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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The Avenue

Director John Krasinski on the set of "A Quiet Place Part II."

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

A Quiet Place Part II: A Conversation with John Krasinski

By Cassandra Perez | Mar. 18

The sequel was set to open in theaters Friday

(L-R) Sooza Brass Band consists of Brian Burwell (trombone), Ryan Gamberino (saxophone), Adrienne Widener (trumpet), Bianca Maesa (sousaphone), Ben Elgan (trumpet) and Austin DiVito (drums). The band released their debut album, Bananaland, in December.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Student artists challenge music norms with variety of talents

By Marlena Carrillo | Mar. 18

There’s more to Gainesville than your average indie-pop band

The official UF account combines Gator content with popular TikTok trends.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

TikTok trends are “Fabulous”

By Julia Collins | Mar. 11

How TikTok, a UF attendee and Phineas and Ferb all came together

River Phoenix was the frontman of Gainesville alternative rock band Aleka's Attic.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

River Phoenix: old haunts and movements

By Christopher S. Cann | Mar. 11

The actor, musician and activist lived in Alachua County for five years

EmoProm will take place at High Dive Saturday night following the Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

An Emo Night to Remember

By Chloe Greenberg | Mar. 11

High Dive hosts Gainesville’s first EmoProm

The 16,700-square-foot restaurant will open in Celebration Pointe.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

‘Head Ball Coach’ Steve Spurrier to open Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille

By Katie Delk | Feb. 28

The “polished-casual” restaurant will open in fall 2020

Hillary Scales-Lewis and Illeana Kirven in "Marie and Rosetta." Guitar player and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe is recognized today as a pioneer of rock 'n' roll.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

“Marie and Rosetta” celebrates Sister Rosetta Tharpe, forgotten legend and “Godmother of Rock 'n’ Roll”

By Marlena Carrillo | Feb. 28

The play follows one of the most dynamic duos in music history

Tory Lanez sings his first song to the audience at the O'Connell Center Monday night, but stops in between songs to smile at the crowd. More than 3,000 people came to see Lanez perform.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Tory Lanez breaks it down for Black History Month

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 26

Lights dimmed down, hands were raised and the crowd turned up.

The festival features 37 musicians with about half a dozen national acts, including headliner Shaun Martin.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Heartwood Music Festival fosters a love for art

By Katie Delk | Feb. 26

The fourth annual two-day festival hosted 1,200 people

"Miss Anthropocene," Grimes' fifth studio album, muses on the end of mankind.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rate and Review: Grimes’ “Miss Anthropocene”

By Gregory Florez | Feb. 26

Grimes has accepted her role as harbinger for our AI overlords

THE AVENUE | SEX

Orange & Boo: Spring Flings

By Alyssa Archard | Feb. 26

For a week, “The Notebook” meets “Jersey Shore”

"I'm Scared and It's Okay," which tackles mental health issues, will be the band's first single since the September release of "Comparisons."

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Driveaway’s new single to be released Friday

By Chloe Greenberg | Feb. 26

The Gainesville indie-pop band will release its first music of 2020

Musicians Noah Gundersen (left) and Harrison Whitford (right) collaborate during an acoustic performance on Sunday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Singer-songwriter Noah Gundersen brings heart to High Dive music venue

By Kaylyn Ling | Feb. 26

The stage hosted honest conversations about mental health and poignant musical performances

The Grammy-nominated ensemble will visit UF Wednesday as the final stop in their February Florida tour.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Grammy-nominated orchestra The Knights to play at Phillips today

By Marlena Carrillo | Feb. 26

The Knights will be joined by violinist Gil Shaham

Adèle Haenel as Héloïse, left, and Noémie Merlant as Marianne play two star-crossed lovers in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” directed by Céline Sciamma.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Rate and Review: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

By Christopher S. Cann | Feb. 26

No film has ever deconstructed the gaze as well as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

Gainesville staple Metro Diner offers fluffy, golden brown pancakes that barely fit the plate.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

National Pancake Day: Gainesville’s best flapjack

By Chloe Greenberg | Feb. 25

The Alligator found the best Gainesville pancakes

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

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

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

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

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

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