The Bay Blend

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF, with it being Thursday and all, you know what that means. A music roundup with Warren Buccholz. Today we’re talking 80s and 90s hits, R&B, and plenty more. Plus, some events for tonight, and a heads up on a very unique Tampa Bay Lightning experience going on next year. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https:...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky is going to a welding academy to learn how to make art - or at least attempt to make art - with metal. Plus, we have some events for you to check out as we round out the week in the Tampa Bay area. But before all that, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social medi...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking a book you might’ve had to read if you went to school in Florida. It's being turned into a TV series that'll be out at early as next year. Plus, watch parties you can check out this week for some trending TV shows that are finishing up their runs. Before we get to that though - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter:...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’ll check out an improv club in Sarasota with one of our reporters from the WUSF Newsroom to see how it helps people make friends, have fun and think on the fly. Plus, we have some events for you to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, like 90s and 2000s trivia, and spooky season pumpkin painting. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up f...

On Today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about the state's plan to protect free speech on campuses in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death and some community responses to redistricting efforts. And, of course, there's Friday's roundup events near you this weekend. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: ht...

On today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about more book bans in Hillsborough County and new challenges to Florida's open carry ban. And, of course, there's Thursday's roundup of live music events near you. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.ins...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend, we’ll take you along to a brewery with a different take on book club. Plus some ideas to celebrate making it halfway to the weekend. And, as always, your top headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagra...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about a Tampa woman's debut novel that hits on love and grief and has plenty of Florida influence in it. That, plus some events to check out this week to mix things up for you, involving Pokemon, Trucks and Jeeps, and painting. Really covering a wide variety of hobbies today. That’s all next, but first – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking about the grand reopening of the Florida Holocaust Museum. We got an early look at its renovations, and what you can expect when you go inside. Plus, a look ahead to some events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. All that and more, right after the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://w...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, talking Howl-O-Scream, a Jamaican festival, and a retro event for dogs on this weekend’s Tampa Bay area event roundup with Malaika Hollist. Plus, a mini-preview to the Buccaneers' season opener on the road in Atlanta. All that sounds like fun, but before that – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/...

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Warren Buccholz and Sky break down the local shows and concerts going on in this week's music roundup. And we have some events for tonight if you’re bored and trying to get out of the house. All that and more, but first thing – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky is taking you to the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton to talk to the woman in charge of taking care of their manatee rehab center. She’s like the Michael Jordan or Tom Brady of manatee care. Plus, a couple events that could help you make a friend or learn some movie history. All that’s coming up, but first things first – the news. Website: ht...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about a woman in Sarasota who chose to self-deport as she’s been watching the national immigration crackdowns of the last few months. And now, her family is thinking of doing the same. Plus, we have some things for you to do this week, including Harry Potter trivia, and sunset yoga on a pier. You’ll hear about it all, but first, the news. Website: http...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we're skipping the news, and instead we'll go over some events you can check out to commemorate the holiday where we don’t work to celebrate... working. Huh, kind of a weird holiday when you think of it. Anyways, let’s get to it! Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Fac...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re blending up the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. There’s some great stuff to do, like the Blink 182 concert tonight or the home opener for the Tampa Bay Suns tomorrow. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagra...

On Thursday’s Bay Blend from WUSF, Tampa residents react to the state’s removal of painted street art. Plus some music events to check out. Along with your news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/...

On today's blend, you'll hear about plans to demolish Tampa's oldest public housing complex. Plus, you'll meet a sweet group of backyard beekeepers in Pinellas County. And, as always, you'll leave with some evening plans to get over the mid-week hump. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: http...

On today's blend, you'll hear about the Tampa Theatre's upcoming 100-year anniversary and how the historic landmark plans to celebrate the milestone. Plus you'll get some ideas on how to spend the next few evenings. And first up, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https:...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you'll hear how small businesses are faring amid so many economic curveballs. You'll also get some ideas on how to spend your evening despite the gloomy weather. And, of course, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re blending up the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. There’s some fun stuff on the docket, like an '80s themed prom event at a local barcade, and a huge show happening at the newly renamed Benchmark International Arena. You’ll hear about it all, but before we get to it – here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: h...

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF - the weekly music roundup with Warren Buchholz, including jazz-inspired pop from an Icelandic singer who’s been trending nationally lately, a Taylor Swift Dance Party, and a Jazz event from us here at WUSF. Plus, some events for tonight if you’re looking to network or buy some art at an auction. Before all that, though, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wu...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky catches up with a Zephyrhills man he had interviewed 6 months after Hurricane Milton flooded his home. When Sky talked to him back in February, his home was STILL flooded months later. Now, we're seeing how he’s rebuilding his life. Plus, some events for you to check out tonight and tomorrow. And before that – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.or...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about a new program at USF that’ll help set up life-like scenarios for future medical professionals. This’ll be the first program like it in the entire country. And of course, we got some events to check out if you’re looking for something to do over the next few days, including a bunch of night markets! Before that though, the news headlines. Website:...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking about a new book featuring Meth Zombies and gopher tortoises. And of course - it's in Florida. And we've got some cool events that you could plan to check out this week. But first, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking monster trucks, magic shows and glassblowing on the event roundup with Malaika Hollist. That’s what YOU can be doing in the Tampa Bay area this weekend! You’ll hear about it, but first, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: htt...