For a gay man who has had more than 5,000 partners, this is quite an undertaking. Amid the AIDS crisis of the early ‘90s, Jeffrey is consumed by a perpetual fear of the disease.
“Carrie,” a comedy by Erik Jackson based on the novel by Stephen King, promises a bloody good time to audiences looking for a twist on the classic story.
At the opening of F.L.A. Gallery, at 10 N. Main St., descending shelves adorned with oranges covered the walls on one side of the room, while aquatic patterns embellished the stark white wall in a sea of blue, purple, green and black on the other.
After a four-year break from shows in Gainesville, Peter Pettegrew’s artwork will return to Thornebrook Gallery, at 2441-6D NW 16th Ave., where the Winter Park artist will exhibit “Glazes of Color.”
Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre has produced cutting-edge plays throughout its 40 years. It’s latest production, “Other Desert Cities,” is no exception.
The Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate its 40th birthday this season. Founded in 1972 by six artists including Hausch, the Hippodrome has become a fixture of downtown Gainesville at 25 SE Second Place.
The Gainesville-based company publishes books starring children with physical differences.
The Conch is a monthly storytelling event hosted at Lightnin’ Salvage in Satchel’s Pizza. Its name is derived from the symbolic conch shell used in “Lord of the Flies” to indicate who has the right to speak. The second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., the first of which begins July 10, Gainesville residents are invited to come share a true story based on the theme of that month or to simply sit and listen.
For Keri Johnson, a 27-year-old UF student studying religion and nature, and 36-year-old tattoo artist “Sleepy Dave” Kotinsley, a discussion that started about a thesis paper grew into a community meditation group.
John Pinckard, alumnus of the UF School of Theatre and Dance, helped produce “Clybourne Park.” The play won a Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for drama and took home “Best Play” at the Tony Awards Sunday night.
Not many artists can say they have had Jack White as a critic.
Gainesville is the perfect place to become an artist, with its cultural influence and connection to nature. This is exactly why Tom Hart, 42, of New York City, decided to move to Gainesville to open the Sequential Artists Workshop, a school, studio and library that serves to foster the creation and appreciation of comics.
The summer is an interesting time in Gainesville. About 40,000 students are gone, and the town seems to slow down. The Hippodrome Theatre takes advantage of this relaxing time to entertain the city with its annual summer musical.
Two months ago, Sarah Goff and Mike Myers sat outside a colossal empty warehouse in a mountain of old clothes, vinyl records, picture frames and empty vases. They waited. They sold trinkets at yard sales every Saturday. They waited some more.
The Great White Way has a knack for turning films of the past into contemporary musical showstoppers.
If you didn't feel like being a part of the Black Friday rush, and being trampled after eating two pounds of turkey doesn't sound appealing, we have your fix.
Robert Ritter wants people to go to his art show and walk away with one thing: awareness.
The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's latest show comes with a disclaimer: It's intended for those age 13 and older.
Once the curtain falls, the magic begins.
What's twice as frightening as a ghost?
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