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LIFESTYLE
Situationships: How many times can you ask ‘What are we?’
By Autumn Johnstone | May 22Situationships are situations that resemble a relationship in some ways, but they lack clear boundaries, commitment and, most of all, labels.
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ART AND THEATER
Art that unites: A day at the High Springs Art Walk
By Allison Bonnemaison | May 19Artists from around Florida shared their craft with curious passersby and potential customers as they lined the sidewalks of downtown High Springs with their work.
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MUSIC
Jazz fusion artists Michael Feinberg Trio and Dionysus light up Heartwood
By Autumn Johnstone | May 15Heartwood Soundstage’s listening room housed about 15 jazz fans eager to listen to jazz-fusion band Dionysus and the Michael Feinberg Trio for a night of creative and passionate music.
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ART AND THEATER
‘Worth being a human being’: Matheson Museum highlights ‘Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville’ mini-exhibit
By Isis Snow | May 15The Matheson History Museum hosted the opening reception for "Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville" Thursday night, an exhibition that highlights the path to resettlement for six refugees and their families.
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FASHION
Avenue Roundtable: The 2025 Met Gala
By Avenue Staff | May 12White daffodils speckled the midnight blue carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where iconic names walked the renowned carpet for the annual Met Gala fundraiser on May 5. Here's the Avenue's take on the night.
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MUSIC
Good Neighbours stop in Gainesville for a backyard grad bash performance
By Michael Angee | May 8“Grad Bash,” a backyard show headlined by Good Neighbours, commemorated university graduates moving onto the next step of their lives.
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FOOD
Love the Food Truck offers a local, organic menu
By Juliana DeFilippo | May 2Love the Food Truck, located at 834 E. University Ave., has been serving customers organic, locally sourced meals for almost a year.
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FOOD
Mom's OG Bar and Grill maintains a hometown community
By Rachel Mish | Apr. 29The Gainesville-original restaurant, which was originally named Mothers, has housed sports fans and casual customers alike for 18 years.
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MUSIC
Thomas Allain embraces imperfection as he records his debut album
By Autumn Johnstone | Apr. 26Local indie musician and UF alum Thomas Allain recorded nine songs over the course of five days for his debut album.
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‘Studentpreneurs’ stream, stitch and style their way to success
By Sabrina Castro | Apr. 25Balancing coursework with creative ambition, these “studentpreneurs” are building brands, chasing passion projects and redefining what it means to be a college hustler.
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ART AND THEATER
A look inside the UF musical theater program
By Rachel Mish | Apr. 17Velazquez said most schools have large cohorts that can be as many as 40 people, and she was uninterested in the possibility of falling through the cracks. At UF, she feels like she’s receiving the education best suited to her future.
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FOOD
We might be in Gainesville, but Guy Fieri took this bakery to Flavortown
By Corey Fiske | Apr. 16But the email was real, and on April 18, Uppercrust Bakery will be featured on a new episode of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” a TV show exploring America’s best local and lesser known eateries. Uppercrust’s episode will highlight the artichoke barigoule rose, a croissant topped with Gruyère and white wine braised artichokes; and reine de saba, a French chocolate almond cake.
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MUSIC
UF fans prove their dedication by camping out for The Driver Era concert
By Tanya Fedak | Apr. 15Hosted by UF Student Government Productions, The Driver Era made a stop in Gainesville Monday night as a part of their Obsession Tour.
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NIGHTLIFE
Big: Culture & Arts Festival serves as local ‘infrastructure’
By Juliana DeFilippo | Apr. 13Big: Culture & Arts Festival, took place April 11 and 12 in Downtown Gainesville. The opening block party welcomed food and clothing vendors, as well as musicians and artists.
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FOOD
Everyone and their (Dutch) bros are visiting this new coffee shop
By Corey Fiske | Apr. 10The Oregon-based coffee chain opened its new location at 3315 SW Williston Road, drawing in large crowds since its grand opening on March 24.
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MUSIC
A night to remember: Nightly’s magnetic performance
By Autumn Johnstone | Apr. 9For a tour described as the “easiest yes” by each one of its musicians, The Wooly made for a venue filled with passionate fans and fluid movement on Sunday.
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TRENDS
UF students give up social media, meat and music for Lent
By Sabrina Castro | Apr. 9Observed by Catholics for centuries, Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, often involving prayer, fasting and personal sacrifice. On campus, Catholic Gators are participating in personal and sometimes unconventional ways, giving up social media, meat, music and more.
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MUSIC
How one musician bridges the gap between queer and Christian communities
By Autumn Johnstone | Apr. 3The terrifying prospect of coming out in a faith-based environment made it seem nearly impossible for her to carry on with her music career. Yet, after realizing real faith knows no boundaries, she let go of the mold she so desperately once tried to fit into.
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MUSIC
The complexities of queer love: “Achilles”
By Autumn Johnstone | Apr. 3With an angelic voice and heart-wrenchingly beautiful lyrics, singer-songwriter Kevin Atwater released his latest album, “Achilles” on March 7.
