Arts and Entertainment

The Hippodrome State Theatre is putting a modern twist on the blood-sucking play, Dracula. Lauren Caldwell directs the play which stars Justin Sease as Dracula and Jason Weis as Jonathan Harker. Justin Sease, or Dracula gives us an exclusive sneek peak at the blood-thirsty character. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/dracula.mp3]

Homecoming week has brought many people to Gainesville to enjoy the festivities. The parade is the big event for most, but prior to the parade is an annual two-mile run known as Gator Gallop. Florida’s 89.1, Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/GatorGallop.mp3]

Thousands turned out today for the annual homecoming parade on University Avenue. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Patrick Colden talked to the crowd and even some people walking in the parade itself. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/parade.mp3]

The Downtown Plaza “Free Fridays” concerts continue tonight (October 1st) with a Gainesville Band with ties to some major rock groups. Kara Van Hoose reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/LeadonD.mp3]

The Hippodrome State Theatre is holding its second annual costume sale tomorrow (Saturday). The general public will have a chance to help raise funds for the professional theatre organization by purchasing clothing and costumes worn during Hippodrome productions created by award winning designer and Hippodrome Co-founder, Marilyn Wall. Donna Green-Townsend …

The University of Florida Bands Hall of Fame will be celebrating the achievements of former UF Band Director Frank Wickes and former Color Guard Captain Londa Moorhouse tonight (September 29th). 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Empriss Campbell reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/HallofFame.mp3]

A quartet with original songs in various genres will perform tonight (September 24th) as part of the “Come Downtown Free Fridays concert series” at the Bo Diddley Plaza. 89.1 FM’s Patrick Colden caught up with band member Michelle Ott to find out what the group “Other Voices” is all about. …

Five Gainesville professional arts organizations are partnering to offer a collaborative subscription package. Dance Alive National Ballet, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Cinema, the University of Florida Schools of Music and Theatre and Dance and Performing Arts call the package the “Gainesville Entertainment Sampler.” Organizers say the coupon book will …

After achieving international fame, the Punk Rock band “Less Than Jake” has stayed true to its Gainesville roots. 89.1’s Dan Katz sat down with trombone player Buddy Scauband saxophonist “JR” Wasilewski of Less Than Jake, who discussed the inspiration behind their song, Gainesville Rock City [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/LessThanJake.mp3]

Hurricanes Karla, Igor and Julia show how September is a peak month in the Florida hurricane season. September 16th marked the anniversary of the 1928 hurricane which swept through Florida taking many lives and causing horrific damage. 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Patrick Colden spoke with Robert Mykle, author of “Killer Cane,” a …