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YBN Cordae raps on Friday night at the High Dive. He opened his set with "Wintertime."

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

YBN Cordae Performs Sold-Out Show at High Dive

By Lauren Witte | Feb. 24, 2020

The Grammy-nominated artist headlined the three hour show on Friday night

Cindy Leung's "Urban Limitation" was inspired by her challenging move from New York to Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF Students display contemporary art at the FACC Juried Arts Exhibit

By Amalie Bethune | Feb. 24, 2020

The pieces were selected by Brooklyn-based juror, Lorenzo Triburgo

Atsuko Quirk accepts the Best Solution Award for her film "Microplastic Madness," which she directed with Debby Lee Cohen. The film follows the environmental and community outreach of two fifth grade classes in Brooklyn, N.Y.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Cinema Verde Provides Environmental Education

By Katie Delk | Feb. 21, 2020

The Cinema Verde International Environmental Film & Arts Festival discusses environmental issues

The two-day festival will feature performances from 37 artists across three separate stages.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Fourth annual Heartwood Music Festival to begin today

By Katie Delk | Feb. 21, 2020

The two-day festival, headlined by Shaun Martin, consists of 37 artists

The new Orangetheory fitness location will hold its Grand Opening Party today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Orangetheory Fitness opens third Gainesville location today

By Timothy Williams | Feb. 21, 2020

The new site is located beneath The Standard apartment complex

Chuck Martin, a distinguished professor in UF's Department of Chemistry, recently released his ninth album, "Are You In Love?"

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Off The Clock

By Nora O'Neill | Feb. 19, 2020

From punching bags to drum sets, here’s how UF professors kick it outside of the classroom

The original Latin nights, created by Marco De Vita, were sold out every single night.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Let's Fiesta!

By Julia Ann Collins | Feb. 19, 2020

How “Latin nights” became established in Gainesville nightlife

Tame Impala's fourth album, "The Slow Rush," ruminates on the passage of time, Parker's disillusionment with his newfound fame and his troubled relationship with his late father.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rate and Review: Tame Impala “The Slow Rush”

By Christopher S. Cann | Feb. 19, 2020

An album of heartfelt pop songs to heal your relationship fissures

John Allan Miller graduated from UF in 2008 and currently writes and performs music in Nashville, TN.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Country music artist and UF alumnus John Allan Miller to play at High Dive

By Marlena Carrillo | Feb. 19, 2020

Thursday’s show is part of the singer’s “Bad Day to Be a Beer” tour

Natalie Canellas accepts a jury award for her short film "The Perfect Playlist" alongside her casta nd crew.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF students make movie magic

By Emily Blount | Feb. 16, 2020

UF students experience the world of film through Campus Movie Fest

Saturday will be the 12-year reunion of Neon Liger.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Twelfth Annual Neon Liger Festival Tomorrow

By Lily Girton | Feb. 14, 2020

The electronic dance festival will take place at The Wooly.

Lee Harington will lead the kirtan this evening.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Heart-opening kirtan to be held on Valentine’s Day

By Katie Delk | Feb. 14, 2020

Sitting on the floor, everyone breathes deeply as they sing rich, warm Tibetan-inspired mantras. On the ground with everyone else, Lee Mirabai Harrington, a 50-year-old from New York, leads the group. As she gazes around the room, she directs the healing mantras toward each person in hopes that they truly heal the individual. Even if they are in the back of the crowded room, their eyes will flutter open when Harrington’s eyes rest on their face.