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Fans and viewers cast their personal votes as Oscar night begins on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Madilyn Gemme, Sydney Johnson

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Avenue Roundtable: Who will be ‘Wicked’ good enough to take home the Oscars?

By Avenue Staff | 6:34pm

This year’s awards season has been nothing short of attention-grabbing. Whether it’s controversy or stunning outfits, Hollywood’s greats have made headlines left and right. However, before the season comes to a close, there’s one award show left that’s certain to draw in viewers: the 97th Academy Awards.

Gainesville residents celebrate fall with a range of pumpkin-flavored food and drinks.

Madison McClelland

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Ave Roundtable: Gainesville’s guide to cafes with fall flavors

By Avenue Staff | Oct. 28

Juliana DeFilippo

Melanie Pena

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Avenue Roundtable: The 2024 Met Gala

By Avenue Staff | May 7

On a runway clad with whimsical florals and woodland imagery, decorated stars took to the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend yesterday’s 2024 Met Gala. Renowned as “fashion’s biggest night,” A-listers arrived at the coveted event donning unique haute couture inspired by “The Garden of Time” dress code.

FILE - This Nov. 22, 2011 file photo shows singer Taylor Swift performing at Madison Square Garden in New York. Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift will perform at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month. Comedian Kevin Hart will host the VMAs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 6. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)

Charles Sykes

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Avenue roundtable: We may know the Grammys results ‘all too well’

By Avenue Staff | Feb. 3, 2024

The 66th Grammy Awards are gearing up to be the most competitive ceremony to date, with today's most decorated artists in contention for the crown jewel of mainstream music.

Isabella Ferrie

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The Avenue Roundtable: What to do the first week back

By Avenue Staff | July 3, 2023

If your summer classes already have you stressed out, take a look at The Avenue’s list of fun things to do this week. Whether you want something lively or relaxed, we’ve got you covered.

Minca Davis

THE AVENUE

The Avenue Roundtable: Valentine’s Day event picks

By Avenue Staff | Feb. 13, 2023

From parties for singles to activities for couples, our staff picks are guaranteed to have something for everyone. Get lost in love or find your new boo with these curated recommendations.

Hop on the Brew Bus for a night out or float down Blue Springs for a day on the water with the help of these Avenue summer recommendations.

Namari Lock

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

An Avenue roundtable: Hot GNV Summer

By Avenue Staff | May 16, 2022

The Avenue staff teamed up to present an itinerary of exciting activities and events slated to happen this summer. From the glistening blue waters of Poe Springs Park to the party-centric attitude of the GNV Brew Bus, Gainesville residents can turn up their radio dial and enjoy their Hot GNV Summer.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Avenue roundtable: And the Grammy goes to…

By Avenue Staff | Mar. 28, 2022

The Avenue staff teamed up to give our breakdown of six Grammys categories — Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Rap Album — giving both our Grammys predicted winner and who we think deserves to win. Musical talent, lyricism, popularity and even drama are all on display in our analyses.

A worker at Zeezenia International Market delivers Mediterranean food to a customer on Friday, Feb. 11.

Ashleigh Lucas Photo: The Independent Florida Alligator

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Avenue recommendations: the best Valentine’s Day date spots in Gainesville

By Avenue Staff | Feb. 14, 2022

Whether you’re meeting up with a last-minute Tinder match or celebrating an anniversary, each of the Avenue staff’s date night selections will put a smile on your face.

Swift's nine albums in 15 years were all released to massive critical and commercial acclaim.

Manna Robertson

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Look what you made us do: a Taylor Swift roundtable

By Avenue Staff | Nov. 12, 2021

"Red (Taylor's Version)," the latest in Taylor Swift's re-release series, dropped Nov. 12. To celebrate, the Avenue staff chronicled our top three Taylor Swift albums of all time.