The Avenue: Lifestyle

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10 simple ways toward self care

By Emma McAvoy | July 12, 2018

It is 8 a.m., and you barely slept a wink last night because you were up writing a paper, studying for an exam or perhaps playing Fortnite. Whatever the case, you have to muster up energy to get to that 8:30 a.m. class with barely any time to chug your coffee. Your stress levels have been at an all-time high, and you wish you could just have 10 minutes to breathe. The college life may be busy, but self care is critical for staying on track. Here are 10 ways to practice physical and mental health care in college.

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Eclectic Electric says ‘Aloha!’ with a Friday night luau

By Emma Witmer | July 4, 2018

High Dive’s classic rocker atmosphere is getting a makeover from local event company Eclectic Electric. From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday night, the downtown venue will be sporting live music, limbo contests, live painting, photo booths, local food trucks and drinks with little umbrellas.

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Series review of the week: YouTube Premium’s ‘Impulse’

By Tranelle Maner | July 2, 2018

YouTube Premium is stepping up its game with “Impulse,” a dynamic and suspenseful drama that follows the journey of a teleporting teen.

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Spoiler-free review of ‘Incredibles 2’

By Jackie De Freitas | July 2, 2018

Viewers have waited 14 years. For those of us in college, “The Incredibles” first came into our life during an impressionable time. Some of us first met the Incredibles when we were less than 10 years old. The movie has played on cable networks countless times. The Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl McDonald’s toys may even be burned into our brains. But if you think you are too old for “Incredibles 2,” you’re wrong. With giggle-inducing comedy and jaw-dropping animation, “Incredibles 2” needs to be seen by all ages.

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Average Friend is gearing up to release new music

By Emma Witmer | July 2, 2018

Average Friend is turning local music into an outlet for millennial rage with their upcoming album, “The Never Has-Been.”

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My country tis of tunes: Hits for your Fourth of July playlist

By Eman Elshahawy | July 2, 2018

The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of American independence, and what better way to show your patriotism for this summer holiday than with a little music? Shuffle through a playlist that’ll get you feeling red, white and blue!

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We made a podcast!

By Emma Witmer | June 14, 2018

The Avenue is giving a voice to entertainment, literally. Today, the Avenue is launching its first ever podcast: “The Avenue: Roundup.”

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Q&A: Eric Cannon of You Vandal talks Gainesville and punk rock

By Gregory Florez | June 14, 2018

Local pop-punk group You Vandal will perform live with Sports Reference, The Handsome Scoundrels and Kid You Not at Loosey’s on Friday.

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Raelyn Nelson Band comes to High Dive

By Emma Witmer | June 6, 2018

Raelyn Nelson is a rising princess in country music. Granddaughter of the world-famous country icon Willie Nelson, Raelyn joins forces with band members Jonathan Bright, Preach Rutherford and Paulie Simmons to create a sound that she says is the midpoint between Loretta Lynn and Cheap Trick.

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Essential Memorial Day Playlist

By Alex Watson Tremellen | June 1, 2018

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer, and what better way to celebrate the three-day weekend than with songs to get you in the summer mood?

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Music in Depot Park

By Emma Witmer | June 1, 2018

Music drives people, and tonight, it just might be driving people to downtown Gainesville’s Depot Park for its weekly music-centered events leading up to Make Music Day.

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Weekly comedy show at The Midnight

By Tranelle Maner | June 1, 2018

Tuesdays are for great laughs from local comedians at the weekly comedy show at The Midnight, a downtown Gainesville pub boasting local brews and great food.

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Event Roundup: The best places to spend your weekend

By Natalie Rao | Apr. 17, 2018

The semester may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do in Gainesville. Whether you like movies, music or the outdoors, there’s something for everyone. In addition to our other coverage this week, here are the best places to spend your weekend.

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Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville

By Emma Witmer | Apr. 3, 2018

The 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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The best events to attend this weekend in Gainesville

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 27, 2018

This weekend, Gainesville is allowing you to do more than simply look for treat-filled Easter eggs. Gainesville is holding concerts, events and mini-festivals leading up to the Christian holiday on Sunday.

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Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 20, 2018

With Spring Break a thing of the past and finals on the horizon, just six weeks remain until another semester comes to a close. Luckily for students and locals alike, there’s still plenty to do in Gainesville before we head home for the summer. In addition to the other events we’ve covered this week, here’s where to spend your weekend.

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Flow Space to host first Baby Goat Yoga

By Gabriella Paul | Mar. 15, 2018

Fans of the viral YouTube sensation Buttermilk Sky — a young Nigerian dwarf goat that frolics in the grass and leapfrogs over other goat kids — get excited.

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Women’s Student Association to host self-care fair

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 15, 2018

The UF Women’s Student Association will host a self-care fair Friday on Plaza of the Americas to commemorate Women’s History Month. The fair focuses on the importance of taking time to take care of oneself and how self-love and acceptance can drastically improve both mental and physical health.

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Four ways to keep Galentine’s Day going

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018

The hit NBC show “Parks and Recreation” gave us a lot of memorable gems like “treat yo self,” DJ Rumba and every single one of Ann Perkin’s nicknames but, most importantly, it gave us the most significant holiday of the year, Galentine’s Day.

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Seven out-of-the-ordinary spots to spend your Valentine’s Day

By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018

It’s Valentine’s Day and you still don’t know what to do? Gainesville has plenty of ways to impress your valentine with something different than last year. If the standard dinner and a movie isn’t your style, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are seven nontraditional ways to spend the holiday with that special someone.