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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the Record: Big Grams and Fetty Wap

By Jack DaSilva | Sep. 30, 2015

Hip-hop trio Big Grams released their debut extended play "Big Grams" on Friday.

The rap duo needs no introduction, but if you haven’t had the chance to "get low" to their music before, you should check out The Ying Yang Twins performing on Friday at High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rap duo Ying Yang Twins to perform at High Dive Friday

By Katherine Dagand | Sep. 30, 2015

"To the window, to the wall," and now to Gainesville on Friday.

The UF School of Theatre and Dance will debut its version of "The Golden Dragon" at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The actors will transform into different characters while on stage.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF Theatre and Dance production to premiere tonight

By Ashlyn Pinter | Sep. 30, 2015

UF’s School of Theatre and Dance will debut its adapted version of "The Golden Dragon," a production in which six actors play the full cast, tonight at 7:30.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

What's Happening in Gainesville: 10/01/2015

By Laura Gomez | Sep. 30, 2015

As Friday approaches, you might find yourself in need of plans — and though it may not seem like it, there’s a lot more to Gainesville than just Gator football.

Local caricature artist Corinne Halley draws a caricature of a patron’s dog during February’s Art Attack at High Dive, 210 SW Second Ave. High Dive’s Art Attack will be part of Artwalk Gainesville for the first time on Friday. While the event is free, donations are welcomed to keep the event free of charge for its patrons and vendors.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Artwalk Gainesville hires new coordinator, adds venues

By Joshua Williamson | Sep. 23, 2015

How can Artwalk Gainesville promote even more local artists and businesses and raise funds for schools?

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice 09/23/2015

Sep. 23, 2015

RecSports scheduled a flag football game during Yom Kippur and won’t change the time. Should I play, or should I pull a Sandy Koufax?

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Movie Review: Johnny Depp plays riveting role in ‘Black Mass’

By Kelsey Bona | Sep. 23, 2015

Johnny Depp finally shed the pirate get-up and crawled out of Tim Burton’s tight grasp to portray real-life mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in last weekend’s "Black Mass." While the film was able to resurrect Depp’s acting credentials, it was incapable of reviving itself after a jumbled beginning.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the Record: Rap Roundup: The hottest new hip-hop

By Jack DaSilva | Sep. 23, 2015

Young Thug

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Gotham

By Laura Gomez | Sep. 23, 2015

In honor of the new season of Fox’s "Gotham," which aired 8 p.m. Monday, the Avenue is bringing you yet another binge-drinking game.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Ephemeral Release has continued success

By Kemi Thomas | Sep. 23, 2015

Swamp Head Brewery is offering the chance to try a different craft beer every week. The catch? Get there early because they only release 5 gallons.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Review: New music app is win-win despite ads

By Julia Nevins | Sep. 23, 2015

Trebel may spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e for popular MP3 music download sites.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Facebook to add ‘dislike’ button

By Monica Andrade | Sep. 23, 2015

After users have waited for several years, Facebook will soon come out with a "dislike" button.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Maude’s Side Car Bar to host drag queen show on Friday

By Katherine Dagand | Sep. 23, 2015

Drag queens are taking it to the downtown streets of Gainesville on Friday.

If you missed Micro Championship Wrestling on pay-per-view, you can still catch them live at High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave., on Friday.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

‘Greatest little show’ to come to Gainesville

By Joshua Williamson | Sep. 16, 2015

Micro Championship Wrestling is coming back to Gainesville, bringing along the "greatest little show on earth."

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Gainesville Food Tour covers history, local eateries

By Carel Lajara | Sep. 16, 2015

Two local newlyweds hosted the first official Gainesville Food Tour on Saturday, followed by another on Sunday, attracting a full crowd and introducing a new dining trend to Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Hulu Binge Drinking Game: The Venture Bros.

By Zach Schlein | Sep. 16, 2015

"The Venture Bros.," which is currently Adult Swim’s longest-running show, will return for its sixth season Feb. 7.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Scrubs

By Alfredo Morales | Sep. 16, 2015

Very few shows can walk the fine line between drama and comedy. "Scrubs," however, seems to cruise the line just fine through nine seasons. During its nine-year run, the American medical comedy series brought more than just laughs.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre advice: Friendzone, dating and manscaping

By S. Moskovitz | Sep. 16, 2015

Dear Mediocre Advice,

Pictured above is the official season two artwork of Fox’s "Empire." A special preview of the new season will be held at the Reitz Union on Friday. Season two will air Wednesday on Fox.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Fox’s ‘Empire’ to make special premiere at GatorNights

By Kemi Thomas | Sep. 16, 2015

If you’ve been waiting for the season two premiere of Fox’s "Empire" on Wednesday, you might want to catch a special sneak-peek of it this weekend in Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the Record: New songs to listen to

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 16, 2015

Have you been shuffling through the same five songs for the past year? If so, it may be time to broaden your aural horizons and take a sip from this here fountain of tunes. Here are a few songs from the past two weeks that may tickle your fancy headphones.