The Avenue

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Don’t bake, fake to keep tan

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 17, 2010

You may be freshly bronzed from those Spring Break fiascoes in the sun, but soon the honeymoon will be as done as your reputation from that night out in Cabo. However, your tan (existing as your one bit of dignity from that vacation) will soon disappear—causing you to resemble more of a “Twilight” vampire than Jessica Alba’s doppelganger.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Exclusive: Ben Folds Q&A

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Mar. 17, 2010

Singer, songwriter Ben Folds performed last night at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Read here for his take on a cappella versus pop and how he designs his set lists.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

SFC dance show hits the stage

By LAUREN GOLD | Mar. 17, 2010

The lights go down, and the curtain goes up. It’s showtime.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Eighties babies will love “Hot Tub”

By ASHLEY ROSS | Mar. 17, 2010

Admit it. Although your birth date falls in the late eighties or (gasp!) nineties, you still love the puffy-bright-tracksuit-side-ponytail-wearing-“Breakfast Club”-loving generation.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Local spring break tips

By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 3, 2010

Stuck in Gainesville over Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Here are some fun things to keep you occupied throughout next week:

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Effortless ways to avoid packing on the pounds this break

By LANCE FULLER | Mar. 3, 2010

Editor’s Note: How much you weigh and how long you exercise will determine how many calories you will burn.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Harvest of Hope brings over 160 bands during spring break

By Alex Orlando | Mar. 3, 2010

Although Woodstock was 40 years ago, bands and thousands of fans still gather to celebrate their love for music.

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Sneaking by security easy for your booze cruise

By GABRIELLE FALONEIRI | Mar. 3, 2010

Many Spring Breakers will hit the decks of cruise ships for vacations that leave little bits of dignity scattered about Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

NRWO touring Florida this month

By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 3, 2010

In 1992, the year Sir Mix-A-Lot rapped about oversized backsides and Billy Ray Cyrus pleaded on behalf of his ticker, U2 launched an attack on the media with their groundbreaking Zoo TV Tour.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

What happens on Spring Break doesn’t always stay there

By MICHAEL PERRONE | Mar. 3, 2010

A good Spring Break is one that is awesomely wild and a bit hazy, so go out, get drunk and get laid. DO have the time of your life. But DON’T leave all your dignity at the dock.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Fitness: Cardio is Key

By LANCE FULLER | Feb. 24, 2010

With more students going to the gym to get in shape for Spring Break, they may be hitting the weights hard but could be neglecting one of the most important muscles in the body -- the heart. When it comes to getting in shape, cardiovascular exercise is king.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Music Law Conference to highlight digital issues

By Alex Orlando | Feb. 24, 2010

Guitar Hero and Rock Band will be among the topics covered at this year’s “Music Law Conference 2.0: Out of Beta.”

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Corey Smith introduces new album at The Venue

By MICHELLE PROFIS | Feb. 24, 2010

Georgia native Corey Smith has amassed a reputation for singing songs about feelin’ good. And just how good? Read on to find out why he wants to give you his music for free, why his fans are bloodthirsty and why John Mayer annoys him. Smith plays at The Venue tomorrow at 9 p.m. with tickets starting at $15.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Protection can be perfection

By AMELIA HARNISH | Feb. 24, 2010

She Says...

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Students take over blogosphere

By Benjamin Evans | Feb. 24, 2010

It’s no secret that blogging can put you on the fast track to success. But how much you achieve out there on the Web depends on the amount of work you’re willing to put in. 

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Celebrity column

By Alex Orlando | Feb. 24, 2010

Forget Mary Lou Retton. We have found our classiest Olympian yet, snowboarder Scotty Lago, who was caught putting his bronze medal in the wrong place.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

"Berry Bowl" Dessert

By SHAYNA BROUKER | Feb. 24, 2010

Ingredients:

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Take a look inside, it’s a party in a box

By Richard O. Stehli | Feb. 24, 2010

There is no way to pack so much excitement into a single beer purchase as with a brewery sampler pack.  Featuring four to six different beers, usually spanning the entire spectrum from light to dark, a 12-pack of beer and a handful of friends can quickly become your very own beer-tasting party.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Best burger for your buck

By DREW WATKINS | Feb. 24, 2010

Drew: Find yourself hungry on the weekend?  Then stay the hell away from Mac’s Drive Thru, ‘cause it ain’t open.  These two critics learned that the hard way, but that’s one of the few flaws of this classic Gainesville eatery.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Digging for fashion gold

By ASHLEY McCREDIE | Feb. 24, 2010

While transitioning into spring, save by making a trip to local consignment shops. If you dig through them, you will find some treasure.