Festival to showcase locally created plays on campus
(10/22/13 12:28am)
The Florida Players is offering the chance to get a play produced at its annual New Works Festival.
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Florida regaining health after early rash of injuries
(09/04/13 11:23pm)
D.J. Humphries (right MCL sprain) returned to practice on Wednesday, coach Will Muschamp said during the weekly Southeastern Conference Coaches Media Teleconference.
Multi-platinum Christian icon Sandi Patty comes to Gainesville
(08/09/13 1:00am)
Sandi Patty has been surrounded by music her whole life. Singing her first solo at age 2 was probably a good indication that the road to singers-ville was promising. Now as the most-awarded female vocalist in Christian music, as well as winner of four Billboard Music Awards, five — yes, five — Grammys and 40 Dove Awards, her 30-year career seems to be unstoppable. With more than 11 million records sold and another album ready for release in September, Patty can do no wrong. And now, she’s coming to humble old Gainesville. See a can’t-miss show on Aug. 18 at Westside Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
The Hippodrome Theatre: best upcoming and current releases
(07/18/13 12:00am)
Despite the summer being more than halfway over, there is still plenty of time to catch some of the Hippodrome State Theatre’s best movies and stage productions during Summer B. As somewhat of a landmark in downtown Gainesville, the Hipp not only shows films but theater productions as well.
Classic books that are worth the read
(06/21/13 9:27pm)
We all know the feeling. The collective groan throughout the class when your freshman comparative literature professor pulls out "War and Peace," over a thousand pages of pure struggle that results in confusion and hatred for all things Tolstoy. After filtering through classic literature from years of English classes and essays, it’s surprising how many are actually enjoyable to read. There’s a reason they are classics after all, they had to be popular once.
Why does HBO love boobs so much?
(06/21/13 9:19pm)
HBO loves tits. I’m not talking about the late, late-night special programming (I was just being polite - porn), but I am talking about regular primetime shows that prove to be game changers in the world of network original series. Shows like “Girls,” “Boardwalk Empire” and the most endowed show on the network, “Game of Thrones,” all seem to have an affinity for breasts.
Comedy makes UF debut
(06/17/13 11:36pm)
All Eugene Jerome wants is to have fun: Girls and a carefree life are his methods.
Gainesville Community Playhouse hosts theater showcase
(06/13/13 11:35pm)
Gainesville Community Playhouse’s membership director Susan Christophy hosted the Playhouse’s first Director’s Showcase on Saturday at the Vam York Theater at 4039 NW 16th Blvd.
Mini horses en route to Oklahoma to offer therapy
(05/28/13 12:55am)
Just one week after experiencing devastating loss, survivors of the Oklahoma tornado will be able to take comfort in special visitors from Gainesville: three miniature therapy horses.
A Gator in the Big Apple
(05/24/13 4:45pm)
New York City is the city that never sleeps.
Modern film adaptions of Shakespeare classics
(05/23/13 5:15pm)
Clever. Brilliant. The bane of your existence in high school. Call them what you want, but there’s something about Shakespeare plays that transcends time. With the upcoming release of Joss Whedon’s modern re-telling of “Much Ado about Nothing” (in theaters June 7), audiences are sure to be reminded why Shakespeare classics are often brilliantly readapted onto the silver screen as modern tales. Here are some examples of those modern takes:
UFPA announces season
(05/16/13 12:33am)
UF Performing Arts recently announced it will put on 76 performances during its 2013-2014 season lineup.
Anthony Rapp talks ‘Rent’ at Reitz
(04/19/13 12:26am)
Anthony Rapp sat on the floor of the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom with his legs crossed in front of about 25 UF students Thursday. Best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway musical “Rent,” Rapp spoke in an open forum for students interested in theater three hours before his scheduled public speech.
No Day But Today
(04/18/13 11:39pm)
Actor Anthony Rapp, best known for his performance in the Broadway musical and film “Rent,” speaks to students in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Thursday evening before his show.
Carlton talks show business
(04/10/13 1:45am)
The Reitz Union Grand Ballroom teemed with laughter and applause Tuesday night as Alfonso Ribeiro spoke about his experiences in show business.
‘Fresh Prince’ actor Alfonso Ribeiro to speak at UF tonight
(04/09/13 12:34am)
Carlton is coming.
Accent and RUB present ‘Rent’ star Anthony Rapp
(04/04/13 12:39am)
Anthony Rapp from the Tony Award-winning rock opera “Rent” will speak at UF April 18.
Get artsy on campus
(04/01/13 7:00pm)
Are you trying to get involved with arts on campus, but not sure where to start? Or, do you have a passion for theatre, dance, or music but are nervous about auditioning? Here’s your guide to performing and fine art groups on campus that don’t require try-outs, just a passion and excitement for the arts!
Vacation is over, but your life isn't
(03/13/13 2:00am)
After a big trip or a busy bout of work we can find ourselves in a travel lull. Sometimes it is because we have run out of funds or because we need to hanker down and actually do school work for a change. Whatever the reason may be, we need to keep busy so we aren't just sitting around waiting for the next vacation.
Spring break: it pays to take vacation days
(02/27/13 12:00am)
Every college student dreams of having an outrageous spring break, whether it would include drinking margaritas on the beach, gallivanting in New York City or building houses for Habitat for Humanity. All of these ideas that come crawling into our vacation obsessed minds have a cost.
