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Mermaids takeover Ginnie Springs
By Lindsey Brenemen | Aug. 8, 2018Mermaids from across the nation gathered at Ginnie Springs last weekend.
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MOVIES AND TV
Series review of the week: ‘Hollywood Love Story’
By Tranelle Maner | Aug. 3, 2018What do you say when the queen and revolutionary behind reality TV says she’s making a comeback? That’s hot!
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MUSIC
‘Almost Solid Light’ — The Avenue's conclusive summer playlist
By Gregory Florez | Aug. 3, 2018This is it, Gators. The summer season is nearly over, and we’ve made a playlist to celebrate. Enjoy the last of your Popsicles and even out your suntan. Soon it will be fall, and we will all have to replace our swimsuits with sweaters.
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NIGHTLIFE
‘Leather, Lace and Latex’: a window into the fetish community
By Lindsey Brenemen | Aug. 3, 2018When she hung a man in a full latex suit by his ankles and flogged him onstage in front of 2,000 people 20 years ago, the Lady Grinning Soul was born.
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ART AND THEATER
Gainesville Alternative Shakespeare presents: “Drunk Macbeth” at High Dive
By Emma McAvoy | Aug. 3, 2018This is not the ordinary tragedy of death, daggers and deception that you snoozed through in 11th grade English.
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LIFESTYLE
Weekly Event Calendar:
By Emma Witmer | Aug. 3, 2018We’d love to give you all the details on these great events, but there just isn’t time! Gainesville is always buzzing with exciting local events, so don’t miss out. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming up:
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FOOD
Organic Food and Farming Summit
By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018Gainesville will become a field of opportunity for garden growers and lovers alike at the second annual Organic Food and Farming Summit from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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ART AND THEATER
‘Tune in’ to Umwelt
By Emma Witmer Avenue Editor | July 27, 2018“Umwelt” is a German word that translates roughly to environment, and it is the namesake of downtown Gainesville’s newest interactive art exhibit.
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FASHION
Splish splash and she’s making some cash
By Emma McAvoy Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018Rising UF senior Hannah Marjon established and designed for a bikini company called Seven Swim by age 21. As a public relations major, she has always had an eye for making a brand for herself.
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MUSIC
88rising’s ‘Head in the Clouds’ is ambitious yet uninventive fun
By Gregory Florez Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018In Chinese, 88 means “double happiness.” This album makes you feel anything but.
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MOVIES AND TV
Cult classics and craft tacos
By Lindsey Brenemen Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018Let’s “taco-bout” the new weekly event at High Dive. Costumes are encouraged. Speciality cocktails will be served. Cult movies and craft tacos: the best new way to spend a Wednesday night.
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FASHION
UF graduate rocks vintage style all day, every day
By Emma McAvoy Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018According to recent UF graduate Nicole Cannon, vintage is back and better than ever.
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ART AND THEATER
The theater awakens tonight with a never-before-seen performance
By Lindsey Brenemen Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018Gainesville has a chance to stop and smell the flowers this weekend when Catherine Yu’s new play “The Day is Long to End” premieres.
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MUSIC
The Supervillains at High Dive
By Lindsey Brenemen Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018Four Florida bands rocked High Dive last Friday for its seventh birthday party.
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MOVIES AND TV
Series review of the week: Facebook Watch’s ‘Five Points’
By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018Kerry Washington’s run on TV may have ended with hit show “Scandal,” but that doesn’t mean she’s taking a break from television altogether.
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FASHION
Natural remedies for the natural summer look
By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018As the summer season heat rises, skin care is becoming increasingly important. Once Kylie Jenner removed her lip fillers, health and beauty enthusiasts alike knew that this was the summer of a healthy, natural appearance.
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MUSIC
Florida rock bands take center stage Saturday at The Backyard
By Gregory Florez Avenue Writer | July 19, 2018Rock music isn’t dead; it’s just taking a smoke break.
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FOOD
Meal prep: a college student’s saving grace
By Emma McAvoy | July 12, 2018It’s 10 p.m. You only have two more chapters of notes and that final paragraph to finish! Then you feel growling in the pit of your stomach, and you wonder, “When was the last time I ate?”
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LIFESTYLE
10 simple ways toward self care
By Emma McAvoy | July 12, 2018It is 8 a.m., and you barely slept a wink last night because you were up writing a paper, studying for an exam or perhaps playing Fortnite. Whatever the case, you have to muster up energy to get to that 8:30 a.m. class with barely any time to chug your coffee. Your stress levels have been at an all-time high, and you wish you could just have 10 minutes to breathe. The college life may be busy, but self care is critical for staying on track. Here are 10 ways to practice physical and mental health care in college.
