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The Gainesville Jewish community will celebrate the beginning of Chanukah tonight. As part of this year’s celebration, the public is being invited to participate in a unique event on Wednesday night at the Bo Diddley Downtown Plaza in Gainesville which will demonstrate the spirit of giving to those in need …
Read More »Holiday celebration by land or by sea
Boats strung with lights and playing Christmas jingles will spread the holiday spirit in the 26th annual Weeki Wachee Christmas Boat Parade taking place tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Vessels large and small will start the parade by launching off at Roger’s Park in Spring Hill, float down the channel and …
Read More »Zipline attraction opens in Marion County
A unique attraction has opened in Ocala that has people climbing treetops. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on a community which has welcomed a family zip-line business designed for everyone from thrill seekers to environmental experts. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/AlyssaAveretteProject2] A new family-owned business venture, Canyons Zip Line, is expanding the ecotourism offerings …
Read More »Whole town comes out to deck the halls
Many Americans celebrate Christmas by coming together with their communities in the holiday spirit. WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris shares how the small town of Hawthorne throws a big Christmas celebration every year. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/BurrisHawthorneXmasFinalWRAP.mp3]
Read More »Gainesville’s inspirational musical duo
In a community of almost 125,000 residents it’s not hard to find people who truly dedicate their time to what they love. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi looks into how one couple’s passion for music brings championship titles to local schools while also bringing students together. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CatherineAwasthiBandProj2.mp3] News Sources: Gainesville High …
Read More »Opening a planetary view
Planetarium Awareness Week is giving the community a chance to experience a unique feature at Santa Fe College. WUFT-FM’s Keaton Webb says this week-long tradition will let people relax under the stars. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/PlanetariumWeekWrap.mp3] Planetarium coordinator James Albury says many area residents did not even know Santa Fe has a planetarium. …
Read More »Alachua’s Main Street lighting up for Santa’s sleigh
Christmas decorations, festive lights and holiday parades are staples in many small towns this time of year. WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris tells us how “The Good Life Community” in the city of Alachua rings in the holiday season on their historic Main Street. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/BurrisAlachuaFinalWRAP.mp3]
Read More »Ocala residents getting ready for weekend parade
Seventy thousand people are expected to line up on East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala tomorrow for the 63rd annual Christmas Parade. Marion County Schools Public Relations officer Kevin Christian says approximately 120 units, including floats, marching bands and community groups will take part in the parade. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/Christian3.mp3] He says …
Read More »Santa Fe College hosts concert
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]
Read More »Veteran folk musician to play benefit concert Friday
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]
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