Arts and Entertainment

Santa Fe College looks to celebrate the holidays. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FMs Jessica Becerra reports, fine arts performers are putting on a holiday concert. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/CHRISTMASWRAP.mp3|titles=CHRISTMASWRAP]

Veteran folk musician and songwriter John McCutcheon will be visiting Gainesville for a special benefit concert tomorrow. WUFT-FM’s Steven Gallo spoke with Mr. McCutcheon today about the upcoming show, his nearly 40-year career and his life on the road. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/McCutcheon-QA-FINAL.mp3|titles=McCutcheon QA FINAL]

As the holiday season approaches, Dance Alive National Ballet gets ready for their Nutcracker Festival. Florida’s 89.1, Stephanie Bechara tells us how the different events try to involve family friends. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPNutcrackerBalletFINAL.mp3] Source:  Resident Choreographer for Dance Alive National Ballet, Judy Skinner

It’s a name not mentioned in school history books, but one tied to the American Civil Rights Movement and often thought of as the first civil rights activist. He’s Harry T. Moore and tonight the Civic Media Center will have a special presentation and discussion about him. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s …

This Sunday, December 4th at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville people can experience one of the University of Florida’s most anticipated and beloved holiday traditions- “Sounds of the Season.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Richard Drake talked with the conductor for the performance, Professor Will Kesling. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPSoundsoftheSeasonQA.mp3]

Sometimes the under-currents of family stress make their appearance during the holidays. That is one way to describe “A Christmas from Heck.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Caitlin Lawrence has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ChristmasHeckWrap.mp3] Play runs December 2nd – December 18th at 619 S. Main St. Benefit preview show December 1 at 8 p.m.

The Hippodrome State Theatre is celebrating the holiday season with a re-make of one of America’s favorite holiday movies, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kristin Hammel sat down with veteran actor Christopher Swan to talk about his role as George Bailey and 30 other characters in the one man …

After more than 4 long months and 2 long days of hard work, the Gainesville High School Hurricane marching band  has won the state competition.Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports how constuctive criticism turned this group of marching students into champions. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/GHSBandChampsFINAL.mp3] (News Sources: Gainesville High School Band Director Bill Pirzer)

The Florida Museum of Natural History hosted a volunteer fossil dig from November 11-20 at the Thomas Farm site in Gilchrist County. WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia says people digging at the site discovered more than just old bones. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/valenciafossilwrap.mp3]

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