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The salon offers an alternative to those oriented toward cisgender, heterosexual individuals.

Goldenrod Parlor offers haircuts that validate gender identities

By Allyssa Keller | June 11

Goldenrod, an LGBTQ-friendly salon, offers gender-affirming haircuts in an inclusive and accommodating environment.

Hop on the Brew Bus for a night out or float down Blue Springs for a day on the water with the help of these Avenue summer recommendations.

An Avenue roundtable: Hot GNV Summer

By Avenue Staff | May 16

Between long distances and new traditions, Mother's Day looks different for moms of college kids.

It’s great to be a Florida Gator mom: UF students' mothers on Mother's Day

By Averi Kremposky | May 10

Families strolled through the festival's attractions at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens on March 19 and 20.

Smelling the flowers at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ Spring Garden Festival

By Eileen Calub | Mar. 24

Women’s Student Association celebrates student talent for Women’s History Month

By Jared Teitel | Mar. 23

Oreo, a pitbull up for adoption at the Humane Society of North Central Florida, lies in the shade outside a play pen on Friday, March 18.

Gainesville groups and pet owners confront pit bull misconceptions

By Dazion Prosser | Mar. 21

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Lion dancers perform at the UF Vietnamese Student Organization's Lunar New Year show at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 12. The performers are members of JiaTing, Surge and Pi Delta Psi.

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The Year of the Tiger: Asian student groups celebrate Lunar New Year throughout February

By Eileen Calub | Feb. 24

On UF’s campus, the Vietnamese Student Organization, the Chinese American Student Association and the Korean Undergraduate Student Association hold yearly celebrations showcasing cultural traditions and student talent.

A worker at Zeezenia International Market delivers Mediterranean food to a customer on Friday, Feb. 11.

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Avenue recommendations: the best Valentine’s Day date spots in Gainesville

By Avenue Staff | Feb. 14

Whether you’re meeting up with a last-minute Tinder match or celebrating an anniversary, each of the Avenue staff’s date night selections will put a smile on your face.

The rally, High Dive's last of the year, raised $600 for local nonprofit Girl's Place.

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Last High Dive Food Truck Rally of the year raises $600

By Serra Sowers | Dec. 8

At their last food truck rally of the year Dec. 4, High Dive hosted 10 food trucks for a night of food trucks and local musicians for patrons. The event raised $600 for Girl's Place, a local nonprofit.

Lebowski's Pup Pub is seen on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

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#DrinkWithYourBestFriend: Outdoor dog bar barks up a storm in downtown

By Alan Halaly | Dec. 6

Lebowski’s Pet Pub, an outdoor bar and subscription-only dog park hybrid, opened its gates Dec. 3 with a launch party. The bar is ready to be a hangout space for dogs and humans alike.

The "Better than Black Friday" market encouraged attendees to shop local and buy from Gainesville vendors.

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Market encourages customers to shop local this holiday season

By Veronica Nocera | Nov. 22

Sitting Swan hosted the "Better than Black Friday" market at 4th Ave Food Park Friday. More than 15 local vendors gathered in the outdoor area, selling art and thrifted clothing alongside the park’s existing food vendors.

Finished wands are seen during a wand-making workshop at Bivens Arm Nature Park on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. The workshop, hosted by Worthwich School of Wizardry, was started by Maiko Mushanokoji in Austin, Texas in 2016.

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Austin-based school of wizardry brings magic to Gainesville community

By Luigi Bencosme | Nov. 15

The Worthwich School of Wizardry made its way into Bivens Arm Nature Park Nov. 14 for a wand-making workshop, where participants were taken through a crash course on wands before being instructed on how to make one.

Bobby Orlando stands on the ring ropes during the FEST Wrestling Liquid Death Battle Royale at Knockin' Boots Saloon on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

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FEST: We Are Family 4 blows the roof off Knockin’ Boots

By Jesse Richardson | Nov. 3

A new champion was crowned to top off the FEST: We Are Family 4 wrestling event on Oct. 30. The spectacle took place at Knockin’ Boots Saloon in downtown Gainesville for four hours of high flying and pile drivers.

Attendees lounge on the grounds of the Prairie Creek Lodge at the Pride at Prairie Creek event Oct. 24.

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Prairie Creek Lounge houses outdoor pride event

By Luigi Bencosme | Oct. 25

In an effort to celebrate the LGBTQ community, the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) hosted their Pride at Prairie Creek event Oct. 24 at the Prairie Creek Lodge.

Attendees gather in line outside of the Friends of the Library book sale on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Most of the people in the line had been waiting for at least two hours.

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Friends of the Library sale gives thousands of books ‘new life’

By Veronica Nocera | Oct. 25

Friends of the Library hosted its first in-person book sale since Fall 2019 Oct. 23, kicking off the five-day comeback event that will last until Oc. 27.

Patrons gather on the strobe-lit dance floor during The Wooly's SOPHIE tribute, held Oct. 15.

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Gainesville celebrates SOPHIE’s legacy with dance party

By Kristine Villarroel | Oct. 25

On Oct. 15, the downtown Gainesville venue hosted a bubblegum bass dance party in tribute to the late music producer SOPHIE, who passed away earlier this year.

"Ski Weekend" takes inspiration from horror and thriller elements as well as classic coming-of-age stories.

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UF alum Rektok Ross’s mystery YA novel “Ski Weekend” arrives just in time for fall

By Anushka Dakshit | Oct. 25

“Ski Weekend,” the debut novel from lawyer-turned-author and UF alum Rektok Ross, is set to debut Oct. 26.

Two wrestlers battle at the FEST: We Are Family wrestling event in 2018.

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FEST Wrestling: Let the bodies hit the floor

By Jesse Richardson | Oct. 22

One of Gainesville’s biggest professional wrestling events, FEST: We Are Family, returns to Knockin’ Boots Saloon for its fourth edition after a prolonged hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Big Big Swap Meet took place at Heartwood Soundstage Sept. 19.

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Big Big Swap Meet brings small businesses to locals

By Anushka Dakshit | Sep. 27

The Big Big Swap Meet returned to Heartwood Soundstage Sept. 19 to introduce locals to the many small businesses that Gainesville has to offer, showcasing a variety of local vendors and small businesses.

As part of their community outreach efforts, Satch² is donating pizzas to local hospitals to give back to healthcare workers.

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Satch² donates pizzas to healthcare workers in Gainesville

By Luigi Bencosme | Sep. 21

In an effort to show their appreciation for the same community who welcomed them so graciously, Satch² has decided to give back to healthcare workers by donating pizzas to different Gainesville hospital departments.