‘Cook Like a Chef’ with Field and Fork cooking classes
By Summer Johnston | Mar. 5About 25 UF students gathered in the small space off Museum Road to learn about mastering basic cooking techniques from a retired chef.
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Pilots and local residents descend on Gainesville for annual fly-in
By Daniel Bednar | Mar. 25, 2024
Back-to-school rally revolves around youth violence
By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | July 25, 2022
Josh Richards Accent event postponed indefinitely
By Sandra McDonald | June 27, 2022More Events
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Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth weekend
By Jackson Reyes and Sandra McDonald | June 22, 2022Gainesville celebrated Juneteenth throughout the city Saturday, with the Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza, a Freedom Walk in Depot Park and a fish and chicken fry at Shady Grove Church.
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Gainesville continues Juneteenth celebration with weekend events
By Jackson Reyes | June 17, 2022Gainesville Housing Authority's Strive for Success program's first annual event marked the beginning of the city's second annual "Journey to Juneteenth" celebrations, which will continue this weekend.
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Gainesville events coordinator retires after more than a decade
Jan. 5, 2022Over the course of his 14-year career, Ballard strengthened multiple Gainesville programs and community events. He directed theater performances for young audiences and created signature events such as the performing arts festival Jest Fest.
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What to expect at a socially distanced UF
By Diane Hernandez | July 14, 2020UF’s new policy will limit indoor events to a total of 50 people, and outdoor to 250
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Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville
By Emma Witmer | Apr. 3, 2018The next three days are jam-packed with unique local events. From markets to music to food and beer, Gainesville has something for everyone.
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February Events: Who to see and where to see them
By Natalie Rao | Jan. 30, 2018As 2018 slowly but surely progresses, the diverse events, concerts and other entertainment that Gainesville has to offer only get bigger and better. In honor of the start of February this week, here’s some of our favorite upcoming events that will hold you over until spring break.
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Conservative group hosts former U.S. Treasurer
By Christina Morales | Nov. 14, 2017In an effort to spark a discussion about conservative values, UF’s Young Americans for Freedom hosted former U.S. Treasurer Angela “Bay” Buchanan for a speech that brought out more than 80 students.
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Jewish Film Festival continues, promoting cultural awareness
By Janiece Sebris | Mar. 14, 2016The sixth annual Gainesville Jewish Film Festival sold out during its first showing Sunday.
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Begin celebrating Brain Awareness Week Monday
By Catherine Haley | Mar. 10, 2016UF’s McKnight Brain Institute will celebrate Brain Awareness Week starting Monday.
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Students draw and color to express art, relieve stress
By Joseph Garcia | Feb. 24, 2016Students drew on white posterboards on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.
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IA holds first Innovation Week
By Madeleine DeSena | Feb. 22, 2016UF’s Innovation Academy is helping students learn to network and build apps this week.
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Experience Islamic traditions with appreciation month
By Rebecca White | Jan. 31, 2016Students can now wear hijabs and get free henna tattoos as part of Islam Appreciation Month.
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International Education Week celebrates Gators' global footprint
By Liz Mooney | Nov. 19, 2013Celebrating UF’s International Education Week, a series of events are being featured on campus to broaden UF’s global footprint.
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Annual Labor Day festival aims to bring working class together
By Meredith Rutland | Aug. 28, 2012The second annual Labor Daze Fest will be held Sept. 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. The event is free and open to the public.
