A folding table, two guitars, an open balcony and a mashed heap of metal for a holiday "tree" are all that's needed to set the stage for "Rent," the rock-opera phenomenon that has become one of Broadway's best-known musicals.
An old favorite has gotten a modern makeover.
Those looking to find designer label Missoni-inspired, eclectic, zig-zag patterns at Target may be disappointed to see nearly empty shelves and clothing racks only days after the release.
He was voted No. 1 disc jockey in the world, and on Monday, Tiësto will hit up Gainesville in a performance at the Alachua County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Half Cork'd Premium Beer, Wine and Bubbles had its opening night Tuesday.
There's no escaping that it's humid outside.
Power-pop outfit The Paul Collins' Beat will be kicking off its four-day Florida tour tonight in Tallahassee.
During the summer months, we found ourselves escaping the heat under the blissful air conditioning of movie theaters. Now, a piling stack of assignments and readings hardly allots time to catch a quick flick, let alone time to put together trendy, in-season outfits. Why not kill two birds with one stone?
In the first week of September, Gainesville and Tallahassee-founded company Party Degree launched its new website, PartyDegree.com.
Two weeks ago, Los Angeles's billion-dollar pornography industry shut down. The reason? A male actor tested positive for HIV.
Raise your hand if life gets you stressed. OK, keep your hand up if you think sex is an awesome stress relief. Good. Now, keep your hand up if sex is occasionally a source of your stress.
How would you feel if someone re-painted the "Mona Lisa" to have a big smile? Or added pants to Michelangelo's "David"? You'd be pissed because, hey, those are works of art and should be left alone.
Remember when you were kid and playing with toys was pretty much the best thing ever?
"Broke-Ass" Stuart Schuffman is not afraid to call you out. He uses every curse word in the book. He offends you for your bad spending habits and bluntly calls you a dumbass for your idiotic purchases. But, while you might feel insecure about your latest buy or offended by his ridicule, his book, "Young, Broke and Beautiful: Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide to Living Cheaply," is the Holy Grail for college students.
Rock the Universe, one of Florida's most popular music festivals, is mixing elements both new and old to provide fans with another fun, spiritual experience.
The scene is familiar: a New York City apartment, two couples and one couch. The stage looks more like that of a romantic comedy than one of a three-time Tony- Award-winning Broadway play, but the actors and director of "God of Carnage" aim to change what is expected.
Gainesville never seems to fail to provide us with new hang-out hubs. And now, one more spot has been pinned to the grid.
You walk in. There's an empty space. A cheap table from Walmart is nestled in the corner, and a thin doormat rests under your feet. Yup, you have just entered your typical college apartment/dorm - one with mismatching decor, or no decor at all.
College life in this town can serve up a constant bombardment of new faces.
A band's debut album is never perfect. There are usually some great songs and ideas that don't work well together until the band gains more experience. The same can be said with directors. Most often, a debut film is full of great ideas and scenes that aren't fully executed. This describes Spencer Susser's directorial debut of "Hesher" spot on.
Solutions by The State News
