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Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment
Celebrating all that’s Florida: performer Tom Shed previews Florida Folk Festival
By Donna Green-Townsend on May 24th, 2013 | Last updated: May 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm
A fiddle competition, banjo contest, and plenty of quintessential Florida food can be found at the 61st Florida Folk Festival this Memorial Day weekend.
Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre
By Donna Green-Townsend on May 17th, 2013 | Last updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm
WUFT’s Donna Green-Townsend interviewed Hausch for nearly 35 minutes about topics spanning the theatre’s history, pivotal moments, famous plays and playwrights, and her plans for life beyond the Hippodrome.
Food Truck Rally to return to High Dive
By Mike Llerena on May 15th, 2013 | Last updated: May 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm
The third installment of The Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally will be held at High Dive on May 18.
Fifth Avenue Arts Festival aims to tighten community relations
By Vonecia Carswell on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm
People of all ages and backgrounds gathered over the weekend near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street in Gainesville for the 34th Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival.
Five fun facts about Earth Day
By Michelle Plitnikas on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Earth Day is today. Go hug a tree, recycle some bottles and read this list of fun Earth Day facts.
Gainesville residents skeptical about Lochte show
By Samantha Shavell on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm
“What would Ryan Lochte do?” premiered Sunday night on E! and features footage of restaurants in Gainesville.
Homestuck: The most popular comic you’ve never heard of
By Emily Stanton on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Homestuck is the fourth webcomic by Andrew Hussie published on mspaintadventures.com. The webcomic has become so popular that clubs devoted to it have sprung up across the country. One such club is centered in Gainesville.
Fifth Avenue Arts Festival celebrates musical legends
By Vonecia Carswell on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 11:27 am
The 34th annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival kicks off in Gainesville Friday evening. The event will feature dancers, musicians and poetry.
Cedar Key holds annual art festival over weekend
By Drew Bryan on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 6:17 pm
The 49th Annual Old Florida Celebration of the Arts will be Saturday and Sunday in Cedar Key where visitors can see art by over 160 artists.
Hippodrome launches ‘Robin Hood’
By Donna Green-Townsend on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 6:16 pm
It’s opening night for the Hippodrome State Theatre’s production of “Robin Hood.” The action-packed play brings to life the adventures of the historic hero who is dedicated to taking a stance against injustice.
