NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BaySeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg artist hosts rescheduled concert to support reopening Haslam's Books
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A St. Petersburg artist is holding a rescheduled concert to support the reopening of the long-shuttered Haslam's Books after selling a fraction of the merchandise needed to purchase the property. The family that owns the bookstore acknowledged the artist's bootleg campaign as a public relations stunt.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
A local landmark's potential reopening draws attention through a grassroots artistic campaign and public acknowledgment from the owning family.
Key Facts
- A St. Petersburg artist is hosting a rescheduled concert this weekend related to a campaign to reopen Haslam's Books.
- The artist has sold a tiny fraction of the t-shirts needed to purchase the property.
- The family that owns Haslam's Books acknowledged the bootleg campaign as a public relations stunt.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDelaney Staack“Songwriter performing at the event”PersonFilipe Bergson“St. Pete artist organizing the concert and campaign”OrganizationLittle Giver“Indie-rock band performing at the event”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”OrganizationTampa Bay Journalism Project“Organization referenced for donations”PersonRay Roa“Author of the article”locationThe Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co.“Venue hosting the rescheduled concert in St. Petersburg”locationSt. Petersburg“City where the venue is located”OrganizationHaslam's Books“Long-shuttered local bookstore property”