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Web series promises murder and comedy
By Sami Main | Apr. 4, 2012Coming soon to a computer screen near you is “Euston Prep,” a new Web series out of Los Angeles.
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Gainesville Fashion Week: Check out Jacquelyn Brooks
By Dana Burke | Apr. 4, 2012Jacquelyn Brooks, a Gainesville fashion designer, will be showing her creations as part of a Gainesville Fashion Week runway show on Saturday, April 14.
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‘American Pie’ screenwriter releases book, ‘Last Stop This Town’
By Natalia Sieukaran | Apr. 4, 2012Screenplay writer David H. Steinberg, of the iconic teen movies “Slackers” and the “American Pie” series, shows that 10 years after the movies’ releases, when it comes to playing out teen lingo, sex drives and self-deprecations, he still understands teenagers — all of which we see in his new book “Last Stop This Town.”
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Civil Twilight’s sophomore album features soothing, distinct sound
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 4, 2012An eclectic mix with a nostalgic sound is what South Africa natives Civil Twilight offer in its new album, “Holy Weather.”
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VISA to hold student talent show on Saturday, free to public
By Nicole La Hoz | Apr. 4, 2012VISA, or Volunteers for International Student Affairs, hosts its final event of International Month on Saturday at the O’Connell Center. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.
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Hop on over to the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival this April
By Danielle Michels | Mar. 28, 2012On April 14, the first Hogtown Craft Beer Festival at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens will showcase craft beer made by Florida breweries and brewpubs as well as other local and regional varieties.
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Breathe Carolina makes its way onto Gainesville playlists
By Joe Uong | Mar. 28, 2012Breathe Carolina will co-headline a show with The Ready Set in downtown Gainesville tonight.
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Gainesville Fashion Week: Focus on Francine Elizabeth
By Dana Burke | Mar. 28, 2012Francine Elizabeth's designs will be on display in a runway show on April 12 at Villa East, 301 N. Main St., as part of Gainesville Fashion Week.
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Girls on fire: A look at the ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Dragon Tattoo’ trend
By Natalia Sieukaran | Mar. 28, 2012Hollywood’s renditions of bestselling books “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “The Hunger Games” set a trend of strong female characters.
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Black Lips took over The Back Yard space on Saturday
By Michelle Klug | Mar. 28, 2012On Saturday, the Atlanta punk band, best known for its druggy, unfiltered lyrics and wild stage antics, lived up to its reputation during a sold-out set at The Back Yard in downtown Gainesville.
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The Ting Tings show us their 'Sounds from Nowheresville'
By Natalia Sieukaran | Mar. 21, 2012British musical pop duo The Ting Tings return four years after the release of their debut album “We Started Nothing” with a self-produced, power-pop sophomore album called “Sounds from Nowheresville,” reminding us how the group revolutionized the way America hears pop music now.
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Odd Future releases latest album 'The OF Tape Vol. 2'
By Kendrick Brown | Mar. 21, 2012After several solo projects, a Video Music Award and collaborations with music’s biggest stars, Odd Future has brought its talents together to release “The OF Tape Vol. 2.”
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‘DJ Diaries’ blog gives shows life behind local turntables
By Danielle Michels | Mar. 21, 2012When she’s not in class or going to the gym, The Girl Downtown, Amanda Mesa, 18, is interviewing and photographing DJs and producers to get their personal stories that she documents on her blog, The DJ Diaries.
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Fifth Avenue Fashion: Meet ‘Miss Vintage,’ Nava Ottenberg
By Dana Burke | Mar. 21, 2012Hard-working Nava Ottenberg, 58, juggles many hats. In addition to being the owner of Persona Vintage Clothing and Costumes, located at 201 SE Second Place, she is also a mother of two, world traveler, artist and clothing designer.
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The Shins bring in good vibes with the ‘Port of Morrow’
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 21, 2012Available as of March 20, “Port of Morrow” was five years in the making since The Shins’ last album, “Wincing the Night Away,” was released in 2007.
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Key, Peele write "comedy for a 21st century world"
By Anthony Cardona | Feb. 22, 2012Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele liken themselves to a famous duo in order to distinguish their voices from one another.
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NBC's "Fashion Star" is coming soon to a TV near you
By Natalia Sieukaran | Feb. 22, 2012NBC appears to be the rebel of mainstream reality shows with their recent productions being the antithesis of mainstream hits.
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The Fray show its "scars and stories" on new album
By Alyssa Holcomb | Feb. 15, 2012Pop-rock ensemble The Fray shows just as much heart as it does vulnerability on "Scars and Stories," the band's third album after a three-year-long recording hiatus.
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Purchasing healthy and fresh food isn't as scary as it seems
By Michael Newman | Feb. 15, 2012January has come to a close, and the new semester seems to be just beginning.
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The Art of Flying Solo, Topic 5: Lonely Hearts Club
By Kay Bea | Feb. 15, 2012I know what you're all expecting.
