Arts and Entertainment

A common English phrase says you can’t judge a book by its cover, but can you judge a book by its movie? Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Fernanda Ponce reports on how movies based on books are encouraging people to hit the books. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FinalWrapBooksandMovies.mp3]

The 43rd annual Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Gainesville’s historic district.  As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jessica Alpern reports, the festival puts Gainesville on the cultural map. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/JessicaAlpernSpringsArtsFestivalVoicer4132012.mp3]

It’s a new take on an old story.  The Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville opens its performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Friday night.  The modernized play is being called enchanting, captivating and adventurous.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chris Gilmore talked with two of the cast members about what it means …

Retired University of Florida professor and author of many dark novels, Harry Crews, is dead at age 76. Professor of Creative Writing at Oregon State University Marjorie Sandor says while working at the University of Florida some of Crews’ words stuck with her. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Sandor2.mp3] Sandor adds she saw Crews have …

  STOMP is is a performance troupe that uses everyday objects to produce catchy rhythms. The group is playing three shows this weekend at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Kelsey Diaz received a private performance this morning. She heard 4 cast …

“The Mob” features the work of 40 Gainesville artists at Thornebrook Gallery (photo courtesy of Thornebrook Gallery) Primavera is a month long string of events in its first year celebrating Gainesville’s art scene and culture. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports how a local gallery is helping to kick things …

A popular social media website is celebrating a birthday today. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on the impact of social media websites, like Twitter. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPTwitterWrap.mp3]

Say Happy Birthday to Twitter. It has been six years since the first tweet, “just setting up my twttr” was relayed.  University of Florida Social Media Specialist Bruce Floyd says because of its growth, Twitter is a key resource for companies to have to make them successful. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/FLOYD1.mp3] He says …

Community voices are coming to the mainstage in Gainesville with a message of change. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT FM’s Chris Gilmore had the chance to speak with Education Apprentice at the Hippodrome Matt Lindsay about how a local event is giving a unique outlet to the community. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPMONOLOGUE.mp3]

A skate park proposal is gaining momentum in Marion County, although funding continues to be an obstacle in the road.  Ocala Assistant City Manager Catherine Cameron says neither the city nor county has funding set aside. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/Cameron3.mp3] About 100 members of the community sat down with officials to show their …