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St. Petersburg art gallery paints hope for Venezuela, donating proceeds to disaster victims
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Published July 23SOTD 7/23/26: How Lonely is Lonely by Thee Sinseers
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 23, 2026 is “How Lonely is Lonely” by Thee Sinseers. Like a burst of sunshine breaking through, the opening notes on Thee Sinseers’ latest single “How Lonely Is Lonely” arrive on a soft snare beat, a twinkle of keys, and the light, airy flutter…
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Published July 22Inside Tampa Theatre’s historic restoration
As Tampa Theatre nears its 100th anniversary, restoration crews are preserving the history, craftsmanship, and character of the beloved landmark.
Osprey Observer
Published July 21Grand Opening Of New Macbeth & Cheese Playhouse
By Srishti Tripathi The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new MacBeth & Cheese Playhouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24, marking an exciting new chapter for Brandon Performing Arts Inc. and the local arts community.…
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Published July 21How Justine B. Knights is preparing for Miss Florida FI 2026
Justine B Knights discusses preparations for Miss Florida FI, military testosterone testing, Trump's Gambling Teleprompter, and more.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 21Historic art exhibit spotlights women printmakers
"There are so many different types of techniques and ways to use the medium."
That's So Tampa
Published July 21Experience Rumi’s poetry in an otherworldly 360-degree experience at MOSI this August
“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand […]
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Published July 21SOTD 7/21/26 wHIP by Destin Conrad
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 21, 2026 is “wHIP” by Destin Conrad. Conrad was born in Tampa, Florida and raised by a single Jamaican-born mother. His aunt was an evangelist and she would take him to sing in church and for church events. He first gained popularity on the…
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Published July 20WMNF earns 14 nominations in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2026 Best of the Bay Awards
WMNF 88.5 FM has earned 14 nominations in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2026 Best of the Bay Awards, recognizing the station’s impact on community radio, local journalism, music, and volunteerism across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for the Best Radio Station in Tampa Bay,…
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Published July 20SOTD 7/20/26: Tuntel by Kaplan and Melamed
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 20, 2026 “Tuntel” by Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. There’s a great new instrumental track by musicians Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. It is built on a breezy bossa nova rhythm mixed with relaxing hip-hop grooves, and the album Reverie drops today,…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 20‘The Art of Banksy,’ from the streets to the Straz Center
The exhibit opens July 31 and runs through the end of August.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 18The annual Cool Art Show returns to the Coliseum
Hours for the Cool Art Show are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.