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Documentary shows film industry’s “Side By Side” evolution

By Alyssa Holcomb | Sep. 26, 2012

Directed by Chris Kenneally and produced by actor Keanu Reeves, “Side by Side” premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim. With interviews with film experts from every level, also conducted by Reeves, the documentary tracks the progression of how films are made and the impact that technological change has on not only film, but on its audience.

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Hidden gems of Netflix: ‘Tiny Furniture’

By Bakr Saliq | Sep. 26, 2012

Lost in an endlessly growing queue and buried beneath thousands of rows of titles, there are a few hidden Netflix Gems.

The Brew Spot Cafe offers a menu of breakfast, lunch and appetizers in addition to fresh-brewed coffees, craft beers and fine wines. Free chemistry lessons are also available in the cafe’s classroom.

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The Brew Spot Cafe serves up more than food and drinks

By Jordan Albright | Sep. 26, 2012

Less than 15 minutes from the UF campus, The Brew Spot Cafe, 1000 NE 16th Ave. Building H, offers patrons free chemistry lessons in addition to the menu.

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Medical dramas take over televsion

By Desmond | Sep. 26, 2012

Medical drama fans have had a big whole in their hearts ever since “House” ended its final season last May. Luckily, this fall’s lineup adds a few new prescriptions that might fill the void.

Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band Project Chili performs at Dance Marathon in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center last Spring semester. The band will play a Halloween show at High Dive on Oct. 31.

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Project Chili serves up last year of funk in Gainesville

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 19, 2012

Spicing up the local music scene less than a year ago, Project Chili’s start consisted of a rather modest hangout between childhood friends vibing to funk icons.

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CD review: Bob Dylan’s “Tempest” is modern yet classic

By Natalia Sieukaran | Sep. 19, 2012

In commemoration of a 50-year career, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan reminds old and new fans of why he is the voice of his generation with his 35th album, “Tempest.”

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Porter Robinson returns with Zedd

By LANDON WATNICK< | Sep. 19, 2012

Porter Robinson and Anton “Zedd” Zaslavski will share a back-to-back set at The Vault, 238 W. University Ave., for the Poseidon Tour. Up-and-coming producer Nick Thayer will open for both artists.

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Artist displays paintings in Gainesville after 4 years

By Carolina Garcia | Sep. 19, 2012

After a four-year break from shows in Gainesville, Peter Pettegrew’s artwork will return to Thornebrook Gallery, at 2441-6D NW 16th Ave., where the Winter Park artist will exhibit “Glazes of Color.”

World of Beer is set to open in Newberry’s Tioga Town Center in either November or December. The franchise will offer about 500 bottles of beer and 40 drafts on tap at the new Gainesville location.

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World of Beer to open

By Noelia Trujillo | Sep. 19, 2012

World of Beer will open in Newberry’s Tioga Town Center in November or December, said Thomas Popa, partner at World of Beer.

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WolfWax Culture brings comics and record selection to downtown

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 19, 2012

Located at 101 N. Main St., WolfWax Culture is testing out a soft opening with hours from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Mondays. It won’t have its official opening until late October.

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‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’ will charm

By Beth Benge | Sep. 19, 2012

Following in the footsteps of contemporary love stories such as “Juno” and “(500) Days of Summer,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever” is the latest, and arguably the smartest, film to ride the wave of new, realistic romantic comedies.

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Flashbacks Lounge offers new menu with 38 flavored shots

By Phillip Nunley | Sep. 19, 2012

Located at 211 W. University Ave., Flashbacks Lounge opened in June and is now serving an extensive list of 38 shots. Prices range from $4 to $7 for two shots.

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The Hidden Gems of Netflix: ‘I Saw the Devil’

By Bakr Saliq | Sep. 19, 2012

Lost in an endlessly growing queue and buried underneath thousands of rows of titles there are these few hidden Netflix gems.

Sophie Torrents, an 18-year-old English freshman, browses through clothing racks at Wolfgang’s five-year anniversary event Friday. Customers who attended enjoyed a sale and free cocktails.

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Wolfgang celebrates five years in business with sale, cocktails

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 12, 2012

Wolfgang, located at 1127 W. University Ave., offered a grab-bag sale to all customers who visited the store, with a chance to receive discounts of up to 50 percent off any one item, in addition to 15 percent-off the entire shop.

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Drink up, it’s #LochteNation

By Jessica Kegu | Sep. 12, 2012

The pre-, mid- and post-Olympics news coverage may have subsided, but lucky for Gainesville residents, Ryan Lochte can still be a part of our daily lives. Here’s a drinking game to celebrate.

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Sanctuary Yoga moves to new location

By Meghan Pryce | Sep. 12, 2012

Sanctuary Yoga, previously located at the Seagle Building on University Avenue, has moved downtown, now located at 530 N. Main St.

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Hippodrome play is a must-see

By Beth Benge | Sep. 12, 2012

Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre has produced cutting-edge plays throughout its 40 years. It’s latest production, “Other Desert Cities,” is no exception.

Matt Hires, a 27-year-old singer/songwriter from Tampa, Fla., will perform at High Dive on Friday. The show starts at 9 p.m. with two local opening acts, Benny Cannon and Vane.

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Matt Hires to bring singer/songwriter act to Gainesville

By Ashira Morris | Sep. 12, 2012

On Friday, Hires will bring his singer/songwriter act to High Dive. The show starts at 9 p.m. with local opening acts Benny Cannon and Vane.

Bryant Nguyen, Tepu Khan and Brent Billington form the band Xylitone. They will be performing tonight at High Dive at 9 p.m. and also Sept. 25 in UF’s Rion Ballroom as the opening act for of Montreal.

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Local band Xylitone to open up for Of Montreal on Sept. 25

By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 12, 2012

Xylitone, made up of two UF students and one UF graduate, has a show tonight at High Dive and was contacted by RUB Entertainment to open for of Montreal Sept. 25.

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Ale to the Chief: White House releases president’s beer recipe

By Becca Goldring | Sep. 12, 2012

White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney, promised that when America hit the magic number, the recipes would become available to the public.