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After a drunk Gator Growl performance, comedian Brooks Wheelan returns to Gainesville

By Jeremy Haas | Sep. 14, 2016

Some may remember Brooks Wheelan as the comedian who performed belligerently drunk at Gator Growl in 2014. With Homecoming approaching, some of us may find ourselves looking back to that fateful night two years ago, when Ludacris and Foster the People were met with a warm reception, and Wheelan was booed off the stage.

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One Love Cafe shows local art

By Rebecca Santana | Sep. 7, 2016

Artisans and craftsmen from all over Alachua County will come together Saturday to showcase their work at the One Love Cafe Craft Show.

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Botanical Gardens to hold Paint Out

By Emma Witmer | Sep. 7, 2016

This weekend, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens will host Paint Out, an annual event in which about 20 local landscape artists join together to create a live painting experience inspired by the gardens around them.

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Hippodrome to hold indie documentary screening Saturday

By Brian Schwartz | Aug. 31, 2016

This Saturday, the Hippodrome State Theatre is holding a test screening of an independent documentary from local film production company Inner Voice Productions. And what better place to showcase a local independent film than a theater at the cultural heart of Gainesville recognized for its art house releases?

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New show "Stage Kiss" coming to Hippodrome on Friday

By Cindy Lu | Aug. 31, 2016

“Stage Kiss,” a new romantic comedy by Sarah Ruhl, will make its debut Friday night at the Hippodrome State Theatre. The show is one in a series of collaborations between the UF School of Theatre + Dance and the Hippodrome.

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University Galleries starts semester with new art exhibits

By Janiece Sebris | Aug. 24, 2016

UF’s University Galleries is launching its Fall season with two solo exhibits from Miami-based artists.

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Gainesville celebrates new Harry Potter story

By Paola Asencio | July 27, 2016

Editor’s note: This story contains Harry Potter plot spoilers.

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UF alumna supports victims of Pulse shooting with art

By Natalie Calvo | July 27, 2016

Last month, a shooter murdered 49 people at Pulse, a gay nightclub. Kelly O’Brien said she showed support for her friends in Orlando the only way she knows how.

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High Dive to host Art Attack

By RaSheba Jones | July 20, 2016

High Dive will celebrate the second annual Art Attack on Friday night with art, music and possibly a mermaid.

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Zombieville Variety Show and Film Fest to spook downtown Saturday

By Samuel Figuera | July 20, 2016

Dream Quilt Production Company will be hosting the Zombieville Variety Show and Film Fest at the Atlantic this Saturday. The show will feature many different performers, films and even a training session for those who want to prepare for the zombie apocalypse.

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Hippodrome’s Friday show to benefit Orlando

By RaSheba Jones | July 13, 2016

Gainesville’s Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate Pride Night and raise funds for victims of the Pulse Orlando shooting with its show Friday.

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UF to host film festival about environmental issues

By Chase Granger | July 13, 2016

The Florida Sea Grant College Program and Beneath the Waves will host an ocean-themed film festival at the Reitz Union on Saturday.

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Event roundup: things to do in Gainesville this weekend

By Kirsten Chuba | July 13, 2016

Need some activities to keep you busy this weekend? From drinks and ice cream to music and Pokemon, the Avenue has you covered.

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Harn features exhibit detailing the life of Frida Kahlo

By RaSheba Jones | July 6, 2016

The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art has welcomed the photography of an internationally famous woman with its new “Mirror, Mirror… Portraits of Frida Kahlo” exhibition.

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Festival to screen film on deforestation

By Chase Granger | June 29, 2016

Cinema Verde is hosting a special screening of the documentary “Moosehead’s Wicked Good Plan” on Wednesday at Market Street Pub & Cabaret, located at 112 SW First Ave.

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Vintage Pop Up Market begins Saturday

By RaSheba Jones | June 15, 2016

Calling vintage lovers of all ages.

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Anthony Weiner documentary to play at the Hippodrome

By Julia Nevins | June 8, 2016

This Friday, the critically-acclaimed documentary “Weiner” will hit the Hippodrome State Theatre for the first time.

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Original show to debut at Gainesville Community Playhouse

By Kirsten Chuba | May 25, 2016

An original play written by one of Gainesville’s own will debut at the Gainesville Community Playhouse this weekend.

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1990s Tribute Show to help girls rock

By Chase Granger | May 18, 2016

The third in a series of tribute shows benefiting the Gainesville Girls Rock Camp will take place Friday at 9:30 p.m. at Loosey’s Downtown.

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UF brings classic opera to Phillips Center

By Nicole Clark | Apr. 13, 2016

This weekend, more than 100 UF student performers will take over the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.