The Avenue

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Q&A: Rooster Teeth's Burnie Burns

By Kelsey Bona | Jan. 27, 2016

Rooster Teeth, an Austin-based production company known for its online content, released its first-ever feature-length film, “Lazer Team,” in theatres Wednesday. Crowd-funded through Indiegogo, the comedy features a misfit team that must put aside its differences to save the planet from an alien threat. Tickets for nearby showings can be bought at lazerteamthemovie.com. The movie will also debut on YouTube Red in early February.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

UF club to host video game party

By Cecilia Lemus | Jan. 27, 2016

UF’s Gator Gaming Club is providing a trip down memory lane with its first-ever gaming party, featuring video game favorites from the ‘90s until now.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Cartoonist releases memoir paying tribute to his daughter

By Kali Kavouklis Wolf | Jan. 27, 2016

In September 2011, cartoonists Tom Hart and Leela Corman moved from New York City to Gainesville with their young daughter, Rosalie. Two months later, Rosalie died — suddenly and unexpectedly.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Matheson celebrates Florida history with memorabilia

By Lauren Fernandez | Jan. 27, 2016

The Floridiana Show and Rare Book Sale will return to the Matheson History Museum this year and showcase antique collectors from around Florida.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Bully to perform at the Atlantic

By Kirsten Chuba | Jan. 27, 2016

Alternative band Bully is bringing their grunge-punk sound to Gainesville this weekend.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: Changing majors, senior year

By Julia Nevins | Jan. 27, 2016

Dear Mediocre,

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

High Dive reels in big fish

By Robyn Wilbar | Jan. 20, 2016

This weekend in Gainesville, the ‘90s are making a comeback.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Music Review: Anderson .Paak’s “Malibu” is already the best album of 2016

By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 20, 2016

It took only 15 days for the first great album of 2016 to be released.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Local author to host book signing at Know Where Coffee

By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 20, 2016

After a year of production, local author Terri Depue will host a book signing for her first novel, “Blooms: A Magnolia Creek Novel.”

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

UF alumni return to perform in sketch comedy festival

By Erica Pope | Jan. 20, 2016

The Gainesville Improv Festival is returning for a milestone 10th time, showcasing comedy talent from across the country.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: Seminoles and the Sahara Desert

Jan. 20, 2016

Dear Mediocre,

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Rock band Surfer Blood to make waves in Gainesville

By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 20, 2016

Before they were touring all over the world, they were recording music in their Florida apartment.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

GNV must-follow Twitter accounts

By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 13, 2016

If you’re on Twitter, you know two things: It can be both helpful and a great source of laughs. As a self-proclaimed Twitter guru, I’ve been able to compile a list of UF- and Gainesville-related accounts you should be following if you aren’t already.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: NYE flings, bars

By Julia Nevins | Jan. 13, 2016

We’re back with plenty of half-baked advice for everyone. From boyfriend probs to questions about how to plot revenge against your annoying, snack-stealing roommate, Mediocre Advice has got your back. Send your questions to mediocre.alligator.advice@gmail.com and together we’ll find solutions to your dilemmas and have some fun along the way. 

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

UF gallery displays visual artist's work at latest exhibit

By Veronica Garcia | Jan. 13, 2016

University Galleries at UF opened its most recent exhibit Monday, showcasing the work of artist Carl Knickerbocker.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Bar celebrates life of David Bowie with costume party

By Erica Pope | Jan. 13, 2016

News of David Bowie’s death Monday sent shock waves all over the world, including right here in the Gainesville community.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime ready for High Dive performance

By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 13, 2016

Each year for the past 10 years, High Dive has booked Sublime tribute band Badfish. On Tuesday, the band will be returning to Gainesville.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Cumbia rock band brings fresh latin music to GNV scene

By Laura Gomez | Jan. 6, 2016

When Cristobal Gonzalez was 10, his father taught him how to play guitar in Chile. At age 23, the guitarist furthers his roots and shares a fresh blend of cumbia rock with Los Panas 352.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Jessica Jones

By Katherine Dagand | Jan. 6, 2016

Marvel fans rejoice: There’s a new heroine in town and she’s hardcore. Jessica Jones is the most recent character to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a 13-episode series on Netflix, released Nov. 20. The series follows the same nitty-gritty, dark essence the first Netflix-Marvel collaboration “Daredevil” was filmed in, and just like the former, “Jessica Jones” does not disappoint.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

City to showcase local art, parks

By Kirsten Chuba | Jan. 6, 2016

On Friday, Gainesville will show off two things it is best known for: its local art scene and its nature.