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Rising Tampa-based producer Blunts & Blondes will hit Simon’s Nightclub next Friday as a part of Lucid Nightlife’s “Hometown Heroes” Concert Series.

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January Event Calendar: Who to see and where to see them

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 16, 2018

Between musicians, storytellers, yoga instructors and more, Gainesville is bursting at the seams with events of all kinds for January. Although some of these events get covered extensively each week within Avenue, there are many more that deserve some attention. Here’s a handful of must-see shows, talks and other events set for the second half of this month.

First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities.

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First Magnitude Springs Run to expand into Springs Fest. Here’s what to expect if you go.

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 16, 2018

For the first time ever, First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities. After breaking a sweat for water preservation, Gainesville residents will be able to relax, enjoy some art, have a beer and listen to live music.

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Indie Flea to hold last monthly event, extend to other cities

By Hannah Burkhart | Dec. 6, 2017

The Indie Flea will welcome new shops for its final monthly event at Depot Park on Sunday.

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Five ways to celebrate the holidays in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Dec. 6, 2017

For many, the Florida holiday season is incomplete without Christmas music at Publix, spiked eggnog, light-adorned palm trees, Pillsbury snowman cookies (you know the ones) and the opportunity to sweat mid-day in the jacket and jeans you threw on that 60-degree morning.

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Visionary CrossFit to host Art Walk, drum and bass show

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 28, 2017

Visionary CrossFit, the innovative local gym known for its unique blend of exercise and art, will host an Art Walk Exhibition this Friday, where Gainesville residents can also enjoy a drum and bass showcase by Prof Goat.

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Over Easy Creative to host Sunday Side Up Block Party

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 7, 2017

Although the holidays are nearly upon us, it’s always the right time for a good block party in Florida.

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Annual Florida Writer’s Festival returns to Gainesville

By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 31, 2017

The 68th annual student-run Florida Writers Festival will kick off this weekend. This year, festivalgoers can engage with notable writers Lydia Davis, Lawrence Joseph, Rachel Cusk and Paul Muldoon.

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Swamp City Sirens to play in final match of the season

By Emma Witmer | Oct. 31, 2017

On Monday night the Gainesville Roller Rebels Swamp City Sirens laced up their skates to practice.

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Annual Pride Festival to take place on Bo Diddley Plaza

By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 17, 2017

With so much turmoil in our country over the last few months, the fact that hundreds of Gainesville residents will gather in a sea of rainbow to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality Saturday on Bo Diddley Community Plaza showcases the community’s efforts to combat hatred.

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Bees and Brews event to fundraise for new UF honey bee lab

By Daniela Arias | Oct. 10, 2017

Join bee fanatics and beer lovers alike at First Magnitude Brewing Company for an afternoon of beers, honey tasting and honeybee education.

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Popular YouTube star to open sewing studio in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Oct. 3, 2017

In 2009, a UF law graduate began her rise to Internet stardom when she started uploading knitting and quilting tutorial videos to YouTube. Eight years and 381,000 subscribers later, what was once a creative outlet is now Vanessa Vargas Wilson’s take on the American dream.

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Matheson History Museum to host Rare Book Sale

By Anna Burbano | Sep. 19, 2017

Trees fell, a “hot cop” was suspended and Gainesville recovery efforts are ongoing, but an auction of authentic alligator purses and Seminole Indian prints stops for no one — or hurricane aftermath.

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A guide to surviving the first football game of the year

By Brooke Steinberg | Sep. 5, 2017

Gameday season is upon us, and with the Gators’ first home football game approaching, it’s important to know how to get through the day.

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Places to spend your Labor Day weekend in Gainesville

By Natalie Rao | Aug. 29, 2017

Although many see Labor Day as an opportunity for a weekend getaway, Gainesville is also home to a healthy number of events that will make the holiday just as enjoyable as a small vacation. In addition to the Bey Dey Dance Party, Less Than Jake Wake and Bake Weekend, and Chester Bennington Tribute Show already covered elsewhere in this issue, here are a few events to check out over the long weekend.

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Second kitten yoga event raises more money than the first

By Janiece Sebris | Aug. 2, 2017

Melty is gone.

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Things to do in Gainesville before the end of Summer B

By Natalie Rao | Aug. 2, 2017

Yet another Summer B term has gone as quickly as it came, but there are still a few days left before the short break between semesters ensues. If you haven’t had the time to take advantage of the many different things our city has to offer, now is your chance. Although you have to be 21 or older to get a local beer at Swamp Head Brewery or First Magnitude Brewing Compnay, there are plenty of other things available for the college student in need of cooling off. Here are a few things to check off your Gainesville bucket lists before the short Summer Break is upon us.

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Students to exhibit four weeks of preparation at Swamp Dance Fest

By Isabelle Resnick | July 26, 2017

A four-week dance intensive is exactly what it sounds like.

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Where to spend the rest of your summer in Gainesville

By Mackenzie Duffy | July 19, 2017

Even though summer is soon coming to an end, there’s still so much to do. Whether you are trying to check off items from a bucket list or just want to make a few more memories, we’ve got you covered. Here are some events throughout the rest of July (and beginning of August) to help you make the most of it.

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Kitten yoga, adoption event helps humane society

By Janiece Sebris | July 5, 2017

When a cat showed up at Flow Space yoga studio, the owners named it Melty.

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Marketplace co-op opens in Alachua for small business owners

By Janiece Sebris | June 14, 2017

When Virginia Lynn-Brinson lost her medical transcription business in 2012, she felt helpless.