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Brush to canvas: News from the art community
New exhibits, artist shows, pending programs and gallery talk.

The blend: Talking with Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet
The country music harmonizers perform Thursday at the Mahaffey Theater.

SOTD 9/23/26: Waiting to Know by Death Lens
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 23, 2026 is “Waiting To Know” by Death Lens “Waiting to Know” is an explosive, high-energy alt-punk anthem that tackles the anxiety of growing older and facing the unknown. Featuring Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun, the track pairs heavy,…

Pride & Passion Celebrates 20 Years of Art and LGBTQIA+ Community at the Tampa Museum of Art
Pride & Passion celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Tampa Museum of Art with live music and drag performances for the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Ionia Onassis Knight talks life as an LGBTQIA+ athlete and drag queen during WMNF’s Fund Drive
Ionia Onassis Knight joins The Big Gay Radio Show for WMNF’s Fund Drive to discuss life as an LGBTQIA+ athlete and drag queen.

Cuban jazz pianist and composer Chucho Valdés brings his music to Tampa

Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs
Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs Tony D. Tue, 09/22/2026 - 08:51 am The Therapeutic Recreation Program has classes year-round to help children and adults have fun and grow socially and behaviorally. Parks & Recreation Highlights…

SOTD 9/22/26: Breathe In, Breathe Out by Sunset Bridge Band
Today is the First of the 2026 WMNF Fall Fund Drive. If you appreciate our support of local music consider donating now. Read more about that here. The WMNF Song of the Day for September 22, 2026 is “Breathe In, Breathe Out” by Sunset Bridge Band. “Breathe In, Breathe Out” is the…

Growing food with Anne Yasalonis & Celia Beamish
On this week's Sustainable Living show, Jon is joined by Anne Yasalonis and Celia Beamish to discuss everything about growing food.

SOTD 9/21/26: This One Don’t by Eric Bibb
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 21, 2026 is “This One Don’t” by Eric Bibb. Eric Bibb is a true icon of modern roots and acoustic blues. A troubadour whose artistic lineage stretches back to the heart of the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene. Raised surrounded by legends…

Take a bow: Three new theater productions debut this week
Introducing "My Unspeakable Confessions," "Nocturne" and "Jane Austen in 89 Minutes."

Tampa General adopts MeMed BV sepsis care technology
Tampa General Hospital has become the first academic health system in the Southeast to adopt MeMed BV, a host-response sepsis care technology. According to a prepared statement, the tool is “an innovative diagnostic test that reads the body’s immune response to help clinicians…