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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville band brings soul to The Atlantic for album release

By Patrick Glynn | Nov. 12, 2014

When I saw The Savants of Soul live back in June, it was clear to me that they were determined to bring the feel of 1950s and ‘60s soul music to 2014 and beyond. Whether the band has three members, 12 members, or its current 10, it’s likely only a matter of time before its blaring horns, raspy vocals and catchy instrumentals reach your ears and make you get up and groove.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

UF student pwns in Super Smash Bros

By Cody Smith | Nov. 12, 2014

While Gainesville residents regularly follow Gator football and basketball, a new fanbase tracks a UF student as he rises in the ranks of competitive gaming.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Pet stories at The Conch

By Stephanie Wantage | Nov. 12, 2014

Whoever holds the conch, speaks.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Improv show at High Dive this weekend

By Tyler Ratay | Nov. 12, 2014

Improv artists and comedians will cruise into town this weekend for a show unlike anything Gainesville has seen before.

Lira Linx performs Saturday at Dr. Sinn’s Freak Island Musical Sideshow. The show runs again this weekend at The Library at Market Street on Saturday at 7 p.m.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Dr. Sinn's sexy sideshow has a remedy for your fear of clowns

By Jasmine Wildflower Osmond | Nov. 12, 2014

Sexy clowns will take the stage downtown this weekend in an old-timey musical circus extravaganza full of acrobatics, stilt walkers, flame throwing, tap dancing, singing, storytelling and laughter.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Cookbooks as works of art

By Kelsi | Nov. 12, 2014

In a time when many of us are turning to online recipes for instruction, how is it that heavy, richly illustrated cookbooks (unwieldy for practical use in the kitchen) are being released in a steady stream? Are cookbooks becoming more of an art piece than an instructional book? Are they resting on the coffee table more than on the kitchen counter?

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Farmers’ rights film at the Hipp

By Tenley Ross | Nov. 12, 2014

Eva Longoria and Forest Whitaker are passionate about farmworkers’ rights, and that passion is coming to Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

UF students react to Victoria’s Secret ‘Perfect Body’ controversy

By Kelsey Jordan | Nov. 10, 2014

Victoria’s Secret is currently combatting controversy triggered by one of its advertisements that led to mass online criticism last week, and some UF students are part of the critics.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Daily Green looks to redefine local drive-thru food

By Christina Hunt | Nov. 7, 2014

Daily Green, a healthy fast food option in downtown Gainesville, will soon offer online ordering and drive-thru pick up.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

The JAM plans its last jams before closing

By Cody Smith | Nov. 5, 2014

One of Gainesville’s beloved music venues downtown hosts its final jam Saturday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Celebration of Sax features students, musicians

By Isabella Alsina | Nov. 5, 2014

Gerard Weber grew up in Canada listening to Paul Desmond songs with his grandparents. He clutched onto every note the saxophone produced and started playing the instrument in fifth grade.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Reggae vibes downtown

By Tyler Ratay | Nov. 5, 2014

The award-winning reggae band Tribal Seeds will bring its San Diego vibes to Gainesville this weekend.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

GNV hip-hop collective highlights local artists

By Rumi Rahman | Nov. 5, 2014

As a local hip-hop collective spreads through Gainesville’s underground music scene, the six members balance writing, promoting and school to work toward the goal of reaching new fans.

UF biology junior Taiwo Alonge, 21, and George the Pineapple pose atop a roof at sunset. George has found fame on the Instagram account peopleandapineapple.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Pineapple Instagram probably has more followers than you

By Kelsey Jordan | Nov. 5, 2014

A fruity face is finding fame from a UF student’s Instagram.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Craft show microcosm highlights smaller artists this weekend

By Carlynn Crosby | Nov. 5, 2014

The small, concrete patio between Boca Fiesta and Palomino Pool Hall is a community hub of sorts: Mondays it houses crowds for karaoke night, and Thursdays it amasses teams for trivia competitions.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Creative writing festival starts today

By Carlynn Crosby | Nov. 5, 2014

UF students and Gainesville residents who are interested in creative writing are encouraged to attend the 2014 Florida Writers Festival.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Oaks Mall hosts first trick or treat event

By Rumi Rahman | Oct. 31, 2014

Gainesville’s children can go trick-or-treating safely from store to store this Halloween instead of door to door.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Ominous bells over campus

By Gabriella Nunez | Oct. 30, 2014

Every day, Century Tower chimes peacefully throughout campus. But on Friday, Century Tower will be chiming a different, spookier tune.

On Oct. 8, Iggy Azalea performs at the Vevo Certified SuperFanFest concert at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. You can channel your inner Iggy on Halloween with matching patterns and bright lipstick.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Awesomely abnormal Halloween costumes

By Elly Ayres | Oct. 29, 2014

“Being normal is vastly overrated.”The declaration proclaimed by beloved grandmother slash benevolent witch Aggie Cromwell– mere minutes into Disney’s 1998 cinematic masterpiece “Halloween Town”– is just as relevant today as it was 16 years ago.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Puppet company showcases Halloween-themed burlesque

By Edwin Exaus | Oct. 29, 2014

Burlesque, an aerialist show and a masquerade ball create the perfect Halloween trifecta — and puppets will perform them all Saturday.