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Justine Nara Andersen, 46, visits the Sequential Artists Workshop Tuesday. She is working on a project about her conversion to Hinduism.

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Local studio teaches students the art of graphic novels

By Kathryn Varn | May 23, 2012

Gainesville is the perfect place to become an artist, with its cultural influence and connection to nature. This is exactly why Tom Hart, 42, of New York City, decided to move to Gainesville to open the Sequential Artists Workshop, a school, studio and library that serves to foster the creation and appreciation of comics.

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From Trash to Art: Two Locals Start Art Haven for Recyclables

By Michelle Klug. Avenue Writer | May 16, 2012

Two months ago, Sarah Goff and Mike Myers sat outside a colossal empty warehouse in a mountain of old clothes, vinyl records, picture frames and empty vases. They waited. They sold trinkets at yard sales every Saturday. They waited some more.

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‘Once’ more, with feeling: A musical’s journey from film to Broadway

By Alyssa Holcomb | Apr. 18, 2012

The Great White Way has a knack for turning films of the past into contemporary musical showstoppers.

Mary Iserman of Knit At The Bar makes knitted items like this anchor coozie. Iserman will be one of the artists featured at the GLAM Indie Craft Show on Sunday. See story, page 16.

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GLAM Indie Craft Show features 50 local artists, quirky pieces

By Mae Basiratmand | Nov. 30, 2011

If you didn't feel like being a part of the Black Friday rush, and being trampled after eating two pounds of turkey doesn't sound appealing, we have your fix.

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Local artist to host philosophy-based exhibition, puts beliefs to the test

By Diana Lopez | Nov. 2, 2011

Robert Ritter wants people to go to his art show and walk away with one thing: awareness.

Kiri Cutts and Mark Woollett star in the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's production of "Oleanna."

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Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's show 'Oleanna' to focus on sexual harassment

By Amanda Lyon | Oct. 27, 2011

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's latest show comes with a disclaimer: It's intended for those age 13 and older.

Click through this gallery to see scenes from Cirque du Soleil's Dralion performed Tuesday at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Dralion creates a vivid performance at O'Connell Center

By Mina Radman | Oct. 12, 2011

Once the curtain falls, the magic begins.

Actress Nichole Hamilton and actor Christopher Swan star in the Hippodrome Theatre's production of "Turn of the Screw."

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Hipp's 'Turn of the Screw' spooks with eerie nature, ghosts

By Kate Feldman | Oct. 12, 2011

What's twice as frightening as a ghost?

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'Muppets' creator's son brings improv puppet show to town

By Kate Feldman | Oct. 5, 2011

Just a few weeks after what would have been "The Muppets" creator Jim Henson's 75th birthday, his son, Brian, is taking to the road with an uncensored improvisation comedy show, complete with puppets.

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'Rent' takes stage at local playhouse

By Alyssa Holcomb | Sep. 21, 2011

A folding table, two guitars, an open balcony and a mashed heap of metal for a holiday "tree" are all that's needed to set the stage for "Rent," the rock-opera phenomenon that has become one of Broadway's best-known musicals.

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Tony Award-winning adult comedy ‘God of Carnage' hits Hipp stage

By Kate Feldman | Sep. 1, 2011

The scene is familiar: a New York City apartment, two couples and one couch. The stage looks more like that of a romantic comedy than one of a three-time Tony- Award-winning Broadway play, but the actors and director of "God of Carnage" aim to change what is expected.

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Cast, music entertain in 'Suds'

By Amanda Hill | June 8, 2011

The Hippodrome State Theatre's latest production will make you want to shout. It may also incite a sudden urge to do "The Loco-Motion" and leave you singing "Do Wah Diddy Diddy."

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Hippodrome cast perform Hitchcock classic ‘The 39 Steps’

By Brittany Brave | Apr. 13, 2011

Ric Rose plays a clown, a hotel owner, a train passenger and more. He switches roles with the change of a hat or the swift swing of a ladder.

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Local art gallery uses spiritual approach

By Michelle Klug | Apr. 13, 2011

The walls, ceiling and floor are painted a psychedelic mural, acoustic instruments strum, dancers fluidly move to the beat, friends laugh and art thrives. The masterpiece is complete.

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Downtown bars give taste of local art

By Michelle Klug | Mar. 30, 2011

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, thousands of people flock to downtown Gainesville’s bar scene. Students and locals alike cram into watering holes for many reasons: to socialize with friends, to look for romance, to dance and, let’s face it, to drink.

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Theater group to act ‘Floyd’

By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 16, 2011

In 1925, Floyd Collins was trapped in Kentucky’s Sand Cave, and attempts to rescue the famous cave explorer drew the attention of the nation.

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Fine art fair comes to town this weekend

By Kathleen Boyle | Feb. 23, 2011

With warmer weather indicating spring is just around the corner, it's time to see this winter off with a bang. One way to close out the month is by attending the fourth annual Winter Fine Arts Fair, which takes place at the Tioga Town Center from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event is free and open to the public.

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Monkey action: “Serendib” hits the Hipp this weekend

By Brittany Brave | Feb. 23, 2011

Get away and explore foreign terrains without the burden of a suitcase or a passport — you won’t need those. You’re not going far.

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For a positive awakening, see “A Melancholy Play”

By Mae Basiratmand | Feb. 16, 2011

“Every night, I laugh,” said Rachael Jones, a senior BFA acting major and the director of “Melancholy Play.”

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Harn storage tour reveals art treasure trove

By Brittany Brave | Feb. 2, 2011

Everything in these rooms is controlled. The climate is set at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the humidity level does not exceed 50 percent, and everything has a specific identification.