“Fun Home” follows Alison Bechdel throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood as she comes to terms with her sexuality. [Courtesy to the Alligator]

Gainesville Community Playhouse spotlights LGBTQ stories in first musical of the season

By Veronica Nocera | 11:27am

‘Fun Home,’ based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, opened April 9 and will run until April 25.

The organization chalks messages on the sidewalks of Gainesville to raise awareness about street harassment.

Catcalls of Gainesville aims to put a stop to sexual street harassment

By Kristin Bausch | Apr. 1

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ stars to perform in virtual Hippodrome showing

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 25

Both Lauren Mann’s (left) and Kerry Wilson's (right) art deals with themes of isolation, distance and loneliness.

Gainesville Fine Arts Association showcases local student artists

By Veronica Nocera | Mar. 25

Iryna Kanishcheva holds recycled bottles in front of Black C Art Gallery. (Photo courtesy of Black C Art Gallery by Ani Collier)

Black C Art Gallery bringing glaciers with a message to Gainesville

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 22

The Phillips Center will have two showings of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Saturday. [Photo by Valeriya Antonshchuk]

The show goes on at Dance Alive National Ballet

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 18

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Handmade furniture from salvaged old-growth pine wood stands in the center of the “We Live Inside” exhibition at 4Most Gallery.

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‘We Live Inside’ art installation reconstructs reality at University of Florida’s 4Most Gallery

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 4

The free exhibition is the latest in the gallery's Spring 2021 lineup and is open until March 12.

Dusty’s Drive-In Circus sets acrobatic artistry to a soundtrack of ragtime covers of pop songs.

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Gainesville Circus Center to feature drive-in circus this weekend

By Veronica Nocera | Mar. 4

Dusty’s Drive-In Circus combines musical and acrobatic performance for a unique, pandemic-safe experience.

"The Revolutionists" will stream virtually through the Hippodrome's #HippAtHome online series.

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‘The Revolutionists’ to bring comedy, feminism and French Revolution flare to the Hippodrome online

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Feb. 8

The production will stream June 7-13 as part of the Gainesville theater’s #HippAtHome series.

The mural took Ernesto Maranje about one week to complete.

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Muralist Ernesto Maranje brings a touch of Gainesville history to Northside Park

By Kristin Bausch | Feb. 4

Maranje finished the mural, which was inspired by local wildlife, Jan. 30.

Chris DiScenza began selling his art at local markets in December 2020.

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Wave researcher creates high-voltage art

By Kristin Bausch | Jan. 25

Coastal engineer Chris DiScenza is bringing his art to local markets and outreach programs in Gainesville.

There is no mandatory entrance cost at the comedy showcase, but donations will be accepted. Seating will be socially distanced and masks are required.

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Heartwood Soundstage to host comedy showcase Thursday

By Veronica Nocera | Jan. 14

The comedy show offers an outlet for Florida comedians during the pandemic.

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Gainesville musicians navigate music profitability

By Heather Bushman | Dec. 14

Without concerts, musicians look to stay afloat

Carrie and Jesus Martinez painted a "Push for Peace" mural at Possum Creek Skatepark. Jesus Martinez said his clothes always end up caked in paint and sometimes become too stiff to wear again.

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The “Push for Peace” lives on in a Gainesville mural

By Katie Delk | Dec. 14

Gainesville artists Jesus and Carrie Martinez created a "Push for Peace" mural in Possum Creek Skatepark Dec. 5.

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Gainesville meditation centers hold healing practices in new ways

By Katie Delk | Dec. 14

Gainesville’s meditation centers Karuna Cottage, ChayVeda Integrative Ayurvedic Healing Arts and Gainesville Retreat Center have seen a pique in interest in virtual sessions.

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Rate and Review: ‘The Lo-Fis’ by Steve Lacy

By Manny Rea | Dec. 14

Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacy released his latest album, "The Lo-Fis," Dec. 4.

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Rate and Review: ‘Bartleby’s Revenge’ by UF alumnus

By Lonnie Numa | Dec. 11

Largely set in Gainesville, the story tells a tale of enduring childhood frienship.

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Dance Alive National Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ returns to the Phillips Center

By Marlena Carrillo | Dec. 11

The company’s 54th annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s two-act ballet will feature limited seating, and masks will be required for performers and audience members inside the venue.

Gainesville indie-rock group Driptones will release new seaside-inspired single "Wave Sounds" and B-side "Sun Sick" Dec. 18. (Courtesy to The Alligator / Cosima West)

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Gainesville indie group Driptones to release new music this month

By Heather Bushman | Dec. 5

The group returns with a new batch of beach-inspired songs

Gainesville rapper Azazus and cousin and fellow artist Jeshua Oneal released, "Need A Friend" Thursday. With the song, the two are aiming to open a dialogue about mental health and support systems.

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Azazus and Jeshua Oneal open up about mental health with new single ‘Need a Friend’

By Marlena Carrillo | Dec. 2

“Need a Friend” tackles mental health struggles and details the necessity of finding support. Jeshua Oneal, who worked on the song with Azazus, said the artists were inspired by their own battles with anxiety and depression.