Arts and Entertainment

More than 35,000 residents are expected to attend the Alachua County Fair, located on Northeast 39th Avenue. Fair-goers can expect to find funnel cakes, carnival attractions and an animal exhibit with tigers and other rainforest creatures.

A rendition of Frankenstein featuring an all-female cast is set to hit the Hippodrome Theatre just in time for Halloween.

Photojournalism seems to be in decline. Although, Pulitzer prize winning teacher John Kaplan states that it's the Golden age for photojournalism, the lack of jobs in the field states differently.

Local Gainesville therapist finds benefit in art therapy for people who have problems expressing their emotions verbally.

Gregg Jones will be directing his last play this year after 28 years in the Santa Fe Fine Arts program. The teacher and mentor will be directing an adaptation of "Oedipus the King."

Former Florida Gator linebacker James Bates is a jack of all trades. As a husband, sportscaster and former athlete, he has a hidden talent for painting folk art and landscapes.

Gainesville's Thomas Center Galleries are hosting the exhibit AQUIFERious: Enter the Springs starting October 1. The exhibit features art, photography and map's of Florida's springs from various artists.

Lake Butler resident Steven Spitzer published his first three books in September. Inspired by a series of events in his life and the lives of his friends, his books contain twisted and dark humor.

The Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator and the Alachua Business League are looking for the students who created a mosaic in the lobby of the incubator 20 years ago to honor them in an event Wednesday.

The Harn is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exhibit, opening Friday, that will encourage visitors to discuss the works across time periods and cultures. The exhibit will run through Jan. 3.