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Thursday, June 01, 2023

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Members of Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida at The Hatchetbury, May 13, 2021. (Courtesy to The Alligator)

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

A collaboration with a cause: The Hachetbury partners with Azazus to fundraise for Ronald Mcdonald House Charities

By Brenna Sheets | June 1, 2021

Alachua County’s first ax-throwing venue teamed up with local musician Azazus to create a song titled “Best Damn Moment.” Azazus will perform the single live at The Hatchetbury’s fundraising event on June 16. All proceeds will go toward supporting the families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, a nonprofit charity organization that helps house the families of critically ill children at Shands Hospital.

At the corner of Flaco’s and Vecino’s, a Block Party Weekend transformed 2nd Street into an ambient gathering space for two nights of live music, Cuban food, craft cocktails and more.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Like a good neighbor: Flaco’s and Vecino’s host block party weekend

By Heather Bushman | June 1, 2021

At the corner of Flaco’s and Vecino’s, a Block Party Weekend transformed 2nd Street into an ambient gathering space for two nights of live music, Cuban food, craft cocktails and more. As Flaco’s expands and live shows make their return, the block party was just one event among the many Flaco’s plans to host in the future.

Drag Queen performer Ceazia Giovanni Kreshé gets tipped for her dance moves.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Curia on the Drag brings newest drag show to the Gainesville community

By Alexis Carson | May 24, 2021

Lip syncing, dancing and fashion statements brought Gainesville community members together for food and entertainment during Drag Brunch Saturday.

Gainesville Girls Rock Camp is a nonprofit organization that uses music, art and creative expression to amplify the voices of marginalized gender groups. (Courtesy to The Alligator)

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Gainesville Girls Rock Camp creates a safe space for girls and gender-expansive youth

By Brenna Sheets | May 20, 2021

The week-long camp, held from July 26 to July 31, is dedicated to teaching regional youths ages 10-17 how to play instruments individually and together in bands. As a chapter of the international Girls Rock Camp Alliance, GGRC actively works to dismantle racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory behaviors and expressions.

Romero and Flores host crystal sales via Instagram Live.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Local business aims to connect with the community through crystals

By Kristin Bausch | Apr. 19, 2021

Rosemary and Flowers Crystal Shop encourages customers to find their own meaning in crystals.

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Keep Alachua County Beautiful hosts 29th annual Great American Cleanup

Apr. 10, 2021

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]

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The Repurpose Project launches fundraiser to expand reuse efforts in Gainesville

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Apr. 1, 2021

The local thrift and junk shop plans to house more repurposing materials at a second location in East Gainesville.

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Collectible market sees surge amid pandemic

By Heather Bushman | Mar. 22, 2021

Purchases of vintage and pawned items have been on the rise since the onset of the coronavirus.

Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

A year in quarantine trends

By Veronica Nocera , Kristin Bausch and Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 8, 2021

Fashion, food and more prevailed in an unprecedented year.

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

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Despite challenges, Yoga Pod offers sanctuary amid pandemic

By Katie Delk | Feb. 22, 2021

The yoga studio is prioritizing COVID-19 safety and “radical inclusion.”

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Bookstore on wheels passes through Gainesville

By Veronica Nocera | Feb. 15, 2021

Lichen Press, a used bookmobile, stopped on UF campus Thursday and Friday night.

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Gainesville location of Dave & Buster’s opens Monday

By Heather Bushman | Feb. 8, 2021

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.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

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

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Feb. 4, 2021

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

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Beauty and wellness businesses to support during Black History Month

By Heather Bushman | Feb. 1, 2021

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

Knights joust at the 2018 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Hoggetowne at Home brings Gainesville’s annual medieval fair online

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 28, 2021

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, 2021

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.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Local environmental centers collaborate for Zero Waste Week

By Katie Delk | Jan. 21, 2021

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

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

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

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

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 16, 2021

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.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

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

By Heather Bushman | Jan. 14, 2021

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

Patrons browse a vintage market in Oct. 2020.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Vintage markets happening in Gainesville this weekend

By Kristin Bausch | Jan. 14, 2021

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

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