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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Three chart-topping artists who we need albums from in 2018

By Emma Witmer | Jan. 9, 2018

With January now in full swing it’s time to start wondering what your favorite artists have up their sleeves for 2018. Whether they have been completely off of the radar or flooding the radio with features to take some pressure, these chart-topping artists are overdue for an album. Here’s what we need to see in 2018:

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Zach Deputy, Come Back Alice and more to perform at High Dive

By Emma Witmer | Jan. 9, 2018

The Georgia-based, one-man-band Zach Deputy will share the High Dive stage with rising gypsy rockers Come Back Alice and local favorites Whale Feral and Losa Folk Thursday night.

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Over Easy Creative to host 80s Ski Lodge concert featuring MZG, FRQ NCY and more

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 9, 2018

Fans should expect to bring their warmest ski jackets to High Dive on Friday, where Over Easy Creative will host a concert featuring dynamic electronic music acts MZG and FRQ NCY. With the help of event planners Eclectic Electric, High Dive will be transformed into a retro ski lodge based in the ’80s for the show. The event serves as an official precursor to Fractal Beach, a Miami music festival that will take place Feb. 2 to 4.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Lucid Nightlife and Pizza & Champagne to host Back To School Bash at Simon’s

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 9, 2018

Local production company Lucid Nightlife will host its fourth biannual Back To School Bash on Thursday at Simon’s Nightclub with headliner MarSHen and supporting acts YUNG ADAM, KYRO and Acraze set to perform.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Of Montreal to perform at High Dive

By Emma Witmer | Dec. 6, 2017

The fantastical Georgia-native, primitive pop band Of Montreal will hit the High Dive stage Tuesday night with Pearl and the Oysters and Christina Schneider’s Genius Grant.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Indie Flea to hold last monthly event, extend to other cities

By Hannah Burkhart | Dec. 6, 2017

The Indie Flea will welcome new shops for its final monthly event at Depot Park on Sunday.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Five ways to celebrate the holidays in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Dec. 6, 2017

For many, the Florida holiday season is incomplete without Christmas music at Publix, spiked eggnog, light-adorned palm trees, Pillsbury snowman cookies (you know the ones) and the opportunity to sweat mid-day in the jacket and jeans you threw on that 60-degree morning.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Atlanta duo ATLiens to perform at Simons

By Taylor McLamb | Dec. 6, 2017

Atlanta-based electronic music duo ATLiens will be performing at Simons on Friday night for their Space Cult Tour, playing alongside opening acts FLTHYVBZ and Frostbyte. The show is being hosted by Lucid Nightlife, which has been committed to bringing high-quality electronic events to Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Visionary CrossFit to host Art Walk, drum and bass show

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 28, 2017

Visionary CrossFit, the innovative local gym known for its unique blend of exercise and art, will host an Art Walk Exhibition this Friday, where Gainesville residents can also enjoy a drum and bass showcase by Prof Goat.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Review: Denzel Washington saves “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”

By Alex Watson Tremellen | Nov. 28, 2017

Three years ago, Dan Gilroy made his directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed film “Nightcrawler” in which Jake Gyllenhaal’s character roams the streets of Los Angeles filming grisly crime scenes and selling the footage to news stations.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Realm to host 24-hour closing party ‘The Last Dance’

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 28, 2017

After nearly two years of business, an extensive remodel in June of this year and countless nights of electronic performances, Realm nightclub will close this weekend after gaining new ownership.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Swamp Records, Over Easy Creative to host Fall Closing Party

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 28, 2017

Over Easy Creative and Swamp Records want you to say goodbye to the Fall semester through a night of live music, art, food and community.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

The Hippodrome presents 40th year of ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Isabelle Resnick | Nov. 28, 2017

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has seen several iterations on the stage and on screen since the book was first published in 1843. No matter the presentation, the classic story withstands the test of time to communicate its central themes of goodwill, generosity and forgiveness.

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Swing Dancing Club to present Dancing Under the Stars

By Isabelle Resnick | Nov. 14, 2017

The Florida Swing Dancing club will host an event Saturday that will introduce swing dancing to newcomers and give experienced dancers the opportunity to show off their skills.

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The Heavy Pets to perform at High Dive

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 14, 2017

Fort Lauderdale based band The Heavy Pets will bring a taste of South Florida to the High Dive this Saturday, where they will play alongside local bands Supamoon and Whale Feral.

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Review: “Murder on the Orient Express” goes off the tracks

By Alex Watson Tremellen | Nov. 14, 2017

With such a star-studded ensemble cast, it comes as a great disappointment that the most exciting aspect of “Murder on the Orient Express” is a mustache. Yes, you read that right. A mustache that fills the entire screen.

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First Magnitude Brewing Co. to host One Tree Beer event

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 14, 2017

Thanks to The Florida Museum of Natural History and First Magnitude Brewing Co., going out for a beer this Friday can be an environmental act.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Over Easy Creative to host Sunday Side Up Block Party

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 7, 2017

Although the holidays are nearly upon us, it’s always the right time for a good block party in Florida.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Retrolux to host EP release concert at The Atlantic

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 7, 2017

Electronic indie band Retrolux will release their highly anticipated second extended play titled “Optics,” and perform alongside special guests DVWEZ and King Complex at The Atlantic this Thursday.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Review: The Florida Players present ‘Raised In Captivity’

By Emma McAvoy | Nov. 7, 2017

On Oct. 27 I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Players’ production of “Raised In Captivity” at the Phillips Performing Arts Center.