From neighborhood regulars to visitors from as far as Europe, more than 280 bands and thousands of fans turned downtown into a giant punk playground at Gainesville’s annual punk rock festival this past weekend.
Come Friday, Gainesville will be flooded with out-of-towners from all over the world who come to take part in the famous Fest. But let us not forget that Gainesville owes its ability to host a huge indie festival due to its own healthy and vibrant local music culture. Ready to go local? Here are three Gainesville-bred acts you can’t miss at the Fest.
After running five marathons, including the New York Marathon at the age of 62, John Brown’s knees gave out. Now, at 80, he dances.
Jen Ambrose Cotter uses her blog, “Bipartisan Victory Garden,” to bring attention to Cabot-Koppers, the wood-treatment facility that has been listed by the federal government as a contaminated Superfund site for more than 25 years.
Musicians spanning across time — everyone from rockers like the Rolling Stones to more current folk artists like Ray LaMontagne — have cited influences by Bob Dylan. Here, some of Gainesville’s freshest talents sound off about the songwriting giant and his contribution to music.
A recent study has found that nearly one in five gay or bisexual sexually active men have HIV, but local health officials and LGBT representatives cautioned others to be critical of the new findings.
Semester after semester, UF students are giving back to the community and helping local businesses get on their feet.
The Campus Special, the company known for its $100 bill coupon books, is delivering a new online food service to students at UF.
Amid the controversy surrounding the Dove World Outreach Center's plan to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, Islamic groups have been advising Muslims to not let their frustration turn into violence.
Used-car prices are increasing nationally, but Gainesville consumers can still find good deals.
Although hundreds of miles separate Gainesville from the site of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the issue resonates deeply for many Gainesville residents.
A Gainesville political action group is suing the the state to make education its paramount duty.
Gainesville is home to a very diverse group of students, and in that particular spirit it also houses a diverse group of music venues to serve your auditory needs.
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