Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album describes a sour breakup, but fans are left with a sweet after-taste of nostalgia. The debut “SOUR” dropped Friday, and many people are reliving high school through Rodrigo’s teenage angst, pensive lyrics and relatable topics.
Tomi Adesogan created the Instagram-based shop EarringsByTomi, a passion project she started just two months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Within days, she took on another mission to support racial justice causes.
Expected to open by the start of UF’s 2022 football season September 4, The Swamp’s new building will be located in the Innovation District at 1026 SW Second Ave. It will feature a courtyard and walkway of personalized, engraved bricks and a dedicated area for the nearly 300 bricks saved from its Midtown demolition.
Foxtail Coffee will be joining over 150 other stores and restaurants at Butler Plaza in southwest Gainesville this Fall. From drinks like cold brews and chai tea lattes, or bakery treats such as chocolate croissants and warm banana bread, Foxtail will offer Gainesville residents a wide variety of flavors.
The week-long camp, held from July 26 to July 31, is dedicated to teaching regional youths ages 10-17 how to play instruments individually and together in bands. As a chapter of the international Girls Rock Camp Alliance, GGRC actively works to dismantle racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory behaviors and expressions.
Gainesville students’ favorite musicians are dropping their new albums just in time for summer. Whether the new music will accompany upcoming Depot Park picnics, trips to the pool or stadium workouts, prepare to be plugged in to new music.
About 15 minutes north from the University of Florida, taste buds rejoiced Sunday afternoon at the Farmer’s Moo-ket. From pickled garlic to plant-based Oreo flavored macaroons, attendees perused the variety of options vendors offered. The farmer’s market, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, also had cows and pigs for attendees to pet and feed.
Optimistic and eager to showcase their art, local artists and vendors gathered to provide patrons with unique art displays in High Springs Saturday.
The Avenue reached out to three members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in honor of heritage month to discover which AAPI artists are in their playlists.
In light of being home more often than usual, several of us have been looking for a new art form to indulge in and escape with. Fortunately, Gainesville’s family-owned Studio TM Ceramics has several opportunities for those who want to create using ceramic art.
The Cultural Arts Coalition (CAC) is sponsoring a Science Bus to aid in science education for underprivileged elementary students. The bus will house mini science exhibits and visit several schools, community centers, libraries and other public areas across Alachua County.
Sweet Dreams of Gainesville will be serving their local homemade ice cream after nearly half a year of COVID-19 pandemic closure. Known for its wacky flavors and strong community involvement, the ice cream shop plans to reopen its doors once Alachua County public schools let out for summer break in June.
The Disney alums take the alternative route with a release primed for summertime
Rosemary and Flowers Crystal Shop encourages customers to find their own meaning in crystals.
Greg Toth continues home recordings with his eighth album.
![The polar baer app is “the only app where you meet 100% of your matches,” according to co-founder Charles Heitmuller. [graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5bc5bd60-178b-46ac-9fb4-8a22b940fb1b.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The app is encouraging users to ‘break the ice’ and meet their matches in person.
![Hebni Nutrition Consultants’ Fresh Stop bus will stop in Marion County once a month for at least the remainder of the year. [Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/0e95a6df-6acf-4543-a0a2-9acceb3d442e.sized-1000x1000.png?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Marion Senior Services is offering fresh produce to seniors with sponsorship from Florida Blue.
A love letter to the Avenue.
The Gainesville singer-songwriter offers a fresh perspective in his latest release.
![“Fun Home” follows Alison Bechdel throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood as she comes to terms with her sexuality. [Courtesy to the Alligator]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/1ad524cf-9669-4008-a9d8-cee9444656fb.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
‘Fun Home,’ based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, opened April 9 and will run until April 25.
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