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Local playhouse debuts 'Next to Normal'
By Macey Wilson | Feb. 3, 2016Bradley Searles never imagined he would be involved in drama.
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Moon Taxi, The Lonely Biscuits to perform at High Dive
By RaSheba Jones | Feb. 3, 2016The Gainesville music scene is getting a taste of Nashville.
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Q&A: Rooster Teeth's Burnie Burns
By Kelsey Bona | Jan. 27, 2016Rooster 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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UF club to host video game party
By Cecilia Lemus | Jan. 27, 2016UF’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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ART AND THEATER
Cartoonist releases memoir paying tribute to his daughter
By Kali Kavouklis Wolf | Jan. 27, 2016In 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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Matheson celebrates Florida history with memorabilia
By Lauren Fernandez | Jan. 27, 2016The 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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Bully to perform at the Atlantic
By Kirsten Chuba | Jan. 27, 2016Alternative band Bully is bringing their grunge-punk sound to Gainesville this weekend.
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LIFESTYLE
Mediocre Advice: Changing majors, senior year
By Julia Nevins | Jan. 27, 2016Dear Mediocre,
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High Dive reels in big fish
By Robyn Wilbar | Jan. 20, 2016This weekend in Gainesville, the ‘90s are making a comeback.
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Music Review: Anderson .Paak’s “Malibu” is already the best album of 2016
By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 20, 2016It took only 15 days for the first great album of 2016 to be released.
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Local author to host book signing at Know Where Coffee
By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 20, 2016After 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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UF alumni return to perform in sketch comedy festival
By Erica Pope | Jan. 20, 2016The Gainesville Improv Festival is returning for a milestone 10th time, showcasing comedy talent from across the country.
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LIFESTYLE
Mediocre Advice: Seminoles and the Sahara Desert
Jan. 20, 2016Dear Mediocre,
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MUSIC
Rock band Surfer Blood to make waves in Gainesville
By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 20, 2016Before they were touring all over the world, they were recording music in their Florida apartment.
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GNV must-follow Twitter accounts
By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 13, 2016If 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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Mediocre Advice: NYE flings, bars
By Julia Nevins | Jan. 13, 2016We’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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UF gallery displays visual artist's work at latest exhibit
By Veronica Garcia | Jan. 13, 2016University Galleries at UF opened its most recent exhibit Monday, showcasing the work of artist Carl Knickerbocker.
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Bar celebrates life of David Bowie with costume party
By Erica Pope | Jan. 13, 2016News of David Bowie’s death Monday sent shock waves all over the world, including right here in the Gainesville community.
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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime ready for High Dive performance
By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 13, 2016Each 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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Cumbia rock band brings fresh latin music to GNV scene
By Laura Gomez | Jan. 6, 2016When 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.
