Just a few weeks after what would have been "The Muppets" creator Jim Henson's 75th birthday, his son, Brian, is taking to the road with an uncensored improvisation comedy show, complete with puppets.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to take the vocals from one song and combine them with the instrumentals of another? Well, Chicago-based production duo The Hood Internet has become a master in the art of creating "mashups" and will be showcasing its talent in Gainesville next week.
With acts including a human pincushion, glass walker and eater, a bed of nails and a fire-eater, the audience will be no less than intrigued by "Mr. Blank's Weird & Wandering Sideshow."
With Alabama rolling into town this week, it seems fitting to discuss what gives us Southerners our sex appeal. Whether it's handsome men sporting the old-South look or lovely ladies looking like Southern belles, there's just something about the style that makes the SEC one good-looking conference.
Christie Leigh Mueller is the epitome of class and fanaticism. She is dressed in a three-quarter-length sleeve blue cotton dress, khaki woven cinch belt, orange sandals and a string of pearls. Her hair, of course, is twisted in an adorable Southern braid.
The feather hair extension trend has drifted from the West Coast to Gainesville, and students are quickly flocking to the fad.
Liz and Brendan met while attending high school in the Tampa Bay area. She was a sophomore; he was a senior. Caught in a predicament that challenges many young couples, the two had to decide whether Brendan's relocation to Philadelphia for college would end their seven-month relationship.
A folding table, two guitars, an open balcony and a mashed heap of metal for a holiday "tree" are all that's needed to set the stage for "Rent," the rock-opera phenomenon that has become one of Broadway's best-known musicals.
An old favorite has gotten a modern makeover.
Those looking to find designer label Missoni-inspired, eclectic, zig-zag patterns at Target may be disappointed to see nearly empty shelves and clothing racks only days after the release.
He was voted No. 1 disc jockey in the world, and on Monday, Tiësto will hit up Gainesville in a performance at the Alachua County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Half Cork'd Premium Beer, Wine and Bubbles had its opening night Tuesday.
There's no escaping that it's humid outside.
Power-pop outfit The Paul Collins' Beat will be kicking off its four-day Florida tour tonight in Tallahassee.
During the summer months, we found ourselves escaping the heat under the blissful air conditioning of movie theaters. Now, a piling stack of assignments and readings hardly allots time to catch a quick flick, let alone time to put together trendy, in-season outfits. Why not kill two birds with one stone?
In the first week of September, Gainesville and Tallahassee-founded company Party Degree launched its new website, PartyDegree.com.
Two weeks ago, Los Angeles's billion-dollar pornography industry shut down. The reason? A male actor tested positive for HIV.
Raise your hand if life gets you stressed. OK, keep your hand up if you think sex is an awesome stress relief. Good. Now, keep your hand up if sex is occasionally a source of your stress.
How would you feel if someone re-painted the "Mona Lisa" to have a big smile? Or added pants to Michelangelo's "David"? You'd be pissed because, hey, those are works of art and should be left alone.
Remember when you were kid and playing with toys was pretty much the best thing ever?
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