos, Vietnamese, Japanese), some-times twisted with global tastes (Mexican, Peruvian).

3 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Nanette Wiser

ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg is a literature lover’s haven, blossoming with independent bookstores (Tombolo, Book + Bottle), writing workshops around town (Kerry Kriseman’s memoir classes), pop-up author events (the Jack Kerouac House), Studio @620 open mic and book clubs. Now there’s another reason to celebrate reading and authors.

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Nanette Wiser

ST. PETERSBURG — It took a little longer than expected, but the St. Pete CommUNITY Festival is around the corner. The event, which had been postponed because of the hurricanes, will be held from 2-9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Azalea Park, 7335 13th Ave. N. Community of Neighborhood Associations hosts the festival, and President Aron Bryce expects twice as many attendees as the previous event, which was geared toward West St. Pete.

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Nanette Wiser

As executive director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, Rui Farias thinks he has the best job in town. This month, his tasks have included celebrating the centennial of Babe Ruth and the Yankees in St. Pete, and marking the opening of the long-awaited Perry’s Porch at the museum. But his second favorite job — and his all-time passion — is soccer, soccer and more soccer.