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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Indie coffeehouses take many forms

By Kathleen Boyle | June 8, 2011

Since the national onslaught of mega-chain coffee stores, Americans have reached their caffeine-hype crest. We now find our tech-savvy, social networking selves wired in more ways than one as we buzz through multi-tasking days. The taste for the bitter roast of coffee beans is one that is usually and conveniently acquired amidst the juggling acts that characterize college years. Fortunately for students, Gainesville is home to a plethora of independent coffee houses that satiate the craving for a swift wake-me-up. Here's our guideline.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Museum receives largest private donation ever

By Nicole La Hoz | June 1, 2011

It became more than just a project.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

New MTV show latest to cash in on werewolf trend

By Kelly Richard | June 1, 2011

Vampires and witches and werewolves, oh my!

THE AVENUE | FASHION

A guide to Gainesville's thrift stores

By Amanda Hill | June 1, 2011

How many things have you done this summer that have helped your wallet, your wardrobe, the environment and the community all at once? If your answer is zero, then you are not taking advantage of the array of charity thrift shops that Gainesville has to offer.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

American films steal show at French festival

By Andy Maroon | June 1, 2011

The 64th annual international Festival De Cannes wrapped up May 22 in France.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local record label launches apocalyptic comic book series

By Kathleen Boyle | June 1, 2011

What if the world was even messier than you thought? A place where sailor-mouthed jackalopes roamed the desert, pants-free cowboy assailants are armed with pick-up trucks and machine guns, junked school buses are fair game artillery and the heads of the world's superheroes are wanted dead by everyone?

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

New MiniKey iPhone case spells solution for autocorrect

By Carter Lyles | June 1, 2011

iPhones annoy the crap out of me.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Local produce healthier for community ... and your wallet

By Amy Stuart | June 1, 2011

Stefanie Hamblen was tired of walking into markets and watching customers pick up produce, look at it and put it back down; they didn't know what to do with it.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Lens flair

By Diana Lopez | May 25, 2011

For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, click the image tab above and check out what our lens caught this week.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Go Radio playing Gainesville on Friday

By Carter Lyles | May 25, 2011

As the countdown to Common Grounds' closing draws nearer, there are still some acts who are willing to stick with the venue until the very end.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local FM station finds new life online

By Amanda Hill | May 25, 2011

It may have been bumped off the air by "Country 103.7 - The Gator," but the student staff at Rock104.com is determined to keep on rocking in the cyber world.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Touch screen market propels advances in technology

By Carter Lyles | May 25, 2011

It goes without saying that touch screen devices are in style these days. From cellphones to tablets and now even computers, the tactile pleasure users feel while cruising around on a touch screen has opened the market and effectively flooded it with these aesthetic and usually user-friendly devices.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Students unhappy with ads

By Kelly Richard | May 25, 2011

Every time I pry open my MacBook, my lifeline to the world, I immediately double-click the Firefox icon. The first website I visit is always the same.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Hallowed music venue to close doors in late June

By Kathleen Boyle | May 24, 2011

Head downtown any night of the week, and one is guaranteed to hear a number of conversations abuzz concerning the final days of Common Grounds.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Beat the Gainesville blues: five places to hang out on weekends

By Webb | May 18, 2011

Summer A is in full swing, and what have you done so far - nursed your hangovers and lain out by the pool? While this seems like all we're doing these days, there are tons of fun things to do in and out of Gainesville that you haven't done every day for the past two weeks.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Cyberdyne makes cyborgs a reality

By Carter Lyles | May 18, 2011

In 1984, America was introduced to Cyberdyne through the science fiction film "The Terminator." Now, more than 30 years later, we're getting to know a new Cyberdyne.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Spanish Gamble leave Gainesville confines for world tour

By Kelly Richard | May 18, 2011

Perhaps no band embodies the punk tradition in which Gainesville is steeped better than Spanish Gamble.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local punkers Protagonist release 'States' EP

By Kathleen Boyle | May 18, 2011

It doesn't take much for one to realize the Gainesville music scene is heavily submersed in punk rock.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Harry Potter finale highlights packed summer season

By Andy Maroon | May 18, 2011

This summer's movie season is shaping up to be one of the biggest in recent years. With "The Hangover 2," "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" and "Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon," there will be no shortage of laughs, magic or explosions for the next few months.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

By the numbers: Grooveshark’s success a testament to DIY ethic

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | May 18, 2011

Numbers are important.