Art exhibit encapsulates over 170 years of Alachua County history
By Isabel Kraby | Nov. 17A teary-eyed Althea Tombley-Carter stood in the gallery, reminiscing on the sacred history of her small town of Cross Creek.
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Exquisite Corpse project challenges local creators to join forces for fundraising
By Isabel Kraby | Oct. 31GFAA held its first Exquisite Corpse Art-A-Thon, a 72-hour group art project to raise money for the arts association. Each artist involved has a fundraising page and receives 30% of the money they raise.
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Nearly 50 Fest freshmen take on this year’s punk festival
By Isabel Kraby | Oct. 27Though the final day of the festival was ridden with stormy weather, nothing could deter the tattooed troops from Gainesville’s annual three-day punk festival.
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Gainesville foodies are ‘stoked’ for new farm-to-table experience
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 27Through a forest past Haile Plantation on Saturday night, Gainesville community members were transported along a winding road to the rural countryside.
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Students serve gourmet meals on paper plates in club competition
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 25The cooks gasped as each overturned metal bowl was lifted to reveal a brownish red paste and sprigs of rosemary — their secret ingredients.
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LIFESTYLE
‘Love Island’ star brings the villa to Gainesville
By Aaliyah Evertz | Oct. 22A small line had already formed outside MacDinton’s Irish Pub by 7 p.m. Tuesday night, hours before “Love Island USA” star Nic Vansteenberghe was set to arrive. Clusters of students in crop tops and polos refreshed Instagram stories for hints on his whereabouts.
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No need for Tokyo — you can now find omurice and milk tea in downtown Gainesville
By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 18With a bright wooden interior and honeycomb seating, new Japanese restaurant Kyuramen brings a modern, comfortable twist to downtown Gainesville's food scene.
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Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
By Christopher Rodriguez | Oct. 14From horn choirs to shoegaze concerts, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in town this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening in Gainesville.
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Still doing the time warp: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is back
By Isabel Kraby | Oct. 14Xanna Prentice lost her virginity to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in a small independent movie theater in Tallahassee.
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FASHION
Best friends trade law careers for lace at new bridal shop
By Aaliyah Evertz | Oct. 12The inside of Gainesville’s newest bridal boutique feels more like a living room than a showroom. A fireplace anchors the space, patterned wallpapers add color, and racks of gowns in every size line the walls.
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From matcha buns to dim sum, Gainesville’s new Asian bakery has treats for all
By Christopher Rodriguez | Oct. 11Bakery 1908’s name comes from the lucky number 1908. But even luckier are the new customers of this Asian bakery as they walk away from the counter, their arms laden with handcrafted sweet buns and steaming coffees.
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A ghoulish guide to Gainesville Halloween festivities
By Isabel Kraby | Oct. 6If you’re feeling too old to trick-or-treat or too uninspired to throw a party, don’t worry. There are other ways to get in the Halloween spirit here in Gainesville.
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‘Fall’ into October with these 5 affordable, dorm-friendly autumnal recipes
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 3For college students, cooking delicious meals without breaking the bank can be a struggle — especially when your dorm kitchen has barely functional appliances. But college meals don’t have to be bland, time-consuming or expensive.
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Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
By Christopher Rodriguez | Oct. 1From teenage dirtbags to jam bands, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in the city this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening this week.
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Açai seed bracelets and animated illustrations: Spotlighting 3 local artists for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Isabel Kraby | Sep. 30From creators who specialize in vibrant digital art to Native American jewelry, here are three local artists to check out during Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts through Oct. 15.
