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THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Trophy Hunting: super-sized Academy Awards predictions

By Alyssa Holcomb | Feb. 26, 2014

The past year in cinema is seen by many as one of the tightest races in Oscar history, and with the variety of powerful performances up for Hollywood’s biggest honors, this movie-goer agrees in full. Lupita, Matthew, Chiwetel, Alfonso — so many names, so little trophies to distribute. To close out the 2014 award season (and subsequent Trophy Hunting coverage this semester), I’m tackling six of the biggest categories in Tinseltown’s most coveted ceremony and casting my votes for the year’s biggest frontrunners. Note: I am not all-seeing. I may not get this right. If I do, then I will celebrate accordingly. If I don’t, I will probably still celebrate accordingly. It is the Oscars, after all…

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Your J. Cole pre-concert playlist

By Meghan Pryce | Feb. 26, 2014

If you don’t know who J. Cole and Chance The Rapper are, then it’s time to do some homework. The artists will perform at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center tonight, and the worst thing you could do is go to a concert where you don’t know at least one song.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Fresh Picked 2/20/14

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 19, 2014

Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks:

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Broken Bells’ new album perfect for After the Disco

By Marjorie Nunez | Feb. 19, 2014

Broken Bells’ latest release “After the Disco” is, as the name implies, the perfect soundtrack to unwind from a late night of dancing.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Jon Batiste, Stay Human's new album delivers

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 19, 2014

Drawing on a smorgasbord of inspiration, Jon Batiste and Stay Human’s album “Social Music” is just that — social music.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Fan-favorite corrupt politician returns for 'House of Cards' second season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 19, 2014

In 1999, American audiences sat glued to their television screens to watch President Josiah Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen, and his presidential Democratic administration work its way through crisis and grapple with Congress.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Downtown Gainesville's Restore the Music festival to raise money for music education

By Lauren Zika | Feb. 19, 2014

To bring the world’s youngest heavy metal band on stage as the headline act at some music festivals may seem strange, but not at Restore the Music Festival.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

New York Fashion Week 2014 showcases fur, feather, prints

By Olivia Muenter | Feb. 19, 2014

Even though New York Fashion Week officially ended Feb. 13, the debut of the fall collections is only the very beginning of a new season of popular colors, patterns and trends Gainesville can look forward to.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Fresh Picked 2/13/14

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 12, 2014

Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Valentine's Day drinks, recipes

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 12, 2014

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we know some of you will be sulking in front of the TV with a heart-shaped pizza. Depending on what your Facebook relationship status claims, here’s how we suggest spending Friday night with everyone’s favorite Valentine: alcohol.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

A Great Big World’s new album disappoints

By Rachel Crosby | Feb. 12, 2014

This winter, a soft, humble plea for closure came on the radio.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Turquoise Jeep rocks High Dive with jams

By Silvia Rueda | Feb. 12, 2014

The question everyone was waiting for was finally asked: “How you like your eggs?” “Fried or fertilized!” responded the crowd.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Disney introduces first same-sex couple on ‘Good Luck Charlie’

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 12, 2014

Hollywood is coming out, one small step at a time.

A burlesque dancer, whose stage name is Stella O’Hare, practices for the group’s Friday show, which will be held at the Atlantic, 15 N. Main St. Doors open at 10 p.m., and the show starts at 11:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5. The show is Valentine’s Day-themed, but performers have personalized their acts.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Mischievous Madams to host singles’ auction after Valentine’s Day

By Samantha Blend | Feb. 12, 2014

Thongs. Sparkles. Lace. Strip. Tease. Art.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Revenge porn site creator arrested

By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Feb. 5, 2014

The creator of a “revenge porn” website was arrested Jan. 23 — but not for maintaining the website.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Same love, new goal

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 5, 2014

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis continue to fight for equal rights.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

‘Free the Nipple’ is still under bra arrest, won’t slip into theaters

By Riana Melendez | Feb. 5, 2014

From cast members getting arrested in New York City to promotion pages being banned on social media sites, an up-and-coming film has faced many challenges while finding its way to theaters.

Drawing senior Domenic Henderson,21, admires the work of fellow artist Alexa Udermann, a drawing senior, at the WARPhaus gallery. The artists’ work will be on display through Feb. 6.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Art lovers get a teaser for exhibition

By Andrea Sarcos | Feb. 5, 2014

You stare at a small zine in your hands with the cover containing comical cartoon drawings.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Fresh Picked 2/6/2014

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 5, 2014

Every Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Having rebound sex to get over your ex could delay your recovery

By Rosie Robinson | Feb. 5, 2014

You have to get under someone to get over someone.