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Monday, December 15, 2025

The Avenue

Although Watzke has received backlash for staying open, he said that he has done everything in his power to ensure safety for his guests and staff.

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Ocala Drive-in survives COVID-19

By Katie Delk | May 19, 2020

Owner John Watzke continues his family’s 100 year tradition of working in theatre

Gainesville’s The Florida Theatre, High Dive and The Fest punk festival, have joined the National Independent Venue Association, along with 1,600 other venues nationwide.

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Gainesville joins the fight to support independent music

By Chloe Greenberg | May 18, 2020

Without federal help, small venues attempt to navigate the future

The Black Sheep UF, a multi-platform social media account run by a team of seven students, entertains more than 15,000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 on Twitter.

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UF social media platforms entertain students from a distance

By Lonnie Numa | May 18, 2020

A glimpse into how memes keep Gators connected to the Wi-Fi and each other

Besides cleaning up the environment, working out and improving the overall look of the city, a lot of good things can come from picking up trash. Like kittens, for example.

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Cleaning up Gainesville

By Zora Viel | May 14, 2020

Residents take to cleaning the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic

Palmieri, 34-year-old Gainesville resident and owner of Gator Sound and Lighting has built a fully functioning stage, complete with lasers and lights, in his backyard.

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The Gainesville stages that won’t back down

By Chloe Greenberg | May 11, 2020

Facing obstacles, local venues get creative

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Orange and Boo: Getting creative with distance dating during quarantine

By Alyssa Archard | May 11, 2020

Try iMessage 8-Ball and Netflix Parties

On “Petals for Armor,” songs like “Over Yet” and “Pure Love” evoke the ’80s synth-fueled shades of Paramore’s 2017 album “After Laughter.”

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Rate and Review: Hayley Williams “Petals for Armor”

By River Wells | May 10, 2020

Williams creates a work all her own on her new solo album

Because most families will be spending Mother’s Day at home, Pinspiration Gainesville is offering a multitude of Take-Home Craft Kits for curbside pickup — including a special Mother’s Day DIY gift bag, “paint along” canvases, fairy houses, faux aquariums and wooden “celebrate” calendars.

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A social distancer’s guide to Mother’s Day

By Lonnie Numa | May 9, 2020

There are still ways to celebrate your mom despite COVID-19

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Summer staff applications for the Avenue now open

By Nora O'Neill | May 2, 2020

Interested in arts, culture and entertainment? The Avenue is looking for a team of ambitious staff writers to cover music, art, fashion, food and drink, theater, TV, film, nightlife and lifestyle.

DaBaby's "Blame It On Baby" offers little more than run-of-the-mill trap beats and disposable lyrics.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rate and Review: DaBaby's "Blame It On Baby"

By Manny Rea | Apr. 20, 2020

The “young CEO” falls flat, and that’s not on cap.

Chloe Weaver (left) and Amanda Deery (right) on the set of “American.ish”. The livestream with Weaver marks the first in the College of Journalism and Communication’s new series, “Great Storytellers: Women and the Art of Film."

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

CJC hosts first Women and the Art of Film speaker

By Julia Collins | Apr. 20, 2020

Chloe Weaver discussed breaking up the "boy's club" in cinematography

THE AVENUE | FOOD

COVID-19 and Quarantine Cuisine

By Julia Collins | Apr. 13, 2020

Time in quarantine inspires many to up their cooking game

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A message from The Alligator’s editors

By Nora O'Neill | Apr. 13, 2020

The principles of journalism are simple: be truthful, be accurate, be independent, be fair, be impartial, be human and be accountable. Our staff strives to meet these goals every day as they write, edit, photograph or copy edit. Keeping the UF community and Alachua County residents informed is a mission of ours; it’s personal.