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Cicerones take part in bringing in new Gators
By Lidia Dinkova | Aug. 4, 2010The Gator spirit of the UF Cicerones is no force to reckon with.
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Improvisors crack up Weimer auditorium
By Lidia Dinkova | July 21, 2010It was a show with no script, no costumes and no props.
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Artist promotes conservation through photography
By Erin Rauch | June 16, 2010Below a flock of butterflies and a few feet from a mammoth skeleton hang 15 windows into Florida’s Nature Coast.
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Audience participation is key to ‘Shear Madness’ plot
By Britt Perkins | June 9, 2010Mrs. Schubert in the salon with the scissors? Don’t put it past “Shear Madness,” a comedic whodunit that is as entertaining and flamboyant as it sounds.
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Perfect page turners for all
By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 14, 2010Nothing is sexier than intelligence. OK... and Channing Tatum—but that’s beside the point. So, why don’t you grab a book this summer while lathering up for some serious sunbathing? No one is suggesting you bust out that dreadful book you got two birthdays ago from Grandma. Instead, catch up with these reads to cool you off—and to distract you from that horrendously loud family on the towel to your left. The following books are perfect for relaxing by the pool, flying across the country or on a rainy Florida afternoon.
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SFC dance show hits the stage
By LAUREN GOLD | Mar. 17, 2010The lights go down, and the curtain goes up. It’s showtime.
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‘Defiance’ opens at The Hippodrome
By Jon Silman | Feb. 24, 2010You may not know who John Patrick Shanley is, but you may have heard of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning author’s famous melodrama “Doubt,” recently brought to the silver screen.
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"Dead Man's Cell Phone" opens at the Hippodrome
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 6, 2010What would happen if someone else had complete access to your cell phone, your world? Oh the secrets that they could uncover! (Cue a certain golfer who had been doing some putting around of his own). This heart-wrenching fear is played out on stage in Sarah Ruhl’s comedy “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” set to be performed at the Hippodrome State Theater from January 6 to 31.
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Gainesville Local Art Mart shows unique crafts
By MARGARET GRECO | Dec. 2, 2009Things got weird almost immediately at the Gainesville Local Art Mart. Initially, I was distracted by the smell and sight of people making pizza inside the building, but it quickly became clear that many Gainesville residents make some crazy crafts. If you ever wanted to get some organic catnip (for just $2!) or a few bedazzled felt Christmas tree ornaments, this is definitely the right place.
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Art bash showcases student creations
By ALLISON BANKO | Nov. 18, 2009Fingers stained with ink and rooms with the scent of freshly brushed paint adorned the UF campus Friday night. Art students scattered with their artwork throughout the Fine Arts complex to showcase their latest creations for UF’s School of Art and Art History’s annual Art Bash event.
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Downtown art festival offers music and local art
By KARINA GALVEZ | Nov. 18, 2009The streets of downtown Gainesville boomed with music, art stands and eager visitors last weekend as the 28th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show filled about eight city blocks with entertainment.
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Small roles still allow for humor, revenge
By ERIK VOSS | Nov. 11, 2009My first acting role was in a third grade Valentine’s Day-themed play called “Princess Lonely Heart.” It was one of those low-budget cafetorium shows for parents to waste their camcorders’ batteries on their child’s struggle to remember lines.
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Q & A with PostSecret creator Frank Warren
Nov. 4, 2009The Avenue speaks with Frank Warren, the creator of PostSecret, about postcards, religion and his new compilation, "Confessions on Life, Death, and God."
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Hippodrome Ghost Tour reveals theater's past
By Jon Silman | Oct. 28, 2009The Hippodrome's actors are using the playhouse to share their favorite stories about the building.
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UF library exhibit sheds light on banned books
By KARINA GALVEZ | Oct. 7, 2009Imagine growing up without being able to find Waldo or wishing you had Matilda's magic powers.
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Stylish, afforable ways to decorate
By SARA HORN | Oct. 7, 2009Stylishly decorating your home doesn't have to be expensive, confusing or stressful. Snag a few of the following ideas from professional interior decorators to create a snazzy abode without emptying your wallet.
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UF grad, author signs copies of "chick-lit" novel
By MOLLY BRUCE | Oct. 5, 2009Families with young children, hip 20-somethings, grandparents and even a few furry four-legged friends gathered for wine tastings, hor d'oeuvres and the chance to meet Kristin Harmel, international selling author, in Orlando on Friday.
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Art Walk adds color to downtown scene
By Alex Orlando | Oct. 5, 2009It's an obvious fact about Gainesville: Every weekend, hundreds of students gather at downtown clubs for typical nighttime reverie. But once a month, the downtown area becomes a Mecca for the town's artistic culture.
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Streetcar Q & A with set designer Kent Barrett
By KIRK WILLIAMS | Sep. 23, 2009Kent Barrett is the set designer for UF's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." He is also a fourth-year graduate student seeking a Master of Fine Arts degree in scenic design. He spoke with the Avenue about his experiences creating the set for the production, which runs until Sunday at the Constans Theatre.
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Tattoos losing stigma in the workplace
By Kelly Richard | Sep. 23, 2009As students permanently ink their bodies, their method of self-expression may affect their future careers - a fact that some take into consideration. The sleeve of tattoos that friends see will also be visible to employers.
