Uptown art exhibit set to debut curations of Black culture
The Black Space Art Exhibition isn’t a typical art exhibit. Featuring a DJ and three music artists, the northeast Gainesville event illustrates the image of the local Black community.
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The Black Space Art Exhibition isn’t a typical art exhibit. Featuring a DJ and three music artists, the northeast Gainesville event illustrates the image of the local Black community.
To many, Black History Month is an interval of reflection to recognize the generations who spearheaded efforts toward equality. To others, it acts as a time to consider current improvements that can be made. To most, Black History Month marks a period of introspection about identity.
On Wednesday, Florida head coach Billy Napier spoke publicly for the first time since Dec. 20. Additionally, the Gators now have a clear picture of what their roster will look like come spring practice, as no surprises occurred on National Signing Day Wednesday.
Beneath the dim glow of brewery lights, the air buzzed with determination amid the beats of ‘80s and ‘90s classics. Hopeful to find a hidden gem, desperate hands sifted through crates of vinyls and cassette tapes.
Although the store officially opened at 11 a.m., guests dressed in sweatpants and blankets braved the cold and lined up at Gainesville’s premiere Playa Bowls as early as 8 a.m. in hopes of earning a free breakfast.
A 1920s-themed grand opening party drew a glitzy and glamorous crowd Jan. 14, with many event-goers looking the part. Guests donned shiny flapper dresses, vintage fur coats and three-piece suits and lined up through the parking lot, ready to attend the grand opening of Muñecas Taco Garden and Bar.
Una gran fiesta de inauguración con temática de la década de 1920 atrajo a una multitud deslumbrante y glamorosa el 14 de enero, y muchos de los asistentes al evento lucieron el papel. Los invitados se pusieron vestidos brillantes, abrigos de piel antiguos y trajes de tres piezas alineados en el estacionamiento, listos para asistir a la gran inauguración de Muñecas Jardín de Tacos y Bar [Muñecas Taco Garden and Bar].
With 1:21 remaining in the Gators men’s basketball team’s contest with the Kentucky Wildcats, freshman forward Aaron Bradshaw sank a 3-pointer to give the Wildcats a four-point lead. Just an hour earlier, you could barely hear yourself speak. After the Bradshaw 3, you could hear a pin drop.
Five-star Florida signee DJ Lagway is capping his senior year off with arguably the top honors in high school sports. The quarterback was awarded the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year title, Friday morning.
DJ Lagway, a five-star Florida signee, was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year Wednesday morning. The quarterback is also a top-three finalist for the 2023-24 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.
Five-star defensive tackle LJ McCray was supposed to sign with the Gators Wednesday morning and had verbally committed to Florida Oct. 21. However, he pushed his announcement back, leaving Gator fans nervous as early signing day winded down.
LJ McCray signed his letter of intent to the Florida Gators football team Wednesday evening.
DJ Lagway, a highly touted five-star quarterback recruit out of Willis, Texas, officially signed his national letter of intent to the University of Florida Wednesday afternoon.
Gators redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz will return to Florida for the 2024 season, he announced in a Tweet Thursday.
The Gators football team wrapped up its 2023 season with a 5-7 record and a 3-5 record in SEC play.
Florida redshirt freshman quarterback Max Brown is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Florida held a 12-0 lead against one of its biggest rivals with a chance to pull a season-saving upset. The then-No. 5 Florida State Seminoles were on the ropes, and second-year UF head coach Billy Napier had a chance to end a disappointing year with a massive upset.
The Gators trailed by only three points heading into the second quarter against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs.
The Florida Gators still managed a victory during their bye week with a big win on the recruiting trail after landing five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray Saturday.
Gainesville is home to a bustling music scene with various venues catered to different interests. This guide lists seven of the major music names in Gainesville and an event for every night of the week.