Plant City’s very own music store drew a full lineup of talented artists during its inaugural talent show on Saturday.
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Entering the ‘playpen’
Stand up comedy is running rampant in Plant City thanks to the creation of a monthly open mic night.
Continue ReadingSolving the ‘Murder at Mike’s’
There’s been a murder at Mike’s 50’s Cafe and you’re invited to sieve through the chaos and attempt to guess which of the annual Mystery Dinner Theater’s cast is the deadly culprit.
Continue ReadingLocal gamers level up
Two Plant City men have turned their passion for gaming into a full-time career. Meet the Twitch streamers that are taking the platform by storm.
Continue ReadingViva la revolucion: Plant City undergoing arts renaissance
Spearheaded by a variety of organizations, the city is well on its way to a cultural reawakening.
Continue ReadingCliff Brown: ‘When will we realize that people are more than colors?’
Plant City musician Cliff Brown wants to draw people together during Election Day with his new band’s first single.
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: Just Friends
In back of a rural piece of property in Plant City, a garage rumbles. A monicker tacked up outside says: “If this sign is shaking, band practice is in session.” It’s called “The Room.” And it’s where all the jam sessions for Just Friends take place. Last week, the sign was shaking. Opening the door, […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: Matthew Croxton
After a long week of teaching science to his excitable students at Ruskin Christian School, there’s one way Plant City photographer Matthew Croxton likes to unwind. He loses himself in the natural wonder of the Lower Green Swamp Preserve. “Being a teacher, the weekend is the best time to visit,” Croxton says. “It really brings […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: The Peacemakers
The Peacemakers’ talent goes off like a smoking gun. The band has its audience hooked from the first beats. But, it’s the instantly recognizable “Free Bird” guitar solo that really gets them going. Many cover bands skip the intense section. But not The Peacemakers. The band has played at Rail Ale Pub, O’Brien’s Irish Pub […]
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