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In the mix: music news for October
By Brittany Brave | Oct. 3, 2012October is here! We might as well call it ROCKtober, with all the tunes, grooves and shows to look forward to.
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“Ben and Kate” are Fox’s new funny family
By Desmond | Sep. 27, 2012Fox debuted its first new sitcom of the fall season Tuesday. “Ben and Kate” is the story of two reunited siblings – one who “grew up too fast” and the other who “never grew up” at all.
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This week in food: Yume Ume replaces Rolls n Bowls, Flashback Lounge hosts party, The Jones B-side opens
By Becca Goldring | Sep. 27, 2012The Yume Umē: Japanese Kitchen is set to open Saturday in the space in the University Towne Center Plaza that was once Rolls n Bowls at the intersection of Archer Road and 34th street, according to the press release.
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F.L.A. gallery hosts first show
By Mike Llerena | Sep. 26, 2012At 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.
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Childish Gambino to bring lyricism to Flavet Field
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Sep. 26, 2012Donald Glover, who raps by the name Childish Gambino, will perform on Flavet Field Friday at 7 p.m. for free.
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‘Searching for Sugarman’ set for limited release in Gainesville
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 26, 2012Gainesville’s music gurus can witness the life story of the lesser-known folk-rocker Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, with the limited release screening of “Searching for Sugarman” at Regal Cinemas 14 Friday.
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Documentary shows film industry’s “Side By Side” evolution
By Alyssa Holcomb | Sep. 26, 2012Directed by Chris Kenneally and produced by actor Keanu Reeves, “Side by Side” premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim. With interviews with film experts from every level, also conducted by Reeves, the documentary tracks the progression of how films are made and the impact that technological change has on not only film, but on its audience.
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Hidden gems of Netflix: ‘Tiny Furniture’
By Bakr Saliq | Sep. 26, 2012Lost in an endlessly growing queue and buried beneath thousands of rows of titles, there are a few hidden Netflix Gems.
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The Brew Spot Cafe serves up more than food and drinks
By Jordan Albright | Sep. 26, 2012Less than 15 minutes from the UF campus, The Brew Spot Cafe, 1000 NE 16th Ave. Building H, offers patrons free chemistry lessons in addition to the menu.
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Medical dramas take over televsion
By Desmond | Sep. 26, 2012Medical drama fans have had a big whole in their hearts ever since “House” ended its final season last May. Luckily, this fall’s lineup adds a few new prescriptions that might fill the void.
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Project Chili serves up last year of funk in Gainesville
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 19, 2012Spicing up the local music scene less than a year ago, Project Chili’s start consisted of a rather modest hangout between childhood friends vibing to funk icons.
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CD review: Bob Dylan’s “Tempest” is modern yet classic
By Natalia Sieukaran | Sep. 19, 2012In commemoration of a 50-year career, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan reminds old and new fans of why he is the voice of his generation with his 35th album, “Tempest.”
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Porter Robinson returns with Zedd
By LANDON WATNICK< | Sep. 19, 2012Porter Robinson and Anton “Zedd” Zaslavski will share a back-to-back set at The Vault, 238 W. University Ave., for the Poseidon Tour. Up-and-coming producer Nick Thayer will open for both artists.
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Artist displays paintings in Gainesville after 4 years
By Carolina Garcia | Sep. 19, 2012After 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.”
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World of Beer to open
By Noelia Trujillo | Sep. 19, 2012World of Beer will open in Newberry’s Tioga Town Center in November or December, said Thomas Popa, partner at World of Beer.
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WolfWax Culture brings comics and record selection to downtown
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 19, 2012Located at 101 N. Main St., WolfWax Culture is testing out a soft opening with hours from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Mondays. It won’t have its official opening until late October.
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‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’ will charm
By Beth Benge | Sep. 19, 2012Following in the footsteps of contemporary love stories such as “Juno” and “(500) Days of Summer,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever” is the latest, and arguably the smartest, film to ride the wave of new, realistic romantic comedies.
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Flashbacks Lounge offers new menu with 38 flavored shots
By Phillip Nunley | Sep. 19, 2012Located at 211 W. University Ave., Flashbacks Lounge opened in June and is now serving an extensive list of 38 shots. Prices range from $4 to $7 for two shots.
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The Hidden Gems of Netflix: ‘I Saw the Devil’
By Bakr Saliq | Sep. 19, 2012Lost in an endlessly growing queue and buried underneath thousands of rows of titles there are these few hidden Netflix gems.
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Wolfgang celebrates five years in business with sale, cocktails
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 12, 2012Wolfgang, located at 1127 W. University Ave., offered a grab-bag sale to all customers who visited the store, with a chance to receive discounts of up to 50 percent off any one item, in addition to 15 percent-off the entire shop.
