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Pet stories at The Conch
By Stephanie Wantage | Nov. 12, 2014Whoever holds the conch, speaks.
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Farmers’ rights film at the Hipp
By Tenley Ross | Nov. 12, 2014Eva Longoria and Forest Whitaker are passionate about farmworkers’ rights, and that passion is coming to Gainesville.
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Cookbooks as works of art
By Kelsi | Nov. 12, 2014In a time when many of us are turning to online recipes for instruction, how is it that heavy, richly illustrated cookbooks (unwieldy for practical use in the kitchen) are being released in a steady stream? Are cookbooks becoming more of an art piece than an instructional book? Are they resting on the coffee table more than on the kitchen counter?
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Dr. Sinn's sexy sideshow has a remedy for your fear of clowns
By Jasmine Wildflower Osmond | Nov. 12, 2014Sexy clowns will take the stage downtown this weekend in an old-timey musical circus extravaganza full of acrobatics, stilt walkers, flame throwing, tap dancing, singing, storytelling and laughter.
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Gainesville band brings soul to The Atlantic for album release
By Patrick Glynn | Nov. 12, 2014When I saw The Savants of Soul live back in June, it was clear to me that they were determined to bring the feel of 1950s and ‘60s soul music to 2014 and beyond. Whether the band has three members, 12 members, or its current 10, it’s likely only a matter of time before its blaring horns, raspy vocals and catchy instrumentals reach your ears and make you get up and groove.
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UF students react to Victoria’s Secret ‘Perfect Body’ controversy
By Kelsey Jordan | Nov. 10, 2014Victoria’s Secret is currently combatting controversy triggered by one of its advertisements that led to mass online criticism last week, and some UF students are part of the critics.
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Daily Green looks to redefine local drive-thru food
By Christina Hunt | Nov. 7, 2014Daily Green, a healthy fast food option in downtown Gainesville, will soon offer online ordering and drive-thru pick up.
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Craft show microcosm highlights smaller artists this weekend
By Carlynn Crosby | Nov. 5, 2014The small, concrete patio between Boca Fiesta and Palomino Pool Hall is a community hub of sorts: Mondays it houses crowds for karaoke night, and Thursdays it amasses teams for trivia competitions.
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The JAM plans its last jams before closing
By Cody Smith | Nov. 5, 2014One of Gainesville’s beloved music venues downtown hosts its final jam Saturday.
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Celebration of Sax features students, musicians
By Isabella Alsina | Nov. 5, 2014Gerard Weber grew up in Canada listening to Paul Desmond songs with his grandparents. He clutched onto every note the saxophone produced and started playing the instrument in fifth grade.
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Reggae vibes downtown
By Tyler Ratay | Nov. 5, 2014The award-winning reggae band Tribal Seeds will bring its San Diego vibes to Gainesville this weekend.
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GNV hip-hop collective highlights local artists
By Rumi Rahman | Nov. 5, 2014As a local hip-hop collective spreads through Gainesville’s underground music scene, the six members balance writing, promoting and school to work toward the goal of reaching new fans.
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Pineapple Instagram probably has more followers than you
By Kelsey Jordan | Nov. 5, 2014A fruity face is finding fame from a UF student’s Instagram.
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Creative writing festival starts today
By Carlynn Crosby | Nov. 5, 2014UF students and Gainesville residents who are interested in creative writing are encouraged to attend the 2014 Florida Writers Festival.
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Oaks Mall hosts first trick or treat event
By Rumi Rahman | Oct. 31, 2014Gainesville’s children can go trick-or-treating safely from store to store this Halloween instead of door to door.
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Ominous bells over campus
By Gabriella Nunez | Oct. 30, 2014Every day, Century Tower chimes peacefully throughout campus. But on Friday, Century Tower will be chiming a different, spookier tune.
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Ghost tales of Gainesville
By Jasmine Wildflower Osmond | Oct. 29, 2014On the spookiest night of the year, the ghosts and ghouls of Gainesville gleefully greet the town, but which are truth or fiction is still under speculation.
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Puppet company showcases Halloween-themed burlesque
By Edwin Exaus | Oct. 29, 2014Burlesque, an aerialist show and a masquerade ball create the perfect Halloween trifecta — and puppets will perform them all Saturday.
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‘Come and visit your good friend Sweeney’ on campus
By Natalie Cardenas | Oct. 29, 2014The demon barber of Fleet Street will be at UF through Sunday.
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National ballet company performs Halloween shows at UF
By Tenley Ross | Oct. 29, 2014In a one-night-only event, Dance Alive National Ballet will present two original Halloween stories for the first time, and audience costumes are encouraged.
