Arts and Entertainment

It’s been an annual event each fall. The annual University of Florida Joint Civic Luncheon, which was to promote town-gown relations, will not be held this year. The luncheon traditionally featured the UF President and the head football coach as speakers. UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes says although many have looked …

The Save the Marion Theater group will offer free tickets to a morning matinee for kids to view Captain America at the Marion Theater this Saturday. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman spoke with Save the Marion Theater Executive Director, Buddy Martin, about why the committee is putting on this free …

Many communities have organized “downtown” music concerts to try and increase the number of people patronizing their businesses downtown. Gainesville has the “Free Fridays” concert series each week at the Bo Diddley plaza. This week it’s featuring the “country blues” sound of Caitlin Eadie. Hernando County has the “Rock Your …

Potter-mania has grabbed hold of the world, and Gainesville is not exempt from the craze. Last night’s midnight premiere brought locals to the theaters in droves to watch the ending of the story that has been at the heart of a generation’s childhood. Mike Biana reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPharrypotter.mp3]

The Harry Potter film series will be coming to an end tonight with the release of the 8th film in a multi-billion dollar franchise. Although the sad ending to a magical era has come, Potter fans are still psyched for the movie premiere, rummaging through their closets to find all …

Parents who look to save on vacation expenses for the whole family just may be able to do so. Families should consider the reality and the economy in what can be planned for families to enjoy over the summer months. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman reports, vacationers should try …

The city of Gainesville will begin a new tradition this fall. The Commission approved the proposed United Downtown festival on Thursday, which will be hosted by United Way of North Central Florida. Fridays before home football games, Southeast 1st street will feature live music, kid’s play areas, and vendors selling …

The Independence Day celebrations across north central Florida gave people a chance to get together, enjoy food and fireworks, and relax. In Micanopy and Cedar Key activities were a time to celebrate and congratulate. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman reports, the festivites in these cities provided more than just …

Though Gainesville’s annual Independence Day event was cancelled because of budget cuts, there are still plenty festivities in surrounding communities. Brittany Thompson reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FP4thofJulymixdown.mp3]

Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville kicks off its Fourth of July celebrations tonight with an eclectic group of musicians for the Great American Song Fest. Bass player and singer Ron Thomas says there is something for everyone in tonight’s concert. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPSongfestmixdown.mp3]