Great Music and Food Festivals This Weekend

The end of April means two great festivals in West Pasco County! Details here.

Attacks at Pagan Author's Home Raise Concerns

Kyrja Withers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is behind a March shooting and April "bombing" at her property.

Heather Withers was outside the colorful house her father and stepmother live in on Washington Street in New Port Richey on the evening of April 15 when she saw a blue car on Washington. The vehicle passed the house going south and then turned around and came back toward the home. She said there was a young man in the driver’s seat and another in the front passenger seat with his body sticking out of the window. She said the driver was also coming out of the window. There was also a young man in the backseat. She says two bottles with fluid inside were thrown at the house from within the vehicle on its return alongside the home. One landed near a bush in the front yard of the house. She saw the bottle expand and tried to get away before it…

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Brigid

10:48 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Charity, Did you read the article? People drove by her house yelling f'ing witch. The kids that her husband pulled over TOLD HIM the house was being targeted for that reason. I am studying Wicca myself and one major thing that attracted me to it was the freedom of expression and lack of judgment. Therefore, your comments really surprise me.   more ›

Jonas Brothers: Are They Still ‘Hot’ with Your Teens?

The trio has announced a Tampa stop on its summer tour – a first for the brothers in three years. That has us wondering: Are these guys are still “in” with your tweens and teens?

Back in 2010 there was no question that an announcement of a Jonas Brothers’ Tampa stop was a big deal. After all, Nick, Joe and Kevin were at the top of their game with hits like “Love Bug,” “Got Me Going Crazy” and “Hey Baby” “Burnin’ Up” the charts. They even broke hearts on their own television show and guest appearances on others. Tears flowed harder than the rain when flooding forced the brothers to cancel their Sept. 8, 2010, tour date at what was then known as the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre in Tampa. Why would I know about or even remember that? No, I’m not a huge fan, but as it turns out my daughter was and she was there for her 11th birthday. To me, it seems like just yesterday that my sister-in-law called to say she had picked …

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Harlem Shake Hits West Pasco

Have you seen the dance craze that's gone viral? Post your videos and photos here.

It looks like Pasco County residents are coming down with a case of the Harlem Shake. The dance craze, inspired by a YouTube video that went viral, hit Gulf High School's band room in February and the Mitchell High basketball court a couple weeks ago. The King of Wraps in Port Richey has also filmed a Harlem Shake video. Have you seen the Shake anywhere around town, or do you know of any shake ups planned in the area? Tell us, and post videos or photos here if you got ‘em.

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Painting With a Twist to Host Diva Night

Ladies are invited to spend an evening sipping, sampling, shopping and painting.

Painting With a Twist, 8351 State Road 54, New Port Richey, will host Diva Night Friday, March 22 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.  The evening will include sipping wine, sampling, shopping from items provided by vendors and painting. Those attending can bring their own wine and snacks. There will be giveaways and door prizes as well. For more details, click here. Got an event of your own? Post word of it for free in the New Port Richey Patch events calendar. ______________ New Port Richey Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or add an Event to our calendar. Post a blog in our Local …

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Library to Host Blues Singer Julie Black

Singer/songwriter Julie Black will perform at the New Port Richey Public Library Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

If you love the blues, here's a chance to see one of the country's up-and-coming singers/songwriters. Florida-based blues artist Julie Black will perform Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. Black is about to release her third CD. Known for her soulful lyrics and raspy sound, her first CD, Julie Black, Call Me Angel for the Blues, released in 2007, was named one of the Top 5 Contemporary Blues Albums of the Year by Blues Critic Radio. If you can't make it on Thursday, don't worry. Black will return to the library April 11. Black's concert is free but reservations are required. Call 727-853-1265. For more details and to check out a performance on YouTube, click here. Got an …

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Gasparilla Music Festival Wants to Put Tampa Bay on the Map

Organizers behind the second annual festival say there’s more to the event than meets the eye.

Scan the lineup for the upcoming Gasparilla Music Festival and it is clear organizers are hip on the idea of delivering an eclectic mix of sounds with artists ranging from blues and country to jazz and rock. What might not be clear is the vision for the festival, its future and the reasons why this one might be worth the drive from New Port Richey to attend. Now in its second year, the festival was designed with two main purposes in mind, organizers say: “We want people to come out and see positive change (in downtown) and see what a great place Tampa is to live in,” said David Cox, president of the nonprofit festival’s board of directors. The intent is to “not just draw for one day, but also (to provide) a draw to stay.” Roots for the one…

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