The Avenue

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Perfect page turners for all

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 14, 2010

Nothing is sexier than intelligence. OK... and Channing Tatum—but that’s beside the point. So, why don’t you grab a book this summer while lathering up for some serious sunbathing? No one is suggesting you bust out that dreadful book you got two birthdays ago from Grandma. Instead, catch up with these reads to cool you off—and to distract you from that horrendously loud family on the towel to your left. The following books are perfect for relaxing by the pool, flying across the country or on a rainy Florida afternoon.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Music panel gives advice to ambitious artists

By Jon Silman | Apr. 14, 2010

This, and other tasty gems of wisdom were freely passed out at the Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association’s first annual music panel April 7 in the Reitz Union.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

For travelers, where to shop for fashion around the world

By ASHLEY McCREDIE | Apr. 14, 2010

Museums and monuments are kind of cool, but we fashionistas know the real reason to travel is to shop. For everyone studying abroad and traveling over summer, the Avenue has researched some of the top shopping meccas in the world.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Mixing liquor and beer makes explosion

By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 14, 2010

When you finish your final tests and papers, it’s important to start your end-of-semester celebration the right way. Start it off with bombs. Bombs are an easy way to take simple ingredients, most of which you already have, and transform them into an exciting, entertaining drink.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Brunchers get two-in-one meal at restaurant variety

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Apr. 14, 2010

Brunch is back, baby. No longer reserved for bourgeoisie and soccer moms, this two-in-one meal unites the sweetness of breakfast with the substance of lunch. Whether you’re getting the family together or dragging yourself out of bed after a Midtown rage-fest, brunch will satisfy all your dietary needs.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION GFW

Fashion Diaries: GFW Runway Finales

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 11, 2010

Gainesville Fashion Week exited in the most glamorous and fabulous fashion upon it’s final runway event Saturday night.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION GFW

Fashion Diaries: GFW's 2nd runway

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 9, 2010

Flashes and flickers illuminated the sparse audience in order to instill the popping mood for what was soon to emerge.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION GFW

Fashion Diaries: Gainesville Fashion Week's 1st runway

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 9, 2010

As the flight attendant on the charcoal runway instructed-seat belts were securely fastened, seats were adjusted to their upright positions and the packed crowd at The Vault Thursday night was all set and ready for take off. Destination? Gainesville Fashion Week 2010's first runway event.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION GFW

Gainesville Fashion Week kicks off, offers big shows

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 7, 2010

Change clothes and go. The sexy catwalk is all set for the fabulousness of the runway models who are about to stomp their heels into it. It’s Gainesville Fashion Week.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Eating healthy not impossible

By LANCE FULLER | Apr. 7, 2010

It’s five minutes until your next class. You have just come out of a three-hour-block and now have to run across campus to present a project. By the way, your stomach is growling.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Who should open the door, pay the bill?

By MICHAEL PERRONNE | Apr. 7, 2010

He says...

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Absinthe ‘Light’ comes to U.S.

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Apr. 7, 2010

She’s the mistress to Vincent Van Gogh and friend to bohemians and scenesters everywhere. Elusive, magical and maybe even a little dangerous, the Green Fairy—better known as Absinthe—is the stuff legends are made of.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

‘Glee’ returns with Lady GaGa and guest stars

By MICHELLE PROFIS | Apr. 7, 2010

Gleeks, the wait is over.  The show that left America singing its high school heart out is back from hibernation, and not a moment too soon.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Drum shows hit Gainesville

By LAUREN GOLD | Apr. 7, 2010

Drum roll, please. Trinidad & Tobago Sweet Tassa is coming to Gainesville.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Protocol for pranking every fool

By Alex Orlando | Mar. 31, 2010

• Messy pranks:

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

It’s not official until...

By AMELIA HARNISH | Mar. 31, 2010

Michael 12:39 p.m.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Catch Bieber fever

By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 31, 2010

I have a confession to make. It’s not one that I’m ashamed of, and it’s not an April Fools’ joke.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Course takes scholarly apporach to alcohol geography

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 31, 2010

In the next few days, most of us will be poring over course schedules, desperately trying to find classes that aren't too difficult but still can convince our parents that we are learning things. If you have and interest in alcohol and find yourself with a few free credit hours, look into GEO3803, The Geography of Alcohol.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

If you missed it...

By Jared Misner | Mar. 31, 2010

For those of you left crying in your exam-induced state of self-hatred and last-minute studying, here’s what you might have missed in the entertainment realm.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Will iPad be iHit or iFlop?

By NATALIE CERABINO | Mar. 31, 2010

Apple is hoping cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, iPods, PDAs and Kindles just won’t be enough.