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An interview with the writer and producer of CTMA

By David Hoffman | Apr. 30, 2017

Today, we sat down with Michael Smith, a UF mechanical engineering near-graduate, to discuss his thesis project: “Casey’s Tedious Multimedia Adventure.” CTMA is a short story, a short film, and a text adventure bundled into one program that tells the narrative of a day in the life of Casey. It’s currently available for download from its Facebook page, and the film can be seen on YouTube.

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Third Fandomonium Comic Con comes to Gainesville

By Taylor McLamb | Apr. 5, 2017

Speaking 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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‘King Lear’ to open at UF

By Rebecca Rubin | Apr. 5, 2017

UF School of Theatre and Dance’s staging of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” will encapsulate the deception and intrigue of tragedy.

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New exhibit Currents hosts opening reception tonight

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 29, 2017

A new exhibit at the University Galleries is showcasing top ceramic art picked by acclaimed artists.

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Cuban festival Bulla Cubana showcases culture, theatre

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 15, 2017

Bulla Cubana, a three-month festival of Cuban art and culture, is wrapping up this month after putting on events celebrating the country since January. The festival aims to start cultural conversation between Cuba and the North Central Florida region through food, film, music, visual art and the play “My Little Sister.”

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Tioga Town Center to host 10th annual Fine Arts Fair

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 1, 2017

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association will host its 10th annual Fine Arts Fair in Tioga Town Center this weekend, where residents can experience and celebrate Gainesville’s thriving art community.

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Chimera Fest celebrates Gainesville’s local art and culture

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 22, 2017

In ancient Greek mythology, the Chimera was a powerful, fire-breathing female beast composed of parts from more than one animal. Joseph Floyd, the executive director for Active Streets Alliance, referenced the hybrid creature when describing the event it was named after.

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High Dive to host Art Attack

By Jeremy Haas | Feb. 22, 2017

This Friday, the High Dive will be hosting a free Art Attack event as part of Gainesville’s monthly artwalk. The event will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and is open to the public. Twenty Gainesville artists will be showing and selling their work at this month’s Art Attack, and they will be accompanied by four local musicians performing laid-back, acoustic sets.

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UF highlights student art

By Emma Witmer | Feb. 22, 2017

UF’s School of Art + Art History is hosting its annual student showcase event, Art Bash, Friday evening.

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GNV performance artist to host new open-mic event

By Natalie Rao | Feb. 15, 2017

Tom Miller is a familiar name to many around Gainesville, to say the least. The artist of many talents has been performing in the city for longer than many of its students have been alive, boasting the longest-running open-mic show in the country, “The Tom Miller Show.”

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Activist art group Guerrilla Girls to speak at Harn museum

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 14, 2017

Feminist activist artists called the Guerrilla Girls combat and expose inequality in politics, art and pop culture through their artwork — all while wearing gorilla masks. Tonight, the Guerrilla Girls will bring their performance to the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art where a member of the group, who goes by the name Frida Kahlo, will give a lecture.

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Four-day Gainesville Improv Festival returns to town for 11th year of laughs

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Feb. 1, 2017

The Gainesville Improv Festival has returned this weekend for it’s 11th run of making students and residents laugh.

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UF School of Theatre and Dance debuts play ‘The Divine’

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 25, 2017

“The Divine: A Play for Sarah Bernhardt” will be presented by UF’s School of Theatre and Dance from Friday to Sunday and Feb. 3 to Feb. 5 in the Constans Theatre.

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Artwalk Gainesville kicks off new year with 19 venues

By Jeremy Haas | Jan. 25, 2017

This Friday, the monthly Artwalk Gainesville event will be taking place around the downtown area. There will be 19 venues exhibiting local art at the event, which is free and open to the public.

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Broadway comedy ‘Hand to God’ comes to Hippodrome

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 18, 2017

In a church basement, a group of teenagers gather to make puppets that will spread the Christian message — but one of the puppets turns out to be more demonic than divine.

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‘Lights, Camera, Cuba!’ art exhibit to open, celebrate Cuban culture, history

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 4, 2017

The University Gallery will open a new exhibit tonight called, “Lights, Camera, Cuba!” that will be open for the public until Feb. 10. The networking reception will be held today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Hippodrome State Theatre hosts new Christmas show

By Jeremy Haas | Nov. 30, 2016

Since last Friday, the Hippodrome State Theatre has been performing a unique, comedic Christmas story. The show, “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged),” will run until Dec. 18, with shows every day of the week besides Mondays.

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Pop up vintage market to return this weekend

By Daniela Arias | Nov. 16, 2016

The Gainesville Vintage Pop Up Market will open this weekend for the second time this year. The market will sell vintage and handmade items, including jewelry, clothes, linens and antique hardware, in support of local artisans.

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UF shows international art as part of education week

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 16, 2016

For UF’s 2016 International Education Week, there are currently two winning exhibitions on display in Constance and Linton Grinter Gallery of International Art, located in the lobby of Grinter Hall. The Global Photo Competition Exhibit, displayed from Nov. 2 through Nov. 30, is sponsored by both the University International Center and the UF School of Art and Art History.

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Over Easy Fest returns to downtown with music, art

By Cindy Lu | Nov. 9, 2016

Over Easy Fest, a music and art experience, will return to downtown Gainesville on Friday night.