Right in the middle of downtown Gainesville lies The Wooly, a venue characterized by warm lighting, comfortable seating and, on March 8, energetic French house music.
Panel Palooza took place at SAW for the first time on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as part of Zinefest, a weekend-long celebration of zines, or mini magazines often made from a few sheets of paper.
Her love for music was unwavering, but at 11 years old, life threw her an unexpected chord. A traumatic accident left her with perilymphatic fistula, a tear in the inner ear, which caused complete deafness in her left ear, tinnitus and the inability to walk.
Wilkie started the Compost Cooperative and Gardens, an education and outreach program to promote sustainability at UF’s Energy Research and Education Park. It gives students and the Gainesville community the freedom to compost their food waste and learn about its environmental impacts.
Ellward is the creator of most of Marston’s study buddies, the library’s collection of small, crocheted animals and plants that students can rent for two hours at a time. The buddies are all crocheted animals, including a caterpillar, flamingo and, most recently, a frog.
With its saxophone-wielding frontwoman and distinct jazz influences, it’s not always easy for Prizilla to fit in with the existing music scene in Gainesville.
Between three music venues — How Bazar, The Bull and Loosey’s — MusicGNV kicked off the AM/FM Festival on Sunday.
This year’s awards season has been nothing short of attention-grabbing. Whether it’s controversy or stunning outfits, Hollywood’s greats have made headlines left and right. However, before the season comes to a close, there’s one award show left that’s certain to draw in viewers: the 97th Academy Awards.
Going to a U-Pick strawberry farm can be a wholesome experience, but it takes a lot of work to get the berries ready for picking.
Some UF students are joining The Reconnect Movement, a group dedicated to reclaiming face-to-face interaction in the age of endless scrolling. Its rule is simple — no screens and no distractions. Just pure, uninterrupted connection.
The Sun Country Dance Theatre performed "Hansel and Gretel" at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Sunday.
Growing up in Tampa, Mitchell won talent shows left and right, but in 1957, he recorded his first record on the same original tape as rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry. It was shortly after in 1961 when he led his then-band the Fabulous Blenders to be the first Black performers at UF’s Gator Growl in front of 60,000 people.
Whether it sparks nostalgia, romance or grief, music has the ability to connect people with memories and feelings through the power of listening.
Husband and wife duo Miguel Sosa and Gwen Toro own a new location of the Ideal Nutrition franchise, which sells prepared meals and had its soft opening Jan. 26.
The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida reopened its Pride Center Library on Saturday, featuring many frequently challenged books.
As people get into the spirit of love during the month of February, flowers are selling out and chocolates are leaving the shelves. For those who have an appetite for a sweet deal, assorted candy boxes may not be enough. Here’s five food options for the valentine who’s looking for something special.
With Valentine’s Day looming, people are scrambling to make dinner plans. For those looking to go beyond one-on-one date nights, dinner parties are a popular way to get loved ones together for a good meal and great company. Here’s five dinner party themes to make sure every party eats, regardless of the guest list.
The distinct smell of tomato sauce and the swirling colors of the decor mingle with the music of the monthly open mic night, a tradition outdating the building itself, as well as every other open mic night in the city.
Legal sportsbooks are expected to handle $1.4 billion in Super Bowl bets this year, according to the American Gaming Association.
After Sweet Dreams Ice Cream closed in 2023, Gainesville experienced a lack of sweet treats within walking distance of UF campus, and Alachua County residents have suffered.
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