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Around 400 attendees, most without masks, partied to Taylor Swift's classics at The Wooly's Swift-themed dance party Saturday night, Jan. 22.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Taylor Swift fans ‘shake it off’ at The Wooly’s sold-out show

By Alexis Carson | Jan. 27, 2022

A Taylor Swift-themed celebration for those at least 21 years old, was held at Downtown club The Wooly Saturday night. “You Need to Calm Down: A Taylor Swift Dance Party,” jammed on, blasting the entire discography of Taylor Swift’s music from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. About 400 people purchased tickets to the event, selling out within a few weeks of tickets being up online, said Courtney Gibson, 32-year-old CEO of Le Petite Fete, the touring company who hosted the dance party.

Quincy Allen-Flint performs an acoustic set at the High Dive, located at 210 SW 2nd Ave., during the Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally on June 5, 2021.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville’s go-to music venues

By Brenna Sheets | Aug. 16, 2021

For new and returning UF students coming to campus this Fall, the Gainesville concert experience would be incomplete without visiting Heartwood Soundstage, Hardback Cafe, High Dive and The Wooly.

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Corey Hawkins, left, and Leslie Grace in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

SPANISH

Calificación y crítica: ‘In the Heights,’ latinos dan un paso hacia adelante pero tres hacia atrás

By Melissa Hernandez de la Cruz and Saira González | Aug. 2, 2021

La película es una pieza de música sabrosa y pegadiza con las intenciones correctas pero los efectos incorrectos.

Morgan Goldwich was a copy editor, Avenue staff writer and Avenue editor.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Goodbye Column: Doing it scared

By Morgan Goldwich | Apr. 19, 2021

A love letter to the Avenue.

THE AVENUE

Summer staff applications for the Avenue now open

By Nora O'Neill | May 2, 2020

Interested in arts, culture and entertainment? The Avenue is looking for a team of ambitious staff writers to cover music, art, fashion, food and drink, theater, TV, film, nightlife and lifestyle.

Tory Lanez sings his first song to the audience at the O'Connell Center Monday night, but stops in between songs to smile at the crowd. More than 3,000 people came to see Lanez perform.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Tory Lanez breaks it down for Black History Month

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 26, 2020

Lights dimmed down, hands were raised and the crowd turned up.

THE AVENUE

Spring staff applications for The Avenue now open

Jan. 7, 2020

Interested in arts, culture and entertainment? The Avenue is looking for a team of ambitious staff writers to cover music, art, fashion, food and drink, theater, TV, film, nightlife and lifestyle.

NEWS

The Avenue is looking for writers for Spring 2019. Here's how to apply.

Dec. 24, 2018

Interested in culture and entertainment? The Avenue is looking for a team of ambitious staff writers to cover music, art, fashion, food and drink, theatre, TV, film, nightlife and lifestyle.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

‘Hamilton’ mixtape has deeper meaning for Santa Fe student

By Janiece Sebris | Nov. 30, 2016

Music has the power to lift us up and carry us out of situations, whether those situations are just crossing the street or crossing the border.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

A guide to Gainesville’s best hidden study spots for finals

By Cindy Lu | Nov. 30, 2016

With finals right around the corner, study hotspots on campus quickly overflow with stressed-out students and red coffee cups. This exam season, skip waiting in line at the Marston Science Library Starbucks or wandering through Library West for a place to settle. Instead, check out some of Gainesville’s most aesthetically pleasing cafes for quality coffee and a fun study experience.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

67th annual ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert sells out

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 30, 2016

This Sunday, UF’s College of the Arts and the School of Music will be holding the 67th annual “Sounds of the Season” concert with the theme “¡el Festival!” This concert will be held at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Album review: ‘Starboy'

By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 30, 2016

The Weeknd has become one of the biggest artists over the past several years. Since making his debut in 2011, Abel Tesfaye has transcended into a hit-making superstar.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Netflix binge-drinking game: ‘ Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life”

By Janiece Sebris | Nov. 30, 2016

It’s been nearly a decade since we said goodbye to Lorelai and Rory, and still the “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” revival couldn’t have come a minute too soon. The revival brings the Gilmore girls into present day, complete with smartphones, social media and “Hamilton.” With four episodes, each one an hour-and-a-half long, fans can watch Rory, Lorelai and Emily experience heartaches, hilarity and hijinks through winter, spring, summer and fall of one calendar year.