The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and will start at Massey Park. [Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]

Keep Alachua County Beautiful hosts 29th annual Great American Cleanup

Apr. 10

Locals will plant trees and shrubs, pick up litter, paint over graffiti and pull invasive plants.

The Repurpose Project opened in 2012 and sells used items. [Photo by Valeriya Antonshchuk]

The Repurpose Project launches fundraiser to expand reuse efforts in Gainesville

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Apr. 1

The variety of vintage and used items offered by shops like Simple Pawn have piqued consumer interest amid the pandemic.

Collectible market sees surge amid pandemic

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 22

A year in quarantine trends

By Veronica Nocera , Kristin Bausch and Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 8

The yoga studio has also partnered with local organization We Are Neutral to become a 100% carbon neutral business.

Despite challenges, Yoga Pod offers sanctuary amid pandemic

By Katie Delk | Feb. 22

Lichen Press is run by stagehands Sinead Figiel and Phynix Davis.

Bookstore on wheels passes through Gainesville

By Veronica Nocera | Feb. 15

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The Dave & Buster’s “Million-Dollar Midway” features a number of classic arcade games.

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Gainesville location of Dave & Buster’s opens Monday

By Heather Bushman | Feb. 8

The Celebration Pointe complex marks the franchise’s ninth location in Florida.

Rachel Evans holds pet rabbit Tiny and the book she co-authored with her son, Cameron Alvarado, about their journey with the pet.

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Unruly pet becomes main character of “The Naughty Bunny” from mother and son author duo

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Feb. 4

The Gainesville family's children's book is about tolerance and understanding.

Graphic of Black-owned beauty and wellness businesses in Gainesville, FL.

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Beauty and wellness businesses to support during Black History Month

By Heather Bushman | Feb. 1

Celebrate Black History Month by supporting these local beauty and wellness businesses.

Knights joust at the 2018 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.

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Hoggetowne at Home brings Gainesville’s annual medieval fair online

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 28

The fair will feature medieval performers and artisans in a free virtual format.

“Gainesville has a really proud, awesome history as the first place to have an organized feminist group in the South,” NWL organizer Brooke Eliazar-Macke said.

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Gainesville National Women’s Liberation hosts fundraiser in honor of Roe v. Wade anniversary

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 25

The organization’s eighth annual fundraiser supporting its work of community organizing will be online.

The storefront of Life Unplastic offers information about the second annual Zero Waste Week.

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Local environmental centers collaborate for Zero Waste Week

By Katie Delk | Jan. 21

Three Gainesville organizations are joining forces to teach the community how to reduce waste.

Wyatt's Coffee offered two drink specials for the event.

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BLQ Exchange brings Black-owned business pop-up to Wyatt’s Coffee

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 16

The pop-up market featured local Black-owned vintage clothing, skincare and plant shops.

The Celebration Pointe location marks the debut of Dave & Buster's in Gainesville.

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Dave & Buster’s to open in Gainesville in early February

By Heather Bushman | Jan. 14

Celebration Pointe will house the ninth location of the entertainment complex in Florida.

Patrons browse a vintage market in Oct. 2020.

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Vintage markets happening in Gainesville this weekend

By Kristin Bausch | Jan. 14

Two markets are providing the community with the opportunity to shop small this weekend.

Many know holidays with family mean heated argument. Some plan to respond with avoidance, others anticipate rising tensions.

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Family feud: Navigating Thanksgiving amid political tension

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 23

Students look to avoid holiday arguments after periods of political and social unrest

Held annually on Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance commemorates those lost to anti-transgender violence.

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Avenue recommendations: Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Avenue Staff | Nov. 20

Films, music, artists and more to check out this day

For this Friday the 13th, Oasis Tattoo Collective is offering $31 tattoos with a $9 tip from two flash sheets with 29 designs.

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Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Gainesville

By Katie Delk | Nov. 12

Anthem Tattoo Parlor, Addiction Tattoo & Piercing and Oasis Tattoo Collective will offer discounted tattoos

Whether you’re planning a small get-together at home or a night on the town, remember some activities are safer than others.

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For the navigators: Our spookiest Halloween yet

By Lonnie Numa | Oct. 25

Whether staying in or braving the streets, safety should be a priority

There's no shortage of spooky, socially distanced events in the Gainesville area.

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October events for your boo-ing pleasure

By AJ Bafer | Oct. 15

Gainesville is crawling with pumpkin patches, haunted houses and other fall-themed events this month