At 3 a.m., as the rest of the world sleeps, Lisa Unger is up at her desk writing her next New York Times bestselling novel.
Gainesville’s famous 34th Street Wall is getting some national recognition thanks to creative advertising by Sony’s college marketing representatives.
A great way to start off the summer is by getting a taste of different cuisines from across the area.
Boyfriend Material, a Gainesville band signed to Community Records, just released its first self-titled extended play and has become quite popular on the local music scene. Frontwoman Shauna Marie Healey, who sings, plays guitar and ukulele, was a solo artist for several years before recently adding Chris Chaires, Rob Paradise and Robert Carter to the group. I sat down with her to talk about the band’s start and expansion into their EP.
This Friday, the critically-acclaimed documentary “Weiner” will hit the Hippodrome State Theatre for the first time.
If there is one thing Gainesville residents can collectively agree on, it’s that there is a very dry season that comes around the time students pack up and leave for the summer. This dry period can leave those who call the ‘Ville home for the summer a tad frustrated. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, then check out what’s happening.
Drake – “4 PM in Calabasas” & “One Dance Remix ft. Justin Bieber”
Southern California trio Eve 6 will make a stop in town Saturday as part of the group’s 2016 tour. Known for its 1998 hit “Inside Out,” the alternative rock band will perform its final Florida show in Gainesville at High Dive.
Before I left the U.S., I did a ton of research on each city and country I planned to visit in order to ensure as much safety as possible. There were quite a few horror stories about being pick-pocketed in places like Paris, but I figured I’d just use common sense. And I don’t want to speak prematurely, but it worked.
What happens at Boca Fiesta stays at Boca Fiesta.
Over the last decade, Duppies has become a staple band on the Gainesville music scene. The band has long played at venues all over town and has even taken their show on the road up and down the East Coast. I sat down with lead vocalist and percussionist Brian Hiebel to talk the band’s start and success.
An original play written by one of Gainesville’s own will debut at the Gainesville Community Playhouse this weekend.
Former Planets, a Gainesville-based rock band made up of Jason Small (lead vocals), Evan Johnson (guitar and vocals), Korkut Genc (bass) and Brook Stermer (drums), have been making music around town for the last two years. I sat down with Small before the band’s Friday night show at the Hardback Cafe, located at 211 W. University Ave.
Lovers of Gainesville’s music scene will have one last chance this weekend to enjoy a beloved local venue before it closes its doors.
Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend? The Avenue has got you covered. Here are some of the Gainesville highlights for art, food and entertainment:
We’re almost halfway through 2016, and this year has already been a better year for music than the last. Some of today’s biggest artists, including Kanye West, Beyonce and Drake, have released albums this year, but some of the best projects released have been from artists with less star power. It’s time to catch you up on some of the latest and hottest releases.
Crystal Balls, a Gainesville band made up of Kendrick Lemke, Nick Herrera and Erick Ubiles, is hitting the scene with their self-described “blackened swamp sci-fi doom metal.” I sat down with the band to talk sound and the music scene before Crystal Balls’ Saturday show at the Hardback Cafe.
A local gay bar will host a new burlesque show during its grand opening in a former biker bar Friday.
A popular reggae band will visit Gainesville this week to show fans its redefined iconic music.
The third in a series of tribute shows benefiting the Gainesville Girls Rock Camp will take place Friday at 9:30 p.m. at Loosey’s Downtown.
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