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The difference between cover and tribute bands
By Janiece Sebris | Apr. 12, 2017Allen Stokes doesn’t think he’ll ever be famous.
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Producer Herobust to perform at Florida Theater
By Natalie Rao | Apr. 5, 2017Herobust had a formidable start to 2017 with the February release of his “Vertebreaker” extended play. The Atlanta-based producer’s collection of six tracks is gritty, powerful and heavily influenced by hip-hop, with a title that makes perfect sense after listening to it.
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ART AND THEATER
Third Fandomonium Comic Con comes to Gainesville
By Taylor McLamb | Apr. 5, 2017Speaking on the phone with New York Times best-selling author Kami Garcia, there was a moment interrupted by the excited yipping of her two dogs.
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ART AND THEATER
‘King Lear’ to open at UF
By Rebecca Rubin | Apr. 5, 2017UF School of Theatre and Dance’s staging of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” will encapsulate the deception and intrigue of tragedy.
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MOVIES AND TV
The Hippodrome celebrates Spirited Away’s 15th year
By Jeremy Haas | Apr. 5, 2017This weekend, the Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hayao Miyazaki’s hit 2001 animated film “Spirited Away.” The Hippodrome’s re-release screening of this classic anime will be shown Friday at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
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UF grads start Arizona music festival, now in fourth year
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Apr. 5, 2017Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the cost of "glamping" is $2,500 for two people.
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LIFESTYLE
The best and worst: shopping second hand in Gainesville
By Mackenzie Duffy | Apr. 5, 2017With summer break approaching, it is important to save money for vacations, internships, study abroad and so on. However, with the changing weather comes the need for a changing wardrobe. That is why shopping second hand is so great for college students: Besides being environmentally friendly, it saves money. Through extensive research (and probably too much money and time), I have amassed a list of some secondhand clothing stores to check out, and others to steer clear of.
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UF student groups give back with 2017 MusicFest
By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 29, 2017The sixth annual UF MusicFest, hosted by the Asian American Student Union, the Hispanic Student Association, Student Government and Health Educated Asian Leaders, will be on Flavet Field on Sunday.
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Gainesville restaurant to host food and wine festival
By Rebecca Rubin | Mar. 29, 2017Foodies and wine connoisseurs alike will appreciate the second annual Embers Wood Grill Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.
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#TBT: Throwback tracks to put on your latest playlist
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 29, 2017This year has given listeners countless tracks to add to their playlist. Whether looking for a love ballad, a head-banger, a road-trip soundtrack or anything in between, 2017’s new releases have had it. However, the best playlist is achieved through diversity, and that means incorporating tracks from various genres that have been released throughout time. In honor of Throwback Thursday, here are some throwback tracks you should consider adding to your playlist.
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Famous reggae band The Wailers to perform at High Dive
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 29, 2017Reggae legends The Wailers are set to perform at High Dive this week for what is expected to be a sold-out crowd.
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Thoughts on seeing artists perform past their prime
By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 29, 2017My dad bought me a set of tickets for my last birthday that he hyped up for weeks leading up to their reveal. He’d ask me what I wanted for my birthday, to which I’d reply with the names of expensive music gear I knew he wouldn’t recognize. Then he’d say something like, “Well I got you something even better. A set of tickets that are going to blow your mind.”
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ART AND THEATER
New exhibit Currents hosts opening reception tonight
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 29, 2017A new exhibit at the University Galleries is showcasing top ceramic art picked by acclaimed artists.
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We The Kings bring 10-year anniversary tour to High Dive
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 22, 2017We The Kings reached fame in 2007 with their self-titled full length album, and 10 years later, the band is back without too many changes.
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LIFESTYLE
Downtown Cuban film festival celebrates music, culture
By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 22, 2017This weekend, the Hippodrome State Theatre will host a Cuban film festival downtown. The festival, which runs from Friday at 6 p.m. until Sunday at 7 p.m., will feature three Cuban films: “Before Night Falls,” “Cicho and Rita” and “Playing Lecuona;” a biopic, animated film and music documentary, respectively.
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Reviewing Drake’s latest: ‘More Life’ is an identity crisis
By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 22, 2017An identity crisis has never sounded so good. At this point in his career, Drake could rap the alphabet and it’d chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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New music isn’t always good music: Here’s what to skip
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 22, 2017In the first three months of 2017, we’ve seen amazing releases from artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, Future and many more. However, 2017 has also already had some lackluster music. Here are some 2017 releases to keep off your playlist:
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Indie band Generationals, Raindeer to perform in GNV
By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 22, 2017Indie rock fans will be able to catch New Orleans-based band Generationals on Sunday at the High Dive as the band begins its spring 2017 tour.
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Zach Deputy to play new Heartwood Soundstage tonight
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 22, 2017South Carolina-based artist Zach Deputy will be bringing his talents to Gainesville with a concert at Heartwood Soundstage tonight.
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Electronic artists Eptic, Must Die!, more to perform tonight
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 15, 2017Bass-heavy artists Eptic, Must Die! and Gentlemens Club are set to welcome students back from Spring Break with a concert tonight at the Florida Theatre, located at 233 W. University Ave.
