By Krista Lyons, AliveTampaBay Correspondent
Just as you won’t find average art at ArtPool, you also will not find average people. The gallery is owned and run by one of St. Petersburg’s most vibrant people, artist Marina Williams. She has earned a reputation of vibrant creativity that seems to enrich everything that the gallery does.
That, anyway, is the best way to interpret what happened last week, when the biggest story in the country was dominated by live-streaming apps made by Facebook and Twitter. — The New York Times
By Jessica Wheeler, AliveTampaBay Columnist
Whether as a member of No Doubt or as a solo artist, Gwen Stefani’s colorful style and vibrant music have been drawing fans for more than two decades. While she invites comparisons to Madonna and Debbie Harry, Stefani has made herself into a unique artist. In honor of her upcoming July 26 show with Eve at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, here are five things to know about Gwen Stefani.