The Avenue

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Lucid Nightlife to hold first up-and-coming talent artist showcase at Simons

By Isabelle Resnick | June 14, 2017

Home to two universities, a vibrant downtown area, the Florida High School Athletic Association and several ethnic hubs, Gainesville is often overlooked on a national scale as an epicenter for music. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bernie Leadon of the Eagles are among the city’s most famous progeny, but in 2017, thanks in part to companies like Lucid Nightlife, electronic dance music is putting Gainesville on the map.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

A review of DC’s ‘Wonder Woman’

By Emma Witmer | June 14, 2017

The highly anticipated blockbuster “Wonder Woman” premiered June 2 starring 32-year-old Israeli actress, martial artist and model Gal Gadot.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Perry’s album gets overshadowed by Swift’s return to streaming

By Mackenzie Duffy | June 14, 2017

With almost 100 million Twitter followers and millions of records sold, Katy Perry’s new album “Witness” was definitely shaping up to be a hit. Her single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” was being blasted on radio stations throughout the country as an anthem for individuality and independence.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Marketplace co-op opens in Alachua for small business owners

By Janiece Sebris | June 14, 2017

When Virginia Lynn-Brinson lost her medical transcription business in 2012, she felt helpless.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix cancels ‘The Get Down,’ ‘Sense8’

By Isabelle Resnick | June 7, 2017

In 2016, Fox News and Variety reported that Netflix would almost double the number of original series it would produce the following year, many of which would be unscripted. The company’s goal, according to Netflix Chief Financial Officer David Wells, is to create original content that will make up 50 percent of all the shows, movies and comedy specials Netflix offers.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

A dose of reality in Hulu’s new series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

By Janiece Sebris | June 7, 2017

Books are like messages in bottles. They traverse choppy terrains to reach us, bouncing along time and space, but eventually, through almost no action of our own, they end up right in front of us, in one form or another. It is up to us to take the crumpled message, smooth it out and listen.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Hippodrome to premiere movies throughout summer

By Mackenzie Duffy | June 7, 2017

If you’re looking for a way to spend those long summer days, the Hippodrome State Theatre is hosting limited movie screenings to draw audiences throughout the summer.  

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Lovely literature: books to pick up for your summer reading

By Mackenzie Duffy | June 7, 2017

Whether you are waiting to catch a flight, sitting by the pool or waiting for a Gainesville thunderstorm to pass, reading a book is a great way to pass the time. Here are a few books you should pick up the next time you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through Amazon (or, hopefully, at an actual bookstore).

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

‘Power of Words’ poetry event to be held at Heartwood

By Mackenzie Duffy | May 31, 2017

Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville’s newest music venue located at 619 S. Main St., is hosting its first live poetry event Wednesday.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

A choose-your-own-adventure-style play comes to the theater

By Jaieice Sebris | May 31, 2017

Turn to page 72 if you want to fight. Turn to page 26 if you want to run.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Five Events you Won't Want to Miss in Gainesville This Week

By Isabelle Resnick | May 31, 2017

UF’s Summer A may never kick the stigma that, at this time, the greater Gainesville area is a desolate and dull college town controlled by a tediously slow clock, one that will restore sunshine and social lives to the city only when Summer B arrives. Little do the town’s residents know that, thanks in part to UF, Gainesville is a hub for culture and entertainment. The following are five events happening this week guaranteed to provide maximum distraction from the not-so-monotonous countdown to Summer B.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Why you should watch Netflix’s ‘The Keepers’

By Janiece Sebris | May 31, 2017

Netflix’s latest true-crime docuseries (a documentary in the form of a series), “The Keepers,” is a little more than seven hours of heart-wrenching and intriguing suspense. The series chronicles the case of murdered nun and teacher Catherine Cesnik in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as the uncovering of sexual abuse within the Catholic school where she used to work.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Local band Ozona’s musical diversity attracts even the pickiest of music fans

By Isabelle Resnik | May 24, 2017

The gentlemen of Ozona would first like the world to know that they are not a reggae band. In the year they’ve been together, each of the six UF students, current and former, have brought their histories and experiences to the band, many of which began at their hometown churches.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

A new direction for Harry Styles

By Mackenzie Duffy | May 24, 2017

With the release of Harry Styles’ self-titled solo album May 12, it is safe to say One Direction is never, ever getting back together.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Local artist and musician to be honored in tribute exhibit

By Janiece Sebris | May 24, 2017

Lennie Kesl would have been 91 years old next month, but we don’t have to wait to celebrate his life.

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THE AVENUE

Podcasts: the soundtrack to your summer

By Mackenzie Duffy | May 19, 2017

Although summer is filled with new music releases to jam out to at the beach, on a road trip or whatever you find yourself doing during the season, podcasts are also a great addition to your playlist. Usually spanning over the course of multiple episodes, podcasts are a perfect way to learn more about the world around you.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Video game-influenced band to perform at High Dive

By Isabelle Resnick | May 17, 2017

In 2004, two musicians were playing video games when they had the idea to produce a new kind of musical performance art. Bit Brigade will be taking nerd culture to new heights at High Dive today at 8 p.m.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Local hip-hop/rap artist Rezza to headline High Dive show

By Natalie Rao | May 17, 2017

From Tom Petty to Less Than Jake, many an artist have gone from humble Gainesville beginnings to international fame. While massive tours and sold-out crowds may be the norm for these musicians nowadays, each and every one of them got their start in the local scene, opening for larger acts within their genre and slowly but surely gaining a fanbase.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Not all releases are created equal for your summer playlist

By Mackenzie Duffy | May 10, 2017

Consider Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” Omi’s “Cheerleader” and The Chainsmokers’ “Closer.” What do all of these songs have in common? They were all summertime releases that dominated the charts in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Summer is a big season for music releases since people are looking for soundtracks to their vacations, roadtrips and other activities. As the season gets closer, here are some recent releases to help you start curating your summer playlist.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

New theater festival Summer Shakes to feature all female-identifying cast

By Taylor McLamb | May 10, 2017

Gainesville’s groundbreaking new theater festival, Summer Shakes, will address sexism and unequal representation within the theater community by producing two Shakespeare plays performed exclusively by a female-identifying cast.