Alan Bushnell, the previous owner of the Hardback Cafe, has decided to reopen the locally famous venue 15 years after its closing. The Hardback brought in both national and local acts and played a big role in Gainesville's music and arts culture in the '90s. Bushnell closed the cafe to attend law school but is now ready to reopen and bring the atmosphere back to Gainesville.
Read More »UF’s Dance For Life Program Helps Parkinson’s Patients
The University of Florida's Dance for Life Program provides dance classes for Parkinson's patients to help them improve their coordination and range of motion. Dance for Life classes are offered through the UF Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration and the UF Center for Arts in Medicine. The classes are facilitated by UF dancer in residence Emily Pozek.
Read More »Jensen Beach 28th Annual Pineapple Festival
The Pineapple Festival in downtown Jensen Beach included live entertainment, fried food, amusement rides, and the arts and crafts community. This 28th annual festival is a family-friendly event.
Read More »Micanopy Artist Sells Hand-Drawn Adult Coloring Books
Micanopy resident Helen Suits created her own hand-drawn adult coloring book, which was published on Amazon. She is now working on two new adult color bookings alongside her sister.
Read More »Students Spend Summer At Drum Corps, Find Professional Development
University of Florida students dedicate their summers to the highly competitive Drum Corps International instead of working at internships. Though not all these students are music majors, they believe it is just as important to help develop them as people.
Read More »Swallowtail Farm Fall Festival Celebrates Local Artisans
Swallowtail Farm held its annual fall festival on November 14. The festival featured workshops, farm tours, a variety of food and beer, live music, demonstrations and kids’ activities.
Read More »Students Showcase Work At Annual Florida Theatre Conference Festival
From Nov. 11 to 14, a total of about 3,000 students from all over Florida gathered at the Santa Fe College campus for the Florida Theatre Conference Festival, an annual event that gives students from all over Florida the opportunity to audition, attend workshops and showcase their work.
Read More »Childhood Nostalgia Finds A New Home At Matheson History Museum
From Nov. 9 to Dec. 23, the Gainesville museum will host the "Florida Boys & Girls & Their Toys" exhibit.
Read More »National Novel Writing Month Provides Challenge, Opportunity
November is National Novel Writing Month, an organized challenge to aspiring and experience writers to finish a 50,000-word rough draft before the end of the month. While there are success stories, efforts are being made to emphasize the editing and revision process afterward to include the quality of the works.
Read More »Regional, International Artists Paint the Town with 352Walls Project
Local and international artists work together in November to create murals throughout Gainesville for the 352Walls Project, a part of the Gainesville Urban Art Initiative. The initiative's goals are to make Gainesville a cultural destination in the future, foster economic growth and promote the renewal of urban areas.
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