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THE AVENUE | FASHION

Experiment with daring nail polish shades this season

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 16, 2008

Week after week, you have heard me preach about bold colors for summer, and this season's nail shades are no different. Think of the colors you would use to highlight bold terms in your textbook. For those of you who like to keep the bright colors on your toes only, you are in luck, because white nail polishes are also in for summer.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Beck’s latest a guilt trip

By ROBERT HILSON | July 16, 2008

For most, 38th birthdays come and go with little cause for contemplation. For Beck - alpha loser, fifth Beatle, fourth Beastie Boy - 38 means finding himself knee-deep in a mid-life crisis, contemplating worldly ills and taking stock in a self-destructing society that's making a beeline for the pit of hell.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Where Sidewalk Fiction ends, new journeys begin

By BAILEY PARKE | July 16, 2008

Bands come and go in Gainesville with the four-year cycle of students filtering through the college town.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

INTRO TO ART: Store 101 brings art to Gainesville

By BAILEY PARKE | July 16, 2008

Kyle Cross came to a point in high school where he had two paths to choose from.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Honesty is the best policy with parents

By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 16, 2008

My sex life is a constant roller coaster. And apparently it can cause a few bumps when dealing with family.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

"Hellboy" burns out in second movie

By Allison Griner | July 16, 2008

"Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" is flashy but hardly golden. Director Guillermo del Toro's latest feature is a visual marvel, but it succumbs to the same clichés that characterize the comic book genre.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Locals gear up for Batman

By ERICA BLAKE | July 16, 2008

A 44-year-old preschool teacher by day, Shawn Bauldree flirts with the dark side once the sun sets.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Pixar’s latest blockbuster “Wall–E” makes disaster fun

By Allison Griner | July 9, 2008

Self-aware robots rebelling are the stuff of science fiction horror. However, Pixar succeeds at making that the subject of its latest family film, "WALL-E."

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Indie–spensable music: Nonprofit site links bands and fans

By BAILEY PARKE | July 9, 2008

Falling asleep during a concert seems nearly impossible.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Rain or shine, look divine with these weatherproof tips

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 9, 2008

Summer B is officially under way and unfortunately, so are the afternoon thunderstorms.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

‘Burnouts in love’ go it alone on new Silver Jews album

By ROBERT HILSON | July 9, 2008

David Berman, you've got to hide your love away.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Intimacy issues can make or break bonds

By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 9, 2008

College is where many people find their sexuality. But what if a couple decides to have a relationship without sex? Can it be done?

THE AVENUE | SEX

Solve woes with words

By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 2, 2008

Relationships can drive you mad.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

"Get Smart" goes dull

By Allison Griner | July 2, 2008

The tuxedos, guns and gadgets are back. "Get Smart," a big-screen adaptation of the 1960s show parodying the spy genre, indulges in every James Bond and Pink Panther stereotype to create an enjoyable spoof.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Hippies score on debut

By ROBERT HILSON | July 2, 2008

Fleet Foxes isn't your father's Seattle band. The five-piece Puget pioneers avoid flannel, regularly bathe and - here's the real departure - seem genuinely happy to be alive. These guys have aesthetic taste, favoring 16th century cover artwork over naked babies (Nirvana) and mangy farm animals (Pearl Jam). Of greater importance, the group's brand of Brian Wilson-flavored folk lullaby makes more noise in blogs than in stadiums, a telltale sign that they are out of place and time.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Go bold with accessories

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 2, 2008

Think pink, do blue, be seen in green and say hello to yellow. This summer's shoes and purses are all about vibrant colors.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Experimental Noise:Action Research blends music and mayhem

By SHAW PATTON | July 2, 2008

All rules are out the window when it comes to experimental music. Primal screams, scratchy dialogue, looping riffs and ambient echoes are just some of the sounds at a typical Action Research show.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Rigler’s latest novel sure to please avid Jane Austen fans

By BRIANA O’SULLIVAN | July 2, 2008

If the early 90s sci-fi show "Quantum Leap" and PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" had a passionate affair, "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" by Laurie Viera Rigler would be their love child.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

“The Incredible Hulk” fails to continue Marvel’s success

By JESSICA METZGER | June 18, 2008

"The Incredible Hulk" is an incredible disappointment. I had such high hopes for this remake after Marvel Studios' success with "Iron Man" and the film's reported box office numbers. True, this version is better than the 2003 "Hulk" but this film is still not up to par with what you would expect from a superhero movie.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Top picks for fresh summer scents

By TINA WOLFAND | June 18, 2008

Summer is definitely the time of year to be flirtier, especially when it comes to fragrances. I've done some research at Sephora and concocted a list of this summer's must-have scents for guys and girls.