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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Planning your Valentine's Day 2016

By Katherine Dagand | Feb. 10, 2016

Congratulations, you have a Valentine! No matter if it’s a familiar face or a new flame, it’s hard not to take advantage of the holiday and be a little more lovey-dovey with your cherie amour than usual. As anti-consumerist as you may be, admit it: You’re kind of excited. This Valentine’s Day, skip TGI Fridays and find some fun, unconventional plans to do with your Valentine. Here are a few suggestions on making this year’s V-Day a little less cheesy and a little more memorable.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: 02/10/2016

By Julia Nevins | Feb. 10, 2016

Dear Mediocre,

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Coen brothers' 'Hail, Caesar!'gets a 'Hail, no!'

By Kelsey Bona | Feb. 10, 2016

The Coen brothers’ newest feature “Hail, Caesar!” opened in theaters last weekend, and if box office numbers are any indication, audiences gave it a big “Hail, no!” With the lowest turnout ever of the siblings’ career, the comedy only raked in about $11.4 million in spite of its recent critical acclaim. Perhaps it’s because many of the advertisements didn’t map out a clear plot. Spoiler: There is no clear plot.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

GNV artists paint mural of local teacher outside High Dive

By Monica Humphries | Feb. 3, 2016

In the last 10 days, the chipped wall has slowly turned into a work of art.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Cinema festival places emphasis on environment, art

By Erica Pope | Feb. 3, 2016

Rhinos, religion and gold rushes are just a few of the film topics at the Seventh Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Netflix binge drinking game: The Office

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 3, 2016

This show deserves all of the Dundies.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: Spring Break ideas, pregnancy

By Julia Nevins | Feb. 3, 2016

Dear Mediocre,

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

GNV Museum examines Florida black history through exhibit

By Lauren Fernandez | Feb. 3, 2016

In honor of Black History Month, the Matheson History Museum will debut a new exhibition to the public Tuesday.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Local playhouse debuts 'Next to Normal'

By Macey Wilson | Feb. 3, 2016

Bradley Searles never imagined he would be involved in drama.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Moon Taxi, The Lonely Biscuits to perform at High Dive

By RaSheba Jones | Feb. 3, 2016

The Gainesville music scene is getting a taste of Nashville.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Q&A: Rooster Teeth's Burnie Burns

By Kelsey Bona | Jan. 27, 2016

Rooster Teeth, an Austin-based production company known for its online content, released its first-ever feature-length film, “Lazer Team,” in theatres Wednesday. Crowd-funded through Indiegogo, the comedy features a misfit team that must put aside its differences to save the planet from an alien threat. Tickets for nearby showings can be bought at lazerteamthemovie.com. The movie will also debut on YouTube Red in early February.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF club to host video game party

By Cecilia Lemus | Jan. 27, 2016

UF’s Gator Gaming Club is providing a trip down memory lane with its first-ever gaming party, featuring video game favorites from the ‘90s until now.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Cartoonist releases memoir paying tribute to his daughter

By Kali Kavouklis Wolf | Jan. 27, 2016

In September 2011, cartoonists Tom Hart and Leela Corman moved from New York City to Gainesville with their young daughter, Rosalie. Two months later, Rosalie died — suddenly and unexpectedly.