Arts and Entertainment

A show playing at Gainesville’s Hippodrome State Theatre offers theatre-goers a taste of 19th century adventure. “Around the World in 80 Days” guarantees thrills, a little laughter, a little romance and, as Jessica Gable reports, plenty of surprises. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/5hipp.mp3]

Spring is here in full force and this weekend will be a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the Florida sunshine. Kaitlyn Ash caught up with Santa Fe College Cultural Programs Coordinator Kathryn Lehman who says despite the tight economy, organizers still expect a large turnout for this weekend’s …

The Will McLean Music Festival gets underway today (Friday, March 12). The festival is named after the Father of Florida Folk, the late Will McLean. One of the highlights of the three-day festival is the announcement of the winners of the “Best New Florida Song Contest.” Donna Green-Townsend talked to …

An award winning drama opens Friday (February 26th) at the Hippodrome State Theatre in downtown Gainesville. Kaitlyn Ash reports on the play as two actors tell how “Defiance” trumps all. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/defiance.mp3]

Growing up with Irish parents and a knack for fiddle playing since the age of 8, Eeileen Ivers is now touring with a fresh interpretation of Irish music. Ivers opens her tour at the Phillips Center For The Performing Arts in Gainesville tomorrow night (Saturday, 2/20), bringing her show called …

Peeples performs tonight (Feb 19th) at a Dale Crider house concert in Windsor and a tribute to Bob Dylan. at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday (Feb 20th). WUFT’s Jessica Gable talked with Peeples about his inspirations, his gripes with today’s country music and what Bob Dylan means to him. …

Artists will gather this weekend at the Orange Lake Overlook just south of McIntosh on U.S. 441 for an event called “OLO.” Florida’s Eden is sponsoring the two-day artistic gathering to bring attention to what North Central Florida has to offer in the way of ecotourism. The group will also …

You know you love crossword puzzles when you wake up in the middle of the night trying to figure out a six letter word for mind boggler. Crossword puzzle lovers can attend the Fourth Annual North Florida Crossword Puzzle Tournament this Saturday in Gainesville. WUFT’s Junior Skepple talked with guest …

The Kansas comedic musician Greg Tamblyn will bring some of his hilarious lessons, stories, music and song to Gainesville in 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. concerts. He has six CD’s under his belt. Jessica Gable talked with Tamblyn about his inspiration, false biography and degree in geology. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Tamblyn.mp3]

The motion picture “Extraordinary Measures” portrays the life of John Crowley, a man who stops at nothing to find a cure for his two sick children. Actor Brendan Fraser plays the role of Crowley, but that is not the only important role. A University of Florida pediatric doctor also played …