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Maria Blokhina, a 25-year-old UF graphic design graduate student, created Thriftika to encourage fashion consumers to shop ethically through trade.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Thriftika’s clothing library gives garments a second life

By AJ Bafer | Nov. 30

The project encourages sustainability through fashion trading

Traditionally a meat- and dairy-heavy holiday dinner, Thanksgiving is handled differently by students with vegan and vegetarian diets.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Vegan students plan for Turkey Day without the turkey

By Michelle Holder | Nov. 23

Vegan students endure teasing and hunger during non-vegan family holiday meals

Many know holidays with family mean heated argument. Some plan to respond with avoidance, others anticipate rising tensions.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Family feud: Navigating Thanksgiving amid political tension

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 23

Students look to avoid holiday arguments after periods of political and social unrest

Held annually on Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance commemorates those lost to anti-transgender violence.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Avenue recommendations: Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Avenue Staff | Nov. 20

Films, music, artists and more to check out this day

Whether picking up old favorites, making new discoveries or halting listening altogether, many music lovers have altered their listening habits during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lifestyle changes that came with it.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Music listening takes new meaning in pandemic

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 16

Students discuss changes in listening habits and musical interests

The Gainesville thrift store, Flashbacks Recycled Fashions, located at 220 NW 8th Ave., has seen a surprising burst in customers wanting to expand their style following this year's COVID-19 pandemic shut downs.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Flashbacks Recycled Fashions is stayin’ alive after 34 years

By AJ Bafer | Nov. 16

The thrift store has experienced a wave of traffic despite pandemic restrictions

For this Friday the 13th, Oasis Tattoo Collective is offering $31 tattoos with a $9 tip from two flash sheets with 29 designs.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Gainesville

By Katie Delk | Nov. 12

Anthem Tattoo Parlor, Addiction Tattoo & Piercing and Oasis Tattoo Collective will offer discounted tattoos

Swamp Records is set to host its annual Fall Fest Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The show will be live streamed via YouTube for the first time.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Swamp Records’ Fall Fest to be held virtually Friday

By Marlena Carrillo | Nov. 12

The event will feature nine acts live streamed on YouTube

The Two Hawk Country Circus is celebrating ten years with a socially distanced show featuring flying trapeze acts, ragtime-style music and more.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Two Hawk Country Circus returns for its tenth year

By Manny Rea | Nov. 10

Bringing audiences high flying acrobats and modern Ragtime in 2020

The Gainesville quartet Arrows in Action is set to release their newest single, “Honey,” Tuesday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Arrows in Action to release new single ‘Honey’

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 9

The group's fourth single in the span of a year

Upbeat GNV is a new collective started to offer mental health services and resources to local musicians. Sessions will begin in December virtually and in-person classes are intended for the future.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Upbeat GNV aims to link musicians and mental health resources

By AJ Bafer | Nov. 9

The organization will offer Zoom therapy sessions and mental health classes starting in December

The hip-hop music scene in Gainesville has often been left unheard, five local artists are working to promote themselves in the area's emerging genre.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

A look at Gainesville’s hip-hop community

By Marlena Carrillo | Nov. 9

Five artists discuss making music in one of Gainesville’s emerging genres

Gainesville’s High Dive closed temporarily for six months due to COVID-19 business shutdowns. Now, the venue is moving forward as Gainesville’s music scene recovers.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

The show must go on: How Gainesville venues are moving forward

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 2

Live streams and fundraisers continue through uncertainty

UF alumni Grace Ubben and Isabel Sanchez created a 2020-themed cookbook with "quarantine"-inspired recipes and positive eating in mind.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Two UF alumni launch 2020-inspired cookbook

By Michelle Holder | Oct. 30

'Quarantine Quisine' encompasses the year in food

The Artisans' Guild Guide is holding its first outdoor art market at its new gallery location at 224 NW Second Ave. in downtown Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Artisans’ Guild Gallery outdoor market debuts Oct. 31

By Michelle Holder | Oct. 29

Emerging and established Gainesville artists will showcase and sell work

Whether you’re planning a small get-together at home or a night on the town, remember some activities are safer than others.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

For the navigators: Our spookiest Halloween yet

By Lonnie Numa | Oct. 25

Whether staying in or braving the streets, safety should be a priority

Fireworks and a large crowd marked last year’s Tom Petty Birthday Bash. This year's virtual event will celebrate what would have been Petty's 70th birthday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Tom Petty’s 70th Birthday Bash to be held virtually today

By Marlena Carrillo | Oct. 23

The free event will feature an all-star lineup with over 60 artists

The lines are taken from two poems by poet Janessa Martin, who collaborated with Sylvi Herrick on the piece.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Matheson History Museum overcomes closed doors with open exhibit

By AJ Bafer | Oct. 22

The museum installed an outdoor art piece that will be viewable for several months

Edith Meowt, a 30-year-old Gainesville resident, will be a video producer and a burlesque dancer for the horror-inspired burlesque and drag show at Hardback Cafe.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

‘Devil’s Night Dreams’ burlesque and drag show comes to Hardback Cafe

By Heather Bushman | Oct. 20

The horror-inspired show will take place live and virtually Oct. 30

The "Immigration Nation" showing can be joined virtually on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF organizations to hold “Immigration Nation” virtual watch party event

By Manny Rea | Oct. 17

Hispanic and immigrant advocacy organizations aim to teach and raise funds for Florida immigrants

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