Aspiring Gainesville artists and poets kicked off Mellow Soul Tuesdays’ first open mic night at Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar this week.
Thanksgiving is a celebration usually composed of food (turkey, of course), family (and friends — inclusivity is one of Thanksgiving’s beauties) and football (yes, we’re in the South). Gathering around the TV, Thanksgiving revelers let the food digest before the slicing of pie(s).
What started out as a joke became a social buzz in a matter of days.
While Gainesville residents regularly follow Gator football and basketball, a new fanbase tracks a UF student as he rises in the ranks of competitive gaming.
Improv artists and comedians will cruise into town this weekend for a show unlike anything Gainesville has seen before.
Whoever holds the conch, speaks.
Eva Longoria and Forest Whitaker are passionate about farmworkers’ rights, and that passion is coming to Gainesville.
In a time when many of us are turning to online recipes for instruction, how is it that heavy, richly illustrated cookbooks (unwieldy for practical use in the kitchen) are being released in a steady stream? Are cookbooks becoming more of an art piece than an instructional book? Are they resting on the coffee table more than on the kitchen counter?
Sexy clowns will take the stage downtown this weekend in an old-timey musical circus extravaganza full of acrobatics, stilt walkers, flame throwing, tap dancing, singing, storytelling and laughter.
When I saw The Savants of Soul live back in June, it was clear to me that they were determined to bring the feel of 1950s and ‘60s soul music to 2014 and beyond. Whether the band has three members, 12 members, or its current 10, it’s likely only a matter of time before its blaring horns, raspy vocals and catchy instrumentals reach your ears and make you get up and groove.
Victoria’s Secret is currently combatting controversy triggered by one of its advertisements that led to mass online criticism last week, and some UF students are part of the critics.
Daily Green, a healthy fast food option in downtown Gainesville, will soon offer online ordering and drive-thru pick up.
The small, concrete patio between Boca Fiesta and Palomino Pool Hall is a community hub of sorts: Mondays it houses crowds for karaoke night, and Thursdays it amasses teams for trivia competitions.
One of Gainesville’s beloved music venues downtown hosts its final jam Saturday.
Gerard Weber grew up in Canada listening to Paul Desmond songs with his grandparents. He clutched onto every note the saxophone produced and started playing the instrument in fifth grade.
The award-winning reggae band Tribal Seeds will bring its San Diego vibes to Gainesville this weekend.
As a local hip-hop collective spreads through Gainesville’s underground music scene, the six members balance writing, promoting and school to work toward the goal of reaching new fans.
A fruity face is finding fame from a UF student’s Instagram.
UF students and Gainesville residents who are interested in creative writing are encouraged to attend the 2014 Florida Writers Festival.
Gainesville’s children can go trick-or-treating safely from store to store this Halloween instead of door to door.
Solutions by The State News
