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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in GNV this month

By Natalie Rao | Sep. 28, 2016

Fall is officially upon us in Gainesville. Although that doesn’t mean much in terms of changes in weather, it does mean that one of the largest drinking festivals in the world is here: Oktoberfest. We may be far from Munich, but there’s plenty of places in Gainesville that are throwing their own celebrations for this weeks-long holiday. If you’re looking for something to do in the coming weekends to celebrate, check out these three spots that are throwing their own Oktoberfest events.

Florida Alligator
THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

AM/PM event celebrates Fest

By Brian Schwartz | Sep. 21, 2016

This Saturday, just a month before Fest returns to Gainesville and punk rock rears its madcap head once again, Curia on the Drag is hosting AM/PM, a celebration of Fest’s 15th anniversary with the perfect ingredients: local music, local coffee and local beer.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Fall movie preview: what to watch

By Andrew Osorio | Sep. 21, 2016

Fall is here, and the climate is changing. No, I’m not talking about the outdoors — we’ve got a few months left of 80- to 90-degree weather. I’m talking about the climate of film: out with the summer blockbusters and in with the Oscar bait and film-festival favorites. For those of you wondering what exactly there is to look forward to, here’s a preview of some buzz-generating projects that I think are worth highlighting.

Florida Alligator
THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix binge drinking game: "The Originals"

By Nicole Clark | Sep. 14, 2016

“The Originals,” a spinoff of “The Vampire Diaries,” centers on the Mikaelson siblings: Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Rebekah (Claire Holt). The show takes place in New Orleans, where the Mikaelson’s return after a century away to find and protect Klaus’ child, better known as the “miracle baby.”

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Hip-hop artist spotlight: 24hrs

By Jack DaSilva | Sep. 14, 2016

When it comes to hip-hop and its evolution, Soulja Boy is arguably one of the most influential artists of all time; he was one of the first artists to succeed in the internet age. Using MySpace during its prime, Soulja Boy showed how it’s possible to use social media to get your music heard.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Romance in Gainesville: Five local first-date ideas

By Natalie Rao | Sep. 14, 2016

With the Fall semester now in full swing, plenty of students are hitting the town and meeting new people. New relationships are in the making, and with new relationships come lots of dating. Unfortunately for us broke college students, lavish, expensive dates aren’t really an option. The bright side is there’s a plethora of things to do in Gainesville that are cheap — or even free. With that being said, here’s five of the best first-date ideas for any student looking to impress that special someone.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Monthly arts market hits downtown

By Cindy Lu | Sep. 14, 2016

This gameday will offer a little artistic twist with the Gainesville Arts Market in downtown Gainesville at First Magnitude Brewing Company this Saturday. The event will start at 2 p.m., giving tailgaters time to visit before heading to the game.

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