“Fun Home” follows Alison Bechdel throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood as she comes to terms with her sexuality. [Courtesy to the Alligator]

Gainesville Community Playhouse spotlights LGBTQ stories in first musical of the season

By Veronica Nocera | 11:27am

‘Fun Home,’ based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, opened April 9 and will run until April 25.

The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and will start at Massey Park. [Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]

Keep Alachua County Beautiful hosts 29th annual Great American Cleanup

Apr. 10

"Under The Moon," Twin Suns’ debut single, is now available on all streaming platforms. [Courtesy to the Alligator]

Twin Suns release debut single ‘Under The Moon’

By Heather Bushman | Apr. 9

“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” includes rerecordings of all 19 original tracks, as well as six unreleased “From the Vault” songs.

‘Forever & Always’ Swifties: UF students reflect on Taylor Swift’s new release

By Veronica Nocera | Apr. 9

The new restaurant opened in late March. [photo by Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz]

Goldie’s Burgers is bringing new flavors to Depot Park

By Kristin Bausch | Apr. 8

Gainesville's Regal movie theaters are set to reopen in April and May. [photo by Brenna Sheets]

Can reopening theaters give the film industry a fresh start?

By Brenna Sheets | Apr. 6

More The Avenue

Showcase 2021 will include performances from 10 local acts, as well as food and art vendors. [Graphic by Ashley Hicks]

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Swamp Records brings a ‘rebirth’ of live music with seventh annual spring showcase

By Veronica Nocera | Apr. 2

Showcase 2021 will take place Saturday at Heartwood Soundstage.

The Repurpose Project opened in 2012 and sells used items. [Photo by Valeriya Antonshchuk]

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The Repurpose Project launches fundraiser to expand reuse efforts in Gainesville

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Apr. 1

The local thrift and junk shop plans to house more repurposing materials at a second location in East Gainesville.

The organization chalks messages on the sidewalks of Gainesville to raise awareness about street harassment.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Catcalls of Gainesville aims to put a stop to sexual street harassment

By Kristin Bausch | Apr. 1

The group raises awareness through chalking and providing resources to the community.

Josh Rittenour, owner of vintage Gator shop Dave's Freshly Used, goes through a bin of merchandise at his pop-up stand on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Photo by Chasity Maynard)

THE AVENUE | FASHION

UF alum ‘Dave’ keeps it fresh

By Christian Ortega | Mar. 29

Josh Rittenour turned selling clothes out of his trunk into a business. Now, he’s the plug for vintage UF merchandise.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ stars to perform in virtual Hippodrome showing

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 25

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform their second of two shows with the theater Saturday.

Founded in 2011 in Central Florida, Sus Hi Eatstation now has two Gainesville locations. [photo by Kristin Bausch]

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Gainesville’s Sus Hi Eatstations push through the pandemic

By Kristin Bausch | Mar. 25

The restaurant sought community advice through Facebook amid setbacks.

Both Lauren Mann’s (left) and Kerry Wilson's (right) art deals with themes of isolation, distance and loneliness.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Gainesville Fine Arts Association showcases local student artists

By Veronica Nocera | Mar. 25

UF seniors Kerry Wilson and Lauren Mann’s show is the first of four exhibits of the Spring 2021 semester.

The variety of vintage and used items offered by shops like Simple Pawn have piqued consumer interest amid the pandemic.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Collectible market sees surge amid pandemic

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 22

Purchases of vintage and pawned items have been on the rise since the onset of the coronavirus.

Iryna Kanishcheva holds recycled bottles in front of Black C Art Gallery. (Photo courtesy of Black C Art Gallery by Ani Collier)

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Black C Art Gallery bringing glaciers with a message to Gainesville

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 22

The art exhibition aims to provoke thought about the ‘glacial waste’ society produces on a daily basis.

The MAM series will feature themed weekends and a variety of local businesses and talent.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

MAM Concert Series kicks off in Alachua

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 22

The series will host local vendors and musicians for three weekends of food, live music and other activities in March, April and May.

The Phillips Center will have two showings of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Saturday. [Photo by Valeriya Antonshchuk]

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

The show goes on at Dance Alive National Ballet

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 18

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is coming live to the Phillips Center Saturday, closing out company season.

Joseph Scott, 60, stands next to his personal garden at GRACE Marketplace. [Photo courtesy to the Alligator]

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Gainesville Herbal Aid partners with GRACE Grows to serve the homeless community

By Kristin Bausch | Mar. 15

The initiative aims to provide homeless people with the natural health benefits of herbal medicines.

The “Grave Rave” of Halloween 2019 was one of Emo Night’s themed events.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

High Dive to host Emo Night tonight

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 13

The punk staple returned to monthly shows in February after a year-long hiatus.

Alena Drake (left) and Ashayla Blakely (right) graduated in 2020 from UF with bachelor's degrees in telecommunications on the production track.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF alumnae highlight the Black college woman's experience in web series 'Blackview'

By Kristin Bausch | Mar. 11

The series strives to emphasize the versatility of Black college women.